Dungeons & Dragons B/X BECMI

Dungeons & Dragons Basic/Expert and BECMI form early D&D’s modular progression, shaped by J. Eric Holmes, Tom Moldvay, and Frank Mentzer. Holmes created a streamlined entry point; Moldvay refined its structure; Mentzer expanded it into a five‑set system guiding characters from novice to Immortal. Together, these editions offer a clear path from levels 1–36, covering exploration, wilderness travel, domain rulership, mass combat, planar journeys, and ascension—foundational to pre‑AD&D fantasy role‑playing.