Nigel D. Findley and D&D

[Sir Elton]

Talking about cool designers made me think of Nigel Findley. Does anyone have any D&D memories about him?

 

[Rabelais]

Not specifically about DnD, but that guy owes me payback for what happened to my Poor Street Samurai Barbados Bob, and then for Johnny Q.

I always enjoyed his Shadowrun stuff. Rest in Peace brother.

 

[diaglo]

he posts on this board.

 

[Sir Elton]

he posts on this board.

Oh? Are you saying that his death by Heart Attack is greatly exagerated?

 

[diaglo]

Oh? Are you saying that his death by Heart Attack is greatly exagerated?

Oops... got him confused with Willie Walsh i guess.

 

[Henry]

Yes, Nigel Passed away several years ago, I understand. His last work was a novel for Shadowrun, wasn't it?

He as a designer I wish I could have met. I loved his work, and his writing.
Bet some of you don't realize ALL the stuff he worked on - I know I didn't until I pulled this:

Roleplaying Game Credits: 
Book   Publisher   Credit 
Dungeons of Despair (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons) (1999)   TSR, Inc.   Author 
GURPS Warehouse 23 (1997)   Steve Jackson Games   Additional Material 
Aztlan (Shadowrun) (1995)   FASA Corporation   Author 
Dangerous Prey (Whispering Vault) (1995)   Pariah Press   Author 
Fires of Marl (Bloodshadows) (1995)   West End Games   Additional Material 
Padarr Citybook (Bloodshadows) (1995)   West End Games   Design 
Denizens of Earthdawn Volume Two (1994)   FASA Corporation   Author 
Harlequin's Back (Shadowrun) (1994)   FASA Corporation   Story Development 
Harlequin's Back (Shadowrun) (1994)   FASA Corporation   Author 
Paradise Lost (Shadowrun) (1994)   FASA Corporation   Author 
Street Fighter Player's Guide (1994)   White Wolf   Additional Writing 
Corporate Shadowfiles (Shadowrun) (1993)   FASA Corporation   Author 
Dark Alliance: Vancouver (Werewolf: The Apocalypse) (1993)   White Wolf   Author 
Knights: Strategies in Motion (Primal Order) (1993)   Wizards of the Coast   Design 
Knights: Strategies in Motion (Primal Order) (1993)   Wizards of the Coast   Author 
Realms of Fantasy: To Hell and Back (Role Aids) (1993)   Mayfair Games Inc.   Author 
Tir Tairngire (Shadowrun) (1993)   FASA Corporation   Author 
Van Richten's Guide to Werebeasts (Ravenloft) (1993)   TSR, Inc.   Design 
Awakening: Diablerie Mexico (Vampire: The Masquerade) (1992)   White Wolf   Author 
Greyspace (Spelljammer) (1992)   TSR, Inc.   Author 
GURPS Illuminati (1992)   Steve Jackson Games   Author 
Neo-Anarchists' Guide to Real Life (Shadowrun) (1992)   FASA Corporation   Author 
One Stage Before (Shadowrun) (1992)   FASA Corporation   Author 
Shadowrun, 2nd Ed. (1992)   FASA Corporation   Additional Material 
Voodoo (Chill) (1992)   Mayfair Games Inc.   Author 
Horrors of North America (Chill) (1991)   Mayfair Games Inc.   Author 
Native American Nations, Volume One (Shadowrun) (1991)   FASA Corporation   Author 
Native American Nations, Volume Two (Shadowrun) (1991)   FASA Corporation   Author 
Neo-Anarchist's Guide to North America (Shadowrun) (1991)   FASA Corporation   Author 
Practical Planetology (Spelljammer) (1991)   TSR, Inc.   Design 
Psionics (Role Aids) (1991)   Mayfair Games Inc.   Author 
Succubus Club, The (Vampire: The Masquerade) (1991)   White Wolf   Author 
Tome of Magic (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons) (1991)   TSR, Inc.   Design 
Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Ravenloft) (1991)   TSR, Inc.   Design 
Castle Guide, The (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons) (1990)   TSR, Inc.   Design 
Draconomicon (Forgotten Realms) (1990)   TSR, Inc.   Design 
Ninja Wars (Oriental Adventures) (1990)   TSR, Inc.   Design 
Paranormal Animals of North America (Shadowrun) (1990)   FASA Corporation   Author 
Witches (Role Aids) (1990)   Mayfair Games Inc.   Author 
Greyhawk Adventures (1988)

 

[diaglo]

he also had some adventures published in Dungeon Magazine. that's why i got he and Willie confuzzled.

 

[VorpalBunny]

I believe it was a car accident and not a heart attack that killed him.

Although I'm not too familiar with his D&D stuff (I was never really into RAVENLOFT), but I've got DUNGEON OF DESPAIR and the 2nd ed. DRACONOMICON. Good stuff.

However, where his talents really had a chance to shine IMO was with SHADOWRUN. After his death, the line took a big hit in quality, IMO that they're only now starting to really recover from.

 

[Pramas]

I believe it was a car accident and not a heart attack that killed him.

No, it was a heart attack. GR's General Manager, Nicole Lindroos (AKA Nikchick) was a friend of Nigel's and was out with him the night before he died. His death was a complete shock to all his friends and a blow for the game biz. He was a tremendously talented guy.

 

[MonsterMash]

Nigel D. Findley bibliography here:
http://www.pen-paper.net/rpgdb.php?op=showcreator&creatorid=915