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'''URealms Live''' (Previously '''Unforgotten Realms Live''') is a group-based role-playing game and show developed by [[Rob|Robert Moran]] and a dedicated [[:Category:Staff|staff]], including the [[Buffalo Wizards]]. It consists of [[campaigns|adventures]] undertaken by [[players]] in a world called the [[Unforgotten Realms]]. What separates URealms apart from other Roleplaying games is that it's less about individuals characters on never ending campaigns, and more about lots of small interconnected stories and histories. Though [[Tabletop Simulator]] is utilized for the core gameplay, much of the appeal of URealms Live comes from the interaction and improvisation of the players. In contrast to typical role-playing games, URealms Live concentrates more on discussion, comedy, and drama than on the outcome of [[Game Rules#Dice|dice]] rolls. The game is currently being developed and [[Updates|updated]], so not all assets are available yet, though they will be released for the public to utilize for their own campaigns.
'''URealms Live''' (previously '''Unforgotten Realms Live''') is a live Twitch gaming show developed by [[Rob|Robert Moran]] and a dedicated [[:Category:Staff|staff]], including part of the [[Buffalo Wizards]]. '''URealms''' itself is the group-based role-playing game featured on the show, consisting of [[campaigns|adventures]] undertaken by [[players]] in a world called the [[Unforgotten Realms]]. What separates URealms apart from other role-playing games is its emphasis on deeply interconnected stories and histories, rather than individual characters on never-ending campaigns. Though [[Tabletop Simulator]] is utilized for the core gameplay on the show, much of its appeal comes from the interaction and improvisation of the players. In contrast to typical role-playing games, both URealms and URealms Live concentrate more on discussion, comedy, and drama than on the outcome of [[Game Rules#Dice|dice]] rolls. The game is currently being developed and [[Updates|updated]], so not all assets are available yet, though they will eventually be released for the public to use for their own campaigns.


== Gameplay ==
== URealms ==
: ''Further information: [[Game Rules]]


Unforgotten Realms Live uses several elements to create both the game and its storytelling environment. By use of these elements, spectators and players can build their own interpretation of the world as the game plays out. More detailed information can be found at [[Game Rules]].
URealms uses several elements to create both the game and its storytelling environment. By use of these elements, spectators and players can build their own interpretation of the world as the game plays out.


There are different types of [[cards]] that are used to represent various aspects of the game. Before gameplay starts, players choose from [[Races|race]], [[Classes|class ability]], and [[Accessories|accessory]] cards to determine their characters' identities and skills. They may also purchase [[Items|item]] and [[Treasures|treasure]] cards to aid themselves in battle. These cards are held in each player's inventory for reference, and players may gain or lose some in the course of a campaign.
There are different types of [[cards]] that are used to represent various aspects of the game. Before gameplay starts, players choose from [[Races|race]], [[Classes|class ability]], and [[Accessories|accessory]] cards to determine their characters' identities and skills. They may also purchase [[Items|item]] and [[Treasures|treasure]] cards to aid themselves in battle. These cards are held in each player's inventory for reference, and players may gain or lose some in the course of a campaign.
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For the players' and the Game Master's turns, a twenty-sided [[Game Rules#Dice|die]] is rolled to perform most actions. Generally, the higher the number rolled, the more favorable the outcome to the roller. Therefore, 20's can result in perfect execution that provides extra benefits, while 1's end up in spectacular failures that are often comical.
For the players' and the Game Master's turns, a twenty-sided [[Game Rules#Dice|die]] is rolled to perform most actions. Generally, the higher the number rolled, the more favorable the outcome to the roller. Therefore, 20's can result in perfect execution that provides extra benefits, while 1's end up in spectacular failures that are often comical.


In UR Live, all characters have stamina, a combination of the health and mana stats seen in traditional role-playing games. Using abilities and taking damage will both lower a character's stamina. When a character loses all of their stamina, they will pass out, or, in extreme cases, die.
In URealms, all characters have stamina, a combination of the health and mana stats seen in traditional role-playing games. Using abilities and taking damage will both lower a character's stamina. When a character loses all of their stamina, they will pass out, or, in extreme cases, die.


== Show ==
== URealms Live ==


A new campaign of Unforgotten Realms Live is revealed and played through by the [[Buffalo Wizards]]. [[Rob]] acts as the [[Game Master]], and the stream displays his perspective of the [[Tabletop Simulator]] session. The stream makes use of other in-house software, such as Puppet Pals and a stamina tracker, to show more engaging and informative visuals. During the show, viewers can also donate towards the activation of [[Supporter Events|events]] that can influence various parts of the campaign for the players.
During each season of URealms Live, new campaigns are played through by the [[Buffalo Wizards]]. [[Rob]] acts as the [[Game Master]], and the stream displays his perspective of the [[Tabletop Simulator]] session. The stream makes use of other in-house software, such as Puppet Pals and a stamina tracker, to show more engaging and informative visuals. During the show, viewers can also donate towards the activation of [[Supporter Events]] that can influence various parts of the campaign for the players.


Although Rob aims to stay true to the rules, his main goal is creating entertaining content for the audience. As such, parts of the campaign are liable to be altered by Rob to improve the show's flow, or simply for comedic effect.
For [[Campaigns#Season One|Season 1]] of URealms Live, 10 campaigns aired on [https://twitch.tv/coestar Coestar's Twitch channel] throughout the summer of 2015. [[Campaigns#Season Two|Season 2]] began airing in summer 2016 on the [https://twitch.tv/urealms Urealms Twitch channel], with 10 more campaigns to be aired. Archives of previous campaigns are hosted on [https://www.youtube.com/user/BruceWillakers/playlists?flow=grid&view=58 Rob's YouTube channel].


== URealms Side Quest ==
== URealms Side Quests ==
Unforgotten Realms Side Quest is version of the show that is not livestreamed on Twitch, but is released straight on YouTube over the course of a week. URSQs are released between seasons of Unforgotten Realms Live and feature [[Deadbones]] as the Game Master, and Rob as a player.
: ''Main article: [[Side Quests]]
'''URealms Side Quests''' are campaigns that are not livestreamed on Twitch, but are released directly on Rob's YouTube channel instead. Side Quests are released between regular seasons of URealms Live and often feature [[Deadbones]] as the Game Master, and Rob as a player.


== External Links ==
== External Links ==


*[https://twitch.tv/Coestar Coestar's Twitch channel] - Streams of Season One of URealms Live
*[https://twitch.tv/urealms The Official URealms Twitch channel]
*[https://twitch.tv/ulrealms The Official URealms Twitch channel]
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/BruceWillakers/playlists?sort=dd&view=50&shelf_id=21 Rob's Youtube channel] - Playlists of previous campaigns
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/BruceWillakers/playlists?sort=dd&view=50&shelf_id=21 Rob's Youtube channel] - Playlists of previous campaigns
*[http://live.urealms.com/ Official Website]  
*[http://live.urealms.com/ Official Website]  

Revision as of 04:37, 28 June 2016

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URealms Live (previously Unforgotten Realms Live) is a live Twitch gaming show developed by Robert Moran and a dedicated staff, including part of the Buffalo Wizards. URealms itself is the group-based role-playing game featured on the show, consisting of adventures undertaken by players in a world called the Unforgotten Realms. What separates URealms apart from other role-playing games is its emphasis on deeply interconnected stories and histories, rather than individual characters on never-ending campaigns. Though Tabletop Simulator is utilized for the core gameplay on the show, much of its appeal comes from the interaction and improvisation of the players. In contrast to typical role-playing games, both URealms and URealms Live concentrate more on discussion, comedy, and drama than on the outcome of dice rolls. The game is currently being developed and updated, so not all assets are available yet, though they will eventually be released for the public to use for their own campaigns.

URealms

Further information: Game Rules

URealms uses several elements to create both the game and its storytelling environment. By use of these elements, spectators and players can build their own interpretation of the world as the game plays out.

There are different types of cards that are used to represent various aspects of the game. Before gameplay starts, players choose from race, class ability, and accessory cards to determine their characters' identities and skills. They may also purchase item and treasure cards to aid themselves in battle. These cards are held in each player's inventory for reference, and players may gain or lose some in the course of a campaign.

The board is the main focus of gameplay, where players move and take action. Varied environments can be represented on the board, while player and NPC tiles interact atop it. It is divided into squares that tiles and their movement are aligned to.

For the players' and the Game Master's turns, a twenty-sided die is rolled to perform most actions. Generally, the higher the number rolled, the more favorable the outcome to the roller. Therefore, 20's can result in perfect execution that provides extra benefits, while 1's end up in spectacular failures that are often comical.

In URealms, all characters have stamina, a combination of the health and mana stats seen in traditional role-playing games. Using abilities and taking damage will both lower a character's stamina. When a character loses all of their stamina, they will pass out, or, in extreme cases, die.

URealms Live

During each season of URealms Live, new campaigns are played through by the Buffalo Wizards. Rob acts as the Game Master, and the stream displays his perspective of the Tabletop Simulator session. The stream makes use of other in-house software, such as Puppet Pals and a stamina tracker, to show more engaging and informative visuals. During the show, viewers can also donate towards the activation of Supporter Events that can influence various parts of the campaign for the players.

For Season 1 of URealms Live, 10 campaigns aired on Coestar's Twitch channel throughout the summer of 2015. Season 2 began airing in summer 2016 on the Urealms Twitch channel, with 10 more campaigns to be aired. Archives of previous campaigns are hosted on Rob's YouTube channel.

URealms Side Quests

Main article: Side Quests

URealms Side Quests are campaigns that are not livestreamed on Twitch, but are released directly on Rob's YouTube channel instead. Side Quests are released between regular seasons of URealms Live and often feature Deadbones as the Game Master, and Rob as a player.

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