Wow. This really didnt hit me until I thought back to the first time I rolled up a D&D character back in the late 80s.
I have been a long devoted fan, whether it was the original or any of the multitude of games, pen and paper (Marvel Super Heroes 20+ years and still going), or console/online games, I have been touched by the mark of Mr. Gygax and it has left an indelible mark on me forever.
So long "Original DM" you will be missed.
Mad "Sammy Sosa" home run celebration chest pounds for you.
_________________________________ Vic - "Androzzi here" John - "Vic, your case just busted wide open." Vic - "So close it for me!" John - "Looks like your going to have to close it yourself, SHITTY!!!!"
(I posted this in the non-MMORPG.com news post ont he same subject, but figured it'd be fine to put here as well.)
"Death is a dignitary who when he comes announced is to be received with formal manifestations of respect, even by those most familiar with him." - Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce
Came from a box and played it over a cousin's house. Just a simple dungeon, some giant rats and spiders but after that evening I was hooked on the idea of adventurous possibility.
Thank you Mr. Gygax. You will indeed be missed.
Like Skyrim? Need more content? Try my Skyrim mod "Godfred's Tomb."
Goodbye, but rest ashore. You will be lost, but never forgotten.
__________________________________________________ In memory of Laura "Taera" Genender. Passed away on Aug/13/08 - Rest In Peace; you will not be forgotten
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I remember my parents receiving the D&D Boxed set at their store back in 1978, back when the Worlds of Greyhawk and Blackmoor were contained within the covers of two thirty-odd page soft-cover books, and there were the barest of fundamental rules laid out for the person who would run the game...allowing them to journey to places envisioned in their most idyllic dreams or darkest nightmares, to face creatures both faire and foul, and to live the lives of their character as they saw fit, yet be held accountable by the Dungeon Master for their actions.
In many respects, the games I played in and the campaigns that would follow over the next 30 years were in many ways dress rehearsals for life in the "Real world". Without this game, and the interactions and relationships I've developed over the years with other gaming enthusiasts in all the different genres that evolved from that humble little box have lasted these many years, I would not be the man I am today. Now that my son has picked up the torch and is playing, it becomes a tool for me to teach him those difficult moral lessons that all of us parents wrestle with, by illustrating the consequences of ones actions in a controlled environment, so he learns the lessons we all need to learn about right and wrong, good vs. evil, and how the actions of one person can shape the lives of all the people around them, for good or ill.
Mr. Gygax, thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for everything you have given us, and allowed us to give ourselves in the process of living within your worlds...
We shall always remember you. Save a seat for me in Valhalla at Odin's table for me...
"I would like the world to remember me as the guy who really enjoyed playing games and sharing his knowledge and his fun pastimes with everybody else." Gary Gygax 2005
Thank you Gary for bringing us so much joy and happiness. I wish you godspeed in the Elysian fields that surely awaits you.
A sad day indeed. Gary Gygax will live on in our RPG games, and will continue to give for decades to come.
_____________________________ Currently Playing: LOTRO; DDO Played: AC2, AO, Auto Assault, CoX, DAoC, DDO, Earth&Beyond, EQ1, EQ2, EVE, Fallen Earth, Jumpgate, Roma Victor, Second Life, SWG, V:SoH, WoW, World War II Online.
Games I'm watching: Infinity: The Quest for Earth, Force of Arms.
Without a doubt, this man is the grandfather of RPGs as we know it today. Without his influence I doubt that the genre could've developed as far as it has. It really is a testament to his influence, capabilities, and genius that the RPG genre has grown so large. Thank Gary Gygax for all of the wonderful things you've brought to us. Gamers everywhere should thank you. We owe a lot to you. Goodluck in your newest campaign setting
It's a testament to the far-reaching contributions of his creation when you consider the game mechanics that came out of it - Hit Points. Character Classes. Levels. Stats. Just to name some.
How many video game RPGs on consoles and PC in America, Asia and Europe have used these mechanics over the years? And they used them because they worked. All thanks to D&D
Dungeons and Dragons was the first roleplaying game I ever played, having badgered my brothers into letting me join them when I was 10. They later quit, I kept at it. I'm 30 today, and Mr. Gygax has been a major inspiration to me in many ways. He was to roleplaying games what men like Newton or Fermat were to science. Maybe not the final word, but the foundation he laid is and will remain the hill upon which any later game has to stand.
Rest in peace, Mr. Gygax. You had an effect on many lives, a good one. And that's as much as any human can hope to achieve, in my opinion.
Comments
God Bless and keep you. Thank you for the countless hours of enjoyment and wonder. The DM is now hosting the next great campaign
~H
Haradek Shadowstalker
EQ,EQII,SWG,AO,DAOC,Planetside,COH,WOW
Time to reroll a new char Gary!
Thanks for the legacy.
Thanking you Gary for teaching me to use my imagination. You will never be forgotten.
Godspeed on the last great adventure.
Wow. This really didnt hit me until I thought back to the first time I rolled up a D&D character back in the late 80s.
I have been a long devoted fan, whether it was the original or any of the multitude of games, pen and paper (Marvel Super Heroes 20+ years and still going), or console/online games, I have been touched by the mark of Mr. Gygax and it has left an indelible mark on me forever.
So long "Original DM" you will be missed.
Mad "Sammy Sosa" home run celebration chest pounds for you.
_________________________________
Vic - "Androzzi here"
John - "Vic, your case just busted wide open."
Vic - "So close it for me!"
John - "Looks like your going to have to close it yourself, SHITTY!!!!"
The Empty Chair
Eulogy for a Gamer
There is an empty chair,
at the table this day.
A hallowed place where,
a friend once played.
The roll of his dice,
my ears long to hear.
Or perhaps it would suffice,
if he should suddenly appear.
With character sheet in hand,
and a bag of Cheeze-doodles to share.
All his friends would stand,
as he sat in the empty chair.
I hear his voice a-callin’,
and it ties my heart in a knot.
For he cries, “Though a comrade has fallen,
You must play for those who cannot.”
We conquered worlds on the run,
he and I in the name of fun.
And as others may come and go,
I make both both friend and foe.
But what I long for most,
is our past now long a ghost.
http://www.kenzerco.com/Operiodicals/kodt/nemptychair.php
(I posted this in the non-MMORPG.com news post ont he same subject, but figured it'd be fine to put here as well.)
"Death is a dignitary who when he comes announced is to be received
with formal manifestations of respect, even by those most familiar with him."
- Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce
Thanks.............
Farewell Sir.
Thank you for everything.
God, I remember my first game of D&D.
Came from a box and played it over a cousin's house. Just a simple dungeon, some giant rats and spiders but after that evening I was hooked on the idea of adventurous possibility.
Thank you Mr. Gygax. You will indeed be missed.
Godfred's Tomb Trailer: https://youtu.be/-nsXGddj_4w
Original Skyrim: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/109547
Serph toze kindly has started a walk-through. https://youtu.be/UIelCK-lldo
Goodbye, but rest ashore. You will be lost, but never forgotten.
__________________________________________________
In memory of Laura "Taera" Genender. Passed away on Aug/13/08 - Rest In Peace; you will not be forgotten
Thank you for everything Mr. Gary Gygax
Rest in peace.
Thank you, Sir. May you rest in peace
-Manaia
He's off to new adventures. Farewell Gary.
My condolences to the Gygax family.
May he rest in peace...
Farewell !
Underdog14
Forum Moderator
MMORPG.com
Notice : Any views or opinions expressed in the above post are entirely my own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of MMORPG.com, its associates or affiliates.
I remember my parents receiving the D&D Boxed set at their store back in 1978, back when the Worlds of Greyhawk and Blackmoor were contained within the covers of two thirty-odd page soft-cover books, and there were the barest of fundamental rules laid out for the person who would run the game...allowing them to journey to places envisioned in their most idyllic dreams or darkest nightmares, to face creatures both faire and foul, and to live the lives of their character as they saw fit, yet be held accountable by the Dungeon Master for their actions.
In many respects, the games I played in and the campaigns that would follow over the next 30 years were in many ways dress rehearsals for life in the "Real world". Without this game, and the interactions and relationships I've developed over the years with other gaming enthusiasts in all the different genres that evolved from that humble little box have lasted these many years, I would not be the man I am today. Now that my son has picked up the torch and is playing, it becomes a tool for me to teach him those difficult moral lessons that all of us parents wrestle with, by illustrating the consequences of ones actions in a controlled environment, so he learns the lessons we all need to learn about right and wrong, good vs. evil, and how the actions of one person can shape the lives of all the people around them, for good or ill.
Mr. Gygax, thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for everything you have given us, and allowed us to give ourselves in the process of living within your worlds...
We shall always remember you. Save a seat for me in Valhalla at Odin's table for me...
Enth
Rest in peace Gary, thank you for everything, without you RPG would not exist.
Sad news indeed.
RIP
"I would like the world to remember me as the guy who really enjoyed playing games and sharing his knowledge and his fun pastimes with everybody else." Gary Gygax 2005
Thank you Gary for bringing us so much joy and happiness. I wish you godspeed in the Elysian fields that surely awaits you.
My thoughts and prayers goes to your family.
The Second Day Vet
Salute to an inspirational man ....
You will be greatly missed.
Mikon
A sad day indeed. Gary Gygax will live on in our RPG games, and will continue to give for decades to come.
_____________________________
Currently Playing: LOTRO; DDO
Played: AC2, AO, Auto Assault, CoX, DAoC, DDO, Earth&Beyond, EQ1, EQ2, EVE, Fallen Earth, Jumpgate, Roma Victor, Second Life, SWG, V:SoH, WoW, World War II Online.
Games I'm watching: Infinity: The Quest for Earth, Force of Arms.
Find the Truth: http://www.factcheck.org/
Without a doubt, this man is the grandfather of RPGs as we know it today. Without his influence I doubt that the genre could've developed as far as it has. It really is a testament to his influence, capabilities, and genius that the RPG genre has grown so large. Thank Gary Gygax for all of the wonderful things you've brought to us. Gamers everywhere should thank you. We owe a lot to you. Goodluck in your newest campaign setting
It's a testament to the far-reaching contributions of his creation when you consider the game mechanics that came out of it - Hit Points. Character Classes. Levels. Stats. Just to name some.
How many video game RPGs on consoles and PC in America, Asia and Europe have used these mechanics over the years? And they used them because they worked. All thanks to D&D
I still have my 20-something year old dice , with the white crayon smashed in the numbers.
R.I.P Mr. Gygax
Thanks for your creation, it's kept me out of trouble for most of my life...RIP Gary
I Reject your Reality and Substitute it with My Own!
Dungeons and Dragons was the first roleplaying game I ever played, having badgered my brothers into letting me join them when I was 10. They later quit, I kept at it. I'm 30 today, and Mr. Gygax has been a major inspiration to me in many ways. He was to roleplaying games what men like Newton or Fermat were to science. Maybe not the final word, but the foundation he laid is and will remain the hill upon which any later game has to stand.
Rest in peace, Mr. Gygax. You had an effect on many lives, a good one. And that's as much as any human can hope to achieve, in my opinion.