DND Co-creator Gary Gygax has died
 

http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index...ory=0&id=49750

Gary Gygax, who co-created the fantasy game Dungeons & Dragons and helped start the role-playing phenomenon, died March 4 at his home in Lake Geneva, Wis., the Associated Press reported. He was 69.

Gygax had been suffering from health problems for several years, including an abdominal aneurysm, his wife, Gail Gygax, told the AP.

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.

Despite declining health, Gygax hosted weekly games of Dungeons & Dragons as recently as January.

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

Yeah, I heard about this earlier today and got super depressed. I loved this guy so much. The hours of entertainment he provided me with are impossible to count. This f*cking blows.

The world lost a kind and influential man. :(

Here's to hoping that he can bring his +1 mace into the here after. :(