They say that the true measure of a hero lies not in the greatness of their actions, but in the greatness their actions inspire in others. For inspiring an entire generation of writers, artists, and other creative people (myself included) this man will always be my hero.
I'm looking forward to going to GaryCon in a few weeks so that we can honor Gary's memory as an avid gamers. I think it's a wonderful testimony to his life and legacy that his son Luke organizes such an event.
It's going to be three days of old school gaming for you grognards. Best of all, it's just a chance to remember someone who had an affect on some of our greatest moments of leisure time.
Clovis: He looks very happy in that picture. It's candid and his personality comes right through. He looks like he is laughing, or is about to burst into laughter. Thus, I think the picture is QUITE flattering.
Actually, that pic is probably the most flattering recent picture, it's just that James cropped a close-up of a low-res JPG I guess.
The full picture shows him with dice in his hand and the Lejendary books on a game table. A lot of people added the unofficial quote "Are you sure you want to do that?"
"The full picture shows him with dice in his hand and the Lejendary books on a game table. A lot of people added the unofficial quote "Are you sure you want to do that?""
Followed by, "Heh, heh, heh..." :o)
Sure do miss those Thursday nite get-together! :o(
"Edward/Clovis(?)": No thanks, but I checked it already before, and I'm not sure I can handle the loud sucking sound again so soon. It's deafening.
Sorry I made fun of your typing. I guess I should have just been serious when smacking down a clueless shmuck whose only comment about Gary's two-year is the photo of the man. Considering he was elderly and in declining health, I think it is a great pick. You, dude, are an idiot. It's ironic icing on the cake that you think of yourself as an intellectual (big difference between that and being a blowhard, my man).
God bless Gary, no matter the pic. Thanks for the reminder, James.
Ernest Gary Gygax
Innovator...
ReplyDeleteAve Atque Vale!
ReplyDeleteHail and Farewell.
Has it really been two years? :/
ReplyDeleteR.I.P.
ReplyDeleteLast year I held a E.G.G. Memorial one-off game but this year my schedule doesn't permit it for today. Perhaps this weekend.
Je de bravo Monsieur Gygax.
ReplyDeleteRest in peace Sweet Prince
ReplyDeleteRest in peace, Gary. You are missed.
ReplyDeleteThey say that the true measure of a hero lies not in the greatness of their actions, but in the greatness their actions inspire in others. For inspiring an entire generation of writers, artists, and other creative people (myself included) this man will always be my hero.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to going to GaryCon in a few weeks so that we can honor Gary's memory as an avid gamers. I think it's a wonderful testimony to his life and legacy that his son Luke organizes such an event.
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be three days of old school gaming for you grognards. Best of all, it's just a chance to remember someone who had an affect on some of our greatest moments of leisure time.
Ðu eart ingemynde, leof!
ReplyDeleteRIP
ReplyDelete2 years already. I'll have to try and have a memorial game next year, though I might make it Chainmail rather than D&D.
ReplyDeletei sm dure you havs more
ReplyDeleteFLATTERING picture for a man
who inspired millions
Clovis:
ReplyDeleteHe looks very happy in that picture. It's candid and his personality comes right through. He looks like he is laughing, or is about to burst into laughter. Thus, I think the picture is QUITE flattering.
Actually, that pic is probably the most flattering recent picture, it's just that James cropped a close-up of a low-res JPG I guess.
ReplyDeleteThe full picture shows him with dice in his hand and the Lejendary books on a game table. A lot of people added the unofficial quote "Are you sure you want to do that?"
>sm dure you havs more
ReplyDeleteFLATTERING picture for a man
who inspired millions<
I'm dure you havs know clue wot a phlatering pichture iz...
Here's a link to the full sized pic:
ReplyDeletehttp://anatema.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/gary-gygax.jpg
Also, is Uncle Gary a member of the Order of d30?!
@ bruno
ReplyDeletescroll down to the bottom of my blog and
have a nice life : - )
RIP Mr Gygax. Thank you for the fun times!
ReplyDeleteLet us also remember Tom Moldvay who also died in the same month but a year earlier.
RIP Gary Gygax, spinner of tales and creator of worlds, may your own destination be as wondrous as your own creations.
ReplyDeleteR.I.P Mr Gygax! Your memory lives on forever!
ReplyDelete"The full picture shows him with dice in his hand and the Lejendary books on a game table. A lot of people added the unofficial quote "Are you sure you want to do that?""
ReplyDeleteFollowed by, "Heh, heh, heh..." :o)
Sure do miss those Thursday nite get-together! :o(
Thanks for everything, Gary!!
"Edward/Clovis(?)": No thanks, but I checked it already before, and I'm not sure I can handle the loud sucking sound again so soon. It's deafening.
ReplyDeleteSorry I made fun of your typing. I guess I should have just been serious when smacking down a clueless shmuck whose only comment about Gary's two-year is the photo of the man. Considering he was elderly and in declining health, I think it is a great pick. You, dude, are an idiot. It's ironic icing on the cake that you think of yourself as an intellectual (big difference between that and being a blowhard, my man).
God bless Gary, no matter the pic. Thanks for the reminder, James.
@ Booberry, Deogolf, JRT and JJ
ReplyDeletethank you for pointing out my error
enjoyed the link