Rolling dice for drinks with Matt Colville | How to Drink

[@howtodrink]

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[@dexterkane983]

First! Kidding, I think the concept of D&D drinks is pretty cool :)

[@verticalfracture]

Im totally cribbing this for my table btw. Health potions making you progressively drunk is an awesome nerf !!!!

[@TruErepo]

so like could we get that table for use in our dnd campaigns? 😅I have a player always trying to make new drinks with his character and that table would work wonders

[@sambro6657]

Greg do a video making drinks named after d and d epic villains and also can you do a drink based off the quacken meme?

[@williamhare4456]

Video idea : make tiny portion cocktails that a DM can give his players as portions for an in person game.

[@mikehallxd]

The bishops enlightenment should be called "healing word" as a play on both the spell and the drink "last word"

[@flowstill]

"New Religion" might work too

[@Alpha.Phenix]

Celestial Blood

[@Quotheraving]

Bishop's passion?

[@leafandryly]

I might have to remake that drink but without the unnecessary ingredients and add it to my home menu

[@BloodWolfXZ]

When he said enlightened bishop, it brought to mind smoking bishop.

[@phelanii4444]

The degrees of separation between Greg and the CR crew are growing fewer, which means we might still get that Sandkeg's Hide tasting session 😂

[@The_Jovian]

I believe the degree of separation is 1 since Brennan Lee Mulligan dm'd calamity

[@AllHailSp00nRiver]

If he is one of the people the second side of the split party winds up with, I'll be so pleased.

[@dephony5648]

@@AllHailSp00nRiver TRUEEE

[@sarahcoupland4259]

@AllHailSp00nRiver Oh my god that would be amazing

[@phelanii4444]

@@AllHailSp00nRiver I would love that!

[@isocle]

Greg's willingness to torture his face hole with kaoling wine and malort is the mark of a selfless hero

[@stinkyfungus]

It's like mixing gasoline and earwax... 🤮

[@borisbutterscotch9482]

Or a masochist

[@artbk]

​@@borisbutterscotch9482 he just wants to test the limits of what he can handle... Like Markiplier

[@sevo_and_succs]

He mentioned Malort and I had a visceral reaction gag.... oh malort! Never again!

[@thespanishinquisition4078]

Lawful Good sometimes IS Lawful Stupid...

[@umbranoxx]

I love the idea of rolling dice to see what drinks are made, a d4 for type of bitters, d6 for base of the drink (rum, vodka, etc.), d8 for citrus/herbs, all the way up to d20 for anything random you have stocked. Make it happen Greg!

[@zarbonthedestroyer7232]

i think it's a terrible idea. i enjoy this channel because i learn how to make a wide variety of classic and new cocktails. drinks that are artfully crafted and well thought out. rolling dice for ingredients is just pure randomness and adds nothing to this channel. we learn nothing about drinks. we learn nothing about how to mix quality ingredients.

[@OddNumber1524]

my old regular Pub had the "Don't care" on the menu, if you ordered it, they handed you 3 D20

[@Vikingbilly]

@@zarbonthedestroyer7232 A large part of making those drinks and understanding them, is trial and error. The randomly generated format adds 2 things seeing how ingredients you might not have thought of using together do or don’t work together, and using ratios to your benefit. Once you learn enough recipes those are the sort of skills that allow you to adjust to your own liking and to make your own creations.

[@anniebell6846]

@@zarbonthedestroyer7232 each to their own.

[@zarbonthedestroyer7232]

@@Vikingbilly but were not learning anything. that style of video is only popular cause the wow factor. there no lore, no history, no learning. just random drinks that 9 times out of 10 are going to be gross.

[@twilor9515]

This is the most ambitious crossover in the history of media

[@FacelessOne01]

its dangerous. I think Matt is calling in because the universe would implode if they were in the same room

[@cheesy_87]

This is the greatest thing I've seen all month

[@tomharris5649]

I don't know. Mercer DMing Dimension 20 is pretty wild.

[@Kaotiqua]

@@tomharris5649 Likewise, Brennan on Critical Role was epic.

[@benlenos9502]

I love both of these men

[@Samboy64]

First Brennan Lee Mulligan and now Matt Colville? I can't wait for the Matthew Mercer episode!

[@RaydricLord]

The most relatable DM moment for me in this episode is Greg trying to remember/interpret what his notes on the spreadsheet meant. Good god I've left myself some headscratchers in my session notes.

[@lemonZzzzs]

y'know, the idea of expanding potion crafting is great to begin with... but making potions borderline toxic alcohol concoctions with side effects to balance out their bonuses? That should definitely be a thing :D

[@461weavile]

I agree. I did it in a chapter last year. I might have to bring it back.

[@MacSalterson]

Sounds like Witcher Potions and Decoctions

[@danielribeiro1433]

witcher potions then. they are basically dangerously high proff cocktails infused with herbs poisonous to normal people

[@Cheatera1]

I mean, alcohol is a big ingredient in olde time witch recipes

[@nottheoneyourelookingfor0504]

@@Cheatera1alcohol is used to draw out the active parts of the ingredients much more efficiently than just water. So yes, quite important part.

[@vaguely_boring]

I love how greg tries to torture himself but his knowledge of cocktails refuses to let him until he does it on purpose

[@mars7304]

Was literally just watching his latest video. And then you upload this. First Brennan Lee Mulligan, now Matt Colville. Next Mercer?

[@williambenton9042]

Agreed, Matt Mercer needs to be on here

[@howtodrink]

The trinity

[@mars7304]

@How To Drink Arguably the quartet if you also brought in Aabria! Just get every well known DM in a room together, pour some drinks and you've arguably created an irl party in a tavern. Like every campaign ever.

[@Arti3_mis]

Ooooo, Anthony Burch

[@SockimusPrime]

A fun twist would be to roll on the old "Potion miscibility" table between drinks. In older editions if you drank two potions in rapid succession, the magic could have unexpected interactions, and anything could happen from one of the potion effects becoming permanent, to straight up exploding.

[@Swarbie8D]

That’s actually still an optional rule in 5e! Made for a fun end to a boss fight when a hill giant tried to chug a Potion of Fire Breath and a Potion of Healing at the same time and exploded 😂

[@ThiefOfNavarre]

Isn't that basically how pathfinder Alchemists lead their entire lives? One bad mutagenic decision to the next

[@HankRearden2]

The Hackmaster mention got me. I remember laughing so hard I gave myself a headache because one of my friends took as many flaws as possible and spent 30 min rolling on the flaw tables only to end up with a blind, deaf/mute who had to be wheeled around in a wagon and wore an executioner's cloak because his visage was too disturbing to let people just encounter on the street.

[@MichaelAlthauser]

Absolutely love Hackmaster.

[@Lord-Professor]

but what did his perks do?

[@ChristopherZubin]

Love MCDM. Between being friends with Brennan and having Matt on the show, you're really becoming a YT D&D macher.

[@RulesandRulings]

Great measure of someone's personality is how invested they get in something just because someone else is passionate about it. Matt is completely present in Greg's explanations of drink nerdery and its delightful to see. (Also, spreadsheet tips!)

[@coffinstewed7627]

The collaboration I didn't know we needed

[@osobaum]

The next episode of this needs to be in person, bringing a guest for a thematic cocktail episode once in a while is for sure a winner!

[@bt1089]

This would have been much more interesting.

[@minminorange]

Matt Colville is actually how I started watching this channel, in a roundabout way. I was a big fan of the game Evolve, made by Turtlerock Studios, and written by Matt. I started watching his videos, and in one of them he discussed Critical Role. Cue me becoming a giant fan of that, then cue me finding your Critical Role cocktails videos!

[@MorningDusk7734]

I'm gonna make up names for these based on what you described. Drink 1: Sea Treasure Drink 2: Morning Prayer Drink 3: Mimic's Blood Drink 4: Burning Blight

[@ozanesici]

Matt fing Colville in HTD. The crossover I NEVER knew I needed but now I know I couldn’t have wanted it more!

[@armoire_enthusiast7]

The daisy chain of H2D hosting Matt Colville who references Melon from the Needle Drop who has had James Acaster cameo on his channel is the kind of hobby blending delight that gets me up in the morning. So many of my favorites all woven into a web I would never have imagined could exist ❤

[@BenChmark1_]

Thank you for covering the OGL debacle! This is an awesome collaboration, hope to see more D&D content in the future!

[@Magikarp_king]

The video I didn't know I needed until it was here. I love this team up. Matt was the best teacher I could ask for when I started being a DM. And Greg was the best teacher I've had to learn and improve the drinks I make for myself and friends.

[@RobinBaggett]

Rolling up drinks is so chaotic and nerdy and yet perfect for a D&D drink! I would LOVE to see a sequel to this video with rolling more "potions" then getting Matt to write up an actual potion item stat and description based on the concocted drink!

[@shaneb9160]

First Brennan now Matt, these D&D crossovers are getting wicked! Next video with the dungeons and daddies crew?!

[@r.f.switch5847]

Matt is just sitting... waiting.... (Sam, meanwhile, has been banned indefinitely from H2D for Eldermancy)

[@jjmot27]

I believe Greg is a Daddies fan as well

[@augustbeck30]

Feeling like a potion master is what I like most about mixing, and I would love to see more potion related episodes! (and DND bc I'm a nerd)

[@Miss_Myth]

Okay, first of all, Sweetness of the Grave is a *fantastic* name for a potion (or anything really). Second, I love that the most beautiful looking drink (to me) was the foulest tasting one. That's just perfect. 😅 Last but not least, I am now in desperate need of an in-person episode with Brennan and whoever else (MC would be epic, of course) D&D related to have a roll-off for potions they have to try, with ingredients & effects revealed *after* they drink. I know it would be an extra layer of challenge to come up with No ABV potions for Brennan, but I also don't drink & would love to play along. Maybe zero ABV potions could be Part 2 of this series? Either way, great video, I'd love to see more!

[@Phalcon777]

The last drink is the Lich's Regret. The potion the creature must drink to complete the ritual to become a lich. It is also the thing the lich tastes and smells for all eternity. Main reason they are so bitter. And yes they are dead and it makes no sense but somehow they do.

[@Zzyzzyzzs]

If you're still stuck for ideas Greg, I was rewatching old episodes recently and noted from your Spanish Flu epidemic episode you were thinking of doing a Grasshopper-specific episode. As the idea of trying to make variations of it is interesting (and the Grasshopper is personally one of my favourite cocktails) maybe might be worth visiting? Love love love the work and thank you for making our lives better for doing it. All the best.

[@tinyprints5423]

This was excellent! Would love to see more unexpected collaborations between "subject matter experts" in different fields for mixology!

[@subzer0381]

Love this incredible crossover! Nerds rejoice!

[@alexanderthegrape5641]

Greg casually making the most complex tasting beautiful sounding drinks

[@ryan_of_marshall986]

The deadpan delivery of Matt Colville is second to none.

[@ethan2670]

I like having a drink, and I'm currently designing my own D&D setting, so this is the perfect crossover.

[@derekstein6193]

Idea: Make the best bartenders, vintners, and brewers also be alchemists/potion crafters. PCs can train with one (for the right price) to gain proficiency with alchemist's tools, a cocktail recipe, and a unique potion recipe. Maybe even have glassware that are common magic items that do various things, like cool/heat drinks, automix its contents, glow while in contact with (non-alcohol) poison, or act as the silent version of the Alarm spell (to warn the bartender) when the holder is about to start a fight.

[@procrastinator547]

A group of bartenders doing a dnd campaign sounds like it’d be a lot of fun. Like having your characters each being former bartender/tavern keepers as well. They’re usually the ones taking the adventures in but now they’re going on their own adventure and each episode you could roll drinks that effect your stats for the day.

[@KordTheDestroyer]

Matt Colville is so great. He can't make bad tasting potions. Even the bad one at the end had Greg going back for multiple sips.

[@tristanbowser6533]

Woah never saw this coming! I love both channels and this is such a pleasant surprise!

[@LeonAugienstein]

I absolutely love this episode. I never thought I'd see Matt Colville on this channel and he was an excellent guest. Keep up the good work Greg. You've leveled up.

[@TweakaliciousTV]

Absolutely LOVE Matt Colville! Epic level mashup!

[@Kinography]

Islay and port is such a good combo, I’m really glad that one turned out well

[@chaseallen6627]

This might be one of my new favorite things. We need more of these!

[@SkippyGranola]

I love that Matt is clearly talking for a long time and they're cutting a lot for time

[@VashMaverick09]

This was such a fun episode and I know it couldn't happen all the time but if this came back as a special treat and another way to get guests I'd love it. I loved the drinks, the concept, the effects, everything like this was so much fun to watch and I'm really hoping there's an afterparty for this because this was again fun.!

[@ni1ix]

Thats the crossover I've been waiting for! You both and your interactions on twitter are about the only thing on that hellsite I still enjoy!

[@josuelservin]

I needed this on my life, thanks y'all for this wonderful collaboration, but now I demand to see Greg in a one shot with Matt!

[@sowercookie]

Actually rolled up some decent drinks, the dynamic between the host and guest is fire, AND malort makes a cameo at the end! 11/10 video!

[@mikeparrish7621]

There was an episode of "Drinking Made Easy" in San Francisco (I think) where Zane Lamprey went to an old smuggling speakeasy and ordered a "Shanghai Surprise". Authentic bartender explained, the patron would throw 3 coasters behind the bar and whatever those coasters hit,the bartender would have to create a cocktail out of it.

[@JustJaredThings]

I hope you guys are able to meet up again. Do this again, in the MCDM Studio. Maybe with an expanded random table, or a new table. This was good fun to watch

[@knutandrelea1593]

What an awesome show and crossover. This need to be done again.

[@deviousdelibird]

Gonna make Greg a potion seller in my future campaign! Also cool to see Matt!

[@tylerharris4319]

My 2 favorite KZbinrs. Incredible.

[@strattonmeyer2870]

Funnily enough I found "How To Drink" through a mention made by a player on MCDM's "The Chain", the Actual Play DMed by Matt Colville! So happy to see you guys on screen together. Thanks for the great video!

[@nekobat1962]

This was fun to watch. Potion drinks for Dungeons and Dragons is genius! I love your game themed drinks!

[@sudonickx]

"so the idea is that the potion has a spell inside it?" "isn't that how they work?" "i don't know" -basically every dnd session i've ever been in.

[@O4C209]

This is amazing. I got into D&D at the end of 2019 because Greg did a live play, and I was like "Holy s***, I can play online with friends and family". In the pursuit of learning D&D, I found Matt Colville. You two really helped my family, friends, and me during the lockdown. Thank you both.

[@PontusWelin]

Something very similar to Jeppson's Malört is semi-popular in Sweden. ”Bäska droppar” is basically the same thing. In fact! ”Malört” is the Swedish word for wormwood!

[@ryanmccarthy8533]

So first brennan Lee mulligan, now matt Colville....think we know who's next to complete the trilogy

[@Whitneyism]

I screenshot the description of the last one to send to my d&d group because "brimstone. also nice oranges." made me laugh and it only got funnier.

[@seriamon]

the crossover we didn't know we need

[@OhMyGoshItsALeg]

The MCDM/HTD crossover I never knew I wanted but always secretly hoped for! Wonderful! These drinks were so odd and ineresting; they definitely feel like old potion recipes invented by woods-witches in a forest hermitage. Hope to see more crossover between Greg and Matt in the future!

[@Chaoslizard]

Your face drinking that last concoction was priceless! Way to hang in there! Bravo!

[@itsjackbandit]

Really clever idea with a great guest. XP gained!

[@travisgrimforge]

You two together is a drinking nerds dream sir. Love this video

[@tiffaleyshon1126]

I have so much love for seeing a pair of nerds nerding out about their favourite things with each other. Wholesome content right here.

[@grandvivant]

The Oracle at Delphi reference with the gases oh man bringing me back to undergrad Greg lol

[@hauck96]

God I was so close to first! This is a dream, Matt and Greg, so cheers!

[@andyfelix5216]

I waited longer than usual to watch this for some reason, but I'm sorry I did cause I absolutely love this format. Collaboration is always a treat.

[@rachaelmadd5661]

This has been probably one of the most enjoyable videos I have seen from you! You were so creative with the ingredients and what they did for a D&D game and it as really impressive.

[@ninjadudeX]

I can not believe I learned such a massively useful Microsoft excel function... From a how to drink video.

[@JaakuSan]

Greg: this is going too well. let's make a Potion of Harm.

[@mattprigge1230]

So here I am, getting home from a long rough day at work, thinking about how I haven't done my prep for my 5e session on Sunday because work's been crazy, I make myself a lil gin and tonic to unwind, and find that my two favorite KZbinrs made this video seemingly just for me. Thanks to the gentlemen who taught me how to DM and taught me how to make drinks, this was such a treat.

[@williamguglielmo9214]

Yep, the roll a dice build-a-drink concept needs to be a series. This was super entertaining.

[@jasonandrews7355]

Man, Matt is BALLIN with those HD 800s. I respect a man who needs crystal clear audio.

[@cschoepp2203]

This only re-confirmed a 1000% that any cast member from Critical Role would absolutely kill it on here.

[@Serelenntidude]

I'm sad I missed the notification for this because it was DELIGHTFUL. A fun ride. It's nice watching two people who love what they do interacting.

[@OleIngvarStene]

FANTASTIC episode. I am a huge fan of Matt, and his dry wit is a great pairing with Greg.

[@feyntmistral1110]

1. Make that final necromantic potion for Matt when you go visit to record an in person episode. I'm sure he will "enjoy" it. 2. For the views, I challenge you to make a Kaoliang primary drink that you would consider "eminently drinkable". Not necessarily "the best drink ever", but elevated from "the worst" at least. There has to be an episode in workshopping around that. 3. Another episode idea: Alcoholic foods? I mean, yes, angostura iced cream, but skip that and move on to things people wouldn't have thought of. Also, possible "ANGUStora" roast beef sandwich?

[@hugofilion-maher8737]

I did a double take seeing the thumbnail, like "Is this for real"? What an unexpected crossover from two channels I've been following for years.

[@aidanfarnan4683]

I would pay money to hear him say "Belive in the fig jam."

[@chrishenderson420]

Never even played D&D but thoroughly enjoyed this episode!

[@JasonBA96]

13:18 didn't expect to come out of this one knowing more on spreadsheets, but I am pleasantly surprised

[@kareningram6093]

Wow, this episode was so much fun! I loved everything about it! I bet this will give DMs ideas for fun drinking games they can do.

[@mattcline6338]

Both of you gents are my KZbin icons. I was wog-boggled to see you together. Bravo!

[@matthewhollenbeck1083]

i keep coming back to this one, it's a blast! I'd love to see a follow-up to this episode where Matt talks about some of the stranger potions he's given to players, maybe with some ingredients and effects, and you try to design a cocktail to mimic it.

[@traviswilliams4669]

Amazing to see 2 of my favorite channels collabing. Matt Colville is the reason I am a DM.

[@joescheibner5916]

This is the best video you have made yet! Coming from a D&D player. I shared this to all of my D&D friends! Thank you for this!

[@roryfriththetraveller4982]

this was such a good crossover, i looove expanded crafting and expansions so much, awesome idea !! also, making the malort disappear in that last one feels like such an accomplishment but not one you Want

[@tehHighwayman]

Great Episode! Also the Excel tip on using single quote mark to not have it calculate will be super useful as well.

[@gthetree1]

You are looking so great, Greg! I have been watching older episodes that popped up on my YT feed, and just came to your most recent and I noticed you are looking really fit. Whatever you are doing is working, keep it up brother!

[@MrDragonMS]

Greg my buddy my pal! I thank you from the bottom of my heart.... I often watch Your H2D shows with my friends and my forever GM... He (the GM) has made it cannon in His game world we call the west that the ichor of greater necromancy is such a vile and potent mix that not even the undead are safe from the wrath of the drink. the gods maybe dead in that world... but you have added a beautiful addition to it. we thank you.

[@jonathanzolozabal2779]

Matt is probably my all time favorite DM to go to for advice. You should have Matt describe common potion's flavors the way he does in his games and try to replicate that in a cocktail off the top of your head! It'd be better in person so he can try them and tell you how close you got to what he envisioned.

[@knowbrainer233]

I am ALLLLLLLL for seeing another collab with you two, having been subscribed to both Matt and Greg for quite a while each.

[@Wirenfeldt1990]

Hell yeah.. I am always down for some Evil Matt Colville!

[@lemonZzzzs]

whoa. that is not a collab i expected... cool!

[@ScoutSilico]

This is the collaboration that I always knew that I wanted and I'm so happy that it's here. Cheers to round 1. Please do this again!

[@clevershades]

The outro makes me think Gregg is walking that fine line between satire and spiralling in to despair :D

[@santiagocampillo-lundbeck1338]

This was such a lovable nerdy undertaking all around. Especially when Matt starts to get into the "spirits" of the game

[@MinecraftLovesSteve]

This is a crossover i never expected but it makes me more than happy

[@SuperStarr817]

I didn't know I needed this but it is amazing, this was fun 🙌 Top tier ep and I'd love to see you and Matt again.

[@erickdeleon1016]

So it’s “Roll for Sandwich” but with cocktails. “Roll for Cocktails!”