Blackmoor Vituperative

The company behind “Dungeons & Dragons” is hosting an inaugural fan film competition to appeal to players who want to go a step beyond gaming.

Fusing the booming trends of role-playing games and Web-based video sites, “Dungeons & Dragons” owner Wizards of the Coast on Tuesday launched a contest in which fans can create their own “D&D”-related films.

Entrants have until Sept. 1 to produce and direct their own tributes to the game, and contest officials are anticipating a diverse mix. “We expect the submissions to run the gamut from tongue-in-cheek comedies, to perhaps even documentaries,” said Liz Schuh, brand director for “Dungeons & Dragons.”

(from CNet, ‘D&D’ fans compete in film production contest | CNET News.com)

Does this mean that someone out there might make a D&D movie that doesn’t suck?