Before Pauli Kidd defined the soul of Greyhawk, she broke the rules of tabletop gaming with Lace & Steel. We explore the 1989 classic that replaced dice with card-driven duels and social combat.
Luke Gygax Articles
Check out all our coverage of Luke Gygax. This collection primarily covers topics in Tabletop & RPGs.
Luke Gygax Article Timeline
Routinely Itemised: RPG #356
Discover the latest in roleplaying games as we cover the Gygax legacy, Mythmere Games’ spotlight, and new TTRPG funding for Ballad Hunters. Plus, check out our new Routinely Itemised news index for a filtered look at the week’s biggest tabletop stories.
The Gygax Controversies: A complicated legacy and the 2026 return to Greyhawk
Explore the definitive timeline of the Gygax controversies, from the 1979 Arneson royalty lawsuit to the 2021 NuTSR crisis and the historic 2026 reconciliation with Wizards of the Coast.
Routinely Itemised: RPG #353
Stay up to date with the latest tabletop news, from the official Children of Time TTRPG announcement to Luke Gygax’s return to Greyhawk with Wizards of the Coast. Plus, the 2026 Origins Awards finalists, academic research into D&D and Marxist theory, and a chance to win D&D crochet kits.
Rogues’ Gambit: Luke Gygax’s unconventional heist adventure
Luke Gygax launches Rogues’ Gambit, a new 5E heist adventure on Kickstarter. Explore the Whispering Tower in the World of Okkorim before the campaign ends on February 24th.
System shock test made: Luke Gygax on the mend after surgery
Luke added an update, stating, “I made my system shock roll. I’m on the road to recovery now.”
Routinely Itemised: RPG #318
This month’s roleplaying game news summary. We cover the sale of 7th Sea to Studio Agate, a lawsuit involving Luke Gygax, and a significant delay for a new Eberron book from Wizards of the Coast.
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #311
Diving into TTRPG news from UK Games Expo: Rebellion Unplugged Kickstarts Tunnels & Trolls: A New Age, Gary Con 2026 dates announced, and Kobold Press expands Tales of the Valiant.
Greg Stafford posthumously honoured with 2025 Gygax Award
The award, a prestigious recognition in the tabletop gaming industry, is presented annually at Gary Con, a convention celebrating the legacy of E. Gary Gygax, the co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons.
Wrath of the Sea Lich: Gygax goes Shadowdark
Shadowdark won the 2024 ENnies for Best Rules, Best Game and Product of the Year.









