The Dragon 22

Dragon magazine 22 was released in February 1979. It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms:

Dungeons & Dragons: What It Is And Where It Is Going

 * By Gary Gygax. p. 29

The creator of the game tells us why he thinks D&D is so popular and what he foresees for the future of the game.

The Nomenclature of Pole Arms

 * By Gary Gygax. p. 50

A comprehensive guide to polearms, for those who really need to the know such things as the difference between a Fauchard-Guissarme and a Guissarme-Voulge.