High Rollers Oneshot | The Cosmere RPG!

[@HighRollersDnD]

⭐ We had such a blast playing in the world of the Stormlight Archive with the Cosmere RPG! You can check out the incredible RPG system on their Kickstarter here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/brotherwise/the-stormlight-archive-rpg ❤ Want 45 minutes of us talking about our experience in the Cosmere RPG (and us being mega fans of Sanderson's novels)? Our Cosmere RPG Review is available for Members! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqq2omuuhtRgpaM

[@parkermm]

It’s awesome that the group that was my first introduction to dnd back in 2016 now gets to be the ones to show off the new system based on my favorite author 😄

[@Transformers217]

This is truly awesome!

[@RinLightweaver]

50:59 Note on lore- Parshendi/Listeners don't touch their dead

[@elekbuday81]

I'm so glad you guys got a sponsored one-shot for this system! Also, Brando Sando can't keep getting away with the surprise additions to projects! The fact this was secretly a cosmere-wide system the whole time is crazy

[@OkamiG15]

This is how I found out and im biting and gnashing. how dare they pull a fast one on us! I'm just hoping they get to release Awakeners! Warbreaker's def my fave magic system

[@Dhusque]

So... I'm hearing one-shot... becomes two-shot... becomes... short series... ? Like.. please?!? This was a freakin' delight! I'm not (yet) invested in this world. But I *do* love a distinct rule-set and flavour of 'dice mechanics interpreted through a narrative structure' style of play through. Narrative causality for the win!!!

[@christopherking6496]

Well, becoming invested is a momentous thing, ;-) (Invested is a specific term in universe describing a person that has "magic")

[@Dhusque]

@@christopherking6496 Ooooh. Interesting... I definitely meed to read these books. Totally up my alley. Though from the context clues I suspect I may need to find the right words... I'm thinking in a bookstore might be the place to start. ^_^

[@dappereldritchhorror1908]

@@Dhusque Highly recommend. Sanderson is my favorite author and Stormlight Archive is one of my favorite fantasy series to date. Also the 5th book in said series comes out Dec 6th.

[@DanSto11]

I cannot describe the chills I got, when I heard "These words are accepted" I'm so excited for this god damn game, I can't bare it!!

[@Nesetroll]

Seeing Mark in the Kohlin uniform, and Rhi's Thaylen eyebrows gave me goosebumps xD Just realized during the intro speech about taking oaths, that all the Knights Radiant are basically 5E paladins, and started wondering if "Kaladin" is a play on the word...

[@aadityayanamandra8846]

"Kaladin the paladin," has been a subject of humor for quite some time. But no, it's not intentional/

[@Arcayenneist]

5E style, Windrunners, Elsecallers, and maybe Edgedancers would be Oath of Devotion Paladins (all about "protection" and focusing on helping others) Skybreakers would be Oath of the Crown. Bondsmiths would be Oath of Redemption. Willshapers and Dustbringers would be Oath of Glory. Stonewards either Devotion or Watchers. Lightweavers and Truthwatchers, though, I don't know. Edgedancers and Truthwatchers feel more like Clerics, and Lightweavers like Rogues.

[@obviousalias132]

And seeing Tom in parshface

[@GabKaulem]

​@@ArcayenneistDalinar would be oath of redemption, but Bondsmiths in general? Nah

[@Arcayenneist]

@@GabKaulem We have limited data, and bondsmiths are few in number. I get a feeling that it will be the same theme with another bondsmith we know now, given the issues they have with their spren.

[@jeremiahmarcum168]

Life before death Strength before weakness Journey before destination I’ll never read or hear those words without tearing up. Amazing game, everyone!

[@KyLewin]

The first ideal is so awesome, though the one that gets me is the third. I think it might be because it seems to be a slightly individualized ideal (at least to a degree), but the second person we hear swear it, oof, I tear up every time. “I will protect those I hate, even… even if the one I hate most is… myself.” Goosebumps even just writing it down!

[@MrLemonaiden]

SPOILER WARNING FOR ANYONE WANTING TO READ THE BOOKS It gives a lot of plot from later books

[@lumonetic1124]

tysm I'm only on book 1

[@madanium]

I love how this entire thing feels so familiar because I’ve been reading the Stormlight books for the past several months & watching HR Altheya at the same time. So even tho, this set of characters & this system is fresh. It feels like coming home

[@ACrossAuthor]

Jasper is such a delight. Ever overjoyed to see him alongside the HR crew!

[@arcticwiz2249]

Lmao I love the immediate book 3 spoilers, rip Jasper

[@reubendelaney3870]

Am on my first reading of oathbringer atm, literally had just found out the listeners were the original inhabitants of Roshar like an hour before watching this!

[@esteban280889]

oooh thanks. I was skimming comments before watching. I'll have to come back

[@scryptid_]

@@esteban280889yeah lots of spoilers in just the setting of the scene, seems the general spoilers go through the entirety of Rhythm of War! Don’t let that dissuade you from checking out the Cosmere RPG though, the Beta has next to no spoilers besides light spoilers on how Radiants work in the character builder

[@esteban280889]

@@scryptid_ thanks!

[@kaComposer]

Part of me feels like Stormlight as it stands is almost spoiler-proof. I know it's fun to go in blind, but there's SO much to learn about the world that when you hear a moderate spoiler, you don't really even know what it means.

[@thelostarchivesdnd]

Oh my goodness my favourite D&D channel playing a TTRPG of my favourite book series! 😍 We are super excited to start our Cosmere TTRPG series soon - planning on a long form campaign set just after the events of Oathbringer - currently working on the character art and I could not be more keen!

[@JacobODell_]

I feel like sanderson has confirmed the Kaladin paladin thing in an interview somewhere but I can't quite remember

[@HMK-nh4ft]

I cannot wait to play this system!!!!

[@robbiemaher6618]

This makes me tear up with yearning. I cannot wait to have the full content in my hands and craft an amazing adventure for friends!

[@christopherking6496]

Just starting the one-shot, and I've got to say... Mark does a phenomenal job with the Cryptic (Sequence)

[@ZandyrBier004]

As soon as mark started his intro, all the information and love I have from this series flooded back into my mind. Such is the skill of Mark, the power of collaboration, and the art of storytelling. Love you all. Thanks for making feel the feelings. Every damn time.

[@heathengypsy]

Great game, was so happy to see Jasper back, would love to see him in more episodes.

[@LenaMaia-o9o]

20-odd minutes in and I am in love with Sequence. Mark, hats off for making them sound so... well, Spren-like :D You are not the official voice of Pattern in my head as well :D

[@tobyhardcastle6830]

I know! Their love for the series really shows, I'm so glad they were chosen to do this.

[@shawnstaggs5254]

Pattern was special in being locked into his shape by Shallan. Sequence shouldn't have had the same impediment.

[@tobyhardcastle6830]

​@@shawnstaggs5254 I'm only halfway through so it might happen later, do we know that Sequence is locked into only a single pattern?

[@Tower_Of_Chaos]

​@@shawnstaggs5254 I didn't remember this, so I checked the coppermind and it doesn't mention Pattern being forced into one shape. In fact it describes Pattern's pattern as ever-changing, citing WoR chapter 3.

[@shawnstaggs5254]

@@Tower_Of_Chaos I meant that he was locked into being visible when Shallan took her image and sketched him. He wasn't able to go completely invisible to other people anymore

[@ethanrisenmay4146]

PUT THOSE SAFEHANDS AWAY DIDNT REALIZE KZbin WAS THIS EXTREME

[@EonNShadow]

Praise the Almighty someone said it!

[@joeycrunch]

😂

[@allisonj.7918]

Thanks for this! I'm here from the Kickstarter page, and while I normally listen to RPGs rather than watch them, you all had me totally absorbed. I couldn't have asked for a better intro to this system!

[@EmmaPrew]

Loved this so much! Great to see y’all are as big Cosmere fans as me. Would love to see more.

[@ironbeard_DM]

Life before death Strength before weakness Journey before destination The ancient oaths are spoken Soooo excited for this system and literally jumped from my chair when i saw this video🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Ali-ey9sz]

Got into the playtest for this, and man... loved the system and all the heroic paths and things. Extremely hyped for the full release

[@pedralves1988]

For storming sake, I weeping for hear The Words.

[@anonymoose2386]

Please do more! This was epic and caused so much joy. I would love to see more of these characters!

[@technicallycai7019]

So excited for this system to come out. Amazing group of people! Life before death fellow Cosmerenuates

[@Transformers217]

I’m a huge Brandon Sanderson fan! I love his Cosmere books, as well as his other books from different universes. And I am so excited to play this RPG adaptation of the Cosmere! 😊

[@racheltaylor7412]

This one-shot was everything I needed! OMG! I started clapping (nearly started crying) when Jasper said The Words!!!

[@daviddurbin4903]

Bless you Mark. Bless you High Rollers!! For getting into this 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@angikep]

I usually don't like one shots, because i need a little bit of time to sort of attune to the world and the characters. But this one was a lot of fun to watch and even though I didn't read the books, it was easy to get into it. Also, the costumes are awesome! Now I'm off to read the books. 👍 (and Mark in uniform... *chef's kiss*) 🤭

[@MrSamman]

Enjoy your first readthrough :D Always happy to see new people get into a world I adore!

[@angikep]

@@MrSamman Thank you!

[@Moony-47]

Would love more, whether a continuation or a new campaign

[@dadriangreen6179]

I can happily say I really didn't know what was going on world/lore wise but this was so enjoyable to watch. I expect nothing less from the HighRollers crew!! xD

[@thecounselingcouch68]

Nice job, this was enjoyable. I loved the brief story and the action.

[@Homemade_Heroes]

Great to see the Cosmere RPG in action! Particularly how the Plot Die works. Looking forward to running this and even playing it solo! 🤘

[@sokkrates3760]

Two of my favorite things! Great one shot. I'd love a mini campaign

[@arcticbanana66]

Here's something _really_ weird: I love to read, always have since I was a kid, and I'm a huge fan of fantasy and sci-fi, and yet until a couple days ago when the Cosmere RPG Kickstarter started and everybody started talking about the Stormlight Archives, I somehow have never even _heard of_ Brandon Sanderson except as "the guy who finished writing The Wheel of Time" (another series which I have, somehow, never read).

[@richardmurray9026]

Enjoy

[@nathancjarrett]

Wow, you may be like me and have a bit of a hard time getting into the Cosmere novels. But I am hooked now. If you like audiobooks he uses some amazing narrators for his stormlight books.

[@KyLewin]

A couple of years ago, I was in kind of the same boat. I actually only learned about him listening to the GraphicAudio version of Way of Kings (it was in a bargain bin at our local bookstore) while on a long road trip. When we reached our destination, one of the first things I did was go out and by some of his books. I really love them!

[@TheOriginalDogLP]

if you are willing to accept hard magic systems that feel videogamey, you are in for a ride! The characters and plots are really good! Its nothing thought provoking, but highly entertaining page-turners.

[@brads2041]

I instantly signed up for the Kickstarter. 300 dollars!

[@potatobrain8379]

Me too! I’m insanely excited for this game

[@madanium]

I just finished Oathbringer and I cannot explain how excited I am for this!!

[@Rasofcreation]

I'm reading The Stormlight archives right now and it's too many spoilers for now. Will come back once I read the books 😅

[@Panamaniac3D]

Yeah, they probably should have done a tag for that because they don’t give any indication and then they just go right into spoiling things up until Oathbringer and even some Rhythm of War stuff.

[@Rasofcreation]

I didn't do too far. Just the name of Tom's character's species was enough for me to table it for now 😅

[@chrismcguire5147]

This was so freaking cool! More please?!

[@zachkrichau764]

I really hope that they play more of this

[@haylowspams1533]

2:26:55 Had me dying. "Rhi, you're better than this." "I'm not.. I'm really not."

[@LucasCarter2]

I love Brando Sando and you guys so much.

[@SherlockHulmesDM]

Bandy Sandy. Bando Saddins Bran Bran the Sandman

[@gregallan4291]

Wish this one shot didnt present spoilers from later books otherwise I'd be suepr excited to watch, I'll have to come back eventually

[@Uther1313]

The Cosplay for this was very on point. Loved it!

[@IamHattman]

Would love to see this be continued on!

[@IvyKendall-zm2gl]

I like Brandon Sanderson. He's a fantastic author. My cousin's wife actually took a creative writing class from him.

[@finnfeaver1196]

Please do more! I loved this

[@benjaminszili8064]

This made me so very happy! Thank you ❤

[@Temmerin]

I need a full series of this, maybe after Altheya is done and the system is fully released.

[@Darrel_B]

Been dreaming of this game for so long

[@havenschade8174]

I hope more people get sponsored to play this or play it for fun

[@AledMify]

More of this. Please.

[@TheConicus]

Bridge Four!

[@Lorentless]

Absolutely amazing!

[@DragonOfThePineForest]

3:11:36 actual chills.

[@renskedunnewold1995]

Me tooo

[@Ghillie_Monster]

Have not read the book series (a mistake I'll soon correct) so Rhi's eyebrows had me off guard every time I panned across her. That would be a good look for a wizard if she plays one in the future

[@damonrowsell2393]

One of my favorite aspects of the series is how diverse the different peoples are. Thaylens with long eyebrows, Herdazians with crystalline fingernails, Iriali with golden hair. It’s a treat!

[@Oncewasacco]

@@damonrowsell2393 hope they keep the unique appearances for adaptations especially for the alethi its so rare for a fantasy story to focus on other races and cultures that aren't European.

[@Zelmel]

That was super cool and I just backed that kickstarter.

[@bhw_ace7476]

I forgot what it’s called but god I hope that they add in a mechanic for characters to have boons and curses like Dalinar forgetting his wife

[@saul94923]

So I think that would really just stem from campaign to campaign. The system has a mechanic called opportunity and complication die that adds positive or negative effects to your roles and narratives. I def think seeking out the nightwatcher could be a really interesting quest for the party to take depending on the situation tho. Although many peeps probs aren't going to seek the old magic like that. GM discretion kinda thing.

[@obviousalias132]

They are. In one of the interviews or Q&As they mentioned building a table for Nightwatcher curses. Going to see her will be part of the canon Stonewalker adventure.

[@Fanto_Sir]

Awesome. I'll be watching this tomorrow whilst I 'work' from home 🤓

[@scottharrop6720]

Great cosplay from Jasper and Katie! :)

[@sundaycomicssection]

I love all the costumes.

[@Poliantrix]

I NEED MORE COSMERE!

[@martinchampion6467]

Only caught a few bits but it looked suitably epic looking forward to a full watch through. Journey before destination!

[@ondank]

Malikash : I am such a coward * Transforms * Malikash : And because I am such a coward, I can't take any chances by letting you live

[@johnbobbryan]

“Yasnah” triggered me lol. But I came to this video as a huge cosmere fan with minor background in ttrpg’s. I’m leaving as a fan of the channel! Mark’s acting and commitment as a GM really sold me on the whole experience. Looking forward to checking out more of your content

[@RyanNovotny1]

“Yasnah” is actually the canon pronunciation lol. It got me too when I reread the series via audiobook.

[@tobyhardcastle6830]

For some reason I always pronounced Jasnah's name correctly with the Ya sound, but Jezrien I keep getting wrong and call him Gezrien. Even though we know people call him Yezerezeh.

[@spencerbennett7540]

@@tobyhardcastle6830what kind of a name is that🥲I thought it was Jezrien or Yezrien😭

[@Illandren]

Might want to add a Spoiler warning for those that haven't read the books yet. Slightly spoilery intro.

[@duffyscottc]

Where did you get the pattern for that epic Bridge 4 uniform?

[@Sylfaemo]

Oh my fuckin god, I lost it when I first saw Rhi's face

[@vernonhampton5863]

2:30 you're welcome

[@zsanart_yt]

I'm so hyped

[@mcfaolan82]

Caught it live yesterday and was blown away. Have only recently started watching Highrollers and love the storytelling & characterplay. This one-shot made me greatly interested in both: The book series and the system! Thanks @HighrollersDND :)

[@oliverer3]

I'm sorry, the pools of harmony? Which planet are we on again?

[@DanielBerke]

Presumably "harmony" is just a normal word with no extra meaning on planets like Roshar, the same way "breath" or "forgery" wouldn't have any extra meaning on Scadrial.

[@oliverer3]

@@DanielBerke still peaks me interest every time though xD Also, pools of harmony just sounds like a good name for Harmony's perpendicularity.

[@DanielBerke]

@@oliverer3 True! :D

[@daviking7886]

Who knows, we have knowledge of atleast one Scadrian worldhopper interacting with the Listeners (Axindweth from the ghostbloods), maybe there is another one helping the escapee listeners.

[@duolingo0552]

Bluefingers did nothing wrong

[@potatobrain8379]

I haven’t finished warbreaker yet😭 Seriously please don’t tell me he turns into a bad guy

[@Ali-ey9sz]

@@potatobrain8379 No, he didn't do anything wrong.

[@aadityayanamandra8846]

@@potatobrain8379 Huh? No, there's just a weird fan outcry against him for some reason. IDK, I guess he doesn't do enough for Siri?

[@mr.pickleworldbuilding]

@potatobrain8379 Nah, he’s good

[@HMK-nh4ft]

What is that Fabrial Lilia uses? That is really cool

[@abdulrahmanal-sallum2652]

Thanks for sharing this, but not sure if you are playing the exact same campaign/adventure they announced or a new adventure in the Cosemere RPG settings and rules??

[@CrownlessStudios]

Men? Reading? Unsubscribed. But actually, love to see the live play of this! Good job all!

[@brads2041]

Coolest combat

[@1ValorANDglory1]

16:30 but Parshendi CAN see all kinds of spren including Honorspren.

[@darkjack164]

hey gancho. also, watch out, some spoilers

[@arcticwiz2249]

What the fuck, I screamed when I saw Mark's uniform

[@mukina]

Omg, I yelled and ran out of the room to my best friend who was trying to get ready for bed and then i was like OMG MARK IS IN A KHOLIN OUTFIT DID HE MAKE THAT OMG ITS SO GOOD and then I dragged him in here and made him watch the intro with me xD

[@obviousalias132]

Parshface in the year 2024 of the Almighty?

[@liamthomas5305]

I love the music at the beginning of the video! What is the name of the track title and artist??

[@drtimmsgp]

Hell yeah

[@vice5345]

Man i really want to play it now 😢 Brando Sando give it to me please I am but a poor student

[@ZandyrBier004]

The return of the Oscillator! 3:04:19

[@esteban280889]

Love the sound of this, but Ive only read mistborn (not coming to the game until 2026), but id love to have the art books for when i do read storm light, but not really in financial position where I should be spending that much for this (after currency conversion and shipping).

[@FiveTen007]

SAY THE WORDS

[@adamuffoletto7869]

Everyone complaining about spoilers: this universe as a campaign setting doesn't allow half the character options until Book 3. Of course theres spoilers up to that point

[@dumbguy1007]

I've just started the way of kings after hearing about sanderson for ages and putting it off. Anyone know which point in the books this is set? Not too fussed about spoilers as I'm not super invested but just curious.

[@davidwilson6577]

Sometime after Words of Radiance, probably during or before Oathbringer.

[@samanthaa.6055]

SO many spoilers. I think you should have mentioned you're spoiling through book 3, even though many already know this

[@miraclemomentsweddings]

aren’t we not even able to play the game till NEXT september?😭

[@theunholysmirk]

there's an open beta version!

[@notthesonofwilliam788]

🔖 2:50:00

[@jordanwright1061]

Before I watch for spoilery reasons, is this Mistborn 🤞, or Stormlight?

[@rayplays7498]

I have no clue what's going on xD

[@Drujd]

Ophelia screwed up so royally 😂😂😂 I love fake fantasy romance drama, because i can enjoy it fully knowing that people's *real* emotions aren't being hurt.

[@Guydude777]

Wicked

[@theunholysmirk]

2:33:48

[@greenkey21]

To fit in with the rest of the names... "Mark Hulmes / GAME MASTER" should be "GAME MASTER / Mark Hulmes"

[@tobyhardcastle6830]

Game Master is the true identity, they are just currently masquerading as a person with the name Mark Hulmes

[@greenkey21]

@@tobyhardcastle6830 ah, thank you for clearing that up