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Title: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Himu on March 04, 2008, 04:41:59 PM: http://www.freeyabb.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4373&mforum=trolllordgames

:-\ :'(

RIP
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: demi on March 04, 2008, 04:42:54 PM: fuck do you care about D&D
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Himu on March 04, 2008, 04:44:37 PM: I don't care about D&D aside from the classic wrpgs, but it's pretty obvious I'm bummed since the dude was one half of the creation of my favorite game genre: rpgs. If it weren't for D&D we probably wouldn't have rpgs today as we know it because let's face it, even the early jrpgs ripped off D&D.
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Himu on March 04, 2008, 04:50:42 PM: Oh my god, genghis. Don't joke like that. :japancry
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Himu on March 04, 2008, 04:54:24 PM: :rofl
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on March 04, 2008, 04:58:32 PM: He's not dead, he's just in cyrogenic slumber until the WRPG rises again.

So, effectively dead.
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Hitler Stole My Potato on March 04, 2008, 05:08:15 PM: Saving throw - failed.
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on March 04, 2008, 05:16:44 PM: I didn't make the saving throw joke cause it was too obvious and I figured everyone was sick at it already by this point in the day -_-

maybe I can make a joke about how he's in a better Plane now
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: tiesto on March 04, 2008, 05:21:54 PM: I've never played D&D before but you can't deny his influence on gaming and my favorite genre (non-whitey RPGs of course). RIP.
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Eric P on March 04, 2008, 05:27:20 PM: i am (rolls dice) sad to hear this news
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: TVC15 on March 04, 2008, 05:37:20 PM: FUCK THAC0 HATERS!
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 04, 2008, 05:38:38 PM: shoulda kitted for better thac0

or "upgraded" his life to 3E/3.5E
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 04, 2008, 05:39:23 PM: FUCK YOU ASS YOU BEAT ME TO THE THAC0 GAG

DAMMIT

DAY RUINED

:grrmartincry
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Himu on March 04, 2008, 05:40:46 PM: prole :(
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: TVC15 on March 04, 2008, 05:42:20 PM: Himu, you never played D&D in your life. The fact that you made this thread is a mockery to white nerds everywhere.
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Himu on March 04, 2008, 05:44:55 PM: I HAVE NOT PLAYED D&D BUT I HAVE PLAYED BG2 AND THE INFINITY ENGINE RPGS

I'm sorry i am not one of the true geeks :(
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: TVC15 on March 04, 2008, 05:48:11 PM: BG2 is 2nd edition. Some of the Infinity Engine games are 3rd. Gary's work is the OG Dungeons and Dragons and 1st edition AD&D. Get the fuck out of this thread. You don't know your history.
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Himu on March 04, 2008, 05:52:03 PM: D&D still inspired pretty much the entire genre, which is the best genre ever
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: demi on March 04, 2008, 05:58:45 PM: PD > Himuro? seems so
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Smooth Groove on March 04, 2008, 06:00:43 PM: Himuro's nerd cred

:-\ :'(

RIP
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: CajoleJuice on March 04, 2008, 06:04:12 PM: don't care

didn't even know who he was
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: TVC15 on March 04, 2008, 06:04:53 PM: That's okay. Neither does Himu.
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: CajoleJuice on March 04, 2008, 06:07:23 PM: I guess the difference is that I didn't pretend to know or care?
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: demi on March 04, 2008, 06:07:59 PM: And you are white

edit: Ok, maybe a little bit
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Joe Molotov on March 04, 2008, 06:11:35 PM: I think I'll watch Mazes & Monsters starring Tom Hanks tonight, in tribute. :-\
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 04, 2008, 06:20:00 PM: better yet, read the worst novels ever penned by someone other than piers anthony: the gord the rogue trilogy by gary gygax himself
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Ichirou on March 04, 2008, 06:21:31 PM: One of my friends took a class taught by Gary Gygax, or so he claims (he's a notorious liar). I don't really care, but RIP, I guess.
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 04, 2008, 06:31:06 PM: Evilbore Character Sheet
--

Name: Himumu Biggiesmalls
Race: Dire Hobbit
Home: Underdark
Level 3 Bard

STR: 9 DEX: 13
INT: 9 WIS: 3
CON: 15 CHA: 3

Save versus Poison: 10
Save versus Disease: 5
Save versus "Wands": -999

Equipment:
Tunic of Animu Lolis AC 9
Gloves of Pale Prostate Probulation +1
Ivory Skinflute +4
Cloak of Homojapuality +1

Inventory:
Potion of Whitewashing x6
Bag of Infinite Teabagging
Sakaguchi's Tears x4
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: TVC15 on March 04, 2008, 06:34:19 PM: What is his THAC0?
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 04, 2008, 06:35:11 PM: 20
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 04, 2008, 06:50:42 PM: there's also save versus rods! himu better not get into any sexy wizard battles!
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Eric P on March 04, 2008, 06:53:20 PM: that's a high dex
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Himu on March 04, 2008, 06:56:11 PM: Quote from: Professor Prole on March 04, 2008, 06:31:06 PM
Evilbore Character Sheet
--

Name: Himumu Biggiesmalls
Race: Dire Hobbit
Home: Underdark
Level 3 Bard

STR: 9 DEX: 13
INT: 9 WIS: 3
CON: 15 CHA: 3

Save versus Poison: 10
Save versus Disease: 5
Save versus "Wands": -999

Equipment:
Tunic of Animu Lolis AC 9
Gloves of Pale Prostate Probulation +1
Ivory Skinflute +4
Cloak of Homojapuality +1

Inventory:
Potion of Whitewashing x6
Bag of Infinite Teabagging
Sakaguchi's Tears x4

:lol :lol
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Joe Molotov on March 04, 2008, 07:00:31 PM: Quote from: Professor Prole on March 04, 2008, 06:31:06 PM
Evilbore Character Sheet
--

Name: Himumu Biggiesmalls
Race: Dire Hobbit
Home: Underdark
Level 3 Bard

STR: 9 DEX: 13
INT: 9 WIS: 3
CON: 15 CHA: 3

Save versus Poison: 10
Save versus Disease: 5
Save versus "Wands": -999

Equipment:
Tunic of Animu Lolis AC 9
Gloves of Pale Prostate Probulation +1
Ivory Skinflute +4
Cloak of Homojapuality +1

Inventory:
Potion of Whitewashing x6
Bag of Infinite Teabagging
Sakaguchi's Tears x4

You forgot to include his awesome feats, like

Anime Pirate: With the power of Broadband Internet, he can access any Japanese animated program at any time. US Anime Industry takes 1d6 of damage per use.
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Himu on March 04, 2008, 07:01:35 PM: What are my Feats dammit
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 04, 2008, 07:04:00 PM: this is 2E, dirtbags :-\

no feats until 3E
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Himu on March 04, 2008, 07:05:08 PM: why do i have to a bard
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on March 04, 2008, 07:06:23 PM: it's the class which most accurately mirrors your RL talents
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 04, 2008, 07:07:50 PM: [youtube=425,350]ogrwfW1rsA4[/youtube]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogrwfW1rsA4
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Himu on March 04, 2008, 07:08:25 PM: that really hurt my feelings patel

i mean. damn.

that was cold.
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 04, 2008, 07:11:28 PM: a bard is the most fey of all 2E classes, i.e. the only class that would make animu a lifestyle choice
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Himu on March 04, 2008, 07:15:10 PM: i don't know anyone who plays D&D and the only people I know who ever did were band nerds. I always wanted to try it but then i didn't want to be associated with band nerds.
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Eric P on March 04, 2008, 07:17:06 PM: i never really liked d&d proper. it always felt too top heavy

i love me some rpgs though

i used to buy the books just to play with the math
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Himu on March 04, 2008, 07:18:00 PM: rpgs > d&d

no band nerd bullshit!
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Himu on March 04, 2008, 07:19:19 PM: Kiss my ass
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Himu on March 04, 2008, 07:20:45 PM: penis and vag
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Himu on March 04, 2008, 07:22:12 PM: That's always your insult! Have you ever met a black dude that has played d&d
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Eric P on March 04, 2008, 07:30:58 PM: Quote from: Himuro on March 04, 2008, 07:22:12 PM
That's always your insult! Have you ever met a black dude that has played d&d

aaron macgruder
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: TVC15 on March 04, 2008, 07:31:51 PM: I want to play board games now :(
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Eric P on March 04, 2008, 07:33:41 PM: Quote from: TVC 15 on March 04, 2008, 07:31:51 PM
I want to play board games now :(

i just got pandemic this weekend

it really rocks

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/295883
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 04, 2008, 07:34:30 PM: Quote from: Himuro on March 04, 2008, 07:22:12 PM
That's always your insult! Have you ever met a black dude that has played d&d

(http://tinyurl.com/23sfu9)
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: TVC15 on March 04, 2008, 07:37:19 PM: Quote from: Genghis Cohen on March 04, 2008, 07:33:22 PM
I would start playing Warhammer again if I could. :'(

There are big scenes for just about every miniature strat game you can imagine here. The cost of entry is just too high and I really don't want to play with Arch Nerds.
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Himu on March 04, 2008, 07:45:56 PM: Quote from: Phoenix Dark on March 04, 2008, 07:34:30 PM
Quote from: Himuro on March 04, 2008, 07:22:12 PM
That's always your insult! Have you ever met a black dude that has played d&d

(http://tinyurl.com/23sfu9)

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Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 04, 2008, 07:47:06 PM: That's Junpei btw
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: TVC15 on March 04, 2008, 07:47:16 PM: Quote from: Genghis Cohen on March 04, 2008, 07:40:17 PM
Same down here, I just don't have the time to collect (and paint :P) all the requisite figures and find decent people to play with. I quit playing in the first place because the guy who owned the best sets started being a stickler about proper figure representation (there is a term for this, Patel would know or could find out).

Proper figure representation?

Also, ban Himu for image spamming a legit discussion here.
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Himu on March 04, 2008, 07:47:41 PM: Quote from: Eric P on March 04, 2008, 07:30:58 PM
Quote from: Himuro on March 04, 2008, 07:22:12 PM
That's always your insult! Have you ever met a black dude that has played d&d

aaron macgruder

aaron macgruder is my fucking hero. are you shitting me?
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Eric P on March 04, 2008, 07:51:20 PM: Quote from: Himuro on March 04, 2008, 07:47:41 PM
Quote from: Eric P on March 04, 2008, 07:30:58 PM
Quote from: Himuro on March 04, 2008, 07:22:12 PM
That's always your insult! Have you ever met a black dude that has played d&d

aaron macgruder

aaron macgruder is my fucking hero. are you shitting me?

not at all

it was the thing which stuck out the most to me when i read the first interview the washinton post carried with him when they first started running boondocks in the 90s
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Himu on March 04, 2008, 07:52:37 PM: aaron mcgruder let me have your babies

the ultimate black man

although he uses CPT (always late with them deadlines!)
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on March 04, 2008, 07:52:55 PM: vin diesel is also a huuuuge D&D nerd
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: TVC15 on March 04, 2008, 07:53:31 PM: Quote from: Eric P on March 04, 2008, 07:51:20 PM
Quote from: Himuro on March 04, 2008, 07:47:41 PM
Quote from: Eric P on March 04, 2008, 07:30:58 PM
Quote from: Himuro on March 04, 2008, 07:22:12 PM
That's always your insult! Have you ever met a black dude that has played d&d

aaron macgruder

aaron macgruder is my fucking hero. are you shitting me?

not at all

it was the thing which stuck out the most to me when i read the first interview the washinton post carried with him when they first started running boondocks in the 90s

You see, Himu, you too could have been playing real RPGs instead of Super Princess Panty Sniffer Gaiden RPG.
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Himu on March 04, 2008, 07:54:48 PM: :lol
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on March 04, 2008, 07:55:33 PM: I was in a band named after a fictional culture from one of Gygax's D&D tie-in novels.

is this thread a place where that gives me cred
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Madrun Badrun on March 04, 2008, 07:58:21 PM: (http://www.penny-arcade.com/images/2008/20080304.jpg)
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Ichirou on March 04, 2008, 08:09:42 PM: I just realized Gary Gygax is indirectly responsible for stuff like Vampire The Masquerade. :(
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on March 04, 2008, 08:28:17 PM: Quote from: Genghis Cohen on March 04, 2008, 07:54:14 PM
Damnit Patel find out what my word is. :punch :punch :punch

grognard?
rule nazi?
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: demi on March 04, 2008, 10:02:14 PM: Quote from: Genghis Cohen on March 04, 2008, 08:32:59 PM
WYSIWYGs

I finally remembered.

DREAMWEAVER IS AN RPG!?
Title: Re: Gary Gygax is dead
Post by: Eel O'Brian on March 07, 2008, 01:10:02 AM: (http://www.achewood.com/comic.php?date=03062008)