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Everyone,
I have been asked to pass on some saddening news - Andrew Dance, who played here as
Gandalf the wizard, died earlier in the month. I'm afraid that I don't have many details
at the moment, but I'm told his funeral was held today.
Gandalf had been a MUD player for longer than most of us, and was a good friend and wiz.
He will be sorely missed.
Foddy
I for one am very surprised and saddened at this. Gandalf was - as you said - a great
wiz, as well as a very nice person to talk to.
I can never think of anything to say in these situations so I will continue to rehash
what you said and say that I will miss him a great deal.
Dclxvi
God bless you Gandalf, bashes just aren't the same without your enthusiasm. :(
...
Seamus
He was a unique character that brought much fun to my games. He will be missed :(
Theman
Unique character is an excellent way to describe Gandalf... He was a crazy guy,
but ALOT of fun, and I personally am very sad to hear this news. It's unforunate that
many of you probably didn't get the chance to know him like some of the wizzes did, as
we idled behind the scenes and chatted. I had many fun and interesting conversations
with him over the last year or so, and really grew to like him as a friend. At heart he
was an absolute softie, and definately helped to make mud more fun for everyone, whether
you realize it or not. Rest in peace, bro.
Sepultura
I had known Gandalf all my mud-life, and he was always positive.... because of this he's
been my favourite wiz- not to offend any other wizzes. I will miss him very much and
although I cant think of much to say now, my sympathies go out to his relatives and
friends.
I'd appreciate that if anyone spoke to his friends or relatives IRL you'd give them
my condolences along with everyone else who feels the same.
Legion
Oh my God, I cant believe it. I first noticed that guy cause he had the name I wanted.
He was one of the true origonals, when you could come on mud and everyone was your best
mate. I wish there were more people like him.
Gza
Today is Saturday the 26th May, I've just heard about Gandalf, he was one of my
favourite wizzies, I spoke to him a couple of times on the phone and remember making him
almost pee himself laughing, it's something to remember, he was always good to me, and
always had a laugh, he shall be missed greatly by a lot of people, rest in peace
mate.....
Po
Not much you can really say :-( Except please send condolences to his friends and
family. Gandalf was a good wizard and a nice guy, he helped me when I was a newbie and
he was a warlock (on his wiz run) and he was the first person to make wizard when I
started. He helped me on a number of occasions, incl. giving up a lot of time to help
with Big Brother and also being very enthusiastic about it. He'll be sadly missed.
In love & light, blessed be.
Gehenna
Life is fleeting and I hope Gandalf lived his to the full.
Rest in peace Gandalf.
Pol and Marlight X
This has come as a shock to myself as I am sure it has to many of you.
Rest In Peace my friend.
Antman
I said you bad things over our time on here Gandy and i can only hope you know how sorry
I am. Im no good with words so...
Mankoid
I didn't know gandalf personally but spoke to him a few times on mud and was fodded by
him once or twice. He seemed like a really cool guy and good wiz, best wishes to his
family and friends on mud. He will be missed by all.
Sabretooth
Being told about Gandalf only last night (25th) whilst at a gathering by text was
probably not the nicest way to find out a friend and well respected mud player has
passed on I can tell you. Cloud and I are deeply saddened, and we spent the night
talking bout what a sound guy he was! Think of the fluffy times when he was on, and how
much he made us laugh at the London meet. Rest peacefully, Gandalf. Youll be missed
buddy.
Zordell
Gandalf and I were very friendly for a bit, then we lost touch because of name changes and
him becomming a wizard.
I remember killing him once, was quite an overkill actually, blinding and crippling a
superhero and re-attacking on steps to cellar. The thing is, I'm glad I did it even now
because that is living life to the full. It was for both of us. He didn't hate me for
it, that's way it goes. Good luck to you gandalf.
My sympathies to his family and all that knew him, the consoling thing is, I think he'd
be cool about it.
As I said, goodluck to you and take care of yourself gandalf. I'll think of you, because
you made me what I am and I am so thankful for it you will never know. take care mate
;),
Cockroach
Andrew
The community and the world have lost a good man, and me a friend. It still hasn't sunk
in. If I were to ring you now i'd expect you at the other end moaning about your PC or
slipping me some gossip.
Alas, never more to be mate. Take it easy wherever you soul rests. (Or is that resets?)
I bet you're snooping bigtime now eh? Pop in and see how I'm doing from time to time
won't you.
Bye Andrew
Gary (Marmite)
Im crap with this kind of stuff, but all i can say is that this game really is getting
worse and worse :*(
Gonna miss ya gandy...
Djgod
Sorry to hear about Gandalf, he was a friendly face at the Kingston meet,
Remember him telling me to always stay pagan, and hinting at his plans for a pipe.
A sad day indeed
Gothik
I found out about Gandalf last weekend and its taken this time for me to be able to let
it sink in, and as yet im still lost for words. He was a good friend and will be missed -
my heart goes out to you wherever you may be watching us from.
Jincks
Shocking and sad indeed. He was a good friend back in our mortal days here.
My sincere condolances to his friends in the Wireplay community.
Tethys
That is sad news indeed. I remember Andrew very well. He hasn't played here
for some time, but I still have some of his old e-mails.
Viktor
Foddy,
Thanks for letting us know. I remember him too..... please pass on my
condolences.
Pugsley
What to say to something like this, even I'm lost for words. Gandalf was around
from when I started. Helped me loads and was a good friend. I know he will be
missed.
Benny
Thanks Foddy (and Tabitha) for letting us know.
I'll miss him. Although we only met up once IRL, we spent lots of time
chatting about 'real life' things - when he wasn't busy criticising my
appalling playing that is ;)
We played together as mortals both here, and at Wireplay/Gameplay/mudII. Even
after he finally made wiz there (which he was very chuffed about) he'd usually
appear for a friendly chat whenever I logged in.
A jolly nice chap.
Florence
I haven't played here in a long time (too long), but I remember Rainbow. And I
am sorry to hear that he has died in RL. It's a pity reincarnation doesn't
work in RL the same way it does in MUD2 ... I've been reminded of RL mortality
a lot lately, with the passing of a colleague from a message board RPG, and
last month's death of Douglas Adams (one of my favorite authors). Rainbow,
from what I got to know of him, was a nice person with a great sense of humor,
and I judge Andrew, the person behind him, was as well. I don't really know
what else to say that won't come off as 'cliche' or stating the obvious. That
he'll be missed should go without saying.
Laura
It's hard to think of what to do or say as a fitting tribute to Gandalf, I
know. I don't think he would want us to be sad, but it's hard not to be. He
really was a cool wiz. Always up for a laugh, I remember his sunday night
quizzes with fondness, even though I lost a few sorcerers to it hehe. He also
provided fun in the land itself too, rather than constant attacks and bitching
we so often get :)
He was one of the rare ones that could take you aside after a big death or
mistake, and point out what you were doing wrong, and steps to improve it - I
think I'll miss that since it just doesn't happen today. He's made me what I
am today, and there have been many a time I would have quit if not for a
little whisper in my ear from him.
Most of all though, I'll just miss him being there. It was nice to see
"Gandalf the white wizard fades into view". Reassuring as well as fun, he was
a well respected wiz by most (if not all) people I know.
Good luck wherever you are my friend.
RIP.
Eric
Beloved! amid the earnes woes
That crowd around my earthly path -
(Drear path, alas! where grows
Not even one lonely rose) -
My soul at least a solace hath
In dreams of thee, and therein knows
An Eden of bland repose.
And thus thy memory is to me
Like some enchanted far-off isle
In some tumultuous sea -
Some ocean throbbing far and free
With storms - but where meanwhile
Serenest skies continually
Just o'er that one bright island smile.
(from To F - by Edgar Allan Poe)
Karya
I was really shocked when I saw this on muddled times :0(, I remember
playing with him, and doing quests with him, he was a nice guy, and will be
sorely missed.
My heart goes out to his freinds and family.
'Invictus'
Out of the night that covers me
Black as the Pit from pole to pole
I thank whatever gods maybe
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the horror of the shade
And yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate
How charged with punishment the scroll
I am the Master of my fate
I am the Captain of my soul.
(by William Earnest Henley)
Guybrush
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