d4: D&D Deep Dive

Wanting to try create your own Homebrew campaign but nervous at the same time? Let my DMs calm your fears.

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The 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?

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Gothic 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 interpre…

Another "Team Up!" episode! What happens when you put an Order Cleric ("The Battery") together with a Phantom Rogue ("The Blender")? Liquified bad guys.

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Today, 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.…

Today 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.

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Whew! 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 you…

Remember 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!

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What 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 …

Q: Can the Double-Bladed Scimitar compete with other weapons for sustained damage per round?
A: Maybe :) - Come see!

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Today, 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!

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Ok 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!

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Wherein 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 pl…

Can Two-Weapon Fighting ever really compete, damage-wise, with Great-Weapon Fighting in D&D 5e? Let's discuss.

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Time 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!

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Join 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 char…

So everyone keeps saying that, post Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, the Beast master is fixed now, right? So... is it? Let's find out!

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You've been wanting to slide into my DMs, haven't you. Well, here's your chance.

Finally! It's time to update the Bladesinger, which is both the character I've had the most fun playing in D&D, and also the one that was most impacted by the changes from Tasha's Cauldron of everyth…