Gary Gygax Dies
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Unfortunately Gary Gygax was not blonde, female, or a train wreck. These, of course, being the elements that comprise the formula for a killer media send-off. That said, we can all take comfort in the fact that his deep influence on pop culture will undoubtedly outlast the flavor of the week that was Anna Nicole Smith.
The Wizard I am making for a session this weekend will be named Gygax in his honor. RIP Mr. Gygax and thank you for the hours of fun and creative entertainment you helped to bring us.
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None at all. D&D provided inspiration for Adventure, eventually leading to both the Rogue-likes (down to modern versions like Diablo) and the near-defunct old-school Adventure genre. D&D spawned the Gold Box games, the Ultimas, and western RPGs in general. D&D was the grandfather of JRPGs, being console-targeted versions of the early western RPGs. And D&D was a primary inspiration for MUDs, leading straight to MMORPGs, as an attempt to capture the multiplayer experience of D&D sessions.Archon said:
In many ways, Gygax is to computer games what Tolkien is to the fantasy genre.
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Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson were to gaming what Stan Lee and Jack Kirby were to comics.
Thanks, Gary. I'll always be grateful for what you've helped to create.
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Thanks, Gary. I'll always be grateful for what you've helped to create.
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there is a news article on the front page where this can be discussed.
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/7.55260
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/7.55260
)5 (but I only had a d6). He filled the chasm between the Ataru 2600 and the PC, and was the cause of several friendships of mine.
Everyone raise your Funions and Mountain Dew in honour of a true God of Nerd-dom. He's looting angels now.
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There's a movement to build a mausoleum for Gary in the shape of the Tomb of Horrors. I can't help but grin at the idea.
RIP, Gary.
-- Steve (is diceless at work, so no saving throw vs. maudlin thoughts alas.)
RIP, Gary.
-- Steve (is diceless at work, so no saving throw vs. maudlin thoughts alas.)
I heard about this from my Mom yesterday. NPR had a report on him, and one of the things that they mentioned was that Gary was always willing to play a game with a fan he just met. His game has brought together countless people, and even if the mass media says nothing, I will say this: "Thanks Gary."