Acquisitions Inc. switching to Daggerheart

[darjr]

Acq. Inc. finished at PAX with plunging a dagger into a heart and are switching to Daggerheart with Christopher Perkins running.

There isn’t a web post on it yet that I can find.

Link below starts at the news item 7:23 in the video

 

[Alzrius]

Here's Krisp's summary of the video:

Introduction to Mastering Dungeons

• The episode begins with a warm welcome to listeners, highlighting that Sean is away and Chris Hankala, known as Triant Monk, is a special guest.
• Chris runs Triant Monk's Temple on YouTube, where he focuses on breaking down Dungeons and Dragons content.
• The host expresses admiration for Chris's contributions, noting his insightful comments on the YouTube channel.

Corrections and Updates

• The host starts with a correction regarding premier organizers of D&D Adventures League, clarifying that the group is located in the Philippines, not Scotland or Singapore.
• The group in Scotland is identified as Tabletop Scotland, which has been active in the Adventures League scene.
• Listeners are encouraged to check out a blog by Greg Marx for updates on Adventures League, especially regarding Greyhawk.

Listener Questions

• The episode transitions into the listener corner where Chris is invited to share thoughts on questions from the audience.
• The first question from Jiren Matthysse asks which game Chris would choose if cursed to play only one: Draw Steel, Daggerheart, or D&D.
• Chris chooses D&D, emphasizing his long-standing love for the game, while acknowledging his interest in the other two games.
• The discussion covers experiences with burnout from D&D and the possibility of exploring other games during such times.
• Another question from N via BlueSky raises concerns about the simplicity of Daggerheart and how it might feel after extended play.
• Chris shares that he found Daggerheart more complex than expected and discusses the balance between simplicity and complexity in gaming systems.

News Highlights

• The host shares brief news items, starting with Acquisitions Incorporated's recent performance at PAX, where they hinted at future D&D content.
• The Critical Role team continues to play D&D, and there are hints about the direction of their next season.
• Stranger Things is releasing a Target-exclusive product titled "Stranger Things: Dungeons and Dragons: Tales from the Table," which includes scrapbook-like materials used by the characters in their games.
• The product is priced at $24.50 and is set to release in November, reflecting the ongoing connection between D&D and popular media.

Unearthed Arcana Discussion

• The episode dives into the main topic of the Unearthed Arcana, focusing on apocalyptic subclasses, notably linked to the Dark Sun setting.
• Chris discusses his familiarity with Dark Sun, expressing enthusiasm for the potential of these subclasses while acknowledging the setting's darker themes.
• The conversation revolves around the importance of lore in subclass design, particularly regarding the Circle of Preservation druid and how it aligns with the concept of preservation in Dark Sun.
• Chris critiques the subclass for not fully realizing its thematic potential, noting a lack of features that reflect its preservation theme.
• The Gladiator fighter subclass is praised for its unique concept of combining performance with combat, offering flexibility in gameplay.
• The Defiling Sorcerer is discussed as a standout subclass, allowing players to draw power from the environment and enemies, which adds an interesting dynamic to gameplay.
• Chris and the host explore the implications of playing a character who engages in defiling magic, weighing the ethical considerations against gameplay enjoyment.
• The Sorcerer King patron warlock subclass is highlighted for its powerful mechanics, particularly its use of the command spell, which allows for strategic control in combat.

Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement

• The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to participate in surveys regarding the Unearthed Arcana, emphasizing the importance of community feedback in shaping future content.
• Chris expresses hope for the continued exploration of Dark Sun and encourages the audience to engage with the material presented in the UA.
• Listeners are reminded to check out Chris's YouTube channel, Treat Monk's Temple, for more insights and discussions on D&D content.

 

[CleverNickName]

Great, another swath of doomsday YouTube reaction videos incoming in 5...4...3...

 

[wicked cool]

I saw it live once at pax. It’s ok . Do they even have a YouTube channel

 

[kronovan]

Never watched it. It's one of these ongoing youtubes where you watch people playing through adventures - right?

Great, another swath of doomsday YouTube reaction videos incoming in 5...4...3...

I would imagine the fun is supposed to be around the human interaction of the players RPGing. So why does changing the rules system spell doomsday for some?

Note; I don't follow any such shows, so I'm admittedly ignorant about them.

 

[newsnerd]

Youtubers are always looking for a reason to see D&D on the decline, and this is just another one.

The decision makes sense though (waiting for confirmation from Acq Inc. tho)

 

[CleverNickName]

I would imagine the fun is supposed to be around the human interaction of the players RPGing. So why does changing the rules system spell doomsday for some?

Like @newsnerd said: folks on YouTube are always looking for ways to bait viewers into engaging with their videos...and manufactured outrage is one of the easiest and most effective ways to do it. It doesn't matter if it's correct or not, the important part is that it makes you click the link. (All the better if they make you angry enough to leave a comment, or share the link.)

There are good channels out there, even good channels about D&D...but since they get less engagement than the clickbait-y ones, the algorithm tends to recommend them less and bury them under garbage.

 

[Morrus]

Like @newsnerd said: folks on YouTube are always looking for ways to bait viewers into engaging with their videos...and manufactured outrage is one of the easiest and most effective ways to do it. It doesn't matter if it's correct or not, the important part is that it makes you click the link. (All the better if they make you angry enough to leave a comment, or share the link.)

There's no such thing as 'bad engagement'. Even if you're yelling at them for how dumb and wrong they are, you're playing their game.

(I don't imagine for a second that @Alphastream's video falls even vaguely into that category though. There are some good YouTubers out there!)

 

[Reynard]

2025 and some people are still like "People watch other people play D&D?!?!?"

 

[CleverNickName]

2025 and some people are still like "People watch other people play D&D?!?!?"

It's a step up from all of the "D&D is Mainstream Now!" magazine headlines from the mid-2010s, at least.