Episode 38 - Vox Machina & Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Wherein Justice and Andy amuse themselves with an investigation into the comedic impulses and necessities of televised or filmed representations of the popular tabletop rpg Dungeons & Dragons. Which mediums demand more humor to be successful and why? How low can humor go before it turns off an adult audience? Why does humor seem to be more important when introducing new audiences to the setting and genre? We discuss the idea of how laughter and play are essential to childrens' games and remind ourselves that these media installments are another version of that.