Table of Contents:
p2, The Adventures of Nic Novice, our feature for the new player, by Jim Bambra and Paul Ruiz
p5, Stirge Corner, by Roger Musson, a guide for the inexperienced player
p6, Cantrips, the second part of our feature, with more 0-level spells for magic users and others for illusionists, by Gary Gygax
p13, The Purple Parrot, a zany tale to cheer up your Christmas, by Brian Asbury
p17, Illuminations, news from the world of games
p18, Scarlotti, an absorbing new boardgame to pass the post-pud pms
p21, Lyndum, a 0-level adventure for magic users and illusionists, by Jim Bambra
Players' Association News, a magazine within a magazine, edited by Mike Brunton.
p31, PAN Pipings
p32, Dispel Confusion
p32, Turnbull Talking
p33, Dialog, by Lew Pulsipher
p34, Rubic of Moggedon
p35, Book Reviews, by David Pringle
p36, Imagination Machine, our expanded micro feature, by Mike Costello
p38, Tavern Talk, by Pete Tamlyn
p38, Fanzine Reviews
p40, Letters, Club News and Forthcoming Events
p42, Games Reviews, adventure games under the spotlight
p44, Complimentary Tickets, reports on Mythcon, Triple C, Personal Computer World & Venture Into Science Fiction
p45, Special Film Review, by Colin Greenland
p46, The Sword of Alabron, Cartoon Adventure by Ian Williamson
cover, Ice Castle, by Rodney Matthews