Rodney Thompson
Encyclopedia
Rodney Thompson is a game designer whose writing credits include numerous books for the Star Wars Roleplaying Game
and the Dungeons & Dragons
fantasy
role-playing game
. He is the lead developer for the 4th edition version of the Dark Sun
campaign setting.
Star Wars Roleplaying Game (Wizards of the Coast)
On June 5, 2007, Wizards released the Star Wars Roleplaying Game: Saga Edition. The game was streamlined to be easier to play and a greater emphasis was placed on miniatures. Some of the major changes include:...
and the Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy role-playing game originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, and first published in 1974 by Tactical Studies Rules, Inc. . The game has been published by Wizards of the Coast since 1997...
fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
role-playing game
Role-playing game
A role-playing game is a game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting, or through a process of structured decision-making or character development...
. He is the lead developer for the 4th edition version of the Dark Sun
Dark Sun
Dark Sun is a Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting featuring the fictional desert world of Athas. The original Dark Sun Boxed Set campaign setting was released in 1991....
campaign setting.
4th Edition
- Dark Sun Campaign Setting
- Heroes of the Fallen Lands
- Heroes of the Forgotten Kingdoms
- Monster Vault
Saga Edition
- Star Wars Roleplaying Game: Saga Edition
- Starships of the Galaxy (Saga Edition)
- Star Wars Gamemaster Screen
- Threats of the Galaxy
- Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide
- Force Unleashed Campaign Guide
- Scum and Villainy
- The Clone Wars Campaign Guide
- Legacy Era Campaign Guide
- Jedi Academy Training Manual
- Rebellion Era Campaign Guide
- Galaxy At War
- Scavenger's Guide to Droids
- Galaxy of Intrigue
- The Unknown Regions
Media Mentions
Rodney Thompson has appeared in the following newspaper and magazine articles, websites and podcasts.Podcasts
- Order 66 podcastOrder 66 podcastOrder 66 is a weekly podcast focusing on the Star Wars Saga Edition roleplaying game, hosted by David Villegas and Chris Witt, although guests occasionally feature...
: Rodney has appeared on the following twelve episodes discussing aspects of the Star Wars Saga Edition roleplaying game: April 6, 2008 (The Third GM), May 18, 2008 (When Vader Attacks), July 14, 2008 (Worst Show Ever), November 17, 2008 (The Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, The Scum of the Universe and Everything), January 12, 2009 (One Year of the Big O!), January 26, 2009 (Grand Rodney of the Republic), March 22, 2009 (Three Men and a Little Legacy), May 10, 2009 (Execute Episode 66), June 1, 2009 (Educating You In The Face), September 2, 2009 (Rodney's Rebel Field Guide), September 28, 2009 (Galaxy at War), December 21, 2009 (BOOM! Infinite Oregano).