08-27-2019, 05:28 AM
I saw this article referenced on FB yesterday and read it. I agree that it's well researched. Much of this is stuff that I think we knew or surmised, but it's nice to see confirmation by Rob Kuntz. For folks who frequent this board (and OD&D Discussion) I think that this tells Dave's side pretty well.
No doubt that Gary was a salesman. He certainly knew how to take a product and make it better. Also, he is the one with the company and the magazine where he got to give his story every month, so no surprise that Gary gave himself a lot of credit.
Don't get me wrong -- I admire both gentlemen and am grateful for their contribution to the game we all love. I am just frustrated that the Arneson part has gotten lost over the decades, because to me it's the most interesting part of the story.
No doubt that Gary was a salesman. He certainly knew how to take a product and make it better. Also, he is the one with the company and the magazine where he got to give his story every month, so no surprise that Gary gave himself a lot of credit.
Don't get me wrong -- I admire both gentlemen and am grateful for their contribution to the game we all love. I am just frustrated that the Arneson part has gotten lost over the decades, because to me it's the most interesting part of the story.
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