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Rick Loomis has cancer, needs some help.

Started by Arkansan, August 17, 2019, 06:04:37 PM

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Arkansan

August 17, 2019, 06:04:37 PM
Apparently he has lymphatic cancer and is struggling with the bills, someone started a go fund me for him, thought I'd share it here.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-gaming-legend-rick-loomis?member=2733348

Spinachcat

#1
August 17, 2019, 08:49:36 PM
Thank you for posting this.

Rick Loomis is a good dude. Easily the nicest vendor I've met at any con.

If you don't feel like giving to the GoFundMe, consider buying some stuff from Rick's company FLYING BUFFALO
http://www.flyingbuffalo.com/

I highly their recommend Nuclear War boardgame. It's a great gift and crazy fun to play.

Of course, T&T is pure old school RPG awesome.

Toadmaster

#2
August 17, 2019, 09:48:00 PM
Quote from: Spinachcat;1099819Thank you for posting this.

Rick Loomis is a good dude. Easily the nicest vendor I've met at any con.

If you don't feel like giving to the GoFundMe, consider buying some stuff from Rick's company FLYING BUFFALO
http://www.flyingbuffalo.com/

I highly their recommend Nuclear War boardgame. It's a great gift and crazy fun to play.

Of course, T&T is pure old school RPG awesome.

I heard about the cancer, but hadn't heard the latest that is too bad.

They just reprinted a bunch of Mercenaries Spies and Private Eyes (MSPE) stuff too. A good solid 80s game with only mild crunch. The new rule book looks great.

Opaopajr

#3
August 18, 2019, 01:48:04 AM
Oh my, poor guy and his family. :( Thoughts and prayers to them. It is nice for those who can to support him & his work.
Just make your fuckin\' guy and roll the dice, you pricks. Focus on what\'s interesting, not what gives you the biggest randomly generated virtual penis.  -- J Arcane
 
You know, people keep comparing non-TSR D&D to deck-building in Magic: the Gathering. But maybe it\'s more like Katamari Damacy. You keep sticking shit on your characters until they are big enough to be a star.
-- talysman

Mistwell

#4
August 19, 2019, 10:35:04 AM
Gave a few bucks. Wish I could afford more right now.

Rick was an important part of my 20s, when I played some great Play By Posts through FBI. Even went to an FBI convention in Scottsdale, AZ.

Spinachcat

#5
August 19, 2019, 11:33:40 PM
I remember those play by posts! Actual postal service posts!

Mistwell

#6
August 21, 2019, 01:30:03 AM
They still exist! Here is the wait list page:

FBI Wait List

Shasarak

#7
August 24, 2019, 05:39:13 PM
I heard that Rick has passed away.  Grim tooth has one more added to his collection!

Condolences to his family.
Who da Drow?  U da drow! - hedgehobbit

There will be poor always,
pathetically struggling,
look at the good things you've got! -  Jesus

Spinachcat

#8
August 24, 2019, 06:35:28 PM
It's true. Rick died on Friday night, just before his 73rd birthday. It's on the GoFundMe page.

Bundle of Holding contributing to the GoFundMe for Rick's family.
https://bundleofholding.com/presents/Catalyst2019

Arkansan

#9
August 25, 2019, 08:37:07 PM
Quote from: Shasarak;1100824I heard that Rick has passed away.  Grim tooth has one more added to his collection!

Condolences to his family.

Quote from: Spinachcat;1100825It's true. Rick died on Friday night, just before his 73rd birthday. It's on the GoFundMe page.

Bundle of Holding contributing to the GoFundMe for Rick's family.
https://bundleofholding.com/presents/Catalyst2019

I saw the news this evening, may he rest in peace.

Opaopajr

#10
August 26, 2019, 09:10:07 AM
:( Aw. Condolences to the family.
Just make your fuckin\' guy and roll the dice, you pricks. Focus on what\'s interesting, not what gives you the biggest randomly generated virtual penis.  -- J Arcane
 
You know, people keep comparing non-TSR D&D to deck-building in Magic: the Gathering. But maybe it\'s more like Katamari Damacy. You keep sticking shit on your characters until they are big enough to be a star.
-- talysman
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