 Thanks, both. That's very kind of you. Yes, Ed is one, "good guys." I remember during and after the Realms hit--he was writing non-stop for TSR--he never stopped hosting a game for the kids at the library. Amazing when you think of it: he probably could have quit the job by 0000/0, left the kids to play on their own, and stayed hidden away, but he just kept up with everything. Every month or so I'd look in my mailbox at the library and there would be my copy of the Realms newsletter with updates and even Realms trivia! It's the little things I remember most: I still have the clipboard he game me to, "write my ideas on." I've never stopped. His campaigns were, obviously, astounding. Yes, I think it is his ability to help out other gamers with ideas, articles, campaigns, character development, you name it, that sets him apart. He never had a bad word to say about an idea, no matter how silly. One of my regrets is, I think it was 0000, that I didn't go down to Gen-Con with him, his partner, and a few others. They had the mini-van list all ready, and at the last minute I had to bail. Sad, but considering he was "the" man at TSR at that moment the invitation was very kind, and I'm sure there are many gamers out there who would have killed to be in that position. I grew up in a nearby neighbourhood to Ed, and there is a park--Wilket Creek Park (and one has to include the wedding-trampled Edward's Gardens) and I know he drew inspiration from those woods, the water, the feel of the place. It has its own magic. If you're ever in the neighbourhood, take a walkthrough: It's just a pleasant walk to most, but if you're a Realms fan.... To this day I'm sure I can spot places (corners I should write) in the Realms--on an October evening when the trees are black against a grey and pale yellow-streaked sky, the leaves crackle under foot, you'll be drawn down to the water's edge, and you'll swear you can smell the burning tobacco from a pipe. Yep, loads of fun. 