Attacking the darkness.

Nov 18, 2005 12:37

So here's the plan. I'm going to sell Dungeons & Dragons, specifically I think "Advanced Dungeons & Dragons", as a cult. The idea is that the D&D books, while masquerading as a game, are actually the keys to an ancient and powerful spiritual tradition. And I alone am the chosen one who has been given the burden of showing Mankind the Way. The ( Read more... )

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yoscott November 18 2005, 20:38:37 UTC
I think the levels should be called Gygaxes

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I CAST MAGIC MISSILE, INTO THE DARKNESS! nosrialleon November 18 2005, 20:54:11 UTC
Hey, worked for H.P. Lovecraft's stuff.

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mcpino November 18 2005, 20:59:53 UTC
I can't find the link for the application form?

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kineticfactory November 18 2005, 21:05:44 UTC
Don't forget the goth angle. IT-geek goths have a lot of discretionary income to put into asserting the profound darkness of their tortured souls, trying to be scary, and shit like that.

You may want to look at various neo-Satanist cults/scams, like the Temple of Set and the Process Church for examples.

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halfjack November 18 2005, 21:07:19 UTC
This might ideally be marketed as an expansion product.

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I can see it zebulon_y November 18 2005, 21:32:48 UTC
Deities and Demidorks

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Operating Monster Manual III

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3rd Edition Core Ruleset

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trinnit November 18 2005, 22:03:46 UTC
Be sure to go Door to Door
Selling the D&D books

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