Flamestryke: In Memoriam

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Flamestryke: In Memoriam

Unread postby arturchix » 10 Jun 2008, 16:19

I just learned that the well known, long time Might and Magic fan Flamestryke, who has created absolutely great and colorful walkthroughs for MM7-MM9 at www.flamestryke.com, has recently passed away. This is what writes Peter2 at Castle Gobs forums:

It is with a heavy heart that I must tell you that Flamestryke, constructor of some of the best web-sites about MM7-9, passed away in April. She had been suffering from cancer for some time.

I never actually met Erika Walters (for that was her actual name), but she and I had been exchanging emails for some years. She had had far more than her fair share of ill-health and ill-luck, but she never allowed that to sour her against life, and in her emails to me she remained a gentle and great-hearted lady. I hope the next life will be kinder to her than this one was.

I drink to her memory.


Our deepest sympathies to Erika’s family for the terrible loss. Rest in peace, Flamestryke, you will be remembered.


If you would like to take a look at the original page visit this link:
https://www.celestialheavens.com/1213114770
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Unread postby PhoenixReborn » 10 Jun 2008, 17:19

That's terrible...sometimes you forget there are real people behind these web sites.

Her Wizardry 8 charts are invaluable.

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Unread postby Grumpy Old Wizard » 10 Jun 2008, 17:39

I am sorry I did not have the chance to get to know her. She battled adversity without fear. My kind of person.

My prayers go out to her family.
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Unread postby HodgePodge » 10 Jun 2008, 18:03

I'm so sorry to hear this news. Everyone was hoping for her recovery. My thoughts & prayers go out to her family.

Goodbye Flamestryke, we'll miss you. Rest in peace.
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Unread postby jeff4815 » 10 Jun 2008, 18:31

Damnit, that's sad news. I'll bow my head in respect.

She will be remembered and missed.
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Flamestryke: In Memoriam

Unread postby Angelspit » 10 Jun 2008, 18:36

Thanks for sharing the sad news, arturs.
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Unread postby Ravenheart87 » 10 Jun 2008, 18:38

Rest in peace. Her homepage is one of my favourites, she made a really good job.

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Unread postby Akul » 10 Jun 2008, 19:43

Rest in Peace, Flamestryke.
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Unread postby Deni » 10 Jun 2008, 21:32

Rest in peace.

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Unread postby Kareeah Indaga » 10 Jun 2008, 21:39

That sucks; her MM sites are wonderful. I read through her MM8 journal and loved it; I hope her family is dealing with this okay. :(
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Unread postby Ethric » 10 Jun 2008, 21:50

Sad news indeed. Condolences to all friends and relatives.
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Unread postby Muszka » 11 Jun 2008, 01:31

Never known her, but it's always a gray moment when great gamers pass.
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Unread postby ywhtptgtfo » 11 Jun 2008, 02:29

sigh... There goes another eternal HoMM figure...



By the way, will someone host her work/webpages so that they don't get lost?

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Unread postby UndeadHalfOrc » 11 Jun 2008, 04:13

R.I.P. She had the best and most detailed MM7 and MM8 sites on the internet.

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Unread postby ThunderTitan » 11 Jun 2008, 08:30

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Unread postby Corlagon » 11 Jun 2008, 17:29

Sad news. Excellent sites and wonderful guides for the Might and Magic series. R.I.P.

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Unread postby darknessfood » 11 Jun 2008, 22:02

Dahm, this sucks really bad. I liked the website, really great jobs, all of them. Rest in peace Flamestryke, may heaven be good for you :rip:
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Unread postby jeff » 11 Jun 2008, 22:08

I was aware of her work with the Wizarday series, before I realized her involvement with the Might and Magic franchise. This is a very sad event in all gamers lives that knew of her.
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Unread postby Tress » 12 Jun 2008, 13:52

I really like that web site. Imo it was best mm/wizardry site out there and i am big fan of both. Realy sad to see her go :(. When some time ago i red she has cancer and will go for treatment i really hoped she will make it through.

Also no offense but just currious how old was she?

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Unread postby Infiltrator » 14 Jun 2008, 00:57

Didn't know her myself, but it's certainly sad to see someone who has apparently done much in regard to the HoMM community pass away. R.I.P.
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