Keys From The Golden Vault Overview | Nerd Immersion

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I received a code for a free copy of Keys From the Golden Vault, so I thought I'd share my thoughts on the book overall. Does it have heist mechanics? Are there a lot of new magic items and monsters? I also previewed the first adventure in the anthology.
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[@NerdImmersion]

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[@PedroFerreira-ne3jv]

Sure

[@Cassius335]

Did the start of the video get clipped off? Video starts a tad abruptly.

[@TigerKirby215]

Funny how the heisting book is probably going to be the most pirated 5e book.

[@TheCrimsonSpark]

I should point out that in Prisoner 13 there is some "alertness" mechanics, as well as Patrol routes, and how that plays with the overall "alertness" of the prison overall. Definitely should look into that!

[@AwesomeWookiee]

Gonna get my practice in amd steal it from an Amazon Warehouse. For legal reasons that's a joke.

[@kaiburrkathhound]

The lack of press for this book is hitting me hard now. There was ABSOLUTELY no hype for this book.

[@deadpoolrwbyfan8419]

They have been posting the videos they do for every book they publish, but it has been noticeably quieter than normal

[@eaglesight333]

The lack of press is most likely due to the OGL mess. I would guess they are trying to ease back into normal operations.

[@jameschapman2782]

I have been noticing a few ads, emails and such for it but it was much less than Dragonlance.

[@salthesalad5521]

Dnd died

[@gainsngoblins]

@James Chapman DragonLance had a huge push because it was the first DL book we got since 3rd edition. They knew fans would eat up the DL 5e Book. This is like any other Adventure book has been other than DL. I see no difference in advertising or hype.

[@American_Mike]

A DM could have the Party working for The Golden Vault vs an NPC Party working for Acquisitions Incorporated.

[@Lycaon1765]

Lol, sounds fun

[@KevinVideo]

That's a neat concept for a heist, and could add some complications if you have a GoO warlock in the party. That could add a new layer of an issue, but it could add another wrinkle in the works for there being a second party trying to free it. Might be a bit much for a 1st level party though. Definitely more interested in the magic items and monsters.

[@ManyBothansDied]

The anthologies are some of my favorite books WotC has made. I really want this book but I'm still mad. So I'll wait until I get a good deal.

[@JackOfHearts42]

I have Yawning Portal, Candlekeep and Radiant Citidal. They are my most used adventure books.

[@videogollumer]

You can probably get it for approximately 2/3 of the price at Walmart. The I've seen the Core Rulebooks available for about $30 each and new releases for 2/3 of their normal price. It's where I got the Spelljammer set.

[@JackOfHearts42]

It would be cool if during the heist, everything goes wrong, but then you do this flashback type montage and let the player describe how it actually all went. It'd be like the reveal at the end of Oceans, where everything going wrong was actually all part of their (the characters) master plan that they (the players) didn't know about.

[@wolfwolfensteiny]

That is basically how blades in the dark works bud! I'm sure you can nick the mechanics for it.

[@procrastinatinggamer]

Why do I feel like a more useful source for learning how to run a heist RPG is Seth Skorkowsky’s video on running a heist adventure? It’s probably just my WotC cynicism but they’re not exactly known for providing decent GM advice.

[@thedullohanvids]

The moving McGuffin is a pretty classic trope in heist stories. As is the other team. So it does make sense to be their, but you would think it wouldn't need to be said. It would have been really nice if they have more then the two ideas.

[@quillogist2875]

Thanks for covering this. I appear to be in the minority in these comments, but I am still playing 5e and will buy their products if fhey are something that I find useful. These anthologies have value when I need an adventure and do not have time to prepare something.

[@DemoBytom]

I'm curious - is any player facing map, in any adventure, "wrong"? What I understand the maps for players are "in world" handouts, hand made by quest givers, etc. Is there an adventure where provided map does not 100% corellate to actual dm provided map, where players need to adapt to the fact the rooms are a bit different, or a door that should be there are not there? That's another cool complication that could (have?) been added.

[@sjcaustenite]

I know that in at least one, the real situation is at least much more complicated than the map suggest. Not sure if it's every totally wrong.

[@357Dejavu]

If this had come out last year I would have been all over it. Since the OGL issues I am less sure I will even get it. I love heists and thieves' guilds and such. Any other system handle heists and thieves guilds well?

[@DougCoughler]

"Blades in the Dark" and "Dusk City Outlaws" are the first that spring to mind....

[@scottlamb4577]

Glad your still covering D&D Ted. No one can ever say your not fair. Thanks that Heist sounds awesome especially with eldritch twist.

[@ken418]

Thanks for the overview. Could you do an overview for the new Pathfinder Treasure Vault book?

[@ZooDyCoon]

I’m thinking about having the Murkmire Malevolence be kind of the prelude to Waterdeep Dragon Heist? Replace the macguffin with the stone of galorr?

[@ArchArrow1]

I'm going to pass on this. WOTC isn't getting any of my money after all their behavior. I appreciate you doing the video and will always be supporting you even though I won't support WOTC.

[@paulpower9959]

Yo. Ho. Ho. Bout to do some serious rp and acquire this in character.

[@stevenalexander6033]

Love the stack of games there...been interested in City of Mist for a bit

[@goldengaruda8935]

SAME

[@Caoshunter23]

An interesting sounding adventure but I think most people will give it a pass at least for the time being. However from how you described it I bet this will give people a lot of ideas for homebrew one shots and campaigns.

[@MrBrad9]

I love how you used "cased the joint" in your monologue.....huh, I love how i used "monologue" to describe your description.

[@weswtf]

im personally happy you decided to talk about it

[@isthisajojoreference]

Are you ever gonna do the top 10 magic items for the blood hunter video?

[@NerdImmersion]

Yeah, I will definitely do that

[@Natsirt666]

It actually sounds interesting to me. I may end up picking this one up to slot in 'leveled up' versions of those adventures into my homebrew campaign. Cheers for the review Ted.

[@stuartivins7846]

OSRIC IN PERRIL? Until Hasbro/WotC make OGL 1.0a 'irrevocable' not just 'preserved.' I am sad to say, I will not be giving them any of my money...

[@clemfandango6723]

It's a shame. I was super excited for this book actually and begrudgingly bought it because for months I was planning on running our Dragon Heist party through it. It's a good book. But it's the last WOTC I'm grabbing.

[@XaryLoon]

The museum map was clearly done by someone who played Thief, the Dark Age! Nice touch

[@WelvereinYT]

So you are still in the good side of the influencer management team, at least 😀

[@NerdImmersion]

Funnily enough it was the PR team

[@Tomicrat]

Shame for wotc, the adventure sounds really good. They only have themself to blame that I'll wait till I can get it used.

[@jackalbane]

If I want to run a heist, I'll play Blades in the Dark. Currently, no interest in this book beyond maybe running a one-shot... and even then, I'd probably just make one myself.

[@danteviperbrandolini]

Hi Ted. Thx you so much 4 making this video. I preordered this book & I am really looking forward to getting my copy on Feb 21st. This video means a lot to me. Thx so much for being so wonderful @ your craft. 😉😉

[@wiredkamikaze5831]

diving into Starfinder here.

[@MrB_Chamberlain]

Sounds like a dope book.

[@Buddy74656]

The idea sounds fun but the fact that they didn't bother to come up with unique stat blocks for the eldritch horrors and just re-flavored some existing monsters is a little disappointing...

[@Dannydarko27]

Thanks for the hard work Ted

[@duncandomey8199]

Yes, please do these reviews! That lets us make up our minds about this (and I hope future) books. People can do what they want from there.

[@ThePrimateKing]

While most of the heists themselves are pretty good, the actual npcs/monsters are pretty lame mostly. Mimics feature in like 4/5 of the first adventures for example. How many guards/veterans do you want to fice? I hope its a lot!

[@khpa3665]

Thanks for this. I really like the fact they allow for failure, but that failure isn't final. a lvl-1 party fight a CR11 monster? No. they? Sure.

[@derekstein6193]

14:50-15:00 Ah, yes. The Harry and Marve Method.

[@lukejackson3901]

Well last time they did a heist module, there was no heist soooo xD who knows

[@Phlickit]

Most of these are actual heists this time. So that's a step in the right direction.

[@Kcomid]

Does it heist? Do it be heisting?

[@geoffdewitt6845]

Thanks for the info!

[@ObfuscateMoon]

Can't wait to pirate the pdf

[@quintinsteevessenior5568]

I have been excited about this book for a long time. Thanks for doing the video Ted.

[@GiganticPawUnit]

I love to see that huge pile of upcoming videos on the left, haha

[@CanadianCrits]

Mind sharing what the magic items are like? They're usually my fav part of any new book.

[@RIVERSRPGChannel]

Sounds like an interesting book Unfortunately I will not be supporting WotC anymore

[@toddpickens]

Why don't hey just put it in the Doc's bag of holding, an incredibly powerful item.

[@libertylion6088]

Sorry to say. I have no interest in WoTC products anymore. Just giving you feedback for future as I won't be watching those videos. I am HIGHLY interested in Kobold Press Black Flag news.

[@geoffdewitt6845]

Love how that adventure is basically a Call of Cthulhu adventure but in D&D (a notably terrible combo, if you're familiar with both games).

[@jacobhaddix6812]

Looks great! I am excited for this book!

[@truix5386]

Man this looks incredibly boring. 5E is awful with heists, and this just shows. Blades in the Dark does heists way better. I suggest people go look at that game for all your heist needs.

[@joshuabecklake4950]

The lazy dm companion does heists so much better

[@tommieveazey7224]

Time flies didn’t realize it was so close

[@sambro6657]

I got a key code glitch on my pre order Surprise surprise totally didn’t happen when I pre ordered dragonlance also.

[@DustinWillis18]

This book already feels like a flop imo. This feels a lot like how hollow Spelljammer felt in terms of adding cool mechanics.

[@coldstream11]

Fantasy museums are kind of a silly idea to me

[@demonheart13]

Card sounds too modern, badge shaped amulet or an large decorative key that has been inscribed with a spell to disable the alarms

[@shadowhell8378]

This sounds fun

[@ChadHensley]

Preordered the alternate cover version of this one. It was one of the books this year I was most excited about and the little bit over coverage I have already found on it confirms that it's right up my alley.

[@LordMorin]

1-2 heist based adventures, ok. A long heist based adventure (1st-12th), ok. 13, unconnected adventures, no thanks. I won’t be buying this. This is a DM only book with nothing for the players. And, as a DM, it’s too much on not so much imo.

[@topbeer6872]

how cool is it that wizards didnt give a shit about your "anti wizards, omg the ogl, rant" and keep sending you free stuff lol

[@joluoto]

Not going to buy any WotC books for now.

[@Marpaws]

not buying new wotc stuff for a while. so i'll pass.

[@briancherry8088]

seeing exactly 105000 subscribers really made me wish I wasnt a subscriber so I could become 105001

[@huzzindaable]

Lol no one in theirnright mind is purchasing a copy of a WotC book I wish you wouldn't even cover it since they are just using you to give them free publicity and you covering it low key encourages your audience to buy it...

[@8vius]

Pass.

[@luffysh]

pass

[@vancan242]

Bleach… just the usual anachronistic awfulness that always results from WoTC trying to shoehorn a completely different genre into DnD. If I want to play a charlie’s angels/mission impossible knock-off there are dozens of far better rule sets out there to do that (five torches deep is a good one, so is Fiasco). And, if I want to insert a rehash of overused heist tropes into a fantasy game, I can steal a mission impossible plot directly. I don’t need to pay WotC for a sloppy re-write of a stolen plot.

[@mrsosek6278]

Do some 3party content, do not waist time on wotc..

[@toddpickens]

First of all thanks for the video review. Full disclosure, I haven't even finished the video but this is driving me crazy. They actually refer to this person as a doctor? Not a scholar or similar? Doctor implies an entire academic structure within the world and system of licensing. Is this still a fantasy setting? And then key cards, seriously how about an amulet that nullifies the magical field or acts as a ward that enables you to pass through the zone without triggering the alarm. Any characterization that would be on model with the D&D universe would be better. Form is function in some cases and I feel like the terminology being used here is lazy on their part. I probably should have waited to watch the whole video before commenting 🤷‍♂️

[@Phlickit]

I think this is a pretty minor thing and it's exceptionally easy for you to just say "The staff all have jeweled pins on their cloaks that allow them to pass the magical sigils". I think the language used is just to very clearly communicate the function to the DM so that they immediately understand what they do. I wouldn't use an actual key card when running this, but aside from the flavour, they're absolutely serving as key cards functionally. But yeah, the style of this one is a little more modern than some other adventures out there. There are some descriptions of outfits that feel more Victorian than Medieval, so you might need to just adjust the descriptions to fit your world if that's your thing. This book is trying to capture a certain feel, and it's closer to "James Bond in a Casino" than "Robin Hood looting the Castle".

[@toddpickens]

@@Phlickit yeah that's kind of my point, it is a very easy. Which is why I find it all the more egregious. It's lazy riding expecting lazy thought from the player.

[@josephwilliams5732]

I need help. This video seems like free advertising for D&D, am I wrong?

[@CaptainXJ]

This one looks fun, I'll prob grab it.

[@bamboozledgreatcrowd8982]

Is this book the reason spelljammer failed. Perkins rush it to write this instead.

[@shanesmith2199]

CoC rip off just play CoC

[@everettwatson4966]

Delete your D&D Beyond account, Ted.

[@TheDragonshunter]

dnd combat sucks so having something like this is kinda neat