Deborah's Game - D&D Live 2020

Deborah Ann Woll invited a few of her friends to come, sit down, and play D&D as the first game for D&D Live 2020! Thanks to Deborah, Sam Richardson, Janina Gavankar, Amy Acker, Matthew Lillard, and Jay Ellis for joining us and sharing their adventure with all of us!
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D&D Live 2020 ran from June 18-20, with games featuring celebrities, product reveals and announcements, and conversations with people inside Wizards and our partners. Learn more at dnd.wizards.co...
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[@piyushathawale]

Deborah is the best DM hands down! I just love her ability to get everyone excited and always be focused! More Relics and Rarities please!

[@SirEdgard1013]

YES more R&R!!! It's my favorite D&D show!!

[@Scruffi]

Seconded! er, thirded! I miss R&R for sure.

[@waldowallace9102]

I really like how she adjusts the story based on what the players decide. Occasionally, veering way off on a hilarious side track. :)

[@xMRxZEROx]

My God yes. I've been asking for a second season ever since the first time I watched it. And I've rewatched it at least 3 times. Deborah is so good.

[@nawiwirduhan]

same, i miss R&R so much!!

[@SirEdgard1013]

Deborah as a DM is just amazing, she not only has flawless acting and storytelling skills, she also excels at leadership and community building, the teams she puts together always have great chemistry and everyone looks so happy and engaged. I love watching anything she DMs! Thanks for bringing her to D&D Live!! :D

[@weekendmasterelectrician5900]

Deborah is Matt Mercer level as a DM I love watching her work. This cast is great. I hope Deborah starts her own game stream.

[@Pjbruno03]

She has one Relics and Rarities I think it’s called. It’s behind a paywall though.

[@anthonystike6034]

Relics & Rarities is on hiatus now, and has been since last fall (if I remember correctly).

[@Pjbruno03]

Anthony Stike oic I only ever watched the couple episodes they had at conventions. So I wasn’t aware. Thanks for clarifying.

[@weekendmasterelectrician5900]

@@anthonystike6034 I have watched those and they were great.

[@anthonystike6034]

They are on GeekandSundry's KZbin channel, for anyone who may not know. The whole first season.

[@WakkasLove]

I appreciated Matthew's little interactions with the other players, to try to get them more engaged. For example, asking Amy to look for traps on the bridge, handing Sam the torch, protecting the young wizard, etc. He was a good assistant for the DM in that regard. As always, I love Deborah's DM skills.

[@ChurchillGeoff]

you can hear Mathew Lilard get caught in edition lag every so often, and you can tell he's old school

[@357Dejavu]

He is a hoot! Loved in the the decent to Avernus stream.

[@tusktooth4122]

He's hacking the planet maaaaaan

[@fkknsikk]

I feel him. I haven't played a single session of 5e

[@sanchopanza9732]

When Matt Mercer says you are an amazing DM ,that is saying a hell of a lot .After playing with Deborah on SOME, (Stream of many eyes) ,his reaction on critical role was exactly that."Amazing,Badass" and he is absolutely right,Deborah is brilliant,beautiful, elegant and graceful, a true lady in my eyes , huge crush here.Same with Amy Acker, since I first saw her covered in dirt in a burlap bag on angel, to see them both together here was a dream come true.I want more of this story, and some more relics and rarity's .Someone better make that happen. They would be fools not to!

[@matthewjoslin9461]

I always click like on all of Deborah's D&D videos: huge fan of hers even before I knew she played my lifelong favorite game. But I am a SUPERFAN of the lovely Amy Acker! I am so grateful she decided to try her hand at the game, as first time playing also being on air would seem daunting, but it totally works!🤩💥👍

[@CERTAIND00M]

Is it just me or does Amy Acker not age?

[@KortovElphame]

Too bad all these people are ruining the game.

[@pangurrban]

Oh Amy Acker also was Root in Person of Interest. She is amazing! Everyone in this game are wonderful !

[@isaacalien]

"Everything can go wrong: That's the FUN of it!!!" Oh, I like you. You can stay.

[@mrmars4939]

Wow. What a great one-shot. It was really nice getting to see Deborah facilitate so much experimentation and learning with all of these brand new players. It was also super nice getting to hear Matthew’s character’s reaction to, y’know, *everything*!

[@flintenstein]

Deborah is god tier DM, I love watching her run a session! She's so expressive and creative.

[@Huntsmanlance]

Deborah you did such a fantastic job. I absolutely loved Relics and missed it afterwards. Everyone did great and the adventure was fun to watch! If only we could see more!!!

[@ericschnuphase852]

Loved relics

[@los2193]

I'm pleasantly surprised that she's a DM. This makes my soul happy.

[@W4ldgeist]

Deborah is absolutely amazing. She is so warm. Her charisma is drawing everyone in. She is the perfect DM for newcomers. I love her story telling, too.

[@libbyminty7785]

I found this video as an ad on a completely unrelated video. KZbin put a 2 hour video as an ad.

[@mutated__donkey5840]

Same...

[@demellanon9169]

Moradin be praised!

[@brooksbrigmon2533]

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[@nickcampbell6903]

This is really cool. Everyone got pretty comfortable and immersed near the end. Looking forward to the rest of the game, thanks everyone.

[@benjaminswaoger2973]

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[@davidwilson7082]

WOW!!!!! i LOVE this. Just like Video Games, i can Proudly say i was there from the Beginning. Late 70's,early 80's . Heading to my Friend's Basement After School For the Third Day in a Week Long Campaign.

[@Denadareth]

Is this going to be an ongoing thing? I'd love more games with Deborah and Amy Acker.

[@dylanleff373]

You’re forgetting about my boy shaggy,( Mathew Lillard)

[@dominicomegon4714]

She's talented. beautiful and a real big nerd. Perfect!

[@ronsorage78]

Amy Acker! Had a bit of a crush on her when she was in Dollhouse. Also yay for a bardbarian.

[@ecnuobeht]

Same, I’ve also had a crush on Deborah since true blood. That aside, the whole group was fantastic to watch.

[@-POISON-]

Totally. Kinda still do.

[@tusktooth4122]

That's where she's from!? I was wondering.

[@DanteCorwyn]

Person of Interest for me.

[@gertgertsen4813]

@@tusktooth4122 that and Fred(Winifred) on Angel (Buffy spin-off). Also on The Gifted, that X-men lite show. so basicly, if you're into a certain type of shows she is kinda an Icon

[@Javierm0n0]

I love how adamant they were about the frozen person being alive 😂

[@julievirkus785]

Loved Amy's character Fred! I miss that show!

[@ldsish]

Angel was a great show, and she was definitely a highlight.

[@Miss_Distress]

She's wonderful and I miss seeing her!

[@ronniejdio9411]

@@ldsish did you watch it live? Did you know she was gonna die ? I didnt and it floored me. And the ending with wesley ... floored again

[@xMRxZEROx]

I love seeing new people playing D&D. And I'd be even happier if I thought most of these people would continue playing in their own time instead of just as paid public appearances. But either way. I love Deborah. She's such an engaging DM. I'd play with her any day.

[@groves2470]

Not that i could afford it, but would love to pay Deborah to come and run a one shot for my group. She’s a great storyteller and has so much passion for the game. This was a great game!

[@dmacartney]

Faline: "I have a magic hand"... Deborah smiling: "I'm sure she does!" It's those little D&D moments. Great cast all round!

[@Socialoddities]

Wow such a great cast! most of these people are on my fantasy list of people to play D&D with

[@relint12]

Lillard missed a great opportunity to say "I attack the darkness!" Regrets...

[@thomasowen3678]

A summoner reference?

[@thatHARVguy]

In Soviet Icewind Dale, the darkness attacks you.

[@ifgreen85]

You. K........ .

[@kevinm3428]

Deborah is superior. The group was great. We need more Amy and Janina!

[@newqlar]

In her own way - Deborah is the new Matt Mercer. There. I said it. Deb rules. Period.

[@Logan_Baron]

She's as good, but a different style. Which is good, rather than trying to imitate someone else's style. And it's good to show people that everyone has a different style and all games are different.

[@DavidChong]

shame she doesn't have a regular series/R&R season 2 etc. though

[@newqlar]

Indeed!

[@dekrev]

Deborah is a cool DM - this was a lot of fun to watch! Would love to see what comes next! Thanks for sharing!

[@leonielson7138]

I'd like to give a shout out to Janina Gavankar: I loved your character in 'Star Wars: Battlefront II', and was really disappointed when the game didn't tie into 'The Last Jedi' and 'Rise of The Skywalker'.

[@_Eeyore]

The game takes place before the new movies

[@highspeedstrongstyle9061]

Dexter The story add-on ends with Iden’s daughter being sent to gather allies as 8 is happening. She should have been involved with, if not leading the fleet that shows up in 9

[@hp2xp425]

Deb is a human Daylight spell. Wonderful energy and she makes sure the players are having fun.

[@keiser5225]

7:20 Insert "You know, I'm a little bit of an adventurer myself." Meme

[@neilkirkley1500]

Damn that's who Amy Acker is, Fred!

[@keyofg2020]

Deborah has been my Hollywood crush since I first saw her in Trueblood and seeing this just sealed the deal. She's always going to be my favorite actress.

[@randomcitizen9960]

She was great in the Daredevil and Punisher series also. Love her.

[@DereksDichotomy]

@@randomcitizen9960 I'm still a major Karen and Frank shipper, not gonna lie. Their chemistry was palpable. Jon Bernthal needs to reprise his role in every Punisher-themed MCU project, going forward.

[@bbb462cid]

It's great to see people using problem solving and imagination and team work in this whole "my cellphone is my life" society we've built.

[@encue2236]

I'm amazed that I'm watching actors from days of old play a game that I know very little of..Played twice I would play , I'll ask around but ppl in my neighborhood won't admit playing DnD hahaha. Wish me luck hahaha

[@doodsanddudes]

OMG Deborah is the best DM I wish to play!

[@agentwashington2946]

I never played D&D makes me wish I had friends as a kid lol... Looks fun

[@OptimusTrooper]

These are adults playing my friend, you can too!

[@paige4163]

Never too late lol

[@icywinterof88]

You can play online friend! It's so much fun. For any ages too.

[@BIZEB]

Fantastic DM and fantastic party. I wish I could see more of them together.

[@stormcloudsabound]

if i were the DM i would’ve pulled matthew aside and encouraged him to let the other players have a chance every now and then (thank god this was just a one-shot). i admire his investment but he really stepped on the others’ toes.

[@brooksbrigmon2533]

Would’ve been an awkward stream if she was like “Hey Matt come into a breakout room with me real quick, we need to talk” and it was just the other four for 5-10 minutes. JK I get what your saying tho

[@tatikoland]

Deborah is such a great DM, I wish she had her own stream. Love how excited Janina got to all of Deborah’s description and how everyone was getting more confident at the end.

[@johaniffsofiz]

GG Deb! Descriptions were clear. That ending was actually really nice for me. And everyone were in character and were wonderful! Awesome to see Mr. Lillard. Fav part was when Jae was asked to transform, that look lol.

[@healedbywounds9212]

Deborah does a good job as DM, especially for only having done it for a couple of years. I'd like to see her players challenge her a bit more, as she seems to be a bit too much in control sometimes. I think that could help her grow into a great DM.

[@whitefangedwolf9446]

Literally watched this because it was an ad on another video a d it was soo good!

[@rarrmonkey]

Deborah DM Sam Richardson Braythel the Bold Barbarian (Wolf Totem Warrior) Janina Gavankar Zapunith Tiefling Wizard Amy Acker Faline Half-Elf Rogue (Arcane Trickster) Charlatan Matthew Lillard Rathfar Ironstriker Dwarf Cleric (Forge Domain) Jay Ellis Jae the Druid Gnome Druid (Moon Circle)

[@scottswgoh6637]

I really enjoyed the game. Deborah is GREAT. Sadly I really hope Sam gets a decent mic before next episode (hoping there is one). His mic literally killed my ears, started trying to mute as soon as he started. Great episode, only pointing out the negative as I hope to listen to more.

[@KarlKarsnark]

Amy Acker plays D&D....I can die happy now.

[@fivetimesyo]

Oh. My. God. I would gladly play a chair in the background if I could play with Deborah and Amy.

[@jeremy61313]

Love Deborah Ann Woll. So cute and awesome and amazing as a DM.

[@joshuaemersonsmith3316]

DAW is fire. Please more R&R. It's a work of art.

[@TERRIFICmuse]

I saw Jay Ellis and immediately clicked this. Very cool to see him playing D&D.

[@stephencarmickle]

There were so many entertaining games and unexpected players. Really enjoying going through these videos.

[@njflyersfan74]

Great group. Of the group I've been a fan (and knew of) Deborah Ann the longest by far, 2nd would be Matthew Lillard but I've seen everyone appear in things. apparently I saw Janina around the first time I saw Deb (True Blood) but for whatever reason I didn't follow her like I did Deb as far as shows go. Deb is a fantastic DM and I agree with some others -- I pretty much auto-like any content she puts up. As a DM myself and long time fan of the game this stuff makes me happy. Our hobby has come so far in the (over) 30 years I've played. And I'll stop my rant with a funny thing....to think my boss thinks DnD is ridiculous because only kids play and its only full of nerds (yeah I joke back with him on that).... he thinks no woman play to boot. LOL as I watch a stream with three very attractive women play...yeah boss totally...sure.

[@Lngbrdninjamasta]

Such a great cast of players

[@quantumperception]

15 minutes in, and with one exception, it is going much how I would expect. I know Sam has an improv background, so I knew he would be great, and Janina also did the League, which was improvisational, so I figured she would also do well, even if it was the first time for both of them. I know Deborah and Matthew were already D&D players, so I knew they would be good as well. I had never heard of Jay, but he seems to be able to keep up so far. The one surprise is Amy Acker; she is my favorite actress, and I know she had done Shakespeare at Joss's house, so I assumed she would be doing much better, as far as keeping up and contributing. I know it is her first time with D&D, and I hope that she enjoys it, but so far it seems like she is more of a fly on the wall. She is such a good actress, and I had assumed she too has probably taken some improv classes, so I guess I expected her to dive right into her character, as Sam, Janina, and Matthew quickly did. Her intro and limited contributions so far consisted of her race/class, and a rough description of items that she possessed (which actually reminded me of Britta in the D&D Community episode, lol), but I guess given her acting skill, I assumed she would dive a bit past the surface and into who her character is (background, motivation, etc.), much like Janina had done right before her (didn't just list class/race, but explained a bit about her history and personality). I have to have to stop now and come back to watch the rest, but my hope is that my favorite actress can find her footing, and jump into the ruckus. Perhaps a bit more character development beforehand (doing actor-y stuff like "sense memory" exercises or whatever) would've helped, but I know my girl has the chops to steal the scene, if she can just get acclimated. I'm glad that she is laughing and seems to be having a good time, but she also seems nervous and disoriented at times, and I just hope that she also gets a chance to shine in the spotlight; I want to see more of her, and I have a feeling that if she gets to come through at a crucial moment and cause the team to rejoice in her success, she will be hooked, and want to play more.

[@BrotherDog]

I hope very much to see this group continue.

[@PrinceIMC]

I love Deborah and Amy so its amazing to see them play together.

[@DBoyTommie]

OMG Deborah.. I"m such a fan..and have been following your career since Trueblood right to Daredevil! Love that you are a D&D nerd..

[@iCanHasRandomness]

This was very fun! Can't wait for the next episode :)

[@ronniejdio9411]

Deborah and Amy. Wow.

[@yellowrose0910]

"So I have two 1s, a 5, and a 4!" "Ok that's...8 plus 3: that's 11!" The math is right but WHAT is going on in that wonderful mind to group those numbers like that?!"

[@Lettuce_Play]

Yassss! I love DND and I'm of a fan of the panel, especially Deborah Ann Woll. I am still praying for a season two of Relics & Rarities and a return of Daredevil on some othet streaming service. Deborah, you are a masterful DM and the love for the game just seeps out of you as play. All the girls here are extremely super beautiful 💛. Congrats on Amy playing for the first time, and its great to see Matt, Sam, and Janina return. The Escape Room was excellent and Both Jay and Deborah were brilliant in it. Please continue with these, for the love of God ☺👍👍. Also, I would love to see you do a Let's Play of the upcoming Baldur's Gate 3 game, if that is at all possible. In fact, you can all play together as a group online 👍👍. The computer/game would be the DM, and you can play along with others and form a party.

[@kghop0507]

Yeah i'm just going to echo what everyone else says but Deborah is such a naturally good DM. I want to see more of it.

[@gorvarhadgarson5227]

Matthew Lillard should've played a human ranger with a dog familiar.

[@snieves4]

The joy is so awesome here.

[@Lmwpitt]

This is bloody hillarious. Great DMing and awesome that the players get stuck into the RP (even the D&D newbies).

[@kimscales5150]

i need more of this, love deborah, and matthew

[@TheRealMrRobles]

Omg Deborah plays D&D!!!! 😍😍😍

[@erichausig6477]

I had so much fun watching. Thank you!

[@357Dejavu]

This was the best part of the stream!

[@upgrader99]

This is insanely good to watch. Any other good ones? She does that live audience one with Lillard as Beadle (at the far left of the table)

[@HellJumper11117]

I’ve been watching a lot of true blood recently and love debroah

[@lunastoneham6779]

Deborah is definitely the best DM I've cone accross. Please more R&R!!!

[@michealwilliamson8999]

Matthew has spirit...get in character ppl...have fun

[@BatteredVolSyndrome]

Couldnt stop laughing with Matthew. He symbolized every adventure I used to play...getting into character and staying there til the bitter end. And if I'm not wrong, they never did pick the statue back up after hitting the door with it. So wasnt it left back in the room? Lol Would love to see this group continue on...to see what happens to them next 😁

[@Krakendoom79]

Awesome! :D

[@tonywoodfint6884]

Matthew appears to be a Cleric of the Shouty Domain

[@PrivateerXTR]

Sam and Matthew had a war... of exclamation points! The winner, undeclared but awesome!

[@munky984]

I didn’t know this existed it was great!

[@Clba78]

Wow Amy Acker and Jay Ellis from Insecure, Matthew the Shaggy Doo so grateful to see this type of collaboration

[@SchwarzbaerLufti]

Jay rolling the Nat1s ist my kind of jam! Its way more fun if you can rely on not getting stuff done, so you can celebrate everything that works :D

[@joshuapray]

Holy smokes, it's Amy Acker! Naturally, I first saw her in _Angel_ , but my favourite role of hers was as Beatrice in _Much Ado About Nothing_ .

[@xavieracosta2586]

Imagine if you got a two hour ad unskipable

[@tiebrute4688]

Can we get a part two please?

[@DairangerSentai7]

Oh shoot that's ol' girl from Daredevil Edit: OH SHOOT THAT'S IDEN VERSIO

[@brooksbrigmon2533]

ØH $HÓÖT THÄTŚ ŠHÅGGŸ!

[@greciaitzelgonzalezguzman2731]

Was anyone going to tell me there was footage of Amy Acker playing D&D or was I supposed to find out on my own?! I adore that woman, I'm super excited to watch this!

[@Houstongamer]

This was so fun. I was so sad when it ended. I would love to know what the new players thought of it (Amy, Janina, Jay). Towards the end i thought they were really into it. Good Job to the entire party (And DM!).

[@odball75]

Haha, liked Janina's facial expression at the end, and her motion with the papers, clearly signalling, omg, youre kidding, we are going to stop here.

[@quantumperception]

Deborah is a good DM so far, but 2 things: 1) you don't pluck strings on bagpipes, you blow air and manipulate its release through holes, like a flute (it's a wind instrument, not a string instrument), and 2) you wouldn't dig a hole in thick ice like that (thick enough to walk on), you would cut a hole in the ice (so you would use a serrated blade of some kind, not a shovel). Minor details, I know, which so far haven't effected the overall story, but details are what help you envision the world you are verbally describing, so incorrect details can throw that off. Just for future reference, in case anyone else decides to use bagpipes or frozen lakes in their stories. The more you know! lol

[@quantumperception]

P.S. Also warhammers do bludgeoning damage, not slashing. I think she confused the cleric and his warhammer with the barbarian and his waraxe, and Matthew didn't catch it.

[@butterflysnme724]

I could barely see your icon but I knew who it was!!! Super cool! I don't play D&D. But how fun for you guys!

[@CERTAIND00M]

ME, WATCHING THE AD FOR THIS IN FRONT OF A DIFFERENT VIDEO: "Oh, cool. The redhead from True Blood plays D&D... Hey, that's Amy Acker. Pretty sure she doesn't age... Oh shit, the Shiva's playing too?! Cool. SO... OMG! Get fucked, current video! I'm about to watch MATTHEW LILLARD PLAY D&D!"

[@WendellofIloilo]

Janina has courage to play a wizard her first time out

[@rdp16rulez]

Not her first time out. She played with Deborah before on Relics and Rarities. However, that D&D game was somewhat streamlined to make it more of a show than a real campaign. Also it was a few years ago. So she's rusty, which isn't a bad thing when you have a great DM. As far as I know, Amy and Jay were the new players.

[@papapaulrocks]

Love love love Deborah in DD. Now I love her as a DM! My heart...

[@mojed6666]

Deborah Ann Woll is awesome!

[@quetzyranafout1360]

I'm a simple guy. I saw Amy Acker, I clicked 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@decad3n7]

I usually adore Matt playing, but he killed this game with the meta gaming.

[@beavertom]

I love everything about this

[@magecraft2]

Pity it came to a end I think the new players where just getting into the swing of it, I loved Amy move to stop the water and Jay use of thorn whip :)

[@bulgingbattery2050]

Red wizard needs food badly.