E.G.G. dead..?

R.I.P.

Let us bow our heads, and spend 1d6 moments remembering a great man who did so much for the fantasy genre (Knowledge: History 10) and being the founding father of tabletop gaming. (Knowledge: History 15)

who did great things for our hobby

I think Gavin has understated Mr. Gygax's contribution. I daresay that he invented our hobby.

Tom, your post is an absolutely charming tribute.

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On this day there is no saving throw.

His contributions to the genre of Fantasy anything could arguably be considered equal to those of Tolkien, D&D is that pervasive.

The man was an abrasive ass much of the time, but you can't take those accomplishments away from him.  He does have to share them with Arneson though, legally.

T

I remember seeing him at I-Con, my friends harassing him asking him what the stats were for a humble ant (one of the ways an artifact could be destroyed was to be crushed under the heel of a humble ant).  I even own a copy of Dangerous Dimensions (before it was turned into Dangerous Journeys, than discontinued).  He did indeed invent RPG, echoes and blatant plagiarism are evident in every game ever created, and any differences are almost specifically difference placed in there to specifically contrast with the norm he created.