If you know what that quote is from, then you understand my wish for Suz. If you don't, find it, read it, and I hope it rewards you. It's a spirit of wishing better for others that I think I recall most of Fawn. For that's how I knew her, as her GM persona. I wish I had had the time to know her, and Galadriel, and others we have lost, and all my old friends, and new friends, and friends to be; as people, not names...but life is like that.

My heart goes out to her family, as they have the hardest part now. She is in a better place, and I don't doubt smiling down on all of us. Give her family your prayers.

Next time the world, or the game or whatever gets you down or mad, think of Fawn and hug someone, or help a newbie. She will live with us always as we carry on what she worked so hard at.

Take Care Suz.

Brian
Killjar (Don't think I ain't watching.)
 

Fawn,

I fondly remember you and those other pieces of you that travelled our lands during the Genie days. I have never ever in any life met someone who cared so deeply for those people who travelled in her world.

I remember getting scolded by you because I let some big friends of mine explain to a young adventurer in no uncertain terms that no-one kissed Lady Misdy without her consent. Especially with the front Misdy had. It made me think, and reconsider. Because of that scolding, I took a good part of my time and sat at the north gates, getting to know new folks, and meeting alot of people I knew as friends.

I remember sending a report thought out because a friend Warrior was having such a difficult time, he was talking of leaving, and was working on saying goodbye. You answered the Report, when you didn't have to, and sat with us for the better part of two hours just listening to his frustration and offering him hope. That warrior is still around today.

I remember introducing Ughsplat to you and Berr, and him calling you Grammama, and the delightful reaction that provoked. You had me in tears, I was laughing so hard.

My heart is heavy at your passing, but as long as the memories remain, so will you.

Mike McInnnis
 

Suz,

I didn't have the chance to know you as the others did. I was able to chat once or twice with you in game and elsewhere.

I know you are a legend in many peoples eyes. And you should be. You were a very dear person in their hearts, and I'm glad they had you.

You will be missed.

Becky/Dremerie
 

I'd never met her in real life. But the times she would talk to my character and seeing how she responded to player issues in the lands and on the GEnie boards, little things like that; she was always very generous, kind-hearted, and concerned about everyone's experience in the lands.

I'm sorry to see her go and my prayers and condolences.

Frank

 
 

I echo my wife's sentiments...

Fawn/Daryann/Suz Dodd was one of the first, if not the first, person from Gemstone who congratulated Nancy and I on our real world marriage. That is just another example of how she cared about the players behind the characters.

again our condolences to family, friends, and co-workers..

Geoff/Barry
 

* Your post here *
 This note is long belated as I just now learned of the tragic passing of the kindhearted and gentle spirited Suz. I have been away for some time now, but I have not forgotten those wonderful souls whose lives have touched mine during my time in Gemstone. Suz was one of those people. It was a great pleasure to have the opportunity to meet and chat with her at Simucon. I am glad I had this chance in addition to the in game contact to get to know this special woman, who was a Lady in every sense of the word. Suz will be mourned and sorely missed for a very long time. My heartfelt prayers go out to the loved ones she has left behind and those close friends who so strongly feel her absence. My thanks to you for the kindness and generosity you always showed me in the past.
 God Bless You
 

I have to say I feel at a loss because I have never met Fawn in game (that I can remember) or out but to hear the love everyone else has for this remarkable lady brings tears to my owns eyes.
 I do remember hearing good things about her even before this. I envy those of you who knew her. For those of you, remember her always and she will never be gone. I pray - I believe her spirit has moved on to the better place.

 Aryleste/ and player
 

....has passed on. 48 yrs is not much time in this world, but she did the most one could do with it. She was one of the reasons I stayed on in Gemstone when we first went to the web. She also was the first noble I ever saw (that took several days of constant playing) and she knew how to take an encounter and transform it into an epic! I never got a chance to meet her in person, but I did have the pleasure of knowing her in character.

Alarinn
 

 I didn't know Suz Dodd personally or anything and didn't really know too much about her. I remember reading about how she became the product manager for Hercules and Xena: Alliance of Heroes and that she was a gamemaster in GemStone III. Other then that I really didn't know anything about her. But when I read these post of the things she has done I can tell that she was a great person.
 I can see that she touched and influenced many people through her life. I remember reading a post on the HX:AoH board that she was going to be moving on to a new porject within Simutronics. I believe that is true now as well. I feel like she has fullfilled her purpose in this life and has moved on to something new and better.
 So lets try not to be sad that she is gone but happy that she has moved on to something better. Because even though she has left us physically she will live forever in our hearts and memories. I pray that all her family, friends and anyone who knew her be comforted in this time of lost.

 I am sorry she is gone but as I said I believe she has gone to better things now.

 
 

Early in my time in GSIII I was reading a log of one of Pauper's Haunted House parties and I remember seeing Fawn "drinking" someone's blood - the first time I realized GM's had "superpowers" to write their own scripts. She was great - displaying the kind of quick wit I wish I had and leading by example of what could be done in this game.

My thoughts go to her friends and family - I'm sure the heart-hole is deep.

Connie

There will be laughter after pain; there will be sunshine after rain. (Mark Knopfler)
 

Suz was a true lady in every way. She meant to much to every Genie player and so many more. She was truly a kind hearted lady, that cared for every person who played the game, even the ones that were in trouble all the time.

I meet her in real life many times, and she was always happy and wonderful to be around.

In game her PC was engaged to Berr and was the "step mom" that helped raise me as Faegil.

I will miss you Suz, you will be remembered for what you were, a true lady and a special friend.

John?Faegil
 

You will be missed Suz...

But in our hearts, you will always remain. Safe journeys m'Lady...
 

As she said of herself on her website:

"First achieved immortality (became a GM): 1993"

This is true... none of us are going to forget her.
 

Unfortunately I never had the opportunity to meet Suz personally. In fast at each VegasCon the first thing I would ask is - is Suz coming? Each time I was terribly disappointed that she was not there. I met her many many times in game, both as her PC and as the GM Fawn. She has a lightness of spirit about her that was truly infectious, and a compassion for others that came through in every thing she did; she brought joy to everyone who knew her.

She was a light that shown in our world and she will be missed. My most sincere condolences to her friends and family in their time of grief.

Dagor
 

A wonderful person who will never be forgotten. This news saddens me deeply. My thoughts and prayers go out to everybody who was priviledged enough to have known her.

~~~Frank/Jaialias
 

This was posted on the HX boards by Zephyra.

http://www.gamegirlz.com/spotlght/spot_013.htm
 

I also want to send my deepest sympathies to Suz's family, friends, and co-workers at Simu.

I only met her once, briefly (and had a noce chuckle together) ... but her impact on Gemstone cannot be understated.

I'm sorry to see her leave this world, but hope know that her spirit will live on.

-Jon / Prestius
 

I never got the chance to meet her but hearing of this tragedy, I want to wish her family and friends my condolences. It's always hard to lose someone and she seemed to be such a connection in the link of Simu. I am sure many, many people will feel this loss for a long time to come.

Chaerion's soulkeeper
 

I am sure many of you know Ashatric. He has been around gs for many years. He passed away on April 5,2008. He will be sadly missed and always remembered in the hearts of those who knew him. A great guy . always the peace maker. My history with him in gs is very long. Have known him several years. I as many others will miss you Ash. I love you hon.. I lost a big part of my history and heart in gs. And a dear friend irl.
My heart is sadden by your passing Ash..
 You will not be forgotten!
 

I never met Ash, at least under that persona. But I wish those who loved him peace.

Sometimes the key to happiness is not assuming it is locked in the first place- Ziggy

A journey of a thousand SMILES begins with a single step- Ziggy
 

I met Suz at Gemcon in 1998. At a get together after the costume party, I recall her going around the room and talking with each of the attendees. The discussion was as much about who we were as it was about the game. She seemed genuinely interested in the people behind the characters.

I am saddened -- and genuinely surprised -- to hear of her death. We citizens of Elanthia are all poorer for her passing.

R.C.Gimmi
(Haaka's player)
 

I'll miss you, deer. Put a good word in for me if you can. Perhaps we'll find my missing leg up there. That's the one place we weren't able to check.

Trachten
 

Our bodies all came from the same star, but your spirit came from a warm friendly sun. I will miss hearing from you, and the touch of your light shed on our small problems and pains. Thank you for touching me.

Josser
 

Sweet dreams sweet lady.

<sigh>

Corey
 

The terrible sense of loss I feel knowing that Fawn has moved on bites me to the bone.

Suz you are a mythical legend to all that walk the streets of Elanthia

It could not be better said if one were to say

Divine she was
with Compassion and understanding
touching all lives that she meets
thru keyboard or in the flesh
the absense of her in our Real Life World
brings a sense of sorrow yet also
makes me realise she is headed
to a better place now

Til again we meet Suz
We shall all see you on the other side...

the Hayworth family