History of Computer Role Playing Games (1974-1983)

Matt Barton writes "I thought Slashdotters might be interested in my History of Computer Role-Playing Games Part I article on Armchair Arcade. It starts with the birth of the CRPG on mainframes and ends in 1983. I start by discussing tabletop D&D and number games like Strat-O-Matic, move into mainframe classics like dnd and Rogue, and then cover the first CRPGs for home computers. I wrote this article for CRPG fans who want to learn more about venerable old classics like Akalabeth, Temple of Apshai, Ultima, Wizardry, Tunnels of Doom, Dungeons of Daggorath, and Telengard. Please share your own stories!"

Rumour has it...

[D-Cypell]

I start by discussing tabletop D&D....

Ahh... good old D&D. Better than Sex.... or so I'm told.

Re:Rumour has it...

[AuMatar]

Not true, my character got laid plenty!

Re:Rogue used @ for the player, not *

[Jesus_666]

And maybe one day you will beat it.