Dungeons & Dragons: Honor, Humor, and Heart Among Thieves

Just watched the new Dungeons & Dragons movie… It was seriously fun.

It wasn’t a grand epic storyline and it didn’t take itself too seriously. In many ways it authentically captured how things often play out in a real live session of the D&D tabletop role playing game…

It had some excitement and genuine heartwarming moments, and plenty of well-balanced chances for laughter… the cast, especially Chris Pine, carried that deftly.

Don’t get me wrong, I love an epic Lord of the Rings story, but since the dark gritty Game of Thrones style completely overtook all contemporary fantasy storytelling, it’s very refreshing to just have some fun again!

And if you think you might enjoy watching some total beginners play the classic game of D&D, check out these live-play videos of my international group of roleplayers adventuring in a highly social, low-combat setting.  Laugh along with us (or at us) as the story unfolds...

"Here Chris, have some 'lembas.'"