I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Prof. M.A.R.Barker today.
While many outside the RPG circle and academia may not know the good professor, he leaves behind a great legacy - a burning curiosity in his former students and a sense of wonder and imagination in those who explored his imaginary world of Tekumel.
I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Prof. Barker a number of times and in each he was open and friendly; always willing to discuss his creation, even from a gawky teenager who called him out of the blue one day and spent over an hour on the phone discussing Tekumel. Yep - I had some chutzpa back then.
Happily, the Professor led a full life and though his twilight years found him in poor health, I'm told he was active in the hobby we all share and love.
RIP, Professor. You will be missed.
You can read the notice from the Tekumel Foundation here: http://www.tekumelfoundation.org/
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