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greyhaze
Warlord
5841 Posts
    
 | | 03/04/2008 11:06 AM |
| http://blog.wired.com/underwire/2008/03/report-gary-gyg.html
Gary Gygax, one of the co-creators of the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, died Tuesday morning at his home in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, according to Stephen Chenault, C.E.O. of Troll Lord Games.
Gygax designed the original D&D game with Dave Arneson in 1974, and went on to create the Dangerous Journeys and Lejendary Adventure RPGs, as well as a number of board games. He also wrote several fantasy novels.
Gygax was not directly involved with Dungeons & Dragons after 1985, but he continued to create adventures to be used with it, which were published by Troll Lord Games.
Gygax had been in poor health for some time, according to his wife Gail. Chenault says he will publish more information, including funeral arrangements, on the Troll Lord message board as it becomes available. | |
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Ghendar
Warlord
11227 Posts
The Dark and Forbidding Lands of The Necromancer.
| | 03/04/2008 11:27 AM |
| | I'm stunned. :( | |
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Cthulhufnord
Warlord
10807 Posts
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| | 03/04/2008 12:37 PM |
| I find the news.... inconceviable. It's a very sad day for me. I almost feel like a little bit of my childhood has died with him.
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Teflon Jeff
Warlord
7146 Posts
Idaho. Yes, we have Gamers in Idaho.
| | 03/04/2008 12:37 PM |
| The Father of the RPG. Rest in peace...
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Pedro
Commander
3922 Posts
Czech Republic
| | 03/04/2008 12:38 PM |
| | Poor man:( | |
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Wolfgang
Commander
3008 Posts
Milton, Ontario Canada
| | 03/04/2008 12:42 PM |
| | go easy friend | |
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Knight of Argenis
Corim Danex
Warlord
6622 Posts
West Valley City, Utah
| | 03/04/2008 12:49 PM |
| | Wow. I am grateful to him for his role in creating one of my favorite games. | |
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Wraithborne
Commander
3546 Posts
West Virginia
| | 03/04/2008 1:02 PM |
| I never got to meet him in person, but am and will remain grateful to him for creating the greatest game ever. He probably already has Tom Moldvay rolling up a character.
Rest in Peace Gary. | |
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Two thousand years later, Earth is reborn...
A strange new world rises from the old: a world of savagery, super science, and sorcery. But one man bursts his bonds to fight for justice! With his companions Ookla the Mok and Princess Ariel, he pits his strength, his courage, and his fabulous Sunsword against the forces of evil.
He is Thundarr, the Barbarian!
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PaSquall
Underboss
1395 Posts
| | 03/04/2008 1:20 PM |
| | Now that's sad news :( | |
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Vrecknidj
Warlord
10305 Posts
United States
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Sirohk
Commander
3813 Posts
USA
| | 03/04/2008 2:06 PM |
| A great mind for fantasy and a one of a kind.Â
A sad day in history.Â
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mazra
Sergeant
358 Posts
Canton, GA
| | 03/04/2008 2:20 PM |
| Hi Everyone,
I am in shock. We have lost an Icon that, in the world of role playing games, there was no equal.
May he rest in peace.
Mazra | | | |
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Teflon Jeff
Warlord
7146 Posts
Idaho. Yes, we have Gamers in Idaho.
| | 03/04/2008 2:53 PM |
| A fitting tribute...
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2008/03/04
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the other guy
Warrior
235 Posts
Montreal, Canada
| | 03/04/2008 2:56 PM |
| I think WOTC should make a mini in his honor.
A "Dungeon Master" mini would be appropriate. | |
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mazra
Sergeant
358 Posts
Canton, GA
| | 03/04/2008 2:59 PM |
| Posted By Teflon Jeff on 03/04/2008 2:53 PM
A fitting tribute...
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2008/03/04
Hi Teflon Jeff,
Yes! It is a very fitting tribute.  I am sure he will roll a 20.
Later,
Mazra
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Knight of Argenis
Corim Danex
Warlord
6622 Posts
West Valley City, Utah
| | 03/04/2008 4:05 PM |
| Posted By the other guy on 03/04/2008 2:56 PM
I think WOTC should make a mini in his honor.
A "Dungeon Master" mini would be appropriate.
That would be cool. A nice rare.
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vanrulzz
Underboss
2468 Posts
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| | 03/04/2008 4:50 PM |
| | :0 wow. how sad. | | | |
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Olaf the Stout
Sergeant
404 Posts
Adelaide, Australia
| | 03/04/2008 5:00 PM |
| I am stunned.
R.I.P. the original Dungeon Master.
Olaf the Stout | |
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Sergeant
596 Posts
| | 03/04/2008 5:01 PM |
| Posted By the other guy on 03/04/2008 2:56 PM
I think WOTC should make a mini in his honor.
A "Dungeon Master" mini would be appropriate.
cool idea!
RIP Gary.
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Round Table
Thenameless
Warlord
9048 Posts
The Fortress of Solitude
| | 03/04/2008 6:44 PM |
| Posted By the other guy on 03/04/2008 2:56 PM
I think WOTC should make a mini in his honor.
A "Dungeon Master" mini would be appropriate.
That might be a little powerful, but yes, I would like to see a miniature made in his honour. Maybe Gary Gygax, Visionary. | |
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SkYlyn3
Warrior
222 Posts
Williamsburg, Virginia
| | 03/04/2008 8:08 PM |
| | I wonder if he knew how much his game meant/means to people, and whether he thought it would ever take off like it has? Sad day. RIP. | |
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Qucalion of Celene
Sergeant
943 Posts
Salt Lake City, Utah
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The Beer Baron
Underboss
1551 Posts
"Champion of the Centaur Commander. Knight of the Gnoll Druid. Vindicated Champion of the Dragon Wrought Kobold!
| | 03/04/2008 9:02 PM |
| I like the mini idea. Perhaps one of his characters done up in his likeness, Zagyg, Yrag the Lord, or something.
D&D has been a big part of my life for 25+ years. Thanks Gary. Thank you very much. | |
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Bert the Troll
Commander
3858 Posts
Adelaide
| | 03/04/2008 9:05 PM |
| | Thank you Gary, RIP | |
"Mutton yesterday, mutton today, and blimey, if it don't look like mutton again tomorrer." Bert the Troll - The Hobbit
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Qucalion of Celene
Sergeant
943 Posts
Salt Lake City, Utah
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Round Table
Thenameless
Warlord
9048 Posts
The Fortress of Solitude
| | 03/04/2008 9:43 PM |
| Posted By SkYlyn3 on 03/04/2008 8:08 PM
I wonder if he knew how much his game meant/means to people, and whether he thought it would ever take off like it has? Sad day. RIP.
I think he knew that D&D meant to a lot of people. When it was in its infancy during Chainmail, I don't think he would have ever dreamed that his game would become so big globally. | |
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lingster
Sergeant
778 Posts
| | 03/05/2008 5:57 AM |
| Alright... whcih one of us is able to cast Ressurection?
Oh wait... this is 4E now.... nevermind.
I met Gary once, got his signature on my Mody card. Going to treasure that most definitly.. | |
May you find peace and happiness at the hand of Hextor.
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Called Shot Desert of Desolation: Drider - VINDICATED!
Called Shot Demonweb: Drow Cleric of Lloth
Called Shot FeyWild: Water Nymph (06-26-08)
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4E takes away our Big Bad Evil Guy (BBEG) and give us this:
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Thailfi
Sergeant
955 Posts
| | 03/05/2008 8:12 AM |
| I didn't always care for the massive amounts of character deaths that would invariably occur when running one of his adventures, but I definitely respect the man that helped make everything from D&D, to World of Warcraft, to Magic: The Gathering possible.
You were a true pioneer in fantasy gaming and we all owe you a debt of gratitute for the countless hours of fun that might not have been possible without you. Rest in peace Gary. | |
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Arandae
Sergeant
699 Posts
UK
| | 03/05/2008 8:44 AM |
| Very sad news.
Gary Gygax's contributions to the development of popular, collaborative games were immense. I have had so much enjoyment from D&D, and the many RP games that followed, over nearly 30 years of my life. | |
Champion of the Bodak.Knight of the Aboleth.Squire of Gnomes. Friend of (Non-Ugly) Fey.
Called Shots- Blood War: Green Slaad (53/60), Night Below: Kuo-Toa Whip (55/60),
Demonweb: Aboleth, Feywild: Fire Beetle,
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yack
Commander
3164 Posts
Gatineau Canada
| | 03/05/2008 10:32 AM |
| I too would like to thank Gary
He will be misssed, love the mini idea. | |
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Lord_rock
Underboss
1792 Posts
Portland OR
| | 03/05/2008 6:50 PM |
| we all have a lot to be thankful for. A great mind, person, and a unique soul for sure. My condolences to his family and his fans. Be well.
I say we all take time out of our day to roll a d20 the day of his burial. | |
Rock Bottom Pricing:
Arcane Archer 30, Centaur Hero 67, Human Cleric of Bane 25, Gold Champion 34, Death Knight 52, Goblin Blackblade 9, Silentwolf Goblin 7, Orc Raider 10, Dwarf axefighter 9, Healer 9, Thaskor 65, Aspect of Demogorgon 71, Ogre 9, Fire Giant 79, Human Wanderer 7, Drunken Master 18, Barghest 12, Longstider Barbarian 27, Longtooth Barbarian 22, Frost Giant 76, Ravenous Vampire 42, Large Earth Elemental: priceless | |
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BoneMan
Skirmisher
14 Posts
| | 03/06/2008 6:07 AM |
| I was lucky enough to meet Gary Gygax at Gen Con 2007 and get him to sign my 1E DMG.
Thanks Gary, for giving us DnD. | |
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Teflon Jeff
Warlord
7146 Posts
Idaho. Yes, we have Gamers in Idaho.
| | 03/06/2008 9:34 AM |
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Gary Gygax Funeral Arrangements - Open to Public
Visitation is on Saturday, March 8 at 11 AM at:
Haase Derrick Lockwood Funeral Home
800 Park Drive
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(282) 248-2031
A Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 PM, also at the Haase Derrick Lockwood Funeral Home.
In the evening, there will be an informal gathering to remember Gary with food and beverage. Time and location to be determined. | |
Official Delegate, Wizards of the Coast
Against The Giants Called Shot: Huge Green Dragon
Icons Called Shot: Gargantuan Prismatic Dragon
"Rejoice, for bad things are about to happen." | |
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Nyarlathotep333
Warrior
283 Posts
Alaska
| | 03/06/2008 10:31 AM |
| | This news really bumms me out. Gary Gygax had a tremendous infuence on my life. I can't imagine what my life would be like if D&D had not been a part of it. I place him up there with Tolkien, Robert E. Howard, and H.P. Lovecraft when it comes to my current likes and dislikes.
Then again, with the somewhat recent passing of Tom Moldvay there is the start to one heck of a gaming group in the afterlife! May all your hits be crits wherever you are Mr. Gygax!! | |
Demonweb Called Shot: Myconid
Feywild Called Shot: Wolf
Champion of the Zombie Black Dragon
- N333
The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at or repair.
- Douglas Adams, Mostly Harmless
To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women!
- Conan the Barbarian, on what is best in life
My Website - Be sure to check out my painted minis gallery!
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Dordledum
Commander
3194 Posts
Netherlands
| | 03/06/2008 12:10 PM |
| | thanx man... RIP | |
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Lord_rock
Underboss
1792 Posts
Portland OR
| | 03/06/2008 1:29 PM |
| so that settles it... 2pm Saturday... Let the d20's roll.
I also thought about burying your favorite d20... That seems like a big sacrifice and probably not one he would condone. So roll away sat at 2pm... It has truely been an honor. | |
Rock Bottom Pricing:
Arcane Archer 30, Centaur Hero 67, Human Cleric of Bane 25, Gold Champion 34, Death Knight 52, Goblin Blackblade 9, Silentwolf Goblin 7, Orc Raider 10, Dwarf axefighter 9, Healer 9, Thaskor 65, Aspect of Demogorgon 71, Ogre 9, Fire Giant 79, Human Wanderer 7, Drunken Master 18, Barghest 12, Longstider Barbarian 27, Longtooth Barbarian 22, Frost Giant 76, Ravenous Vampire 42, Large Earth Elemental: priceless | |
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nyjastul69
Commander
2710 Posts
Rhode Island
| | 03/06/2008 1:48 PM |
| Posted By the other guy on 03/04/2008 2:56 PM
I think WOTC should make a mini in his honor.
A "Dungeon Master" mini would be appropriate.
I LIKE IT! | |
You know, I keep thinking that after the new design team gets done with D&D 4e, D&D won't stand for Dungeons and Dragons anymore, because well, that's just not fun. It's old and stuffy. - Originally Posted by BabWryter on Kenzerco.com | |
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Teflon Jeff
Warlord
7146 Posts
Idaho. Yes, we have Gamers in Idaho.
| | 03/06/2008 2:53 PM |
| Posted By Lord_rock on 03/06/2008 1:29 PM
so that settles it... 2pm Saturday... Let the d20's roll.
I also thought about burying your favorite d20... That seems like a big sacrifice and probably not one he would condone. So roll away sat at 2pm... It has truely been an honor.
I think some friends and I will bury a few Black D20's we have.
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Official Delegate, Wizards of the Coast
Against The Giants Called Shot: Huge Green Dragon
Icons Called Shot: Gargantuan Prismatic Dragon
"Rejoice, for bad things are about to happen." | |
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Nyarlathotep333
Warrior
283 Posts
Alaska
| | 03/07/2008 10:20 AM |
| Does anyone know where to get a public use photo of Gary Gygax? I created a memorial page on my website for him, but I want to find a photo that I'm OK to use for it without infringing on any legal use issues.
Yeah, I know that I could yank down one of the numerous photos from other folks' sites on the net to use but I really like to get proper permission for this sort of thing.
If anyone is interested in seeing the page so far, the web link to my memorial page is: http://wcbvaults.com/memorials/gygax.php
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Demonweb Called Shot: Myconid
Feywild Called Shot: Wolf
Champion of the Zombie Black Dragon
- N333
The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at or repair.
- Douglas Adams, Mostly Harmless
To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women!
- Conan the Barbarian, on what is best in life
My Website - Be sure to check out my painted minis gallery!
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Bert the Troll
Commander
3858 Posts
Adelaide
| | 03/10/2008 4:30 PM |
| Posted By Nyarlathotep333 on 03/07/2008 10:20 AM Does anyone know where to get a public use photo of Gary Gygax? I created a memorial page on my website for him, but I want to find a photo that I'm OK to use for it without infringing on any legal use issues. Yeah, I know that I could yank down one of the numerous photos from other folks' sites on the net to use but I really like to get proper permission for this sort of thing. If anyone is interested in seeing the page so far, the web link to my memorial page is: http://wcbvaults.com/memorials/gygax.php
Try wikipedia. They normally very good about having royalty free images. You often must attriubte the copy right holder and then are free to use.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Gygax. Click on the picture for information on reusing. | |
"Mutton yesterday, mutton today, and blimey, if it don't look like mutton again tomorrer." Bert the Troll - The Hobbit
Semi-Secret sig business: "In the age of the internet attaching a famous name to your personal opinion to give more weight to it is a very valid strategy." - Benjamin Franklin
Champion of Epic Lolth, Orcus, & Demogorgon and bring us Asmodeus! | |
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