jamesmishler wrote:If we wanted to do something more formal, maybe we could figure out a way to put together a small scholarship for engineering students at Millikin University where he attended. $500 smackers to help pay for books might be something we can put together. After all, it was Bob's engineering training that enabled him to make those awesome maps.
Plaag wrote:Just got back from Decatur, Illinois and the funeral service. Me and James went down there Tuesday, getting a hotel with a third gamer in a town I don't recall atm about an hour away from Decatur, then we met up with a 4th who lived there to eat some dinner and talk about Judges Guild, before we finished the night off with a OD&D game in Bob's memory - We delved the 1st 3 levels of the 'I' maps It was my first ever OD&D game, and I had 2 characters with straight 3d6 rolls for stats - I must say I think I understand some of you grognards now, as the game was a great time for all. It was just so much fun.The funeral was today, with a dinner afterward. Got to meet the Bledsaw clan, as well as meet Bill Owen in person, Marc Summerlot, Norma, and others. Then afterward the 3 of us went to visit the buildings of Judges Guild, pretty neat to see what they look like and what they have become.It was an emotional two days with highs and lows, but I am glad to have had the experience. I am confident/know Judges Guild is in capable hands, and I shall do what I can personally and on my site to help any way I can.Thank you Bob for the memories,ShaneG.
FormCritic wrote:Who occupies the old Judges Guild offices today?
shadowfx wrote:While Shane James and I were in Decatur, James came up with the idea of doing a Bob Con, in honour of Bob Bledsaw. We all thought it sounded like a good idea. It wasn't fleshed out much, but I would think it would consist of people runing games set in the Wilderlands, a few vendors selling JG material. And possibly a guest speaker like Bob Jr. to talk about Bob and the history of the Judges Guild.John Barnes
Plaag wrote:Yeah, nothing this year though if it does happen, but would be great to see become an event.ShaneG.
Shane's stupid, filthy dwarf did a good job getting the party into plenty of trouble.
Plaag wrote:The former school/Judges Guild offices has become a church now, the house is still a house (some family lives there), and I don't know what the other building is..but every Judges Guild former place is still there, in roughly the same shape that the older pictures show. I'm fuzzy on the address at the moment - would have to check the city map.ShaneG.
serleran wrote:For those of us unable to attend, thank you for the write up. Vicarious experiences can be worthwhile, after all.Happy birthday.