Gary Gygax RIP beloved friend and father of the game we love
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- Cold-Blooded Diabolist
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Gary Gygax RIP beloved friend and father of the game we love
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.
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.
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- Cold-Hearted Immortal
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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
How do you give thanks for a life that gave us so much joy? It's a somber day.
//H
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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!
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!
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- Cold-Hearted Immortal
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I'll drink to that.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!
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
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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.
Thank you Gary.
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Goodbye Gary Gygax. You will be missed.
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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.
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The Giants are fading...
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
http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?p ... ost4099667
With sincerity and gratitude,
Steve S.
Co-Author, Citadel of Fire
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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......
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......