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Gary Gygax RIP beloved friend and father of the game we love

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:56 am
by Treebore
A sad, sad day for us all.

He was reported as being home, with family and friends, when he passed.

I miss him greatly and wish I had met him in person before this happened.

Now I will never be able to give him the treasure chest.

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:34 am
by Harley Stroh
I didn't believe it until I saw it posted on the Troll Lord forums from Steve.

How do you give thanks for a life that gave us so much joy? It's a somber day.

//H

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:54 am
by Jeff LaSala
Indeed. This is a pretty sad. :(

While it's an immediate loss for everyone who knew him personally, I think we can safely agree that this crazy planet has already gained a great deal from Mr. Gygax already.

Everyone here no doubt would be on a different path were it not for that amazing old wizard.

As I just posted on my own site, while we all want to give our thanks and say "rest in peace"....most likely he's got a hold of some kick-ass epic dice now!

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 11:07 am
by Harley Stroh
Jeff LaSala wrote:As I just posted on my own site, while we all want to give our thanks and say "rest in peace"....most likely he's got a hold of some kick-ass epic dice now!
I'll drink to that.

The forums on Troll Lords games has opened up posting to guests for a brief while, so that folks can offer up their thoughts:

http://www.freeyabb.com/phpbb/viewtopic ... llordgames

Expect a bit of lag, for all the right reasons.

//H

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 2:36 pm
by bobrunnicles
A very sad day.....I can only offer my thanks to Gary for introducing me to roleplaying 30 years ago with the blue-cover D&D book - still got it somewhere, going to have to dig it out and reminisce for a while. Thanks Gary for 30 years (so far) of fun!!

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 2:49 pm
by fathead
Farewell Gary, and thanks for bringing us the hobby that we play every week.

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 3:32 pm
by Hamakto
Thank you Gary. I only talked to you once, but you did make a difference in my life.

A very positive difference.

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:08 pm
by Rick Maffei
A sad day indeed. I owe my desire to write RPG adventures to the Master, and I deeply appreciate the gift he gave us all.

Thank you Gary.

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:32 pm
by Charke
Goodbye Gary Gygax. You will be missed.

Mark Charke

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 7:13 am
by ragnar1965
There is really nothing that I can add to what has already been very eloquently stated by the many fans of Mr. Gygax. For the large number of role-players for whom Gary Gygax was Dungeons and Dragons, the world lost one of it's bright lights. We will play, and we will remember. Godspeed Gary.

The Giants are fading...

Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:38 pm
by IvarBoneCrusher
Regarding my sentiments about the passing of Mr. Gygax, I'll simply post this link as my pen seems to have runneth over and I'll save everyone the space here.

http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?p ... ost4099667

With sincerity and gratitude,

Steve S.
Co-Author, Citadel of Fire

Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 4:28 am
by JediOre
Nothing I can type will express the depth of my sorrow. I truly wish I could have met him.

Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:06 am
by cisticola
Something that made me smile.....

OOTS Gary Gygax edition
http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0536.html

Thanks Gary for bringing a little bit of joy and adventure into my life......