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Gary Gygax has passed away

Started by ConanMK, March 04, 2008, 12:52:12 PM

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Werekoala

#60
March 04, 2008, 04:18:54 PM
Quote from: Zachary The FirstI think this quote from Treebore on the TLG forum says it perfectly:

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ancientgamer

#61
March 04, 2008, 04:20:05 PM
I'm sorry to hear that although I hope there is some comfort for the Gygax family from the posts and comments made here and in other places, both real and virtual.
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#62
March 04, 2008, 04:24:25 PM
God, that's terrible news.

Rest in peace, old man.

Balbinus

#63
March 04, 2008, 04:34:31 PM
Well, that's crap.

Still, a life well lived I think.  He made a difference to millions, literally changed the world by helping give birth to entire new types of media (rpgs) and game, (rpgs, crpgs, mmorpgs) he had fun along the way and still managed to have a family and a life.

Not bad all told.  Not bad at all.

Alnag

#64
March 04, 2008, 04:40:39 PM
I hope, god is good GM after all...

Thank you for years of fun Gary. It would never happened without you.

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Joey2k

#65
March 04, 2008, 04:46:49 PM
I never understood people who teared up and got really upset when some celebrity like Princess Di or JFK jr died.  I guess the right "celebrity" hadn't passed away for me yet.

Gary, you are missed. :(
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Pete

#66
March 04, 2008, 05:39:15 PM
I'm positive he died with the knowledge of just how much joy, pleasure and happiness he gave to countless people -- not just by the game he wrote but through the hobby he helped to create.  That makes news of his passing a little less sad for me.  But just a little.

R.I.P. Gary
 

The Evil DM

#67
March 04, 2008, 06:03:28 PM
My sons and I will be gaming this weekend. The finest tribute we can give the man is to share the gift he shared with us.
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Lokken

#68
March 04, 2008, 06:15:15 PM
:bawling: Farewell,Mr. GyGax and plenty of possitive random encounters in your next great andventure!:deflated:
"To be an elf is to find your distances of time. To be an elf is to live several
shorter life spans." I have learned this to be true, but there is something more.
To be an elf is to be alive, to experience the joy of the moment within the
context of long-term desires. There must be more than distant hopes to
sustain the joy of life."  By Drizzt Do´Urden -R.A.Salvatore,Two Swords - Hunter´s Blade trilogy

Seanchai

#69
March 04, 2008, 06:16:58 PM
White Wolf has a wee memorial up:

"In Memorium E.G.G.
On the morning of March 4, Gary Gygax passed away
Posted: 2008-03-04
 
We have learned that Gary Gygax has passed away today, after suffering multiple strokes and a near-heart attack. He was 69, and had a prolific body of work with many RPG companies, including a foreword for Relics and Rituals by Sword & Sorcery. We at White Wolf publishing and CCP North America express our sincerest condolences to his family and friends for their loss."

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David R

#70
March 04, 2008, 06:33:52 PM
Every adult I have introduced to gaming has said "I wish I had discovered this during my childhood" That's the gift Gary gave us. Like books, movies etc Gary showed us the limitless possibilities of our imagination and what better time than during our childhood. How many people can say they had such influence over so many people all over the world ? Gary is one of that rare breed, a genuine artist, in the best sense of the word. Cheers, brother. I know you'll be hovering above gaming tables as a spirit not a ghost.

Regards,
David R

Imperator

#71
March 04, 2008, 06:42:53 PM
May he rest in peace. I will always be thankful to him for creating this wonderful hobby.
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Darran

#72
March 04, 2008, 07:09:52 PM
It is a shame.
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#73
March 04, 2008, 07:16:03 PM
I think there is talk about naming an industry award after him. I don't know who is talking to whom or what, but I just want to say that I think it is a great idea.

Thanatos02

#74
March 04, 2008, 07:19:22 PM
I really liked that cranky old coot.
Never met him in person, but I owe him for what he's given me.
I'll roll a d20 on the curb.
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