Dungeons and Daddies Ep. 18 - MMMPop!
Oct 1, 2019
The dads battle it out in a tournament, make questionable decisions, and discuss performance-enhancing potions. A mysterious masked man enters the game, and the group speculates on his intentions. Ron's attempt to deceive backfires but with the help of inspiration, they manage to roll a critical success. They embark on a mission to find their missing member, Grand, while simultaneously searching for poop. The dad character meets his son's new friends, Killer Demol and Yeet Bigly, and they discuss handshakes, skateboarding, and their love for playing Fortnite. The group goes on a shopping adventure, encountering suits for goblins and t-shirts with famous fighting children.
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Morality Clash Fuels Drama
- The group's moral game friction is rooted in characters being competent killers inside a comedic podcast.
- Anthony Birch accepts that player morality will clash with game design and leans into consequences, not neutering them.
The Flame Wand Hunter Arrives
- A mysterious, heavily armed hunter arrives on the map and intimidates the party from a distance.
- Glenn Close and Henry Oak spot his wand and herbs, sparking jokes about healing herb and fire wands before he attacks.
Egg Countermeasure Backfires
- Ron throws a healing egg to intercept a fireball and it spectacularly fails, cooking the egg and slightly injuring Henry.
- The failed countermeasure becomes a running gag and the group endures 17 damage and a burning tavern.