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Raven "World of Synnibarr" McCracken left homeless by fire

Started by Dan Davenport, May 21, 2015, 08:34:34 PM

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Dan Davenport

May 21, 2015, 08:34:34 PM
For those who haven't heard, Raven c.s. McCracken, author of The World of Synnibarr, recently lost everything to a house fire for the second time in his life.

The third edition of his game is up for sale here, if anyone is interested in helping him out that way.

Also, he'll be in #rpgnet chat for a Q&A tomorrow, 5/21, at 8 p.m. CDT: http://tinyurl.com/rpgnetchat

Either way, he could use your thoughts, prayers, and support.
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thedungeondelver

#1
May 21, 2015, 08:38:47 PM
Raven might be nuttier than a fruitcake but that's just a damn shame :(
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Mcbobbo sums it up nicely.

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Dan Davenport

#2
May 21, 2015, 08:55:12 PM
Quote from: thedungeondelver;832750Raven might be nuttier than a fruitcake but that's just a damn shame :(

I've gotten to know him online for the last year or so, and yeah, he's a nutty guy, but in the best possible way. I'm glad to have him as a friend.

And as horrible as the fire was, it could have been very much worse. His mother came very close to losing her life.
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thedungeondelver

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May 21, 2015, 09:02:55 PM
Quote from: Dan Davenport;832755I've gotten to know him online for the last year or so, and yeah, he's a nutty guy, but in the best possible way. I'm glad to have him as a friend.

And as horrible as the fire was, it could have been very much worse. His mother came very close to losing her life.

Well, thank God she made it out alive.  That's more important than a boatload of gaming notes to be sure.  

Was he financially wiped out again or did he have something a bit more secure this time 'round?
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Mcbobbo sums it up nicely.

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Dan Davenport

#4
May 21, 2015, 09:14:18 PM
Quote from: thedungeondelver;832756Well, thank God she made it out alive.  That's more important than a boatload of gaming notes to be sure.  

Was he financially wiped out again or did he have something a bit more secure this time 'round?

Well, I do know he had insurance this time, so that will help. It won't be enough to replace everything, but I don't think he's been totally wiped out.
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Shipyard Locked

#5
May 21, 2015, 09:34:40 PM
Quote from: Dan Davenport;832748... recently lost everything to a house fire for the second time in his life.

TWICE!?

Dan Davenport

#6
May 21, 2015, 09:37:27 PM
Quote from: Shipyard Locked;832759TWICE!?

Yup. :(
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danskmacabre

#7
May 21, 2015, 09:38:03 PM
It makes me wonder what he's doing to get burned out twice.
Was it a natural disaster like a bushfire or an electrical fault or something?

Dan Davenport

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May 21, 2015, 10:00:30 PM
Quote from: danskmacabre;832761It makes me wonder what he's doing to get burned out twice.
Was it a natural disaster like a bushfire or an electrical fault or something?

Actually, I'm told that arson is suspected in this latest one.
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Omega

#9
May 21, 2015, 10:20:22 PM
What are the differences between this edition and previous?

Dan Davenport

#10
May 21, 2015, 10:33:09 PM
Quote from: Omega;832770What are the differences between this edition and previous?

I know that it's been radically revamped. I don't know the details. For that, I'd recommend checking out the Q&A tomorrow or else reading the log.
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Opaopajr

#11
May 22, 2015, 02:03:00 AM
Oh no, that's horrible! :( I hope he recovers soon.
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Pat

#12
May 22, 2015, 07:47:02 AM
Quote from: Dan Davenport;832757Well, I do know he had insurance this time, so that will help. It won't be enough to replace everything, but I don't think he's been totally wiped out.
Fires still cause a tremendous financial hardship. The average house fire in the U.S. -- and most are things like a stove top catching fire, rather than something serious enough to involve structural damage -- causes about $20K in damages. Smoke and water are nasty.

Quote from: danskmacabre;832761It makes me wonder what he's doing to get burned out twice.
Fires aren't that rare. About 1 in 4 people will be in a fire large enough to involve the fire department in their lifetime, so 2 isn't at all uncommon.

MattyHelms

#13
May 26, 2015, 11:20:15 PM
I'm digging in to the new edition as time allows. While it's still, for example, roll high on d100 for combat, the system is quite different. I can't wait for the other books as the whole approach seems geared towards gleefuly AWESOME play.

The chat was priceless. I've been emailing with Raven (I found two editorial errors) and he's a riot and in great spirits.

Opaopajr

#14
May 27, 2015, 12:57:53 AM
That's good to hear. I would be more crushed from such a tragedy. But to hear he has his humor and perspective, sounds like he'll pull through.
Just make your fuckin\' guy and roll the dice, you pricks. Focus on what\'s interesting, not what gives you the biggest randomly generated virtual penis.  -- J Arcane
 
You know, people keep comparing non-TSR D&D to deck-building in Magic: the Gathering. But maybe it\'s more like Katamari Damacy. You keep sticking shit on your characters until they are big enough to be a star.
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