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http://www.facebook.com/knightsofbadassdomThat looks funny but I have no doubt that once again that my favorite hobby shall be painted as "not cool."  My buddy Mike still remembers the day that I realized that D&D "wasn't cool" (in the traditional sense) ... It was a shocker... I honestly had NO idea that one of my favorite things to do was considered "geeky" or "nerdy". I didn't care then... and I care not now. But if it wasn't for "Role models"... I'd never found 'Smoor.
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Johnie
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« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2011, 05:16:33 pm » |
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It's funny the number of people who have asked me "Hey uh... does.. does that movie role models offend you?"
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« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2011, 05:23:27 pm » |
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« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2011, 12:05:51 am » |
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It's funny the number of people who have asked me "Hey uh... does.. does that movie role models offend you?"
I've heard that too, and the Tosh.0 references happen a lot as well xD They showed a guy shouting lightning bolt.. and I laughed.. because it's true. And I thought back to dodging packets in the dark, hearing lightning and fire thrown at me and I giggled, but remembered how terrified I was |
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« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2011, 12:16:13 am » |
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I think the biggest misunderstanding is that LARP doesn't have just simple mechanics where you just act it out and can do whatever, but there are actual rules and mechanics. My friends constantly joke wanting to be a robot from the future that used time travel to go back in time. I only sigh and shake my head.
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« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2011, 08:27:39 am » |
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It's funny the number of people who have asked me "Hey uh... does.. does that movie role models offend you?"
I've heard that too, and the Tosh.0 references happen a lot as well xD They showed a guy shouting lightning bolt.. and I laughed.. because it's true. And I thought back to dodging packets in the dark, hearing lightning and fire thrown at me and I giggled, but remembered how terrified I was The most painful part of this post was my realization that somehow, some people on the internet have yet to be exposed to the Lightning Bolt video. On-topic, though, this movie will be awesome. Period. |
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« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2011, 08:45:17 am » |
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At least this one has a GREAT cast. Peter Dinklage, Summer Glau, Steve Zahn....etc. etc.
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« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2011, 09:48:28 am » |
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lightning bolt must be the weakest spell in there scholars arsenal.That is so freking funny.
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« Reply #8 on: July 28, 2011, 02:52:15 pm » |
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I kinda liked Role Models. It actually gave a pretty good picture of LARP. Silly, nerdy, and a heck of a lotta fun. Hopefully this one will do the same!
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« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2011, 03:05:28 pm » |
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holy crap i just about died laughing at this one. opening night im so there.... in full make up ;-)
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« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2011, 03:02:22 pm » |
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Agreed, Becca. Role Models did a GREAT job at making light of our stereotypes and at the same time casting a positive light on the hobby.
A HUGE part of that success is the fact that (if you watch the credits) they actually used a LOT of now "famous" larp organizations and "figureheads" as references, extras, etc.
From what I've read, "Knights" has tapped the Amtgard chapters local to their shooting locations for a lot of their extras in the movie, which again, is VERY awesome.
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« Reply #11 on: August 07, 2011, 10:18:30 am » |
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Has anyone head when this epic movie is going to release; because Novarius DarkShade will be there in costume. Also if the theatre will allow it I will be in the lobby passing out fliers about our game. Of course if that is okay with Mr./Mrs. Hudgins  Trey |
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" I will face the enemy with honor"
" I know nothing but the truth and if you ask me to tell it. Please be sure you are ready to hear it"
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« Reply #12 on: August 08, 2011, 12:28:21 pm » |
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one of the local amtgard chapters used to do that here. Every movie that was event remotely fantasy/medieval genre... they'd be there in costume handing out fliers etc (after securing permission from the theatre of course)
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« Reply #13 on: August 08, 2011, 01:06:55 pm » |
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I think that's a great idea! And having a small battle outside, or some minor sparring, and letting people try it out of course. ^^
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Fight til your last dying breath.
Pathetic is the person who forsakes those who cares about them to pity themselves. Wisdom is in the person who looks to those around them for help in a time of need, realizing they aren't properly prepared for the situation at hand. -anonymous
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« Reply #14 on: August 08, 2011, 02:11:50 pm » |
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I think that's a great idea! And having a small battle outside, or some minor sparring, and letting people try it out of course. ^^
The battle and sparring would likely not fly as the movie theater probably doesn't want to be held liable for someone doing something stupid. And yes, if they don't break up the demonstration, they are assumed to give consent and are held liable. |
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