Dice Friends - Camp Nettlebee Ep1

Welcome to Camp Nettlebee, the perfectly safe place for your junior adventurer!
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[@kivipaperisakset3999]

I was watching this with my daughter. As we saw who was going to be the players, she went: "Aww, Kathleen's not in it." Then we see who is DMing and her eyes just light up. "Is she going to be Morra?" she asks. "No, she'll be the DM." I reply, but lo and behold, then next thing you know, Morra is a camp counselot. So, the thing you need to know here is that my daughter absolutely LOVED Morra in Dice Friends 1. I mean, I think she thinks Morra is as cool as Morra would like to think she is. In our home game, my daughter rolled a teenage elf, nicknamed "Buzz" (short for Basilia), a rogue. Not only that, but she also wants to DM, and seeing Kathleen doing it so well had her enthralled for the whole session. I guess the TL;DR is Kathleen is kind of what made my daughter really interested in D&D, and she is absolutely loving this new campaign/arc, and I think it is encouraging her to both play, and one day DM D&D.

[@Malzra]

Kivipaperisakset When I saw it was Kathleen and all the characters were preteens I knew it wouldn't be combat focused which is a score for me personally.

[@FredCheckers]

Thumbs up for this wholesome comment.

[@TheCookieCrisp]

It's been 5 years, I'm doing a rewatch. I just want to know it your daughter still plays? My son and I play and it's the best!

[@Snowy123]

I gotta say a summer camp dnd scenario is the most unique and interesting I've seen. They're all usually dystopian fantasy this game s fressh.

[@MITOMANOx]

Ben's persona reaches a heart-melting level of dorky sweetness in this game. ☺️

[@smargio]

Not gonna lie. I would love to play a summer camp d&d campaign with my friends. A paladin who is always saying "My mom says we shouldn't do that" it's less of a code of ethics and more of being a mammas boy

[@HayabusaTaichou]

I love the idea that Elves as an incredibly long living race also take decades to mature.

[@toddnaevestad3322]

I seriously want the DM notes for this. This has been hilarious and I can just see my players super getting into it.

[@thisislesbomaya]

gyaaaa, Kathleen is an amazing DM

[@charlesslaton5924]

Yeah. I was happily surprised. There's also something wonderfully anachronistic and silly about this campaign that I'm just loving.

[@Sarcasticron]

Why would you be surprised that a professional writer and improvisational comedian would be a great DM? This is literally her day job.

[@Tr1sh4Lynn]

@@Sarcasticron Because while DMing does have things in common with writing and improv, I believe that there are also additional skill sets that DMs have which writers and improvisers do not, like how to balance a group of players. Maybe the improvisers have it, though.

[@vantharion]

This is such an excellent change of pace. I'm really happy that you all are keeping up with the cycling levels of interest. Kathleen, you are an excellent gem and beautifully accompanied by Serge, Alex, Ben and Cameron! I love your interpretation of elven culture and all of the constant jabs at summer camp tropes. I really hope 'outfit messiness' is the form of hitpoints for this campaign. Maybe add in things like bugbites, poison ivy. Ulrica is obviously the tank because she'd care the least about getting gross and dirty... but even she has her limits (Latrines)! Keep up the excellent tabletop, love listening on my commute!

[@davidpoulton8592]

"I'm free, but I need that," is the best line I've heard in months. I feel like that is the single most relatable sentiment for your vice.

[@matejbina626]

I've had such a blast with this. Never expected child adventurers to be this fun!

[@MrAamog]

This was extremely original and entertaining. Very impressive for a first time DM. Congrats Kathleen!

[@grauekatze]

FINALLY catching up on this. This was amazing, well done everyone and especially Kathleen!

[@nickr1818]

You can tell that Kathleen wrote these names

[@Sarcasticron]

Yeah... "Malfeasance" is a Terry Pratchett bit: the joke being that girls are sometimes named for virtues and malfeasance is the opposite of a virtue.

[@EldarLuin]

This session is adorable. I'm also loving how much the guys are enjoying the surprises and twists.

[@StarkRavingSane]

I managed to catch this live and had to come back for a rewatch, seriously loving this campaign, cant wait for the next episode!

[@RobertJW]

I'm really enjoying this, and I spent a substantial amount of time poring over my Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide maps of Faerun to try and find where Camp Nettlebee would properly be located.

[@mr.game_and_waffle2186]

Robert Wallis I

[@charlesslaton5924]

I figured that it would be up the Dessarin river a bit. Maybe on the edge of the Ardeep forest. That way it's outside of Waterdeep a few day's travel, but it's still in the relative safety of the city's territory.

[@mysticaryll7684]

it's near waterdeep

[@sporeplayer4]

I absolutely adore this idea of kids going to a summer camp. Kathleen I love you

[@FirstLast-wi3jx]

I see the MTG cardback on Peloton's (Ben's) book!

[@EricChoiniere]

The best setting yet, and getting Alex and Serge in brings a great dynamic.

[@zacharyrichard3830]

This might be the best group of players ever

[@thecx]

This is amazing! I'm loving this campaign! The setting is very unique, and Kathleen is awesome as a DM. MOAR PLZ.

[@Daccking]

This is amazing and I can't wait till the next episode.

[@rhisccth4094]

Morra as a DM is so awesome!

[@davidwisner6376]

i came here from Bylaw and Order which was amazing and so far this is too.

[@thisshouldsay2K]

Peloton's book is in WUBRG order!

[@alexthethu]

This is the most hilarious and creative concept for a D&D campaign I've seen. I love it.

[@Caedynna]

Excellent! I love Kathleen's enthusiasm! Great job everyone :D

[@RtxtDriver]

I really love this one bringing back a lot of memories of camp. Looking forward to the next one boy that was a cliff hanger

[@Taynas]

This is a really fun campaign! I'm loving all the camper characters and the mystery is really intriguing so far. Also my little shipper heart is digging Malfeasance's idolization of Ulrica but shhh don't tell anyone hehe

[@calebcologna8681]

MAELSTROM OF FECULENCE

[@IbunWest]

This is exactly the kind of campaign I’ve been waiting for! You guys knocked it out of the park. Can’t wait for the next episode.

[@Swoozman]

This is just like a scenario I run with new players. Well, several differences, but using weaker kid characters in a sort of Adventurer Training camp. I love doing it so much, and I'll love watching something similar, I'm sure. I look forward to more!

[@Yakmage]

i love the article on the necromancer from chalt. holy vertical integration, batman!

[@mysticaryll7684]

yeah me too lol

[@mysticaryll7684]

i've been listening to this for a while but have never had the time to sit down and watch it. I am a huge fan and i love morra's character so much that i have a moon elf named Alessonia

[@anoekterpstra2308]

That moment when you're really trying to catch up with all of this great series but you still have approximately 56 hours of content to go...

[@MlleDollyDagger]

I'm in love with this already and I haven't even finished the title sequence

[@krostorm]

Ok this is my first time watching dice, friends and damn this is rly good

[@Yakmage]

does anyone else think niann looks like dipper? maybe its just the expression.

[@nickel-bolas951]

Niann definitely looks like a half-elven Dipper, which is fantastic.

[@ethanmerithew2596]

I think its just the art style

[@fragmentedghost5391]

I thought so too!

[@TimeTravelingBunnis]

Nice game! Im not much for goofy campaigna but man that was fun to watch. Great to see morra too!!! That was great, Kathleen! Looking forward to the next game.

[@Ahrpigi]

Thank you for adding "Maelstrom of feculence" to my vernacular

[@monkeyvszombies]

I heard you say that this would be a short three episode campaign, and I was immediately sad that this wasn't going to be a fifteen episode epic. This is fantastic.

[@josephsawczyn1145]

This is why we love DnD and we love Loading Ready Run

[@Kifford]

Cams "nevermind" to the Purple Eyes bit (1:14:13) made me do a spit take...

[@hermantoribio7257]

Either Serge is confusing bagpipe with the didgeridoo, or Malfeasance sucks at the zulcoon hahah

[@artemi7]

Checking in after Unfinity to see where Monoxa comes from! This is fun so far

[@crickett3536]

So Good! Is this after Mora's time in Chult, and does she have a tail?!

[@GreenMonkeySam]

1:48:50 -- Seems post-Chult to me. But no mention of the tail.

[@saiconjr]

Perhaps she lost her gigglemancy after getting a first-hand view of her mother and Avu-Nihar when they got back from the honeymoon

[@michellewillson5748]

Already saw the VOD of this on twitch and wished I'd been able to catch it live because of how good it is. I did have a useless fact to share for the track description though. Normal walking or running gate has the heel hit the ground first the center of gravity to shift forward over the foot and then ends with pushing off the toes. It's the most natural way for a bipedal frame to move to keep balance so if the kid was snathed up into the area in mid step there would be a heel print only not toe only. Having only the toes showing does work if the camper stumbled forward and was snatched up in the air before they could fall fully or regain their balance or if their were already hurt in a way that affect how they walked. I don't think Kathleen was trying to imply either situation though. It's not something most people would notice though I think because how to walk is not something people give much thought too but I had to go through gate training in junior high and that useless face is now in my head so I figured might as well share it.

[@castlewise]

This adventure has the best hook.

[@BynineStudio]

that was a great intro!

[@Eramiserasmus]

Boy, Morra must not have any better summer internships after Chult. And poor Cameron has been subjected to the unrequited crush.

[@MadMontyMN]

1:05:37 Kathleen rolls a bunch of dice That's 140 points of acid damage. Game over.

[@gltepel]

Such a good take on a DnD campaign. Kathleen is a great DM!

[@lucaslemoine]

Serge-i startle and confuse my opponent with bagpipes during combat. Same with real bagpipes

[@thecoolerrats7144]

Poor, poor, Cameron.

[@octochan]

Some of that looked like it hit close to home

[@vantharion]

He did such a great job roleplaying the complete 'deer in the headlights' Also the Malfy/Milli girl talk was EXCELLENT!

[@DaidojiKaikou99]

I love this so much.

[@TheOwlslayer]

That was lovely!

[@voxmulber807]

Ben, did you know "Peloton" means "Fearless" in Finnish. 🇫🇮 :D

[@littlemisspipebomb4723]

I thought it meant "expensive exercise bike" in English?

[@PartisanGamer]

I am heavily conflicted with this one :D I love the setting and the different approach you guys take with this one - at the same time the other half of me always hates goofy settings for some reason.

[@proto303]

that intro got me already

[@proto303]

also, that is some Dale level cliff hanger

[@Dentson]

I want the campaing notes for This and burning bright I really like these campaigns. I would windmillslam becoming a patron for all the campaign notes.

[@GreenMonkeySam]

THIS IS SO MUCH FUN AND I'M NOT EVEN IN THE CAMPAIGN

[@julianslavin3896]

This is really fucking awsome.

[@imageispower20]

They are going to need a roast cameron count soon. I counted like 5.

[@jonahcarver7198]

Kathleen's look at 33:39 I'm dead.

[@shadowbow464]

Kathleen agent of chaos.

[@TARDIS915]

Niann sure does have a thing with the ladies, whether he wants to or not.

[@pyredynasty]

It’s almost a pity that this isn’t camp Semolo

[@michaelscharding6489]

Is there a written module notes for others to run this?

[@keab42]

Is this post-Semolo Morra?

[@ardinhelme687]

3 parts is far too few for this work of art

[@Shrakathan]

Having just spotted the name of Ben's character. Is that just co-incidence or did Ben intentionally choose Finnish word for "fearless", also Finnish surname for Gyro Gearloose?

[@GreenMonkeySam]

I think the names were all Kathleen's doing

[@nastybun]

Purple haze, flowing into room.. etc.

[@IsaacMyers1]

What are they calling the pipes

[@Ulgroth]

i do not understand why people keep saying you cant cast other spells if you have a concentration spells which i was pretty sure isnt true, you cant cast other spells that require concentration but u can still cast other spells.

[@1AlasBabylon]

You can, but you have to immediately end concentration on your old spell before concentrating on a new spell, so the effects don't overlap.

[@krystalfan]

let me guess kat you had and awesome dnd campaign then binge watched campcamp then got this idea?

[@APaganPerspective]

bout time for kathleen to dm..

[@AmaranthOriginal]

"mine now"

[@JaapZeldenrust]

I recently took over DMing a campaign set in the Forgotten Realms (the central conceit is pretty similar to the way "Murder on the Semolo Plateau" relates to "Escape from Semolo Plateau": an intrepid band of adventurers save the world, and then a bunch of Everymen get to deal with the aftermath, with a little Jorge L. Borges thrown in because both Cam and I are pretentious AF) and to give myself some context I decided that the events of EfSP and MotSP were at least roughly concurrent with the events in my campaign. This story might well ruin my dreams of a Grand Unified Canon! I can deal with voluntourism to Chult, but summer camps in Western Faerun might be hard to integrate.

[@JaapZeldenrust]

No, I can work with this, I think (38 min in)

[@JaapZeldenrust]

Okay, lifestyle magazines about necromancer gardens, published across continents, that might be a problem. Maybe if these are the adventures of the obscenely rich... That makes Mora even more of a monster for her time in Chult, though.

[@AllFlimmits]

It was today years after this video was uploaded that I realized that Peloton is spelled like the exercise bike and a mill (as in Milltail), like the pedals of an exercise bike such as a Peloton, also rotates around an axle while staying in place.