that one really experienced player in your group

[@trevorstillson8126]

I almost had to leave this video because he actually was super convincing at being terribly annoying

[@thetuerk]

Me too. It's just so much discomfort and cringe at everytime I pulled that in the past.

[@gg1k]

​@@thetuerk remember that one tom scott video where some prank channel stole someone's brain backup

[@gg1k]

@@thetuerk I just reread & that's not what you're talking about but here's the video but I will warn you it's hard to watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX2UgnyAbrWEaK8

[@codiethompson3401]

I actually did leave; took me 3 goes to watch it through, taking breaks, as it felt “too real”!

[@mollofistraye5164]

same T^T

[@XachWasTaken]

Everytime this guys says "you know when I was playing..." I feel wave of psychic damage wash over me

[@AssWorldCEO]

underrated comment

[@matthewdancz9152]

It's a better cantrip than vicious mockery.

[@manictiger]

I'm into Warhammer and Battletech and even I took that damage. Psychic isn't even supposed to be in Battletech, but somehow, I took it, anyway.

[@Fireburst-kp4rm]

800th like

[@jimmyheffner7937]

The Wizard died from 1d4 "This is happening right now" damage

[@O4C209]

THAT player just needs to play a Bard where he can tell stories about all the past campaigns he was in.

[@CErra310]

OH MY GOD

[@nairocamilo]

@@CErra310 That's a great idea....

[@shadowdroid776]

Holy shit that's a great idea. It can be like Hermes, where he forces a dude to listen a boring ass tale to make him drowsy, and then killed him. Just that all the time. I would love that... One second I gotta go make a character

[@clockworkpanda8]

I reccomend if player want to use other knowledge to make a older character or historian or such. Like a old wizard who has seen much or a veteran from a few disbanded or dead parties. Then they can frame what they want to say as if it's from their character.

[@crowqueenamps]

My personal favorite is a character I have that's stuck in an infinite loop. Everytime the world restarts, he's there being dragged along through various adventures. He takes his knowledge of these past lives and tells tales of the dead to help others remember them and to help himself remember them. Fun stuff.

[@tinymushroom6977]

Alternate title: "When the experienced player has no social skills"

[@theWIIISEguy]

More accurate.

[@manictiger]

D&D natural 1?

[@coltonweir4209]

Yup lol

[@akshatmisra767]

@Fedora man username checks out

[@KimchiYeo]

alternate alternate title: when dead by noose has been reinstated as a method of legally killing.

[@gabrielrussell5531]

3:59: "What's *Wish*?" It's a monkey's-paw that gives the DM permission to destroy you in ironic ways.

[@TheWorldBelowDnD]

This is why my party only ever uses it to upcast invisibility, or to cast tiny hut as an action...

[@159tony]

My favorite tool of fucking with players.. "I wish for the dragon to disappear, KEK!" The dragon is now gone.. "YAAAY" It breathes fire on you.. You take damage.. You now realize that your wish made the dragon invisible. Confused and slightly more pissed off at you.

[@calebleach7988]

see, this is why you write an (at least) 3-page essay describing exactly what you want in your wish

[@159tony]

@@calebleach7988 I hate that. Because Wish functions in game in a way that requires multiple levels of magic to function.. the more complex the wish, the more magical effects need to be expended.. can't just have the players commit the equivalent of Karsus's folly just because they thought wish is omnipotent. It has clear limitations. but descriptors on what magical effect you want to wish for is recommended.. otherwise... a dickish dm... Like myself... Will give you what you asked for.. But fuck, it is definitely not what you wanted.

[@king_slimy8859]

Well unfortunately, Wish is a spell and not a sentient genie The dm is in a meta way but they can still just ignore your essay or tell you your wish has to be simple

[@SlickRieck]

Appreciating your ability to recycle the Mercer wig while making it unquestionably feel like a different character

[@AxxLAfriku]

GAGAGAGAGAGA!!! I want to cut my toe nails... NEVER! I am the feet KZbinr. Thanks for being a fan, dear ben

[@orionar2461]

@@AxxLAfriku Do you have schizophrenia

[@darkencroix6412]

@@orionar2461 Possibly.

[@boli2746]

@@orionar2461 all DMs have that flaw ;)

[@frostyshen689]

@@darkencroix6412 are you one of the voices in AxxL's head

[@sadiemcc9363]

"I bet you're a College of Valor Bard because you have longsword proficiency." *chokes in Rules Lawyer because all bards have longsword proficiency*

[@rodneydavis9172]

I'm sitting wondering who in the world would go valor bard when swords bard is available.

[@strattonmeyer2870]

@@rodneydavis9172 I chose Valor because I want to give Inspiration to my party. The extra ways Valor Bards get to use Inspiration are really helpful (extra damage or AC), and give the party lots of options for when and how to use it. Swords has lots of cool things it can do, but it totally eats up your Bardic Inspiration in a way that makes it very situational and much more selfish. This is mitigated after 14th level, but I've honestly never played a character that reached above mid-Tier 3.

[@aaronsirkman8375]

@@strattonmeyer2870 Yeah, I'm playing a Swords Bard, and I think he's very helpful in general, but I've almost never used my Bardic Inspiration for anything other than cutting a bitch. I try to use spells like Catnap, Silence, and Enhance Ability to support the party's endeavors, but when it comes to combat its me, my two magical scimitars, and whatever unlucky beings are in my way. Plus he more recently multiclassed into Battlemaster, and using Bardic Flourishes and Maneuvers together is really fun (Plus Two-Weapon Fighting and Mariner fighting styles means I have, with my breastplate, 18 AC).

[@brannenpfister2579]

@@rodneydavis9172 because Valor bard is widely considered to be better.

[@rodneydavis9172]

@@brannenpfister2579 You're the first person I've ever heard say that. If DPR or even self economy swords beats it out everytime. Valor is ok to help party members, but now with Tashas Valor has dropped even lower on the totem pole.

[@michaelnello9459]

Twist: The really experienced player is the DM. That's why the advice was so sincere and understanding.

[@randyexendme4374]

That’s how it be in the campaign I’m in 👏👏👍👍 It’s really nice to have such a patient DM that lets us do homebrew and stuff ovo

[@PostProteusKitten]

I was gonna like this comment, but the likes are at 420 and I dare not.

[@shadowshibe5962]

@@PostProteusKitten they are at 883

[@lifeonlockdown7818]

@@PostProteusKitten now its 1.3k

[@PostProteusKitten]

@@lifeonlockdown7818 well, now we can't stop until 69,420

[@TAKLProductions]

As much as I enjoy this mockery of the situation, having an experienced player at the table with a bunch of brand new players is quite a blessing as a dm... unless he's this guy lol

[@oz_jones]

I mean, this guy at least means well.

[@futuza]

As an experienced player/DM its soooo hard not to be this guy even though I know exactly how annoying it is. Please help us shut up and let the rest of the group have their fun.

[@Thunder_God_Eneru]

1:22 OH MY GOD HE STACKS HIS DICE LIKE I USED TO, BOY THAT BRINGS ME BACK

[@Professor-Badger]

Welcome 2 the dice tower club population numerous bretheren

[@Hoppers2oo8]

Oh my god me too

[@kcwjunior1AceAttourny]

I still do that

[@TheOnly0rion]

I still do

[@MehDrac-]

I still do it lol

[@quagsiremcgee1647]

When you pull out all four hundred of your d20s to roll initiative for one encounter.

[@icarue993]

the monsters have advantage cause they flank, pull 400 more

[@quagsiremcgee1647]

@@icarue993 never let your dice hoarding friend DM. They have the power

[@lucazani2730]

Here i am

[@benjaminwheeler7055]

Roll for initiative *plastic avalanche consumes the table*

[@quagsiremcgee1647]

@@benjaminwheeler7055 roll Dex to avoid the incoming avalanche.

[@timeguy6112]

2:50 is actually really wholesome. Not everyone pickes up on the little details that are put into characters and having a player who is invested in that is pretty cool.

[@TheWorldBelowDnD]

Honestly, a lot of the character is pretty wholesome! It's played as a joke, but having a helpful player with a lot of experience can be great.

[@clockworkpanda8]

Yeah i agree with yall. it can be tricky being an experienced player with new players, kinda got to figure out whats helpful and welcome vs whats confusing and annoying. being interested and supportive is good but its important to know when to take a back seat and let people make their own mistakes or let the dm be the dm. Some of this would be better after a session or whenever the chat and chill time is. Like "hey earlier i noticed what you did with your name, and if you have any questions or want some ideas i played a similar character before."

[@SashaMinkh]

More in character would've been what I'm about to do. "Actually it would've been pronounced 'Ser-woos' because in Latin the 'V' is generally more accurately pronounced with a 'wuh' sound. Oh oh oh and, fun fact, did you know the first roman emperors name would be more accurately pronounced 'yoolius kaisar' because the..."

[@Siennarchist]

Honestly, the video is a really good demonstation of why expericed players are great... So long as they know when they arent wanted

[@TheWorldBelowDnD]

@@SashaMinkh Legend of the Galactic Heroes inadvertently taught me that last bit through a character named Julian (Yoo-lian)

[@atse2354]

I love how every story has somewhat a wholesome ending, except for the wizard ones. The wizard is just a wizard.

[@thetuerk]

Only because of you I decided to actually watch the ending.

[@nixthefox2008]

Do not try to understand the mind of wizard, they are truly deranged

[@JoachimVampire]

I cAsT fIrEbAlL

[@spacecowboy7760]

Especially the wizard

[@sal_ad]

Except that one where it did

[@o__o.6212]

Watching this to the end is a test of endurance. You really nailed that one player.

[@eldritchblaaa9395]

Evil weird Al hits home too well.

[@deadskimountaineer]

I had a group of 5 new players who were having a blast, in our third session an "experienced" guy wanted to join in. He wasn't there for our fourth session.

[@oz_jones]

Oof

[@jamwrightiam]

Jim the deadly, but only to himself

[@hi-exstudios159]

Same with our group. He cloned himself and literally spoke to himself for four hours.

[@Lyccount]

When you're the forever DM and finally get to play, and the first encounter involves the new DM saying out loud "Forever DM can't know every monster in the manual, right?" while describing the enemy. Cue: "Yo is that a wraith?" It was, in fact, a wraith. I felt so bad.

[@AndrewTheUltraBoss99]

and that's why i use unknown monsters from niche homebrew manuals that you can't find even on google. "what the FUCK is a tomb spider? and why the fuck am i healing it with my toll the dead???"

[@Lurklen]

I'm mostly a DM so when I play, I try to RP hardcore so I don't trip up the other DM. Sometimes it means I play worse than I would normally, but it makes for a better table. Knowing when to quote a rule, or correct a wrong assumption is tricky, sometimes it's really needed, other times it's better to just let things play out and talk to the DM or player later, but it's hard not to let the DM training take over.

[@TildaM1994]

I feel this so much, it's sometimes hard to remember you are purely in the Player seat lol though I love it when I'm able to help a a fellow player, I love sitting next to newer players so I can answer mechanical question while the GM focuses on their notes etc ^_^

[@Rockzilla1122]

I try to help with remembering mechanical quirks but I know to keep mum on anything that would give meta knowledge out

[@CidGuerreiro1234]

Nothing a reskin can't solve.

[@lucky115_5]

The Mercer Wig is just the re-incarnation of the Wizard Beard.

[@tohanwi]

So it's cursed

[@ATinyWaffle]

An actual experienced player would know that the size of an enemy doesn't matter for the repelling blast invocation.

[@filipzajac]

Actual experienced would get the fuck out of there. You dont fuck arounds with giants. You let your friends get aggro first

[@elgatochurro]

@@filipzajac aggro? This ain't no mmo

[@xaderalert]

@@elgatochurro it kinda is if your dm RPs the monsters. A low int monster is gonna go for whatever has it's attention, not necessarily the best target.

[@elgatochurro]

@@xaderalert it's no mmo

[@thepieman69]

@@elgatochurro next time try to have some intelligent thoughts

[@chidorisnake22]

"And so, Jacob and his friends..." Literally a video of just him playing with himself. Relatable.

[@afiblacksails23]

I remember when I was brand knew and rolled a barbarian, thought I was an unstoppable killing machine, raged and charged a troll in an encounter where the DM wanted us to retreat and was summarily rent in half… I love this game.

[@antediluvianatheist5262]

Telegraphing 'don't fight this guy' is hard.

[@MDMDMDMDMDMDMDMDMD]

Brand knew huh?

[@Arch732]

This video is so immersive I forgot you're one person acting as 3 different person at once

[@oldsoldier4209]

4

[@gg1k]

that's just all recent xp to level 3 videos

[@markbyrd7710]

@@oldsoldier4209 well he's not really acting like Jacob... He just is Jacob.

[@duncanwilliams2350]

Yeah, one of the best parts is the editing. You might notice that he overlays the audio from other clips on top of the current one, it really helps sell the illusion.

[@eviljackylynclone666queeno2]

I feel assaulted in this video I'm wounded and dying

[@siegwardinspirit]

*gasp* oh my god that's just like Kurz Kuphf's predecessor...

[@inappropriateperson6947]

That's ok, half of the people who saw that video didn't realize that they're that guy too.

[@GuyAngon]

Right there with you

[@lich.possum]

-rolls d20- ah shit that's a nat 1 on a medicine check..sorry bro

[@thefrank2364]

this video felt like a critical hit

[@danvideos3882]

That experienced person in every thing you want to do

[@hyperspacesushi]

Alright pal, I'm feeling pretty called out right about now--

[@eicha41624]

D&d, warhammer, mtg, yugioh, etc...

[@theviewerofart]

This is the guy I know I would be if I didn't constantly hold myself back and try to focus on how cool other people's characters are instead. The nostalgic anecdotes call me.

[@fandralofasgard]

This is tough to watch, it's too accurate

[@indycole396]

The “oooooh noooo” and fear mongering has definitely happened to me lol

[@zfrankhauser4292]

I'm dealing with a player like this right now in a game I am in, but they've been cool with the new players so far, if not just a little overbearing. That player is me by the way.

[@markbyrd7710]

Plot twist!!!

[@bknwuzheer1]

*had us in the first half, not gonna lie*

[@SpaceTrump]

Same.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

@@markbyrd7710 What a twist! Shamalan!

[@phffffbt]

I have to admit that I'm the guy who goes "Oh nooo!" When I see a monster I recognize.

[@vikingphoenix8578]

Yep had that a while a go when the DM pulled out a cockatrice, they may not be big but the petrification is really annoying 😂

[@snakedog9694]

Any experienced player does this if it's an iconic monster. Nothing to feel guilty about. Lol

[@mrsuperguy2073]

@@snakedog9694 hard agree. If the character had simply had a reaction of shock horror it'd be fine. It's the extended anecdotes from another game, in the middle of a current game that are so incredibly obnoxious.

[@MegaTrafficCone]

@@vikingphoenix8578 They pulled out their WHAT?!

[@merficvalmar4671]

Jup, me too... I can't turn that off...

[@Awes0m3n3s5]

Kudos to Jacob, as soon as the experienced character is introduced I'm overwhelmed by the awkwardness

[@PaigeDyerASMR]

This is the first time I've felt called out by one of your videos. Mine stems not so much from a need for attention, but a desire to help. Nonetheless I do often make the mistake of oversharing past instances and likely bog down newer players with unnecessary information. Thank you for helping me see my own mistakes. This is why I love these videos; because not only are they hilarious they also kickstart important conversations so we can all be better table mates.

[@MocharaidThree]

Yeah, this one hit different for me too x3

[@erwumbo]

It's cool that you are self aware enough to see yourself in this video and recognize it! A lot of people try to relate to others by telling stories about themselves, only to have that backfire spectacularly because it just seems like you're making the situation about you. It's a hard lesson to learn XD

[@accnumber77]

This video is a service. I have met so many people like this, its insane. They come in so many different brands, and they all knows so much. A wants to make everything realistic and ruins everything. B is backstory psicology trauma Master. C is "consumed all fantasy to ever exist " and just points out all plots. D is build masters, the min maxer. And so many other variants. All that they have in common is wanting to help and share, but they just ruin everyone's day. All that reading and none of them remembers the phrase "in dnd all players are protagonists". They cant stop giving unwanted advice, or scoffing at Novice errors. I wish I knew how to identify those people earlier in my life. Took me 10 years of failed campaign starts and drop outs to finally get one where everyone is a beginner, respectful, cooperative, and not a caveman.

[@andrewlewis2123]

A 5e game mechanic: *exists* Me: “You know, it’s funny, because back in 3rd edition, that mechanic was *actually* rolled into THIS class from THAT splatbook, and it’s interesting to see how they’ve updated…hey, guys, you’re deafened in Discord. Guys? That’s weird, your webcams all shut off at the same time too. Guys?…Guys?”

[@shadowshibe5962]

@@accnumber77 Carol my dm power word killed me, disintegrated the body, and left the rest of my party of idiots alive you are not alone in this struggle...

[@Slashthemeister]

you played the experienced guy "toooo well" that I physically couldn't finish the episode, all your other skits amazing this one is amazing to... but you did his role so perfectly that I would've left the DnD table irl lol

[@morrigankasa570]

Still better then a Murderhobo or Rules Lawyer!

[@drakonshade]

Veterans can either bea great helper for a group of beginners or the backseat dm because they know sooo much

[@graywolfdracon]

@allksjndlkasjdkl sadly some don't

[@scienceface8884]

Hey, I can be both!

[@pandapowerfist1900]

I have always sat back and let the dm do whatever they want with the new players even if it’s game breaking stuff, I only tell the rules If asked or I bring it up after the game and ask if we are ruling it this way? Other than that I always follow the rules myself even when it’s punishing my character. You could say I’m Lawful Neutral when it comes to playing the game. (I prob DM as much as I play)

[@dreemurrdelm7865]

I'm the person who would calmly like to read up on everything everyone else is doing even though I don't feel like gming today, just because the combination of ADHD and general forgetfulness and tendency to skim and jump into things based on how cool they sound means that I don't trust anyone in the group to read things correctly... I've had to quietly shut down so many things that wouldn't work because they misread the details of an ability, it makes me feel really sad inside so sometimes I'll just whisper it and if they don't hear I'll let it slide until next game. Like we totally should have exploded in the basement of that church because the magic girl vigilante takes 5 turns to transform without swift change talents that I know she doesn't have because she notably misread what talents she got anyway, but like I'm not gonna say that when we need her to magically disarm a suicide bomber orc in the basement of a church that is currently being used as a shelter during a snowstorm.

[@pandapowerfist1900]

@@dreemurrdelm7865 am the type of DM that let the dice fall as they will, the rules are there for a backbone for you to play the game feel free to adjust but after we have that understanding, if they die they die. I’m running out of the abyss rn tho and it’s kinda on the extreme side of things fighting for survival, on the run, the book even recommend giving a few revival scrolls in the beginning. Which I did.

[@adammoffat6797]

"i need consistent attention to how cool i am otherwise i cant survive..!" LMAO

[@LupineShadowOmega]

Me, playing a rogue. XD

[@Shalakor]

I almost wish the ending was a twist of that line being literal with him successfully holding back only to actually cease living in some comedic fashion. Idk, throw in a stock badly photoshopped explosion?

[@fgzhtsp]

@@Shalakor The camera could have switched back to him to just show a skeleton.

[@Shalakor]

@@fgzhtsp That's another classic.

[@timcronin5107]

@@LupineShadowOmega I can relate

[@kimberlycaritas]

this is so accurate I feel physically uncomfortable and we're not even halfway through. well done, Jacob 😂

[@neisan92]

We have one of those guys in my group, but he likes to keep tales of his exploits for after the session or breaks. they are fun stories tho.

[@ana_thewanderer]

I have a girl like this in my group. She kinda kills the vibe

[@codi6661]

the dice stacking was honestly way too accurate for my first time playing with someone like that lmfao

[@jaspermooren5883]

I have to say, that was one of the smoothest transitions into an ad I've ever seen on D&D KZbin 😂

[@DERyuga]

I felt super called out when the dude asked which subclass and the other person went "whats that"

[@chronowolf137B]

agreed, i have that exchange at least 1 time per campaign. doesnt help i play with teens

[@gremlinlad3671]

i remember in my first campaign my friend asked what subclass my character was a couple sessions in & i still didn’t remember what a subclass was

[@chronowolf137B]

@@gremlinlad3671 a subclass is a choice that you make for your character at levels 1, 2, or 3 depending on class. often subclasses show much better how your going to interact with the group in both combat and roleplay, which is why people want to know

[@gremlinlad3671]

chronowolf shoot, sorry - should’ve clarified that this was about a year ago when i first started playing dnd. i know what subclasses are now, but thank you

[@AnaseSkyrider]

@@gremlinlad3671 This was wholesome.

[@tiedyechamp1913]

The dice stacking is always the thing that I feel like every new player tries during the first game.

[@THEDONKAGE]

Hell, I still do it!

[@graywolfdracon]

We sometimes have compitions on how high we can stack dice while we wait for the last party member to show.

[@tiedyechamp1913]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who still does this.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

I have 33 mini d6's and I end up making ziggurats, walled temples, mazes, and other architectural marvels when other players have their "separate time" with the DM.

[@ryankunst668]

Me: *doing it after years of playing and knowing very well its not going to work*

[@nashhenley3511]

“Bard sounds so fun” famous last words

[@braindeadpizzaslice9098]

is it not? havent played dnd before but want to and was thinking about making a bard

[@Arturiamagus]

made a bard for a level 1 campaign. The character's personality and dice rolls made change them to a Rogue two levels in. He was just too good at throwing daggers while failing to hit anything with the rapier.

[@Arturiamagus]

made a bard for a level 1 campaign. The character's personality and dice rolls made change them to a Rogue two levels in. He was just too good at throwing daggers while failing to hit anything with the rapier.

[@jtroxler8]

@@braindeadpizzaslice9098 try it for yourself. I’ve certainly had fun with the class.

[@gianlukeoni1776]

@@braindeadpizzaslice9098 remember that the most fun you will ever have in dnd comes from the role playing. A lot of people in the internet use to focus a lot (and I mean A LOT) on perfecting a build to make it as good as possibile in a combat situation but trust me that the only thing that really matters is having a character that you enjoy playing as. Focus on writing a concept of a guy who can play an instrument/sing a song with a backstory that justify why his music gives him powers, after that try to give 2 flaws and 2 merits to your character (this one can be tricky to understand, create something that occur a lot in you're games and that it is not frustrating: like a stutterer man who is very good at explaining himself while singing, I dunno, I'm improvvisating)

[@matadorspvfc-comaberenices2234]

Wow this nails it. As an experienced player, I need to remind myself sometimes of this too. I have been playing with some experienced players recently and thought that it would be really good, but some of the best games were when I was new playing with other new players.

[@Taurusus]

Man, having played with That Guy a bunch of times, and been Him a few, this was a tough watch.

[@stormthrush37]

These seamless, stealth transitions from the video into advertising are cracking me up.

[@joshvon8495]

Finding the subreddit of a new hobby

[@CronicasDeGisthia]

getting some prozd vibes from this comment

[@illegalmobster4847]

waters refreshing...

[@foxysailor652]

@@illegalmobster4847 I prefer water in tall thin glasses tbh

[@bradleyrodriguez4417]

So you’re a vertiy?

[@foxysailor652]

@@bradleyrodriguez4417 Yes indeed

[@lockwoan01]

Sometimes its interesting when players who know different systems get together. Got a friend who played 3.5 back in the day, and he talks about the changes between it and 5e. Things can get real funny.

[@karikjartansson8042]

Ah yes, I remember my first session when we fought an Ancient Red Dragon. We were walking to Neverwinter for a dwarf and then bam! Boss fight

[@Msev99]

it's cool that you have 3 totally unique brothers and they're all SUPER charasmatic. Next Arcane Arcade, brought to you by Jacob, Jakob, Jakebob, and Jakey.

[@CidGuerreiro1234]

Jakey is such a douche though, I only watch this channel because of Jakebob.

[@AnaseSkyrider]

Can't forget the token woman, Jaclyn.

[@funnyvideoguy3216]

You forgot the WIZARD!

[@Fugglez]

Wow...I've DMed for an entire table of that guy

[@joshuadixon6026]

Well at least they had fun talking

[@KR11111]

And to this day that campaign hasn't even started. You're all still "In a tavern".

[@sympathiea]

Your ability to character act with flawless parody this type of person stirs up deep, deep sympathy for how many people you've run into like this lol

[@davidsantiago7808]

Bro the guy building a dice tower while someone and the dm are doing their two man rp session is totally me

[@TheReaverOfDarkness]

My ranger's personality trait is that she gets steaming mad whenever someone thinks ranger means "uses ranged weapons" and her flaw is loss of self control when enraged. Bonus to shortswords.

[@sylph8005]

"I need consistent attention to how cool I am, overwise I can't survive!" mood

[@timpind.8237]

mood indeed

[@BurningBlood517]

Honestly turning the epilogue into a fucking sponsored segment was fucking genius.

[@Themagfairy]

Me and my whole party are like this. Every time we see a vampire we all go on a tangent remembering the first time we fought a vampire and then when we had to track down his vampire girlfriend to kill her too while our DM keeps asking for initiative between every sentence lol

[@nottakenaway]

Very funny. I'd love to sit at the table with this guy. His constant storytelling, I'd try to incorporate into the roleplay and I'd react to his tales in character because they're quite entertaining by how much confidence they're performed. Inconsistencies? Even better, they're tall tales.

[@zygas658]

honestly you portrayed this type of character so masterfully and accurately

[@dane3038]

I'm a "Grognard" who has been playing since 1e and now I'm playing 5e at the LGS. And I needed to hear this.

[@maxmccullough8548]

No , our stories are bad ass, it's the kids that are wrong.

[@JacopoSkydweller]

@@maxmccullough8548 "Damn kids! They don't know what's good for 'em!"

[@nigelthornberry3568]

@@maxmccullough8548 facts

[@Bumblesteel]

Jacob is just a Human Lore Bard with Actor Feat. Plays instruments, can impersonate roles. What can this man not do?

[@CamperCarl00]

When it's been over a year since you've had an in-person game because of Covid and you develop split personalities to create group/DM tension.

[@NoriMori1992]

I love how he manages to make the characters look like they're not all the same weight. I dunno how he does it but I'm impressed.

[@P4rz1va1]

Wow, Jacob must have had a lot of faith in his players.

[@theoneandonlymichaelmccormick]

Wow, I can’t believe you got Tulok the Barbrarian to do a cameo.

[@brandongalvan6603]

*oof*

[@derekh6962]

Is there a really experienced Tulok watcher in this comment section that can explain it to me?

[@theoneandonlymichaelmccormick]

@@derekh6962 It’s mostly the hair.

[@derekh6962]

@@theoneandonlymichaelmccormick Ah. I don't think I've seen his face before. I just like to listen to his builds

[@theoneandonlymichaelmccormick]

@@derekh6962 He posted a video a couple days ago that showed his face almost the entire time.

[@megapowerman2]

All these videos make me so happy I've never had players like this. The more experienced players at my table actually help me, because they keep track of stuff like "hey, I'm poisoned, so I'll roll with disadvantage". Such a blessing ❤️

[@kobisen]

The voice is so spot on that is applies to literally every group EVER.

[@theshywolfie6655]

THE PERSON STACKING DICE AS THEY TALK- so so accurate

[@shinobix4925]

This is actually a useful message that needed to hear since I'm starting my second ever game soon. Thanks for this

[@Marguns21]

Jacob has so many cool ways of making a character with just a wig xD

[@alexnejako777]

"A warlock... who took a sacred vow.."

[@landonwyndham979]

Pact of the celestial?

[@funnyvideoguy3216]

So a paladin multiclass?

[@GuardianTactician]

"And so, Jacob and his friends..." What are the names of Jacob's friends?

[@WizardBrandon]

Jacob, Jacob And Jacob

[@CooperAATE]

@@WizardBrandon You forgot Jakub

[@TheHellspawnHero]

Weird Al.

[@rodneydavis9172]

So Jacob just plays with himself?....wait a minute.

[@Cheesusful]

There's jake, cob & yacob

[@cloak5857]

I had a guy like this but he hadn't played D&D in about 20 years. Every single thing reminded him of a story when he played AD&D and every 5e rule we explained he had to recount how it was different than when he played.

[@CidGuerreiro1234]

We used to play with a guy with that exact same hair and glasses, although he was more of a "I have a really deep and epic backstory at level 2" kind of player.

[@jcdenton2187]

Clearly nobody here has had the time to watch this video to completion. Including me.

[@JacobGrim]

👁️👄👁️

[@gagne6928]

@@JacobGrim bruh that face is so funny how did you do that

[@evan11711]

@@gagne6928 It's an eye emoji, a mouth emoji, and another eye emoji. 👁️👄👁️

[@gagne6928]

@@evan11711 wow thanks bro well hey i just really appreciate it that face is so funny

[@evan11711]

@@gagne6928 no problemo, I also think it's pretty funny. 😁👍

[@jamersbazuka8055]

The transition from epilogue to ad sponsor was smooth as butter.

[@slapsmckenzie9293]

Fire. Lol I really like when you upload it makes my work day fly fast

[@imagineian0146]

The posturing and hair of the experienced guy brings to mind at least 3 other people I know who play a lot of dnd. Well done.

[@pathic2449]

I think Jacob is projecting different parts of himself with these videos

[@TastyChubz]

whenever I play with people I'm literally always scared that I'm going to end up being this guy so I usually just don't say anything and get way too much in my head. then I think about for years what I almost said and how people might have thought it was avoiding while I try to sleep and the cycle just continues

[@Lt_taco]

The fact that you even consider that thought shows that you will almost never be that guy. Don't worry about it.

[@TastyChubz]

@@Lt_taco thanks, that actually really helps. I never thought about it that way. I legitimately really appreciate it

[@Lt_taco]

@@TastyChubz I use to think the same way till someone said something very similar to me, so i figured it ought to do the same for you

[@joshuadixon6026]

Also keep in mind there's no harm in sharing stories or talking about builds, as long as you aren't distracting from the game. You can always chat afterwards or during a break. I like to compliment something they did and then say it reminds me of something and wait to see if their interest is piqued or if they don't seem to care

[@SeanLaMontagne]

Binging Xp lvl 3 videos at seeing all the different colors Jacob's hair has been

[@rubric167]

1:35 I used to stack dice every single game when the rest of my party was taking like 3 years to do 2 attacks.

[@bwowzah]

The more I learn about DnD the funnier your videos become. You're great!

[@Lucarioguild7]

That ending had me dying like Jacob's party in the second session

[@ohnoimatrap856]

_This is so cursed, they experienced guy looks so close to one of my friends._

[@sten4556]

Now do one with one experienced person who has to answer everyone's questions constantly

[@AndrewTheUltraBoss99]

player:"uh, wait, what can i roll to check the area? nature is ok?" master:"mhh, well, for what you want to do, please roll a-" player a bit too expert, as loudly as possible so that nobody can hear anything else in the discord call:"SINCE YOU WANT TO CHECK THE AREA AND SEE IF THERE ARE TRACES OR ENEMIES, YOU WILL EITHER HAVE TO ROLL FOR PERCEPTION OR INVESTIGATION, AT WHICH YOU CAN ADD A D4 IF YOU ASK THE CLERIC THAT SHOULD HAVE GUIDANCE" seriously, i know what they have to do, let me do my job

[@dawiddulian2403]

@@AndrewTheUltraBoss99 I will remember that, thank you

[@Tinmann_77]

That actually sounds like a fun way to tpk especially if you're all playing 2 characters

[@ShadowChief117]

Holy fuck the dice stacking when someone is just really taking the wind outta the sails of a game is so fucking on point lmao

[@HeroLanding]

I loved the way you word it.

[@MrBeekhead]

The retelling of previous campaigns hit me where it counts.

[@KR11111]

Agreed. It's annoying for people who weren't involved in that campaign. All I want to do is get on with the campaign currently being played and not hear about something I wasn't there for.

[@rodolfomaravillasduran8793]

Man Jacob has a really diverse cast of players

[@XxdarkanimevampirexX]

Dear God Jacob. I respect your ability to create a character so insufferable. Surviving this episode was a feat of mental endurance.

[@1slena]

We have an experienced guy in our playgroup who acts just like us perfectly but gets really wide eyed when we're fighting a monster he has the Stat block memorized for

[@_PannieCake_]

I knew nothing when I started DMing for a group. We had a few fights on how things go, but we figured it out eventually and they went on a quest to deliver an artifact to the main villain.

[@professionalpauper8890]

I feel personally attacked... Mainly because that is me and that's exactly what my hair looks like.

[@TheTrueFeleas]

Just let them experience the game you monster!!! XD

[@Eliphas_]

I think ignorance is the best thing when you are playing D&D. Not knowing EVERYTHING, not meta gaming and every monster you encounter becoming a suprise.

[@Dracomandriuthus]

Just step away from the meta, sit down, and make a character. Nothing special, just a dude that sounds like he's got a cool story. Instead of making an elf wizard, then figuring out a backstory for said elf wizard, make a backstory, and then go "Hey, this guy would probably want to become a wizard"

[@frankknox9127]

Welp, it’s official. Jacob has lost mind! Jacob: Who are you people? Party: We are you. Jacob: “Screaming internally while having a nervous breakdown.”

[@AliceTheNeko]

This is why I have a specific character I play when there is a new player at the table... a goblin rogue named "Snotsack the great".

[@HiopX]

BBEG: not risking anything about this rookie group. Send in the monsters Mook: Which ones? BBEG: ALL of them

[@moldyskittle]

That smile after "They were also... a Valor bard." Killed me.

[@BAKA-64]

All we need is this guy to say "AcTuAlLy " and its perfect

[@saulkesteven3692]

You should make a video about when the forever DM finally gets to be a player. Happened with me and let's just say I'm gonna be stuck behind the DM screen for a while😅

[@Ditidos]

It's such a weird sensation. But it's cool, although I still prefer being the Master, generally al least.

[@craigpattenden]

4:45 this music will be eternally connected with my soul

[@JamesJoy-yc8vs]

I periodically return to this video as a cautionary tale. Because I recognize *far too much* of my past behavior in Jacob's portrayal. I know - as I have been told multiple times - that I have a tendency to become insufferable (though hopefully not *this* bad!). And so I will force myself to watch this, every soul-crushing moment of it, in one sitting, without pausing, as a warning to myself. So bravo, Jacob, on this masterful performance! It's not only frighteningly authentic - as evidenced by the comments here - but also serves to prevent another such tragedy from happening! (edit) Oh, the post-credits scene, it burns!

[@Gardiken]

I literally know a guy that's JUST like this...

[@nikitaszacharakis7004]

I love your skits, the fact that I got annoyed by this character made it a hard watch but nice work as always