How to Make a Character in Daggerheart | Open Beta

[@stevemahan4212]

I love that they're making Bertrand, and there is a pile of Werther's sitting next to Travis's tankard

[@lordofillusions]

Werther's originals are great!

[@aqacefan]

I love that the character art for the Warrior cards looks like Fjord 😏

[@kyla2707]

​@@aqacefan And the Daemon looks like a certain lilac coloured pirate.

[@savingpyro]

I guess the feud is over🤣🤣

[@cocopete]

I love that they do the little things like that.

[@karahtar]

"The Warrior sits between Blade and Bone." I see why they invited Travis and not Laura to this

[@shaymininfernape7088]

XD

[@ravager2-636]

Bertrand is just Travis in like 20-30yrs, he’s just building his future self.. 😂 Just like Fjord is him now.. and Grog is him during football season..

[@michelheinrich9379]

When will he be Chetney... the phase after Bertrand?

[@georgercop]

@@michelheinrich9379 Bertrand is his public grandpa persona. Chetney/Chutney is his true grandpa self

[@happyslapsgiving5421]

Jester is Laura when they met. Vex is Laura after they got married.

[@ravager2-636]

@@happyslapsgiving5421 this is true, though Jester and Vex are in a constant battle for control in Laura now.. 😂

[@Ariescz]

@@michelheinrich9379 Chetney is Travis after he finally learns the secret of immortality from the resident eldritch being, Taliesin

[@sinbycosvi9]

I love that Travis is the Daggerheart guinea pig - we're learning the game right along with him!

[@joshuaherring1711]

he is always the guinea pig, we love him for it

[@CScott-wh5yk]

So are the developers 😅

[@13gondolla37]

"I just want him to clank around like an old bastard" I love how Travis describes things

[@faranior]

Is he calling Pike an old bastard?

[@arx5638]

@@faranior he calls Bertrand an old bastard

[@faranior]

@@arx5638 But Bertrand didn't "clank around". He didn't use heavy armour as far as I can remember.

[@arx5638]

@@faranior In this one he dresses him up to do that

[@guilofrano]

Bertrand being slyborne but living his live pretending to be a noble is EXTREMELY in character.

[@2nd_Vice]

Props to the editors for the visual aids. The cards really help make this complex game system feel more fun and intuitive.

[@anikaknudsen3379]

I love that Travis’ title is “Daggerheart Guinea Pig”, not anything CRAZY like CEO of a company. 😂

[@obiwankenobi9439]

Creative Exploitation Object

[@AKNeal81]

nice

[@pippastrelle]

I love that idea of being able to replace abilities whenever you want at a cost. Really alieviates that stress of "ARGH I DIDN'T KNOW THIS WAS GOING TO HAPPEN" when selecting spells etc. while preserving the tension Also I need fanart of Cosmonaut Bertrand stat

[@teqqqie8991]

That's why I love the "Flash Recall" feat from the TD:CSR 5e book. Great for my druid character when he suddenly needs to speak to plants or send an animal messenger.

[@mattball8622]

There's some really neat design decisions here, but one of my favourites is making a rapier's base stat Presence. Means martial classes have more reason to bump that stat and means you can have some fun with making the charming, Robin Hood-esque warrior of your dreams. As a wider point, I'm just a fan of using stats from across the board to power the weapon mechanics in general!

[@davidskidmore3442]

I agree, it's great that there are weapons for every stat; and many of the stats have options for both a normal and magical/spellcaster weapon.

[@Ezullof]

yeah except that in practice you really don't want to do that with martial classes. DnD4 tried to do that (classes relying on two main abilities) but it didn't work. What will happen is that martial classes simply won't use rapiers at all. In the end, every character in this kind of game is defined by one main offensive ability, and sometimes one main secondary/defensive ability. You don't build a martial character with points that are a bit everywhere just so they can use rapiers.

[@josephdifiore8471]

The stress number on the top of the cards is a REALLY good idea. Thanks for the video y'all. Hope to try the game soon

[@davidbeppler3032]

Power gamers approve.

[@JamesBuggemo]

I can’t blame anyone who makes a Ribbet. I’m sat here sculpting mine already, because I want it next to me at the table.

[@kmaguire7161]

If Sam doesn't make a Ribbet I will die of shock.

[@jananias2985]

I had a joke character called frogge manne in D&D 5E. defo converting her to a ribbet in the daggerheart system

[@connorhamme1176]

Even this short peek is a lot of intrigue into the systems of Daggerheart. I like the Heritage system and the way damage is handled overall

[@NerfThisBoardGames]

The damage is brilliant, fun dice rolling without lots of math, very very smart

[@Yattatt]

​@@NerfThisBoardGames Minimum math, maximum shiny rock rolling, perfect system

[@NerfThisBoardGames]

MINOR, MAJOR, and Severe, Brilliant way to do damage and let people roll big number dice, nicely done

[@connorgrynol9021]

I can just imagine someone trying to do a build where they have no evasion and just tanks any incoming damage.

[@davidbeppler3032]

@@connorgrynol9021 I feel like meat shield will be very much a common pick.

[@meowpurpur]

Edit: added a P.s. section It's just Fate Core with HP, which I like, but not as original as everyone thinks. P.s. not the entire system just damage, experiences (a lot like Fate's traits), and the live but at a cost option upon death.

[@Achridian]

I like that you can really pick and feel the difference between the two. The unstoppable tank who takes blows but shrugs them off versus the quick and nimble fighter who deftly evades every attack. In some other systems both of those just mean “AC”, but here there’s a distinct difference and you can build both of them.

[@LevTheLurker]

It's cool that the CEO could take time out of his schedule to do a PR video

[@JeremyOnyxbear]

The one CEO that we must protect

[@dewtain1363]

All that's missing is an app for tablets that's basically a DND beyond copy but just for Daggerheart. What an awesome game, i love it. Well made Darrington Press

[@oiman5733]

I believe that's Demiplane

[@samholder7520]

I love how stormlighty this feels. From the 10 classes with 10 domains split between them to Travis calling his old group the heralds who betrayed him

[@craiggumz]

I was thinking the same thing!!!

[@xandermcdonald8543]

Though there is a lot of space for new classes with opposing domains, like shadow/protection for something like a bodyguard, or arcane/bone for the classic hyper agile mage

[@literallyjustgrass]

@@xandermcdonald8543taking a page from MTG's book having "ally" and "enemy" 2 and 3 colour combinations. It opens up a lot of creative room, while still maintaining a relatively restrictive "color identity". For example 2 wildly different colors, Green being the domain of life & nature and Black being the domain of undeath, can work together fantastically to create a theme of fungal spores infecting & raising the dead

[@crimsoneclipse0618]

I love the domains because it essentially allows you to make your own classes considering each class is a mix of 2 domains. So you can adjust your class depending on what you want to play.

[@popinjayishuman]

Have you ever played Fabula ultima? It’s got one of my favourite class systems. It’s essentially jobs from the final fantasy tactics games. You have a max level of 50 but you can pull levels from any class but each class only maxes at 10 so if you have a fully end game character they would be a mix of a minimum of 5 classes.

[@crashpeil9890]

Thats how divinity’s class system works as well

[@lycanarachnid2435]

Bit late but I'll throw out old mmo Rift as although I never got that into it I ALWAYS adored how there were a few classes (I think just four with like mage,warrior,healer,rogue?) but each class had like 10-12 subclasses and you build your version of lets say a mage by combining three different subclasses (for mage I remember it was basically different magic types like frost, chronomancy, even some nature magic stuff).@@crashpeil9890

[@Panoptes100]

Yes! SO pumped for the pile of Werther's Originals next to Travis there! Oh, and Daggerheart, obviously.

[@davidbeppler3032]

We came for the Werther's, we stayed for the Daggerheart.

[@rosywatkins8786]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Experiences mechanic. When leveling up, it can turn in-game moments into actual character stats. Such a potential for story to affect mechanics, which is extremely my jam. So excited to play!!

[@ghomerhust]

agreed. a true "it's a unix system.... i KNOW this...." moment. im good at this because:

[@itsregal]

I was interested before, but the second you showed the page of Magic-user weapons I was locked in. I LOVE THE CONCEPT of magic users not being stuck just using quarterstaff or their bare hands.

[@dragonicdoom3772]

I like how the Heritage options seem to be less combat focussed (mostly, the Orc is still very combat-centric) and instead provide minor upgrades for utility and social encounters. The Daemon being able to resist Fear and intimidate people is really appealing. Also, seems like there were two that we didn't get a clear look at: the Halfling and the Tortle. There's also likely more unless the Fawn from a previous version got scrapped

[@TANSamuraiSmurf]

I am so so excited to play!! Thank you to all of the developers!

[@therealsamtheman]

I love the physical stat split, Dex is always a strong stat in 5e

[@ramsfan515]

Ohhhh. This was a shot across the bow of WoC. Showing how to translate an existing DnD character into Daggerheart. I am here for it.

[@gabriellemorrow321]

I actually think full plate armor for Bertrand is great. Lol after the betrayal of Sandy, he goes a little overboard in protecting himself. 😂

[@davidbeppler3032]

No amount of steel will protect your heart.

[@henrysoules8500]

Im just imagining that Bertrands calendar is just different pictures of Lieve'tel for each month, with December being a picture of Bertrand and Lieve'tel.

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

What I would like to see in the future is a little deep dive into developing the math behind the system. It's always interesting to learn how game design works in the aspect of figuring out how the mechanics should be structured to get the results you are looking for.

[@kl-1447]

I would love to see them do a chat with Spenser and Ronan (I believe that's the other person who helped develop Candela?) and Matt about how they created their game systems.

[@devinspencer1678]

A lot of it is trial and error. I would say most of it, in fact.

[@birdscritters]

Now we need a Battle Royale of the Daggerheart versions of several existing characters from across Tal'Dorei!

[@RedRam_Menhtrol]

I just realized how much i actually miss Sir. Bertrand Bell. 😔

[@stevenphilpott4294]

I love how Travis calls Mat Matt Mercer, whenever he is trying to have banter or wind him up lol

[@cour0846]

I like the DEX split. I can see areas in which armor could be pointless based on build potentially... I'm interested to see combat in action with this.

[@leebannister3759]

This video was the best of the daggerheart videos to drop. Travis asked some good questions (and I wish he would have asked more).

[@mkang8782]

I really appreciate Travis' trademark joy and hype while going through character creation.

[@IgthornOfDrekmore]

It's kinda fun to soo just how many inspirations this took from the AGE system, which is fantastic btw. So really looking forward to this!

[@FablesD20]

For the last year, we've been playing ancestry and community (highborn, forestborn, desertborn, underborn etc) for 5e backgrounds to better fit our custom worldbuilding, it's really cool to see someone else use something similar!

[@henkmalan13]

I love that Travis has the "How do you want to do this?" tankard and Matt has the "I would like to rage" one... 😊

[@StefanEnslin]

This clarified the process and rules so well. I can't wait to start playing

[@SavanniDGerinel]

I love that the ability cards are a callback to Dagen Underthorn. :)

[@lazyauthoress]

i feel like there should be a base list of possible experiences for people who have a a hard time imagining scenarios/uses for this, but it should still be encoraged to make your own. i'm definetly thinking about some of my players and if i didn't give them at least some options on this they would definitely get stuck on it

[@dr4g0nplaysvr93]

Imma say it, the chemistry betewen Matt And Travis is amazing! I've never NOT seen these two have fun 😂

[@EarlSwigert]

The two domain overlap reminds me of the Stormlight Archive for Radiants.

[@MemphiStig]

This is a great look at the inner workings of the game, something which hasn't been clear to me with the little hints I've seen so far. This looks much more interesting and detailed. I'm liking it. And I really want to see this Bertrand in full Boost mode!

[@tagvolatile]

Its great to see it differentiating ac and evasion! Love to see it. Def wanna try this!

[@Gibbons3457]

I am 100% down for this so far. Really interesting character creation mechanics.

[@conactionsirjohn1197]

Holy shit, if D&D allowed you to spend a resource to prepare an un-prepared spell, it would be incredible! I am geeking out over that situational cost for swapping your domain cards on the fly. Awesome design!

[@FenrirYT13]

Would love to see you guys play this. I downloaded it and working on a quest! SO excited

[@EcthelionOTF]

Wow, WOW. I am in love with this game ❤fantastic job on every step of the creative process. I already backed the new MCDM RPG but now I think I will buy this when it is released, and join open beta right now. You’ve surpassed my expectations 🎉

[@astralluna]

i adore the variety in weapon mechanics with this system! it’s so cool!

[@terraelaweonao]

Very hyped to play Daggerheart eventually! (if schedule allows...)

[@greystorm9974]

The physical stats are amazingly named and relatable

[@Kortecs125]

i love the damage threshold system, it really simplifies the numbers but makes it very fluid

[@C33Fernandez]

I can say, without a doubt in my mind, that Bertrand Bell is the best Daggerheart character I've ever seen (he's the only Daggerheart character I've ever seen)

[@MatsGarage]

Cant wait to see you all play this for us soon !

[@buddybleeyes]

Very interesting, looking forward to see how it plays!

[@EoinW974]

I look forward to seeing this system in action

[@Jaysil2]

Some of the stuff that gets simplified is great but holy moly those abilities are ridiculously wordy and complex

[@LABJOC_Games]

love travis just saying Bertrand in full plate - my mind jumped to Sven lead director for BG3

[@Wyrmshield]

same here lol

[@Kasino80]

I like that there are cards for the different things. It makes building a character much more tangible.

[@britbillly]

24:24 I LOVE that there are RP-related features. What a great way to encourage healthy RP at a table.

[@magpie1466]

Making a whole TTRPG is the ideal direction for the CR story line to go imo

[@JJinVenice]

Bertrand! To glory! Clank,clank,clank,clank,YEET!

[@stumbling_]

Character creation is so fun and unique. The level up system being so customizable even between the same class feels more like a video game and I love it.

[@ghomerhust]

i really like the simplicity and explanation of the character creation on this. people interested in a TTRPG but are intimidated by the depth of D&D or Pathfinder, this is a fantastic simplistic way to get in. im liking the design

[@matthewmorgan5108]

I think it sounds amazing. Easy to understand and Bert sounded well built as how he was in game.

[@JohnnyG860]

Can't wait for more, the game is loaded and ready i am making another campaign TONIGHT !! Seriously amazing job guys i really love the approach you have taken with this game, flexible and grounded and adds a more collaborative way of doing things between GM and players, I'm so excited to try it out :D

[@ChristyOFaghan]

i love how Matt brings the infectious passion which Travis can't help but be affected by as he rebuilds Bertrand and visibly gets excited to play

[@magni_multika]

Seems very intriguing. Definitely want some DM guide

[@eyflfla]

The free materials is like half GM advice. They are leaning super heavy into that.

[@joshuaherring1711]

I love the idea of the cards, waaaay easier to do player creation at the table if each section has cards to choose from

[@Wyrmshield]

Except for when people want to play things that overlap, like the same ancestry, heritage, or choosing from the same domains. Then you need to cash out to buy multiple packs of cards

[@David_Blake91]

@@Wyrmshield Im pretty sure that they wlll be freely available resources that you could just download and print out for yourself. There are other games that have similar systems and they also have free resources and if we want to go Darrington Press-specific, then you can find all the Candela-playbooks freely available in their site along with other game aids.

[@sailorknightwing]

@@Wyrmshield I'd imagine you could probably download the cards to print yourself like most games allow you to do for player sheets.

[@FablesD20]

Damage threshold converted to Hit Points, is a really cool way of lowering the resolution of Hit Points to keep the stakes understandable in combat, but at the same time not taking away the fun for damage dealers who love big numbers.

[@dexterity1474]

I can't wait to see the test 🥳

[@longdayinrehab]

So far the mechanics seem to be an interesting blend of PbtA games, Savage Worlds, and D&D. I'm excited to dive deeper and see how it plays.

[@MrKhanage]

This feels super crunchy, keen to see how it plays

[@MrJackolicious]

This looks seriously fun and awesome. Can't wait to play it. I would think versatile fighter would be a first level ability, so you could build your character around it? Perhaps without the secondary ability, or a less powerful version of the secondary ability.

[@joshpreston7147]

Really hoping someone comes out with a thorough list of ideas for starting experiences, whether it's RAW or homebrew, because there are so many directions players can go with this mechanic it can be hard to narrow in on one before the game has started. I'm sure that some would come up more than others. Other than that, the flexibility with this part of the system is aspirational! Reminiscent of AGON and possibly other TTRPGS as well.

[@renmage2311]

I imagine full-plate open-helm Bertrand looking like Swen Vincke at the game awards

[@Aquanios08]

Travis's wheeze laughs and lil giggles make my day xD

[@smithmccx_media]

The card system looks so cool, I can't wait to try it out for myself.

[@k1tkat-kate]

The way Travis' face lights up when Matt pulls out the weapons page 🤣🤣

[@xWellJustMex]

At first this sounds really complicated but then so did 5e. I believe the main problem will be to stop using 5e lingo. I love how Daggerheart uses "Presence" instead of charisma because many bosses aren't charismatic but they still have a really opressive presence.

[@chriskarn1305]

That was really insightful. I love what I’m seeing especially the swapping out domains using stress. The stress/hope management so find really fun and neat.

[@FlubbersQuid]

Couldn't resist the urge to say but, a Rapier is not a small weapon. Average length of just the blade would be between 40 and 50 inches which is far more than a Long sword. A historical "Small sword" (which is a shorter and lighter blade similar to a rapier) would be more appropiate for the intended purpose.

[@itsregal]

PLEASE run a combat, i'd love to see one.

[@bleedlifedry]

They are streaming a live ganme tonight

[@emerynoel567]

Looks fun! I like that "experiences" are similar to FATE's aspects. Can't wait to try it out!

[@nat1knights]

This looks very user friendly! Excited to see more about combat!

[@kerimullane298]

My favorite feature of this is you can switch out the domain at any time, even with a cost. I feel like that's going to open up so many opportunities. Also a few of these seem to encourage and open up opportunities to work together, which I feel is a little bit harder in some TTRPGs.

[@LydiaTereK]

I love Shaun Milmore already

[@stephennicoil5225]

This Game is going to be AWESOME!

[@antrodeldungeonmaster]

you are great dudes, can't wait to play this

[@grandadmiralthrawn4727]

Wow! Daggerheart looks amazing 😍 Best character creation system I have seen in a TTRPG...

[@EhrgeizZF]

This has a lot of possible applications for sci fi or future fantasy as well. This seems incredible.

[@Slim_Gr1m]

If we don't get the art of BB in all his full plate glory...I will be sad

[@SoulsNThings]

I really like the idea of swapping out the cards during combat.

[@LostWhits]

Making a character, based on a character (bells hell's), based on a character (one shot) based on a character (Gilderoy Lockhart). Loving it.

[@bowensteffen3199]

waiting for the all ribbet oneshot

[@TheKOzality]

I love the use of cards for character building! Also, really impressed with the backstory building and the way to describe the physicality of your character.

[@JanterCyrano]

Cosmonaut Bertrand sounds like a movie that I would absolutely Go to the Cinema on premiere to enjoy, thanks for this introductions to character building and the level up!

[@patrikg.6320]

Yknow, I gotta say despite this being a major budget production I do really appriciate how this still has some of those classic things you see in indie and homebrew TTRPGs, the renaming of mechanical concepts and splitting off stats, its a classic and I love it. Also there is a lot of good game design here, the hp mechanics especially remind me of WoD in a very good way.

[@kerimullane298]

And this isn't necessarily with the game mechanics, but I do love the picture used for the bone cards is someone using the battle wheelchair. That's badass.

[@nelsonacess944]

This sounds interesting, could be a little confusing for new players. At least the health is more understandable then the d20 sw ttrpg