d4: D&D Deep Dive
Fantasy & Science Fiction Podc
Welcome to the D&D Deep Dive, or D4. This is a place where you can find D&D content for all interest and experience levels; from Live Play games to Optimized character builds to D&D related news and educational "How To" videos, there's something here for everyone!
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Description:
Welcome to the D&D Deep Dive, or D4. This is a place where you can find D&D content for all interest and experience levels; from Live Play games to Optimized character builds to D&D related news and educational "How To" videos, there's something here for everyone!
Twitter:
@ddoptimized
Language:
English
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Email:
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Episodes
The Ultimate Assassin: BG3 Episode #14
4/8/2024
So you want to be a *true* master of shadows in Baldur's Gate? Then have I got the build for you.
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Intro 0:00
The Wandering Tavern 5:23
Build 8:34
Respec 28:43
Respec 2 38:36
Respec 3 43:00
Equipment and Gameplay 43:39
Respec 4 50:37
Final Thoughts 53:02
Music Credits:
Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400019
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Duration:01:15:08
The Smiting Bladesinger: D&D Build #163
4/2/2024
Bladesingers can't be Paladins too, can they!?
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Intro 0:00
Hit Point Press 5:34
Level 1 7:59
Level 2-6 13:33
Level 7-9 27:59
Level 10-13 33:21
Level 14-17 40:51
Final Thoughts 46:13
Outtakes 51:13
Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16frcnxeSPD_G7B9E0LgGlrfGCtgPOjp4BfamtbKANng/edit?usp=sharing
Master Nova Damage Comparison (5 tabs):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YkQl4xJHk26zLAh-S0Uh-eW1f3rnKVrWkHaeuN9oCK0/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))
Music Credits:
Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022
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Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400019
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Duration:00:54:31
The Echo Knight: D&D Build #162
3/26/2024
Are Echo Knights OP? No! Well ok... maybe? Depends on how you build 'em :).
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Intro 0:00
Magic Spoon 5:53
Level 1 7:59
Level 2-6 12:08
Level 7-9 24:03
Level 10-13 32:42
Level 14-17 42:26
Final Thoughts 46:03
Outtakes 49:29
Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BYN59_hpmo3yFe_1xL_sBOeBohH-_RRCazYiDRQ77rY/edit?usp=sharing
Master Nova Damage Comparison (5 tabs):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YkQl4xJHk26zLAh-S0Uh-eW1f3rnKVrWkHaeuN9oCK0/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))
Music Credits:
Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022
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Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400019
Artist: http://incompetech.com
Duration:00:52:58
The Warm Hug: D&D Build #161
3/18/2024
Hi, I'm Colby and I like Warm Hugs. The kind where I press your face into my searing-hot armor.
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Intro 0:00
Tabletop Candle Company 4:50
Level 1 7:24
Level 2-6 12:49
Level 7-9 31:22
Level 10-13 38:57
Level 14-17 44:11
Final Thoughts 50:09
Outtakes 53:27
Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1i2Q2r8eCy-fDi6V00IwIZrfd9j_VA8ymAujn8F1H2cA/edit?usp=sharing
Master Sustained Damage Comparison (6 tabs):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HPMg7cDqOC-0-vNFgEV9E5WQLDdCOdI64Vbnu60pC78/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))
Music Credits:
Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022
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Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400019
Artist: http://incompetech.com
Duration:00:57:36
The Best Damn Build in Baldur's Gate: BG3 Episode #13
3/12/2024
Great Weapon Master *and* Sharpshooter in the same build? Yeah, I went there. And it's freaking amazing.
Check out Zander's Guide to Zombie Hunting here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grizeldas-sw/zanders-guide-to-zombie-hunting?ref=67w722
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Intro 0:00
Zander's Guide to Zombie Hunting 5:45
Level 1 8:35
Levels 2-6 12:41
Levels 7-9 18:16
Levels 10-12 27:08
End Game Gear 33:41
In-Game Footage 36:53
Final Thoughts 43:55
Outtakes 47:51
Music Credits:
Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400019
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Duration:00:50:11
The Flurry of Throws: D&D Build #160
3/5/2024
Q: How much forced movement is *too* much in D&D?
A: No such thing
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Intro 0:00
WorldAnvil 6:52
Level 1 8:57
Level 2-6 11:30
Level 7-9 25:41
Level 10-13 35:36
Level 14-17 45:39
Final Thoughts 51:49
Outtakes 57:52
Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vibmyoJp7-P6jD5rGCezlsyJ47E25DODupAHMAQbnT4/edit?usp=sharing
Master Sustained Damage Comparison (6 tabs):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HPMg7cDqOC-0-vNFgEV9E5WQLDdCOdI64Vbnu60pC78/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))
Music Credits:
Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400019
Artist: http://incompetech.com
Duration:01:00:24
Drop Dead Fred: D&D Build #159
2/27/2024
What if we had an entire menagerie of pets who could all take their full action when we were incapacitated? Would it be worth intentionally knocking ourselves out to let them run amok? Let's find out!
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Intro 0:00
Homebrewed Games 6:26
Level 1 10:38
Level 2-6 17:16
Level 7-9 32:02
Level 10-13 40:39
Level 14-17 46:29
Final Thoughts 49:57
Outtakes 53:53
Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EC-H7mVHiCLM7w2BY0va1_-KLKpdR6V5BbMYq6heeow/edit?usp=sharing
Master Sustained Damage Comparison (6 tabs):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HPMg7cDqOC-0-vNFgEV9E5WQLDdCOdI64Vbnu60pC78/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))
Music Credits:
Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400019
Artist: http://incompetech.com
Duration:00:55:37
The Knight Radiant: BG3 Episode #12
2/20/2024
Today's BG3 build combines two unique statuses, Radiating Orb and Reverberation, for *devastating* effect.
Check out Crystals of Z'leth here! https://obviousmimic.com/discount/COLBYSOLO?redirect=/products/the-crystals-of-zleth-a-5e-survival-solo-adventure
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Intro 0:00
Obvious Mimic 6:10
Build 8:54
Respec 23:28
In Game Footage 29:53
Augments 33:38
Respec 26:42
Final Thoughts 43:24
Outtakes 47:52
Music Credits:
Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Duration:00:49:57
The Phantom Menace: D&D Build #158
2/12/2024
This week we're exploring *yet another* way to reliably get Sneak Attack Damage 2x per round, but this time, focused on doing damage to 2 targets while we're at it!
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Intro 0:00
Deal Dash 6:09
Level 1 9:11
Level 2-6 14:12
Level 7-9 25:57
Level 10-13 30:15
Level 14-17 39:24
Final Thoughts 44:52
Outtakes 47:16
Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1p-POf6m8wNeKvLouh1pz5mS0wZ94zphWGSc4OJwqlWI/edit?usp=sharing
Master Nova Damage Comparison (5 tabs):
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Thanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))
Music Credits:
Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Duration:00:51:48
The Over-Reactor: D&D Build #157
2/7/2024
Hypothesis: delaying or sacrificing things that add to our damage is worth it if we can nearly guarantee getting an attack with our reaction every round. Today, let's test that.
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Intro 0:00
Immi Ramen 5:28
Level 1 7:52
Level 2-6 12:43
Level 7-9 23:12
Level 10-13 28:43
Level 14-17 31:47
Final Thoughts 37:49
Outtakes 42:13
Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15T_ljvpNdmScpSE0SHMerNZcqJkAV6dW27QwgpOiM20/edit?usp=sharing
Master Sustained Damage Comparison (6 tabs):
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Music Credits:
Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Duration:00:45:56
The Ultimate Healer: D&D Build #156
1/29/2024
Can we build a dedicated healer (who's *not* a Twilight Cleric) who can reasonably be expected to keep their entire party near full health all the time?
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Intro 0:00
Obvious Mimic 7:03
Level 1 9:20
Level 2-6 15:58
Level 7-9 29:31
Level 10-13 37:20
Level 14-17 42:30
Final Thoughts 46:39
Outtakes 50:19
Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jBUJWsbP13LjW09mPYqO3LJMlrDUnIfHNjxpLsOl4MU/edit?usp=sharing
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Duration:00:54:01
The Ice Breaker: BG3 #11
1/22/2024
Today I'm going to do a Deep Dive into my favorite Baldur's Gate 3 build to date, including the most important magic items we want and even what we need out of our companions to really make it shine!
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0:00 Intro
6:55 Deal Dash
9:42 The Build Core Mechanics
13:04 Levels 1-8
29:22 Levels 9+ Act 3
46:53 In-Game Footage
51:15 Final Thoughts
54:13 Outtakes
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Duration:00:53:40
The Hand of the Open Sea: D&D Build #155
1/15/2024
You want a One D&D Playtest Monk? Ok! Good news: they're awesome! Bad news (?): they might be even better when mixed with some other classes ;).
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Intro 0:00
Czepeku 9:13
Level 1 11:16
Level 2-6 20:20
Level 7-9 30:23
Level 10-13 42:45
Level 14-17 54:52
Final Thoughts 1:02:03
Outtakess 1:04:54
Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SktnLJR8G3VaUO3-IAJdUc27WvhC3RtEnqvY6ir6anw/edit?usp=sharing
Master Sustained Damage Comparison (6 tabs):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HPMg7cDqOC-0-vNFgEV9E5WQLDdCOdI64Vbnu60pC78/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))
Music Credits:
Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Duration:01:08:49
The Stealth Bomber: D&D Build #154
1/9/2024
An Arcane Assassin? I'm not talking about a gish; I'm talking about a build that Assassinates with spells and spells alone. And my goodness can it burst!
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Intro 0:00
Magic Spoon 5:10
Level 1 7:33
Level 2-6 13:48
Level 7-9 26:41
Level 10-13 35:13
Level 14-17 44:36
Final Thoughts. 48:22
Outtakes 51:54
Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sTlfmGJTy_CUruuctjjWhScJevfk180QXdHiW_5F5LM/edit?usp=sharing
Master Nova Damage Comparison (5 tabs):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YkQl4xJHk26zLAh-S0Uh-eW1f3rnKVrWkHaeuN9oCK0/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))
Music Credits:
Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Duration:00:54:13
Ranking My Builds: 2023 (Nova/Burst)
1/2/2024
If you're looking for a good "overview" of all of my Burst/Nova builds to date, this is a great place to start!
Master Nova Damage Comparison (5 tabs):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YkQl4xJHk26zLAh-S0Uh-eW1f3rnKVrWkHaeuN9oCK0/edit?usp=sharing
Intro:(0:00)
Multi-Target Tier:(6:04)
Tier 4:(11:49)
Tier 3:(19:02)
Tier 2:(26:53)
Tier 1:(35:03)
Thanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))
Music Credits:
Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Duration:00:44:07
Hexblade 2.0: D&D Build #153
12/21/2023
A dual-wielding Hexblade? I guess that three and a half years later, I think it's time to update my very first build. Spoiler Alert: I think this is better.
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Intro 0:00
Obvious Mimic 7:00
Level 1 9:43
Level 2-6 14:42
Level 7-9 27:31
Level 10-13 31:15
Level 14-17 37:56
Final Thoughts 45:04
Outtakes 47:50
Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QgNwfUiGSrRE0ZOWdO4YswThog56nm4WRw2xlvmDi80/edit?usp=sharing
Master Sustained Damage Comparison (6 tabs):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HPMg7cDqOC-0-vNFgEV9E5WQLDdCOdI64Vbnu60pC78/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))
Music Credits:
Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Duration:00:50:21
The Ultimate Honor Mode Party: BG3 #10
12/18/2023
"Can you make a video that focuses on making the best party for the new Honor Mode for Baldur's Gate 3?" I can certainly try...
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Intro 0:00
GhostFire Gaming 4:30
Honor Mode Primer 6:43
Build 1 15:36
Build 2 27:30
Build 3 33:28
Build 4 40:16
Outtakes 54:41
Music Credits:
Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Duration:00:57:16
Law & Disorder: D&D #152
12/11/2023
Some people like to really help their allies shine. Some people really like to just blow stuff up once in awhile. Nobody does *both* of those things better than the Order Cleric!
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Intro 0:00
Czepeku 6:31
Level 1 9:07
Level 2-6 17:40
Level 7-9 32:43
Level 10-13 40:18
Level 14-17 45:12
Final thoughts 59:52
Outtakes 53:37
Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_VFGfPMizGlvrgnuOcyuIruTeqIsR7Tsu9pzs0M5Jv4/edit?usp=sharing
Master Nova Damage Comparison (5 tabs):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YkQl4xJHk26zLAh-S0Uh-eW1f3rnKVrWkHaeuN9oCK0/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))
Music Credits:
Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Duration:00:56:41
The Shadow Blade Monk: D&D Build #151
11/29/2023
Today I combine a couple of things I've been wanting to play with on a Monk - 1: Armor, and 2: Shadow Blade. The results are surprisingly effective :).
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Intro 0:00
World Anvil 6:36
Level 1 9:20
Level 2-6 13:28
Level 7-9 24:54
Level 10-13 39:04
Level 14-17 42:54
Final Thoughts 50:24
Outtakes 53:44
Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XlC5UibeLaTWOlLRyPjU0Dun35WcbHQMEJp2QgvnNpM/edit?usp=sharing
Master Sustained Damage Comparison (6 tabs):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HPMg7cDqOC-0-vNFgEV9E5WQLDdCOdI64Vbnu60pC78/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))
Music Credits:
Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Duration:00:56:46
Ranking My Builds: 2023 (Sustained Damage)
11/27/2023
Today I'm breaking down everyone one of my "sustained" damage builds (DPR) I've ever done, giving a brief synopsis of each, and ranking them. According to a not very qualitatively useful and overly-simplistic mathmatical formula ;).
Sustained DPR Comparisons (6 Tabs): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HPMg7cDqOC-0-vNFgEV9E5WQLDdCOdI64Vbnu60pC78/edit?usp=sharing
Intro:(0:00)
Multi-Target Tier:(5:48)
Tier 5:(9:41)
Tier 4:(18:53)
Tier 3:(27:11)
Tier 2:(38:00)
Tier 1:(48:25)
Thanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))
Music Credits:
Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Duration:01:01:29