d4: D&D Deep Dive

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.

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Recap (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)

Characters
Cory - DM
Dallin - 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

Music
Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Its a day of festivities at Six Hills!  Nothing could possibly ruin a good beer bash and bounder race for the party... Right?

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Recap (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)

Characters
Dallin - 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

New to Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft: The Undead Warlock. Let's talk about how to use the subclass in a powerful support build that also does impressive damage!

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Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12Pn4xVuaPXxlnY2RI7boU86rb4xncz5xnmgiKJPQ8W8/edit?usp=sharing

Tier 1 Sustained DPR: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HPMg7cDqOC-0-vNFgEV9E5WQLDdCOdI64Vbnu60pC78/edit?usp=sharing

Tier 2 Sustained DPR: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-mc7HpcWXX2ebNOasDTgFZX33VkmgefrQwbIe8FMnWY/edit?usp=sharing

Character Concept:(0:00)
Level 1:(8:07)
Levels 2-6:(12:41)
Levels 7-9:(34:37)
Levels 10-13:(44:36)
Levels 14-17:(1:03:02)
Final Thoughts:(1:15:27)

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=USUAN1100340
Artist: 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=USUAN1200111
Artist: 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=USUAN1100297
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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=USUAN1400051
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Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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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=USUAN1400019
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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!

So, you want to play a support character, but you also want to charge into battle with Plate Mail and a Great Sword and put the fear of the Gods into your enemies? Then I've got the build for you.

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Character Concept:(0:00​)
Level 1:(11:26)
Levels 2-6:(18:05)
Levels 7-9:(33:04)
Levels 10-13:(40:49)
Levels 14-17:(48:55)
Final Thoughts:(56:28)

Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

Master Nova Damage Comparison:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

Thanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator!

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-niburu

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Intro (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)

Characters
Cory - DM
Dallin - 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

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-niburu

All About Aneria:(0:00)
Character Introductions:(32:12)
Where Are We?:(55:27)
Triggers/Content Concern:(1:08:53)
House Rules:(1:14:35)

Finally! It's time to do a Moon Druid. Lizards and Snakes and Bears, Oh My! (And Elephants!)

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Character Concept:(0:00​)
Level 1:(7:52)
Levels 2-6:(12:40)
Levels 7-9:(37:41)
Levels 10-13:(46:30)
Levels 14-17:(1:00:36)
Final Thoughts:(1:11:27)

Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pjDzM1eTuDB3zMzOo0sDh2S3VYVa8l7iqbAITQ1za1M/edit?usp=sharing

Tier 1 Sustained DPR: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HPMg7cDqOC-0-vNFgEV9E5WQLDdCOdI64Vbnu60pC78/edit?usp=sharing

Tier 2 Sustained DPR: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-mc7HpcWXX2ebNOasDTgFZX33VkmgefrQwbIe8FMnWY/edit?usp=sharing

Thanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthrea...​)

Music Credits:
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-...​
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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/​
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/...​
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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/​
Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...​
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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.

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Intro:(0:00)
Quick Ruling:Grappling Bears?:(3:10)
Balancing Combat:(12:06)
Tips and for balancing at high level:(25:44)