Dhakajaar - Scheda del personaggio e Sistema

Overview

The video is a live-streamed discussion about “Dhakajaar”—covering both:

• the rulebook/game system, and
• the companion comics that introduce the setting and explain how to play.

What the video covers (main plot + hook)

The hosts welcome viewers back and frame the theme: breaking down Dhakajaar’s character system and mechanics.

A key differentiator they highlight is the book’s structure: “comic + rules.”

• Roughly half the content is a comic story
• The other half is the playable system
• The comic doesn’t only explain the game—it actively tells a story in a world you roleplay in, making the setting feel integrated rather than decorative.

Core premise of the setting

• About ~200 years after a Great War, the people of Nacore were enslaved.
• Now, the people of Nacore are confined in the skies above Dakajaar, where dangerous beast-creatures roam.
• The narrative follows young heirs and an enslaved companion, on a path to discover “true nature” and change the fate of the world.

Game setting flavor (tone, factions, and cultural concepts)

The hosts compare the fantasy tone to Conan the Barbarian, particularly in the comic’s narrative vibe and visual aesthetic.

They also describe factions/cultures, emphasizing a world that feels:

• ethnically segmented, and
• politically tense

Memorable cultural concepts

• “Living patterns” (birthmarks) as coveted traits—explained in the comic, including why they matter.
• “Black teeth”: cultural practices like chewing a berry or dyeing teeth create physical markers, presented as a sign of historical/cultural identity.
• Societal roles tied to hierarchy and gender, including how some cultures influence how women are named and treated.

Standout reactions and jokes

• The hosts joke about the system’s name/acronym: the “DJ System”, described as “not the happiest abbreviation in history.”
• During lore/ethnicity discussion, they repeatedly say “don’t spoil”—while still sounding genuinely excited.
• There’s also a running bit about pronouncing terms correctly, with frequent interruptions.
• They joke about the stream’s “life”/setup and the chaos caused by connection issues.

Rules & mechanics (what they emphasize)

Character creation

They stress that character creation is modular and guided—it’s said to fit into a “small space,” but remains approachable due to lots of examples.

Key components include:

• Traits
  • Positive traits
  • Negative traits that add difficulty (often by reducing dice outcomes)
• Motivations, prejudices, secrets, and memories
  • These shape both roleplay and mechanics
• Two play modes:
  • Single chronicle: a GM-prepared, guided set of scenes for a party with connected characters
  • Chronicles in chapters (future releases): a more expansive, multi-release campaign structure

Dice and conflict resolution

Conflict resolution relies on a secret mechanic tied to rolling.

Dice interactions use red/white/black dice to unlock:

• “secret points/clues,” and
• potentially changes to the die state during play.

Tests vs. fights

They clarify the distinction:

• Tests = non-combat challenges that still use the mechanics
• Fights = combat challenges with wound consequences

Combat consequences and death pressure

• Taking wounds counts as a negative trait
• At a threshold (they mention the 4th wound), you effectively die quickly

Experience points (XP)

At session end:

• XP is distributed based on performance and what the party achieved in narrative terms.
• XP can improve/adjust traits and reduce negatives.
• They advise avoiding too many wounds early.

Live-stream delivery issue (context)

A major portion of the video is interrupted by severe internet/lag.

As a result, parts of the discussion are:

• missing or delayed,
• forcing the hosts to restart explanations,
• skipping ahead at points,
• and eventually stopping early and pushing details to an upcoming review.

Who appears (personalities and credits)

Speakers mentioned

• Daniele: says he knows the manual best; helps guide parts of character creation.
• Andrea: one of the main hosts; provides much of the commentary and live direction, repeatedly addressing audio/network issues.
• Nicola De Gobbis: referenced in the comic/roleplaying context earlier in the discussion.
• Elios: mentioned as a creator/known figure in the Italian “hard” roleplaying niche, referenced for influence and prior work.

Project credits (not as speakers)

• Matteo Casali: script/writing for the comic/story
• Federica Crosi: illustration