Description and Tech Sheet
Return to Dragonlance’s legendary world of Krynn with three epic Gold Box RPGs.
| Title | Alternative Titles | Series | Publisher | Developer | First Release Date | Latest Release Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dungeons & Dragons: Krynn Series | Champions of Krynn, Death Knights of Krynn, The Dark Queen of Krynn | Gold Box Series: Dragonlance/Krynn Trilogy | Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI) | Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI) | 1990 (Champions of Krynn) | 1992 (The Dark Queen of Krynn) | MS-DOS, Commodore 64, Amiga, Apple II, PC-98, Modern PC (via GOG, Steam re-release) |
| Genre | Perspective | Setting | Gameplay Mechanics | Game Modes | Key Features | Included Titles (Anthology Pack) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy, Fantasy | First-person, Top-down, Turn-based grid | Dragonlance campaign, world of Krynn (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons rules) |
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Single-player | Tactical, menu-driven combat system, 3D dungeon crawling and exploration, Save/load progress, Party management, Epic Dragonlance storyline | Champions of Krynn (1990), Death Knights of Krynn (1991), The Dark Queen of Krynn (1992) |
| Notable Technical Features | Audio | Copy Protection | Official Re-release Features | Series Integration | Minimum System Requirements (original DOS release) | Reference Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Box engine shared with other SSI AD&D games, Multiple graphical perspectives: 3D, area, overland, tactical, Supports keyboard and mouse on PC, Save import: Characters may be imported between games in the trilogy | Chiptune/MIDI music (varies by platform), Basic sound effects | Manual-based code wheels or journal lookups (original releases) | Bundled as a series (GOG.com, Steam), DOSBox wrapper for modern OS compatibility | Directly continues story across all three games, Import/export between games | CPU: IBM PC/XT/AT or compatible, RAM: 512 KB, Graphics: CGA/EGA/Tandy/MCGA/VGA, Input: Keyboard, optional mouse, Storage: 1-2 floppy drives or hard disk | Official GOG listing, Wikipedia entry for Champions of Krynn, Champions of Krynn Rule Book, Gold Box Games official and fan documentation |
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