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Originally Posted by
Anson Caralya
Gary,
Since Jack Vance has come up as a topic, I always wanted to ask you whether you had any direct contact with him. You were describing the D&D magic system as "Vancian" when Dragon was just a wyrmling, and I could swear that I came across a reference to "Lord Gygax" in one of Vance's "Alastor" novels (although now, of course, it eludes me). Just wondering if he was tipping his hat to you.
And, of course, thanks for the game which has so far provided me with 25 years of entertainment!
Yes. I have indeed corresponded with the Good author, spoken with him on the telephone, but never met with him in person.
the reference to "Lord Gygax" is in
Trullion, IIRR. Jack enjoys unusual names, and so included mine. I scolded him jestingly for not having me a vicious starmeter.
And of course, welcome
Cheers,
Gary