Monster Melee - Tavern Brawl

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  • @blvalverde
    @blvalverde 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +33

    Yeah, makes sense that the guy who pulled an actual weapon won. But the dwarf did it first with his throwing hammers.

  • @BeatchBall
    @BeatchBall 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +24

    A nice fun, light-hearted tavern brawl to start the year off. Not bad. I am especially impressed with the voice work. Each one had a different accent, tone or personality. Well done.

  • @fungeneer
    @fungeneer 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    Esper: yeah she's just really outta shape.
    Hogra: Excuse me, 'round' is a shape!

  • @FloatingParadice
    @FloatingParadice 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    13:32 Thorne gets a 9 to hit. Hogra as AC of 8. Slight oversight

    • @esperthebard
      @esperthebard  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      Ahh good catch!

  • @joedominguez8064
    @joedominguez8064 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +23

    The new Brotherhood of Fjarlstead right here, team of misfits 😂

    • @redfaux74
      @redfaux74 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      A cross-over would be cool. I'd like to see a few Halflings join.

    • @Commanderthebarbarian
      @Commanderthebarbarian 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      There's only 2 people this time though. Rashid could be the rogue of an adventurer party. Maybe swashbuckler.

  • @chrismiller9292
    @chrismiller9292 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    How did I miss this yesterday? Way to go, TH-cam algorithm. I just clicked on Esper's page and there is a new video, despite his channel being one of the few to which I subscribe.
    Love the content, Esper! Both your Monster Melee and Brotherhood videos make my day whenever I see them!

    • @redfaux74
      @redfaux74 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Me too. ❤ I want to know what's up with the Brothers. I need an update.

  • @Ghost_in_the_Rain
    @Ghost_in_the_Rain 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    This was a great bout! It would be cool to see some kind of gladiatorial arena fight -- maybe a small team of gladiators vs. some kind of fearsome beast!

    • @josephpaulson9495
      @josephpaulson9495 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      He could strait up just recreate some of the fights from Gladiator (2000) and it would be awesome

  • @purplehaze2358
    @purplehaze2358 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    I was about to say "Wouldn't a mug also deal piercing damage because it'll shatter on impact?", but then it occurred to me that the mugs here are probably wood per the standards of the setting of D&D.
    I'm not even sure porcelain exists in this setting to be honest.

    • @minkinomics3002
      @minkinomics3002 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Porcelain absolutely existed in the renaissance, but it was a closely guarded secret and a luxury good! This lot gets wood!

    • @josephpaulson9495
      @josephpaulson9495 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Porcelain is basically just a kind of pottery using much higher quality materials and techniques. I'm sure some people would have been able to figure out how to make it, but it would likely be very expensive and reserved for nobility.

    • @nabra97
      @nabra97 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I mean, both glass and porcelain existed before Middle Ages, and D&D is arguably an Explorers Era. But they were not mass produced until the XIX (or even XX? Not sure) century, so they aren't going to be in a filthy tavern to be used as an improvised weapons

    • @nabra97
      @nabra97 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I have no idea what's wrong with my message, but I wanted to say that they definitely have both glass and porcelain, but neither of those is affordable

  • @markmongan
    @markmongan 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Hey Orc! Here's a song I think you'll like. *Twang goes the lute. "I always was more of a percussion guy!"

  • @gamebomb8352
    @gamebomb8352 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Oh this is such an amazingly creative idea!

  • @joydjinn8692
    @joydjinn8692 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +20

    My boy Bunkor got this
    Edit: Danm it.

    • @esperthebard
      @esperthebard  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      I thought he was going to do much better too. The low rolls were killer.

    • @Commanderthebarbarian
      @Commanderthebarbarian 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      The dice thought today was a good day to rebel. Personally I was hoping Thorn would win, and in a way, he did.

  • @raviricker4403
    @raviricker4403 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Its no longer the holiday season, but i still think a traditional 4 way Gothic Literary matchup would be a great addition (Vampire, Mummy, Wearwolf, and Frankin...err... Flesh Golum)
    Maybe its a round robin matchup.

  • @Eisenwulf666
    @Eisenwulf666 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Hogra is thicc.
    EDIT: Too bad, i was hoping the companion would give her an edge

    • @blvalverde
      @blvalverde 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@Eisenwulf666 it did, I think her bird did more hp than her

    • @Commanderthebarbarian
      @Commanderthebarbarian 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I hope Rashid joins the brotherhood. Unlikely, but maybe he's part of an adventurer group who are heading north to accept a bounty and find the brotherhood.

  • @markmongan
    @markmongan 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Just another Yuletide at the Apple and Shield! 🍎🛡️

  • @SadeGames
    @SadeGames 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Really loved this idea, was more unique than the typical 1v1's! These sorts of things and the Brotherhood of Fjarlstead are always inspiring.
    I think some good ones could be:
    - Frost Giant hunting party vs Ancient White Dragon
    - Thugs and Bandits vs Guards, maybe a prison break, caravan ambush, or village raid scenario.
    - Orc War Band vs Hobgoblins

  • @m3w
    @m3w 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This series is the best D&D content online right now. Please keep it up! And think about World War Fey for the upcoming Vernal Equinox, please! There is still time to prepare.

  • @malcolmt7883
    @malcolmt7883 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I love the idea of a fat orc barfly.

  • @rorybeckstrom9602
    @rorybeckstrom9602 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love the image of him trying to two hand swing the lute into hogra but she is latched on with a bite so he can't even get a good angle on her

  • @alexloch77
    @alexloch77 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Aww, I was hoping Thorne would come out on top.😣 Still, I underestimated Hogra and her bird.
    Honestly, I was expecting Rashid to kill Bunkor, due to his Chaotic Evil alignment, but was surprised that he knocked him out instead.

    • @BillyBasd
      @BillyBasd 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Dude, spoiler!!
      Please edit your comment so the spoiler is a few lines deep.
      Thanks

    • @johngleeman8347
      @johngleeman8347 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Even an evil person will hesitate to commit murder with lots of witnesses around.

  • @raytheerudite5252
    @raytheerudite5252 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great work. I like all the voices, excellent start to the day.

  • @minkinomics3002
    @minkinomics3002 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great concept, excited to see the results!
    Missed opportunity for Hogra to throw a stool at 17:35!

  • @wizardman784
    @wizardman784 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was so much fun to watch! I love these narrative-driven encounters; almost makes me feel like I am zooming in on a campaign and getting to partake of the fun. I will humbly note, as an avid blood hawk enthusiast, that Prack should have had advantage on Thorne, as Hogra's presence would grant the shoulder-bound bird the benefit of its Pack Tactics!
    However, more surprising to me (as a skilled blood hawk trainer of many years) that the tavern ALLOWED such a creature inside! I admit, I expected Hogra to start combat by whistling as the "stabled" bird came crashing through the bar door or even a window (classic tavern brawl problem!) in a flurry of talons!

  • @arriasinsanite4886
    @arriasinsanite4886 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    loved this monster melee

  • @AndrewBrownK
    @AndrewBrownK 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    the voices and argumentation is so immersive, really enjoyable

  • @andrewhalverson6974
    @andrewhalverson6974 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    "Not Bunkor, he's the best warrior in the village!"

  • @Nemchick
    @Nemchick 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The dialog between dwarf and redguard was just perfect)

  • @targetdreamer257
    @targetdreamer257 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    OOOO. Maybe some sort of a Gladiatorial area fight? A mix of hominoids vs. an assortment of monstrosities or constructs? Who ever lives advances to the next round.

  • @ThatDemonOverThere
    @ThatDemonOverThere 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    foul drinks and foul moods make for foul rolls it seems

  • @KepeskUrthalre-h6r
    @KepeskUrthalre-h6r 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I like to imagine this is actually what the tavern looks like. Just a foundation and a floor, a random tribe who don't know how to rebuild anything more than maintaining that floor is pretending the tavern still exists, holding on to this collective idea of reality to retain their sanity as they are in a forest that otherwise completely retook an old town. They the last ever people to live here.

  • @TheCrowFairyTale
    @TheCrowFairyTale 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    These are great! Keep up the good work 👍

  • @Franco1395
    @Franco1395 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    When a brawl breaks out in a tavern there’s a good chance you’re starting a campaign.

  • @valasafantastic1055
    @valasafantastic1055 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I bet on Hogra… vengeance for the pie!

  • @internetcatfish
    @internetcatfish 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You should roll up a low level character with the arena champion subclass you made and put him in an actual colleseum. See how many fights he could win before he gets himself killed. Start out with lower cr monsters or try to feed him to a tiger or something like that, then build up harder fights for him as the crowd starts to get more amped up about this specific fighter.

  • @UNSCMarine117
    @UNSCMarine117 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Is there a piano being played during the brawl like in a spaghetti western?

  • @efferzzreffe4903
    @efferzzreffe4903 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    that was fun, like how
    you set up the fight! 👍
    👏👏👏👏👏 😄

  • @jcarlovitch
    @jcarlovitch 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This takes me back to every port of call I made while in the navy.

  • @kyte5648
    @kyte5648 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Before watching: I think Thorne has a good chance to win. Though I am not sure how big of a role Hogra's pet might have.
    Can we get something similar with an undercover thief raid? One guarded salesman is presenting a rare item in a hall. Several different people want to steal it. The security checked everyone for weapons, but they all have a trick prepared.
    One could have smuggled a secret weapon through security, one could be a monk who doesn't need weapons, one could have an unassuming spellcasting focus like a harmless looking earring and one could be able to transform into a deadly creature.
    All of them want to steal the rare item for themselfes.

  • @kyte5648
    @kyte5648 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You know what would be cool? An intellect devourer body snatching gauntlet. He starts with a goblin and slowly goes up to stronger creatures. First the captured body fights and when he is defeated, the intellect devourer jumps out and keeps fighting.

  • @ndheckfire2900
    @ndheckfire2900 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Damn, was really rooting for Hogra.
    Also, i just got the idea that this would be one heck of a way an adventuring party could get together.

  • @markmongan
    @markmongan 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    My money is on Hogra haha! Soon as I saw her!

  • @Edrogrimshell
    @Edrogrimshell 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Lute smack and all I can think of is Kabong, that old Hannah Barbara cartoon

  • @imoweenlodestone5447
    @imoweenlodestone5447 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Man oh man you're the first one to show this. It's been years since I ran a bawl room brawl

  • @Ox9707
    @Ox9707 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Everyone stayed in the fight for a while, low health aside. Was hoping 2 characters would jump one, but this was fun anyway

  • @markmongan
    @markmongan 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Never a guard around when you need one!

  • @magistermagus1211
    @magistermagus1211 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    you should make a torunament of unarmed fighters: a pure monk, a barbarian and a fighter, both with unarmed fighting and a rogue/monk multiclass. all at level 11 or 10

  • @MaxFury75
    @MaxFury75 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was hoping to see Hogra, the bird lady win. Hilarious when she ran into the counter and collapsed. She was still the MVP 🤣

  • @Thyme2GreenHorn
    @Thyme2GreenHorn 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hmmm are these location and characters foreshadowing for a future episode of Brotherhood of Fjarlsted? A fun little scenario! Here is a repost of some of my favorite ideas for future 'Monster Melees': (1) Forest and/or swamp habitat creatures conflicting. Good vs. Evil forest god worshippers would be a sick primal scenario e.g. Malarites, Fey and other evil forest druids/factions vs. Elves, Druids, Forest Barbarians and other worshippers of Sylvanus. It would also be cool to see a few Ranger characters. To me Rangers have the potential to be one of the coolest, most interesting classes in DND as what's not to love about a fighter who is also a survivalist and in deep connection with Nature using it to their advantage where they can e.g. poisons, herbal concoctions, vine ropes, bird scouts, magic talismans, using leaves as camouflage etc. (2) A full naval battle between 4 ships. Maybe they are all trying to win control over the same objective? You could have a pirate ship vs an Umberlee worshiping ship vs Githranki vs Wealthy Merchants with a mercenary escort etc. Different combat phases such as maneuvers, cannon salvos and boarding thus culminating in a climactic final fight on deck. (3) A Noble hunt with bugles, hounds, retainers, fellow aristocrats to hunt for beasts. Everything is fancy, opulent and decorative but the equipment is high quality and the fops are surprisingly experienced and well trained if effete. However this hunt is not quite as expected as the beasts are under the control of some type of Elder abomination or something else completely unexpected and surprising happens! (4.) A weak/vulnerable group of diverse villagers vs. a really weak group of sub-par monsters. I'm thinking like a tavern or a marketplace or a town hall gets attacked and farmers, women, juveniles, elderly, a bar tender, beggars and cripples have to fight like cats, rats, evil birds, spiders, a Xvart, a goblin, some other really weak humanoid horde monster, this group is lead by an ordinary (or could be outsider, weird) Hobgoblin looking to make a name for himself as a great general and aided by a traitor from the village, a level one human witch or warlock who is motivated by a combination of seeking power, fear of death/cowardice, revenge and profit.

  • @joydjinn8692
    @joydjinn8692 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Welcome back!

  • @ognyannedev5979
    @ognyannedev5979 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Have you heard of Brancalonia? It's a supplement for 5e. They have some fun tavern brawling rules.

  • @AuthoritativeNewsNetwork
    @AuthoritativeNewsNetwork 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    New Braunstein just dropped. 🍻

  • @scoobydoo316us
    @scoobydoo316us 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    nice to see the combat again :)

  • @uptheironschris17
    @uptheironschris17 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It’s funny. I just finished the chapter in The Legend of Drizzt: Streams of Silver which has a tavern brawl at The Cutlass in Luskan. Then this video showed up in my feed. 🤔

  • @hheatseekerr
    @hheatseekerr 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very enjoyable. Thank you.

  • @ecopis
    @ecopis 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Whythe dwarf come out of smoke? Dumb mive.
    Anyway, i just really liked this brawl!
    Hogra surprised me! FAT POWER!

  • @Radwar99
    @Radwar99 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Common sense would dictate that Thorne should have a disadvantage against Hogra's attacks due to the fact that there's a fricking hawk flying all over him, same with his attacks.

  • @Franco1395
    @Franco1395 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    13:35 I think that Thorne attack with the lute was a hit on Hogra she has AC 8 and he rolled a 4 with a +5 with improvised weapons, a 9 to hit. Just sayin. That was a very low roll but her AC is abysmal.

  • @theRANDOMmanta
    @theRANDOMmanta 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I think the low rolls can be chalked up to the heavy drink

  • @johngleeman8347
    @johngleeman8347 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I was rooting for Hogra. She was defending herself, and did quite well considering her much worse stats and abilities.

  • @fhuber7507
    @fhuber7507 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Representing how TTRPG battles can actually go.

  • @carloago8305
    @carloago8305 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    advantage and 2d6 damage. I was sure the pirate would win the moment I saw his sheet.

  • @Sword_And_Sorcery
    @Sword_And_Sorcery 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Now have them all do an adventure

  • @Adam_First
    @Adam_First 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Happy New Year's!!

  • @redfaux74
    @redfaux74 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Esper. I hope you had a good Christmas and New Year.
    I was hoping you would do a Christmas special. Maybe a Frost Giant undead (Ghoul) with a big red bag. It wasn't red. It wasn't squishy either. Now it is both because of his bouncing stride. He has black goo coming from his maw of sharp teeth.

  • @blaringsea8923
    @blaringsea8923 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Everyone who bet against Rashid. Give me your gold now.

  • @WilliamSlayer
    @WilliamSlayer 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My moneys on my fellow dwarf!

  • @josephsorrendino4920
    @josephsorrendino4920 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm hoping the tavern survives the ordeal.

  • @allensheets9369
    @allensheets9369 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ok no one that is fighting in a bar fight will take cover

  • @allensheets9369
    @allensheets9369 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    all rolling low they are drunk lol

  • @aydentisdale4116
    @aydentisdale4116 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    lets go thorne!! hopefully his higher AC helps

  • @stanleyschlosser7495
    @stanleyschlosser7495 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    a free for all tavern brawl would be also the npcs though

  • @Prismal_EEVEE5943
    @Prismal_EEVEE5943 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    and then thorne gets jumped by the halflings.

  • @YTSearchRapBattlesKinGLeoVs
    @YTSearchRapBattlesKinGLeoVs 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Spoiler Shield 🛡️ (like to help prevent spoilers for future viewers or post your own Spoiler Block)

  • @SS-hg6yu
    @SS-hg6yu 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I hope Rashid the Pirate and his companions end up in another melee

  • @peternilsson6310
    @peternilsson6310 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Anyone know what map making tool the map maker (Nat20Dungeons) used for this?

  • @nightflame69
    @nightflame69 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Should Hagra have gotten advantage from her pet?

  • @steventurner6902
    @steventurner6902 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What’s the weapon damage of a stale pie? 🥧 😅

  • @Adam_First
    @Adam_First 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good stuff I enjoyed it

  • @TheCrowFairyTale
    @TheCrowFairyTale 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Elephants vs hobgoblins

  • @cthomashand
    @cthomashand วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great channel.

  • @markmongan
    @markmongan 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Maybe Prack was a... Magpie! 🥧! Kidding :)

  • @Bumpusking
    @Bumpusking 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I got my money on Rashid, bro is stacked, he’s essentially a battle master fighter in a tavern brawl

  • @TheCrowFairyTale
    @TheCrowFairyTale 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Halflings vs Gnomes

  • @winterburden
    @winterburden 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just clicked into this video and my money's on Hogra, no diff.

  • @Adam_First
    @Adam_First 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video

  • @carlosvillanueva8530
    @carlosvillanueva8530 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Rasheed wins if you let him be both chaotic and evil.

  • @JamesFromKC
    @JamesFromKC 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My coin is on the dwarf

  • @ArvelDreth
    @ArvelDreth 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm absolutely rooting for Rashid, his ability to generate advantage for free and deal extra damage is something that I think will serve him incredibly well.
    Edit: I'm so glad that his feinting attack was literally the thing that won him the round.

  • @Stratplayer05
    @Stratplayer05 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I don't know who's winning this fight, but I know mother Hogra can restore life to Thraa...
    Edit: Bunkor continuing the proud tradition of the combatant with every possible tactical advantage just charging into a pile of damage.

  • @MawsParasite2
    @MawsParasite2 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    How does one deal nonlethal damage with a scimitar? Seems cartoonish.

    • @minkinomics3002
      @minkinomics3002 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      He cut his beard off, and the dwarf passed out from shock.

    • @blvalverde
      @blvalverde 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hit him in the jaw with the pommel?

    • @FloatingParadice
      @FloatingParadice 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      You can hit someone with the flat side, back side, or handle.

    • @IlCustodeDelPeanut
      @IlCustodeDelPeanut 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      He could have hit with the hilt or the flat part of the sword (or at least, that's how it happens in games I've played)

    • @sopppa
      @sopppa 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      i rule as a DM that any weapon can make an attack as non lethal but the damage is 1d3+str for pommel or flat strikes

  • @Liam-lx8xb
    @Liam-lx8xb 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Does anyone else think it's funny that the skinny human has the highest strength score?

    • @esperthebard
      @esperthebard  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Muscle strength and muscle bulk are two different things.

    • @Liam-lx8xb
      @Liam-lx8xb 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@esperthebard Maybe but the pirate and dwarf both had a functional build. Plus as a general rule bulky people tend to be stronger just due to the extra mass. Andre the Giant never even worked out but was still able to pick up men that weighed 200+ pounds with one arm.

  • @charlesreed5839
    @charlesreed5839 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What happens next with Rashid?

  • @Adam_First
    @Adam_First 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent!

  • @thundron
    @thundron 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    why would chaotic evil dude would let dwarf live tho?

  • @cynickain1239
    @cynickain1239 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hogra has my vote but I think she is not going to last long.

  • @markmongan
    @markmongan 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So much fun! :D

  • @bkrmom0594
    @bkrmom0594 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Gold Dragon vs Red Dragon please? Any age

  • @tylersustare
    @tylersustare วันที่ผ่านมา

    I understand this as a concept. But I really looked forward to monster melee for interesting monsters or encounters. Dragon v beholder, Baylor vs pit fiend, etc. This just doesn't do it for me as much as other episodes.

  • @gcfournier3386
    @gcfournier3386 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My girl Hogra got robbed in this one 😢

  • @davidlewis8814
    @davidlewis8814 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ha ha they’re all so drunk they can’t roll for crap!

  • @artaweunderhill4480
    @artaweunderhill4480 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Esper.