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Today, Destiny-GAF is in mourning. The best of us is gone.
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Mutanthands
Member
I've never been the most social Destiny player, playing with others in fits and starts over the last couple of years. Drizz made everyone feel welcome, and during the lean times, you could tell that he was the glue that held the community together.
RIP. My sincere condolences to his wife and family; his loss must leave a massive hole in their lives.
RIP. My sincere condolences to his wife and family; his loss must leave a massive hole in their lives.
I'm stunned right now. Drizzay was the most helpful and nicest member of any community on or offline that I've ever met.
Although I haven't been on destiny in a few months I'll never forget the 2am pst reset raids we did every week for months. My most fun times gaming and I consider him a true friend.
R.I.P Drizzay. Guardian down
Although I haven't been on destiny in a few months I'll never forget the 2am pst reset raids we did every week for months. My most fun times gaming and I consider him a true friend.
R.I.P Drizzay. Guardian down
This is such a shocking and saddening news. Our "fun runs" were the most fun I've ever had with any game in my entire life. Such a awesome guy. I haven't been following destiny very closely recently due to life changes. I just pre-ordered RoI and was looking forward to play with the Dr and crew again. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family.
MagnetoWasRight
Member
I have set up the Gofundme for Drizz's flowers here: gofundme.com/2hnnm9he
If there is anything you think I need to add to the campaign, let me know. Everyone who visits will know what it is for.
If there is anything you think I need to add to the campaign, let me know. Everyone who visits will know what it is for.
Donation sent
Oh man, what news to wake up to.
I haven't been in Destiny-GAF for a while, but Drizzay was always one of the best. I remember once, I was setting up a Hard Mode Crota raid, and I was super excited that Drizz was coming along to be our resident expert. (And I was extra-glad because I was garbage at the sword and hoping he would do it.) The last member to join the group let us know that he'd never done Hard Crota before, and I was hesitant to let him come along, but Drizzay said, "Let him come. It will be okay," and I didn't want to argue with Drizzay.
When we got down into the raid, the new player explained that not only had he never done Hard Mode Crota before, he'd never done Crota at all. When Drizzay heard it, he just laughed, and again, said, "It will be fine."
And it was.
Drizzay was a great player, and more importantly, and genuinely good guy. Destiny-Gaf is a little darker today, having lost his light.
I haven't been in Destiny-GAF for a while, but Drizzay was always one of the best. I remember once, I was setting up a Hard Mode Crota raid, and I was super excited that Drizz was coming along to be our resident expert. (And I was extra-glad because I was garbage at the sword and hoping he would do it.) The last member to join the group let us know that he'd never done Hard Crota before, and I was hesitant to let him come along, but Drizzay said, "Let him come. It will be okay," and I didn't want to argue with Drizzay.
When we got down into the raid, the new player explained that not only had he never done Hard Mode Crota before, he'd never done Crota at all. When Drizzay heard it, he just laughed, and again, said, "It will be fine."
And it was.
Drizzay was a great player, and more importantly, and genuinely good guy. Destiny-Gaf is a little darker today, having lost his light.
DirtyLarry
Member
Truly sorry to hear about this. RIP.
A forum I was once a very active member on and we were a pretty close knit community especially in the Gamers Hangout lost a member awhile back now. He is still on all of my friends list so it just always bums me out seeing his Gamerpic or Avatar on said networks and seeing them all list the same Last Active date. Truly makes me sad everytime I see it and it has been a good 3 years. It just always sucks. No other way to put it.
A forum I was once a very active member on and we were a pretty close knit community especially in the Gamers Hangout lost a member awhile back now. He is still on all of my friends list so it just always bums me out seeing his Gamerpic or Avatar on said networks and seeing them all list the same Last Active date. Truly makes me sad everytime I see it and it has been a good 3 years. It just always sucks. No other way to put it.
Robdraggoo
Member
Not just a great member of the community but great human being.
He got me to the light house on my birthday this year.
When all of dgaf was in fighting over hm Croat last year. And it was bad. Once drizz got the monkey off his back after 12 hours of frustration. He then spent the next weekend getting all the gaf members through it.
A legend
I'm going to be sad as all hell today.
He got me to the light house on my birthday this year.
When all of dgaf was in fighting over hm Croat last year. And it was bad. Once drizz got the monkey off his back after 12 hours of frustration. He then spent the next weekend getting all the gaf members through it.
A legend
I'm going to be sad as all hell today.
Even though I'm not a fan of Destiny due to Motion Sickness, news like this makes me sad.
In fact, it's triple the sadness since we're both of the same age, a gamer and also in the construction industry.
This would have been easily preventable with a gas meter and a ventilator.
Rest in Peace fellow Gaffer.
In fact, it's triple the sadness since we're both of the same age, a gamer and also in the construction industry.
This would have been easily preventable with a gas meter and a ventilator.
Rest in Peace fellow Gaffer.
BlackSalad
Member
That Urk tweet really hit hard
RIP Drizzay, you were great for the community and our few encounters were always pleasant and fun. Guardian Down but not forgotten.
My condolences to his family,
RIP Drizzay, you were great for the community and our few encounters were always pleasant and fun. Guardian Down but not forgotten.
My condolences to his family,
Thank you Jason.
Damn who would have thought the impact would reach this far.
Respect to the guy who set up the gofundme, going to have to donate during lunch.
GlamFM
Banned
That´s thanks to Jason. He´s close to NeoGAF and DGAF especially.
ambar_hitman
Member
RIP. So young. Life is so unfair 
NeOak
Member
Sounds like what we know too. He was remodeling the basement.
Small world.
Macello, I added the link to the top of the OP.
nintendoman58
Member
My condolences to his family.
RIP.
RIP.
Nerd_Incognito
Member
I never got to play with him but always read his posts. Seemed like a genuinely nice and helpful dude. Condolences to his family and friends. RIP.
Zeus The Dino
Member
RIP. Carbon monoxide has always been a fear to me.
SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
nearly $1500 in an hour. Just goes to show how many people he helped. Destiny gaf is awesome.
Rexatality
Member
This is very sad. I've never had an opportunity playing with him, but I know he was a pretty nice person while reading his posts. He was truly a pillar of the DestinyGAF community
Sincere condolences to his family and loved ones. He'll be dearly missed
Sincere condolences to his family and loved ones. He'll be dearly missed
JPBrowncoat
Member
RIP to the best Guardian
I'm so sad to hear that. He was always so incredibly helpful, friendly and patient. I still clearly remember when he helped me and a third guy beat Skolas for the first time. Even though he had helped a few dozen groups before us, he still politely and patiently explained the mechanics in detail, did not get annoyed when we two screwed up and caused a wipe but joked about it, and was honestly happy for us when we ultimately beat it.
Thanks, Drizzay.
Thanks, Drizzay.
He chose to help people put. I didn't know the guy, never played Destiny and never knew of him until this thread, but I think it's pretty clear that he helped out because he loved the game and the community.
Anyway he sounds like a stand up guy, passed way before his time and honestly reading about him makes me wish I was a destiny player. My condolences to his family, friends and community. It's really sad someone who touched so many passed so soon.
This was really nice to see. Thanks, Jason.
DarkConfidant
Member
Life just sucks sometimes. Glad he gave people some smiles and laughs, while also making the world a better place.
RIP
Kor of Memory
Member
I can't even find the words to express the loss I'm feeling right now, and I'm only a "stranger" from the internet.
This is terrible.
This is terrible.
Jeronimo Jones
Member
RIP and sincere condolences to his family and friends.
He you loved you guys. His passion was bringing joy to others, he lived for that.
Except if you were a Warlock. He was probably planing to revive-snipe you in that case.
Blargonaut
Banned
Although I'm not a part of Destiny-GAF, my sincere condolences to the family. Rest in peace.
Stantron
Member
I'm deeply saddened by the news of Drizzay's passing.
I'm in shock and disbelief.
I first played with Drizzay during my flawless Vault of Glass runs. This was fairly early on when only a few gaffers had already completed it so it was a real challenge. Of course there were a couple of wipes before we were able to pull it off. But Drizzay was super helpful in explaining game mechanics and patient as hell in assisting anyone who was struggling or had questions. I'm happy to have been able to tell him how much I appreciated that. I was also able to play with him throughout several raids and iron banner trains since launch. A person of Drizzay's character doesn't come by often, folks. Being in a group with Drizz inspired me to be a better person. I'm going to miss him; the destiny community is going to miss him. Thank you for the great memories, friend.
My condolences to his family.
I'm in shock and disbelief.
I first played with Drizzay during my flawless Vault of Glass runs. This was fairly early on when only a few gaffers had already completed it so it was a real challenge. Of course there were a couple of wipes before we were able to pull it off. But Drizzay was super helpful in explaining game mechanics and patient as hell in assisting anyone who was struggling or had questions. I'm happy to have been able to tell him how much I appreciated that. I was also able to play with him throughout several raids and iron banner trains since launch. A person of Drizzay's character doesn't come by often, folks. Being in a group with Drizz inspired me to be a better person. I'm going to miss him; the destiny community is going to miss him. Thank you for the great memories, friend.
My condolences to his family.