I Played in the LARGEST D&D Game Ever!!!
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
- Local game store, and Guiness world record holder 'WeGeekTogether' decided that this summer they wanted to once again set the record for the most people ever participating in a single game of Dungeons and Dragons at the same time. This is the story of how I not only attended, but got to DM for my table in one of the biggest events in TTRPG history!
This event was a ton of fun! Thank you to everyone who made it possible. If you're interested in learning more about the store behind the event, you can check them out on their website:
www.wegeektogether.com/
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Amazing video! Thanks for the support and for being one of the legendary DMs for the event!! We couldn't have done it without you guys!
It was my absolute pleasure! Loved seeing it all come together! It was a total blast getting to participate in this historical moment!
My table didn’t have a healer, so our strategy was “kill things before they can kill us”
the only person to go down was the person who originally brought up the idea
also we rolled so many natural 20s we fully explored the airship and city, and were able to take the first break about 20 minutes early
Additionally, despite having a fully part of 5, having really great rolls, and even a level 6 party member (who had participated on friday as well, along with being in the previous event) we didn’t manage to get off the airship deck either, and also only dealt about 30 damage to aos
Yeah I know, if I had been aware ahead of time of how little time I'd have, I probably would have just had my party go straight down to the reactor room. There's a lot of things I would have done differently If I knew in advance but at the end of the day it was still a ton of fun
3:49 Looks like we've discovered the secret to saving malls: make them permanent havens for mass D&D games. Today, this mall. Tomorrow, all malls everywhere.
The beacons have been lit. Gondor Mall calls for aid.
Now that would be a crazy way to break the record next year. Have multiple malls all over the country participating at the same time hahaha
Impressive!! Cool that this kind of thing exists, and props for first time Gaming at something so insanely massive!
Thank you! It was a steep learning curve but I really enjoyed throwing myself into the deep end and trying something new!
I love this whole concept, and especially the overall idea of reporting back to an organiser to integrate many different tables into one game
It really was a great idea! It was awesome to see so many D&D fans having a great time!
@@aidanpocock Utah is one of the best states to play Dungeons and Dragons, it’s so cool to see so many players in one place! Kinda bummed I missed it and I live down the street haha
@@Hexenbane247 I know, I totally missed it last year too! There just isn't a lot of publicity out there for it. Despite the fact that they literally have a Guiness world record. My hope is that this video will spread awareness for this event because these guys are awesome.
If you like D&D though you should check out their store, it's super cool! And they have lots of D&D groups that meet there!
@@aidanpocock I’ll definitely check them out. Thank you!
That bard seems so over powered. What a fun event!
It was pretty tricky to navigate hahaha but yeah, it was a ton of fun!
I am playing a similar character in my current campaign and this is a good reminder to have a chat to my GM about how to manage it without it being broken haha
I can't believe no one else had made a video on 2023's game. That's crazy! Both years were so much fun and I'm excited for next year!!
I know! I couldn’t believe it when I signed up for this year’s event. If there’s any videos out there, I couldn’t find them. My hope is people who weren’t sure about joining this year will want to go to next year’s event!
I was also a DM and a bit new to 5th Edition. I had a special needs player and almost no time to read the packet since my players were very demanding and unprepared with their characters. It was stressful but awesome nevertheless. In the end, my friends from paint night were impressed enough to join my homebrew campaign and come into my world of make believe. Andy and his family are personal heroes of mine. Shout out to Geek Together and all they do for the community!
That does sound similar to my own experience. But I felt like the lengths they went to in trying to help everyone have a good experience really showed. I’m glad you were able to get a D&D group out of the event! It really is such a special game!
Advice for any DMs still trying to figure out how to balance effective persuaders in the party: assign leverage that needs to be acquired before players can make important Persuasion checks. Some NPCs can start off already pliable with a Persuasion check while more important ones will require a quest like stealing an item, doing a favor, discovering what they care about, or fighting something before they can be persuaded.
That's actually a really good tip! I think I will definitely use that in the future. Because I hate the idea that you can convince anyone of anything with a high enough roll. I think additional merit should absolutely be needed. Thanks for the suggestion!
This kind of advice is actually in the 5e DM guide! NPCs should have various temperaments and I think the book suggests 3 broad ones: Hostile, Neutral, and Friendly. Social checks help players move into the friendly territory, but things like personality, goals, and information all should play a role in how the party succeeds or fails in diplomacy or roleplay, and encounters really shouldn’t see you jumping too far up without due cause.
@@jemm113 Oh wow! Shows what I know hahaha I really should read that guide sometime! Especially since it looks like I'll be playing a lot more D&D in my future!
In short, consider your NPC as actual people and not videogame NPCs who can be persuaded with a click (the click being the roll) xD
@@talscorner3696 I'm currently working on building up a campaign that some friends of mine are going to play on a camping trip, so I'll be sure to try it out then!
That looks so fun. I've been in multiple what my friendsand I call epics which are basically the same style as this, all be it on a much smaller scale, as a player and DM and they are so fun. My roommate and I are actually currently writing an underwater themed epic.
That is so cool! I haven't messed around with much of the underwater themed elements of D&D. I'm currently working on building up a one shot from scratch as well, it's a ton of fun but a lot of work!
I remember you from the event--I was the general over your area. I'm glad you had a fun time! I enjoyed watching your video.
Oh no way!! That’s awesome! Thank you for your service in the war! It was a hard fought battle! Hahaha
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for looking after my party!
This was a really cool event to learn about. Your D&D trajectory has been the opposite of mine. You went for mass participation; I've been exploring solo D&D, where I am both DM and player. I want to return to group play soon, but I am loving the solo experience so much I don't know when I will.
Maybe for next year's Dead Wars...
That sounds really interesting, I actually don't know that I've ever even heard about solo D&D before, but I feel like that could have really cool untapped potential! I might have to try that out sometime!
@@aidanpocock It's really fun! And (of primary concern for me) convenient. No scheduling issues, ever lol. I find it's a great way to take a deep dive into the rules and really discover some nuances that often get overlooked. You have all the time in the world to look up a relevant rule and understand it. I think it will make me a better DM in the long run.
Look for a 3rd-party supplement called DM Yourself. Or another one called Elminster's Guide To Solo Adventuring. They're good gateways into the solo hobby.
There's also been some solo adventures published in the last couple of years by third party publishers. I haven't tried any of them yet, but they all look pretty cool.
My group also went to take down the airship. During the reconnaissance we found maps over the town, angelic soldier drop pods, and super laser. Basically we learned the enemy plan was take airship over the base then fire the laser directly over before having the angelic soldiers clean up the survivors. After the airship we used flying carpets to get to the prison to save the people before they could be turned into angels and then at the final battle we ended up going to the top of the tower and dropping a bunch of oil and other things through a whole the casting fireball and just blowing it up before the final fight with Aos happened. It was insane.
That sounds like so much fun! It's awesome to hear how everyone had different experiences with the event! There really was so much to do! For me the biggest hurdle was the enemy types. They were all really cool, but they were a lot more complex than the goblins and bugbears I had been used to DMing for. A lot of really interesting spells and abilities!
Your D&D recap makes me want to learn to play too! Great job Aidan!🎉🎉
I was a DM at that event too! Excellent coverage of the event. It really was a hectic & awesome day.
That's awesome to hear! It really was a whirlwind, but I had a ton of fun. That seems to be the overall consensus
Great video about the event!
Awesome. Sounds like a mega-sized version of the D&D Epics I have participated in at conventions and online events.
It really was! It was a total blast to participate in!
Man, this is absolutely crazy!
I GMd two of those in Italy.
Man, I *loved* every single second of it, even if I lost my voice both times xD
That sounds like so much fun! These kind of events really are a blast to be involved in!
Thanks for sharing your experience as a fellow DM! Love your video and the angels you added, lol!
I’m glad you liked it!
Great video, great to see so many people enjoying DnD together in the flesh 😄
Holy crap. This is a hidden gem. You desearve way more views and subs.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! It was a ton of fun to make! And even more fun was attending the event itself!
@@aidanpocock I bet. I've never been a part of something that scale, but I've Dm'd for Adventurures league at my local card shop a ton. Wish i could have been there. You definetly earned a sub from me. cant wait to see what else you upload!
@@azada83 That sounds like a ton of fun! And thank you so much!
Sailor Moon guy sounds like a cool dude
He really is hahaha
Hey man take from a forever DM, you did great! You did what every good dm does: Adapt!
Thank you! It was definitely strenuous, but being quick on your feet is the name of the game hahaha at the end of the day as long as the players have fun is what really counts!
What a fun day :D proud to have been there.
wow, just wow, good job aiden
Thank you!
And I thought I was special for being in a 12-player game with one member of every class. 😂
It was pretty awesome tho. We started in two groups of 6, we had a lot of first-time players. We were all level 3, no multiclassing.
I was the Druid, and while my brother DMed the other table, my 8-year-old cousin (He's prolific and a great DM for his age) DMed my table.
Then we merged at the end for the final boss fight. I rolled high in initiate, took my turn, then left, and the boss was killed by the time it came back around to me.
Wow that does sound like a ton of fun! I think the most I've ever had in a single session is 7, and that was a lot to handle! I definitely think breaking up the event into smaller groups was the perfect way of making sure everyone was included!
Dude I live in Provo and totally missed this 😭
I know! I wish more people knew about this because I bet they could triple the record if the word got out!
I didn’t know about this event but it’s actually super close to my area, also at 3:40 he talks about how empty the mall was and that should be emphasized, because this mall is always completely dead lol. I have actually been to we geek together before but had no clue they do this event, I totally hope to participate next time they do it.
It really was awesome to see how much business it brought the mall as well. There were so many people there it was crazy! You'll have to make sure to pop in and check out the store sometime! It's a blast to check out!
I've watched this video a bunch and I just now realized that at 8:40 Kian wasn't showing off her watch.
You found the hidden message hahaha
I never thought such a thing was possible. Holy crap that sounds like one hell of an amazing story. That sounds fun af to participate in, glad ya had fun and lived to tell the tale.
I'm surprised I did live to tell the tale hahaha it was a miracle my party survived. But yeah, it was truly a special event to attend!
What a fun video! Way to go!
Thanks! It was a blast!
This is really cool! Thanks for sharing
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
this is so cool
Ive never GM called Game Moderator. Its Game Master because not every campaign has a dungeon
Oh really? I didn't know that. That makes sense though
This goes hard, and this video should have more views.
Thank you! It was a lot of fun to make! I'm very happy with the reception I've gotten!
yep... ive been DMing my homebrew with my best friends for 2 years and one of them is a tiefling college of eloquence bard so i feel your pain... we are best friends so we get a lil weird with it sometimes.... sooooo hes banged a few monsters.... and a sentient door
That sounds pretty on par for how most of my homebrew sessions go hahaha it either devolves into mass murder or bizarre orgies. But yeah, college of eloquence is a hurdle for sure hahaha
I DMd at this event. Definitely could have used some changes, such as with the speakers that I don’t think anyone could understand. First act was also too long in comparison to the 2nd and 3rd.
Glad to hear that I wasn't alone in not being able to hear hahaha. And I agree, act one could have been a little shorter. But I feel like the rationale behind it was that act one was meant for all the set up, story building, and role play that people enjoy. Since acts two and three are basically just non-stop fighting. In all honesty the event could have been twice as long and I think I would have been ok with that.
@@aidanpocock yeah honestly that’s the real solution. Just make the event longer. It’s a big event and didn’t need to be constrained by a normal session length.
This is such a cool idea I hope one day I can play in a game like this. Seems really hectic though, maybe a bit too much for me lol
It was pretty hectic, but it was still fun nonetheless. The people behind it are super receptive to feedback and it sounds like they’re pretty dedicated to fine tuning these events as much as they can. It’s sure to just keep getting better and better!
Event organizers probably could have worn uniforms or something
Yeah, that could have helped a ton. It was pretty confusing to know who to talk to, or even where to check in. I waited in line at the store at first because I didn't know they had a separate check-in desk downstairs
Your calm storytelling is relaxing and very entertaining at the same time 🌟
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I'm surprised that the event would use the variant rule of critical fail.
Maybe they didn't? I'm being told that critical fails are only for combat, which I never knew. Not that I usually employ harsh critical fails. I think all it does is punish players who make multiple attack rolls per turn. I think rolling a one should always be a fail, but that doesn't mean that you accidentally drop your sword on your foot or something.
That is amazing, I absolutely love this! And don't worry about how prepped you were, as long as yous had fun that's the main thing, you've even more inspiration now for next time!
That's wild! Very cool vid.
I know! I wish you could’ve been there! Next year you’ll have to fly out or something hahaha
Hey GREAT VIDEO! New subscriber! Loved it!
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@@aidanpocock I have been doing TTRPGs since 1981.
@@EldradWolfsbane Wow! That's incredible! That's great to see you're still a fan!
Sounds like a great time.
Common misunderstanding, there is no critical failure for skill checks which makes the Bardic thing even more powerful.
I’ve since been informed, that’s absolutely crazy hahaha
Super interesting, thank you for sharing your experience!
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I have been playing a College of Eloquence Bard in a campaign for almost two years and yes...we do just talk our way out of everything lol.
I mean, as a player, making the DM’s life hard is one of my favorite parts hahaha but once it’s you on the other end, then it starts to hurt hahaha
@@aidanpocock Yeah it isn’t so fun from the other side of the DM screen lol
You cannot roll a critical fail on that eloquence bard thing. You cannot roll below a 10 means you cannot crit fail.
That is absolutely broken then hahaha. I had no idea
Can you tell us more about the BBEG? What did his abilities look like?
I would be happy to! If you want to read the full breakdown, I included his character sheet at 10:49
But he basically had these two disc weapons called "Chakram" that he could throw around himself in a circle that could damage anyone in range. Once he lost half health he became erratic and was capable of hurting himself on accident. He was immune to anything that could grapple him or prevent him from leaving battle. And he had a lot of abilities that required players to make high DC saving throws or become charmed/prone.
His AC wasn't high enough that it was hard to land hits but he was extremely dangerous if he targeted onto one character. In all honesty I didn't get to try out all his moves since the fight was pretty fast paced, but he was a monster to handle to be sure.
Critical fails are only for attack rolls 😭 not skill checks
That's what I heard someone in the comments said, that's good to know! I had no idea
Good luck with that initiative
First round of combat should be over in a couple of months at this rate
Don't worry about feeling inferior, as long as you facilitate a fun game for all your players then your a great GM :)
No amount of fancy gear can overcome a bad GM
I mean, I think everyone had fun. So it felt like a success to me!
What level were the player characters?
They were all level 5, I probably should have mentioned that 😅
Question for a wizards of the coast dms? I understand only so many people are allowed to play "rare races" is this true for certain subclasses as well?
I'm not sure what the majority of DM's allow, but for me it's never been a huge issue. As long as the subclass or race is detailed and fits into gameplay without much disruption, confusion, or game-breaking mechanics, then it's usually fine.
What the Hell, I went to high school with this guy. Super dope guy.
The guy running the event? Or me? lmao
@aidanpocock You! Disregard the username I made in Elementary. It's Bridger.
@@TheSmoke722 Yooooo! Bridger what's up dude?? How's life been?
@aidanpocock pretty solid, just saw this video out of no where. Felt I had to say something. Cool to see yall still playing some D&D and was insane seeing that old picture of all yall.
Doesn't the Tales of the twilight realms have like 12 thousand active players?
Why wouldn’t they just give the DMs walkie talkies or something instead of relying on the PA system🤦♂️😭 without better communication between groups it’s not even “technically part of the same campaign at the same time anymore”, which was already a cop out for the claim that these thousand plus players are playing together 🙄
Still a fun convention tho, I’d sure as hell go 😊
I think what they should have done was make the generals more involved. For the most part they only came around to check on your table if you raised an indicator card. But I think it could have been beneficial for them to have all of them go table to table after an announcement to make sure their troops are up to speed.
Hey really nice story.
Ps : some of your friends have eyes I could loose some wisdom to.
Oh I totally know! Which one though? I can't decide myself
I really need to know who you’re talking about. This has been keeping me up at night
what animation is that at the 9:52 mark?
It’s from a trailer for an Elder Scrolls online expansion if I remember correctly
@@Theangryhermit 🫡
I'd hate to dm this
That must have been the most obnoxious and loudest "I have darkvision" in the world
Fortunately it was split up into tables of 5 so everyone got a chance to play. But yeah, it was still pretty hectic hahaha
With the charisma issue, make a character who doesn't speak common or is deaf, and therefore cant be reasoned with, making charisma useless against him
This seem stupid... Game about nothing.
One could argue that it’s a game about everything. Though, I understand that it isn’t for everyone