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  • @sixofone8663
    @sixofone8663 Рік тому +419

    A surprise to see Jane on the official D&D channel, but a welcome one.

    • @mslabo102s2
      @mslabo102s2 Рік тому +2

      Jane who?

    • @megaairsoft15
      @megaairsoft15 Рік тому +13

      @@mslabo102s2 The girl from OutsideXbox UA-cam channel

    • @artturisiikanen3843
      @artturisiikanen3843 Рік тому +3

      i had to see this commemt to be sure but i thought it had to be her now we need ellen here next!!!!!

    • @cyprusmiraque
      @cyprusmiraque Рік тому

      Same here!

    • @noratrevalyn5582
      @noratrevalyn5582 Рік тому

      I mean they do stream their campaigns, and pretty sure she's a pretty big fan.

  • @infern0711
    @infern0711 Рік тому +209

    Like most everyone, I saw the thumbnail and said “Is that Jane from Outside Xbox?” And sure enough it is. Hopefully this means more and more crossover between the two channels!

    • @Spellbreaker3
      @Spellbreaker3 Рік тому +17

      100% my reason for clicking through. I already know what a skill check is and I'm a DM. No reason for me to be here otherwise.

    • @kori228
      @kori228 Рік тому +1

      I knew I recognized her from somewhere

    • @QueerChangling
      @QueerChangling Рік тому +3

      I was like why is OxBox doing a dnd video that isn’t a campaign, also did they change their logo? Oh sh** official channel

  • @crouchingmarker
    @crouchingmarker Рік тому +115

    Jane recklessly endangers the Oxventurers' hard won reputation of barely acknowledging that the rules exist.

    • @rail7646
      @rail7646 2 дні тому

      you guys as you know that chick very well, what is clearly not the case

  • @VivaLaDnDLogs
    @VivaLaDnDLogs Рік тому +111

    I wanna see more of the Oxventurers teaching us things!
    I'm really hopeful Mike gets to teach about Class features because I'm imagining him reading his teleprompter and going, "Wait, WHAT? I have class features?"

    • @dragonknight2730
      @dragonknight2730 Рік тому +11

      Mike: Since when can you teleport in D&D??? Ridiculous!

    • @bjam89
      @bjam89 Рік тому +8

      Pretty sure mike knows them.
      He just finds it funny to not use them

    • @artturisiikanen3843
      @artturisiikanen3843 Рік тому +4

      luke the giant and ellen the tiny should get their turns too!!!

    • @VivaLaDnDLogs
      @VivaLaDnDLogs Рік тому

      @@bjam89 I'm honestly not sure.

    • @theubiquitouspotato
      @theubiquitouspotato Рік тому

      @@bjam89 yeah he's said as much but still don't think he "knows" them like has he ever used divine smite? If he knew about itsurely he would use it just to help Johnny out when he's panicking that the bbeg still has a 150 hp and it approximately 5 mins before they are supposed to be finishing the live show.

  • @dragonknight2730
    @dragonknight2730 Рік тому +40

    Yay for Jane! I've been watching Oxventure since the start. The whole crew is amazing and Johnny as DM deserves so much credit!

  • @popsiclemoon
    @popsiclemoon Рік тому +47

    This isn't an OutsideXtra video!
    This is an excellent reading, hope to see you on here more often.

  • @paperwatt
    @paperwatt Рік тому +42

    Its so cool to see Jane on the official D&D channel!

  • @austinhaltiner1489
    @austinhaltiner1489 Рік тому +29

    Jane is pretty good at explaining mechanics.

  • @denieruleo
    @denieruleo Рік тому +48

    Jane!! Great to see you here! What strings did Cthulhu dad have to pull to get you on the official D&D channel?

  • @AlienBemular
    @AlienBemular Рік тому +31

    Hey outsidexbox here!

  • @PirvateerKurei
    @PirvateerKurei Рік тому +21

    Jane's surprise appearance on the official D&D UA-cam!? This is awesome!

  • @stinkbutt3168
    @stinkbutt3168 Рік тому +20

    I too am commenting to say I did not expect to see Jane on this channel, did a double take when I looked at the channel name

  • @baeleth
    @baeleth Рік тому +21

    Jane! It's always awesome to see a favorite UA-cam personality on a favorite channel I'm not used to seeing them on. It's the best kind of short term confusion!

  • @cheeseburgerpaladin
    @cheeseburgerpaladin Рік тому +10

    Good to see Jane. Watching the Oxventurers has shown me there's more than just one way to enjoy D&D.

  • @upsetbanana4429
    @upsetbanana4429 Рік тому +18

    It feels weird not seeing andy or mike interrupt her

  • @ryadinstormblessed8308
    @ryadinstormblessed8308 Рік тому +8

    Oh my gods, now I know Oxventure is gonna become official D&D canon!
    I wanna read a D&D novel that follows the misadventures of the Oxventurers next!

  • @brianmeza2390
    @brianmeza2390 Рік тому +7

    Glad to have you here, Jane! I was kind of expecting some off camera banter to interrupt you at some point

  • @speculativemusings3593
    @speculativemusings3593 Рік тому +43

    Jane? From OutesideXBox?! When did you start working for the Dungeons & Dragons channel? If you’re just a guest speaker, I hope you had fun!

    • @AlienBemular
      @AlienBemular Рік тому +2

      They plsy a lot of D&D on their channel. Not gonna lie.

    • @speculativemusings3593
      @speculativemusings3593 Рік тому +6

      @@AlienBemular oh, I know! I’ve been watching since they started. They aren’t all that clear on the rules, though, so I’m surprised she’s here to explain them! 😂

    • @alantbaird
      @alantbaird Рік тому +1

      @@speculativemusings3593 Yeah, though they really have gotten a BIT better at rules as they go. I think some of them even understand spell slots now.

    • @speculativemusings3593
      @speculativemusings3593 Рік тому +4

      @@alantbaird … now if only they’d remember what cantrips are…

    • @Blamwellamum
      @Blamwellamum Рік тому

      @@speculativemusings3593 If only their bard used Bardic inspiration.

  • @HowtoRPG
    @HowtoRPG Рік тому +7

    A very good video explaining everything. Glad to see they are allowing a longer video and covering just one mechanic at a time.

  • @AngelBeatYunara
    @AngelBeatYunara Рік тому +9

    A wild Jane appears!

  • @John-xd9wr
    @John-xd9wr Рік тому +7

    Now do one with Johnny!

  • @baseballjustin5
    @baseballjustin5 Рік тому +13

    Should have used the tomato method.
    Strength is being able to crush a tomato
    Dexterity is being able to dodge a thrown tomato.
    Constitution is being able to eat a rotten tomato.
    Intelligence is knowing a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is knowing not to put a tomato in a fruit based salad.
    Charisma is being able to sell a tomato based fruit salad
    [EDIT] There fixed it

    • @0Fyrebrand0
      @0Fyrebrand0 Рік тому +2

      I believe you have WIS and INT crossed there

    • @baseballjustin5
      @baseballjustin5 Рік тому

      @@0Fyrebrand0 that I do, my scores may be low lol

    • @BrokenAzreal
      @BrokenAzreal Рік тому +1

      Isn't a tomato based fruit salad just salsa?

  • @psoma_brufd
    @psoma_brufd Рік тому +12

    This is quite the welcome surprise to see jane on this channel!

  • @thilinalankapuradiggamaral7808

    THATS JANE FROM OXBOX!!

  • @OpnoSkill
    @OpnoSkill Рік тому +6

    Wtf I thought I clicked on an OutsideXbox video for a second. Nice surprise though

  • @thomasace2547
    @thomasace2547 Рік тому +5

    Cool to see Jane from OXBOX on here ❤️

  • @jedihorjus
    @jedihorjus Рік тому +4

    I'm just here to say hi to Jane. Hi Jane!

  • @kennethpeterson7524
    @kennethpeterson7524 Рік тому +18

    Oh wow they got a real life warlock on. Wonder how many souls it cost

  • @koboldmartian4063
    @koboldmartian4063 Рік тому +17

    Hi Jane!!!!! I had to double check which channel I was watching! Also, what is with that new character sheet?

    • @raicho2766
      @raicho2766 Рік тому

      Glad someone else noticed the character sheet layout!

  • @shaN3R0
    @shaN3R0 Рік тому +1

    Possibly the easiest to follow video I have seen discussing ability checks. Well done and thank you.

  • @Threll_Ignis
    @Threll_Ignis Рік тому +6

    Jane from Oxbox on D&D? More crossovers like this, please!

  • @ArielTwain
    @ArielTwain Рік тому +6

    OH MY GOD JANE!!!!!! ♥️♥️♥️

  • @rigelj690
    @rigelj690 Рік тому +3

    It's Jane! Prudence is my hero.

  • @davidcassell4659
    @davidcassell4659 3 місяці тому

    It's just so amazing how well Prudence masks her horns and skin color and such, to appear as a human.

  • @erickhart8046
    @erickhart8046 Рік тому +7

    Woah its Jane awesome.

  • @scorpionvenom9031
    @scorpionvenom9031 5 місяців тому +1

    Clanking in the bushes got me

  • @joelsbowlsarejoelsgoals9636
    @joelsbowlsarejoelsgoals9636 Рік тому +7

    Reading the comments I'm not sure if this a d&d video or a Jane video.

    • @TransGuyShane
      @TransGuyShane Рік тому +3

      Obviously a Jane appreciation video ;) ♡

  • @themeanlesbeann
    @themeanlesbeann Рік тому +1

    I'm no dnd newbie I just came here to support our future overlord Jane

  • @Hundmathr
    @Hundmathr Рік тому +1

    Yas, Jane Douglas!

  • @JoseLeit
    @JoseLeit Рік тому +3

    Hey Oxventurers!!!

  • @typacsk
    @typacsk Рік тому +1

    HAIL TO THE QUEEN

  • @JamesSerapio
    @JamesSerapio Рік тому +4

    Jane Douglas on the official D&D channel!!! I guess I'm done with pathfinder. 🙃

  • @ronincritchley8814
    @ronincritchley8814 Рік тому +3

    Hey! Jane! Fancy seeing you here!
    I will say as well, quite a nice video! I might show this to some of my new players in future!

  • @Mantala0611
    @Mantala0611 Рік тому

    Just received the Starter Kit and Ordered the Essentials Kit too... I still remember my first D&D session...Seriously maaaaaaaaaaaaany decades ago....

  • @shifttheshaman
    @shifttheshaman Рік тому +3

    Plus one to Jane. JaneBooker Helper!

    • @TransGuyShane
      @TransGuyShane Рік тому +1

      JaneBooker Helper made me laugh out loud (because yes I get the reference but also because all I wanna see now is jane in full cosplay as Prudence with her book babies frisky and the darkness , explaining all the rules of dnd) ♡

  • @rhylin26
    @rhylin26 Рік тому +1

    Props to the Oxventurers! Well done guys!

  • @TheForrest05
    @TheForrest05 Рік тому +2

    Doin the maths. Saw her learn these on Oxventure.

  • @johnnyriot999
    @johnnyriot999 Рік тому +1

    Oh I love Jane!! So cool seeing her in D&D vids

  • @hamsmcham3238
    @hamsmcham3238 Рік тому +3

    Is the rest of Outside Xbox doing official D&D videos too?

  • @CBus-gf4id
    @CBus-gf4id Рік тому +8

    Hey, wait! Outside Xbox!? This isn’t your channel! What’re you doing here?!?

  • @Brackloon
    @Brackloon Рік тому +1

    Jane! Great crossover! Hope we see the whole crew

  • @causewhynot6485
    @causewhynot6485 Рік тому +1

    Crossover! love me a good crossover…Cthulhu will pleased

  • @JB-xw1zq
    @JB-xw1zq Рік тому +1

    Omg, so nice to see you in here!

  • @Suikojunkie
    @Suikojunkie Рік тому

    As an rpg player (video games) who wants to love Baldur’s Gate 3, this video is very helpful. I understand what’s happening with those numbers and how i need to build my character now 😂❤️

  • @John-xp6rh
    @John-xp6rh Рік тому

    This should be like the most simple rule, but so many people still dont seem to understand when and why ability check rolls should be made

  • @Abelhawk
    @Abelhawk Рік тому +3

    I wonder if anyone actually clicked on this video to learn what an ability check was.

  • @Alexander-sc8tx
    @Alexander-sc8tx Рік тому

    So. Thanks for the video. There is just one thing that - after round about one year of playing D&D - I'm not sure with: What is all affected by Bard's "Jack of all Trades"?

  • @pengwy99
    @pengwy99 Рік тому +1

    hi there, should we add the proficiency bonus +2 to the ability check since the character is proficient in Arcana at 4:26? new dnd player trying to learn. thanks =)

    • @jonathanliddell4220
      @jonathanliddell4220 Рік тому

      Oh I’ve been wondering the same!

    • @haleynaga5671
      @haleynaga5671 Рік тому

      Yea im thinking the same thing, why she only add the arcana bonus +5 and not also the ability +1 bonus aswell

  • @toraryoung
    @toraryoung Рік тому

    I wish I could like the video multiple times just for Jane.

  • @merlynxslab759
    @merlynxslab759 Місяць тому

    Where does the +5 bonus come from in the ability check?

  • @davidioanhedges
    @davidioanhedges Рік тому +1

    Jane!

  • @Bryito
    @Bryito Рік тому

    Is this a One D&D video or a D&D 5e video or is it for both and the rules in the new books are the same as the old ones in 5e books?

    • @EnchantedCharm
      @EnchantedCharm Рік тому +2

      Seems to me this is about 5e. The One D&D Unearthed Arcana combined Ability Checks, Saving Throws and Attack Rolls together into what it calls a "D20 Test"

    • @Bryito
      @Bryito Рік тому +1

      @@EnchantedCharm ok I just found it odd that we’re getting this kind of video now as we’re getting ready for the next evolution of D&D and there’s already so many videos covering this topic for 5e🤔

  • @dankokkos3826
    @dankokkos3826 Рік тому

    Love these

  • @myrojyn
    @myrojyn Рік тому

    Oh no, Jane's found a way to get around the outside Xbox/Xtra containment fields!!!

  • @dharkspecter4478
    @dharkspecter4478 Рік тому +1

    OMG ITS JANE!

  • @Pbmarron
    @Pbmarron Рік тому

    It’s Jane! Gotta represent Team Oxventures!

  • @obsidiansiriusblackheart
    @obsidiansiriusblackheart Рік тому

    So this is an ad for Stormwreck? Cool

  • @user-hs1xb9tv6e
    @user-hs1xb9tv6e Рік тому

    Did not expacted to see jane from outside xbox here but I welcome it.

  • @theubiquitouspotato
    @theubiquitouspotato Рік тому +1

    Yay Jane's here hello Jane👋

  • @mildy3746
    @mildy3746 Рік тому +1

    Woah Outside Xbox!!!

  • @jonasarrer1030
    @jonasarrer1030 Рік тому

    I wanna work as a Writer/Game Designer for Wizards of the cost's Dungeons and Dragons. How?

  • @seileurt
    @seileurt Рік тому

    Thumbs up for Jane OX 😀

  • @wolvesleather
    @wolvesleather Рік тому

    I’m not sure if any of that is true cause you can never trust a Tiefling.

  • @fatalgravity
    @fatalgravity Рік тому

    Jane! Fancy seeing you here!

  • @HooliganGenie
    @HooliganGenie Рік тому

    Bekkiboom!

  • @GameUpOG
    @GameUpOG 2 місяці тому

    Jane from outside xbox? Awesome

  • @NisansaDdS
    @NisansaDdS Рік тому

    Jane! Jane!! Jane!!!

  • @jedbex7070
    @jedbex7070 Рік тому

    Hey it's Jane! Awesome!

  • @tishabyte
    @tishabyte Рік тому

    After having recently watched outside xbox play a bunch of hitman vids, I was like is that the chick from there what is she doing on this channel. Lol

  • @toastnuances
    @toastnuances Рік тому

    JANE!!!

  • @artturisiikanen3843
    @artturisiikanen3843 Рік тому

    i cannae believe it its jane of OX!!

  • @natezabinski5615
    @natezabinski5615 Рік тому

    Somehow, someway, we will find a way to teach dnd that doesn't last half an hour.

  • @Fluffymagicalbunny
    @Fluffymagicalbunny Рік тому

    JANE!!!!!

  • @SteveExH
    @SteveExH Рік тому

    awesome

  • @taylorwalker7417
    @taylorwalker7417 Рік тому

    Hi, Jane!

  • @tagabundok1
    @tagabundok1 Рік тому

    Hello Jane. 👋 Love to you here ❤️

  • @dylancox631
    @dylancox631 Рік тому

    Only reason I watched this or am commenting is because I saw Jane from Outside Xbox

  • @YelloDuzzit
    @YelloDuzzit Рік тому

    Gorgeous

  • @jkl1110
    @jkl1110 Рік тому

    There isn't any rules for breaking things though bizarrely

  • @anthonyambrose7830
    @anthonyambrose7830 Рік тому

    Im glad DND knows most of its new player base just dont read the books/ basic rules

  • @user-qc1yv6ws5k
    @user-qc1yv6ws5k Рік тому +3

    Can’t wait for 6th edition!

    • @alantbaird
      @alantbaird Рік тому +4

      I think they're going with one'th edition, something of an xbox naming scheme. Maybe that's why Jane's here?

    • @saviourking2548
      @saviourking2548 Рік тому +1

      @@alantbaird when D&D 5e was being playtested, they called it D&D Next.

    • @shiekahfan01
      @shiekahfan01 Рік тому +1

      @@saviourking2548 yes but this isn't a "new" edition of D&D, D&D One is taking 5e rules and continuing to make them better, they even said that all 5e rules can be used in D&D One

    • @saviourking2548
      @saviourking2548 Рік тому

      @@shiekahfan01 yes, this seems to be more of a revision than a new edition. Point I was making is that they've given playtests a codename that isn't the final name before.

    • @TheRawrnstuff
      @TheRawrnstuff Рік тому

      @@shiekahfan01 Not to be anal, but "One D&D", not "D&D One".
      It's not about numeration, but about unification.

  • @Sezren
    @Sezren Рік тому

    Ummm excuse me miss I think you mean a D20 Test 🤓

  • @MuriloDada
    @MuriloDada Рік тому

    An ability check is an design error.

  • @jaykrithivas892
    @jaykrithivas892 Рік тому +1

    JANEJANEJANE

  • @jeffreynoel937
    @jeffreynoel937 Рік тому

    It would be greatly appreciated if you didn’t spoil Starter Kit content with new players. I can’t use this if I’m running Stormwreck.

  • @wolvo5441
    @wolvo5441 Рік тому

    Omg all these years without understanding until this video 🙄

  • @travismarshall4878
    @travismarshall4878 Рік тому

    Anyone else find this video very strange? Offical DnD explains a core mechanic of their game almost a decade after release, and not using verbiage of their up and coming release (I.E. D20 test)

  • @nexusoldbind5015
    @nexusoldbind5015 Рік тому +2

    Strange video to release as they're about to change how this works 🤨 nat 20 does not make an automatic success but they're about to change it so it does. I think this is incredibly bad idea the 5th edition rules are near perfect and do not require an update wotc don't forget the mistakes of 4th. 🧐

  • @3pharaohstowers
    @3pharaohstowers Рік тому

    QUESTION: GOLIATH UNDER DOUBLED WEIGHT By adjusted density by graviturgist
    ARE YOU NOW CONSIDERED LARGE IN ALL PHYSICAL ABILITY CHECKS as LITTLE GIANT AND Proficiency in Athletics goliaths racial ability triggers?
    Volos says Goliath weight a minimum of 200lbs so a obese goliath can weight easily over 350
    doubled goliath weight range = 400lbs - 700lb and a bit over that means anyone pushing hauling or dragging you if large or smaller is testing there ENCUMBRANCE.
    Adult red dragon 60x27=1620
    Young red dragon 30x23=690 so a goliath can weight more than a Young red Dragon, and goliaths can drag a red dragon
    With str 18 each goliath dragging 1080 lbs
    A gang of 10 goliath barbarians are more terrifying than a Adult red dragon Add a siege weapon they can all pull one and its a 10 individual Army conquering kingdoms with pure muscle.
    AND THEY ARE ACCLIMATED TO EXTREME COLD so they can eat and hunt white chromatic dragons like a preferred delicacy.
    THEY ARE WHITE WALKERS COLD MEANS NOTHING TO THEM
    IM pretty sure graviturgist goliaths or goliaths hiring graviturgists would be so powerful
    Only Giff compare to out match the Goliath white walkers.

  • @Rebomor
    @Rebomor Рік тому +1

    … You wrote your stats wrong…