Q&A with Gary Gygax - Part I

thatdarncat · 30th August 2002, 04:29 PM

We've got Gary Gygax in for an interview on September 4th. If you want to get your questions in early, post them here

I'll still be taking questions during the chat, but this will let me start organized.

Thanks!

EDIT - Just got tired of seeing "Gary Gyxax."

Henry

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Roland Delacroix · 30th August 2002, 04:33 PM

"Where do you get your ideas from."

Henry · 30th August 2002, 05:05 PM

What are your current d20 projects that we would be ignorant if we didn't pick up; and secondly, what can you tell us about that we should be looking toward in the 4th quarter of 2002 and the 1st quarter of 2003?

mythusmage · 30th August 2002, 05:26 PM

It took you how long to memorize the Oxford?

Is it true you're allergic to Strunk's Elements of Style

thatdarncat · 30th August 2002, 07:09 PM

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Originally posted by mythusmage
It took you how long to memorize the Oxford?

Is it true you're allergic to Strunk's Elements of Style

shush you

though I can be tempted with a bribe to voice you during the chat

Maraxle · 30th August 2002, 07:09 PM

Would you like my autograph?

Kershek · 30th August 2002, 07:52 PM

Do you still game? If so, what system and how often? Are you the DM?

Harlock · 30th August 2002, 10:33 PM

Are you related to the Gary character from the movie "Weird Science"?

If you could change one thing about your life, would Dave Arneson be dead?

Who is your favorite game designer? Other than yourself, you egomanical old man!

EricNoah · 30th August 2002, 11:49 PM

Mark · 31st August 2002, 12:05 AM

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Originally posted by EricNoah
Why?

Oh, you are soooooooo gonna get it...

Kershek · 31st August 2002, 12:26 AM

I'm going to have nightmares about that photo tonight.

Neo · 31st August 2002, 12:33 AM

Lets see...

Which one of your creations do you yourself consider your greatest work?

Who of the new batch of creative whizz's would you most like to work with?

Is there a product for d20 that someone else did, that you wished you had created yourself?

Can we clone you to ensure future generations fo Gamers get to enjoy your work as much as we have?

What one thing would you have done differently in your career looking back now in hindsight?

What advice would you give to aspiring freelancers?

What genre or specific setting that is out there, would you most like to see converted to D20?

What piece of advice would you give to Wizards regarding thier approach to D20 and its marketing as a longterm gamer and creator?

Erm there you go off the top of my noggin....

Harlock · 31st August 2002, 12:51 AM

Another one for Gary:

This is a two part question. Do you have a stalker? Do you want (another) one?

laurencio · 31st August 2002, 01:19 AM

Are there any plans to publish the original Castle Greyhawk?

(I heard rumors about a Hackmaster version, but haven't heard anything in a while)

jester47 · 31st August 2002, 02:59 AM

How has the d20 explosion affected your work on Lejendary Adventure?

Do you feel vindicated that the d20 system allows you to publish what is essentially D&D stuff for the D&D game?

Lately you have done a lot of d20 projects, including The Slayer's Guide to Dragons, the revamp of Necropolis, and the Canting Crew. Are these projects good examples of what you have planned or just a precursor to what is next? What d20 thing do you have in the works?

As a player, if you had to choose, would you rather adventure in the Forgotten Realms, or in Greyhawk?

What is you opinion of the Forgotten Realms as a campaign setting?

Aaron.