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[–] Arotrios@kbin.social 20 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Happy Birthday, Gary!

For those who like old school campaigns, I'm happy to report that there's an active community supporting his original campaign, Greyhawk. Stranger Things fans, this is where Vecna got his start.

[–] NYPariah@reddthat.com 4 points 2 years ago

Aww, Happy birth/death day Gary. I enjoy what you created weekly, it is one of the best bonding moments with my friends, thank you so much.

[–] agitatedpotato@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago

What a shame hes gone, he'd still be young enough to run for senate.

[–] tdawg@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Never realized he passed back in 08 :(

[–] DarkGamer@kbin.social 7 points 2 years ago

One can't succeed at every knowledge/history roll

[–] Wootz@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago
[–] ArugulaZ@kbin.social 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] Brunbrun6766@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

"It's a [rolls dice] pleasure to meet you!"

[–] VenutianxSpring@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Whoa, never knew I share a birthday with the Gygax.

[–] timidgoat@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 years ago

Happy birthday to all of our OG dungeon master! Without him our lives would be vastly different I reckon.

[–] Hairyblue@kbin.social 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Gary Gygax created a game that changed that way I thought about "playing a game". He gave me worlds of endless adventure.

And my nerdy friends and I played countless hours. Thanks Gary.

[–] snor10@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago

Also remember Dave Arneson!

What Dave concieved, Gary compiled into a readable format.

They are both credited with the creation of Original Dungeons & Dragons!

[–] TheSpermWhale@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Still one of the coolest names ever, up there with Vesto Slipher

[–] Brunbrun6766@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Same age as my grandparents, crazy

[–] Piecemakers3Dprints@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Played with him at GenCon back in the day. His style was... different.