Tuesday, March 4
Gary Gygax, 1938-2008: Rest in peace, Dungeon Master
Gary Gygax, co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons and one of the fathers of tabletop role-playing games, died on Tuesday at the age of 69. He had suffered from heart problems. [MORE]It's thanks to Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson's colossal work that I am the person I am today. Gary was an active member of the online communty, always happy to dispense advice or provide a wry comment on the state of role-playing, which continued to evolve in ways he probably never expected. He was the progenitor of an entire gaming revolution, and he lookd upon the millions of gamers he spawned like a proud parent. The community reciprocated with love and support whenever we received reports of his failing health. His passing was completely unexpected; though Gary had been sick on and off, no one could have foreseen this.
Rest in Peace, Gary. May you avoid a bad roll on the reincarnation table.
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