The Dragon 12

Dragon magazine 12 was released in February 1978.

=D&D Variant=

A New Look at Illusionists

 * By Rafael Ovalle.

Summary
This article gives interesting ways to make illusionists more effective in terms of spells and abilities using 1st edition Dungeons & Dragons game rules.

Ship's Cargo.

 * By James Endersby and John Carrol.

Summary
Endersby and Carrol have created a nice chart of ship supply cargo, such as ivory, precious stones, and livestock with gold piece values. This diagram can help with any characters playing in a high seas adventure in 1st edition D&D.

=Design Forum=

Some Thoughts on the Speed of a Lightning Bolt.

 * By James Ward.

Summary
James Ward gives his theories on the power and speed of magic-users versus the strength and endurance of fighters based on the 1st edition sourcebook Eldritch Wizardry by Gary Gygax and Brian Blume.