In elementary and middle school, I was something of a nerd. I still am, but then I was a bit of an uber-goober nerd. My weekend activity of choice was playing the nerd-tastic Dungeons & Dragons. Don't laugh--most guys played this during their early pre-girl obsession years. ;) Most of the video games off nowadays owe their existence to this game. And today, Gary Gygax (founder of the game) died.
69 years too young. Everyone please raise your +2 Dragonslayer Swords in respect.