Friday Jul 4 2008
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Gary Gygax, co-creator of the first role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons, has died at the age of 69.
Gygax, who developed the game in 1974 with Dave Arneson, had been suffering from health problems for several years.
Famous for its mythical creatures and odd-shaped dice, Dungeons and Dragons was an instant success that spawned a slew of video games, books and films.
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About Tim Harford
I write leaders for the FT and two columns for FT Magazine: "The Undercover Economist", about economics in everyday life, and "Dear Economist", in which readers' questions are answered, tongue-in-cheek, with the latest economic theory. To find out about my books, "The Undercover Economist" and my new book "The Logic of Life", or about my radio series, More or Less, see timharford.com.
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2008/03/04
Posted by: dheath | March 6th, 2008 at 1:03 am | Report this commentI first heard of Tim Harford on a radio program in Australia. I soon found that some of his (your?) thoughts mirrored my own, though while you see decisions in terms of economics, I see them as the product of evolutionary pressures. Same thing I suppose. But can it be true?? You know of Gary Gygax? You have the Elfish Gene? It all falls into place! Roll enough oddly shaped dice and of course you will become a stats man! An Economist! Anyway, have enjoyed your take on things.
Posted by: Jade | March 6th, 2008 at 3:11 am | Report this commentJade