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janemcg · Boot Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 63 Location: Berkeley, CA

Dave laid the groundwork for so many people to discover ARGs and make their own... David is definitely a giant whose shoulders many will stand on for decades of ARG design to come.

**Posted:** Thu Apr 23, 2009 2:26 pm

grumpyboy · Unfettered Joined: 04 Feb 2003 Posts: 660

heard the sad news from enaxor. you will be missed Dave. R.I.P.

**Posted:** Thu Apr 23, 2009 2:30 pm

drizjr · Unfictologist Joined: 28 Nov 2003 Posts: 1675

**Posted:** Thu Apr 23, 2009 2:34 pm

jamesi

This is crushing news. I will always remember Dave for his leadership and friendship, and I wish him well on his journey. He was, and always will be, one of the best reasons to be a part of this community.

**Posted:** Thu Apr 23, 2009 2:56 pm

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Giskard

I'm grasping for words at this news... Dave has been a tremendous trendsetting force and inspiration to the ARG genre and the community, a friend to a lot of us.

I was so glad that I got to meet Dave at ARGfest in San Francisco in '07, and again in Boston last year, and was thoroughly impressed by his touching keynote speech.

My thoughts are with his family. Dave, you will not lightly be forgotton Crying or Very sad

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Fishjp

I am normally not one who has a hard time with words, but this leaves me speechless.

RIP Dave.

**Posted:** Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:01 pm

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The IGDA ARG discussion group is going to start an initiative to get him listed on the IGDA Memorials project at http://www.igda.org/wiki/Memorials .

I don't quite know how that process works myself, but figure I might as well mention it just in case it takes more than once voice to acknowledge him.

ETA: Duh... it's right there... http://www.igda.org/wiki/Memorials/Submission_Guidelines

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**Posted:** Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:05 pm

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miss_seph

Oh wow. I just logged on to IRC and read the topic in #unfiction. What a shock to the system!

I didn't know Dave all that well, infact I only spoke to him twice ever, but I will always respect him for his work and his contribution to this ever changing community.

My condolences to his family, and his friends, many of whom are also my friends.

Rest In Peace Dave, you will be missed.

Caro

**Posted:** Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:15 pm

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PinkCloud

My dearest condolences to the ARG community and to his family. I haven't met Dave nor played any of his games, but I loved his book about ARG. It made me curious about these incredible games and about the community he spoke so warmly of. Many of you say: Dave = ARG. He has a truly wonderful legacy. My heart goes out to you.

**Posted:** Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:16 pm

Tresbien · Unfictologist Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 1432

My thoughts and prayers are with Dave's family and everyone in this community at this sad time. Rest in peace Dave.

**Posted:** Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:41 pm

redct · Entrenched Joined: 20 Jun 2007 Posts: 1233

From my contact with those who met him, Dave was a wonderful designer, leader, creator, and man. He leaves a wonderful legacy in the ARG world. RIP, Dave. <3

**Posted:** Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:46 pm

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kosmopol

Dave, you know, I'm reading your book "This Is Not A Game" right now (after all the years). And you are speaking to me from this book. Even if I've never met you, you are here, real, friendly, smart.

This reality is just another alternate one. See you in the next reality.

And thank you for everything. For Chasing our Wishes.
And my deepest symapthies to your family.

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ouroboros

As Giskard said above, Dave has been a tremendous inspiration to all of us here. Whether you've played his work, or seen him speak, or not, Dave was instrumental in defining the ARG and, in effect, developing this community. His family must feel thousands of times more loss than I do, but I have a huge hole now, as does Unfiction and ARGaming.

**Posted:** Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:57 pm

rose · ...and then Magic happens Joined: 26 Nov 2003 Posts: 4104

I thought that Dave would beat his illness. I know he fought hard.

Rest in Peace Dave. You changed my life. I hope you knew how loved you were.

**Posted:** Thu Apr 23, 2009 4:10 pm

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