— The Day the Universe Changed, Episode 4
Even in an RPG campaign world with magic, this is how most news would and should spread. This provides the perfect reason/excuse for bard (classed) PCs and NPCs to travel far and wide. This is their trade and purpose, after all.
— “The Memory of War” – Crusade (1999)
This excerpt needs to be video as the best parts are the character’s expression and tone.
— “Racing the Night” – Crusade (1999)
I was recently reminded how many opening sequences of television cartoons are masterpieces of exposition, specifically the monologue. A first-time viewer hears everything they need to understand the setting and characters they are about to see. I present two of the best that I know of.
First, a rare two-minute sequence for Thunderbirds 2086 that extolls the higher, non-violent calling that is International Rescue:
The best there ever was is for Thundarr the Barbarian. Not just worldbuilding but defining of the heroic protagonists—in 60 seconds:
Perfection.
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