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If people want to see what D&D can be when done by good players, don't look further than Critical Role. It's a bunch of voice actors playing D&D, who finished t

If people want to see what D&D can be when done by good players, don't look further than Critical Role. It's a bunch of voice actors playing D&D, who finished their multi-year campaign at the end of last year and started a new one at the beginning of this year. So they are dedicated to The game. The playlist is here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7atuZxmT955Cw-fFS-_3IQvaCpQgDzWA https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7atuZxmT955Cw-fFS-_3...

modernerd 8y ago
Yes! I got interested in roleplay through Critical Role. But also don't expect your first games to look anything like it; voice actors who've played the game a lot create a very different dynamic to many game groups. The cast of Critical Role are incredible — Matthew Mercer is a brilliant Dungeon Master and also one of the most humble and likeable personalities I've watched online. If you have time to watch his Q&A here it's well worth it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCBfJBf-t2Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCBfJBf-t2Y. I've never seen anyone open up and speak candidly to the internet quite like he does. (Summary: the video starts as an open Q&A about Critical Role and D&D and evolves into a pouring-his-heart-out reflection on his upbringing, his life, and what others can learn from his story.)
- walshemj 8y ago
  I think most of the players have not played a lot of dnd ie several decades. You can see Taliesin some times try and move the group back on track. I do like some of the heavy duty role /character generation side of it. I do like the character generation side of roleplaying and coming up with an interesting background. It was commented back in the late 70's that dnd players that came from traditional war games where much more into I habiting a different role that those that just started with DnD Mat is a great DM I have found my self making notes whilst watching I currently do some DM of starfinder
ourmandave 8y ago
I can't get into Critical Roles style of play. Where every hit is described in exquisite detail and one combat encounter feels like watching 9 innings of baseball. Seriously, if it takes longer to "buy a torch" in a game than in real life, you're doing it wrong.
- busterarm 8y ago
  I don't mind that style of roleplay much as I've always gamed with improv/actor types, but the guest appearances are what ruin it for me... (unpopular opinion warning) I find Wil Wheaton, Felicia Day and most of the other folks in their orbit to be unbearable. I physically cringe when they start talking.
  - ourmandave 8y ago
    I'm from the Mirror universe. Felicia Day could play solitaire and I'd probably watch. Wil Wheaton can never atone for Wesley Crusher, so there's some common ground.
    - krapp 8y ago
      >Wil Wheaton can never atone for Wesley Crusher, so there's some common ground. I know this is more or less a Trekkie meme, but to be fair, Wil Wheaton didn't create Wesley Crusher or write his lines, he just had to make due with being Gene Roddenberry's Gary Stu.
      - txsh 8y ago
        Will Wheaton to someone calling for prayers for shooting victims: “The murdered victims were in a church. If prayers did anything, they'd still be alive, you worthless sack of shit.” He’s more despicable than the character he played.
        busterarm 8y ago
        A rare moment that we agree! :D
        krapp 8y ago
        >He’s more despicable than the character he played. Despicable? He broadcast an emotional outburst and apologized for it later. That doesn't make him despicable, only human. And besides, I think he's right. And you left out the context[0] - that "someone" Wil was replying to was Paul Ryan. Calling for prayers for the victims of gun violence when you oppose attempts to address that violence in any practical manner is an insult to both the living and the dead. To me, that is despicable. [0]https://twitter.com/wilw/status/927284357609353218?lang=en https://twitter.com/wilw/status/927284357609353218?lang=en
dustfinger 8y ago
I really enjoy the four orbs. You can listen to their podcast here: http://fourorbs.org/episodes http://fourorbs.org/episodes I am not affiliated with them in any way.
torbjorn 8y ago
Rusty Quill Gaming puts on an entertaining improv filled D&D podcast: http://rustyquill.com/rusty-quill-gaming/ http://rustyquill.com/rusty-quill-gaming/ I'm not affiliated with them, just good fun.
Redoubts 8y ago
Or, if you want to be highly amused: https://soundcloud.com/chapo-trap-house/unlocked-episode-76-tabletop-game-theory-pt-ii-12417 https://soundcloud.com/chapo-trap-house/unlocked-episode-76-...
wtetzner 8y ago
The Adventure Zone is quite good: http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/adventure-zone http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/adventure-zone

modernerd 8y ago

Yes! I got interested in roleplay through Critical Role. But also don't expect your first games to look anything like it; voice actors who've played the game a lot create a very different dynamic to many game groups. The cast of Critical Role are incredible — Matthew Mercer is a brilliant Dungeon Master and also one of the most humble and likeable personalities I've watched online. If you have time to watch his Q&A here it's well worth it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCBfJBf-t2Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCBfJBf-t2Y. I've never seen anyone open up and speak candidly to the internet quite like he does. (Summary: the video starts as an open Q&A about Critical Role and D&D and evolves into a pouring-his-heart-out reflection on his upbringing, his life, and what others can learn from his story.)

walshemj 8y ago
I think most of the players have not played a lot of dnd ie several decades. You can see Taliesin some times try and move the group back on track. I do like some of the heavy duty role /character generation side of it. I do like the character generation side of roleplaying and coming up with an interesting background. It was commented back in the late 70's that dnd players that came from traditional war games where much more into I habiting a different role that those that just started with DnD Mat is a great DM I have found my self making notes whilst watching I currently do some DM of starfinder

ourmandave 8y ago

I can't get into Critical Roles style of play. Where every hit is described in exquisite detail and one combat encounter feels like watching 9 innings of baseball. Seriously, if it takes longer to "buy a torch" in a game than in real life, you're doing it wrong.

busterarm 8y ago
I don't mind that style of roleplay much as I've always gamed with improv/actor types, but the guest appearances are what ruin it for me... (unpopular opinion warning) I find Wil Wheaton, Felicia Day and most of the other folks in their orbit to be unbearable. I physically cringe when they start talking.
- ourmandave 8y ago
  I'm from the Mirror universe. Felicia Day could play solitaire and I'd probably watch. Wil Wheaton can never atone for Wesley Crusher, so there's some common ground.
  - krapp 8y ago
    >Wil Wheaton can never atone for Wesley Crusher, so there's some common ground. I know this is more or less a Trekkie meme, but to be fair, Wil Wheaton didn't create Wesley Crusher or write his lines, he just had to make due with being Gene Roddenberry's Gary Stu.
    - txsh 8y ago
      Will Wheaton to someone calling for prayers for shooting victims: “The murdered victims were in a church. If prayers did anything, they'd still be alive, you worthless sack of shit.” He’s more despicable than the character he played.
      - busterarm 8y ago
        A rare moment that we agree! :D
      - krapp 8y ago
        >He’s more despicable than the character he played. Despicable? He broadcast an emotional outburst and apologized for it later. That doesn't make him despicable, only human. And besides, I think he's right. And you left out the context[0] - that "someone" Wil was replying to was Paul Ryan. Calling for prayers for the victims of gun violence when you oppose attempts to address that violence in any practical manner is an insult to both the living and the dead. To me, that is despicable. [0]https://twitter.com/wilw/status/927284357609353218?lang=en https://twitter.com/wilw/status/927284357609353218?lang=en

dustfinger 8y ago

I really enjoy the four orbs. You can listen to their podcast here: http://fourorbs.org/episodes http://fourorbs.org/episodes I am not affiliated with them in any way.

torbjorn 8y ago

Rusty Quill Gaming puts on an entertaining improv filled D&D podcast: http://rustyquill.com/rusty-quill-gaming/ http://rustyquill.com/rusty-quill-gaming/ I'm not affiliated with them, just good fun.

Redoubts 8y ago

Or, if you want to be highly amused: https://soundcloud.com/chapo-trap-house/unlocked-episode-76-tabletop-game-theory-pt-ii-12417 https://soundcloud.com/chapo-trap-house/unlocked-episode-76-...

wtetzner 8y ago

The Adventure Zone is quite good: http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/adventure-zone http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/adventure-zone