Cloud Travel - NPC D&D - Episode 174

As the team level up, they must decide where to go on their journey next.
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[@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD]

Who wants to see the Azerim map pop up more often?

[@thomasdalton1508]

It would be helpful, actually. I have no idea about the geography...

[@mrstijntje]

Yes absolutely!

[@snowyshade0901]

please do 😊I always get confused about those place names

[@michielecker]

Yes, definitely.

[@keyboardSmashed_]

Yes! I love me a good map.

[@stephenremnant8151]

Rob’s done it! Bodger had a chance to go back to Honeywood but he decided to keep on adventuring

[@FaultAndDakranon]

I'm not entirely sure that was Rowan wanting to adventure, he may have simply wanted to avoid going somewhere Rob had prepared for.

[@chadgoogle]

@@FaultAndDakranonit sounds like he wants better weapons and fire giants sound fun he said

[@Voice_of_p]

@@FaultAndDakranonglad he did. i really want to see robs fire giants.

[@michaellane5381]

Obviously you haven't heard that that hammer Bodger wields is his grandfather's hammer, it was given to HIM and is HIS by RIGHT..... (10 minutes later)...he needs one more toe to restore it to full glory so that he might return to his shop in honor.😂🎉

[@msharp6887]

@@michaellane53812 more toes. Fire and storm giant

[@grumpyoldnord]

My Google Home just tried to find directions to Shmargenrog. 🤣

[@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD]

It got a few of us when reviewing the episode 😂

[@DavidEdwards9801]

and still nobody knows how to get to sesame street :(

[@MrShadow-qz9xj]

​@@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD but you left it in, I suppose for the LoL's

[@Gilly-bean]

Everytime I hear or read the name I am instantly singing "Dragons of Schmargenroooog!" in my head

[@jamesmahoney1868]

Phone, same.

[@origlllo]

Rob setting the stage for a crossover with the misfits, and the guys saying "Nope!" XD

[@callumhogan2428]

Probably will later on just want to give them time to establish their campaign first at least

[@lonestar2078]

Personally, I'd love to feel as though the Misfits just missed the Dickheads with the airship or the destroyed circus

[@lauralahaye7699]

Campaign so far: Bodger: I want to go back to honeywood Rob: No Bodger: I want to go back to honeywood Rob: No Bodger: I want to go back to honeywood Rob: No Bodger: I want to go back to honeywood Rob: No Today: Rob: You can go back to honeywood Bodger: Nooooope!

[@the_womble_king4357]

That Raiders of the Lost Arc map scene with Rowan jumping off had me in tears.

[@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD]

Another great moment from our editor!!

[@AJSnow8478]

Didn't even catch that

[@kentchilds3387]

That was a beautiful throwback 😂

[@tskmaster3837]

Rob saying Go to Honeywood as loud as possible without saying Go to Honeywood at all. Almost.

[@alexwiles9732]

Bodger not wanting to go to honeywood when he’s finally got the chance is low key a huge moment.

[@ajaypanhani5350]

Greg still got shit outside his shop and the inside is littered with dead bodies.

[@Benrob55]

I honestly want them to go back to honeywood just to see how much it has changed.

[@Sindraug25]

@@ajaypanhani5350 It's funny to think of it still being like that, but surely the townsfolk haven't let it stay that way all this time. It would stink horribly and be a health hazard.

[@ajaypanhani5350]

@@Sindraug25 right!!! Quarantine all of honeywood

[@user-gb8gr3iw7x]

He can upgrade his...GRANDFATHA'S HAMMAH with the fire giants and that overrides Honeywood.

[@keyboardSmashed_]

Blinding Heal, alternatively known as _Greg’s Revenge_

[@DavidEdwards9801]

Greg's revenge, I love it lol

[@diezweids]

or HOLY NOVA

[@DavidEdwards9801]

@@diezweids Yes !! =)

[@ernestareheart4238]

HOLY DAGGER 🗡️

[@onecoolboy98]

Could have been worse. He could have been using Harm on him and then Blinding Heal.

[@parzivalalchema5870]

Would be cool if they peeked down and they saw a certain fisherman fighting off a group of orcs

[@ninjaspuddy1021]

Rob must be crying internally trying to think of some way to get them back from shmargonrog when they’re done 😂

[@PoobertFartley]

Just Fast-Travel 💁🏻‍♂️💫

[@ninjaspuddy1021]

@@PoobertFartley surely rob isn’t going to let them fast travel through the entire orcish army?? 😂

[@PoobertFartley]

@@ninjaspuddy1021 ... but, hasn't he already done so jet, "cloud-fly-wise"?

[@ninjaspuddy1021]

@@PoobertFartley yeah but have they arranged a pick up? Nothing can seemingly get closer than the border and they’re going in deeper. They could do with hearthstones set to honeywood 😂

[@PoobertFartley]

@@ninjaspuddy1021 just give them a magic bean at the final here, for pick up. ... it shoshouldn't be a problem - as long no one spontaneously established, that cloud-travel over the desert isn't possible or so ...😬

[@erecno7979]

Imagine they never use the quick save scroll. That means that they can use the scroll to duplicate the blodger family hammer, giving one to bodger and one to Aaron, solving the family quarrel.

[@Veelasiren]

I think that would send Bodger into an apocalyptic rage!

[@gehrtz]

100% it's going to dissappear. There's no way he is rolling that many times and never getting a nat 1. Unless he uses hero points for the multiple times of nat 1 failing, we will never see it used.

[@michaelgarcia3380]

Hahha lol, that would be perfect for Bodger. He should have reduced the damage you get from using the scroll, it's something like 10d8 from recollection, which he seems to have forgotten.

[@General_Flores]

Another banger of an episode. Look at Rob memorizing someone else's map and describing it off the top of his head when they randomly ask for it in the session!

[@PoobertFartley]

☝️🤓 just a question of preparations 💁🏻‍♂️💫

[@michaelp5923]

What would be better than “blinding heal” would be “concussive heal”, where Greg would use a mallet and has to hit the person squarely on the forehead to heal.

[@abhisekbus]

Everytime he hits its a 1d4 damage but also heals quite a bunch after the damage. Imagine healing Bodger in 1hp and he goes down but immediately gets up stronger because of the heal, would be so funny. Just clobbers someone to heal them lol.

[@FUBARguy107]

​@abhisekbus The Uppercut of Healing. Smash him so hard from below it stands him up.

[@Seelenschmiede]

There is the weapon enchantment "Healing weapon" that heals instead of wounding. And there is an enchantment that heals additionally to the weapon hurting (healing hurts undead)

[@Primalfreeze]

I had one of these once in a game, and I did a massive hit with it. I managed to heal our dwarf at the cost of one of his legs (not sure of whatever ruleset or whatever we were using). I think he then tinkered up a new leg so it all worked out in the end

[@Ile333]

Would be equivalent to someone punching a persons chest while doing CPR. "GET UP! I WON'T LET YOU DIE ON ME NOW!" *BONK*

[@jonathanrynjah]

You know you're higher lvl, when you next area is a wasteland.

[@GamingwithStilez]

7 days to die. Next level wasteland.

[@karategirl084]

You could go to Honeywood. It's an option! Yes? No? You sure? Really? ...damn. 😅

[@abigailroderick2275]

Rob: “There is a literal war over there. It is very dangerous! Honeyw-“ BatD: “LETS GO TO SCHMARGONROG”

[@snowyshade0901]

Rob worked so hard for these guys (especially Bodger) to continue their adventure that now when they CAN go to Honeywood, they don't take their chances 😂 love it but i kinda wanted to see if that ring from the carnival has arrived (or if they remember about it...) and the corpses in Greg's tavern and stuff

[@GamingwithStilez]

Creates a whole world war... and everyone misses it..... Sorry, we are saving the world! (Orcs thanks them for killing the dark lord, now they can live in Their world in peace)

[@AarPlays]

That ending was beautiful. The moment the players environment matches their power level

[@lomiification]

is this Blinking? Baradun, is this the astral plane? - Greg as a cloud of rain drops

[@imchloekate]

Please someone tell Ben his batwings give advantage on stealth! He has failed so many stealth checks when he actually has advantage on it. Last time he used it was like Skabatha 😂

[@jamesabbot-cole6814]

Their rules retention is pretty dire at the best of times. Even the basics of attack rolls.

[@JacobL228]

"Do you like the Viva la Dirt Leage logo, and do you like things on fire?" I'm listening.

[@Memodown]

Blinding Heal is one of my favourite parts of VLDL lore

[@tmutant]

I'm thinking it could be very useful when fighting undead, or any creature that takes damage from positive healing.

[@Admiral_Asgrim]

Bob "I should kill myself" Rob "yes" 😂😂

[@Vermouth_19]

Damn, that cliffhanger. Chills! And that map has no right to be that beautiful.

[@jimmyhuang3676]

Keep taking your revenge on Bodger, Greg! You have my support!

[@lautarotoloza7583]

Man, those 2 seconds of the Honeywood theme feel so earned after such s long time. Great ep, the running gag with the Baroness using actual tech and WOTSIT. Don't you dare get too cheeky with the 'To Be Continued' hahahs

[@louisroy4911]

The ending was epic! It’s crazy to see something Rowan blurted out years ago finally on screen! Can’t wait to hear about a dragon around these parts!

[@shadeitplease7383]

I really wish those “behind the screen” things rob does on twitch could be watched on KZbin. I watch on mobile and the twitch UI sucks on my phone lol. I love all the little facts about stuff rob has prepared like the “hide” in the wall for Baradun that was actually infested with giant rats lol

[@mr.truffles9294]

So we can safely assume that the ladies will free the poor Man imprisoned at Evelyn's theatre.

[@GamingwithStilez]

As the Party would ask: which man?

[@Vermouth_19]

Yes. Man, skeleton, same thing.

[@Sophie-and-Ken]

Give it up, he died weeks ago.

[@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD]

😬

[@GamingwithStilez]

The Party does not even know that he exists.

[@benjaminengslev4261]

Having the "cinematic" of the guys walking towards the vulcano would be a very cool adition to the intro

[@AJSnow8478]

Id love to see an interactive map that shows where characters are at different times throughout the campaign. So you can see the map and where they are but so you can g9 back and see where the party was at any given time along with the other notable characters

[@Veelasiren]

With little grave stones for poor Fred and Dirk

[@PoobertFartley]

and Dude, and Gerard the Buttler, and ...

[@obi-kenkenobi4346]

The my “Hey Google” green screen scene made my Google TV start searching for stuff. Thanks Rob 👍🏻

[@Trying.To.Hug.TheWORLD]

Epic map appearance! Poor Wotsit. Daddy paid too much attention to him. 😵‍💫 And the doll is gorgeous!

[@ShuRugal]

Blinding Heal has got to be one of the most hilarious and potential-laden gags from the Epic NPC series.

[@jamesb9039]

Adam forgets to read the grimoire he got from one of the hags!!!!

[@callumhogan2428]

It's more useful for combat, he had an extra spell slot in the last fight from reading it

[@onecoolboy98]

Man! Are we ever gonna see Greg deal with those filthy Honeywood Peach Farmers?!😂 (This is what I’m most excited for, and will probably be 100 more episodes before we ever get a chance to again😫)

[@jamesabbot-cole6814]

If they ever remember. Especially with the smuggling link.

[@onecoolboy98]

@@jamesabbot-cole6814 EXACTLY! They didn't even pick up on that fact it was him! (Not that they'd remember anyway.😂) But like, that was Greg's Airship Dream for a reason!

[@tamimsiraj]

You know shit's are gonna get interesting when there's no what's on the next episode part...🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sidroberts7960]

Rob: "What are you doing for your strength training?" Me: I pick things up and I put them down.

[@JetEyeMonkey]

Bodger having flashbacks of how well that helmet went in the beginning.. "let's not go to Honeywood, let's go to fire giants!"

[@Respectable_Username]

"T'is a silly place!"

[@BlindOldSage]

Ahh, a User of culture!

[@catbert2412]

"recruit allies" hmm kind of hard for a party that kills/insults everyone they meet 🤣🤣

[@LEGITPURPOSE]

Just realized that BOB has not went inside anyone and exploded them for quite a few episodes now.

[@johannschiller2263]

B.o.B. doesnt have to kill himself. Ben's dice rolls will do the job for him

[@numberguy1]

I'm gonna riot if we don't get to see the subtitles in future videos! I really liked the custom subtitles, it was very entertaining!

[@theferalpaladin4350]

"Giant magic turned me into rain drops... So I told Baradun to learn this magic and to pour me into the Orc Camp Grog Barrels, and I exploded them all from the inside out"-Bob

[@Name.Random]

*searching database... * *impending doom noises * Subtitles are finally here! 🎉

[@benmwilliams]

Hope everyone enjoyed that epic ending! Anyone have any wild predictions for the next part of the journey??

[@BigArmBoss]

They go to steal important items from the Dragon of Schmargonrog, but Charles and Bernard have already mugged 'im.

[@Martin-rx5iz]

Tpk and new character build 😢😅

[@nm2358]

​@@Martin-rx5izwhich given the context of what's happening in-world, seems a totally real possibility

[@Veelasiren]

BatDH find a way to make the lives of people literally in the middle of a war, worse.

[@Respectable_Username]

My main prediction is that BatD will do everything _except_ what Rob wants them to do. They've got several years of precedent for it 😂

[@alexp6712]

I’m only five minutes into the episode, but has Bodger forgotten that “the love of his life” is in trouble?

[@Veelasiren]

She dumped him for Liam, though. Bodger probably figures they can handle it, and hopes they get their butts kicked a little bit in the process.

[@msharp6887]

I have a prediction…the doll that absorbed into bodger…. It’s gonna allow the last hag to control him. She’s a spider monster and controls puppets with her webbing, and he’s gonna be her new puppet

[@viniciusdias5887]

I don't think that's what Rob has planned, but it's a cool idea.

[@msharp6887]

@@viniciusdias5887 so what’s his plan??!!!!! Damnit I need answers!!!!!and what’s up with that fucking mask!!!!!!

[@viniciusdias5887]

@@msharp6887 I am dying for answers too. But since they decided to go straight to the fire giants, I think we might get some information earlier than expected.

[@msharp6887]

@@viniciusdias5887 I’m thinking just give the mask to the big bad guy and he will just get obsessed and quit the world conquering deal

[@chrisxxc648]

Being a healer you don't get to kill much when it happens it's a real heartfelt moment it's not a job for everyone

[@theferalpaladin4350]

"The Viva La Dirt League Tee... Passion On Fire

[@PainRack]

Ok. Who won the bet that Greg will be doing blinding heals on Bodger in revenge ? Also. Lol at the group blatently ignoring DM hint that Honeywood/Darkwood is important, with Orcs etc...

[@SweetStarWhispers]

Croosing my fingers that Bob finally gets a better bow. He has had that bow from the very start of the series.

[@CawbeerTV]

Instant thumbs up when the map showed up.

[@Vermouth_19]

This episode feels like that exam at the end of a semester and all four of them failed super hard 😂

[@JonnyThreePiece]

For no other reason than to just let him know. Alan, I feel it for Greg too. FREAKIN’ BODGER!!! Show Greg Love. 😎

[@elykturntime]

I love Rob's live world effect. " Yeah... you know those meeting you forgot about. Soo now a war in the meet of your path" LMAO

[@mr.truffles9294]

16:47 Destruction of Company Property!

[@MirZee]

From one extreme to another (with a few stops in between) - from the absolute coldest place in Azemin, now to the hottest one. I sure hope they have stocked up for a long wade in a desert. 😅 The ending scene was aboslutely epic!

[@MmmTastesGood]

Damn was able to binge watch the whole series now I have to wait for weekly releases like a peasant 😭😭

[@jennywren6795]

Epic ending with the green screen! Amazing stuff, looked awesome. And loved seeing Wotsit again!! I've missed him!!

[@Mikeexteriorcleaning]

@18:05 *Baradun casts fireball below*

[@lettermania]

I'm learning how to DM. while I have seen different views around peaking behind the screen, I find the way Rob does it, shows hints and tricks for when you have non-ttrpg players. So thankyou.

[@Titanulas]

Been dming for about ten years... and Rob is in all honesty a fantastic dm. One of the best I've seen on KZbin

[@amberjane4862]

Blinding heal as a support spell for Bodger is actually great. Just for their Greg and Bodgers dynamic and friendship.

[@Octorrent]

Finally, no more Next Time!!! Seriously, this series never gets old. Love Rob as DM, and the team really getting into their characters. Can't wait to see how long it takes before they encounter an orc patrol...

[@madlygodly8258]

That green screen ending was superb. Can't wait to see more.

[@Respectable_Username]

Loved the description Rob of the mist teleportation! Really creative notion and really well expressed 😊

[@Pronchonche]

Rob, which emotion was the most powerful ? Pride with Bodger adventuring instead of going back to Honeywood or deception of them all not going for the Honeypot of consequences ?

[@guyi2545]

22:44 When Ben started eating Wotsit I was waiting for Rob to make him do a Con save. NAT 1 = Dead leading to a side quest to pull Ben from Hell. 2-4 = The demon within gains more control leading to a weakness to Holy damage going forward. 5-15 = Nothing. 16-20 = Gains the ability to eat Wotsit in battle to heal for 1d8.

[@Bricksgaming710]

You would think after eating a demonic presence so many times that Ben would get some type of demonic power from it or infinite rations😂

[@FaultAndDakranon]

Bob must be so utterly corrupted by now.

[@thedeltastrat]

WAIT! is the misfits in the same universe? is the undead army being controlled by Bonecaller? that would be sick if so

[@thedeltastrat]

2 seconds after I pause Rob hints at it lol

[@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD]

Keep an eye on both campaigns to find out. Lots of little details hinting at each storyline.

[@stephaniehoward8132]

I want a wotsit plushy so bad!!!!

[@freelance8399]

Rob dropped a good hint to goto honeywood there's a reason lol somethings going on in dark wood.

[@kohekuyamanaka8939]

Wow, it's amazing how Rob enliven his world! Things just happen, doesn't matter whether the heroes take part in it or not. Many PC games can learn from this

[@ZappaSheik]

After 22 years, my return to D&D is now set in stone. Thanks to VLDL d&d, I started to look for my 3rd edition game book, 650 pages of handwritten story, character backstories, stats and progress was found, but unfortunately, 80% of the pages had been damaged and the ink faded. Even found my binder with a xerox version of the player handbook translated to my own language. Now I've put together a team and myself as DM. The old campaign ended when I was 16 on a cliffhanger, and the new story is set 22 years after those events. Maybe our new heroes will meet the lost party, will they find out what happened to the lvl.17 Wizard, Bard/Cleric, Paladin and Rouge. Thanks VLDL, and most of all, Robert Hartley, for giving me the inspiration to return to Dungeons & Dragons

[@ordermind]

So, what awesome loot did they find in the giant's lair? Rob said he would summarize it in the beginning of the next session but it seems to have been omitted.

[@laason1091]

This is the next episode, but still the same session

[@ordermind]

@@laason1091 That explains it, thanks!

[@DH-xw6jp]

Each session is multiple episodes. For instance, all the episodes of them meeting/fighting/killing the two faced gambler was all the same session as this one

[@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD]

The next episode is the start of the next session. Each game session lasts about 6 to 8 episodes.

[@Bluesruse]

Baradun on the table: This is so cooooooool! Baradun on the green screen: This is horrific! Don't you mean terrific, Baradun?🤔

[@astrobotnautics5291]

I was truly expecting Gregg to blinding heal Bodger after he called it beautiful at the end 😂.

[@AarPlays]

So, who's on the DND account now? Rob? Rowan? Allen? Mystery Man?

[@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD]

Director Ben currently, but Adam and Rob jump on aswell.

[@AarPlays]

​@@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnDHope you have a good day director Ben! (And the boys if they log on and see the comment)

[@PoobertFartley]

​@@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnDand who is (not) in charge for the Subtitles in this episode?!!!😶👀🧐👁

[@obi-kenkenobi4346]

lol ah yes, the not being prepared for players going to a specific region thing. Been there lol. Always gotta have those couple side quests on hand that can be placed on the map wherever you need them. Buy yourself that extra week of prep 👍🏻😮‍💨

[@eleenb]

We NEED Wotsit merch, stat❤💜💜

[@chrislafortune8601]

"Sexy goblins, question mark?" Just so you know Rob, no one acknowledged it when you said it, but it made me laugh immediately.

[@theferalpaladin4350]

I love that Robert dropped all these hints about east watch and now that the Countess tells them about the 3rd war they all have a "blank pause...surprised realization...deep remorse..... and oh frick" moment.

[@saskiascott8181]

Amazingly Alan's simple pitch of "do you like the vldl logo? Do you like things on fire" was the first add that's made me be like "yes! Yes i love both those things, maybe i will buy that shirt". Appeal to the pyro

[@surothedeath]

19:00 ffs indaiana johns reheranse XD

[@1Lanavis1]

Ben is probably the best father a demon could ask for.

[@wordelo]

when they were talking about the map pop-up I went and grabbed my cloth map that I got for supporting their kickstarter. 👍

[@HeeeyLove]

I FINALLY CAUGHT UP WITH HE SERIES AFTER A 7 MONTHS. Now let me watch the episode

[@DioLT]

Now you will have to face the pain of waiting for new episodes

[@Afeeq1011]

​@@DioLTidk how I managed to binge 2 years worth of episodes in a week or 2 after forgoting about the campaign after the 1st year.

[@yiztj1259]

Judging by the end scene, I dont think we wll have new NPC D&D episode next week, but some awesome other things :">

[@mr.truffles9294]

You can Rewatch the compilations too

[@felixhappy8805]

Bring back the sweater that Rob and Ben are wearing. I want to order one!

[@johncayley7838]

I love the what-if scenarios, would love to hear more 'this might have happened' dialogue in future.

[@Bald_Monkey]

In that week i almost forgot how disgusted i was with with Rowan-the-only-child Bettjewan for stealing his best friends first and only big kill in a campaign that has been running for like 2.5 years jeez

[@Littlehornification]

Isn't it about time that Bodger made himself a belt of giant strength? Or does Rowan not know of their existence?

[@PoobertFartley]

a what?🤔

[@Auris_Foxen]

22:48 wotsit explodes bob from the inside out

[@zoefezius6615]

great thing to have "other parties" around - now Rob doesn't have to hold back anymore and can TPK them finally - as there would be another party to revive them if they are worth it ;o)

[@GamingwithStilez]

Star trek got nothing on this teleporter. Trippen balls high included. Don't do drugs! Magic takes you higher

[@MrJojomylove]

Got my mini figures! They look amazing!

[@garryfromwallmart4263]

Loved the "Greg in character commercial" xD

[@SgtDreamz]

Oh how I wish I discovered this later, having 170 episodes to binge as a newcomer sounds amazing

[@user-by5hu8xu1b]

Can't wait to see Bodger and Baradon killing dragons while arguing who's stronger!!

[@Veelasiren]

REAL dragons instead of UwU dragons

[@ABehenna]

I like the fact that they had a two day reset and not 1 of them remembered all the Loot from the Giants Castle that in the last Ep Rob said they had collected and he would compile a list for them. Normally there wondering around asking for free stuff!

[@Veelasiren]

I want to know what they got

[@Vermouth_19]

It’ll be covered in the next session, Rob said that in the last episode

[@chrishughes-adair1319]

HOLY NOVA!!!