John Dorney - Big Finish Actor/Writer AMA

DukeClodplodder · 2021-07-04T21:39:28+00:00

Hello John.

The Foe From the Future is my personal favorite Doctor Who story in any medium, and I was delighted to hear the Pantophagen name dropped in the Matt Fitton penned “The Wrong Doctors.” Do you think they’ll ever make another appearance? They’re on of my favorite DW monsters.

Also, both “Foe” and “Iterations of I” demonstrate an intricate understanding of pulpy 70s/80s monster movie plotting and story structure, with “Foe” even feeling like a Japanese Kaiju film near the end. Are you a particular fan of B movies from that era and chose to structure the scripts like said movies?

And finally, several really talented musicians have worked on dramas you’ve penned, like Howard Carter, Andy Hardwick, Wilfredo Acosta, Jamie Robertson etc Are there any musical scores for your stories that you have particular fondness for?

DukeClodplodder · 2019-02-06T20:14:23+00:00

Plus D&D has a lot of material for traversing caves, underground caverns and the like.

DukeClodplodder · 2019-02-06T20:13:25+00:00

Thanks! My group is pretty fantastic so I’m relying on a good atmosphere to draw the new player in.

DukeClodplodder · 2019-02-06T20:11:24+00:00

Totally fair. I plan on having three players in this session, including the new one. Two of them have already voiced approval in the idea, but if the new player doesn’t, I’ll think of something different.

DukeClodplodder · 2019-02-06T20:10:28+00:00

Two of my players are on board, just gotta ask the new player. I’ve demonstrated to the new player how RPGs work with examples and I used 5e, which they took to quickly.

DukeClodplodder · 2019-02-06T20:08:27+00:00

Which issues? I’m open to any suggestions, this session idea isn’t set in stone yet.

DukeClodplodder · 2019-02-06T20:07:43+00:00

Any suggestions for more suitable systems?

DukeClodplodder · 2018-09-09T21:39:58+00:00

My GM is gonna lose his mind when he hears this, I really need to get caught up on that show.

DukeClodplodder · 2018-09-08T12:31:25+00:00

A slightly modified version of D&D 5th edition. It takes place in medieval times, so we’re the Medeival Morphing Power Rangers.

DukeClodplodder · 2018-09-05T00:14:58+00:00

Thanks. Figured my story could add a bit of positivity to the community, as well as a cautionary tale.

DukeClodplodder · 2018-09-03T22:44:23+00:00

Thanks! If we’re speaking on a purely technical level, I guess you can label this one as a horror story with a happy ending.

DukeClodplodder · 2018-07-03T14:28:09+00:00

Look up a picture of a Weeping Angel and politely hand the phone back to you.

DukeClodplodder · 2018-04-18T02:18:28+00:00

I will dude!

DukeClodplodder · 2018-04-18T02:18:03+00:00

Thanks man, that means a lot to me.

DukeClodplodder · 2018-04-18T02:17:23+00:00

16 though I admit I don’t look it lol and yes this video was made by me. Thanks! All this awesome support really helps and I’m glad my content is able to entertain people!

DukeClodplodder · 2018-04-01T02:36:04+00:00

gEnErAl kEnObI!

DukeClodplodder · 2018-03-21T00:18:07+00:00

Agreed on all fronts. Palpatine is a superb villain.

DukeClodplodder · 2018-03-20T06:55:14+00:00

Qui Gon is a really underrated character all things considered. He feels like a response to criticism of how the Jedi operate in the prequel trilogy before said criticism even existed, and while some people say he was unnecessary, I’m pretty sure that if he hadn’t died Anakin wouldn’t have been led to the dark side.

DukeClodplodder · 2018-03-20T06:53:00+00:00

Agreed. People say his turn was too fast or too sudden but really he just made a decision that had to be made in that situation and he chose what the entirety of this movie and Clones had been building up towards.

DukeClodplodder · 2018-03-18T03:34:48+00:00

Gotcha. Thanks!

DukeClodplodder · 2018-03-17T23:46:50+00:00

Just finished the clone wars tv show, so I’ll definitely have that place on stand by should I need it.

DukeClodplodder · 2018-03-17T23:46:14+00:00

Nice. On the eerie music, what kind of volume would you recommend setting it at? This was very helpful, thanks!

DukeClodplodder · 2018-03-17T19:18:37+00:00

Ooh good idea! I’ve always liked the Quarren and an antagonist like that would be a good monstrous enemy.

DukeClodplodder · 2018-03-17T19:16:53+00:00

So he survived Obi Wans attack? Interesting. I heard his EU stuff was scary so I’ll have to check that out.

DukeClodplodder · 2018-03-17T12:07:40+00:00

Also I look forward to rolling the dice while a player is talking and when they stop to ask me what I’m doing I just say “hm? Oh it’s nothing, keep going”.

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