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<blockquote data-quote="halfling rogue" data-source="post: 7677629" data-attributes="member: 6779182"><p>I know they're all about the D&D brand and the IP etc, but I don't see how a (can we say, let's face it) generic fantasy will be very successful. I don't care what you call it, unless it's called Lord of the Rings it's not likely to make a big splash. That's not to say I won't see it <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>I've said this before, and I know WotC/Hasbro executives don't see it this way, but I think the soul of D&D is the game. So it's hard to package that in a brand that seeks to extend beyond the game. It's rather easy with video games because...games. But with other media (that doesn't directly impact the game on console or around the table...ie movies/tv) I think you will fail if you shoot for "This is Dungeons & Dragons". Like others on here I think the best way to market a Forgotten Realms/Sword Coast movie is to downplay "This is D&D" and maybe (creatively) come up with a way to convey "This is a realm of D&D", and unfortunately at that point we've already lost some sheeple. </p><p></p><p>Which brings me back to the game being the soul of D&D. If they were to make a movie, I would love for it to be something that really reflects the game. Center it around a gaming group that gets transported to the Forgotten Realms. Or translate some way of allowing the gaming group to effect the Realms, whathaveyou. (Isn't this exactly what was taking place in LEGO Movie? How awesome was that?) Make the movie reflect the feeling we get playing the game. That means a certain level of lightheartedness you'd find around the table should be injected. Heroic deeds and epic fails. Have the audience get wrapped up in that aspect rather than trying to force feed them some weird names and some backstory lore that scrolls along the screen or read by an ominous voice.</p><p></p><p>Really, if you're only going the fantasy route (with no 'game' aspect to it) then you have to knock it out of the park, like grand slam style. You need to hit on all cylinders; story, acting, effects, writing. It's a tough genre. Otherwise, I'm expecting the same ol thing, which, even if it's halfway decent, will likely fail (unfortunately).</p><p></p><p>Seriously though, a D&D movie ala LEGO Movie would be perfect. The 'outside' real world effecting the 'inside' game world without the knowledge of the inside world. That way you could have your fantasy movie, have it in FR, even have your IP characters you want to pimp and you still make the game the soul of the movie. I think it could be done.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="halfling rogue, post: 7677629, member: 6779182"] I know they're all about the D&D brand and the IP etc, but I don't see how a (can we say, let's face it) generic fantasy will be very successful. I don't care what you call it, unless it's called Lord of the Rings it's not likely to make a big splash. That's not to say I won't see it ;) I've said this before, and I know WotC/Hasbro executives don't see it this way, but I think the soul of D&D is the game. So it's hard to package that in a brand that seeks to extend beyond the game. It's rather easy with video games because...games. But with other media (that doesn't directly impact the game on console or around the table...ie movies/tv) I think you will fail if you shoot for "This is Dungeons & Dragons". Like others on here I think the best way to market a Forgotten Realms/Sword Coast movie is to downplay "This is D&D" and maybe (creatively) come up with a way to convey "This is a realm of D&D", and unfortunately at that point we've already lost some sheeple. Which brings me back to the game being the soul of D&D. If they were to make a movie, I would love for it to be something that really reflects the game. Center it around a gaming group that gets transported to the Forgotten Realms. Or translate some way of allowing the gaming group to effect the Realms, whathaveyou. (Isn't this exactly what was taking place in LEGO Movie? How awesome was that?) Make the movie reflect the feeling we get playing the game. That means a certain level of lightheartedness you'd find around the table should be injected. Heroic deeds and epic fails. Have the audience get wrapped up in that aspect rather than trying to force feed them some weird names and some backstory lore that scrolls along the screen or read by an ominous voice. Really, if you're only going the fantasy route (with no 'game' aspect to it) then you have to knock it out of the park, like grand slam style. You need to hit on all cylinders; story, acting, effects, writing. It's a tough genre. Otherwise, I'm expecting the same ol thing, which, even if it's halfway decent, will likely fail (unfortunately). Seriously though, a D&D movie ala LEGO Movie would be perfect. The 'outside' real world effecting the 'inside' game world without the knowledge of the inside world. That way you could have your fantasy movie, have it in FR, even have your IP characters you want to pimp and you still make the game the soul of the movie. I think it could be done. [/QUOTE]
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