Sutherland III, or as part of a boxed set, which was packaged in a larger, more visually appealing box than the original boxed set, allowing the game to be stocked on retail shelves and targeted at the general public via toy stores. The first Basic Set was available as a 48-page standalone rulebook featuring artwork by David C. Holmes preferred a lighter tone with more room for personal improvisation, while Gary Gygax, who wrote the Advanced books, wanted an expansive game with rulings on any conceivable situation which might come up during play, and so could be used to arbitrate disputes at tournaments.
Although the Basic Set was not fully compatible with Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, players were expected to continue play beyond third level by moving to AD&D, which was released beginning later that year. The rulebook covers characters of levels one through three, rules for adventuring in dungeons, and introduces the concepts of the game it explains the game's concepts and method of play in terms that make them accessible to new players ages twelve and above who might not be familiar with tabletop miniatures wargaming. It incorporates concepts from the original 1974 D&D boxed set plus the Supplement I: Greyhawk.
TSR hired outside writer John Eric Holmes to produce the Basic Set as an introductory version of the D&D game. The original Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set was published by TSR, Inc.
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