Post by Roh on Mar 4, 2008 23:51:07 GMT -5
1938 - 2008
He died this morning due to multiple health problems at the age of 69. He invented the "role-playing game" and went on to work with many companies on their RPGs. In recent years, he has worked in massive projects to revolutionize modern AI technology, mostly with the intent of improving MMORPGs.
Ultima was based on D&D, Gary's most famous creation. UO was built using many of D&D's concepts in addition to boldfacedly stealing some of D&D's unique elements, such as liches and beholders (gazers).
Without Gary, we wouldn't have role-playing games. We'd just have Risk and Warhammer.
He died this morning due to multiple health problems at the age of 69. He invented the "role-playing game" and went on to work with many companies on their RPGs. In recent years, he has worked in massive projects to revolutionize modern AI technology, mostly with the intent of improving MMORPGs.
Ultima was based on D&D, Gary's most famous creation. UO was built using many of D&D's concepts in addition to boldfacedly stealing some of D&D's unique elements, such as liches and beholders (gazers).
Without Gary, we wouldn't have role-playing games. We'd just have Risk and Warhammer.
