OldeGreybeardIt seems that Wizards of the Coast just cannot seem to figure out how to do a Virtual Tabletop. Long before their recent attempt with Project Sigil, they had planned an ambitious Virtual Game Table as part of 4th edition. It never materialized. They seemed to follow the same playbook here with the same results.
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D&D 4e Had an Epic VTT Fail Long Before Project SigilOldeGreybeard2025-03-21 | It seems that Wizards of the Coast just cannot seem to figure out how to do a Virtual Tabletop. Long before their recent attempt with Project Sigil, they had planned an ambitious Virtual Game Table as part of 4th edition. It never materialized. They seemed to follow the same playbook here with the same results.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterExploring the 4e Core Classes: What Makes Each Unique and Playable?OldeGreybeard2025-07-29 | Some say that all the classes in 4e are the same. Others argue that they are all spellcasters. Neither of these are true. Instead, 4e made all the classes playable by even a novice and each has abilities that make them each unique.
Let's look at how they achieved this.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterWhat Makes D&D 4e Special? A First Look at Classes, Tiers, and PowersOldeGreybeard2025-07-25 | We are looking at the 4e Player's Handbook. We'll cover the specific classes in upcoming videos, but here we want to lay the foundation for how classes work in 4e. This is where things deviate from prior editions and it is important to understand the details.
We are pretending 4e is brand new and looking at everything with fresh eyes. Each video in this series will look at a different part of the game.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterMeet the Core Races of D&D 4e: Some Old. Some New. All Amazing.OldeGreybeard2025-07-22 | It is time to start looking at the 4e Player's Handbook. There is a lot to cover. The first chapter we want to dig into is Races. This is one of the foundational decisions you will need to make for your character.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterUnboxing the D&D 4e Era: First Impressions of the Core RulebooksOldeGreybeard2025-07-19 | We've spent some time looking through the first D&D 4e product, Keep on the Shadowfell. Now it is time to turn our attention to the core rulebooks themselves.
We are pretending 4e is brand new and looking at everything with fresh eyes. This is not a full deep dive into the books, but rather an overview of each to get us started. I will dig into each book in the future.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterThe Quick-Start Rules Made 4e Easy. Iβll Make It Even Easier.OldeGreybeard2025-07-18 | Some comments mention concerns that 4e is complicated with a lot of math and too much to keep track of. In reality, it is no more complicated than any of the versions that came before it.
If you are completely new to D&D, I can see how even the quick start rules provided with Keep on the Shadowfell can seem intimidating. But the good news is that you don't even need to know those rules to get started.
Let's look at what rules you actually need to know so you can jump right in and play.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterThink 4e Characters Are All the Same? Keep on the Shadowfell Says OtherwiseOldeGreybeard2025-07-14 | In my exploration of Keep on the Shadowfell, I didn't spend as much time as I would like looking at the PreGen characters that are included.
We hear a lot about how 4e characters are either all the same or that roles put players in boxes. Let's look at what we can learn about this from the very first 4e characters ever released. SPOILER: Roles were not even mentioned.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterExploring Keep on the Shadowfell and the D&D 4e Rules - ReplayOldeGreybeard2025-07-13 | It's May, 2008. Last Summer, Wizards of the Coast announced they were working on a new edition of Dungeons and Dragons. During the Winter, we saw the first glimpses of the art and the approach they were taking to the game.
Other than rumors, we've not yet seen the actual rulesβuntil today. Today we get our first taste of what 4th edition is all about. Keep on the Shadowfell is an introductory adventure with pre-generated characters and a, very short, introduction to the rules.
Let's jump in the D&D 4e time machine and go back to that moment to see what we think.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterLetβs Make 4e Feel Like the Newest Edition of D&DOldeGreybeard2025-07-11 | I've been a fan of D&D 4th edition for a long time. It is my favorite version of the game. The question I always ask myself is how do i get others just as excited for the game as I am? I want to try something new.
Or rather, I want to take more ownership in growing the community. I want this to be a place where 4e fans and those curious about the game can get what they need to experience it for themselves.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterA 4th Edition Fan Tempted by Pathfinder 2e Remastered - Part 2OldeGreybeard2025-06-01 | I've been a fan of D&D 4th edition for a long time. It is my favorite version of the game. I already knew that Pathfinder 2e was heavily influenced by 4e, but I never really looked at the Remastered version or the specifics of the ORC license.
I recently did both and I am actually pretty impressed with what I am seeing. I need to talk about it.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemaster #pathfinder #pathfinder2eA 4th Edition Fan Tempted by Pathfinder 2e Remastered - Part 1OldeGreybeard2025-06-01 | Lots of technical issues with buffering and I had to split the stream.
I've been a fan of D&D 4th edition for a long time. It is my favorite version of the game. I already knew that Pathfinder 2e was heavily influenced by 4e, but I never really looked at the Remastered version or the specifics of the ORC license.
I recently did both and I am actually pretty impressed with what I am seeing. I need to talk about it.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemaster #pathfinder #pathfinder2eD&D 4e Didnβt Abandon Vancian Magicβit Perfected ItOldeGreybeard2025-03-03 | Did D&D 4e really abandon Vancian magic? What even is Vancian Magic?
Today I am ranting about the notion that 4e powers ruined spellcasting and broke with the tradition of Vancian magic as defined in the Original D&D rules. In what should be a surprise to no one, not only do I not think 4e broke Vancian Magic, I actually think the spellcasting and ritual rules in 4th edition are much more aligned with Vancian Magic than some of the other D&D editions out there.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterWhy D&D 4th Edition Makes Me Smile?OldeGreybeard2025-02-17 | I experienced a shot of joy while glancing at my 4e Player's Handbook. This got me thinking about my journey with 4th edition and why it makes me smile when I see it.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterD&D 4e Isnβt Making a ComebackβIt Never LeftOldeGreybeard2025-02-02 | I had some thoughts about the D&D 4e community and the notion that 4e is making a comeback. I don't think that is really the case, but I also think that is perfectly fine.
I share my rambling thoughts on why I think 4e never really left.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterD&D 4e GSL Woes: The Challenge of Crafting Legal Monsters for D&D 4eOldeGreybeard2024-11-24 | In my prior video, I went through the Game System License in detail. I have since been working to create 4e content while staying within those terms. It has not been easy. I want to share some of my challenges and the things I have learned along the way.
NOTE: I am not a lawyer so nothing in this video should be considered legal advice. If you want to see the GSL documents for yourself, head over to my website for an unofficial archive.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterThe Books That Started It All: A Nostalgic D&D 4e UnboxingOldeGreybeard2024-11-17 | As I build my collection of D&D 4th edition books, there are some things that I want multiple copies of. In particular, I want to have multiples of the core books and some of the pieces that have the most nostalgic value for me.
So I made a purchase from Noble Knight and want to share what I got.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterThe D&D 4e Game System License and SRD. Better Than You Think!OldeGreybeard2024-11-04 | I've been digging into these documents for a while. Both the Game System License (GSL) and the System Reference Document (SRD) were a major contributing factor to why 4e struggled, but were they that bad?
I went through them in great detail to understand the requirements and how they changed. It was an interesting journey.
The most surprising thing I discovered is that it is not actually as bad as I have heard. In fact, they are still valid (at least at the time I am publishing this).
Let's discuss.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterMy Rambling Thoughts on the D&D 2024 Players HandbookOldeGreybeard2024-10-26 | I've put this off longer than I should, but I finally got around to looking at the 2024 Player's Handbook. I have some thoughts.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterAttack them with the salted pork!!: D&D 4e Dungeon Clash GameOldeGreybeard2024-10-17 | On October 13, 2024, we played another D&D 4th edition session with the first group of Dungeon Clash characters. This one had the feel of a traditional dungeon crawl with some serious combat, a spider whisperer, and an unrelenting crossbow trap.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterPrimordial Madness! D&D 4e Dungeon Clash GameOldeGreybeard2024-10-10 | On October 6, 2024, we played a D&D 4th edition adventure with an amazing mix of characters. There were puzzles. There was complex terrain. There was even a diminutive sorcerer with delusions of grandeur. And a...praying mantis?? You've have to see it to believe it.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterD&D 4e Live: Which D&D 4e Books Are Worth Owning? My Personal ListOldeGreybeard2024-09-20 | I've done a few reviews of D&D 4e books that I own. Let's put it all on the table and go through my entire library of Dungeons and Dragons 4th edition books and see which ones are our favorites. I'll share which ones I like the best. Which I like the least. And which I may not have even looked at.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterD&D 4e Dungeon Clash: Live 4th Edition GameOldeGreybeard2024-09-13 | After far too much time talking about it, it is finally happening. I will be GMing an actual D&D 4th Edition game live...with real players. If you want to see for yourself what D&D 4e is all about, then tune in for this event.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterD&D 4e Unboxing: My New Favorite Character Class? - OGB Live ExcerptOldeGreybeard2024-09-05 | In all my years of playing D&D, I have played a lot of different classes. But there is one that I never crossed paths withβuntil a couple weeks ago. As soon as I saw this class in action, I knew I need to learn more about it.
So I bought the book. Join me while I open up the delivery and give my thoughts on what might be my new favorite D&D class.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterD&D 4e vs 5e: Which Character Sheet Style is Better? - OGB Live ExcerptOldeGreybeard2024-09-02 | There are an infinite number of ways to organize a character sheet for a TTRPG. D&D 4e and 5e took different approaches. Let's talk about the differences. Is one better than the other?
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterD&D 4e Character Build: Dragonborn Paladin - OGB Live ExcerptOldeGreybeard2024-08-31 | Paladinβs are one of my favorite classes to play and D&D 4e makes them amazing. Join me as I walk through building a 4th edition Dragonborn Paladin.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterD&D 4es Righteous Characters: Creating a Dragonborn PaladinOldeGreybeard2024-08-30 | Paladinβs are one of my favorite classes to play and D&D 4e makes them amazing. In this session, we will create a 4th edition Dragonborn Paladin, unbox a recent 4e purchase, and talk more about how D&D 4e differs from 5e and what makes it so special.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterWhat Should Wizards Do With D&D 4e? - OGB Live ExcerptOldeGreybeard2024-08-26 | D&D 4e seems to be the game that Wizards of the Coast would like to pretend never existed. But many of us swear by it. During the last live stream, I offered my thoughts on what Wizards of the Coast should do with D&D 4th Edition.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterD&D 4e vs 5e: Which Has More Combat Rules? - OGB Live ExcerptOldeGreybeard2024-08-24 | Among the most common arguments used to claim that D&D 4e is inferior to other edition is that it is 'nothing but combat'. I decided to take a look at the starter rules for 4th edition and 5th edition to see how much time they each spend on combat and non-combat rules.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterD&D 4e: Revolutionizing the Roleplaying ExperienceOldeGreybeard2024-08-23 | I've been away for a while and I am excited to get back to talking about D&D.
I'll provide an update on why I was gone for so long and what my plans are for the future. And then I want to talk about D&D 4e as though it were the new version being released. I've got some thoughts on the 4e Quick Start Rules and I am interested to hear your take.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterD&D 4e Game Play Live Stream - Keep on the ShadowfellOldeGreybeard2024-01-12 | Our last session was a blast. So much awesome tactical combat that 4e is famous for. Tons of input from the chat. An aging Dwarf Fighter that never quite got it together. And a rogue that showed everyone how it is done.
This week we actually descend into the Keep on the Shadowfell. I will look to the chat to help me play the characters.
This will be an open demo as I share everything I would do as the DM and the community helps me make decisions. I am not exactly sure how this will play out, but we will give it a try. And along the way we will talk about whatever other 4e (or D&D in general) topics come up.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterD&D 4e Game Play Live Stream - Keep on the Shadowfell (A4 Burial Site)OldeGreybeard2024-01-05 | In the last session, we had an epic, and I do mean EPIC, battle to finish off the kobolds that had been causing problems in the area. This week, we set out to deal with a different threat and rescue a citizen.
Another session featuring the amazing tactical combat that D&D 4e is famous for. The support from the chat was amazing, but, sadly, it looks like the chat replay was lost. Not sure what happened.
This will be an open demo as I share everything I would do as the DM and the community helps me make decisions. I am not exactly sure how this will play out, but we will give it a try. And along the way we will talk about whatever other 4e (or D&D in general) topics come up.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterD&D 4e Game Play Live Stream - Keep on the Shadowfell (A3 Kobold Lair - inside)OldeGreybeard2023-12-15 | Last time, the party took on the kobolds that were guarding the lair. Despite some challenges with the minions, and perhaps poor strategy from the rogue, the party survived and is ready to enter the lair and finish off these pests.
I am not going to super-realism here, so the party will be fully rested with full health and access to all their powers.
This will be an open demo as I share everything I would do as the DM and the community helps me make decisions. I am not exactly sure how this will play out, but we will give it a try. And along the way we will talk about whatever other 4e (or D&D in general) topics come up.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterAre D&D Skill Challenges a TERRIBLE Idea? Not if Done Properly!OldeGreybeard2023-12-11 | Skill challenges have been around for a while, and not just in D&D. They can be a great tool to help you run roleplaying encounters. Unfortunately, they have a bad reputation and they are not always presented in a very helpful manner. But they are not as terrible as you have heard.
Let's take a look at skill challenges, what is wrong with them, and how you can run them better in your adventures.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemaster #dndrules #dungeonmastersguide #dragons #ttrpgfamily #skillchallengeComprehensive Guide to D&D Dungeon Survival? Im Not So Sure!!OldeGreybeard2023-12-04 | Into the Unknown was marketed as the dungeon survival handbook. It has a lot of interesting information, I'm just not sure it is terribly useful.
I almost feel like this book captures the real problem with D&D 4e. The game was great, but they created a lot of content that had such a narrow audience, there was no way they would be successful.
This book has great stuff if you are one that loves to build complete backstories for your characters. But for the rest of us...I just don't know.
Let's take a look at every single page and see what makes this D&D 4e adventure special. I will give my opinions along the way and you can decide if you think this is a module you would like to play.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemaster #slayingstone #sandbox #goblins #dragons #ttrpgfamilyD&D 4e Game Play Live Stream - Keep on the Shadowfell (A2 Kobold Lair - outside)OldeGreybeard2023-12-01 | This week we are going to take a look at how D&D monster stat blocks have changed over the years. We'll look at some monsters that have been around from the beginning, see how their abilities have changed, and discuss which version had the best format.
And then we play D&D 4e. I will continue the play through of Keep on the Shadowfell. We will tackle the next combat encounter as the party engages with a group of Kobolds outside their lair.
This will be an open demo as I share everything I would do as the DM and the community helps me make decisions. I am not exactly sure how this will play out, but we will give it a try. And along the way we will talk about whatever other 4e (or D&D in general) topics come up.
I also got some stuff from Noble Knight Games so I will open up that box live on the stream.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterD&D 4e Was Nothing But Combat? This Adventure Says Otherwise!!OldeGreybeard2023-11-27 | The rumor is that D&D 4e adventures were all railroads with nothing but combat encounters. This module shows that this simply is not the case.
D&D 4e had some really great adventure modules. I especially like that they were not all 200 page campaigns. There were a number of these 32 page modules released that require very little prep and are great to get a party started for a few sessions.
The Slaying Stone is wonderful because it is a sandbox. The story unfolds in whatever order the players decide based on decisions that they make along the way. It has a ton of roleplaying and combat.
Let's take a look at every single page and see what makes this D&D 4e adventure special. I will give my opinions along the way and you can decide if you think this is a module you would like to play.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemaster #slayingstone #sandbox #goblins #dragons #ttrpgfamilyDo D&D Rules Even Matter? Lets Dig Into the True Spirit of the Game.OldeGreybeard2023-11-23 | There is no shortage of arguments...er...disagreements about the changing rules of D&D over the years. But do the rules even matter? Is the intention with D&D that we are supposed to follow everything as written without fail?
Let's look at the source material itself and find out what the rules actually say about...well..the rules.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemaster #dndrules #dungeonmastersguide #dragons #ttrpgfamilyIs This the BEST D&D Monster Manual? Lets Find Out!!OldeGreybeard2023-11-20 | Monster Manuals are one of the core books of Dungeons and Dragons. If you like wild creatures for your campaigns, then this book will fit the bill. but it also has so much more that goes well beyond 4e. This book would be useful for any edition of D&D.
Let's take a look at every single page and see what makes the D&D 4e Monster Manual stand out from others. I will give my opinions along the way and you can decide if you think this is the best D&D Monster Manual for your campaign.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemaster #monstermanual #orcus #goblins #dragons #ttrpgfamilyD&D 4e Roleplaying Live Stream - Keep on the Shadowfell (A1 Kobold Ambush)OldeGreybeard2023-11-17 | Last week we began our play through of Keep on the Shadowfellβthe first D&D 4e adventure module ever published. We set the story in motion and ran through the first combat encounter on our way to Winterhaven.
This week, the adventure continues. The party is fully rested as they explore the town and learn about some strange goings-on. We will get to experience some roleplaying, D&D 4e style. That's right. For the game that supposedly has no roleplaying, the second section of the adventure is all about exploration and roleplaying with NPCs.
This will be an open demo as I share everything I would do as the DM and the community helps me make decisions. I am not exactly sure how this will play out, but we will give it a try. And along the way we will talk about whatever other 4e (or D&D in general) topics come up.
I also got some stuff from Noble Knight Games so I will open up that box live on the stream.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterWhy Is the Feywild so MAGICAL? The Secret Is in This D&D 4e Book!OldeGreybeard2023-11-13 | What is the Feywild? To many it is simply, "the place where elves come from." But this D&D 4e book shows us that it is so much more than that. The book takes you through the history, the geography, the folklore, and everything else you need to create a character or a campaign using the Feywild.
While the book has a substantial amount of 4th edition mechanics, it is also loaded with a ton of lore that you can use in any edition of Dungeons and Dragons, or even in other TTRPGs.
Despite the name indicating it is for players, this book would be a great tool for Dungeon Masters as well.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemaster #feywild #elvesD&D 4e Strategic Combat at Its BEST - Condensed Live StreamOldeGreybeard2023-11-11 | Earlier we tested out how we can play through a D&D 4e encounter as a group. This week we began a full campaign. That's right! We started our play through Keep on the Shadowfellβthe first D&D 4e adventure module ever published.
D&D 4e was known for great strategic combat and this encounter did not disappoint. And this week some kobolds got chopped up in to little bitty bits!!!
Each week we will take another step in the adventure. This session will be focused on taking a peek at the module itself and playing through the first encounter. This will be an open demo as I share everything I would do as the DM and the community helps me make decisions. And along the way we will talk about whatever other 4e (or D&D in general) topics come up.
I also got some stuff from Noble Knight Games so I will open up that box live on the stream.
This is an unpretentious, inclusive community of people that love tabletop roleplaying games including ALL versions of Dungeons and Dragons.
#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterD&D 4e Game Play Live Stream - Keep on the Shadowfell (Kobold Brigands)OldeGreybeard2023-11-10 | Earlier we tested out how we can play through a D&D 4e encounter as a group. This week we begin a full campaign. That's right! We are going to play through Keep on the Shadowfellβthe first D&D 4e adventure module ever published.
Each week we will take another step in the adventure. This session will be focused on taking a peek at the module itself and playing through the first encounter. This will be an open demo as I share everything I would do as the DM and the community helps me make decisions. And along the way we will talk about whatever other 4e (or D&D in general) topics come up.
I also got some stuff from Noble Knight Games so I will open up that box live on the stream.
This is an unpretentious, inclusive community of people that love tabletop roleplaying games including ALL versions of Dungeons and Dragons.
#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterWhat Makes Tieflings AMAZING? This D&D 4e Book Has the Answers!OldeGreybeard2023-11-05 | Tieflings have an amazing history and can be used for some of the most incredible characters. More than just awesome stats, this D&D 4e book takes you through all the tools you need to build a Tiefling of any class with an amazing backstory.
And the best part is that the rules within this book will work no matter what edition of Dungeon and Dragons you are playing.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemaster #tieflingsHammerfast UNCOVERED: An In-Depth Guide to this D&D 4e Forgotten GemOldeGreybeard2023-10-30 | D&D 4e has a ton of material that can be used in any edition of the game. Hammerfast: A Dwarven Outpost Adventure Setting is a treasure chest filled with NPCs and locations and quests and villians and lore that you can use as is, or as part of your own adventure.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterD&D 4e Combat is AMAZING - Condensed Live StreamOldeGreybeard2023-10-28 | We've looked at the rules. We've talked about the adventures. We've looked at the reviews. It is time to play the game.
On this week's live stream we played through a D&D 4e combat encounter. I looked to the chat for suggestions on what the heroes should do and we had a great time.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterD&D 4th Edition LIVE: Epic Community Game!!!OldeGreybeard2023-10-27 | We've looked at the rules. We've talked about the adventures. We've looked at the reviews. It is time to play the game.
This week will be something new as we play through a couple D&D 4e encounters. I'll be the DM and I will look to the chat for suggestions on what the heroes should do. If this works out, then I will do more of these in the future.
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterWhy People LOVED D&D 4e? D&D Reviews from 2008 - Condensed Live StreamOldeGreybeard2023-10-21 | We've all heard the complaints about D&D 4e, but what did people have to say about it when it was released? I've dug up a few reviews from 2008. Let's take a look at them and discuss their conclusions. Do they stand the test of time?
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterThrowback Thursday: Discussing D&D 4e Reviews From 2008OldeGreybeard2023-10-20 | We've all heard the complaints about D&D 4e, but what did people have to say about it when it was released? I've dug up a couple reviews from 2008. Let's take a look at them and discuss their conclusions. Do they stand the test of time?
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterWhy D&D 5e is the MOST Popular TTRPG Out There #ttrpg #dnd #dungeonmaster #roleplayinggame #dnd4eOldeGreybeard2023-10-14 | This came up during my last live stream. Say what you want about it, D&D 5e is the most popular TTRPG out there and that is by design.
You can get the form-fillable character sheet as well as my other pre-gen 4e characters on my website... oldegreybeardstavern.com
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#dnd4e #ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #ttrpgfamily #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons #gamemasterCELEBRATING D&D 4e and Why It Is GREAT - Condensed Live StreamOldeGreybeard2023-10-13 | Highlights of the Live Stream from October 12, 2023 where we discussed all the wonderful things from D&D 4e.
We looked through some of the quick start rules that were released with Keep on the Shadowfell and debated some of the common complaints people have with D&D 4e. Then we created a Half-Elf Warlord.
You can get the form-fillable character sheet as well as my other pre-gen 4e characters on my website... oldegreybeardstavern.com
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00:00 Intro 01:04 My First Experience With 4e 01:31 The Quick Start Rules 02:55 Thoughts on 4e Combat 04:10 Recognizing the 4e Community 04:45 Planned 4e VTT 05:41 D&D Insider Character Builder 06:32 More On My Intro to 4e 06:58 Is 4e Really THAT Different? 08:43 4e Powers 09:06 Flavor Text 10:11 Skill Challenges 14:03 About 4e Haters 15:38 5e Popularity 17:22 4e Combat Actions 18:23 4e Essentials 20:39 4e Classes Are All the Same? 22:47 4e Encounter Format and Monster Stats 25:20 A Game for Dungeon Masters 26:59 Verisimilitude 28:20 Thank You