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“Send anyone claiming that their RPG activity is an art form my way, and I'll gladly stick a pin in their head and deflate it just to have the satisfaction of the popping sound that makes. One might play a game artfully, but that makes neither the game nor its play art.”

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Gary Gygax
Gary Gygax

Gary Gygax, born on July 27, 1938, and passed away on March 4, 2008, was a renowned writer. He is best known for his contributions to the role-playing game (RPG) genre, particularly for co-creating Dungeons & Dragons with Dave Arneson. Gygax's creativity and leadership had a profound impact on the modern RPG gaming landscape. more

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