High Rollers: Curse of Strahd #1 | The Mists of Barovia

[@adrenalineunlimited]

"The Barovians still bury their dead because of old customs, but the Vistana burn their living, because they know better." -- Count Sherlock Hulmes

[@deathfury4039]

1:11:03

[@karlwilker155]

"This campaign contains elements of horror, graphic violence, body horror, etc". Me, thinking of Cam's natural 20, and Granny: "I'm bulett proof, nothing to lose!"

[@ThePatchworkMonster]

I miss granny trell

[@damian_bubble6287]

Fire away, fire away

[@CharterForGaming]

@@ThePatchworkMonster "Ring a bell, Ring a bell, then you will see granny trell"

[@ThePatchworkMonster]

@@CharterForGaming ok thank you for the advice i shall follow these instruction properly

[@silberhornj]

Well now I have to go rewatch Granny Trell

[@Derploop]

48 minutes in and we've had Yesper, Vesper and Wesper. Looking forward to meeting their psychic brother, Esper, and their speech impedimented brother, Lisper.

[@VorJacklisEclel]

Curse of Strahd...serious campaign...Bard...Trott... This gonna be good.

[@maggintons]

Trott knows exactly what he's doing, hes played this game as a player and DM'ed Curse Of Strahd in private games... Hes gonna do some ridiculous shit. You can already tell Trott knows Barovia lore because he's playing a character from that world.

[@lucasnicholson9443]

VorJacklisEclel with -1 intelligence to boot

[@whowasibeing]

You need some light in order to see the depth of the shadows.

[@raymondwiggins354]

1:50:05

[@TillerTwo]

When I saw Trott as a bard I knew this would be amazing

[@alexwantsbeans2230]

Hi everybody! I’m so excited, I love CoS! Watch out for spoilers in the time stamps below 2:35 - Disclaimer/TW (Elements of horror, graphic violence, body horror) 3:20 - Introduction 4:00 - Yesper’s introduction 5:25 - Xiiki’s introduction 6:00 - Xiros’ introduction 8:05 - Shadow’s introduction 8:45 - Rose’s introduction 21:40 - A new song 26:50 - Impractical inspiration 30:00 - Setting the scene 31:30 - Welcome to Barovia 32:10 - Sorry, what? 34:00 - The Gates 36:50 - Staring Contest 44:05 - Strahd? 45:50 - …Sorry? (Holy hell, that delivery) 55:50 - Initiative? 1:03:40 - Rest, brother 1:04:20 - The Letter 1:13:25 - Yesper the tour guide 1:16:00 - Shadow is trustworthy and therefore offended 1:21:20 - The barman 1:22:55 - The Vistani + the Barovians 1:24:55 - Strahd lore 1:28:10 - Siblings? They’re working on it. 1:29:40 - Duty to the Lord 1:29:55 - A voice at the door 1:32:00 - You can’t just ask people why they don’t have a soul 1:34:15 - The scream 1:36:40 - Xiros’ reaction 1:43:15 - the demands of the devil 1:44:30 - Turn Undead 1:46:50 - Strahd’s request 1:47:35 - End of game 1:48:30 - No spoilers please! 1:49:50 - Donations 1:54:35 - Post-game DM + player chats 1:54:50 - Tom’s feelings on the quiet type 1:55:35 - Why Trott is a vistani 1:57:05 - What’s Rose’s past with wolves? + Kim already has a thing for Strahd 1:57:31 - LEAVE 2:00:10 - Insider DM knowledge This is going to be something amazing, you guys. If I missed any of your favourite moments, write them below so I can see!

[@Orceh]

I like that one of the players is taking the place of something that is typically the job of an NPC, getting the group together.

[@danieldosso2455]

Trot has DM'd Curse in his own time as well as been a player in it himself at times. He knows his shit.

[@Comfortacers]

I like it how trot keeps switching between lucius and yesper

[@jimmydavis1775]

I work at a grocery store and I'm the only source of income for my family currently. Recently I've been working 50 hours every week and I've just been exhausted. Today was my only day off this week, and I woke up to my boss texting me and telling me I had to come in for 4 hours. 4 turned into 5, then 6, then 8, and finally 10. I worked 10 hours with no break today and I was on the verge of breaking. I was laying on my floor crying, when I checked my phone and saw this upload. You guys have been a constant source of support and entertainment for me, and I can't thank you enough for what you do. I wish I was able to catch your Livestreams, and I wish I had money to give you guys as a way of thanks, but I do cant do either these days. Seriously I thank you from the bottom of my heart, keep up the amazing content!

[@SherlockHulmes]

Fuck man, Jimmy hope you get some time off soon dude! You are most welcome!

[@DeadlyInsanaty]

Stay strong friend. You are a true hero to your family and this community. ✊

[@jimmydavis1775]

@@DeadlyInsanaty thank you, times are hard, but now is the best time to come together (metaphorically of course) and help those who need it most

[@MFZBitch]

Stay strong and thanks for putting in the hours so all of us can live "normal" in these times. Also fuck a system that isnt prepared for situations like this and makes great people like you slave away!

[@bethkrager6529]

I know it doesn't help when you're at your lowest, and things feel close to breaking... But you are an absolute rockstar. You working so hard, dealing with panicking communities, you are keeping everyone fed. Your family, and the customers who come in and give you a hard time. You are well over full time hours, I'd demand overtime pay. It's what you've earned. Thank you for your endurance, we absolutely need you.

[@mr-boo]

Everybody is it killing with their character play! Loving Kim in her Tabaxi (shadow domain?) cleric. Loving Trott providing his bardic introduction to the story. Excited to see Tom making a complete character switch with a brooding, provocative fighter. Rhiannon, bringing light and color as she always does. Happy to see Katie a bit more on the foreground, being a wild elf in Aerois isn't easily a prominent role. And Marks storytelling really sets the scene with these dark stories (it really brought life to Lightfall descent)! Looking forward to the next episode!

[@WaDarkPhoenix]

*Mark pops up on my screen without a beard* Me: "Who the heck is that?"

[@squelch13]

if it wasn't for the voice.. I would've had no idea it was really him.. Was sooo confused to begin with

[@gangsquad2363]

Hi hair looks good tho

[@asbigastheocean3273]

Proper props to Yesper for keeping the roleplaying afloat

[@justankitty1795]

Can’t wait for mark to scream “what is a man” and throw his glass across the room.

[@sigrudnijsten373]

I understood that reference

[@kevinwheeler7427]

“A miserable little pile of bonds, ideals and flaws!”

[@FireFurFox]

A miserable pile of secrets!

[@Cookiesandcreamss]

I like how yesper almost always sounds like he’s on the verge of crying 😂

[@Pancakeli]

I would be too, Curse of Strahd is an excellent story, but I just reeeally hate being the one playing it. It sucks to exist in Barovia lol

[@1Lanavis1]

That's the trauma speaking through him

[@patrickbohn5235]

Has 3 greatswords strapped to his back somehow. Yep definitely a DnD character.

[@MLunenborg]

I HAD THE SAME IDEA. LOL

[@mme.veronica735]

My first thought, he is gonna throw those isn't he?

[@snowts]

Gotta one up those witchers! They only carry two swords.

[@patrickbohn5235]

@@Dave_L913 Honestly my biggest question isnt why its more just how? Like each greatswords about 1.5m long if not a little longer, where the hell are you storing 3 of those in a way that you can still fit through doors

[@yimyam7615]

Patrick Bohn i imagine that there is a sheath that is triple stacked so they stack on each other rather than being side by side or something

[@madaboutlamaz1706]

Love Trott's accent accent in this. Yesper is such a cool character

[@noahloftin7705]

I am SUCH a fan of the man of few words Xiros. It is a character that isn't the easiest to do right, but when done right, is so so SO fun to watch. when Xiros said "we play his game" I got chills down my spine it was such a good delivery! Kudos!

[@TheMonyarm]

Kim looks great. The Goth look suits her.

[@grandmastercultistofben]

She went through that phase once

[@jimmygannon75]

Agreed

[@cloudmaker7455]

Katie's hair tho 😍

[@sawspitfire422]

s i m p

[@Victor.Alteria]

Tears in my eyes when Shadow says to the soulless barkeep "My heart breaks for you, friend."

[@johnywash]

"sorry? ...Sorry..." 45:50 the delivery on that line holy shit

[@YorkshireDave]

Loved it! You all did so well with the stream. Can be so awkward sometimes speaking over one another in groups I've been part of, but you guys managed it really well! Loving the theme and can't wait to see how the story and characters develop

[@mme.veronica735]

Ok but Kim's black lipstick and pentagram bra straps are killing it with setting the mood of the campaign

[@skeletalarkeus5728]

Kim's RP is already gonna be my favorite of this campaign I can already tell!

[@richardsmith1898]

Man, Kim voices a perfect cat lady. Looking forward to more!

[@thatmooseman]

Mark's spoopy poem at 0:02 Disclaimer at 0:36 Announcements at 1:56 Intro at 3:27

[@kilrkitty0818]

The moment Chris brought that voice from his heavenly face I knew I'd be watching every single episode ❤

[@elizabethmcqueary2814]

Such a great start. I just bought the campaign and will be DM-ing it soon for a group of friends. It will also be my first game as a DM and I wasn't even sure where to start with it and this has helped with so many ideas and creative ways to go with it. So excited to see where you guys go with it!

[@joseacevedo8314]

I love this!! Great Idea Mark. Start something new while we're all stuck at home looking for good streams. Great way to get new viewers on board.

[@ladylad2763]

I've had trouble getting into high roles bc I like to start at the beginning and that's kinda a intimidating number of episode (same with CR but they had a 2nd campaign) love this new campaign

[@krazykoala7329]

@@ladylad2763 ik there are loads of episodes now, but watch aerois and i promise it is so worth it. i caught up and it only took 2.5 months somehow.

[@mfa8374]

Sweet. Always wanted to play this campaign, just haven't gotten the chance. Getting to watch high rollers play is the next best thing.

[@TheStartrek99]

They did say it was a modified version.

[@SkylordMorgana]

@@TheStartrek99 lets be fair if your Dm Isn't modifying Some Things about a campaign Book they arint really doing it right .... I always feel Takeing elements from Your players backstorty is important so you should always add Content or Modify Stuff to fit that into the module Like With ToA my Dm Implimented Charecters from my backstory into the campaign... he also added an entire dungon for us When we were helping an NPC return a Ring He had from the place he stole it from long ago ..... As a New DM I strive to be like that when I get the courage to run a full campaign insteed of oneshots .....

[@McSenkel]

1:10 of course, Chaos Twins never disappoints.

[@arcticbanana66]

1:32:33 - "What is it like, not having a soul?" "What is it like _having_ one?" Barovian soullessness sounds like it has some superficial resemblances to the autism spectrum.

[@RisaxTheImp]

With Tracadia from the Unexpectables being based on Curse of Strahd and PuffinForrest doing videos on him Curse of Strahd campaign...I was curious about learning more about the campaign. So I'm glad the High Rollers are doing a campaign! :D

[@felixworthington6880]

Same here. Big time fan of all three though I didn't know that about tracadia (out of the three the unexpectables is the one I'm newest to). So looking forward to this.

[@ArDeeMee]

I don’t know how often I‘ve listened to Puffin‘s CoS campaign, but it’s a lot…

[@FullmetalFreakthingy]

Well this is awesome! I literally ran my first game as a DM ever last night, and we are playing Curse of Strahd! I cant wait to follow this along! My players made it to the dungeon in Death house, but haven't started exploring it just yet!

[@lemonrose1254]

And I see Katie has the same hair color as her character >:)

[@Kay-pu9pu]

Oh snap I just finished playing CoS this past January, right before everything went down. That campaign went for a little over 2 years, so excited to see what these guys bring to it!

[@ChrisWEEZ]

The mansion scene is genius and I can’t wait to steal your take on it. It introduces the characters to Strahd’s obsession with Ireena while also revealing a weakness of vampires, all while creating an exciting scene instead of just describing things that already happened.

[@3dartstudio007]

Adds flavor for me that Cam and Mark were guests on the Dice Camera Action Curse of Strahd campaign. OH the dark tales we shall see! Two thumbs up!!!

[@paulpenna5615]

I'm wondering if it's not a coincidence that Paultin (a Vistani) was revealed to have an ancestor in DCA called Jesper (or Yesper, I've seen both spellings used online), and Chris is playing another Vistani bard called Yesper. Although Yesper is a sample name in the Curse of Strahd adventure book.

[@jamesgriffiths9022]

I’m very very new to DnD so this was extremely helpful on how to play! Thank you guys!

[@lyrsglassblossom]

I am so damn hyped for a new Curse of Strahd adventure!! :D Also, I *need* Chris Trott to rekindle his romance with Escher. Please, ever since Falkon my heart has been broken for this poor boy! Loving all of the characters so far, and excellent job setting the mood, Mark!😊 Already enjoying the little twists you put into the story, and I'm really looking forward to seeing more of this!!

[@RaptorRocka]

13 minutes in and I am already hooked. I loved Holmes' work on Nights of Eveningstar and instantly clicked when I saw he's doing my favorite module.

[@doct0rkrieger762]

Yespers character sounds like Beni Gabor from The Mummy 😂amazing

[@zachtrent5549]

In most DnD campaigns, the PCs plunge head first into danger. The best part about Strahd is that the players will be hesitant and terrified to investigate a single scream

[@mbc7845]

DMing CoS myself and absolutely loving it! Subbed and really enjoying the content :)

[@YorkshireDave]

Wow. A new mini campaign? Awesome. I'm still working through Aerois vids, so hope I don't get too confused but happy to be able to comment on active episodes! Thanks High Rollers!

[@ski364]

"This Dr. Practiced murder" Maybe of my taste buds :p

[@MariskeHarmse]

This is amazing!! I have not played Curse of Strahd, but I have the Castle Ravenloft boardgame. Looking forward to this story with all of you guys! Thank you for making working from home a lot more entertaining!

[@cattatra]

...wish I'd know this was airing back when it came out, the start of lockdown was difficult for me and I filled life with D&D, yet somehow I missed this!

[@JessicaSmith-bn1jp]

I am so excited to see this campaign! Everyone looks amazing! Love Katie's new hair! Thanks to all!

[@dreadmorg]

Dayyaum this was a great variation on the module! I loved it! First time watching you all too and loved it! Very good!

[@DarkElfPaladin]

Trotts character reminds me of Benny from The Mummy.

[@TheKlawwGang888]

"You're gunna get yours Benny! You're gunna get yours!"

[@kevinwheeler7427]

He’s switching back and forth between Ardeth and Beni and I like it.

[@arcticbanana66]

@@TheKlawwGang888 "Oh yeah, I've never heard _that_ before!"

[@TheKlawwGang888]

@@arcticbanana66 haha yes legend XD

[@EthanKWaters]

@@kevinwheeler7427 he's got that smooth Oded Fehr voice going on and I am loving it.

[@makingtangles2140]

That giggle from Kim at the end nearly killed me

[@Beerbones928]

"Jokes and japes out of the way-" *Chris Trott intensifies*

[@Slyphorever]

Loving this, our group is currently doing the same thing. Running through CoS while unable to play our regular homebrew campaign. My character Ceara is very similar to Xiros in the stand-off no nonsense sort of character, thought i'm playing a Shifter (so big werewolf vibes). Loving all the new characters and definitely going to keep watching this.

[@Sylcatam]

I love it! This is great, a new HR campaign and it's with imo one of the best villains ever! Woot woot. And please more post-session talks since it really interesting to see how you guys think when starting new characters.

[@mizzrum7591]

Okay, Hulmes has become a vampire he looks about 17-20 years old in this video. Jokes aside, an awesome job like always and really enjoy the video, just what I needed right now. So thank you for your hard work all on the High Rollers :)

[@Grifter742003]

The first scene with Strahd was great, I’m really enjoying the show

[@Kylar23]

This was so good that I had to stop for a bit because my face hurt from smiling so much. Now that I've watched the other half, oh boy! I can't wait for the next one, no really get on it, I need me some more HR D&D, I love you all, these videos really make me so happy, thank you!

[@Xardas80]

I'm preparing a Curse of Strahd campaign myself for a group of friends. Very excited to see the High Roller's take on it!

[@Gruoldfar]

Great start. Great players, playing great characters and - of course - great GM. Really looking forward more.

[@skiddysmith1931]

So excited for this campaign - really excited to see how you change it Mark! and Rhi your eyeliner is incredible! Tell us your secrets!

[@chriskopp6934]

LOL when trott held up that starbucks cup i died of laughter... to be honnest though i admit as a American it is such a need in our daily lives that starbucks could probs buy america

[@RedGhost10ScreamFanatic]

The curse of Strahd. We have been waiting for this! Can't wait much love High Rollers

[@clintmcmahan3792]

I am in for the long haul. Welcome to High Rollers me! I love it everybody. Great DM, and great players. I am very excited to see where this goes.

[@TheCatBehind]

Okay, I was worried maybe this would spoil my Strahd experience with my own dnd group but this is so different and I love it

[@Spiceodog]

quick reminder for quillek to cast sending to the druid in training you guys met who helped you fight brookstone

[@ItZoTom]

Watching this while I wait for the next Aerois episode and it's so good! Very different tone than main campaign, but horror is one of my favourite genres so I love it!

[@FireFurFox]

It's not that the guy cleaning glasses in the bar was born without a soul, he's just worked customer service for more than a few months

[@Hawk7886]

Yep that tracks

[@KarlKarsnark]

All of the ladies look like a million spooky dollars! Thank you for continuing to stream (unlike some other D&D streams I can think of...) It means more than you know. Can't wait for all the vampy goodness. Cheers!

[@mcargill88]

Mark's clean shaven face is like that episode of Schitt's Creek where Mutt shaved his beard. Um, we didn't talk about this.

[@karmaz0mbie956]

So spooky mark, I love it!

[@alexwicker5451]

Found this after listening to Puffin's campaign, can't wait to see what choices you all will make :)

[@Nephi895]

I needed some extra TTRPG content. Thanks, my dudes.

[@brads2041]

already love the characters. Thanks for doing this

[@SquishyAnemone]

i’m here from where trellimar had to leave the lightfall campaign, i needed a break for a little while and i was VERY happy to see y’all did CoS! y’all look so different from three years ago!

[@TheDiddyDoms]

Trott's voice reminds me of his character in dice camera, action

[@KelliePowell]

My group played CoS a few years ago, I was a tiefling warlock and the others were a human paladin and a dwarf war cleric. Excited to see how you guys cope with the horrors!

[@TheGuzdar]

@53:55 "can you touch me again cat?" truely horrible

[@prizepig]

This is fantastic! I am on the edge of my seat. The sound design is great too.

[@Somajsibere]

This sounds like it is straight from darkest dungeon and I love it!

[@jamesmaceaveli6679]

Soooooo hyped. I already love these characters

[@stevenbeagle7040]

OMG I love Kate's hair

[@Thankfuldead]

I love the Elfsong Tavern. @55:10 Strahd is just Dio with his levels of pettiness.

[@deadlyponys8096]

Me, Newbie D&D player, Barley knows about Strahd: Eh, Let's check this out wonder what this Strahd is all about Strahd: **Makes an appearence** Me: **Intimidated levels instanly reached 100** I AM SCARED

[@carolynmeszko7481]

I’ve been binging Aerois and I’m taking a break with this campaign 😂

[@QQVincent]

Wow love the interesting twist and changes for this campaign!

[@nonsensicaljellyfish3571]

Is anyone else in love with the DM’s bookshelf?

[@PrincePaul259]

yup. actually inspired me to re-jig my office set-up.

[@optimus2200]

WHO IS THIS !!! what have he done with mark !!! Dim darn doppelgangers !!!

[@ThePatchworkMonster]

I know right his hair looks so different and his amazing beard is gone

[@madvulcan8964]

44:49 Me Warforg Fighter Centurion TITUS. Decimus Legionis: Is this the devil? MD: Yes. TITUS: I charge to grapple the devil! 1:46:53 TITUS: You again! I punch the devil in the face.

[@logans.7932]

I feel like we get so few Xiros' in streamed D&D campaigns. one 19 in his stats session 1, but two 7's. Three swords, no other weapons. He knows what he's about. Jokes aside, I'm starting to see why people love COS. It's kind of like LOZ: Breath of the Wild. At the center of the game setting, there is a huge castle full of fatal terrors and an ancient evil king. While there's plenty to do and plenty of quests to go on, you know your end goal as soon as you start, and it's destroying that ancient evil. The protagonist(s) can technically go and try to fight that evil whenever they feel ready, and they will either succeed or die trying.

[@birdguy17]

Maybe after you guys finish this module you could continue the same parties adventure just in a different module

[@paulpenna5615]

You presume that they're going to survive the stream. Oddly enough (very slight spoilers ahead) the sequel to I6 Ravenloft (which Curse of Strahd is based on) is called I10 Ravenloft II: The House on Gryphon Hill and it actually starts with the end of the first adventure, and having Strahd kill all the adventurers. Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I also makes reference to a group of adventurers assaulting Castle Ravenloft and being destroyed too. Which kinda makes the canon ending to this adventure a TPK.

[@christmas83]

@@paulpenna5615 Also if a full party even makes it to Strahd. If they go exploring and end up in death house I'm curious to see how that would pan out.

[@Blasted2Oblivion]

I actually had a thought along that line. Run a team through the first Final Fantasy but each crystal is a different D&D campaign. The earth crystal being Curse of Strahd since the Earth fiend was Lich.(a powerful undead is close enough for me). Then something fitting each of the other elements.

[@lemonrose1254]

Oooooo can’t wait for more of this! This new campaign sounds sooo cool

[@shottygod13]

Sounds like this campaign would be great for a witcher type character

[@Spac3_Duck]

First time Katie hasnt played an elf of sorts hehe. (Minus dungeon of the mad mark) I like all these characters.

[@mtneilly221]

Feel like like you could start a drinking game for every time trott says “is it not?” Or mark says “as he/she/they do so”

[@Mikey-ve6wd]

I'm here from Eveningstar! Super late but glad to be here now~

[@PotterFreak22]

Mark's hair looks SO different! I just came from a re-watch of DCA and I can't believe how different he looks! Kind of reminds me a bit of Escher tbh.

[@mrviking8450]

What?! This is completely replacing the main campaign?! Gasp!

[@mme.veronica735]

Ho I know, I always skip the first few minutes so there couldn't have been an explanation as to why they're playing this and not Aerois

[@ThePatchworkMonster]

@@mme.veronica735 the sarcasm is amazing, i love it hehe

[@ISpacer]

Mme. Veronica thats very complex sarcasm my mind is over. heating. please. Be. Simple. Thank. You.

[@Pancakeli]

Wait, this is replacing the main campaign? Whose been doing the main campaign these past 3 months?!? Le gasp 2!!!

[@Martintheauthor]

So, which character is going to die horribly first? Place your bets!

[@reedk2402]

Martintheauthor shadow If she keeps trying to bury random dead body’s.

[@TheAllAroundG]

Shadow Beyond the Veil, dope naming convention...I've got an Air Genasi Sunsoul named Tall Cloud Cut by the Sun :)

[@strikewolfy]

I am really liking the streaming setup the more I watch it

[@TheLateLordKardok]

Listening to the Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance Elfsong Tavern theme whilst watching this, perfect ambience.