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.
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
“arguably the most important tabletop game ever made” – I’d remove the word arguably.
RIP Brother..
Rest in peace, master of my long afternoons spent playing your games.
Thanks for the gift you left us. Rest in peace.
hehehehe… 69
he’d got it all figured
http://home.flash.net/~brenfrow/dd/dd-ibox.htm