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Thread started 10/26/02 5:22pm

teller

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My friend died

Probably no one on here will recognize the name "William Scarboro," but he was a major programmer for Apogee. He worked on "Rise of the Triad," and "Prey." Prey was never released, but its level editor (Preditor) inspired Apogee's later releases.

William was a master of math and 3D graphics. I always encouraged him to outperform John Carmack (the creator of Doom, Quake, etc.) but he wasn't the same kind of character as Carmack...math and C++ mattered more to William than video games. Anyways...he died of an asthma attack of all things, rather unexpectedly, at the age 31.

I will miss him... cry
Fear is the mind-killer.
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Reply #1 posted 10/26/02 5:23pm

Moonbeam

I'm sorry to hear that. sad My best wishes to you and his family.
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Reply #2 posted 10/26/02 5:30pm

O4ITSME

Im very sorry to hear that Teller. So young...
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Reply #3 posted 10/26/02 5:32pm

AzureStar

My heartfelt condolences to you and his family.
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Reply #4 posted 10/26/02 5:36pm

SensualMelody

Very sad...sad, indeed.
In a world of so much "scientific advancement" to die so
young of asthma...
I am so sorry.
I hope the good memories you have of your friend will comfort you in the days to come.
My condolences,
Melody
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Reply #5 posted 10/26/02 5:38pm

ian

Apogee have done some brilliant stuff over the years. Sorry to hear that he passed away so young.
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Reply #6 posted 10/26/02 5:47pm

DJEmale

sad
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Reply #7 posted 10/26/02 5:53pm

teller

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Thx everyone...I'm not so broken up about it anymore as his mother still is. My job is to make him matter somehow in the future. I mainly wondered if anyone on here knew of his work...he "almost famous" so to speak.
Fear is the mind-killer.
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Reply #8 posted 10/26/02 5:56pm

VinaBlue

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hug Teller.

I am truly sorry. sad He is now an angel and he will always be with you.

I pray you and his family heal from this sudden loss.

pray
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Reply #9 posted 10/26/02 7:48pm

RaneStarr

bury him
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Reply #10 posted 10/26/02 7:58pm

Paisley

Eye'm so sorry about ur friend. cry
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Reply #11 posted 10/26/02 8:08pm

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I'm sorry to hear about that, man...
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Reply #12 posted 10/26/02 8:30pm

Chico319

:PRAY: I'm sorry for your loss Teller..let us know if you nned to talk, buddy! pray
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Reply #13 posted 10/26/02 11:03pm

Berry

How tragic. Time will help you heal... be patient. Wherever he may be now, I'm sure he thinks of you and can feel your love.

Warmest thoughts...
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Reply #14 posted 10/27/02 2:04am

ian

teller said:

Thx everyone...I'm not so broken up about it anymore as his mother still is. My job is to make him matter somehow in the future. I mainly wondered if anyone on here knew of his work...he "almost famous" so to speak.


Absolutely, I'm definitely a fan of Apogee's work. I'm a bit of a 3D maths head myself too since I'm in the same line of work as your friend, so I appreciate his accomplishments! Pity he died so young though, 31 is too young.
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Reply #15 posted 10/27/02 2:06am

CalhounSq

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I'm sorry to hear that, Teller... hug
heart prince I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it prince heart
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Reply #16 posted 10/27/02 2:11am

Diva

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Sincere condolences to you teller... rose
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Reply #17 posted 10/27/02 2:29am

Arcamar

Teller, I'm sorry for this. He may rest in Peace. Do let him lieve in your remembers of the great times you've had together. I do still 'talk' to my father, he dies at the age from 37. And i beliefe he hear me and do never let me alone. I beliefe he is still alive, but diffrent ways as we.
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Reply #18 posted 10/27/02 2:33am

Natasha

Sorry to hear that Teller. Deepest Condolances to you and the family. What a young age and what a Tragedy.
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Reply #19 posted 10/27/02 3:52am

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teller

my heart is with you
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Reply #20 posted 10/27/02 4:47am

RoseOfSharon

My condolences for your loss, teller, and for his family.
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Reply #21 posted 10/27/02 6:13am

XxAxX

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condolences, teller
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Reply #22 posted 10/27/02 7:58am

Freespirit

pray heart rose Sorry to hear this..., truly my heart goes out to you during this difficult "time". heart

peace heart
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Reply #23 posted 10/27/02 8:06am

teller

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You're all very kind... hug

At times like this you recognize your own mortality...those who pass away leave a little something behind. And the more people you reach out to in a real way, the more of you remains once you're gone. Or at least that's what I'm taking away from this...
Fear is the mind-killer.
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Reply #24 posted 10/27/02 8:30am

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always suxx...sorry
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Reply #25 posted 10/27/02 8:48am

applekisses

Oh my gosh...teller, I'm so sorry to hear this. He was so young and obviously very talented. I hope you and your wife and your friends family are handling this well. I know you must be hurting and my thoughts are with you.
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Reply #26 posted 10/27/02 3:07pm

DoMeBaby

My condolences to you and the family of your friend.
Time heals pain, and may good memories of your friend stay
with you.
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Reply #27 posted 10/27/02 3:17pm

LatinaAngel

I'm sorry hug
rose
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