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/join Follow us here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdive https://twitter.com/Col...
Oct 14, 2021•59 min
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.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdive https://twitter.com/ColbyPoulson http://www.tiktok.com/@dn...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 62
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://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Follow us here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ ht...
Oct 08, 2021•2 hr 12 min
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/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Go back The Crown of the Oathbreaker (this week's sponsor) here! https://www.indiegogo.com/projec...
Oct 05, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 61
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://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Follow us here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ ht...
Sep 30, 2021•48 min
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_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Check out the Battlezoo Bestiary (this week's sponsor) here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ro...
Sep 28, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 60
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_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Follow us here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized......
Sep 27, 2021•3 hr
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) here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rollforcombat/rpg-superstar-battlezoo-bestiary?ref=3knrm9 Follow me here: htt...
Sep 21, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 59
***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 what he is planning and how it involves the Infinite Sight. Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www....
Sep 17, 2021•2 hr 1 min
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: https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdive https://twitter.com/ColbyPoulson http...
Sep 17, 2021•41 min
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.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Follow us here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 58
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_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Follow us here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdive https://twitter....
Sep 09, 2021•43 min
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-Optimized... https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized Recap (0:00) Intro (10:52) Lukan ...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 58 min
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/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Follow us here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Opti...
Sep 09, 2021•2 hr 27 min
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 us here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdive https://twitter.com/ColbyPoulson ht...
Sep 07, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 57
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 to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support us :) - http...
Sep 03, 2021•44 min
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 Go back Valda's Spire of Secrets (this week's sponsor) here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/magehandpress/spire-of-secre...
Aug 31, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 56
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_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Also: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way ...
Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 5 min
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.facebook.com/dnddeepdive https://twitter.com/ColbyPoulson http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized Character Concept:(0...
Aug 24, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 55
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.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdive https://twitter.com/ColbyPoulson http://www.tiktok.com/@dndo...
Aug 19, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Welcome to the Talk Show segment of the d4 network! Come Slide Into My DMs as today we discuss: Quick Ruling: What limitations would you put on giving items to Summoned Creatures? Main Topic: The What, Why, and How of Running a One Shot campaign. 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 h...
Aug 12, 2021•55 min
In this week's D&D 5e character build, we're building a Fey Wanderer Ranger who is focused on control and sustained damage via melee attacks, and summoned allies. 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 Check out dndcombat (this we...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Seredan must prove her worth to her Patron, but the other members of the Wayward Watch are being pulled along for the ride! 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-Optimized... https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/...
Aug 09, 2021•2 hr 32 min
With the victory at Belle's Watch behind them, can the party finally complete their trek to Terrebaun? Or are more sinister forces moving against them? 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-Optimized... https://twitter.com/dndoptim...
Aug 09, 2021•3 hr 22 min
Welcome to the Talk Show segment of the d4 network! Come Slide Into My DMs as today we discuss: Quick Ruling: What space(s) on a grid does a mounted player occupy? Main Topic: Tips for running a table that has other DMs as players. 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 ...
Aug 05, 2021•50 min
In this week's D&D 5e character build, we finally do another Bladesinger, but this time, one that's built for burst damage and (re)focused on the Shadow Blade. Giddy up. 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 Druids: Secrets of th...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 52
Come Slide Into My DMs as, this week, we discuss: Quick Ruling: Do Booming Blade and Spell Sniper work together? Main Topic: How and Why you might consider changing your Character or Sub-Class mid-campaign, with a little "behind the scenes" about what happened with Dallin's character, Ezra, in our Tales of Aneria Actual Play sessions. 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 ...
Jul 29, 2021•1 hr 2 min
This week's D&D 5e character build is for all those who have ever wanted to play as one of King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table or a Rider of Rohan in Dungeon & Dragons. I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Character Concept:(0:00) Druids: Secrets of the Primal Circle:(8:26) Level 1:(12:30) Levels 2-6:(17:03) Levels 7-9:(34:45) Levels 10-13:(48:32) Levels 14-17:(55:47) Final Thou...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Emboldened by their recent victory, the party dives head first into the Emerald Wilds. Will they find victory in the depths of the jungle, or only defeat? 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-Optimized... https://twitter.com/dndop...
Jul 26, 2021•2 hr 46 min
After a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Infinite Sight, the party regroups and attempts to plan their next steps. But something lurks on the road ahead that may prove far too dangerous for them to handle. Important game changing event from last session: https://youtu.be/uU7I6NIcJW4?t=6512 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_...
Jul 26, 2021•2 hr 57 min
