Gary Gygax Testimonials

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Ross (or "Marakell Blackhand")

I got in to Dungeons & Dragons in middle school. It was 2000, so right between the switch from AD&D2nd to 3.0. A friend of mine knew how much I loved roleplaying games on computers (specifically Baldur's Gate) and consoles and told me about this incredible game where you can do everything you could dream of and even make your own weapons. I asked him where such a game could be purchased. He handed me the AD&D1 monster manual (The pegasus and red dragon cover) and said "Keep it". I read the book secretly during class, having no idea what the stat blocks meant, but found them extremely entertaining. That day I told my friend I'd be interested in the game. Shortly after, we made a character during lunch. He did a fairly simply roleplaying run with me the next day with a few combat moments. I was hooked. After a few weeks of hoarding my lunch money, I purchased the 3.0 Players Guide and DMG. A week after that, I purchased the MM. To this day I joke that "The only reason I have for a job is for my supplements". Gygax, you were a great man who did a great many things. Your creation has provided me with many many hours of fun and excellent adventures. I have recruited many new players along the way. I will never forget the magic of my first game when I first cast a die to fight an orc at that lunch table ten years ago. I look forward to the day I have children with my fiance (also a gamer) so I might pass the tradition on to them.

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Paul Leicht

My gaming life and interest in the fantasy RPG genre began with the discovery of the magenta D&D Basic Starter Set in 1981 when I was 11 years old. After several years of playing different versions of D&D, I had the pleasure of meeting Gary twice; once at a book signing for one of his novels at a Walden Books, and more recently at a GenCon some years ago. On each occasion he struck me as a very down to earth, warm, and encouraging person. His life's work and words of encouragement continue to inspire me creatively, contributing to my fierce interest in reading and writing. Today I re-read his modules and novels for fun and I am constantly reminded of his positive spirit. Sadly I do not get to play D&D anymore due to preoccupations with work and family, but I hope to play again with my kids when they are older so they can experience the game and the journey for themselves. Thank you Gary for creating worlds that were, and remain, so much fun to play in. Thank you, Good Sir!

Tim Crowley

Gary didn't just affect my life like any ordinary gamer. He brought my life anew. I was a mere 9 years old when I started playing D&D. It was all because my mother purchased a "book" that I would be intrested in. That book was a player's handbook for 2nd edition D&D. I got so into this book that I started to get my friends into it. I soon started my first D&D session was with 3 friends of mine who are still with me today. Because of that fated meeting with my orginal "party", I still hold those friends close to me to this day. Soon my life changed like I never would have expected it. I went into High School knowing no one but my close friend. But thanks to Dungeons and Dragons, I met people who were intrested in the same thing. And they became my friends quite quickly. Over time my friendship circle grew and grew and I have so many people close to me that I don't have time to see them all in a month. But most of all, I have to be thankfull for the Wonderfull woman I met through gaming. I cannot express my gratitude and heart felt appreciation enough to Gary for (unknowingly) having me meet my soon to be wife. Thank you Gary Gygax. Thank you for the game you have created but most of all, thank you for the great person you've created within me. You've shaped my life for the best. I will love and miss you gary.

Don

I never really liked reading until I purchased my first basic Dungeons and Dragons books at a yard sale when I was 11 or 12. I fell in love with the art work then I read the first few pages. I was hooked after that! Every time we traveled to our nearest mall I stopped into the hobby shop to see the books. A little later I began reading the novels that were coming out. The reading and research I did while involved with a Dungeons and Dragons Character improved my grades, kept me out of trouble, and improved my school work. I would have liked to have me Mr. Gygax to thank him for such an entertaining game.

Stephen Ross

Gary codified and championed a social format that brought people together to play an adult version of "Let's Pretend". People opened up and shared their imagination and aspirations, their fears and desires. While the game and camaraderie at the time were great fun, the friendships from those shared stories and events have lasted years after the game. All our lives have been made richer and fuller because of his work.

For many he inspired them to become world builders and storytellers, to craft things anew in their own format and to share them with others. This entailed a lot of work besides the creative spark. People learned amazing things that they would have never sought out otherwise. It has increased our appreciation and understanding of cultural diversity and history more than anything in the last 50 years.

Did I mention he helped to spawn an entertainment business that he saw through troubled times until it went “corporate” and became part of “big business”? The business he shepherded put Lake Geneva on the map.

It would only make sense that there should be a memorial. And if only we could fill the bronze with our thanks, or dice and a map to elysium…

Nick Schroeder

I remember picking up a used Dungeons and Dragons starter game as a 10 year old. I don't play D&D anymore, but I have played Magic:The Gathering for over 15 years and Magic would not have been possible without Gary's games and literature opening up the creative minds of people like Richard Garfield. As a resident of Indianapolis and a regular GenCon attendee since it came to our city, we are proud to call Indy the home of GenCon. Thank you Gary. You will never be fogotten.