Dungeons & Dragons Creator Dies

American Voices

March 6, 2008 | ISSUE 44•10

Dungeons & Dragons creator Gary Gygax died this week. What do you think?

I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say that thousands of Americans owe their fictional lives to that man.

Tom Sutherland
Chain Link Fence Installer
I can react 12 different ways to this news, but I just don't know how to decide."

Kyle Trampier
Tailor
Oh, that's sad. I wasn't aware Mr. Gygax was unwell. I'm genuinely sorry for your loss, pussies and faggots."

Karen Wells
Makeup Artist

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