Farewell, roleplay man...

"(Dave Arneson) developed many of the fundamental ideas of role-playing: that each player controls just one hero, that heroes gain power through adventures, and that personality is as important as combat prowess," according to a statement from Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. that produces Dungeons & Dragons.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30147390/

I am grateful that Mr. Arneson created these fundamental ideas - too few people understand why all three are essential.