Gary Gygax died this morning.

[Gamerprinter]

I just learned that Gary Gygax, creator of TSR, D&D and Gencon, died this morning in Lake Geneva, WI at age 69.

First reported on Troll Lord forums...

Link: http://www.freeyabb.com/phpbb/viewto...trolllordgames

[NeonKnight]

Rest in Peace Gary!

http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/03/04/o....ap/index.html

[Torq]

Yes, Rest in peace. And thanks for everything. I never met him but its really sad to hear that he died.

Torq

[MadLetter]

From me, too, sincere condolences to his family and friends.

May he rest in peace, although I never knew him.
He left a legacy so great it can barely be understood... Thanks, Mr. Gygax!

[Gamerprinter]

I only consider myself lucky in having met Gary Gygax at GENCON Indy 08, last August. Although he was apparently signing autographs and running some games, I ran into by accident. I'm a smoker and I had to sneak out of GENCON to have a cigarette. The southside entrance stairway had a gaggle of people surrounding the ashtrays puffing away.

I stepped out, and couldn't find a lighter, the guy next to me offered me his - I glanced at his name badge "Gary Gygax" and nearly fell down the stairs. He was great, fairly humble, talked about old-style D&D games, his favorite adventures, etc. Everyone was glued to everything he was saying - like a preacher in front of an impromtu congregation.

Although I saw a few other "stars" at the show, meeting Gary was the piece-de-resistance. I glad for the opportunity.

He will be greatly missed.

[MadLetter]

Somtimes I wish I could have met him, mostly though I am happy we haven't, because we would probably differ grandly in opinions about the RPG

But nonetheless I honour him... and would have liked to meet him anyways *g*

To be honest I even cried quite a bit The works of Gygax and his peers made my messed-up youth worth the while