[Mega Man]

David Lance Arneson
October 1, 1947 - April 7, 2009

Wizards of the Coast was deeply saddened to learn that Dave Arneson passed away Tuesday evening, April 7, after waging one final battle against cancer. Arneson was a co-creator of the original Dungeons & Dragons game. He developed many of the fundamental ideas of role playing: that each player controls just one hero, that heroes gain power through adventures, and that personality is as important as combat prowess. His Blackmoor was the first-ever role playing campaign and the prototype for all RPG campaigns since. All of us in this industry and hobby owe a great debt of thanks to Dave Arneson and his groundbreaking Blackmoor game. We extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

[jlaw]

[Ravioli]

What kind of cancer did he suffer?

[Mega Man]

I don't know, but if you've ever sat down and played a computer RPG, or a table top RPG, you owe this guy for your fun.