MM&D S3 Dominion Eps 6: Seizing the Mariner

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[@passthegrits]

"Only know this, what I did, I did for love" I actually almost choked on my dinner! Hilarious!

[@Three_Blind_Dice]

I'm proud of Edbert, for how much fighting he's done he's been surprisingly non-lethal. I know that doesn't come easy to him lol

[@josephnewell90]

Can we get a "Yarr the sails!" Me, Myself & Die T-shirt?

[@atomichaunter2584]

Can't wait for Me Myself and Die Season 4: FATAL starring Carlos in his attempt to find love, and maybe a little more.

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Heh. Gross.

[@triii333]

@@MeMyselfandDieRPG A long lost ancestor of Leisure suit Larry? 😂 Now thats a solo rpg ide if iv ever heard one!! 🤩

[@samsolitaryroll]

2 years later...

[@atomichaunter2584]

@@samsolitaryroll if I remember right Carlos was in love with Veil. Surely he'll come to an-Sharir to find her.

[@samsolitaryroll]

@@atomichaunter2584 Another flying dinosaur will bring him over 🤭

[@shaunb8294]

I need a T-shirt that says, "What's good for the ghoul is good for the gander".

[@stephengilbert8166]

Possibly the best on board mass ship combat I have seen,...AND solo too. Actually when I think about it, I believe it could only have been this exciting because it was played solo and didnt have to go round and round with lots of individual combat resolutions (which would have dragged the thing into a slow slogging match). Of all the rules sets I have seen you use over the three seasons Trevor, I think this one handles combat the best.... abstracted enough to allow deep immersion and interpretation (like old school D&D managed so well) but without losing any flavour. Another excellent unfolding of the tale.

[@rorydoconnor]

I’ve been thinking the same thing. I really like the way fighting weakens a character, rather than it being binary - alive then dead! I’d love to see in later episodes how magic is handled. 🤞

[@devonsmith9519]

@@rorydoconnor Mechanically, there are problems with both approaches. The Old School style lends itself to the Death Spiral and the current lends itself, in essence, to a mockup game of slaps. There is a sweet spot, I don't think Dominion hits it, but it does get very close. At least to a variation on it.

[@Stephen-Fox]

Mm - Solo play definitely has some advantages over group play. It's not the same, and I wouldn't say it's better, but I don't think it's worse, either.

[@marccaron6008]

Love conquers all... or gets you stranded on an island with the woman you love. Excellent mass battle with great solo scenes. Better than a movie!

[@abefroman81]

Carlos claiming he did it for love was a laugh out loud, in the break room at work kind of funny. Great stuff.

[@radd1865]

Carlos really thinks he's the main character of this campaign, doesn't he? Poor guy. 😆 I hope leaving Veil alive ends up working out in Edbert's favor, somehow. The Order doesn't have to be his enemy, if they can be made to see the truth... always excited to see where the dice take the story next. Good stuff!

[@bluejclay]

Dude Trevor, every episode is a banger this season. You've really gotten the hang of solo rp pacing and when to declare outcomes rather than roll for them. I find myself honestly jealous of your ability to make every npc distinct. Looking forward to as many seasons of MM&D as you are willing to make.

[@shawnwolf5961]

I wish my own battles at the DnD table could be orchestrated so well!

[@HaulinAzzzovs]

This season is just epic.

[@crazyhercules9442]

My first time watching. I honestly didn’t think I would like it much, DR doesn’t appeal to me that much. But boy was I wrong.

[@Rich_H_1972]

Highlight of the day - another Me, Myself and Die! episode. 🙂

[@Mr_Chori]

Another awesome episode! Veil, Carlos and Captain Nikola are such a great characters. Maybe the season could end with Edbert and company being invited to Veil and Carlos wedding lol

[@AtrusGambit]

Trevor is a composer building a symphony of story on the spot! Masterful!

[@randomguy6076]

Just found this channel a month ago and have been catching up on my free time. Gotta say that I was surprised just how engaging these stories can get with just one player/GM and it’s definitely gotten me interested in solo sessions (had my first one yesterday and had a blast). So great work!

[@ignaciomyers1111]

Same here. Really interested in trying solo DMing and seeing if I can capture some of the magic these episodes have

[@coreymayo8321]

"I DID IT FOR LOVE!" LOL! I knew he you were going to say it!

[@derek_davidson]

I am loving this story. Dominion rules are interesting

[@sdm533]

Some great plot twists and love that the storm had its own attack Another great episode.

[@mansmord]

"hoist the main mittens! Yarr the sails!" fantastic episode as always!

[@andysimmons2648]

Another excellent episode as always. It was well worth waiting a week for. I look forward to seeing what happens to Edbert next. I think that this is the first time this season that he’s not being chased, captured or threatened; I hope he doesn’t get bored.

[@subzerovice]

"Only know this: what I did, I did for love." I cackled like a witch! I can't help but love the flanderization of Carlos!

[@kiwikenobi]

I made popcorn for this episode, and it was definitely worthy of a movie snack! Can't wait to see what happens next!

[@JL999k]

And I thought I was the only sad nerd who clears a whole evening, runs KZbin on the big screen and randomly speed dials local takeaway😁

[@waltdog123]

It's a good day!

[@NickPeters-cy3ig]

you got that right!

[@mmmYUNGhumma]

Just now catching up on season 3. With Edbert in chains and a storm buffeting the ship, I thought we were about to get a Groundhog Day situation on our hands since Edbert couldn’t remember how he washed ashore on the island in the first episode. Another fantastic episode! Thank you for all the hard work you put into this show.

[@bizzy5439]

The Wicked Carlos love comments just kill me every time. Great episode, Trevor! Can't wait to see if Edbert puts some of this newfound leadership to good use or if he'll remain a sniveling loner

[@silversungaming9451]

Man, I love me a good mutiny! Definitely worth the wait. Keep 'em coming, Trevor!

[@joshschroeder4582]

This season is so insane Trevor! I remember waiting for it to start and wondering what it would be like, did not expect such intensity every session. Good job 👍👍

[@AndrewsSneakySpaghetti]

Thank you so much for doing this series! I don’t mean to get too introspective, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve found it harder to be engaged/engrossed by most forms of media. This has been like listening to stories of adventure and action like I was a child again! Legit warms my heart in way it hasn’t felt in a loooong, time. Excellent, excellent work.

[@RaquelNatali]

I couldn't watch the last episode until today because I was on a trip but the good news is that I watched them both in the same day! What a treat! :) nice pace as always.

[@alejotm000]

Another fantastic episode. Thanks for always being the highlight of the week, Trevor!

[@DylanDunham-bx8rm]

Really loved the storm being the combat, it really added to the tension, I was so worried the ship would break apart!

[@OldPaw]

Awesome story, lots of fun! Love these rules. Very quick and interesting.

[@Eron_the_Relentless]

Lots of fun. Highly underrated show.

[@Greyfox641]

Excellent episode! Especially because it hit a pleasant stopping point! I'm glad Captain Nikola is alive and here to stay for a while too, it seems. Same for Veil, just kinda bites she'll be off screen for a while. also keep trucking along, carlos. you'll have your day.

[@hny2000]

Including the storm in the fight and making it a 3-way battle was a stroke of genius! And the music and sound effects gave it a very cinematic feel. Also, I love every interaction between Edbert and Veil! I'm finding Veil to be an intriguing character. Speaking of which, would we someday see a female protagonist in a future season, Trevor? I'm a sucker for strong female leads, haha. Either way, I'll happy watch anything you give us! Thank you for generously sharing your talent with us!

[@paulophillipe9208]

Best part of Monday!

[@GrungefolkBoy2010]

Good luck to our Irish fella😜

[@ARKavli]

Edbert's going to have a "This is Ceti Alpha V!" moments soon. He'll rue not sending her to Bikini Bottom.

[@Acewarren]

Fantastic episode once again! This season is awesome so far! I will say just to throw out an observation and opinion of mine, though the system makes for visceral combat and skill checks, I’m beginning to miss the more narrative “player facing” rolls of Ironsworn and PBtA. I feel this system, even in its overall simplicity, still lends itself to fiddly math that bogs down the exciting narrative. Just my two cents, but of course I still love the show and watching you every week get into shenanigans. But I also feel that you appreciate these thoughts too.

[@ohelas]

I find the variety of opinions even in the few comments here interesting. I actually really wanted to like Ironsworn's approach, but I found myself a bit adrift following the action without Mythic's clear scene framing, and I was surprised to feel that the dice rolls had lost the drama I apparently found in opposed, sequential rolls. (I wonder whether I'd prefer rolling the two d10s first to set the terms, then the d6 after, a better fit there.) I also missed the curveballs introduced by Mythic's altered and interrupt scenes. But I'm finding Dominion's combat seems to bog down the narrative overmuch while mostly seeming to have a fairly clear strategy for each combat party. I suspect I didn't feel this way about the Savage Worlds fights because those tended to have more parties, so more things going on and a more dynamic battle overall. I love how much of the flavor of these systems one can absorb through watching someone else play, and I look forward to next week's instalment.

[@robertkimble8385]

I thought Ironsworn was a little hard to follow at first, but before long I came to appreciate it's simplicity and the way it could quickly move the action and narrative along. Definitely don't get that same feeling for dominion.

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

It’s a different game, to be sure. Every game has a different feel. And that’s exactly why I play so many different games: I love the variety. I’ll likely do a “retrospective episode” at some point after season 3 is over, comparing my experiences in this venue with the three different game systems I’ve used thus far.

[@Acewarren]

@@MeMyselfandDieRPG oh for sure and I’m right there with you. Love different games and the variety of mechanics (as my list of read but unplayed rpgs grows ever larger lol), and I appreciate the change of pace as well. Regardless, the adventures you go on and the way you interpret and utilize dice and charts makes every episode enjoyable and exciting to watch!

[@CALPURNI0]

edberg being edberg! XD. i hope veil and carlos thread will return and develops itself in funny elements for the story. there is a great love story there!!!

[@morneschaap2944]

Awesome episode! Very cinematic, I loved it but was a bit worried about that Command roll. :D

[@lindaschweiner200]

Another great episode! Thanks Trevor. 👍

[@ian6239]

Another fantastic episode. This is shaping up to be my favorite season yet!

[@AL-id3hb]

Absolutely incredible!

[@Rich_H_1972]

Awesome episode Trevor. Bloody knocked it for 6 on this 'un!

[@suchodolskibartosz]

This season is PACKED with action, which I didn't find to be the show's strong suit in Season 1. I often watched Simon's fights at 1.5x speed, but this had me on the edge of my seat. Having watched Season 1 and this season back-to-back, I must say the show gets better with each season. Poor Edbert. For the show, it was several episodes of action, but for him, it was like a couple of days of total chaos and mayhem :D

[@Ryhanos]

Woop Its almost time!

[@339blaster]

Team Carlos wins this episode. Now we wait for the Age of Carlos to arrive

[@Scubasgamecorner]

This was most epic Sir...Loved it !!! Where is that ship and card board levels from ?

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

On loan from Knight Watch games!

[@mrcoffee8496]

Not even half way through and I can’t wait for season 4. This show is just too good- wish I was involved

[@zeekfitzroy4986]

INCREDIBLE! Master story teller! (with some help from the dice :)

[@grassypond]

That success on the "Command" Roll reminds me of all those moments in the first season where Edbert randomly knew about stuff he was unlikely to know. Despite his brutish and slightly insane nature, he's definitely smarter and wiser than his disposition would make him seem.

[@LovesTrains440]

YYYYEEEEAAASSSSS!!!! SO AWESOME!!!!

[@stargolem8535]

Cracking episode!

[@eladhen2]

So good!

[@LoneDiceGuy]

I predict that Edbert is going to regret letting Veil live. Not ultimately but in the immediate. Such a good and tense episode! I noticed that Edbert is getting more demanding of Captain Nikola. Hope that doesn't bite him in the but...

[@jameslondelmccullough344]

Great Show.

[@Zirbip]

No new characters? What about the crewman who jumped in to help fight Captain Grada? I want to know more about that guy!

[@kuroinokitsune]

I want them to be lovely lady, like Anne or Mary, somehow :) Trevor does amazing ladies

[@Zirbip]

@@kuroinokitsune Yeah, that crewmember could totally be a kick-ass lady!

[@theyxaj]

Sometimes I watch these while eating, this one was a bad choice because I kept laughing.

[@ronaldwentworth6000]

Just catching up on season three, you do sch a great job and love the random tables books. Decided to purchase them for my group.

[@steveyoungwork]

excellent funness

[@greygubbins2718]

Sharilyn is gonna be the BBEG of this campaign--my bets are in. I think she could be behind the conflict involving the League. Her ability to influence the mortal realm was established in campaign 1..the only thing that wouldn't check out would be Veil inquiring about Sharilyn's wellbeing. If she were working for Sharilyn...she would *probably* already know...unless Sharilyn didn't want them to know she was pulling the strings. Hmmmmm....how far will revenge plot reach? I guess we'll just have to tune in and see! Definitely looking forward to episode 7! - It would give Edbert a climactic moment to sever his ties to her once and for all...or even forgive her and forge and alliance. But alas...the dice will have to decide I suppose. This isn't a novel after all.

[@fiorenaldigoxin7417]

I can see Edbert actually missing her if she goes for good, or, if she does not return soon, investigating where she is.

[@zuzoscorner]

Most exciting 40 minutes of my monday haha

[@simontemplar3359]

This season inspired me to bring naval combat and piracy into our game. Real talk though, this show is better than most of what's on Netflix!

[@YannMiollan]

I was thinking about the fact that Edbert could command the whole crew by rolling a 2 (26:45). My interpretation is that the number given by the dice is the actual difficulty of the task. If the number rolled is low, it's because the task was easy,. The level of the character would be how good he is, and the "luck" could represent if he's in the zone, or not, having a good day or not. In this case, the command roll is 2: maybe the sailors are all exhausted and scared of the storm, so they are very susceptible to be commanded by anyone, including one with as little experience as Edbert. Trevor explains that Edbert didn't need the luck to succeed because got better at commanding by observing the captains he has been in contact with. I would argue that, mechanically, Edbert becoming better would be represented by an increase of level rather than a low number on the dice. I'm still trying to understand how the combat system of Dominion Rules could be narrated following this little theory I have, but I feel it's already more detailed and interesting than the Dungeons and Dragons (5e) "Armor Class" system.

[@chasusafa]

Where can i get that die that caused the damage to Captain's hand?

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

You can probably find them at local game stores (or maybe Amazon?). That’s where I got mine, many years ago.

[@LordMelkayar]

Goddammit, Trevor, that soundtrack is amazing! Does anyone have the name of the author and song? Also, great work with the ship battles! It had a great pace and kept me on the edge of my seat! 👏

[@Hammahlovesyou]

Galaxy's number one emperor! 😉

[@iSilvernail]

Another GREAT episode!!! Quick question, what video editing software do you use?

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Final Cut Pro X :)

[@iSilvernail]

@@MeMyselfandDieRPG Awesome! Thank you very much. Can't wait for the next episode!!!!

[@_grumpytoad]

I don't understand the multi-action penalty of the Dominion rules. If you take multiple actions during combat, is the penalty equal to the total number of actions or is it 1 lower than the total number of actions? Sometimes it seems like combatants take 3 actions (for example) and get a -3 penalty, but other times take 3 actions but only gets a -2 penalty. Maybe I'm not paying attention enough or there is some factor of the ruleset that I'm unaware of...

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

There’s a lot of moving parts in DR, and it’s easy to miss things due to the fast-paced editing. That said, the rules are free to download. There’s a link on my site: www.memyselfanddie.com/links

[@drdryg7278]

Carlos for Captain! :)

[@Martionize]

Really making me want to see what One Piece is all about.

[@robertkimble8385]

Do you have a contingency plan in case Edbert dies? Does the season end or will the story continue on without him?

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

We’ll have to see!

[@339blaster]

Love trumps all, so naturally, we will continue with Carlos

[@koltonkulis4763]

I love the season, but I am not feeling Dominion. In season 1, you were able to run one water temple fight round with fifteen characters faster than you could run one round of Domion combat with only two characters. Dominion is way more mathy and it slows the game down.