Arneson, Dave

Dave Arneson was an influential gaming designer known primarily for co-creating Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) in the 1970s. Alongside Gary Gygax, he introduced role-playing games (RPGs) that combined storytelling, strategy, and player imagination. Arneson's innovative ideas, such as the use of a dungeon master and character progression, laid the foundation for modern tabletop RPGs and inspired a vast array of video games and fantasy storytelling. His work has had a lasting impact on gaming culture, making him a significant figure in the history of interactive entertainment.