Andrew Rilstone | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Game designer |
Andrew Rilstone is a game designer and blogger who has worked primarily on role-playing games.
Andrew Rilstone: British Game Designer and RPG Pioneer
Andrew Rilstone is a British game designer known for his contributions to role-playing games (RPGs). He was involved in the creation of the card game 'Once Upon a Time' and co-founded the RPG magazine 'Inter*action' (later 'Interactive Fantasy'). Rilstone has also worked on various RPG projects, including scenario packs for Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay.
Career
Andrew Rilstone was the editor of the influential fanzine Aslan in the 1980s and early 1990s.
James Wallis, Rilstone and Richard Lambert created the story-telling card game Once Upon a Time in 1990. : 304 Once Upon a Time was finally published by Atlas Games in 1993, and was the first release from Atlas in the board and card game genre. : 253
Wallis and Rilstone co-founded the RPG magazine Inter*action, the first issue of which was published in Summer 1994. : 304 Wallis founded Hogshead Publishing in October 1994; the company had three members of staff initially - Wallis, Rilstone, and Jane Mitton. : 305 Wallis and Rilstone changed the name of Inter*action to Interactive Fantasy due to issues with the trademark beginning with its second issue, which was the first publication from Hogshead. : 305 The Dying of the Light, a scenario pack for Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay published by Hogshead in 1995, included adventures by Wallis, Rilstone, Phil Masters, Chris Pramas, and other authors. : 305