Sad news about Eric Wujcik

Eric Wujcik, creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles RPG, Heros Unlimited (and its countless accessories), Rifts... and, of course, Amber diceles RPG (of which I own more than a few, read ALL, the T-shirts) is dying of pancreatic cancer.

Eric is (not was, not yet...) a huge force in the RPG industry. Hes a great guy, btw. Ive met him in person, and the amazing thing is, Im one of thousands, perhaps 10s of thousands, who can and do say that. He is a constant presence at conventions, incredibly approachable, friendly, and runs some of the coolest Amber events you'll ever see.

Hes a huge "fan" himself, of course, having taken Zelazny's works and really transformed them into something more. TMNT was the same way, Im sure (and I spent many a happy hour in high school playing TMNT, a game that my friends parent banned due to the drug addiction rules... so cool! Rebellion! We never once USED those rules, of course, to much fun in kicking ass as a mutated wolverine or platypus. Platypus, their poisonous you know).

Kevin Siembieda has set up a blog that consists of fans, friends, and strangers writing their thoughts on Eric. Many gamers are not big into religion or the power of prayer, but to me, this represents the same kind of thing. If ever there was a time for the collective well wishes, good thoughts, and positive thinking to work a miracle, this would be it. Thats the happy ending Im going to keep in my heart, even if reality is unlikely to bend to my weak will. I hope you will to.