Original: Ernest Gary Gygax (July 27, 1938 â "March 4, 2008; last name pronounced) was an American writer and game designer best known for co-creating the pioneering role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) with Dave Arneson.
Simplified: Ernest Gary Gygax (July 27, 1938 - March 4, 2008) (IPA: (Ë gaj. gÃ ks)) was an American writer and game designer, best known for co-creating the early role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) with Dave Arneson in 1974.