d4: D&D Deep Dive
271 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -Welcome to the D&D Deep Dive, or D4. This is a place where you can find D&D content for all interest and experience levels; from Live Play games to Optimized character builds to D&D related news and educational "How To" videos, there's something here for everyone!
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Tales of Aneria: Session 0
May 17, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBThe 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)
D&D:O Ep 40 - The Moon Druid
May 13, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBFinally! It's time to do a Moon Druid. Lizards and Snakes and Bears, Oh My! (And Elephants!) I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized... https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized Character Concept:(0:00) Level 1:(7:52) Levels 2-6:(12:40) Levels 7-9:(37:41) Levels 10-13:(46:30) Leve...
D&D:O Slidin' Into My DMs #21 - Balancing Combat Encounters
May 07, 2021 15:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBSlide 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/join https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized Intro:(0:00) Quick ...
D&D:O Ep 39 - The Mercy Monk
May 04, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBDoes Mercy exist in this Dojo? **Spoiler Warning** Yes Sensei. Yes it does. I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized... https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized Character Concept:(0:00) Level 1:(11:26) Levels 2-6:(16:11) Levels 7-9:(34:38) Levels 10-13:(54:30) Levels 14-17:(1:01:...
D&D:O Slidin' Into My DMs #20 - Play Between Sessions
May 01, 2021 01:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBQuick 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/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized Intro:(0:00) Quick Ruling - Halo of Sp...
D&D:O Ep 38 - The Rune Knight (With Treantmonk!)
April 26, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBYou voted on what you wanted to see Treantmonk and I collaborate on, and the winner was the Rune Knight! Come find out how each of us built around this *very* powerful Fighter subclass. Make sure to subscribe to Treantmonk's Temple if you haven't! https://www.youtube.com/c/Treantmonks... https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized... https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google...
D&D:O Slidin' Into My DMs #19 - Death and Engagement
April 23, 2021 15:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBToday 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-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized Intro:(0:00) Character Death:(5:00) Less-engaged players:(22:14) Spotlight Hogs:(37:45)
D&D:O Ep 37 - The Thornlock
April 19, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBWhat if we could build a character that did significant sustained damage, irrelevant of the enemy's Armor Class or Saving Throws? https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized... https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized Character Concept:(0:00) Level 1:(8:15) Levels 2-6:(15:00) Levels 7-9:(35:42) Levels 10-13:(47:32) Levels 14-17:(55:10) Final Thoughts:(1:04:35) Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...
D&D:O Ep 36 - The Necromancer and the Oathbreaker
April 17, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThe Necromancer, and, specifically, Animate Dead when used in conjunction with Necromancy and Oathbreaker Paladin buffs, is, I think, pretty broken. Come find out why and learn how to build this team to do ridiculous, and essentially unplayable damage, and join the conversation about how we might balance it in game. https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized... https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized Character Concept:(0:00...
D&D:O Slidin' Into My DMs #18 - Undead and Dragons
April 16, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBToday we chat a little more about managing a horde of Undead and then talk about the recently announced Unearthed Arcana: Draconic Options. Come join us! https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized Suggestions for playing with Necromancers/Undead:(0:00) Draconic Options Intro:(16:43) Races:(19:43) Feats:(33:22) Spells:(46:12)
D&D:O Slidin' Into My DMs #17 - Combat Vs RP
April 08, 2021 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBFirst of all: Familiars. Namely, Owls. Second of all: Combat. Some players love combat. Some prefer *everything else* we do in D&D and see combat as an inferior aspect of the game. How do you please both types? How much combat is the right amount of combat? https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized Intro:(0:00) Quick Ruling - Help and Familiars:(4:40) Combat vs. Everyth...
D&D:O Ep 35 - The Rogue Tank
April 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBStealthy? Check. Great at scouting ahead, disarming traps, and picking locks? Check. Incredibly hard to kill and great at protecting your allies? Also check! Let's build a Rogue Tank. https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized... https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized Character Concept:(0:00) Level 1:(14:19) Levels 2-6:(18:54) Levels 7-9:(33:33) Levels 10-13:(47:48) Levels 14-17:(54:57) Final Thoughts:(1:01:10) Mat...
D&D:O Slidin Into My DMs #16 - Session Zero
March 26, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBThree 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/join https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized Intro:(0:00) Quick Ruling - Piercer and GWF?:(2:20) What i...
D&D:O Ep 34 - The Spore Beast (fixed)
March 25, 2021 14:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBPrevious version got cut short - apologies! Great sustained DPR, survivability, support, and utility all in one build!? Today we combine two subclasses that were new to Tasha's Cauldron of Everything into a regular Jekyll and Hyde - Path of the Beast Barbarian + Circle of Spores Druid = The Spore Beast! https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized Math/Graph for this episod...
D&D:O Ep 34 - The Spore Beast
March 23, 2021 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBGreat sustained DPR, survivability, support, and utility all in one build!? Today we combine two subclasses that were new to Tasha's Cauldron of Everything into a regular Jekyll and Hyde - Path of the Beast Barbarian + Circle of Spores Druid = The Spore Beast! https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QP...
D&D:O Slidin' Into My DMs #15 - Fey Folk!
March 19, 2021 16:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBToday we discuss the most recent Unearthed Arcana announcement - the Fey Folk! https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized Intro:(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)
D&D:O Ep 33 - The Blood Hunter Mutant
March 16, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBYou are dark, you are brooding, you are *not* Batman. You're a Blood Hunter. https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/101DFHEjSEX8JKXX0Ao-putc42BbTsiE7bnUS8c-V1GU/edit?usp=sharing Tier 1 Sustained DPR: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HPMg7cDqOC-0-vNFgEV9E5WQLDdCOdI64Vbnu60pC78/edit?usp=sharing ...
D&D:O Ep. 32 - The Abjuration Wizard Tank
March 09, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBSo, we have a new reigning champion of survivability. And they're a Wizard. https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UwX6zBcw2Gu6IPo-uTpIWXIFn6BGb9W1R5Ysacxu9nM/edit?usp=sharing Master Tank Comparison: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19XH-9FK6sPUGjOpFVg81-UXhb81cvg-zCnhbUi_Hxio/edit?usp=sharing...
D&D:O Slidin' Into My DMs #13 - Character Conflict
March 05, 2021 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBHow 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-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized Custom Origin/Racial Feats:(0:00) Quick Ruling: Shadow Step and Darkness:(12:20) Character Conflict:(20:17) Player Conflict:(37:26)
D&D:O Shorts #5 - Custom Lineage and Elven Accuracy!
March 04, 2021 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBWell, 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-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized
D&D:O Ep. 31 - Kaladin Stormblessed
March 03, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBThis week we're trying something new: recreating a character from non-D&D fiction as a D&D character—namely: Kaladin Stormblessed from Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive. I had a lot of fun creating it, and am *very* interested in knowing your thoughts so please let me know! https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized Character Concept:(0:00) Level 1:(14:34) Levels 2-6:...
D&D:O - Q&A Session!
March 02, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBToday 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-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized
D&D:O Slidin' Into My DMs #12 - Ravenloft!
February 26, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBWizards 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-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized
D&D:O Ep. 30 - The Needer
February 24, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBWait, you did all that damage with ... darts? Yup. Darts. Turns out, thrown weapons can be really, really good. https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized Character Concept:(0:00) Level 1:(6:54) Levels 2-6:(12:42) Levels 7-9:(27:32) Levels 10-13:(35:10) Levels 14-17:(42:21) Final Thoughts:(47:57) Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_oc9FTq31d2L3abCKwFrjmXyTzdEQsD9Qj5ayIqgH8...
D&D:O Ep. 30 - The Needler
February 24, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBWait, you did all that damage with ... darts? Yup. Darts. Turns out, thrown weapons can be really, really good. https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized Character Concept:(0:00) Level 1:(6:54) Levels 2-6:(12:42) Levels 7-9:(27:32) Levels 10-13:(35:10) Levels 14-17:(42:21) Final Thoughts:(47:57) Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_oc9FTq31d2L3abCKwFrjmXyTzdEQsD9Qj5ayIqgH8...
D&D:O 5K SUBS - BATTLE ROYALE!
February 23, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBWe hit 5,000 subscribers! Enough talk ... LET'S FIGHT! https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized Intro:(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)
D&D:O Shorts #4 - The Problems with Thrown Weapons
February 22, 2021 19:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBThere 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
D&D:O Slidin' Into My DMs #11 - Describing Combat
February 18, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBWho 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-100733548377750 http...
D&D:O Ep. 29 - The Anti-Mage
February 16, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBOur goal this week: to create a character who is an expert at shutting down enemy spell casters; they can stick to their opponent like glue, shrug off just about any spell that is thrown their way, and lock the Mage down until they take them out. https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized Character Concept:(0:00) Level 1:(12:23) Levels 2-6:(19:17) Levels 7-9:(34:08) Levels 10-13:(38:57) Levels 14-17:(48:14)...
D&D:O - Slidin' Into My DMs #10 - House Rules
February 11, 2021 15:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBHealing 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-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized
D&D:O Ep. 28 - The Pokémon Trainer?
February 09, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBIn this episode, I give myself one rule: my character cannot harm any enemy directly. Instead, they must depend exclusively on their pets/companions for all damage in combat. I was pretty shocked with the results. I think you might be too :). https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized Character Concept:(0:00) Level 1:(8:10) Levels 2-6:(15:55) Levels 7-9:(35:15) Levels 10-13:(45:55) Levels 14-17:(59:48) Final...
D&D:O - Shorts #3: Ranking My Builds
February 08, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBAs 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-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized Intro:(0:00) Tier 2:(6:28) Tier 1:(14:16)
D&D:O Slidin' Into My DMs #9 - Homebrew Tips
February 05, 2021 20:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBWanting 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-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized Blessed Strikes + Reaper?:(0:00) Tips for Homebrew Creation:(9:55) Running the Campaign:(30:04)
D&D:O Episode 27 - The Lockadin Bard
February 02, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBThe Paladin/Warlock multiclass is an oft-used, well-loved character build in D&D. But what's the best way to get the most out of all those smites? https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized Nova vs. Sustained damage:(0:00) Character Concept:(9:03) Level 1:(15:06) Levels 2-6:(23:24) Levels 7-9:(38:39) Crit Fishing:(46:53) Levels 10-13:(49:38) Levels 14-17:(54:53) Final Thoughts:(1:01:28) Graph for this episo...
D&D:O Slidin' Into My DMs #8 - Gothic Lineages!
January 28, 2021 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBGothic 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.pdf Artist link for Preston's backdrop: https://www.twitch.tv/stumpyfongo https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Opt...
D&D:O Episode 26 - The Battery and the Blender
January 26, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBAnother "Team Up!" episode! What happens when you put an Order Cleric ("The Battery") together with a Phantom Rogue ("The Blender")? Liquified bad guys. https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1caHH_NghgZxooQiEx0-Eg8d3VrEtzAXSCwb3LmOvYuo/edit?usp=sharing Master Team Comparison: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Q1R2S1BLRyf6FjnomB2nY262e...
D&D:O - Slidin' Into My DMs #7: Women and D&D
January 21, 2021 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBToday, 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-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized
D&D:O - Slidin' Into My DMs #7: Gender and D&D
January 21, 2021 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBToday, 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-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized
D&D:O Episode 25 - The Mounted Battle Smith
January 19, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBToday we dive into the most commonly requested build I've had to date: a damage-focused small player riding their animal/construct companion as a mount. It's fun, powerful, and, well, adorable. https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13A35-6x_OPubm8Po1Gdpr6upFEuhIeEToTEXF_mJLTA/edit?usp=sharing Master Sustained Damage Comparison: https:...
D&D:O - Slidin' Into My DMs #6 - Mounted Combat
January 14, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBWhew! 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-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized
D&D:O Episode 24 - The Sorcerer with the Magic Touch
January 12, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBRemember King Midas? This character is kind of like that, except instead of everything turning to gold, it turns into a quivering pile of electrified pain. *Or* health and well-being. Your choice! https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized Character Concept:(0:00) Levels 1-6:(6:53) Levels 7-9:(26:39) Levels 10-13:(37:53) Levels 14-17:(47:53) Final Thoughts:(52:36) Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs....
D&D:O - Slidin' Into My DMs #5: Multiclassing
January 08, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBWhat 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-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized
D&D: Optimized Episode 23 - The Grappler Monk
January 05, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBYou love D&D, but you also love professional wrestling. Is there a character build for you? Yes, my friend, there is. And guess what? It's also the hardest-hitting Monk I've ever seen. https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized Intro:(0:00) Levels 1-6:(9:14) Levels 7-9:(31:32) Levels 10-13:(40:38) Levels 14-17:(45:31) Final Thoughts:(51:50) Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
D&D:O Shorts #2 - The Double-Bladed Scimitar
December 31, 2020 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBQ: 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-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized
D&D: Optimized Slidin' Into My DMs #4 - Magic Items
December 30, 2020 22:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBToday, 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-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized
D&D: Optimized Episode 22 - The Armorer Artificer
December 22, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBOk FINE! I'll do an Artificer build! :) And, actually, upon completing it, I'm 100% ready to embrace the Steam Punk. This is one tanky mech suit. Come learn about the Armorer! Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OXM226cIR-fWODYgxMw2nhyAYjAaH2RebBhSyum3EA4/edit?usp=sharing Master Tank Comparison: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19XH-9FK6sPUGjOpFVg81-UXhb81cvg-zCnhbUi_Hxio/edit?usp=sharing Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-1007...
D&D: Optimized - Slidin' Into My DMs #3
December 18, 2020 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBWherein 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/
D&D: O Shorts #1 - Two-Weapon Fighting vs. Great Weapon Fighting
December 17, 2020 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBCan 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=sharing Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized
D&D: Optimized Episode 21 - How Tasha's Changes Everything Pt 2
December 15, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBTime to update the rest of my builds to account for changes introduced with Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. Small nerfs for some, big buffs for others - come see who benefits the most! Intro:(0:00) Ep 9 - The Fightarian:(2:54) Ep 10 - The Bard Locker:(9:39) Ep 11 - Sustained DPR Spells:(22:25) Ep 12 - The Death Cleric:(24:25) Ep 13 - The Tankadin:(33:54) Ep 14 - Brainy and the Beast:(40:05) Ep 15 - The Support Bard (45:28) Ep 16 - The Yin Yang Team (52:00) Ep 17 - The Swashbuckler (55:14) F...
D&D: Optimized - Slidin' Into My DMs #2
December 10, 2020 20:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBJoin 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?"