Darth and Droids—Phantasmal Malevolence

[matgb]

As dm_of_the_rings is wrapping up, we have what could possibly be a worthy replacement—the guy who does Irregular Webcomic will spoof Star Wars: Darths & Droids.

First one is a good start, guess we'll have to see. No feed though:-(

Comments

[strangefrontier.livejournal.com]

Ooh, I haven't seen DM of the Rings before. Now I must go and read the whole thing. In one night. :D

[matgb]

It's of varied quality. I'd actually be interested in your reaction to it, because I saw the first one when it got linked initially, so reading them as they came gives a different impression, always.

Have fun.

[strangefrontier.livejournal.com]

Lower quality (unfunny?) strips are never as noticeable when you're reading a big chunk than reading them as they're published.

Incidentally, I think most of my knowledge of table-top RPGs actually comes from webcomics, since I've never played one. A severe addiction to Neverwinter Nights helps with D&D specifics (and made me complain loudly through the cringe-worthy D&D film, which was rubbish enough anyway without considering how much it strayed from D&D rules. There's no way a Beholder would fail a spot check allowing a couple of rogues to sneak past, no matter how high their hide skill!).

[matgb]

See, I never really enjoyed RPGs at all—played them because my friends did, but the details are beyond me.

I avoided the film because I knew it'd be crap, it was D&D and it was poorly done. Ah well.

(can you believe SB had never seen PB until I made her sit and watch it?)

[strangefrontier.livejournal.com]

The film's worth watching with a group of witty friends, as it is so easily turned into a snark-fest. Jimmy Olsen is the lead character, Thora Birch does an Amidala impression, Richard O'Brian shows up with a D&D Crustal Maze, and the dwarf's viking helmet only has one horn. That is but a small selection of the nonsense ripe for mocking!

I must admit that I watched PB for the first time in January. I responded in the way that best illustrates my enthusiasm for something: I stayed up till 3am making 158 PB icons... And then read the book. :)

[karohemd.livejournal.com]

Yes, it's perfect MST3K fodder. ;o)

I've played a lot of RPGs (and still play and enjoy them) but I've always hated D&D with its focus on hack&slash and dungeon crawling...

[karohemd.livejournal.com]

ten foot laser pole
Excellent.

[matgb]

I had to resist making that the headline, just because, y'know, punchline...