Jennell Jaquays

(October 14, 1956 - January 10, 2024)

Jennell Jaquays was an American game designer.

She pioneered pre-made RPG scenarios in her 1976 fanzine The Dungeoneer and is still known for her D&D adventures Dark Tower and Caverns of Thracia. She has worn the hats of designer, editor, artist, and team leader for many game companies, including TSR, Inc (Dungeons & Dragons), id Software (Quake 2 and Quake 3), Microsoft (Age of Empires and Halo Wars), CCP, Olde Sküül Entertainment, Inc, and Fifth Wall Games & Miniatures. She was a 2017 inductee into the Adventure Gaming Arts and Design Hall of Fame.

She was a guest of honour at Conversation, the 2023 Eastercon in the UK, attending virtually.

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1956—2024

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