Shadis is an independent gaming magazine that was published in 1990–1998 by Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG). It initially focused on role-playing games.

Publication history

Shadis was conceived and started by Jolly Blackburn Blackburn departed with the rights to Knights of the Dinner Table and a few other properties.

In a retrospective review of Shadis #15 in Black Gate, John O'Neill said "it is no longer being published, and the industry is poorer for it. It was an incredible magazine, with the joy and wonder of role playing spilling off of every page. I'm glad we had it for as long as we did, and back issues are still available at various online outlets, including eBay."

Reviews

  • Dragon #212 (December 1994) p94

Awards

During its five-year existence, Shadis was the winner of the 1994, 1995, and 1996 Origins Awards for Best Professional Gaming Magazine

References

  • Index of issues at the Pen & Paper RPG publishing database