Dungeons & Dragons Co-Creator Dies at 69
By EMILY FREDRIX – 1 day ago
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) — A sad day for fans of role-playing games: The man who co-created Dungeons & Dragons is dead.
Gary Gygax died Tuesday morning at his home in Lake Geneva, Wis. His wife Gail says the 69-year-old had been suffering from health problems for several years.
Gygax and Dave Arneson developed Dungeons & Dragons in 1974 using medieval characters and mythical creatures. The game known for its oddly shaped dice eventually was turned into video games, books and movies.
It's considered the grandfather of fantasy role-playing games and has inspired legions of adoring fans. Gygax's wife says he always enjoyed hearing from them.
How many people here have actually ever played D&D?
Me, several times, I play a Half Elf Barbarian named Darkbane.
Personally never played Dungeons And Dragons but i know that it was a great games and if it weren't for it most games would be as good as they are.