I Hated One D&D, So I Made My Own on Tabletop Simulator (PT.1)

Watch how I spent 10 months homebrewing Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) so hard on Tabletop Simulator (TTS) that it now doesn’t even resemble the original game! You’ll see my design process as I built systems around Dark Souls and Star Wars themed games for me and my friends to enjoy, and how that journey led me to create a Samurai Frog RPG of my own.
Subscribe for Part II to see how the final version of the game turned out!
**FYI - This video used to be called "I Spent 10 Months Designing a RPG on Tabletop Simulator (PT.1)" but I changed it to try and beat the algorithm and steal likes from the launch of One D&D. Don't hate me**
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CREDITS (In Order of Appearance):
Character Models:
- Pixel Sprites by HexCodex on Fiverr:
www.fiverr.com/hexcodex/
- Hero Forge:
www.heroforge.com
Tabletop Simulator Steam Workshop Mods:
- Saught's Asset Collections by Saught (Various Props)
- Effects / Particles collection by Pope Gan Club (Fire, Waterfall, Smoke)
- Star Wars RPG Assets by Marlow (Various Props/ Charcter Models)
- Star Wars RPG Tools and Maps by Ockam (Table, Maps, Chits)
- Star Wars Legion by SWLegion Team (Computer Terminal/ Table)
- DnD Tools (Mini Injector/Initiative Tracking/Wall Spawner/Grid Management) - by ColColonCleaner (Movement Distance Tracker)
- Star Wars Themed Dice Trays (Unofficial) by Thunder BlaZe (Dice Tray)
- RPG Tokens by l o n g b o y (Loot and Gear Tokens)
- Imperial Assault 3D by drod (Holographic map/ planets)
D&D Gameplay Channels (KZbin):
- Dimension 20
- Critical Role
D&D Skit Channels (KZbin):
- The Warp Zone
- QSQtv
Game Master Channels (KZbin):
- Dungeon Craft
- Questing Beast
- Matthew Colville
- How to be a Great GM
- Runehammer
- Dungeon Masterpiece
Video Games Referenced:
- Tabletop Simulator
- Dark Souls
- Kingdom Classic
- Xcom2
- Star Wars Battlefront II
- Destiny 2
- Deep Rock Galactic
Dark Souls Lore (KZbin):
- VaatiVidya
Software Tools Used:
- Notion (Note Taker)
- Atom (Text Editor)
- Google Sheets (Spreadsheets)
- Voicemod (Voice Changer & SFX)
- Artlist.io (Music & SFX)
- Adobe Illustrator (Graphic Designs)
- Adobe Premiere Pro (Video Editor)

[@LeumasMoonGod]

This video is freaking incredible. Not gonna lie, I've watched it multiple times in a row because your video was just THAT interesting and THAT well produced. My applause to you! Looking forward to part 2.

[@about15zebras]

Comments like this make it all worth it! Seriously. Thank you so much watching and I’m sincerely happy that you are enjoying it that much!

[@awakecartoon6669]

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[@griffy_gruff5358]

Dang bro, this vid is actually well made! Looking forward to part two broski

[@bravojr]

I love whatever you are doing here it resonates with my own efforts!

[@about15zebras]

Thank you so much! Glad you’re enjoying it.

[@shanewalker6379]

Dude fucking stellar friend and fantastic first video! Can't wait for part 2!

[@asdad123ify]

What a great video, really funny, interesting, great edition, quality youtube stuff right here. Cant understand why doesnt have more views. Keep up this great content im sure you'll success out here. Congrats!

[@landenknowlton9716]

Wow! This is freaking awesome!

[@david4_4]

this was an amazing video so excited for the next part

[@himtrai8145]

Neat and excited to see where this channel goes!

[@roxqu]

Dude this is one of the best videos I watched! Would love watching a play sesh!

[@taybirdz4089]

Very cool!

[@geoffreybaldwin3108]

Dude this video is amazing for a first on a channel 😮

[@about15zebras]

Thank you my friend! Here’s hoping I get better with every upload 🤘🏼

[@geoffreybaldwin3108]

@@about15zebras I'm here for the ride buddy! Excited to see where this takes you.

[@bravojr]

DouchebagChoclate , Is another S tier youtuber , but I must say your videos are for game mastery as his was for Anime. Keep it up!

[@about15zebras]

I’m going to check them out! I appreciate you lumping me in with the S tier folks 🔥

[@fury4425]

Well i look forward to seeing more of your ideas

[@dannythederpkid5409]

What a great video I hope we get see the game and all the world

[@MrKroniv]

I dont know how, but this is AMAZING. Nice work!

[@briannarodriguez6080]

love this, im now your #1 fan

[@nathandutton2860]

Like hell you are, I’m his #1 fan

[@speedrunnercaliorda2787]

You are doing gods work my man

[@about15zebras]

Bless you my child 🙏

[@wateron1058]

This is AWESOME! I'm so happy that I stumbled upon this video

[@user-jq1mg2mz7o]

using dark souls areas is lowkey genius because dark souls areas have perfect dungeon design principles, even better than modern official publications

[@matthewserraino8919]

How is a legendary video like this your first?!? Keep up the great work and I will definitely be here for part 2

[@about15zebras]

I’m honestly shocked everyone is enjoying this much! Thanks so much for watching!

[@blastingsound]

lmao this vid was so relatable, inspiring, and entertaining all in one!

[@MrPiti47]

Your videos deserve waaaaay more views. Fantastic videos!!!

[@kxtxj6062]

The creative brain 🧠 capacity u have is amazing can’t wait for the next vid

[@elifry1478]

That was so relatable I feel like I have known you my whole life

[@smokeyvanilla5780]

Pro-tier video; hands down one of the most dedicated Dungeon Masters 🫡🥰 thanks for always showing out for your friends bud, you’re the best❤

[@about15zebras]

Thanks so much homie! You're seriously one of the kindest people I know.

[@primus9413]

New favorite KZbinr unlocked

[@cryptkeeper]

This is dope

[@ksara_ruki]

Holy shit man, this is astounding! I can't even articulate my feelings into words! You've done so much work AND in a fun way based on your interests! Wow! Mad respect. That's some mad quality of life stuff right there! Love your videos, I'm gonna be your new fan now.

[@about15zebras]

Thank you bro. I mean it! These kind of comments make me excited to keep working. So glad you're hear, and I hope to see you in the Discord!

[@patsyoutubeaccount2848]

Ur first video ever is a banger and you should genuinely keep making videos, ur the first person who posted a tiktok that made me want to watch the original video. Great job, keep the work 👍🏻

[@about15zebras]

That means a ton! Seriously.

[@user-zv8oc5nr7t]

Here before you blow up because this was a cinematic master piece literally beloved you where a top teir KZbinr from the quality of this video so glad I subscribe and I can’t wait for the hopefully many adventures you have planned ahead for us

[@about15zebras]

Dude, you’re too kind! Excited to show you what is in the works 🔥

[@austisticloudnoises]

I need more of this

[@about15zebras]

More coming very soon!

[@Nexillian_]

Damn dude for a first video this is incredible!

[@about15zebras]

Seriously appreciate that. Excited to make the next one even better!

[@matthewalves3855]

I'm impressed

[@97McLuvin]

Commenting for the algorithm because this is sick

[@user-lx4fj1gs6s]

DOPE!

[@shocknawe]

Oh, fuck yeah, mate. I FEEL the energy.

[@milanarora1235]

We need the second video sir LEMME IIIIIINNN

[@lichtmeister3524]

An amazing work ! Life in TTS : spending much more time modding than playing 😂

[@about15zebras]

Ain’t that the truth 😅

[@bingus892]

wow, this is AMAZING! i absolutely love the way you visualize your examples, and just how you visualize everything in general, great video, cant wait for part two!

[@about15zebras]

Thank you so much! Put a lot of thought into how to explain things and display them well. Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@krackensarefun6104]

How unseen this video is wild

[@about15zebras]

Thank you! I’m actually super happy with the response for my first video ever. Help me share it around if you don’t mind!

[@sirrom_7400]

Solid vid

[@blaiquiri]

I wonder what we'll play **STAR WARS THEME INTENSIFIES**🤣🤣

[@clothandleather2838]

Making three whole rpg games

[@tylerdruskoff9689]

The production value of this video is insane. I can't wait to see what else about15zebras makes in the future (and I hope he makes samurai frogs available to the public, even if its in an altered form)

[@about15zebras]

Thanks so much! I sincerely appreciate the compliment. I try hard to make the videos as good possible!

[@Groundhog1471]

This was the best DIY video I’ve ever seen! I could almost feel your frustration at certain points. I know because I’m working on an RPG style gameplay for Star Trek Attack Wing. I’ve got it completely playable right now, but I’m making final adjustments to certain things to make it , hopefully, balanced right. Years in the making so I totally get the time it takes to come up with a totally new idea from scratch. I’m using already made game parts, but tossed the rule books out the window. For that game it just killed me to hear you can’t use this after this time frame, or cards would conflict with other cards. I like both types of ways to play. The physical game in hand, or on pc/console. Watching what you’ve done, and probably using every known word at one time or another to just say shiznit! , looks like in video one that all the gems are gonna be there. The question was what? Was/Is it worth it??? I’m going to say, from your perspective, you’re bet your @$$ it was worth it! I know that it must be too, because I can see the pride of it just in this video alone. You had me laughing so freaking hard I squeezed out tears! Like I said this was just brilliantly done to show hints of your project. I look forward to ya know it part II. I’m glad I saw this on just a random search for stuff about Tabletop Simulator. I just wanted to watch it for any type of game really just to see if I want to pick it up or not. If I run in to your game I’d play it just so I can say shiznit when I fudge up in a battle royal with the Greenies. Best of luck with your work Best wishes to you as well Take care✌️

[@about15zebras]

Man, comments like this make my day! So happy to meet another person dealing with the joy and suffering of creating cool things 🤣 Like you said, doing these kind of projects are DEFINITELY worth it, but I would be lying if I said they don't make me stare hopelessly into the void at times lol! Thanks so much for the kind words, and I'm sincerely glad you stumbled across the videos!

[@Groundhog1471]

@@about15zebras the long stare the void at times no sleep Then being asleep then it hits like a brick S house. Then the race is on to write it all down before I forget how it works…. Worth it yup✌️

[@someonejpg3872]

W video!!

[@aggelikidimitriou3686]

subbed

[@cucadefrijoles735]

Well lil update. Now we got balders gate 🗿😂

[@JSwixx]

New favorite youtuber achieved. You're video, pacing, use of music and editing is just freaking FANTASTIC man! Loved to have you as a DM any day. Start a discord?

[@about15zebras]

You're too kind. Thank you so much!!! You read my mind on the Discord channel. I plan to announce that in the next video!

[@LuizMoratelli]

HOLY! LETSSSS GO!!!!! How did you learn to add your stuff?

[@about15zebras]

Self taught! Sadly, there aren’t a lot of good videos explaining the technical side of TTS, but the API, Reddit, and Discord pages are pretty thorough! If you’re wanting to learn, I would start there 😁

[@LuizMoratelli]

@@about15zebrasThank you so much for the answer! I hope that you intend to upload more videos about it, your journey has been really EPIC :D

[@19Elraj96]

Love the video! I’ve been wanting to get into scripting for Tabletop Simulator as well, but don’t know where to start. Do you have any tips for me?

[@about15zebras]

Thanks for watching! I would suggest picking a small project you’re excited about automating (dice roller, turn counter, etc.) and then using google, TTS Discord/ Reddit, TTS API website, and KZbin to help you through the process. To me, the best way to learn is by doing, and asking questions when you get stuck. Once you’re finished with that project, you’ll have learned a ton of important stuff without even realizing it!

[@19Elraj96]

@@about15zebras thank you so much man, much appreciated, can’t wait for part 2.0 🤩🙏🏽

[@Dwiens]

Let me know when part 2 is out

[@about15zebras]

It's up now... kinda.

[@godofsquirrels494]

581 views? bs. Needs more. Deserves more.

[@about15zebras]

Seriously appreciate that. Hopefully over the next few months it will get some more traffic!

[@nat1club349]

Alright fine, I'll subscribe.

[@sunshinez-2017]

i know this gets said often but wow your underrated

[@FreeViewBlog]

I hope somebody already pointed out that the "custom sprites" you paid for are all edits of Fire Emblem GBA sprites.

[@about15zebras]

Eh, still money well spent. Me and the players enjoyed them regardless!

[@JoeyDanks]

Bro you need to go back and polish that star wars game. That shit is gorgeous.

[@JewishHEAT101]

this shit got me hype fuck ya man keep going

[@about15zebras]

Hell yeah! You made it just in time for part 1.5

[@nathandutton2860]

The coding and UI looks great! Did you make it into a mod and if so is it in the steam workshop?

[@about15zebras]

Not yet, but I plan to in the future!

[@nathandutton2860]

@@about15zebras great! Can’t wait

[@gamingwithlacks]

That's cool, can't wait to play it in VR. You did optimize it for VR use, right? >;)

[@JewishHEAT101]

Can I get this from the workshop??

[@about15zebras]

Not at the moment, but hopefully soon!

[@profjeff9]

Who are you? What is this? Why am I so entranced by it?

[@rwfaught]

I'm with you. Just landed on this somehow. I was searching for videos about using GPT because I wanted to use it for campaigns. This guy, I think, completely describes the creative process from the perspective of "what will my players do?". In a really fun way.

[@lvt6398]

Dam! I am now far to interested for my own good, and yet forced to wait.... Curse you

[@ScarredVox92]

So.... WHAT DID YOU MAKE???

[@about15zebras]

Sub for part II my friend!

[@bravojr]

@@about15zebras I HAVE IT IS NOT HERE YET!

[@hahasteve01]

bro we waiting!! you can create patreon

[@about15zebras]

It's up now... kinda.

[@angelm.rodriguez8332]

Been 2 weeks. Feed the goblin

[@about15zebras]

Getting close!

[@about15zebras]

It's up now... kinda.

[@Ruby-rw1wg]

Big Jack Black engergy at 1:39

[@youcantbeatk7006]

The absolute length D&D players go to to not read the rules.

[@MrTeep]

I thought that you have alot more videos because of your subs and quality

[@about15zebras]

That means a lot! Wanted to start with my best foot forward, so I haven’t uploaded till now

[@theredrocketeer7194]

upvote for engagement!

[@cog3276]

Where's part two?😢

[@about15zebras]

Coming very soon!

[@about15zebras]

It's up now... kinda.

[@cog3276]

@@about15zebras you're hot bro

[@jinkerGM]

Just get Foundry VTT. :)

[@about15zebras]

Doesn't quite scratch the same itch! 😂

[@Co7mic_T3a]

From my experience dnd is so fun when you don’t follow it to the book and just do some home brew shit and just have fun. Obviously you gotta know the basics but still

[@about15zebras]

Totally agree! Building something with my group from scratch has been crazy rewarding.

[@justinwallace5145]

Welcome to why the theatre of the mind mechanic reigns supreme. you have no idea WTF your players are gonna do, ever. Deal with it

[@about15zebras]

Eh, theater of the mind is useful, but not always. Just like most things in life, it’s good in moderation. I’m a whiteboard kinda guy these days, which to me is the best of both worlds! 🤘🏼

[@evanwood1477]

Drop part 2 right now or I’ll dox you I don’t want to wait longer

[@about15zebras]

Patience Zeb-bro. Patience.

[@about15zebras]

It's up now... kinda.

[@_Kolcki]

WHERE IS THE NEXT VIDEO?! (sorry, not sorry, for shouting)

[@about15zebras]

I’M GOING AS FAST AS I CAN 😂

[@pHaace]

Lets Go 911th like

[@ethanuirahall8659]

How THE FUCK is this your first video?!

[@about15zebras]

Just lucky I guess lol now I have 2 videos!

[@ethanuirahall8659]

@@about15zebras not luck bro, an understanding of what makes a good video and great execution 🤌