Ernest Gary Gygax ( July 27, 1938 - March 4, 2008)
is best known as the author of the well known fantasy role-playing
game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), co-created with Dave Arneson and co-
published with Don Kaye in 1974 under the company Tactical Studies
Rules. Gygax is generally acknowledged as the father of the role-
playing game
He was diagnosed with an inoperable abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Gygax died on March 4th, 2008.
He passed away at 1am in his bed.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Gygax
While not technically about V:TES, the world of gaming and game
conventions owe a tremendous amount to him. I've had a ton of fun and
made a lot of friends playing D&D, and by extension all of the other
games I've played and the other people I've met as a result. Many,
many thanks, Mr. Gygax.
- Ben Peal
ben...@gmail.com writes:
> While not technically about V:TES, the world of gaming and game
> conventions owe a tremendous amount to him.
Without Gygax, there would not have been Dungeons & Dragons.
Without Dungeons & Dragons, no Vampire: the Masquerade.
Without Vampire: the Masquerade, no Vampire: the Eternal Struggle.
> Many, many thanks, Mr. Gygax.
Amen to that.
HG
>> While not technically about V:TES, the world of gaming and game
>> conventions owe a tremendous amount to him.>
> Without Gygax, there would not have been Dungeons & Dragons.
>
> Without Dungeons & Dragons, no Vampire: the Masquerade.
>
> Without Vampire: the Masquerade, no Vampire: the Eternal Struggle.
>
>>> Many, many thanks, Mr. Gygax.
Seconded.
80 years old isn't bad, this guy sure had a heck of a life ! And now that
he'll finally meet the pantheons of the gods, maybe he'll have to hear
complaints about the caracs... ;-)
R.I.P. Gary, you've earned it.
--
Orpheus, unofficial Shemti model.
Orpheus wrote:
> 80 years old isn't bad, this guy sure had a heck of a life ! And now that
> he'll finally meet the pantheons of the gods, maybe he'll have to hear
> complaints about the caracs... ;-)
>
> R.I.P. Gary, you've earned it.
He was 70.
Math is hard; let's go shopping.
Jesse
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Wow, I should really either sleep or learn my math (ok, I'm a poker dealer
so I guess I must sleep) !
And 69 is not old. But the candle burned bright...
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On Mar 4, 10:30 pm, Rehlow <newsgr...@rehlow.com> wrote:
> Thanks Gary. Us nerds will never be able to repay you for what a
> wonderful gift you gave us.
While I in no way with to derail the waxing poetic about Mr. Gygax,
who was a clever guy who helped invent a great deal of entertainment
for all of us, do y'all remember how totally, um, bat-shit crazy the
guy was? I mean, in a lovable way and all, but really. Go and reread
the intro to the 1st Ed DM Guide. That is some crazy stuff right
there. And remember the Etherial Mummies suggested to control your
players? He certainly had some kind of vision...
-Peter
Peter D Bakija <pd...@lightlink.com> writes:
> While I in no way with to derail the waxing poetic about Mr. Gygax,
> who was a clever guy who helped invent a great deal of entertainment
> for all of us, do y'all remember how totally, um, bat-shit crazy the
> guy was? I mean, in a lovable way and all, but really. Go and reread
> the intro to the 1st Ed DM Guide. That is some crazy stuff right
> there. And remember the Etherial Mummies suggested to control your
> players? He certainly had some kind of vision...
Your comment reminded me of an old Usenet discussion about another colorful
character, Aleister Crowley. I saved this quote, because it impressed me:
"What I feel about the man personally, not sure that it matters. As I say, he
was a man and most humans won't bear close scrutiny - especially those of any
real talent."
HG
"Peter D Bakija" <pd...@lightlink.com> wrote in message
news:7aa19f7f-564b-4b22...@n36g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>While I in no way with to derail the waxing poetic about Mr. Gygax,
> who was a clever guy who helped invent a great deal of entertainment
> for all of us, do y'all remember how totally, um, bat-shit crazy the
> guy was? I mean, in a lovable way and all, but really. Go and reread
> the intro to the 1st Ed DM Guide. That is some crazy stuff right
> there. And remember the Etherial Mummies suggested to control your
>players? He certainly had some kind of vision...
Which part are you referring to? I read the intro and foreword (or was it
preface) last night and didn't really see what you were talking about.
Neil
Not trying to bitch here, but..
We're all saying "thanks" now, but have any of us ever thanked mr
Gygax (or at least tried to), while he was still alive? I mean, so he
would've actually known how we appreciated his work? Same goes for all
those other people who have enriched our lives.
Just something to think about, y'know.
On Mar 6, 9:55 am, "Neil" <no...@nowhere.com> wrote:
> Which part are you referring to? I read the intro and foreword (or was it
> preface) last night and didn't really see what you were talking about.
The whole DMG (the one written in, like, 1978 or whatever, almost
completely by Gygax. The original version had the cool big read
efritti or whatever on the cover) is total frothing madness. I mean,
it is that special kind of madness that might not seem so mad if you
are *really* into role-playing. But it is total insanity. I gotta go
dig up my copy and find some quotes...
-Peter
Teeka wrote:
> Not trying to bitch here, but..
>
> We're all saying "thanks" now, but have any of us ever thanked mr
> Gygax (or at least tried to), while he was still alive? I mean, so he
> would've actually known how we appreciated his work? Same goes for all
> those other people who have enriched our lives.
>
But of course -- by buying his products ;)
Sten During
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