This RPG Changed My Life and I'm Not Alone!

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  • Опубліковано 21 жов 2024

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  • @oridont
    @oridont  День тому +19

    If you'd like to pre-order a copy of Utopia TTRPG's final release or support the project, you can do so here! kck.st/3TXv8C0

    • @JosekTheNecromancer
      @JosekTheNecromancer 3 години тому

      Hey, is it possible you could make a video that’s a basic walkthrough on spell crafting, I’ve read your digital file but i still don’t get it fully.

  • @RedWaver
    @RedWaver День тому +65

    I'm a die-hard GURPS fan but I love that you've made a universal game with a lower barrier to entry. This game's gonna do numbers.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +16

      Honestly, that's really nice to hear! I do believe that GURPS is an exceptional game in its own right

    • @yuppy9598
      @yuppy9598 17 годин тому +2

      Hey, m8. Maybe any advise how to start your first game in gurps? I'm talking about the rules. Do I have to learn all the basic set rules? What is the best way?

    • @Lwilibert
      @Lwilibert 9 годин тому +1

      Like... the fantasy trip?

    • @Julio-ng3rk
      @Julio-ng3rk 7 годин тому

      ​@@yuppy9598Hey! I wasn't the one asked, but I'd recommend checking GURPS Lite and maybe playing a few sessions with just that. Then, you can add some of GURPS Basic Set rules as needed.

  • @nightelflevel5062
    @nightelflevel5062 День тому +12

    As a Die-Hard GURPS fan I would like to say I love the fact there is another generic RPG System out there! Every system has it's strengths, weaknesses, and limitations. It seems that this system is designed for those who wanted to have a more customizable and generic system for those with a DnD background. Just from the overview I got from the video it seems you have succeeded!
    I hope you are able to make a nice community of people that play a lot.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      That's so sweet to hear! I love getting thumbs up from GURPS players, and I appreciate it a lot!

  • @Fryea
    @Fryea День тому +32

    I entered UA-cam to search this and send it to friends that were interested in the system Right away (they never played actual D&D)
    Especially after telling them the lore mentioned in the "uncover the Truth of d&d" video
    But before I could do that
    this video was face first in my recommendations?
    CONTENT GOLD!!!

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +4

      HEYYY That's so exciting to hear!! Thank you for sharing it, it really does help out a ton!!

  • @Seicool187
    @Seicool187 23 години тому +5

    This is like a dream come true!! Me and my Friend always searched for a game like this where you could customize everything but that’s still easy to understand. Thank you for making a dream come true.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  23 години тому +1

      Dream come true?? That's a lot! I'm really glad you like it, and I hope it does you well 🤍

    • @Seicool187
      @Seicool187 22 години тому +1

      I’m sure it will

  • @KarolOfGutovo
    @KarolOfGutovo День тому +58

    "There are 40 competing standards, that's ridiculous, I'll make a unifying standard to end all of them!"
    "There are 41 competing standards, that's ridiculous, I'll make a unifying standard to end all of them!"
    "There are 42 competing standards, that's ridiculous, I'll make a unifying standard to end all of them!"
    "There are...

    • @hugofontes5708
      @hugofontes5708 10 годин тому +3

      I mean, at least in the video he clarified it's not supposed to be a standard to end all standards

  • @rVirtually
    @rVirtually День тому +20

    I already said this on discord but thank YOU for creating such a wonderful idea and framework for so many new things.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +5

      You're so amazing 😭 I'm so grateful to have you guys!!

  • @edxy9935
    @edxy9935 День тому +56

    This popped in my recommended the moment you posted it i bet its gonna blow up

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +5

      That's so sweet, and thank you so much!!

    • @radiationchamber3914
      @radiationchamber3914 День тому +2

      @@oridont keep it up king, very excited about the system, I have played a few and this is definitely one of the easiest to pick up and feel like you're a genius

    • @magiofthoth
      @magiofthoth День тому +1

      Haven't played it yet. Only saw the last video yesterday 😅
      Trying to get into my 2fa locked out discord so I can play it 😅

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      @@magiofthoth that's so understandable ;-;
      I hope it goes well, and you always know where to find me!

    • @DogeOrangeness
      @DogeOrangeness День тому

      Me too tbh

  • @Snootbooper-k3i
    @Snootbooper-k3i День тому +3

    I am immensely excited to try this at my local game store, you’re doing something insane, thank you for all your hard work man.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      It's amazing to hear how much people are enjoying it, and I hope your game store will have a blast with it! I would love to hear how it goes!

  • @samuelamorim4907
    @samuelamorim4907 День тому +4

    It's really good to see someone with such good videos getting popular, it won't be long before you will hit your 100k subscribers since UA-cam is recommending you like CRAZY. Congratulations on being such a good video maker, i hope you will have all the success that you deserve 💜

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      That is so amazing to hear and so sweet and kind of surreal! I didn't realize how hard UA-cam was pushing my videos until this one came out, and it's really amazing, honestly. Thank you for being here and checking out the video 🤍

  • @Corator-mb4if
    @Corator-mb4if День тому +4

    I’m so excited to back this when I can this has so much potential

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      Thank you so much!! It does also allow late pledges, so don't rush too bad!

  • @yolodapro6505
    @yolodapro6505 День тому +32

    This game is the most amazing RPG I have EVER seen! I play D&D mainly, and this fixes every problem I have with it. Players are bored between turns? Not when you can take 2 reactions in response to the other creatures! The crafting system is uncreative, boring, and difficult to use well? Not in Utopia! Craft whatever you so choose! Make a cursed item, or a godlike artifact! Spellcasting is unbalanced and martial characters are weak? LITERALLY ANYONE CAN TAKE SPELLS, AND MAKE THEIR OWN!!! These are the main problems I have with D&D, and many other members of the community have them. Combine that with the fact that this game isn't owned by a heartless corporation, and I think the D&D will come out in droves for this. With the pure craftsmanship and love that went into this great game, combined with everyone being upset with WOTC right now, I genuinely think that Utopia could change the RPG gaming space.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +5

      This is actually so exciting and invigorating to hear! It makes me so happy to hear you enjoying the game and its features, and I really hope it supports you campaigns!! More features and better wording are coming soon, development is happening fast!

    • @ivebenwatching
      @ivebenwatching День тому +1

      Erm to be specific🤓☝️
      it could change the TTRPG gaming space

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      @@ivebenwatching 🤣🤓 Precisely

  • @DeiselsFaded
    @DeiselsFaded День тому +4

    i got recommended the last video recently and im so stoked for this concept and so ready to support the kickstarter

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      That's so amazing!! I'm really glad you like the concept, I have so much more to talk about even

    • @DeiselsFaded
      @DeiselsFaded День тому +1

      @@oridont i just downloaded the 200 page pdf so i have a lot to go through myself 😭

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      @@DeiselsFaded I hope it goes well!! 200 pages of pure fun, trust me

  • @moonchi_pasquier6776
    @moonchi_pasquier6776 День тому +7

    Yippeeeee! (Best part of Utopia is that you can create a character that could basically be a tactical nuke, everyone, just be creative!)

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      Moonchi making Neptune into a tactical nuke for funsies

    • @LEGO___MAN
      @LEGO___MAN День тому

      I think everyone has made a nuke so far but how knows

    • @moonchi_pasquier6776
      @moonchi_pasquier6776 День тому

      @@oridont hear me out, Evelikus gets a nuclear hammer

    • @DreamersDragon
      @DreamersDragon 14 годин тому

      Well… i prefer a death ray! But nukes also work

  • @Dubawnt
    @Dubawnt День тому +2

    Ordered the hardcover! Can't wait to play it

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      That's so exciting!! I hope it gets some good miles on it!!

  • @DreamersDragon
    @DreamersDragon 14 годин тому +2

    I absolutely love this! The community is amazing! And the thing that got me interested is spell crafting, wanna make a nuke? You can do that! Wanna be immortal? You can also do that? And it only took 3 hours for me to fully learn the game as well (with exception of equipment)

    • @oridont
      @oridont  23 хвилини тому

      Hey, that's so cool to hear!! If you ever need help with equipment please feel free to reach out, either here or Discord! It's always really exciting to get new questions!

  • @TheRetrotom
    @TheRetrotom День тому +13

    I look at TTRPG systems as cocktails, totally different for different moods, people or even time of day
    There is not universally perfect one
    But maaaan Utopia to me is as if someone handed me a drink I never knew I needed

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +5

      I'm actually so happy to hear this; let me know how the drink tastes, or if there's anything else I can do for ya!

    • @hugofontes5708
      @hugofontes5708 10 годин тому

      Inb4 drink water

  • @EvanMacKay-h3s
    @EvanMacKay-h3s День тому +6

    I’m so excited to get the full book! Also…. EVIL SPARKLES!!!!!

  • @Literallyjustcoltseavers
    @Literallyjustcoltseavers День тому +6

    I joined the discord at midnight and in the morning I saw you posted a video 20 minutes ago

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +2

      That's amazing! It's always a rush to share new content!

  • @millerk7456
    @millerk7456 День тому +3

    both of the utopia videos have showed up in my reccomended shortly after they were made, im glad the algorithm keeps bringing me back! excited to check out this system

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      @millerk7456 It's really cool to be treated by the algorithm, makes me think that people like it! And I'm excited for you to see, you know where to find me if there's ever a question!

  • @allenbroussard1451
    @allenbroussard1451 День тому +2

    Great job with the video Ori. Keep up the hard work and be prepared for the new success. :)

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      That's so awesome, thank you so much! It's really cool to see it gaining traction, happy to have you here 🤍

  • @ArtemiFowl
    @ArtemiFowl День тому +4

    I love this game style, I understood the skill versitility.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      Thank you for your support! It’s awesome to see others appreciating the skill versatility in this game!

  • @nerd8502
    @nerd8502 День тому +2

    I'll be honest, when I watched the first video I thought "this looks cool, but I'll pass", but you managed to convince me to give it a try with this video, so congrats ig!
    EDIT: My thoughts below after reading the manuscript:
    The first thing I like is the fact that your(?) website doesn't require me to put in credit card info to get a free product, often times I'm excited to try a free new game but back out because I'm way too paranoid to give such personal info to a site I don't trust.
    The book is really pretty to look at and seems well written, considering how you managed to fit all the "what's an rpg" stuff in just 5 pages without leaving anything too important out.
    I do have a few criticisms at this point, although it's not really related to the game: please, add bookmarks to your pdfs, it makes navigation so much easier since you don't need to memorize page numbers or keep going to the summary and back every time you want to check a specific species or talent tree.
    On a related note, you could also consider make the book cover be page 1, which will make navigating the pdf much easier, since the pdf page will match the book page. This isn't really necessary though and fairly easy to adapt to, and it's understandable if you choose not to do that.
    It also seems like the pdf's text is actually an image instead of actual text. This means you can't select, copy, or search any text on the pdf.
    I suggest adding an area in the character sheet to put your level in. It's pretty easy to figure out from your necessary xp or total points, but being able to tell your level at a glance can be a small quality of life improvement.
    Also, the Inventory section on the fillable character sheet seems to be layed out incorrect.
    I just read the rules for grappling and scaling. I love it. The rules themselves don't jump out as anything special to me, but the fact that scaling is just a "reverse grapple" makes both mechanics much easier to remember. This seems like straight up good game design, good job!
    I couldn't find anything that talked about what Items you start with, you should probably include something of the sort. Even if it's up to DM discretion, it'd be useful to have a paragraph saying something on the lines of "the average adventurer starts with about 200 silver pieces worth of equipment".
    My final thoughts after reading the book: this rpg system actually looks pretty good. From what I've gathered, it seems well designed and you clearly have a lot of passion for the project. Of course, I still haven't played the game myself so my opinion isn't really set in stone, but I had a good enough time reading it to think about DMing a short adventure with it some time soon. I expected it to mostly be things that had already been done before, but I really think it has it's own identity and has many aspects that separate it from similar systems. The pdfs aren't that well made, but the actual book and sheet look pretty clean (except for a few typos, of course). Of course, all of the rough patches are perfectly understandable, since the system still seems to be on version 0.1.
    Overall, I like it. I'll probably DM it sometime in the future, but I doubt I'll remember to come back and update the comment unless I get a notification from it in like 3 months.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      I would absolutely love to hear additional thoughts! It'll probably be easier for me to catch if you reply to this comment; I hope it goes super well!

  • @Alex-u6n5l
    @Alex-u6n5l День тому +3

    Imagine building a human getting the two skills that increase block and dodge then doing it again in the tactics tree for EXACTLY 10 points and now you just don't get hit by two attacks a turn since you doubled your defenses and get the dual weilder feat with some heavy weapons spending 8 stamina on it every turn so you don't suck at offensive. The human fighter cannot be escaped-

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +3

      Oh my god, /the human fighter returns/

  • @AlexProGear
    @AlexProGear День тому +7

    Your TTRPG system is the second one I got to know after D&D, and I fell in love with it!
    I'm very excited to finish reading the book and introduce Utopia to my friends!
    Also, it would be really cool if you had official campaigns one day 😊
    Still, creating a characters is a tedious process, not everyone likes "Microsoft Excel" gameplay.
    Maybe you have some hints on how to introduce this game to less experienced players?

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +2

      I really appreciate it, that's so exciting to hear!! I would love to write and run some official campaigns!!
      I think that may be a good idea; my How-to-Play video was a smack at it, but I think we may be able to do even better~ As well, the book's wording will be getting some upgrades!

    • @AlexProGear
      @AlexProGear День тому +3

      @@oridont Thanks for your reply!
      I'd also like to know (as a game developer) if it would be ok for others to make tools or use your system for an RPG videogame, or is it all copyrighted?

    • @Rain.is.Falling
      @Rain.is.Falling День тому +3

      I can say from experience that it’s not hard to teach! I’ve showed a couple people who have barely touched a Ttrpg, and I would say just explain vibes over mechanics to help them choose what to take.

  • @falkore7152
    @falkore7152 День тому +1

    love the system already, I'm already planning to start a small campaign with my players

    • @oridont
      @oridont  23 години тому

      I would love to know how the campaign goes!! There's some typos and weird wordings in the prototype, so please always feel free to ask questions! Discord is fastest, but I check comments too :)

  • @fex7997
    @fex7997 День тому +1

    Welp, time to preorder the book. First time i've been this obsessed about a system, thank you so much!

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      I really appreciate you supporting, and no, thank you!!

  • @drogarmythosthepurpledrago581
    @drogarmythosthepurpledrago581 День тому +1

    im so looking foreward to seeing how utopia grows and developed.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      It's so awesome to have you here and in the community on Discord!! So much more to come 😈

    • @drogarmythosthepurpledrago581
      @drogarmythosthepurpledrago581 День тому

      @@oridont I'll use all my rpg and math bullshitery to stress test Utopia to its limit.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      @@drogarmythosthepurpledrago581 That's all I've ever wanted to hear

    • @drogarmythosthepurpledrago581
      @drogarmythosthepurpledrago581 День тому

      @@oridont excellent. *Imitating Mr. Burns*

  • @BerryMera
    @BerryMera День тому +1

    This is exactly what I needed. Amazing. Stunning. I was already sold, but damn son. I love this customization

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      I'm really glad you like it!! I hope the customization suits your needs, and more will be on its way!

  • @silverknightly77
    @silverknightly77 День тому

    absolutely please make a video going over your thoughts and insights when designing a talent tree!

  • @HiFenDinok
    @HiFenDinok День тому +1

    Yeah, the oxtus race changed my browsing history forever.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      I'm pretty sure I'm glad to hear it; hope that's in a good way for you!

  • @Novamancer
    @Novamancer День тому +13

    I actually already started work on putting together a goblin species with the subspecies being red and green respectively. Red goblins seeming at first to be your typical "savage" goblins but the more you look into it yhe more you realize their specific traditions and culture, and the green goblins just going the janky tinker route. Red goblins being more "lawful" abd traditionalist with green goblins being more "chaotic" and creative thinking.

    • @Rain.is.Falling
      @Rain.is.Falling День тому +3

      That’s such a fun idea! I love it!

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +4

      I am SO excited to see the creativity you're applying to the system! That sounds like a really deep culture and fun species to play!!

  • @roberturquiza3013
    @roberturquiza3013 День тому +2

    also want to say for the people in the comments, if you join the discord there is now a beta rule set for making custom races so you don't have to worry about eye balling it

  • @paethen1039
    @paethen1039 День тому +1

    This will be the system I'll use for my first dnd game!

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      That's so exciting! I'd love to hear about it, and I'm here for questions if you ever have any!

  • @PixelKey
    @PixelKey День тому +2

    Hello, there! Really loved the video. If i may i have a suggestion.
    I think that the best way to make people that are on the fence about whether or not they fund/purchase Utopia is demonstrating the ability to take characters from other TTRPG into this one.
    I believe that taking classes(for this example i use D&D's) like Warlock or subclasses like Drakewarden(subclass tied to a pet) and managing to integrate them into a new TTRPG in a better way, powerscale or thematic wise, are what will draw more people into it.
    Maybe making a video demonstrating that would be helpful to attract more people into Utopia.
    Cheers!

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +2

      That's a really good idea!! I think that may be a good thing for short, perhaps?

    • @PixelKey
      @PixelKey День тому +1

      @@oridont Or a series of shorts covering different classes / subclasses from different TTRPGs.

  • @donnmunn659
    @donnmunn659 День тому +1

    Between all fascinating customization options that feel like a perfect modern fusion between an MMO, GURPS, and the SDC & HP mechanics and dodge/parry rolls from Palladium's MegaVersal System from Rifts, I'm kind of fascinated at how this project is panning out in terms of ambitious TRPG rule sets. Best of luck to all your future endeavors thus far. The leveling mechanics in particular (particularly how there seems to rarely be an example of a "Level 1" character and you're starting off at Lv. 10 with no cap in sight akin to a Disgaea game's crazy high level cap if it spanned infinitely past Lv. 9,999 (lol)) are definitely something I wish had more elaboration on, but I'd probably get the hang of it once I end up reading the manuscript at a later date. Good luck with the Kickstarter too.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      Thank you so much for the good luck and the interest! The levels do go on forever, and in the case you run out of talents, there are stackable talents; however, with the core guide alone, it'd take 10s of millions of XP to get there, and there'll be even more talents in the future!
      I hope you enjoy, and thanks for checking it out!

  • @smartstarh.s.gaming9206
    @smartstarh.s.gaming9206 День тому +8

    When will we get to play 😮 its amazing mate🎉

    • @zegreznidi2922
      @zegreznidi2922 День тому +3

      Oh we can play a Prototype Version on it right now for free, it's in the description of the vid

    • @Sh3rb3rt04plays
      @Sh3rb3rt04plays День тому +2

      Yup yup, free version is already available

    • @Rain.is.Falling
      @Rain.is.Falling День тому +1

      Yalls are on top of it, goodness!

  • @MemoryPhaseStudios
    @MemoryPhaseStudios День тому +1

    Honestly have been enjoying going through the prototype version and the customization is very cool. Really the only thing that needs to be changed in presentation is that you put the "what talent tree this is" with the details at the bottom of the page. Why is it not on the top? That throws me off every time since that stuff I would expect to read first and then get into the talent tree!
    Edit: as I go through the video, I would definitely love you to include guidelines on how to build your own talent trees. Maybe even have the means to replace species with background and species turns really into pure flavor!

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      That's super fair! I never thought about the descriptions, honestly
      I would love to! There's a custom species talent guide on the Discord, I'd like to officialize it into the prototype soon, but if you want to see it early it's there!

  • @TheRealFrank
    @TheRealFrank День тому +4

    Downloading discord right now just to join it

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      I'm so excited to have you, and that's awesome to hear!!

  • @jonathanjoestar8497
    @jonathanjoestar8497 День тому +1

    Im actually using this for a black clover dnd and this helps a lot for some ideas

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      That's amazing! I really wish I ended up watching or reading more black clover, honestly

  • @ghoulkinggruul7345
    @ghoulkinggruul7345 День тому

    I think what would really be useful is providing general guidelines for gamemasters on how to create new species, talents, and talent trees. Giving an overview on the methodology regarding designing them can incentivize players to think about what they would want out of the system that currently isn't in the game by default.
    Additionally, I think it might be smart to expand the concept of species, either something more along the lines of background or origin. This is partly semantic, but for settings which might not have other "species" in which to play it could mechanically broaden the concept enough to fit other kinds of games.
    Overall, I'm still very interested on seeing how this system develops and I'm happy to see the amount of positive attention it's currently receiving. I hope working on these videos and reading the comments can give you the necessary reflection and feedback needed to make this system the best it can possibly be.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      For sure! The Discord currently has a custom species kit that I'm working out, but it's functional as we speak! I'm hoping to add it with modular creature design to the prototype!

  • @innerophstudios4013
    @innerophstudios4013 День тому +11

    Wow this was the quickest recommended video ever.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +2

      I'm glad to have you here!

  • @Hexshock
    @Hexshock День тому +3

    I’m here immediately I know this will be good

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      THANK YOUU TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK

    • @Hexshock
      @Hexshock День тому +1

      It was good it was nice of you addressing the feedback and I know why everything in this system was made the way it was

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      @@Hexshock Thank you so much! I think custom spells are up next...

    • @Hexshock
      @Hexshock День тому +1

      @@oridont YYEA

  • @pikmindx
    @pikmindx День тому +3

    I found ur channel yesterday through the previous video. I couldn't finnish the book yet, but I did go through the species. One thing I saw is the human race's talent tree. An idea popped up in my mind: could they switch a race tree. I might join the discord to discuss this, but I want to play it with my group first to see if I fully embrace the system.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +2

      That totally makes sense to me! I'm super down to answer any questions you have and many others over there as well, and I hope the session goes well!

  • @eliasmedeiros7564
    @eliasmedeiros7564 День тому +8

    It's been almost two years since I started creating my own RPG system, and I hope to one day reach your level.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +2

      That's absolutely so sweet, and that's so exciting!! Keep at it, stay creative and stay determined!!

  • @LEGO___MAN
    @LEGO___MAN День тому +1

    I made a platapus named parry kill krakens at basics starting level. Everything was technically by the book.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      @@LEGO___MAN this is true, I can confirm

  • @jasonpassofaro3305
    @jasonpassofaro3305 День тому

    I’m making my own game like this but yours is like the ddc version to my adnd 2e! Pretty neat! Also hard to follow because everything in mine corilated to everything (mine is based off the Kabbalah with parts functioning as each part of building your characters spirit). I’m jealous your actually done Iv been doing mine since 2020 as well! Mine will be posted as Tower of Dice here before the end of the year of the dragon! Been having panic attacks over it so I know exactly how you feel mate! We got this!

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      That's super exciting to hear!! I hope your project is going well, and thank you for all the kind sentiments!!

  • @shadowameratsu
    @shadowameratsu День тому +2

    Can't wait for people to face the horror that is Goku as an enemy
    I will make it

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      I believe in you!!

  • @Markus_Samuel
    @Markus_Samuel День тому

    Hyped to see more!

  • @gamergirl3000
    @gamergirl3000 День тому +2

    Great rpg concept!

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      Thank you so much! I'm really happy you enjoy it!

    • @gamergirl3000
      @gamergirl3000 День тому

      @@oridont i'm actually going to introduce the rpg to my friends, expecting to play sometime soon!

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      @@gamergirl3000 That would be so cool! Let me know how it goes, I'm always really excited to hear peoples' experiences!

  • @TheRickWalters
    @TheRickWalters День тому +2

    Fantastic explanation, and such a well produced explainer. Whats a Kickstarter? Where do I find it? I feel like I could play this game after watching this video and the one you posted a couple weeks ago.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!! Kickstarter is crowdfunding site where you can pre-order the final version of Utopia TTRPG and support the project!! You can play the prototype for free in the description, or find the Kickstarter here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/oridont/utopia-ttrpg/posts/4228811?ref=ksr_email_creator_new_post_comment

  • @craz2580
    @craz2580 День тому +1

    I never played dnd, but i always was interested in it. No idea how to play it or with who. But yet i couldnt help but think of a character to make with this system, so i thought i would make a cactus like being. Which would be a brazen oxtus, just with cactus characteristics

    • @Rain.is.Falling
      @Rain.is.Falling День тому +1

      That’s so cute I seriously love that concept

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      That actually makes me so happy; the art of the brazen has little bits of cactus on it, and I always wondered what that might be like, it's so cool to hear you making that real!!

  • @jennings4951
    @jennings4951 День тому

    This a great explanation and has me more excited for the game. I read over the skill trees, and I enjoy how they are very loose options, but I'm sure some people can still see them as railroads if they have a wacky enough idea. For spells, abilities, items, and especially skill trees, I wou.d be interested to see your thought philosophy on balance and power-scaling. So that in the future, players can make their own trees and items and such. I saw a lot of those roots in your pdfs, but I'd be interested if you peeled back that design layer a bit more to make the game more customizeable.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      Yeah! A lot of the options I designed were made specifically to keep track of the least amount possible, other than what's innately on your character sheet, moreso for ease of use and character creation. Lots of features will be introduced in expansions, but I wanted the core system to be as lightweight as possible while still leaving lots of room for development and creativity, if that makes sense.
      If you're interested in it, there's a custom species manual in the Discord under #utopia-updates! It does include custom talent trees, which may be a fun read!

  • @legoufre0767
    @legoufre0767 13 годин тому

    Hey, i think it's fun because at the same time and ate the age as you, i start writting a ttrpg too, whith the same global idea. I read your's and it's beatifull. Good luck for next

    • @oridont
      @oridont  6 годин тому

      Thank you so much!! It really has been a lot of work and it's so cool to see it working out!!

  • @PixelMarker
    @PixelMarker День тому +2

    oh yeah please make a video about the talent tree making

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      Glad to hear it!! If you're interested, there's a mini-guide in the Discord!

  • @Nameless_Mouse
    @Nameless_Mouse День тому +12

    I think critiques didn't actually read through the stuff and just assumed that it's not very creative. I read through most of the stuff, and I'm absolutely in love with this game. It was love at first sight. I'm going to go in-depth of reading the lore and understanding this game just to not have anyone to play with.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      That's so sweet, and it really does mean a lot! If you're looking for groups, there's threads and channels for finding groups in the Discord, if that's something you're interested in!

    • @Nameless_Mouse
      @Nameless_Mouse День тому

      Ooh, alright, @@oridont. Thank you!

  • @Spikeba11
    @Spikeba11 18 годин тому +2

    A bit disappointed my comment didn't make it in the plaster comments all over the screen shot. Thought I had a real chance this time.
    Thought: you can still make the wizard who punches through brick walls, they are just a lot higher level.
    GURPS, HERO System and their ilk are probably actually impossible to fully balance. But they explicitly choose to try to maximize character customizability at the cost of the ability to be highly balanced. Not every game needs to make that sacrifice. Edit: that level of customization also increases the barrier to entry.
    I've had the pdf open since the last video, haven't gotten around to reading it yet. I aim to do so before the Kickstarter ends, I just need to make this one Pathfinder 1E character first, got a game Friday...

    • @oridont
      @oridont  12 хвилин тому

      I'm sorry about that! I usually read all of my comments, or do my best to, just low on time~ I agree! In a truly customizable system, anything should be possible with enough levels. It's actually a really weird form of balance when it comes to making everything fit together; like, if you want to do everything, keep throwing levels at it. Utopia includes some talents you can keep getting over and over for edge cases, but as it stands, it takes 10s of millions of XP to do so
      When you do end up getting to reading it, let me know what you think! Discord is open as well if you're looking for playgroups or want faster responses from myself and others!

  • @TheReddieRed
    @TheReddieRed День тому +3

    I want to play this so bad

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      You can for free! Link to the manuscript and the Discord!

  • @blockeontheleafeon
    @blockeontheleafeon 3 години тому +1

    I love renown systems in Games. Usually someone has a hidden Stat that goes up or down depending on how friendly they were to an NPC. Do you think it's possible for that kind of system to be in Utopia for the people that want to Roleplay instead of focus on Combat?

    • @oridont
      @oridont  27 хвилин тому

      I think that's more than feasible! Honestly, a renown system I think would be worth implementing, if I'm being so dead honest

  • @zealouslyZombified
    @zealouslyZombified День тому +2

    you know i've been keeping an eye on this project and i've wondered; is there some kind of custom content database? stuff like homebrewed races, variant character sheets, stuff like that

    • @Rain.is.Falling
      @Rain.is.Falling День тому +1

      There’s plans to make a database of things like that in the future, but currently people on the discord are making tons of homebrew stuff and sharing it! They’re even making a spellbook of tons of custom spells created by the community!

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      Yeah! Some is still getting developed and I'm doing my best to keep up: I'm currently having the website redone, as well as trying to get it setup for Roll20 and Foundry!

  • @TechnicalTactician
    @TechnicalTactician 5 годин тому

    As a gurps starter i am glad you are working on a new universal game, honestly class system is too restrictive that is found in dnd and such. The great thing about your rpg is a skill tree type system that makes things easier to understand.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  23 хвилини тому

      It's really cool to hear that!! I've been a fan of the tree system for quite a while; I'm going to admit, it was pretty tough to implement but I'm kind of in love with it now

  • @Fryea
    @Fryea 12 годин тому +1

    Hey dude, I'm really looking forward to a video explaining DMing in Utopia
    The ins and outs of it and all
    I'd really appreciate that, as many would be. I'm sure

    • @oridont
      @oridont  10 годин тому

      Absolutely! I have some plans for upcoming videos, but I think that's a really good video to have out, its going on the roster!

  • @The_Real_Lollove
    @The_Real_Lollove 4 години тому

    HEY MY INKLING STUFF!!! YOOOOO NO WAYYY 3:41

    • @oridont
      @oridont  10 хвилин тому

      YESSSS Hehehehe thank the editor, they're amazing

  • @unavailableun
    @unavailableun День тому +5

    "Doesn't it feel redundant to base a sub-trait off another sub-trait?"
    Argueably DnD's health is done like that, the sub trait of your CON score determines part of your HP.
    Also, in GURPS your Dodge and Basic Move are based off Basic Speed, which is based off Dexterity and Health (something akin to DnD's CON). You can also argue that your sense scores are sub-traits of your Perception score (they can be raised without raising Per) and that's a sub-trait of Intelligence
    So I think it makes perfect sense to base a sub-trait off another sub-trait

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      I really wish I would have thought of those examples when the first video came out! Those are great examples, and thank you for mentioning them!

  • @reneedasheep
    @reneedasheep День тому +1

    Utopia yaaay !!! Love the game !

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +2

      @@reneedasheep I'm so glad to hear it!! Thank you so much!!

  • @colesmerdon2237
    @colesmerdon2237 День тому

    Its like that one time when a Half-life mod became a game on its own. I'm looking at you counter-strike. 😉

  • @LordRodri
    @LordRodri День тому +4

    > Obnoxious
    > Started as 5e homebrew
    Yeah this tracks

    • @oridont
      @oridont  11 хвилин тому

      Jokes on you! I'm only 1 of those things
      I didn't homebrew when I started 5e :)

  • @secretzombier.8730
    @secretzombier.8730 День тому +2

    This solved so much

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      That's so exciting! I'm glad you think so!!

  • @cedricnash725
    @cedricnash725 23 години тому +1

    Alright the real question is? Can we do homebrew? like anything homebrew?

    • @oridont
      @oridont  23 години тому

      Of course! There's lots of homebrew potential, either in full-blown homebrew or custom modular features that just adds a little spice to everything:)

  • @Rogueocto
    @Rogueocto День тому +1

    Dude left for milk and came back with cookies 🔥🔥🗣️🗣️

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      This is the best thing I've heard in
      Like ever

  • @IridescentKySoul
    @IridescentKySoul День тому +3

    Does anyone know if there are more Talents in Utopia than the shown 7 trees? It seems to me like thoose 7 trees with ~12 talents per tree only give you the Option of 84 Talents on a Character. And in a specific "class" its only the option of ~12 talents. I dont know how many you can choose in one character so i assume you can pick maybe half of them? So thats 41. But doesnt pathfinder e1 have like 500 Feats or something? Sure some of them are like increase a save by 2 or increase ac by 1 and the Talents in Utopia are probably game changers i guess? So if i go with 1/5 of the Pathfinder Feats that is still like 100 feats you can choose. And on top of that you get customization with classes and mutliclassing. Can somone explain to me where the "Most customizable TTRPG" thing comes from in Utopia? I would realy like to see it but i think i just miss something.

    • @IridescentKySoul
      @IridescentKySoul День тому +2

      Forgot to note that Pathfinder of course doesnt let you pick all Feats in one Character either, i just meant that you can choose from like a 100 and in Utopia choosing feats seems to be all you are allowed to pick.

    • @Rain.is.Falling
      @Rain.is.Falling День тому +1

      It takes to around level 500-600 levels to get every talent which is WAYYYYY higher than practically any realistic campaign would run. But even so, there are plans for more talent trees in the future expansions!

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      For sure! Every character has access to every talent tree, and most talents take more than 1 level, based on powerful they are~ As well, there's almost 50 specialist talents in the core book that you can choose from as well, every 10 levels! (Similar to feats)
      Since some talents take more than 1 level, you'd be somewhere around level 500 before getting all of them; you level pretty fast in this game, but it's a lot of XP to get there~ As well, more talent trees will be included in each expansion of Utopia! 9 in the first expansion are planned :)

  • @crypticcrypt-lord8523
    @crypticcrypt-lord8523 11 годин тому +1

    as a guy who read the GURPS 4e phb equivalent mostly cover to cover, I call bs on any claim that this ttrpg is not very customizable. is it as customizable as GURPS? no. will it be that customizable in three decades? I'm inclined to say yes

    • @oridont
      @oridont  10 годин тому

      Well that's awesome to hear!! It's always really cool to get a positive remark from an experienced player

  • @omariwashington2570
    @omariwashington2570 День тому

    So I think the system is great right now but the only thing I'm seeing that's missing is an alternate way to get stats without leveling up, kind of like d&d's books four specific stats, but instead of books, I don't know a workout system or better yet depending on your fighting style some stats will automatically grow when you level up something.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      The Prowess tree allows you to gain subtrait points, and some items can as well, if that helps any!

  • @jinshiro990
    @jinshiro990 16 годин тому

    I hope somoene makes this online were you dont need friends

    • @TheRickWalters
      @TheRickWalters 14 годин тому

      I hope the narrative is so good that it pushes you to play in a group. ;)

  • @ragde8904
    @ragde8904 День тому +2

    AI image at 4:52, careful

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +2

      Oh, thank you for the heads up!

    • @ragde8904
      @ragde8904 День тому

      @@oridont Yeah, don't worry xD They're hard to detect sometimes, but my spider sense activated (?
      Great video btw! I'm on the discord already

  • @thedrunkenknight
    @thedrunkenknight День тому +1

    but what if I want to make a muscle wizard?

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      People ended up doing it anyways lol, we have a couple of wild punch wizards in the Discord now

  • @g-b-8
    @g-b-8 День тому

    A question: there would be a way to make custom race in case you want to simulate another universe?

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      Absolutely! The exact numbers in the Discord under #utopia-updates, hoping to add it to the prototype soon!

  • @ayoadewumi7773
    @ayoadewumi7773 День тому +1

    I don't really know much about tabletops but can i make a steam punk world by the way uou should be at 100k

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      A steam punk world is perfect for Utopia! The main lore for it is a high fantasy and sci-fi mix, I love it!
      And thank you so much for the 100k wishes!!

  • @mohamaddelkhah
    @mohamaddelkhah День тому

    I love level-less classless TTRPG systems which is why I'm interested, but you barely touched the comparison with GURPS, and I think there's room for elaboration. What makes you say this has lower barrier to entry than GURPS? What are the other pro/cons? Few explicit examples would be nice as well.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      That totally makes sense! I think I'd want to do some more clear comparison and research before I fleshed out that topic completely, just to make sure I'm transparent and honest. But in my experience, GURPS is ultimately going to have more calculations and more things to keep track of, while having more versatility and customization granted from the calculations~ I'll have to see if I can find some exact examples!

  • @georgesarreas5509
    @georgesarreas5509 День тому +1

    Let's gooo

  • @skullytheskully
    @skullytheskully День тому +2

    Dont mind me, just making a punch wizard out of spite xD

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      PUNCH WIZARD

    • @Alex-u6n5l
      @Alex-u6n5l День тому

      A cambion with the swift strikes thingy and a buff enchantment spell that gives you extra damage per hit. If demonic cambion you will be dealing 15d8 a turn assuming you only travel once

    • @Alex-u6n5l
      @Alex-u6n5l День тому

      Or brazen oxii use all your stamina except the amount you need to cast berserk to increase the damage of your next strike by one billion d8 then hit em with a berserk double damage fire boosted punch dealing uncountable damage

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      @@Alex-u6n5l now /that's/ a punch wizard

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      @Alex-u6n5l they're actually building several punch wizards, I should've known better

  • @epicwolf3683
    @epicwolf3683 День тому +1

    What if i want to play a hovering talking hat ?

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +2

      For sure! Animated things are usually taking the Automaton stat block, but you could totally design your own species for that; guide is in the Discord if you want it :D

    • @epicwolf3683
      @epicwolf3683 День тому +1

      @@oridont oh really !? When i asked to do this in the dnd community people attacked me and called me out for being a redflag of a player... Tbf i am relatively new. I would love to try it here though, Thanks !

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      @@epicwolf3683 I hope it goes super well! I'm so sorry to hear that about the other communities ;-; I promise, many other players and Discord members have come up with very unique ideas and I personally love cool ideas like these!

  • @djmack6474
    @djmack6474 День тому

    The one thing i wanna know is do monsters follow the same creation and rules as players?

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      You can use those and it'll still balance out! I'm working on designing a more modular creature creation system that would be independent, though; hopefully giving GMs a ton more options!

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      My current progress on it is posted in the Discord~

  • @ThatReplyGuy
    @ThatReplyGuy День тому

    But can I play as an ooze, slime, Oobleck, Plasmoid, or mimic?

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      Yes you can! Customizable species are available in the Discord and will be added to the prototype soon!

    • @ThatReplyGuy
      @ThatReplyGuy День тому

      @@oridont That's pretty neat. Now I just needs these "friend" things I've heard so much about.

  • @spicylemon3342
    @spicylemon3342 День тому

    Is the final release going to be free?

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      The final release will be going to backers on Kickstarter :)

  • @MilesHayslip
    @MilesHayslip День тому

    The true most customizable ttrpg is the one that you hogpog together with your dm

    • @oridont
      @oridont  11 хвилин тому

      Honestly, I can't contest with that, you true

  • @yugoi3109
    @yugoi3109 11 годин тому +1

    Hello, im a mexican student of B+ english.
    I would love to translate I would love to translate UTOPIA TTRPG into Spanish. FOR FREE.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  10 годин тому

      That's amazing! There's lots of non-English language channels in the Discord, and that would be an amazing place to start!

  • @TH3_N
    @TH3_N 21 годину тому

    I didn’t understand the “classes feel railroady” thing, just make your own class, it’s just stats and a tree, it’s not hard.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  20 годин тому +1

      Haha I see you, for sure. There's now systems in the Discord to do it within the games balance, which is neat!

  • @timothywashburn8218
    @timothywashburn8218 День тому

    I am interested and I have been reading the Rulebook. However, some things have been confusing me. Is there a private place to message these things. With a little clarification they won't be problems, so I see no need to air dirty luandery.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      For sure! The Discord has a #utopia-patch-notes just to go over some things that were typos, balance issues that weren't caught, and things of that nature~ As well, lots of people asks a ton of amazing questions in the Discord; you can scroll through or asks for yourself if you're interested!

  • @NovaSpace27
    @NovaSpace27 День тому +1

    is there an easy way to make custom races

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому +1

      Yes, absolutely! It'll be added to the PDF, but the current edition is in the Discord!

    • @Rain.is.Falling
      @Rain.is.Falling День тому

      Custom species is currently in development, and there’s a document on it in the discord!

  • @Nathouuuutheone
    @Nathouuuutheone День тому

    Hey is this a reupload? It has the same premise and topic as two weeks ago.

    • @Rain.is.Falling
      @Rain.is.Falling День тому

      It’s an expansion of the same concept explored last video

  • @MathewSan_
    @MathewSan_ День тому

    Nice 👍

    • @oridont
      @oridont  23 години тому

      Thanks ✌

  • @vman0113
    @vman0113 День тому +1

    gives exalted vibes

  • @SageBuilder
    @SageBuilder День тому

    9:30 Me, hehehe

  • @jeremyhamonanganhutapea3340
    @jeremyhamonanganhutapea3340 День тому

    Bro did you have the map?

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      The map? Like to the planets of Utopia?

    • @jeremyhamonanganhutapea3340
      @jeremyhamonanganhutapea3340 23 години тому

      @@oridont yeah

    • @jeremyhamonanganhutapea3340
      @jeremyhamonanganhutapea3340 23 години тому

      I would love to see it

    • @oridont
      @oridont  23 години тому

      @jeremyhamonanganhutapea3340 I do have some! Unfortunately they're not super well fleshed out yet, still a work in progress as to deciding where everything will land and what they will mean; but this is pretty motivating to get to working on it!

    • @jeremyhamonanganhutapea3340
      @jeremyhamonanganhutapea3340 22 години тому

      @@oridont ok nice to know

  • @Aegirknight
    @Aegirknight День тому

    Reupload?

  • @chaosordeal294
    @chaosordeal294 22 години тому

    GURPS was exactly what it wasn't supposed to be: rules-heavy, a unique specific system for everything, and another mountain of rules for every setting. It was not generic, nor universal, and the central RPG rules weren't great.

    • @oridont
      @oridont  22 години тому

      I think I'd struggle with GURPS quite a bit myself. I think for a bit it'd be very exciting, but the calculative load would be pretty darn taxing, personally

  • @IllovedShade
    @IllovedShade День тому

    Is this a reupload?

    • @oridont
      @oridont  День тому

      First time it came out, finished editing a day or two ago~

    • @IllovedShade
      @IllovedShade День тому

      @@oridont ah I see, I guess the start felt very similar to your previous video

  • @Sh3rb3rt04plays
    @Sh3rb3rt04plays День тому +1

    5st