da_wookie

Roll In Peace, Gary Gygax

2008-03-06T05:02:14Z

From CNN.com:

Gary Gygax, Dungeons & Dragons creator, dies

* Story Highlights
* Gary Gygax created Dungeons & Dragons with Dave Arneson in 1974
* Role-playing game used medieval characters and creatures, many-sided dice
* Idea was turned into video games, books, movies
* Next Article in Technology »

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.

"What, the junipers?"

2007-11-30T14:57:23Z

Your Score: Juniper Berries

You scored 75% intoxication, 25% hotness, 75% complexity, and 100% craziness!

You are Juniper Berries! You're a drunk. No, really. Cool it with the hooch. Just kidding. You're really good at adding flavour to boring old life. You can be astringent at times, but once the harshness passes, you're quite relaxing. And you smell good, too.

Link: The Which Spice Are You Test written by jodiesattva on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the The Dating Persona Test

Baaaaaa

2007-11-28T17:05:57Z

I've succumbed to some of the pop webcrap and joined Facebook. Rather than spam people with invites, I thought I'd post an open invite here instead. If you have a Facebook profile, you can add me under Patrick Lundin.

Meme

2007-10-31T13:28:40Z

Heh heh

	Elect Da_Wookie!



	Together we can conquer godzilla

'What will your campaign slogan be?' at QuizGalaxy.com

BIIIIIIG surprise :P

2007-10-12T13:09:23Z

Your results:
You are Chewbacca

Chewbacca		75%
Qui-Gon Jinn		74%
Obi-Wan Kenobi		67%
Lando Calrissian		64%
Luke Skywalker		63%
R2-D2		58%
Mace Windu		57%
Han Solo		56%
An Ewok		56%
Boba Fett		55%

Sure you're tall and hairy,
but you've got heart!

(This list displays the top 10 results out of a possible 21 characters)

Click here to take the Star Wars Personality Test

Letter Meme

2007-09-17T13:50:43Z

How it works: you reply with a comment to this entry and the memesheep (that is to say, me) gives you a letter. You then post a list of ten things you love that begin with that letter in your own journal, along with the directions.

I was given the letter "S" by ladyplatypus, so here it is, in no particular order:

1) Sex
2) Shrimp
3) Saunas
4) Sensuality
5) Salmon Cream Cheese
6, 7 & 8) Sexy, Sensual, Sassy people to flirt with (yes I cheated, bite me :P)
9) Sleep (even if my internal clock often tells me I only need 5 or 6 hours)
10) Songs that fit/enhance my mood

Name meme

2007-08-09T13:22:48Z

Heh heh...most of that fits ;)

Get Your Sexy Name

Big Surprise :P

2007-08-03T12:51:53Z

Who is your inner Shapeshifter?

Werewolves of folklore differ greatly from modern renditions seen in movies and shows. People believed there were many ways to become werewolves, such as drinking rainwater collected in a wolf's pawprint, eating meat gnawed on by a wolf, or being born with a full set of teeth or covered in a caul. And unlike movie werewolves, werewolves of old were oftentimes harmless and highly honorable!As a werewolf, you are loyal, strong and honorable, and you will protect all you hold dear with your very life. Although you are not a violent individual at heart, you will fight for what you believe in. You are a good friend and truly are a wonderful person to be around.
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Stolen from Ladymandrake

2007-01-15T19:04:45Z

Reply to this post, and I'll tell you at least one reason why I like you. Then put this in your own journal, and spread the love.

No coal! :P

2006-12-11T17:48:56Z

Xmas Stocking

leave a gift for Da Wookie

get your stocking

Memage

2006-04-07T14:33:15Z

<td align="center"> da_wookie --
[adjective]:

100% kinky

'How will you be defined in the sexual dictionary?' at QuizUniverse.com</td>

Yet another story

2006-03-25T14:14:03Z

This week's genre was Crime, so I wrote about the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, from the perspective of Bugs Moran, the intended target. Not as pleased with it as I have been with the others, but it did get me to practice my craft. :)

I'd like to hear what people think. :)

Hmmmm

2006-03-22T15:17:51Z

You Are Edward From "Edward Scissorhands."

You are very shy and often misunderstood. Innocent, sweet, and artistic, you like to pass your days by daydreaming and expressing yourself through the arts. You are a truly unique individual. Unfortunately, you are quite lonely, and few people truly understand you.

Take The Johnny Depp Quiz!

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrr!

2006-03-18T01:41:11Z

My pirate name is:

Iron Jack Kidd

A pirate's life isn't easy; it takes a tough person. That's okay with you, though, since you a tough person. Even though you're not always the traditional swaggering gallant, your steadiness and planning make you a fine, reliable pirate. Arr!

Get your own pirate name from fidius.org.

For Yulecat :P

2006-03-13T05:06:49Z

You Are Guinness

You know beer well, and you'll only drink the best beers in the world.
Watered down beers disgust you, as do the people who drink them.
When you drink, you tend to become a bit of a know it all - especially about subjects you don't know well.
But your friends tolerate your drunken ways, because you introduce them to the best beers around.

What's Your Beer Personality?

Memage

2006-03-07T17:59:32Z

Your Day in the Firefly 'Verse by howpaperrusts
Your Name
Your Job	Public Relations
You got in a fight with
Because you	ate the last Strawberry
but you helped fight
and you hooked up with
But at the end of the day you left Serenity to go	Become a more religious person

Quiz created with MemeGen!

Not sure about my reason for leaving, but other than that, I'm not complaining! ;)

Heh heh

2006-03-02T03:03:57Z

You are a Death Faerie. Hehe, death, it's one of

your favorite things. There is something so

mysterious about it that you just can't help

yourself from thinking about it quite often.

You know that death is just a cycle of life,

and besides, everyone's gotta go sometime...

What type of Goth Faerie are you?
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Polishes halo (the horns scuff it pretty bad)

2006-02-25T20:07:17Z

You Are 70% Evil

You are very evil. And you're too evil to care.
Those who love you probably also fear you. A lot.

How Evil Are You?

I'm not complaining :D

2006-02-16T00:28:01Z

Your results:
You are Worf

Worf		65%
Geordi LaForge		60%
Mr. Sulu		60%
Leonard McCoy (Bones)		55%
Deanna Troi		50%
Will Riker		45%
Mr. Scott		45%
Beverly Crusher		45%
Uhura		40%
Chekov		40%
An Expendable Character (Redshirt)		40%
Jean-Luc Picard		40%
Spock		39%
Data		38%
James T. Kirk (Captain)		25%

You are trained in the art of combat
and are usually intimidating.

Click here to take the "Which Star Trek character am I?" quiz...

da_wookie @ 2005-11-20T09:41:00

2005-11-20T14:41:58Z

This Is My Life, Rated
Life:	7.2
Mind:	7.7
Body:	5.1
Spirit:	9.2
Friends/Family:	6.1
Love:	9.1
Finance:	6.4
Take the Rate My Life Quiz

Cool

2005-11-17T18:54:50Z

You scored as Serenity (from Firefly). You like to live your own way and do not enjoy when anyone but a friend tries to tell you that you should do different. Now if only the Reavers would quit trying to skin you.

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Serenity (from Firefly)

100%

Nebuchadnezzar (from The Matrix)

81%

Enterprise D (from Star Trek)

75%

Moya (from Farscape)

75%

SG-1 (from Stargate)

69%

Galactica (from Battlestar: Galactica)

69%

Millennium Falcon (from Star Wars)

50%

Bebop (from Cowboy Bebop)

38%

Your Ultimate Sci-Fi Profile: which sci-fi crew would you best fit in? (pics)
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

2005-11-12T16:53:12Z

Cool

2005-11-10T02:00:45Z

Rohirrim

To which race of Middle Earth do you belong?
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Swiped from dark_goddess_

2005-11-03T13:43:59Z

If you read this, if your eyes are passing over this right now, even if we don't speak often, please post a comment with a memory of you and me. It can be anything you want, either good or bad. I promise not to come after you with a spatula, either way.

When you're finished, post this little paragraph on your blog and be surprised (or mortified) about what people remember about you.

Jumping on the bandwagon....

2005-10-20T21:14:58Z

Your dating personality profile:

Liberal - Politics matters to you, and you aren't afraid to share your left-leaning views. You would never be caught voting for a conservative candidate.
Adventurous - Just sitting around the house is not something that appeals to you. You love to be out trying new things and really experiencing life.
Religious - Faith matters to you. It is the foundation that you build your life upon. You trust that God has a plan for you.

Your date match profile:

Funny - You consider a good sense of humor a major necessity in a date. If her jokes make you laugh, she has won your heart.
Practical - You are drawn to people who are sensible and smart. Flashy, materialistic people turn you off. You appreciate the simpler side of living.
Adventurous - You are looking for someone who is willing to try new things and experience life to its fullest. You need a companion who encourages you to take risks and do exciting things.

Your Top Ten Traits

1. Liberal
2. Adventurous
3. Religious
4. Big-Hearted
5. Intellectual
6. Practical
7. Sensual
8. Funny
9. Outgoing
10. Wealthy/Ambitious

Your Top Ten Match Traits

1. Funny
2. Practical
3. Adventurous
4. Intellectual
5. Outgoing
6. Religious
7. Big-Hearted
8. Traditional
9. Conservative
10. Athletic

Take the Online Dating Profile Quiz at Dating Diversions

What The Hell Happened Last Night?
LJ Username
What did you drink?
You wake up in the morning next to:	yulecat
...who is wearing:	a skunk fursuit
...and rolls over to you to say:	Do you have any Gmail invites?
...and then:	nibbles your neck

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da_wookie

Roll In Peace, Gary Gygax

"What, the junipers?"

Your Score: Juniper Berries

You scored 75% intoxication, 25% hotness, 75% complexity, and 100% craziness!

Baaaaaa

Meme

BIIIIIIG surprise :P

Letter Meme

Name meme

Big Surprise :P

Stolen from Ladymandrake

No coal! :P

Memage

Yet another story

Hmmmm

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrr!

For Yulecat :P

Memage

Heh heh

*Polishes halo (the horns scuff it pretty bad)*

I'm not complaining :D

da_wookie @ 2005-11-20T09:41:00

Cool

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Cool

Swiped from dark_goddess_

Jumping on the bandwagon....

Polishes halo (the horns scuff it pretty bad)