I saw EGG at GenCon 2000 when 3E came out. He was sitting alone at a table with Lejendary Adventures books (I think) in front of him, smiling and watching the crowd. I almost went up to him to say hello and introduce myself, but I lost my nerve.
I am very lucky, I think, to have had him say something so kind about my writing here on EN World, and it almost makes up for my foolishness that day. Thanks, Mr. Gygax.
A Note Aside: Last year at ComicCon, I happened across the BOOM! studios booth and saw Mark Waid (one of my all time favorite writers and editiors, who actually took the time to respond to an email I sent about writing comics). I almost froze when I walked toward the table, almost turned around and left without saying hello. Then I remembered how dull I felt inside when EGG passed and I realized I would never get a chance to make up for that folly and shake the man's hand and say thank you. So I overcame that very peculiar and unlike-me nervousness and had a nice chat with Mr. Waid. It might sound dumb, but I thank EGG for that, too.
I am very lucky, I think, to have had him say something so kind about my writing here on EN World, and it almost makes up for my foolishness that day. Thanks, Mr. Gygax.
A Note Aside: Last year at ComicCon, I happened across the BOOM! studios booth and saw Mark Waid (one of my all time favorite writers and editiors, who actually took the time to respond to an email I sent about writing comics). I almost froze when I walked toward the table, almost turned around and left without saying hello. Then I remembered how dull I felt inside when EGG passed and I realized I would never get a chance to make up for that folly and shake the man's hand and say thank you. So I overcame that very peculiar and unlike-me nervousness and had a nice chat with Mr. Waid. It might sound dumb, but I thank EGG for that, too.