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It's an Combination of Martial Arts

This is a fantastic film about ordinary people who are trying to break out of their mundane lives. The subjects are the type of people who used to be utterly odd, but nowadays ... less so. They dress in period costumes and participate in fantasy worlds. They are part of Darkon an action-packed game of role-playing that has been playing for more than 25 years. Every weekend, hundreds of Darkon players take over DC parks and fight for imaginary cells on the map. They use foam-padded weapons and follow intricate rules of combat. Everyone takes the game and the role they play very seriously. The elf clan talks of elfs to each other! It's a combination of martial arts, Dungeons & Dragons, recreations, World of Warcraft, and an all-year strategy board game. Sales clerks transform into white knights, house fathers become heroes. worstlies.com Maybe. We follow the dreams and struggles of a frenzied wannabe king, who confronts the imperial army in several foam wars. It is what he lives for. The entire time this film magically crosses that thin line between: grow up, "it's only a game" and "all life is a game," this too counts. The commitment of the masses to this world of surrogate is both heartbreaking and inspiring. Their enthusiasm isn't more misplaced than someone who spends years trying put tiny white balls into the ground. But it's a hundred times more imaginative. This film captures the immense passion with which these squatters follow their passions. It's a wonderful glimpse into the human spirit. All hail Darkon!


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