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R.I.P. Jennell Jaquays

Started by GeekyBugle, January 10, 2024, 12:45:43 PM

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GeekyBugle

January 10, 2024, 12:45:43 PM
Whatever you think of the person you can't deny the influence. Rest In Peace may your soul finally find peace.

Quote from: Rhedyn

Here is why this forum tends to be so stupid. Many people here think Joe Biden is "The Left", when he is actually Far Right and every US republican is just an idiot.

"During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act."

― George Orwell

Grognard GM

#1
January 10, 2024, 01:19:37 PM
I was reading down the wiki thinking "what an unusual, impressive list of gaming achievements for a woman..."
I'm a middle aged guy with a lot of free time, looking for similar, to form a group for regular gaming. You should be chill, non-woke, and have time on your hands.

See below:

https://www.therpgsite.com/news-and-adverts/looking-to-form-a-group-of-people-with-lots-of-spare-time-for-regular-games/

Ratman_tf

#2
January 10, 2024, 01:24:59 PM
Saw the thread title and thought "oh no"
I don't know much of Jaquays past "Jaquaying the dungeon", but that was a really great article.
RIP.
The notion of an exclusionary and hostile RPG community is a fever dream of zealots who view all social dynamics through a narrow keyhole of structural oppression.
-Haffrung

Aglondir

#3
January 10, 2024, 02:40:26 PM
Quote from: En WorldJennell Jaquays was an important figure in the development of Dungeons & Dragons and the tabletop roleplaying game industry. She passed away today at the age of 68. Known for her work on Dark Tower and Caverns of Thracia, she was a game designer and artist; she was responsible for many RPG covers, including Dragon Mountain. Jennell worked for TSR, Judges Guild, and Chaosium, amongst others, as well as video game companies, working on Quake and Age of Empires, and was also a an activist for trans rights, instrumental in brining about important legislation as creative director for the Transgender Human Rights Institute. Jenny had been suffering from Guillain-Barré syndrome in recent years.

(Source: https://www.enworld.org/threads/industry-veteran-jennell-jaquays-passes.702020/)

Very sad news. Rest in peace, Jennell.

rytrasmi

#4
January 10, 2024, 03:14:46 PM
RIP.
The worms crawl in and the worms crawl out
The ones that crawl in are lean and thin
The ones that crawl out are fat and stout
Your eyes fall in and your teeth fall out
Your brains come tumbling down your snout
Be merry my friends
Be merry

pawsplay

#5
January 10, 2024, 03:23:26 PM
One of the greats, and a very cool person, besides.

Her wife Becky has put on a brave face, but this is just so awful.

Cathode Ray

#6
January 10, 2024, 03:47:35 PM Last Edit: January 10, 2024, 04:59:21 PM by Cathode Ray
I won't talk about his character issues, but when it comes to gaming, he was a pioneer in the industry.
I'll be praying for him.

Creator of Radical High, a 1980s RPG.
DM/PM me if you're interested.

Starglyte

#7
January 10, 2024, 03:56:26 PM
Loved Campaign Sourcebook and Catacomb Guide. It was one the books that shaped my view of D&D back in the early 90s.  :'(

Persimmon

#8
January 10, 2024, 04:15:16 PM
Met her last year at NTRPG Con and we briefly discussed the classic Judges Guild modules and Goodman's plans for updates.  Very friendly person who clearly loved the hobby.  Also wrote one of the Master adventures, Talons of Night for BECMI, among other things.

FYI--Goodman Games will soon be releasing an expanded, multi-volume version of The Dark Tower for DCC, that will include a reprint of the original Judges Guild module.  Reportedly they also had plans to give Caverns of Thracia the same treatment, but not sure what will happen on that front given this news.

And yes, I know Goodman has recently tarnished their once good name with ridiculous virtue-signaling, but I offer this as a point of information for those who might want to check out this classic adventure.

Jam The MF

#9
January 10, 2024, 04:52:12 PM
The original Quake, was my favorite computer game of all time.
Let the Dice, Decide the Outcome.  Accept the Results.

Spinachcat

#10
January 10, 2024, 06:50:43 PM
Paul did great work. Very talented dude.

His books are among the few I have kept after repeated purges of my library.

SHARK

#11
January 10, 2024, 07:11:20 PM
Quote from: Spinachcat on January 10, 2024, 06:50:43 PM
Paul did great work. Very talented dude.

His books are among the few I have kept after repeated purges of my library.

Greetings!

Yes, indeed, brother! I have several books in my library where Paul Jaquays was a main author and designer. The man definitely had solid talent as a game designer and writer.

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK
"It is the Marine Corps that will strip away the façade so easily confused with self. It is the Corps that will offer the pain needed to buy the truth. And at last, each will own the privilege of looking inside himself  to discover what truly resides there. Comfort is an illusion. A false security b

pawsplay

#12
January 10, 2024, 07:32:13 PM
Not just a pioneering designer, but an inspiration to queer and trans folk in the industry.

JeremyR

#13
January 11, 2024, 03:41:53 AM
Also worked for Coleco, which was the Xbox of its day, basically producing near arcade (at least if you quint) versions of games of the day

Cathode Ray

#14
January 11, 2024, 07:00:03 AM
Quote from: JeremyR on January 11, 2024, 03:41:53 AM
Also worked for Coleco, which was the Xbox of its day, basically producing near arcade (at least if you quint) versions of games of the day

I have one of his ColecoVision games: Evolution.  I also own a Coleco Pac-Man tabletop machine.  I don't know for certain, but I think that he was involved in its development.
Creator of Radical High, a 1980s RPG.
DM/PM me if you're interested.
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