d4: D&D Deep Dive

Welcome to the Talk Show segment of the d4 network! Come Slide Into My DMs as today we discuss: Quick Ruling: Does *using* Dragon's Breath spell break Invisibility? Deep Dive: Strixhaven Character options: what are they and when should we allow them? I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O...

For our D&D 5e character build this week we are building a very explosion-focused Artillerist. Incomiiiiiing!  Go here to check out/sign up for a free Dscryb account: https://dscryb.com/d4 (and use the promo code d4 at checkout for 10% off!) I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join A...

For our D&D 5e character build this week we are creating a Nova or Burst damage build for the Swashbuckler. "He bested you with strength... He bested me with steel. He must have outthought Vizzini... and a man who can do that, can plan my castle onslaught any day." Check out City of Mist here! https://cityofmist.co/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=D4+D%26D+Dee...

The party faces a difficult choice; do they hand over a powerful chaotic entity to an unknown threat or do they hold their ground and face down one of the four courts of Aneria? Join us on the Tales of Aneria Discord: https://discord.gg/br9UhyXtWp Join us at our subreddit as well: https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesOfAneria/ Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburu...

For our D&D 5e character build this week we are building a Healer with a single rule: we can *only* heal others with the Life Transference spell. Come find out how much we can heal before we die :). I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Also: if you'd like to purchase D&D...

Bolt finds out more about his past and the party makes a mysterious new acquaintance who offers them a job. Let's hope the Wayward Watch can navigate the Underbelly of Big Town. Chat with us on the Tales of Aneria Discord: https://discord.gg/br9UhyXtWp Join us at our subreddit as well: https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesOfAneria/ Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/ane...

For our D&D 5e character build this week we are building an Eldritch Knight with a healthy dose of Bladesinger who is focused on Two Weapon Fighting. They are the Gish's Gish. Go here to check out/sign up for a free Dscryb account: https://dscryb.com/d4 (and use the promo code d4 at checkout for 10% off!) I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a m...

Welcome to the Talk Show segment of the d4 network! Come Slide Into My DMs as today we talk about: Quick Ruling: Can you cast Booming Blade with your hands full and no War Caster feat? Deep Dive: When, if ever, is it appropriate to railroad your players, and how can you nudge your players without railroading them? I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a m...

For our D&D 5e character build this week we are practicing our best Dragon husbandry with the new Drakewarden Ranger... mostly :). I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Also: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way t...

Reunited once again, the Wayward Watch make their way to Big Town and the next clue on the hunt for Thulian Krauul. Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburu We'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Follow us here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimiz...

The time has come to separate my D&D Nova builds into two tiers. Enjoy a little trip down memory lane with me as we figure out which Burst Damage build reigns SUPREME! (Not really... the spreadsheet just got too crowded :P) I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Also: if you'd...

For our D&D 5e character build this week we are creating a Nova or Burst damage focused Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk from the new book Fizban's Treasury of Dragons.   I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Also: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Ama...

Can the brave members of Sam Alderman's Society of the Skilled survive the first day of the Moon Festival? Find out on a very special Holiday One Shot! Follow us here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/​ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...​ https://twitter.com/dndoptimized​ http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized​ Intro (0:00:00) Moon Festival (0:00:25) Ahri Flowers (0:06:38) Alan McMich...

Welcome to the Talk Show segment of the d4 network! Come Slide Into My DMs as today we talk about Fizban's Treasury of Dragons! Specifically: what changed between the Unearthed Arcana and the actual release? Also: how do the Haste spell and the Echo Knight's Unleash Incarnation interact? I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://ww...

This week's D&D 5e character build is a Dhampir who focuses on sustaining their own life by preying on their enemies, all while protecting their allies... wait, who would want *that* for an ally!? I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Also: if you'd like to purchase D&am...

The Wayward Watch make their preparations to leave Terrebaun and head to a vacation at the Ruby Oasis. Will they make it out of the city now that they are recognizable heroes? Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburu We'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O...

The Wayward Watch pays a visit to another section of The Eight Rings. Can Victor make a deal with their enigmatic leader, or will he be unable to rise to the challenge? Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburu We'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joi...

With Terrebaun experiencing their election for the High Seat, the pot finally boils over. Can the Wayward Watch defend the city against the might of House Greenwood? Or will they fall to the onslaught? Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburu We'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/cha...

This week's D&D 5e character is a build focused on the Vengeance Paladin that can do 5 billion damage. Seems like.  I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Follow us here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdive https://twitter.com/ColbyPouls...

Welcome to the Talk Show segment of the d4 network! Come Slide Into My DMs as today we talk about the limits of the Suggestion spell, as well as the recently announced "Travelers of the Multiverse" Unearthed Arcana from Wizards of the Coast! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/...

In this week's D&D 5e character build, we're trying to create the Ultimate Controller; a spell caster who focuses on locking down their enemies in battle while their companions do all of the dirty work. I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Follow me here: https://www.re...

The Wayward Watch rushes to stop a plot against their patron, Lady Krestor. Can they save her in time? Will they learn anymore about her backstory? Does Victor have what it takes to go against a member of the onyx wing? Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburu We'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://w...

In this week's D&D 5e character build, we're building Swarmkeeper Ranger who uses the humble Sling as their primary weapon. Not because they're a hipster, but because it is absolutely the best weapon to choose out of all the available weapons in the game.  I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...

Welcome to the Talk Show segment of the d4 network! Come Slide Into My DMs as today we talk about how Jack of All Trades and Reliable Talent may or may not interact, and then get into the nitty gritty details about the recent announcements from Wizards of the Coast concerning the Future of D&D! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://w...

This week's D&D 5e character is a combination of two popular subclasses: The Storm Sorcerer and the Tempest Cleric. Combined, the two create a potent Mistress of the Storms who unleashes the wrath of the Lightning and Thunder on their unworthy foes :). I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0...