News Farewell, Gary Gygax: A Jedi Leaves Us

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The discussion centers around the passing of Gary Gygax, the co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons, eliciting a wave of nostalgic and humorous tributes from fans. Participants reference various gaming experiences and memories, highlighting the impact Gygax had on their youth and the role-playing community. Witty comments and D&D references permeate the conversation, with mentions of iconic moments from the game and its cultural significance. The sentiment reflects a deep appreciation for Gygax's contributions to gaming, with expressions of gratitude for the joy and creativity his work inspired. The community acknowledges the bittersweet nature of reminiscing about time spent in Gygax's universe, emphasizing that such experiences, while seen as "wasted time," were formative and meaningful.
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Looks like he failed his Saving Throw vs. Death.

That's why I keep telling people NOT to neglect their Constitution.
 
Memorial edition of http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0536.html" .
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As if anyone was in any doubt that I am a colossal nerd, I played just about every role playing game when I was a kid, from Basic: D&D to Runequest, to Paranoia, and Traveller. You name it I probably played it. I even bought the figures back when they only existed in speciality shops as a kid, Things That Go Bump in the Night was the company name (long since perished). Ah the memories, lining up skeleton hordes and having them fight to the death. Re-enacting the movie aliens as Corporal Hicks, in the quite obviously simillar RPG. Ah marvellous, wasn't it.

Shame, a great deal of time wasted in that man's Universe as youngen.
 
So long Gary Gygax, and thanks for all the good memories.
 
Schrodinger's Dog said:
Shame, a great deal of time wasted in that man's Universe as youngen.

In a large way, youth is about wasting time; that is one way you learn.
 
Jacta est alea.
 
Okay, this one is good: http://xkcd.com/393/" .

And http://www.theonion.com/content/amvo/dungeons_amp_dragons_creator_dies" .
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An amusing http://www.nytimes.com/imagepages/2008/03/09/opinion/09opart2.ready.html" from NY Times.
 
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