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Roll For Damage

Five friends fight evil in their weekly D&D game as a distraction from their turbulent lives.

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Week #1 Show Teaser Roll For Damage

Five friends delve into the world of pen and paper role playing, but what was meant to be a refuge from their complicated lives, quickly becomes an obsession.

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Week #1 Show Teaser

Week #2 The Team

Week #3 The Differentiator

Week #4 Key It

Week #5 Hype It

Week #6 The Flip

Week #8 The Roast

Synopsis

Ivan is a woeful dreamer. Unsatisfied with his mundane life in a call centre, he joins a Dungeons and Dragons campaign with four esoteric young adults who also seek distraction from their disorderly lives.

The five new friends quickly find their lives entangled as their real-life problems seep into the imagined world that unfolds at the game table each week.

Ivan, a pawn at his office job, but in-game, he's a powerful wizard and able to freely explore the ideals that many ridicule him for in real life. While Peter, the Dungeon Master, actively diverts from his dark past by facilitating the game and giving others a chance to be heroes.

Team

Max Mitchell

Producer, Director

Max has been producing theatre and video since 2000. He's an experienced writer, director, editor and graphic designer. A jack-of-all-trades type with a +1 to biting off more than he can chew and +5 to f***king chewing it. Huzzah!

Adam Pateman

Writer, Talent

Adam Pateman is a comedian, actor, and writer with credits including CTV’s ‘Comedy Now!’, various animated projects including a Barbie movie, History Television’s 'Yukon Gold', and 'Timber Kings' on HGTV.

In a real-life D&D campaign in college, Adam was a druid elf with advanced Wild-Shape abilities and +7 charisma.

Brian Fukushima

Graphic Designer, Writer

Brian is a graphic designer, indie cartoonist and dungeon master living in Vancouver.
He is always up to something...

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Ratings & Reviews

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Reviews (97)

Sheldon O.
posted 10 years ago

I love these ROAST videos!!
Seth C.
posted 10 years ago

Fun fun concept with decent acting hope to see more
Joan M.
posted 10 years ago

I don't know the game you are playing in this show. Thus, I did not understand the jokes. I am not sure if people who don't know all these characters would like this. I did like the overlay graphics. That was a cool idea. I'll check back next week.
Sarah B.
posted 10 years ago

Too much talk, not enough show.
Kris H.
posted 10 years ago

Best concept and show by far.
Sean P.
posted 10 years ago

Good line up of comedy people! And the unique art styles cinches the deal for me.
Debbie N.
posted 10 years ago

Not sure how your flip it video got you through to Top 15? Others showed what they could do and you just talked about it.
Paula M.
posted 10 years ago

Great concept for a short film! I think to take it further it would need to become quite a big production. I wouldn't be satisfied with sketch drawings after 10 minutes.
Jessica C.
posted 10 years ago

I would watch this... I wonder how big the audience for this type of show would be though.
Patricia R.
posted 10 years ago

While the idea of a show about nerdy-folk has been used to the point that most people would not enjoy the thought of picking it up, much like a sneezed in tissue, THIS show has a very different approach! It's not about a bunch of super awkward recluses, or geek stereotypes, or an obvious ripoff; it's about people who seem to be ACTUAL, REAL ROLL-PLAYERS! I spelled that that way on purpose. Use it if you like, but tell me if it's someplace awesome. Anyway, they aren't being all "aksjgfldkhakjhfdsjhaksjhfsjgdjkakfjsdn00bieswannabepickin'fightswitusIRAISETHESHEILDOFHASDASKDA!" "*snert* *pushes up glasses* Nyaah, it's ineffective! Gasfkja of LAKJsad, the KAJSH takes ellebenty-seven damage to his kidney, passes a stone! Chocoboron the Dread Weeaboo, what do you do?" "Nyan! I's take my magical ubersugoi wand-u of kawii and shoot rainbows at them! My waifu Haruhi gives me smexy makeouts desunyan~!"
Sunee D.
posted 10 years ago

Love it great stuff guys
Trevor B.
posted 10 years ago

As a dysfunctional member of society who loves tabletop gaming, I can totally identify with this (hell, is there anyone "normal" who plays these games?). I dig the art style, though I'd love to see a little bit of animation [I know, it takes a ton of extra work and can be expensive, but even a tiny bit used right could be worth it].
taylor m.
posted 10 years ago

Great concept, good writing and a super funny cast. I would watch this if if were a weekly show. Really enjoy the overlaid art as well.
Christine D.
posted 10 years ago

I'd watch this show for sure! Love the characters and art.
Nadine D.
posted 10 years ago

Funny!
Aaron O.
posted 10 years ago

Loved it! Some great comedians in the cast, could develop really well.
Kailee M.
posted 10 years ago

So funny. I'm excited to see more!
Cail S.
posted 10 years ago

These are the funniest people with a great idea. Love every video I've seen them put out. I want to know more!!
Louise S.
posted 10 years ago

Very funny concept and execution, and great visuals! I just wonder how well this will translate into a weekly series... The trailer feels like a good short film.
Christine E.
posted 10 years ago

Just re-watched all your videos - love the art and the quirky characters!! Hope to see you in the top 15!!
Alannah T.
posted 10 years ago

Peter Carlone is the funniest man ever. MAKE THIS SHOW!!!!
Marwan T.
posted 10 years ago

I'd love to see this turn into a full series!
Wyatt L.
posted 10 years ago

Cool idea with the illustrative touch! Nice. Good luck.
Jacques B.
posted 10 years ago

the best thing ever times a billion
Stuart J.
posted 10 years ago

Damn those were good nachos
David L.
posted 10 years ago

Awesome trailer and concept! About time for a D&D comedy!
JP R.
posted 10 years ago

Pretty good.
Neal M.
posted 10 years ago

Needs more wizard monacles....
Josh W.
posted 10 years ago

Only thing I've seen on this site I actually laughed at, let alone thoroughly enjoy.

Always afraid any mashup between tabletop and comedy is going to be stupid. Thanks for being awesome and setting the bar very high!
erin t.
posted 10 years ago

I'm a nerd to the core.
Justin L.
posted 10 years ago

Everything is bloody spot on. The tone, the different characters, the draw-overs, and the DM is perfect. And Gary Shandling? Why not!
Richard H.
posted 10 years ago

interested in seeing if it ends up being a comedy for gamers or one of the shows gamers will laugh at and get pissed over cause its too offensive
Amy S.
posted 10 years ago

I enjoy the visuals. Not sure the content is for me.
Kathleen k.
posted 10 years ago

Loving it! Hope you guys make it all the way to the end!
Chris S.
posted 10 years ago

Splendid!
carly t.
posted 10 years ago

I'm not sure how relatable this will be for some populations.
Darcy F.
posted 10 years ago

Decent writing. Marketing this to the "Big Bang" crowd know doubt? The "Gary Shandling" line was funny...
Jennifer D.
posted 10 years ago

Cool concept
Colin S.
posted 10 years ago

huh?
Michael T.
posted 10 years ago

Awesome
Aaron K.
posted 10 years ago

I think this is a great concept, really niche yet totally accessible. I am excited for what other scenarios this can be applied to!
Iain A.
posted 10 years ago

This looks really funny!
Spencer G.
posted 10 years ago

NO OPTION FOR 11 OUT OF 10.

USED CAPSLOCK IN REVIEW.
Noel J.
posted 10 years ago

Great work guys! Woo!
travis w.
posted 10 years ago

This seems kind of rad.
Katy R.
posted 10 years ago

Kind of cool, hopefully can appeal to NERRRRRRRDS and...not-nerds at the same time.
Frank N.
posted 10 years ago

I'll like anything Peter Carlone is in. This show has lots of great episodes within the concept and I'm looking forward to this group going the distance - they have the talent and the vision to do it.
Jay Z.
posted 10 years ago

Really enjoying what you guys are doing here!
Brian F.
posted 10 years ago

Yeah man
Rob S.
posted 10 years ago

FUNNY
JJ M.
posted 10 years ago

Hilarious and full of cute guys.
Luke T.
posted 10 years ago

I love the concept of animating over the live action stuff! And Ivan Decker is my favorite comedian :)
riley r.
posted 10 years ago

Popcorn flip was perfect! It's funny but not sure about the acting just yet, felt a little too planned out, but definitely interested
Rob P.
posted 10 years ago

Awesome premise. Tons of talent on board. This is the show!
Alex S.
posted 10 years ago

This looks really good - love the illustrations added - hope that continues into the full version.

Hope they can really develop the 'feel' of being at a table without being too exclusive with inside jokes.
Anna L.
posted 10 years ago

Looks very promising. Hilarious stuff.
Taylor I.
posted 10 years ago

This looks funny, but I wish it was a cartoon.
Stephanie F.
posted 10 years ago

Really enjoyed when the actors posed and then the line drawings appeared on top to show their true class powers!
David V.
posted 10 years ago

I'm very excited to see this! The animation and characters all look interesting and funny!
Sarah Thomas M.
posted 10 years ago

ok i laughed out loud! more more! it's like at home game of thrones! haha!
Lee B.
posted 10 years ago

Awesome!
Owen K.
posted 10 years ago

Looks a little interesting, but doesn't look like it's doing anything new.
Caleb B.
posted 10 years ago

askudfgakseufigjfyhs lol AWESOME
Lauren M.
posted 10 years ago

Interesting idea, but it does seem like a web series.
Andrew W.
posted 10 years ago

May Work as a show. Though it feels more like a web series than a something for CBC TV.
Art g.
posted 10 years ago

no no no no no no
Andrew C.
posted 10 years ago

Funny and different. Great comic timing and humour.
Joseph S.
posted 10 years ago

Great concept, well-executed trailer. Love the drawings overtop the images.

It's always good to see a comedy about geekery that's more than just "Hurr hurr D&D nerds sure are weird and anti-social!"
Matt F.
posted 10 years ago

Really funny stuff! I could see this having a really fun arc.
Michael D.
posted 10 years ago

Funny Stuff!
Kent B.
posted 10 years ago

nailed it :)
Randall R.
posted 10 years ago

Very cool idea. Funny.
Peter W.
posted 10 years ago

I want to watch this show, I want to watch it all day long as I sit and cradle my dice bag. Why did that sound so dirty?
Gabriel G.
posted 10 years ago

You can't sell your parchment! What if you need to make a charcoal rubbing of some ancient runes in the obsidian caverns of N'arlanthotep?
Jack H.
posted 10 years ago

the effects are hilarious but the story might not keep my interest for more than a few episodes
Marquise B.
posted 10 years ago

Could be a funny concept. Needs more depth to it. Get creative and show us!
Shane M.
posted 10 years ago

Guys, I will pay real human money to get that Garry Shandling imp on a t-shirt.
Sara O.
posted 10 years ago

I would love you play with you for real.
Simon M.
posted 10 years ago

I'm so jealous of this idea!!! So cool, it could go so many places, the potential of merging the artwork with live action is GARGANTUAN. Do I smell possible animated fantasy sequences.....?
Eric L.
posted 10 years ago

Some funny lines (Garry Shandlings!), but D&D sessions as reflection of real life has run its course, not to mention Dan Harmon has the last word in that realm.
Brian L.
posted 10 years ago

Limited appeal.
KR D.
posted 10 years ago

I want to watch this. Make it, so I can.
Trevor B.
posted 10 years ago

You guys got comedic chops for sure. I see this being a great episode of a series, but think a while series about this would get old pretty fast.
Lauren M.
posted 10 years ago

When it revealed that the mage was a horse I laugh choked on my tea. My life flashed before my eyes and the best part of my whole life story was that horse joke.
Cathy V.
posted 10 years ago

SO much yes!!
Joel J.
posted 10 years ago

Fun!
Warren S.
posted 10 years ago

This could be good
- we shall see
Peter C.
posted 10 years ago

This is easily the greatest idea on the entire website. HOLY CRAP

10/10 would watch forever
Dez L.
posted 10 years ago

This is easily one of my favourite projects on ComedyCoup!
So funny, and the visuals are awesome! well done, can't wait to see more!
Jenni E.
posted 10 years ago

This is the funniest thing I've watched this year, an innovative insight in to our generation's sense of humour - thanks Comedy Coup!
Kelsey B.
posted 10 years ago

Has a lot of potential. I love the little drawings...adds greatly to the character of the show. :)
Peter H.
posted 10 years ago

Great representation of the game!
Zachary D.
posted 10 years ago

Really like it, it looks super interesting. Really want to see a show like this :D
Piers R.
posted 10 years ago

Pre-ordering criterion edition now.
Krista K.
posted 10 years ago

I know nothing about D&D, but this makes me want to watch these people.
Ken M.
posted 10 years ago

This is gonna be unbelievable
Ivan D.
posted 10 years ago

This looks amazing. And I know that because I'm in it