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What Will Geeks Make Of The New Roleplaying Game Comedy, Zero Charisma? [VIDEO]

by Jill Pantozzi | 6:00 pm, February 2nd, 2013

Troll 2 actor and director of Best Worst Movie, a documentary about Troll 2, Michael Paul Stephenson, has produced a South by Southwest comedy entry called Zero Charisma. Directed by Katie Graham and Andrew Matthews, with a script by Matthews, the trailer seems to have a stereotypical view of a game master and his roleplaying crew. But will the film turn into something more? Give it a watch and let us know your first impressions.

(via /Film)

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These Spinner Ring Dice Remind Us Of The Price Is Right Wheel

by Jill Pantozzi | 4:35 pm, October 26th, 2012

Tired of carrying around an ever-growing dice bag? Well now you can wear your dice on your fingers with some new spinner rings. But you can’t own them just yet, the folks who created them have a Kickstarter going. Although there’s 57 days left, they’ve already blown past their $23,000 goal. As you can see, there are a few different versions, some for playing cards, some for those tricky yes/no decisions, etc. Seriously though, how bad do you want to play Dungeons & Dragons with the giant Price is Right wheel?

(via Geekologie)

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EXCLUSIVE: Damsels & Dragons, How You Can Help A Fantasy/Comedy Web Series

by Jill Pantozzi | 2:45 pm, March 13th, 2012

We’ve got a very special treat for you today, readers. How would you like to find out more about a fantasy action/comedy web series about a women’s LARP (live-action role play) group? And what about the added bonus of some killer talent? Directed by Greg Aronowitz (The Guild, DragonAge), co-rroduced by America Young (Geek Therapy) and Jessica Mills (Awkward Embraces), and written by Eric Collin Campbell (Geek Therapy, Connect To), it’s called Damsels and Dragons and we have an inkling it’s up your alley, as it features some strong female characters. The Mary Sue is also proud to be the first to announce the IndieGogo campaign to fund the second season of the series. Now read on and find out all about it! 

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Roll For Wisdom – Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition Needs Your Help

by Jill Pantozzi | 11:51 am, January 9th, 2012

Calling all rogues, wizards, paladins, druids and those who despised the 4th edition of Dungeons & Dragons. Wizards of the Coast require your d20 for open playtests to make their 5th edition the best yet. In laymen’s terms, they’re looking for user input to make the game better. Hooray!

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This Bard Has Many Ranks in Perform: A Song About Why Roleplaying Games Are Awesome

by Susana Polo | 5:58 pm, August 8th, 2011

It’s a good thing that she can’t see us and isn’t within  90 feet, or she could totally get a Fascinate off and then Suggestion everybody who was listening.

No, I have never have moments where I sit back and think about how much I miss my +22 Strength and my Rage 3/day and my Unicorn animal companion.

Sigh.

(via Nerd Approved.)

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