D&D Has 5 Types of Exploration, Actually

The reason you hate exploration is not because exploration in D&D is an underdeveloped pillar, it's your pillar of the game. The pillar left up to each game master to define their games and their story. You will unlock a new level of game mastery when you understand when and how to apply each Type of Exploration! 🎬 Created by Daði & Anna Birna ♥ ▼ DSCRYB ▼ This video is sponsored by dscryb.com! Use the code MYSTICARTS for a FREE 30 day trial on any plan they offer! https://dscryb.com/mysticarts ▼ REFERENCED VIDEOS ▼ On "D&D Exploration Sucks", see. @DeficientMaster's video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd2svbU7t50 @GinnyDi's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5qGZNmCr9U @TheUglyGoblin's video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFJWe4wHvv0 ...and our video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4Tu2zzDU3I ▼ FURTHER READING ▼ Resource Economy: https://youtu.be/L6b_Aj2rKcA Excursion Resting: https://youtu.be/VxVEF4EkJkY World Maps: https://youtu.be/IcdCeR2h6AU Hex Maps: https://youtu.be/p4mbV1xJdYQ Random Encounters: https://youtu.be/MFnJDUPcmTM Hexcrawls: https://youtu.be/hEIg1DlRkLg ▼ SUPPORT US ▼ Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MysticArtsDM Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJQEEltSpi8LXqMH8uTrCQQ/join ▼ INDEX ▼ 00:00 "D&D Exploration Sucks!" 00:56 Type 1: The Vague Space 02:10 DM Fiat 02:42 Type 2: Hex Crawl 03:37 Don't use Hex Crawls for direct travel 04:49 Sidebar: Exploration isn't Travel 05:55 Type 3: Point Crawl 06:42 Directions Presented is Exploration 07:18 Point Crawl as descriptions 07:57 Point Crawls as fractals 08:29 Type 4: Highlighted Room 09:29 dscryb.com for rendering 10:16 Type 5: Dungeon Crawl 10:45 Dungeon Turns 11:21 Every 5e module... 12:12 Dungeons are the endpoint! 12:38 Dungeon May-hem 12:56 Why mediums matter 13:50 Why I prefer playing in person... 14:02 The Medium is Important 14:33 Exceptions to mediums... 14:49 Systems, structures, and more. 15:21 The point is: Exploration is about discovery 15:57 How exploration types ARE your campaign! 16:43 Exploration is the SHAPE of the adventure! 17:05 All Hail Gek!