Summary: Show Notes: Wow, did we ever reference a lot of stuff in our first episode. I've tried to find useful links for everything; this means that a lot of these go to wikipedia, but not all of them. Enjoy the episode, and comment if you'd like something added to the show notes. -Peter Episodes's Scripture passage: Romans 14:16 Episodes's Quotes: "Preach the gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words." -St. Francis of Assisi "The value of myth is that it takes all the things you know and restores to them the rich significance that has been hidden by the veil of familiarity." -C.S. Lewis Authors and works: J.R.R. Tolkien Lord of the Rings C.S. Lewis Chronicles of Narnia Mere Christianity Miracles The Great Divorce The Screwtape Letters Michael Moorcock Elric of Melnibone H.P. Lovecraft Robert E. Howard Conan Kull Solomon Kane Frank Peretti This Present Darkness Jack Vance Lord Dunsany Lt. Col. Dave Grossman On Killing Wolves, Sheep, and Sheepdogs La Morte D'Arthur Mazes and Monsters The Dungeon Master Introverts in the Church Biblical references: Parable of the Good Samaritan: Luke 10:29-37 Christ overturns the tables of the money changers: John 2:15 Christ heals the ear of the servant of the high priest: John 18:10 Other people: Gary Gygax (And a tribute from Wired magazine) William Dear Games: Dungeons and Dragons (And some history) Ravenloft Dread Spirit of the Century Don't Rest Your Head Dogs in the Vineyard Fiasco GURPS D&D Next Savage Worlds Necessary Evil Movies: Mazes and Monsters Television: Snapped Cases: Dallas Egbert Clara Schwartz Clarification notes: If you're unfamiliar - the "spell casting" Grant and I reference starting around 22:06 takes place entirely in the fiction of the game. Players do not bring amber and bat guano to the table. It's also notable that there are no specific words or gestures described in the spell descriptions in D&D. Players never cast spells nor think they are doing so; the process is essentially telling a story about a fictional third party casting spells. Errata: 26:46 Peter references custom diseases, should be custom deities. Whoops. 36:07 Grant references a Roman soldier having his ear cut off. According to John 18:10 Simon Peter cuts the ear off the servant of the high priest, not a Roman soldier. The context and Christ's message of mercy remain the same. Other: Fear the Boot forums Yoda's cave in Empire Strikes back The Hero's Journey (And here) Gandalf and the Balrog (Picture) Just War Theory Christian Gamer's Guild Dark Dungeons (And a breakdown of why it's inaccurate) Authentic Thaumaturgy Steam Tunnels
