Q&A with Gary Gygax, Part II

Ghul · Post by **Ghul** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 12:43 am

The Patriots of New England will crush the remaining opposition, thus cementing the greatest season in NFL history, the greatest QB in NFL history, the greatest coach in NFL history, and the greatest dynasty in NFL history. Ever!

Cheers,

--Ghul of New England

slimykuotoan · Post by **slimykuotoan** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:16 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2triiYX ... ture=bz303

LordSeurek · Post by **LordSeurek** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 3:03 pm

slimykuotoan wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2triiYX ... ture=bz303

They got it all wrong, Hitler was a Packers fan!
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Col_Pladoh · Post by **Col_Pladoh** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 5:33 pm

Wait until next year, all you vaunting Patriots fans.

The Hitler spoof is hilarious!

Gary

Tadhg · Post by **Tadhg** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 5:51 pm

Well the Bears did beat the tar out of the Pack a few weeks ago. I actually was quite surprised, but Brett said it was the worst weather he had ever played in.

Like Gary, I'm a Bear fan first and then Packers 2nd - having family in Wisconsin from Walworth at the bottom to Iron River and Superior at the top.

I would expect that they should beat the Giants, but the Pats will be tough.

Should be some great football today ~ I went out this morning and froze my patooties off, so I ain't going' out again!!
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Julian Grimm · Post by **Julian Grimm** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 6:14 pm

I'll be watching the Packers game for sure. But between rounds of our C&C game. My oldest Grimmspawn has taken a liking to C&C and Yggsbburgh.
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LordSeurek · Post by **LordSeurek** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 6:37 pm

Rhuvein wrote:
I went out this morning and froze my patooties off, so I ain't going' out again!!

Ha. The wind chill factor here tonight is -48 C beat that lol
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Harry Joy · Post by **Harry Joy** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:10 am

Piss eff g*d-damn....

Well, at least we won't have to be the patsies for the Patsies this year.
grumble grumble grumble

Tadhg · Post by **Tadhg** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 1:35 am

LordSeurek wrote:
Ha. The wind chill factor here tonight is -48 C beat that lol

Whoa, now that is cold!!
We've only had that a few times in Chicago all my years here. So cold, yer eyeballs will freeze if you look into the wind!!
It looked durn cold at Lambeau. That type of weather surely changes everything for teams, even those that are used to cold conditions.

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Julian Grimm · Post by **Julian Grimm** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:02 pm

Where's the 'Crying in my Beer' Emoticon?
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Valerian · Post by **Valerian** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:24 pm

I'm a Cowboys fan but I sure hate the Giants . So I was rooting for old favre. You would think a team with a defensive guy named Bigby would be able stop some pesky giants
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ScottyG · Post by **ScottyG** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 6:32 pm

Gary, do you think that a town like Yggsburgh would tolerate evil temples operating in the open? I know that in, ahhh, Dunfalcon there are evil temples and some evil priests that hold some high positions in local government.

Scott

LordSeurek · Post by **LordSeurek** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 6:54 pm

Malakai wrote:
Finally I remember seeing on the Lejendary boards that we could send products with return postage to a business address to get an autograph from you. Are you still doing that and if so what are the details? Sorry for all the questions. Thanks.

Malakai

Very interested in hearing Gary's reply to this question
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Col_Pladoh · Post by **Col_Pladoh** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 4:53 pm

Malakai wrote:
Maybe I missed this one, but I did not see it.(my apologies if you already answered this on the thread) Gary, when you do get to play and not GM what characters do you play? I thought I saw you made mention of this on another board a long time ago, but I forget the details and would like to know .

Also aside from the obvious choice of the Lake Geneva convention, do you plan on going to any other conventions this upcoming spring/summer like Origins, GenCon, etc? I would like to make it to Lake Geneva, but I am not sure if it will be possible this year but a closer one to me might be.

I always wanted to meet you because you have been such a big and positive influence in my life through your works. Another person that I want to meet very much would be Larry Elmore, another big influence. Is there any chance of him coming to future Lake Geneva Cons?

Finally I remember seeing on the Lejendary boards that we could send products with return postage to a business address to get an autograph from you. Are you still doing that and if so what are the details? Sorry for all the questions. Thanks.

Malakai

Howdy!

I must usually GM and seldom get to play an RPG otherwise, save when Jim Ward agreese to run his excellent Metamorphosis Alpha game for the group. However, I frequently play boardgames.

As of this time i have no plans to attend any conventions this year other than LGGC IV. As this con is a small one, it is most unlikely Larry will travel all the way from his home to attend the show.

If I receive a package with an addressed, post paid return enevelop containing something to be autographed, I will sign the object and return it. I will not do so for anything that requires a trip to return the material.

Cheerio,

Gary

Col_Pladoh · Post by **Col_Pladoh** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 4:58 pm

ScottyG wrote:
Gary, do you think that a town like Yggsburgh would tolerate evil temples operating in the open? I know that in, ahhh, Dunfalcon there are evil temples and some evil priests that hold some high positions in local government.

Scott

No, I do not think the populace would, knowing that malign worship begits nothing but ill for the community.

Of course, similar to the assassins in the town, a secret place of evil worship is not at all unlikely for the evil element in the place.

Cheers,

Gary

Harry Joy · Post by **Harry Joy** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 3:32 am

Harry Joy wrote:
Piss eff g*d-damn....

Well, at least we won't have to be the patsies for the Patsies this year.
grumble grumble grumble

I hereby eat those words. I guess I'm glad the Giants got to the game past my guys. I really don't think the Packers could have won this one.

Julian Grimm · Post by **Julian Grimm** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 3:35 am

I am pleasently and happily surprised. I don't like juggernauts and am glad to see this one fall.
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Ghul · Post by **Ghul** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:56 am

Julian Grimm wrote:
I am pleasently and happily surprised. I don't like juggernauts and am glad to see this one fall.

I'm hung-over and miserable. Please, someone tell me it was all just a bad dream . . .

Col_Pladoh · Post by **Col_Pladoh** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 4:32 pm

Ghul wrote:
I'm hung-over and miserable. Please, someone tell me it was all just a bad dream . . .

As a Bears fan I have no sympathy...and may the Dolphins always be at the bottom of the rankings
Now stop lamenting and get back to work on those creative projects we have in progress!

Gary

Ghul · Post by **Ghul** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:41 pm

Col_Pladoh wrote:
As a Bears fan I have no sympathy...and may the Dolphins always be at the bottom of the rankings
Now stop lamenting and get back to work on those creative projects we have in progress!

Gary

Sir, yes, sir!

Deogolf · Post by **Deogolf** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:23 pm

Jeff Easley, another great TSR artist, did stop by last year at Gary's Thursday nite pre-LGGC shindig. It was neat talking to him for short while.

If this Con keeps getting bigger, who knows?!
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Omote · Post by **Omote** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:12 am

Deogolf wrote:
If this Con keeps getting bigger, who knows?!

Some people might disagree, but I hope that LGGC gets a bit bigger... but not GenCon size.
-O
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cuchulainkevin · Post by **cuchulainkevin** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 1:16 am

Omote wrote:
Some people might disagree, but I hope that LGGC gets a bit bigger... but not GenCon size.
-O

A little bigger is fine, but I'd hate to see it get some big that it outgrew Lake Geneva like Gen Con did.

I like going up to the Mecca of Roleplaying.

Still plenty of room as it stands now.
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Julian Grimm · Post by **Julian Grimm** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 1:40 am

I like the idea of a standard con in Lake Geneva tradition almost demands it.
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Alcahaelas · Post by **Alcahaelas** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:41 pm

Col_Pladoh wrote:
As a Bears fan I have no sympathy...and may the Dolphins always be at the bottom of the rankings
Now stop lamenting and get back to work on those creative projects we have in progress!

Gary

We'll miss you, Gary. Fare you well in your next great adventure. Those who remain shall carry the torch until we, too, go beyond the pale--there to unite once again with our long departed friends.
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Julian Grimm · Post by **Julian Grimm** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:51 am

Would someone please make a pun or something...
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serleran · Post by **serleran** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 1:43 pm

Here is the tribute I was including in Monsters and Treasure II. I sent it to Gary and he responded positively:

Qigyg

No. Encountered: 1

Size: Medium

HD: 3 (d8)

Move: 30 feet

AC: 10

Attack: 2 Fists (1d4)

Special: Bend Reality

Saves: M

Int: Genius

Alignment: Lawful Neutral

Type: Humanoid

Treasure: 3

XP Value: 35+3

Nothing interests a qigyg more than something new. They derive their greatest pleasure from experience, and they always seek it above anything else. Qigyg have a particular fondness for games, however, especially those of a purely mental or psychological nature, such as chess, but are not above entering a contest of dice rolling. Each is a consummate gambler, and they rarely lose for it seems fate itself is on their side; indeed, the race of qigyg traces its origin to a primordial mishap, where chaos and order were first formed. This tale is, of course, pure fancy, but the uncanny luck that follows a qigyg has lead many to accept the story as fact. In appearance, qigyg resemble humans for the most part, having the full range of expressions and shape, though a qigyg is generally bulkier, but not larger. They typically have bushy beards which are kept as long as manageable, and have thick eyebrows as well; qigyg are prone to have eyesight problems as well, and will usually be seen wearing corrective lenses. In truth, qigyg are nearly indistinguishable from an ordinary member of the human stock, save for a qigyg is incapable of perspiring, under any condition. There are no known female qigyg, and their means of procreation are the subject of many a heated debate.

Combat: For a qigyg, combat is a means to experience new thrills, and each has their own views, entering or fleeing to suit the tastes of the qigyg involved. They do, however, want to win, and will often take bold and dangerous actions which are seemingly impossible, yet always work.

Bend Reality: Each round, a qigyg gains a +3 modifier it can use for any attack roll, damage roll, save, or die roll of any kind, including those which are normally unmodified such as spell resistance checks. In situations which are not determined by the roll of a die, a qigyg always has two tries to succeed, or win, using the best result.

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Aladar · Post by **Aladar** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 2:38 pm

serleran,

That is a fine tribute. This definately should be included in C&T II so that the Qigyg can be immortalized forever.
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