Gary Gygax dies at age 69

[Phaedrus]

For those of you who play, or have played D&D (Dungeons and Dragons), the orginal "Dungeon-Master" has passed away.

Article can be found here:

Gary Gygax, Dungeons & Dragons creator, dies - CNN.com

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (AP) -- Gary Gygax, who co-created the fantasy game Dungeons & Dragons and helped start the role-playing phenomenon, died Tuesday morning at his home in Lake Geneva. He was 69.

He had been suffering from health problems for several years, including an abdominal aneurysm, said his wife, Gail Gygax.

Gygax and Dave Arneson developed Dungeons & Dragons in 1974 using medieval characters and mythical creatures. The game known for its oddly shaped dice became a hit, particularly among teenage boys, and eventually was turned into video games, books and movies.

Gygax always enjoyed hearing from the game's legion of devoted fans, many of whom would stop by the family's home in Lake Geneva, about 55 miles southwest of Milwaukee, his wife said. Despite his declining health, he hosted weekly games of Dungeons & Dragons as recently as January, she said.

"It really meant a lot to him to hear from people from over the years about how he helped them become a doctor, a lawyer, a policeman, what he gave them," Gygax said. "He really enjoyed that."

Dungeons & Dragons players create fictional characters and carry out their adventures with the help of complicated rules. The quintessential geek pastime, it spawned a wealth of copycat games and later inspired a whole genre of computer games that's still growing in popularity.

Funeral arrangements are pending. Besides his wife, Gygax is survived by six children.

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[chadm]

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[hobbsfan27]

Originally Posted by chadm

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[cys_av8r]

Also for those of you who play, or have played D&D there is life outside your mom's basement and girls won't hurt you.

[Bader]

Originally Posted by cys_av8r

Also for those of you who play, or have played D&D there is life outside your mom's basement and girls won't hurt you.

So I've heard, but the level 87 Fireball Troll of Doom at the top of the stairs guards the way to the promised land

And besides, why would you go after girls when you can live off of Mt. Dew, Funions, and Pizza Rolls in your mom's basement?

....excuse while I need to shower

[HOTDON]

Originally Posted by cys_av8r

Also for those of you who play, or have played D&D there is life outside your mom's basement and girls won't hurt you.

Noble sir, what are these "girls" of which you speak?

[bostinelosd]

Originally Posted by HOTDON

Noble sir, what are these "girls" of which you speak?

I believe he speaks of the ancient race of mountain women. You can only mate with them if you are a level 45 Wizard.

[IsuRedandGold]

wow dude

[CycloneErik]

Originally Posted by bostinelosd

I believe he speaks of the ancient race of mountain women. You can only mate with them if you are a level 45 Wizard.

and they fail their saving throw.