I'm surprised Michael Crichtons death isn't be discussed...

Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 9:46 pm

http://www.crichton-official.com/

that guy wrote a lot of stuff that inspired at least 6 adventure/campaigns I have ran over the years.

Not to mention wrote some darn good stories.

Age 66 too. At least his battle with cancer, and the pain, is over.

RIP

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Deogolf · Post by **Deogolf** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:06 pm

I don't think I've ever read any of his writings. But, he definitely has added much to the entertainment community.
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tylermo · Post by **tylermo** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 5:14 pm

Shame Chrichton came under fire before his death for taking an unpopular viewpoint with Hollywood's climatological scientists. I can't say more than that, lest I violate a rule. And, I'm not going to. I was saddened by his death.

Omote · Post by **Omote** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 3:40 am

I admit I was also a fan of his writing, though I have only read 3 of his book. In order of the ones I read from great to awesomest...

Rising Sun

Jurassic Park

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Telhawk · Post by **Telhawk** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 4:07 am

I have been reading Michael Crichton's works since I was in grade eight, but the highest compliment I can give the man is this: Back in '93, I went out - against my intuitive better judgment - to go and see Jurassic Park. I was not disappointed; which is to say, I was disappointed. The entire exercise struck me as being a technical step-and-a-half up from a Road Runner cartoon - no credible villain or adversary figures, an absolute mimimum of character development, and the kids...well, I never had a moment's doubt the kids were going to get out of each and every pitfall in their way.

I was left so severely unimpressed that I put off reading the book for the next five years. When the hangover had finally dissipated enough that I could pick it up without gagging, I started working my way through it...and simply could not believe I was experiencing the same story. I still recall with absolute clarity that moment where Our Gang is in the cave behind the waterfall, while the tyrannosaur's tongue does the air dance, searching for them - I was honestly convinced that at least one of our heroes was going to fall into death's arms. That volume still retains an honoured place on my shelf, years after the movie has faded (at least for me) into obscurity.

This is the greatest salute I can give the man: Mr. Crichton, you did what the movie, with all its visual powers and resources, could not; you made me dream with my eyes open. Thank you. Via con Dios.

Fat Dragon Games · Post by **Fat Dragon Games** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 4:08 am

Omote wrote:
Eaters of the Dead

I didn't know he wrote a book about necrophelia.
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Julian Grimm · Post by **Julian Grimm** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 4:24 am

I've read some of his stuff too. Sad to see him go. I guess I missed it when he died. Too much other stuff on my mind. Hopefully he'll be gaming with Gary or working with him to write the ultimate novel.
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Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:54 am

Fat Dragon Games wrote:
I didn't know he wrote a book about necrophelia.

In case you, or others, don't know, as the movie it is known as the 13th Warrior.
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Dranoel · Post by **Dranoel** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:10 am

I read his "Andromeda Strain" this year while hiking the PCT. I loved it. The way the story evolved- and ended is a case study into the human psychology that we can "fix" everything.

RIP sir, you left an imprint where seldom do.

Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:58 pm

Sad news indeed. I've only read The Eaters of the Dead, which is one of the few books I've read more than once.

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shadoes · Post by **shadoes** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:13 am

be advised however that the book eaters of the Dead is much different from the movie. I love them both however

Tadhg · Post by **Tadhg** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:30 am

Great novelist, I've enjoyed a good 7 or 8 of his books!!

R.I.P.

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mordrene · Post by **mordrene** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:55 am

Fat Dragon Games wrote:
I didn't know he wrote a book about necrophelia.

it was called the sixth sense 2, with the tag line " I F*@% dead people, all the time,"

Aladar · Post by **Aladar** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 4:05 pm

I liked several of his books. I really liked Eaters of the Dead. Stands out as one of my favorites.

He, and his talent for writing, will be missed.
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