Wednesday, March 05, 2008
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RIP - The Original Game Master
On March 4, 2008, the father of modern Roleplaying Games passed away. Gary Gygax, born in 1938, was the creator of the first pen and paper RPG, Dungeons and Dragons.
This man has provided millions of people, directly or indirectly, with a lifetime of entertainment, hobbies, and social interaction, when they would otherwise have none. I know I certainly would not be the same person if not for that first fateful roll of the dice. Rest in peace, game master. You'll be missed.
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Agreed. Though I've never played D&D itself, some of my favorite games and books are based off it, and I have played the D&D inspired Hero Quest, which I also enjoyed.
As much crap as he's taken over the years, he was truly influential and imaginative.
May his soul find peace.
He must have missed his saving throw.
Still though, Its a shame. He will be missed.