Critical Role's New RPG: Full System & Rules Breakdown

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[@SilverScribe85]

This doesn't sound as enticing to me as CR's more fantasy-oriented campaign, which is the main reason why I've stuck with D&D for so long. Horror is fine...but I prefer READING it than watching it in the form of movies, TV shows or in this case, tabletop campaigns

[@sarumdragon1283]

Cannot enter the competition says my mane and email are spam ???????? :-( (This entry has been flagged by our anti-spam system. (34) )

[@acekure1970]

Sorry do you know if the giveaway is worldwide? I'm in Europe do you think i can participate?

[@invernofuyu2542]

Worldwide giveaway? I'm from south america

[@kaptinkanoodle5039]

There's a scammer pretending to be you that replied to my comment on this video

[@GrizlyWizard]

Your ability to turn large amounts of info into quick, easily understandable videos is truly incredible.

[@nateg452]

Seriously main reason I love this channel. Reminds me of LTT in a way, big flashy content mixed with really good ELI5 breakdowns.

[@timstiteler4817]

This dude could be a college professor with his teaching abilities

[@NatsuDragn33I]

Yeah, no kidding. I feel like I could play the game almost now even, just after a mere quarter hour. A * quarter of an hour *. Bonkers, DS. Bonkers.

[@TheMovieSnitch]

I enjoy his explaination far more than I think I will enjoy this game system.

[@rickkhemai1443]

so cool of Taliesin to lend the crew his clothing and basement so they can play this

[@MrReaperHand]

I was just happy he lent is diary so they could play this game.

[@LoudAngryJerk]

Given that this is more intended for short form session-based stuff, I'm thinking that the most we'll see of this is more of the minicampaign-like structure we see with exandria unlimited. Campaign 4 will most likely be the other RPG system they're developing: Daggerheart- which is more intended for long-form stuff

[@SchmartsyMan]

I mean, it *isn’t* supposed to be the new “DnD” they are *also* debuting soon. This is something akin to Vampire: The Masquerade. This type of TTRPY is usually more Roleplay focused with minimal combat. So it’s kinda the point that this doesn’t replace the system they’ll use in Season 4. Season 4 is going to be Daggerheart, the direct competition to D&D/Pathfinder. If I remember correctly they (Critical Role) are also dropping a card-based game soon as well. This is just one of several new systems they’ve come up with, and it sounds amazing. I would *adore* seeing this mixed into their new season. Daggerheart for the “meat” of the season’s content, with Obscura for the “marrow”, really deep lore and Roleplay with very little focus on combat encounters.

[@aronsvanlaugsson5338]

@@SchmartsyMan But there's so much combat oriented stuff in vtm. Why would anyone have minimal combat in a vtm game? *bigthonk* i wanna note that i've only played v20

[@thundercat2000ca]

@@aronsvanlaugsson5338 I always view combat in vtm as we've run out of options/someone messed up, aside from the times you go into an expected fight.

[@wafflingmean4477]

Depending on when they release I'm wondering if they'll switch partway through Campaign 3.

[@Kris-wo4pj]

@@aronsvanlaugsson5338 why are ya fighting in VTM? thats last resort in that game. its like fighting in call of Cthulhu

[@quincyhotchkiss4775]

This seems extremely similar to blades in the dark

[@karolgniazdowski3483]

it looks mostly like a reskin tbh

[@wasitum]

Agreed, 80% of it are the same mechanics. I don't mind to be honest, blades in the dark is amazing, but it's a bit of a shame that it's advertised as "their own systems" without mentioning the forged in the dark system. The creator did tweet about it in passing, but that's it. Hope it's not gonna have negative effects on BitD. But the bottom line is : i love it :D

[@deadmanmouse2463]

As far as I can tell it's a modified version of blades but I'm not super familiar with D6 systems

[@Inthepotwithdiogenes]

Yeah, i noticed that as well. Feel like blades might be due some acknowledgment by the CR team

[@a1mightydeath903]

@@Inthepotwithdiogenes If they used it as inspiration then yes, if not then no Edit: Apparently they do cite that BitD & Vaesen are big inspirations in their Quickstart Guidebook for Candela Obscura

[@Jay_Playz2019]

If this video can be summarized in any way, it’s Blades in the Dark. Dice roll rules are the same, even the drive (push yourself, stress, etc.).

[@rosellahart4778]

Ive only ever played dnd but this looks like a system i want to try. I particularly like how the teamwork elements seem baked into the system itself and the high stakes of the scar damage idea

[@abramtabor7726]

I know it's not really the intention, but I could absolutely run a series of SCP-themed sessions for my friends with this and I'm excited to try it out!

[@catwhowalksbyhimself]

I think that IS the intention, actually. It's a flexible system meant for a variety of settings.

[@TheCasualGM]

This new system sounds very similar to Blades in the Dark but less complicated, I like it!

[@DrDinoNuggies]

This will play completely differently. I play Forged in the Dark systems pretty much exclusively, and this is certainly different enough that it seems worth owning both. They certainly won’t get sued. It’s just as different as Pathfinder is from D&D imo. Plus they’re open with the fact that Blades was an inspiration.

[@xandroy1273]

@@DrDinoNuggies Apparently John Harper helped design Candela

[@ScuddotWobbrel]

​@@DrDinoNuggies they wouldn't get sued either way because of the way that FitD is licensed. As long as they give attribution.

[@Podge0303]

great video. One issue, is that you made a slight error when talking about character advancement. You only get to choose the 2 character advancement options when the entire circle is complete, not when the bolded circles are met. Those bolded circles are just milestones, which can have certain effects with the circle abilities. If you run with the rules as you have described, your players will be levelling up 3 times as fast as they should. Also, the circle resources can only be used between assignments, not between sessions, since an assignment can last multiple sessions

[@MineNOROfficial]

This seems a lot like Powered by the Apocalypse, which is a very good rules-light and setting-agnostic system, but the resistance system is very Blades in the Dark, and tying the catch-up mechanic (drive) into a special die seems to be a unique and engaging mechanic.

[@boss_boy7259]

There was an incredibly similar system used by the dungeon dudes a while back. Though not exactly, I do like the newer mechanics, as it gives more breathing room for scenario development, and it's less confined.

[@colaPasta]

Dungeon world, maybe? I played it once and it feels similar to this.

[@abrarfarhan9344]

Blades in the dark perhaps? it's what started FitD which is what Candela Obscura is most likely inspired by along with Call of Cthulhu.

[@KnicKnac]

Monster of Week also used Powered by Apocalypse system

[@ScuddotWobbrel]

They ran Monster of the Week which is in the same family of games. Blades in the Dark and Monster of the Week could be considered cousins as far as their derived games.

[@KurtSchwind]

Now that I'm seeing it explained, it's a LOT like Blades in the Dark which is an excellent TTRPG.

[@bjornronaldson6017]

I am interested to give it a go. I like role-playing heavy systems that focus more on ingenuity and creativity over number crunching.

[@ansoislander7993]

Sounds interesting, the guilded dice reminds me of AGE systems with their stunt dice. I do like the idea of group experience earned, on the circle sheet.

[@fowlfables]

The rules are much clearer now, thank you!

[@kyokonightstorm5844]

A TTRPG that I was really looking forward to playing (there were outside reasons for it not happening) is another slightly creepy one called Geist. You playa a person that would have died, but were saved by what is essentially a high-tier ghost. This entity gives you powers and the ability to see ghosts (or strengthens said ability if you already had it). The powers, and the entity you attract to you, are determined by the category you death falls into. People in this state are able to help ghosts and spirits move on and the like. My character was in medical school, but was betrayed by her brother to the cult he was trying to join. This attracted "Treason", the entity that saved her. He does not speak and communicates with my character via images and visions. He was betrayed by a brother and was murdered, hence his bond with my character. He gave her the ability to control ghosts like a puppet master.

[@hideshiseyes2804]

This looks really good but I think it should sell itself as a Forged in the Dark game, not its own new thing. No mention of position and effect, which are fairly core to FitD, but other than that it’s absolutely a hack.

[@fellwind]

Seems a lot like TinyD6 from Gallant Knight which I'd also recommend. I'd be willing to give their system a try.

[@z_movie_dan]

Your game masters companion is adorable.

[@ducksinthewild]

The announcement of the new gaming systems was huge for me. I have the creativity to make nice worlds and environments but almost no time to develop. The illuminated worlds system solved almost every problem I had to play with my friends.

[@GonzoDonzo]

This got me thinking about how awesome the system is that hollywood uses where there is an entire stage surrounded by monitors that create a seamless wall of panels that surround the actors. Integrate AI to visualize the game being played on the panels in D&D style games. The immersion would be incredible.

[@Katosepe]

I'm glad you liked it but I was honestly pretty disappointed by the Quickstart rules (didn't watch the stream). It felt like just a combination of Blades in the Dark and Monster of the Week, which would be fine if it weren't quite a bit worse than either. There's basically no rules about how any of the items work despite calling out Bleed Containment Units as a necessary tool. There are errors in the mechanics like missing how Resistances come back and giving Slinks an ability they can never use. The included adventure is a railroad vacillating wildly between being extremely specific about what GMs should say and not giving any information at all, telling GMs they should just come up with core plot information for themselves. It keeps mentioning using flashbacks to tell stories, which seems to be inspired by Blades in the Dark, but doesn't give any of the cool mechanical methods for doing that which is what makes that game so notable. I'm hopeful the full game feels more complete but as it stands, I was pretty letdown.

[@lefterismplanas4977]

Dissapointed by not explaining how items work ? Dude. This is a "Quick start" guide. Read up to page 7 and you can play the game as a player. Nothing else needed. The full book on the system will come out later

[@Katosepe]

@@lefterismplanas4977 The adventure included in the guide specifically calls out a point where you should remind players about this item that protects against bleed. Odd when there's no actual guidance on what the item does or how bleed works. Compare this to other quickstart guides for other games where the adventures are designed to walk you through the mechanics presented in the guide and avoid mechanics not present.

[@Katosepe]

@@lefterismplanas4977 Also just worth noting that you said the quick start guide will give you everything you need to be a player but that's pretty useless if the guide doesn't have enough info for someone to GM.

[@lefterismplanas4977]

@@Katosepe it has enaough to be a GM too. Enaough to even include some premare scenarios. Qhat a pler need ends at page 7, extra lore and details go untill page 16 or something, and the rest is just for the GM. Pluss, the full book will release soon eoungh anyway

[@michivallieres8334]

I’m a big fan of alternative systems (especially one pagers or those found on itch) so having a similar system to PbA that also feels like CoC is terrific! Really looking forward to seeing what comes next.

[@sylorknag]

the system seems inspired by the Year Zero system. I've been reading Tales from the Loop, and both systems look very similar. Which is a plus for me. Even the Scar system looks straight up from Things from the Flood. .. lol was finishing watching the video while typing. Hell, The Exp system is straight up from the Tales from the loop. Did you face your "problem", Did you use your "pride"?

[@AutumnsEndMusic]

Blades in the Dark dice system thievery. Quite a heist, indeed.

[@BiggieD17]

It's weird, so many people have the same in between issue of not having a RP party, but wanting to be in a heavy RP game. I feel like this system will give those heavy RP gamers the exact thing they desire. A game where they get to immerse themselves deeply, and not be interrupted with make x roll, make another roll to talk your way out, etc. The simplicity comeseasier if you've put yourself into situations of DMing, making rules/systems, or are familiar with other D6 games. For me, it is simple, but i can see where some may get lost. Again, an amazing and informative video shorts, love to see if you ever get a game of this going. Looking forward to your review of Daggerheart once it comes out as well

[@Juia_Darkcrest]

That's blades in the dark isn't it? Or close enough

[@urielseptim5956]

Reminds me a lot of Blades in the Dark

[@BlueJey]

This is very similar to the new Avatar ttrpg system, it is a dual d6 system and is a heavy roleplay system as well.

[@loreermejo]

Avatar is based on Powered by the Apocalypse. This one is based on Blades in the Dark. The main difference is that you have skills instead of moves, plus the whole group sheet thing (forged in the dark games all have something with a sheet for the entire group, be it the gang for Blades, the spaceship for Scum & Villainy etc).

[@caio9539]

It's really similar to a Brazilian system called: Ordem paranormal RPG, it would be fun if they used it in a one-shot or something else

[@IanWagner94]

This system is really similar to Forged in the Dark. I played it a few weeks ago. Great system!

[@SodaPopBarbecue]

Some problems with the system: The GM telling others what they did is not very player friendly, and requires an EXTREMELY Matt Mercer-y GM to be effective. The Matt Mercer effect rages will then be quintupled. Players can lie on Illumination questions. No obvious penalties for such. No obvious & clear limitations on illumination questions Requires a group that can trust each other to perform team actions Is BEGGING for an RPG Horror story fest in regards to all of the above and more.

[@Revelryproject]

Players can lie about every single aspect of every single game though. Everything else is more of a communication issue. Also the GM does not HAVE to narrate what the players are doing. As with DnD you will always have the option to let them describe what the player does and then fill in the gaps according to the role. :)

[@quickanddirtyroleplaying]

Reskinned Blades in the Dark looks good!

[@acrothdragon]

Looks like it runs a lot like Blades in the Dark. Which I certainly can see being a better system if your looking for a more narrative and role play driven sessions. I’ve really enjoyed playing blades in the dark and the sci-fi version scum and villainy. And you really move the pace along if you’ve got a good team of friends who really enjoy the roleplay and a DM that can improvise it’s very easy going system.

[@bencooper6596]

While it seems obvious to veteran Role-players advice for new players: Don't mark the tracks that change often. Drive is easy to track with counters or even a die. And won't wear down the character sheet. Between sessions yes go ahead and mark things as needed so you remember where you are at, but during a game save the time and your pencil.

[@jinxtheunluckypony]

This game seems really simple. I love how clean everything is.

[@kitjakaboodle]

This seems really similar to Stars Without Number. We gave it a try a little while back and it's replaced D&D one of our 2 nights a week now. good fun!

[@trashpanda2200]

Omg this system is so similar to the system used for a swedish rpg I play. It also uses d6 and has a similar success rule and you add more dice based on how "good" your character is at that thing and it has 3 different groups of abilities and the damage also works the same. It's called Väsen and takes place in the 1800s and has you investigate a bunch of creatures and events inspired by swedish mythology, and also has a focus on that over battle. So the setting is also similar. Is there some common origin here? It seems too similar to be a coincidence Edit: even the levelling up system is similar!!

[@sauronsrighthandman301]

This looks like a lot of fun! Definitely could be used as like, a break between Pathfinder or DND sessions. Perhaps could be used as a plot point, like the Candela Obscura investigators are investigating certain anomalies in their word that are echoing over from your high-stakes DND game.

[@leeteague8126]

I don't think I'd want to play this full time, but i think it's great as a one shot option, like if the dm needs a break that week, or you're short a player and don't want to continue the main game without them

[@KristoferPettersson]

Blades in the dark - awesome choice for a new system!

[@renatocorvaro6924]

You're right, it's not complicated. This kind of system isn't new; games like this have been around for as long as TTRPGs. That doesn't mean it's bad; there's not enough information to say for sure. But it's not novel.

[@kslique]

Sounds extremely familiar to the Year Zero system (Vaesen, Forbidden Lands)

[@BlakeTheDrake]

Definitely simple... TOO simple for my tastes, honestly. I don't mind roleplay-heavy systems, but I like some real complexity to sink my teeth into. And something to use my dice-collection for! :P Well, I'm still hopeful about the much-teased Daggerheart system...

[@myself387]

The mechanics are simple, but it gives you limited resources that don't refresh very often. The decisions that you would have to make, whether to use a resistance, for example, will have long-lasting impacts. It isn't like 5e, where you can be wasteful with your resources because you're about to take a long rest and you'll be getting them all back anyway

[@franciscocastano2522]

This remember me a lot of FATE system.. so cool!! I have to try it now!! Great job with the video!

[@michaelsomething8881]

This system has been a part of the blades in the dark game. Very cool to

[@tomc.5704]

I'll be coming back to this one to check it out (and many of the other systems in the comments!)

[@SerrikTrall]

System seems to have inspirations from fate and monster of the week (powered by the apocalypse). Looks like a fun game

[@valorin5762]

This system is so much like Blades in the Dark, it looks more like an extended version of Forged in the Dark than a new system. The core system looks exactly the same with a few tweaks and a little more complex. I like the Forged in the Dark system a lot, and Candela Obscura looks like a very good "advanced" version of that system. Looking forward to getting my hands on it!

[@jamesmerkel1932]

So they basically put the FATE system on weight watchers. Same general rolling concept, but stripped down with a bunch of optional extra rolls added to up the odds of success. Similar enough concept for damage. Less character investment prior to first session, so a LOT faster to get started. It also looks like it is easier to keep power focus in check with CRs system compared to FATE. I'll have to take a look but if that's pretty much the gist of it I'll stick to FATE and keep running in the Dresdenverse 😁

[@davefletch3063]

The dragon shield product looks cool

[@ryanscanlon2151]

So it's basically fate with team resources, not gonna lie I was expecting something that would directly compete with D&D.

[@Aequoris]

Looks like the "illumination questions" and "illumination keys" are straight copies of the experience and character development questions and "dramatic hooks" mechanics from Kult: Divinity Lost. It's a fun progression system, so I understand why they'd use it, but it feels weird not to credit the original creators. The only difference seems to be that illumination keys might not be player-chosen, while dramatic hooks are? Will have to wait and see.

[@koxacbka]

this reminds a lot of old systems like Brning weel (kinda similar with their success-success at cost-failure) or gmshoe (that detective vibe and also d6)... or other ttrpgs.

[@anjunakrokus]

Seems quite interesting, and different enough from other systems I am aware of (which aren't that many though) that it is interesting. The relatively limited progression hurts, in my opinion, longer forms of stories (think campaigns lasting 50+ sessions). But if the system is designed for shorter campaigns, then this is a feature not a bug.

[@Blakkrazor69]

Look forward to checking it out. For people looking for an alternative to D&D for a good TTRPG I still lean to Palladium Books out of Detroit. They cover so many genre across the spectrum of TTRPG's it's an impressive catalogue.

[@captdaf]

First impression: Oh. It's Blades in the Dark. They've remade Blades in the Dark. I really enjoyed Blades in the Dark, and I'm sure I'll enjoy this too.

[@genostellar]

I love this system and I feel like there are things I can take from it and adapt for my D&D game. Would definitely like to adapt that Gilded die.

[@l0stndamned]

I feel this has the potential to be really helpful for newer players who are after a more roleplay focussed experience rather than combat. Don't think it's something I'd be rushing to play, but I expect it would have some interesting ideas to cannibalise.

[@Dougmysticeye]

This system reminded me a lot of Blades in the Dark.

[@JoseMiguel-oy6jx]

On thing to all the people who like this idea, Paranormal Order (Ordem Paranormal) is a good rpg who has this kinda ambience. Has a RPG Sistem (Brasilian), a good recomendation.

[@bujinkanatori]

A lot of things I have played with in my homebrew, but... finished and polished.

[@Dari300ra]

so...reesus (cant remember the spelling) but was a Game created something like 10 years ago on a dnd forum using almost exactly these rules.

[@lucas_lipp]

Honestly, this sounds really fun. I like that this seems to give more control to players, to some degree, and I'm also pretty fond of the scars being like a permanent loss of health, making death come creeping closer ever so slowly. I like tbat

[@grr-OUCH]

"The D&D Monopoly ends here". That is an interesting statement. You can't just force a company to allow you to use its intellectual property.

[@orfian212]

This really resembles a Czech TTRPG called Dračí Doupě 2 (Dragon's Lair 2). Even tho DrD2 is a lot more combat focused.

[@baseballjustin5]

It sounds like the Call of Cthulu game that Taelisin ran before With rules based on Blades in the Dark

[@zebode]

Character advancement is also triggered by a full illumination track, not on a milestone according to the rules. I couldn't find what milestone does =/

[@timogul]

So this is basically like when Oxventure played Blades in the Dark.

[@macabre_and_cheese]

This sounds like a very personalized version of the west end games d6 system, which is great for the group it was personalized for, but i think it would end up being better to just use the default d6 system and find what does and doesnt work in terms of customization for your party

[@R-Tech_Gaming]

Seems interesting. I might have to look into this for sure.

[@davrosdavros7198]

Based on your rules summary and quick shots of gameplay this seems to be a more complicated version of call of Cthulhu. Not seeing this as a winner but it’s early

[@danilodesouza3838]

In concept it looks almost Identical to "Ordem Paranormal RPG" only set in a different time period and noir lol Systematically its really different though

[@David-su4is]

Looks interesting, reminiscent of Adventure league, or Forbidden lands, leveling is like Cypher System.

[@LegendStormcrow]

At first I questioned how the mechanics would affect the playstyle, but with guilded die, it makes sense.

[@GrayCooperCoaching]

So it's Blades in the Dark - awesome

[@MarkTheBard]

I quit dming dnd when Symbaroum came, that seems interesting too

[@Tidaveel]

Yeah it IS quite a simple system, and not as fleshed out as E5, but we only have the alpha-edition as of yet, and I can already see this having a lot of potential on the table even in its current form. Rules don't need to be complicated to give rise to complicated derivated situations. "Easy to learn, hard to master" is a virtue when done right.

[@auranos9504]

This isn't Scooby Doo, this is Arkham Horror.

[@robbywings]

Much better rundown than CR's own preview, but I admit I haven't had time to watch the entire 1st episode yet; I'll need to re-watch this to fill the blanks. Reminds me heavily of Fate and DragonAge in a Cthulhu setting.

[@galmenz6118]

blades in the dark, got it

[@TiberiusAudley]

This sounds very similar to Kingdom Death: Monster in terms of how it tracks an individual's health/deaths.

[@Carenthusiasts21]

This sounds like a more simple call of cthulhu, which is exactly what I was searching

[@Gamespud94]

After watching the stream of it I was thinking, this is a good system for streamers and roleplay heavy groups, combat focused groups that struggle with roleplay and quick creative thinking like my own group however probably aren't gonna like it. I think the best way to describe it is probably "Simple but Vague" in that a lot of specific rules are very simple but when running something like combat, it's very much on the GM and players to act out the situation in ways that are interesting. Players who just roll dice and hit things aren't gonna get much out of it. But that's fine with so many systems out there not everything is a one size fits all and like I said this feels perfect for streamers and actors like CR.

[@Slit518]

Great, easily digestible video. I heard of the game but wasn't too familiar with it. Thanks for the video.

[@miko1682]

Candela Obscura = Call of Cthulu competitor Daggerfall = Dungeons and Dragons competitor Basically sums it up.

[@seanmckelvey335]

Gives me vibes from haunt on hill house, but a little longer lasting. Probably pretty fun if that's true

[@paulvanderweide4950]

If anyone has played a game called Blades in the Dark you will notice some similarities between the 2

[@HellsingOVA25]

Is it just the free rule primer so far? Or can we purchase/get content for Candela yet?

[@ManualdeSobrevivencia]

First impressions: why didn't they use a Forged in the Dark hack? This is extremely similar to BitD.

[@Grimorse]

Can see the inspiration from The One Ring in this

[@Deadly_Sin_Sloth]

I would be willing to give it a shot, but i am more accustomed to combat heavy complains vs RP campaigns.

[@TheGeeked1]

This could be an interesting game. I love the setting but usually lean more towards crunchy heavy systems like Shadowrun vs rules-lite systems, but I'd give it a shot.

[@PavelOrlov]

Wait, isn't it basically Lumen SRD (as in Light RPG or Nova RPG) on steroids? Even the name suggest that bit I see no mention of Spencer Campbell 🤔

[@jeremiahabbott4469]

Havent looked into this yet, but its Monster of the Week by Matthew Mercer?

[@faerieworks]

my first impression was Call of Cthulu but more accessible and beginner friendly (as someone that hasn't actually played Call of Cthulu but wants to). I'm really excited to instead give this a shot! I hope they release a physical rule book though 🥺 I'll buy it in a heartbeat

[@erikaiverson4122]

I think the plan is to release it in August!

[@Crackshotmurdoc]

So its another re-take on the Call of Cthulu setting using Shadowrun d6 system with a slight rebranding.

[@wraithnightstrider7668]

This sounds like a load of fun! Looking forward to playing it with friends

[@619soysauce]

They should credit blades in the dark for inspiration since the systems are extremely close and have some 1 to 1 mechanics

[@TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll]

BitD and Vaesen are credited in the QSG.