ffox on 5/11/2021 at 10:31
I've just received an email from bbb's wife Lisa saying that he passed away suddenly last week.
bbb (Bryan Gleason) wrote some very popular FMs including Three Crowns, Mighty Joe Young, A Short Night's Work and Augustine's Revenge. I was privileged to be one of his regular testers so regarded him as an old friend. He will be sorely missed by the Thief community.
RIP Bryan.
Beltzer on 5/11/2021 at 10:38
R.I.P
I'll play Augustine's Revenge right now.
Wilkins on 5/11/2021 at 10:58
Oh man, what a sad and unexpected news, i really enjoyed his missions :(
Rest in peace and a warm hug to all his family.
DirkBogan on 5/11/2021 at 11:22
A genuine loss for the community.
He was active for so long and contributed so much. He was always a positive figure here, friendly and eager to talk on the forums and in private. Quick to praise and ever humble about his own work, he took compliments well and modestly. He was proud of what everyone here had accomplished.
Personally, he was a huge inspiration: I loved his approach to loot, putting something in every nook and cranny to reward the player, and his understanding of level flow seemed like second nature, exceeding many commercial games I've played. Augustine's Revenge and A Short Night's Work still stand out for me as some of my favourite memories from any FM.
I'm honoured that I had the chance to let him know that I and others appreciated him and all his work over the years. The last I heard from him, he was weighing up whether to make another mission after The Hammer Skull, but he assumed that he would: "Thief/Dromed is hard to get out of your blood." Whatever he chose, I hope he enjoyed his time doing it.
Rest in peace Bryan, and well wishes to his family and friends.
Aemanyl on 5/11/2021 at 11:33
These are very sad news. Nigel's Hidden Treasure and Augustine's Revenge are definitely one of my favourite Thief Gold FMs. I've only had a few short exchanges with BBB, but he has always seemed like a friendly and very creative person with unique ideas for his FMs. I can also add that my repeated playthroughs of BBB's creations have given me significant inspiration for my published works of poetry. I hope that his legacy will live for many years to come. Rest in Peace, Bryan.
Galaer on 5/11/2021 at 11:41
That's really sad information. Nigel's Hidden Treasure and Three Crowns are one of my favorites. Also other missions were really enjoyable to play with lots of loot to gather. Rest in peace, bbb.
Yandros on 5/11/2021 at 12:27
Oh my, this is terrible news. I have exchanged numerous emails with Bryan over the years and he even sent me some of the music which he enjoyed recording once he was retired. His missions are classics and I know he will be sorely missed in this community. Sending prayers to his family.
fortuni on 5/11/2021 at 13:02
Such sad news, Bryan was a giant in this community and will be sorely missed by everybody.
Rest in Peace taffer. :(
Cavalorn on 5/11/2021 at 13:20
Terrible news.
Rest in peace, bbb.
Melan on 5/11/2021 at 14:04
I am really sorry to learn this. bbb's missions have always been a treat to play. His approach to building was really free-hand, low on detail but essential. Few people, if any, have approximated the natural flow and whimsy of his levels. There was always more to explore and more things to find, with locales on the way that could have made mini-missions of their own. A wonderful mind. He was also very humble about himself, very matter-of-fact.
Rest in peace, he will be missed!
