{"id":156841,"date":"2022-07-22T08:00:47","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T13:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blizzardwatch.com\/?p=156841"},"modified":"2022-07-22T01:05:18","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T06:05:18","slug":"want-see-new-dungeons-dragons-film","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blizzardwatch.com\/2022\/07\/22\/want-see-new-dungeons-dragons-film\/","title":{"rendered":"What do you want to see in the new Dungeons & Dragons film?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dungeons and Dragons<\/em><\/a>‘ forthcoming film\u00a0Honor Among Thieves<\/em>\u00a0debuted its first look trailer<\/a> on Thursday, the first day of the San Diego Comic Con. Starring a solid cast featuring Chris Pine and Hugh Grant,\u00a0Honor\u00a0<\/em>seeks to erase the poor taste left by the previous cinema attempt in 2000 (there were two direct-to-video follow-ups that are generally better regarded, but frankly that isn’t saying much). The tone and plot revealed in the trailer — a band of thieves seeking to reclaim an item they stole — immediately drew positive comparisons to Guardians of the Galaxy<\/em>, which considering the success of that franchise within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is encouraging.<\/p>\n

That said, I’m hoping that despite the light tone in the trailer the movie takes itself seriously; no meta comments (“He must have a low THAC0!”) or jokes that break the fourth wall (“I guess she failed her saving throw against getting her ass kicked”) please. It feel like if there are hopes for a new film franchise there needs to be an immersive realism that feels genuine despite the fantasy setting accoutrements. That’s not to say there can’t be a couple nods to the rulebooks — the use of abilities that identify one of the characters as a specific subclass, for example, or a Warlock that consults with their patron — just don’t do it in such a way that feels forced and hokey.<\/p>\n

When it comes to a franchise like D&D<\/em> it’s the references that will be most appreciated by the fans, and the trailer gave us plenty of them. The film takes place in the Forgotten Realms<\/em> setting, with popular locations Waterdeep, Neverwinter, and the Underdark all mentioned as being visited within the film, and several iconic creatures from D&D <\/em>were shown off, including a displacer beast, an owlbear, a gelatinous cube<\/a>, and two large and terrifying dragons. While the Red Wizards of Thay<\/a> aren’t likely to be known to those who mostly engage with D&D<\/em> via Critical Role<\/em><\/a>, players who have visited the Forgotten Realms<\/em> over the course of their decades-long publications will likely be intimately familiar with them.<\/p>\n

I’m not satisfied by what I saw in trailer, though, as there are several iconic creatures and NPCs I’d love to make an appearance in the film. Top of the list is the Xanathar<\/a>, a Beholder crime boss located in Waterdeep. Since the main characters are of the clandestine, thieving sort I’d also like to see the Zhentarim<\/a> at least get name-dropped if they aren’t a major part of the plot — the Harpers<\/a> too would be nice, although they feel more appropriate for a cameo than a major presence. And while a Tarrasque<\/a> feels unlikely with two dragons already shown, they should probably include the second-most scariest monster in the game: the rust monster<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But seriously, I want to see Xanathar.<\/p>\n

What about you? Are you excited about the film, or do you expect it to be a dud? Do you want it to be a fantasy Guardians of the Galaxy<\/em>, or would you prefer something closer to Captain America: Winter Soldier<\/em>? And what creatures or even famous Forgotten Realm <\/em>NPCs would you like to see make an appearance?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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