The Economist's obit on Gygax

[johnnype]

I don't know if anyone else saw it but even the Wall Street Journal had an article on March 7th. Here it is. Nice piece I thought. Especially coming from a paper like the WSJ.

 

[haakon1]

I wish someone out there would have compiled a list of characters that appeared as part of news articles related to Gary Gygax's passing. I think it would be interesting since if the article was written in a positive light then its obvious that that character was played by the article's author (or an NPC that appeared in the game).

Actually, Jozan is the iconic cleric from the 3e books. But I agree the author either played D&D or did his research with people who have played. I suspect both.

 

[haakon1]

That's because it, hands down, is the best magazine in the world.

I agree, which is why I achingly, silently hoped they'd pick Gary this week.

 

[TerraDave]

I read it in on Saturday. And thought they probably would do it...

...he had a lot of influence on a lot smart, and even some successful, people.

 

[Vague Jayhawk]

oooo...look at me. I'm so smart. My brain isn't big enough. I read The Economist.


Just kidding, I subscribe to it also. It really is a wonderful obituary.

 

[Celebrim]

...he had a lot of influence on a lot smart, and even some successful, people.

That's a good way to put it.

Anyway, good article from the best newspaper in print.

 

[Graf]

The economist rocks.

 

[Zander]

Thanks, haakon1.

I didn't know about the obit until I saw your post. I could have read it online but I bought a print copy for posterity.