The man was co inventor of D&D, sharing the role with Dave Arneson. His eccentricity resulted in a previously non existent hobby that became a source of entertainment for countless people. It has even warranted a story on CNN because there are likely a fair share of reporters there who also played RPGs.
It is not doubt that his actions have given us the current crop of more sophisticated computer games that actually require the player to take on a role and do something other than blow up meteors or alien space ships. (Though killing things and taking their stuff was always important).
He will be interred in a massive underground mausoleum, his tomb protected by deadly traps and improbably placed monsters. Visitors who wish to pay their respects are recommended to be of at least Level 8, and carry plenty of healing potions.
Thanks Gary.
Gary Gygax RIP
Riposarsi nella pace
Here is my WoW tribute to Luciano Pavoratti.
October 12, 1935 – September 6, 2007
Riposarsi nella pace (Rest in peace).
Keywords, Chris Benoit, and one Hell of a Game
The Return.
Funny Keyword Phrase people use to find the WoW!
escorpions bite: See, Toyi brings the latinos here
dakota fanning erotic fanfic: See what Hojo started
get her jacked up on cheap champagne: See what the Angry Piper started
hump comics crumb: HMMM, perhaps want to send me some pics Crumb?
wand of wonder' d: Methinks a WoWee created a new phrase "You've been Wand of Wonder'd".
definition of tulumptuous: Just Me's picture right in the dictionary next to that word.
lesson plans to teach nazism vs. democracy: Hey teachers, the WoW can give you lesson plans for anything.
a man only puts both hands on the wheel to honk at a slow-ass driver or to cut the jerk off. the rest of the time he needs that hand to change the radio station eat a hamburger hold his beer.: Yeah some type of Hump Day Joke.
christians always anger piper: that they do my child
fake brick cocaine recipe: Combine my article on painting fake bricks, with articles on over the counter med abuse, and Murk's Coca Cola Black recipe?
paperpants succeed: he has my children, more than you can imagine.
angry woman damage car: Just like an Angry Woman.
Chris Benoit.
So most of you know, popular WWE star Chris Benoit, and family died this weekend, well it has been officially determined a double muder-suicide enacted by Benoit. . . Kind of makes all these tributes to him seem silly now. Benoit just becomes another member of the infamous pro wrestlers who have died early death list.
KMP vs. the Bulldogs.
I left this off my blog yesterday accidently, and I know a lot of people like to follow the exploits of Malach's Softball team. You can also do that here. So, my team KMP is currently in second place with a 14 - 4 record. The Bulldogs are in first, and also won the championship last year at 16 - 2. So we met yesterday. So far the Bulldogs have beaten us twice in close games.
So yesterday, we played. We started off slow batting wise, and by the 4th inning it was 4 - 0 Bulldogs, luckily our defense and pitching kept us close. Our bats came around in the bottom of the 4th and we scored 3 runs, held them to 0 in the top of the 5th and scored 3 more making it 6 - 4. In the sixth we had a bad inning, a couple of errors, and walk by myself and the Bulldogs scored 6 runs, we could muster 1, and at the end of the 6th it was 10 - 7. Going into the final inning, we shut down the Bulldogs, they scored 0. Now, it was the bottom of the last inning, and we began with the top of the lineup. Our leadoff hitter Jeff, singled; Andy who followed flew out to right center, and the runner could not advance. Malach bats in the three hole, he proceeded to scream a linedrive right over the pitchers head. We no had a man on 2nd and 1st with one out with our powerhitter up Darren. They walked him on five pitches. Bases are loaded. Mark, who is our second powerhitter screams a single up the middle scoring 1, no 10 - 8. Justin who is up next rips a ball, diving play by the shortstop, throws home for the force, feilder's choice 2 outs still 10 - 8. Mike comes up, base still loaded, and rips an 0- 1 pitch to the gap beyond and between the left and right center feilder, clearing the base with a walk off triple.
Hell of a game. We are now one game out of first.
I am Malach and I am batting .649.
This is a Sad Day in Angry Piper history . . .
Why?
Yesterday, one of the Angry Piper's biggest heroes, Charles Nelson Reilly died. His effeminate attitude and flamboyant dress, inspired Piper to be the person he is today. CNR taught the Piper that it was OK to be different, and OK to where women's clothing, back during his formative years watching The Match Game. This is to help Piper grieve.
I am Malach and The Angry Piper is a BLANK.
Truth, the Ultimate Conspiracy...
....yes, Hobbs here, back from the field for this one quick note.
I hear some Rat Bastard named Christopher killed my good friend and compatriot, Dr. Robert J Murk (Awesome!)!!!
Now, I've long suspected that dick Murk of some pretty shady operations. Homemade hooch laced with poodle piss, Solar Panels that begin playing Bette Midler songs at inhuman volumes one week after installation, a giant metal plate to block out the sun. These are just a few examples of the evil that is Robert Murk.
But the worst thing that scumbag has done was kept so well under wraps, that only the 'coincidence' of his death, so perfectly timed with another, has brought it to life.
I, the ultimate paraniod kook, bring you the real truth, and one of the many secret faces of Dr. Robert J Murk:
Road Rage
Top Cities for Road Rage.
Well Boston made number three, hey they don't call us Massholes for nothing. I have always found the phenonmenon of road range strange in interesting. Malach does not suffer from road rage. Like in life, he is laid back, and doesn't really get upset over things he really cannot control.
On the other hand, my wife turns into a violent, foul mouthed, maniac. Why? Why do people, behind the wheel in ways that they wouldn't think of acting in other situations and environments? Is the the "protection" of the vehicle? Is it the car being a powerful weapon like a gun?
Dr. Mantodea's hero died today.
Jerry "I hate fags" Falwell dead at the age of 73.
And something for the Angry Piper
You fuggin' fat fug.
I am Malach and it is time for Timer.
What the Hell is Red Sox Nation
As promised.
It is hard to explain Red Sox fanaticism to someone out of the area. Yes, their are fanatical fans out there, some of them come to mind: The Fans of the Raiders, the Fans of the Red Skins, any fan of a Philedelphia team . . . but being a member of Red Sox Nation is something different.
I am trying to get is classified as a mental illness. Red Sox fans are so fanatical, that is all they ever talk about . . . Football season, basketball, hockey, it is all about the Red Sox. You live and die with every games, every inning, every pitch. Game one has as much importance as game 7 of the World Series. If they lose your depressed, if they win, your higher than a kite. Red Sox fans have this fatalistic attitude (even with the 2004 win), and take each win and lose to an extreme. You want to hear it? Go to WEEI.com and listen live to the callers and show hosts, they are all insane.
How did this happen? Why just this team? Boston is a Baseball town. The Red Sox are the oldest team in New England, they won the world series 5 times since their 1901 inception and 4 times between 1912 and 1918, including back to back in '15 and '16. Red Sox Nation was on top of the world . . and then the whole Babe Ruth incident happened. The rest they say is history. Not only did they not win a title until the 2004 season, they lost it is improbable ways. Johnny Pesky's throw in 1946, in 1967 you had perhaps one of the best baseball teams in history, only to lose, the Bucky f'n Dent, Billy f'n Buckner, one strike away in 1986, and Aaron f'n Boone. When not getting a shot at the series, they continually finished second to the Yankees.
We have developed this complex . . it is Bi-Polar and psychotic in nature. It can be scary, sad, and funny.
How do you know you are a member of Red Sox Nation? If you answer yes to anyone of these questions below, seek some professional help.
1. Do you wonder what Terry Francona will do with with his long reliever during the middle of a Patriots Super Bowl?
2. Have you ever contemplated taking your own life after a heartbreaking loss in the first two months of the season?
3. Do you find yourself yelling at the TV, more specifically Red Sox managers?
4. Do you expect the Red Sox to lose every game once they go down by one run?
5. Do you skip appointments and miss family reunions to watch the game?
6. Do you juggle your schedule around the game?
7. Is Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond you favorite song?
8. Do you chant "Yankees Suck" when they actually don't suck? At other sporting events including little league? At concerts? Out your car window?
9. Is Fever Pitch your favorite movie? Or does the movie describe you life?
10. Do you take out a mortgage to renew your season tickets?
We are a little better now since the comeback against the Yankees and the big win in 2004. But that is starting to fade . . . please help us.
Ding Dong Drunkies Dead.
Boris Yeltsin . . . he kept Smirnoff in business during those lean years. RIP my Russian Pookie Bear.
I am Malach and I miss Yuri Andropov.