Wizards of the Coast launches official Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play show

Wizards of the Coast is getting back into the Actual Play game. Today, Wizards announced via Variety that they are launching a new Actual Play show called Dungeon Masters, starring Jasmine Bhullar as the Dungeon Master along with players Mayanna Berrin, Christian Navarro, Neil Newbon and Devora Wilde. Wilde and Newbon are veterans of Baldur's Gate 3, a smash hit for the Dungeons & Dragons IP. However, both actors will be playing new characters and not their Baldur's Gate 3 characters.

Of note is that the show will feature "official, unreleased D&D content" which will be put up for sale on D&D Beyond following every episode. The first arc takes place in Ravenloft and will feature content from Ravenloft: The Horrors Within. New episodes will be released weekly on YouTube, starting on April 22nd.

Wizards of the Coast previously produced several official D&D Actual Play series, including Dice, Camera, Action and Force Grey. Dice, Camera, Action was their flagship D&D program for years until it unceremoniously ended due to a scandal involving two of its players.

 

[Clint_L]

Because campaign 4 is juggling multiple groups it seems like it would be incredibly hard to use the sandbox approach. Maybe some people can do it, but as you said his other streams have been more linear.

Somewhat ironic, as this was billed as a "West Marches" style campaign, which should be the ultimate sandbox style.

 

[AlViking]

Somewhat ironic, as this was billed as a "West Marches" style campaign, which should be the ultimate sandbox style.

I am admittedly basing my statements on what I've heard about the campaign, I haven't listened to any episodes yet. But the descriptions don't sound like much of a "West Marches" style at all - from what I understand it's separate groups that are working towards different parts of a single campaign with potential crossovers. I've done that kind of campaign with 2 groups but I didn't consider it a West Marches campaign.

 

[saviirkad]

I am admittedly basing my statements on what I've heard about the campaign, I haven't listened to any episodes yet. But the descriptions don't sound like much of a "West Marches" style at all - from what I understand it's separate groups that are working towards different parts of a single campaign with potential crossovers. I've done that kind of campaign with 2 groups but I didn't consider it a West Marches campaign.

Some took what they said to mean they were running a straight up West Marches campaign, but the actual announcements and use of the phrase really suggested just they were doing something new that shared a common link with that style of game. Namely, multiple tables playing separately but simultaneously within a shared world.

 

[Mournblade94]

You understand what the word "playing" means, yes?

So dont refer to them as Cast members

 

[Clint_L]

So dont refer to them as Cast members

That’s all you’ve got? Just admit when you’re wrong.

 

[Mournblade94]

That’s all you’ve got? Just admit when you’re wrong.

I implied players was a better term than cast members and even this gets you mad? Never thought expressing an opinion on a show (that I already stopped expressing my opinion about) would strike a nerve so hard.

Its just a show.

It reminds me of The Last Jedi conversations people were getting indignant about.

 

[EthanSental]

uploading later this evening 930pm eastern USA time zone…curious when the digital tie in will be on dndbeyond tomorrow (am/pm?)?

About 1k watching at the start…..up to 1.6k now at about 5 minutes in.

1.9k watching 20 minutes in and overall fun story and characters, she’s doing great DMing

2k watching at 55 minutes….last update from me since I need to hit the rack!

 

[Remathilis]

They also released the soundtrack for it on YouTube and Spotify.

 

[Sulicius]

I watched a little over 20 minutes so far and I think it's pretty good. I can't really get invested in such a high production, but they have a charismatic cast and talented DM.

Love a good soundtrack! David Arkenstone seems to be the perfect guy for this.

 

[Selas]

Neil playing Crem as a gnomish Dr. Brown is pretty hilarious