Greetings sir,
Just a few observations, followed by a question:
Stephen King has told us in his "On Writing" book that it is a little disheartening to think that, in the minds of many readers, his finest work was
The Stand, especially considering the fact that he wrote it over 20 years or so ago. I, however, like many of his "constant readers" would contend that there is nothing finer than his reality sprawling epic,
The Dark Tower, thank-ee sai.
Now then, Mr. Gygax, I'd like to remark that having been a fan of yours since I bought my DM's Guide in 1981 ( a mere lad of ten, I was), I can say without a shred of doubt that, despite all your remarkable publications through the years,
Castle Zagyg by Troll Lord Games is your finest work. Ever.
I also believe that Gygax and the C&C system is a match made in the Seven Heavens. It seems to fascilitate your brilliant creativity without overshadowing it with the rules bloat of 3.5e.
To my question: Zagyg, of course, was originally created for the Greyhawk setting. The demi-god himself is listed in the WoG Glossography. I'm wondering how it is you retain the right to use the name "Zagyg." Is it because it is an anagram of your name, or do you in some small measure have a bit of legal leeway in using some of your past creations?
Either way, I love CZ, and I plan to use it for many years to come. One day it will be as worn-out looking as my original DMG. I salute you for, sir, for mentally and creatively aging like a fine wine! As far as the physical goes, well, we'll let Mrs. G. be the judge of that!
--Ghul
Anyone who'd ever give my kids a Chicken Dance Elmo would get the rare chance of seeing me in action, swinging a baseball bat. And I'd destroy the doll too!
