d4: D&D Deep Dive

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...

While licking their wounds and planning their next move against Braff Greenwood, The Wayward Watch is met with a new mystery. Can they find a missing person that none can remember? 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_CAS0b...

In this week's D&D 5e character build, we create a character who has proficiency in all 18 skills by level 7, and *also* does decent sustained damage per round... eventually :). I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Check out the Battlezoo Bestiary (this week's sponsor)...

Welcome to the Talk Show segment of the d4 network! Come Slide Into My DMs as today we talk about mind control spells vs. the Monk's Stillness of Mind, and then how and when to allow creative Role Play to affect game mechanics. 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...

***Hey everyone! We had some technical issues with this episode and lost all of the higher quality audio and had to rely on the backup microphone for the table.  We've adjusted it as best we can and we apologize for the drop in quality.  We will have higher quality for the next one!  Thank you for your understanding!*** The Wayward Watch investigates Braff Greenwood in an attempt to find out...

This week's D&D 5e character build is all about trying to take one of the most maligned yet most fun classes in D&D and make them into a character who can effectively protect their allies by drawing enemy fire... and actually survive for a long time while doing so :). Wish me luck! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.y...

Welcome to the Talk Show segment of the d4 network! Come Slide Into My DMs as today we talk about Two-Handed weapons and spell casting, as well as the reason most campaigns don't see late-game play, and advice for changing that, and doing it right. I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2p...

The Wayward Watch arrives at Terrebaun to meet Eve's mysterious employer... Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburu 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/DD-Opt...

With the Trial of the Crags complete, the Wayward Watch reunites to continue their journey to Terrebaun. After nearly a month on The Long Road, the journey is (hopefully) coming to a close. Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburu I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2Is...

This week's D&D 5e character build is all about putting the bad guys in a lose-lose situation. We're like a vigilante with a golf club. (Casey Jones?) Except with spells and divine power and the magic of giants and a lute :). I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Follow...

Welcome to the Talk Show segment of the d4 network! Come Slide Into My DMs as today we talk about Artificer Infusions, the Pros and Cons of playing D&D online vs. in-person, and play a little game with the Dungeon Mistress ... to the pain. I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ... Also: if you'd like...

In this week's D&D 5e character build, we're building an Armorer Artificer who is focused on infiltrating, subterfuge, and high sustained damage per round (DPR). All while trying to convince everyone that they're not Iron Man. I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join G...

Welcome to the Talk Show segment of the d4 network! Come Slide Into My DMs as today we discuss: Quick Ruling: War Caster, Booming Blade, and movement/position Main Topic: Tips for figuring out the "why" for your character and getting into their head. I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0b...

In this week's D&D 5e character build, I try to create a character who heals with SCIENCE! They also steal, tinker, shoot, and basically try to impersonate Indiana Jones.  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...

In this week's D&D 5e character build, I do *not* try to recreate Homelander! I'm just trying to build a Sorcadin that, some of the time, *lands* a critical hit all of the time :). And things explode. 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.redd...