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== Other media == Drizzt Do'Urden has been featured in several accessories and one book for the ''[[Dungeons & Dragons|Advanced Dungeons & Dragons]]'' fantasy role-playing game. The ''[[Hall of Heroes (Forgotten Realms)|Hall of Heroes]]'' accessory for the [[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition|second edition]] of ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'', published in 1989, features a four-page description and game statistics for Drizzt and Guenhwyvar, written by R. A. Salvatore.<ref>[[Jeff Grubb|Grubb, Jeff]], [[Kate Novak]], David E. Martin, [[James Lowder|Jim Lowder]], [[Bruce Nesmith]], [[Steve Perrin]], [[Mike Pondsmith]], and [[R. A. Salvatore]]. ''[[Hall of Heroes (Forgotten Realms)|Hall of Heroes]]'' ([[TSR, Inc.|TSR]], 1989)</ref> The ''[[Heroes' Lorebook]]'' accessory, published in 1996 and written by [[Dale Donovan]] and [[Paul Culotta]], features an update and revision of Drizzt's information from ''Hall of Heroes''.<ref>[[Dale Donovan|Donovan, Dale]] and [[Paul Culotta]]. ''[[Heroes' Lorebook]]''. ([[TSR, Inc.|TSR]], 1996)</ref> The 1999 accessory ''[[Drizzt Do'Urden's Guide to the Underdark]]'' by [[Eric L. Boyd]], details the cities and civilizations of FaerΓ»n's Underdark through the perspective of the title character.<ref>[[Eric L. Boyd|Boyd, Eric L.]] ''[[Drizzt Do'Urden's Guide to the Underdark]]'' (TSR, 1999)</ref> The ''[[Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting]]'' hardcover for the game's [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd edition|third edition]] features a brief description and game statistics for Drizzt for this edition, under the section on the [[Sword Coast]] North.<ref>[[Ed Greenwood|Greenwood, Ed]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]]. [[Skip Williams]], and [[Rob Heinsoo]]. ''[[Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting]]'', ([[Wizards of the Coast]], 2001).</ref> Drizzt has also appeared in a number of [[graphic novel]]s and video games, and as a [[Miniature figure (gaming)|miniature figure]]. Beginning in 2005, [[Devil's Due Publishing]] began releasing comic book adaptations of the Drizzt novels, covering each book in a three-issue mini-series along with a trade paperback collection. To date, ''Homeland'', ''Exile'', ''Sojourn'', ''The Crystal Shard'', ''Streams of Silver'', ''The Halfling's Gem'', ''The Legacy'', and ''Starless Night'' have been released.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://devilsdue.net/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=24&Itemid=54 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090214105118/http://devilsdue.net/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=24&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=54 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2009-02-14 |title=Forgotten Realms |publisher=[[Devil's Due Publishing]] |access-date=2009-01-12 }}</ref> The character has appeared in several video games. He is part of the story and a party member in the 1994 SSI game for PC ''[[Menzoberranzan (video game)|Menzoberranzan]]''. In ''[[Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone]]'' he is a playable character in the game's seventh stage, described by a writer for Imagine Games Network ([[IGN]]) as "cool but utterly ineffective."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://guides.ign.com/guides/573532/page_10.html|title=Demon Stone Walkthrough|website=IGN|access-date=2009-01-12}}</ref> Drizzt appears in ''[[Baldur's Gate (video game)|Baldur's Gate]]'' fighting some gnolls; it is possible for a skilled player to kill him or pickpocket his items,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forgottenwars.com/bg1/ar4200.htm |title=dudleyville.com | Baldur's Gate Walkthrough | Fisherman's Lake (AR4200) |publisher=Forgottenwars.com |access-date=2012-12-01}}</ref> and a friendly or hostile version of Drizzt can be spawned with a [[cheat code]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cheats.gamespy.com/pc-cheats/baldurs-gate/ |title=Baldur's Gate (PC) |publisher=[[GameSpy]] |access-date=2009-01-12 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081017092825/http://cheats.gamespy.com/pc-cheats/baldurs-gate/ |archive-date=2008-10-17 }}</ref> Drizzt also appears in the sequel ''[[Baldur's Gate II]]'' and will react negatively if the player has imported characters from the first game that killed Drizzt or has any of his unique items. He will also react negatively to any elven character with a low reputation with the same name, challenging them to a duel of honor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerstemple.com/games/000140/000140g163.asp |title=Baldur's Gate II PC Game Guide β The Gamers Temple β Page 63 |publisher=The Gamers Temple |access-date=2012-12-01}}</ref> He is also an unlockable playable character in ''[[Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance]]'' and ''[[Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II]]''.<ref name="EGM">{{cite magazine| title =Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II| type = review| magazine =[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]| publisher = ZiffDavis Inc. | date = April 1, 2004}}</ref> Drizzt is also included in the ''Dungeons and Dragons Miniatures'' game, in the ''Legend of Drizzt Scenario Pack'' that also includes Wulfgar and the dragon Icingdeath. An enclosed booklet lets players recreate the battle between Drizzt, Wulfgar, and the dragon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=products/dndmin/9780786943500|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070218194932/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=products/dndmin/9780786943500|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 18, 2007|title=D&D Icons: Legend of Drizzt Scenario Pack|publisher=Wizards of the Coast|access-date=2009-01-12}}</ref> The boxed set was nominated for Best Miniature Product at the 2008 [[ENnies]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/4news/20080713|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080725012311/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/4news/20080713|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 25, 2008|title=2008 Ennie Award Nominees|publisher=Wizards of the Coast|access-date=2009-01-12}}</ref> A special adventure set in Icewind Dale was featured as the centerpiece at the November 3, 2007, [[Worldwide Dungeons and Dragons Game Day|Worldwide ''Dungeons and Dragons'' Game Day]] event, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the debut of Drizzt that was upcoming.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://blog.wired.com/geekdad/2007/10/worldwide-dunge.html|title=Worldwide Dungeons & Dragons Game Day|last=Baichtal|first=John|date=October 26, 2007 |magazine=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]|access-date=2009-01-22|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080724032641/http://blog.wired.com/geekdad/2007/10/worldwide-dunge.html|archivedate=July 24, 2008}}</ref> Drizzt made a brief cameo in the 2011 one-off comic ''Unit:E'', produced by [[Hasbro]] as a potential concept for crossing over many of the franchises they owned; he is seen in a splash page amongst many other Hasbro-owned characters (including characters from ''[[G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[Transformers (franchise)|Transformers]]'', ''[[M.A.S.K. (franchise)|M.A.S.K.]]'', ''[[Jem (TV series)|Jem and the Holograms]]'', ''[[Micronauts]]'', ''[[Action Man]]'', ''Battleship Galaxies'', and even ''[[Candy Land]]''), as summoned for ''Micronauts'' characters Biotron and Acroyear by the alien AI Synergy (a reimagined version of the AI from ''Jem''). Drizzt features prominently in the D&D Adventure System Cooperative Play board game ''[[The Legend of Drizzt Board Game|The Legend of Drizzt]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/91872/dungeons-dragons-the-legend-of-drizzt-board-game |title=Dungeons & Dragons: The Legend of Drizzt Board Game | Board Game |publisher=BoardGameGeek |access-date=2012-12-01}}</ref> released October 18, 2011. Drizzt has also been seen in the game ''[[Neverwinter (video game)|Neverwinter]]'' by [[Cryptic Studios]]. He appears as part of the ''Neverwinter: Underdark'' expansion that allows players to travel to the drow city of Menzoberranzan and play several quests written by R. A. Salvatore.<ref>{{Cite web| title = Rage of Demons| access-date = 2017-12-09| url = http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/news/rageofdemons| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150507215005/http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/news/rageofdemons| url-status = dead| archive-date = May 7, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book| title = Watermelon Wine| isbn = 9781588381606| access-date = 2017-12-09| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=Mts1AgAAQBAJ| last1 = Gaillard| first1 = Frye| date = 27 November 2013| publisher = NewSouth Books}}</ref> In 2021, Drizzt was featured on two cards in the ''Adventures in the Forgotten Realms'' line from the ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' collectible card game.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hall|first=Charlie|date=2021-05-20|title=D&D's Drizzt is coming to Magic: The Gathering, these are the first preview cards|url=https://www.polygon.com/22445601/dungeons-dragons-magic-the-gathering-crossover-drizzt-card-previews|access-date=2021-05-21|website=Polygon|language=en}}</ref> ''Sleep Sound'' (2021) is a poem by R. A. Salvatore which received an [[animated short]] to promote the "Summer Of Drizzt" marketing campaign. The short features scenes from the story of Drizzt; it was narrated by [[Benedict Cumberbatch]] and animated by The Sequence Group.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-05-20 |title=D&D's Summer of Drizzt: TV Rumors, Magic Cards, Benedict Cumberbatch |url=https://gizmodo.com/d-ds-summer-of-drizzt-begins-with-tv-show-rumors-magic-1846935948 |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=Gizmodo |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Henry |first=Joshua |date=2021-05-20 |title=Dungeons & Dragons Kicks Off "Summer Of Drizzt" With New Animated Short |url=https://www.thegamer.com/dungeons-dragons-kicks-off-summer-of-drizzt-with-new-animated-short/ |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Legend of Drizzt |url=https://thesequencegroup.com/motion-comics/the-legend-of-drizzt |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=The Sequence Group |language=en-US}}</ref>
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