Our D&D 5e character build this week is an attempt to build around the Arcane Archer. Is it as underpowered as many people think? (Spoiler Alert: No.) 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 dScryb here! https://www.dscryb.com/d4 Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Also: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be anothe...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 78
For our D&D 5e character build this week our goal is to create "The Ultimate Re-Roller" who *also* brings something fun and powerful to the table beyond simply twisting fate to favor their friends. Namely: Stunning Strike. I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Also: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate l...
Jan 28, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 77
For our D&D 5e character build this week we building a character around the Ashardalon's Stride spell. Turns out it's a lot more powerful than I thought. And so. Much. Fun. I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Also: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support the c...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 76
For our D&D 5e character build this week we are building an unarmed, unarmored character who is *not* a Monk. They are a strength-based brawler, and they don't play nice. I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Also: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support the cha...
Jan 18, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Our D&D 5e character build this week is for and in behalf of Wil Wheaton and all others who feel cursed with terrible luck rolling dice. It's basically a slightly modified Nuclear Wizard. Come see how it stacks up with very little rolling required! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Tales of Aneria link! https://www.youtube.com/c/Tal...
Jan 11, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 74
For our D&D 5e character build this week we are combining two cool character concepts: build the "Ultimate Psionic" while focusing on Thrown Weapons. Time to use the Force. 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 Also: if you'd like to purchase D&D content t...
Dec 31, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 73
This week's D&D 5e character build is an attempt to make an effective "Tank" or protector from your pet. Can it be done? 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 dScryb here! https://dscryb.com/d4 dScryb coupon code: D4FESTIVEMAGIC Also: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support us :) - https://www.amazon.com...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 72
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 like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support the cha...
Dec 16, 2021•47 min
For our D&D 5e character build this week we are creating a raging musician. An angry orator? A Skald? Enter the Bard-barian of Righteousness. Check out City of Mist here! https://cityofmist.co/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=D4+D%26D+Deep+Dive Get Randall Hampton's books here! https://www.randallhamptonart.com/product-page/the-little-game-master-books-1-2 I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/...
Dec 14, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 71
The Wayward Watch arrives at Border Town on their way to the Broken Expanse. Hoping to convince the Arcanum to let them into the Breach is a task all its own, but a stunning revelation may just complicate matters further... 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 Recap - 0:00:00 Intro - 0:13:59 Waking Dream - 0:15:3...
Dec 13, 2021•2 hr 55 min
Ezra races against time in an effort to save his friends. Can the new allies of the Withered Bow tribe be enough to overcome Urgoblath the Consumer? 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 Recap - 0:00:00 Intro - 0:15:57 Ezra's Journey - 0:17:34 T-rex in the Courtyard - 0:41:12 Re-enforcements - 1:06:03 A New Court ...
Dec 10, 2021•2 hr 57 min
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_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Also: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way ...
Dec 09, 2021•1 hr 1 min
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 Also: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to hel...
Dec 07, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 70
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+Deep+Dive I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.co...
Nov 30, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 69
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 Recap - 0:00 Intro - 14:23 What just happened? - 17:14 Welcoming Party - 24:10 Dark Dealings - 53:1...
Nov 23, 2021•3 hr 12 min
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 content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support the channel :) - https://www.ama...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 68
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/aneria-niburu Recap (0:00) Characters Cory - DM - Cr. 31 (Half Everything) Dallin - Ezra - Lvl. 6 (Half Orc/...
Nov 16, 2021•2 hr 37 min
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 member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Also: if you'd like to purchase D&D conten...
Nov 16, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 67
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 member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Also: if you'd like to purchase D&D c...
Nov 11, 2021•48 min
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 to help support the channel :) - https://www.amazon.com/shop/d4dddeepdive?listId=MFEYK9W51D9K&ref=idea_share_inf...
Nov 09, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 66
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/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized... https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndopt...
Nov 04, 2021•2 hr 56 min
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 like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support the cha...
Nov 04, 2021•34 min
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 Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support the channel :) - https://www.amazon.com/shop/d4dddeepdive?list...
Nov 02, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 65
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 McMichaelson (0:12:59) Jack Silver & Eric Moe (0:18:16) Jocelyn Woods (0:26:26) S.A.S.S. Meeting (0:35:48) ...
Oct 28, 2021•2 hr 54 min
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://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Also: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon af...
Oct 28, 2021•54 min
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&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support us :) - https://www.amazon.com/sho...
Oct 26, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 64
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/join Follow us here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized... https://tw...
Oct 21, 2021•2 hr 51 min
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_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Follow us here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized... htt...
Oct 21, 2021•2 hr 19 min
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/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Follow us here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook...
Oct 19, 2021•3 hr 5 min
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/ColbyPoulson http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized Intro/Character Concept:(0:00) Level 1:(7:49) Levels 2-6:(12:22) Levels 7-9:...
Oct 19, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 63
