“Self Isolation”
- Boring
- Clinical
- What the government tells you to do!
“Go back to the shadows!!”
- exciting
- implies you are a balrog of morgoth
- what a cool old wizard tells you to do!
I honestly couldn't give two fucks what a bunch of old white dudes think about D&D. 😂
#dnd
&
#ttrpg
's are greater now than they have ever been. *literally* With more diverse voices making them *even better* and allowing folks to express & explore their identity within them.
No epic battle music. Instead, a sombre and sad score to highlight that this isn't something to be proud of. A needless and tragic outcome for brother and sister.
Still such an incredible show.
Happy Birthday, my bro
@matthewmercer
- To celebrate I am once again posting embarrassing photos of us. To many more years of your kindness, empathy and imagination!
Went to Tokyo Tower tonight and asked a very important question. 9 years together so I’m glad she said yes! Sharing my life with
@NinaSerena
is the greatest adventure I will ever have.
Minor rant; I really hate the idea that streaming a D&D game means you have to "make it for the audience" that it can't be a "bunch of mates playing". Audiences are diverse & rarely agree. 😡
You can't please everyone but I *can* please the 5 people sat with me at the table. 💖
Clerics do not have to be healing dispensers
Fighters do not have to sword & board plate wearers
Bards do not have to be sexual deviants
Paladins do not have to be religious fanatics
Barbarians do not have to be low int idiots
Rogues do not have to be stealthy edge lords
#DnD
Seeing comments or chat messages saying someone is playing a class or race wrong in
#dnd
really makes my blood boil. “thats not how warlocks are!” or “high elves shouldnt be like X” is hot garbage. Don’t believe this crap, if someone says this to you tell them to jog on!
Show of hands for everyone who loves playing TTRPG characters of a different gender to themselves? ✋✋✋
It's never been confusing for anyone I've played with. It's never been weird. And for me, it's a damn fun & safe way to explore my feminine side/persona. 💖💖💖
@goddersbloom
Just to be clear, for Twitter's report feature, you (an adult, senior, man) are stating publicly that you feel an overwhelming desire to physically/harmfully grab and abuse this 16-year-old girl because you disagree with her on saving our planet?
Karlach is the best companion characters in BG3. It's not even a discussion.
Cool backstory
Great personality
Genuine dialogue
Peak visual design
Perfect voice-acting
One of the top NPC companions in R{Gs. Up there with Garrus, Tali, Minsc, & other legends.
Let me be clear on one thing;
Until we see the actual legal document of the revised OGL, this is just PR. "We would never" means nothing if the contract says "We can".
I got a lot more to say about the supposed changes, but Twitter isn't the right place for it.
Over the past week we have witnessed an incredible outpour of passion and dedication from our community working together to protect and cultivate the inclusive environment of Dungeons & Dragons.
Please read our update on the Open Game License:
Does anyone remember 🐲CALIANNA🐲?!? The folks at
@wizkidsgames
asked me share that she is part of the "Guests of
@CriticalRole
" miniatures set coming June 2022! Look at my girl! My precious girl! 😭😭💖
A perfect NPC for a Dragon-influenced spellcaster in your own games! 🐉🔥
"Our fwend did an oopsie, but we've known him for soooo long and we didn't know about it honest! He's pwomised not to do it again. Sowwy UwU"
🙄🙄🙄
Glad the guidelines are being made clearer. AI tools for creative pursuits (art/writing) belong in the trash.
Watching
@robbiedaymond
trying to keep his shit together at
@samriegel
's name backstory is one of the greatest gifts in this 1st episode of CR Campaign 3.
@epicdndmemes
What a absolute dogshit take. Learning to draw takes time not money. AI tools steal artwork and are an anathema to creativity. They are capitalist tools.
Been playing D&D for over 20 years, never needed AI or to spend lots of money for character art in a private DND game.
I was feeling a bit too nervous to post these on Twitter but folks have been so lovely elsewhere I felt I could share here too.
Practiced doing my own makeup for 1st time last night. These selfies are edited as the end result (see last pic) wasn’t so good but learnt a lot! 😘💖
Happy
#Pride
to all from this little genderfluid mess! 💖💖💖
Last weekend I braved going to a a dinner & hotel bar party as “other me” and whilst it was anxiety inducing, friends were there to support me and I felt it was another step on the adventure that is gender! 😂
Hard to put into words. But what these dudes said is just nonsense. Absolute garbage. D&D IS FOR EVERYONE. Don't let *anyone* tell you otherwise.
Let this old-fart, dinosaur thinking die in the past. Combat, RP, Worldbuilding, Exploration. It belongs to ALL OF US.
WAIT HOLY SHIT THE MIGHTY NEIN GOT CALIANNA'S PRESENTS LAST NIGHT?! IT ACTUALLY HAPPENED! (Thank you
@matthewmercer
for keeping all that shit on standby for what over a year?!)
@Wizards_DnD
My key follow up questions;
- What will 'telling you about our work' mean? Is that an approval system? How will it work?
- Will you still attempt to de-auth the 1.0 OGL?
- Will this new OGL be irrevocable? Will WotC be able to change the license terms with/without notice?
She was only in one episode, but playing Calianna in
#CriticalRole
is genuinely such a treasured moment of mine. But with the campaign wrap up it's time to move on. 😥
I would have loved to have had more time with her but grateful for the love she got from all. (Art
@ornerine
)
Hey writers. Do any of ya'll just like recite/improv dialogue/scenes out loud, as if you were the characters, when doing other things like cleaning or walking back from the shops? 😂
Okay... Is it weird that I have written & edited a 3000 piece of Fiction about Cali getting back to Port Damali and talking to the Dwarves who rescued/look after her? I was a guest in 1 fucking episode and I can't stop thinking about her.
Don't give hateful idiots visibility or attention. Preach that
#DnD
is an open hobby for everyone. Make art. Make maps. Write books. Play games if you can, support streams if you can't. Love
@Wizards_DnD
. Love other RPGs. Love designers and marketers. Love everyone.
11 years together today with this amazing, adorable, talented, funny as hell, woman. My beloved
@NinaSerena
and I have had many adventures together and I look forward to many, many more. <3 <3 Love you noodle!
If I ever got to DM a one-shot on the CR Twitch channel, I'd run Tails of Equestria the MLP RPG and make it so flipping WHOLESOME ya'll. It would be *sickeningly* sweet.
For any of you who didn't like the
#GoT
Finale, why not grab yourself a
@Wizards_DnD
Starter Set and make your own epic fantasy adventures and see how they turn out after a few years. 😂😂
Hey
#CriticalRole
friends. If you're looking for a new show whilst waiting for C3, I humbly ask you to check out my show
@HighRollersDnD
.
We're live today at 5pm UK Time (9am PST) at and will be having a big LORE episode!
(More info below)
#dnd
#ttrpg
Yes, I'm going to the DnD Movie Premiere.
Yes, I'm going to the WOTC Creator Summit (Digitally)
No, I haven't forgotten the OGL mess.
No, I'm not shilling for Wizards by doing these things. I'll be giving my honest thoughts about both.
If you have an issue, you can shove it. 🙂
I'm 35 today! 🥳
Don't get caught thinking life's over after your 20's. My 30's have been some of the best, coolest, most fulfilling years far. 🥰
Streaming today on my Twitch 🟣 (link in bio) at 5pm UK Time for a bit. Will be chatting and doing some other fun stuff!
Happy Halloween to all the naughty boys and girls out there. Lady Dimitrescu is happy to invite you to her castle for dinner and a fine wine…
#cosplay
#halloween2021
Today has been a real struggle, the absolute worst/lowest I've felt in months. I'm creatively wiped out & unable to do even basic tasks. I feel like an absolute failure.
But I've drunk my water, went for a good walk, taken some Vitamin D and I'm going to try again tomorrow.
Introducing
#Candlekeep
Mysteries, the latest adventure anthology in the Forgotten Realms setting! Explore this collection of new mysteries by up-and-coming D&D designers from across our community. These short adventures arrive March 16!
Pre-order now:
Remember that you are not the only player at your
#dnd
#ttrpg
table. Learning to uplift & support other characters stories is a skill that will improve your sessions tenfold and make you feel more connected to the group.
Be a fan of each other's characters. <3
Is it lame that I have a copy of my Calianna character sheet on D&D Beyond that I level up whenever the Mighty Nein do? She probably doesn't earn anywhere near the same amount of XP they do, but I like to imagine her growing in power on her own adventures. 😳🔥🐲
I wish my trans friends and the community were visible *every* day, but from someone who doesn't quite know where they sit on the gauge (bigender? genderfluid? trans? I dunno!) I want to say thanks for all the support/advice/encouragement!
#TransDayOfVisibility
💖
First time in years I've had a go at doing some proper Cosplay photos! Thoughts?
Also, so SO pleased with how the video about this costume came out! 😘☺️ Really hope folks check it out!
#CriticalRoleCosplay
Seeing so many *idiots* acting up over this homebrew D&D wheelchair design is depressing.
Seeing the creator throwing some incredible shade back, updating and continuing to promote the design, and loads of prominent RPG folks backing them up is *wonderful*.
The Combat Wheelchair (v2.0) for 5e
#dnd
New upgrades, cleaner rules, sleeker design, FAQs and more - and still completely free! You have access to a book and a dyslexic-friendly font version!
#disability
#dnd
(audio available soon)
Art:
@claudiopozas
I try not to spam my Twitter with these pics (as I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea) but it’s pride and I *love* how cute I looked in this maid getup! ☺️💖
I only get to be “other me” for a little bit so I usually try a bunch of outfits and take loads of selfies when I can!😘
The fact that
@Wizards_DnD
& Hasbro are trying to nullify the current OGL and force all publishers and creators to basically agree to the new one by January 13th 2023 is absolutely fucking appalling.
Not even waiting for 'OneD&D' to be finished and available. Tyrannical.
Yesterday, I received the full text of the OGL 1.1 from a reputable source. The updated Open Gaming License is incredibly restrictive, demands community surveillance and, most importantly, renders the previous WotC OGL an unauthorized agreement.
Welp,
#Criticalrole
fam. I couldn't help myself, after thinking about Calianna a lot last few days, I went and did a Levelled-Up version of her and planned my own head cannon for what has happened to her.
I'm a very amateur artist so please don't judge me too harshly. 🤣💖
@itsginnydi
@DnDBeyond
Echoing what Ginny has said here. Appreciate the effort to listen and earn back the faith/trust from the community. CC for SRD 5.1 is a HUGE benefit for creators like us.
So my position is clear;
#DnD
OGL 1.2 is currently not acceptable. Too many dubious clauses, sneaky loopholes, & and too much power on WotC's side.
We're in a contract negotiation right now, it will be a back -and-forth. What WotC does next is key, so stay vigilant.
Hot Take: Rolling for
#DnD
stats doesn't lead to more diverse or interesting characters and usually results in one or two players exceling over everyone else, and someone being miserable because their stats suck. Almost every group I know has to house rule rolling for stats.
FIVE YEARS OF
@HighRollersDnD
!
It's been such a blessing to play with my dear friends and share it with all of you out there. Bringing
#DnD
to a ton of folks, doing amazing things with people all over the world.
Tune in for our episode today:
Do other DM's finish their sessions and just feel absolutely wiped out/get headaches? Feels like every session leaves me feeling like my head's gonna explode. 🤣😂
Soon I get to *play* (Not DM) in a long-term
#dnd
campaign with some very cool people in a very cool world and I've come up with a really fun charaacter and now I am drawing art of her.
It's like I'm 15 again. :D
Feeling exceptionally proud & happy tonight. 💖 Being the DM of two amazing D&D shows, publishing an official D&D adventure, working on new exciting D&D streams, developing my cosplays and makeup skills, and having so many amazing friends & mutuals inspire me is just the best! 🥰
Folks, sorry for the late notice. No stream today. Lots of stuff going on right now. My grandma passed away yesterday so I'm trying to make plans to visit my mum back home. Also trying to make some big decisions on various career and social things right now & it's a lot at once.
I used to think
@samriegel
was a very smart man but hes not! Very unbig brain. NO COLLUSION! Fake News. Who trusts a man dressed as a Rakshasa?!?
#dndbeyond
#StupidSam
Up way too late, but man Dungeons & Dragons is fucking rad and I love it so flipping much. I know I'm not as interesting or exciting as many other
#dnd
personalities but I freaking love this hobby and community. Thanks for all the art, jokes, homebrews, songs, comics, gifs, etc.
Oh! Seems like
@matthewmercer
has announced it so I can finally say that NEXT THURSDAY I will be a guest on
@CriticalRole
! :D Very excited about that and so grateful to Matt & Team for letting me come play!
It's Episode 100 of
@CriticalRole
tonight! I know I was only a small part of it but I have *so* much love for my Critter Family & I am so grateful for how welcoming & kind everyone has been. Playing Calianna is one of my absolute fondest, most treasured, memories. :)
Just to be 100%. Fuck NFTs, Crypto, Blockchain, etc. All of that garbage can get in the sea as far as I'm concerned.
The news about Kickstarter is sad and depressing. Hope the TTRPG/Boardgame community can find a better platform to move to.
No better way to end this amazing trip than margaritas in a shitty bar with two of my best friends in the whole world. I love you both so much and miss ya already!
I've been editing some videos and ended up making this "Who the hell is this guy?" supercut. 😂
I couldn't fit in everything, but making it really highlighted to me what an amazing
#dnd
/ streaming career I've had.
@CriticalRole
@pax
@Twitch
@Wizards_DnD
& so much more!
And after 5 hours, lots of tears & laughs, and an amazing outpouring of love and support... HighRollers Aerois Campaign is over.
5 years. 191 episodes on Twitch/YT. Levels 2-20. From a crashing airship, to the edge of space.
And in a few months, a new world and story await!
Watching
@matthewmercer
react to
@LauraBaileyVO
's incredible play in latest CR episode, is a joyous, and frustrating reminder of Trickery Clerics... Laura and
@trottimus
have such similar energy.
Very worrying for TTRPG streamers on Twitch honestly. Will completely ruin narrative streams.
Imagine something like the CritRole C1 Finale, and just as Vecna casts... *RAID SHADOW LEGENDS AD* ..the stream is muted and shown in a tiny window, missing the big moment.
😐
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📚:
Medieval Times was everything I hoped it would be. Only wish
@matthewmercer
and
@Marisha_Ray
could have been there for my first time. 🤣 So corny. So bad. But soooo gooood.
My amazing pal
@Tallinier
drew my very own
#DnDSona
! (Yourself but with race/class you think represents you best) It's AMAZING! 💖💖
Half Elf Wizard! Mid transformation spell between two personas (Mark & Mara)! Entertainer Background obviously! 😎
I don't know if
@CriticalRole
/
@matthewmercer
would ever have me back as a guest, but I have been thinking NON-STOP about potential guest characters for C3. 😵 Think I've narrowed it down to two...
Aasimar Rogue/Sorc Nun?!
Retired Killer Dad with Daughter?!