Smokedaddy has passed away

[Bigguy28]

I never knew him but he sounds like he was a great guy and will be a great loss to the forums and those who knew him. RIP good sir.

 

[Jetman]

I haven't been here long enough to know him, but my condolences either way. RIP

 

[BOLDYSPICY!]

Goddamn, poor Smoke. He was rad as hell, though we never got to talk a whole lot. Fuck, he was so young, too.

Semper Fidelis to all are armed Smokedaddy. I hope his family can find some comfort. I know his Kiwi Farms family will miss him.

 

[Torchwood]

I never spoke directly to smokedaddy, but he was always dank in his postings and wise in his musings. He will be missed.

 

[ProRosen]

 

[XYZpdq]

I dug that game design thread.

 

[c-no]

RIP to Smokedaddy. Never will I forget reading the thread he made about being a video-game developer. He will be missed by many of us Kiwi's.

May as well leave this here. Jace used it when he made Stryker commit suicide. This music may as well be used since this may as well be for a Kiwi that is important to those that knew him.

 

[Anchuent Christory]

Sad news indeed.

I've only been a member for just over a couple of years but I recognised Smokedaddy as one of those guys who's posts are worth reading, he was chill and informative and contributed to a medium that I hold dear.

I'd love to be able to form a party, scale Death peak and use the Time Egg to bring him back. Sadly, such things are not possible.

Sleep well, fellow Kiwi.

 

[exball]

I talked with him sometimes on Steam. He was always up for a chat. I don't really have any words.

 

[x.eight.six.systems]

So many feels in this thread.

 

[MrTroll]

Jesus that's sad. I remember reading his video game thread a while back and being fascinated by his stories about working at Activision in the early 90's, being on a first-name basis with Bobby Kotick and other big names like that, etc. I was going to ask a few questions myself but it seemed like he had already more or less abandoned it by then so I didn't bother. RIP.

 

[cheersensei]

Rest comfortably in your eternal rest dear Smokedaddy...your presence on these forums will be missed.

 

[AnOminous]

53 is a terrible age to die.

I am too new here to have interacted with him other than seeing a couple posts, but a board on a topic like this doesn't stay as relatively civilized as this without a good guiding hand at the outset. Pretty sure the forum as is owes a lot to him. RIP.

 

[Tubular Monkey]

I was thinking about him recently. He was a calming voice among all of us spergs. RIP

 

[Watcher]

This really saddens me.

Smokedaddy and I talked at great length on Steam many months ago. He and I would talk about old retro games he worked on, and ones we both liked. We also played Left 4 Dead together. I really liked Smokedaddy since he was very aware of old retro game technology, and I make maps for old retro games.

It was clear through our conversations together Chris started to disinterest him a long time ago. Long before this iteration of the boards. It's why even when Null started this board Smokedaddy was fairly absent.

Our conversations dwindled some months ago. I always wondered why and now it has become apparent.

I don't know what happens after death but I hope wherever he is he's at peace. I'm very glad for his contribution toward excellent games like Mechwarrior 2. And I hope his influences in the community will still be seen years from now.

 

[Slowboat to China]

Vaya con Dios, sir.

I admit I didn't know Smoke that well, but he was always one of those posters that you knew to listen to. Not because he demanded respect, but because he deserved it.

 

[RetardBus]

This is so surreal and heartbreaking to see.. I can't say I knew Smokedaddy personally, although I do have memory of speaking to him when he came onto the chat, mostly about his work in the video game industry and technology, and hearing bits and pieces about the stories relating to his father. While I wasn't close to him, I can say that I can tell he was a wonderful, talented man and will be greatly missed. I at least feel fortunate for having been able to speak to him and see what an amazing presence he was before his passing.

My deepest condolences to Smokedaddy's friends and family, my heart goes out to all of you. While he may be gone, I hope you can all at least take some solace in the fact that his legacy and contributions to the world will always live on.

 

[The Fair Lady]

This sucks to hear. I never talked to him, but Smokedaddy seemed like a really cool guy. Hope he at least went peacefully.

 

[c-no]

This sucks to hear. I never talked to him, but Smokedaddy seemed like a really cool guy. Hope he at least went peacefully.

I agree with ya on going out peacefully since really, he was a Kiwi whose post were interesting such as the knowledge he had in working with video-games. One can only hope that whatever afterlife he is in, he is enjoying. And even if there isn't an afterlife and just some cessation of existence, he at least goes on in the hearts of those that adored and respected him.

 

[likeabadgirlshould]

RIP xox