5/19/2023 0 Comments Movies about roleplaying gamesHaving a patron NPC push the plot along.Then he runs into another party member during his first adventure. Conan encounters a witch who has a future party member as prisoner. Being a barbarian ex- slave makes me poor and ignorant.” The years spent in the fighting pit make me a warrior. “I’m strong as hell cause I spent 10 years on the Wheel of Pain. Have hooks to bring characters into the adventure.Conan doesn’t know who it was but has a clue (serpent and sun/moon emblem). Start with backstory (bad guy killed my family/village).The way the plot develops is very much like an RPG. The Longest Day: There are so many story arcs and adventure beginnings that can be taken from the film. I have used situations from the series in many of my campaigns with a military background. It has a plethora of ideas for small unit missions and combat situations. Clash of the Titans Cleopatra Collateral Combat! (the TV series) ![]() Twists and double-crosses, ingenious stings and intricate plots abound. Looking for a primer on street life or the Rogue class at its best, I suggest this movie. Every performance is great, but Eddie Izzard, funniest man alive, is almost Harlequinesque as the camp bookie who sings pop tunes as he beats up the unfortunate hero, John Hannah. Circus (2000).Ī great British film Noir style thriller about a bunch of gangsters in Brighton all trying to screw each other over. The first five minutes of parkour show what DC 30 jump and tumble checks really look like. Butterfly Effect Casino Casino Royale (2006) Also note that characters of various power levels are employed to good effect, probably some tips can be gleaned for the GM struggling with similar characters. Buffy is at once comic– darkly funny– and quite serious about its subject matter any campaign that can imitate this tone will be a hit. Brotherhood of the Wolf Buffy the Vampire slayer Blakes 7Īnother BBC late 1970s series that had some interesting sci-fi elements. The setting is lush and a good representation of a dark future. Black Hawk Down Blade Blade RunnerĪ good example of world building. Gamers,A comedy RPG that takes a fun stab at RPGs. It’s good for character generation, combat description, and encounter ideas. I just saw it and I think it’s a great add for DMs. But when the king posted his friend to the position of the head of the Church of England, thinking Beckett would be a certain political ally, Beckett suddenly discovered his faith, and defied his king’s non-religious ambitions repeatedly. ![]() This is the story of Thomas Beckett, a rambunctious scallywag and drinking buddy of his king. Band of Brothers (DVD series) Basic Batman Begins BeckettĪnother movie that shows the power of the church in every day life. Watch this series to better play the parts of Gods and Devils who walk in the world of men, but who seem strangely afraid to act from the coruage of their convictions– and to see what might happen if, at last, they did. American Psycho Analyze That Arabian Nights Babylon 5, the series.Īs a sharp contrast to Stargate, the heroes are pawns in a cold war between aliens who likely inspired the stories of angels and demons. Learn that the only way to be sure is to nuke them from orbit. Watch the Marines and their close quarter tactics. He was subsequently canonized by the pope. Sir Thomas stuck to his religious guns and refused, and was executed for his troubles. Henry then demanded every one of his nobles proclaim he had the right to defy Rome and divorce his wife. Henry, who had recently been named Defender of the Faith by the pope, had been refused a divorce by the Vatican. It is about how Saint Thomas More refused to proclaim that King Henry VIII had the right to divorce his wife. 187 24 (TV series) 300 6th Day 8 Mile 911 A Man For All SeasonsĪ movie that shows the power of the church in every day life. If you liked Braveheart, Apocalypto, etc., then you will like these. ![]() Also good for a primeval, low-magic campaign. Gritty combat with pseudo-fantasy elements. Today you’re in luck! Below is a list of movies submitted by RPT readers as perfect for GMs to watch and get ideas from. Interested in movies for game master and RPG inspiration?
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