Each week we take a deep dive into a single character build for Dungeons & Dragons 5e to discuss how to get the most out of it.
The Knight Radiant: BG3 Episode #12
Today's BG3 build combines two unique statuses, Radiating Orb and Reverberation, for *devastating* effect. Check out Crystals of Z'leth here! https://obviousmimic.com/discount/COLBYSOLO?redirect=/products/the-crystals-of-zleth-a-5e-survival-solo-adventureAnd don't forget: use the code "COLBYSOLO" to get 10% off!I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinMerch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDiveAlso: if you'd like to purchase content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support the channel :) - https://www.amazon.com/shop/d4dddeepdive?listId=MFEYK9W51D9K&ref=idea_share_infFollow me here:https://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonIntro 0:00Obvious Mimic 6:10Build 8:54Respec 23:28In Game Footage 29:53Augments 33:38Respec 26:42Final Thoughts 43:24Outtakes 47:52Music Credits:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400019Artist: http://incompetech.com/
2/20/2024 • 49 minutes, 57 seconds
Learning Pathfinder as a D&D Veteran: d4 #126 (Part 2)
1/25/2023 • 29 minutes, 6 seconds
The Time Wizard: d4 #120
11/30/2022 • 59 minutes, 20 seconds
The Werewolf: d4 #114
10/17/2022 • 54 minutes, 22 seconds
The Shaman: d4 #98
For our D&D 5e build this week, we're attempting to do the impossible: build a character who is mostly a Barbarian, but who fills the Support role. And no, I don't mean Tank!Sign up for more information about Battlezoo Eldamon at: http://eldamon.com/I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinCheck out Randall Hampton here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Randall_HamptonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/randallhampton/Website: https://www.randallhamptonart.com/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/randall_hamptonCharacter Concept:(0:00)Battlezoo! (Sponsor):(7:47)Level 1:(10:15)Levels 2-6:(16:13)Levels 7-9:(34:54)Levels 10-13:(42:04)Levels 14-17:(49:03)Final Thoughts:(55:41)Outtakes:(58:06)Thanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))Music Credits:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400019Artist: http://incompetech.com/
6/28/2022 • 59 minutes, 34 seconds
The Clockwork Sorcerer Tank: d4 #90
Our D&D 5e character build this week is an attempt to make a protection-focused tank out of, yes, a Sorcerer. Come see how we did :).I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinMerch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDiveAlso: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support the channel :) - https://www.amazon.com/shop/d4dddeepdive?listId=MFEYK9W51D9K&ref=idea_share_infFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonCheck out Randall Hampton here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Randall_HamptonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/randallhampton/Website: https://www.randallhamptonart.com/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/randall_hamptonCharacter Concept:(0:00)Level 1:(7:14)Levels 2-6:(15:52)Levels 7-9:(32:02)Levels 10-13:(40:31)Levels 14-17:(46:06)Final Thoughts:(51:31)Outtakes:(53:56)Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lsXwO4PzsTp4X_Fcxoys_jOSEbnbXSsmN0JwbSD909Q/edit?usp=sharingMaster Tank Comparison:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19XH-9FK6sPUGjOpFVg81-UXhb81cvg-zCnhbUi_Hxio/edit?usp=sharingThanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))Music Credits:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400019Artist: http://incompetech.com/
5/3/2022 • 54 minutes, 49 seconds
Who Gets to Lie About Dice Rolls? - Slidin' Into My DMs #44
Welcome to the Talk Show segment of the d4 network! Come Slide Into My DMs as today we discuss:Quick Ruling: Can Cantrips with a duration simply be "always on"?Deep Dive: Is it ok for DMs to fudge numbers once in awhile? If so, can players too?I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinMerch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDiveAlso: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support us :) - https://www.amazon.com/shop/d4dddeepdive?listId=MFEYK9W51D9K&ref=idea_share_infFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonIntro:(0:00)Quick Ruling: Cantrips with a Duration:(3:46)Who Gets to Fudge Numbers?:(11:33)No One!:(16:59)DMs Can!:(23:56)Players Can Too!:(35:22)Final Thoughts:(48:15)Outtakes:(54:43)
4/1/2022 • 57 minutes, 26 seconds
The Heroes of Krynn! - Slidin' Into My DMs #43
Welcome to the Talk Show segment of the d4 network! Come Slide Into My DMs as today we discuss:Quick Ruling: Can Tortles benefit in *any* way from armor?Deep Dive: A look at the recent Unearthed Arcana - The Heroes of Krynn!I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinMerch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDiveAlso: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support us :) - https://www.amazon.com/shop/d4dddeepdive?listId=MFEYK9W51D9K&ref=idea_share_infFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonIntro/Update:(0:00)Quick Ruling: Tortles and Armor:(5:41)Krynn/Dragonlance Overview:(13:14)Kenders:(18:46)Lunar Sorcerer:(29:02)New Backgrounds:(46:17)New Feats:(50:36)Outtakes:(1:16:55)
3/18/2022 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 57 seconds
The Swords Bard: d4 #81
2/25/2022 • 59 minutes, 19 seconds
Ranking My Sustained DPR Builds #2
The time has come to separate my D&D Nova builds into two tiers. Enjoy a little trip down memory lane with me as we figure out which Burst Damage build reigns SUPREME! (Not really... the spreadsheet just got too crowded :P)I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinAlso: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support the channel :) - https://www.amazon.com/shop/d4dddeepdive?listId=MFEYK9W51D9K&ref=idea_share_infSustained DPR Comparisons (3 Tabs): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HPMg7cDqOC-0-vNFgEV9E5WQLDdCOdI64Vbnu60pC78/edit?usp=sharingFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedIntro:(0:00)Tier 3:(5:35)Tier 2:(16:59)Tier 1:(29:25)Thanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))Music Credits:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400019Artist: http://incompetech.com/
12/16/2021 • 47 minutes, 29 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Session 26 - The Butcher of Brey Veil - D&D Actual Play
The Wayward Watch arrives at Border Town on their way to the Broken Expanse. Hoping to convince the Arcanum to let them into the Breach is a task all its own, but a stunning revelation may just complicate matters further...Join us on the Tales of Aneria Discord: https://discord.gg/br9UhyXtWpJoin us at our subreddit as well: https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesOfAneria/Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuRecap - 0:00:00Intro - 0:13:59Waking Dream - 0:15:32Arriving at Border Town - 0:31:34Meeting a Champion - 0:41:37The Road Inn - 1:12:25The Butcher of Brey Veil - 1:28:29Investigations - 1:44:17Raid - 2:13:44Deputized - 2:47:50CharactersCory - DM - Cr. 31 (Half Everything)Dallin - Ezra - Lvl. 7 (Half Orc/Half Elf - Fighter 7)Scott - Bolt - Lvl. 7 (Warforged - Artificer 6/Fighter 1)Torrey - Eve - Lvl. 7 (Half Elf - Paladin 7)Colby - Seredan - Lvl. 7 (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 5/Paladin 2)Preston - Victor - Lvl. 7 (Genasi - Rogue 7)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...Music Attributions:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...Artist: http://incompetech.com/
12/13/2021 • 2 hours, 55 minutes, 20 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Session 25 - Rise and Fall - D&D Actual Play
Ezra races against time in an effort to save his friends. Can the new allies of the Withered Bow tribe be enough to overcome Urgoblath the Consumer?Join us on the Tales of Aneria Discord: https://discord.gg/br9UhyXtWpJoin us at our subreddit as well: https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesOfAneria/Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuRecap - 0:00:00Intro - 0:15:57Ezra's Journey - 0:17:34T-rex in the Courtyard - 0:41:12Re-enforcements - 1:06:03A New Court is Born - 2:25:30Loot - 2:37:44CharactersCory - DM - Cr. 31 (Half Everything)Dallin - Ezra - Lvl. 7 (Half Orc/Half Elf - Fighter 7)Scott - Bolt - Lvl. 7 (Warforged - Artificer 6/Fighter 1)Torrey - Eve - Lvl. 7 (Half Elf - Paladin 7)Colby - Seredan - Lvl. 7 (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 5/Paladin 2)Preston - Victor - Lvl. 7 (Genasi - Rogue 7)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvtT4k0kh8SUFvMdCBehasSKhrgJC349?usp=sharingMusic Attributions:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/
12/10/2021 • 2 hours, 56 minutes, 56 seconds
Should You Allow Strixhaven at Your Table? - Slidin' Into My DMs #42
Welcome to the Talk Show segment of the d4 network! Come Slide Into My DMs as today we discuss:Quick Ruling: Does *using* Dragon's Breath spell break Invisibility?Deep Dive: Strixhaven Character options: what are they and when should we allow them?I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinAlso: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support us :) - https://www.amazon.com/shop/d4dddeepdive?listId=MFEYK9W51D9K&ref=idea_share_infFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedIntro:(0:00)Quick Ruling: Dragon's Breath, Invisibility, Familiars:(1:13)Strixhaven Overview:(9:30)Owlin and New Feats:(14:39)New Backgrounds:(30:01)Should it be allowed?:(32:32)New Magic Items:(40:36)New Spells:(43:37)Outtakes:(58:00)
12/9/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 21 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Session 24 - The Winter Court - D&D Actual Play
The party faces a difficult choice; do they hand over a powerful chaotic entity to an unknown threat or do they hold their ground and face down one of the four courts of Aneria?Join us on the Tales of Aneria Discord: https://discord.gg/br9UhyXtWpJoin us at our subreddit as well: https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesOfAneria/Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuRecap - 0:00Intro - 14:23What just happened? - 17:14Welcoming Party - 24:10Dark Dealings - 53:18Mingling - 1:04:52King Urgoblath - 1:40:25Fubar - 1:52:54Final Offer - 3:09:51CharactersCory - DM - Cr. 31 (Half Everything)Dallin - Ezra - Lvl. 6 (Half Orc/Half Elf - Fighter 6)Scott - Bolt - Lvl. 6 (Warforged - Artificer 6)Torrey - Eve - Lvl. 6 (Half Elf - Paladin 6)Colby - Seredan - Lvl. 6 (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 5/Paladin 1)Preston - Victor - Lvl. 6 (Genasi - Rogue 6)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvtT4k0kh8SUFvMdCBehasSKhrgJC349?usp=sharingMusic Attributions:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/
11/23/2021 • 3 hours, 12 minutes, 27 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Session 23 - Cat and Mouse Game - D&D Actual Play
Bolt finds out more about his past and the party makes a mysterious new acquaintance who offers them a job. Let's hope the Wayward Watch can navigate the Underbelly of Big Town.Chat with us on the Tales of Aneria Discord: https://discord.gg/br9UhyXtWpJoin us at our subreddit as well: https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesOfAneria/Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuRecap (0:00)CharactersCory - DM - Cr. 31 (Half Everything)Dallin - Ezra - Lvl. 6 (Half Orc/Half Elf - Fighter 6)Scott - Bolt - Lvl. 6 (Warforged - Artificer 6)Torrey - Eve - Lvl. 6 (Half Elf - Paladin 6)Colby - Seredan - Lvl. 6 (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 5/Paladin 1)Preston - Victor - Lvl. 6 (Genasi - Rogue 6)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvtT4k0kh8SUFvMdCBehasSKhrgJC349?usp=sharingMusic Attributions:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/
11/16/2021 • 2 hours, 36 minutes, 51 seconds
The Why and How of Railroading - Slidin' Into My DMs #40
Welcome to the Talk Show segment of the d4 network! Come Slide Into My DMs as today we talk about:Quick Ruling: Can you cast Booming Blade with your hands full and no War Caster feat?Deep Dive: When, if ever, is it appropriate to railroad your players, and how can you nudge your players without railroading them?I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinAlso: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support us :) - https://www.amazon.com/shop/d4dddeepdive?listId=MFEYK9W51D9K&ref=idea_share_infFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedIntro:(0:00)Quick Ruling: Booming Blade with your hands full?:(2:00)Deep Dive: Railroading:(12:39)How to guide:(27:25)
11/11/2021 • 48 minutes, 7 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Session 22 - Little Trouble in Big Town - D&D Actual Play
Reunited once again, the Wayward Watch make their way to Big Town and the next clue on the hunt for Thulian Krauul.Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuWe'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedRecap - 0:00:00Intro - 0:16:02Catching up with Seredan - 0:16:27Travelling the Dunes - 0:40:21Welcome to Big Town - 0:49:39A Mysterious Tent - 0:56:50Perkipsky Shipping Co. - 1:12:26Brawl in the Tent - 1:24:16Bolt's Piece - 2:47:37After Game Loot - 2:51:44CharactersCory - DM - Cr. 31 (Half Everything)Dallin - Ezra - Lvl. 6 (Half Orc/Half Elf - Fighter 6)Scott - Bolt - Lvl. 6 (Warforged - Artificer 6)Torrey - Eve - Lvl. 6 (Half Elf - Paladin 6)Colby - Seredan - Lvl. 6 (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 5/Paladin 1)Preston - Victor - Lvl. 6 (Genasi - Rogue 6)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvtT4k0kh8SUFvMdCBehasSKhrgJC349?usp=sharingMusic Attributions:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/
11/4/2021 • 2 hours, 55 minutes, 44 seconds
Ranking My Nova Builds - D&D: Optimized
The time has come to separate my D&D Nova builds into two tiers. Enjoy a little trip down memory lane with me as we figure out which Burst Damage build reigns SUPREME! (Not really... the spreadsheet just got too crowded :P)I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinAlso: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support the channel :) - https://www.amazon.com/shop/d4dddeepdive?listId=MFEYK9W51D9K&ref=idea_share_infFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedIntro:(0:00)#14-#11:(3:00)#10-#6:(9:30)#5-#1:(22:29)Check out Randall Hampton here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Randall_HamptonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/randallhampton/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/g33kslikeusTier 1 Nova Damage Comparison:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YkQl4xJHk26zLAh-S0Uh-eW1f3rnKVrWkHaeuN9oCK0/edit?usp=sharingTier 2 Nova Damage Comparisonhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BiLsxeJdbtSZU_JkduAU9LdS-7cpvN_tVMBWwATtwVs/edit?usp=sharingThanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))
11/4/2021 • 33 minutes, 39 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Halloween Spooktacular - Welcome to Pterrordale - D&D Actual Play
Can the brave members of Sam Alderman's Society of the Skilled survive the first day of the Moon Festival? Find out on a very special Holiday One Shot!Follow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedIntro (0:00:00)Moon Festival (0:00:25)Ahri Flowers (0:06:38)Alan McMichaelson (0:12:59)Jack Silver & Eric Moe (0:18:16)Jocelyn Woods (0:26:26)S.A.S.S. Meeting (0:35:48)Investigating a Dorm (0:52:07)Meeting the Sisters of Tau Theta Tau (1:18:10)Party Time (1:40:12)Fighting Pledges (1:53:06)On the Trail (2:25:21)Mother of Worms (2:32:44)CharactersCory - Wicked DM - Cr. 31 (Half Everything)Dallin - Jack - Lvl. 5 (Reborn - Bard 5)Scott - Alan - Lvl. 5 (Human - Ranger 5)Torrey - Jocelyn - Lvl. 5 (Human - Wizard 5)Colby - Moe - Lvl. 5 (Variant Human - Bloodhunter 5)Preston - Ahri - Lvl. 5 (Human - Warlock 5)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EPT-WEt_84e7ukKFQFNFmMcj2RvyBifu?usp=sharingMusic Attributions:Darkest Child A by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100783Artist: http://incompetech.com/
10/28/2021 • 2 hours, 54 minutes, 2 seconds
Fizban's Overview and Changes - Slidin' Into My DMs #39
Welcome to the Talk Show segment of the d4 network! Come Slide Into My DMs as today we talk about Fizban's Treasury of Dragons! Specifically: what changed between the Unearthed Arcana and the actual release? Also: how do the Haste spell and the Echo Knight's Unleash Incarnation interact?I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinAlso: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support us :) - https://www.amazon.com/shop/d4dddeepdive?listId=MFEYK9W51D9K&ref=idea_share_infFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedIntro:(0:00)Quick Ruling: Haste and Unleash Incarnation:(2:35)D&D Mad Libs:(10:44)Fizban's Overview:(16:30)Race Changes:(19:15)Subclass Changes:(22:40)Spell Changes:(38:04)Magic Items/Hordes:(42:22)
10/28/2021 • 54 minutes, 4 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Session 20 - Best of Luck - D&D Live Play
The Wayward Watch make their preparations to leave Terrebaun and head to a vacation at the Ruby Oasis. Will they make it out of the city now that they are recognizable heroes?Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuWe'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedRecap - 0:00:00Intro - 0:04:30An Auspicious Letter - 0:04:55Shopping Trip - 0:11:10A New Deal - 0:35:13Reunion - 0:47:40The Greatest Treasure - 1:04:50Vacation at the Ruby Oasis - 1:30:17Sleuthing - 2:00:41Outro - 2:18:36CharactersCory - DM - Cr. 31 (Half Everything)Dallin - Ezra - Lvl. 6 (Half Orc/Half Elf - Fighter 6)Scott - Bolt - Lvl. 6 (Warforged - Artificer 6)Torrey - Eve - Lvl. 6 (Half Elf - Paladin 6)Colby - Seredan - Lvl. 6 (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 5/Paladin 1)Preston - Victor - Lvl. 6 (Genasi - Rogue 6)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvtT4k0kh8SUFvMdCBehasSKhrgJC349?usp=sharingMusic Attributions:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/
10/21/2021 • 2 hours, 19 minutes, 1 second
Tales of Aneria - Session 021 - Damascus Promenade - D&D Actual Play
The Wayward Watch pays a visit to another section of The Eight Rings. Can Victor make a deal with their enigmatic leader, or will he be unable to rise to the challenge?Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuWe'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedRecap - 0:00:00Intro - 0:15:32I'd like to speak to the manager - 0:15:58A Day at the Fair - 0:39:38Auspicious Performance - 1:05:01The Second Task Begins - 1:38:00Granite Gaze - 1:53:53Ferocious Felines - 2:08:14Coalescing Chaos - 2:32:13CharactersCory - DM - Cr. 31 (Half Everything)Dallin - Ezra - Lvl. 6 (Half Orc/Half Elf - Fighter 6)Scott - Bolt - Lvl. 6 (Warforged - Artificer 6)Torrey - Eve - Lvl. 6 (Half Elf - Paladin 6)Colby - Seredan - Lvl. 6 (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 5/Paladin 1)Preston - Victor - Lvl. 6 (Genasi - Rogue 6)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvtT4k0kh8SUFvMdCBehasSKhrgJC349?usp=sharingMusic Attributions:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/
10/21/2021 • 2 hours, 51 minutes, 12 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Session 019 - The Battle of the Bloody Fountain - D&D Actual Play
With Terrebaun experiencing their election for the High Seat, the pot finally boils over. Can the Wayward Watch defend the city against the might of House Greenwood? Or will they fall to the onslaught?Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuWe'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedRecap - 0:00:00Intro - 0:20:56Dreaming of Flying - 0:21:21Silent Prayers - 0:43:16The Battle Begins - 0:50:18Reinforcements Arrive - 1:22:13The Green Tide Advances - 1:43:21Things Turn Dire - 2:06:12Calvary - 2:24:35Clean up - 2:40:59Aftermath - 2:58:31CharactersCory - DM - Cr. 31 (Half Everything)Dallin - Ezra - Lvl. 6 (Half Orc/Half Elf - Fighter 6)Scott - Bolt - Lvl. 6 (Warforged - Artificer 6)Torrey - Eve - Lvl. 6 (Half Elf - Paladin 6)Colby - Seredan - Lvl. 6 (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 5/Paladin 1)Preston - Victor - Lvl. 6 (Genasi - Rogue 6)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvtT4k0kh8SUFvMdCBehasSKhrgJC349?usp=sharingMusic Attributions:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/
10/19/2021 • 3 hours, 4 minutes, 36 seconds
The D&D Multiverse!? - Slidin' Into My DMs #38
Welcome to the Talk Show segment of the d4 network! Come Slide Into My DMs as today we talk about the limits of the Suggestion spell, as well as the recently announced "Travelers of the Multiverse" Unearthed Arcana from Wizards of the Coast!I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedIntro:(0:00)Quick Ruling: Suggestion:(2:00)Multiverse and Spell Jammer:(12:49)New Races:(19:50)
10/14/2021 • 59 minutes, 5 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Session 18 - A Disputation of Wills - D&D Actual Play
The Wayward Watch rushes to stop a plot against their patron, Lady Krestor. Can they save her in time? Will they learn anymore about her backstory? Does Victor have what it takes to go against a member of the onyx wing?Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuWe'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedRecap - 0:00:00Title - 0:12:45A discussion of good and evil - 0:13:10Disputation of Wills - 0:34:01The Attic - 0:49:30A New Task - 1:22:01Wrapping up the Loose Ends - 1:44:11CharactersCory - DM - Cr. 31 (Half Everything)Dallin - Ezra - Lvl. 6 (Half Orc/Half Elf - Fighter 6)Scott - Bolt - Lvl. 6 (Warforged - Artificer 6)Torrey - Eve - Lvl. 6 (Half Elf - Paladin 6)Colby - Seredan - Lvl. 6 (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 5/Paladin 1)Preston - Victor - Lvl. 6 (Genasi - Rogue 6)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvtT4k0kh8SUFvMdCBehasSKhrgJC349?usp=sharingMusic Attributions:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/
10/8/2021 • 2 hours, 12 minutes, 29 seconds
The Future of D&D?! - Slidin' Into My DMs #37
Welcome to the Talk Show segment of the d4 network! Come Slide Into My DMs as today we talk about how Jack of All Trades and Reliable Talent may or may not interact, and then get into the nitty gritty details about the recent announcements from Wizards of the Coast concerning the Future of D&D!I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedIntro:(0:00)Quick Ruling: Jack of All Trades and Reliable Talent:(2:37)Skill Monkeys:(11:40)The Future of D&D:(16:44)Outtakes:(46:53)
9/30/2021 • 47 minutes, 32 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Session 17 - Dissonant Memories - D&D Actual Play
While licking their wounds and planning their next move against Braff Greenwood, The Wayward Watch is met with a new mystery. Can they find a missing person that none can remember?Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuWe'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedRecap - 0:00:00Intro - 0:12:21Laying Low - 0:12:47Wait, Who's missing? - 0:40:59Scoping out the Warehouse - 0:54:11Time Crystals - 1:18:35Fighting the Sentry - 1:31:00Ambush Take 2 - 2:05:02Seeking the Truth - 2:27:54Returning to House Krestor - 2:55:33Outro - 2:59:13CharactersCory - DMDallin - Ezra (Half Orc/Half Elf - Fighter 5)Scott - Bolt (Warforged - Artificer 5)Torrey - Eve (Half Elf - Paladin 5)Colby - Seredan (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 5)Preston - Victor (Genasi - Rogue 5)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvtT4k0kh8SUFvMdCBehasSKhrgJC349?usp=sharingMusic Attributions:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/
9/27/2021 • 2 hours, 59 minutes, 38 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Session 016 - Investigations - D&D Actual Play
***Hey everyone! We had some technical issues with this episode and lost all of the higher quality audio and had to rely on the backup microphone for the table. We've adjusted it as best we can and we apologize for the drop in quality. We will have higher quality for the next one! Thank you for your understanding!***The Wayward Watch investigates Braff Greenwood in an attempt to find out what he is planning and how it involves the Infinite Sight.Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuWe'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedRecap - 0:00:00Title - 0:14:13Records - 0:16:10The Spider's Underbelly - 0:36:44Regrouping - 0:54:44The Dreary Lady - 1:05:05Infiltrating the League - 1:28:11Setting up the Ambush - 1:45:01A brief Explaination - 1:52:02Combat Recap - 1:52:52Outro - 2:00:44CharactersCory - DMDallin - Ezra (Half Orc/Half Elf - Fighter 5)Scott - Bolt (Warforged - Artificer 5)Torrey - Eve (Half Elf - Paladin 5)Colby - Seredan (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 5)Preston - Victor (Genasi - Rogue 5)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvtT4k0kh8SUFvMdCBehasSKhrgJC349?usp=sharingMusic Attributions:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/
9/17/2021 • 2 hours, 1 minute, 9 seconds
When Does Role Play Trump the Rules? - Slidin' Into My DMs #36
Welcome to the Talk Show segment of the d4 network! Come Slide Into My DMs as today we talk about mind control spells vs. the Monk's Stillness of Mind, and then how and when to allow creative Role Play to affect game mechanics.I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedIntro:(0:00)Quick Ruling: Dominate Person vs. Monks:(5:16)Creative Role Play vs. The Rules:(14:16)
9/17/2021 • 40 minutes, 56 seconds
Why Don't We Play at High Level? - Slidin' Into My DMs #35
Welcome to the Talk Show segment of the d4 network! Come Slide Into My DMs as today we talk about Two-Handed weapons and spell casting, as well as the reason most campaigns don't see late-game play, and advice for changing that, and doing it right.I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedIntro:(0:00)Quick Ruling: Two-Handed Weapons and Spells:(2:35)Why Don't We Play at High Level?:(12:24)Advice for Doing So:(28:13)
9/9/2021 • 43 minutes, 1 second
Tales of Aneria - Session 15 - The Benefactor - D&D Actual Play
The Wayward Watch arrives at Terrebaun to meet Eve's mysterious employer...Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuI'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedRecap (0:00)Intro (10:52)Lukan and Eve (11:18)The Satin Cat (31:18)Exploring Terrebaun (57:28)Heart to Heart (1:15:33)Meeting the Benefactor (1:17:43)Revelations and Deals (1:38:18)CharactersCory - DMDallin - Ezra (Half Orc/Half Elf - Fighter 5)Scott - Bolt (Warforged - Artificer 5)Torrey - Eve (Half Elf - Paladin 5)Colby - Seredan (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 5)Preston - Victor (Genasi - Rogue 5)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvtT4k0kh8SUFvMdCBehasSKhrgJC349?usp=sharingMusic Attributions:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/
9/9/2021 • 1 hour, 57 minutes, 31 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Session 14 - The Home Stretch - D&D Actual Play
With the Trial of the Crags complete, the Wayward Watch reunites to continue their journey to Terrebaun. After nearly a month on The Long Road, the journey is (hopefully) coming to a close.Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuI'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedRecap (0:00)Intro (12:20)Discussions with Dieties (12:45)The Steelwind Oak (23:09)The Wayward Watch Reunited (35:55)Back on the Road (52:15)Cinderhearth (1:14:20)The Outskirts of Terrebaun (1:22:39)Earthshaking (1:38:45)CharactersCory - DMDallin - Ezra (Half Orc/Half Elf - Fighter 5)Scott - Bolt (Warforged - Artificer 5)Torrey - Eve (Half Elf - Paladin 5)Colby - Seredan (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 5)Preston - Victor (Genasi - Rogue 5)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvtT4k0kh8SUFvMdCBehasSKhrgJC349?usp=sharingMusic Attributions:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/
9/9/2021 • 2 hours, 26 minutes, 54 seconds
Tips for Online Role Play (and Nose Hair Waxing) - Slidin' Into My DMs #34
Welcome to the Talk Show segment of the d4 network! Come Slide Into My DMs as today we talk about Artificer Infusions, the Pros and Cons of playing D&D online vs. in-person, and play a little game with the Dungeon Mistress ... to the pain.I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ...Also: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support us :) - https://www.amazon.com/shop/d4dddeepd...Follow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedIntro:(0:00)Quick Ruling: Armorer Infusions:(4:40)Trivia Game!:(13:38)Playing Online vs. In-Person:(28:39)SHOW LESS
9/3/2021 • 43 minutes, 41 seconds
How to Be a Better Roleplayer - Slidin' Into My DMs #33
Welcome to the Talk Show segment of the d4 network! Come Slide Into My DMs as today we discuss:Quick Ruling: War Caster, Booming Blade, and movement/positionMain Topic: Tips for figuring out the "why" for your character and getting into their head.I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinAlso: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support us :) - https://www.amazon.com/shop/d4dddeepdive?listId=MFEYK9W51D9K&ref=idea_share_infFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedIntro:(0:00)Quick Ruling - War Caster and Movement:(4:14)Character Motivation:(14:54)Getting Into Your Character's Head:(40:27)
8/26/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 48 seconds
I Am Not Throwing Away My (One) Shot!
Welcome to the Talk Show segment of the d4 network! Come Slide Into My DMs as today we discuss:Quick Ruling: What limitations would you put on giving items to Summoned Creatures?Main Topic: The What, Why, and How of Running a One Shot campaign.I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinAlso: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support us :) - https://www.amazon.com/shop/d4dddeepdive?listId=MFEYK9W51D9K&ref=idea_share_infFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedIntro:(0:00)Quick Ruling - Items for Summoned Creatures:(4:41)What is a One Shot?:(21:22)Why Run One?:(23:47)Advice for Running One:(30:28)
8/12/2021 • 54 minutes, 35 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Session 12 - The Wayward Watch - D&D Actual Play
With the victory at Belle's Watch behind them, can the party finally complete their trek to Terrebaun? Or are more sinister forces moving against them?Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuI'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedRecap (0:00)Intro (14:30)The Wayward Watch (14:54)Quest from the Gods (:31:39)Mount up (55:25)Tempered Requiem (1:19:29)Death and Decay (1:48:27)Assaulting the Rift (2:13:05)A Unique Offer (3:14:45)Outro (3:21:13)CharactersCory - DM (Human? Level - 99999+)Dallin - Ezra (Half Orc/Half Elf - Fighter 5)Scott - Bolt (Warforged - Artificer 5)Torrey - Eve (Half Elf - Paladin 5)Colby - Seredan (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 5)Preston - Victor (Genasi - Rogue 5)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvtT4k0kh8SUFvMdCBehasSKhrgJC349?usp=sharingMusic Attributions:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/
8/9/2021 • 3 hours, 21 minutes, 38 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Session 13 - The Will of the Crags - D&D Actual Play
Seredan must prove her worth to her Patron, but the other members of the Wayward Watch are being pulled along for the ride!Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuI'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedRecap (0:00)Intro (15:45)A look back (16:10)Resting and Relaxing (26:42)The Patron's Challenge (30:00)The Trial of Shadows (43:36)The Trial of the Moon Beast (1:23:02)The Trial of Chains (1:35:23)Aventhi (1:53:15)Revelations (2:26:45)Outro (2:31:44)CharactersCory - DMDallin - Ezra (Half Orc/Half Elf - Fighter 5Scott - Bolt (Warforged - Artificer 5)Torrey - Eve (Half Elf - Paladin 5)Colby - Seredan (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 5)Preston - Victor (Genasi - Rogue 5)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvtT4k0kh8SUFvMdCBehasSKhrgJC349?usp=sharingMusic Attributions:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/
8/9/2021 • 2 hours, 32 minutes, 9 seconds
How to DM for Your DM - Slidin' Into My DMs #31
Welcome to the Talk Show segment of the d4 network! Come Slide Into My DMs as today we discuss:Quick Ruling: What space(s) on a grid does a mounted player occupy?Main Topic: Tips for running a table that has other DMs as players.I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinAlso: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support us :) - https://www.amazon.com/shop/d4dddeepdive?listId=MFEYK9W51D9K&ref=idea_share_infFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedIntro:(0:00)Quick Ruling - Mounted Player's Spacing:(3:00)How to DM for your DM:(14:52)Benefits to having a DM at your table?:(41:41)
8/5/2021 • 50 minutes, 25 seconds
Why You Should(n't) Change Your (Sub)Class - Slidin' Into My DMs #30
Come Slide Into My DMs as, this week, we discuss:Quick Ruling: Do Booming Blade and Spell Sniper work together?Main Topic: How and Why you might consider changing your Character or Sub-Class mid-campaign, with a little "behind the scenes" about what happened with Dallin's character, Ezra, in our Tales of Aneria Actual Play sessions.I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinAlso: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support us :) - https://www.amazon.com/shop/d4dddeepdive?listId=MFEYK9W51D9K&ref=idea_share_infFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedIntro(0:00)
7/29/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 57 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Session 11 - The Encroaching Wilds - D&D Actual Play
Emboldened by their recent victory, the party dives head first into the Emerald Wilds. Will they find victory in the depths of the jungle, or only defeat?Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuI'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedRecap - (0:00)Intro - (13:46)Butterflies - (14:12)She of Many Tangles - (40:34)The Briar Wall - (1:04:52)Needbranch's Ultimatum - (1:43:04)A Well Earned Reward - (2:34:08)CharactersCory - DMDallin - Ezra (Half Orc/Half Elf - Fighter 4)Scott - Bolt (Warforged - Artificer 4)Torrey - Eve (Half Elf - Paladin 4)Colby - Seredan (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 4)Preston - Victor (Genasi - Rogue 2)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvtT4k0kh8SUFvMdCBehasSKhrgJC349?usp=sharingMusic Attributions:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/
7/26/2021 • 2 hours, 45 minutes, 14 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Session 10 - Under Siege *D&D: Actual Play*
After a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Infinite Sight, the party regroups and attempts to plan their next steps. But something lurks on the road ahead that may prove far too dangerous for them to handle.Important game changing event from last session: https://youtu.be/uU7I6NIcJW4?t=6512Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuI'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedRecap - (0:00)Intro - (8:10)Resting in the Woods - (8:36)Back on the Road - (43:56)Meeting in Belle's Watch - (1:07:48)Interview - (1:38:48)Signing up - (1:50:15)Charge! - (2:11:01)CharactersCory - DMDallin - Ezra (Half Orc/Half Elf - Fighter 4)Scott - Bolt (Warforged - Artificer 4)Torrey - Eve (Half Elf - Paladin 4)Colby - Seredan (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 4)Preston - Victor (Genasi - Rogue 4)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvtT4k0kh8SUFvMdCBehasSKhrgJC349?usp=sharingMusic Attributions:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/Ishikari Lore by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100192Artist: http://incompetech.com/
7/26/2021 • 2 hours, 56 minutes, 16 seconds
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons! - Slidin' Into My DMs #29
Come Slide Into My DMs as we discuss the newly announced book for D&D 5e, as well as some nuances with Grappling Bears.Quick Ruling: What happens if I'm Wild Shaped and grappled and drop to 0 HP?Fizban's: An overview, and a focus on the two new subclasses, the Drakewarden and the Way of the Ascendant Dragon!I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ...Follow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonIntro:(0:00)Quick Ruling - Grappling and Wild Shape:(4?24)Fizban's Overview:(14:37)Drakewarden:(23:58)Dragon Monk:(47:17)Epilogue - Fun and Numbers:(1:04:06)
7/20/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 51 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Session 8 - Willow Creek Hollow - D&D Actual Play
After 10 days on The Long Road, the party finally arrives in Willow Creek Hollow in search of answers to both Ezra's past and the mysterious glowing shard in their posessionCheck out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuI'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedRecap (0:00)Intro (16:14)Port of Entry (16:38)Splitting up to look for clues (49:08)Infernal Rodents (1:11:11)Asked and Answered at Einor's (1:50:04)Hunter and Prey (2:31:44)CharactersCory - DMDallin - Ezra (Half Orc/Half Elf - Wizard 4)Scott - Bolt (Warforged - Artificer 4)Torrey - Eve (Half Elf - Paladin 4)Colby - Seredan (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 4)Preston - Victor (Genasi - Rogue 4)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvtT4k0kh8SUFvMdCBehasSKhrgJC349?usp=sharingMusic Attributions:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/"Stay the Course" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
7/9/2021 • 3 hours, 20 minutes, 36 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Session 9 - Infinite Sight - D&D Actual Play
After making a hasty exit from Willow Creek Hollow, the party finds themselves hounded by the Arcanum and must steal away into the night. Can they escape, or are they walking right into a trap?Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuI'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedRecap - (0:00)Intro - (19:45)Into the Brambles and Briars - (20:10)A Respite - (38:58)Exploring the Dug-out - (1:04:10)Excessive Force - (1:12:24)Chronal Shift - (1:39:50)Outro - (2:11:17)CharactersCory - DMDallin - Ezra (Half Orc/Half Elf - Wizard 4)Scott - Bolt (Warforged - Artificer 4)Torrey - Eve (Half Elf - Paladin 4)Colby - Seredan (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 4)Preston - Victor (Genasi - Rogue 4)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvtT4k0kh8SUFvMdCBehasSKhrgJC349?usp=sharingMusic Attributions:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/At the Foot of the Sphinx by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/
7/9/2021 • 2 hours, 11 minutes, 41 seconds
How to Handle Player Absence - Slidin' Into My DMs #28
Welcome to the "Talk Show" portion of D4! Here we discuss D&D Rules, News, and tips for helping everyone at your table have fun.Quick Ruling for the week: how do you determine what "pushed away from you in a line" means on an airborne enemy?Main topic: 7 tips for how to best handle the game when a player has to cancel.I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinhttps://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonIntro:(0:00)Quick Ruling - Airborne Pushback:(2:38)Absent Players:(14:55)
7/9/2021 • 29 minutes, 50 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Session 7 - A Hefty Toll - D&D Actual Play
The journey up the long road continues as our party learns that Ezra isn't the only member who has a price on their head...Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuI'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedRecap (0:00)Intro (14:58)Travel By Map (15:25)The Big Book of Bounties (25:32)Open Fire (39:29)Waiting in the Wings (54:20)Knight of Greenwood (1:12:04)Routed (1:36:53)Questioning the Survivors (2:04:14)Eve, Daughter of Rouan (2:22:11)Outro (2:37:55)CharactersCory - DMDallin - Ezra (Half Orc/Half Elf - Wizard 4)Scott - Bolt (Warforged - Artificer 4)Torrey - Eve (Half Elf - Paladin 4)Colby - Seredan (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 4)Preston - Victor (Genasi - Rogue 4)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvtT4k0kh8SUFvMdCBehasSKhrgJC349?usp=sharingMusic Attributions:"Stay the Course" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/
6/28/2021 • 2 hours, 38 minutes, 20 seconds
The Law(s) of Surprise - Slidin' Into My DMs #27
The Law of Surprise has been declared! But how does it work in D&D 5e, exactly? And more importantly, what kinds of things do players and DMs need to keep in mind when playing as and with a character who wants to stealth and surprise as often as possible?Also, a Quick Ruling on Verbal Components of spells (can they be whispered?)I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinhttps://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonIntro:(0:00)Quick Ruling - Verbal Components:(3:13)The Law(s) of Surprise:(15:26)Tips for playing with Surprise:(31:21)
6/25/2021 • 46 minutes, 27 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Session 6 - The Long Road to Terrebaun - D&D Actual Play
After a rousing festival, the party gathers to plan their next move. As they do, the looming question hanging over their heads is who has contracted Eve to bring in Ezra and his book and can they be trusted?Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuI'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedRecap (0:00)Intro (15:18)Breakfast (15:43)Dealing with a Chef (31:00)Naturebrew Ritual (44:27)Heading out on the Long Road (1:09:45)Moar Troll Combat (1:24:03)A Construct In Need (1:52:11)Delicious Dinners and Luna Berries (2:05:26)Outro (2:18:28)CharactersCory - DMDallin - Ezra (Half Orc/Half Elf - Wizard 3)Scott - Bolt (Warforged - Artificer 3)Torrey - Eve (Half Elf - Paladin 3)Colby - Seredan (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 3)Preston - Victor (Genasi - Rogue 3)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvtT4k0kh8SUFvMdCBehasSKhrgJC349?usp=sharingMusic Attributions:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/
6/18/2021 • 2 hours, 18 minutes, 53 seconds
Metagaming and Biting - Slidin' Into My DMs #26
This is the talkshow portion of the channel where we chat about D&D 5e news, rules, and how to ensure that everyone at your table is having as much fun as possible. So come slide into my DMs as, this week, we discuss:Quick Ruling: Do the various bite attacks in game stack with each other?Metagaming: What are the various ways players (and DMs) Metagame, is it really that bad, and tips for curbing it at your table.I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonIntro:(0:00)Quick Ruling - Biting:(2:21)Metagaming - Setup:(14:59)Ways players Metagame:(17:52)Ways DMs Metagame:(19:44)Why is it bad?(30:31)Tips for tempering it:(39:36)
6/18/2021 • 59 minutes, 3 seconds
Mages of Strixhaven - Slidin' Into My DMs #25
A new D&D 5e Unearthed Arcana was announced this week, and the sorting hat is going to put you in house Lorehold, Prismari, Quandrix, Silverquill, or Witherbloom. Which will it be!Also, a pseudo quick-ruling on Darkness!I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedAccidental Quick Ruling & Aneria chat:(0:00)Mages of Strixhaven Overview:(7:11)Silverquill College:(15:38)Witherbloom College:(28:00)Prismari College:(37:47)Lorehold College:(48:16)Quandrix College:(1:03:16)
6/11/2021 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 34 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Session 5 - A Job Well Done
A mysterious shard of light in hand, the party can finally make their way out of Hollowbend Sanctum and back to Six Hills. But one more challenge stands in their way...Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-n...Follow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedRecap (0:00)Intro (17:33)A Curious Object (17:59)Friendship and Other Rewards (46:09)Scavengers (1:03:49)Rounding out the Night (1:56:12)Outro (2:35:01)Knife Dancer Subclass information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jc_R...Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...
6/9/2021 • 2 hours, 35 minutes, 26 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Session 4 - The Darkness of Hollowbend
Something dark and sinister lies within hollowbend sanctum, can our party best the challenges ahead and defeat the evil within The Ember Forrest?Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuTreven's Journal Entry here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburu/a/treven-s-journal-02---hextari-documentI'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinRecap (0:00)Intro (19:42)Respite In the Main Chamber (20:06)Crystal Doors and Moving Floors (32:50)Break a Leg! (57:24)An Auspicious Chest (1:41:45)The Darkness Within (1:57:36)Levelus Interruptus (2:04:36)The Darkness Part 2 (2:16:20)The Aftermath (3:25:04)CharactersCory - DMDallin - Ezra (Half Orc/Half Elf - Wizard 3)Scott - Bolt (Warforged - Artificer 3)Torrey - Eve (Half Elf - Paladin 3)Colby - Seredan (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 3)Preston - Victor (Genasi - Rogue 3)Knife Dancer Subclass information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jc_Rumqvm7dji9KLjpEtrW3Kye6lWpD3/view?usp=sharingCharacter Sheets: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvtT4k0kh8SUFvMdCBehasSKhrgJC349?usp=sharingMusic Attributions:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/Exotics by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100233Artist: http://incompetech.com/Double Drift by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100254Artist: http://incompetech.com/Darkest Child A by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100783Artist: http://incompetech.com/"Gothamlicious" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Magistar" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Stay the Course" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
6/8/2021 • 3 hours, 31 minutes, 33 seconds
The Knife Dancer (Homebrew) - Slidin' Into My DMs #24
Come slide into my DMs as we discuss:Quick Ruling: Conjure Animals/Woodland Creatures - who picks the creatures and how?Longer Convo: A chat about Homebrewing classes/subclasses and an overview of the new subclass Cory has created: the Knife Dancer!I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinIntro:(0:00)Quick Ruling - Conjuration Spells:(2:20)Knife Dancer Overview:(19:18)Level 3 Features:(25:49)Level 9 Features:(38:46)Level 13 Features:(40:16)Level 17 Features:(43:58)Final Thoughts:(46:51)
6/3/2021 • 56 minutes, 5 seconds
Slidin' Into My DMs #23 - Kobolds & Patrons
Come slide into my DMs as we discuss...Quick Ruling: Would a Kobold with a blindfold still suffer from Sunlight Sensitivity?Group Patrons: What are they, Pros and Cons of using them, and some specific examples we really like!I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinIntro:(0:00)Quick Ruling - Kobolds and Blindfolds:(3:16)Group Patrons - Overview:(13:10)Example #1 - Religious Order:(25:40)Example #2 - Ancient Beings:(32:35)Example #3 - Military Force:(37:58)Pros & Cons:(41:36)Follow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulson
5/28/2021 • 54 minutes, 52 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Session 3 - Hollowbend Sanctum
With a quest in hand, our brave adventurers seek out the Hollowbend Sanctum, a mysterious ruin that hopefully holds the key to the recent attack on Six Hills, and may even hold answers to the disappearance of Einor Elovere.Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuWe'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonRecap (0:00)Intro (15:12)The Trio's Boon (15:38)The Greatest Tresure (28:42)Following the Trail (48:43)The Dungeon... No wait, Sanctum! (58:50)Furs and fangs (1:17:52)Herbomancy (1:48:55)Ending a War (2:07:42)Back to the Sanctum (2:29:42)CharactersCory - DMDallin - Ezra (Half Orc/Half Elf - Wizard 2)Scott - Bolt (Warforged - Artificer 2)Torrey - Eve (Half Elf - Paladin 2)Colby - Seredan (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 2)Preston - Victor (Genasi - Rogue 2)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvtT4k0kh8SUFvMdCBehasSKhrgJC349?usp=sharingMusicAchaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340Artist: http://incompetech.com/Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111Artist: http://incompetech.com/Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051Artist: http://incompetech.com/Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com/Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400019Artist: http://incompetech.com/
5/27/2021 • 2 hours, 35 minutes, 41 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Session 2 - Brew Bash and Party Crash
Its a day of festivities at Six Hills! Nothing could possibly ruin a good beer bash and bounder race for the party... Right?Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuWe'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdivehttps://twitter.com/ColbyPoulsonRecap (0:00)Intro (8:49)Prologue (9:15)Its Festival Time (13:55)Day Drinking! (30:02)The Diamond Cup (1:09:20)Attack of the Adorable Mudmen (1:28:20)Called the the Principal's Office (2:28:25)CharactersDallin - Ezra (Half Orc/Half Elf - Wizard 2)Scott - Bolt (Warforged - Artificer 2)Torrey - Eve (Half Elf - Paladin 2)Colby - Seredan (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 2)Preston - Victor (Genasi - Rogue 2)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvtT4k0kh8SUFvMdCBehasSKhrgJC349?usp=sharing
5/27/2021 • 2 hours, 46 minutes, 24 seconds
Slidin' Into My DMs #22 - Milestone Vs. XP
5/20/2021 • 54 minutes, 2 seconds
Announcing d4 and D&D:U!
D&D:O is now D4! I'm excited to announce the launch of a fourth playlist, and with it, a rebranding of my channel. Come hear about the details!
5/18/2021 • 7 minutes, 43 seconds
Tales of Aneria - Session 1
The story begins! 5 heroes gather at a festival that will set off the adventure of a lifetime.Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuI'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinFollow us here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedIntro (0:00)Prologue (1:14)Hey! College Kids! (3:16)A Friendly Sparring Match (23:12)Onward to Baelin's Berth (58:50)The Bull's Whistle (1:26:48)Dinner and a Show? (1:49:33)The Festival Begins... (2:31:24)Magic Sweets and Snuggle Beasts (2:48:02)Outro (3:06:58)CharactersCory - DMDallin - Ezra (Half Orc/Half Elf - Wizard 1)Scott - Bolt (Warforged - Artificer 1)Torrey - Eve (Half Elf - Paladin 1)Colby - Seredan (Half Elf/Half Dwarf - Warlock 1)Preston - Victor (Genasi - Rogue 1)Character Sheets - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvtT4k0kh8SUFvMdCBehasSKhrgJC349?usp=sharing
5/17/2021 • 3 hours, 8 minutes, 54 seconds
Tales of Aneria: Session 0
The day has finally arrived! Come join us as we introduce you to the world of Aneria and hold our official session 0 for our upcoming D&D live play campaign!Learn about the world here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburuAll About Aneria:(0:00)Character Introductions:(32:12)Where Are We?:(55:27)Triggers/Content Concern:(1:08:53)House Rules:(1:14:35)
5/17/2021 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 8 seconds
D&D:O Slidin' Into My DMs #21 - Balancing Combat Encounters
Slide into my DMs as we discuss grappling bears! Also, the challenge of balancing combat encounters for your players, and some tips and tricks for doing so effectively.I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinhttps://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedIntro:(0:00)Quick Ruling:Grappling Bears?:(3:10)Balancing Combat:(12:06)Tips and for balancing at high level:(25:44)
5/7/2021 • 50 minutes, 37 seconds
D&D:O Slidin' Into My DMs #20 - Play Between Sessions
Quick Ruling: Does Halo of Spores scale with Character or Druid levels? Afterwards, my DMs and I discuss the best way to Play D&D in between actual sessions. Come join the chat!I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ...https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedIntro:(0:00)Quick Ruling - Halo of Spores:(2:39)Play Between Play:(12:50)When to Use It?:(21:38)Leveling Up:(30:37)Suggestion to Make It Work Best:(36:38)
5/1/2021 • 50 minutes, 5 seconds
D&D:O Slidin' Into My DMs #19 - Death and Engagement
Today we talk about two things: 1 - Character Death, and 2 - Tips for improving interaction with players who are less engaged or maybe... *too* engaged. Come join the conversation!https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedIntro:(0:00)Character Death:(5:00)Less-engaged players:(22:14)Spotlight Hogs:(37:45)
4/23/2021 • 50 minutes, 44 seconds
D&D:O Slidin Into My DMs #16 - Session Zero
Three words: Spreadsheets of Desire. Also... what makes a good session 0? Why and how do you run one? Come join the conversation!I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joinhttps://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedIntro:(0:00)Quick Ruling - Piercer and GWF?:(2:20)What is a Session 0?:(8:16)Why?:(12:56)How?:(16:36)What, if anything, do you hold back?:(26:36)
3/26/2021 • 44 minutes, 58 seconds
D&D:O Slidin' Into My DMs #15 - Fey Folk!
Today we discuss the most recent Unearthed Arcana announcement - the Fey Folk!https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedIntro:(0:00)Quick Ruling: Smiting:(1:56)Our upcoming campaign!:(8:10)Fey Folk:(11:38)Fairies:(13:58)Hobgoblins:(29:17)Owl Folk:(39:09)Rabbit Folk:(44:53)
3/19/2021 • 56 minutes, 28 seconds
D&D:O Slidin' Into My DMs #13 - Character Conflict
How do you deal with conflict between your players' characters in game? Do you encourage it? Help resolve it? How do you avoid letting it spill over and into conflict between your players themselves?https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimizedCustom Origin/Racial Feats:(0:00)Quick Ruling: Shadow Step and Darkness:(12:20)Character Conflict:(20:17)Player Conflict:(37:26)
3/5/2021 • 47 minutes, 38 seconds
D&D:O Shorts #5 - Custom Lineage and Elven Accuracy!
Well, our call to action worked! Crap! :) Actually, I'm pretty ok with this ruling, even if it surprises me. Come see why.https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized
3/4/2021 • 18 minutes, 26 seconds
D&D:O - Q&A Session!
Today we pause for a moment to ask Colby and friends a bunch of fan-submitted questions: How do you come up with your builds? What are your favorite in-game moments? What are your plans for the channel in the future? Do you even lift, bro? And many, many more. https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedhttp://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized
3/2/2021 • 1 hour, 47 minutes, 39 seconds
D&D:O Slidin' Into My DMs #12 - Ravenloft!
Wizards of the Coast announced their new book this week: Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft. Come join me and my DMs as we take a look at what we know about it so far, and attempt some really corny humor along the way!https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750https://twitter.com/dndoptimized
2/26/2021 • 57 minutes, 22 seconds
D&D:O 5K SUBS - BATTLE ROYALE!
We hit 5,000 subscribers! Enough talk ... LET'S FIGHT!https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedIntro:(0:00)Training:(4:28)Round 1:(13:25)Round 2:(20:10)Round 3:(26:53)Round 4:(32:55)Round 5:(37:50)Round 6:(44:29)Round 7:(49:23)Rounds 8-11:(54:22)Post-Game Analysis:(1:01:25)
2/23/2021 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 51 seconds
D&D:O Shorts #4 - The Problems with Thrown Weapons
There are some problems with Thrown Weapons, and we need to talk about them. https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...https://twitter.com/dndoptimized
2/22/2021 • 17 minutes, 36 seconds
D&D:O Slidin' Into My DMs #11 - Describing Combat
Who should describe the combat that takes place in game, the player, or the DM? Both? Neither? Why? Also: does each landed attack cause major physical harm, or is it mostly a series of near misses until the final, fatal blow is struck? Let us know your thoughts!Please follow art.ofavice on instagram and, more importantly, commission some amazing artwork! https://www.instagram.com/art.ofavice/https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedSomatic Components & Reactions:(0:00)Describing Combat:(11:49)HP as an Abstraction?:(30:58)
2/18/2021 • 48 minutes, 56 seconds
D&D:O - Slidin' Into My DMs #10 - House Rules
Healing Potions as a Bonus Action? Critical Fail tables? Free Feat for everyone? Almost every table has house rules, and some are more common than others. Today we weight in on which ones are our favorites, which our least favorites and why.https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750https://twitter.com/dndoptimized
2/11/2021 • 59 minutes, 5 seconds
D&D:O - Shorts #3: Ranking My Builds
As a lot of you know, I keep a spreadsheet/graph that compares my different sustained DPR builds to one another. It's getting crowded on there, so it's time to split them up into two tiers. I thought I'd take a moment to rank them while I do so, just for fun :).https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedIntro:(0:00)Tier 2:(6:28)Tier 1:(14:16)
2/8/2021 • 24 minutes, 21 seconds
D&D:O Slidin' Into My DMs #9 - Homebrew Tips
Wanting to try create your own Homebrew campaign but nervous at the same time? Let my DMs calm your fears.https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedBlessed Strikes + Reaper?:(0:00)Tips for Homebrew Creation:(9:55)Running the Campaign:(30:04)
2/5/2021 • 43 minutes, 29 seconds
D&D:O Slidin' Into My DMs #8 - Gothic Lineages!
Gothic Lineages!? New Unearthed Arcana from Wizards of the Coast dropped yesterday and we're here to discuss it all, including impressions, details on how it would impact the game and how to interpret the rules, and what we think it means for D&D 5e moving forward. Link to the UA: https://media.wizards.com/2021/dnd/downloads/UA2021_GothicLineages.pdfArtist link for Preston's backdrop: https://www.twitch.tv/stumpyfongohttps://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750https://twitter.com/dndoptimizedGeneral Impressions:(0:00)Changes to Racial Traits:(8:57)Creature Types:(19:17)Dhampir:(24:57)Hexblood:(32:37)Reborn:(41:13)
1/28/2021 • 52 minutes, 45 seconds
D&D:O - Slidin' Into My DMs #7: Gender and D&D
Today, I pose questions to the Dungeon Mistress about the (theoretical? illusory? actual?) differences between how women and men approach D&D, the dangers of Mansplaining, and my upcoming ASMR video...https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750https://twitter.com/dndoptimized
1/21/2021 • 45 minutes, 6 seconds
D&D:O - Slidin' Into My DMs #6 - Mounted Combat
Whew! This is a long one. But it's because Mounted Combat in D&D5e can be so dang vague/confusing! Come listen in as we pick apart all of *my* questions about Mounted Combat, and then let us know your interpretation and questions we didn't get to!https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750https://twitter.com/dndoptimized
1/14/2021 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 16 seconds
D&D:O - Slidin' Into My DMs #5: Multiclassing
What restrictions, if any, should be placed on multiclassing at your table? What requirements, if any, should a DM make of their players who want to multiclass? Why? Come listen in as I discuss with my DMs, and then join in the conversation!https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750https://twitter.com/dndoptimized
1/8/2021 • 38 minutes, 16 seconds
D&D:O Shorts #2 - The Double-Bladed Scimitar
Q: Can the Double-Bladed Scimitar compete with other weapons for sustained damage per round?A: Maybe :) - Come see!https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750https://twitter.com/dndoptimized
12/31/2020 • 26 minutes, 49 seconds
D&D: Optimized Slidin' Into My DMs #4 - Magic Items
Today, we discuss Magic Items! How should players be rewarded with them? Should players be able to buy Magic Items? Craft them? How? Why? Why not? Come listen in and then join the conversation!https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750https://twitter.com/dndoptimized
12/30/2020 • 30 minutes, 21 seconds
D&D: Optimized - Slidin' Into My DMs #3
Wherein I interview the Grand Poo-Bah of all DMs, Cory, and we chat about "Power Gamers" and how to "deal" with them, as well as whether or not the DM should assume the role of antagonist to their player's grand adventure.https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/
12/18/2020 • 32 minutes, 53 seconds
D&D: O Shorts #1 - Two-Weapon Fighting vs. Great Weapon Fighting
Can Two-Weapon Fighting ever really compete, damage-wise, with Great-Weapon Fighting in D&D 5e? Let's discuss.Master Sustained Damage Comparison:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HPMg7cDqOC-0-vNFgEV9E5WQLDdCOdI64Vbnu60pC78/edit?usp=sharingSocial Media Links:https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750https://twitter.com/dndoptimized
12/17/2020 • 20 minutes, 20 seconds
D&D: Optimized - Slidin' Into My DMs #2
Join me and 3 of my DMs/friends as we discuss our general impressions on Tasha's Cauldron of Everything AND try to answer this pressing question: "Can I take the new Custom Lineage option during character creation and still qualify for a feat that has a racial pre-requisite?"
12/10/2020 • 24 minutes, 51 seconds
D&D: Optimized - Slidin' Into My DMs
You've been wanting to slide into my DMs, haven't you. Well, here's your chance.