Why I Don't Like the Forgotten Realms (as the Default 5E Campaign Setting)

Today I pour a nice, tall glass of Haterade and lay out my issues with the Forgotten Realms as presented in 5th Edition game products. Thanks so much to WorldAnvil for sponsoring this video! Visit https://www.worldanvil.com/supergeekmike and use the promo code SUPERGEEK to get 40% off any annual membership! https://www.worldanvil.com/supergeekmike Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: Forgotten Realms Bad? 01:52 - What’s the Deal With the Forgotten Realms? 04:11 - Does the Forgotten Realms Have a Clear Premise? 05:16 - What Do I Mean By Default Setting? 07:33 - A Word From Our Sponsor 08:39 - Does the Forgotten Realms Have a Distinct Tone 11:42 - Does the Forgotten Realms Have Iconic Imagery? 12:34 - Does the Forgotten Realms Provide Character Creation Inspiration? 15:59 - Does the Forgotten Realms Offer Plot Hooks? 17:16 - Does the Forgotten Realms Have Daunting Lore? 19:04 - Does the Forgotten Realms Have Blank Spaces on the Map? 21:17 - Final Thoughts: Forgotten Realms Good? 22:15 - Outro PATREON: https://patreon.com/supergeekmike DISCORD: https://discord.gg/adJ3whS3NY NEWSLETTER: https://www.supergeekmike.com/newsletter ____________________________________ WEBSITE/BLOG: https://www.supergeekmike.com/ WISHLIST: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3FH8UCEB06ZN9?ref_=wl_share Address for Packages: Mike Christensen 100 W. High St., #1326 Moorpark, CA 93021 - PLEASE don't address things to "SupergeekMike"; I need to show I.D. when I pick up packages, and that isn't the name on my driver's license Address for Letters: Mike Christensen P.O. Box 1326 Moorpark, CA 93020 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/supergeekmike INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/supergeekmike/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@supergeekmike TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/supergeekmike ____________________________________ More Links, including my One Funny link: https://www.supergeekmike.com/links