OT: Gary Gygax

A minute of silence

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In a sad day for all roleplayers in the world, Gary Gygax, inventor of Dungeons and dragons, passed away yesterday at the age of 69. His visions paved the way for todays acceptance of RPGs and supplied me (though not an D&D player) with countless hours of enjoyment, long days and longer nights with my friends and an outlet for my creativity.

I am now officially retiring my 'lucky' D6 in his honour. My first roll in my upcoming RPG session will be made with a symbolic black D10.


May he rest in peace.
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
  Sorry to here of his passing (:(
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Although I haven't played in absolute ages I was very saddened to hear this. I am working on some pieces (I paint and shoot photos) for the upcoming Conglomeration, a pretty popular convention held here in Louisville, KY. I certainly feel compelled to add an additional piece devoted to the legend himself.
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
"Welcome, Dungeon Master", said Saint Peter with a grin,
It's time to roll d20 just to see if you get in.
Sorry, couldn't help myself, of course you're welcome here.
It's just that I've been waiting to say that for many years.
We've all been waiting for a game, the table has been set,
The players that you'll chose from are the best that you can get.
With Lincoln as your paladin, and Hendrix as your bard,
You'll come to know just how esteemed you're held in our regard.
John Wayne can be your fighter, and John Paul your cleric, too,
Unpack your books, get out your dice, you have a lot to do.

Even though you've traveled on, you're still a part of me,
So rest in peace, my childhood friend, I tip my helm to thee.
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Currently dusting off my first editions and moving them up on a more prominent shelf in my small but packed library.

I am sure that Mr. Gygax is hosting many sessions of gaming with numerous "Deities & Demigods" in what ever realm he has landed.

Fair winds and following seas.

W/R
Suralle Straykat
Kat Lord @ Large
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Mistralok: Who should I credit for that tribute?
Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
That would be me, and I'm not ashamed to say that I shed a tear while writing it.
Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Apologies for the appearance of threadjacking with remainder of this post. I believe a good table-based RPG is both the best possible social game and potentially an art form of its own. Gygax was an important figure and he helped make a lot of fun possible for me.

That said, why is there an ad in this thread that's invisible after you sign in? I signed in to flag it, but can't see it. In a separate browser, I tried this topic and I see the ad, but I can't flag it wihtout signing in.

Has there been a policy change at Stardock, or can we get this stuff cleaned out of the forums?
Reply #8 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
"Welcome, Dungeon Master", said Saint Peter with a grin,
It's time to roll d20 just to see if you get in.
Sorry, couldn't help myself, of course you're welcome here.
It's just that I've been waiting to say that for many years.
We've all been waiting for a game, the table has been set,
The players that you'll chose from are the best that you can get.
With Lincoln as your paladin, and Hendrix as your bard,
You'll come to know just how esteemed you're held in our regard.
John Wayne can be your fighter, and John Paul your cleric, too,
Unpack your books, get out your dice, you have a lot to do.

Even though you've traveled on, you're still a part of me,
So rest in peace, my childhood friend, I tip my helm to thee.
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Very nice.

Reply #9 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
That said, why is there an ad in this thread that's invisible after you sign in? I signed in to flag it, but can't see it. In a separate browser, I tried this topic and I see the ad, but I can't flag it wihtout signing in.

Has there been a policy change at Stardock, or can we get this stuff cleaned out of the forums?
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Actually this topic can be moved to any thread since *every* thread displays this behavior. I suggest the Change to Forum Format thread. I'll take my own advice and make my response there.
Reply #10 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Fantastic poem. I think I also shed a tear reading it. ;)
Reply #11 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Bravo Mumblefratz! Well done indeed, sir.
Reply #12 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Bravo Mumblefratz! Well done indeed, sir.
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That was Mistralok.

Reply #14 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
@Sole Soul, Mumblefratz, and Mistralok

I stand corrected and apologize. Twas the end of my workday and I was in a rush to send out my praise before heading home.