Tim Kask (born circa 1949) is noted for being the first Publications Editor for TSR, Inc., producers of the fantasy role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons.

Kask served in the United States Navy in the early 1970's, during the Vietnam War. He was married with one daughter while a student at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. In 1974 Kask met Gary Gygax, who was developing the Dungeons & Dragons at the time, at the Gen Con gaming convention in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. One year later, Kask was hired by TSR as an editor, with Blackmoor' as his first assignment. He took over as editor of The Strategic Review, which transitioned into The Dragon magazine.[1]

Kask also edited the supplements Gods, Demi-gods & Heroes and Eldritch Wizardry in the early days of D&D,[2] and was involved in the early development of the Gamma World game.

References

  1. ^ Kask, Tim. "GROGNARDIA: Interview: Tim Kask (Part I)". Grognardia.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2008-10-19.
  2. ^ Pen & Paper listing for Tim Kask