Matt Mercer - Explorer's Guide to Wildemount

Matt Mercer - Explorer's Guide to Wildemount - Full Interview

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Matt Mercer introduces the Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, the latest official Dungeons and Dragons campaign setting and the location for campaign 2 of Critical Role. This is his complete interview with Todd Kenreck.
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@DnDBeyond 4 жыл бұрын

What features of the Explorer's Guide to Wildemount are you most excited to check out? Will you be playing a campaign in this new setting? Pre-order today from D&D Beyond to receive exclusive bonus content! dndbeyond.link/wildemount

@ticozayas6430 4 жыл бұрын

the subclasses, spells, and the background creation stuff

@CriLizElfGaming 4 жыл бұрын

I'm excited to pick it up, and try my hands at being a Dungeon Master for once. I'm extremely familiar with the world, and excited to see the new subclasses, and dunimantic spells.

@VulcanWolf 4 жыл бұрын

I only wanted spells from the Dunimancy (sp?) family and would happily have purchased an unofficial list from the man. But this? THIS is so much more that I will be positively ecstatic to learn and add to my worlds.

@Grey_Shard 4 жыл бұрын

will there be stats for the Crimson Weasel, since it seems fairly tough? Since rival schools are a staple in martial arts stories - is there a Kobold Soul school of monks who specialize in deception and trickery as the Cobalt Soul specializes in information and knowledge?

@musicalgamer4122 4 жыл бұрын

EVERYTHING!!!!

@straightedgeucator 4 жыл бұрын

Exandria now outlives him, he has made something that will still be here after he’s gone; that has to be an amazing feeling

@Gryphon2026 4 жыл бұрын

Truly!

@Pandafun444 4 жыл бұрын

When you put it like that...will Wildemount be 6th Edition?! Holy crap

@mythmaker3250 4 жыл бұрын

@@Pandafun444 Probably not by itself, but it may be part of it! Though I don't see 5th edition ending soon.

@SpencerLee97 4 жыл бұрын

The Mercer legacy is secure.

@straightedgeucator 4 жыл бұрын

SpencerLee97 sure

@primeemperor9196 3 жыл бұрын

"Your world is now an official part of DnD." Matt has achieved the highest honor as a DM, and he deserves every bit of it.

@TheBiggreenpig Жыл бұрын

Is it still?

@bigjuan87 4 жыл бұрын

Liam said it best last thursday "Our Canon is canon"

@hunterknox4756 3 жыл бұрын

Matt's face when he realized that his setting is the first completely new setting to be released since Eberron is precious.

@MoonMoverGaming 3 ай бұрын

Yeah. The emotions are real but.... It's not actually, true though. The 4e core books introduced a new setting in which most of that editions adventure modules took place. It just never got a dedicated setting book. Then there was Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica in 2018.

@mcswaggerduff8946 4 жыл бұрын

This man is holding back tears, he cares so much. Bless him and all he does for us.

@InLiquidColor 4 жыл бұрын

💜💜💜

@draxthewarlocktitan5217 4 жыл бұрын

I’m already exited to run a game set in Wildemont around 25 years after campaign 2 where Kiri a Kenku rogue is the senior member of an adventuring group called the Mighty 9. The founding members have moved on to a post-adventuring life but Kiri keeps the groups name alive with everyone she “Welcomes to the Mighty Nein”

@SoyDrinker 4 жыл бұрын

Same except my party is going to kill Kiri and Jester's mom, and Luke and Yeza, and Orly

@draxthewarlocktitan5217 4 жыл бұрын

Steven Bonnell You’re a monster.

@nuzuk 4 жыл бұрын

Steven Bonnell I’ll join that party if I can make a cloak of feathers out of her

@inspirepeace2547 3 жыл бұрын

@@nuzuk your sick 😂

@jokkebender 4 жыл бұрын

God, I love this man. Always so freaking humble when he has no reason to be. The hallmark of a good human being.

@jesterssketchbook 4 жыл бұрын

Fjord: "Ooooh, "Fortunes Fancy'!" Caleb: "Fortune's Favor............but it is fancy"

@jonmichael6746 4 жыл бұрын

Matt Mercer is the most genuine dude on the internet

@nafereuskortex9055 4 жыл бұрын

If Matt and Keanu meet the world will implode with kindness

@oliverworley5162 4 жыл бұрын

Bob Ross?

@Crownsnek 4 жыл бұрын

@@oliverworley5162 he's dead man

@The97Corbin 3 жыл бұрын

@@Crownsnek and He will be forever remembered as the Worlds Finest

@maverikvii 4 жыл бұрын

Matt Mercer is a national treasure. So humble and full of joy for D&D. You can tell he loves it and just wanted to do right by both the critters and D&D players in general. Bless you sir. Bless you.

@jessicaryan9820 4 жыл бұрын

Matt Mercer - a modern day Tolkien... and you know what - he's only just getting started

@ryanroyce 4 жыл бұрын

It occurs to me that, even though she will likely be referred to only by her titles of Everlight and Dawnflower, the Pathfinder deity Sarenrae will also be added to official D&D because of this book. : )

@christofferhougaard 4 жыл бұрын

Well isn't she in the DMG? The dawn war pantheon if I'm not mistaken.

@ryanroyce 4 жыл бұрын

Christoffer Nope. The rest of the Exandria pantheon is Dawn War, but Sarenrae was a Pathfinder/Golarion deity that got brought in because Mercer didn’t want to make Ashley Johnson change her cleric’s deity.

@christofferhougaard 4 жыл бұрын

@@ryanroyce Aaaaah! Alright. Sorry for mistake.

@zhenshei9398 4 жыл бұрын

That's so true, I didn't even think of that! As they have the rights to use WOC property now, I believe the gods will have their names back in this new book - a recent Weekly Encounter on D&D Beyond set in this setting refers to the Wildmother as Melora, so that's what makes me say that. However, since Sarenrae is Paizo owned, they will face some difficulties with her name, especially if they want to keep the main pantheon consistent with all the deities having names. In an episode of Campaign 2, he made a brief reference to her and called Sarenrae - Rae, The Everlight. It would have been around the time Matt would have been starting to prepare the book if I'm not mistaken, and that may be her future name for the book? It doesn't change it completely but still provides a name rather than just a title. I'd be interesting to see how they handle it. Maybe they will just still use the titles, who knows.

@christofferhougaard 4 жыл бұрын

@@zhenshei9398 WAIT. Zhenshei?? Are you the true Zhenshei. I want you to answer the word Figglediggle with Mumblehumble. The next time you aee Figglediggle. Type Mumblehumble in chat. And prove to me, you are the true Zhenshei.

@Mr.Rickmon 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait for the Echo Knight and all other new information.

@N7AslansHobbit_Ry 4 жыл бұрын

I personally can't wait for the Graviturgist.

@nathanielranney9163 4 жыл бұрын

More vestiges!

@lloyddodgen 4 жыл бұрын

So proud of these guys and their accomplishments. It's so amazing to see those have dreams, go all in, and win. Not only that, but stay humble and kind. Critical Role got me back into D&D and I'm so grateful for them.

@MichaelEasterby 4 жыл бұрын

Love how he's behind a screen even for just an interview :p Definitely looking forward to getting this book!

@Karak971 4 жыл бұрын

Seems like almost a safety blanket, considering how high energy this must feel for him

@Trekari 4 жыл бұрын

Sadly, it's possibly due to his body dysmorphia. The same reason he prefers to wear vests.

@xEvilRaptorx 4 жыл бұрын

@@Trekari I bet if Travis and him started going to a gym all the time, it would help him feel better. Plus having a good friend like that you could go with makes it so much easier to stick to. I'm sure he has almost no time to do it though. :/

@aprilv3217 4 жыл бұрын

@@xEvilRaptorx Being in shape or working out has NOTHING to do with body dysmorphia. Have you watched Between the Sheets with him? Matt struggles with body dysmorphia not self image issues.

@spitfyr97 4 жыл бұрын

i'm personally not into critical role as a show. i prefer playing d&d than watching it. but listening to what this book is about and what it offers makes me excited for its contents and a planned buy. it's nice that Matt mercer has decided to form it for more than just his fans.

@daniellejeanclynes9019 4 жыл бұрын

What an amazingly creative and generous guy. He’s so heartfelt with everything he does. I’m so thrilled that we get to canonically explore his world.

@garytholland 2 жыл бұрын

Echo Knight was the most fun I've had playing a fighter in a long time. Good stuff. Can't wait to try the Chronurgy Wizard.

@Joshinaround_ 4 жыл бұрын

You can see the spark in Matt's eye when he talks about this incredible project, and I'm super excited to bring my party into the vast, lore-filled world of Wildemount. Super proud of our sweet DM-sama for making something near and dear to his heart.

@davidmurrell5143 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so proud for Matt, but so VERY jealous. He has achieved the life I have been trying to get for the last 35 years. If he wasn't such a fantastic human being I would resent what he had achieved, but man he deserves all the good things. He really is the best ambassador of our hobby. So all power to him and may he long live the life I wish I had.

@KubinWielki 4 жыл бұрын

Hmm... I do hope that everyone else who might be envious of Matt's life (or anybody else's, really) is wise enough to realize what you have realized. Unchecked envy can lead to some horrible actions, and I'm glad that you look at it logically, instead of, say, trying to hurt people you envy. Kudos to you.

@donanausetcscom 4 жыл бұрын

Me: Gets halfway into putting Exandria into World Anvil to Organize it all for myself. D&D: Our next book is 'Explorer's Guide to Wildmount' Me: Damn that's 5 days wasted.

@Tesoro1996 4 жыл бұрын

Well, its still just Wildmount, not the whole Exandria. :D

@BobWorldBuilder 4 жыл бұрын

PLEASE DO THIS FOR ALL OF YOUR INTERVIEWS! Much easier to follow the conversation :)

@Gryphon2026 4 жыл бұрын

Okay, when will we get get Todd as a guest on CR? Because if if plays as Avren that could be fun!

@thechucklemonkey1187 4 жыл бұрын

After just listening to his description of dunemancy and the spells I realize how damn perfect a lot of these things would be for my campaingn

@I-VisiBomb-I 4 жыл бұрын

ok i need this in my life. my players need this in their life and they dont even know it. good job mercer, you're 100%.

@Inufriki 4 жыл бұрын

There's really few people as inspiring as Matt and the gang in what RPG's are concerned. I'm really happy for this! A friend of mine already pre-ordered the book for my birthday and I'm really excited!

@immortaladventures 3 жыл бұрын

A whole new level of respect for Matt after watching this video. Excited to get into this world and develop a campaign around it!

@NerdJourneys 4 жыл бұрын

the best gift DnD could ever ask for, was Matt Mercer and his wonderful group of friends. Thank you Matt, for all your amazing ideas, hard work, kindness, and for bringing me into such an amazing game and community,

@whitebreadplease9559 4 жыл бұрын

The people who disliked this didn’t get the playable vestige race leaflet

@The1Shark8 4 жыл бұрын

Gamerpro5000000000 0 right?! What kind of clowns?!

@MeemBeen 4 жыл бұрын

Been holding off on watching the vignettes, waiting for the full interview. This is so amazing. Congrats CR this is huge.

@gritsmcgee9137 3 жыл бұрын

We have officially started our first online campaign in Eislecross! It's my biggest group thus far. (8 PCs! I know it could be worse, but whew!) Thank you Matt Mercer and the entire Crit Role team. You are all an inspiration to a new generation of table top gamers. And of course...... Is it Thursday yet?

@timothyrose7706 4 жыл бұрын

Love this, can't wait to get my hands on this and start merging it into Ravnica and my other home brew rulesets.

@andrewd.584 2 жыл бұрын

Matt Mercer is such a fucking gem.

@valeriestirling9382 4 жыл бұрын

We’re so proud of you Matt!!! We love you and your imagination so much, thank you for sharing your & your friends world with us!

@wayfarervisual Жыл бұрын

It doesn’t matter how much Critical Role I watch, I continue to love and respect this guy and his energy and passion for storytelling and this deep encompassing world he has created. Don’t stop, till you drop, Matt. Such a great guy.

@motleyfrank 4 жыл бұрын

I love how all the folks at Wizards and DnDBeyond are just ignoring the fact that the Tal'dorei book exists. I feel like if someone walked into the office with one they'd all be [fingers in ears] "la la la, I can't hear you!" and looking at their toes!

@mixolot707 4 жыл бұрын

Imitation is the greatest form of flattery. When one person imitates another persons art, then improvises and elaborates upon that, it's a sign the original artist has created something truly spectacular. I can't want for this book Matt. Thank you for sharing your art with the rest of us.

@azreon25 4 жыл бұрын

Matt is part of the New generation of Creator's for D&D and he is going to bring a whole new Era for D&D i haven't been playing for very long but i fell in love with the game so hard that i had to start building my own world, my DM actually introduced me to Critical Role because i wanted to DM and he was a huge fan of the show, i've been hooked ever since and am finally starting to catch up i am barely into campaign 2 on episode 25 can't wait to see what happens.

@FranciscoOyola94 3 жыл бұрын

Now we just need explorer’s guide to Marquet and explorer’s guide to Tal’Dorei. And please an official Blood hunter and Gunslinger

@peter_parkour 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so behind campaign 2 that I didn't even know Matt shaved his face clean again. It looks nice.

@MrDoncarnage 4 жыл бұрын

Matt just stands along Ed Greenwood, Gary Gygax, David Cook and many more campaign creators. Can imagine we will see a big computer rpg game from this guy in the future. He is a DM we all dream playing with. Wish him all the best

@TeteQua 4 жыл бұрын

No one deserves this more than Matt! I can’t wait to get my hands on this book! So exiting!

@OverboardDM 4 жыл бұрын

Already pre ordered

@christofferhougaard 4 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@MrPowellw 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for releasing this.

@fuelbot Жыл бұрын

I could listen to him talk for hours.

@thegaspatthegateway 4 жыл бұрын

Matt sounds like a lightworker talking about vibrations, timelines, metaphysics :) Well, with all the people he's inspired, there's no doubt!

@Resegy 2 жыл бұрын

Matt Mercer is an absolute genius and seems to be a so heartful person, too.

@DarkAuraLord 4 жыл бұрын

Nice, the full interview! I made a comment about this on another video, so I'm glad to see you guys uploaded this. Cheers!

@traeyager5298 4 жыл бұрын

I think it’s great that the book is so full it really makes it worth every dollar.

@JimMeeker 4 жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to spaghettification spells.

@JosePerez-jl9bu 4 жыл бұрын

An event horizon spell would be tight

@DemTacs 4 жыл бұрын

I just realised. The Background in combination with the DM - SCREEN looks like a beholder with Matt as a target.

@llamallama1509 3 жыл бұрын

I love Matt so much, he's such a wonderful person

@Treblaine 4 жыл бұрын

WILD-MOUNT! I've been saying "will-deh-mount" this entire time! Now I think about it... the official pronunciation makes MUCH more sense.

@bonbondurjdr6553 4 жыл бұрын

Bought his Tal'dorei book the other day, I'll definitely get this one!

@InanDante 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matt for existing.

@neverthelessthesun1428 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so excited for this book. It’s so awesome to see Matt be so excited about sharing his work! It’s what he deserves

@a2rons803 4 жыл бұрын

I really like when he describes something and it links to something or someone from the campaign that I wondered about. As soon as Matt described Echo Knights I instantly flashed to combat where I was thinking "what is that power that guy's using?".

@L.J.Kommer 4 жыл бұрын

6:37 Application: MattMercer.exe has stopped working

@artjomfuchs8110 4 жыл бұрын

I want it as my Ringtone. My Phone is on silent 24/7 but I need it as Ringtone

@kendallgibson 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so excited. Excited for the book, but also just SO excited for him.

@nicktaylor3956 4 жыл бұрын

About to start my first full campaign and I can't wait to add a bunch of stuff from this book into my world

@OnlineTabletopcom 4 жыл бұрын

I wasn't too excited when I first heard about this new book. But hearing Matt Mercer and Chris Perkins talk about it, really shows how much love was put in to this book. It shows how important friendship, working together, are the essences of D&D. Im going to get this book, even if it is just for inspiration and creative input.

@StalinMcRally 4 жыл бұрын

i'm hyped for this

@Perfectcrime87 4 жыл бұрын

So excited

@SquippedTV 4 жыл бұрын

Just pre ordered it from a local game shop here in Denmark.

@christofferhougaard 4 жыл бұрын

Oh hey! Nice to see more Danish critters.

@leguan278 4 жыл бұрын

I think there are only 3 of us

@lowpinglag 4 жыл бұрын

@@leguan278 *Raises hand* make that a 4th ;-) Jeg tror faktisk der er en del Danske critters. Næste alle som jeg snakker med inde I min favorit nørd butik Fantask (i KPH) har set eller har hørt om det.

@thibaultnguyen9035 4 жыл бұрын

i'm so happy for matt he really deserves this

@epicureanbard 4 жыл бұрын

Okay! So! Looks like I need to get this book (I already was going to, but listen) because I had a character that I've been developing for a couple years now. She's a gnome wizard (originally a Divination wizard but more on that later) who spent her youth learning and studying and teaching history. She was looking into magics in revealing the past because most magics and artifacts are focused on predicting the future but what is the future without knowing the past? There was a traumatic incident that she cannot remember and her goal is to find out what happened. I need to see if Dunamancy has the kinds of spells and focus she would use to unfog the past, ancient or recent.

@mikehenry1488 4 жыл бұрын

The thing I'm most excited about. The Way of the Duck, Barbarian.

@DrAndrewJBlack 3 жыл бұрын

Bringing his creation to life has to be surreal

@richevers1098 4 жыл бұрын

Before i finished watching the first video that came out explaining this i already pre-ordered the book i cannot wait to read all of it

@3nertia 4 жыл бұрын

I love Matt sooo much! I must have this book! His magic works precisely the way I want the magic in my multiverse to work; love the Dunamancy stuff!

@dunker-roo9552 4 жыл бұрын

I made some gravity and fate manipulation subclasses a while back. Pretty excited about seeing Matt’s!

@christofferhougaard 4 жыл бұрын

Pre ordered it the day it was revealed

@bonosaysno6792 4 жыл бұрын

I’m getting the book tomorrow!!!

@robertwalker5794 4 жыл бұрын

The Mercer legacy is secure.

@rollnycgaming2279 10 ай бұрын

Already ran an Evil campaign that saw the destruction and conquest of Tal'dorei. Cant wait to give this setting the same treatment! 😈

@danmorgan712 Жыл бұрын

I had a Chronomancer's Guide back from 2nd edition, I think? I wonder if Matt is old enough to be familiar.

@AkkiLad 4 жыл бұрын

Dunamancy spells with a Diviner Wizard would be an amazing crowd control character!

@JEST3R_ 4 жыл бұрын

Can I just say that I think everyone in the D&D community loves Matt and everything he's done for our (not so anymore!) little, tight knit community

@zhenshei9398 4 жыл бұрын

I am severely looking forward for some new canonical vestiges of divergence, and new creatures! This book is going to be great!

@chess629 Жыл бұрын

just bought this book, and gonna be for the first time DM and using this book for our new adventure, and using my old characters in this one to fuse it in , my friends will go wtf did you did now... can't wait to begin

@killingjokez9876 3 жыл бұрын

I just started my very first campaign in wildemount. Wish me luck. We're still searching for hints of the missing prisoner. It's pretty hard for a beginner. My friends nearly died in the beginning and we spent 3 hours for asking people sh*t.

@GazpachoTabletop 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah this book sounds fantastic

@AlyxGlide 4 жыл бұрын

That is a LOT easier to watch, thanks lol

@sesimie 4 жыл бұрын

so i was writing my own fanfic of my characters and D&D games. My Bard was from Exandria.. So it was Dunamancy that made him teleport to Toril!!! So glad Exandria is now D&D proper!!

@feylights166 4 жыл бұрын

I have been a Forgotten Realms fan for a while, but I admit I am not familiar with CR. But now, I am curious (just overwhelmed by all the episodes lol). I may have to check out this book to learn about the world. I am interested in learning about the gods and religion in Exandria (as it is among my favorite aspect of FR), and how the afterlife works. Is it similar to other D&D settings (the soul goes to the god they followed in life?). I have always liked this aspect of D&D.

@misstressscarlet 2 жыл бұрын

So Dunamancy (?) Is magic from Mage the Ascension in DnD. Cool.

@wobblybobbly5901 4 жыл бұрын

Matt seems like the nicest most charismatic dude on the planet

@17joren 3 жыл бұрын

Matt must have been trippin hard at Burning Man when he came up with Dunamancy.

@lockskelington314 4 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna make a Tabaxi Dunamancer.

@ifish7599 4 жыл бұрын

Matt: It's Wild... Me: ....Mount

@GojiraXR9 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. He really outshines the entire development team. They should make him the president of the company.

@seb4sti4n666 4 жыл бұрын

Who's in the Tal'Dore consul?

@Karak971 4 жыл бұрын

One less person now

@christofferhougaard 4 жыл бұрын

No one. Cause Allura left after the others mysteriously died.

@listofromantics 4 жыл бұрын

Ka-CHING! Congratulations to Matt & Co. for makin' that Hasbro money (Hasbro owns WotC, FYI). I can't think of a more deserving person.

@DFG3755 2 жыл бұрын

This man is a fabulous nerd 🤓 ❤

@SamundraDarion 4 жыл бұрын

Matt: "No no It's Wild" /brain: "IT' WILDMOUNT!" 😆😆😆😆

@TheWireMan94 4 жыл бұрын

ANYONE! will all the vestiges be present in the pack? would love for my players so be able to wield this awesome power on DnD beyond. I mean even the ones from the campaign one as well!