Mourning Rite

Thursday, July 7, 2016

Earlier this week, we learned of a sudden loss to not only the Pathfinder community, but the gaming community as a whole.

Steven D. Russell, owner of Rite Publishing, was one of the first third-party publishers to give his support for the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, but his impact goes well beyond the hundreds of products he helped usher into creation for gamers everywhere. Many of Paizo's freelancers got their start with Rite Publishing, and more than a few of us that work at Paizo also had the pleasure of working with him. Friend, advisor, mentor, author, designer—he wore all of these titles proudly. But none were as proudly worn as "gamer."

He was One of Us, and his influence and passion for the hobby will be missed.

A memorial fund has been set up by his family for those wishing to donate.

Liz Courts
Community Manager