200g Kits vs. Geared Players. EP1: Cleric, Fighter, Wizard, Druid - Dark and Darker

[@ryan6daysaweek]

3.81 seconds in and can already confirm that this is a certified NotLikeThis classic

[@shaboingboing799]

This is not a spoonkid video 💀

[@CasuallyRekt]

@@shaboingboing799 and?

[@shaboingboing799]

@@CasuallyRekt and your mom's stupid

[@dedompler]

OSRS toonz does that

[@OFNDKing]

What’s up not-like-ers

[@nil0ww598]

6:27 the panther got the thousand yard stare

[@taylorwinfield6980]

That’s the red dye 40

[@The_Froggyy]

30:15 "Frightened New Player" *Carries Blue Torch*

[@Malygon]

Might be like me, bought the game ages ago but didn't really play before it hit steam. So I am a frightened new player with a blue torch, haha.

[@jefferychamberlin1687]

I held the line since pt3 but will always be a frightened new player with a blue torch lol

[@robforskinstein]

Some people just aren’t that good. A level 70 dude in my trio died to pve right off the bat lmao

[@ragefacelaserfist]

I'm level 120something with a disparaging amount of time played and still garbage 😂​@@robforskinstein

[@mrbubs3328]

More videos like this need to be made, because when I got into the game I always thought that purples meant I was dead no matter what I did and for people to see that you can overcome the odds will give them confidence going under geared in games

[@saiko1271]

Depends when you got the game because there was a point when purples was very powerful

[@bigtasty89]

Still can be that. A purple gear "designed build" will absolutely wreck lower kits. Druid panther with stacked agility and vigor as an example. The most fun you can have without huge power gaps is definitely in the 25 - 124 range rn.

[@P4PKing]

@@bigtasty89 Yeah if you come across a very skilled played in BIS gear you don't stand a chance in 200G budget gear.

[@peckenhamm123]

​@@saiko1271for real. Going against people with +3 all attributes on everything was fucking rough

[@MeesMans]

Everytime i think to myself, nah this game sucks. Then i watch your videos and i rediscover that i just suck at it

[@lokai765]

nah, it definitely sucks. that being said like anything else skill can overcome bullshit

[@Gx60067]

The game is sick. However im kinda tired of the cheese. For ex mobs in front of doorways or in front of ladders. So many times i get fully kitted up and dont even die to a player bc of all the shit i gotta dodge. Arena cant come soon enough ​@lokai765

[@notking536]

your first thoght was right, if the game only entertain who willing to pour thousands hour into training then it is not a good game

[@Antaiseito]

That doesn't mean the game sucks, just that you prefer different games

[@michaelbowman6684]

A high skill ceiling does not a good game make, at least not alone. Just because someone can invest thousands of hours into a game learning it's complexities doesn't make those complexities objectively good or even subjectively fun. I'm not saying Dark and Darker is bad, it has redeeming qualities, but it's filled with questionable design choices, obtuse game mechanics, inconsistent developers who flip flop on design decisions, and it has toxicity issues like any other multiplayer game, especially ones that have PvP functionality.

[@Isaax]

I would perform a holy ritual if it meant getting NotLikeThis hired by IronMace & made responsible for balancing as well as some other big picture stuff

[@NotLikeThisJoe]

That would never happen haha, but it's nice to think about

[@SillyLittleDemon]

"it's okay, it's a mess in our favor" is such good communication man reassuring, wholesome, encourages team to focus, while also not disagreeing to avoid hostility

[@NerdFuelYT]

The amount of work you put into getting different POV’s footage and the editing you put into this is very impressive, great vid! Effort does not go unnoticed

[@Wip3ou7]

I'm an indie game developer who works on a moba that has very fast moving characters. People don't realize how much lag there is in online games, even with a ping of just 60-90, the difference in client and server position when viewed side-by-side can be quite surprising. This leads to a lot of moments where players feel "cheated", but that's just the reality of latency in online games.

[@arbeitfanclub]

druid standing there "i'm a cute cat uwu"

[@papajero4074]

Love the format and the Fight explanations :) But I think solos would be better for this series, especially because you focus a lot on the gear u buy. First fight for example was really well played, but I feel like your 200g kit did not have any impact as the Fighter pretty much played it perfectly with his purple Halberd. Damn I love the Halberd...

[@NotLikeThisJoe]

I was thinking about this, and you might be right. Maybe I'll do a focus more on solos next time, with a few team clips.

[@drewtheceo9024]

Rey is the reason I’m a demigod barb. He knows barb for sure.

[@KingPringleUSA]

Farming him is the reason why I got demigod lol

[@willojames9910]

nothing on skinny pete

[@Slanderbot]

@@KingPringleUSA He has donated many kits to me which I used to get demigod too. :)

[@Guendison]

The work you put into this video is amazing. All I see from others are reaction clips from random, out of context fights. Can be kinda funny, but actually getting a fight break down with the thought processing is GOATed. Thanks for this.

[@SrslySoapy]

Sick vid. Skill prospers

[@randomamerican8236]

I like the way you break down fights like this. I try to explain to my friends how to think of every situation in a tactical way and think of the cause/effect before making a decision. Instead they just hold W key and M1 as soon as they see anyone and then cry that the enemy is more geared when they get outplayed or resort to blaming me. Then they load up Apex Legends or some other slop while calling this game bad. Now I queue solo as a bard player lol, oh well

[@tyren-x1b]

As a newer player who hit the blue rank in solos and then got stuck, this is a really comprehensive guide to not only build mistakes but also insight into what gear actually effects what and how to bring gear to increase necessary stats. Me and my buddy watched through this yesterday and were amazed by the level of skill you have as well as your knowledge. 💪

[@dylangutierrez7482]

Being able to get a swing off in phantom is wild

[@NotLikeThisJoe]

It's pretty strong

[@WolfHreda]

Yeah, the fact you can't attack in the Dreanwalk state, but you still do damage with an attack you started before the change is a real pain. Not for the Druid, I'm sure they love it.

[@panpanstepan96]

Im so glad this is gonna be a series. As a rogue main i didn't even know about the particle effects, keep em coming!

[@funnyguyshun6011]

It really helps that you break down the important information, I think it's not an easy game to learn just by playing it, keep it up man

[@errol2903]

I fk with the runescape music heavily

[@ROYBGP]

I absolutely love the runescape music and editing style. Please keep doing that.

[@Toothydeere]

God I love Rey, the report is absolutely hilarious. You, Rey, Y4mi, TheLorr, Repoze and ryan6daysaweek are definitely my favourite creators of all time.

[@NOTHYMEfr]

You're setting a standard for Dark and Darker content on KZbin -- please continue making awesome videos in this space!

[@vosbit]

retrorey reporting you for cheating just cuz hes bad is not cool, i randomly had my account banned for like 10 months

[@DaWhiteKidMike]

Okay, first off, I found you from the podcast with Jay just yesterday. This is the first of your youtube videos I'm tuning in for, and holy shit this is some good stuff. In the podcast you kept getting talked over but I thought you had some good points of discussion that I wished had more air time, now seeing your content I'm realizing that podcast would've been GOLD if you had the right set up for topics. Great stuff dude! Keep this up, you've earned another fan

[@NotLikeThisJoe]

Thank you bro. We ran out of time, but I'm looking forward to the next one!

[@snazz1e362]

I think wizard is the best for punching above your weight class just because you only get stat checked if they have good range

[@tondajanousek1560]

Man the fighter is insane player, That 1v2 vs rogue and druid was something else. :D and also with the druid running him down from bridge.

[@aubreymarsh2309]

28:00 Good on you for not brutally dispatching the new guy.

[@NotLikeThisJoe]

I could never do it. I try to voip every new looking person and give them a chance.

[@djandrewification]

26:22 Back2lumby4u is my rogue. Haha that guy survived but still funny seeing me die on the killfeed. Small world 😂

[@Adrian-bj1rk]

It's wild to me that you have so few videos, yet the amount of quality you put into them rivals people who have been doing this for years.

[@NatoHerence]

Enjoyed every bit of this! I appreciate your breakdowns of fights and builds. Also, the OSRS music is a nice, nostalgic touch.

[@adams1155]

Easily one of the most valuable videos for new players.

[@tamabiz]

11:53 "They are coming hard... not in a good way." 😂😂😂

[@NAP.P]

"i hear them fighting again so i send the centipede down" classic

[@mauricioo5023]

6:33 the report xddd

[@user-hk5lr6gn3m]

i mean, it did look like he was cheating, due to the wonkiness of the deathcam. Even notlikethis said so. its a justified report, whether it was correct or incorrect. nothing will happen to him because he wasnt actually cheating

[@shaboingboing799]

From death cam it looks like cheating, from his perspective either deathcan didn't work or notlikethis is cheating

[@P4PKing]

@@shaboingboing799 notlikethis wasn't even the one that killed him. Also, everyone knows Death Cams are dog shit. Especially RetroRay the guys been playing this game since release. That's not a good indicator of if someone is cheating or not unless it's something super obvious.

[@lookingforsmalldads7588]

Incredible content, I'm glad to see that skill expression is so much more important now that gear has calmed down. It almost seems like IM took your suggestions video to heart a bit. I would love to see way more of this it was both extremely informative and really goddamn cool

[@Wojti4N]

I'm so happy video's like this exists, it shows how far skill can get you in this game

[@xephronzz9585]

Dude I just gotta say you're a fantastic KZbinr and that this was a great video. I look forward to more of your Dark and Darker content!

[@dantchernov4532]

I love that the first Barb on the cleric fight let u guys post even though he reported one of you 😂 guys a g.

[@dinnersandvich9329]

The osrs music and general format of this video is really great stuff. Earned a sub!

[@Harok9]

Wow so many views and likes since i waited to watch it fully. Crazyyy And BIG Thank You for doing this detailed video.

[@Eknowles08]

Great content. Shout out to your fighter duo being a beast with that halberd

[@M4XIMU]

Much respect to the halberd fighter showing the weapons some love

[@decentralized507]

“This video its way too long already”. My guy, theres not such a thing as “way too long”, give us ALL of you got! Give us now!

[@agostotuk758]

this is youuur daily dose of dark anda darker

[@qarpiu2800]

Very well put together analysis of fights, good info for intermediate players

[@teodu09]

NGL, that video with commentary + explanations for each fightd is very intersting, we can learn techs and decision making process there which is barely possible by looking only gameplay !! u get one new sub from me !! GG

[@illuminati1866]

Solo Chicken was funny as hell XD

[@goten3965]

rogue and warlock ep bout to go CRAZY

[@coolbro5535]

I have been needing analysis videos of what to do in a fight omg thank you

[@nosleepclub3980]

New sub. Please keep doing fight breakdowns, it's really useful to know what the F is going on sometimes

[@TheVodkaSniper]

10/10 vid, cant wait for the second part! :D

[@satanshousewife3878]

I know the Barb recognized his mistakes and approved the clip and all that, but the "I lost, therefore they must be cheating" is exactly the sort of thing a a player who over relies on good gear would say.

[@RetroRey777]

Technically it wasn't I lost therefore cheating it was more like " I lost, I look at the kill cam and he's hit my leg and I call cheating"

[@botuptop9345]

the eq halberd combo is actually insane

[@pinguturtle5546]

Haha this is a great video man. I liked how you played in ways that are more strategic and gives you an advantage + breaking down each step through the video made me think about some/many errors of my own. I also watched a different video which explains to not focus on getting good gear because good ≠ better. Anyways here is a sub + like

[@nikhil2186]

Love the vids. cant wait for the next part

[@NotLikeThisJoe]

Almost done cooking :)

[@kbubus1883]

amazing video, i love how you explain fights! im new player and i feel like its best video i couldve seen rn

[@kbubus1883]

sub and like deserved af

[@ErikMat-o5f]

just stumbled upon havnt seen you yet ! - nice detailed flow of information and entertainment in your work cool video

[@ShadowTroll09]

i thnk the purple halberd is doing somethig haha

[@Lord_Hendrick]

Loved seeing the streamers reaction, Geared and thinking he was going to kill two noobs, dies and cries about you being terrible (despite you clearly outplaying him so what does that make him exactly?) and calls cheating to cope xD

[@maneater6977]

Got yourself a sub king. Excited for the barb breakdowns!

[@AkumosBDF]

"they're so bad" lmao

[@dg2161]

Glad this video hit my algorithm, what a banger this is so much info

[@LimeJ0SH]

dam whata video. Would def watch more of this type of thing. I love the fight breakdowns. its what I send to my friends cuz they don't be understanding this is way more than just dodging and baiting spells, you need to do a lot of extra "little" things to be successfull consistently

[@NotLikeThisJoe]

Yeah the average gamer who hasn't played this game much (yet) probably misses so much when watching a clip from it. There's so many small things going on and minor decisions being made which can affect the entire fight.

[@goten3965]

whoever the fighter with the halberd is hes insanely good lowkey the mvp/allstar of the team hes nasty with that halberd and has great reflexes and awareness

[@Tomohiko_JPN_1868]

Nice video and playing. fun. Tried this game a few days , 1 kill / 8 death , 1 survive, as a noob ranger. Below is How i got Died. a note for a noob old autistic gamer. First, i am a kind of person who loves to read the manuals first before playing (in since '90 ish Super Famicom, SNES games). i am an old bad gamer with 2012 ish PC. Me, 10 mins. Yes, game intalled, runs well, Let's go, Me, 20 mins. No manual, No Tutorial !? OK. trials and errors. +++ How is my life in DaD +++ + i didn't know , i needed to touch the lever to activate the Lift in frost cave. Yeti ? killed me. + Team preparing for the raft. They tried and told me to save me. But, i got failed, Because of , i lost in darkness and got feared river..., and miss their words with my terrible English skill. Finally i understood when i see they are on the river. i did dash , leap to the raft, failed, under the water, alone. gg. + i didn't know the Speed DeBuff Mechanics, and Speed advantage for wielding torch. (i thought Speed DeBuff is temporally only WHEN players swing it , drink a potion. But not, Spd Debuff is ALL THE TIME , while they grips things. So, i needed to wield a torch more freqency, if i really run in dark road. it would help me i can run faster , never lost a way with team, never fall off the ledge... i Learned well. P.S. i never knew wielding torch gives me BEST Speed and Best Sight. it should be told in Tutorial or somewhere.

[@MrCreeperKicker]

Move speed and damage will always be the king of skill expression

[@boucledemocratique7087]

Excellent for news and experienced players, hope it bring more players to the game. Thank you mister bald cleric 🙏

[@caetanol8649]

Thanks. Your content heals my soul

[@AmaiaCrystal]

This RuneScape music brings me back... damn...

[@thordoo3047]

Part 2 when??? GREAT video. Thank you!

[@tylegend163]

This is a crazy good video fantastic work

[@lukemeyers9001]

This just proves that gear makes the game easier but doesn’t make you better.

[@zacharysibley3759]

great vid, new players can learn a lot from this and also entertaining for a vet player like myself.

[@luffy3862]

your fighters movement and swings are some of the best in the game wow

[@Dorno2]

Love seeing a team overcome gear diffs. thats what its all about

[@frankjung9094]

big respect to retroray for letting you use the clip from his pov

[@bradenfroomkin1736]

the runescape music tho... the memories

[@Mr.Amitay]

the editing is super cool GJ

[@IMissMr.Sanguinius]

I enjoy this, high level dark and darker commentary is not common.

[@BoodyAtGames]

Bros got some RuneScape music in the back

[@abrams2093]

Love the RS tunes to open up too ❤

[@taysonsmith8592]

i can't get over the old runescape OST 😂

[@claylefevre7591]

The osrs music hits hard tho 😂

[@StoneColdSteveIrwin]

osrs music going hard

[@dawsonstorry3042]

tfw you hear osrs music in a non osrs video and realize the creator is even cooler than you thought..

[@gattiloweyes8730]

I love the RuneScape bop and vid

[@pancakemachine4889]

11:18 dreamwalk is busted for this exact reason

[@saint_snow]

Right? Nothing like a passive that kicks in and saves your ass from mistakes without thinking.

[@cc_256]

i dont understand tho, when i first read "become spiritual, phasing through targets and becoming invulnerable", i was pretty sure - if you are in dreamwalk, you cant hit (because you phase through enemy, duh). Then why tf you can still 'hit' the attack that you started before going into dreamwalk? Thats sounds like bug to me, and using it is just exploiting imo.

[@NotLikeThisJoe]

If you begin your swing and then dreamwalk is triggered, then you can still complete the swing that was already started. It's pretty good.

[@aleksandrraugestalt]

6:21 "in conclusion everyone played very well except for druid" dude u literally did nothing in fight (ur friend killed both of enemies) and u didnt heal him in the end and he died to goblins poison. like wtf

[@NotLikeThisJoe]

The earthquake which enabled the Barb pick was nothing? Healing him once and being right there for the followup on panther if he lived was nothing? Clearing and rezzing so we can both get the loot was nothing? It might be less flashy, but teamwork wins fights.

[@dylangutierrez7482]

God , I love when you make DaD vids please don’t stop ever thanks in advance

[@DavidDeFrain]

Excellent video!

[@AlanAlves1993]

Ohhhh maaaaan those runescape soundstrackkkkksssss

[@crispypotatoz9263]

Pickpocketing in osrs and hearing it in the vid too is funny asfk.

[@NotLikeThisJoe]

Master Farmer has my seeds

[@arktrain4733]

My goodness that fighter is cracked with a halberd dont let that man get ahold of a cinder or we're screwed

[@devinbuerger5832]

I would love if you did this with the other classes next.

[@voltdesigns9172]

Am I right in thinking that background music at the start is a musical version of Everywhere I go

[@justonehand3300]

Love the video keep it up !

[@kda5259]

the runescape music lol

[@poundtownbrown]

No way your first clip is a kill on RetroRey LMFAO, he mustve been pissed when he saw yalls gear

[@Dudeguy217]

bro just watch for like 1 more minute

[@P4PKing]

I mean he calls them cheaters 2 mins into the video so yeah I'd say he was pissed.

[@Woodburnworks]

@@P4PKing no that was the druid

[@saint_snow]

​​@@Woodburnworks6:08 bro says they're cheating in the background. So it's both of them

[@ryanpongracz8051]

Holy shit watching this as a noob is absolutely breathtaking. Skill on skill on skill