Darkon

Older Comments on Darkon

• Posted 01/19/11 by Victoria Rouch
  I found this documentary fascinating, and disagree with the people who denigrate the players. This is no more dorky than playing fantasy football or living vicariously through the characters in True Blood, a book or a movie. In fact, I think it might even be healthier because at least the players are moving, using their imaginations and forming strategies. I thought it was very interesting the way the conflict between Bannor and Keldar played itself out. The men may have been playing roles, but they brought their real-life needs, ambitions and intellect to the battlefield. And you can see something of the warrior in their everyday personas as well. It didn't surprise me that Keldar prevailed because he has a far more dominant personality wheras Bannor, while a decent guy, seemed motivated by a lot of personal insecurity. My favorite part of this documentary was the complete frankness of the players who described why they loved LARP. I think Bill was brutally honest about the game being an outlet; so was the college student who lamented that he had a hard time forming relationships in the real world and hoped that LARP would give him courage to do so. To those who criticize this film, go back and look again with fresh eyes. Perhaps this world would be better off if we all took time to get to know ourselves better. These people happen to do it through play. What is wrong with that?
• Posted 09/14/10 by DJK9288
  Posted 06/20/09 by 0zimandius Awesome. people who make fun of those who participate in things like this are small minded, and are also much of the reason the participants wish to have an alternate world to play in. While there are of course more mature ways of expressing your opinion, its the people like this that play this way that are small minded. If their confidence, character, personality and hope rest in fantasy...actually I can't finish that sentence... I don't think I will ever be able to laugh again.
• Posted 07/10/10 by PhillyJ
  Strange dudes.
• Posted 07/04/10 by Scara
  I'm a girl, I play LARP I love it and my social life is completely stable. I just play for fun. I enjoy it, other people go to a soccer game.
• Posted 07/03/10 by jack
  if these people spent this energy toward improving themselves in real life (like getting a better job and moving out of your parent's basement), then maybe they'd have a different social reality....your daily life shouldn't suck, and if it does, then make the changes (medicine, exercise, education, whatever) to improve your situation.
• Posted 05/05/10 by Jack Vajhammer
  This movie rocks! I have to admit, this looks like a blast and there are far worse hobbies to have. The filmmakers crushed it and your editor is good. ps. The black guy painted black said it all.
• Posted 12/14/09 by andika dp
  nike...
• Posted 12/07/09 by Rob
  I stopped watching this 2 minutes in when I saw a dark elf with facial hair.
• Posted 08/12/09 by Dan
  Some people do drugs, some party, some live a average life but I understand why these guys are in to it and its totally normal. In a way I feel like joining this because it looks like a lot of fun but I feel fine with my own life. Great Documentary imo, but all it needs is a bit more background but it looks like they went with a human approach. It would of been nice understanding how all of this came to be and if they went deeper into the lore.
• Posted 08/07/09 by Saytan
  I you think you're that much of a badass, come out and fight. It takes a good while to get used to being hit, til your skin thickens up. This movie is over-dramatized. There is much more fighting than role-playing. I've been playing the game for about seven years now and I can say with certainty that this movie will do nothing to prepare you... so like I said, if you have the balls come out and fight. If not, STFU.
• Posted 06/30/09 by Bob
  I'm gonna dress up as Sweeney Todd and go into one of these little events or whatever and "assassinate" people and take their fake money, lol
• Posted 06/20/09 by 0zimandius
  Awesome. people who make fun of those who participate in things like this are small minded, and are also much of the reason the participants wish to have an alternate world to play in. Dan im sure you are a very open minded well rounded individual. What was your reason for attending the "even" (event?) in the first place? couldn't you and your frat boy punk friends go touch peepees together someplace where u arent messing up other peoples fun? Nerds shall inherit the earth! thx 0zi with a zero
• Posted 06/20/09 by 0zimandius
  Awesome. people who make fun of those who participate in things like this are small minded, and are also much of the reason the participants wish to have an alternate world to play in. Dan im sure you are a very open minded well rounded individual. What was your reason for attending the "even" (event?) in the first place? couldn't you and your frat boy punk friends go touch peepees together someplace where u arent messing up other peoples fun? Nerds shall inherit the earth! thx 0zi with a zero
• Posted 05/23/09 by Leviticus
  I play Dagorhir, a battlegame very similar to Darkon but without so much roleplaying involved, and this documentary seems to really explain the true reasons why these people choose to play. Stuff like this truly is a ton of fun, and it's one of the most active and socially engaging ways to have lots of nerdy fun. It also combines a ton of other skills and other hobbies into it as well; stuff like sewing, armorsmithing, battle strategy, diplomacy, combat skill, bartering, and crafting all play roles in a game like this - same for Dagorhir, and other battlegame organizations. And don't bash this kind of stuff if you've never played it. Yeah, it's super-nerdy, but it's also super-fun. Don't forget that.
• Posted 05/07/09 by Dan
  i went to an even once , nothing but dweebs ,geeks and nerd sluts . These people need to grow up , a majority of them live in the basements of their parents and have other goal in life other than making new foam weapons
• Posted 04/24/09 by Cath
  all you people that are bashing this, go watch something else if you don't like it. i love larping, it makes me able to get out of the sh*t storm that is reality, it makes me able to escape the mundane. it also allows me to beat #######s to *death*, just with a foam sword.
• Posted 02/19/09 by whatajoke
  How is running around hitting someone with your plastic sword going to get you out of your parentse basement? I mean especially if this was part of your high school life, i think its time to grow up. Keep talking about sitting on that "throne of darkin" let me get you my rocking chair, we can even engrave your name on it (: you're right people do think this is a joke but respect isn't so much earned let alone them taking you seriously about your lord of the rings reinactment. If you die, oh well? You're going to be up back in 12 minutes, 24 hours if you're assasinated lol.
• Posted 02/17/09 by Sheri
  As avid Rpers and gamers (not as in depth as darkon) we LOVED the movie. We laughed at some of the in character personalities that were out there and some of the statements that were made my husband and I toss around to each other through the day now. But you know what? Those people are OUT of the house.. UNplugged from the TV.. being creative and having a good time. GOOD FOR THEM. They are not stooped in drugs, hookin on the street or joining a violet... gang.... okay well maybe its a little violent.. haha but its all good and they have game masters. The castle fight was the best and the duel following. But my favorite was the little boy swordfighting in his livingroom lol Makers of Darkon. GOOD JOB and keep it up!
• Posted 02/17/09 by Qweh?
  Darkon? More like Dorkon. Geez, this gives people who like RPGS and fantasy stories a bad name. This is so lame.
• Posted 02/16/09 by DooDoo
  BAhahahahahha NERDS! Man I needed a good laugh and I sure as hell got it! Grow up Welcome to the 21st century!
• Posted 02/16/09 by Stankonia
  Best comedy of the year. I haven't laughed so hard in a long time!
• Posted 02/16/09 by Raveness Moonclaw
  Very well put together, I've seen many atempts to normalize role playing but this is by far the best I've seen. It gets straight to the point that role playing is just normal people haveing a good time.
• Posted 02/15/09 by mr_skot
  When I first stated watching the film I couldn't help but think to myself, "what a bunch of dorks..." The filmmakers did an excellent job of fusing the real world lives of the players with their fantasy alter egos. In doing this they provided a social commentary regarding every person. How important is your 'role' in your private life, your job, or you social activities? For the people and families highlighted in the film there is little difference as you watch their private and Darkon lives collide. Oddly, through the course of the film you'll find yourself entranced and endeared.
• Posted 02/14/09 by LD Brakkus
  For more fun Check out www.sca.org chances are theres an active group near you. It's a world wide organization devoted to "re-enacting the middle ages" <650-1650ad
• Posted 02/14/09 by AnotherMark
  DARKON is a fantastic look at a subject matter that could easily be something to just giggle and point at in the hands of another filmmaker. This movie instead takes the time to search out and listen to the individual human stories and intents of the characters and their alter egos. It becomes a mirror to many many people inside and outside of the gaming community as it speaks to larger issues of fantasy and truth and finding (or making) our own reality.
• Posted 02/14/09 by Ryan Da Man
  this is really cool but where does this take place?
• Posted 02/13/09 by bobo7
  sign of the times.
• Posted 01/14/09 by Nina
  It's Lloth, nubs! XD Kidding.. SO COOL!!
• Posted 11/14/08 by abaratar
  This was well made, a good character study of people that like to play fantasy games. Golfers are pretty much the same everyone has had a co-worker or relative that starts taking golf a little to serious. It looks like a fun and healthy activity for young people. It is a game that will exercise both your mind and body
• Posted 09/27/08 by gaga
  darkon is full of lost airheads who think they're men by pretending to be great knights. It's both sad a disturbing. Wow, they're SO epic! (sarcasm) I'd like to see who else is sleeping with these heroes
• Posted 07/18/08 by D&D;
  how much do we love this film!