High Rollers: Aerois

[@albinonoodle5229]

Criminally underrated show.

[@jordanroutledge777]

Agreed

[@JJwatching]

I agree sosososoxozoso much since the beginning I have watch this and encouraged so many to watch it too and now I just get to freak out with them

[@bryan__m]

@@Thanatos-- I'm behind, but they are now at 187k, and that's just KZbin!

[@flyinglobster9552]

@@bryan__mthat’s not that much compared to other KZbinr who put in so much less work and effort

[@bryan__m]

@@flyinglobster9552 ok. I think the comment I was replying to said something like "they only have X subscribers". So I wasn't comparing to other YT channels, I was comparing to themselves.

[@The_Number1Candyman]

Watched this before the youtube vod came out because I couldn't bear the wait and just had to come and say what an INSANE fight, the number of awesome clutch moments that happened is crazy, the three team Starbreaker, the counterspells, the elder Quill! Everything about this fight was incredible, hats off to everyone in the HR crew

[@Miller919]

My birthday was a week ago, and two days later I ran my first marathon listening to High Rollers podcasts the whole time 😂 thanks for sparking my interest in DND

[@jobromer4069]

Amazing episode! Had me tugging the hearstrings! Also, I HAVE to point out the synced movement thing that Katie and Tom do at 1:55:55. So good, not even planned!

[@Mealbot2000]

Omg yes that movement was weird, what were they looking at

[@yuzik01]

Wow, what a battle! That was such a well handled villain fight, and so many clutch moments, the counterspell, Quill... I admit I got leaky eyes for a moment there, can't even imagine how hard it must be to DM such moments. Big props to Mark for keeping it interesting and fair for everybody. Despite - or because of - the unlucky rolls it made for a great story and I'm ready to watch the team whoop Hadar's ass! 👏

[@FyreDrac]

THAT GODAMN ELDER QUILL WAS SO FUCKIN CLUTCH!

[@FyreDrac]

Quilllllll

[@FyreDrac]

Valllllaaaaaaaaaaaa! :')

[@FyreDrac]

:')

[@FyreDrac]

Fucking hell. The trio usung starbreaker gave me chills

[@FyreDrac]

Hope doesn't fall. Fuuuck that gave me shivers

[@marvelwonder1]

Wow, this show never fails to be amazing What an intense episode too, next week can't come quick enough

[@KDEddie]

It's crazy that highrollers only has 113k subs

[@sanddry738]

It’s criminal. The story is absolutely amazing with great players. Guess the word just hasn’t been out there as much as CR (they’re great too for sure)

[@martmcclary8477]

And with this ending, I am finally caught up. Ready to see the last fight live.

[@SulfurGaming1]

SPOILER 1:43:55 I FUCKING LOVE RHI! I can see a battered and bruised sentry standing defiantly like fucking Captain America delivering this brilliant line to the frothing rage that is Xarkira.

[@lithiumproductions5372]

"A meteor hit me in the face!" This has got to be one of the best Aila lines 😂

[@BlackShadow1991]

That was a phenomenal fight, with plenty of epic, clutch moments and cinematic imagery 🤩Well done! For the algorithm!

[@ItZoTom]

So many clutch moments… Sad it’s so close the to end, but I can’t wait to see it!

[@mtbrocket]

It had to be Nova, the war criminal, to finish her off. Great video. This is a good story. Clap, clap, clap.

[@SuperCheesehead11]

SPOILER ALERT

[@luciuspuck4612]

That fan art of Aela carrying Sentry induced my leaky eyes syndrome. Great stuff, everyone. ❤

[@danbuckingham5077]

I watched this episode on Twitch, again now on KZbin and I fully intend to listen to the podcast on my morning commute. Possibly the best episode yet!

[@ajcecil3448]

The silence at 1:03:42 is LOUD

[@CosmiccNova]

*SPOILERS DO NOT CLICK* Kim rolling a 20 in that moment oh my god. The dice WANTED the witch to die. Good stuff Kim!!

[@huwjackson8110]

Thank you all again for another episode, I’ve been DM’ing for twelve years on and off now and I’m about to start a lightfall and Aerois based home brew next weekend, but thank you all again for all the good work over the years 🎉

[@Arrusoh]

I feel that Lucius was MVP of that fight, he might not have gotten the finishing blow. But damn he did a lot there. If that power word kill got off on Quill they probably wouldn't have gotten Valla out in time to save him

[@xxRikuKHx]

I'm usually a VOD watcher because I put the episodes on when I'm at work, but I have a feeling I'll need to actually tune in live for the Hadar fight. I don't know if I can hold in the emotions in public lmao

[@falcon10649]

The portent on counter spell then elder Qil. The mage boys are tough. The melee ladies are such power houses

[@LokeJosh]

Man, I've been trying to pace our the eps from here, CR and DD, but this ep came out... and gotta see it immediately.

[@Blasted2Oblivion]

Which one is DD? I don't know that one and would love another one to watch.

[@odiogoponto]

I think he is referring to the Dungeon Dudes. They are really good. The players are plenty fun to whatch and Mounty, the Gm is awesome at wolrd building and handling factions. His setting is easilly the most interesting out of the three. I highly recommed it. @@Blasted2Oblivion

[@blackh9604]

Man ever since Reynard joined the lightfall gang, Tom has been doing some creative ass plays. Quill was sick this episode.

[@kingerPK]

I'm a little late watching this as the the time stamp would suggest but.....im not crying there is just something in my eye !!!

[@ShadeWolf09]

Oh gods, this was such a good fight. Everyone had such great moments, perfect chances to shine, despite all the awful shit she threw at them. I have no clue how Mark is going to top this with Hadar, but the finale is going to be so intense, I cannot wait.

[@sunburstskater]

The Spiral 🌀 Kamina would be proud

[@rogerswil97]

Amazing episode! And I thought the first half of the battle was tense 😬 well done high rollers were almost there!

[@K1ng3659]

Valah came in clutch

[@HeyHogla]

I'm absolutely not crying whatchu talking about

[@phaerlax]

One episode without a bit is okay, as the lack of a bit is a bit in itself. But two is too much. I worry.

[@Markcrazeer]

We are in the endgame now. Black king Check.

[@WAZAM7]

This show is soooo incredibly good

[@whoppagaming2172]

Elder Quill used Biden Blast Also Nova was cold in that moment, my lord

[@emdickinson8470]

There's still a really angry Demon out for revenge... If Mark has him show during the Hadar fight, I'm gonna lose it.

[@adum7451]

1:19:28 we saw you holding in that chuckle, Tom...

[@YamiYaiba]

Rihannon unintentionally describing herself going Super Saiyan was fantastic

[@salamanda550]

Sorry, but "I gypped up a storm" fucking broke me when tom said it XD

[@demilts]

This was such a fantastic episode and we a nearing the end and i'm so nervous

[@JollyRanchersxx]

IM NOT CRYING YOU ARE!

[@naughtydred8538]

I fully get why Mark didn't make them roll to release Valla, out of any PC quill is by far the most indespensible for the final fight. But Dice Christ is surely going to punish them later for forcing it through. Still had me crying though, this whole arc has caused more tears in me then I've shed in years

[@totallycarbon2106]

I think its more that with all three of their strength bonuses combined, there was no way they could even fail the DC? But yeah.

[@HelenaOfDetroit]

​@@totallycarbon2106 I agree. Even if all three of those characters rolled a 1, this game doesnt have auto succeed or failure rules for ability checks. Just adding their modifiers was more than the required amount to break through that barrier. Mark literally said this too, so idk why someone felt the need to condone it. Like, I'm a complete jerk and I say a lot of dumb and mean things and even I wouldn't say something that stupid.

[@kellygingrich4302]

SO. MANY. EPIC. MOMENTS.

[@ElderonAnalas]

Many wish to cheat death. Some walk the road of necromancy, some walk the path of divinity, Kira chose to talk the path of Hadar.

[@chrisrod118]

I'm in my college plaza trying my God damn best not to cry, this really pulled me at the worst time

[@jamesmaceaveli6679]

Hope doesn't fall! Fuck yes!

[@TheOwlslayer]

That was intense. Really damn intense.

[@sampassmore196]

Nova confirmed evil poor zarkiria

[@haydenowen2914]

Yo just saying bad influence won yhe day😂 give the kid a knife and she will master time magic!!

[@YorkshireDave]

Absolutely fantastic

[@otakumatt]

I have to say Mark changing up counter spell mid combat during that mass heal was pretty shitty. Not that I disagree that the spell could use some revision but to change it up after it was used normally multiple times during the fight already is not great. I get his friends are chill with it but as people watch live play shows to learn the game it’s not a good habit to teach new DMs. Especially when the change he made will always heavily favour the DM since late game enemies will almost always have stats higher than what players can usually achieve.

[@HelenaOfDetroit]

The result from this was the same as it would've been otherwise. Favoring the bad guys with the decision stays true to the original concept of counterspell but at least gives a small chance for the heroes to be... well ... heroic.

[@Blasted2Oblivion]

Damn...I caught it. I caught the leaky eyes.

[@TheKing-gn9br]

The fact that High Rollers only has 113K followers really makes me have so much less faith in humanity.

[@HelenaOfDetroit]

Oh damn! Ya better buckle up and stick your head in the sand because if you ever look around you'll lose a LOT more faith in humanity. Avoid all social media platforms, don't go to public places, don't read or watch any news of any kind, and don't participate in any regular group activities. That's the only way to NOT lose faith in humanity.... well, unless you're dumb enough to believe in some lie

[@RobAllenB]

The pain of being a great gamemaster is that you sometimes have to be an asshole, because the best bad guys tend to be assholes. And it makes for a great story in the end.

[@Kicksticks]

aw man i know it doesnt really make a difference for VODs but its a bit sad such an incredible session was pre-recorded, I woulda been a little disappointed if I was able to watch the strems live.

[@timovelthuis5086]

Wait a minute.. Is that a bonus action meteor strike?

[@jayfng123]

Jesus christ I fucking love Mark!

[@kaasbalz]

Siaska was like Molly Weasly with "not my daughter b**ch"

[@MrKitKatHart]

I wanna join as a member ion here but it’s not an option for high rollers but is for EVERY OTHER CHANNEL. I’m pulling me hair out lads.

[@123Nightcloud]

They have a patron, if that helps instead? Haha! Or a Discord!:)

[@eshelynn]

So, was Raistlin a bit of character inspiration for Xarkira? Its been, like, 20 years since I read Dragonlance, but thats one of the overarching plots, if I remember correctly.

[@shenkyeirambo5601]

i wonder if this group would be willing to move to pathfinder 1 for the third campaign

[@jameslatour9524]

*SPOILER* So Valla is Eri with Rewind

[@cammmdoit5693]

Mark your comment as a spoiler dude

[@jameslatour9524]

@@cammmdoit5693 Done, though not sure it is much of a spoiler. Mark has had utilized similar powers from her before. But the caged person doing something meaningful makes sense

[@cammmdoit5693]

Preciate it bro.

[@kaceygarey7139]

I will just plan out isn't this the first times are zarkera has ever struck down someone while they bend down. Cuz if that is the case then I say it's out of character. Mark

[@hughneil7212]

Mark screwed Tom on that last Counterspell, Quill dropped her roll to 16, and as written, she needed a 19.

[@CRITTER_FROG]

It dropped her roll to 16 + 10

[@LoreleiVieshvelle]

Fuck, I wish I was able to watch live. Woulda def bought more glitter dice and maybe a shirt. Oh well

[@qlipothian]

Morathi ?

[@hadeszero4526]

Tell my friends they're cool? Mark, why do you condon lying? 😂

[@monicatruong1223]

1:48:22

[@Samouraii]

Is the store closed now? It 404's when I try to go on it

[@kylehumbert5735]

She gone

[@Samouraii]

@@kylehumbert5735 oh damn! I'm still 60 episodes away in the VOD squad. Ill have to grab something in Campaign 3

[@hadeszero4526]

Great visual but I know mark is too into his players to let anything be decided by the dice and players themselves. There is no danger here.

[@Markcrazeer]

Well, there wouldn’t have been a problem if he didn’t implement the (unfair and homebrew) no saving npcs mechanism of resurrecting not working on entropis. He solved a problem that he himself made. High level dnd is filled with zero stakes or real danger.

[@calconone7250]

​@@MarkcrazeerThere is no point in implementing a rule if you're going to make an exception to it every time the rule comes into effect. He should have either never made the rule or stuck to it when the time came. High-level dnd can have risk of permanent character death, especially when the campaign is so close to over anyway, but it is indicative of a lack of imagination to not find a cool narrative angle in the next session following the character's death. There are ways Mark and Tom could have used this, but they went the lazy route instead.

[@HelenaOfDetroit]

​@@calconone7250I thought the death ruling was for anyone killed in the Far Realm. They haven't gotten to that place yet. Besides, if your main heroes and player characters that have been the focus of the entire story die too early, then they don't get to die in the final battle. It's not a story about Aerois after all, it's a story about a group of adventures turned heroes. Like, if Luke Skywalker died to Darth Vader when they fought in Cloud City then the story couldn't continue. Yes, it's completely Deus Ex Machina (aka God Machine) but the shape of stories needs these to things to happen. Otherwise, it would be a boring documentary filled with hundreds of people that we, as the audience, don't get the time to connect with emotionally.