THE FEEL OF THE DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS MOVIE IN REAL LIFE, HERE IN NASHVILLE

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As the Dungeons and Dragons movie soon hits movie theatres, two Nashville creatives are bringing their Dungeons and Dragons' inspired storytelling to life on the small screen.

The two Michaels -- Valentine and Rusco
Michael Rusco as Game Master
A series of dedicated contestants

Meet Michael Rusco and Michael Valentine, creators of a Dungeons and Dragons-inspired game show filmed here in Nashville. The reality series, Die Inspired, features 70+ Nashville-area players competing for a cash prize. To envision the series, think Survivor meets a custom-made fantasy world. Airing now on YouTube (@DieInspired), episodes follow players as they navigate Game Master Rusco's world, move-by-move and roll-by-roll.

Filmed at The Game Keep, a tabletop gaming store in Hermitage, TN, the players competed in a fantasy world sculpted by Rusco and Val.

"After playing these games for years, we wanted to offer a fresh take on the tabletop, role-playing genre. It's the first show of its kind with a cash prize for the winners. When you watch Die Inspired, you get to witness the results of our reality show experiment." -- Michael Rusco, Game Master

In this video, Rusco explains the rules and stakes in the game show.

The movie is seeing early solid reviews, scoring an 85% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie itself points to the enduring popularity of the role-playing genre. While the Die Inspired series is in its early stages on YouTube, other YouTube role-playing channels boast almost 2 million subscribers. Val and Rusco see it as just a matter of time for Die Inspired.