When Live Steams go bad
Ok, today’s blog is something a little different.
Last Night, Steph and I were going to Live Stream our reactions (as a test) to the Reunion Show for Love is Blind. We had watched the entire season, had drinks lined up and were ready to go. Unfortunately, Netflix wasn’t. As you may have heard by now, Netflix had technical difficulties with their Live Stream and were forced to delay it. We have theories about what was going on (working in IT, I cannot fathom this being a load or technical issue), but after the delays - we decided to kill our stream and jump over to Game of Thrones on HBO, but not without some jabs at Netflix via Twitter. You can see bigger images in the Gallery - Here https://bit.ly/3mwRoFC
Eventually the show did start, and of course - there was drama. Luckily we had Crystal Head Vodka and beer to keep us company. Luckily, Steph and I had jotted down our talking points for the evening, so - we go back to what we know, and blog about it we will - but no thanks to Netflix.
How Love is Blind can inspire D&D
Love is Blind, the popular reality TV show on Netflix, might seem like an unlikely source of inspiration for Dungeons and Dragons players. However, upon closer inspection, there are several similarities between the two that make Love is Blind a great example for D&D.
For those who are unfamiliar, Love is Blind is a dating show where contestants are placed in "pods" and are only able to communicate with each other without ever seeing each other. They have to rely solely on their conversations and personalities to form a connection before deciding whether to propose and eventually meet face-to-face. Here's why this is a good example for D&D:
Roleplaying is key: In Love is Blind, the contestants have to rely on their personalities and communication skills to form a connection. Similarly, in D&D, roleplaying is a key aspect of the game. Players have to fully embody their characters and interact with the world around them as if they were that character. Just like in Love is Blind, it's not enough to simply rely on stats and abilities; players must fully engage in the roleplaying aspect of the game to succeed.
The unknown is exciting: In Love is Blind, the contestants don't know what their potential partners look like, which adds an element of excitement and anticipation. Similarly, in D&D, the unknown is often what makes the game so thrilling. Players never know what challenges they will face or what treasures they will find, and this unpredictability keeps things fresh and exciting.
Teamwork is important: In Love is Blind, contestants have to work together to form a connection and eventually a relationship. Similarly, in D&D, teamwork is essential. Players must work together to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and complete quests. Without strong teamwork, the group will likely fail.
Choices have consequences: In Love is Blind, the contestants have to make important choices that will affect their relationships. Similarly, in D&D, choices have consequences. The actions players take can have lasting effects on the game world and the story. It's important to think through decisions and consider the potential consequences before acting.
Love is Blind might seem like an unlikely source of inspiration for Dungeons and Dragons players, but there are several similarities between the two that make it a great example. Both require strong roleplaying skills, thrive on the excitement of the unknown, rely on teamwork, and emphasize the importance of choices and consequences. So, the next time you're playing D&D, consider taking a page from Love is Blind and fully immersing yourself in your character and the game world.
