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D&D Co-Creator Dave Arneson Dies of Cancer

Posted by Soulskill on from the rest-in-peace dept.

epee1221 was one of many readers to send word that Dave Arneson, co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons, has died of cancer at the age of 61. "Arneson is often described as an 'unsung hero' in the history of gaming, having been largely eclipsed by his collaborator Gary Gygax. While Gygax was known for developing the rules for Dungeons & Dragons, Arneson's work focused more on the role-playing element. Although the two split up, Arneson continued developing fantasy role-playing content, and later taught game design at Full Sail University." We discussed Gary Gygax's passing just over a year ago.

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  1. His demise was tragic, but common by BadAnalogyGuy · · Score: 4, Funny

    Eaten by a grue. What a terrible way to go.

  2. RIP by CeasedCaring · · Score: 2, Funny

    You are in a small wooden box, there are no exits. (Yes, I know it was already used for Gygax)

  3. See? by electrosoccertux · · Score: 4, Funny

    See what the 4th edition does to you? First Gary, now this. Be warned!!

  4. Re:DM said... by Rei · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'm sure he's rolling in his grave.

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    I believe Bird-Person can arrange that.
  5. Re:Thanks by Maelwryth · · Score: 2, Funny

    I am tempted to say,"I'm sorry, Dave. You can't do that". Instead I will echo your comment. I had a lot of good times playing Dnd, arguing about the rules, making maps, and most of all imagining.
    Thank you.

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    I reserve the write to mangle english.
  6. Re:Will someone PLEASE check Lung Cancer's D20s? by yndrd1984 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Will someone PLEASE check Lung Cancer's D20s? - He's rolling an awful lot of 20's lately...

    It's not the dice, it's the "-15 carcinogen penalty to saving throws vs. cancer (lung)" that came with tobacco's "+1 to the 'looking cool' skill in Western cultures"