@@lordmars2387 good luck brother I'm going to run a oneshot for my 3 players after New year's Eve. First game in a few months due to covid and uni. But I'm hyped as hell
That “player knowing Latin part while in the presence of a titan” thing quite literally happened to me. One of my adventurers was trying to resurrect one of my other adventurers and said, “oh this literally just says all hail deer”
We started a new campaign and my character is an Asamiar named Theonis, to which I didn’t know until about 8 sessions in means “Of Gods” or something along those lines in Latin. My DM brought this up to me after the last session.
My largest session was 10 players... and I was not the DM and it was just pure chaos the entire time... I would not want to even imagine that nightmare of a 30+ campaign. You would need to be a fucking GOD for that even somewhat function
Is there somewhere online anything like a pre-made 'Story', so the DM just has to fill in the 'Details' and whatever 'derails from the plot'? If you get what i'm asking. I mean, being the Dungeon-Master sounds like a Giant Task. So is there help or somethin'?
Best line “when the f*** did the blind dragon born get a gun! I don’t remember giving you a gun?! Has he always had a gun?!” I laughed so hard at this.
@@ryan76043 I know 4, XP To Level 3, Davvy Chappy, Runesmith and Matt Mercer. They are all great content creators and of course, Matt Mercer is DM god.
as a member of a 19-person party, hard agree HAHAHA we got very lucky with our dm and we try our best to stay in line + our campaign is held through text over discord, so that helps dm keep track of everything, but it's so chaotic LMAO (affectionate)
@@MsScarletwings It get's easier with experience. Advice though: Never go past 7 players. Shoot for a max of 6, but try to stay with a group size your are comfortable with.
If he want me to conform to basic character background skill correlation he better start recording more Overwatch lines. I am gone ''pirate drow druid'' till my ''clockwork angel barkeeper'' snuffs out the sun, And its gonne take a whole lot of noodle.
"... because you only ever think about your ideas and never write them down" I'm not a DM nor have I played D&D yet but as the type of person who "will do it later" this really hits deep and hard
I love the gag of having Matt Mercer, one of the most beloved DMs, as a guest star, for the sole purpose of telling him to shut up before he has the pool noodles slapped out of his hands.
Dude, if you ever feel bad because the bad side of being a content creator, remember this absolute piece of art, geek gem. Thanks to you I got to know so many people that collaborated in here. Thank you JoCat.
"When the fuck did the blind dragonborn get a gun" is probably my favorite sentence in all of everything, as it perfectly encapsulates the confusion a dnd session can bring.
Jo, i know you probably won't ever see this comment, but you've made my life profoundly better with your content. As i sit here watching this video again, tears in my eyes, i just wish that you could've been a part of a better internet, one that didn't beat people down for daring to be a little different. Thank you, JoCat, for everything that you've brought us and done for us. You're not weak. We don't deserve you.
@@juansostre456 and? he just needs to cope I guess. he put himself on the internet and got big, it is bound to happen. surprised it didn't happen sooner tbh. I get random kids on discord threatening to send me a bomb etc. all the time, just either gotta get used to it or leave the internet, which is what jo did. I don't see how I'm the crazy one.
I was about to say "hey, what about the quiet people who just kinda sink into the background?" Then I realized there's a human fighter who says nothing the entire session Perfection
@@mayathemayar4469 I think that mainly depends on who you play with and what type of D&D. I'm assuminng your playing with randoms or not close friends. You don't need to be speaking all the time but you'll probably have more fun just asking to do stuff since most of the crazy and fun stuff happens in D&D out of combat. Though the level of craziness does depend on if the people there are there for fun for intense roleplay or a power trip.
I don't know which one is octopimp but he got octopimp. He did homestuck comics. This means that Jo Crapguide is one step removed from Homestuck, just like Sans Undertale.
Jocat, Thank you for encouraging me to create and bring a story to my friends. You’ve done so much, and I’m glad you’ve been a part of my life. You helped me when I was being bullied and depressed. I wish I could do the same for you. I hope you find joy in whatever you do next. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. ~Septic
God this video is so good. I hope your break, permanent or temporary, goes well and you get a very well-deserved rest from the expectations, troubles, and awful harassment. And if you don’t come back, know that you’ve changed the TTRPG space for the better. You got me into dnd, and I thank you for that. Best of luck, Jocat
that kinda happened to me once with me as the DM and my brother some how getting a gauntlet that shot fire balls and blink ,that was blind panic wondering when or how did he get that thing at 3rd level, Que me for the next 2 or 3 hours fighting to fix this mistake before the players get too off rail which in the last fight he used real world science to make a freaken nucleolar explosion with the ethereal plane mixing in with the real world and the source material saying that theirs nothing preventing him from doing that ending the session killing the bandit captain they were wining against and everyone in the party leaving nothing behind not even a word of their name sense they just started.
I got triggered when people started to roll while saying what they were doing and when people were exclaiming what they had just did. No you dident. Shut up and wait your turn xD
Rewatching this, and the "you can certainly try" followed by the dice roll (is that a nat 20?) hit me really hard this time. Genius writing right there.
My DM made the mistake of giving me a enchanted sword... Shatter Spike. On hit i can sacrifice damage and destroy any armor or weapon (1 per attack) on the enemy. So i fucked up a lot of enemys.
@@DancingCabal Same! It's exhausting as hell, but it honestly gets easier (id definitely prefer a smaller group though, preferable 4.) Edit: Just thought I'd also edit this to say it's worth it. Being able to have all of your buddies together (even if y'all are in colleges across the country) is a really nice way to keep in touch and have fun!
@@DancingCabal started with 7 became 9. Cause anybody plays a shy or self-focused person, so the party didnt had a leader. Added two players who willing take that role.
i tried DM'ing a game with 14 players at once. can confirm that shit goes bad real fast... well at least for the first three... five... thirteen sessions.
Hi! Sorry, new to D&D here. And by new I mean I played one 3 hr session and thought the DM role was so bad*@ss that I want to make it my main role! 2 things. 1 I had no idea a D&D party could go passed 7 players! 2 Why wouldn't people want to DM? It's the most diverse role!
@@sarahholzapfel4230 People don’t want to DM because their job is to make the entire story for the campaign. Sure, you can use a pre-made campaign, but lots of times players will do things that can derail the entire story, and you have to improv on the fly. The more players you have, the faster you have to think on your feet, to the point DMing can be crazy stressful. Edit: Also, you have to figure out the enemies they face are depending on their levels, classes, etc., because if you pick poorly they’ll either steamroll the campaign or all be killed every other session.
Just to add my 2 cents on you taking an indefinite break: This series brought me to DnD. Its the first time ever I am deeply invested in a hobby for more than a few weeks. I thank you for that. I hope you will do well!
Amazing how closely Matt has been tied to DnD, despite him not having anything to do with Wizards of the coast... I mean, maybe he does now, certainly would be a smart move by Wizards, but you know what I mean.
2 years later and I just realized something. At 8:55 he says "I'll give you 6 minutes and 44 seconds, if you don't come to an agreement...". At 15:39, exactly 6 minutes and 44 seconds later, he snaps and goes on his rant. Excellent.
18:36 "You can certainly try"... man, that's something I always tell my players. Watching this whole video with such relatable moments and thinking about my campaings, to finally come to this line; it genuinely made me cry. I cried on a video like this, and I'm so happy for it. D&D was one of the best things I've ever discovered in my life, and I hope I never have to part away from it.
Ikr? I like that Matt's advice was legit exactly what was needed in the end. Also maybe don't try to run a game for 20 people with vastly different play styles
Oh man, after watching the video I was going to make exactly this joke (with "hold my sword&shield" instead of potted wiggler tho) but now I can't. Here, take my begrudging like.
It was an amazing video and so are your videos Man! I have been a quiet fan of many of the creators that were in this collab. Recently I found out just how hard it is to be in the public eye at all. So now I plan on being very vocal about how much you guys rock!
Balancing would be pretty funny in something like that. I suppose for brevity they should probably be separated into squads and a designated squad leader rolls for initiative 🤔 squad leader should probably also act as a sub DM. Collecting and gathering the appropriate information to pass along to the true DM when it gets around to their turn.
I've watched this several times since it came out, and it still makes me tear up a bit at the end. As someone who's been playing D&D for about 20 years, I can say that little else compares to the feeling of a table vibing together, having a great time, and cheering each other on. And this video always reminds me of the countless awesome times I've had with a group both as a PC and as DM.
The "worst" thing is that i follow most of these youtubers. love to see that everyone brings something to the comunity it doesn't matter how small it is
This is without a doubt one of my favorite videos on youtube , every now and again when D&D night gets close , i rewatch it , its a good reminder on how i can do a better job being a DM , thank you so much !
As a GM, I can say those four words are perhaps my favourite tool. Though another set that tend to be involved in a lot of great stories is "If I were you, I'd run."
It really hits home cause as a dm, I feel I say those words to my players the most when they wanna do some crazy thing. "Can I roll to pickpocket the giant?" "You can certainly try." That phrase is where the best times of dnd happen
@UC_whyX_414zUwTBCMDhjNZQ honestly that feels like unfounded fears. Literally just talk to the guys and 9/10 so long as you don't sound accusatory they WILL be fine with whatever changes you want to ask from them. I once had this drood triton pothead. His player was constantly acting like high and it was to the point it was difficult to communicate with him. So I just wrote to him after the game, explaining the situation and he didn't need me asking-he straight-up promised to try to be better. As DMs we all fear that the love we put in our work won't be matched by our players. And it won't. But so fucking what? I can't tell you how much my heart grows when I see my players interacting with my baby and raising it in a manner that I couldn't even dream off. I mean writing a story is nice and all, but isn't it nicer to be able to experience it alongside your players, as you all discover the beauty you bring forth when your imaginations overlap?
JoCat, thanks to you, I have found the magic behind Dungeons and Dragons and found a past-time that allowed me to be freely creative with my friends by my side in a way I've never felt before. I know that not a lot has gone well recently but if you should ever read my lowly comment, I want you to know that you do have a positive imapct. What you do is incredible and it has inspired me to not only be a DM for my friends, teaching them the game as we go, but also to bring it into my job (I'm a high school teacher). I am going to be teaching my students this game that I know and love - that you showed me how to appreciate. Should you ever return to content creation, know you'll have my support and that of countless others. Thank you, JoCat.
“Dm I’d like to seduce the king, then polymorph into a dragon at the wedding, murder everyone, and grab the party that’s been hiding in the basement unnoticed for 3 days.” “I’m sorry you did who in the what now?”
This whole series was so awesome! This was the best and craziest way to cap the DnD Crap Guide. I can't imagine how much time and work this took, but it was so great to see it come together. You're awesome JoCat and thank you for giving us this. Thank you for sharing your creativity.
I was surprised at how many I did know(critcrab and puffinforest; I have heard about mercer), how many I didn't know(everyone else) and how many I do know that didn't show up(Matthew Colville). Community is nuts.
@@lagg1e I knew 1 pair because I'm new and I know none of the others. But the ones with red and blue eyes are named. Red and blue from ,"Overly Sarcastic Productions"
JoCat, I come back to this video so often when I feel overwhelmed or inadequate as a DM and it always gives me that breath of fresh air and confidence to start again and/or keep going. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for all of your videos. Every single one of them brings not only me but my players joy. I use your videos as beginning guides for all of my new players❤ So thank you for everything!
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from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
No, thank you.
this is the best christmas present i could ever ask for
We have you to thank. You're the best.
And thank you, Joe, for all of your videos.
The main thing we learned is: "limit your party size"
Lesson learned too late
Yes indeed
Going from 7 players to 3, my voice probably thanks me the most
@@bosi9106 ditto though I've just upped the team to 5 I think this is my current limit I'll find out in 2 days.
@@lordmars2387 good luck brother
I'm going to run a oneshot for my 3 players after New year's Eve. First game in a few months due to covid and uni. But I'm hyped as hell
"When the fuck did the blind dragonborn get a gun?!"
Dm'ing in a nutshell
What's funny is I play a dragonborn with a gun. He's not blind but still he has a gun.
One shot with the characters playing NPCs that had gave it to him then got shot accidentally.
@@matthewprince6157 that's heresy if he's not blind!
"Also; isn't that a terrible idea on par with having toph fly the airship?"
Its only a REAL problem if they didn't have levels in Artificer
This man really got matt mercer just so he can shut him down, gotdamm
Unlimited Powah.
Chad Move
He was talking MAAAAD shit for someone within Star Platinum‘a range.
@@wombataldebaran9686Power move
And he utterly rejected those foam noodles. Cold as ice.
That “player knowing Latin part while in the presence of a titan” thing quite literally happened to me. One of my adventurers was trying to resurrect one of my other adventurers and said, “oh this literally just says all hail deer”
Salvete Omnes Cervos?
@@cadenvanvalkenburg6718 yerp
We started a new campaign and my character is an Asamiar named Theonis, to which I didn’t know until about 8 sessions in means “Of Gods” or something along those lines in Latin.
My DM brought this up to me after the last session.
@@CLNCJD94I’m not familiar with the word but that could very well be the genitive sg.
So “of god” is totally reasonable
@@aprammus9580 it should be greek not latin, prob why you dont know the word
To be fair DMing for 30+ people sounds like an anxiety nightmare
Yes i have 4 chaos monkeys playing and it is stressful enough... 30+ players would be a nightmare...
My largest session was 10 players... and I was not the DM and it was just pure chaos the entire time... I would not want to even imagine that nightmare of a 30+ campaign. You would need to be a fucking GOD for that even somewhat function
No matter how good you are as a DM, the game would suck just because everybody would have to wait so long to take their turn.
Is there somewhere online anything like
a pre-made 'Story', so the DM just has to fill
in the 'Details' and whatever 'derails from the plot'?
If you get what i'm asking.
I mean, being the Dungeon-Master sounds like
a Giant Task. So is there help or somethin'?
@@loturzelrestaurant
Yeah, there are a bunch of pre-written adventures.
He's DMing a 35 player campaign, holy shit
Shit man I'd spaz out too
No wonder he had problems, 35 people is to many for one DM to reasonable handle.
Is mat playing?
No wonder he went bonkers for a second
Another lesson for DMs, Know your player limits.
Best line “when the f*** did the blind dragon born get a gun! I don’t remember giving you a gun?! Has he always had a gun?!” I laughed so hard at this.
Well, when the f*** did he get a gun? Answer me, sir.
Why do the blinds characters always find the most life threatening weapons? Happened in my session too lol
@@robind7042 oh I’m so doing this to my DM whenever I make a blind character lmao
"The more complex the system of magic/powers, the funnier it is when someone pulls out a gun" - Sun Tsu, probably.
@@kiritotheabridgedgod4178I laughed so hard at that 😂
"what am i supposed to do? Talk to the players?"
"You can certainly try" *shows D20 dice in hands*
EVERY DM NEEDS THAT LINE AVAILABLE TO THEM
That was on the agreement for MatMercer to be on the project. He had to say the line
And then right before he starts talking to the players, he rolls a nat 20
It's a bit more intimidating when the DM says it.
"Avengers infinity war is the most ambitious crossover ever"
JoCat: "Hold my beer"
I have no idea who any of these people are, but now I want to know everything about them. Guess I'm not sleeping tonight... Again.
I was literraly about to write the exact same thing until i seen this comment
@@ryan76043 Godspeed on that one.
@@ryan76043 I know 4, XP To Level 3, Davvy Chappy, Runesmith and Matt Mercer. They are all great content creators and of course, Matt Mercer is DM god.
@@GrayvesX I know a lot more then you do
Lesson learned: Dont host a session with 35 players my god
@@shawnsuckstm3353 as a first time dm I am barely keeping my head above water sometimes with my 2-player party
as a member of a 19-person party, hard agree HAHAHA
we got very lucky with our dm and we try our best to stay in line + our campaign is held through text over discord, so that helps dm keep track of everything, but it's so chaotic LMAO (affectionate)
I had one with six and it was chaos, it doesn't help we don't use physical boards or a digital equivalent, mostly just verbal descriptors.
Biggest group I was ever in had 12 PCs. It was pretty nuts, especially during combat. Sometimes it'd be 30 minutes between your actions.
@@MsScarletwings It get's easier with experience. Advice though: Never go past 7 players. Shoot for a max of 6, but try to stay with a group size your are comfortable with.
Haha me fish man
Howdy Sheriff
That is true
Need more 50% Off
Was not expecting that!! Is nice to see zen back if for a moment!
What is a fishman like you doing here?
Three years later, still one of the best D&D videos on the internet
5:52 Can you just @ me next time please?
'ello
Confirmed there is going to be a next time
Report video
I'm in it and I don't like it.
@@Boss-ks8vt whoosh
U and me both
When you realise that Mat Mercer was holding foam noodels, not scrolls
It's for if you don't play to the exact class stereotypes ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°).
@@shadowkoala5452 nyeh *throws noodle*
If he want me to conform to basic character background skill correlation he better start recording more Overwatch lines. I am gone ''pirate drow druid'' till my ''clockwork angel barkeeper'' snuffs out the sun, And its gonne take a whole lot of noodle.
I about died when he popped up
Holy shit, you blew my mind there.
hasthag turn Evilus Maximus into a T-Rex 2021 -R
But if you killed and revived the T-rex...
Cannot overstate how thrilled I was to see you two in this.
Ngl didn’t expect you guys to be in this and it was a great seeing you guys collab with jocat
The mage's guild will begin work immediately!
hi red, honestly didn't expect to see you here lmao
"... because you only ever think about your ideas and never write them down"
I'm not a DM nor have I played D&D yet but as the type of person who "will do it later" this really hits deep and hard
As someone who finally put off procrastinating via this very issue and is working on the finishing touches to actually run a campaign.... same lol
@Inufan337 how's the campaign going?
"NOBODY CARES MATT MERCER"
"awh man"
Ngl, Matt is such a nice guy that the very thought of him being sad makes me sad
@@1pieveofKH same
@@1pieveofKH Hard same.
This was the best line!
*Rabid Critical Role fans and Marisha Ray appear and destroys*
The most unrealistic thing about this is that they were all available to play 😂
Tru
Dont read my PROFILē PICTURe :)
TRUTH!
that hurts lmao
TRUTH!
I love the gag of having Matt Mercer, one of the most beloved DMs, as a guest star, for the sole purpose of telling him to shut up before he has the pool noodles slapped out of his hands.
I honestly see other way to shoehorn that gift of a man into this video xD
I don't trust him
I thought those were rolled-up scrolls or maps 👀 Why would Mitt Mungus be carrying pool noodles?
@@severalcakes3267 There's a reference in the Bard video about Matt Mercer sneaking into one's house and throwing pool noodles
@@severalcakes3267 crap guide to dnd bard video
Dude, if you ever feel bad because the bad side of being a content creator, remember this absolute piece of art, geek gem. Thanks to you I got to know so many people that collaborated in here. Thank you JoCat.
"When the fuck did the blind dragonborn get a gun" is probably my favorite sentence in all of everything, as it perfectly encapsulates the confusion a dnd session can bring.
Mb that is a Skyrim mods joke?
8:25
I swear, I am engraving that on a dm screen
actually the blind dragonborn has 2 guns
this is too true
Jocat: Send. In. Everyone...
D&D community: which one?
Jocat: *EVERYONE*
No one from The Adventure Zone tough, small sad.
*avengers theme plays on a lute*
@@Kalicer can you imagine the CHAOS that the Tres Horny Boys or the Thundermen would have brought?
Didn't see MrRhexx
@@yoko3182 Or Freddie Wong and the guys from Dungeons and Daddies?
I can't believe Jocat got Matthew Mercer to come in just to voice 2 lines, one of which was interrupted. Amazing
To be fair, the man is a voice actor for a living...
He got... everyone who’s anyone in D&D on RUclips on the one. Which is... shocking.
What’s more amazing is that I seem to be the only one that sees the irony in having MATTHEW MERCER on a channel with “Jo” in the title.
I saw mat mercer and I was like no fucking way
@@The_Murder_Party although he didnt get All Things D&D
Jo, i know you probably won't ever see this comment, but you've made my life profoundly better with your content. As i sit here watching this video again, tears in my eyes, i just wish that you could've been a part of a better internet, one that didn't beat people down for daring to be a little different. Thank you, JoCat, for everything that you've brought us and done for us. You're not weak. We don't deserve you.
Did something happen to him?
@@duncanharrell5009 He got doxed and he and has family has been harassed irl, so he decided to leave the internet :(
@@duncanharrell5009 he's just not cut out for internet fame
@@arcan762are you fucking crazy he got doxxed💀
@@juansostre456 and? he just needs to cope I guess. he put himself on the internet and got big, it is bound to happen. surprised it didn't happen sooner tbh. I get random kids on discord threatening to send me a bomb etc. all the time, just either gotta get used to it or leave the internet, which is what jo did. I don't see how I'm the crazy one.
I am so proud of this community.
me to davvy
We all are Davvy
yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
holy crap its sir davvyis chapp
“Lemme see it DAVVY! GIVE IT TO ME DAVVY, GIVE IT TO ME!!” ❤️
I was about to say "hey, what about the quiet people who just kinda sink into the background?"
Then I realized there's a human fighter who says nothing the entire session
Perfection
Basically me in every dnd game
I only speak during combat because it's my first dnd game and I'm not used to humans
@@mayathemayar4469 I think that mainly depends on who you play with and what type of D&D. I'm assuminng your playing with randoms or not close friends. You don't need to be speaking all the time but you'll probably have more fun just asking to do stuff since most of the crazy and fun stuff happens in D&D out of combat. Though the level of craziness does depend on if the people there are there for fun for intense roleplay or a power trip.
@@gizunoglunmig0801 I play with my relatives, and I'm just an introvert
@@mayathemayar4469 I get that playing with family at least for me whos a forvever DM is way more akward than my brainwashed friends.
MCU: "We have the most ambitious crossover in the history of entertainment!"
JoCat: "Hold.My.Dice."
He got Matt Mercer. I don't even watch critical role, but that is enough to cement this as superior to Endgame.
He got Red and Blue- they don’t even talk about dnd- I love this so much
@@FosterF. That really made my day! OSP is such an awesome channel and I'd love if they incorporated some dnd content!
I don't know which one is octopimp but he got octopimp. He did homestuck comics. This means that Jo Crapguide is one step removed from Homestuck, just like Sans Undertale.
Someone finally said it
The lesson of this story is to get Matt Mercer to throw pool noodles at everyone who was mean to Jocat.
yeah
@@TheAzureSkyy Always.
"Nobody cares, Matt Mercer!"
I should not have taken a sip of coffee at that moment. I lost it.
Well did you find it?
@@Temazine nice one
Hey I hope this isn't a stupid question but who is Matthew mercer
@@Orangemario59 Check out Critical Role on RUclips. Matt Mercer is a very well respected DM for that game.
@@Orangemario59 he’s a voice actor, he voiced Mecree from overwatch for one.
jesus you weren't kidding with the twitter hype
Oh hey you're alive. How've you been?
@@drbeeant watching rise of skywalker put him in a coma for 8 months
Oh, hey. Didn't expect to see you here. Love you're videos bro, quality stuff.
@@JoeBob-rc3cp lmao
links?
The fact he had Matt Mercer just to shut him up his amazing 😂
660 likes and no replies? Lemme fix that.
861 likes and 2 replies? Lemme fix that.
Dear lord the internet 😂
@@Regiwulf Our most horrific curse and our greatest blessing! Have a good day
All of the class pieces are preparing to attack him
Jocat,
Thank you for encouraging me to create and bring a story to my friends. You’ve done so much, and I’m glad you’ve been a part of my life. You helped me when I was being bullied and depressed. I wish I could do the same for you.
I hope you find joy in whatever you do next.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
~Septic
Maybe the best D&D video on RUclips rn.
Best video general
@@brazenbull7694 Tall claim The answer's: NIIEWWWW.
Kunbo :)
Definitely most ambitious dnd vid
What do you mean “Maybe”?
This man really got Matthew Mercer in his video, holy shit.
The fact Matthew Mercer was holding pool noodles reinvigorates me.
I thought they were scrolls
@@dance_ofThaDEAD pool noodles.
Right?!
@@dance_ofThaDEAD They are now pool noodles
So he was right all along! Matt will hit us with noodles.
God this video is so good. I hope your break, permanent or temporary, goes well and you get a very well-deserved rest from the expectations, troubles, and awful harassment.
And if you don’t come back, know that you’ve changed the TTRPG space for the better. You got me into dnd, and I thank you for that.
Best of luck, Jocat
I can only imagine Joe getting off the phone with Matt Mercer, turning to everyone and going "Ladies and gentlemen, we got him."
*Deafening Saddam capture noises*
@SkillsDND yiiiiiikkes
The biggest DM mood that I felt to my core: "Who gave the blind Dragonborn a gun?! I don't remember giving them a gun??!"
Oh gods... for me it was a Ring of Three Wishes.
@@Ajehy I feel your pain..... physicaly
that kinda happened to me once with me as the DM and my brother some how getting a gauntlet that shot fire balls and blink ,that was blind panic wondering when or how did he get that thing at 3rd level, Que me for the next 2 or 3 hours fighting to fix this mistake before the players get too off rail which in the last fight he used real world science to make a freaken nucleolar explosion with the ethereal plane mixing in with the real world and the source material saying that theirs nothing preventing him from doing that ending the session killing the bandit captain they were wining against and everyone in the party leaving nothing behind not even a word of their name sense they just started.
Dont read my PROFILē PICTURe :)
I got triggered when people started to roll while saying what they were doing and when people were exclaiming what they had just did. No you dident. Shut up and wait your turn xD
nice to see this series arrive at such a wholesome conclusion and also how great you've grown!
No comments yet?
Honestly, this is the one good thing in 2020, and I'm happy I got to see it.
To be fair, it is a good thing
Yaaaaay!!! \^^/
@@hellocentral5551 h
Rewatching this, and the "you can certainly try" followed by the dice roll (is that a nat 20?) hit me really hard this time. Genius writing right there.
“When did the blind Dragonborn get a gun? I don’t remember giving him a gun! _HAS HE ALWAYS HAD A GUN?!”_
This actually happened in my friends dnd once, except replace blind dragonborn with pirate tabaxi and replace gun with 11 DAGGERS!?
Yes... he said that
My DM made the mistake of giving me a enchanted sword... Shatter Spike. On hit i can sacrifice damage and destroy any armor or weapon (1 per attack) on the enemy. So i fucked up a lot of enemys.
legit played that part over 3 times it kill me
...unus annus
13:18
Blaine Simple says "can I stab her and take all her stuff"
JoCrap: "Later"
Blaine: proceeds to eat knife
"Infinity War is the most ambitious crossover of all t-"
*Jocrap:* Y O U L I T T L E B I T C H
Just came back to watch the whole series again.
Sorry to hear you'll be stopping the creating! We all love you!!! Thanks for all the LOLs ❤
This is a completely natural reaction when DMing more than 5 people.
I made that mistake one time. We all had a great time and enjoyed the game a lot, but god that was exhausting
I'm currently first time dming for 8 of my crazy friends who have never played before
So far so good
@@DancingCabal Same! It's exhausting as hell, but it honestly gets easier (id definitely prefer a smaller group though, preferable 4.)
Edit: Just thought I'd also edit this to say it's worth it. Being able to have all of your buddies together (even if y'all are in colleges across the country) is a really nice way to keep in touch and have fun!
@@DancingCabal started with 7 became 9. Cause anybody plays a shy or self-focused person, so the party didnt had a leader. Added two players who willing take that role.
My last group that IDM for over a year was six people and trying to give everybody Spotlight time was absolute hell
You know, for a 30+ player session, that actually went very smoothly.
i tried DM'ing a game with 14 players at once. can confirm that shit goes bad real fast... well at least for the first three... five... thirteen sessions.
75*
True I have had a 50 player session 🥲
Hi! Sorry, new to D&D here. And by new I mean I played one 3 hr session and thought the DM role was so bad*@ss that I want to make it my main role!
2 things. 1 I had no idea a D&D party could go passed 7 players! 2 Why wouldn't people want to DM? It's the most diverse role!
@@sarahholzapfel4230 People don’t want to DM because their job is to make the entire story for the campaign. Sure, you can use a pre-made campaign, but lots of times players will do things that can derail the entire story, and you have to improv on the fly.
The more players you have, the faster you have to think on your feet, to the point DMing can be crazy stressful.
Edit: Also, you have to figure out the enemies they face are depending on their levels, classes, etc., because if you pick poorly they’ll either steamroll the campaign or all be killed every other session.
Can’t believe JoCrap got JoCat on this Collab, he got really popular..
YES!
Honestly, if you do treat them like two separate people, it feels like plugging an extension cord into itself.
@@basic12341 If you don't treat them as two separate people, that extension cord metaphor is REALLY flexible.
Ikr
Can't believe JoCrap accepted advice from JoCat
That was incredible. Not a single mechanic was discussed, yet I now understand exactly what kinds of things can happen during a game. Thank you.
“Was that every DnD RUclipsr?”
JoCat: “You want more!?”
Yes. I wanted matt colville :(
Matt bursts out of the building like Ant-man
Yes. Where's Taking20?
And OSP too
AJ Pickett, while we're taking requests for the sequal?
The most impressive thing Evilus Maximus did was singlehandedly have 35 people completely surrounded.
When he sits around the room, he really sits AROUND the room :D
Geonosian Combat Arena Type Beat
Next you will say...
The wildest part of all this is that it suggests everyone is available for a campaign at the same time
That's why you need to put alot of stats in charisma/intimidation.
He just didn't mention the 17 players who were gone that session
@@johannes4123
Flight booking in nutshell.
This video shows how a community united can make anything happen. Well done! :)
@@JohnSmith-ox3gy hey
Just to add my 2 cents on you taking an indefinite break: This series brought me to DnD. Its the first time ever I am deeply invested in a hobby for more than a few weeks. I thank you for that. I hope you will do well!
“Nobody cares, Matt Mercer!”
Comedy gold.
*Sad Matt Noises*
I love how he had the foam noodles still
You can certainly try #CriticalRole
Hahaha
Except in the end, it turns out Mercer was right. Just talk to the players.
Matt Mercer showing up had the same same energy as Stan Lee showing up in Marvel movies.
That’s exactly how it felt. Also, nice name.
/stares in Gary Gygax
I love that he had foam noodles. Great callback to the Bard episode.
@@ocsartobi6844 Ahhhh, classic.
Amazing how closely Matt has been tied to DnD, despite him not having anything to do with Wizards of the coast... I mean, maybe he does now, certainly would be a smart move by Wizards, but you know what I mean.
2 years later and I just realized something. At 8:55 he says "I'll give you 6 minutes and 44 seconds, if you don't come to an agreement...". At 15:39, exactly 6 minutes and 44 seconds later, he snaps and goes on his rant. Excellent.
Character sheets guide?
Didn't you see that video?
404 seconds. 404 error :D
@@stem2603
Not quite
@@ADSadachbia 6*60+44=360+44=404
@@Dragoninja26
Still don't see the error but eggcellent argument
18:36 "You can certainly try"... man, that's something I always tell my players. Watching this whole video with such relatable moments and thinking about my campaings, to finally come to this line; it genuinely made me cry. I cried on a video like this, and I'm so happy for it. D&D was one of the best things I've ever discovered in my life, and I hope I never have to part away from it.
Them: “Endgame is the greatest crossover in history.”
JoCat: “Hold my beer.”
“Hold my dwarvish drink”
"hold my wiggler pot"
Bullying Matt Mercer for his good and healthy attitude was and will forever be the moral of your story.
Ikr? I like that Matt's advice was legit exactly what was needed in the end.
Also maybe don't try to run a game for 20 people with vastly different play styles
Also I'm p sure he slapped a bunch of pool noodles out of his arms as a ref to his first crap guide.
There was a missed opportunity to call Matt Mercer Mcree
@@ciancaldera6542 I f*ckin' hate McCree - Matt Mercer
Haha! So true!
The madlad actually got matt freakin mercer in this. Respect Joecat, respect.
Time stamp? I can’t find him anywhere and I have seen it twice lol
Never mind I am incredibly stupid lol
@@matthiaspridgeon9420 I still need the time stamp
@@bagheadedman7946 16:23
@@dg_yorick6814 thank you sir
Literally brings me to tears, more emotions in this video than I can even express. Thank you JoCat for everything.
Everyone: "Marvels "Endgame" is the most ambitious crossover event in history"
JoCat: "hold my potted wiggler"
Oh man, after watching the video I was going to make exactly this joke (with "hold my sword&shield" instead of potted wiggler tho) but now I can't. Here, take my begrudging like.
@@ramael3299 sorry :P I was honestly surprised no one made that joke before me :D
I think JoCrap would never give his sword and shield away though ^^
666 Likes lol
endgame is not a crossover
Best cross over ever
Followup, Damn Jo this was amazing...
It was an amazing video and so are your videos Man! I have been a quiet fan of many of the creators that were in this collab. Recently I found out just how hard it is to be in the public eye at all. So now I plan on being very vocal about how much you guys rock!
Real talk, tho. How much backstory do you put on your characters?
Gaijin Goombah where u? And I didn't knew you had an interest in d&d
@@carloss3499 tl;dr: He sometimes plays and analyzes the role of D&D classes in comparison to real life japanese lore.
@@carloss3499 in the animation, he was greckles the kenku rouge, (the birb with the backstory)
Classic mistake, this always happens when you have 34 players in a single session
Balancing would be pretty funny in something like that.
I suppose for brevity they should probably be separated into squads and a designated squad leader rolls for initiative
🤔 squad leader should probably also act as a sub DM. Collecting and gathering the appropriate information to pass along to the true DM when it gets around to their turn.
Yup, that’s why a lot of people have made it a rule to never have 34 people in one session. Look up Rule 34 for more info
@@dragonmster4473 I already check it, but why there is woman on top of 7 year old boy?
34 players?! Ye gods!
@@woodlefoof2 That actually sounds _really_ interesting...
I've watched this several times since it came out, and it still makes me tear up a bit at the end. As someone who's been playing D&D for about 20 years, I can say that little else compares to the feeling of a table vibing together, having a great time, and cheering each other on. And this video always reminds me of the countless awesome times I've had with a group both as a PC and as DM.
"How many people do you want to cameo on your video?"
JoCat: "yes."
Perfect for you then? :)
@Why would I Give you my real name? talking bout yourself there bud?
Marvel: "Infinity War Is the most ambitious crossover event in history."
JoCat: Hold my Sword Oil.
Sword and Shield*
Dang, was literally going to make this exact post. Well played sir, well played.
Which oil? Chaos, Mind's Eye, Destroyer, Affinity, or Stamina/Exhaust?
@@Deathkri ALL OF THEM! MMWAHAHAHAHAH
@@Chronostra Very true. They need oils in World so the new players can see SnS at its finest hour.
“Hey that DnD RUclipsr you like is in this video!” ‘Which one?’ “Yes.”
And a couple of others who just play.
*cries in WebDM*
Yes Matt Mercer is my favorite dnd RUclipsr
Cries in mr.welch. seriously people get more views than he does reading out stuff he has done or written.
Exactly
Can't believe you actually managed to convey the bad experience of being a DM. Well done
" why does the blind Dragonborn, have a gun" that killed me Haha
I didn't give him that, did he always have it
Truer words have never been spoken about player equipment
Well, Gunner is now an official feat in D&D so...
Marvel: "Avengers: infinity war" is the most ambitious crossover ever
Jocat: *hold my guide to DMing video*
Came here for this comment
The "worst" thing is that i follow most of these youtubers. love to see that everyone brings something to the comunity it doesn't matter how small it is
"Infinity war is the most ambitious crossover in history"
JoCat: "Hold my sword and shield!"
Are insinuating that he would put down his sword and shield?
Yes both
Are you considering that JoCrap would lay down a sword and shield? He would clearly turn it into the table itself and the sword into his DM Screen.
🤣 YASSSS
No one touches his sword and shield.
I just wanted to say thank you. I have watched this playlist many times over the years and it always makes me laugh
"When the f*ck did the blind dragon born get a gun!?" this is a sentence that we did not expect but all needed
I was crying when i heard it, and then i just went into hysterics
"What am i supposed to do, talk to the players?"
"You can certainly try."
WHY'D THAT HIT SO HARD
Critical response
*CRITICAL HIT!*
I realy like the fact that Matt Mercer isnt even playing the game but he just appear out of nowhere just to say to you to be nice
This is without a doubt one of my favorite videos on youtube , every now and again when D&D night gets close , i rewatch it , its a good reminder on how i can do a better job being a DM , thank you so much !
JoCat: “You can certainly try.”
*I cannot explain how much I enjoyed this single line*
As a GM, I can say those four words are perhaps my favourite tool. Though another set that tend to be involved in a lot of great stories is "If I were you, I'd run."
Those are THE BEST words to use as a DM. 😏
Right up there with "Are you sure?"
I use that line a lot.
DM for a group I'm in likes to use: That's a "Can I?" question
“You can certainly try.”
The single best line in the video. That emotional beat was incredible.
In context of the subject matter? It was very profound. Dont sell yourself short man!
Agreed
Things don't have to be deep to have an impact, we just have to connect 😃
It really hits home cause as a dm, I feel I say those words to my players the most when they wanna do some crazy thing. "Can I roll to pickpocket the giant?" "You can certainly try." That phrase is where the best times of dnd happen
@UC_whyX_414zUwTBCMDhjNZQ honestly that feels like unfounded fears. Literally just talk to the guys and 9/10 so long as you don't sound accusatory they WILL be fine with whatever changes you want to ask from them.
I once had this drood triton pothead. His player was constantly acting like high and it was to the point it was difficult to communicate with him. So I just wrote to him after the game, explaining the situation and he didn't need me asking-he straight-up promised to try to be better. As DMs we all fear that the love we put in our work won't be matched by our players. And it won't. But so fucking what? I can't tell you how much my heart grows when I see my players interacting with my baby and raising it in a manner that I couldn't even dream off. I mean writing a story is nice and all, but isn't it nicer to be able to experience it alongside your players, as you all discover the beauty you bring forth when your imaginations overlap?
Everyone’s talking about how he got Matt Mercer but are we gonna talk about how he got him here to tell him no one cares? The balls on this guy
And then ended up using Matt's usual advice anyway when Jo advised it. It all came full circle
Thank you lol! I was just like what the hell he did it.
@@tatersalad76 What are you talking about? That was entirely original advice
And no one should care.
He really does love saying "Oh, man..."
The xp cameo made me very happy im new to dnd and have been LOVING his reacting to silly homebrew and seeimg him made me smile
"NO ONE CARES, MATT MERCER!" are words I don't think I'll ever be ready to hear.
Aww man... :(
"Nyeh"
My DM would say otherwise lol :D
Is it even possible to use them in a sentence like that!?
I don't think Mercer was ready to hear it either. lol
JoCat: "I set up a D&D session with a bunch of nerds"
D&D RUclips: "On your left"
"On your left"
"On your left"
"On your left"
"On your left"
"You have 6 minutes and 44 seconds."
6 minutes and 44 seconds later: *JoCrap freakout*
It was timed out right? I didn't notice
Oh, that’s what he meant. Neat.
Oh nice
JoCat, thanks to you, I have found the magic behind Dungeons and Dragons and found a past-time that allowed me to be freely creative with my friends by my side in a way I've never felt before. I know that not a lot has gone well recently but if you should ever read my lowly comment, I want you to know that you do have a positive imapct. What you do is incredible and it has inspired me to not only be a DM for my friends, teaching them the game as we go, but also to bring it into my job (I'm a high school teacher). I am going to be teaching my students this game that I know and love - that you showed me how to appreciate. Should you ever return to content creation, know you'll have my support and that of countless others. Thank you, JoCat.
“Wow!!! The only way he could make this better is if...”
Matt Mercer shows up:
“...”
“I love you JoCat”
This isn’t a crap guide to dungeons and dragons, DMing, it’s a painfully accurate guide to dungeons and dragons, DMing.
TRUTH!
“Dm I’d like to seduce the king, then polymorph into a dragon at the wedding, murder everyone, and grab the party that’s been hiding in the basement unnoticed for 3 days.”
“I’m sorry you did who in the what now?”
This is the endgame of D&D videos. Thank you
"Infinity War is the most anticipated crossover event in history"
JoCat: *Observe*
This was such a treat!! I love everything about the final result!! 8'D
FINALLY THE COLLAB HAS HAPPENED!
When we getting a full version of the Flirbolgs song XD
This was a wonderful collab. Glad to see everyone working together
Cani-Cat
HI!
Love your music your doing a great job don't let rude comments get you down
Love your music.
I also really want to hear the full version of the Firbolg Jamboree.
Matt Mercer definitely has Charisma as his highest stat, even as a doodle he's so nice.
That pure precious optimism being crushed by JoCat is the second most character accurate thing in the video. Only topped by Puffin being Abserd.
And that's exactly what he wants you to think. He's luring you into a false sense of a security before launching an onslaught of pool noodles.
Definitely lol
Who is Matt Mercer?
@@teabearchurchill5600 You don’t know Matt Mercer?!
This video alone got me into wanting to DM, and I’ve quite enjoyed it. Thank you, it’s been a wonderful few years.!
I love how calmly Runesmith says "32 enormous constrictor snakes" when it's a sentence that SHOULD evoke horror.
No, that's basically Runesmith
Logan's delivery is always like that, its hilarious
Also, no. I am not tracking all those initiatives separately. animal companions and other pets all go on your turn.
Literally brought the actual Matt Mercer on just to tell him to shut up...
Legendary
Honestly the best part
Fucking Chad Move
That was actually Matt Mercer?
Epic.
This whole series was so awesome! This was the best and craziest way to cap the DnD Crap Guide. I can't imagine how much time and work this took, but it was so great to see it come together. You're awesome JoCat and thank you for giving us this. Thank you for sharing your creativity.
“So how many dnd you tubers and content creators would you like to colab with?”
“Yes”
I was surprised at how many I did know(critcrab and puffinforest; I have heard about mercer), how many I didn't know(everyone else) and how many I do know that didn't show up(Matthew Colville). Community is nuts.
@@lagg1e ugh same
I don’t know their usernames but I do know their I’d and voiced
I mostly recognized their dnd ocs
Funny that they're not even all DnD RUclipsrs lmao
@@lagg1e I knew 1 pair because I'm new and I know none of the others. But the ones with red and blue eyes are named. Red and blue from ,"Overly Sarcastic Productions"
I recognized puffin forest and red & blue from OSP
The most unrealistic part of this was that everyone made it to the session and no one was late
Where's Lany?
maybe that was the plan "if I invite 20 people, maybe 5 will show up". he realized it was a bad plan when everyone showed up.
@@danilooliveira6580 jocrap underestimated the desire of people to play his campain. XD
Matt Mercer was
that is the only unrealistic part yes
When the f*ck did the blind dragonborn get a gun? I don't remember giving him a gun! Has he always had a gun?
Should have looked at his character sheet, they had the feat Gunner the whole time! (it's a feat from the new book Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything)
Of course the blind guy is the one with a gun
I relate to this statement personally.
JoCat, I come back to this video so often when I feel overwhelmed or inadequate as a DM and it always gives me that breath of fresh air and confidence to start again and/or keep going. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for all of your videos. Every single one of them brings not only me but my players joy. I use your videos as beginning guides for all of my new players❤ So thank you for everything!
Marvel: Endgame is the most ambitious crossover event in history
JoCat: Hold my d20
this
Nice