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[[file:Cubert's Friends.png|thumb|A game of ''D&D''. From left to right: [[Chinese Boy]], [[Cubert Farnsworth|Cubert]], [[Indian Boy]], [[Bender]], [[Dwight Conrad|Dwight]]. Dwight is the Dungeon Master, i. e. game leader.]] | [[file:Cubert's Friends.png|thumb|225px|A game of ''D&D''. From left to right: [[Chinese Boy]], [[Cubert Farnsworth|Cubert]], [[Indian Boy]], [[Bender]], [[Dwight Conrad|Dwight]]. Dwight is the {{w|Dungeon Master}}, i. e. game leader.]] | ||
'''''Dungeons & Dragons''''' (abbreviated '''''D&D''''') is a fantasy role-playing game originally designed by [[Gary Gygax]] and {{w|Dave Arneson}} in [[1974]]. The game is set in an everchanging fantasy world where the Dungeon Master (the game leader) creates the world and the events around it, either entirely through imagination or with a storybook. The players all play one specific character in a group, that goes off for various different adventures. A game can go on either for just a few hours, or for many years, with the characters developing until death. | '''''Dungeons & Dragons''''' (abbreviated '''''D&D''''') is a fantasy role-playing game originally designed by [[Gary Gygax]] and {{w|Dave Arneson}} in [[1974]]. The game is set in an everchanging fantasy world where the {{w|Dungeon Master}} (the game leader) creates the world and the events around it, either entirely through imagination or with a storybook. The players all play one specific character in a group, that goes off for various different adventures. A game can go on either for just a few hours, or for many years, with the characters developing until death. | ||
The game has been referenced on multiple | The game has been referenced on multiple occasions in the ''[[Futurama]]'' universe, most prominently in ''[[Bender's Game]]'', and to the degree that late ''D&D creator'' [[Gary Gygax]] himself has guest starred in the show {{et|2ACV16}}. | ||
== ''Dungeons & Dragons'' in ''Futurama'' == | == ''Dungeons & Dragons'' in ''Futurama'' == | ||
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[[file:Pazuzu2.png|thumb|right|150px|The gargoyle [[Pazuzu]] is inspired by ''D&D'' lore.]] | [[file:Pazuzu2.png|thumb|right|150px|The gargoyle [[Pazuzu]] is inspired by ''D&D'' lore.]] | ||
* {{e|2ACV01}} | |||
** A [[robot]] is seen with a {{cat|pet}} {{w|rust monster}} in the {{cat|animal}} {{cat|clinic}}. | |||
* {{e|2ACV10}} | |||
** [[The Professor]] is seen wearing a Dungeon Master t-shirt in an old photo, prompting [[Fry]] to shout "dork alert!" | |||
* {{e|2ACV11}} | * {{e|2ACV11}} | ||
** The [[Central Bureaucracy]] is guarded by a [[Beholder]], a monster | ** The [[Central Bureaucracy]] is guarded by a [[Beholder]], a {{cat|monster}} in ''D&D'' lore. | ||
* {{e|2ACV16}} | * {{e|2ACV16}} | ||
** [[Gary Gygax]], the creator of ''D&D'', appears in the episode as a guest, and makes multiple references to the game, including asking "Anyone want to play ''Dungeons & Dragons'' for the next quadrillion years?" after the universe is destroyed. | ** [[Gary Gygax]], the creator of ''D&D'', appears in the episode as a guest, and makes multiple references to the game, including asking "Anyone want to play ''Dungeons & Dragons'' for the next quadrillion years?" after the universe is destroyed. | ||
* {{e|4ACV09}} | * {{e|4ACV09}} | ||
** | ** The Professor's gargoyle friend [[Pazuzu]] is a reference to a monster in ''D&D'' lore. | ||
* {{f|2}} | * {{f|2}} | ||
** [[Pazuzu]] makes another appearance. | ** [[Pazuzu]] makes another appearance. | ||
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** Bender becomes obsessed with the game, going insane, a reference to the [[1980s]] criticism of the game, claiming it encouraged [[Satan]]ism and violence. | ** Bender becomes obsessed with the game, going insane, a reference to the [[1980s]] criticism of the game, claiming it encouraged [[Satan]]ism and violence. | ||
** [[Cornwood]], the kingdom built from Bender's imagination, holds references to ''D&D'', including the ''[[Geysers of Gygax]]'', an obvious reference to [[Gary Gygax]]. | ** [[Cornwood]], the kingdom built from Bender's imagination, holds references to ''D&D'', including the ''[[Geysers of Gygax]]'', an obvious reference to [[Gary Gygax]]. | ||
** In the climax, | ** In the climax, Fry says "So it has all come down to this... a dungeon, and dragons", upon which [[Dr. Zoidberg]] exclaims "I didn't see it coming!" | ||
** The film is dedicated to [[Gary Gygax]], who passed on prior to its release, and the film list him as a special guest, featuring a clip from his appearance in "[[Anthology of Interest I]]" post credits. | ** The film is dedicated to [[Gary Gygax]], who passed on prior to its release, and the film list him as a special guest, featuring a clip from his appearance in "[[Anthology of Interest I]]" post credits. | ||
* {{e|6ACV06}} | * {{e|6ACV06}} | ||
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Image:Beholder.png|The [[Beholder]] is a monster from the ''D&D'' lore. | Image:Beholder.png|The [[Beholder]] is a monster from the ''D&D'' lore. | ||
Image:Cornwood map.png|[[Cornwood]] includes several references to D&D, including the ''[[Geysers of Gygax]]''. | Image:Cornwood map.png|[[Cornwood]] includes several references to ''D&D'', including the ''[[Geysers of Gygax]]''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* ''{{w|Dungeons & Dragons}}'' at [[Wikipedia]] | * ''{{w|Dungeons & Dragons}}'' at [[Wikipedia]] | ||
[[Category:Allusions]] | [[Category:Allusions]] | ||
[[Category:Dungeons & Dragons| ]] | [[Category:Dungeons & Dragons| ]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:33, 3 October 2014
Dungeons & Dragons (abbreviated D&D) is a fantasy role-playing game originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson in 1974. The game is set in an everchanging fantasy world where the Dungeon Master (the game leader) creates the world and the events around it, either entirely through imagination or with a storybook. The players all play one specific character in a group, that goes off for various different adventures. A game can go on either for just a few hours, or for many years, with the characters developing until death.
The game has been referenced on multiple occasions in the Futurama universe, most prominently in Bender's Game, and to the degree that late D&D creator Gary Gygax himself has guest starred in the show (2ACV16).
Dungeons & Dragons in Futurama
- "I Second that Emotion" (2ACV01)
- A robot is seen with a pet rust monster in the animal clinic.
- "A Clone of My Own" (2ACV10)
- The Professor is seen wearing a Dungeon Master t-shirt in an old photo, prompting Fry to shout "dork alert!"
- "How Hermes Requisitioned His Groove Back" (2ACV11)
- The Central Bureaucracy is guarded by a Beholder, a monster in D&D lore.
- "Anthology of Interest I" (2ACV16)
- Gary Gygax, the creator of D&D, appears in the episode as a guest, and makes multiple references to the game, including asking "Anyone want to play Dungeons & Dragons for the next quadrillion years?" after the universe is destroyed.
- "Teenage Mutant Leela's Hurdles" (4ACV09)
- The Professor's gargoyle friend Pazuzu is a reference to a monster in D&D lore.
- The Beast with a Billion Backs
- Pazuzu makes another appearance.
- Bender's Game
- Cubert, Dwight, Chinese Boy and Indian Boy teach Bender how to play D&D.
- Bender becomes obsessed with the game, going insane, a reference to the 1980s criticism of the game, claiming it encouraged Satanism and violence.
- Cornwood, the kingdom built from Bender's imagination, holds references to D&D, including the Geysers of Gygax, an obvious reference to Gary Gygax.
- In the climax, Fry says "So it has all come down to this... a dungeon, and dragons", upon which Dr. Zoidberg exclaims "I didn't see it coming!"
- The film is dedicated to Gary Gygax, who passed on prior to its release, and the film list him as a special guest, featuring a clip from his appearance in "Anthology of Interest I" post credits.
- "Lethal Inspection" (6ACV06)
- The Beholder from "How Hermes Requisitioned His Groove Back" makes a cameo in the Central Bureaucracy.
Image gallery
The Beholder is a monster from the D&D lore.
Cornwood includes several references to D&D, including the Geysers of Gygax.
Additional information
Quotes
Gary Gygax: Greetings! It's a... [He rolls his dice.] Pleasure to meet you!
Stephen Hawking: Great, the entire universe was destroyed!
Fry: Destroyed? Then where are we now?
Al Gore: I don't know, but I can darn well tell you where we're not. The universe.
Nichelle Nichols: Eternity with nerds. It's the Pasadena Star Trek convention all over again.
Gary Gygax: Anyone want to play Dungeons & Dragons for the next quadrillion years?
Chinese Boy: [After defeating a monster.] Who needs girls?!
Fry: [After Bender has gone insane.] When will young people learn that Dungeons & Dragons won't make you cool?
Appearances
- "How Hermes Requisitioned His Groove Back" (2ACV11)
- "Anthology of Interest I" (2ACV16)
- "Teenage Mutant Leela's Hurdles" (4ACV09)
- The Beast with a Billion Backs
- Bender's Game
- "Lethal Inspection" (6ACV06)