Confessions of a Let's Player #2 : The Sweetroll Bandit

[@lewd2851]

I really have to thank you, Gopher, from the bottom of my heart. No, not for the amazing content you've brought us during these 9 Chapters, but for the massive amount of faith you have in our attention span because you actually believed we'd start a conspiracy over a skipped day and not just lazily attribute it to you fixing one of Skyrims umpteenth bugs. So thank you, Gopher, you complete babbling maniac

[@rifflerunderhill7006]

So...audio from Take 1, video from Take 2, and game state was from Take 3. That's not lunacy, that's dedication to storytelling art, and it's why we love you, man who goes by Gopher out there on your side of the screen. You are a genuine Bard, stirring up emotions, telling epic tales, and you've touched all our hearts over the years. Thank you.

[@HareDeLune]

Well said!

[@Goldfire345]

I've done that sort of thing with my current skyrim playthrough with trying to emulate some of the vampric abilities I wanted my character to have off the bat or things I wanted to happen in the written portion of the story and translate into the game The mod I'm using for him is vampric thirst and there's this one story ability where when the character is in danger of being hit the object in his vision will slow down to him and he's able to avoid it because a skill like that was the only way that I could feasibly keep him alive so he wasn't immediately flattened by the first wolf or bandit he met because he's a farm kid with no special combat skills other than his awakening vampire abilities. so i went through about 10 different mods trying to emulate that skill and i still haven't found a good enough mod to emulate that for the legendary edition that I'm using. And I still haven't found the ideal ability to emulate that in atleast not for the legendary edition I did find a spell mod called the master of space and time but it's actually far too strong and slows the enemy down to the point of nearly freezing them. If push comes to shove I might try to make a mod for it something like a toggle able quick reflexes power is honestly more than enough cause then I can control it.

[@mummycool1]

I came here to say this but couldn't have put it so eloquently. Dedication for damn sure.

[@diegroblers]

10:38 "My friend! Do not dilly-dally! It is creepy in here!" While Leonard was trying to be all professional and make a good impression - that was hysterical.

[@Rickbearcat]

I went to the timestamp you wrote down. Nothing of the sort was said by Inigo. I even went back many seconds and forwards to see if he said this. Nope. So, why are you lying?

[@diegroblers]

@@Rickbearcat I'm sorry mate, that is what happened in the original video. In this video at that time-stamp Gopher uses part of his Dark Brotherhood play-through. In that play-through, that is what happened.

[@diegroblers]

@@Rickbearcat Okay, I went and had a look for you - it's Chapter 2 Episode 12 of Gopher's Let's Play Skyrim, at 44 : 54, kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3TPk5uooreGg6c

[@Rickbearcat]

@@diegroblers ...Then you should make a major edit to this comment. And or, delete it entirely. It is the only right thing to do.

[@diegroblers]

@@Rickbearcat No. I think my comment clarifies it properly. And going by the upvotes, *most people* got it. O_o

[@nemo-zl1vm]

I laughed so hard at his lunacy lol. He could have just uploaded his secondary go around with a note onscreen saying he had a recording error and had to re-record that bit and nobody would have thought anything of it.

[@MatthewShute]

Listening to the Phantasmal Chest fiasco was as entertaining as watching some of Leonard's own misadventures. Just brilliant. Never change, Gopher.

[@TheLondonhascalled]

Here's hoping Inigo V3 comes out before the tale of leonard is finished, would love to seem them go off on inigo's quest to save the world.

[@lvlndco]

That would be a good story. Hopefully SBC is able to make Inigo v3 able to be the leader and Leonard would be more of a follower...just to switch things up.

[@faltarego]

"But he [Inigo] wouldn't get in the way, the way a lot of other NPCs do." **cough*mercerfrey*cough**

[@Trithis2077]

This right here. This is why I love your playthroughs so much. You really, genuinely care about the story you're trying to tell and you will go to the ends of the earth to make it work. I mean, you make Skyrim, a nearly 10 year old game, feel like a fresh story with every playthrough. It genuinely feels like I'm watch an audiobook if that makes any sense.

[@camilleosoba3981]

Sometimes my anxiety makes me paranoid that I'm overly neurotic. Glad I can now rewatch this video in those occasions to dissuade my worries.

[@camilleosoba3981]

I mean, I absolutely get it, I'm a consummate perfectionist to my detriment, but WOW

[@pedigreeann]

@@camilleosoba3981 I'm a 'recovering perfectionist.' Yeah, right!

[@am_zeusy]

Had the exact same "disaster" happen to my character, explained it away by having him be high on skooma at the time. Months later he told someone at Winterhold about this crazy trip he had and they taught him how to summon it

[@MrSinjoy]

Everything from onward 25:55 is pure insanity.

[@debradavis3935]

Gopher, you are by far the best story teller in any game and your Leonard Skyrim series is a masterpiece. Truly your Opus 💜💜💜

[@sandywinter4]

As someone who has been with Leonard since the very begining, this is actually quite emotional. Thank you for this journey Gopher (and for teaching me how to mod Skyrim, I'm very grateful to you)! =) And a question - did you ever have a backstory for Leonard in your mind Gopher? What kind of parents he had, that sort of thing.

[@GophersVids]

Yes :)

[@Trithis2077]

@@GophersVids :) has got to be the most ominous emoticon in existence.

[@jesse2535]

@@GophersVids Will u share it with us some day?

[@sandywinter4]

@@GophersVids Where that any particular reason as to why that was not workt into the lets play?

[@Sicarius_Avindar]

My guess? It simply hasn't been relevant so far.

[@kevinamery5922]

Speaking as someone who has gone to reeedikalus lengths to manipulate how a game plays out just to get a set of events to occur as I want them, I *completely* understand the lengths you went to when dealing with that ***ing chest 😀

[@insaincaldo]

As someone who ended up throwing away a character like 20 levels after not doing something like this, after something he was kinda created for broke in a quest. I can understand this. I really wanna let things play out and let the journey be most of the story, but sometimes characters you imagine just hinge on certain events and ideas playing out.

[@skyesfury8511]

When I talk about Gopher to friends and why I love his stories, and storytelling mastery, the part about Leonard finding the phantasmal chest too early is something I can point to. It's like the Eagles in LOTR. Or Neo in the Matrix knowing he's The One from the moment he takes the red pill. Gopher went above and beyond to give us an engaging and fun story. Most creators would just accept they found it and move on. Gopher is a storyteller. And one of the more masterful storytellers. And now I can point to this video for my friends to show why I say that.

[@lasmirano]

We don’t deserve you Gopher the fact that you went through all that for a 5 clip video is truly appropriated.

[@Starlord85]

Inigo is something special. Best mod, in my opinion.

[@ded2thaworld963]

Over played tbh. Great mod, but every single play through i see has him

[@ironside61]

Inigo is the best follower mod in the history of modding. He adds so much to this playthru

[@ProvidenceNL]

@@ded2thaworld963 Thing is its for a reason, no other companion comes close. Maybe in writing but the voice acting is so good, its such a complete package.

[@oldmoney1022]

@@ProvidenceNL Lucien comes close and even has his own quests, and you can even train him too. AND he has lots of interactions with Inigo too.

[@andiej2170]

I've been watching from the beginning in 2018. I agree with you; Inigo's involvement really did make this series. As a consequence, Leonard has become a likeable character and I look forward to his interactions with the NPCs. Frankly, the intimacy that Leonard displays with Inigo really does make me feel fond of both characters. Thanks for sharing, and I look forward to any additions to this journey.

[@willowweedsYT]

You are such a wonderful perfectionist, I love hearing your behind the scenes antics.

[@tyty-xm8fw]

This whole story is hilarious to me because I had a similar scenario play out in one of my Skyrim playthroughs. The only difference was I wasn't recording anything so I just walked past the chest and pretended as if it wasn't there so that it didn't break my progression.

[@STS0NE]

I have often commented on how fond I am of your BGS based lets plays. I am getting the feeling that this is Leonard's swan song. I will miss Leonard, but these videos will live on as long as there is a KZbin or as long as you leave them public. I have already watched the entire series at least twice if not more. I know there is still a bit to do in order to wrap up Leonard's story and I do not envy you in that process. I look forward to whatever will replace Leonard but in reality I realize that nothing will ever top this story in my heart. Thank you so much Gopher!

[@STS0NE]

I have an epic ending idea involving a chest, a vault and a flying ship that would allow Leonard to wrap everything up in an epic bow and still leave Leonard open to return once some of the larger DLC size mods release. I'm sure what ever you come up with will be just as epic, but if you get stuck for ideas ask us. I dare you . :)

[@cowboycave5071]

Not that you’ve become predictable or anything of the sort, but I knew you were going to say “you’re a lunatic!” not only because that’s exactly what I was thinking, but because of your love for that phrase. We are so blessed to have a deep dive behind the scenes of this monumental Let’s Play. Thank you so much for doing this!

[@MuricaTurkey]

There's definitely Merlin/Arthur* vibes going on with Leonard and Inigo and I'm so here for it lol * As in the cheesy but oh-so-good recent TV show, not the classic myth ;-) I didn't think I could enjoy another playthrough of this more than your Richard one, but you not only met that level of entertainment, you surpassed it. Bravo, sir!

[@Andyjoe522]

Gopher, you're insane, and I love that about you. Never change.

[@Leubast]

I have to say, playing a part of the game 3+ times, just to ensure a well done story based on improve and random chance is impressive. 1. The real run: Sudden concern for the story. Includes some audio. 2. The modified run: Sudden concern for the state of the save game. Includes video and the rest of the audio. 3. The behind the scenes run: Just ignore the issue. Get the data needed. As if the original run was a save file that got corrupted (by too early wealth and power). If I was doing a similar style of Skyrim Let's Play, and I might some day, I would have done the same thing.

[@cobraglatiator]

i'd like to do a similar series with the game some day, some things i'd of thought of to counter balance the sudden wealth...the chest has a magical lingering connection...that she(my PC/OC/w/e) can't access yet, maybe this spawns a "college of winterhold arc". or maybe she recklessly spends all the wealth contained in that, ends up fairly destitute having spent it all all over the place, houses, thieves guild, museum, etc, etc, doesn't counter the problem of infinite storage, but, maybe she just goes on so many benders in such short time that she forgets to how to access it and many other things, like, booze induced memory problems. i'm sure there's other things i could think of but these were the first two.

[@desertranger1095]

Aaaa Gopher you mad man never change the lengths you go through for the quality of your content make you one of the best let's players.

[@hlaalulu5030]

I've watched this LP from the very start, it has been my companion through the all-nighters at university, moving cities, break ups, my first 'grown up' job and everything in between. Thanks Gopher, I'm glad you've been along for the ride :) Also, the build up to the 'disaster' reveal since you hinted at it years ago has well paid off! What a story!

[@ButaneBoss]

The way you described all those layering problems in Ch1Ep10 seemed like something out of a comedy sketch. I really love that you put so much effort into that 5 min clip for the sake of the LP's integrity and our immersion. I dread to imagine the alternate timeline where you're put on trial by your own minions over 'The Missing Day Incident'/'Chestgate'.

[@emrfish6]

You know what, yeah, no way in hell would we have guessed that as being the issue. Outstanding and thank you for cutting it out so we could enjoy Leonard's struggles as we got to where we are now.

[@crunchykevlar]

I've been doing a sweetroll bandit to too, I'm currently at 154 stolen sweetrolls, another great video as always

[@wolfhors3_660]

Well, believe it or not, I completely understand. In my younger life I did some acting on stage and to this day I have no idea how actors, stage and screen, make something scripted they've done over and over again look and sound spontaneous. A lot of actors say they never watch themselves because it feels so fake to them. Which is exactly what you were doing. Trying to "act" spontaneous, then watch it to see if it felt that way. We, as viewers probably would never have noticed but there's no way you could have NOT noticed. It must have been a nightmare. You were having to be the writer, the actor, the director, the producer, the sound guy and the guy in the cutting room. There's a reason they don't do that in the movies. The fact that you found a way to do it to your own satisfaction is an amazing feat and accomplishment. Bravo, my friend. Guess it kinda gives you and all of us an idea why some movies suck and some are great. Bet you were loads of fun to be around while you were fixing that xD. Also I doubt anyone of us thinks you're nuts or would have expected anything less from you. I knew I would never guess what it was so I just waited for you to spill it. :-)

[@lasagnasux4934]

It's fascinating how much effort you've put into story writing this let's play

[@BearenPatriarch]

Your commitment to bring us the best possible storyline at the expanse of your sanity amazes me. You are without a doubt one of my favourite content creators on this platform. Bravo, sir. Bravo.

[@clairwerk]

I just have to say we should be in awe at the lengths that You go through to provide us with extraordinary quality content thank You Gopher!

[@bwcbiz]

Gopher is not a lunatic. This is the kind of stuff pro video editors do regularly (apart from re-running the save game to get the game back in sync with the recording at the end). The real trouble is when none of the good audio takes line up properly with the video.

[@microphytobenthos]

Thank you Gopher… really enjoying these behind the scenes look at Leonard’s playthrough.

[@DiabeticNecromancer]

Gopher this video is actually pretty amazing, I think most people wouldn't have gone through the effort you went through for the sake of roleplay, which is why you are such a cut above so many channels haha.

[@moonratt]

Heh the story at the end of this video is priceless. I really appreciate the dedication. Love your videos, I hope you can keep them coming.

[@Rachael-Victora-from-Bywater]

You go above and beyond, I love this story so much. Thank you.

[@kira862]

As someone that has some experience with editing, I applaud you Gopher.

[@Radioaction99]

I never really clicked with the reverse pickpocket poison onto somone, but the in character speech from yourself saved my immersion many times. truely talented story teller!

[@SirMethos]

At this point, I'm really looking forward to finding out if the whole 'sweetroll' thing was intentional, or how it actually came about becoming a thing.

[@kingslayer1781]

Gopher I hope you understand how much your content means to some of us. Your let’s plays, and even your voice, will be fond memories for me, and many others, for decades to come. Thank you for all you do!

[@okonkwojones]

The part of this series I’m looking forward to the most is the one where Gopher finally reveals his secret on how he always manages to end each episode with the perfect curtain line every time! edit: omg, I think I just figured it out: HE HAS A MOD WOT DOES IT!

[@zephyr835]

I'd love to hear Gopher's insight on that, too. I know from my own experience, though, that there's a feeling from playing the game, from the momentum shifts as things play out. In short, I think those are the moments that tend to make strong endings.

[@billyuno]

@AJ Tupman Noticed that too. Especially love when there's no actual one-liner, the NPC just says something that leave the Protagonist completely speechless, then there's a jump cut to "the other option." Completely brilliant.

[@TheMoonRover]

@AJ Tupman This. There are often moments which would make a good end point, and it just fades to black before continuing. He probably doesn't know where an episode will end while recording; just moments where it *might* end.

[@TheKazragore]

@@billyuno By far the best "the other option" scenario was when Leonard tried to go into Yngvild the first time, and when he died it was played off as Inigo convincing Leonard that that's what was going to happen. Utterly genius editing.

[@caloss2]

20:20 If you're the sort of person that likes to watch the "special features" of a Blu Ray before watching the movie (or if you've watched the movie carry on)

[@mitchelryan9282]

Love this lol. Really enjoy how you bring the character Leonard to life.

[@enidan_]

Oh my goodness, what a story, that was hilarious xD. Also, Leonard's early days of sneaking and thieving around the city, all quiet and slowly, are very relaxing and exiting to watch as well. Nice to know that you felt the same when playing and recording it. I really like this behind the scenes look you're giving us here. Plus, what you said about Inigo and their friendship was just sweet :)

[@vavaara9032]

Great video. I had never played much myself as I was literally scared of my own shadow. I watched your playthrough and it taught me so much I went on to play all the quest lines and am still having so much fun I just started over. I'm still scared of course but do feel better mentally equipped to handle situations.

[@DanaJoTucker]

Most sane people binge watch shows on Netflix. I binge watch Gopher LPs. Even games I have no interest in playing myself. Pure entertainment AND pure insanity. My favorite combo. (I didn't notice a hitch in that episode at all) But your pure giddiness when you found it in the 9th chapter made me giddy too!

[@dibinnadar2905]

Thank for the efforts that you put in, it is genuinely appreciated! I am still laughing over how complicated that entire incident became because had I been in your place, I too might have done something equally complicated. Thanks for sharing, I look forward to the rest!

[@kurtisharen]

Regarding the "Coin Flip" mod getting used less and less as time went on, have you ever considered adding additional functionality to it? For instance, in "Lost Judgment", you can throw a coin to make a sound and distract patrolling enemies. That seems like it could be implemented into Coin Flip, dual-wielding the ability to throw it a far distance and the game treat it similar to when a fired arrow hits a point in the environment. Also, if the enemies in question are Bandits or Thieves, maybe set things up so that if multiple enemies hear the same coin, they get a 10 second enraged effect placed on them, to simulate them fighting over the coin they found. Both sound like things that Leonard would do. I can easily imagine him throwing a coin into a room, turning invisible, and sneak-attacking the enemy that goes to pick up the coin. (probably to keep it from being OP, limit the enemy types that it works with to Bandits or other low-level enemies that wouldn't be a threat to Leonard anyways and aren't worth wasting poison on) Hell, it would be funny to see it used on characters that aren't enemies. Throw a coin so a civilian turns around to pick it up, then quickly pick their pockets or swipe something while their back is turned. Sounds like the kind of thing the leader of the Thieves Guild would do.

[@albertosanchez6343]

I know I'm a bit late to the party but, release the spectral chest cut!!! It would be so fun to watch now that we know the story. Also, and I know this is just a silly thing, but I would LOVE a "What if..." miniseries in which we see how different Leonard's life would have turned out if he had gotten such a powerful magic item so early.

[@chrisparker9201]

I have watched and enjoyed your work for quite a while now, and have always been impressed with your craft. That you are now discussing the "making of the sausage" makes me inordinately happy. This is novel story-telling...truly a 21st century phenomenon. You sir, are a pioneer.

[@christianmalbeuf476]

Your work and dedication is so much appreciated. Your episodes are more entertaining than regular TV. We thoroughly enjoyed the adventures of Leonard and Inigo.

[@Doc4]

Done crazier things because I was nitpicky, you're fine Gopher! Appreciate these "looks behind the curtain", as always.

[@kaindracula2662]

Gopher is insane and I love him for it.

[@111DLEE111]

Your demand for this level of quality from yourself is the reason you are, bar none, my favorite youtuber of all time.

[@yarashuran6309]

...wow, I didn't expect "the disaster" to take on those proportions... ^^" Sounds like you managed to find the safest way to deal with it though; I'm just impressed you managed to stay sane over that XD And Inigo really was a perfect match for Leonard's story; that moment in the dark brotherhood questline where Leonard picked up the quest from Amaund Motierre... your "what did I say about not embarrassing me?!" is stuck in my head and one of my favourite moments in the entire LP ^^

[@zephyr835]

That speculative statement about the coin toss returning felt so good. I know we got the TBC at the end of Chapter 9, but some of the past tense in these videos was still making me nervous. I think that disaster (or at least finding out about it now) is actually a fun twist. Now I have another reason to rewatch the LP. :)

[@luciusblackwood4818]

I love this. I love being able to get a little peek behind the curtain. It gives me an even more immense appreciation for your creativity when it comes to storytelling through games like Skyrim. Well done and I look forward to more peeks and to the rest of Leonard's story.

[@RichardMcRichard]

Watching Leonard's journey was more rewarding for me than actually playing Skyrim... More interesting, more entertaining. Funnier. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@lvlndco]

I keep running into CDTs and then hardware issues...I recently noticed that too!

[@insaincaldo]

Playing was never a smooth experience, even his LP has game issues and it's almost impossible to play alone, even close to in the same RP mind set as for an audience.

[@DJ_NOOB]

I WAS totally thinking.... "you're insane" LOL! But at the same time, it's that kind of insanity (which really is just a great attention to detail..... mixed with some OCD) that has us being fans for so long. Just don't go driving yourself nuts!.... too much. ;-)

[@TheSpazKaz]

Hah, that's hilarious, I found that chest in that exact same spot once too. And you're right it is awesome but it does kind of kill a lot of motivation to do anything else after you get it since it's so... rich. My solution was to go into xedit and adjust all the loot inside it to something a bit more bearable, still pretty awesome, but not batshit insane lol.

[@Aliexei]

Damn, Gopher masterminded this. Wait, is the LP over? :(

[@nemo-zl1vm]

No, last video said To Be Continued

[@insaincaldo]

I think what he meant was, he couldn't tell about this before this particular story had played out and he only just found the chest in the latest chapter.

[@kuro_neko5863]

Thank you for your dedication to quality. This is one of many reasons why you're such a good content creator and lets player.

[@Wizzardgirl]

You're not a lunatic and you don't have problems. You are an artist who wants to produce and exhibit the finest work you are capable of producing and sometimes fate comes to throw a wrench in those plans. But .. we are all thankful for the steps you go through to provide us with a wonderful and memorable piece of performance art. There should be "Let's Play" Emmy's/BAFTA's in my opinion and you should win one.

[@VoltornElda]

Loved the information tidbit on the thing you hinted towards in the last episode. I'd say you made the right choice in the end. The 'only' way that I can think of, of how you could have incorporated that thing into the Let's Play 'that' early... was to have it all be a dream. But we already have the premonitions that kinda serve that function. ^w^

[@Raispira]

Leonard's story has been a ride. I've enjoyed every single moment of it. I honestly didn't think it was going to go on for this long but no complaints :)

[@dvpane]

Gopher, you're a lunatic! You've got problems! They're also exactly the same kind of problems I have, which is a big reason I've been hooked on your channel for almost 10 years now. Your attention to detail and care for a good story always shows, and has gotten masterful over the years. I probably would have done just the same as you did. I simply may never have had the strength of character to come out and admit I did all that work to make it seem like nothing happened.

[@Bhlisse]

Yeah ! Episode 2 ! Thank you dear Gopher 😉👍😊

[@DakalaShade]

You know, I have a love/hate relationship with that Phantasmal Chest as well. I always seem to find it easily on characters who either would never use it because it's magical, and thereby must be evil or dangerous, or on characters who would totally use it, but it's too early for them. Then, on characters where they'd use it, they're late enough in the game that it almost trivializes the loot inside, I can't find the bloody thing. I find it, usually, when I'm winding down the run. (For the record: "Winding down the run" is my way of saying, "Main quest is done. Finish any faction side-quests like Companions, College, Brotherhood, etc. DLC is completed, wrap up any loose DLC side-quests. Clear out the last few minor side-quests, personal favors, etc. that I want to do. Check that I've cleared out my quest journal save for the few lingering 'repeat until bored' quests. The run is over, there is no more I wish to do with this character." What happens after I finish a run is that I then exit Skyrim, open the game saves folder, do a ctrl+a, delete, yes, and wipe out everything. Now, I can alter my mods, give Skyrim a few days/weeks/months worth of a break, and start a new game with a new character.) As one might imagine, that's the second worst time to find the stupid thing, with the worst time being early game when you're still having to do quests to survive, still having to decide between the Dwarven Greatsword of Burning or the Elven Helmet of Enhanced Archery (because the greatsword is worth more, but if you keep the helmet, you might find something worth more that weighs less), still excited because you found a bit of decently useful enchanted gear. To get a magic chest that suddenly eliminates storage concerns, contains epic amounts of loot, and doesn't even have a drawback like "can only be summoned once per day" tends to turn a hard-balanced, kill-loot-return-resupply playthrough into "I don't need to decide what I'm taking, I'll just throw it in the chest." Somewhat like Richard's horse, except without the drawbacks of "if your horse dies, you're going to regret the 3 tons of junk you put in the saddlebags" or "your horse might run away in combat, taking all of your extra weapons out of your reach, forcing you to fight while half starved, freezing cold, and armed with only the things in your inventory." Usually followed by said enemy chasing your horse over a cliff, horse dies, and now you're half-starved, freezing cold, and overencumbered, meaning you typically don't win that fight, either.

[@Mysterialic]

This is just too funny from the start all the way to the end, Gopher. I'm sorry you had to go through all that lmao

[@mariblue72]

Found myself thinking about Leonard and Inigo the other day as I booted up Skyrim after a years-long break. I lost interest in everything Skyrim in 2019, but recently my interest has been rekindled, which means I have SO MUCH catching up on - you have no idea how happy I was to go onto your channel and realise there's 10 chapters of Leonard's tale to watch instead of the 3-4 there was when I stopped.

[@maritatripet7480]

Loved this video so much! This is why I've been following you for so long ❤️

[@griftingnightmares]

I have enjoyed this series so damn much, it's makin' me wanna make gaming content so badly. :Leonard and Inigo such a brilliant characters

[@GoldenSax]

Is it weird that I am almost looking forward to these videos more than the series that they are about?

[@randarr2]

Regarding Phantasmal Chest scene... Gopher, you showed us how INSANE and maniacally dedicated you have to be to provide us with highest quality LP. Kudos and THANK YOU for thousands of hours (I watched all of your Skyrim and Fallout videos... and most of other series, including those from Twitch) of best quality entertainment.

[@TheMoonRover]

I do remember at one point there was a strange sound, and you responded to a comment about it saying that you knew what the phantasmal chest was, which I thought was odd at the time since it was your first playthrough of Legacy. I'd completely forgotten about that until you brought up the chest here, but it makes sense.

[@TheMysterieRPGguy]

I don't think you're a lunatic you're clearly a perfectionist and you clearly take a lot of pride in your work, I honestly think that's admirable.

[@2xghostx2]

the lengths you go through for this series are absolutely bonkers... i personally would be jumping for joy! because I almost never am that lucky! i'v only found the chest once in all the time I've had LOTD in my load order....

[@MuraCasardis]

I think that therapeutic aspect of early Leonard playthrough is one of the reasons I keep coming back to Chapter 1 and 2. I often binge watch them again and again, and it's so entertaining. Not saying that the later chapters aren't (you are insanely creative to keep entertainment value at its highest), but there was definitely something special about "incompetent" Leonard days. That said, he still steps on the odd trap here and there. Thank you for not picking Light Footed XD But yes, Inigo is really a gem. There's nothing like it, and his relationship with Leonard is simply amazing. Anyway, thanks for the video! It's a lovely series and would love to hear more of such thoughts. EDIT: Concerning the disaster, a similar thing happened to me in my playthrough. I somehow found a Tome of Invisibility VERY EARLY in my game, and it made Stealth, even with the same mods as you have, almost obsolete in some early stages. I reloaded the save and went back to avoid it, to not trivialize the stealth experience in early games (I also had a story for my character and didn't want her dabbling in magic until later). So I can really understand why it was such a disaster for you. I'm so glad the LWOTL has been kept for so long!

[@hetalnpatel]

Ahhhh. More Leonard! Thanks Gopher! Almost caught up on RDR2

[@Auburn92122]

Your attention to detail, and wanting a genuine reaction is so great and highl. 🥰

[@kristine9823]

Ah, the frantic scrambling of a perfectionist. An anxiety I know well. I feel your pain, sir, and admire your recovery skills.

[@elirantuil5003]

This care and attention to detail (to the point of moderate madness) is why we keep coming back. Thank you Gopher.

[@JeffWheezingGrampusGoddard]

Now *that* is dedication to your art!! 🤣👏👏👏

[@griftingnightmares]

I do agree with some of the comments here man, this was more than a Let's Play series, it was a work of art and like Prime Time entertainment man. I was so burned out on Skyrim when you began the Leonard Let's Play series, and you managed to captivate my interest in this game, but your story as well so much more than I thought possible.

[@normal6969]

Thank you for puttint so much care into the tales you tell me. Simplest, fastest and quickest solution ever! Luckily you had savegames, you backup-hoarder you! :D

[@JellyMyst]

I'm not gonna lie, I'm a little disappointed you didn't go with the skipped day. I mean, if no one had noticed and/or cared, that would have been one thing, but if someone had, those theories would have been entertaining as hell.

[@aarondcruz2458]

So Gopher is 'mantling' himself now? Brilliant, and thanks Gopher for all the excellent storytelling up to this point

[@TheGundrax]

Gopher, you're absolutely insane, and I love it!

[@luthienmpl]

Funnily, for my own playthrough of Legacy (v4), finding the Phantasmal Chest was a defining moment for my character. I found it relatively early on but not nearly as early as you did, and because summoning it levels Conjuration naturally by small amounts, my previously completely unmagical Volendrung-swinging orc decided to look some more into the school of Conjuration and is now a master specialized on summoning atronachs and dremora (and the occasional Bound Bow when necessary).

[@Fifmut]

I haven't watched a single episode of the Leonard let's play, but this makes me want to start. Too funny.

[@billyuno]

As an author, I TOTALLY sympathize with you on this. You never give your characters a huge unearned advantage like that early on, because it will totally dominate everything from that point forward. Once as a DM for a tabletop RPG I accidentally created a majorly overpowered item that would amplify magic, which of course my players immediately tried to exploit at each and every possible turn, and I ended up spending FAR too much time thinking of limitations about how the players could use this, and making it dangerous to use, etc. Of course there was no way to build such a limitation into the game for yourself, like for example to make the chest usable only once per 7 in game days, or have a random chance that it would either spawn as a Mimic chest and try to eat him or randomly destroy one of his items, from a gold piece to a super rare artifact. That would have at least made it a bit more tolerable.

[@Easelgames]

You should release the leanord chest video unlisted in this description! It'd be humorous to see your in-character attempt to fix the mess of the chest! haha..

[@enidan_]

yess :D

[@beaker-yt]

I never suspected anything wrong with chapter 1 episode 10, but when chapter 9 episode 33 came out, I was like "Didn't he made the connection between the sound and the chest a bit too quickly...? Did Gopher already knew about it...?" Now I know the answer...

[@GophersVids]

Well actually Leonard heard the sound of the chest on at least two other occasions, and maybe even 3. But this time he heard it shortly after reading the journal that talked about the chest and the sound it makes :)

[@alichi101]

Thank you for your effort Gopher. A lunatic you might be but a very professional one.

[@wv1swlamatswl523]

Gopher, you've created the character of Leonard so well, perhaps even too well, that I can't stand the thought that Leonard, and Inigo, will end and never return once this Let's Play is finished. I'd like to think Leonard could return in ES6 someday, with a good prelude backstory. If anyone could pull it off, I know Gopher could. Leonard has been absolute fun to follow right from the start. Thank Gopher!😄

[@AlwaysAPrice]

I admire that kind of lunacy, and retconning that find was far and away the best call you could have made for Leonard's narrative at the time. I started a Legacy playthrough not long after I saw a bit of it in action in this series, and stumbled on that item while poking around a Forsworn redoubt outrageously early on myself (also having no idea it was even a thing until I found it). The convenience definitely spoiled me -- playing with Exchange Currency and weighted gold, I was expecting to do a lot more inventory management that game -- but I embraced it because it really was just a rare stroke of luck and didn't undermine the vibe of the character I wanted to play. And I still do the long walk of the looter when I unload it for a big city selling lap regardless.

[@JezaGaia]

Gopher, you're a lunatic and we love you for it :D Also I'm glad for the explanation because while I had completely forgotten that episode, as soon as you showed the lighthouse I remembered that something felt slightly off when I watched it and I never could put my finger on what. Nothing huge, nothing bad just a slight feeling of "something" that I could never understand. I then completely forgot about it until today and now I know that I'm not mad, you are :p And I know what happened and why I felt that strange feeling and believe it or not I feel better, it was still bothering me somewhere in the background of my very strange mind .... so it seems that I'm just as crazy as you in fact, let's make a club!