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LaFayette-
Obituary Courtesy Apolyton's Civ2 Community
La Fayette (Michel Baise) is known as an excellent Civ2 strategist and game play debater (author of the Three Arrows Strategy and the Twin Cities Strategy), a Civ2 mechanics researcher (a diplomat/spy expert), and as an enthusiastic scenario player. He perfected methods of spectacularly rapid victory in scenarios from impossibly weak starting positions. He was also a tireless participant in almost all single player contests and succession games from 1999 through 2005.
La Fayette died of cancer in January 2006 at the age of 66, but we still feel his presence -- kind, witty, encouraging and uplifting, always quick to respond to questions with the best of helpful advice. He was always thoughtful, insightful, unfailingly polite, and true to his commitments. No one on this site more embodies the concept of "Civilization" than La Fayette: he is a true gentleman.
Note from the Hall Administrator
LaFayette, as noted above, was well respected by the Civilization community. He had already been popularly elected into the Hall when sad news of his demise reached the forums. As a sign of honor and respect, posting of the December elections results was delayed until a proper memorial could be contribuited. Now the time has passed when we can interact with LaFayette, however, the memory of him and his words on the forum can always be with us. In reading his articles for the Great Library and elsewhere around the site, let us remember this brilliant and friendly figure.
(registered Oct 2000)
Berzerker- Berzerker, known for being the resident Libertarian in the Off-Topic, brings colour and vibrancy to the forums in the political discussion threads. He is an active Civ II Multiplayer.
(registered May 1999)
Dr Strangelove- An actual Doctor, Dr Strangelove describes himself as the forum's leading medical expert. He can often be found in the Off-Topic forums, debating or dispensing medical advice.
(registered 2-15-99)
Harlan- Known across the forums for the scenarios he designed for Civ II. His 1996 Lord of the Rings Scenario for Civ II is to this day considered one of the greatest, but he is also known for Timur, The Forgotten War (detailing WWII in China), WWII: Pacific Theatre, WWII: European Theatre, The Mongols, and The Viking Age.
Harlan created the European Map Maker, which greatly expedites the creation of maps in civ II mapediting programs. Also, Harlan co-authored the Advanced Scenario Design Guide with Leon Marrick.
He is the recipient of the fourth ever-awarded Silver Fleece Medal, given in March 1999 by the Spanish Civilization Site, as well as a member of the CivFanatics Civ II Scenario Hall of Fame (Inducted in 1997), and recipient of several awards from the highly-respected Hodadian Award Center- including a designation as the Best Modpack Designer of 1999.
Several of Harlan Thompson's scenarios were actually included in the ActiVision games CTP and CTP2.
(registered 2-15-99)
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Thank you all for voting!
-DC
LaFayette-
Obituary Courtesy Apolyton's Civ2 Community
La Fayette (Michel Baise) is known as an excellent Civ2 strategist and game play debater (author of the Three Arrows Strategy and the Twin Cities Strategy), a Civ2 mechanics researcher (a diplomat/spy expert), and as an enthusiastic scenario player. He perfected methods of spectacularly rapid victory in scenarios from impossibly weak starting positions. He was also a tireless participant in almost all single player contests and succession games from 1999 through 2005.
La Fayette died of cancer in January 2006 at the age of 66, but we still feel his presence -- kind, witty, encouraging and uplifting, always quick to respond to questions with the best of helpful advice. He was always thoughtful, insightful, unfailingly polite, and true to his commitments. No one on this site more embodies the concept of "Civilization" than La Fayette: he is a true gentleman.
Note from the Hall Administrator
LaFayette, as noted above, was well respected by the Civilization community. He had already been popularly elected into the Hall when sad news of his demise reached the forums. As a sign of honor and respect, posting of the December elections results was delayed until a proper memorial could be contribuited. Now the time has passed when we can interact with LaFayette, however, the memory of him and his words on the forum can always be with us. In reading his articles for the Great Library and elsewhere around the site, let us remember this brilliant and friendly figure.
(registered Oct 2000)
Berzerker- Berzerker, known for being the resident Libertarian in the Off-Topic, brings colour and vibrancy to the forums in the political discussion threads. He is an active Civ II Multiplayer.
(registered May 1999)
Dr Strangelove- An actual Doctor, Dr Strangelove describes himself as the forum's leading medical expert. He can often be found in the Off-Topic forums, debating or dispensing medical advice.
(registered 2-15-99)
Harlan- Known across the forums for the scenarios he designed for Civ II. His 1996 Lord of the Rings Scenario for Civ II is to this day considered one of the greatest, but he is also known for Timur, The Forgotten War (detailing WWII in China), WWII: Pacific Theatre, WWII: European Theatre, The Mongols, and The Viking Age.
Harlan created the European Map Maker, which greatly expedites the creation of maps in civ II mapediting programs. Also, Harlan co-authored the Advanced Scenario Design Guide with Leon Marrick.
He is the recipient of the fourth ever-awarded Silver Fleece Medal, given in March 1999 by the Spanish Civilization Site, as well as a member of the CivFanatics Civ II Scenario Hall of Fame (Inducted in 1997), and recipient of several awards from the highly-respected Hodadian Award Center- including a designation as the Best Modpack Designer of 1999.
Several of Harlan Thompson's scenarios were actually included in the ActiVision games CTP and CTP2.
(registered 2-15-99)
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Thank you all for voting!
-DC
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