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Greg Novak | |
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Born | September 4, 1950 |
Died | March 7, 2012 | (aged 61)
Resting place | Saint Marys Cemetery (Champaign, Illinois) |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Game designer |
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Greg Novak (September 4, 1950 – March 7, 2012) [1] was a wargame designer, author of dozens of games, rules supplements and scenario books, his most notable contributions including the Volley & Bayonet series and several works about the American War of Independence.
Born on September 4, 1950, in Chicago, [2] son of George and Sylvia (Stepnowski) Novak, and married to Donna Oakes Gerbino on July 19, 1997, Greg Novak worked as a librarian at Edison and Jefferson middle schools for 31 years, and for the Champaign Office of Education. He was active in the Champaign Teachers Federation, serving as a building steward, member of the collective bargaining unit, vice president and president. Upon his retirement he was elected to the Champaign Board of Education. After his death Champaign Unit 4 Schools named their Alternative High School facility in his honor. [3]
Greg Novak was a key figure in the wargaming hobby, [4] [5] leaving a lasting and internationally recognized [6] legacy both as an author and as a promoter of wargaming events. Among his main contributions as an author should be listed :
Boardgames
Rules
Rules supplements and Scenario books
Greg Novak was also Editor of the Command Post Quarterly magazine (published by the GDW and Emperor's Headquarters)-
Member of the Legion of Honour, Historical Miniatures Gaming Society - East [7]