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Personal Life and Relationships (Post-First Marriage)Personal Life and Relationships (Post-First Marriage)Greyhawk Campaign SettingGreyhawk Campaign SettingControversies and CriticismsControversies and CriticismsGame Design Philosophy and InnovationsGame Design Philosophy and InnovationsMain milestonesMain milestonesEarly Life and FamilyEarly Life and FamilyThe Dawn of Dungeons & DragonsThe Dawn of Dungeons & DragonsLater Years and RecognitionLater Years and RecognitionPost-TSR Career and ProjectsPost-TSR Career and ProjectsTSR, Inc.: Success and Internal ConflictsTSR, Inc.: Success and Internal ConflictsWriting Career Beyond D&DWriting Career Beyond D&D
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American game designer and author (1938–2008)

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Controversies and Criticisms

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This timeline highlights the controversies and criticisms surrounding Gary Gygax and Dungeons & Dragons, particularly during the height of its popularity.
Satanic Panic
Early 1980s
Dungeons & Dragons became the target of intense controversy during the 'Satanic Panic' of the early 1980s. Critics accused the game of promoting occultism, witchcraft, and even Satanism. These accusations were largely unfounded but gained significant media attention.
Opposition from BADD
Patricia Pulling and BADD
Patricia Pulling, founder of Bothered About Dungeons & Dragons (BADD), was one of the most vocal critics of the game. She blamed D&D for the suicide of her son, although this claim was widely disputed.
Personal Impact and Defense
Impact on Gygax
The controversies surrounding D&D took a personal toll on Gygax. He actively defended the game against its critics, arguing that it was a harmless form of entertainment and creativity.
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Main milestonesMain milestonesEarly Life and FamilyEarly Life and FamilyGame Design Philosophy and InnovationsGame Design Philosophy and InnovationsGreyhawk Campaign SettingGreyhawk Campaign SettingLater Years and RecognitionLater Years and RecognitionPersonal Life and Relationships (Post-First Marriage)Personal Life and Relationships (Post-First Marriage)Post-TSR Career and ProjectsPost-TSR Career and ProjectsThe Dawn of Dungeons & DragonsThe Dawn of Dungeons & DragonsTSR, Inc.: Success and Internal ConflictsTSR, Inc.: Success and Internal ConflictsWriting Career Beyond D&DWriting Career Beyond D&D