Now, from magazines to books, Ms. Jaquays’ artwork might be seen on a number of covers and all through the pages of the numerous completely different kinds and iterations of Dungeons and Dragons’ media. Having designed two modules of her personal, “Darkish Tower” and “The Caverns of Thracia,” her writing was celebrated by gamers for eschewing conventional and linear sport mechanics and should not solely playable right now–however proceed to encourage sport designers and GMs.
Additionally identified for her sport trade work at firms akin to Coleco, TSR, and id Software program, Ms. Jaquays designed and contributed to a number of initiatives akin to Coleco Imaginative and prescient, sure ranges on the Quake II and III video video games, arcade conversions of Pac-Man and Donkey-Kong, Halo Wars, and created an growth pack in Age of Empires III.
Ms. Jaquays was nominated for a number of H.G. Wells Awards for her work and creation of the “Darkish Tower” D&D module and for her design and illustrations on“Griffin Mountain.” Her work with Coleco’s WarGames gained her the 1984 Summer season C.E.S. authentic software program award. Moreover, Fort Greyhawk gained an Origins Gamer’s Selection Award for “Finest Function-Enjoying Journey,” and in 2017, the Academy of Journey Gaming Arts & Design inducted Ms. Jaquays into their corridor of fame.
Impressed by her personal journey, Ms. Jaquays additionally turned a acknowledged transgender activist, spending time working because the inventive director of the Transgender Human Rights Institute.
“A beacon of hope and inspiration, Jennell Jaquays labored tirelessly within the spirit of neighborhood whereas gifting us together with her artwork, her video games, and her tales for nearly fifty years,” stated SFWA Director-at-Massive, Monica Valentinelli. “The Board is honored to commemorate Jennell Jaquays and her indelible legacy as an artist, author, and sport designer within the online game and tabletop roleplaying industries.”
