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'''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 [[The 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 updated, so not all assets are available yet, though they will eventually be released for the public to use for their own campaigns.
'''URealms Live''', previously known as '''Unforgotten Realms Live''', is a live gaming show developed by [[Rob|Robert Moran]] and a dedicated [[:Category:Staff|staff]]. URealms Live is a show created through a homebrewed tabletop roleplaying game consisting of various [[Campaigns|campaigns]] that tell the storylines of [[Characters]] to craft a world filled with [[Lore]]. The first campaign was aired on May 30th, 2015, and continues on as Rob Moran's main creative project.


== URealms ==
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==Creation==
URealms Live was created by [[Robert Moran]] as a way to create a new show on Youtube. Originally called Unforgotten Realms Live, after his original cartoon, the show aired its pilot campaign, the Non-Canon [[Non-Canon/The Nuren Campaign|The Nuren Campaign]], on March 15, 2015. Three months later, the first official campaign was aired with the core cast of URealms Live.


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.
==History==
===Pilot===
URealms Live began with the non-canon campaign, the Nuren Campaign on March 15, 2015. Its goal was to help finance the kickstarter by [[Jake|Jake Kaufman]], who appeared as a player on the show. [[Arin|Arin Hanson]], of Game Grumps fame, also appeared in the campaign as a player. The campaign featured basic ground work for the future of URealms Live, such as a basic story, a Player Health system, and a set of rudimentary boards. This campaign was soon discarded to the overall lore of the show and has not been referenced since.
===Season One===
URealms Live officially began with the first campaign, [[Band of Thieves]], on May 30, 2015. This season showed the introduction of many groundwork characters and plot elements that would shape the future of the show. This was also the first season to feature the PuppetPal system, [[Supporter Events]] and various early Lore elements. The core cast of the show, Rob, Coestar, Deadbones, Roamin and Justin, appeared in this season, with the only guest to be featured was Millbee. The behind the scene cast consisted of [[Nick Graves]], Meganzoor, Haunter and [[RadioactiveK]].
===Season Two===
Season Two began on May 28, 2016 and featured refined elements of many things from Season One. A more coherent lore was built and began to introduced during this season, along with an improved PuppetPal system. The core cast expanded this season to include Millbee and the newest player Nisovin. The behind the scene cast was reworked to feature Meganzoor, Sixelona, Kelli, IrishxLily and Haunter.
===Season Three===
Season Three began on May 27, 2017 and was a further improvement on the core elements of the show. This season saw the removal of Stamina Costs on spells, the introduction of the [[Divine Decision]] system, along with integration of the URealms website. The core cast remained the same from the previous season, along with the behind the scene cast.
==Cast==
===Game Masters and Players===
{| class="wikitable"
!Character
!Occupation
|-
|[[File:RobGamePiece.png|100px|link=Rob]] [[Rob]]
|Game Master, Player
|-
|[[File:CoestarGamePiece.png|100px|link=Coestar]] [[Coestar]]
|Player
|-
|[[File:DeadbonesGamePiece.png|100px|link=Deadbones]] [[Deadbones]]
|Game Master, Player
|-
|[[File:RoaminGamePiece.png|100px|link=Roamin]] [[Roamin]]
| Player
|-
|[[File:MillbeeGamePiece.png|100px|link=Millbee]] [[Millbee]]
| Player
|-
|[[File:NisovinGamePiece.png|100px|link=Nisovin]] [[Nisovin]]
| Player
|-
|}


There are different types of cards that are used to represent various aspects of the game. Before gameplay starts, players choose from [[Races|Race]] and [[Classes|Class]] 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.
===Artists and Editor===
{| class="wikitable"
!Character
!Occupation
|-
|[[File:MeganzoorIcon.png|100px|link=Meganzoor]] [[Meganzoor]]
|Animatic Artist, Map Artist
|-
|[[File:Sixelona Profile.png|100px|link=Sixelona]] [[Sixelona]]
|Animation Artist, Character Artist
|-
|[[File:Url logo.png|100px|link=Kelli]] [[Kelli]]
| Color Pallet Chooser
|-
|[[File:IrishxLily Twitter Avatar.jpg|100px|link=Irishxlily]] [[Irishxlily]]
| Card Artist, Shirt Artist, Poster Artist
|-
|[[File:Haunter.png|100px|link=Haunter]] [[Haunter]]
| Editor, Sound chooser
|-
|}


The [[Game Boards|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 [[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 URealms, all characters have stamina, a combination of the health and mana stats seen in traditional role-playing games. Taking damage will lower a character's stamina, and when a character loses all of their stamina, they will fall Unconscious, they will have to Death Roll, and if they fail, they are killed. If they succeed, they are knocked Unconscious, and can choose to get back up the next round of combat.
== 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 [[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].


== External Links ==
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URealms Live, previously known as Unforgotten Realms Live, is a live gaming show developed by Robert Moran and a dedicated staff. URealms Live is a show created through a homebrewed tabletop roleplaying game consisting of various campaigns that tell the storylines of Characters to craft a world filled with Lore. The first campaign was aired on May 30th, 2015, and continues on as Rob Moran's main creative project.

Creation

URealms Live was created by Robert Moran as a way to create a new show on Youtube. Originally called Unforgotten Realms Live, after his original cartoon, the show aired its pilot campaign, the Non-Canon The Nuren Campaign, on March 15, 2015. Three months later, the first official campaign was aired with the core cast of URealms Live.

History

Pilot

URealms Live began with the non-canon campaign, the Nuren Campaign on March 15, 2015. Its goal was to help finance the kickstarter by Jake Kaufman, who appeared as a player on the show. Arin Hanson, of Game Grumps fame, also appeared in the campaign as a player. The campaign featured basic ground work for the future of URealms Live, such as a basic story, a Player Health system, and a set of rudimentary boards. This campaign was soon discarded to the overall lore of the show and has not been referenced since.

Season One

URealms Live officially began with the first campaign, Band of Thieves, on May 30, 2015. This season showed the introduction of many groundwork characters and plot elements that would shape the future of the show. This was also the first season to feature the PuppetPal system, Supporter Events and various early Lore elements. The core cast of the show, Rob, Coestar, Deadbones, Roamin and Justin, appeared in this season, with the only guest to be featured was Millbee. The behind the scene cast consisted of Nick Graves, Meganzoor, Haunter and RadioactiveK.

Season Two

Season Two began on May 28, 2016 and featured refined elements of many things from Season One. A more coherent lore was built and began to introduced during this season, along with an improved PuppetPal system. The core cast expanded this season to include Millbee and the newest player Nisovin. The behind the scene cast was reworked to feature Meganzoor, Sixelona, Kelli, IrishxLily and Haunter.

Season Three

Season Three began on May 27, 2017 and was a further improvement on the core elements of the show. This season saw the removal of Stamina Costs on spells, the introduction of the Divine Decision system, along with integration of the URealms website. The core cast remained the same from the previous season, along with the behind the scene cast.

Cast

Game Masters and Players

Character Occupation
Rob Game Master, Player
Coestar Player
Deadbones Game Master, Player
Roamin Player
Millbee Player
Nisovin Player

Artists and Editor

Character Occupation
Meganzoor Animatic Artist, Map Artist
Sixelona Animation Artist, Character Artist
Kelli Color Pallet Chooser
Irishxlily Card Artist, Shirt Artist, Poster Artist
Haunter Editor, Sound chooser


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