You've very much been on our minds today...and everyday. Brisco is leading a D&D campaign as I type this. I can't think of a better way that your son celebrates you than that. He misses you so much and you would be extremely proud of the young man he is becoming. May you have all natural 20's in your newest adventure in the great beyond.

Your voice in the hobby we shared is greatly missed.

You have not been forgotten~ Miss you Miss the time that could have been. love Rhon

I miss you dear Bubba! Very much. You were gone too soon.

I have only just discovered the 'Dreams' of James but appreciate the benefaction of his words to the hobby. To the Smith family, please know you have my most heartfelt condolences.

Though I didn't know your name James, your role in this community no doubt inspired so many people creatively, personally and socially - there are lives that you made richer and fuller just by doing what you loved.

James made a positive difference, and a great impact, on our little niche of the internet. May he be eternally throwing down nat 20s.
With much gratitude and love from the WMLP! crew.

Rest in Peace, James.

Praying for his family and friends.
I worked with James at the Home depot in Pelham he was a wonderful guy.
May he rest in Peace.
Raechelle Met Team 0805 Pelham Home Depot

I join many others in appreciating the good will and energy that James brought to our community. We will miss his voice.

It has been so wonderful to read all these heartwarming comments about my brother !

James was my younger brother and the sweetest kid. I loved him very much. As a teen we played lots of board games together and would see won the most games at the end of the summer. He was a gentle man, quite, very intelligent and I loved his laugh. Excellent Whit and LOVED his Brisco. I will miss him greatly. 50 was too short! I love you bubba!

I am deeply saddened to learn of James' passing. I knew him from our online interactions, and he struck me as a genuinely kind individual who had lived for his family and friends. He was a presence in our hobby, one of the people who always had a good word for everyone. He will be missed. Rest in peace, and my condolences to those who survive him.

I am grateful for all that James did for a hobby he loved so well. He has passed too soon and will be missed.

James did the kind of work that brought folks together. In a hobby community that is often disagreeing with itself with an exceptional amount of engergy... he made a place where the shared love and enthusiasm of creating and playing was the focus. Thanks, James.

Rest in peace, James. I didn't know you well, but I appreciated your work and your presence in our shared hobby. Fifty years is too short a time.

James had a wide reach and did a great service to us roleplaying enthusiasts with his blog. He will be missed. My condolences to the family he leaves behind.

Rest in Peace James, you will be missed.

James was a valuable member of the gaming community and a kind-hearted, pleasant soul. He'll be missed.

My bubba will be missed by many. He was whitty and smart as a whip. He was always kind to me and had a great smile. I love you always.

I don't know if it is right for me to leave this as I never spoke with James but I read his blog often and always found it insightful. His posts helped introduce me to a hobby that I enjoy thoroughly and I’m thankful for that. Rest in peace and condolences to his family.

Prayers for James' repose and the family's comfort. He was much appreciated and will be missed.

His candle burned bright for many in the gaming community. He will be greatly missed.

I only knew him through his blog. His post and insight will be missed. A candle very bright burned out too soon.

He was a very eloquent, very welcome voice in the Old School gaming community. I was surprised and saddened to read the news on his blog, and wish to extend my condolences to his family and loved ones.

James always conducted himself as a gentleman and all around good guy. He will be missed.

Enjoyed his blog, seemed like a wonderful person full of joy. My condolences and prayers for your loss.

James was a kind and thoughtful person, and a generous contributor to his beloved hobby. We will miss him.

I too only conversed with James about gaming, but his was always a calm voice no matter the background noise. Taken from us far too soon. Rest in peace and prayers for your family.

James was a wonderful voice and presence in the old school gaming community. I trusted him, and always found him kind, generous, and community spirited. My condolences to his son and family.

My sincerest condolences. I only knew and interacted with James through the 'old school' gaming community, unfortunately I never had the pleasure to meet him. I admired his passion and enthusiasm, and he wrote often of his son and his shared joy of gaming with him. I will miss him and his creativity greatly.

I'm truly sorry for your loss. James was such a kind man. I only corresponded with him about gaming, but I always enjoyed our emails to each other. Peace and grace to you all.