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CLAWs Forums: Recent Topics http://claws.za.net/forum/ Forums of the Cape Union of Adventurers and Wargamers en Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:14:27 +0000 silurian on "Frag showcase of 2009" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/frag-showcase-of-2009#post-874 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:20:06 +0000 silurian 874@http://claws.za.net/forum/ We're less than 6 weeks away from the BIGGEST Network Gaming event Durban sees each year!!! We're not going for 600 this year. We're planning on making it a full 500-man LAN with 90% of the LAN being Gigabit (best you buy your ticket and book your seat ASAP)! So, who is AMPED?!?!? Finer details are as follows: Date: 11-13 December 2009 Time: 10:00 (11th) - 10:00 (13th) Place: Edgewood College Dininghall, UKZN, Pinetown Cost: please visit <a href="http://shop.frag.co.za" rel="nofollow">http://shop.frag.co.za</a> for details on prices. see <a href="http://www.frag.co.za" rel="nofollow">http://www.frag.co.za</a> for more details or contact 0837924774 (douglash) Bookings will only be accepted upon payment for the seats. No reservations will be made without payment. So, next up on the list, tournaments. The tournaments to be played will be as follows: Call of Duty 4: 5 v 5 Search & Destroy (Promod Live - AGASA Maps & FRAG Ruleset) DoTA: 5 v 5 Crysis Wars: Team Deathmatch 2 v 2 Counter-Strike Source: 5 v 5 KOTH (minimum of 8 teams needed to enter ; pay2play tournament) plus more to be finalised... Prizes, well, that's always a sensitive subject for majority of the real "competitive" players in the gaming fraternity. This year, the prizes are not confirmed yet, they will be as soon as possible, but the prize pool will be in the region of approx. R30 000. FRAG is endeavouring to give prizes as far down as 5th place for this event. This year promises to be the best Showcase yet. The usual FRAG attendees are buzzing and have all commented that they are looking forward to the Showcase. There'll be a pool, volleyball, pool table, Xbox setups, giveaways, promotions, etc. at this event. More details will be added as they are confirmed, but let's face it, the only way the Showcase will be a Showcase is if YOU buy a ticket and make it happen!! Any queries, comments, suggestions, critique, etc. can be posted on our forums. Looking forward to it...? We are....!!!! Blommie on "SEEKING DM FOR EBERRON GAME" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/seeking-dm-for-eberron-game#post-873 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:58:37 +0000 Blommie 873@http://claws.za.net/forum/ Hi there Me & two of my friends are looking for a DM for to start a new Eberron game with us. Age of our group from around 26 - 36 (one chick, two guys). Please contact me if you're interested!! Thanks, Blommie 0834082266 DarkOutThere on "Larp - running 30 October" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/larp-running-30-october#post-871 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:07:06 +0000 DarkOutThere 871@http://claws.za.net/forum/ Hello everyone. Skylark and I are going to be running a larp that we had the idea of about er, 3 year ago, anyway we are going to finish writing it and run it on the 30 October. It is called Saving Nine. It is a nine person larp, 6 guys 3 girls. We are planing on running it on Middle Campus. A email with more details should go out tomorrow evening, unless work eats me alive that is. Kalmor on "Hackmaster Basic" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/hackmaster-basic#post-866 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:14:49 +0000 Kalmor 866@http://claws.za.net/forum/ So I guess from my previous post regarding Hackmaster that no one is interested? I've just received my copy of Hackmaster Basic and I must say this is an awesome system. It's a very simple system (in my opinion) even though it might look intimidating at first. For instance : Skills are based on percentile dice with a character having a skill listed from 0 to 100% (obviously the higher the percentage, the more training a character has in that skill) and skill checks are a simple d% roll with rolling under your skill being a success and rolling over being a fail. (modifiers changing how difficult a check is by adding or subtracting from the roll) There is a nice and simple quirks and flaws system built in that allows for some interesting role playing opportunities. Combat is the most interesting part of the system. No rounds or turns or stuff like that, combat takes place with a continuous "tick" system with each tick representing a second in game time. Combat is such that it's very dynamic even allowing more than one pc/npc to act on the same tick, making combat way more fun and keeping players full attention during a combat instead of them having to wait their turn before they can have a go. (Read the combat example on <a href="http://www.kenzerco.com" rel="nofollow">www.kenzerco.com</a> under the Hackmaster Basic section to get an idea of how it works) Another thing I really like is that armour and shields work the way they should. With armour and shields actually absorbing damage rather than making you harder to hit (and in some cases armour will actually make you easier to hit due to bulkiness, weight, etc. The trade off being a far superior damage resistance) Speaking of taking damage, there is also a Pain check, where if you take more than a certain amount of damage (determined by your threshold of pain) in a single hit, you have to roll to save from doubling up in pain and losing your actions for the next so many seconds while you writhe around on the floor clutching at your wound and whining for your mommy. ;) Yes, like every system out there it has it's flaws, and since this is a first printing there are a few glaring omissions and errors. Also the basic set takes a character from 1st to 5th level only, but Advanced Hackmaster will continue where basic left off by expanding on the rules. Basic is just that, a basic system which will be expanded upon, but allow you to continue to play your character as is in Advanced without the need for any conversions. Oh, and check out the dice section in the book too. There's a whole 10 pages (perhaps a bit much, but a very fun read non the less) dedicated to dice and how to look after your dice, how to prime your dice to make them lucky, and even techniques on how to roll the dice to get the best results. So, would anyone be interesting in seeing the game and possibly play-testing it? I'd love to get more guys interested as this system in my opinion is the best I've come across since the good old AD&D days. :) Kalmor on "Hackmaster" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/hackmaster#post-865 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:49:56 +0000 Kalmor 865@http://claws.za.net/forum/ Hi all, Anyone playing Hackmaster at all? I've been looking at the sample stuff and it looks really cool. Reminiscent of the old AD&D stuff. I've ordered myself a copy of the new Hackmaster Basic so we'll see if it's any good. From the reviews I've been reading though it looks like it's got alot going for it. Anyone interested in playing? I'd run a game myself but I've never GM'd before and my actual play time has been minimal. (Last time aside from Dragonfire that I actually played, AD&D 2nd Ed was still around) Cheers, Kalmor. Kalmor on "New Player interested in joining a group" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/new-player-interested-in-joining-a-group#post-864 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:02:30 +0000 Kalmor 864@http://claws.za.net/forum/ Hi all, New player here (very much a noob) looking for games to join. Would like to first sit and watch a game or two and see how things work and then join in on the fun. Mostly interested in the New World of Darkness stuff (more the Werewolf stuff then the Vampire stuff) or any board games or Munchkin games. I live in Claremont, but willing to travel (as long as it's not too far) to play. :) Let me know if anyone is running any games and you don't mind having a spectator. ;) confluence on "Call for interest: Weekly Farscape tabletop campaign" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/call-for-interest-weekly-farscape-tabletop-campaign#post-842 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:44:15 +0000 confluence 842@http://claws.za.net/forum/ Hello there, forum lurkers I'm toying with the idea of starting a Farscape campaign. The concept is still in its very early stages; I want to get the sourcebook, plan out some stuff, etc.. I would probably use a custom system instead of d20 (which is what the sourcebook from AEG uses). The campaign theme would probably be something on the lines of "fugitives on the run". :) This will probably only happen next year sometime. In the meantime, I'd like to find out how many people have watched Farscape (or would like to watch it / watch more of it (let me know)) and would be interested in playing in the setting. Please leave a comment below if you're keen. silurian on "Frag LAN 28th August 2009" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/frag-lan-28th-august-2009#post-861 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:20:54 +0000 silurian 861@http://claws.za.net/forum/ 270 Gamers!!! Thats how many FRAG saw at the last event - not bad considering this was the month that schools returned! Now the next installment of FRAG is happening on the 28th August 2009 @ Edgewood College, Pinetown. Sponsors, tables, switches, power, admin staff, cleaners, advertising, seat booking, etc. are all already in the process of being arranged!! FRAG is growing bigger and better and we want you there with us. FRAG has also just spent R20k on switches and power to make sure we have enough to run our gigabit network! Let's make August even bigger!! Details Venue: Edgewood College Dininghall, Pinetown Date: 28 - 30 August 2009 Time: 8pm (Fri) - 10am (Sun) Games: COD4 / DoTA / CS Source Tournaments and whatever else you would like to play... Cost: Open PC LAN R120 (ViP = R160) & Xbox Comps R50 (only R20 if you bring your pc too!) Xbox LAN and tournaments incl. Street Fighter 4 and Guitar hero Bring: Yourself, your mates, your pc, your xbox, your Guitar for GH Why: The question is why not?? BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Bookings: e-mail bookings ( at ) frag.co.za or contact douglash (083 792 4774) Should you wish to book and pay and guarantee no waiting in queues, please visit viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1041]this link for more info. Note: VIP seating is already SOLD OUT! [img]http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt332/jbaillie21/frag%201%20aug/Photo0171.jpg[/img] hodgestar on "Dragonfire 21" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/dragonfire-21#post-860 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:57:34 +0000 hodgestar 860@http://claws.za.net/forum/ Dragonfire 21, Middle East vs Middle Earth, coming to a Cape Town near you this August! Four nights only! 7 - 10 August! Roleplaying! Larping! Mugs! Wargaming! Vampire the Eternal Struggle! Punctuation! See <a href="http://dragonfire.za.net/" rel="nofollow">http://dragonfire.za.net/</a> for details. Crit on "FRAG LAN 31st July" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/frag-lan-31st-july#post-859 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:52:27 +0000 Crit 859@http://claws.za.net/forum/ FRAG's June event was a SMASH hit and packed to the hilt - now you have a chance to make it to the FRAG July Event in style and comfort. Venue is Edgewood, network is better and the vibe continues to rock! With over 300 gamers in June, we're now going for 350 in July. Details: Venue: Edgewood College Dininghall, Pinetown Date: 31 July 2009 Time: 7pm (31 July) - 9am (2 Aug) Games: COD4 and DoTA tournaments and whatever else you would like to play... Cost: Open PC LAN R120 (ViP = R160) & Xbox Comps R50 Xbox LAN and tournaments incl. Street Fighter 4 and Guitar hero Bring: Yourself, your mates, your pc, your xbox, your Guitar for GH Why: Gamers that attend FRAG rock!!! BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Bookings: e-mail bookings ( at ) frag.co.za or contact douglash (083 792 4774) Should you wish to book and pay and guarantee no waiting in queues, please visit viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1041 for more info. Note: VIP seating is already SOLD OUT! [IMG]http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt332/jbaillie21/frag%2026%20June/IMG_3934.jpg[/IMG] Xenaroth on "Pinging for interest on forum game" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/pinging-for-interest-on-forum-game#post-857 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:59:59 +0000 Xenaroth 857@http://claws.za.net/forum/ I am interested in running a forum game. I will be using the DnD setting as a back drop but not nessarily the system. Who's in? Jonny Pnumatic on "Looking for a bunch of hairless apes to play with" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/looking-for-a-bunch-of-hairless-apes-to-play-with#post-851 Mon, 18 May 2009 14:33:06 +0000 Jonny Pnumatic 851@http://claws.za.net/forum/ One hairless ape seeking similar for D&D or role playing table top games.. just moved from Mordor (Joeys) and have been missing gaming, I can play most weeknights and the whole of Sunday and most Saturdays. I am an oldie 37, and would like to play with the older crowd if possible. Thanks :) confluence on "LARP on Saturday the 21st of March 2009: Grove of Fallen Leaves" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/larp-on-saturday-the-21st-of-march-2009-grove-of-fallen-leaves#post-846 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:28:05 +0000 confluence 846@http://claws.za.net/forum/ Hi, everyone, We will be running our high fantasy LARP, Grove of Fallen Leaves, on Saturday the 21st of March. This LARP has relatively long and complex character sheets. As a rule of thumb, you should be fine if you have either LARPed before, or are an avid reader of fantasy and are familiar with its common tropes. If you have never LARPed before and you have never read a fantasy book in your life, this may not be a good place to start. ;) Here's the blurb: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The forest is at war. What began as a dispute over a trade route has escalated. The elven nation of Calen-Earanth is engaged in a vicious conflict with the neighbouring kingdom of Tamarys and its ally to the east, Kargare. The Tamarian army, under the command of Lord Gillean, has been burning a path through the forest in an attempt to capture the elven city of Quellostar. As the humans launch a major push towards the city, they are ambushed. Elves and druids wielding powerful magic cause the forest itself to strike back against them. The Tamarians suffer devastating losses and flee, many becoming lost in the forest's depths. In the Grove of Fallen Leaves all is silent apart from the rustle of the wind in the great oaks. Will its tranquility be disturbed? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - More information: Location: Andrea has kindly arranged for us to use her parents' garden. :D We can organise lifts for people without their own transport. Time: Briefing starts at 18:00; LARP starts as soon as possible afterwards. We encourage players to ask questions about their characters by email or phone if they can; this substantially cuts down the briefing time on the day of the LARP. Cost: R25 to cover food and drinks. As usual, first-time LARPers play for free! Costuming: This is a LARP set in a medieval-esque fantasy world. Please make an effort to make a convincing costume! We don't expect you to sew a period-accurate medieval outfit, but please don't pitch up in shorts and a t-shirt. We will send more details to players after casting. If you would like to play, please let us know as soon as possible, so that we can cast and give out character sheets well in advance. Firm commitments only! Contact: adrianna DOT pinska AT gmail DOT com (Adrianna) hodgestar AT gmail DOT com (Simon) phyrephly on "Looking for Games/Groups" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/looking-for-gamesgroups#post-845 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:51:42 +0000 phyrephly 845@http://claws.za.net/forum/ Hi All, I moved to Cape Town recently and I'm looking to join a COC game, if anyone has space please let me know. I will travel so area doesn't really matter. Next thing, i am considering starting and GM'ing a D&D 3.5 game at some point, if you would like to join please mail me on <a href="mailto:phyre-phly@ananzi.co.za">phyre-phly@ananzi.co.za</a> Thanks tom840 on "D&D Anybody???" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/d038d-anybody#post-841 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:52:24 +0000 tom840 841@http://claws.za.net/forum/ Hi, Are there any groups looking for players in the CT area? I'm moving from Dallas, Texas later in October and am looking for some gamers. I've been playing both 3.5 and 2nd edition for sometime now here in the U.S. Thanks!! Tom confluence on "Stray kitty" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/stray-kitty#post-838 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:52:43 +0000 confluence 838@http://claws.za.net/forum/ Reposted from cthfuchsia mailing list: Hi everyone, I know there are many CLAW cat lovers out there. Last night I found a lost kitty outside my parents house. He is black and white, and quite young (less than a year) and small. He looks like he has been missing for weeks as he was dirty and extremely hungry, and I think he might have worms. However, he is very affectionate and is clearly a pet, as he craves attention and company. He is currently staying in my parents garden, and they can't keep him long term. I am attempting to find his owner, but this might prove impossible. I am planning to take him to DARG or TEARS if he is not claimed by the weekend, but its not ideal, as they have many many animals already. If there is anyone out there who would like another cat, or would be willing to foster him until his owner can be found please let me know. He seems to be very loving. - Amy [PHONE NUMBERS REDACTED] amydavison AT gmail DOT com Xenaroth on "Dragonfire Emerald" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/dragonfire-emerald#post-764 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:26:13 +0000 Xenaroth 764@http://claws.za.net/forum/ Hail all I would to draw your attention to the fact that Dragonfire has been concieved and whilest it is still in it early stages I would like to get awareness of the up and out there now already. Feel free to do what you with in this forum but basically it my invite for each and everyone of you to come to Dragonfire this year. Due to several boards and adverts and stuff going out I urge you to use Facebook as the central point. I will simply not be able to constantly to keep up with all the different boards. Karl Silbernagl Guild Master PS I dont usually use Facebook it just has some usefullness and its a fairly common medium of communication babyacid on "Mobile Topic Is Go" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/mobile-topic-is-go#post-690 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:24:14 +0000 babyacid 690@http://claws.za.net/forum/ Testing testing 1 2 3. babyacid on "Full Metal Arcanum 2184 Ep: 1" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/full-metal-arcanum-2184-ep-1#post-767 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:14:31 +0000 babyacid 767@http://claws.za.net/forum/ You find yourselvs in the core block of Hilltop Space Station orbiting the agricultural planet of Hillshroud-7. Its a fairly busy day with station residents going about their business. Hilltop Station Core Block also contains: Entrance to Market Platform Entrance to Repairbay Entrance to The Tower of Algol Ante-chamber Entrance to The Forge of Verner Ante-chamber Maglifts: to Residential Deck to Observation Deck to Docking Bays to The Command Centre A "Magnesium Sally" Station Interface Players here: Donald von Neuman, A Human Zanpedi, Klets-Xpla, A Space Yeti Fenimore Cooper Adams, A Human Ithilambe Doronim, An Elf Masheck Featherstonehaugh III, A Human [All players have a "Billy Bluetooth" Personal Comunicator and Information Storage Device added to their inventories.] [Welcome to The Game!] Actions? avlet on "Where to swap/sell board games?" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/where-to-swapsell-board-games#post-822 Wed, 07 May 2008 22:44:09 +0000 avlet 822@http://claws.za.net/forum/ I have Avalon Hill's Starship Troopers which I'd like to swap for another game. Any places I can go in Cape Town to sell the game or swap it for something else? confluence on "New player(s) sought for established Legend of the Five Rings campaign" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/new-players-sought-for-established-legend-of-the-five-rings-campaign#post-819 Tue, 06 May 2008 17:47:29 +0000 confluence 819@http://claws.za.net/forum/ Hi, everyone. The game which I previously advertised here: <a href="http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/17" rel="nofollow">http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/17</a> is in need of an additional player or two after previous players were eaten by life and work. What I said previously about the tone of the game still applies. I can now tell you that the campaign is set in the Kintani Valley, a backwater province long contested between several clans and currently an Imperial territory in name and a poorly-organised no-man's-land in practice. The characters are special magistrates who are charged with investigating supernatural crime in the province: Doji Kamenosuke (a Crane courtier), Agasha Ishie (a Phoenix shugenja) and Togashi Nagataka (a Dragon monk). Give me a shout if you're interested: adrianna dot pinska at gmail dot com. gnome on "Lone Wolf books back in print" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/lone-wolf-books-back-in-print#post-814 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:33:53 +0000 gnome 814@http://claws.za.net/forum/ The Lone Wolf game books, of which I have been a mad fan since 1991 or so (and which possibly are to blame for my addiction to that new book smell), are back in print: <a href="http://www.mongoosepublishing.com/home/series.php?qsSeries=24" rel="nofollow">http://www.mongoosepublishing.com/home/series.php?qsSeries=24</a> Oh my! The nostalgia... See also: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lone_Wolf_(gamebooks)">Lone Wolf at Wikipedia</a> Morgalahan on "Vampire Requiem for Rome" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/vampire-requiem-for-rome#post-703 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:01:42 +0000 Morgalahan 703@http://claws.za.net/forum/ Hi I'm looking for a few players for a campaign set in the new world of darkness vampire rome. I recently got the book, and I'm still thinking up ideas so there's no insane rush, but I need players based on how often you can play, where you live and how commitment orientated you are. I need people who wont drop out at the last minute and will be there if they say that they're going to play. My GM style is more story based. I like to follow the rules, but will allow some degrees of rule-bending provided that you can convince me of something cool. I try to tailor the game to what my players want, but you need to be able to get incvolved with the story and not loose interest if there's no action for an hour or 2. I'd like to play 2-3 times a month depending on my free time and my players free time, and I enjoy long sessions that sometimes lead to sleeping over. Or, playing over as it were...:D I want to start with the next month sometime... please let me know here or email me at <a href="mailto:morglahan@yahoo.com">morglahan@yahoo.com</a> gnome on "CLAWs on Last.fm" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/claws-on-lastfm#post-810 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:45:18 +0000 gnome 810@http://claws.za.net/forum/ A plug for the CLAWs Last.fm group. Right now I'm insidiously filling the CLAWs charts with my favourite upbeat jazzy elevator music. YOU! Can save CLAWs' reputation for excellent taste in music by joining us here: <a href="http://www.last.fm/group/CLAWs" rel="nofollow">http://www.last.fm/group/CLAWs</a> babyacid on "Universalis" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/universalis#post-797 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:23:00 +0000 babyacid 797@http://claws.za.net/forum/ I am desperately looking for a copy of Universalis, Digital or otherwise. Anyone have a copy that I can beg, borrow or steal? babyacid on "Game has begun..." http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/game-has-begun#post-713 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:01:16 +0000 babyacid 713@http://claws.za.net/forum/ There are four players. Player 1 Player 2 Player 3 Player 4 Select player to begin character creation. Xenaroth on "Naming Spell circles" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/naming-spell-circles#post-777 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:15:41 +0000 Xenaroth 777@http://claws.za.net/forum/ I am currently creating my own custom spell groups for a system I want to try DM. The basic structure is based on d10s. Anyways I'm having dificulties in finding an appropreiate name for a spell circle that uses air and earth based spells. To give you the flavour of teh other names i have: Restoration (healing and enhancing the body) Necromancy (basically the opposite to restoration) Illusion (based on creating figments of sound and images) Telekinesis (forced/travel based magic) Mysticism (magic dealing with magic itself) Thermancy (magic based off temprature fire/ice) thank you in advance CryoPhobia on "A week of miniature warfare" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/a-week-of-miniature-warfare#post-699 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:08:55 +0000 CryoPhobia 699@http://claws.za.net/forum/ For the interrested: Ye Old Armoury & SA Miniatures Present The Peninsula Wargames Group in 7 - 13 April 2008, Blue Shed, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town A week of miniature warfare: Models, figures, terrain, competitions, demonstrations, historical battles refought... From the Ancient Armies of Antiquity, To Fantasy Forces of the Future! Ancient Romans, Gauls, Medieval Knights, Renaissance Cavalliers, Marlburian, Napoleonic, American Revolution, American Civil War, Franco-Prussian War, Colonial Conflicts, Boer War, World War I Naval, World War II, Modern Conflicts, Bush War (Angola). Special Sunday Schedule: Warhammer and Warhammer 40K Fantasy Battles Campaigns refought: Napoleonic: Peninsula Campaign American Civil War: Shiloh World War II: Operation Battleaxe World War II: Battle of the Bulge War In Angola: The Battles of Cuito Cuanavale With Displays by: The International Plastic Modelers Society -South Africa (IPMSSA) If you are interrested to contact the organizers for more info, drop me a mail and I'll forward you contact details. Chris CryoPhobia on "Gary Gygax, Dungeons & Dragons creator, dies" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/gary-gygax-dungeons-038-dragons-creator-dies#post-698 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:28:55 +0000 CryoPhobia 698@http://claws.za.net/forum/ From CNN -------- MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (AP) -- Gary Gygax, who co-created the fantasy game Dungeons & Dragons and helped start the role-playing phenomenon, died Tuesday morning at his home in Lake Geneva. He was 69. He had been suffering from health problems for several years, including an abdominal aneurysm, said his wife, Gail Gygax. Gygax and Dave Arneson developed Dungeons & Dragons in 1974 using medieval characters and mythical creatures. The game known for its oddly shaped dice became a hit, particularly among teenage boys, and eventually was turned into video games, books and movies. Gygax always enjoyed hearing from the game's legion of devoted fans, many of whom would stop by the family's home in Lake Geneva, about 55 miles southwest of Milwaukee, his wife said. Despite his declining health, he hosted weekly games of Dungeons & Dragons as recently as January, she said. "It really meant a lot to him to hear from people from over the years about how he helped them become a doctor, a lawyer, a policeman, what he gave them," Gygax said. "He really enjoyed that." Dungeons & Dragons players create fictional characters and carry out their adventures with the help of complicated rules. The quintessential geek pastime, it spawned a wealth of copycat games and later inspired a whole genre of computer games that's still growing in popularity. Funeral arrangements are pending. Besides his wife, Gygax is survived by six children. corvus on "Twilight Imperium III, Runebound II, Arkham Horror, Mechwarrior Dark Ages" http://claws.za.net/forum/topic/twilight-imperium-iii-runebound-ii-arkham-horror-mechwarrior-dark-ages#post-684 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 16:52:09 +0000 corvus 684@http://claws.za.net/forum/ Hi I own all of the above, but always seem to lack people who want to play. I live in Lakeside and work in town. Anyone interested can email me.