Encounter Party

This show is everything a TTRPG game should be. GM Brian David Judkins weaves together a story of mystery and intrigue as he guides the cast thru the happenings of the ship The Cherry Wind. Second would be the strong cast. Each do a great job of bringing their characters to life. You find yourself invested completely invested in their actions. Third would be the soundtrack that accompanies the gameplay, perfectly chosen to match the mood and emotion of the situations.

If you are a TTRPG player, or if you've ever considered playing, this show will only solidify your love of the game and make you wish you could be a part of the adventure. A must watch for anyone who loves the game. A+

Do you love watching actual play D&D but don't have 3-5 hours a week to invest in each episode? Do you tune out when a show becomes mechanic heavy? Do you live for the role-playing? Then this is the show for you. This show is heavily edited so that it is plot forward. The players obviously love what they do and work very well together. They have developed memorable characters that tug at your heartstrings from moment one. You will laugh, you will cry. You will cheer, you will groan. This family-friendly show is a must watch for anyone who loves D&D but only has a hour or so to watch an episode.

The team delivers an exciting story at an explosive and imaginative table. If you are looking for another table with a high caliber of creative members you really should look no further and check out Encounter Party. A show that already had a well deserved and strong following as a podcast actual play, now its been elevated with higher production and fantastic energy. Seriously watching Brian David Judkins run the table is a joy how he engages each of the star cast and players to pull out the best in an improved storyline. Each player encompasses so much of their character's heart and soul while delivering a diverse adventure with multiple story arcs. This show is a joy and should give plenty of inspiration for players as well as introduce new people to our favorite hobby.

This is definitely not your typical Actual Play show. There's no down time while people sit and do math, nor are episodes an unwieldy length. The editing is spot on, and you can tell that the choices were made deliberately and with care and attention to narrative flow.

The cast really knows how story works, so while things aren't scripted, the cast manages to stay on goal and work towards a coherent story (and if you know how improvised scenes can go, that's no small task!).

These folks have worked hard, putting in so much love and effort and it really shows! Everything from the lighting and sound choices to the multicamera shots to the characterization to the talent we see on screen... A+!

I've watched this show over and over again since they started posting the episodes on demand and whenever it's airing. I think it's so much fun. Other live plays never kept my attention. This group just feels more natural than those other ones. Yes, they are actors and I think it's pretty obvious. I don't think it takes away from the show as much as I thought it would. Currently there is 10 out of 22 episodes available. I really hope this continues into another season in some capacity. Highly recommend checking it out. I've seen all the episodes at least 7 or 8 times. Not counting the most recent episode of course.