We lost a good one.....

[Blue Diamond]

It is with great sadness that I announce my good friend, David Stevens, aka Hyper-man passed away last week. He fought a courageous battle against brain cancer.   He was a Huge fan of the Hero System, and has a very impressive collection of products he was very proud of.

 

One of the last things we talked about was his collection, and his wishes for it.   It is literally only a couple of books short of having Every product printed for the Hero system, including Kickstarters.  He really wanted to try to keep the collection together.

 

I'm interested in everyone's opinions,

Do you think anyone would be interested in purchasing such a large collection?   

I could bring it to Gencon and try there, but am not willing to let it go for pennies on the dollar.

Would EBAY be the best way to try to sell?

 

Any other unique ideas on what to do with the collection?  (Doesn't have to be sold)

 

Thanks !

 

 

[Simon]

I was very saddened to see this.  He will be missed.

[Amorkca]

He always had some good stuff to add to the conversations here!!

 

He will be missed!

[Ndreare]

Sorry to hear of the loss, both your personal loss and the community loss.

 

 

 

If you want best money eBay.

 

But if you want it to stay together a fellow herophile is the way to go. 

 

Libraries keep colections,  but often books get damaged or stolen. 

[ghost-angel]

Condolences, his contributions to the boards will be missed.

[sentry0]

That's very, very sad.  He was such an enthusiastic and warm personality...he will be missed.

 

My suggestion; auction the collection off on e-bay or some other auction site and donate the money to a charity in his name.

[massey]

This blows.

[Steve]

I'm shocked to hear this. I always enjoyed his contributions to the forums.

 

I would echo others that offering it as an auction item on Ebay is probably the best way to keep it together, but I'm not sure if you will be able to find a buyer for the entire collection unless it is discounted.

 

Donating the money to a charity in his name is a good idea.

[Lucius]

 

I light the candle and turn the wheel for a fallen Hero.

 

Perhaps you can find a library or other institution willing to house the collection and keep it together in his memory.

 

Lucius Alexander

 

The palindromedary saith, what is Remembered, Lives.

[assault]

Oh.

 

None of the words that would follow that are suitable for the forum.

 

One of my favourite posters.

 

I think I might have a beer later. I don't know if Hyper-Man drank, or really anything about him in person, but a small personal wake seems reasonable.

 

I might also grab one of his character designs, rename him in his honour and use him as one of my world's Big Heroes.

[Ragitsu]

Hyper-Man always helped.

[Christopher R Taylor]

I am very sorry to read this news, I always liked his input and you could tell he loved the game.  Prayers for his family and friends.

[wcw43921]

Doggone it---that wasn't supposed to happen.

[IndianaJoe3]

Another one of the good ones gone.

[bluesguy]

Very sad to hear.

[GestaltBennie]

I'm very, very sorry.  Rest well, Hero.

[BarretWallace]

I am so sorry to hear this...better words escape me.  Rest well, Hyper-Man, and may you always roll low except when rolling damage.

[RDU Neil]

Sunnovabitch.  I'd wondered if things had taken a turn for the worst, since we hadn't heard anything after his recent hospital stay. Hyper-man will be missed.

 

 

[Cassandra]

R.I.P.

[bubba smith]

rest In npeace my friend

[BoloOfEarth]

I never met you in real life, David / Hyper-Man, but you always impressed me with your helpful comments, your humor, and being an all-around class act.  Rest in peace, sir.  We will miss you, but will roll the dice in your memory.

 

My condolences to you, Blue Diamond, as well as The Masked Man (who had started a thread when HM first went into the hospital), and to David's mother and other family and friends.

[dsatow]

 

The Empty Chair
Eulogy for a Gamer

There is an empty chair,
at the table this day.
A hallowed place where,
a friend once played.
The roll of his dice,
my ears long to hear.
Or perhaps it would suffice,
if he should suddenly appear.
With character sheet in hand,
and a bag of Cheeze-doodles to share.
All his friends would stand,
as he sat in the empty chair.
I hear his voice a-callin’,
and it ties my heart in a knot.
For he cries, “Though a comrade has fallen,
You must play for those who cannot.”
We conquered worlds on the run,
he and I in the name of fun.
And as others may come and go,
I make both both friend and foe.
But what I long for most,
is our past now long a ghost.

 

[lemming]

I was very saddened to hear the news.  He was a good man.

[Old Man]

[Ninja-Bear]

I too am sadden. He was always willing to help with Hero. He had great builds and insight into the Hero system. Rest In Peace Hyper-man. You’ll be missed.