21 Magic Missile Salute
Mar. 4th, 2008 05:41 pmDungeons & Dragons co-creator dies at 69 [news.yahoo.com]
It is a shame we lacked the 13th level Cleric to cast Greater Restoration upon him before he passed.
I personally didn't really get into D&D until it was D&D 2nd Edition in college, which was done after Gary's ex-wife wrested control of TSR from him in the divorce. Still, I recall fondly the older kids in Boy Scouts playing original D&D, and the aura of mystery from that old disorganized tome called the "Dungeon Master's Guide" back in the day.
To Gary, I say, you will be (rolls d20 reaction dice) greatly missed.
Update: Dungeons & Dragons Creator Gary Gygax Dies [blog.wired.com]
D&D cocreator Gary Gygax now beyond scope of healing spells [arstechnica.com]
Dungeons & Dragons Game Co-Creator Dies [www.pcworld.com]
It is a shame we lacked the 13th level Cleric to cast Greater Restoration upon him before he passed.
I personally didn't really get into D&D until it was D&D 2nd Edition in college, which was done after Gary's ex-wife wrested control of TSR from him in the divorce. Still, I recall fondly the older kids in Boy Scouts playing original D&D, and the aura of mystery from that old disorganized tome called the "Dungeon Master's Guide" back in the day.
To Gary, I say, you will be (rolls d20 reaction dice) greatly missed.
Update: Dungeons & Dragons Creator Gary Gygax Dies [blog.wired.com]
D&D cocreator Gary Gygax now beyond scope of healing spells [arstechnica.com]
Dungeons & Dragons Game Co-Creator Dies [www.pcworld.com]