How to Play Alan Wake in Dungeons & Dragons

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[@Khlaylav]

"Why does Alan wear a suit when he's writing?" BECAUSE HE'S A PROFESSIONAL! Delighted to see this build.

[@tulokthebarbrarian2033]

The OFFICIAL UNIFORM for a writer is: sweatpants/jeans/athletic shorts and a t shirt from a Volleyball team building exercise that your desk job made you do 6 years ago.

[@joaogalindo1388]

As I writer myself I can confirm

[@liamfunnyman6965]

​@@tulokthebarbrarian2033Does a T-shirt from a gym you haven't been to in at least 2 years count?

[@mas8705]

Didn’t think someone would make a character sheet for a Dead By Daylight character within an hour of their announcement. What fun timing.

[@eathosauditore5666]

I’m literally reading this as the equivalent of “it’s the guy from Fortnite.” And it pains me. Even if you aren’t wrong-ish.

[@veissra4047]

Actually I'd love for actual Dead by Daylight characters like Huntress or Spirit to get a build.

[@JayAKway]

I'm internally screaming at the thought of you calling him a dead by daylight character

[@mas8705]

@@JayAKway I found the timing to be delightful. Alan Wake gets a trailer for Dead by Daylight as a playable character, and within an hour of that announcement, this video for Alan Wake came up. You don’t get to see that kind of timing happen often.

[@JayAKway]

@@mas8705 no i understood what you meant, just like the other I at first read what you said as "This guy alan wake from dead by daylight" lol

[@Adam-nf9wu]

After all these years, its finally time. The calligraphy proficiency is finally relevant! Edit: No….the calligraphy….. Still a baller build. Absolute closest we can get to a lake/ocean empowered reality editing

[@NRMRKL]

I know right? I thought for sure it was going to be either Artificer with calligraphy tools proficiency (maybe even ×2)/Scribe Wizard multiclass. But it really was great regardless.

[@cchaves95]

The best part about this build is that Alan can rock out with The Old Gods of Asgard.

[@elib6465]

What i love about this build is that with your expertise this makes an amazing infiltrator who can just threaten to use fireball if they dont let you leave.

[@DracoMagnius]

"Listen we're going to come to an agreement or I'm nuking this room and everyone in it."

[@elib6465]

@@DracoMagnius "You think you can just steal from us and walk way" Has gotten most of the components of fireball ready "Yeah"

[@johndipietro9301]

As a writer, I can confirm that the most useful tool in my arsenal is being able to set fire to whatever I'm working on when I get frustrated with it. And everything ten feet around it. Seriously, though, very fun build!

[@MegamiShin]

One con ignored… no Calligraphy! It’s the ultimate skill for a reason, folks!

[@zenebean]

So funny to me that the biggest counter the dark has to our Dayman is that he has to make his escape attempts narratively fulfilling

[@christopherbarr1454]

Love that The Magnus Archives got a mention in the intro!

[@563Phoenix]

I'm glad the last few builds you've done, you seem to be much happier.

[@MisterSmith00]

Whoah! Haven’t even started the video yet; but this is a character I’ve pondered VERY hard at converting into D&D… I’ve bounced between all assortments of Bard for the “artistic” element…an Illusion Wizard for shadowy powers & a manuscript spellbook… …and even an Artificer who flavors Calligrapher’s Tools as a reality-warping typewriter. Can’t wait to see what we have here! …there’s gotta be a dance joke in here somewhere… Edit: I don’t care if splits the spellcasting stats…this was solid concept gold!

[@TheRawrnstuff]

If I were to make Alan Wake in 5e, I'd definitely go with Archfey Warlock.

[@MisterSmith00]

@@TheRawrnstuff Ah...right! "Dark Delirium" is VERY thematically appropriate... The new "Player's Handbook" remastered looks like it's altering Archfey a smidge...going to turn it into a "Misty Step" sublcass (with benefits). I'm sort of into it...looks the the "Battlemaster" of Warlocks.

[@TheRawrnstuff]

@@MisterSmith00 Also, "Fey Presence" functions like a flare, albeit with much smaller radius. And "Misty escape" is a dodge into a bright light. For spells, Faerie Fire is a flashlight charge. Blink emulates overlaps. Dominate person is Alan using someone in his stories, and Seeming is Alan writing new characters based on existing ones. Eldritch Blast is his handgun, and for Boon you simply have to take the Tome, plus the related invocations. There's just a lot that fits.

[@MisterSmith00]

@@TheRawrnstuff If not for the healing; a Celestial Warlock might have done the trick as well. Kinda like Thomas Zayne from the beginning of the first game.

[@TheRawrnstuff]

@@MisterSmith00 Fair. Healing at bright light (or what conveys the idea) is tricky. Doesn't jump at me right away.

[@gregorymathans8148]

I'm so happy for the Magnus Archive reference. I made the archive a 1lvl warlock 19th collage of whispers bard with a bunch of spells inspired by the fears. Tuloks reframing of DND to make his characters helped me make this character. I appreciate what you do.

[@treylester5361]

I've been in the middle of creating an Alan Wake inspired character for Pathfinder! Can't wait to compare mine to what you've come up with here!

[@adamscholfield3371]

I did a 5e build for Alan! This is near exactly what I came up with. I just didn't think of adding creation bard until recently.

[@MisterMoon77]

Bro I literally thought about Alan's build today and remembered this channel exist and found this My build for him was a Creation Bard + Artificer + Light Cleric (mostly cleric and bard) and either a human or scourge aasimar

[@leonardgreen4248]

Love the little kingdom hearts reference 🥲 like at the start of the channel

[@AZDfox]

You should also make Jesse Faden. They are part of the same universe and even kind of interacted.

[@adamscholfield3371]

Holy shit! I've wanted this build for so long!!!! Edit: thank you Tulok

[@AstralAnimater]

*Remembers that Light Domain cleric has fire spells* Alan Wake can commit arson as a treat.

[@zenebean]

"Did you set that house on fire?" "Yeah, really brightens up the place"

[@thomasdevine867]

Still pulling for Eglentine Price (Bednobs and Broomsticks), Mary Poppins, Councilor Troi (ST:tNG), Septimus Pretorius (Bride of Frankenstein), Winifred Sanderson ( Hocus Pocus), Prince Voltron (Flash Gordon), Sir Dragonet King Arthur's jester (Iddyls of the King/le Morte d'arthur) and the Reverend Doctor Syn (The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh).

[@xvader9445]

We have a Tulok video....now we can celebrate the new year. Happy New Year everybody!!!!

[@LatheOfChaos]

Haven’t played the game but I listen to Harold of Darkness once a week. That song slaps!

[@Eramiserasmus]

I appreciate this wild build for becoming the power of writing.

[@PhiSpiral]

Now we just need an epic team up with an old one warlock Jesse Faden!

[@TheMARStudios]

Was actually watching someone play Alan Wake when this dropped. Was kind of spooky. Still learning the lore, so not sure if Barry is real or a bit, but Alan needs all the help he can get so he needs Barry. Build wise, I think it is fun. Got ways to support with bonus action and reaction while having some surprise damage. Could be a fun NPC to help facilitate the plot too while not overpowering the PCs.

[@TheRawrnstuff]

Barry is real. He's Alan's publicist and friend. And I'd say a bard to Alan's archfey warlock.

[@TheMARStudios]

@@TheRawrnstuff That's great. He needs like a Fighter or something but at least Alan has Barry.

[@liamfunnyman6965]

This could also work as a Monika build if you reflavor the light stuff as glitchy shenanigans.

[@elprimo8639]

Cool build! Glad to see you seem to of had fun with this one, but I am a little surprised you didn’t mention calligraphy.

[@firelord1607]

I like the video even when i don't know the character and sorry to ask this since it seems like you might not care but when or if are you making the Shirou Emiya build from Fate stay/night and i know probably forgot or don't want to when 3 years ago when i first watched the Gilgamesh build i hoped that maybe one day you'll the Shirou Emiya that people were asking for back then. I watch these videos to see how you'll make the characters and I know there's no one way to make a character for example I've seen two videos try to make Shirou and those different goals and completely different builds. I also want to say i really thank you for so many years of your videos theirs always fun to listen to and always makes me think on what aspect should i take for the characters i make, so thank you for being great and have wonderful luck for this year.

[@Omniescent]

I've not made the connection of Alan Wake to Kingdom Hearts until this video. Now it's so obvious. Thanks Tulok!

[@oborron3707]

Would definitely love to see your take on the black swordsman guts himself within DnD

[@IdiotinGlans]

You mad genius, you did it again!

[@dylansmith4576]

Much better. Unique build represented by an established character. Resubbed and liked.

[@robertcorr6971]

I'm always here for the little Kingdom Hearts references.

[@Orion_Jaeger_1]

I'd love to see you do an ainz ool gown build. It would be awesome to see.

[@jacobwillis7596]

Idk if you take requests but for engagement purposes I’d love to see your take on a Warhammer character or Percy Jackson

[@tapioka11]

You should Akaza from Demon Slayer next!! Love your content btw!! ♥♥

[@illegalmemedealer3549]

Damn, for all these years of progressive DnD videos, I didn’t expect Tulok to make a video so far-*write*

[@BlakeTheDrake]

Boo.

[@nekit0420]

Itd be nice if you could make a video on how to build wander from wander over yonder in dnd You already have one Wander on the channel might aswell make another one ;P

[@robertthebruce2602]

So I have to disagree on the College of Creation…. I think College of Spirits would work a lot better. Yes it says you talk to spirits but the wording says “you tell the tale of ‘spirit x’” and then that’s how the power comes through. You’re a writer. You tell “tales” of Alex Casey, of the whole video games and such. College of creating doesn’t have anything to do with the first game and the Lamp changing the environment is more gimmicky and him figuring out the story then necessarily him changing the world how he sees fit

[@ActiasECHO]

Hey tulok Wonder if you can do atom eve too Im really struggling with what skills and feats i should take, considering she can see atoms and molecular bonds, recreate almost any device and environment, transmute any thing and so much more Anyways love you and your builds Have a good time and hope you have fun :]

[@toxxaniusornica824]

Int main stat, wisdom or dex next, I'd probably dump her strength. Enchantment or transmutation wizard has possibility Alchemist might College of creation is possible Warlock has some spells, but for a patron I don't see it

[@tea-sus8722]

Another idea could be warlock of some description, possibly great old one or celestial. Who is his patron? Himself of course, or rather, himself as narrator as the patron to alan wake the character

[@Tickerbee]

Loved the NSP song in the intro

[@jaidur8545]

I don't know how to properly request a character but I'd love to see spyke from X-Men evolution. Ive loved your Cyclopes one and my next character will be Iceman.

[@Cuiasodo]

"Just try writing something not in genre!" He DID; Dark Presence Gramma said, "FUCK no, here's eight revisions where all of your friends die!!"

[@av7501]

Oh my gosh, best ever. Did… did he get calligraphy though?

[@Technodreamer]

God, I love a good Creation Bard.

[@Reversefighter]

Seeing these videos made me wonder if one could make jack the ripper from record of ragnarok

[@nickhishmeh6562]

Love it!

[@sethduzan4441]

@tulokthebarbrarian2033 I would like to see you do Crocodile Dundee, I kinda thought he'd be a druid/rogue/rangery type character, but I would love to see your take. Was rewatching the movie on tv the other day and thought, well, that'd be an interesting concept character...

[@simonkennedy6116]

I don't think Tulok has made a build with Jesse Faden from Control

[@JayAKway]

I'd probably do sorlock. aberrant sorcerer for her connection to the extra dimensional entity Polaris and then hexblade warlock, I'd say the director's weapon is the perfect example of what a pact weapon is.

[@simonkennedy6116]

@@JayAKway I was going for warzard for the pact but also graviturgy

[@Drahven]

You have some amazing builds. Can you make some Bloodborne builds?

[@moose_talk]

You should totally do a build for Lobo from DC comics.

[@kieran10202]

I would have gone with fighter/ celestial warlock, Pact of the Tome so I could say: "my name is Alan Wake, I'm a fighter."

[@gabrielmaia2838]

I LOVE THE MAGNUS ARCHIVESSSSS

[@joshuabeatty7371]

Couldn't you potentially replace the cleric levels with divine sorc so the casting mod is the same?

[@zenebean]

I think the "turn undead" and other abilities of Cleric fit Alan better, but you could definitely go sorcerer

[@Ashley_Graves_1]

Request: Could you build Mipha from Breath of the Wild/Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity

[@RocKnight11]

Could you please consider creating a 5e Drizzt Do'Urden or an Eric Draven (the Crow) build for future videos? Thank you 😊

[@Kytseo]

Drow Beastmaster Ranger with possibly some bits of Battlemaster Fighter.

[@RocKnight11]

@@Kytseo I have similar thoughts about a Drizzt build. To account for Drizzt fighting styles, Battlemaster is a good choice. As for Guenhwyvar, Beastmaster is your safest choice. However, Guen actually comes from a Figure of Wonderous Power, not from Drizzt being a Ranger. So Hunter Ranger/Champion Fighter subclasses could also be worth considering.

[@RonquixoteDIII]

Wait a second, I totally get how you made the character but how do you roll dice, role play and meet with friends. I need a cook and someone to feed me!!!!!!! /j

[@Elvenking-fc6te]

What would be the best strategy for building the nature spirit from Fantasia 2000? She's in the last short of the film you can't miss her.

[@brentkeller72]

Have you thought about remaking the old videos before the extra content came out?

[@TheDuckOverlord]

Do these builds work for Baldurs Gate 3? Cause I would love sone of that content from your builds

[@toxxaniusornica824]

Most should, try them out.

[@tdtkhoi1218]

Can you show me how to build grim reaper hex blade or scp-076-02 Abel?

[@NRMRKL]

Those subclasses don't exist in BG3 so I couldn't use this build for a Tav/Link/Spider-Man/Alan run but I enjoyed it nonetheless.

[@pvtdoggo2261]

Commenting till tulok makes part 1 Dio

[@MrEviWan]

Now that Echo is out on D+ are you going to make her?

[@coop-883]

Anyone know which one of his builds are the best

[@ChronoBolt]

Prediction, light cleric or celestial warlock with scribe wizard?

[@MisterSmith00]

Scribe Wizard offers the immensely helpful benefit of giving radiant damage to spells that do not ordinarily have it. I added the “Rune Shaper” background when I tried this to be thematically appropriate…and for a cheeky reference to Norse mythology. Not quite Alan Wake…but an interesting D&D character.

[@ashleydustyshores6755]

a natsu build from fairy tail would be cool!

[@selloutthestupid]

the last thing I expected from this video was a TMA reference

[@zahaanazam6677]

Can you do one on Negan from the walking dead?

[@dhum2770]

Do Yellowstone Characters: Beth would be high Charisma & Intelligence, but low on Wisdom. Rip would be high on Dexterity & Wisdom, but low on Intelligence. Jamie would be high on Intelligence & but low on Strength & Stamina. Kayce would be high on Dexterity & Charisma, but low on Wisdom. You're welcome...

[@darkness32185]

can you build juzo Inui from no guns life?

[@Something.amiss5401]

Can you do Gojo Satoru, next please?

[@samh9154]

I'm surprised a faster reload was not an upgrade for alan in 2

[@zenebean]

Scrambling to shove bullets into your gun probably adds to much tension for them to want to mess it up. But Alan reloading like a FPS character would be hilarious

[@isaiahallen2925]

Invader zim build ??

[@MoonSystem-They-It]

I decided to use this vid to try and understand what a Alan is. And i'm nit disappointed 😎 (i think he might need to wake up)

[@Solus1994]

Kos-Mos/T-elos next? 👀

[@gylannicarrington5187]

need to see satsuki kiryuin

[@DanRose404]

Alan Wake is coolio but can we get a Toad build from Super Mario? I'm sure people wanna play as a fungus; If you do it I'm sure people will call you a Fungi.

[@freddogrosso9835]

Hey, total noob here. Can I use the builds in this series for Baldur's Gate 3?

[@toxxaniusornica824]

Give it a try, should work fine.

[@15Arpeggio]

Is it possible to make hazbin hotel's Alastor?

[@EJBarron]

Can you make Dr. Zoidberg from Futurama?

[@curvilinearcube8716]

In swag jumps there are only heroes and monsters, and the trick is to not be either. Or something like that wait this is dnd um, actually tulok it's not a lake it's an ocean so you should have built him as a Spiral not a Loop

[@shaneturley9299]

Can you do Hohenheim from Fullmetal Alchemist?

[@burrito9327]

Alan Wake? More like Alan Baked Pretend you read this joke was written the 20th of april for better comedic timing

[@user-xq7jc8yn2p]

Please do krieg from borderlands

[@bhope13]

What's funny is that a Glock doesn't have a safety

[@nicolasvillasecaali7662]

Why? WHY?! Is what the victim ask, but find no answer, because there is no need of one when horror is the goal, some want a jolly and happy tale running with characters like Tangle the lemur (btw, Sir Tulok,please?) But we might find an interesting twist from this one... Alan Wake is a novelist that, during a 2 year writer's block vacation in Bright falls, find himself tangled by the machinations of the dark presence, a supernatural sentient force that search to cross our realm using an artist as a catalyst. In the fight to save his own wife Alan will have to face an ancient madness and insanity to not let that force breach into our world, all while writing a terrifying story, his only greatest weapon against it, where him and others are actors and potential victims. Fear as you must! But in the path to win some Golden Glocks be careful of any scratch along the way, normal bullets might not vanquish some mistakes.

[@vennom14]

You make a writer, but you don't give him calligraphy. WTF?!? 😂

[@zenebean]

My dude types

[@15Arpeggio]

Bet u can't finish Organization XIII members, that Demyx might be to hard to figure out.

[@15Arpeggio]

You're so close to finishing the organization members all you have left are numbers 3, 5, 6, and 9

[@15Arpeggio]

You're so close to finishing the organization members all you have left are numbers 3, 5, 6, and 9

[@troythomas1628]

Please do Bugs Bunny

[@blue-eyesdepresseddragon3753]

So is he ever gonna go into...what the inkling video was about? did he just need to get a vent piece made? Cause it's kinda...I don't wanna say poison the waters, that would imply I don't enjoy the videos, but there's that Aura around them, yknow? Like...my man, please just do whatevers fun? I'm sure if you did a "Hey this shit sucks im done after these exact builds and they will come when they come." video people would get it

[@liamfunnyman6965]

Episode 526

[@jacobwillis7596]

Con: no calligraphy

[@absolutleynotanalien8096]

I conjure algorithm

[@hexagonalchaos]

oh my god, we have jenny wakeman and alan wake in dnd, are they related?!

[@davidjones2921]

Boost

[@notoriousp.o.g6773]

please do a build with jimmy Hopkins from bully