TableTop: Wil Wheaton Plays STAR REALMS with Melissa DeTora 

"So my fans want me to crush Wil Wheaton, I'm not sure why but they just want him to lose." I think that sums up perfectly why I watch Tabletop, Wil is like a super-villian in a saturday morning cartoon show, constantly being foiled by dice rolling.

Melissa DeTora is pure awesome, one of the best Magic The Gathering players, and now a full time member of Wizards R&D! If anyone ever tells you MTG players aren't cool, you show them THE Melissa DeTora!

This is how a professional TCG player should conduct themselves. I can tell from past experiences that they're not all like her, some can be absolute scumbag. She was professional, calculated, relaxed, polite, humble and absolutely viscous at the right time, all the things that make a pro a pro. Mad respect.

I actually didn't know who Melissa DeTora is, but I found her a delight in this video :)

I really like Melissa. You can tell she isn't trying to "put on a show" like some of the other guests do. It's always more fun to just watch people being themselves.

The answer to your question at 23:24 Wil was yes take out the hive. By taking it out you prevent it from helping her draw cards until the discards are reshuffled and it comes up in the new draw pile. Bases are free extra resources/cards/helpful effects per round in this game and should always be taken out unless you have enough damage to attack around a non-outpost for lethal damage

Came here from the kickstarter page currently going on for star realms expansion box. Already seen the video 6 years ago and bought the game after seeing it but boy I miss TableTop, I started my tabletop games collection seeing these videos and now I have much less money and almost no more space in my room. Thanks Wil ;)

Not destroying that hive really decimated him.

I don't really know who Melissa is, but I kind of adore her. Maybe it's because I play nothing but online games with horrific toxic communities, but it was wonderful seeing a pro game player who was just friendly, helpful, and soft-spoken. She was a delight.

More of Melissa please, her deadpan/serious humor is so hilarious and blends well with Will

I love how genuinely excited she looked when he told her she was getting a trophy.

aww She is a sweet guest. I like how supportive and honest she is to Wil. Never seen that before on tabletop :') . Normally everyone wants to crush Wil and they show it ;-)

The entire game is literally just Wil grinning extremely wide with so much joy at the fact that he's playing with a professional player

I can't get over how baffled she is by his strategy and how bad it is, right before he goes off on how good his turn was. Oh will, you're incredible.

This was one of the funniest Tabletop episodes I've seen. The way Wil and Melissa talk to eachother is exactly how I talk with my opponents during Magic games!

By the time this video ended I had the biggest grin on my face. Tabletop just makes me so happy.

I love how will is completely comfortable asking his enemies for their advice on how he should try to beat them.

As a Magic player, of course she knows that the most powerful effect in the game is "Draw a card."

1on1. Didn't think that those games could be on Tabletop. Neat.

I love Star Realms. I actually thought you would never run that sort of 2-Players game. I'm happy!

Melissa is my MTG Idol!!! I was surprised to see her here! It's awesome.

I have to say, a 1 vs 1 game is a nice change of pace every now and again

I just bought Star Realms today, first time, hadn't even heard of it until this past month after seeing it at some retro video gaming store. And then I had no idea Wil Wheaton was so involved with gaming! Learn something new every day.

Please please bring back this show. It’s so incredibly good for gaming and I miss it so very much.

This was a perfectly balanced fight between a solid baseball bat and a pinhata.

Didn't for the life of me think you could ever make a 1 on 1 game work on tabletop. I'm gladly surprised to see that you did an outstanding job, you and Melissa. This i actually one of my favourite episodes this far.

What Table Top WITH Melissa DeTora?!/!?1? So you're telling me I can have my cake AND eat it too? This made my day, literally.

"My fans really want me to crush Wil" It's ok Wil's fans (or at least I) really want you to crush him too.

Shame that the Spellslingers are no longer a thing. I liked Day9.

One of my favorite pro Magic players of all time! I'm super happy for her! Go Melissa!

Melissa's Battle Pod is totally her MVP. It took away quite a few cards that Wil could have used (though he could never afford them). GG to both of them! I've been looking forward to this episode. Hopefully soon Wil plays Epic Card Game on the show!

One thing I love about this episode is that it really demonstrates why people actually follow this kind of gaming. I can imagine that, for some people, the thought of a professional Magic player having fans might seem ridiculous, because how can someone be a "fan" of someone who just plays card games. But when I watched this episode, I could really see how the tension builds and releases, until, by the end, I was at the edge of my seat, the same as one would be with any physical sport. This is why gaming leagues exist, because the effect inside you is the same as a physical sport. Once you're vested in the players and understand enough about the game to know the stakes, the internal effect is identical, and the excitement of victory is exactly the same, whether it's a physical sport, a video game, or a tabletop card game. Thank you Wil for demonstrating why all of these can be so much fun, to play and to watch.

And Will did indeed lose, but it was a lot closer than I thought it was going to be.

That was really enjoyable to watch. Wil's wild wackiness and Melissa's mellow mood really interacted well with one another. Good dynamic, and interesting game(play)!

BTW, this was a great episode! It was exciting, especially witnessing Melissa's comeback win. Really funny too.

I'm glad this show is still going. I thought I read something on Wil's blog that said he wouldn't be returning to Tabletop.

11:38 best part and Melissa's "ok" was the kicker

I love DeTora's commentary. She basically says the things I always think when will makes bad board game choices. Clearly she understands resource management. MTG players are best board gamers.

see thats sportsmanship if wil had not mentioned the hive draw card on that last hand he would have survived that hand and won against a pro deck builder props to a great player

I enjoyed all of this immensely, especially the awkward standing at the very end.

This was a great video, and I love watching Melissa DeTora play games. "Mech World" is totally Cybertron, and now I think I want this game to throw in my MTG travel bag.

YaY a new TableTop Episode on my Birthday

Wil, well done Sir! That episode of Tabletop kempt me on the edge of my seat. I was rooting for you the whole time. You got defeated, sure, but it felt like a win!

Love this game. Very good 2 player game. Thanks for having a great guest as well. I'm glad she enjoyed a much simpler version of Magic. I enjoyed her personality, she had a lot of fun. It is a favorite for me to pull out with new and experienced players. Fun, quick and easy to take with you.

This episode was awesome, i was really interested in learning this game (always see it in my local game store) and the actual gameplay turned out really interesting, and that last turn felt staged it was so awesome.

Omg, I'm so in love with Melissa! So cute and sweet. And watching her beat down Will is an added plus. Best episode ever.

This might be my favourite episode this season. Makes me want to play more Star Realms, such a good game and so easy to teach.

This was amazing! As Will mentioned in the intro, he didn't think a 1v1 game would work on TableTop, but that definitely wasn't the case for Star Realms. Here's hoping for more awesome 1v1 games on this channel!

WHEN DO WE GET TITANSGRAVE SEASON 2??? BEST RPG SHOW EVER, PLEASE MAKE MORE EPS!! 💜🙏

Oh my God! I totally love Melissa. She is a composed player. Totally a delight specially when I watch her on GameKnights!

Many kudos to the people involved in the production of TableTop. I imagine it's not fast or easy.

Two gaming Masters at the table, YESSSSSS! These two wonderful people have displayed the true spirit of gaming.

I thought Melissa was super cool. Interesting game, charming guest, good episode.

I wish they would play more story or campaign style games. Fury of Dracula and Betrayal were a blast to watch.

LOVED this episode... so much funny - ness and endearingly awkward moments

Thanks you two. Wonderfully entertaining to watch.

He forgot to have her discard a card near the end of the game when he had the Mech World and the Royal Redoubt in play. He should have taken out The Hive that same turn. Things could have went much better for him.

The more I watch Tabletop the younger Will Weaton looks.

I love this game for a lot of reasons. I've played over 2,000 games between the cards and app. I can say that I have never had any two matches that have played out the same way in that time. This is a testament to how well balanced and how well designed the game is. However, the best part of this game is the community that has developed around it. There are multiple leagues and tournaments available in person and many more that use the app. There's a real sense within the community of helping new players learn the game and better their strategies.

THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY

This was one of my favorite episodes. I want to be a professional card gamer now. Is there a pro yugioh tour because I'd kill at that.

Just finished READY PLAYER ONE audiobook narrated by Wil Wheaton - Highly recommended!

I have played star realms a lot, and absolutely love this game. Happy to see them play this.

This was great. Loved the 1v1. Great episode Wil and everybody else who worked on it.

I love the Monty Python reference in the credits.

I did that thing where you see a picture and think to yourself "isn't that so and so?" Didn't expect to see Melissa today, but she's super cool! It was fun to watch a very mtg thought process in another card game.

I still love the picture on the wall with Mark and his Maria!

thanks for this video! I was wanting to know how to play this one and it looks really great. this show is a great service!

12:00 yes you did, because recycling statiion is completly OP even when you AREN'T running yellow

cool game, cool guest, cool show

Oh so exciting! A new episode! Loved the One vs One.

I saw this episode coming in wikipedia months ago. Was waiting for this day.

I bet they will have multiplayer Hero Realms (w/ campain when it comes out) in a future episode of TableTop.

6:00 I'm *willing* to go ahead and endure all the jokes

Yay! A Tabletop that I'm ahead of the curve on! I've had SR since 2015.

Another great episode. Thanks for the play through, Star Realms is a great deck builder.

After the whole "porn couch" thing, I have to say I felt iffy about Wil rubbing his face on that seat. Are you SURE you want to do that Wil?

Some suggestions for upcoming episodes. (2 vs 2 Iliad) Or... ASHES - RISE OF THE PHOENIXBORN Or... DICE MASTERS - DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS!!!

I was not sure how good a 1V1 episode would be but I think this is one of the best episodes so far. I felt actual excitement when the match got close, good job all involved

I love star realms (and hero realms) and have met the devs, they're wonderful. Thanks for showing this!

Melissa is great!

she is kind of awkwardly awesome

I didn't expect it, but that was really fun to watch!

I think this is my favorite episode! awesome!

Anyone sacrifice their lives waiting for the release of TableTop videos?

I'm in love with Melissa :)

That was fun to watch! And Star Realms looks fun.

My first video of yours. Very fun!!! I love Star Realms.

SPELLSLINGERS NEEDS TO COME BACK PLEASE

she is so cute

Another fantastic episode of Table Top! Star Realms is such an awesome looking game as well

I look forward to this every week!

this ep made me fall in love with melissa :3

Her eyes are magical.

Awesome episode. Great game, love playing it and well... that was a great game between the two. Yay!

Star Realms is one of my favorite games. I play it on my phone all the time. I love that it's on Tabletop.

22:23 after this turn Melissa should discard one due to yellow base + mech world did they miss that?

She seems really awesome.

I don't understand the game, really, but that was an epic comeback. Soooo close Will. And then the rug pulled out, barely. Epic, truly epic.

Love the speed with which you seem to be able to get into this game. Looks like minimal set up time too. Art looks great and it looks like a great game to try. Will definitely have to try it. Thanks Tabletop! Will's last hand was so bad...