(December 2002)
Kenzer and Company,
1997 Series
- Price
- 3.99 USD
- Pages
- 92
- Indicia Frequency
- monthly
- Indicia / Colophon Publisher
- Kenzer and Company
- Brand
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Kenzer and Company
- Barcode
- ?
- Editing
- Jolly R. Blackburn (editor-in-chief); Noah Kolman (assistant editor)
Issue Notes
ISSN: 1526-307X
[no title indexed]
Cries from the Attic / text article / 1 page
- Synopsis
- Jolly discusses the longevity of the Knights of the Dinner Table title and hints at plans for next issues celebration at reaching 75 issues.
Indexer Notes
Includes a Knights of the Dinner Table one-panel cartoon and credit information.
[no title indexed]
Table Talk / letters page / 3 pages
Indexer Notes
Includes letters from J.C. Matthews, Gary Barrett, Kerstan Szczepanski, Jeff, Chris Foley, Bob Blaser, David Johnston, Rick A. Dostie and Mike Czaplinski.
A Newbie's Guide to Knights of the Dinner Table
text article / 1 page
- Synopsis
- An introduction to the characters in Knights of the Dinner Table.
Takin' Care of Business
Knights of the Dinner Table / comic story / 5 pages
- Genre
- humor
- Characters
- B.A. Felton; Bob Herzog; Dave Bozwell; Sarah Felton; Brian Vanhoose
- Synopsis
- Bob Herzog's character is spending all this time working on his business and has no time for the rest of his adventuring buddies.
Ball Room Prancin'
Knights of the Dinner Table / comic story / 2 pages
- Genre
- humor
- Characters
- B.A. Felton; Bob Herzog; Dave Bozwell; Sarah Felton; Brian Vanhoose
- Synopsis
- The role-playing group role-play their way thru a large dinner party that their characters have thrown.
Three Armed Bandit
Knights of the Dinner Table / comic story / 7 pages
- Genre
- humor
- Characters
- B.A. Felton; Bob Herzog; Dave Bozwell; Sarah Felton; Brian Vanhoose
- Synopsis
- Bob's character sucker punches a high priest which leads to a series of funny consequences for the role-playing group.
Fatigue Factor
Knights of the Dinner Table / comic story / 6.5 pages
- Script
- Steve Johansson; David S. Kenzer
- Pencils
- Jolly R. Blackburn ?
- Inks
- Jolly R. Blackburn ?
- Letters
- ?
- Genre
- humor
- Characters
- Victor "Nitro" Fergueson; Newt Forager; Gordo Sheckberry; Stevil Van Hostle; "Weird" Pete Ashton
- Synopsis
- The Black Hands adventuring group has a long night when Gordo has to fight his double, and neither character can score a hit.
Indexer Notes
Credit page at beginning of book lists Johansson and Kenzer as writers, and Jolly Blackburn as the artist on the Knights strips. This story has credits of just Johansson and Kenzer so unclear on who did what.
The Wait is Over!
Knights of the Dinner Table / promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.5 page
Indexer Notes
Ad for the "Bundle of Trouble" which is a collection of early Knights of the Dinner Table magazines.
Book Learning
Knights of the Dinner Table / comic story / 2 pages
- Script
- Vince Santilli (story suggestion); Michelle Dean (story suggestion); Mike Bailey (story suggestion); Sam Swartz (story suggestion); Arther Swartz (story suggestion); Paulie Swartz (story suggestion); Jolly R. Blackburn
- Pencils
- Jolly R. Blackburn ?
- Inks
- Jolly R. Blackburn ?
- Letters
- ?
- Genre
- humor
- Characters
- B.A. Felton; Bob Herzog; Dave Bozwell; Sarah Felton; Brian Vanhoose
- Synopsis
- Players shouldn't be allowed to read the monster manuals.
[no title indexed]
Coffee Break / comic story / 2 pages
- Script
- ? [as The Brothers Grinn]
- Pencils
- ? [as The Brothers Grinn]
- Inks
- ? [as The Brothers Grinn]
- Letters
- ? [as The Brothers Grinn]
- Genre
- humor
- Synopsis
- A player in a science fiction role playing group comes up with a novel solution to an attack on the party.
Lokensa's Gem of Accurate Tracking
All Things Magic / text article / 1 page
- Synopsis
- Information on a magical artifact.
[no title indexed]
The Good... The Bad... ...And the Ugly / text article / 3 pages
- Synopsis
- Information on three non-player characters.
Rustlers of the Night
text article / 3 pages
- Synopsis
- Monster stats for the Hackmaster role-playing game.
[no title indexed]
Knights of the Dinner Table / comic story / 1 page
- Genre
- humor
- Characters
- B.A. Felton; Bob Herzog; Dave Bozwell; Sarah Felton; Brian Vanhoose
- Synopsis
- Brian is forced to work with B.A. against the rest of the gaming group.
How the Unoriginal Can Be Original in the Right Hands
The Bob Herzog Factor / text article / 1.5 pages
- Synopsis
- How to turn ordinary locations into role-playing settings.
Lose 60 Pounds in 60 Seconds!
Goodman Games / advertisement / 0.5 page
Indexer Notes
Ad for "The Complete Guide to Dopplegangers" by Goodman Games.
Making Gaming Enjoyable for Female Players
Not Just a Pretty Face / text article / 0.75 page
- Synopsis
- Integrating female players into your role-playing group.
Dice with Attitude!
Rolled Bones / advertisement / 0.25 page
Indexer Notes
Ad for a dice game called Rolled Bones.
[no title indexed]
The Dread Frog God Speaks! / text article / 1.5 pages
- Synopsis
- Discussion on how to publish your game ideas.
What is Best in Life?
The Paladin of Steelvaer / advertisement / 0.5 page
Indexer Notes
Ad for The Paladin of Steelvaer game.
Dead Meat, Barry Ween, Concrete and More
Lookin' At Comics / text article / 1 page
- Synopsis
- Reviews of various comic books.
Getting the Most out of your Hackmaster Character
Min/Max Theatre / text article / 2 pages
- Synopsis
- Tips on playing a thief in a role-playing game.
Field Report: Pentacon
text article / 1 page
- Synopsis
- Jolly Blackburn discusses Pentacon, a role-playing convention held November 1-3, 2002.
One-Two Punches
Knights of the Dinner Table / comic story / 1 page
- Script
- Patrick Post; Melissa Post; Jolly R. Blackburn ?
- Pencils
- Patrick Post; Melissa Post; Jolly R. Blackburn ?
- Inks
- Patrick Post; Melissa Post; Jolly R. Blackburn ?
- Colors
- ?
- Letters
- ?
- Genre
- humor
- Characters
- B.A. Felton; Bob Herzog; Dave Bozwell; Sarah Felton; Brian Vanhoose
Indexer Notes
4 one-panel cartoons featuring the Knights of the Dinner Table characters. First three are probably by Jolly R. Blackburn. Last Cartoon was created by two readers and was used as their Christmas Card.
Lookin' For Any of These?
promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page
Indexer Notes
Promo for other Kenzer Company titles.
Hey! Looking for Something?
promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page
Indexer Notes
Listing of Kenzer Company back issues for sale from the publisher.
Historical Locations for your Favorite Campaign
Lands of Adventure / text article / 3 pages
- Synopsis
- Incorporating a historical setting in your gaming sessions. Information based on the British Isles from the time of the arrival of the first Roman soldiers.
[no title indexed]
Figuratively Speaking / text article / 1 page
- Synopsis
- Photos of various custom painted figures.
[no title indexed]
What We've Been Playing / text article / 0.5 page
- Synopsis
- A listing of games recently played by the staff of Kenzer Company.
[no title indexed]
Shooting Your Way / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page
- Synopsis
- Other publications from Kenzer and Company, new this month.
Mixed Signals
Spacehack / comic story / 1 page
- Genre
- science fiction; humor
- Synopsis
- Two warring races are united in an unusual way.
[no title indexed]
Kenzer and Company / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page
- Synopsis
- Ads fro Knights of the Dinner Table Illustrated magazine and also Kenzer & Company T-Shirts.
The Holy Grail of Gaming?
The Philosopher's Stone / text article / 1 page
- Synopsis
- Review of various two-player games.
Hacking Back to AD&D's First Edition
Summon Webscryer / text article / 1 page
- Synopsis
- Discussion of first edition of AD&D.
Games Better Than They Have Any Right To Be
Disks of Wondrous Power / text article / 1.5 pages
- Synopsis
- Discussion of "budget-ware" software titles.
Graphic Classic #4: H.P. Lovecraft
Off the Shelf / text article / 1.5 pages
- Synopsis
- Review of the Graphic Classics magazine.
Industry News, Rumors, and More from the Games News Source, Gamingreport.com
text article / 2 pages
- Synopsis
- Industry news and rumors.
[no title indexed]
Back Room at the Games Pit / letters page / 2 pages
- Synopsis
- Reader submitted musings.
[no title indexed]
Brian's Small Press Picks / text article / 1 page
- Synopsis
- Review of three small-press games.
Editing
Related Scans
Series Information
Table of Contents
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0.
Knight of the Living Dead
Knights of the Dinner Table -
1.
[no title indexed]
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2.
[Table of Contents]
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3.
[Every Good Adventurer Needs the Right Equipment]
Dungeons and Dragons -
4.
[no title indexed]
Cries from the Attic -
5.
[no title indexed]
Table Talk -
6.
A Newbie's Guide to Knights of the Dinner Table
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7.
Takin' Care of Business
Knights of the Dinner Table -
8.
Ball Room Prancin'
Knights of the Dinner Table -
9.
[no title indexed]
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10.
Three Armed Bandit
Knights of the Dinner Table -
11.
Fatigue Factor
Knights of the Dinner Table -
12.
The Wait is Over!
Knights of the Dinner Table -
13.
Book Learning
Knights of the Dinner Table -
14.
[no title indexed]
Coffee Break -
15.
Lokensa's Gem of Accurate Tracking
All Things Magic -
16.
[no title indexed]
The Good... The Bad... ...And the Ugly -
17.
Rustlers of the Night
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18.
[no title indexed]
Knights of the Dinner Table -
19.
How the Unoriginal Can Be Original in the Right Hands
The Bob Herzog Factor -
20.
Lose 60 Pounds in 60 Seconds!
Goodman Games -
21.
Making Gaming Enjoyable for Female Players
Not Just a Pretty Face -
22.
Dice with Attitude!
Rolled Bones -
23.
[no title indexed]
The Dread Frog God Speaks! -
24.
What is Best in Life?
The Paladin of Steelvaer -
25.
Dead Meat, Barry Ween, Concrete and More
Lookin' At Comics -
26.
Getting the Most out of your Hackmaster Character
Min/Max Theatre -
27.
Field Report: Pentacon
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28.
One-Two Punches
Knights of the Dinner Table -
29.
Lookin' For Any of These?
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30.
Hey! Looking for Something?
-
31.
Historical Locations for your Favorite Campaign
Lands of Adventure -
32.
[no title indexed]
Figuratively Speaking -
33.
[no title indexed]
What We've Been Playing -
34.
[no title indexed]
Children of the Sun -
35.
[no title indexed]
Knight Gallery -
36.
[no title indexed]
Lost Game Safari -
37.
[no title indexed]
KODT Word Find -
38.
[no title indexed]
Shooting Your Way -
39.
[no title indexed]
Critical Mass -
40.
Mixed Signals
Spacehack -
41.
[no title indexed]
Game Trade Magazine -
42.
[no title indexed]
Tales From the Table -
43.
[no title indexed]
Kenzer and Company -
44.
[no title indexed]
Face Off! -
45.
The Holy Grail of Gaming?
The Philosopher's Stone -
46.
Hacking Back to AD&D's First Edition
Summon Webscryer -
47.
Welcome to Epic Adventure!
Rolemaster -
48.
Games Better Than They Have Any Right To Be
Disks of Wondrous Power -
49.
Graphic Classic #4: H.P. Lovecraft
Off the Shelf -
50.
Industry News, Rumors, and More from the Games News Source, Gamingreport.com
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51.
[no title indexed]
Gamevine -
52.
[no title indexed]
Back Room at the Games Pit -
53.
[no title indexed]
Weird Pete's Bulletin Board -
54.
[no title indexed]
Forgotten Realms -
55.
[no title indexed]
Origins International Gaming Expo -
56.
[no title indexed]
Brian's Small Press Picks -
57.
T'Was the Knights' Game on Christmas
Parting Shots -
58.
A Brand New Era
Mech Warrier Dark Age -
59.
Live in a World of Adventure
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- Peter Croome
- Mike Nielsen
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