Going to play along! #81) How I feel depends on how well my prep went prior to the cancellation XD #06) Depends on how long I've been constipated for! #48) <awkward silence> #26) March 21st, 2026. Long live the Cyber-brain! #80) "Pop goes the weasel" played at half-speed with a closed casket #65) Huh... of all the things I've done while inebriated, playing DnD isn't one of them. #46) Earliest memory would be of Grandma and Grandpa frying up gooey-necked clams after they got home from a trip to the Oregon coast. #30) Connections. I like to make story elements connected with each other. Here's an example. You have three encounters planned; A Giant, a Fairy, and a Dungeon. You want your players to experience all three, so, you make the Dungeon door locked, the giant has the key, and the fairy knows about it and some scuttlebutt on the giant that maybe you can use on him. #19) Hyperventilate usually! Once it gets going I'm fine, but it's getting started that takes a bit of "oomph!" #50) Depends on what I'm stranded with. Lots of Boyscouts and US Army experience. Water would be the hardest part, if I can secure a safe water source then I'd say between four-to-five weeks. #35) Oh dear god... I'll never forget this one. I started playing this one campaign as a Lawful-evil Battlemaster Fighter, real dick, real take-charge kind of guy. About half-way through the party gets separated and I start playing this real goof-ball of a bard, polar-opposite of my fighter. Things were going well until we got stuck in an under siege scenario and my idiot bard starts making plans and issuing orders like a badass. It was so embarrassing when I got called out on it :$ #51) AI artwork just makes me feel kinda icky so no. None for me. #55) Tablet, just love the feel of paper and pens. Legal pads are the best! #49) Fighter, rogues are a close second. Keep the rules simple so I can focus more on the RP #28) Kimberly, third grade... unrequited, didn't go well. XD
@Zanji12342 күн бұрын
:) you could also get in touch with "OrkenspalterTV" which is one of THE biggest German Content Creators for RPG and Nerd Fandom in General and sometimes do collabs with some foreign youtubers.
@juauke2 күн бұрын
Took me a while to get to this but now is the time
@juauke2 күн бұрын
Love Night Noon Worldbuilding and solo Shadowdark plays!
@DexSaveDanКүн бұрын
Honestly, what a lovely, creative guy!! Had the pleasure of receiving some of his games. Awesome!
@juaukeКүн бұрын
@@DexSaveDan truly, great discovery and do cover small creators as well, they need love as well!
@vikingstyles27343 күн бұрын
You're secret twin has escaped from the basement 😮
@DexSaveDanКүн бұрын
It's alright he's back in there now. Tighter knots, you know what I mean.
@devil1181183 күн бұрын
I get quite annoyed by no shows and no reason or apollogy for it
@DexSaveDanКүн бұрын
Fair.
@danlynch38853 күн бұрын
Nubz. Dwarven fire whiskey. Dwarven children's toy.
@age-of-adventure4 күн бұрын
Taylor’s character’s mum was running for her life when she was hit on the head by a pebble and fell in the river…
@DexSaveDanКүн бұрын
The Truth!!!
@kidneytheft82854 күн бұрын
Another great video! These interviews are awesome and I got another channel to watch. Also do you make the pixel art characters at the start or is it someone else on staff?
@DexSaveDanКүн бұрын
The staff does it. I'm way too important to do any of that. I make them refer to me as 'The Talent' frankly they'd be nothing without me.
@kidneytheft8285Күн бұрын
@@DexSaveDan I maybe dense but I do feel a slight amount of sarcasm in that response lol.
@lynnspitz81514 күн бұрын
I think you owe her a prize for all the Daily Doubles. I've never seen anybody roll that many.
@DexSaveDanКүн бұрын
Scoreboard maybe?
@monomakes4 күн бұрын
'Rishi's Den' - how very up to date!
@DexSaveDan2 күн бұрын
Will be out of date very soon!
@TaylorsTavernTales4 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for having me on the show!! It was so much fun!!
@link52364 күн бұрын
Love your stuff great to see you here
@TaylorsTavernTales4 күн бұрын
@@link5236 thank you!!
@thanekrios83 күн бұрын
Great interview!
@DexSaveDan2 күн бұрын
It was fun!! More fun than an actual DnD game! There, I said it!
@cloud5buster4 күн бұрын
From what I've seen of her channel, it is all her uncritically repeating Reddit "horror stories" as a jumping off point for bashing male gamers and anyone that doesn't agree with her progressive morality. The stories must be true and unbiased, after all -- they were on Reddit!
@austinmeghu4 күн бұрын
Her channel isn't political but the "Dnd horror stories" do sometimes include terrible misogynists and bigots. Because of course those are the type of people you're most likely to have a bad experience with. If those are the types of men you wanna defend, be my guest dude.
@KRIAJK4 күн бұрын
What are you on about? If she hated male gamers and truly had a "progressive" morality she would not be doing this interview. Nor would she be playing DnD.
@DexSaveDanКүн бұрын
This is a view/opinion.
@DexSaveDanКүн бұрын
Also you forgot to say WOKE.
@juauke7 күн бұрын
Definitely the best podcast in years for me
@DexSaveDan5 күн бұрын
Glad you're loving it!!
@dustincoopermusic9 күн бұрын
So, for real this time: You are so right on all your rules changes! I do pretty much the same with Initiative on all games I run. And my wife totally hates the fact that they need to roll for damage... and I totally agree that you can roll well, but crap on the damage dice. I really like the roll to cast system for magic, but magic/mana points is also waaaay better than spell slots for modern games (I only tolerate it when I'm playing pre-3rd edition D&D since AD&D's and B/X version was easier than whatever the hell 5th Edition has done with it. I totally need to read ICRPG some time. Thanks again!
@DexSaveDan8 күн бұрын
You do need to read ICRPG!!
@LordZeebee10 күн бұрын
Sounds like you actually want to be playing Dragonbane lol. -It's got card-based initiative so you just deal out a card each and lowest number goes first. Super easy. -Moving away from an enemy you get to make a roll against your Evade skill (it's a roll-under system) before they get an attack of opportunity. And since it's roll-under you not only always know what your chance of success is but you can also explicitly build your character to essentially ignore AoOs. -There are tables for crit fails on both melee and ranged attacks and Spellcasting. Not to mention the critical injury table for whenever you go down in combat. -Forget mana points, DB has Willpower Points. A single unified resource that fuels not only your spells but all abilities beyond basic actions as well. Whether you're a Mage summoning Undynes, a Warrior pounding enemies to the ground with Massive Blow or a Merchant asking their gut which way leads to riches using Treasure Hunter you're all still using Willpower Points.
@DexSaveDan9 күн бұрын
I haven't checked it out yet but your comment has made me buy. My wallet does not thank you!
@PHJcz_8410 күн бұрын
Interesting. 🙂 DC20 looks awesome. 👍🏻
@DexSaveDan9 күн бұрын
It does!!!
@dustincoopermusic10 күн бұрын
I originally had not been interested in solo play rules, until a friend of mine (who also runs games for kids) pointed out it can also be used as good practice for upcoming games, especially if you are nervous about it. Take for example: I am in an online Tunnels &Trolls game every wed, and I had pitched running Shadowdark to them when the gm wants to take a break. I will totally be practicing and prepping more than normal for that group (because I’m hoping they’ll want to switch to Shadowdark ;-) ) I’m excited to see the next videos, and thanks for putting that pdf out!
@DexSaveDan9 күн бұрын
Yeah, someone else mentioned the solo 'test' method. It's a great idea!! Will definitely use it!
@dustincoopermusic9 күн бұрын
@@DexSaveDan Dang it! This is the 2nd time that I had commented on someone else's video, and somehow it ended up on another video. I have yet to watch this one, and had written these comments on Kelsey's last video (Solodark). Sorry. Hopefully my comments on this one will end up on this and not another video (lol)
@mileslugo643010 күн бұрын
Exploding dice sounds cool by I would restrict it to cantrip spells and no leveled spells
@DexSaveDan9 күн бұрын
COME ON!! GO CRAZY!! USE IT FOR EVERYTHING!! ALL OF THE TIME!! 💥💥💥
@kymaeraa863110 күн бұрын
woah your production quality is so high1
@DexSaveDan10 күн бұрын
Wish people would stop saying that! My unpaid editor might start thinking he's worth something.
@kymaeraa863110 күн бұрын
@@DexSaveDan It's not just the editing. It's the expressiveness in your voice and face, the set, the lighting, the dual angles
@evanbosco238010 күн бұрын
Thanks for covering dc20 Much love from dev team!
@DexSaveDan10 күн бұрын
That's cool, I mean I only mentioned it a couple of times and just did a load of jokes. I'll do a more in-depth one later, still loads of jokes though I can promise you that.
@martinbowyer790610 күн бұрын
😂 Great video. Thanks for the laughs. the side camera comments really got me.
@DexSaveDan10 күн бұрын
Thanks! There's loads of side camera going on all the videos!! If side camera's what you want we've got you covered.
@SpooKimi10 күн бұрын
Lot of these I already did when I was gm or my friend who was the gm, some are new like the disengage and with the dex roll also allows also for more interesting enemies etc ^^ Crit fails was always my fav, we always would gain more xp as well at the end as crit fails were just fun ^^
@DexSaveDan10 күн бұрын
Yes! This is because you play the game correctly. There I said it! It's like we're in a club. The cool club.
@SpooKimi10 күн бұрын
@@DexSaveDan my first introduction of ttrpgs was with homebrew dungeon world and I always just loved homebrew and changing what doesn't work When our gm switched to dnd, the game was still fun but the dungeon world days were just better, dnd felt to official and more by the rules of dnd instead of rule of cool (gm still did an amazing job, but I think it was there unconsciously) I mainly play wargames now as it's easier to get a game going but I keep the same mentality and it keeps me also mentally healthier from all the negative content etc out there I would love to play a ttrpg again but as a player, I don't have the time to gm and I miss being a player ^^
@oettrpg10 күн бұрын
awesome video lol - on the topic of exploding dice: It makes daggers more desirable to use since a d4 is more likely to explode compared to a d12 2hander which won't explode as often - I think a nice balance to exploding dice rules is to simplify weapon die - One handed weapons are d6's, two handed weapons are 2d6s to keep things consistently exciting. I'm the type of guy that likes double the damage and half the hitpoints to both NPCs and Players... just keeps things more dangerous, exciting, and fast paced O_O
@DexSaveDan10 күн бұрын
I love this d6 rule!! Gonna nick that. See there's awesome people like yourself who'll reassure me that I'm accidentally balancing things.
@oettrpg10 күн бұрын
@@DexSaveDan More d6 stuff, I handle initiative with it too lol. We roll a GIANT D6 on the table; 1-3 enemies go first, 4-6 players go first. Let the players strategize rather than wait 20 to 40 mins for their turn lol. Teamwork with your friends is way more fun than taking turns separately. At least it is for my table. I let the players add the Giant D6 to their rolls, but they either spend a Hit Die to use it or give me a "GM POINT" That I get to use to do a variety of things: bring in a reinforcement, drop a stalagmite on them and make them reflex/dex saving throw, make an enemy do extra damage, give an enemy an action surge, whatever... I might instantly spend that GM point to "Yes, but..." them as well... Yes you succeed on your attack, but the muddy terrain proves to be too slippery; you fall prone. Why is it more fun this way? Danger makes for more exciting and suspenseful encounters- succeeding feels good - and "yes, but's" makes more interesting narratives... it's what all fiction in literature is based on... It's a proven formula, might as well use it in TTRPGS which are very story based. (look at any movie or book you love... it's just a series of Yes, buts...) This d6 initiative and the GM POINT mechanic we tag onto it accomplishes all of this. The magic you can accomplish with a simple d6 is amazing. Cheers!
@GutisFive10 күн бұрын
That accent is hypnotic
@DexSaveDan10 күн бұрын
It's a gift born from Essex
@PadanGedowitch10 күн бұрын
Exploding dice? Let me get my d1 for my unarmed attacks.
@danlynch388511 күн бұрын
The comping in the background 😂 kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKdhxNx9drDXlZs.htmlsi=OK7XIQw7F3inCuRQ&t=287
@pedsdro11 күн бұрын
I think he has a twin brother.
@DexSaveDan10 күн бұрын
He's watching you.
@danlynch388511 күн бұрын
Obviously it depends on the type of storytelling the campaign is - but especially in one-shots, all rules can just go out the window right. It doesn't even matter if it shafts the players, or gives them a ridiculous advantage - so long as the story is being told.
@DexSaveDan10 күн бұрын
Does that mean I have to put real actual rules in my longer campaigns?? FFS!
@EdwardStove11 күн бұрын
‘Boatload of sauces’ 😂😂
@DexSaveDan11 күн бұрын
Glad someone found that funny. Let me be clear that was all Tooey.
@alexabel801011 күн бұрын
This video must've been SO expensive 😂
@EdwardStove11 күн бұрын
Why?
@DexSaveDan11 күн бұрын
Because it looks SICK!
@captaindudeman361311 күн бұрын
Wtf is that on the lower left standing there breathing heavy? Some kinda animated mini or CG or your pet quasit?
@EdwardStove11 күн бұрын
There’s another top right.
@captaindudeman361311 күн бұрын
@@EdwardStove they're everywhere!
@EdwardStove11 күн бұрын
@@captaindudeman3613 Thought I was the only one who could see them!
@DexSaveDan10 күн бұрын
He's watching you.
@xadielplasencia367411 күн бұрын
Isnt there already an optional mana point system in 5e? No need to hombrew
@dungeondr11 күн бұрын
Yes, but it *sucks*. It's waaay to granular to be usable
@DexSaveDan10 күн бұрын
Don't make it obvious do they! Homebrewing half the fun, no? Of course fill your boots if your rules as written, you can fill my boots too.
@xadielplasencia367411 күн бұрын
I understand where you are coming from in the first 2, is just that these both punish some playstyles really hard. The roge looses a ton of value in BA with no OA and characters with bonuses to the initiative get shafted. Same with critical failiures in combat, every martial, but specially the fighters are dropping their weapon or smth once every couple turns, it seems bad for them
@SpooKimi10 күн бұрын
Crit fails can be really fun, but it works less for dnd as spellcasters have so many spells they can't crit fail When we played a dungeon world homebrew, crit fails was one of my fav things as it really made the story alive and magic became risky etc, there is something really interesting crit failing a spell and teleporting into your magic staff having to find a way to escape while your allies are now really sweaty of what just happened For iniative, I think it can be done without, playing without and doing it boardgame style is so much smoother ^^ For disengaging it's an easy fix for the rouge and that's give them advantage or something, but having to roll could be more interesting as there could be enemies that are harder to go away from etc In the end it's all what you prefer yourself and you can only try out stuff or not ^^
@DexSaveDan10 күн бұрын
This is such a well thought out, deep response. I was just going to say F**K ROUGE'S!! and MARTIAL CLASSES CAN STOP F**KING WHINING!!! But, basically what @spookimi said.
@xadielplasencia367410 күн бұрын
@@DexSaveDan 😂😂 Fair, they should play wizards anyways
@lsdths8211 күн бұрын
I feel targeted lol he's bald but true
@DexSaveDan10 күн бұрын
The folicly challenged always hold the truth.
@BIGBENMACDOUCE11 күн бұрын
I like your initiative system. I also really like DC20!! That’s my go to now
@DexSaveDan10 күн бұрын
I haven't read all the sample rules yet, but loving it. Backed, can't wait for the full rules!!
@matthewlenard834611 күн бұрын
John Wick is an assassin rogue plus shadow monk.
@artistpoet525311 күн бұрын
This is the comment I chose to leave below in the comments because I was invited to leave a comment below in the comments. I also Subscribed and Unsubscribed and Subscribed and hit the Notifications multiple times and liked and disliked and liked the video too.
@DexSaveDan10 күн бұрын
You're an engagement machine!!
@lynnspitz815111 күн бұрын
Thanks for the reminder that TTRPGs are supposed to be about having fun in whatever way you and your gaming group define it, and if the rules as written don't work, it is both your right and duty to ignore or rewrite them to suit yourself. There is a reason why on all those "Who do you trust most?" surveys, TTRPG rules lawyers consistently come in at the bottom just below politicians and people who use your toothbrush without your permission.
@DexSaveDan10 күн бұрын
Come on, give rules lawyers a break!
@DexSaveDan10 күн бұрын
Actually, nah.
@thatboied811 күн бұрын
I TOTALLY AND COMPLETE DO NOT WANT TO HOG THE LIMELIGHT!! NOW LISTEN TO MY 5 MINUTE MONOLOGUE ABOUT MY CHARACTERS EPIC BACKGROUND!!
Five minutes? That’s it? I had a player who went FIFTEEN on their backstory once . . .
@DexSaveDan10 күн бұрын
That's one way to cast Sleep.
@Dyundu10 күн бұрын
I crit failed my “Hide your exasperation” check 😅
@slacbladder11 күн бұрын
Do you have a twin brother?
@DexSaveDan10 күн бұрын
No, why?
@swordsnstones11 күн бұрын
initiative, yepp simple is better, with our game initiative is about, does the pc attack or defend, different approach, kind of, does it slow down not really, its reflective on your survival, if you get stuck rolling defense on each turn for initiative, you could die. if you roll attack on each turn then the critter is most likely going to die. adds some chaos to the combat rounds,
@swordsnstones11 күн бұрын
oooh and magic, well we've come up with something a weee bit different there too, no meditating, no spell books to read, ... magic stones, simply roll against the DC to identify using your INT mod and if successful, then roll on the spell table to see which spell, done. once used though, its done gotta find another magic stone in order to do more, at least until 4th level then there are advanced skill options, but hey im rambling... :)
@swordsnstones11 күн бұрын
to clarify they dont need to use the spell right away, they can identify it then use it whenever. if no spell stones then no magic to use :)
@IfItMoves11 күн бұрын
Why was there a boat?
@Dyundu10 күн бұрын
I imagine there were *loads* of reasons
@DexSaveDan10 күн бұрын
Because SOMEONE thought it'd be funny.
@macoppy657111 күн бұрын
5E includes Kobold Press and LevelUp, too😊 Roll Initiative once for the entire session - Total Party Skills Clockwise around the table for turn order; swap seats to reorder - ICRPG
@DexSaveDan10 күн бұрын
You've got me covered
@IraRomfh11 күн бұрын
4:30 I feel personally attacked
@slacbladder11 күн бұрын
Same
@DexSaveDan10 күн бұрын
You know.
@DexSaveDan10 күн бұрын
You both know
@jacksonlai759011 күн бұрын
Deficient Master casually entering the video
@pedsdro11 күн бұрын
Utter legend.
@slacbladder11 күн бұрын
Comes in, steals the show, leaves.
@ToyGory11 күн бұрын
He cracks me up.
@dnddude965211 күн бұрын
“Don’t quote me on that!” - Deficient Master
@DexSaveDan10 күн бұрын
He takes a break, comes back and thinks he owns the internet. Outrageous.
@pedsdro11 күн бұрын
Too many favourite bits to name.
@ToyGory11 күн бұрын
Has to be whole exploding dice bit.
@vikingstyles273411 күн бұрын
I need a T-shirt with the gnome....where can i get one??
Пікірлер
Going to play along! #81) How I feel depends on how well my prep went prior to the cancellation XD #06) Depends on how long I've been constipated for! #48) <awkward silence> #26) March 21st, 2026. Long live the Cyber-brain! #80) "Pop goes the weasel" played at half-speed with a closed casket #65) Huh... of all the things I've done while inebriated, playing DnD isn't one of them. #46) Earliest memory would be of Grandma and Grandpa frying up gooey-necked clams after they got home from a trip to the Oregon coast. #30) Connections. I like to make story elements connected with each other. Here's an example. You have three encounters planned; A Giant, a Fairy, and a Dungeon. You want your players to experience all three, so, you make the Dungeon door locked, the giant has the key, and the fairy knows about it and some scuttlebutt on the giant that maybe you can use on him. #19) Hyperventilate usually! Once it gets going I'm fine, but it's getting started that takes a bit of "oomph!" #50) Depends on what I'm stranded with. Lots of Boyscouts and US Army experience. Water would be the hardest part, if I can secure a safe water source then I'd say between four-to-five weeks. #35) Oh dear god... I'll never forget this one. I started playing this one campaign as a Lawful-evil Battlemaster Fighter, real dick, real take-charge kind of guy. About half-way through the party gets separated and I start playing this real goof-ball of a bard, polar-opposite of my fighter. Things were going well until we got stuck in an under siege scenario and my idiot bard starts making plans and issuing orders like a badass. It was so embarrassing when I got called out on it :$ #51) AI artwork just makes me feel kinda icky so no. None for me. #55) Tablet, just love the feel of paper and pens. Legal pads are the best! #49) Fighter, rogues are a close second. Keep the rules simple so I can focus more on the RP #28) Kimberly, third grade... unrequited, didn't go well. XD
:) you could also get in touch with "OrkenspalterTV" which is one of THE biggest German Content Creators for RPG and Nerd Fandom in General and sometimes do collabs with some foreign youtubers.
Took me a while to get to this but now is the time
Love Night Noon Worldbuilding and solo Shadowdark plays!
Honestly, what a lovely, creative guy!! Had the pleasure of receiving some of his games. Awesome!
@@DexSaveDan truly, great discovery and do cover small creators as well, they need love as well!
You're secret twin has escaped from the basement 😮
It's alright he's back in there now. Tighter knots, you know what I mean.
I get quite annoyed by no shows and no reason or apollogy for it
Fair.
Nubz. Dwarven fire whiskey. Dwarven children's toy.
Taylor’s character’s mum was running for her life when she was hit on the head by a pebble and fell in the river…
The Truth!!!
Another great video! These interviews are awesome and I got another channel to watch. Also do you make the pixel art characters at the start or is it someone else on staff?
The staff does it. I'm way too important to do any of that. I make them refer to me as 'The Talent' frankly they'd be nothing without me.
@@DexSaveDan I maybe dense but I do feel a slight amount of sarcasm in that response lol.
I think you owe her a prize for all the Daily Doubles. I've never seen anybody roll that many.
Scoreboard maybe?
'Rishi's Den' - how very up to date!
Will be out of date very soon!
Thank you so much for having me on the show!! It was so much fun!!
Love your stuff great to see you here
@@link5236 thank you!!
Great interview!
It was fun!! More fun than an actual DnD game! There, I said it!
From what I've seen of her channel, it is all her uncritically repeating Reddit "horror stories" as a jumping off point for bashing male gamers and anyone that doesn't agree with her progressive morality. The stories must be true and unbiased, after all -- they were on Reddit!
Her channel isn't political but the "Dnd horror stories" do sometimes include terrible misogynists and bigots. Because of course those are the type of people you're most likely to have a bad experience with. If those are the types of men you wanna defend, be my guest dude.
What are you on about? If she hated male gamers and truly had a "progressive" morality she would not be doing this interview. Nor would she be playing DnD.
This is a view/opinion.
Also you forgot to say WOKE.
Definitely the best podcast in years for me
Glad you're loving it!!
So, for real this time: You are so right on all your rules changes! I do pretty much the same with Initiative on all games I run. And my wife totally hates the fact that they need to roll for damage... and I totally agree that you can roll well, but crap on the damage dice. I really like the roll to cast system for magic, but magic/mana points is also waaaay better than spell slots for modern games (I only tolerate it when I'm playing pre-3rd edition D&D since AD&D's and B/X version was easier than whatever the hell 5th Edition has done with it. I totally need to read ICRPG some time. Thanks again!
You do need to read ICRPG!!
Sounds like you actually want to be playing Dragonbane lol. -It's got card-based initiative so you just deal out a card each and lowest number goes first. Super easy. -Moving away from an enemy you get to make a roll against your Evade skill (it's a roll-under system) before they get an attack of opportunity. And since it's roll-under you not only always know what your chance of success is but you can also explicitly build your character to essentially ignore AoOs. -There are tables for crit fails on both melee and ranged attacks and Spellcasting. Not to mention the critical injury table for whenever you go down in combat. -Forget mana points, DB has Willpower Points. A single unified resource that fuels not only your spells but all abilities beyond basic actions as well. Whether you're a Mage summoning Undynes, a Warrior pounding enemies to the ground with Massive Blow or a Merchant asking their gut which way leads to riches using Treasure Hunter you're all still using Willpower Points.
I haven't checked it out yet but your comment has made me buy. My wallet does not thank you!
Interesting. 🙂 DC20 looks awesome. 👍🏻
It does!!!
I originally had not been interested in solo play rules, until a friend of mine (who also runs games for kids) pointed out it can also be used as good practice for upcoming games, especially if you are nervous about it. Take for example: I am in an online Tunnels &Trolls game every wed, and I had pitched running Shadowdark to them when the gm wants to take a break. I will totally be practicing and prepping more than normal for that group (because I’m hoping they’ll want to switch to Shadowdark ;-) ) I’m excited to see the next videos, and thanks for putting that pdf out!
Yeah, someone else mentioned the solo 'test' method. It's a great idea!! Will definitely use it!
@@DexSaveDan Dang it! This is the 2nd time that I had commented on someone else's video, and somehow it ended up on another video. I have yet to watch this one, and had written these comments on Kelsey's last video (Solodark). Sorry. Hopefully my comments on this one will end up on this and not another video (lol)
Exploding dice sounds cool by I would restrict it to cantrip spells and no leveled spells
COME ON!! GO CRAZY!! USE IT FOR EVERYTHING!! ALL OF THE TIME!! 💥💥💥
woah your production quality is so high1
Wish people would stop saying that! My unpaid editor might start thinking he's worth something.
@@DexSaveDan It's not just the editing. It's the expressiveness in your voice and face, the set, the lighting, the dual angles
Thanks for covering dc20 Much love from dev team!
That's cool, I mean I only mentioned it a couple of times and just did a load of jokes. I'll do a more in-depth one later, still loads of jokes though I can promise you that.
😂 Great video. Thanks for the laughs. the side camera comments really got me.
Thanks! There's loads of side camera going on all the videos!! If side camera's what you want we've got you covered.
Lot of these I already did when I was gm or my friend who was the gm, some are new like the disengage and with the dex roll also allows also for more interesting enemies etc ^^ Crit fails was always my fav, we always would gain more xp as well at the end as crit fails were just fun ^^
Yes! This is because you play the game correctly. There I said it! It's like we're in a club. The cool club.
@@DexSaveDan my first introduction of ttrpgs was with homebrew dungeon world and I always just loved homebrew and changing what doesn't work When our gm switched to dnd, the game was still fun but the dungeon world days were just better, dnd felt to official and more by the rules of dnd instead of rule of cool (gm still did an amazing job, but I think it was there unconsciously) I mainly play wargames now as it's easier to get a game going but I keep the same mentality and it keeps me also mentally healthier from all the negative content etc out there I would love to play a ttrpg again but as a player, I don't have the time to gm and I miss being a player ^^
awesome video lol - on the topic of exploding dice: It makes daggers more desirable to use since a d4 is more likely to explode compared to a d12 2hander which won't explode as often - I think a nice balance to exploding dice rules is to simplify weapon die - One handed weapons are d6's, two handed weapons are 2d6s to keep things consistently exciting. I'm the type of guy that likes double the damage and half the hitpoints to both NPCs and Players... just keeps things more dangerous, exciting, and fast paced O_O
I love this d6 rule!! Gonna nick that. See there's awesome people like yourself who'll reassure me that I'm accidentally balancing things.
@@DexSaveDan More d6 stuff, I handle initiative with it too lol. We roll a GIANT D6 on the table; 1-3 enemies go first, 4-6 players go first. Let the players strategize rather than wait 20 to 40 mins for their turn lol. Teamwork with your friends is way more fun than taking turns separately. At least it is for my table. I let the players add the Giant D6 to their rolls, but they either spend a Hit Die to use it or give me a "GM POINT" That I get to use to do a variety of things: bring in a reinforcement, drop a stalagmite on them and make them reflex/dex saving throw, make an enemy do extra damage, give an enemy an action surge, whatever... I might instantly spend that GM point to "Yes, but..." them as well... Yes you succeed on your attack, but the muddy terrain proves to be too slippery; you fall prone. Why is it more fun this way? Danger makes for more exciting and suspenseful encounters- succeeding feels good - and "yes, but's" makes more interesting narratives... it's what all fiction in literature is based on... It's a proven formula, might as well use it in TTRPGS which are very story based. (look at any movie or book you love... it's just a series of Yes, buts...) This d6 initiative and the GM POINT mechanic we tag onto it accomplishes all of this. The magic you can accomplish with a simple d6 is amazing. Cheers!
That accent is hypnotic
It's a gift born from Essex
Exploding dice? Let me get my d1 for my unarmed attacks.
The comping in the background 😂 kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKdhxNx9drDXlZs.htmlsi=OK7XIQw7F3inCuRQ&t=287
I think he has a twin brother.
He's watching you.
Obviously it depends on the type of storytelling the campaign is - but especially in one-shots, all rules can just go out the window right. It doesn't even matter if it shafts the players, or gives them a ridiculous advantage - so long as the story is being told.
Does that mean I have to put real actual rules in my longer campaigns?? FFS!
‘Boatload of sauces’ 😂😂
Glad someone found that funny. Let me be clear that was all Tooey.
This video must've been SO expensive 😂
Why?
Because it looks SICK!
Wtf is that on the lower left standing there breathing heavy? Some kinda animated mini or CG or your pet quasit?
There’s another top right.
@@EdwardStove they're everywhere!
@@captaindudeman3613 Thought I was the only one who could see them!
He's watching you.
Isnt there already an optional mana point system in 5e? No need to hombrew
Yes, but it *sucks*. It's waaay to granular to be usable
Don't make it obvious do they! Homebrewing half the fun, no? Of course fill your boots if your rules as written, you can fill my boots too.
I understand where you are coming from in the first 2, is just that these both punish some playstyles really hard. The roge looses a ton of value in BA with no OA and characters with bonuses to the initiative get shafted. Same with critical failiures in combat, every martial, but specially the fighters are dropping their weapon or smth once every couple turns, it seems bad for them
Crit fails can be really fun, but it works less for dnd as spellcasters have so many spells they can't crit fail When we played a dungeon world homebrew, crit fails was one of my fav things as it really made the story alive and magic became risky etc, there is something really interesting crit failing a spell and teleporting into your magic staff having to find a way to escape while your allies are now really sweaty of what just happened For iniative, I think it can be done without, playing without and doing it boardgame style is so much smoother ^^ For disengaging it's an easy fix for the rouge and that's give them advantage or something, but having to roll could be more interesting as there could be enemies that are harder to go away from etc In the end it's all what you prefer yourself and you can only try out stuff or not ^^
This is such a well thought out, deep response. I was just going to say F**K ROUGE'S!! and MARTIAL CLASSES CAN STOP F**KING WHINING!!! But, basically what @spookimi said.
@@DexSaveDan 😂😂 Fair, they should play wizards anyways
I feel targeted lol he's bald but true
The folicly challenged always hold the truth.
I like your initiative system. I also really like DC20!! That’s my go to now
I haven't read all the sample rules yet, but loving it. Backed, can't wait for the full rules!!
John Wick is an assassin rogue plus shadow monk.
This is the comment I chose to leave below in the comments because I was invited to leave a comment below in the comments. I also Subscribed and Unsubscribed and Subscribed and hit the Notifications multiple times and liked and disliked and liked the video too.
You're an engagement machine!!
Thanks for the reminder that TTRPGs are supposed to be about having fun in whatever way you and your gaming group define it, and if the rules as written don't work, it is both your right and duty to ignore or rewrite them to suit yourself. There is a reason why on all those "Who do you trust most?" surveys, TTRPG rules lawyers consistently come in at the bottom just below politicians and people who use your toothbrush without your permission.
Come on, give rules lawyers a break!
Actually, nah.
I TOTALLY AND COMPLETE DO NOT WANT TO HOG THE LIMELIGHT!! NOW LISTEN TO MY 5 MINUTE MONOLOGUE ABOUT MY CHARACTERS EPIC BACKGROUND!!
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Five minutes? That’s it? I had a player who went FIFTEEN on their backstory once . . .
That's one way to cast Sleep.
I crit failed my “Hide your exasperation” check 😅
Do you have a twin brother?
No, why?
initiative, yepp simple is better, with our game initiative is about, does the pc attack or defend, different approach, kind of, does it slow down not really, its reflective on your survival, if you get stuck rolling defense on each turn for initiative, you could die. if you roll attack on each turn then the critter is most likely going to die. adds some chaos to the combat rounds,
oooh and magic, well we've come up with something a weee bit different there too, no meditating, no spell books to read, ... magic stones, simply roll against the DC to identify using your INT mod and if successful, then roll on the spell table to see which spell, done. once used though, its done gotta find another magic stone in order to do more, at least until 4th level then there are advanced skill options, but hey im rambling... :)
to clarify they dont need to use the spell right away, they can identify it then use it whenever. if no spell stones then no magic to use :)
Why was there a boat?
I imagine there were *loads* of reasons
Because SOMEONE thought it'd be funny.
5E includes Kobold Press and LevelUp, too😊 Roll Initiative once for the entire session - Total Party Skills Clockwise around the table for turn order; swap seats to reorder - ICRPG
You've got me covered
4:30 I feel personally attacked
Same
You know.
You both know
Deficient Master casually entering the video
Utter legend.
Comes in, steals the show, leaves.
He cracks me up.
“Don’t quote me on that!” - Deficient Master
He takes a break, comes back and thinks he owns the internet. Outrageous.
Too many favourite bits to name.
Has to be whole exploding dice bit.
I need a T-shirt with the gnome....where can i get one??
Check out the store page on my channel.
tooey-1-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/
I will be getting one of those ❤️