Arktoris
Joined: Feb 16, 2004
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Mar 04, 2008 - 22:52 |
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Gary Gygax passed away this morning. I don't care what fantasy game you play. Gary and his invention, AD&D, had an influence on it.
I wrote a blog, but then realized people may want to pay their respects (or disrepects) on Gary and his life. So here's a thread for that.
Just to eliminate any confusion, fumbbl's own Gary Gygax is probably alive and kicking. |
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Meech
Joined: Sep 15, 2005
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Mar 04, 2008 - 23:04 |
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I remember way back when I started playing in 1983. I was 10! Such a good time. His contribution to fantasy games is priceless.
Thanks Gary for all the great memories! |
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PurpleChest
Joined: Oct 25, 2003
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There's a reason my best known team are called the paladins.
Samne reason i cant face coaching undead often.
I had a secret shame as a child. A level 25 paladin.
Mr Gygax, i salute you. |
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Fizban
Joined: Sep 09, 2003
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Mar 04, 2008 - 23:11 |
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Olaf_the_Stout
Joined: Aug 29, 2007
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Mar 04, 2008 - 23:15 |
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R.I.P. Dungeon Master
Olaf the Stout |
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Doowa
Joined: Nov 25, 2003
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Mar 04, 2008 - 23:17 |
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R.I.P. Gary
- good times are remembered |
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spinball
Joined: Jul 01, 2004
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Mar 04, 2008 - 23:20 |
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RIP Gary...Your legacy lives on |
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catmando
Joined: Feb 02, 2008
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Mar 04, 2008 - 23:23 |
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I rolled up my first PC in 1980. Playing and DMing D&D taught me how to overcome my natural shyness when speaking to a group of strangers. Later in life I was an Army instructor and trainer who will retire with nearly 21 years of active duty & reserve service. This includes one combat tour overseas.
Thank You, Mr Gygax!
"May all your d20 rolls be natural twenties in Heaven while playing at God's table..." |
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Joul_Ironhand
Joined: Jan 23, 2008
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Mar 04, 2008 - 23:25 |
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Shocking news! :O
RIP Gary! |
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Shrap
Joined: Sep 18, 2006
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Mar 04, 2008 - 23:33 |
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Tesifonte
Joined: Sep 06, 2004
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Mar 04, 2008 - 23:35 |
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Rest in peace Gary Gygax. |
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TaChIkOmA! \o/ |
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Skolopender
Joined: Jun 17, 2006
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Mar 04, 2008 - 23:35 |
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RIP Gary Gygax
Bows in admiration... |
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Melmoth
Joined: May 05, 2004
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Mar 04, 2008 - 23:41 |
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CircularLogic
Joined: Aug 22, 2003
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Mar 04, 2008 - 23:50 |
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Me and my Barbarian Ranger (lvl 14) salute you, Mr. Gygax.
May you live on in your game forever. |
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bampf
Joined: Nov 06, 2003
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Mar 04, 2008 - 23:56 |
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A sad day for all gamers everywhere. |
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