I hope you enjoy this weird little free ttrpg mod and deck of cards. I hope it gets some of you playing. download here: miscast.co/products/tattered-unbound. love ya

@souptouchesme

11 ай бұрын

The thing that I do as DM is I pace the game. All the information we need is concisely communicated at the start, after that I read the room to try to see who's engaged and who needs pulled to the front of the game, like picking a player to lead in a social conflict or an investigation. Fights drag on too long and I educate players and look for shortcuts and set time limits on deliberation. If we need to speed up I speed things up, slow things down and take a RP moment between fights, or increase challenge and reward so that we end on a high note and a hook at the end of the session. That, and the DM can cheat, not meaning things like fudging dice rolls, but more like if a group is stuck the DM can change a puzzle or encounter and make it look like it was always supposed to be that way, or require more or less rolls to make sure a plan of action fails or succeeds. I don't like the idea of a game not needing a DM, but I do think it's possible. If the mechanic weren't a deck of cards that produced random results, but instead increased and decreased difficulty in a semi-random way that was attached to how long the group has been playing that session I do think games can run fine with players sharing the other jobs the DM has.

@turnipslop3822

11 ай бұрын

Getting page not found on that link btw Trent.

@Miscast

11 ай бұрын

@@turnipslop3822 there is a fullstop at the end of the link that could be a problem depending on your browser

Trent, never stop being creative, you are an an inspiration.

Tip for anyone wanting an easier way to make cards (from a homeschooling dad who makes a lot of decks of cards for learning resources) - buy card sleeves like people use for MTG or other collectable cards - print to fit the sleeves or get sleeves to fit your prints - just print on ordinary paper, but only print on one side (use one piece of paper for the front and one for the back so the designs don't show through) The cards might not be as nice but it is much quicker and great for prototyping games as you can swap out the paper and re-use the sleeves . PS - thank you Miscast for this. I love these cards. I'm a sucker for cards with enigmatic stuff on them, I have a collection of odd decks of playing cards and tarot.

Roll for initiative, Mistcasters!

I'm definitely going to try this out! I think this could also be a great way to bring inexperienced DMs closer to doing it solo.

I’ve been playing D&D for 20+ years. I followed your channel after seeing your collab with Bill Making Stuff, so this video was an unexpected delight. That is some of the coolest fantasy artwork I’ve seen, and the effect after you weathered them looked great. Thanks for this, can’t wait to download and take a proper look

I really admire your creative energy. I'm always getting stuck at the planning phase and then my projects just marinade in my head for all eternity but you manage to keep the momentum going. The concept is pretty interesting and I, and probably many others, would really like to see you do a playtest of this concept one day because it'd be cool to see how it could actually work out. Honestly I'm super sceptical but maybe it could be a great way to play.

You always give me lots of thoughts when you post new videos. Good thoughts! I love the objects, stories, and games you create.

even the camerawork in this video is a work of art

I should really work on my ttrpg again, your stuff is so creative and I love it, and you also get stuff finished ^^ I enjoy your content a lot, it's inspiring, fun and very artsy ^^

You always inspire to act on your ideas. My head constantly overflows with ideas, but I lack the kick in the behind to create them. You’re an inspiration to get things done!

I'm impressed by the number of "dnd's 1 major problem"

God these cards look sooooo good. Y'all did an immaculate job

Really great to see you work! The passion for tactile development is so lovely to watch Just to say that there are many games that do Solo/GM-less RPG and Solo Miniatures Gaming that I think you might want to check out: Microscope/Kingdom - for gm-less worldbuilding, microscope is about creating a shared history where everyone has equal power to affect the saga, Kingdom has players take on specific responsibilities much like your design - would be worth a look! Rangers of Shadowdeep - a solo/coop miniatures adventure game, kinda like mordheim, players command small bands of Rangers to take on Evil, based on the Frostgrave/Stargrave system. Would be worth looking at for coop/gm-less miniature gaming! There are many other games but those two stuck out to me as ones you could take the most from for what you seem to be looking to create 😊

As always great video. One thing I've found when cutting cards is cutting the sides first and then cutting everything in center last can help prevent the images from being skewed and help to ensure everything turns out the same size. However I use a machine to cut so it may different by hand. As always your stuff looks great, keep up the wonderful work.

This just makes me wanna design my own tarot deck. This one is so beautiful, the designs are utterly unique but thematically cohesive and the weathering was absolutely perfect

Loving the creative vibe! Inspires me to create and gets me out of my work mindset.

Marvelous. A lot of this reminds me of some ideas that Hankerin at Runehammer has thrown out too. Awesome stuff. Idea generation and facilitation is one of my favorite things about table top games.

Sheer madness...I love it! Thanks for sharing! I play D&D with kids in prison and they would get a real kick out of this!

Having made cards this way before, it is WAY easier to print the front & back on the same sheet with the matching edges touching on one side and the images inverted. Then you can fold along the separation line, spray glue the inside of the fold, and shove the card stock into the seam. Voila, perfectly aligned sides, and as an added bonus you only need to cut three sides instead of all four.

@PhantomAlucard

11 ай бұрын

That's great! You make it sound easy but I'd mess it up without some idiot-proof diagram or something.

The old Warhammer Quest had rules for DM-less play. The dungeon tiles were auto-generated by cards, encounters randomly-generated. Monsters behaved in a set way based on their circumstances, so no player had to make creative decisions in favor of the enemy. It was great to run some of these between the normal narrative module style sessions to give the players a chance to catch up on loot and levels for later campaign stages. Also fixed the aforementioned problem with 'casual' dungeon-crawler games, that 'No one wants to DM, so we don't feel like playing.'

@8:19 I have that same Palmistry statue!

This was super interesting! Back in high school me and some friends decided to run a Spelljammer/Planescape-esque campaign using my own ruleset, but the kick was we all took part in the worldbuilding and GM'ing over the course of the campaign. After that group split up I ended up coming up with the RPG I'm currently designing and I think I owe a lot to that. That hodge-podge aesthetic of all your favorite things is truly in my opinion the best way to start designing. Really inspiring to see channels like yours that help popularize that! Cause who says you gotta stick to one game and world to get inspiration? Beautiful work m8 :)

Nothing makes me happier than seeing you have uploaded a video. I love watching your creative journey it's infections and so relatable. Can't wait to see what is next!

I love how you frame your videos like you just forget you have a camera in weird places

You could also snag a cheap rolling pin when smooshing the glued bits together (I recall there being an official term for that from design class but it's not coming to mind... google... ah! a brayer! the rubber was less likely to mess up the art piece).

"you've eaten a sausage roll or a meat pie" I feel seen.

when miscast says "This might be kind of unhinged", you know that it's gonna be good (as opposed to the hinged stuff he dfinitely does)

As a 5th generation printer I've never seen the register marks used like that exactly. But that's a really great idea 👍

oh dude love how the cards turned out!!

I love you’re style you’re videos and you’re creativity. Thanks for being a badass inspiration.

Awesome idea Trent, and excellent execution!!!! I feel like even as an "add-on" to another game system this deck would be really useful as a way to generate random ideas and numbers, very cool stuff ✨✨✨

This is a fantastic idea man! I love it and have to give it a try!

This is sick! Excited to check it out

You are an unending source of creativity and inspiration and I love watching you work!

Was literally just thinking about making a game with custom cards and looking into getting the cards themselves professionally printed, but I think I might copy this technique instead! They came out wonderfully!

Such a satisfying finish you got on those cards!

Amazing artwork style!

"Nobody wants to hear rules" Game rules are my favorite thing lol

I mean, D&D has a lot of problems but I still love this. As a DM who does find running the game hard work sometimes I'd love to try this with my players when I can get back round the table with them.

This is really an inspiration. Would you mind to share the weight of paper and of the cardboard you used please? Also what is the "vice" where you let the cards dry? Is it some kind of press/baler?

@Miscast

11 ай бұрын

150gms top and bottom and 300gms in the middle. Imo, its a little much thickness, could be a bit less. Vice is just an old workshop vice!

Barely a minute in and I just love everything you're doing, you absolute madlad! I was also thinking "D&D's biggest problem? Yeah, which one?" - but your take completely got me by surprise. This is gonna be a ride!

DM: Roll for initiative Me: *draws one of the cards* DM: .........I said roll not draw!!!

I saw that gaslands book, you should make a car for that game, it's pretty fun

This was really cool, I love the cards you've made. Watching your process of making the physical deck, and staining them got me intriqued. I'm not sure I'd ever use the deck because I'm not playing and tabletop RPGs, but the deck itself looks so cool, a bit occult, a bit crazy, a bit weird, that I might make my own just like you did. I love your crazy ideas by the way, just stay weird ^^

You mean to tell me you (possinly) made D&D 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 collaborative and (possibly) solved the issue of the forever DM? I can't wait to put these together, the art is gorgeous too!

Love the look of those cards Trent. Your work is very evocative and gorgeously weird.

Have you listened to Friends at the Table? It's an "actual play" podcast where they use different systems (some GMless) at different times. I recommend their "Partisan" season - they use a homemade GMless game for an inter-season interlude. I mean, I get most of my gaming ideas from them... They feel like your vibe.

I've been watching for awhile and this is without a doubt the most impulsive "fuck it let's do it" adhd channel I've ever seen and I'm all here for it

This is cool as hell. Excited to give it a try!

Thank you for giving me an arts and crafts project to help me procrastinate

Coffee for weathering? You, sir, are wonderful and unique

Definately trying this. Also, have you heard of a game called Verrotwood? Its a grimdark skirmish game where cultists fight eachother in some cursed forest. Reading through the rules it really reminded me of this channel so i was wondering if you had some projects related to the game. Would love to see you kitbash some minis or make some terrain for the game. Keep making awesome stuff!

@Miscast

11 ай бұрын

its on my radar! no projects as of yet, but i'll look into it

Thanks for sharing your creativity with us

Hey, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the Genesys RPG system. Would you consider dping a video about it? :)

These look awesome, love the aged/weathered look. I'm getting the cards and rules printed at the moment, via a third part, as no printer :( Hoping they turn out ok. P.S I love your jacket!

I want to see you take these cards and make a dnd miniature from them similar to the monsterbash

Gary Gygax included rules for solo dungeoncrawling in the original AD&D DM's Guide (See Appendix A in the 1e DMG). Also, Map Crow created the "Apocrypha", which combines several books (of your choice) into an adventure creation tool. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mK2c1tqSgc7Xips.html

If you need a dungeon master, prepare 300 bucks.

The cards look great, I love the idea of playing a tarot reader and pulling cards for your rolls. Random side note, your denim jackets are so cool.

Yet another gift to the community. Thank you!

Yeah I love DMless games, they have to really lean into the magic that makes TTRPGs special!

"D&D has one major problem, you need a Dungeon Master..." * looks up from reading the random dungeon, wilderness, castle, NPC, and treasure generation tables in the original (and still best) DMG * Sorry, what?

The cards look really cool.

I did something like this during the Pandemic but my system ended up being more of a randomized dungeon creator that used random tables and a deck of playing cards. Every player took turns drawing a card for each room in the dungeon and served as the DM for their respective room

Damn, now I'm reminded of the 70% done poker card set I did last year 😵

Once again, a great video!

It's so cool! I had an idea for a magic system that revolves around tarot cards, and this reminds me about it...Anyways, the art, the concept, everything is amazing

These would go great with a game of Heart: the City Beneath

Look into Solo RPG Oracles, like Mythic GME

Consider my mind boggled

Ill be adding this to the top of my print and play project queue! If all else fails ill have the most stylish d20 at the table. Lol

bloody brillliant mate

Man, I've never played an RPG in my life but those cards are beeeeautiful 😍😍😍 might be time to get started

Love it!

Nice, mate 👍🏽

Well hot damn, how lovely is that! Thank you!

Such a great idea. Gives me Inscryption vibes!

love it thankss

Precedent for similar concept; Icarus civ building rpg. I've not tried it myself. Yet.

you are a gem :'(

they make blank tarrot card decks, im sure you could run them thru a printer

You are tha best, dude

Any idea how to combine this with arcane ugly?

@Miscast

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, you just do it! Rules are universal and I designed it with AU in mind. The example pages even use a lot stuff from it.

Holy crap you like Gaslands too

I mean, there is a DMless D&D GAME, it's called D&D Adventure system

Love it.

I keep forgetting that you live in the future. You put up the date of June 26, and for me, right now, that's tomorrow. You're talking to me from tomorrow!

Kick ass bruv!

You don't have to just visually align the holes, use pins to align the pinholes physically

@Miscast

11 ай бұрын

.... yes.... damn

"what if the story was led by the players without a DM" y'know that's an option in the back of the DMG, right? There's suggestions for it.

What’s the purple book, it looks pretty.

bro i love you

Isnt that "Maléfice" shared naration?

Oh my gosh this video is incredible. Even for the amazing quality of your normal videos, this video was crazy in terms of flow, lightning, transitions, framing/posing on and on. And all this was not even considering the amazing quality of an idea and beauty of the cards themselves. This was incredible, and I hope you know how proud you should be, this video is an inspiration to all KZread imo

Such a hot take opener haha

New video fuck yeah

Cards are a great addition to any game player/GM's arsenal. They're a self-contained bit of randomness, as unlike dice you're not cross-referencing the results with a separate table. If you're making the cards, you can put everything you need on the card. Information, numbers, modifiers, and sweet, sweet artwork. You and your collaborators have done some good work right here.

Well when i play with my friends we just play with a person who tells the story and plays too

GasLands!