📖 Overview
Eric Cagle is a game designer and author who has contributed extensively to tabletop roleplaying games, particularly for Dungeons & Dragons and d20 System products. He worked as a designer at Wizards of the Coast during the early 2000s, contributing to various D&D sourcebooks and supplements.
His writing credits include work on significant D&D titles such as "Arms and Equipment Guide," "Fiend Folio," and "Monster Manual II" for the 3rd Edition of Dungeons & Dragons. Cagle has also written for other gaming companies including Green Ronin Publishing and Paizo Publishing.
Beyond traditional fantasy settings, Cagle has contributed to science fiction and modern-day gaming materials, including works for d20 Modern and various settings that blend different genres. His expertise spans game mechanics, world-building, and adventure design.
His work frequently focuses on technical aspects of gameplay including equipment, rules systems, and monster design. Cagle continues to be active in the gaming industry as a freelance designer and writer.
👀 Reviews
Readers appreciate Cagle's technical expertise in game mechanics and equipment rules across D&D sourcebooks and supplements. Reviews note his contributions help make game systems more playable and balanced.
What readers liked:
- Clear rules explanations in Arms and Equipment Guide
- Balanced monster stats in Monster Manual II
- Creative equipment options that enhance gameplay
- Practical game mechanics that work at the table
What readers disliked:
- Some found his technical writing dry
- Occasional rules inconsistencies noted in supplements
- Equipment lists criticized as sometimes bloated
Most reviews appear in gaming forums and RPG community sites rather than traditional review platforms like Goodreads or Amazon, as his work primarily consists of contributions to larger gaming sourcebooks. Forum discussions on RPG.net and ENWorld rate his technical contributions positively, particularly praising his equipment design work.
One RPG.net reviewer noted: "Cagle's equipment sections are comprehensive without being overwhelming - exactly what you need at the gaming table."
Note: Limited review data available since most works are collaboratively written gaming supplements.
📚 Books by Eric Cagle
Monster Manual III - A comprehensive D&D sourcebook containing detailed statistics and lore for over 150 new monsters for use in 3rd Edition campaigns.
Arms and Equipment Guide - A D&D 3rd Edition rulebook detailing weapons, armor, and equipment options for characters and campaigns.
Fiend Folio - A collection of monsters and adversaries for D&D 3rd Edition, focusing on extraplanar and demonic creatures.
Monster Manual II - A D&D supplement expanding the roster of creatures available to Dungeon Masters with detailed statistics and ecological information.
d20 Past - A sourcebook for d20 Modern providing rules and content for running historical adventure campaigns.
Urban Arcana - A d20 Modern campaign setting merging fantasy elements with contemporary urban environments.
Weapons Locker - A d20 Modern supplement containing extensive details about modern firearms and combat equipment.
Arms and Equipment Guide - A D&D 3rd Edition rulebook detailing weapons, armor, and equipment options for characters and campaigns.
Fiend Folio - A collection of monsters and adversaries for D&D 3rd Edition, focusing on extraplanar and demonic creatures.
Monster Manual II - A D&D supplement expanding the roster of creatures available to Dungeon Masters with detailed statistics and ecological information.
d20 Past - A sourcebook for d20 Modern providing rules and content for running historical adventure campaigns.
Urban Arcana - A d20 Modern campaign setting merging fantasy elements with contemporary urban environments.
Weapons Locker - A d20 Modern supplement containing extensive details about modern firearms and combat equipment.
👥 Similar authors
Monte Cook wrote foundational D&D 3rd Edition materials and created the Numenera RPG system. His work on sourcebooks and game mechanics shows similar attention to technical detail as Cagle's contributions.
Bruce Cordell designed numerous D&D adventures and sourcebooks during the same era as Cagle at Wizards of the Coast. His work on monster design and game systems demonstrates comparable expertise in technical game elements.
Sean K Reynolds contributed extensively to D&D 3rd Edition and Pathfinder, with significant work on equipment guides and monster manuals. His design approach focuses on similar mechanical depth and systematic worldbuilding.
Jeff Grubb created content across multiple gaming genres including fantasy and science fiction settings. His work spans both mechanical systems and setting development, matching Cagle's range across different game types.
David Noonan wrote key D&D 3rd Edition sourcebooks focusing on rules expansion and character options. His technical writing style and focus on game mechanics align with Cagle's approach to RPG design.
Bruce Cordell designed numerous D&D adventures and sourcebooks during the same era as Cagle at Wizards of the Coast. His work on monster design and game systems demonstrates comparable expertise in technical game elements.
Sean K Reynolds contributed extensively to D&D 3rd Edition and Pathfinder, with significant work on equipment guides and monster manuals. His design approach focuses on similar mechanical depth and systematic worldbuilding.
Jeff Grubb created content across multiple gaming genres including fantasy and science fiction settings. His work spans both mechanical systems and setting development, matching Cagle's range across different game types.
David Noonan wrote key D&D 3rd Edition sourcebooks focusing on rules expansion and character options. His technical writing style and focus on game mechanics align with Cagle's approach to RPG design.