Create a TV show set in a D&D campaign setting that:
And you'll have won half the battle of drawing women to gaming. The other half comes in making sure the world at large is aware it's a show based on D&D in particular.
My training tells me that the quasi-steampunky Eberron setting would be the best shot at getting major crossover appeal. At least one main character should be Warforged. However many women are in the main party, at least one should be a serious martial artist, not a primary spellcaster- the damsel/rescuer role reversal that served Buffy- the movie AND the TV show- would work for this show as well. Live action would be expensive, but has certain strengths...ditto for animation.
- Doesn't suck
- Has themes beyond those appealing to guys only
- Does not objectify all of the women
And you'll have won half the battle of drawing women to gaming. The other half comes in making sure the world at large is aware it's a show based on D&D in particular.
My training tells me that the quasi-steampunky Eberron setting would be the best shot at getting major crossover appeal. At least one main character should be Warforged. However many women are in the main party, at least one should be a serious martial artist, not a primary spellcaster- the damsel/rescuer role reversal that served Buffy- the movie AND the TV show- would work for this show as well. Live action would be expensive, but has certain strengths...ditto for animation.