Very sad news today
https://georgiacremation.com/obituary/john-albert-tiller/ (https://georgiacremation.com/obituary/john-albert-tiller/)
What!? No! :'(
http://grogheads.com/news/21015 (http://grogheads.com/news/21015)
Rest in peace to a wargaming legend.
Quote from: al_infierno on April 28, 2021, 04:22:41 PM
Rest in peace to a wargaming legend.
Oh man. No. Got all his games. Jeez don't know what to say.
Ugh....sad news. RIP.
So sad to read this.
:( :( :( So sad to hear. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I used to live in Suwanee. Wish I'd know I was that close to wargaming greatness. RIP MR Tiller.
Quote from: Geezer on April 28, 2021, 05:13:36 PM
So sad to read this.
Quite a shock. I'm sad about it.
RIP
RIP John. May God have mercy on your soul.
RIP John.
Everybody, load up a Tiller game and toggle that fire / move button out of respect.
RIP
Still in shock, way too young...
My first introduction to John was at Tiller-Con II. I think Rich Hamilton had introduced us in brief earlier on, but the "real" first introduction was when he had to tell me to pipe down at one point. (He was doing a presentation and I was on the other side of the room with other games. Yes, I have a voice like a bullhorn.)
John was always a joy to work with. We didn't have a great deal of direct contact (outside of TC2 and 3), but it was always fantastic. He always listened (even if he didn't agree) and I think it shows. I do remember the kind words he had about working with me after Midway, which has stuck with me to this day.
John will certainly missed. A true gentlemen in every good sense of the term.
Sad news.
RIP
Wow. What a fucking loss, this sucks.
Quote from: Toonces on April 28, 2021, 10:34:24 PM
Wow. What a fucking loss, this sucks.
.....couldn't say it better.
Very sad day...RIP
:'(
Aw man. Rest easy now, Mr. Tiller.
I think everyone who's ever wargamed has at least one of his games - I think Battleground Waterloo was one of my first ever computer wargames, sad to see him go.
RIP Mr. Tiller
He was an excellent programmer and boss... a pleasure to have worked with him the last 22 years. He will be missed.
RIP Sir.
Damn. He was one of the greats, for sure. Rest in peace, Mr. Tiller.
Quote from: rahamy on April 29, 2021, 06:45:39 PM
He was an excellent programmer and boss... a pleasure to have worked with him the last 22 years. He will be missed.
Really sorry for your loss rahamy. You were so fortunate to have been able to work with John.
^+1, Rich.
Just shocking. Rest in peace John. Condolences to his family.
I've known this name for so long that I thought the person behind the name was an older man.
My condolences to everybody who knew him.
:'( :'( :'(
Quote from: Phantom on April 29, 2021, 09:46:31 AM
I think everyone who's ever wargamed has at least one of his games - I think Battleground Waterloo was one of my first ever computer wargames, sad to see him go.
Yes - I remember staring at the ads for battleground waterloo and Gettysburg. Was a new era in wargames. I bought my first PC just to play them. Jeez - what a friggin shame. Still cant quite believe it. :(
I am truly saddened by the news. :(
He was a wargaming hero and an inspiration. He gave so much to the development of computer wargames and will be much missed.
I feel for his family and close friends. He was too young by far to die, but he will be remembered with appreciation for all he has done for our hobby.
It can't have been any fun suffering from a brain tumour, so I hope his family can take comfort from his passing being a release from suffering. I sincerely hope he is in a better place now and gaming with his heroes of the past.
RIP John Tiller. You were and remain an inspiration for wargamers throughout the world.
I'm hoping this isn't considered spam, but Mods, please delete if it is. I got the following e-mail from Wargame Design Studio and thought it worth sharing here.
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Wargame Design Studio
In Memory of John Tiller
All, I received the following note from John's daughter this week, so wanted to pass it along to you. If you feel inclined to contribute - or maybe even participate in person the information is below.
"May is Brain Cancer Awareness month, and Atlanta is hosting its first annual Race for Hope (organized by the National Brain Tumor Society) in June 2023. The event is a large fundraiser for brain cancer research and treatment. The Race for Hope is also hosted annually in cities including DC, Philadelphia, New Jersey, California, and Boston.
I first ran the Race for Hope last spring in DC, and it was very impactful and moving to see the amount of people (about 10,000) show up in support of this cause. Families and groups participate in memory of loved ones affected by brain cancer. The race also celebrates Survivors of brain cancer and tumors, young and old.
We started a team this year in Dad's honor, called Tiller's Troopers. This June 3rd, the Atlanta race will include myself, Mom (John's wife), my sister, and others. I wonder if you can consider donating and/or spreading the word about the fundraising page.
https://secure.braintumor.org/site/TR?team_id=91439&fr_id=3783&pg=team
Thank you and wishing you the best,
Julia Tiller"
Wargame Design Studio