Gary Gygax fails saving throw

Moonliner · 03-04-2008, 12:51 PM

Gary Gygax, the creator of Dungeons and Dragons, failed his final saving roll today and died.

In memory of the man that fueled much of my misspent youth, a toast!

BDBopper · 03-04-2008, 12:54 PM

May he rest in peace! I know many who have played the game...my brother included.

Chernabog · 03-04-2008, 01:54 PM

Rest in Peace Gary... I mean, if you'd like to come back as some kind of wraith, that would be cool, but you probably wouldn't like it quite as much.

A toast to the man who worked hard to craft my favorite genre, the RPG!

(visible mojo to Moonliner for the title of this thread!!)

Cadaverous Pallor · 03-04-2008, 02:04 PM

Here's to the man who started it all

Not Afraid · 03-04-2008, 02:57 PM

When did D&D begin? I remember the "real" geeks in HS played it (they also did Model United Nations). We Theatre Geeks were so much less geeky!

Moonliner · 03-04-2008, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

When did D&D begin? I remember the "real" geeks in HS played it (they also did Model United Nations). We Theatre Geeks were so much less geeky!

I know I started with the original three book set (Men and Magic, Monsters and treasures, and Underworld & Wilderness) back in '78. I think it was published in '75 perhaps....

Damn it would be fun to go back to that rule set (which I still have) and play a campaign. I wish I had more geeky friends out this way.....

(and yes, in case there was any doubt, by NA's definition I am "real" geek)

lashbear · 03-04-2008, 05:25 PM

My friends and I still play Dungeons & Drag-Queens. This is sad news. Still, the legacy will live on !

...Off to the village store to buy Crampons.

Chernabog · 03-04-2008, 05:27 PM

I wish I knew enough people that were interested in playing -- it would be great fun sometime. I heard rumors that DP and FP play D&D with Morrigoon but... that's behind the orange curtain

CoasterMatt · 03-04-2008, 08:44 PM

I never played D&D, but I played an awful lot of the White Wolf games.

BarTopDancer · 03-04-2008, 08:52 PM

A game, a lifestyle, a cartoon, a movie and a book series. Controversy and a way of bonding.

We should start a LoT campaign done through the magic of skype. I know my die are around somewhere. I think I even have my character somewhere.

Remember, a random roll is a wasted roll.

03-04-2008, 12:51 PM	#1
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Gary Gygax fails saving throw Gary Gygax, the creator of Dungeons and Dragons, failed his final saving roll today and died. In memory of the man that fueled much of my misspent youth, a toast! __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
	Submit to Quotes

03-04-2008, 12:54 PM	#2
BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	May he rest in peace! I know many who have played the game...my brother included.
	Submit to Quotes

03-04-2008, 01:54 PM	#3
Chernabog Biophage Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Moon Posts: 2,679	Rest in Peace Gary... I mean, if you'd like to come back as some kind of wraith, that would be cool, but you probably wouldn't like it quite as much. A toast to the man who worked hard to craft my favorite genre, the RPG! (visible mojo to Moonliner for the title of this thread!!) __________________ And they say back then our universe Was a coal black egg Until the god inside Burst out and from its shattered shell He made what became the world we know ~ Bjork (Cosmogony)
	Submit to Quotes

03-04-2008, 02:04 PM	#4
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Here's to the man who started it all __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
	Submit to Quotes

03-04-2008, 02:57 PM	#5
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	When did D&D begin? I remember the "real" geeks in HS played it (they also did Model United Nations). We Theatre Geeks were so much less geeky!
	Submit to Quotes

03-04-2008, 05:25 PM	#7
lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	My friends and I still play Dungeons & Drag-Queens. This is sad news. Still, the legacy will live on ! ...Off to the village store to buy Crampons. __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
	Submit to Quotes

03-04-2008, 05:27 PM	#8
Chernabog Biophage Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Moon Posts: 2,679	I wish I knew enough people that were interested in playing -- it would be great fun sometime. I heard rumors that DP and FP play D&D with Morrigoon but... that's behind the orange curtain __________________ And they say back then our universe Was a coal black egg Until the god inside Burst out and from its shattered shell He made what became the world we know ~ Bjork (Cosmogony)
	Submit to Quotes

03-04-2008, 08:44 PM	#9
CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	I never played D&D, but I played an awful lot of the White Wolf games. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
	Submit to Quotes

03-04-2008, 08:52 PM	#10
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	A game, a lifestyle, a cartoon, a movie and a book series. Controversy and a way of bonding. We should start a LoT campaign done through the magic of skype. I know my die are around somewhere. I think I even have my character somewhere. Remember, a random roll is a wasted roll. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
	Submit to Quotes