Fantasy games pioneer Gary Gygax invented RPG franchise that first hit stores in 1974
The co-creator of the hugely popular Dungeons and Dragons game, which has become a seminal franchise in video games history, has died age 69 at his Lake Geneva Home.
Gary Gygax’s death was confirmed by his wife, reports the Associated Press.
Along with fellow D&D creator David Arneson, Gygax kicked off one of the most successful fantasy series in history.
The game was first introduced in 1974, and has since spawned countless books and other commercial merchandise. It is estimated that over 20 million people have played the game in some capacity.
Dungeons & Dragons has been very successfully translated into videogames, particularly Dungeons & Dragons Online.
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The latest D&D title to be release was Atari’s Dungeons & Dragons: Tactics, published last year.
PHOTO: Alan De Smet
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A Legend Dies...
a legend dies...its a sad day
Re: A Legend Dies...
...very sad... Dungeons and Dragons is my life and I am the man I am today because of it. Many happy sundays I have spent DM'ing a party of adventurers until videogames boomed.. this industary has a lot to thank for Gary Gygax! May your longsword +4 always shine!
Re: A Legend Dies...
I cant agree more Shaun, Gary Gy*** was a pioneer and legend.. I bet there are many of us out there who remember D&D so fondly!
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I remember playing live action D&D at Chislehurst caves in Bromley.. great fun! RIP Gary Gy***
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I'm sure Gary is ...
*rolls d20*
Enjoying writing up a new character in the afterlife right now.
Well played Mr Gy***, you will be remembered by DM's everywhere!
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Until you have experienced an adventurers group with a DM , character sheet and many sided diced - you can never understand the appeal of playing a game limited only by your imagination.
A fond farewell Mr G.
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Brilliant words Shaun, absolutely brilliant, and I couldn't agree more.
Stay strong and let the force be with you.
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