Severedunit
Joined: Oct 08, 2005
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Mar 05, 2008 - 00:07 |
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He taught me about the bell curve at the age of 10, what an influence he has had on my life. Most of my life long friends have been made in connection with gaming. Gods speed old friend. |
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Orkamorka
Joined: Feb 01, 2006
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Mar 05, 2008 - 00:35 |
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Rest in Piece Gary. No one has ever left a more beautiful splodge in my life. |
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Craftnburn
Joined: Jul 29, 2005
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Mar 05, 2008 - 00:36 |
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I was fortunate to have met him a couple of times. I'll never forget his sense of humor, nor his horrible fashion sense (For goodness sake man, Hot pink flip-flops!?).
Rest in peace Gary... |
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koadah
Joined: Mar 30, 2005
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Mar 05, 2008 - 00:48 |
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prophane
Joined: Aug 02, 2003
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Mar 05, 2008 - 01:35 |
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i clearly remember the christmas of 1980 when i got my first DnD basic set.
i was 6 years old.
that winter my cousin and i and my friends down the street
tried as we could to figure things out.
we were pretty dumb so we made up our own rules.
that was pretty much the foundations of my life, right there.
RIP Gary! |
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pythrr
Joined: Mar 07, 2006
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Mar 05, 2008 - 01:39 |
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Man, a really sad day indeed.
Then again, 69 and a life well lived. Let's celebrate the nerdy goodness that he brought to all our worlds!
D&D Basic level rules, Red book first edition - I remember you well my dear lost friend. I also recall the sheer excitement of the first time we upgraded to the Blue Expert level rules.. woo... |
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McLaren
Joined: Jan 19, 2006
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Mar 05, 2008 - 11:54 |
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JanMattys
Joined: Feb 29, 2004
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Mar 05, 2008 - 11:57 |
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R.I.P.
And... well, THANKYOU.
My Dangerous Journeys Assassin, Caspar Ironfist, salutes you. |
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Mezir
Joined: Aug 02, 2003
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Mar 05, 2008 - 12:11 |
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A legend passes...
Evil shall be slain in thy name tonight. |
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GaldirEonai
Joined: Jul 20, 2006
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Mar 05, 2008 - 12:17 |
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It's not just roleplaying games. He was one of the pioneers of tabletop strategy gaming as well, which leads us to things like Warhammer and, eventually, Bloodbowl. |
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Geenimetsuri
Joined: Jun 08, 2004
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Mar 05, 2008 - 13:28 |
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Thus the master has rolled his last dice...
Rest in peace, mr. Gygax. |
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Jesperius
Joined: Dec 28, 2003
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Mar 05, 2008 - 13:32 |
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thanx for making my life more fun gary. May you and Douglas Adams have fun where ever you are and keep the beer cool and the dice hot until i get there |
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CorporateSlave3
Joined: Feb 07, 2004
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Mar 05, 2008 - 13:34 |
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Cavalier Masoleous Halicarnassos salutes the life and work of the man without whom he never would have existed. Peaceful journey Gary Gygax, may Wandering Monsters never disturb your Rest! |
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DukeTyrion
Joined: Feb 18, 2004
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Mar 05, 2008 - 13:48 |
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Rest in Peace Gary Gygax, your legacy will live on. |
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Pro511
Joined: Aug 14, 2006
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Mar 05, 2008 - 15:02 |
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Severedunit wrote: | He taught me about the bell curve at the age of 10, what an influence he has had on my life. Most of my life long friends have been made in connection with gaming. Gods speed old friend. |
That is true. He taught me about the bell curve also. Not just influencing RPGs but all dice related games as well. |
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