Interviewer: "So how is your family?" Vin Diesel: "We're good. My daughter's growing up." Interviewer: "Tell us more about the latest film you're doing." Vin Diesel: "It's going along smoothly. It'll be out by this date." Interviewer: "So sources tell us you were a Dungeons and Dragons player?" Vin Diesel: "Oh man, let me tell y'all about Melkor!"
There totally needs to be a Show, doesn't matter what Channel, where Celebrities play D&D. I can die Happy if I ever see Stephen Colbert, Vin Diesel, Tim Duncan, and Robin Williams at the same Game Table.
It's always so weird to me watching Vin Diesel in interviews because he's always so soft spoken and articulate but in his movies he's so intimidating and growls when he speaks it's funny
I was running security for a night-club at the same time I was running a campaign. I started seeing the club's floor-plan like a dungeon map and my bouncers as Orcs, Goblins & Ogres. Don't let society dictate what's cool for you.
Michigan1B22 Maybe he'll get cast as the wise, old narrator in a few decades. Maybe that's his next niche when he gets too old for "action hero". That would be fantastic for him. I think it's pretty sad how the actors of the "Expendables" generation have to recycle their old material endlessly, in ever-worse movies, year after year. You'd think an actor like Bruce Willis or Sylvester Stallone would find his way into other genres or atleast other roles in the same genre. Maybe I'm wrong though and they do those roles because it's way easier and pays the same as a more demanding role.
@@SuckItLilyArnold seems to be the only one who branched out in his peak back in the day. He did a couple of serious roles along with light hearted ones like jingle all the way. There are ones from that era who played tough guys but weren’t type casted like Kurt Russel. Also Bruce Willis before die hard was known for his comedic role in a tv show so it’s weird he didn’t go back to his roots. Edit: lol I just realized I replied to an 8 year old comment.
D&D plays the same way it always has. 10% of the game sessions is the actual game. The rest is cracking jokes. Quoting scifi and fantasy movies. Snack runs. Talking about what happened in the last game. Talking about scifi and fantasy movies and books. And now with virtual tabletops, players can be anywhere.
+Shineymcshine79 There is nothing wrong with playing digital RPGs. There are quite a few amazing ones out there. Tabletop RPGs are only as good as the people you are playing them with. If you have a good group, it can be some of the best time of your life. If you have a group of people who are flaky, rules lawyers, obnoxious, etc. it can deter even the most dedicated and enthusiastic of players. Interactive media, like video games, can be a great substitute when you can't play with other people, and it can also facilitate social interaction. Gaming is incredibly social, but you are always going to find and hear about those anti-social haters that troll everything. Each game's or genre's community really sets the tone for how people react to it socially. A terrible community can ruin anything, whether it is in a digital space or a physical space. But never stop looking for ways to enjoy yourself and exercise your imagination :)
Win Diesel, Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, Liam O'Brian and Sam Riegel are now the actors that I know play/played D&D. I wish they would all sit down and play it together. Being all actors, they would be like the most awesome D&D players in the world xD
loleo123 Well then you will be happy to know that, while sans Vin, these people actualy play a streamed game of DnD: geekandsundry.com/shows/critical-role/
His last thought about how dungeons and dragons would play in the age of technology. Don't worry Vin it's still awesome. Thanks to things like Roll20 i get to play D&D with my brothers even after I moved to a different state. Still the same enjoyment, role-playing, and wonderful fun.
My uncle and friends still play 2nd edition. I was playing as well until events changed that. But none the less, the game is really fun. And before i played it, i was like everybody else who didnt play and would say "oh, D&D what a nerds game", turns out i was wrong. Its a very fun game and the story telling is fun too. Its like being in a fantasy novel
1:40 VD wonders what it would be like if artists (actors, painters, etc) play this game; it becomes what a few like to call "Critical Role" on Twitch. Voice actors of almost any game you can think of (WoW, Darksiders, The Last of Us and many more) get together and make the fanasy realm real. Definitely a must see for those who are trying to get into D&D, or for those who are veterans of the d20.
The way it can be played now is online with skype or similar voice software and even virtual tabletop. The problem often came down to getting people together and people moving apart as life goes on. But with broadband continued to expand along with tech it should become easier to play dnd online. And of course, the old traditional tabletop with friends is still possible.
Knowing that Vin Diesel plays D&D and enjoyed it, goes to show that some actors are normal like the rest of us. That is just awesome. I miss playing the game myself, can't get a group going. Though it begs the question, how cool would it have been to play D&D with this guy?
He is such an awesome person. Not afraid to talk about his passions and inspirations. Most people probably pass him off as some meat head that stars in action movies, but hes a total geek at heart and loves it. I strive to be more like Vin Diesel.
DnD was the first game I played and the first one I GMed. I'm not that found of the game itself anymore, but the memories of it is very dear and just paging trough my "old" 3.5 edition books makes me warm inside.
Vin's question about how D&D would play out now with video games is an apt inquiry. Certainly D&D has lost players to some of those incredible games out there. But there are still a good number of players such as myself that see the value of a good old fashioned group effort among friends. The sheer enjoyment of great role-playing, teamwork, and sometimes an unexpected double-cross give D&D an element I have discovered in no other gaming experience. Not to mention lots of comedy gold!
Wow...it's so rare to see someone, especially a very notable star who wouldn't normally be associated with it, be so passionate about role-playing. He really claims it, not just "yeah I used to play no big deal next question." A lot of respect to him for that and his eloquence.
In all honesty, The way I find that tech has changed DnD the most is that I find alot of the newer players don't treat it as an adventure. There is this mentality that they must beat the DM, and they need to get all these expansion books and numbers/powergame it. Hence rule 1 in my campaigns, core rulebooks only, and 2, same xp for fighting a fight as you get for avoiding it
Nothing can beat some good ol' second edition D&D. Makes it easier to understand the people you have to work with when you are used to learning how a concept character thinks, feels and acts in different situations. Still, my main is a High Elf ranger because that's what I identify with. Wonder what race class combo Vin favors...
I would bet there are a lot more actors out there that play or have played D&D. It really is, like he said, a great tool for your imagination and you just get soo in to it. My theater teacher plays and it is amazing when she was DM for a few sessions i played and it was the greatest experience because, as an actor and someone who understands theater, she acted out every single encounter in such detail that the players got so immersed into her world she created.
30 years old, been playing RPG's since I was... Probably 6 I think (though the early days flow together so I might have been 5 or 7 just as well) and this makes me respect Vin a lot more than his movie career ever have. Honestly, nerd is the new cool and more and more people appreciate that it seems. I agree that it is tough that some of us have had to fight for our right to do what we loved and that Vin Diesel gets a free card, but he also makes and important stand that a lot more appreciate.
+Rob Taylor he still plays, I read an article about how he tries to get a game going on every movie set he's on. He even got Dame Judi Dench to play a game with him. When he was working on Fast and Furious, he got Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson to play a campaign (supposedly it's still going on, can't say for sure).
At the same time though, I love GRANDNESS. Sal-Condra is filled with towns and castles made of glass and steel, with spires stretching hundreds of feet into the sky. Boundless oceans of unfathomable depth filled with monstrous sea creatures that have claimed many a careless vessel, Sprawling deserts with forgotten cities filled with precious stones of forgotten eras for those bold enough to take them, and ice fields covering massive, ancient cities.
I don't think what people who don't play don't understand about the game, is the human relationships that grow and build between the players over the time they play together. When you and your party are into the game, it's not, "my character and your character, and the rest of the party draw weapons and roll initiative" its, "Grimwold and Markus draw weapons and prepare for battle, whilst Charlemagne the mage draws components from his pouch and prepares to cast a spell, whilst Finchley the rogue, sidles off into a shadow and waits to fire from the darkness." And those experiences are as emotionally real as if you were there doing it. You build friendships and shared memories that you can't get any other way. How often, if you don't play, do you spend 3-4 hours with a group of your friends just relaxing, laughing, and occasionally the odd tear is shed, and at the end everyone can't wait for everyone to get together again. It is the best form of interactive storytelling at it's best, and a fun time with your friends at it's worst.
Been surfin' D&D related videos tonight. Vin asks an interesting question at the end. I would answer I believe that in this age of technology there has actually been a resurgence of popularity in the physical. Saturation of life with the digital world has led a lot of people to seek out leisure time spent playing physical board or table top games. I feel like this is part of the reason vinyl records have had a mini resurgence as well. D&D has also had the good fortune of 5E being accessible and well designed, helping more people find groups.
Truth be told, I loved all editions. They all had their good and bad sides (yes, even 4th edition). We've spent a decade playing AD&D 2nd ed, and all of the greatest computer RPGs are based on that system, but when 3rd ed. was released, we transitioned into it naturally and never looked back. Even if anyone still played earlier editions, I don't think I'd be up for it after all these years. We're currently playing Pathfinder and loving it, even though it suffers from the same problems as 3.5.
As for the worlds, I love ones dark and gritty fantasy worlds (like Ravenloft) or those that take a step away from the classic high fantasy environment that Tolkien gave us. I absolutely love Planescape and Monte's upcoming Numenera. The worlds I create are heavily inspired by those, and it's rare to see an elf or halfling walking around when I'm running a custom campaign.
Okay, just wow. Vin Diesel was probably one of my favorite actors, and is really a role model for me, but now it's on a completely differant level; Hearing that he plays Dungeons and Dragons is like hearing that Spartacus liked reading. It gives a brand new light to being a cross between a badass on the outside, and a gigantic nerd on the inside. NERDS UNITE!
this just proves that you dont hav eto be a nerd og geek to play D&D. Of the people i play with, 1 is a director for a company making advertisement signs, 1 is a farmer, 1 is a chef, another one is a marketing consultant, and the last one is a Lieutenant in the military
Just goes to show how -different- actors/actresses are in real life compared to characters they generally portray. It's awesome. An actor with a DnD background makes sense, actually, since they generally have large imaginations needed to act out a character.
I saw the book in a bookstore, and had to do a double-take when I saw his name on the cover. In all honestly, it's great 'training' for actors (just like improv is recommended for 'mainstream' scripted acting), so we really shouldn't be surprised.
the way he spoke about it was so eloquent and accurate, i'd imagine a guy like him would scoff at games like "the elder scrolls" series or even "boulder's gate".
Neverwinter Nights 1 & 2 had the Foundry, where you could build your own modules, campaigns, or even persistent worlds for online multiplayer. Neverwinter (the MMO) has something kind of like that, too.
I've never seen a Vin Diesel's interview before. I think he seems really nice and smart^^ And the fact he's playing Roleplay games makes he seem cooler to me. Too bad i had this a priori about him in view of his movie's characters.
I'm a youth from the age of technology and I would rather imagine and create with my friends than stare at some glowing screen any day, and I know a lot of people my age that feel the same way. I think DnD would fair well with kids if they were introduced to it.
He's right D&D is awesome and if you think about it, it is an art. The game you play is a basically a novel, or a fantasy action movie (lol) just played out in your head. I play it I've been playing it most of my life actually, my dad taught my how to, and my friends have been playing it on and off for a while now. I mean it's an awesome game and it's so cool to make these characters and see what happens, to play them and see what they do. I really hope more people try it after watching this.
The nice thing about Pen and Paper based games is that they are timeless -- they still play great because the are not dependent on technology unlike computer games that looked "dated" in 10 years.
Bouncing at a bar/pub/nightclub is like being the tough npc the party tries to pick the obligatory bar bar. Sometimes ya win, sometimes ya lose. But the city guard will come anyway!
@michaeltube4u I'm just putting this out there, but after months of sticking with our character sheets being on paper, we transferred them into Excel and it became a million times easier to keep track of them. Technology does in fact influence even pen and paper, but in a decent way. We still have out character sheets on paper for some things, though.
It's really just a 'group storytelling' game - the rules and dice are just props to help and guide. Think of it like acting improv - the DM/referee/etc might be the director, but each character decides their actions on the spot instead of following a script. And most of all, it's a GAME - it's really about getting together with friends, and HAVING FUN with them!
I actually never saw an interview of this guy or even ever heard him talk in english before this (I watched some of his movies in my native language) and I'm surprised how articulate this guy is... Hell, he seems smart!!!! You don't get that from his movies!
Vin Diesel - when you watch this again think about giving Brian Posehn a call. You would be greatly appreciated by so many when you do an episode of "Nerd Poker."
Now, in the age of technology, you play this exact epic game, with Matt Mercer, over a G&S stream, for millions to watch online! so you basically play with huge part of the world... I'd say it was improved. #CriticalRole ftw
A big, manly intimidating dude with a nerdy soul.
That makes me really happy for some reason.
He reminds me that it's ok to be cool, even if society would stereotype you otherwise.
Vin Diesel's movie roles don't give him enough credit.
I had no idea he was so articulate and thoughtful.
Well said and I can't agree more.
you ever seen iron giant?
he was the iron giant
that always blows my mind
cuboidham He made me cry ... with just one word.
Grubnar "I am Groot." I cry every time.
***** He was amazing in Boiler Room, a completely different character that we've become used to for him.
Interviewer: "So how is your family?"
Vin Diesel: "We're good. My daughter's growing up."
Interviewer: "Tell us more about the latest film you're doing."
Vin Diesel: "It's going along smoothly. It'll be out by this date."
Interviewer: "So sources tell us you were a Dungeons and Dragons player?"
Vin Diesel: "Oh man, let me tell y'all about Melkor!"
Did you say "family?"
I wish my wife loved D&D as much as she loves Vin Diesel.
***** needs to get Vin Diesel into a game.
*****
Yes, that would be very cool. I'd also like to see Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert... at the same gaming table!
There totally needs to be a Show, doesn't matter what Channel, where Celebrities play D&D. I can die Happy if I ever see Stephen Colbert, Vin Diesel, Tim Duncan, and Robin Williams at the same Game Table.
Yes, Stephen Colbert would be amazing. He's clearly a fantasy nerd.
Keith Heldarsen
I've thought about that as well. Maybe not just celebrities but those who are really good at it.
ONE OF US!! ONE OF US!! ONE OF US!!
It's always so weird to me watching Vin Diesel in interviews because he's always so soft spoken and articulate but in his movies he's so intimidating and growls when he speaks it's funny
Blame typecasting
I was running security for a night-club at the same time I was running a campaign.
I started seeing the club's floor-plan like a dungeon map and my bouncers as Orcs, Goblins & Ogres.
Don't let society dictate what's cool for you.
Dude, that's amazing!
His voice has the making of the greatest story teller ever.
Michigan1B22 Maybe he'll get cast as the wise, old narrator in a few decades. Maybe that's his next niche when he gets too old for "action hero". That would be fantastic for him. I think it's pretty sad how the actors of the "Expendables" generation have to recycle their old material endlessly, in ever-worse movies, year after year. You'd think an actor like Bruce Willis or Sylvester Stallone would find his way into other genres or atleast other roles in the same genre. Maybe I'm wrong though and they do those roles because it's way easier and pays the same as a more demanding role.
@@SuckItLilyArnold seems to be the only one who branched out in his peak back in the day. He did a couple of serious roles along with light hearted ones like jingle all the way.
There are ones from that era who played tough guys but weren’t type casted like Kurt Russel.
Also Bruce Willis before die hard was known for his comedic role in a tv show so it’s weird he didn’t go back to his roots.
Edit: lol I just realized I replied to an 8 year old comment.
D&D plays the same way it always has. 10% of the game sessions is the actual game. The rest is cracking jokes. Quoting scifi and fantasy movies. Snack runs. Talking about what happened in the last game. Talking about scifi and fantasy movies and books. And now with virtual tabletops, players can be anywhere.
Anton Spletstoser Damn right. What makes tabletop RPGs so superior to computer RPGs is the social aspect. Always play for fun not because you have to.
+Simon Parmar But I don't like people, and I really like fantasy rpgs.
+Shineymcshine79 There is nothing wrong with playing digital RPGs. There are quite a few amazing ones out there. Tabletop RPGs are only as good as the people you are playing them with. If you have a good group, it can be some of the best time of your life. If you have a group of people who are flaky, rules lawyers, obnoxious, etc. it can deter even the most dedicated and enthusiastic of players.
Interactive media, like video games, can be a great substitute when you can't play with other people, and it can also facilitate social interaction. Gaming is incredibly social, but you are always going to find and hear about those anti-social haters that troll everything. Each game's or genre's community really sets the tone for how people react to it socially. A terrible community can ruin anything, whether it is in a digital space or a physical space. But never stop looking for ways to enjoy yourself and exercise your imagination :)
i agree completly
Damn, 10% dedicated to the actual game? That sounds lame.
Win Diesel, Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, Liam O'Brian and Sam Riegel are now the actors that I know play/played D&D.
I wish they would all sit down and play it together.
Being all actors, they would be like the most awesome D&D players in the world xD
loleo123 Well then you will be happy to know that, while sans Vin, these people actualy play a streamed game of DnD: geekandsundry.com/shows/critical-role/
"Dungeons and dragons is for nerds and losers." *Vin diesel stands up* "oh really now?"
Your profile picture gave me testicular cancer.
Mootje103 yea that happens some times.
+larmoth401 poor Theon... Erm, no, I meant Reek...
During breaks when filming Chronicles of Riddick, Vin Diesel, Judi Dench and Karl Urban spent time playing together.
I hate how much I love him. He just gets more awesome every time that I look him up
when people make fun of me for D&D i show them their favorite actor playing it
His last thought about how dungeons and dragons would play in the age of technology. Don't worry Vin it's still awesome. Thanks to things like Roll20 i get to play D&D with my brothers even after I moved to a different state. Still the same enjoyment, role-playing, and wonderful fun.
My god, he's so calm... So collected. So excited, as well! He's not just an amazing actor, but a wonderful person, as well.
For such a buff and gruff man, he has a very quiet and soothing voice.
My uncle and friends still play 2nd edition. I was playing as well until events changed that. But none the less, the game is really fun. And before i played it, i was like everybody else who didnt play and would say "oh, D&D what a nerds game", turns out i was wrong. Its a very fun game and the story telling is fun too. Its like being in a fantasy novel
2nd Edition was pure gold!
+Green Djinn yea i loved it! Wish i hadnt stopped playing it
1:40 VD wonders what it would be like if artists (actors, painters, etc) play this game; it becomes what a few like to call "Critical Role" on Twitch. Voice actors of almost any game you can think of (WoW, Darksiders, The Last of Us and many more) get together and make the fanasy realm real. Definitely a must see for those who are trying to get into D&D, or for those who are veterans of the d20.
+Caleb Just Vin Diesel actually played with them. Just look up Vin Diesel and Geek and Sundry on RUclips.
You've probably seen this at this point in time, but /watch?v=yLEMb_RIZ3o
1:30 clearly you are one of us
His voice is amazing.
One of us One of us!
It still plays fucking amazing. That's how it plays now.
It plays well, Mr. Diesel. It plays very well indeed.
What a cool fucking dude.
The way it can be played now is online with skype or similar voice software and even virtual tabletop. The problem often came down to getting people together and people moving apart as life goes on. But with broadband continued to expand along with tech it should become easier to play dnd online. And of course, the old traditional tabletop with friends is still possible.
Knowing that Vin Diesel plays D&D and enjoyed it, goes to show that some actors are normal like the rest of us. That is just awesome. I miss playing the game myself, can't get a group going. Though it begs the question, how cool would it have been to play D&D with this guy?
He is such an awesome person. Not afraid to talk about his passions and inspirations. Most people probably pass him off as some meat head that stars in action movies, but hes a total geek at heart and loves it.
I strive to be more like Vin Diesel.
DnD was the first game I played and the first one I GMed. I'm not that found of the game itself anymore, but the memories of it is very dear and just paging trough my "old" 3.5 edition books makes me warm inside.
I would so TOTALLY want to play a session or entire campaign with Vin Diesel
Vin's question about how D&D would play out now with video games is an apt inquiry. Certainly D&D has lost players to some of those incredible games out there. But there are still a good number of players such as myself that see the value of a good old fashioned group effort among friends. The sheer enjoyment of great role-playing, teamwork, and sometimes an unexpected double-cross give D&D an element I have discovered in no other gaming experience. Not to mention lots of comedy gold!
Wow...it's so rare to see someone, especially a very notable star who wouldn't normally be associated with it, be so passionate about role-playing. He really claims it, not just "yeah I used to play no big deal next question." A lot of respect to him for that and his eloquence.
In all honesty, The way I find that tech has changed DnD the most is that I find alot of the newer players don't treat it as an adventure. There is this mentality that they must beat the DM, and they need to get all these expansion books and numbers/powergame it.
Hence rule 1 in my campaigns, core rulebooks only,
and 2, same xp for fighting a fight as you get for avoiding it
Nothing can beat some good ol' second edition D&D.
Makes it easier to understand the people you have to work with when you are used to learning how a concept character thinks, feels and acts in different situations. Still, my main is a High Elf ranger because that's what I identify with.
Wonder what race class combo Vin favors...
Love this guy! He truly has a passion for such a great game! :D
Man, it's really cool to see that it really seems to make him happy talking about it. Inner child unlocked, anyone?
It plays exactly the same now Vin ;)
I would bet there are a lot more actors out there that play or have played D&D. It really is, like he said, a great tool for your imagination and you just get soo in to it.
My theater teacher plays and it is amazing when she was DM for a few sessions i played and it was the greatest experience because, as an actor and someone who understands theater, she acted out every single encounter in such detail that the players got so immersed into her world she created.
Family is stronger than dragons.
Is it just me or is his voice just straight up ASMR?
...and then it breaks loose and, yeah, he geeks out about it - the glee and enthusiasm he shows for the game...it's infectious!
DeD still rocks
se lo ve tan puro cuando habla de eso, increible jamas pense ver a este hombre de esta forma
He is so excited! I love how genuine he is about DnD!
Holy fuck
He's such a bro
He is surprisingly eloquent and enthusiastic. He seems like such a fun dude.
Hopefully Vin diesel is in the new dnd movie.
30 years old, been playing RPG's since I was... Probably 6 I think (though the early days flow together so I might have been 5 or 7 just as well) and this makes me respect Vin a lot more than his movie career ever have.
Honestly, nerd is the new cool and more and more people appreciate that it seems. I agree that it is tough that some of us have had to fight for our right to do what we loved and that Vin Diesel gets a free card, but he also makes and important stand that a lot more appreciate.
Dude! He needs to play D&D with Nerd Poker! They've been taking about how they are always open to him rolling with them!
Vin I promise the game hasn't changed all that much. The only new thing is it can be played from several places in the world at once now. :3
man Vin Diesel rocks!
it plays the same as it ever did! long live 5th edition and the Old School Renaissance!
screen play #3/ Rooster teeth led me here! ....ps if theres a remake for D&D Vin Diesel should be in it!
Screenplay ftw
That explains why he's so natural playing as a character in sci fi and action fantasies, especially Riddick.
for real vin plays or played d&d thats hella cool
+Rob Taylor he still plays, I read an article about how he tries to get a game going on every movie set he's on. He even got Dame Judi Dench to play a game with him. When he was working on Fast and Furious, he got Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson to play a campaign (supposedly it's still going on, can't say for sure).
I just love the smile on Vin's face while he talks :) He just looks like the biggest kid
Dude needs to go on the Nerd Poker podcast ASAP.
i still play like that, no board, just a piece of paper on a notebook, a pencil, our dices and our imagination. Some things will never change.
At the same time though, I love GRANDNESS. Sal-Condra is filled with towns and castles made of glass and steel, with spires stretching hundreds of feet into the sky. Boundless oceans of unfathomable depth filled with monstrous sea creatures that have claimed many a careless vessel, Sprawling deserts with forgotten cities filled with precious stones of forgotten eras for those bold enough to take them, and ice fields covering massive, ancient cities.
Wow he can talk
I don't think what people who don't play don't understand about the game, is the human relationships that grow and build between the players over the time they play together.
When you and your party are into the game, it's not, "my character and your character, and the rest of the party draw weapons and roll initiative" its, "Grimwold and Markus draw weapons and prepare for battle, whilst Charlemagne the mage draws components from his pouch and prepares to cast a spell, whilst Finchley the rogue, sidles off into a shadow and waits to fire from the darkness."
And those experiences are as emotionally real as if you were there doing it. You build friendships and shared memories that you can't get any other way. How often, if you don't play, do you spend 3-4 hours with a group of your friends just relaxing, laughing, and occasionally the odd tear is shed, and at the end everyone can't wait for everyone to get together again.
It is the best form of interactive storytelling at it's best, and a fun time with your friends at it's worst.
Been surfin' D&D related videos tonight. Vin asks an interesting question at the end. I would answer I believe that in this age of technology there has actually been a resurgence of popularity in the physical. Saturation of life with the digital world has led a lot of people to seek out leisure time spent playing physical board or table top games. I feel like this is part of the reason vinyl records have had a mini resurgence as well. D&D has also had the good fortune of 5E being accessible and well designed, helping more people find groups.
OMG I love him even more!!
That is so freaking awesome! Another reason to like Vin.
Vin makes me feel all bubbly and warm on the inside when he talks about D&D.
It still plays.....I’m 44, a woman and a successful business owner. I game every other weekend!
Truth be told, I loved all editions. They all had their good and bad sides (yes, even 4th edition). We've spent a decade playing AD&D 2nd ed, and all of the greatest computer RPGs are based on that system, but when 3rd ed. was released, we transitioned into it naturally and never looked back. Even if anyone still played earlier editions, I don't think I'd be up for it after all these years. We're currently playing Pathfinder and loving it, even though it suffers from the same problems as 3.5.
If Vin ever wants to find out how it would play now I got him on my list of people I would love to run a game for.
As for the worlds, I love ones dark and gritty fantasy worlds (like Ravenloft) or those that take a step away from the classic high fantasy environment that Tolkien gave us. I absolutely love Planescape and Monte's upcoming Numenera. The worlds I create are heavily inspired by those, and it's rare to see an elf or halfling walking around when I'm running a custom campaign.
Okay, just wow. Vin Diesel was probably one of my favorite actors, and is really a role model for me, but now it's on a completely differant level; Hearing that he plays Dungeons and Dragons is like hearing that Spartacus liked reading. It gives a brand new light to being a cross between a badass on the outside, and a gigantic nerd on the inside. NERDS UNITE!
Vin Diesel game master!
+lulubeloo Oh my god, that voice, narrating everything!
this just proves that you dont hav eto be a nerd og geek to play D&D. Of the people i play with, 1 is a director for a company making advertisement signs, 1 is a farmer, 1 is a chef, another one is a marketing consultant, and the last one is a Lieutenant in the military
I could not have said it better! What you said is so true!
I love D&D
I started playing back in the day (1977) to the present day I guess some of the older book and mods are worth quite a bit
My respect for this guy just was already high, but now it jsut went through the roof.
Just goes to show how -different- actors/actresses are in real life compared to characters they generally portray. It's awesome. An actor with a DnD background makes sense, actually, since they generally have large imaginations needed to act out a character.
I saw the book in a bookstore, and had to do a double-take when I saw his name on the cover.
In all honestly, it's great 'training' for actors (just like improv is recommended for 'mainstream' scripted acting), so we really shouldn't be surprised.
the way he spoke about it was so eloquent and accurate, i'd imagine a guy like him would scoff at games like "the elder scrolls" series or even "boulder's gate".
@Estrodile Vin Diesel's base attack bonus is Natural 20.
Neverwinter Nights 1 & 2 had the Foundry, where you could build your own modules, campaigns, or even persistent worlds for online multiplayer. Neverwinter (the MMO) has something kind of like that, too.
I've never seen a Vin Diesel's interview before. I think he seems really nice and smart^^ And the fact he's playing Roleplay games makes he seem cooler to me. Too bad i had this a priori about him in view of his movie's characters.
I'm a youth from the age of technology and I would rather imagine and create with my friends than stare at some glowing screen any day, and I know a lot of people my age that feel the same way. I think DnD would fair well with kids if they were introduced to it.
I was surprised at how quitely spoken he is.
Satskui Kiryuin,
Sorry but the first Role-playing game was called Braunstein and was first run in 1967, five years prior to your home gaming console.
He's right D&D is awesome and if you think about it, it is an art. The game you play is a basically a novel, or a fantasy action movie (lol) just played out in your head. I play it I've been playing it most of my life actually, my dad taught my how to, and my friends have been playing it on and off for a while now. I mean it's an awesome game and it's so cool to make these characters and see what happens, to play them and see what they do. I really hope more people try it after watching this.
The nice thing about Pen and Paper based games is that they are timeless -- they still play great because the are not dependent on technology unlike computer games that looked "dated" in 10 years.
this man got me into D&D
I kinda want to see him jump in to a D&D game with Scott Kurtz, Jerry Holkins, and Mike Krahulik.
Bouncing at a bar/pub/nightclub is like being the tough npc the party tries to pick the obligatory bar bar. Sometimes ya win, sometimes ya lose. But the city guard will come anyway!
to answer your question Mr. Diesel. The best Video games don't even hold the palest of lights up to the experience of a mediocre game of dnd.
@michaeltube4u I'm just putting this out there, but after months of sticking with our character sheets being on paper, we transferred them into Excel and it became a million times easier to keep track of them. Technology does in fact influence even pen and paper, but in a decent way. We still have out character sheets on paper for some things, though.
He's adorable talking about this stuff.
It's really just a 'group storytelling' game - the rules and dice are just props to help and guide. Think of it like acting improv - the DM/referee/etc might be the director, but each character decides their actions on the spot instead of following a script.
And most of all, it's a GAME - it's really about getting together with friends, and HAVING FUN with them!
now with the age of Technology it has just Simply Evolved to .... WOW World of Warcraft....
Whenever I see Vin Diesel, I always think of the Fast & Furious.
But yeah, amazing what you learn about an actor
I actually never saw an interview of this guy or even ever heard him talk in english before this (I watched some of his movies in my native language) and I'm surprised how articulate this guy is...
Hell, he seems smart!!!!
You don't get that from his movies!
another reason why vin is so awesome
Vin Diesel - when you watch this again think about giving Brian Posehn a call. You would be greatly appreciated by so many when you do an episode of "Nerd Poker."
Now, in the age of technology, you play this exact epic game, with Matt Mercer, over a G&S stream, for millions to watch online! so you basically play with huge part of the world... I'd say it was improved. #CriticalRole ftw
I love how he looks so bashful right at the beginning, like he's trying extra hard to keep himself from geeking out.