I Tested how "Backwards Compatible" 2024 D&D REALLY is | Dungeon Delve

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Make sure you trash Honey before using the plushy link

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THIS!!

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thank you for the reminder i really appreciate it! Happy new year!

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And hellofresh cause of their unethical labor practices

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Pie is going to be the next Honey. I can't think of a way it isn't.

[@atoucangirl]

gotta love how Emma always volunteers to play as jaded losers

[@JD_16939]

Dungeon Delve is easily my favorite series on this channel (That's saying a lot, I love the bad homebrew videos). I think what's most enjoyable about the series is that it feels very much like a BTS of a stage show or live performance. The edits are great, the talking heads are always fun and I like seeing how everyone acts during game time, including Jacob. Great series, looking forward to seeing more of it in the new year!

[@Nothin000000]

I really love the mockumentary style of the past couple productions that have gone this way

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*Slaps roof of D&D* This bad boy can fit so much homebrew in it.

[@soaringcondor2756]

PLEASE TAKE YOUR TIME, i really like your DM-ing and want to see more of your games and the cliff hangers are ok as long as i see more. Happy New Year!

[@KaleidosXXI]

That's why he said to go watch the full playthroughs on the Arcane Arcade channel, so you can see all of it while he edits down the content for this channel in a more timely manner. It's basically just a shorthand recap of the events, you miss a lot of the experience even with these longer form videos.

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​@@KaleidosXXI Do u know where to find the vod coz I've looked on there and am not cing it

[@Just_chucho]

I love how each episode of dungeon delve you reminds that you record at 9:00 AM ON A THURSDAY lol

[@josepeyote]

I feel for Arnold, I had a priest of Beshaba that rolled so poorly, my DM eventually made me a Chosen of Beshaba because I had such natural bad luck

[@Orillion123456]

My first time playing 5e as a player was this campaign aswell. I played a character who, for 4 sessions in a row, did not succeed at a single dice roll (but didn't natural 1 any of them either so it wasn't even a bunch of funny dramatic failures) and then we stopped playing the campaign.

[@theman6422]

It’s actually so annoying when you can’t roll well for a whole session. Like I know there’s fun in failing sometimes, but having like one success in thirty minutes for a basic ass perception check doesn’t feel as good as using a spell in a cool way or hitting someone really hard

[@Soapy-chan]

limits are actually good for creativity. If you ask me to write a story, ANY story, I wouldn't know where to start, but if you tell me it has to be set in a steampunk universe, and it's a hero's journey, I already have ideas that I can use.

[@sameveland8560]

true bro i had to write a short story for college and it was any fiction short story so i had like 20 ideas and didnt know which to pick, what ended up helping me decide was the limitation of length; I just went with the shortest idea. Barring that I'd have to really decide which idea I liked best which is much tougher.

[@Soapy-chan]

@@sameveland8560 indeed that's a great example

[@vonnegutfrey8714]

That's true. Not to say the rules of light gaming can't be fun, but it can definitely be a lot harder for some people when the game mechanics don't give you as much to lean on. It can defiantly be a great time if you've gotten comfortable enough role playing and improving.

[@ehsanrahee7411]

I very much agree. I asked my group what sort of adventure they wanted before i started our last campaign and they said they wanted "a bit of everything". I ended up adding so many things that it got pretty bloated and a lot of the campaign felt like a slog to me.

[@BradTheAmerican]

The teleporter in Star Trek The Original Series was created because the show's shoestring budget meant they couldn't show the spaceship landing on planets. I suspect a great number of other technologies were introduced due to budget constraints as well.

[@Orillion123456]

@23:05 it's basically monster hunter sleep. You get hit by it, you stumble around dazed for a bit trying to wake yourself up (or get to a safe position), and then you plop down and go to sleep. I like it, it's pretty cool

[@RazanaArcclaw]

The "They sleepy" is really cool but should also half their speed, cause idk who just about to fall asleep runs 30 feet before passing out. New meta- When you are about to fall asleep from sleep, run 30 feet to a tree and climb it so you fall and take a bit of falling damage and wake back up.

[@xhenue]

this is literally what i was thinking, it reminded me of the sleep effect in monster hunter where you can walk around kinda drouzy, not being able to attack, so you would either be sipping an energy drink if you could select and use one in time, or walk over to the next ledge so than when you fall forward, you fall off and wake up

[@alexandermatthews3493]

Unless you have a climbing speed, climbing would be an action

[@codebracker]

Well it takes their action, so you could think of it as them dashing at half-speed

[@vee_kay21]

Okay shoutout to whoever had the idea to film the players' interview sections in the seats they sat in at the table, that's kinda cute and a good example of good planning on your part!

[@trently89]

"The longer I stare into it, the more I yearn for......pathfinder had me ROLLING 😂😂

[@alaiziarobin2318]

yeahhh, pathfinder gang

[@snowsun538]

1:35 timestamp. Absolutely destroyed me 😂

[@kendallcarlson5502]

@@snowsun538 Would love to see more Pathfinder content on the channel… unfortunately that’s not popular.

[@zTom_]

My favourite ongoing show on the gang's Arcane Arcade live play channel is an Eberron based Pathfinder 2 game that Jack runs. They're all learning the system on the go. :) Jacob plays a deranged Tiefling in this one and the party basically becomes a criminal gang making their mark in the undercity. It's super fun! 👍

[@TheLuckOfTheClaws]

I love how your sister plays some kind of Wretched Little Creature in every episode

[@tennke205]

I really like the reality TV confessionals. It would be cool if there were like name tag fade in and fade outs when they start.

[@Pandaemoni]

Arnold went to check on Judd, so _of course_ Judd died.

[@ZenFr0g]

The Arnold Curse

[@vulpixel]

These are always great! It’s a shame it takes so much time to edit, but it’s clear how much effort was put in, and it shows.

[@ScarecrowJames]

Nick doesn't give you more attacks using 2 weapon fighting with the light property. It just free up the bonus action. The light property is still tied to the attack action. Unless you can take multiple attack actions, it is still only 1 extra attack, but it frees your bonus action to hide or cast healing word/etc

[@SageSaga25]

The new sleep spell works how I do, even if someone tried to use magic to put me to sleep, it's not happening in 6 seconds. If it takes me an hour to fall asleep naturally, there is no way i fall asleep in 6 seconds to some magical words. I do like the idea it makes you super drowsy and you can assume "if you are in combat- that round of movement might let them run away to alert someone BUT- if you cast it secretly, they aren't aware of any danger so why would they suddenly run when they feel tired?" it gives a great way of making it work different in combat and outside of combat.

[@XPtoLevel3]

love this explanation

[@Dukedogdog]

I love the idea! It both makes sense logically but also does work for flavor. It gives a chance to get to aid but why get to aid if you just a eepy guy. 10/10

[@wjonas89]

I was actually magically put to sleep and it only took 3 seconds.

[@FarothFuin]

yeah, they got enough energy to move, but not to do anything else, like normal people coming home from work, we can walk and stand... and thats it

[@HenrikML]

I can’t even begin to explain. I just came home from such an amazing new year’s party. I’m still in my suit, i’m on the loo, and i see this video dropped while i was partying????? This is the best day

[@nikcantsnipe]

Its decently backwards compatible if you use the logic/guidance given by them. Anything that's printed in 2024 PHB and DMG replaces the old subclasses, classes, spells and items. Anything that isnt reprinted, you can port over. So any items, spells, subclasses (like old ones from PHB, XTE or TCoE) feel free. Same with monster stat blocks. If you wanna use an old species (race) just don't take your ability score increase from the bg and you're set.

[@catalyst9953]

Yup. Really isn't as big of a deal as people make it out to be. Want to be a Necromancy Wizard? Sure, just slot the subclass abilities into the new Wizard class. You want to be a half-elf? Sure, take their abilities and ignore the asi.

[@benedictlegreid8173]

The one thing that I can't figure out is how the subclasses are backwards compatible for classes like sorcerer, warlock, and cleric. In 2014 5e they get their subclasses at lvl 1 (also druid gets theirs at lvl 2, but in the 2024 rules everyone gets their subclass at lvl 3.

[@dashua1735]

​@@benedictlegreid8173That's easy, just give them their subclass features at 3rd level

[@nikcantsnipe]

@@benedictlegreid8173 you just get it at 3rd level and if you had gain any extra abilities by 3rd level along the way due to your subclass being level 1/2, you catch up and gain them both at level 3. It's really that simple.

[@nikcantsnipe]

@@catalyst9953 exactly. People are either overreacting because they didn't read (classic dnd player) or they are doing it for views or they're grognards that hate change.

[@Chardesty99]

Honestly I dont really mind dungeon delve episodes coming out slower if that means theyre longer. I really like the long form content!

[@HungMantis]

New dungeon delve means minimum of an hour of greatness and zoning out while working

[@typherr8128]

Gotta appreciate the brilliance of Roark the Ranger Oark

[@theghostnextdoor4948]

really got that Melf energy going on

[@ninjassasen]

17:20 The Invisible Condition grants them Advantage on Initiative (you get invisible from hide). However there is a status for Surprised as well. If the Goblins had successfully been hidden, the Party would then be Surprised and rolled with Disadvantage on their initiative rolls. It's a little annoying that the information is split between two status conditions.

[@MoeHasubandoAbsolver]

1:22 I'm glad you felt safe enough to tell me that, lmk if you want me to show you around the scene a bit :)

[@tomjohnson4922]

I know exactly how Emma/Arnold feels. In the campaign I run there's a NPC rogue that even with a +7 on ranged weapons still misses it seems 75% of the time. It's become a running joke.

[@killjoy1160]

23:25 Apparently Incapacitated just means that they are lacking in strength or power which translates to not being able to act as normal but not immobile.

[@RogueInBlue]

Another awesome Dungeon Delve! Some of the most engaging DnD sessions I’ve ever heard. I understand that you wanna shorten these episodes to put them out faster, but I personally hope they’re not shortened too much! I like the hour long length and the format you have going. Either way, I’ll definitely be eagerly awaiting the next episode!

[@ItsWindHere]

I want to give you a genuine, heartfelt, thank you. I've never ran or read a pre-written adventure before but I knew that I wanted to run the lost mines of phandelver for my 8 and 9 year old nephews who have never played D&D before. And I'm getting them started with the new 2024 books that I bought specifically so I could play it with them rather than having to juggle between 50 odd side books like Tasha's 2014 players handbook xanathars etc. I heard the 2024 books are apparently easier for beginners, and since they are such young children I figured it would be best if I use them along with a quest that people said is great for beginners as well if I gave them like a level 5 wizard mentor that has divination and mostly non-combative spells to allow them to still shine. I know the video just came out an hour ago and I'm only about 10 minutes into it but man am I excited and already so amped to "Not illegally rip this PDF" and run it for my nephews. They just got their dice from kracken dice and are super excited to give it a go whenever I finally figure out how to properly read and run pre-written games haha. Again, thank you for doing this very specific video today lol

[@Sdogofdoom]

The new book is WAY easier to get a grasp of for new players. I tried to get into 5e a few years ago and got utterly lost in character creation, but the new system feels a lot more streamlined.

[@FoolsGil]

I am happy to say I had just finished being DM to a phandelver game that lasted a year. It was exhausting at times, but it was in the end very rewarding.

[@deadMan33331]

Ok that's odd, because our group also finished Phandelver recently... Does your group call you Lex by any chance?

[@FoolsGil]

@@deadMan33331 lol no

[@deadMan33331]

@@FoolsGil just making sure...

[@silasdevereaux8037]

I'm actually about to start dming phandelver and below lol, any tips?

[@Harex300]

@silasdevereaux8037 don't give Red Brands ruffuians that multiattack, be mercyfull to your players bro) You can look up Redbrand Ruffians from Phandelver and Below, WotC did a good job nerfing those PC killers

[@spyjockey8298]

Jacob: *introducing the 2024 reactions and being really engaging and funny* Me, dissociating from the choice of music: "NIHIL, NIHILL, NIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLL!"

[@issahslabe39]

A new episode of my favourite TTRPG test play series, before the end of the year, and on my Birthday!? 🎉 You shouldn’t have! Loving all these examples of low-level play, you’re a great bunch and it’s inspiring me to play more where I can and try out stuff, like the 2024 rules. Super excited for more Dungeon Delves in the New Year!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

[@override367]

the funny thing is 2024 paladins are stronger than they were before, objectively, from 1 to 20 - they just have a lower "single round burst" damage, but they're just flat out stronger overall, and if they take archery and great weapon master they're pretty good with longbows even if they have garbage dexterity

[@Lurklen]

How? not disagreeing, but I'm just not sure what makes you say so.

[@MillenniumDiceTV]

Genuinely adoring this series! Totally worth the long production time!

[@MultiSuperMarion]

I love Emma's trend of characters for Dungeon Delve

[@theronsneed7598]

it makes me very happy to know that my table is not the only set of psychopaths that have 8 hour sessions lmfao

[@stevendorries]

0:24 what are you talking about? Gale is a tank barbarian

[@allbravado4199]

😂

[@BrunoFernandes-ty7mf]

Amazing video. The end i think summarizes it pretty good what is the 2024 D&D: many little changes that ends up creating new small but game-changing opportunities to do things differently, that in the whole picture makes the game more dynamic. Unfortunately, sometimes they didn't know how to properly tie these decisions with the flavor and intent of the classes, subclasses and rules in general, which is a bummer. But all in all, it is probably pretty possible to adjust some details to the taste of each table and make it playing 2024's D&D to be an amazing experience. Really excited for Dungeon Delve in 2025! Happy new year!

[@Awsomeman328]

My opinion of 5E 2014 vs. 2024 is that the main decision is mostly about playing when you are playing with brand new play groups, meaning either strangers you've never met before &/or players brand new to the game. Basically, in order to make sure everyone in the play group is on the same page for what all of the rules are, it is important to pick one set of rules and not have a bunch of homebrew rules that everyone has to learn on top of them. After that though, once you are playing with an established play group, that is when the opportunity of mixing, altering, changing, and adding rules to your groups' games comes into play, whether you combine the aspects of what you like from both versions or have some player characters be built in 2014 while others used 2024; Like many have said, including Jacob early in this vid, 5E is so customizable and malleable to accommodate so much creativity and tinkering from the players and able to be resilient enough to not break under that, that you really can just decide that the rules for your guys' games are whatever rules you all agree and decide upon to play with. The most important part of all of that being everyone understanding and agreeing ahead of time what the full set of rules and expectations are at session 0, so as to not "make up" rules in the middle of play, or at least seeming to make up rules while playing. 1:33:12 Idk about y'all, but I'm looking forward to them possibly Dungeon Delving into Mutants and Masterminds as a TTRPG System. I have no basis to think that they would, I'm just shooting my shot at hoping Jacob sees this and tries it out!

[@nairocamilo]

Maybe a two-parter Dugeon Delve episode on playing the same adventure in _Mutants and Masterminds_ vs. _Masks: A New Generation,_ for example!

[@juliemichellerobinson1841]

General thoughts: 1) Power creep. Which was happening anyway in more recent 5e books. At least with 2024 it seems to have been fairly even across classes (at least for low levels). This is neither good nor bad, but it's something DMs need to be aware of for balancing reasons. 2) I like weapons having 'flavour', but I feel like some of those features are too strong for low levels. I approve of the feat having the level 4 requirement, and I do understand that making martial classes feel cooler is also an element here. This is something I'd want to tweak if implementing in a game (e.g. in 3.5 you had a bonus when using that weapon, but didn't unlock things like cleave unless you took additional feats. Obviously in 5e the feat system isn't the same, but I wonder if it could be unlocked for free at level 3 or something for martials. I'd have to try things and see what works). 3) In general, the overall power of PCs didn't seem too far from 2014 at this point, though healing is way stronger. It's no different to balancing for a larger party or a group using stuff like Tasha's. So I think pretty much any older module for 5e will work without too many hitches, though stuff like Rise of Tiamat would need adjusting. Conversely, the modules they ported over from older editions (Tales from the Yawning Portal, Saltmarsh) may run better with the slightly more powerful 2024 rules, as they were more lethal, and using the new rules will probably make them feel more like running a 5e module! 4) The books seem to be more clearly written and accessible to new players, second-language English speakers etc. Obviously WoTC are aiming a lot of things at new intake, but I like that it's clearer. 5) None of it is different enough for me to spend £100 on new books. I would, however, run in 2024 if players requested it (and provided access, and understood I'd have to look stuff up!). 6) These videos are AMAZING both for entertainment and for info!

[@roninanwar]

The editing for this is top tier. Holy crap! I love the reality format but also the 2024 references and rules. Amazing!

[@101Fisan]

Dungeon delving is some of the greatest content I've seen in a while, not just out of your channel but from DND KZbin creators overall. I can't wait to see more!

[@ThatLunaticFeline]

love to see more dungeon delve, this is always fantastic stuff, keep it up!!

[@NullFront]

Might mainly be that I'm significantly more experienced with the 2014 version and that I haven't done enough of 24 yet, but I'm mostly at the point of sticking to the old rules as the base and moving in a few of the newer ones rather than vice versa. I'm really glad that you brought up 5e (both versions) being super flexible for expanding with both major and minor homebrew being able to feel mechanically meaningful without being overly hard to track or balance. I really love these videos, and while I'm perfectly happy watching unedited games, the discussion you do parallel to it are nice for reflecting about the games you play

[@soap3867]

It's as backward compatible as you can homebrew it to be

[@Luxcalibur]

It’s so nice of Hasbro to make 5.5 backwards compatible with 4e and Vampire The Masquerade as well, I just need to homebrew it myself! Why didn’t I just think of that before?

[@notrod5341]

So the regular 5e model then. "Here's a book with some new stuff in it, except we dedicated a page to the actual rules, so you gotta do the heavy lifting"

[@007ohboy]

Its totally backwards compatible. I play old classes that have not been updated and it works very well.

[@brotherhumble]

In what way, did we not watch the same video? The game is the same with improvements interspersed. You have to use a little logic for when to replace some stuff but that’s literally every published item.

[@MatthewNope]

@@brotherhumble " improvements " yeah almost nothing in 6e is an improvement, and it is not compatible with 5e (no more than 4e and 3.5 are).

[@eliselapuce]

Hey, just wanted to drop by and say I devoured the 3 dungeon delve ep during the holidays and it made me want to run a game again. I've been in a DnD slump since one of my friend, who was also part of my campaign, died suddenly last year, so thank you. And also keep it up pretty please, it's really fun to watch, with the players doing the little side-chart stuff.

[@ultracapacity7531]

Just stayed up all night, watching the extended special edition of The Lord of the Rings (my Christmas gift)....more Dungeon Delve! Yaya! 8 hour video? No worries! I can take it... I'll roll for it! (Literally rolled a 8)😅

[@stephenrashbrook7667]

That was a cool session.

[@Apollo9898LP]

Another banger! Also while I know you want to reduce the length of them for editing reasons, I will say I'm happy to watch as long of videos as you're willing to edit. It's very fun, and a breeze to watch!

[@rainingtacos7529]

These videos seriously deserve more attention. They're so good. They always make my day.

[@xanxangel8640]

Awesome video, I really enjoyed the playthrough. You guys have a great dynamic.

[@Freirelucass1]

We have a title card for this show now? Talk about production value!

[@Withered416]

As someone who’s starting to consider DM’ing again/ playing D&D in general for the first time in over a year, I absolutely love this series I understand it’s a lot of work to film and edit these videos but I think it’s incredibly worth it ❤️

[@FelineJay]

Ive played Lost Mines once and I've DMd it thrice. I audibly celebrated when you said you were running it for this episode. I love Lost Mines and I will hear no negatives about it. Its perfect to me

[@jannikf2504]

Finally tackling the real questions. Always here for the devotion, but it's interesting to see how the new rules measure up. I honestly just take the neat stuff from 2024 and add them to 5e. I'll be staying on 5e for a while, I just started with it 5 years ago and played two sessions!

[@raydon141]

It’s insane that no one yelled out “IT’S SILDOR!!!” for the LOTR reference.

[@BBerloat]

Can't express how much I love this series. Thanks for the great work!

[@DrippyWaffler]

Damn Elsie's player has a smooth af voice

[@k.k.a7844]

just as I hath craved an xptolevel3 video, it was delivered to me

[@kenanureeves2693]

Using the greatest vid format this channel has ever had to answer the biggest question about the newest dnd system. Knockout vid concept, feels like the channel is in a new era. Great great work seriously. also keep doing the whacky homebrew review vids tho, those are good too.

[@DucttapesUnicycle]

I love the way the crew does these playthroughs and the breakouts to the player’s/DM’s commentary.

[@brianm5947]

Great work!!! Such an exciting session breakdown! Love seeing these released!

[@SamLabbato]

I love the goofy ass confessionals

[@chrisg8989]

Another Dungeon Delv video? Yes! 💪

[@schmendrick6536]

This is so surreal. My name is Roark and my co-worker's name is Rollins so hearing Roark and Rawlins in game as characters is WILD.

[@hyruleslime]

Definitely play in 2024. I loved every episode, and I am really curious about the new rules. I am going to go watch the full vod now. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@CalebGrizmode]

The rogue sitting still through the entire first encounter broke my brain. There are so many ways to get advantage and trigger sneak attack.

[@ryanchattertonYT]

I love your dungeon delves. Please do them more often! So entertaining.

[@AidanWR]

My issue with the passive perception change is that I had a character with a passive perception of 24, but with the new rulings, I'd be unable to see someone sneaking through the woods if they rolled a 15. Given, the DM has discretion so they could probably mention that I feel like something is off, but I also guess that's why observant was changed as a feat

[@kavega21]

The 15 is just the minimum to get hidden and lasts until you are seen (if you get

[@jadethest0ne]

Is it weird that I find Arnold, as a character, somewhat endearing haha? I love these videos! Happy New Year!

[@rexcalibur0672]

I didn't think I liked the change to sleep, but the turn where they're groggy but haven't fallen asleep yet makes for some really fun moments

[@theghostnextdoor4948]

23:19 I kind of assume that incapacitated means that you're cognizant to stumble around but too out of it to do anything more, like if you were concussed or black-out drunk. A lot of other conditions or abilities have the incapacitated included in but add on more restrictions and effects, in the same way that the charmed condition is handled.

[@ultravanta]

These Dungeon Delve episodes are probably my current favorite ttrpg content on YT

[@kyletenney8479]

In my head the Incapacitated round of the Sleep spell is drowsy stumbling, like when you get up in the middle of the night to pee and you can't really think but you can kinda move

[@ienjoyoranges]

xp to _the_ level three? Was that a mispelling in the link? Ah. I checked the description. The on-screen link was misspelled.

[@roxaroo]

I love this format, I love these people and their shenanigans. Please more Dungeon Delve!

[@joshuaelizalde8175]

One more vid before the end of the year lets goo!

[@gabesalois-blood3934]

"Rules allow for creativity" Jacob lawful good confirmed

[@jaydrawrin]

I swear I will come back to this video when my DM finally gets started on running Lost Mines of Phandelver. But I will leave the video running on my computer so you still get the view, great work as always Jacob!

[@ButlerWho]

20:44 That laughter was the laughter of people without math! Magic Stone easily outperforms Eldritch Blast at level 1, and you have to invest an invocation slot to get EB to outdamage it before level 5. You definitely want EB as your level 4 cantrip but using Magic Stone until then is totally viable.

[@nicholaswahlgren5696]

I love how XP’s sister is always playing just a guy.

[@Perukids123]

I’m running a game of Dragon of Icespire Peak under the 2024 rules with my friends, and it is requiring a couple of changes to make it work (eg: ability scores are choices and not tied to your background) but it’s working really well! They’ve already got overpowered gameplay (Druid’s wrath of the sea + spike growth = 5d6+6d4 damage a turn. At level 4. One setup action and beyond that, it’s a bonus action every turn.)

[@frankiepineda9]

Just curious, how do they have their wisdom at 20 at lvl 4? (5d6 means wisdom mod is 5) Is that possible in 2024?

[@Buunatic]

@@frankiepineda9 its possible if you rolled for stats instead of point buy, cause you can roll an 18 then get a +2 from background

[@frankiepineda9]

@@Buunatic ahhhh true, forgot that was an option!

[@Perukids123]

@@frankiepineda9 I had them roll for their stats. 18 base after initial ASI, then at level 4 took the ASI feat for another 2 for a total of 20 wisdom Edit: that means that they rolled a 16, put a +2 in to wisdom as start, then took +2 wisdom from level 4 feat, as far as I remember Edit 2: Actually, I think they rolled a 17, put a +1 in wisdom so they could +2 another stat, then made it 20 at level 4

[@frankiepineda9]

@@Perukids123 makes perfect sense! Honestly I didn’t remember because me and my players have never rolled for stats, we started with point buy and then forgot there were other options **blushes in tabletop embarrassment** I gotta see if they wanna try it out next campaign we play, change things up a bit!

[@thebopcajounalist]

This is the best fucking series!!!! Edit: I also thought that Backwards compatibility meant that you could play with a mix of both rulesets, so in my games I've been playing with both and just being really clear with my players which versions or changes to rules we're using. Also, I enjoy the ability to have characters be able to take the same spells but maybe the wizard has the spell from the 2014 rules and the druid has the spell from 2024 because it gives more reasons for the classes being raised differently on how magic works, and I think it adds more depth in magical world building. 😊

[@hawkname1234]

No. The characters are backwards compatible. But if you play with any 2024 characters, you are supposed to use the 2024 rules as a base. They specifically say it's not a good idea to try to run 2024 characters with the 2014 rules.

[@thebopcajounalist]

@ Thank you for clearing that up for me! 😊

[@KingMadDog7]

I've always been a supporter of "keep what you like, cut out what you don't" with the rules, within reason of course.Like it's not a big deal to use 2014 Paladin and Ranger with 2024 everyone else, to make sure the whole table is having fun.

[@OranGate1]

I'm excited for this because I'm running the shattered obelisk right now and we started with 2014 rules but switched to 2024 partway through.

[@casterY4SO]

The intro to this video was a fucking fever dream and I love it

[@SmileyWaffle]

I absolutely love the dungeon delve videos and I hope to see more in the new year!! I've so far really enjoyed dnd 2024, and I'm so so happy to see a video showing how it's actually used in game! I'm in the same boat in that some of the changes don't 100% vibe with me, but overall it seems just fine, and even though I'm a forever DM i'm hoping to play around with the new character changes. Also excited to see what the new monster manual brings!!!

[@naterslayer8924]

I have been waiting for a video like this, thanks!

[@Quon_the_Destroyer]

the druid wolf thing caught me completely by surprise. I was just like "huh, I don't remember this in the book" to "woah! Thats so cool!"

[@fullmetalf4i]

I think these are my new favorite d&d content!

[@taigenraine]

I'm gonna get one of those amazing plushies using your link, and of course, use honey to check for coupons! I'm sure they won't steal all your affiliate money!

[@HarmonyWeaverArt]

I really enjoy how in the new phb and dmg they describe things more intuitively or in easier to understand ways. I love how when you knock out a creature they start a short rest. It adds a timer to them receiving healing. I also love how they changed exhaustion from the table to a more direct type of scaling with each level. Also, I love your content, you and everyone you work with does such a great job. I really enjoyed the little mini interview snippets with each player when something big happened. (this is also my first time watching a Dungeon Delve so if that is normal y'know keep it up.)

[@ez_theta_z9317]

yeah the new exhaustion is just so much better done than '14 exhaustion. i think i did prefer the playtest rules where it had 10 levels and reduced rolls by 1 per, rather than the new one which has 6 levels and reduces by 2 per, but eh. still good.

[@Pandaemoni]

Laezel: I am fury! I am death! I am chibi!

[@Blazetwoe]

Great video, concept and editing. More like this, please!

I love love love love love this format. The reality show style interviews are SO FUNNY AND GOOD.

[@ShurikenSean]

instead of giddy up gale youtooz a narf narf youtouz that has a cowboy hat accessory that fits on gale

[@Uritzi]

I picture the new sleep spell effect like something you'd see in a loony tunes cartoon. You get hit with it and stumble around for a bit with widdle birdies flying around your head before you fall down. You can try to run but can't get very far since you can't dash. So you might be able to put yourself in a position to have an ally or an effect give you advantage to break out but if you're in a bad position you might be screwed. Which just means I feel a little better about using it as a DM on players

[@EncontheCrow]

Honestly at the quality and fun of watching these Dungeon Delve episodes. I wouldn't mind waiting at around an hour long and please break it up into parts if need be, I do kinda want to see all of it. It's gonna be really hard to sit down to watch an 8hr vod even broken up. I like the, "we tell you the parts that don't need to be shown and show the parts that are too good not to tell you" editing. As jaded as a Dnd player as I have become in running and playing you guys give me hope that I can still have fun with the right group. So I'll take whatever I can get of these DD episodes, even if I'd never play again and hang my cloak up for good, I'd still watch these.