Info about Dead by Daylight - Dungeons & Dragons: Official game description: Dead by Daylight: Dungeons & Dragons brings the realm of fantasy horror into The Fog with new Killer, **Vecna** and new Survivors **Aestri Yazar** and **Baermar Uraz** (one character with 2 playable options). A new Map, **Forgotten Ruins**, is available for all players. Purchasing this add-on unlocks **3 exclusive Cosmetics**: Aestri’s Gilded Elven Bodice, Baermar’s Gilded Brocard Shirt, and Vecna’s Blade of Mayhem. THE LICH -------- The Whispered One. Lord of the Rotted Tower. The Master of Secrets. Few dare speak his true name, for fear that he may hear—or worse. A master of magic and calculated conqueror, the archlich Vecna is relentless in his pursuit for dominance. **The Lich can cycle through and cast four unique Spells** **Mage Hand**: Conjure a magical hand to lift a downed Pallet or briefly block an upright Pallet. **Flight of the Damned**: Send a row of 5 flying spectral entities that can pass through obstacles and injure Survivors. **Dispelling Sphere**: Cast an invisible moving sphere that reveals Survivors and temporarily disables their Magic Items. **Fly**: Briefly fly forward to quickly traverse a long distance, bypassing Pallets and Vaults. **Special Item - Magic Items**: Vecna spawns several Treasure Chests across the Map, containing Magic Items – Boots and Gauntlets – that Survivors can use. Each Magic Item is connected to a specific Spell, activating whenever The Lich casts it. Survivors can equip one pair of Boots and one pair of Gauntlets at a time. **Special Items - Hand and Eye of Vecna**: There is a slight chance Survivors can find the Hand or Eye of Vecna in a Treasure Chest. When picked up, fully healed Survivors can use a Special Ability at the cost of 1 Health State. **Hand of Vecna: When doing a Fast Locker Entry, the Survivor is teleported to a further locker. **Eye of Vecna: When doing a Fast Locker Exit, the Survivor cannot be seen by The Lich and gains Haste for the duration of the effect. The Lich comes with **3 new perks.** Weave Attunement ---------------- When a Survivor’s Item becomes depleted for the first time, it drops to the ground. Any Survivor within range of these Items will have their Auras to the Killer. When a Survivor picks up an Item, they become Oblivious for a brief duration. Languid Touch ------------- When a Survivor scares a Crow inside your Terror Radius, they become Exhausted for a brief duration. Dark Arrogance -------------- You are Blinded and Stunned for longer, but you gain faster Vault Speed. AESTRI YAZAR ------------ There’s more than music coursing through the veins of Aestri Yazar and her fellow bard Baermar Uraz. Adventurers without fear, their entanglements with evil have been immortalized in ballads across taverns far and wide. Even when all hope seems lost, they’ll never fail to inspire. Aestri Yazar comes with **3 new perks.** Mirrored Illusion ----------------- When you finish repairing a Generator, press the Ability button while near a Chest, Generator, Totem, or Exit Gate. A static illusion of yourself will appear for a brief duration. Bardic Inspiration ------------------ Press the Ability Button while near other Survivors to begin a brief performance, during which you’ll roll a d20 dice. On a 1, you scream. From 2-10, Skill Checks grant +1% repair progress. From 11-19, Skill Checks grant +2% repair progress. On a 20, Skill Checks give +3% repair progress. The effect ends if a Skill Check is missed, the ability is cancelled, or the performance completes. Still Sight ----------- After standing still for a brief duration, you will see the Auras of The Killer, as well as all Generators and Chests in your vicinity. NEW MAP: THE FORGOTTEN RUINS\* ------------------------------ Pulled from the memories of alchemists, warriors, storytellers, and criminals, the Forgotten Ruins is an amalgamation of hidden knowledge and dark secrets. \*This map is free for all players. EXCLUSIVE CHAPTER KILLER ITEM: VECNA’S BLADE OF MAYHEM ------------------------------------------------------ The Dungeons & Dragons Chapter includes an exclusive item for The Lich, only available as part of the DLC. Please note that this item cannot be purchased separately. EXCLUSIVE CHAPTER SURVIVOR ITEM: AESTRI’S GILDED ELVEN BODICE & BAERMAR’S GILDED BROCARD SHIRT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Dungeons & Dragons Chapter includes an exclusive item for Aestri and Baermar, only available as part of the DLC. Please note that this item cannot be purchased separately. _In dark places such as this, one must keep themselves entertained._**** Release date: Jun 3, 2024 Categories: Asymmetrical Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Character Progression, Fantasy-themed Shooter, Horror, Action, Multiplayer - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: No data - Playtime Metrics: No data - Time-to-fun: No data - Player Archetypes: No data Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Vecna is a fun and unique killer (weight 0.97): Vecna is widely praised for being a strong, fun, and unique killer with a diverse set of abilities. Players enjoy his innovative and strategic gameplay, as well as his visual design. - Survivors are charismatic and varied (weight 0.45): Survivors are appreciated for their charisma, variety, and thematic designs. They are also noted for their fun perks and gameplay. - Bardic Inspiration is a fun perk (weight 0.3): The Bardic Inspiration perk is noted for being fun and potentially one of the strongest survivor perks. Players enjoy the unique shenanigans it brings. - Chapter is highly recommended (weight 0.29): The chapter is highly recommended by players who love everything about it. It is considered one of the best chapters available. - Survivor perks are fun and useful (weight 0.29): Survivor perks are described as quirky, fun, and useful. Players enjoy the new mechanics and combinations these perks bring to the game. - Map design is great (weight 0.25): The map design is praised for being beautiful, detailed, and better compared to older maps. The Forgotten Ruins map is noted for its uniqueness and secrets. - Mirrored Illusion is a unique perk (weight 0.1): The Mirrored Illusion perk is praised for being unique, fun, and a great troll perk. Players enjoy its uniqueness. - Killer has two Moris (weight 0.09): The killer is noted for having two Moris, making them the third killer to have this ability. Common complaints: - Perks are underwhelming (weight 0.5): Many players find the perks introduced in this chapter to be lackluster and not very useful. They are described as situational, mid-tier, and purely for fun rather than being impactful. - Map design flaws and issues (weight 0.47): The map design has been widely criticized for being unpleasant, glitched, and broken. Players find it unfun and confusing, with some mentioning it looks like reused assets and is too large and difficult to navigate. - Vecna's weaknesses and balance issues (weight 0.43): Vecna is considered weak and unbalanced. His perks and abilities are seen as ineffective, and his appearance is criticized for not being scary enough. Additionally, his nerfs are considered too severe. - Game bugs and optimization (weight 0.37): The chapter is noted for introducing various bugs and gameplay issues, including game crashes, glitched animations, and poor optimization. Players are also frustrated with bans increasing in duration and being blamed for crashes. - Killer mechanics and balance (weight 0.37): The killer is criticized for being overpowered, sluggish, and having too many mechanics. Some players find the killer's abilities ineffective and the base kit overpowered. Casual players feel they have little chance against the killer. - Gameplay mechanics and abilities (weight 0.36): Various gameplay mechanics and abilities are criticized for being ineffective, slow, or too powerful. Players mention issues with survivor detection abilities, pallet abilities, and the mage hand ability being too powerful. - Character design and aesthetics (weight 0.35): The character models and designs are criticized for being ugly, confusing, and poorly designed. Survivors are noted for having very few unique cosmetics, and the fantasy theme is disliked for not fitting with the horror genre. - Survivor gameplay and design (weight 0.32): Survivors are noted for being weak, bland, and not as fun as imagined. They are also criticized for having limited customization options and being extremely situational. - Bardic Inspiration perk problems (weight 0.3): The Bardic Inspiration perk is noted for being bugged and inconsistent. Some players find it overpowered, while others criticize it for being ineffective and easily interrupted. Gameplay feedback: - Vecna's diverse spell set (weight 0.63): Vecna has a variety of spells and abilities, including Mage Hand, Fly, Flight of the Damned, and Dispelling Orb. His powers are designed around four unique spells, emphasizing a gameplay style that relies on spells rather than brute force. - Survivor perks and abilities (weight 0.48): Survivors have unique perks and abilities that introduce new mechanics and provide challenges or fun. These perks can be quirky and are often obtained from chests, adding variety to survivor gameplay. - Killer abilities and mechanics (weight 0.48): Killers have unique and strong abilities, with some having multiple powers and separate cooldowns. Specific killers like the Lich have unique spell sets and chase mechanics. - Vecna's balanced gameplay (weight 0.4): Vecna's abilities are satisfying and feel powerful without being overpowered. However, some of his abilities need balancing due to high cooldowns. - Bardic Inspiration and musical abilities (weight 0.29): Some survivors have musical abilities, such as playing the guitar to buff allies. The Bardic Inspiration perk works similarly to how it does in D&D, involving a dice roll and playing a tune. - Character models and customization (weight 0.18): The game features character models and perks, allowing for character development and customization. This includes unique designs for both survivors and killers. - Map design (weight 0.17): The game introduces new maps that are well-designed, adding to the overall gameplay experience. - Aestri Yazar's illusionary perks (weight 0.1): Aestri Yazar has perks like Mirrored Illusion, Bardic Inspiration, and Still Sight, bringing illusionary magic and aura reading to the gameplay. - Killer balancing and nerfs (weight 0.09): Some killers have been nerfed or need balancing to ensure fair gameplay. Performance notes: - Bugs and glitches reported (weight 0.34): Multiple players have reported various bugs and glitches in the game, including issues with the new map, chapters, and general gameplay. - Game crashes frequently (weight 0.12): Players have experienced frequent game crashes, which significantly disrupts the gaming experience. - Poor game optimization (weight 0.06): There are reports indicating that the game has poor optimization, leading to performance issues. - Unjustified bans (weight 0.06): There are complaints about players receiving bans that they feel are unjustified. Recommendations: - Worth buying and fun (weight 0.28): Many players find the game worth buying and describe it as fun overall, making it a good value for the price. - Killer highly valued (weight 0.2): The killer character is highlighted as a major selling point, with players finding it worth the purchase and very fun to play. - Creative and recommended chapter (weight 0.2): The chapter is praised for its creativity and is highly recommended despite some issues with perks. - Beginners and D&D fans recommended (weight 0.16): The game is considered accessible for beginners and highly recommended for fans of Dungeons & Dragons. - Desire for more cosmetics (weight 0.15): Players express a wish for additional cosmetic options, particularly for bards and specific characters like Vecna. - Gameplay tips and strategies (weight 0.11): Players recommend specific strategies, such as pairing with certain perks and watching the shrine for particular items. - Survivors need improvements (weight 0.06): There is a noted desire for improvements or remakes related to the survivor characters. Other player notes: No miscpoints Emotions: - Excitement (weight 0.27): Players are thrilled by Vecna's strong and fun abilities, as well as the unique mechanics and detailed aspects of the DLC. The D&D crossover brings a fresh fantasy flavor to the game, with enjoyable gameplay features like character customization and the inclusion of an elf. - Frustration (weight 0.24): Players are frustrated by ineffective killer abilities, game optimization issues, and bugs affecting gameplay. Balance issues, such as the Vecna nerf and overpowered killers, along with interrupted mechanics like Bardic Inspiration, contribute to this frustration. - Disappointment (weight 0.14): Players feel disappointed due to limited customization options for survivors and poorly designed perks. Criticisms also extend to map design, game balance, and the overall realization of the DLC's potential. - Positive (weight 0.12): Players express positivity towards Vecna's abilities and the unique characters brought by the D&D crossover. Fans of the franchise highly recommend the DLC and enjoy the Dungeon Master's balance and abilities. - Joy (weight 0.1): Players find joy in Vecna's satisfying abilities and the unique mechanics of the fantasy-dark fairy tale theme. The killer's abilities and the survivor's bard theme contribute to a fun gameplay experience. - Love (weight 0.04): Players love Vecna's gameplay, character integration, and perks. The killer's design and the experience of playing against Vecna are particularly appreciated. - Anger (weight 0.04): Players are angry about the fantasy theme in a game about killers and specific character abilities. Unjustified bans, crashes, and the nerfing of the killer also contribute to this anger. - Enjoyment (weight 0.04): Players enjoy playing as the Killer and using their abilities, as well as engaging with the DND character. - Amusement (weight 0.04): Players are amused by unique bugs and character interactions, such as characters pulling out lutes and the unique shenanigans of the bard survivor. - Satisfaction (weight 0.04): Players are satisfied with the additional chests and gender-swappable skins, as well as the overall good job done on the chapter. - Excited (weight 0.02): Players are excited about the killer's unique powers. - Confusion (weight 0.02): Players are confused about the power-creep between Dracula and Lich. - Disgust (weight 0.02): Players express disgust towards the bad map design. - Interest (weight 0.02): Players are interested in the skill group design. - Appreciation (weight 0.02): Players appreciate Vecna's performance and Matt Mercer's voice acting.}