Right from the Start
By Eric Noah, Illustrated by Larry Elmore. p. 13–18
A seven-step approach to starting a campaign.
Get Motivated!
By Gregory Gliedman, Illustrated by Brian Durfee. p. 26–27
Another approach to creating 'realistic' character background based on their motivations and goals.
Bazaar of the Bizarre: Magical Items for Your Favorite Horse
By Gordon R. Menzies, Illustrated by Erik Olson. p. 29–32
A plethora of equine related magic.
Behind the Scenes
By Dori Hein, Illustrated by Dana Knutson. p. 42–46
The making of the Planescape setting.
Eye of the Monitor
By Sandy Petersen. p. 64–65
Game tips: Al-Qadim: The Genie's Curse.
Defend the Realms!
By Allen Varney. p. 69–72
Variant rules for the Spellfire CCG.
Through the Looking Glass
By Ken Carpenter. p. 121–122
Ogres of Dragonspear and Szass Tam figures reviewed.
TSR Previews
By Uncredited. p. 128
New products for August and September.
City of Splendors boxed set.
Corsairs of the Great Sea module.
Siege of Darkness novel.