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So this is nearing almost a week since the news went public, but hopefully it looks recognizable enough at first glance.

Most Blizzard fans already know about Chris Metzen’s retirement and like many of them it came as a total shock for me. I think we expected another 10 or 20 years before we would even think of him retiring. It’s given me a lot of pause and reflection on my own life this past week.

I remember staring at his and Samwise’s artwork for hours in game booklets, art books, and on their Sons of the Storm website. I remember reading the prose and poetry he had written for Diablo out loud in the car to my less than interested parents. As a teenager I would try to replicate compositions and traditional styles found in his art. Undeniably he had influenced me and sucked me into many different worlds that have still left an impact on me to this day, so I think the least I can do is take a little time out from my day to give something back.

Similar to the gift I drew Samwise last year, I thought giving Metzen the same treatment would be fitting for a tribute. I went through his old art and picked out different elements of armour design he seemed to enjoy and pieced it together. I chose a paladin character in this case because it was/is his favourite D&D class.

So thanks, Chris. Without you I’m sure my life wouldn’t be the same.
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Amazing!! I really love his expression, well done!