I'm trying to think of examples of classic game designers whom I've seen in person or in pictures. Dave Arneson and EGG both ended up with the greying chunky guy look, but not worse than your average "somebody's grandpa" (this discounting Gary's penchant for Hawaiian shirts). Marc Miller has the grey thin guy look. Kevin Siembieda somewhere in between. Dr. Eric Holmes had some questionable hairstyle choices, but the pictures I'm looking at are undoubtedly late 80s/early 90s. Tom Moldvay, Zeb Cook, Frank Mentzer all are rocking the crazy/awesome beards. Ken St Andre is rocking the fatbeard look along with Gary and Arneson. Of course, I'm only referencing the people I think of as old.

Is there anyone in particular you were thinking of, RPGPundit?

It seems to me a lot of aging gamers, and more than a few aging game designers, had problems with gross obesity and diabetes or other diseases caused by shitty lifestyle.  Most gamers in their 50s are significantly overweight.

Quote from: RPGPundit;857260Most gamers in their 50s are significantly overweight.

So typical Americans then.

I think this is a testament to the power of artificial beard and hair coloring.

Quote from: Bren;857268So typical Americans then.

Touche, sir!