Ah, thank you Echo! Glad you liked the ideas! And, super cool that your RUclips username is the same name as the bird in the video, lol. Ah, yes... the mini display box was actually a Super Bowl 50 Display case I picked up for $8. One of my favorite pickups of all time. Anyways... thanx for watching. Cheers!
I think your video explanation and demonstration is better than the puzzle. I still think you should make a video on all the puzzles in Tasha's. Great video mate.
Thank you my friend. I am going to use the idea you had and create a playlist for these. It may take a bit, but, I'll definitely try to do a video for all 13 of these. Cheers!
@@WallyDM Should save you time coming up with new puzzles. Although I think your going to have to simplify the puzzles in Tasha's, so people can use them.
@@HowtoRPG I definitely agree. If the rest of the puzzles in Tasha's are anything like the Display of Daggers, they might be very confusing. I'm hoping that folks will find my demonstrations/explanations of Tasha's puzzles easier to use. Thank you my friend!
Huh this is interesting for sure. I think this shows potential as far as what they can do with tashas. If definitely wont be your puzzle book of quality but I think it will be decently solid. As always great presentation of the puzzle as a dm I know I'd forget to mention a key component here lol
My PCs would probably steal Soulkeeper, loot what they can from the shop, and leave, consequences be damned.... I'd be inclined to let them since this puzzle does feel a bit extra. I'm having trouble conceiving why spelling anything with the daggers would do anything useful. I'd likely forgo the daggers entirely in favor of a Moradin statue in the shop. The symbols that make up the cipher could be present on sliding dials on the statue. Upon setting the dials to the correct sequence, I would reveal a secret compartment holding a scroll to unbind souls from objects. Failing any proper spellcasters in the party, I'd make it a simple unbinding scroll anyone can read if they know the language. To increase difficulty slightly, I might make the anvil have the secret compartment. Although, I have Tasha's Cauldron and do not see this in the book. Seeing as this was released as a taste of the content, could it be it was so poorly received they decided to remove it? Or is it simply not in the puzzles section?
Ah yes, this is definitely one of the unforeseen results of most parties. Heck with the dwarf, we are gonna steal his stuff. lol. But all things aside... yeah, I thought this puzzle was supposed to be in Tasha's and I was absolutely stunned that they did not include it. I guess they just intended it as a freebie for those wanting a preview of similar things to come. Of course, you may be correct on it being poorly received. It has so many holes in the way to run it that they just decided there was no fixing it and might as well leave it out of the book. Who knows... maybe Wizards will contact me the next time they want to do puzzles in a book. lol. I can only hope! Anyway, cheers!
Thank you my friend! This was definitely a very detail oriented puzzle... I hope that I did a decent job demonstrating it. Really looking forward to the "easy" ones in Tasha's Cauldron, lol.
This puzzle seems a little contrived, tbh. Spelling out the name in daggers seems like it would have no purpose in universe. My players would probably get nitpicky about that.
Honestly, I can't disagree with you. As I was recording the video, the dagger part of the puzzle did feel a bit wonky. I think there could definitely be a different method of inserting the answer / solve the puzzle. I mean, the daggers work, but I feel that DMs could definitely come up with an alternative way to input the solution. Fantastic feedback on this, thank you. Cheers!
I think that figuring out the activation word/phrase for Soulkeeper should be the final goal. Perhaps it's in code under the illustration of the sword.
@@InquisitorThorn yeah, simply speaking the activation phrase seems like a good solution rather than spelling it out. Then again, why wouldn't a sword meant to protect its wielder have some way out from the inside? It's a little weird. Still, I'm glad you made a video for this one so I knew about your book and Tasha's pdf.
I have a pretty neat puzzle that involves a chess board/pieces a piano, and all 8 schools of magic. Would love to show it off, or here your thoughts on it. Where is the best place to send it if I can? (Pictures involved)
Awesome puzzle. Will definitely run it. I love the bird giving a clue but I've got a druid in the party which will probably just speak with animal. Going to have to take some liberty and work around that. Any ideas or suggestions?
Awesome! Hope this runs well for you in your game. And... absolutely. I would make the bird a clockwork toy or a mechanical figure. That makes it a construct... not an animal. Hope that helps!
@@WallyDM I think if one party member picks up an item and puts it into their pack and they get sucked into the sword it will give the others pause on taking further items. Maybe have Kleg appear in the pommel of the sword and any thieving party members appear in the blade and they look like they are in pain.
Ah, yes. Sure thing Randall. Those blocks are from a game called "Crossbows and Catapults". One of my favorite games as a kid. You build a castle wall to protect your Tower and flags and then use rubber-band operated crossbows or catapults to destroy each others castles. Was super fun back in the day.
I love your work man, but my OCD gets tweaked when you're sitting in your room.. You are just a bit out of focus and everything has a fuzz around it. I think it would probably help your videos if you could sharpen / fix the focus a bit! Just some constructive criticism, already bought your puzzle book! Keep up the good work man!
Hey there John, thank you for buying the book, hope you are enjoying it! :-)... Also, thank you for this message. I've known for a while now that I need to update my camera. The Nikon d3200 I use does not focus for me and I have been in dire need of an upgrade. Talked it over with the Mrs. and we agreed that a new camera to celebrate 10K subscribers is in order. Looking at a Canon M50... hope to have it soon!
Got the okay for a camera update! The Canon M50 Mark II releases November 24th and I'm preordering it today. Pretty stoked... I'll be in focus soon! ;)
Haha, no worries at all Scott. I mispronounce a LOT of words incorrectly. I don't mind when folks help me out with pronunciation. In an upcoming video, I'm pretty sure I said "Talisman" wrong a few times too. It's just what I do, lol. But, yeah, don't be sorry at all. I'm glad that you are liking the videos. Thank you for subscribing and be sure to say hi again soon. Cheers!
thank you, Wally! I like this one
Glad you enjoyed it! I was really surprised this puzzle was not included in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. 😯
Nice video
Sounds like this book has a lot to offer
Absolutely. I'm super stoked about this book. Can't wait to get it!
That is a sweet shirt. Thanks for the advertising.Excellent video-Mark
Haha! Thought you might like that. :)
Great puzzle. Thanks for sharing. Like the idea of the dwarf's image reflected in the sword. Love the mini display shadowbox behind you.
Ah, thank you Echo! Glad you liked the ideas! And, super cool that your RUclips username is the same name as the bird in the video, lol. Ah, yes... the mini display box was actually a Super Bowl 50 Display case I picked up for $8. One of my favorite pickups of all time. Anyways... thanx for watching. Cheers!
I think your video explanation and demonstration is better than the puzzle. I still think you should make a video on all the puzzles in Tasha's. Great video mate.
Thank you my friend. I am going to use the idea you had and create a playlist for these. It may take a bit, but, I'll definitely try to do a video for all 13 of these. Cheers!
@@WallyDM Should save you time coming up with new puzzles. Although I think your going to have to simplify the puzzles in Tasha's, so people can use them.
@@HowtoRPG I definitely agree. If the rest of the puzzles in Tasha's are anything like the Display of Daggers, they might be very confusing. I'm hoping that folks will find my demonstrations/explanations of Tasha's puzzles easier to use. Thank you my friend!
I like that it also works with "Torag" (the Pathfinder equivalent to this God).
Oh nice! Absolutely. We could definitely change the code to match Torag. Ya know, I really need to brush up on my Pathfinder gods.
Huh this is interesting for sure. I think this shows potential as far as what they can do with tashas. If definitely wont be your puzzle book of quality but I think it will be decently solid. As always great presentation of the puzzle as a dm I know I'd forget to mention a key component here lol
Thank you my friend. I appreciate that very much. :-) Maybe Wizards will give me a chance on their next book that includes the puzzles, lol. Cheers!
Love this puzzle! Definitely using it, or the theme sometime soon!
Awesome! Glad you dig it. :)
My PCs would probably steal Soulkeeper, loot what they can from the shop, and leave, consequences be damned.... I'd be inclined to let them since this puzzle does feel a bit extra. I'm having trouble conceiving why spelling anything with the daggers would do anything useful. I'd likely forgo the daggers entirely in favor of a Moradin statue in the shop. The symbols that make up the cipher could be present on sliding dials on the statue. Upon setting the dials to the correct sequence, I would reveal a secret compartment holding a scroll to unbind souls from objects. Failing any proper spellcasters in the party, I'd make it a simple unbinding scroll anyone can read if they know the language.
To increase difficulty slightly, I might make the anvil have the secret compartment.
Although, I have Tasha's Cauldron and do not see this in the book. Seeing as this was released as a taste of the content, could it be it was so poorly received they decided to remove it? Or is it simply not in the puzzles section?
Ah yes, this is definitely one of the unforeseen results of most parties. Heck with the dwarf, we are gonna steal his stuff. lol.
But all things aside... yeah, I thought this puzzle was supposed to be in Tasha's and I was absolutely stunned that they did not include it. I guess they just intended it as a freebie for those wanting a preview of similar things to come. Of course, you may be correct on it being poorly received. It has so many holes in the way to run it that they just decided there was no fixing it and might as well leave it out of the book.
Who knows... maybe Wizards will contact me the next time they want to do puzzles in a book. lol. I can only hope! Anyway, cheers!
This puzzle is pretty good but hopes there are some better ones since I already purchased the book. As always your puzzle videos are awesome.
Thank you my friend! This was definitely a very detail oriented puzzle... I hope that I did a decent job demonstrating it. Really looking forward to the "easy" ones in Tasha's Cauldron, lol.
I have to be REALLY careful with *any* puzzle with animals. I have a player who casts "Speak with Animals" as often as a dwarf orders ale!
lol, I can see where that can make things too easy, for sure.
This puzzle seems a little contrived, tbh. Spelling out the name in daggers seems like it would have no purpose in universe. My players would probably get nitpicky about that.
Honestly, I can't disagree with you. As I was recording the video, the dagger part of the puzzle did feel a bit wonky. I think there could definitely be a different method of inserting the answer / solve the puzzle. I mean, the daggers work, but I feel that DMs could definitely come up with an alternative way to input the solution. Fantastic feedback on this, thank you. Cheers!
I think that figuring out the activation word/phrase for Soulkeeper should be the final goal. Perhaps it's in code under the illustration of the sword.
@@InquisitorThorn yeah, simply speaking the activation phrase seems like a good solution rather than spelling it out. Then again, why wouldn't a sword meant to protect its wielder have some way out from the inside? It's a little weird. Still, I'm glad you made a video for this one so I knew about your book and Tasha's pdf.
I have a pretty neat puzzle that involves a chess board/pieces a piano, and all 8 schools of magic. Would love to show it off, or here your thoughts on it. Where is the best place to send it if I can? (Pictures involved)
And... I'd love to take a look at it. Awesome! Be sure to hit me up on Discord or email me: nick @ magicedh.com
Awesome puzzle. Will definitely run it. I love the bird giving a clue but I've got a druid in the party which will probably just speak with animal. Going to have to take some liberty and work around that. Any ideas or suggestions?
Awesome! Hope this runs well for you in your game. And... absolutely. I would make the bird a clockwork toy or a mechanical figure. That makes it a construct... not an animal. Hope that helps!
@@WallyDM ah that's an awesome idea. Thanks so much. Never thought of that. Love your videos btw. Love your content
@@DieEinstes Ah, neat-o. Glad I could help. Also thank you! I appreciate that. And, thank you for being a subscriber to the channel. Cheers!
If anyone starts looting the workshop they also get drawn into the sword.
Yesss. Absolutely! Or... perhaps another explosion and THEN into the sword. lol.
Unfortunately, my merry band of murder hobos would clean the place out, and keep the sword as a quaint novelty.
@@mason5115 I think this may be the norm for most groups. Poor Kleg, lol.
@@WallyDM I think if one party member picks up an item and puts it into their pack and they get sucked into the sword it will give the others pause on taking further items. Maybe have Kleg appear in the pommel of the sword and any thieving party members appear in the blade and they look like they are in pain.
@@Foerick Haha, yes! By the power of Moradin, Kleg will punish them!
This is great, but what I want to know is where did you get those Lego looking stone walls from?
Ah, yes. Sure thing Randall. Those blocks are from a game called "Crossbows and Catapults". One of my favorite games as a kid. You build a castle wall to protect your Tower and flags and then use rubber-band operated crossbows or catapults to destroy each others castles. Was super fun back in the day.
I love your work man, but my OCD gets tweaked when you're sitting in your room.. You are just a bit out of focus and everything has a fuzz around it. I think it would probably help your videos if you could sharpen / fix the focus a bit! Just some constructive criticism, already bought your puzzle book! Keep up the good work man!
Hey there John, thank you for buying the book, hope you are enjoying it! :-)... Also, thank you for this message. I've known for a while now that I need to update my camera. The Nikon d3200 I use does not focus for me and I have been in dire need of an upgrade. Talked it over with the Mrs. and we agreed that a new camera to celebrate 10K subscribers is in order. Looking at a Canon M50... hope to have it soon!
@@FlyingAxblade_D20 I'm a displacer beast at heart.
Got the okay for a camera update! The Canon M50 Mark II releases November 24th and I'm preordering it today. Pretty stoked... I'll be in focus soon! ;)
Hey, I'm a big fan of your videos so I hope I don't offend, but the 'c' in 'scimitar' is silent. Sorry!
Haha, no worries at all Scott. I mispronounce a LOT of words incorrectly. I don't mind when folks help me out with pronunciation. In an upcoming video, I'm pretty sure I said "Talisman" wrong a few times too. It's just what I do, lol. But, yeah, don't be sorry at all. I'm glad that you are liking the videos. Thank you for subscribing and be sure to say hi again soon. Cheers!