History Webcomic / DungeonsAndDoodlesTalesFromTheTables

* YouAllMeetInAnInn: The first episode has Angela visiting the inn to find adventurers to join her party... Only to find herself under a barrage of insults from a group of Tiefling rogues who don't take kindly to the human patron's presence. DoubleSubverted and {{Downplayed}} as only one adventurer in the inn, the rogue Redwen, ends up joining her party while Eriawynn and Rumples join off-screen in the next episode.

* ContinuityNod: Laerel Silverhand in Episode 32 reveals that the wizard Tsiflam's research is backed by some of the Masked Lords of Waterdeep, to find means of addressing the [[VideoGame/BaldursGateIII Illithid threat that just emerged in Baldur's Gate]] as they say.

* ContinuityNod: Laerel Silverhand in Episode 32 reveals that the wizard Tsiflam's research is backed by some of the Masked Lords of Waterdeep, to find means of addressing the [[VideoGame/BaldursGateIII Illithid threat that just emerged in Baldur's Gate]] as they say.

** The traps signaled with colors and numbers in episode 10 are a spoof of ''VideoGame/{{Minesweeper}}''.

-->'''Rumples:''' Rudolph! You son of a [[GoshDangItToHeck biscuit]]!

''[[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJh5hsZ50UsbByJx5ttJRBUYN7-2cwbhZ The Best Available]]'', a Dungeons & Dragons ActualPlay taking place within the same setting but in an AlternateContinuity with Angela in a different party, is currently in the works and can be watched on Youtube.

--> '''Tavernkeeper:''' Ha ha no worries, lass. Half this tavern's income comes from insurance.
* BeggarWithASignboard: Because of what happened below, the party in the next episode are shown panhandling on a street in Waterdeep, even using Angela's shield as a signboard.
* BrokeEpisode: The party in Episode 19 found a huge cut of their loot all gone in one day. All because Eriawynn paid a huge sum for a powerful magic item, the [[TakeThat ''Non-Fungible Trident'']], which turned out to be [[JokeItem a paper certificate to a weapon they can neither touch nor see]].
* TheCameo: Fellow adventurers from other D&D-themed {{Web Comic}}s, as well as a few {{Original Character}}s, have made their appearances as background characters in some episodes.

** Episode 9 has [[Webcomic/TheWeeklyRoll Sir Becket, Tovard]] and [[WebVideo/{{Shadiversity}} Shad]] sitting in the tavern background. [[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Link]], [[WesternAnimation/Castlevania2017 Trevor Belmont and Alucard]] also appear during the BarBrawl that ensued.

* DragonsPreferPrincesses: Episode 12 uses the virgin variant for humor when the party is sent to deal with a dragon said to have developed a particular taste for the flesh and blood of innocent virgins, which he can supposedly smell from a mile away. The cleric and rogue aren't especially worried ("Good thing we're all adults, then"). The paladin, who it later turns out doesn't believe in premarital sex, doesn't quite share her friends' confidence. {{Subverted}} in the next episode however, as it is revealed the girls that were supposedly missing were actually maids hired to serve the BenevolentBoss Bronze Dragon As'trasahar.

--> '''Eriawynn:''' What was that feeling of dread just now?
--> '''Angela:''' Is it just me, or did the [[BreakingTheFourthWall Challenge Rating]] of this room suddenly change?
* FailedASpotCheck: Redwen in Episode 10 attempts to look for traps in a hallway using only her [[InnateNightVision Darkvision]] to see them without a torch. When she sees it is all clear, she takes a step in... Only to end up triggering a trap and getting herself set on fire for her trouble. Her allies reveal that the traps were marked in red by the scholars all along- Redwen just ''could not perceive colours in the dark.''

* GetYourMindOutOfTheGutter: When [[LoveableSexManiac Redwen]] sees [[{{Bishonen}} Obi from ''1HP Club'']] walking by, she attempts to make an advance towards him before Angela pulls her back, saying this word for word.
--> '''Redwen:''' Oh fine, fine... but just to clarify, that ain't mine. ''*[[VisualPun Points towards an actual ]][[MoodWhiplash Intellect Devourer in the gutter]]*''

* HopeSpot: Angela finally finds the man who knows about the location where her DisappearedDad is being held prisoner. Much to her dismay however, a [[TheMIllstone newly-joined warlock]] got too impatient to let her listen to vital information.
--> '''Guard:''' I know you're desperately searching for your father. He's alive! He's being held at— ''*[[KilledMidSentence Gets stabbed from behind]]*''
--> '''[[{{Munchkin}} Kiruto]]:''' Enough of all this RP! Can we just move on already?
* HypocriticalHumor: Redwen, Bluriel and Luv'Ander, a trio of Tiefling Rogues in the first episode scoffed at Angela for being an 'unoriginal' [[HumansAreAverage human]] fighter, all while in a tavern full of ''other Tiefling rogues''. Luv'Ander also criticises Angela's armor, calling it 'sexist' for having a boob plate and skirt, all while wearing ''[[{{Stripperific}} nothing but a short cape, long gloves and boots, and a thong]]''.
* ImagineSpot: As Angela's boyfriend Mark joined the party with his new character, she daydreamed a colourful in-game scenario where an exact lookalike of him, dressed as a KnightInShiningArmor approaches her and extends his hand toward her like a PrinceCharming that she views him as. [[spoiler:And Then her world shattered when Mark's ''actual'' character turned out to be a Firbolg [[BarbarianHero barbarian]].]]

* MajorInjuryUnderreaction: Redwen in Episode 6 casually talks to Eriawynn as the cleric casts Cure Wounds on her while ''a tomahawk is stuck into her cranium''.

--> The DM: So about your [[LawfulGood alignment]]...
--> Angela, after blowing up the tavern: I don't give a damn!

--> '''Kiruto''' (as a ghost): It's not fair, how can she even smite? She's not even a {{Paladin}}!
--> '''The DM:''' You know what? Just for you, I'll allow it.

--> '''Rumples:''' Rudolph! You son of a [[GoshDangItToHeck biscuit]]!
* SmashCut: Right after the Tieflings insult Angela,

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** Episode 9 has [[Webcomic/TheWeeklyRoll Sir Becket]] and [[WebVideo/{{Shadiversity}} Shad]] sitting in the tavern background. [[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Link]], [[WesternAnimation/Castlevania2017 Trevor Belmont and Alucard]] also appear during the BarBrawl that ensued.

* HopeSpot: Angela finally finds the man who knows about the location where her DisappearedDad is being held prisoner. Unfortunately, a [[TheMIllstone newly-joined warlock]] got too impatient to listen to the entire thing.

* NothingIsScarier: The party in episode 3 all huddle together with their shields raised and tremble with terror as they stand in a dark room that seems empty. Emphasis on ''seems''.

%%* SmashCut: Right after the Tieflings

-> '''Tavernkeeper:''' Ha ha no worries, lass. Half this tavern's income comes from insurance.

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* ChestMonster:

--> '''Angela:''' Is it just me, or did the [[BreakingTheForthWall Challenge Rating]] of this room suddenly change?

* {{Flashback}}: Episodes 29 and 31 focus on Angela and Redwen's {{DarkAndTroubledPast}}s respectively.

** Some episodes end with a ''"To Be Continued..."'' arrow-sign that looks awfully similar to the one used in ''Anime/JoJosBizarreAdventure''.
** Rudolph's eyes flash yellow as he prepares a killing blow behind an unsuspecting bandit while invisible, as a homage to ''Film/Predator''.
--> '''Rumples:''' Rudolph! You son of a [[GoshDarnItToHeck biscuit]]!
* SmashCut: Right after the Tieflings

--> '''[[{{Munchkin}} Kirito]]:''' Enough of all this RP! Can we just move on already?

* ScrewTheRulesIMakeThem: The Dungeon Master pulls this on [[{{Munchkin}} Kirito]] the warlock in episode 8, giving Angela the [[NewPowersAsThePlotDemands ability to smite]] despite her being a fighter at the time.
--> '''Kirito''' (as a ghost): It's not fair, how can she even smite? She's not even a {{Paladin}}!

* BeggarWithASignboard: Because of what happened below, the party in the next episode are shown panhandling on a street in Waterdeep

* DynamicDifficulty: Lampshaded on a few occasions. When the party in Episode 7 attempts to bypass all the traps the Game Master has worked hard on setting up, he decides to replace one of the chests with a mimic, and both Eriawynn and Angela comment on the sudden feeling of dread.

* HypocriticalHumor: Redwen in the first episode scoffed at Angela for being an 'unoriginal' [[HumansAreAverage human]] fighter, all while being a rogue Tiefling in a tavern full of other Tiefling rogues.

* ShoutOut: Rudolph's eyes flash yellow as he prepares a killing blow behind an unsuspecting bandit while invisible, as a homage to ''Film/Predator''.

* WhyIsntItAttacking:

--> '''Redwen:''' Oh fine, fine... but just to clarify, that ain't mine. ''([[VisualPun Points towards an actual ]][[MoodWhiplash Intellect Devourer in the gutter]])''

--> '''Guard:''' I know you're desperately searching for your father. He's alive! He's being held at— ''[[KilledMidSentence (Gets stabbed from behind)]]''

* FiveSecondForeshadowing: There's a poster of a MissingChild at the end of Episode 21

-> '''Tavernkeeper:'''

* AllThereInTheManual:

** Before they were {{Retcon}}ned and replaced with Eriawynn, Episode 5 featured Bethaniel, Velatha and Tobias, characters from ''The Best Available'' played by the creator's fellow players in real life.

* KilledMidSentence:
--> Guard: I know you're desperately searching for your father. He's alive! He's being held at— ''(Gets stabbed from behind)''
--> [[{{Munchkin}} Kirito]]: Enough of all this RP! Can we just move on already?

--> The DM: So about your alignment...

--> Kirito (as a ghost): [[SoreLoser It's not fair]], how can she even smite? She's not even a {{Paladin}}!
--> The DM: You know what? Just for you, I'll allow it.

--> Rumples: Rudolph! You son of a [[GoshDarnItToHeck biscuit]]!
* TakeThat: Episode 27 introduces a Kender to the party, who serves as their temporary guide through a dungeon they were in. All while [[BorrowedWithoutPermission "Borrowing"]] items from said party and [[LeeroyJenkins charging blindly at danger head-on]] instead of sneaking around them. The party, save for Angela, all resort to stuffing the Kender inside the chest
* YouAllMeetInAnInn: The first episode has Angela visiting the inn to find adventurers to join her party... Only to find herself under a barrage of insults from a group of Tiefling rogues who don't take kindly to the human patron's presence. DoubleSubverted and {{Downplayed}} as only one adventurer, the red Tiefling Redwen ends up joining her party before Eriawynn and Rumples join off-screen in the next episode.

* ImagineSpot: As Angela's boyfriend Mark joined the party with his new character, she daydreamed a colourful in-game scenario where an exact lookalike of him, dressed as a KnightInShiningArmor approaches her and extends his hand toward her like a PrinceCharming that she views him as. [[spoiler:And Then her world shattered when Mark's ''actual'' character turned out to be a [[HollywoodHomely Firbolg]] [[BarbarianHero barbarian]].]]

* YouAllMeetInAnInn: The first episode has Angela visiting the inn to find adventurers to join her party... Only to find herself under a barrage of insults from a group of Tiefling rogues who don't take kindly to the human patron's presence. DoubleSubverted and {{Downplayed}}

!!''Dungeons & Doodles: Tales from The Tables'' contains examples of

* ActionInsuranceGag: The Session Zero tavern where the party regularly hung out since the first episode finds itself getting destroyed now and then by a destructive patron. Fortunately, the tavernkeeper who runs it receives insurance every time it happens.

* HypocriticalHumor:
* ImagineSpot:

* ScrewTheRulesIMakeThem: The Dungeon Master pulls this on [[Munchkin Kirito]] the warlock in episode 8, giving Angela the [[NewPowersAsThePlotDemands ability to smite]] despite her being a fighter at the time.

* ShoutOut: Fellow adventurers from other D&D-themed {{Web Comic}}s, as well as a few {{Original Character}}s, have made their appearances as background characters in some episodes.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/c/yuukabear Yuuka Bear]], a VirtualYouTuber who voices Angela in the comic dub hosted by [[https://youtube.com/@SolusAstorias Solus Astorias]], appears in a portrait on episode 30.
* TakeThatScrappy: Episode 27 introduces a Kender to the party, who serves as their temporary guide through a dungeon they were in. [[BorrowedWithoutPermission "Borrowing"]] items from said party.

* [[TheHero Angela Hawthorne]], the Human Paladin who seeks to [[ClearTheirName clear the name of her falsely convicted father]], played by Angela Palmer.
* [[WhiteMagicianGirl Eriawynn Jhaeros]], the Wood Elf Cleric, played by Sara Shirakawa, a close friend of Angela's
* [[LovableRogue Redwen]], the Tiefling Rogue, played by Agatha Gauthier, a choleric grade school teacher
* [[{{Keet}} Rumples Rockfist]], the Mountain Dwarf Fighter, played by Katie Kendall, Angela's cousin
* [[GentleGiant Rudolph]], a Firbolg Barbarian, played by Mark Powell, Angela's Boyfriend/Fiancé

* DarkAndTroubledPast:

* MaleGaze:
* NothingIsScarier:
* RunningGag:
* ShoutOut:
* TakeThatScrappy: Episode 27 introduces a Kender to the party, who serves as their temporary guide through a dungeon they were in while [[BorrowedWithoutPermission "Borrowing"]] items from said party.

* HeroInsurance:

* TakeThatScrappy: