Dave Arneson, RIP
April 10, 2009
I organized (rather poorly) a small game-day at my college in the Twin Cities circa the mid-nineties. I spent most of the day dealing with logistical problems of my own creation when I saw an older guy walking around the tables (most folks playing Magic- it was the hot new thing at the time). I remember speaking to him for a minute of two, not really paying attention other than to tell him I was sorry there were not more rpgs being played. He gave me his card, I pocketed without reading it, and moved on to clean up another mess.
Only later that night when I read his card did I realize that the fellow was Dave Arneson. Despite my brusque stupidity, he spent a little while watching the games being played and smiling a little. I wish I’d been a little less self-involved and taken a moment to thank one of the people most responsible for my favorite hobby.
Here is a tribute from someone who knew him far far better:
http://www.michaelastackpole.com/?p=214
This one is very nice as well:
