The Baseline: D&D Build #171

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Intro 0:00
DC20 Ad 6:22
Build 1 Level 1 9:47
Build 1 Level 2-6 14:10
Build 1 Level 7-9 22:31
Build 2 Level 1-6 25:54
Build 2 Level 7-9 29:50
Build 2 Level 10-13 32:52
Build 2 Level 14-17 35:14
Final Thoughts 39:28
Outtakes 43:17

Master Sustained Damage Comparison (6 tabs):

Music Credits:

[pinkyyyd]

I’m now officially requesting that the videos with the acoustic intro be bun-Colby, and videos with the metal opening be mohawk Colby

[storiesunder]

Can't wait for the manbun to evolve into the witcher hairstyle.

[A-McDrae]

I had a player ask how I instinctively "knew" everyone's to hit, AC, and saving throws etc.. and didn't know what to say except I just memorized all the rules in DnD somehow. It is only now I realize the reason for this is watching your videos religiously. Because of you and Chris, I know just about every possible combination of class/race/subclass by heart. It's hard to express how much easier this has made improvising for me. Every NPC I make up on the spot has a random build ready to go in my head. Now I just need the voice acting skills to match lol.

[animefan]

Fun fact about Improved Pact Weapon: there’s a lot of higher tier magic weapons with no numerical bonus, and on those it still gives the +1

[trynt_xasan]

Improved pact weapon says, “In addition, the weapon gains a +1 bonus to its attack and damage rolls, unless it is a magic weapon that already has a bonus to those rolls.” This means that magic weapons that don’t have this bonus should gain it so a weapon of warding or dragon wing bow should gain the +1 even though it is already magical

[relaxedfantasyreview]

The baseline concept is such a good thing for new players, it honestly might be better than the "champion for beginners" idea.

[TheSinginSmash]

Love the dc20 ad spot but would really love to see a video where you break down and analyze some of the core mechanics and their potential in what you do as an optimizer. Or in comparison to what you've seen in other games like Pathfinder?

[XenonOrchid]

the dc20 sponsership segment really shows how fast the funding has come. We're at almost 1.3 million now which is like 900k more than the stretchgoal Colby showed. can't wait to play it :D

[Jnom]

So great to see how this channel has evolved and grown. I started watching around episode 3 or 4 and love how Colby has improved things while staying true to the roots of the channel. Thanks for being you and for bringing great content each week.

[CopiHuman]

I absolutely love how watching these videos has gotten me in the "character building" mindset. Seeing the curveball of warlock being thrown in, then immediately jumping to thinking "is it genie? It's got to be genie." Only to have that be the case is so satisfying.

[Tokiomy]

I swear I can listen you you for hours and not get bored

[theFunkyThumb]

I love to see the Barblock get some love, and its pretty close to the character ive been running. I went zealot barb/undead warlock( grimdark campaign setting and i wanted to be as hard to kill as possible) between form of dread and AoA i rarely needed to rage and held my own with a paladin on deck. Being the guy everyone wants to be best friends with because they're terrified of what happens when hes angry is awesome

[muddlewait]

I like the happy intro music and characters that are simple to play in combat without being useless

[DRProdegy]

I'm so curious what next week's video will be?! A collab? A different system video? Omg will we all go on a lunch date with Colby? The possibilities are endless

[catchingphoenixrtr]

A universal benchmark makes my engineer heart happy. Thank you captain colby

[bridgettobin]

When my husband DMs, we've implemented a system to essentially purchase a level 1 feat in exchange for a "flaw". The flaw is a -3 in three skills that are thematically linked (the 'awkward' flaw is -3 to Animal handling, Persuasion, and Performance, for example). Our virtual table group likes to make strong builds while leaning into roleplay/concept and no one is super into making power builds, so it's been very well received so far. I will do it every time it's an option.

[linkatronic]

Colby's battle with the dragon going in focus during the outtakes always cracks me up!

[emilyhasbrouck]

your intro reminds me of the simplest time in my recent memory, I would sit in a chair for hours a day because that was my job and while I sat there, I would watch this series I had no responsibilities other than to sit in that chair and this show made that fun

[DR--]

"I don't make the I just understand them" 😂😂 love you and your man bun ❤️ thanks for everything you do for our community

[gusinwv]

Our table typically runs one BIG combat once a day anyways, so Colby's builds work perfect for us!