You certainly did not lie when you said production value has been increased. Looks very good.

"You want to roll under your skill, but you want to roll high." Dominion Rules System, my beloved.

Oh and thanks for not having Carlos be the protagonist of Season 4. He may make an appearance, but only long enough to taste Vale's rapier or Thragg's axe.

The thing I like the most about the game is that a single dice roll carries a lot of information. I love it. Also, very intrigued about the magic system. This season is looking great in every sense. More, please!

How ironic that a Puesdo-immortal being’s worst nightmare is gonna be someone who knows exactly how to deliver ‘destined death’ Perfect enemy for Viel to overcome

@HunterStormwolf

3 ай бұрын

Bro, yes.

I'm here to make my contribution to the hype.

@ruolbu

3 ай бұрын

I'm doing my part xD

@thebrothersslim6056

3 ай бұрын

THIS!

@kevinjhubert

3 ай бұрын

HYPE HYPE HYPE

@CaseyWilkesmusic

3 ай бұрын

Hype

@joshwomack1954

3 ай бұрын

HYPE HYPE HYPE!

I am so happy the new season is finally here!

I don't know if it's borrowed terminology from another "shared DNA system", but I love the label of "stain" for a semi-permanent penalty to endurance, etc. That's perfectly evocative and doesn't need any weird supplemental explanation to understand that it's negative and sticks to you but not super badly. Good choice of words, things like that matter in RPGs, especially when approaching the with fresh eyes!

So excited for this season! And exploring a new system on top of that? Beauty.

What a wonderful first episode. My only "complaint" is that it wasn't long enough! 😄 I love everything I've seen regarding the game system, especially the combat and magic rules. Magnificent!!!

The Best! I am all in once again for another great season. Thank you and I really liked the CGI. I wish I could put together an opening like that for my own solo adventure.

Awesome first episode! Never expect you'll make Veil as your PC but I should've guessed when you mention the Order of Purifying Flame on the Lichdom episode! Great watch!

This is so cool! Thank you for all your hard work! I really appreciate the way the two main characters have a way of communicating even though one is mute.

I listened to this while in the middle of a 9hr drive.... the opening was excellent and reminded me of a "golden age" radio drama in style and professional quality.

YOOOO, I wasn't expecting such a banger opening!! Not even 10 minutes in and the hype is off the charts!

Epic opening! Loving Veil & Thrag as protagonists. The system is intriguing so far massive amount of detail from a few quick rolls. Can’t wait to see more!

Wow! What an excellent start to the season. And just love seeing the system unfold before us as. Very excited to see that finished product, whenever that may be! Also that intro was fantastic!

A voice actor playing a mute character is quite the ironic choice. ;-) Looking forward to the invisible pantomime in season 5!

The Kickstarter news - so exciting. Sign me up!!!

Fantastic beginning to a new season! I can't wait for the next one.

That IS an awesome start ! I'll definitely black up your rpg kickstarter !

The introduction was totally unexpected!

Had to avert my eyes during the AI animation, it just became too weird. Highly prefer still images, minis, or just narration. The intro was otherwise great, as was the rest of the episode. Love your use of the GME, and am interested to learn more about your system. Some aspects I think are really promising (e.g. information-dense rolls, wounds die, freeform magic). I'm excited for the season!

@pimtooler6370

3 ай бұрын

The old intros with minis were so charming, I'd even take it if he went with full-on stage/halloween costumes. Because even ignoring the ethical concerns, there's just something so soulless about AI generated images. I'd take the cheap & corny any day over the lack of any human touch.

Love the system and the plot. A bit of feedback as a channel lover: take it nice and slow, I know you wanna limit time and episodes but this feels a tadbit rush-ey with setting up scenes, rules explanation, creating mood and overall voice flow. Now just as a personal taste, the whole AI + the website for the game and the text presenting it, is all quite marketing-ey and feels in contrast with the intimistic aspect of the Sage's Library (which the game is sort of the "avatar" of), the soloplay, the creativity etc. I think the genuine and the child-like enthusiasm is a very strong asset of yours and the channel, and feels a bit lost in the whole process launched with the season... that being said, I understand it's a lot of stress to get it right... and I might be wrong. I still pledged the 1 buck out of love for the channel, but I wanna voice the reasons why I like being around here :)

Amazing!! Already so hyped for the system and all its evolutions! Plus, it's so interesting to see from Veil's perspective now in such a fun new location with the Red Wastes! EEE!

Wow the production value has been increased so much! Love it!

Okay, just got to the combat and you point out that since a rapier is a small weapon it can't function with disarm and I kind of have to call shenanigans on that one, sir! A rapier is a fencing weapon. Having taken a handful of fencing classes when I was younger, I would say that the rapier ought to have an advantage or success levels built in for disarming or even distracting opponents. One thing we would do when matched against someone was to "beat the blade," which was basically smacking their blade in the hopes the opponents weapon would be knocked to the side and you could go in for a lunge. So, I would highly recommend looking at rapiers having some advantage in disarming. Perhaps weapon sizes would affect that some. So, if a rapier user was going against a foe with a large weapon, it would be harder, they'd have less success levels, and if the foe is using two hands, even more disadvantages. That's my two cents at this time as to the combat. I'm not overly keen on the mechanics, but they're different and they do remind me of the Pendragon/Paladin style of rolling low, but high and I imagine as things progress they'll either get more interesting or keep changing. So, both, probably.

@scottwilliams3665

3 ай бұрын

Yes its quite litteraly designed for disarming . So i call bullshit as well.

We just finished watching the episode. It was Awesome. The story intro was brilliant. We are definitely on board for the Kickstarter.

The face animation was extremely goofy and offputting, but other than that, it's a great start! I'm pumped about a new season. :) For future "cinematics", a still image would be better, even during dialogues in my opinion.

@AaronQ64

2 ай бұрын

Its cool and uncanny valley. It worked well in the shadowrun limited series so I get why hes using it here

Wait, a monastic holy order where the elders AREN'T hyper-aggro inquisitors? Now that's novel

Just the opening, and this is already all I could have hoped and more! I love all of your videos, Trevor. This is hands down the best RPG channel on KZread.

We're back let's gooo! Really excited, the system seems awesome and it's really cool that you're releasing it! A lot of people already said it but the intros with the miniatures felt a bit more real to the actual play and let us use our imaginations more with the characters, I don't think the AI art intro worked for that haha Still awesome to see the production value, hope you take this as feedback cause this is my favorite RPG show!

@Lapaki-doodles

3 ай бұрын

AI art is a mixed bad. I'm fine if it is for a season opening but after that I'm happy with the miniature opening because it defintely gives a more personal touch. :3

@Llesor

3 ай бұрын

@@Lapaki-doodles Yeah! And don't get me wrong, I'm glad he tried something new, that's how you improve your content! Just felt that the miniatures gave a bit more "heart" to the intros overall.

Loving the new pilot intro!! looking forward to the rest of the season.

Loved the episode. The introduction was really cool, love the animations to it. The system itself is very, VERY interesting to be sure. I really quite enjoy your explanation of the magic system, it is reminiscent of the Divinity series. The combat looks like a lot of fun too. That said, I do have one minor quibble. I would like you to do longer episodes. I much preferred your lengthier ones from earlier seasons. My reasoning here is, as someone else said, the explanations feel a bit rushed, and when you limit them to 40ish minutes, I don't feel you leave enough time to do justice to certain things that I know we would love to see--and it takes away from your narration too. So please reconsider the design choice of smaller length episodes--the longer ones felt juuust right. Great to have you back in play and getting season 4 out there! This was a hell of a lot of fun to watch!

So excited for a new season and the new system!

I've been so hyped for this. it's great so far, glad to see Mythic back too

I haven't been exited for a Premier since the Walking Dead back in 2010, Lol! Amazing episode and system, great job Trevor, honestly! I need more!

The production value of this keeps getting better and better, well done, man. Love it!

It was health inspection day at work, so I've been stressed to no end and COMPLETELY forgot my favorite RPG show airs today! Thank you, Trevor, for making my entire week!

Welcome back! And, woah, that's an amazing intro animation 🙂

S4 is here! Epic intro. Sherilyn's passing did have an effect as I was speculating. Thought Veil could make for a protagonist and here we are! 40+ mins went by fast. Combat feels like it has a lot of mechanics

Very cool! Fantastic first episode!

DDDUUUUUDDDEEEEE!!!!!!! So stoked for this project!!! I've been watching since season 1 where you introduced me to playing RPGs solo and Savage Worlds. I've signed up for the early launch bonus, and cannot wait!!! Good luck Trevor!

The fortune die mechanic is awesome. Love when the physical pieces matter on a tabletop rather than just the numeric totals.

Commenting as a sacrifice to the almighty algorithm! This new system is so good! I love the d100 black jack system and the degrees of success, advantage, and criticals are all very elegant.

Great first episode! I love me some Me Myself and Die!

I love all Me, Myself and Die content! Contributing to the hype, Season Four, lets goooooo!!!!

The King Trevor is back baby 🗣

Very nice first episode, excited for new season. Have been waiting for awhile much like everyone else. Only thing I wasn’t a fan of was the beginning animation. I am more a fan of using the mini’s to tell the story. All in all though nice job, love your channel!!!

I want to say... My bet was Veil. Awesome name... But Carlos... Carlos... He survived odd, strange and cursed rolls.... Carlos...

@brettlawson5679

3 ай бұрын

He’s too busy dealing with the conjurer of the beach

OMGOSH VEIL PROTAGONIST

awesome, glad you are back at it with this world. I look forward to seeing more.

excellent start to the season! very interested to watch the system develop.

OMG Trevor, that INTRO. As others have said, WELL WORTH THE WAIT! The intro was AMAZING. I'm an emotional person already, but when I heard "Cherolyn's Legacy" and what we remember from past shows, I lost it. Wonderful! I'm beyond excited for this season, and what you've accomplished for your platform. Hugs buddy... Hugs!

Very interesting combat and magic systems !!

Veil returns!! 😮 I'm so happy 🥲 Can't wait for the journey to continue. (Poor Carlos, we understand why you simped so hard)

Glad to see Veil as the main character. Also very VERY interested in The Broken Empires. I already like the main roll system. I know it is WIP and it will change before the Kickstarter, and probably even after that, but it does pick my interest. Let's see how this goes.

But what an intro!!! The aesthetics of the Order HQ are just perfect. Grandiose! The system seems a bit complex at first glance, but I can't wait to find out what happens next!!! Season 4 at last. I couldn't wait any longer. This is still the best actual play channel I've found. Keep up the good work Trevor! Great work. PS: I love that magic is open to interpretation, so many possibilities... Top!

Great first episode and the intro was so cool.

Fabulous work Trevor! Thanks for keeping the episodes short. Critical Role lost me long ago due to the length of their episodes. Just didn't have that much time to dedicate to that. This length is perfect, especially when I sit down for lunch or dinner, etc. Keep it up! :) p.s. Yeah, I get why you used the creepy AI, but damn the torpedoes... the intro was cool nonetheless, and your voice talent is (as always) amazing!!! 🎙

I can't wait for the show to start!

Very fun. Liking the look of the system so far. Cheers for this.

I love it, looking forward to how this tale unfolds!

Very excited about the new season and your new system!

This was an amazing video and awesome introduction. All signed up as a VIP just amazing work

Loved it! Very excited about what’s to come.

The wait was worth it :D

Incredible! I’m eager to see where this story goes and *very* eager to get my hands on this rulebook when it comes out. At some points the rules explanations felt a little like hearing someone explain the Cones of Dunshire, but in the best possible way. So far the “sim-lite” rules seem to hit the exact sweet spot that I want in a game.

I LOVE ALL ME MYSELF AND DIE VIDEOS!!!!!

As both a game designer, and a fan of your channel, I enjoyed your demo of Broken Empires, which, as you made clear, is a beloved work in progress. I put together these time stamps and some comments/questions/criticism of mechanics thus far that some may find useful as a synopsis. Others not so much. Ultimately it was not only an examination of your design choices, but also an exercise in examining my own evolving creation in my search for the sweet spot between realism and narrative flow in my RPG. 10:04 Map of the "Red Wastes" (scale: 1 hex = 10 miles, city of interest encloses 60+ miles of space!), world setting implied, independent of mechanics? 10:30 D100 "Success Level System (SLS)" discussion, also see 22:27 10:36 Skill based system, no stats ("Stamina" (16:54) a possible exception - serves as HP and as spendable resource pool (40:00)) 11:07 Opposed Rolls - primary mechanic (passing a skill roll does not guarantee success) 11:10 "Journey" mechanic (travel rules) discussion and demo (see 15:15) 15:15 Announcement that previous travel rules have changed 15:39 Map zones include color coded safe, and dangerous regions (affect skill rolls, but not discussed) 15:48 "Travel Stains" - condition penalties which include "weariness, fatigue", persist until successful rest in "safe zone", affect combat (17:05)(not demonstrated) 16:30 Skill Rolls - examples "Scouting" roll based on "Perception" skill (unopposed), Stealth vs Perception (opposed) (19:40), "Small Weapon" vs opponent skill (opposed) (21:54) 16:54 Stamina - serves as health pool (0 = "unconscious"), drained by "Travel Stains" (not demonstrated), drained by failed spell rolls (39:54), replenishing and spendable resource (40:00) 17:03 "Encumbrance" - affects Stamina (not demonstrated) 17:54 Weapon Types and examples - rapier "Small" and "Light" (26:00), two-handed axe "Large" (29:05), weapons inflict specific "Stamina Damage" (2 and 5 respectively) 18:10 "Specialties" (feats) discussion - examples "Like a Ghost" advantage on stealth rolls (18:56), "Stealthy" +1 SL on stealth rolls (19:30), "Assassin" +1 SL on attack rolls (22:04) 18:48 Travel/Journey SLs gained previously cannot be spent in combat rounds 18:56 "Advantage"/"Disadvantage" (26:40) 19:56 "Critical Failure" - roll of 99 (also called a "Fumble" (28:12) - "lose exchange regardless of opponent's roll" (however, this did not appear to have any effect in travel or in combat other than a one inch move for the opponent ala Rangers of Shadowdeep) 20:13 Combat discussion and "Unengaged Combat" demo start - No initiative. One Action per round. Combat rounds broken into four ordered Phases (Melee - two sub-phases (engaged and unengaged based on "zones"), Ranged, Magic, and Other (movement)). 20:40 "Zones" - no ranges used in combat, only abstract zones (Engaged, Close (unengaged), Short, Medium, Long, Within Sight) - determined by "eyeballing" (21:12) or hand lengths (23:45) 22:04 "Surprise" - surprise attacks have advantage, and are first strike 22:19 "Hit Locations" - single digit 10s die used to determine body part hit location (humanoid only?) 22:27 "Success Level (SL)" - spends in combat include extra damage, "knocking prone", changing hit location (26:00), "Maneuvers" (26:20), bestowing disadvantage (26:40) 22:50 Armor as damage mitigation - Damage vs. Toughness 23:23 "Wound" die - special red die rolled during attack and defend rolls to determine "Incapacitated" condition (half movement or 1 zone (31:20); Also see 25:30 23:50 "Ranged Phase" start 24:00 "Defend" - only options include dodge and use of a shield. Defend is an action for the round and must be declared prior to attack (also prevents other actions), "if rolled well...can 'close the distance'.." (impact and mechanic not demonstrated). A failed ranged attack roll still does not hit the target regardless of Dodge roll success. Dodge rolls apply to all incoming ranged attacks that round (24:50) 25:04 Drawing a weapon costs one action, dropping a weapon is free (29:54) 25:15 "Engaged Combat" phase demo - combat simultaneous 25:30 "Wound (red) Die" revisited - used in addition to normal dice, and disadvantage/advantage die. Rolling higher than current number of wounds inflicts negative effect (incapacitated). 25:52 "Winner subtracts loser's success levels" during opposed attack rolls 26:00 Choosing hit locations costs a number of SLs based on weapon type and "a few other things" e.g. "a light weapons costs 1 SL" 26:20 "Maneuvering" - spend all SLs (or maybe 2) to give an opponent disadvantage on next attack (or defense I presume) by using "terrain features" (is this normally defined prior to combat?) - examples used were "jagged rocks" and "open flame" (key words?) - "Disarm" maneuver requires a two-handed weapon (or key word "large weapon"?) 27:15 Crossbows cost 1 action to reload, penalized with disadvantage with attack rolls in melee phase (contradicted later, forced to "dodge" instead (28:59) 27:30 "Other Phase" - movement up to 2 zones (counts as action so no attack) 28:00 "Morale Checks" based on judgement call (not demonstrated) 29:10 "Fortune Points" - spend one fortune point to "reroll two dice on the table" (includes opponent dice), and may choose to do so after the rolls. (How earned not discussed) 30:29 "NPCs declare (actions) first" (beginning of round) - (I am not sure if this was practiced consistently throughout) 30:34 "Flee Action" - "Athletics" skill rolled during Engaged Melee Phase (this implies NPCs have a complex stat sheet), engaged opponents get a free attack roll at advantage (yikes) 31:50 "Downed NPCs" - reduced to zero stamina, and are not dead, but instead are "Bleeding Out" with rolls based on number of wounds taken (not demonstrated) 32:40 "Search Roll" - used MDME 2E so not sure if this is an actual mechanic or skill check 35:00 "Journey SL spends" - (may change see 15:15) Spend 2 SL to find "safe campsite" 37:08 Magic system discussion - "Weave of Reality" - two phrase system (Ars Magica vibe) 38:24 Spell Example start - "Binding of Witness" (35 skill) + "Strand of Thought" (10 skill) = 45 total 38:45 "Weave Reaction" - some form of misfire or penalty normally chosen (by GM?), or rolled randomly, judgement call on "Magnitude" or number of weave reactions (39:00) 39:05 "Assigning Enhancements" - decide how to spend potential SL on spell (range=touch (1 SL), target=individual (2 SL), duration=instant (0 SL), potency=none (0 SL), sense=scent (1 SL): total cost 4 SL) 39:54 Failed Spell roll costs 1 Stamina ("no big deal" - stamina regenerates 1 per 15 minutes) 40:00 "Weave Reaction manifests" - (except it doesn't because the spell failed), stamina may be spent to prevent weave reactions and meet SL target set by assigning enhancements, no discussion on how often and when spells may be cast, and seemingly risk and penalty free. Clearly there are some kinks to work out, and none of us have the full picture yet on all the sexy details! I can see that there is definitely a niche audience for this flavor of play. You certainly have the passion to make it happen :)) I like impactful and robust exploration (or journey, travel, etc.) mechanics, and your take on a journey meta-currency is interesting so I see potential for more depth there. Stats (or health pool in your case) as resource spends is also a winner, but I think you have perhaps overburdened the single source on one hand (combat), and made it inconsequential on the other (outside of combat)? Persistent conditions are a plus, but they failed to manifest in combat so difficult to see how they act so far. Standard weapon damage is what I prefer as well, but a +5 (or more) potential on every swing is a bit spikey (for my tastes). When given the choice between high damage or interesting maneuvers like disarm, knock prone, etc. players will typically choose the high damage so capping that at maybe 3 SL would be my route. Can a PC burn multiple SL in a single round? Utilizing terrain as a maneuver is also great, I love it, but it also begs for a set of useful key terms, and time spent detailing the terrain for players before the combat, because let's face it - playing a crunchy tactical combat in this game would be doable, but not easy without visual aids. Wargamers will easily catch on, but new RPG peeps may need some reminders. Speaking of wargames, the structured combat phases (and a morale system even) vice a more fluid multi-action economy is a choice, for sure. Even without initiative, and being limited to 1 action per round the combat felt inelegant, but to be fair it was packed with options which is always a good thing for players. I would like to see a combat that isn't so one sided to really get a feel. As far as the magic spell system, it is fantastic albeit time consuming on the fly so interested to see how this impacts combat, chases, etc. Anyway, I look forward to seeing more of your wonderful gaming soon :)).

Veil, hiding behind a corner in the shadows of the crypt, spies Morsorath overlooking an ancient text. Knowing this is her only chance, she creeps out the shadows with the spirit mantle in hand, ready to bind the mortal lich into his dream prison. Her stealth roll is a 99! A critical failure! Morsorath abruptly turns around, sees Veil, and unleashes a devastating bolt of energy that sends her reeling back. She slams back into the stone wall with a hard thud and her head whips back with a loud crack. With a flash of white before her eyes, snot bubbles coming out of her nose, Veil slumps to the ground. Morsorath approaches her, beginning to cast another spell to finish off the foolish assassin, as Veil looks up to him in defeat. However, here's a question... is it possible that anything happens this moment to interfere with the situation? I would say impossible... **rolls the dice**... a 2, an extreme yes!! **Rolls on the meaning table**, hmmm... "Guide" and "Emotion". "Guide" and "Emotion"... oh, I know! Suddenly, leaping out of the shadows jumping in front of Morsorath is CARLOS!! As he shouts, "Viel! All I do for you is for LOVE!!"

@YannMiollan

3 ай бұрын

hahahahaha that was hilarious actually xD

I care not for well thought out praise... So I'll just say that was fucking awesome!

So exciting! I enjoy that enemy NPCs have a habit of becoming main characters of another season :)

Brilliant!!! I need more!!!

That was one hell of an opening!!!

Very exciting! Nice work.

Love the roll under skill but high. Also damage location. Well done Sr!

Huh. Cool. You are very good at explaining rules without getting bogged down (I would be saying "um... ah... err..." constantly. Lol). And somehow you are able to 1] explain rules in real time while 2] keeping track of steps in the action while 3] making it all look effortless and 4] simultaneous with all that, you were Actually Entertaining! Also, you took no breaks that i could see. No mean feat, all of that. I watched the entire episode. Maybe I will watch this entire season.

Here we go, lads and lasses! System seems pretty cool. I especially like the Wound Die mechanic.

So hyped for this!!!

Ooooh combat is in-depth I like it

Great first episode of the season! Loved the opening.

That intro was pretty fucking badass

Amazing first episode!

Been thinking for ages that Trevor should make his own RPG. Really pleased he’s going for it. Loving it all so far.

WOW! That intro, just WOW!

Veil is probably my favorite NPC in season 3 and just in general. So very happy to see her get her time to shine as the MC this season! 🤩🤩🤩 And Thragg too! Happy to see more of him. And while only the first episode, I already love the dynamic between and Veil and Thragg. Very fitting 👍 Overall, looking forward to see this duo on their epic adventure 😁

Glad to watch the fourth season, an amazing milestone. First, congratulations on an amazing job. This first episode was really good, and I love how you've introduced characters from previous episodes and expanding your setting and world. I wish you the best of luck with your TRPG project, I'm eager to see your Kickstarter. I hope to see these stories one day in book format. The story, characters, and setting are just awesome. Thanks again for bringing and sharing such awesome work to entertain us, I can see how much work, effort, and love was used to make this series and I appreciate it.

I had it in the background at work, so I missed a lot. But I wanted to support the launch. I'll be watching again later. And I'm signed up for the RPG launch as well

Loved the intro. Storytelling aspect made me already immersed in the world. Just put in my deposit as VIP.

The intro! Was AWESOME!

I'm super hyped for this season!

Another great first episode. I love the voice acting and the inspiring story unfolding. Please keep at it, Trevor. I’ve joined the campaign as well. It looks like a system that I’ll like.

Awesome stuff so far! Can't wait to see where this goes!

Your system sounds really cool, a lot of mileage from not many rules.

Great job, Trevor! Love the start to the new season!

That intro was epic. Me, Myself, and Die is a great channel.

A superb opening episode! Looking forward to learning more about the system and what will happen next. Also had to go for the VIP supporter, was a no brainer!

Very much looking forward to this. Won't be able to watch it live unfortunately due to timezone however I'm excited all the same.

As epic as that intro was I can't feel comfortable with the use of AI, but I can understand a person using it who otherwise wouldn't be able to do anything remotely similar vs a company who just wants to save what for them would be actual pennies. Really cool beginning of the new adventure! Not even once I thought about Veil as a protagonist. I imagined it would be a NPC from season 3 and I was on the Carlos boat given that epilogue (and how incredible popular he was, althought I get the sense you don't share that sentiment :P ). And when you said that there were kind of 2 main characters plus the bbeg being a liche... for me it made sense that Uruzz'however it was had sent Carlos to some place from his past trying to find a way to liberate him. Captain Nikola seemed a valid option too, but Veil???? Super excited, and reminds me of how Arne started with being antagonistic, then learning the truth about the person he was pursuing, and then becoming the main character of the new season! The system looks really interesting and although we've only seen a very superficial glance I can't wait to learn more, so mission accomplished I guess!