I see people say they have tried D&D expecting a Critical Role-like experience, and I have to say, most games are not going to be quite so posh.
Have some rowdy fun with a group of friends, be bold, be boisterous, you will have a great time. Don't compare yourself to anyone!
— Gail Simone (@GailSimone) May 6, 2020
This! Every table is different, every group has its own dynamic, and every adventure will contain its own, unique magic! We are just one example of MANY different, awesome experiences one can have!
— Matthew Mercer (@matthewmercer) May 6, 2020
I spend most of my time as DM threatening to give absent players’ ridiculous butt tattoos. That counts as unique magic, right? Oh, most definitely!
— Matthew Mercer (@matthewmercer) May 6, 2020
The universal appeal of CR is: "Holy shit that looks fun." Yes! It is fun! You should play!!
The *specific* appeal is "I love HOW they play." But that is unique to them. Just like how you play will be unique to you. That is a feature, not a bug. Go forth and discover your fun. https://t.co/8blzyoZDS9
— Matt Colville? (@mattcolville) May 6, 2020
The universal appeal of CR is: “Holy shit that looks fun.” Yes! It is fun! You should play!!
The *specific* appeal is “I love HOW they play.” But that is unique to them. Just like how you play will be unique to you. That is a feature, not a bug. Go forth and discover your fun. I think there are some people out there who get frustrated that their game isn't CR and they blame their DM, or their players, or the system.
I'm not sure those people are interested in playing D&D. I think they want to BE on CR. That's the fantasy for them.
— Matt Colville? (@mattcolville) May 6, 2020