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
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.
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.
Oh my, poor guy and his family. :( Thoughts and prayers to them. It is nice for those who can to support him & his work.
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.
I remember those play by posts! Actual postal service posts!
They still exist! Here is the wait list page:
FBI Wait List (http://www.flyingbuffalo.com/waiting.htm)
I heard that Rick has passed away. Grim tooth has one more added to his collection!
Condolences to his family.
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
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.
:( Aw. Condolences to the family.