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<blockquote data-quote="MNblockhead" data-source="post: 9237648" data-attributes="member: 6796661">I really enjoyed the documentary, was glad I backed it, and it was worth the wait. I think it is interesting to watch along with Secrets of Blackmoor. The former is focused on Gary Gygax and the later is focused on Dave Arneson. The production quality of In Gary's Basement is quite a bit better than the Secrets of Blackmoor but both are worth watching. I would also add Eye of the Beholder--The Art of D&amp;D to a nice day of D&amp;D documentary binge watching. Of the three, I would think the Dreams in Gary's Basement is the one I could see sitting down and watching with my parents, who have no interest in TTRPGs. I'll admit, however, that much of the allure of In Gary's Basement for me is nostalgia for the time period and location. I'd be interested in hearing what folks born in the 90s and later, especially those not from the area (US mid-west) feel about it. It would be great to have a well-researched and excellently produced documentary on the history of D&amp;D for the 50th anniversary. IIRC, Joe Manganiello is directing one, with access to hundreds of hours of archival footage. At much as I personally admire and enjoy learning about the creators of the game, the game is bigger than the founders. I don't feel either the Dreams in Gary's Basement or the Secret of Blackmoor really capture the important D&amp;D has had on the culture.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="MNblockhead, post: 9237648, member: 6796661"] I really enjoyed the documentary, was glad I backed it, and it was worth the wait. I think it is interesting to watch along with Secrets of Blackmoor. The former is focused on Gary Gygax and the later is focused on Dave Arneson. The production quality of In Gary's Basement is quite a bit better than the Secrets of Blackmoor but both are worth watching. I would also add Eye of the Beholder--The Art of D&D to a nice day of D&D documentary binge watching. Of the three, I would think the Dreams in Gary's Basement is the one I could see sitting down and watching with my parents, who have no interest in TTRPGs. I'll admit, however, that much of the allure of In Gary's Basement for me is nostalgia for the time period and location. I'd be interested in hearing what folks born in the 90s and later, especially those not from the area (US mid-west) feel about it. It would be great to have a well-researched and excellently produced documentary on the history of D&D for the 50th anniversary. IIRC, Joe Manganiello is directing one, with access to hundreds of hours of archival footage. At much as I personally admire and enjoy learning about the creators of the game, the game is bigger than the founders. I don't feel either the Dreams in Gary's Basement or the Secret of Blackmoor really capture the important D&D has had on the culture. [/QUOTE]

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