PATV : Episode 21 – D&D
by Johnny on Jun.04, 2010, under Video
If you were to ask me what my favorite TV show is, I would honestly say Penny Arcade TV.
Yes, it’s not technically a television show. It does not air on any channel that I am aware of. However, in the modern age we all currently reside in, TV in it’s current form is bloodied and in desperate need of a healing surge. I have experienced a wider range of emotions while watching PATV than any “legitimate” TV show I have ever seen. The Child’s Play episode drew manly tears. Episode 2 – The Office, made me yearn for a similar work/play environment. The chat roulette episode had me in stitches….
This weeks show is one I have been anticipating since PATV launched. Episode 21 is all about Dungeons & Dragons. The reason this is such an important episode to me personally, is that I had never played D&D as a youth. Not for lack of desire. The opportunity just never presented itself. Fast forward to my mid 20′s and the creators of my favorite web comic begin discussing D&D & it’s newly released 4th edition. I knew instantly that it was finally my time. I purchased a starter kit and the core rule books, gathered a handful of like minded, or at the very least open minded friends, and started a journey into fantasy that continues to this day. Interestingly, I found that I get more enjoyment out of the game playing as the Dungeon Master. I hold a Bachelors degree in video game design. DM’ing a session of D&D feeds that part of my brain like no other activity. It’s almost an addiction at this point.
Currently I am running a D&D session using Google Wave. I will be posting a how-to guide in the upcoming week, so look for that if it sounds interesting. The link below will take you to the PATV website and the D&D episode. If you haven’t already, I urge you to watch the other 20 episodes. They are all fantastic.
