Optimized Samurai - D&D 5e Powergamer's Tactics Room - Deep Dive Series

The Samurai seems pretty straightforward, mechanically… let’s look deeper under the hood to see if we can find ways to optimize it!

Show Notes so you don’t have to watch if you don’t want to:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nqb67APWddDr5ba2SsOfQRqDQEAA6cMwKlyu-VLFlJo/edit?usp=sharing

or

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nqb67APWddDr5ba2SsOfQRqDQEAA6cMwKlyu-VLFlJo/edit

12:27

https://youtu.be/1rLAIL49Jvw

Bilbron Samurai - D&D 5e PGTR - Character Build Series

Presenting Bilbron Samurai! Lethal from level 1 and fully online by level 8, Bilbron Samurai’s gonna wreck some fools!

Show Notes so you don’t have to watch if you don’t want to:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wOG0YmpEANkK9Wd8YiHhMEhyXAr74pOe3ElAj6enemI/edit?usp=sharing

or

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wOG0YmpEANkK9Wd8YiHhMEhyXAr74pOe3ElAj6enemI/edit

17:55

https://youtu.be/EYPlzZ-aKQ8

Sleet Storm - D&D 5e PGTR - Deep Dive Series

Sleet Storm is probably Bilbron Bafflestone’s signature spell, the one that he casts more than any other, so I can’t believe I haven’t covered it yet! Time to talk about this amazing spell that should honestly be a no-brainer for anyone with access to it!

Show Notes so you don’t have to watch if you don’t want to:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1k8zdEWujxXKcJqEw6KIT59iOSRWweISKTpP1xMupML4/edit?usp=sharing

or

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1k8zdEWujxXKcJqEw6KIT59iOSRWweISKTpP1xMupML4/edit

14:41

https://youtu.be/VqSf-WOHT8c

The Stormwind Fallacy - D&D 5e PGTR - Metagaming Series

All right, it's time to talk about the Stormwind Fallacy, folks! I get a little technical here, but it had to be done... check it out for my unique take!

(no notes as unscripted)

12:33

https://youtu.be/HU-l1N3cAsU

The Champion - D&D 5e PGTR - Review & Rating Series + Deep Dive Series

Today we’re taking a look at the Champion! It’s a simple archetype, so I’m combining the Review & Ratings Series and Deep Dive Series videos into just this one, and I’ll be doing the Character Build Series video tomorrow!

Show Notes so you don’t have to watch if you don’t want to:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10Ojs48xAsi-eHkupLJayWU50hulJSZI4hojYZsCCc2g/edit?usp=sharing

or

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10Ojs48xAsi-eHkupLJayWU50hulJSZI4hojYZsCCc2g/edit

11:33

https://youtu.be/ZjdCCrseg5U

Bilbron Champion - D&D 5e PGTR - Character Build Series

Aww yeah, Bilbron Champion is a friggin’ Kobold! Can we say Improved Critical + Pack Tactics? Oh yes we can, baby… Yes. We. CAN!!!

Show Notes so you don’t have to watch if you don’t want to:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cWPxPeoMvbn3-IYXn3pDUL39hssKLMe_oxzikPeBFpM/edit?usp=sharing

or

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cWPxPeoMvbn3-IYXn3pDUL39hssKLMe_oxzikPeBFpM/edit

11:15

https://youtu.be/efuMMFM_BlI

Davvy Chappy "Power doesn't exist in D&D" - D&D 5e PGTR - Video Response Series

Davvy Chappy thinks that “Power does not exist in D&D”, essentially a polemic against optimization. Is this really where D&D is going?

Davvy Chappy’s original video: https://youtu.be/5Q3uIPqWtGs

Shard’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCurt3hyQKPx0sdaUCRKu-XA

(no notes as unscripted)

8:51

https://youtu.be/GQQF4HsSmgQ

Heroism in DnD - D&D 5e PGTR - Metagaming Series

Is D&D a Heroic game to you? It is to ME, but perhaps I'm old-fashioned.

(no notes as unscripted)

The Heroic Ethic: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCouhBeTeVHfdbHurHhmam7g

4:43

https://youtu.be/RfThALoUDa4

Magic Mouth - D&D 5e PGTR - Deep Dive Series

Magic Mouth is so powerful that your biggest problem will be getting your DM to let you cast it RAW, lol. Have you ever cast this amazing spell? Why the heck not?

Magic Mouth Arcane Programmer Guide: https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?539861-The-Arcane-Programmer-Guide-(-Official-Rules-Technique-)

Show Notes so you don’t have to watch if you don’t want to:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1aJ9D3dtQELS16nenAP06LtNz9iMLmCZA0xMNG0PHLbQ/edit?usp=sharing

or

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1aJ9D3dtQELS16nenAP06LtNz9iMLmCZA0xMNG0PHLbQ/edit

9:20

https://youtu.be/b4s-roqdDII

Meld Into Stone - D&D 5e PGTR - Deep Dive Series

If I was a Level 5+ Cleric, I’d personally memorize Meld Into Stone. My all-Cleric party didn’t listen to me… will you?

Show Notes so you don’t have to watch if you don’t want to:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yz9UaGQwfbrjlFGagTzxAuG6nQGuzEMr4y-jxj0J_gs/edit?usp=sharing

or

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yz9UaGQwfbrjlFGagTzxAuG6nQGuzEMr4y-jxj0J_gs/edit

10:11

https://youtu.be/WmrDESuUnJg

An Optimizer's 1st Look at PHB - D&D 5e PGTR - Metagaming Series

How did I analytically approach my very first pass through the PHB, when I started playing 5e a year and a half ago? Is it viable for other games or systems? Did my conclusions hold up? Watch to find out!

My Philosophy Channel, The Heroic Ethic: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCouh...​

(no notes as unscripted)

6:43

https://youtu.be/ZsdJoTDn79E

Bilbron Bafflestone's Character Sheet - D&D 5e PGTR - Deep Dive Series

Due to many requests, I’m taking a Deep Dive into my own character, Bilbron Bafflestone! Why I made certain choices, what spells I roll with, what sort of gear I carry, what sort of tactics and combos I employ! Check it out and let me know what you think!

Show Notes so you don’t have to watch if you don’t want to:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19BrpHh-5-6RWOBa8PK3OtUMaCKUl2SVcEzySn01YYjo/edit?usp=sharing

or

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19BrpHh-5-6RWOBa8PK3OtUMaCKUl2SVcEzySn01YYjo/edit

33:53

https://youtu.be/04UJY5mdIVI

The Cavalier - D&D 5e PGTR - Review & Rating + Deep Dive Series

Picking up with the Fighter Series, it’s time to look at the Cavalier! This class was FEARSOME when introduced way back in 1st edition… did it hold up over time? Let’s take a look!

Show Notes so you don’t have to watch if you don’t want to:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1uctsW2mkiNhsBosVeEPmwcrArZnCEeLpUar_svPS6PI/edit?usp=sharing

or

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1uctsW2mkiNhsBosVeEPmwcrArZnCEeLpUar_svPS6PI/edit

17:54

https://youtu.be/Z_LjAnTR5vo

Bilbron Cavalier - D&D 5e PGTR - Character Build Series

OMG, the Cavalier was hard to optimize. I had to resort to something I’ve never had to do with a build! But let me know if you like it and I can do more like this one...

My Philosophy Channel, The Heroic Ethic: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCouhBeTeVHfdbHurHhmam7g

Show Notes so you don’t have to watch if you don’t want to:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nB09YCGMJwcWZX1y4l39YLdq57tsl9k_JO3gWKxTbkM/edit?usp=sharing

or

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nB09YCGMJwcWZX1y4l39YLdq57tsl9k_JO3gWKxTbkM/edit

15:15

https://youtu.be/nPbTe9DQeWU

Rope Trick - D&D 5e PGTR - Deep Dive Series

Rope Trick is one of the few spells/abilities that, if I were the DM, I would straight up ban... it's just WAY too OP. Let's take a look at this crazy good spell!

Show Notes so you don’t have to watch if you don’t want to:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/12MxqzTkJEcqvuisxCcW8PplQZUXAnoJ06XDs7QyDma0/edit?usp=sharing

or

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/12MxqzTkJEcqvuisxCcW8PplQZUXAnoJ06XDs7QyDma0/edit

14:02

https://youtu.be/TRAzvrMvIBc

Bilbron Bladesinger - D&D 5e PGTR - Character Build Series

Finally putting out that Bladesinger video that I promised months ago, when I took down the previous one. This one is FIRE, folks, so watch your fingers!

Show Notes so you don’t have to watch if you don’t want to:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qTrkTTIdtFh1E2gsYqxrrOEdTa65Cgaqtlx3kfrV60A/edit?usp=sharing

or

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qTrkTTIdtFh1E2gsYqxrrOEdTa65Cgaqtlx3kfrV60A/edit

25:15

https://youtu.be/gYHNi5JfwjE