R.I.P. Dave Arneson, co creator of D&D dies at age 61.

[reprobus]

Dave Arneson, the man who first created the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game alongside Gary Gygax, passed Tuesday night, his family announced via email.


It may not directly relate to the world of electronic videogames, but it's impossible to ignore the influence Arneson's work has had on the gaming developers we all hold so dear.


Not only did D&D force gamers to think creatively and reason their way to safety, it's also the single greatest source of high fantasy creatures and ideas since Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien. I attempted to come up with any fantasy title that doesn't somehow lift from D&D, and after 20 minutes of contemplation, I'm still drawing a blank.


Sadly, this news follows the passing of Gary Gygax in 2008.

[Paqman]

Failed that last saving throw eh?

[gnomeuser]

Dave didn't die, he maxed out his level cap and became a demigod.

Thank you Dave for all you gave, you helped unleash our creativity and created whole worlds in basements and over kitchen tables where adventures outlive you or I.

[Dragonbite]

Sad news. I've lost many nights of sleep playing that game at friends houses over the years.