So excited to read the in depth explanation of each new setting and its adventure. "Creepy southern gothic horror in a bayou" is one of the most up my alley things I've ever dang heard. Love a good bayou. Also hyped to see the new monsters in this book, especially these swamp/river monsters
Absolutely love this adventure and setting. The Awakening Song idea is captivating and stole the stage of the adventure. I wanted my players to get a verse in the song so badly after reading through the adventure. THANK YOU!!!
I'm part Native American and I grew up in FL on the Gulf of Mexico. I love using swamps and southern fried Gothic horror. I really want to run this adventure... and would be excited to see how to expand it based on players reactions.
This is so cool! I always love incorporating non-Euro-centric inspiration into my games, so this might be worth picking up for me even just for monsters and inspiration.
Great interview! Can’t wait to pick up this book and read this adventure in particular. Wow, amazing creative vision. Love the possible ravenloft connection too!
Super excited to run this campaign for my players! Having read through it, I can't wait to unleash the spookiness of Written in Blood on them, especially our Paladin, who loves gothic horror. Ms. Roberts is a really fantastic writer!
This mod sounds like 5E "Lovecraft Country". I'm not a DM but I preordered this to support these writers. D&D is not just for the White and Nerdy anymore. CAN'T WAIT!
@@CitanulsPumpkin Well, I know for a fact "nerdy" causes the majority of people offence (whatever their ethnic background) - maybe you were one of the few that weren't bullied back in the day? That's like taking any other slur, making it "cool" to say today, and then tell me I'm silly for taking offence to it. And you know fine "simply stating facts" doesn't wash. If the same statement was made about any other ethnicity it would be, at best, taken as insensitive. Thing about racism: you can't be selective about who you offend. It's not okay for one and different for another. Sure, different people have had to suffer thru different things historically (before you tell me how much your great grandfather had it worse than mine). What matters is we're all human. And we all have feelings.
@@theophrastusbombastus1359 "Nerd" is not a slur. Slurs are based on things you can't control, and you can control whether or not you're a nerd. Furthermore, nerd culture is basically mainstream at this point. I don't know if you remember back in 2010 when the whole "nerdy is sexy" thing was going on, but nerds are more respected now than ever before. Tons of people self-identify as nerds these days, so I question whether the majority really takes offense to the term.
It's always fun to see people lose their minds because a black person writes a D&D adventure. Because that's what they're mad about. The adventure isn't even *about* racism, the people in the adventure weren't even transplanted by slavery, they were transplanted by benevolent gods, and the monster isn't even a racism monster, just a "turn people against each other" monster. All of the negative aspects of Erin's family history has been scrubbed clean of this. This is inoffensive as it can get, and people are *still* offended by it!
@@richmendelson8194 The fundamentals of writing anything is writing what you know, these writers were given the freedom and a platform to write and they chose to write about the Fantasy elements of there culture. If it was any writer they were going to tell a story using elements of there cultural background and upbringing. I mean if you love fantasy you should be happy to see New and exciting elements of fantasy being given a spotlight that it doesn’t always get
If you want to fight the racism monster in your D&D go ahead. It'd not that hard to set up a campaign where the PCs come to a town and realize something is wrong that they have you fix. It'd be a pretty boring campaign though. Just the PCs repeatedly stabbing NPC nobles named after fox news anchors and republican politicians.
@@theophrastusbombastus1359 all the comments bitching and moaning about the fact that this book is the first D&D book with no white writers are blatant racism. You're just not looking, or you're being willfully ignorant.
Yooo! I'm so excited for this book. Already pre-ordered through my LGS. Thanks for these videos. It's great to see the creators discuss their unique perspectives and how they developed the setting. Representation matters! Keep it up!
@@henriquecamboim hopefully they see how negatively these things effect the community, I think it's more likely comments will be turned off for this in a few hours.
I am of “color” (I guess) and don’t see what that has to do with any of the writers or whatever. I could care less who wrote it, if it’s good I’ll use it. It’s like there’s this movement in D&D to become accepted by all. Uhhh that’s not historically correct even within the game. Look at all the race wars between elves and dwarves, man and elves, orcs vs elves etc etc
Isn't the business side of D&D at the point where it can stop constantly pointing out that it's doing something diversity/representation oriented ? I'm all for it. But starting to get tired of it being specifically pointed out over and over again.
Except crt is based around oppression and the ripple effects throughout society and she EXPLICITLY said it is NOT about racial oppression. It's almost like you passed judgement without watching the video.
@@milktots6933 please do you research, 1 minute of Google search will tell you that your clearly wrong about your definition of crt. Look at the "5 principles of crt" you'll see this clearly falls into 1 or more of them. It's like you passed judgment without even looking up what crt is.
@@milktots6933 #4 "the idea of storytelling and counter-storytelling" "people of colour are uniquely qualified to speak on behalf of other members of their group" Ya this totally makes sense In a world with elves and dragons.
So excited to read the in depth explanation of each new setting and its adventure. "Creepy southern gothic horror in a bayou" is one of the most up my alley things I've ever dang heard. Love a good bayou. Also hyped to see the new monsters in this book, especially these swamp/river monsters
You should read Flannery O’Connor and William Faulkner!
I love that these Dungeons & Dragons fans got to share their diverse homebrew love letters with the world.
Absolutely love this adventure and setting. The Awakening Song idea is captivating and stole the stage of the adventure. I wanted my players to get a verse in the song so badly after reading through the adventure. THANK YOU!!!
Monsters in the Sky-y, with Diamonds!
(They're for Revivify!)
Monsters in the Sky-y, with Diamonds!
(Cos this is a Deadly encounter!)
I'm part Native American and I grew up in FL on the Gulf of Mexico. I love using swamps and southern fried Gothic horror. I really want to run this adventure... and would be excited to see how to expand it based on players reactions.
I'm really liking the sound of the Points of Light setting, and the Southern Gothic Beiwulf vibe.
So excited to run this! I really want to do it justice as the story is so neat! Hope to see more of Erin's work in future books
This is so cool! I always love incorporating non-Euro-centric inspiration into my games, so this might be worth picking up for me even just for monsters and inspiration.
Oh man I love this! And I bet my players will, too!
Gothic horror and mystery sounds interesting, love the concept art.
New Orleans has enough of its own Mystery, no reason to add Gothic horror unless you don't know the history.
I look forward to exploring these stories.
I too am a fan of monsters with too many arms!😁I would love to keep seeing more like this.
A monster can never have too many arms, just ask the Hecatoncheires
Gothic horror? Nice!
Great interview! Can’t wait to pick up this book and read this adventure in particular. Wow, amazing creative vision. Love the possible ravenloft connection too!
Super excited to run this campaign for my players! Having read through it, I can't wait to unleash the spookiness of Written in Blood on them, especially our Paladin, who loves gothic horror. Ms. Roberts is a really fantastic writer!
Let’s go Erin!!!!!!! I’m so excited!
Can’t wait to run this!
Engagement for the engagement god!
Can’t wait for this book!
This mod sounds like 5E "Lovecraft Country". I'm not a DM but I preordered this to support these writers. D&D is not just for the White and Nerdy anymore. CAN'T WAIT!
"the White and Nerdy" yea classify people based on a song, great job not being insulting and racist... oh wait.
Wow... 🤦🏾♀️You can't be serious.
@@deadmanfred it's not racist when it's a factual assessment of the last 40 years of the hobby's history.
@@CitanulsPumpkin Well, I know for a fact "nerdy" causes the majority of people offence (whatever their ethnic background) - maybe you were one of the few that weren't bullied back in the day?
That's like taking any other slur, making it "cool" to say today, and then tell me I'm silly for taking offence to it.
And you know fine "simply stating facts" doesn't wash. If the same statement was made about any other ethnicity it would be, at best, taken as insensitive.
Thing about racism: you can't be selective about who you offend. It's not okay for one and different for another.
Sure, different people have had to suffer thru different things historically (before you tell me how much your great grandfather had it worse than mine). What matters is we're all human. And we all have feelings.
@@theophrastusbombastus1359 "Nerd" is not a slur. Slurs are based on things you can't control, and you can control whether or not you're a nerd. Furthermore, nerd culture is basically mainstream at this point. I don't know if you remember back in 2010 when the whole "nerdy is sexy" thing was going on, but nerds are more respected now than ever before. Tons of people self-identify as nerds these days, so I question whether the majority really takes offense to the term.
So exciting and inspiring!
This sounds awesome. I can’t wait to run this for my group! 🎉🎉🎉
Very nice!!!
Just got and read through the adventure. I’m making it one of my stock one shot adventures. The monster is just too cool.
I’m interested in seeing more of this
This sounds awesome!
So excited for this book! These videos are just making me more hype!
It's always fun to see people lose their minds because a black person writes a D&D adventure. Because that's what they're mad about. The adventure isn't even *about* racism, the people in the adventure weren't even transplanted by slavery, they were transplanted by benevolent gods, and the monster isn't even a racism monster, just a "turn people against each other" monster.
All of the negative aspects of Erin's family history has been scrubbed clean of this. This is inoffensive as it can get, and people are *still* offended by it!
@@richmendelson8194 The fundamentals of writing anything is writing what you know, these writers were given the freedom and a platform to write and they chose to write about the Fantasy elements of there culture. If it was any writer they were going to tell a story using elements of there cultural background and upbringing. I mean if you love fantasy you should be happy to see New and exciting elements of fantasy being given a spotlight that it doesn’t always get
If you want to fight the racism monster in your D&D go ahead. It'd not that hard to set up a campaign where the PCs come to a town and realize something is wrong that they have you fix. It'd be a pretty boring campaign though. Just the PCs repeatedly stabbing NPC nobles named after fox news anchors and republican politicians.
@@richmendelson8194 "it's not offensive it's disgusting." Um...what?
Yours is the first comment I've heard mention racism
@@theophrastusbombastus1359 all the comments bitching and moaning about the fact that this book is the first D&D book with no white writers are blatant racism. You're just not looking, or you're being willfully ignorant.
Sounds great! Can't wait to see more!
Awesome yo!!;
Yooo! I'm so excited for this book. Already pre-ordered through my LGS.
Thanks for these videos. It's great to see the creators discuss their unique perspectives and how they developed the setting. Representation matters! Keep it up!
he/him she/her? Are they playing characters right now?
Yes. They are pretending to care about the current drivel just to keep the paychecks coming and avoid getting fired.
@@henriquecamboim hopefully they see how negatively these things effect the community, I think it's more likely comments will be turned off for this in a few hours.
Do you not use pronouns to refer to people in real life? Like i dont see the issue here
I am of “color” (I guess) and don’t see what that has to do with any of the writers or whatever. I could care less who wrote it, if it’s good I’ll use it. It’s like there’s this movement in D&D to become accepted by all. Uhhh that’s not historically correct even within the game. Look at all the race wars between elves and dwarves, man and elves, orcs vs elves etc etc
@@jasen420024 What does race/color have to do with what everyone's talking about here.
The op mentioned pronouns. Nothing about "color" as you put it
I love the like, dislike ratio xD.
oh ffs...
Crazy thing about this book is you don't have to buy it
@@milktots6933 ain’t it sweet 😁
Isn't the business side of D&D at the point where it can stop constantly pointing out that it's doing something diversity/representation oriented ? I'm all for it. But starting to get tired of it being specifically pointed out over and over again.
Lost me at pronouns and crt in D&D.
Except crt is based around oppression and the ripple effects throughout society and she EXPLICITLY said it is NOT about racial oppression. It's almost like you passed judgement without watching the video.
@@milktots6933 Bold of you to assume they actually know what CRT is lol
@@milktots6933 please do you research, 1 minute of Google search will tell you that your clearly wrong about your definition of crt. Look at the "5 principles of crt" you'll see this clearly falls into 1 or more of them.
It's like you passed judgment without even looking up what crt is.
@@deadmanfred please explain which principle of CRT is demonstrated in this product.
@@milktots6933 #4 "the idea of storytelling and counter-storytelling"
"people of colour are uniquely qualified to speak on behalf of other members of their group"
Ya this totally makes sense In a world with elves and dragons.