Pluto Jackson's Monster Hunt: Troll Killer (Part 1)

Playtesting the Magma Troll, and Winter Troll from MONSTERS OF DRAKKENHEIM. This is 300+ pages of eldritch horror inspired monsters for 5e by the Dungeon Dudes! Coming to Kickstarter March 26th, 2024: www.kickstarter.com/projects/...
Pluto Jackson inspires his comrades with tales of the awe-inspiring triumphs that propelled him into the history books as the wisest, burliest, and most competent champion Caspia has ever known.
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Oh, a bard and a mage were there too.
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MONSTERS OF DRAKKENHEIM is 300+ pages of eldritch horror inspired monsters for 5e by the Dungeon Dudes. Coming to Kickstarter March 26th: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dungeondudes/monsters-of-drakkenheim-5e

[@thomasford4716]

I like the idea that if you are frozen you get temp hit points to fire damage until unfrozen.

[@kindoars]

That’s the most metal intro I’ve ever seen for a session and promo for a book. Rock on and slay the beasts dudes. 🤘

[@majorcosmos2]

That intro was phenomenal. I've now decided that the intro music is playing in Pluto's head every time he's in combat.

[@shaney91]

Same here. So good

[@judemiller]

Delerium being able to contain an animus harkens back to the Sacrament of the Falling Fire containing a righteous soul. That's awesome. I like consistent storytelling.

[@masensmith9737]

Wow, I didn't even think about that! A wonderful detail

[@jelaneytaters8149]

The production quality for this show is absolutely pristine. As a long time listener I'm just blown away how episode 1 literally started out 10/10 and it's just gotten better and better since. Drakkenheim is simply one of my favorite things ever!

[@Sirfinchyyy]

I'm guessing Pluto forgot the troll's weakness to fire because he was too traumatized from this fight and repressed the memories.

[@rcschmidt668]

Pluto Jackson! More powerful than a once-planet of the same name!

[@YMasterS]

I'll never forgive them for removing the planet status from Jackson.

[@rcschmidt668]

@@YMasterS Pluto only looks smaller because of being so far away, close up, Pluto is bigger than Jupiter Jones!

[@theorycrafters7281]

This show has made me start on my own homebrew campaign setting. Hopefully soon I will be able to start own KZbin sessions and such showcasing things.

[@Friendlyfarter]

That beret is beautiful, Kelly! I can’t wait for this one!

[@jamescferguson5566]

I want Monty’s shirt! I mean, not that exact one - that one is his - but I would like one like it!

[@daz8996]

Yes, that shirt, I want that shirt❤

[@The-Shadowcat]

Yes, where are they available?

[@rcschmidt668]

We all know that Monty is a walking monster manual. The shirt makes him a literal monster manual. 😁

[@garyboyles5762]

Can we get that kickstarter song as a standalone? That slaps! Joe, your ability to crack deapan jokes through Pluto's lack of intelligence hits me so perfectly. Great job! Jill, amazing new accent! Kelley, I love your character's total lack of enthusiasm about his PR job.

[@TheParallelSound]

It already is a standalone check their KZbin history.

[@MrBrodiero]

Banaaaaaana beret....the kind you find in a second hand store. When I grow up I want to have Kelly's amazing fashion sense. Also, Monty, that shirt is fire!! Love you all, stay awesome!

[@jasonzegestowsky3748]

I think you meant raspberry beret

[@MrBrodiero]

@@jasonzegestowsky3748 Yes exactly but Kelly's is bananas.😆

[@lukeashcroft3798]

This opening theme has made it onto my regular play list. Love it!

[@AlbiniLapierre]

You guys are so Awesome! For 4 years now, I wish I had more time to watch all you do all the time, but I'll make time to watch this!

[@garyboyles5762]

Enjoy what time you get! It's all absolutely fantastic and warms my heart when they post more!

[@ShadowOfThePoet]

Can't wait for whatever shenanigans we're going to see with these one shots!

[@adampuckey]

I love me a beret!

[@captainthorrek262]

Considering how awesome Pluto's intro is, I honestly don't think Veyo can top that. Now Rudi, on the other hand... have her in full Mama-Rudi mode while she's trying to find enough "me time" to finish her intro. "Wilhelm, get that away from your eye!" Veyo, honey, spit that out; you don't know where it's been." "No Sebastian, tell those hoodlum-demon friends of yours that you got chores to do. You don’t have time to make regrettable decisions today!" "Rath... honey..... don’t you wanna meet a nice girl, and settle down?" Keep going until someone mentions her not being their mother... then she shifts to werewolf Big Rudi... "I'm everyone's Momma! *howls*"

[@couryrussell7653]

Oh my god you guys that intro was absolutely PHENOMENAL!! Massive props to you all on such a wonderful feat in accomplishing the release of this new book!!

[@aidenforth8859]

The sudden drop in character into "Wait where am I going with this" is literally every single session I run ever

[@talscorner3696]

Jesus H. Phillip Christ that intro *slays* !

[@risacademics]

Veo in Drakkenheim at the time of the meteor. She would she origins and mutations over time. Harpy War back story - How she lost her clock tower.🐺

[@KnicKnac]

I enjoy the combo with the dagger. Hyped for this book. You guys have been my go to live play to make nightshift go by swiftly.

[@NegatveSpace]

"I thought that was another baker." Lolol

[@mixmastermike2128]

5:00 *ROCKS ALONG WITH PLUTO AND THE GANG!!*

[@charlesalbrecht6201]

Finally getting to play catch up after 6 weeks of training! The “new” crew is amazing! Hope that one day we can get a Battle Board video from the Dudes!

[@ziggiezaggie]

Excited for this episode!!

[@Heroes_Journey]

That entire roleplay with the hag was spectacular! Hags are always a blast to roleplay and Monty killed it. 🤣

[@CelticpredGaming]

So excited guys! Love the discord! Can't wait for this kickstarter! Canadians unite!

[@ninjasquirrels]

“Parts of me starts to grow and change shape…” I’m actually turning into a giant gorilla, checks out.

[@Joos2000]

AHAHAHA that song was AWESOME! I'm pumped for this release now!

[@bertbergers9171]

Great stuff!! Love the introductions to the monsters and new rules

[@taoteg1941]

As ever, glorious entertainment was created by you all. ❤❤ watching your live plays!!!

[@ironbarbe]

THAT INTRO!!!!! Sick song wow!

[@garyrobbins9444]

I might homebrew an animus weapon, one that can hold a delerium, animus crystal for that damage type, and the weapon will level up as the character levels up.

[@iskandarthegreat0487]

I love that intro more than is probably healthy ❤

[@OleIngvarStene]

I, too, am most excited by the Bruce dice bag!

[@couryrussell7653]

I LOVE that troll killer, Pluto’s claim to fame, his most referenced feat, his entire renown, is the first episode!!

[@wojodojo8365]

Jill's accent is wonderful. Her range of characters are broad, I love it.

[@lecram86]

What a sick opening. Love it

[@couryrussell7653]

“The pen is mightier than the sword! Or… troll bite”

[@user-nz7dd3sg5c]

Love the intro!! 😮😮😮😮 first time in all these years that I listened to an intro from beginning to end. Amazing Dudes as always.

[@g-rumpy-ogre-playstation-fun]

That was an awesome RHPS reference “in seven days” 😂

[@qirunwei]

As a Brit I must say Jill is giving a better attempt at British accent than I will ever be able to do a Canadian ine 😂

[@CrazyKungfuGirl]

That dead wizard was there to hunt trolls, the trolls did nothing wrong.

[@mikeesplace]

I like this framing device for the narrative

[@grog4063]

When Pluto met Sebastian and Veo, he was level 3, Now he is level 7.

[@aaronhutchinson8911]

There are a few inconsistencies in this Flashback. His helmet, the fact that he has killed Trolls before meeting Veio and Sébastien, he tries to call on Ignatious. I think this was a non-cannon story, or perhaps this is a dream. We shall see.

[@wesphillips7806]

This was so much fun!

[@MrHut-rv1fu]

I LOVE this Song! Now I need a whole Drakkenheim album.

[@johngillan4475]

Definitely worth a watch

[@thebrothersslim6056]

First encounter: Dude Where's my Troll / Deleri-yum.

[@beowulfshaeffer8444]

Thanks for not spoiling the main campaign. Still catching up with the Fate of Drakkenheim.

[@risacademics]

The new characters are great. Hope we see them at higher levels. 🐺

[@j_hafe.]

Guys, you totally missed the chance to harvest guts for Troll Gut Rope! Fun session, also.

[@majinsole8554]

Love that Bard for reasons I can’t explain 🤷‍♂️ ~_~

[@dirmusloner7963]

AWESOME WORK AS EVER

[@martinlanus8593]

I'm speechless congrats for this outstanding intro!!! Great work guys!!! This rocks!

[@mikecarson7769]

Very fun show and looks like a cool side series!!! Special bonus = Galatea's outfit

[@damiandangerous8853]

New intro is absolute genius :) amazing work

[@SicFromTheKush]

The annoyed bard scribe is so funny

[@mishiara5499]

Hahahaa the #feelsbadsoaz-face monty did when his crit got silvery barb:d

[@123furgie]

Seeing the bard i know seb time in the poet's society really struck a cord with him.

[@Tellius23]

Love it!!

[@ianlorimor6827]

Oh my God I love it so much.😮

[@wesphillips7806]

Man I was an hour late to the stream. Re watching now! Love that intro!

[@NikolaiHildenyar]

Jill looks really lovely portraying this character and Kelly reminded me of the upcoming pictomancer for Final Fantasy 14... so cool

[@sam7559]

Just started watching and if Jill and Kelly's characters don't die every session I'm going to riot.

[@SicFromTheKush]

Jill has a familiar named Orion and Joe was Trapped Under Ice, its a very metallica session

[@user-be7tl7ue1y]

Nice opening, lats rock, you should add some Chack Norris jokes as well

[@PandaKnightsFightingDragons]

"Helpless" is not defined in the Google Doc for the Winter Troll and the way it's defined in the session, it's unclear if the intent is "attacks that deal bludgeoning damage auto-crit alongside their riders" or if the intent is "the frozen creature is vulnerable to bludgeoning damage but we don't want this vulnerability to stack with a natural 20"

[@GreenLanternCorps2814]

Oh my god, the intro!!!

[@wallbreaker_9358]

Hype! ⚔️

[@Sunny_Punkin]

Hey I haven't listened to the other actual plays, generally ita not my preferred content format, but since this is an episode 1, I'll give it a shot. Love the channel, best wishes.

[@Sunny_Punkin]

Update, I just finished listening and that was a pretty good time.

[@Geese17]

Ive watched this series for so long and im so excited each character from the campaign get an amazing jammed pack book. I wonder who is next!! Veio or Rudy !? I cant WAAAAIT

[@CmdrTom]

That intro needs to be a stand alone Short... it will so thrash for you.

[@jillscott4029]

Love the costumes!

[@Slimebawt]

That on-the-spot costume change ✋️😔👌

[@prasiolite]

"You know what's SO frustrating? And I get this all the time--" "..You?" I think Gemini is my new favorite Kelly PC.

[@chuck7774]

This is going to be fun...

[@Tamyrlin]

This was fun, but will be glad to get back to the main storyline.

[@internetsideshow]

Thunder damage should have the same effect that bludgeoning damage has on characters with the frozen condition.

[@Wintermute909]

Spooky! I'm currently playing an elven bladesinger called Orion!

[@dillonbodnar2393]

I'm sorry but Kelly is WORKING that Beret 👌

[@simonwalter5464]

Okay, the Dragonforce-easque/Drakkenforce intro was absolutely amazing. Who did you retain to make that for you?

[@theorycrafters7281]

This was so cool

[@Seergun]

The opening gives me strong It's Terror Time Again vibes.

[@misterdad490]

I love how Jill's hair matches her jacket

[@garrettgrosser313]

I love the outfits for this ep.

[@bujuis2718]

Love the theme song

[@drachimera]

Awesome intro!

[@theorycrafters7281]

So ready

[@Darkben139]

does anyone know what shirt Monty is wearing?

[@play.through]

It would be really nice to have a specific character sheet for those materials.

[@masensmith9737]

Hagatha has real "knights who say NI" energy

[@shixter]

So - um - Wouldn't Pluto have a different Helm in the flashback? perhaps the one he started the first campaign with??

[@DungeonDudes]

If his story was accurate, yeah, probably.

[@zacharyhenriott258]

It's Pluto telling the story of course several details will be fudged

[@aaronhutchinson8911]

Also, Pluto must have forgotten the Trolls he has killed in this flashback. (In Drakenheim he apparently he forgot these)

[@wesleygoerzen-sheard5706]

I hope Vao gets a book as well

[@pdubb9754]

The winter troll statblock frozen condition seems to reference conditions that are non-standard: "You’re immobilized and defenseless. You’re helpless against attacks made with a weapon that deals bludgeoning damage." What are the defenseless and helpless conditions?

[@DungeonDudes]

Immobilized - you’re speed is 0. Defenceless - attacks against you have advantage. Helpless - any attack against you that hits is a critical hit. In the case of the winter troll, any bludgeoning damage against you that hits will crit.

[@josephr2766]

As a newbie what app are the players using on their pads?

[@spencerbrown6238]

All in

[@jakeryker3751]

How do I pledge early for the book?

[@dirmusloner7963]

Is that when they lost to dungeons of Nox? But the work is brilliant as always

[@user-zw5qk6tj9p]

Hype