Gary Gygax, 1938-2008

Valigarmander · Post by **Valigarmander** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 4:52 am

Ernest Gary Gygax, the creator of Dungeons and Dragons, passed away on Tuesday from an abnormal anneurism. He was 79.

I was going to post this yesterday, but I put it off for too long so I guess I'll do it now. Gary Gygax can be considered by many the father of modern roleplaying. I think at least in the OHR community, his passing should have some impact. Without him roleplaying may not be as it is today.

Rest in peace, man, and God bless.

Newbie Newtype · Post by **Newbie Newtype** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:37 am

Yeah. NeoGAF had a whole thread about this news. I never knew about the guy, since I haven't begun playing D&D until now, but due to his impact in creating what is known as the RPG, everyone should give him huge props.

the drizzle · Post by **the drizzle** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:54 pm

The only reason I've ever heard this guy's name is because of Futurama. But it is weird to think that none of us would be on this board if it weren't for him. RIP.

JSH357 · Post by **JSH357** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 2:32 pm

JSH equips +4/+4 armor of sadness.

Rue · Post by **Rue** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:31 am

This topic may be old'd, but I was kind of :\ when I heard about this a few months back.

Look at D&D 4.0. It really doesn't seem like any of his original ideals are intact, in my opinion. They removed Monk and Bard for godsake.

Atleast there's still a huge calling for the earlier additions that he had more control over.

camdog · Post by **camdog** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 2:50 pm

No monk and bard? Good lord!

I still play 2nd ed, personally.

Uncommon · Post by **Uncommon** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:21 pm

Well, Warlord is essentially a fighter+bard from what I can tell.