Gary Gygax, the beloved co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons, passed away on March 4th and many tributes have been made in his honor. Here are a few.
“Geek Love”, a New York Times Article by Adam Rogers, featuring a wonderful D&D flowchart by Sam Potts
Dylan Tweney ran a contest on Wired for Dungeons & Dragons-themed Wired logos
Stephen Cobert on Gary Gygax, after rolling a natural 20: “May your prismatic spray always bypass your target’s reflex saving throw”.
“Rolling In His Grave” by Penny Arcade
MIT Hackers Pay Tribute To Gary Gygax With Giant 20-Sided Die
“Farewell to the Dungeon Master”, a Slate article by Jonathan Rubin
See Previously: 10 Awesome Things About Dungeons & Dragons
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- Gary Gygax 1938-2008, Co-Creator of Dungeons & Dragons
- Ultimate Game, xkcd’s Tribute to Gary Gygax
- MIT Hackers Pay Tribute To Gary Gygax With Giant 20-Sided Die
- Dave Arneson 1947-2009, Co-Creator of Dungeons & Dragons
- 10 Awesome Things About Dungeons & Dragons
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Dear Mr. Gygax
Hey Scott, thanks for the link.
My friend Z. from HipsterPlease.com recently made a Gygax themed podcast full of tribute songs and D&D related goodness.
http://www.hipsterplease.com/2008/03/radio-free-hipster-ep-41-there-be.html
“Rolling in His Grave”
Absolutely perfect! Thanks!
You missed OoTS!
http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0536.html