R.I.P. D.A.T.

(*Sigh*)

Seriously, universe? First Brockie and now Trampier?

David Trampier, 59, died at 10:58 a.m. Monday, March 24, 2014, in Helia Healthcare.

His art for the AD&D Player's Handbook was all the inspiration I ever needed to be a gamer. That shit was evocative. I mean look at that:

Kill the thing and take its stuff! Woot!

I think this ad from Wizards of the Coast pretty much says it all:

After all this time, I sure as hell do. I'm pretty sure that you do too.

Goodbye Dave. I wish we'd gotten to know you better.