When BensRPGPile.com was approached to do an event at this year’s Phoenix Comicon, it was our chance to create a D&D module from its absolute start to its convention finish. Here now is a brief summary of our amazing, five-month experience.
The sixty-minute dungeon delve was played by 16 different groups of four (64 players in all) over two-day period. Four of the groups were unable to avoid the rushing lava and died (TPK) before completing their quest.
Congratulations to Team Inevitable Doom. They scored an amazing 861 points. They played a masterful game. Our runner-up was Team F’ing G’s with a score of 821. Click here for the complete standings.
We’ve written a hefty summary of Lava and a Cup of Java here. The detailed recap includes all the components that made up the event, all the nifty download links and the commentary on all the TLC that went into each component of the game.
Also, be sure to watch the wrap-up video on our YouTube channel which contains a 3-D terrain game board walkthrough and a Comicon musical photo montage.
We met so many amazing people with big hearts who share our passion for gaming. It was an honor and a privilege to game with each and every one of you. Thanks again for letting BensRPGPile.com roll through your lives at this year’s Phoenix Comicon.
June 4th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Go us! Team Inevitable Doom: Sandy, George, myself, and random asian kid #1. That was a great game and my first time playing 4th Ed. Thank you.
June 4th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
Bookman’s doin’ the dance ;P *does the dance*
June 5th, 2010 at 8:26 am
Way to go you guys. That was some impressive rollin’ and tactics. You’re the team to beat for anyone who downloads the free mod and gives Lava and a Cup of Java a go.
June 9th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
Hit Team, I had much fun and remember your group quite well. Wow! you had a great run and played with much guile and tenacity… in other words you kicked some butt!
Love the “random asian kid #1″ comment. I think that random asian kid #2 is our beloved Gabe (aka Draco III)and other than being a Dragonborn I’m not sure where he hails from. I’ll ask him on our next Friday Night Strike.
Three cheers for Inevitable Doom!
Magnum
June 10th, 2010 at 7:48 am
Go Team!! Truly a fantastic experience! One I hope we get to do again.
June 10th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
We’re definitely coming back to PHXCC next year, still going to be there? Table top games will most likely be the first thing we hit, again.
June 11th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Next time at Con you should get Wil Wheaton to play (listen to the D&D podcast with Penny Arcade) and threaten his character with an Acid Pit. Hilariousness.
June 11th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
The original rumor was that Wil was actually going to run a D&D game at the Con but sadly, I heard he changed plans at the last minute. Of course, I can’t confirm any of that. Never the less, Wil is a hero of ours. He’s what is good about gamers and the Internet.