RIP Gary Gygax
Found via Balloon-Juice, via Ned Ragget:
“Death attacks Gygax.
Gygax misses saving throw.
Gary Gygax dies.”
I’m sure we’ll be talking about this at our next gaming session but I would just like to acknowledge that this man has had some positive influence upon my life. I first started my role-playing experience with Advanced Dungeons and Dragons 2nd Edition and a small group of friends (who were veterans of the tabletop sport) over four years ago and, for the most part, it’s been a weekly event ever since.
Before I was introduced to the joy of this odd little hobby, I went out drinking and got totally sauced nearly every weekend, not to mention what I imbibed during the week, and it wasn’t before long that I realized this habit wasn’t doing me any good. I’m not sure if D&D had any direct impact on my decision to cut back on my Irish tendencies, but it certainly helped keep me occupied during part of the weekend. As a result, I eventually lost touch with the thirst. Although I still drink on occasion, it no longer calls out to me as it once did. And for that, I’d like to thank Mr. Gygax for helping create a game that is at least as enjoyable as forgetting what happened the night before.
Amanda said,
March 5, 2008 at 9:20 am
I like to think the company helps too 🙂
asfarasthoughtcanreach said,
March 6, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Of course! That goes without saying. Or at least I hope it does.
riphoudouso said,
March 12, 2008 at 1:26 am
The company definitely appreciates you around:D Where would we be without the Chets, Guts’s and Magarius’s?