D&D documentary on kickstarter

Ladybird · September 11, 2012, 06:53:25 AM

Quote from: Teazia;581622Someone has already started one and will be on the front page for the next few days, don't worry and please stop catfighting!

It will be, if people keep discussing it. HINT, HINT.

(Although, $80k in five days is a big ask)

Teazia · September 11, 2012, 08:50:31 AM

I know how to play that game. I accept your challenge of discussion!

Teazia · September 11, 2012, 08:51:20 AM

Btw, the Paizo email blast just went out!

One Horse Town · September 11, 2012, 09:03:41 PM

Quote from: Teazia;581670Btw, the Paizo email blast just went out!

Yeah, i got that.

Why in heavens name would i stump up cash to fund a documentary of a game i play?

Piestrio · September 11, 2012, 09:27:21 PM

Quote from: One Horse Town;581794Yeah, i got that.

Why in heavens name would i stump up cash to fund a documentary of a game i play?

Because you may think it would be cool if it got made?

Because you want it and you can get a copy by helping to fund it?

Because you like one or more of the rewards?

Because it's a better use of money than hookers and blow?

etc...

For me, this is something I'd buy if I saw in the store so there's no harm in "pre-buying" since I lose nothing if it doesn't get made and I spend money I was going to spend anyway if it does.

TristramEvans · September 11, 2012, 09:34:30 PM

I have yet to see a good RPg documentary. All of them seem to focus on the fringe or most extreme elements of the hobby, and while entertaining, I wouldn't mind someone doing a documentary about normal, well-adjusted gamers instead of just a "look how geeky these weirdoes are" expose like Uber Goober.

Teazia · September 11, 2012, 09:39:12 PM

Then this is your best chance, these guys are real filmmaking pros as well as gamers and they are not out to shame gamers. They are celebrating the original rpg and the effect it has had on modern life as well as the games interesting and troubled history. Check out the clips and listen to the podcast interview for more info.

Cheers

Dirk Remmecke · September 12, 2012, 04:30:55 AM

Quote from: TristramEvans;581805I have yet to see a good RPg documentary.

Did you see The Dungeons & Dragons Experience by Spiro Lee?

I'd pay hard cash for a DVD of this movie. Alas, it's OOP.

increment · September 12, 2012, 04:36:21 AM

Quote from: Teazia;581807Then this is your best chance, these guys are real filmmaking pros as well as gamers and they are not out to shame gamers. They are celebrating the original rpg and the effect it has had on modern life as well as the games interesting and troubled history. Check out the clips and listen to the podcast interview for more info.

Cheers

I had dinner with them at GenCon this year, and I have to agree, these guys seem to have the right attitude and the skills to get this done. They're much more concerned about getting an accurate history reflected in their interviews than about sensationalism. I was happy to kick in a few bucks to their cause.

Teazia · September 12, 2012, 10:59:16 PM

Quote from: increment;581871I was happy to kick in a few bucks to their cause.

You and a few others (including me). It is just about to ding, only a few 1.35k away. It seems that the Wotc, Paizo, and Monte mentions and ensuing bumps were all perfectly spaced to result in maximim bumpage. Either very well done, or fate played its hand.

Teazia · September 12, 2012, 11:00:08 PM

Quote from: Dirk Remmecke;581869Did you see The Dungeons & Dragons Experience by Spiro Lee?

I'd pay hard cash for a DVD of this movie. Alas, it's OOP.

There is a crappy low quality upload to Youtube, but yes, a nicer version would be welcome. Is it on Amazon?

TristramEvans · September 12, 2012, 11:05:24 PM

Quote from: Dirk Remmecke;581869Did you see The Dungeons & Dragons Experience by Spiro Lee?

I'd pay hard cash for a DVD of this movie. Alas, it's OOP.

I don't think so, but it was about 4 years ago that I watched maybe 6 of them in a row...damned if I can recall all their names. I'll have to try and hunt that one down.

Piestrio · September 12, 2012, 11:49:12 PM

Well, they made it

I wonder if they'll try for a stretch goal?

Dirk Remmecke · September 13, 2012, 02:37:25 AM

Quote from: Teazia;582065There is a crappy low quality upload to Youtube, but yes, a nicer version would be welcome. Is it on Amazon?

It's not available anymore. There was a DVD edition that the director or producer sold himself, without distribution, but AFAIR he found that it was too much work.

I'd love to get my hand on a copy of it because so far it is the best portrayal of the RPG scene and method of play.

But I am also looking forward to the new Kickstarter!

My idea for a stretch goal: contact Spiro Lee and sublicense "The D&D Experience" to include it as a bonus in the DVD edition...

RPGPundit · September 13, 2012, 06:13:33 PM

Quote from: One Horse Town;581794Yeah, i got that.

Why in heavens name would i stump up cash to fund a documentary of a game i play?

Well, if for example the documentary was a well-done academic piece of historical interest, revealing something new about the game or its creation...

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