RIP: Gary Gygax, inventor of modern role playing, dead at 69
- March 4th, 2008
- 5 Comments
One of the worst parts about this job is writing about great figures in geekdom who pass on. Today is especially hard, as I have to bring news that Gary Gygax died earlier this morning. Gygax was the co-creator and driving force behind Dungeons & Dragons, arguably the most important tabletop game ever made.
The Dungeon Master’s Dungeon Master had many health problems, and reportedly passed away peacefully last night. He’s one man I always wanted to meet but never got the chance. Tonight I will be pouring a little mead out for my homie Gygax, the Great Wizard himself.
Josh Bomb (Who am I?)
5 months ago
I’m in shock, Owlbears across the globe are crying, none of us ever imagined Gary Gygax could have failed his saving throw.
+5 RIP
Paul G (Who am I?)
5 months ago
“arguably the most important tabletop game ever made” - I’d remove the word arguably.
RIP Brother..
MADrigal (Who am I?)
5 months ago
Rest in peace, master of my long afternoons spent playing your games.
Thanks for the gift you left us. Rest in peace.
dwalk51 (Who am I?)
5 months ago
hehehehe… 69
vozome (Who am I?)
5 months ago
he’d got it all figured
http://home.flash.net/~brenfrow/dd/dd-ibox.htm