DnD Animatic - Meet me on the battlefield

So, this has been in the works for quite a while (I started 10 months ago) and I've been working on and off on it ever since, and I FINALLY FINISHED IT!
I don't own the music, of course, it's all Svrcina's work. I only own the artwork.

[@Sir_Watermelon]

"Dungeons And Dragons is a fun game"

[@dadiabetic1174]

It’s fun and if you have a good dm it’s very sad.

[@Sir_Watermelon]

@@dadiabetic1174 yeah I know just bein sad, I don't even remember my original thoughts around the joke.

[@luisarenee9803]

D&D is a fun, lighthearted RPG they said It's just confined to each session and the planning in between they said Nobody takes this too seriously, THEY SAID

[@DyrgeAfterDark]

No me friend, i let my players know they sign up for emotional manipulation & despair with a dash of hope for flavor.

[@kanevivi]

@@DyrgeAfterDark haha... at least you give them hope.... our dm makes you feel, drags you in the dirt and even sometimes hits trauma that they didnt know you went through and put it in a scene with your character..... I think that was one of the few moments I wasnt sure if it was me speaking or my character, but the others said I made the dm move back for a moment worried I was ready to do real harm.

[@amonthewarlock1737]

They did what we call lie

[@imaweirdnoodle2407]

You: * Making DnD dramatic* Me:....ok, I love this

[@zetroll0372]

Don't mind me. Just waiting till youtube randomly recommend this to every youtube user. (In all seriousness this animatic should have gotten more views).

[@Asteripheus]

Oh thank you very much! I'm honestly surprised this has gotten even this amount of attention. It was intended for my DnD group and I didn't think it would really be noticed beyond that. I'm glad you like it! :D

[@EndertheDragon0922]

Sadly it wasn’t recommended to me but it was one of the first results when I searched “D&D animatic song” or something like that so at least it’s got that!

[@davidstratton696]

EndertheDragon0922 I just typed in D&d song and it popped up, it was like the 21st video down for me.

[@EndertheDragon0922]

So what I got from this, at least part of the meaning, drow is deemed a traitor by her family and leaves, joins a party who accept her, and dm decides to make her fight them in the campaign and and it’s an emotional session as the drow kills someone she knows? Really good job on this by the way- I don’t have the patience to do something like this so I’m always impressed when someone does

[@ravenartistofficial]

YOU HAD NO RIGHT- To make me get up in my feels.. *cries in ugly*

[@DyrgeAfterDark]

Callak Master Abjuror of Neverwinter: "Siren, speak thy name and name thy enemy, you have my shield so long as i have the strength to wield it."

[@dominicstarr3065]

This is AMAZING!!!! I only just started playing D&D, and I'm already getting waaaaay too invested in my character, so this HURT on a deep level!

[@virginmary7119]

Im really into d&d and making animations, but I could never do this in a million years. I’m a year late, but good job

[@grahamready1065]

You know, I'm surprised no one has asked about the characters, so if you're willing to answer, I'm gonna go ahead and ask: what are their classes? I can see that you have two druids(I'm assuming based on one of the characters' arms shifting into a bear's, and the one with the skull mask seeming to be Circle of the Shepherd, judging from them summoning a unicorn spirit at one point). I'm assuming the casters throwing fire everywhere are both wizards based on the spell books, but I can't quite tell whether the two characters in armor are both paladins, both clerics, or one is a paladin and the other is a cleric. Or if I've completely missed the mark and the bearded guy is, like, an Aasimar Fighter or something. The animatic is absolutely breathtaking, btw. The quality of the art is amazing, and the song really fits well with the plot. I'd really be interested in watching you do, like, a speedpaint of the full cast while you talked about them and some of the stuff that happens in this campaign. Just, in general, more stuff from you would be awesome. I've already subscribed. =)

[@Asteripheus]

Thank you for the comment! I really appreciate it QwQ you are completely right with everyone’s classes. The woman, Vesk, is a cleric and the guy with the shield, Connor, is indeed a paladin! I’m glad, that it shows! I am currently working on making a small speedpaint to talk about the characters and give a bit of background on them all, if that’s interesting for you all! :’D

[@theddexaggerator7884]

@@Asteripheus I was assuming he was a Paladin by the fact he kept shining

[@grandmamaroquet-bennet9581]

@Asterpheus yes please do that video. I also know this was a late response but I was watching this video again because why not it’s great and saw this yes please do that speed paint

[@maisan3104]

Wow you are so underrated! You just got yourself a new subscriber ❤️❤️❤️

[@Ghoulishbatz]

This needs way more attention what the fu-

[@kazocky618]

I have only one thing to say: WOW

[@auldren]

The ART CONSISTENCY AND LIGHTING AND COLOR VALUES they are just * chef’s kiss *

[@vincentabramo7175]

I got chills listening to this video. I don't think I've heard the original song before (only the nighcore version). This version definitely hits more emotionally as it brings forth the pain suffered during a harsh battlefield (whether in combat or through the characters' struggles) and their resolve to carry forward in spite of it.

[@CoffeeBreaks1156]

This reminds me of my campaign I'm writing with the losses to provoke my players to fight and have a hatred but a fear of the enemy. This video and song has helped me with some ideas for it. Which sounds horrible but thank you you helped with a few story pieces. Also please make more work this was amazing and underrated for how amazing this is.

[@GoodPotatoes]

Through trial and heartbreak we might rise to meet our true potential. For it is only through suffering that we can emerge victorious. Let not the fallen weigh heavy in your hearts, for your glory shall shine forevermore. Stand tall, stand proud, you radiant creatures. That's what I was thinking throughout this video. Wonderful job! You should get a Patreon! -Evan

[@VenusOrchid]

Great work

[@domiablack5624]

Iove the sarrow in this It is one of the few not everyone gets a happy ending style stories I love Imma dip don't kill me

[@Shane-impact]

I like this and I wish I had context. My investigation is -4

[@ultravi0letsounds]

This is absolutely amazing! Love your art and this video

[@Asteripheus]

Thank you

[@endymionredacted1304]

You are unbelievably talented! This is incredible and deserves so much more credit! Even though I don't know the story I got so much of the emotion and felt like I shared the world in a way. You just earned a subscriber!

[@unknownuser7021]

If there's more to come like this, I'm definitely subbing and cheering ya' on.

[@wynterfir]

I think I watched this when it was at 50 views. Still one of my favorites to this day. Thanks.

[@Asteripheus]

Thank you so so much! I appreciate the support! You make me want to create more of these, so thank you! I’m glad you enjoy it!

[@wynterfir]

@@Asteripheus no problem the rewatch value of this is insane. Not to mention its inspired a lot of my dnd shenanigans. Again thanks so much with all my heart, your art makes me want to write and draw and express myself. I’ll always find myself looking for your video when I need a pick me up.

[@grandmamaroquet-bennet9581]

This. This is a complete work of art. You made a song already so beautiful into something even more. You are so talented, this is so emotional and the art is amazing and the music adds so much to the story. As so many others have said this needs SO MUCH MORE ATTENTION than it has.

[@dirttrackart]

KZbin algorithm, you're doing good. Thank you This is gorgeous!

[@Aethira]

This is really cool!! It just showed up in my recommended and I’m really glad it did, the art’s wonderful and I feel emotional about these characters even without knowing them aaaaa

[@thelostfaery192]

absolutely wonderful work, really inspiring!!

[@lekt6992]

Reminds me our campagin. I was a rogue and there was encounter. Our sqad was surrounded by strong bandits-half-beasts. Our warrior died in this fight, he protected most of team, even i was on full hp after that. He was our shield and sword, so we was depressed as he pass out...

[@bayliewoodruff]

This needs way more love than it's getting. Subscribing and hoping I get to see more of your work in the future.

[@Asteripheus]

Thank you very much! I might have to actually start doing more work for KZbin then! :'D!!

[@themisfitstudio992]

HOLY CRAP THIS IS SO COOL!!!! I LOVE DND!

[@jordanchase2379]

I actually cried... thiS IS SOO GOOD. Youre AMAZING🤧

[@shadowbladeandlightin8889]

This is a complete work of art, I honestly hope you do more on this channel, I love every part of it

[@TheObsidianArchives]

Such great music.

[@samhopwood4329]

Dude, this is absolutely fantastic!!!

[@zaneh7062]

Woah this is amazing- your so underrated! Subscribed ❤️

[@birchbarks550]

Did I cry about this? Yes, alot. This animatic is amazing,livve your style,the characters,the music choice and kinda unrelated your handwriting is super pretty!

[@GlitteryTrashcan]

This hits really close for my DND group and I love this. Its amazing 100/10.

[@alainataul3367]

Ahhhh the art is so pretty. I’m glad you included lyrics as well.

[@kanevivi]

I know I'm late to this but holy.... this was beautiful and reminds me of some moments in my current campaign I'm in.

[@doolinflynnoconnor]

This has nowhere near enough views. This is such a beautiful song I am choked up tbh

[@jilliebeee]

As soon as I saw the dog with an arrow in it I died inside

[@Will-o-whissp]

Yoooo this is great! Amazing work on this

[@danielletchford9281]

I LOVE IT!

[@phi7534]

I'm so late but this is incredible!!!!

[@hiisaname6894]

When I listen to this I think of all the PCs that have died in D&D that I've made

[@weedwizard6306]

Bro this is straight up beautiful

[@annthedrower7395]

I love it the emotions ,drawing its amazing💜

[@ethanrajczak3041]

This was really good. Hope to see more .

[@flynnfilms1423]

I just saw this in my recommended and holy shit, I am blown away at everything from the song choice to the emotions you encapsulated with the art. P.S. you did an amazing job making the story come through. I hope you get more attention for this.

[@sniperbunny8597]

Wow! This is stunning! Well done! :D

[@unkindwinner0790]

I LOVE this!! You’re so talented you def got a new sub!!! This is amazing! You should have way more subscribers!!

[@SuperBlackHawk16]

Well I'm emotional now.

[@Asteripheus]

You’re very welcome! ^^

[@fearlessdrago21]

Lovely!

[@liaminator4950]

Oh,,,,my goodness this is,,incredible

[@jocelynnlauretta874]

Woww, makes me wanna cry

[@shusho6414]

I'M HERE BEFORE YOU GET TO 1 MILLION!!!!!!

[@regretfullchief8866]

I tried to listen to the song but I kept thinking of something fun so I kept laughing for no reason

[@Patricia-ow5zb]

That's nice

[@LlartyVoz]

Damn that art is gorgeous!

[@rebe_draws]

Beautiful art! Stunning. More please?

[@kacperdrogosz9788]

Opened video, subscribed accidentally (misclick, smartphone), unsubcribed, saw the video, subbed back

[@Asteripheus]

12005196 166 ❤️ thank you for subbing. I’ll try to get around to making more videos :3

[@nekolga7722]

So I made this tiefling character who’s mostly called Machi, she’s an artificer who’s sorta tribe ish thing got slaughtered by humans. And when night falls she sees and talks to the ghost of her old best friend and dancing partner. And I am just waiting to play her cause it’s probably be a 3d12 emotional damage

[@safirasart]

This is so freaking amazing

[@Drawoon]

dang. this is amazing.

[@luxdeitine4882]

I honestly wish I could like this twice

[@tigereyeinc.718]

HOLY CRAP!! THIS IS AMAZING!!!! THE MUSIC GOES PERFECTLY TO THE SONG!!! DO YOU THINK YOU COULD RELEASE A VIDEO OR COMMENT TALKING ABOUT THE STORY IN MORE DEPTH?

[@RioDrake]

I do not understand how even 2 peopke disliked this

[@celticcrow333d5]

I absolutely adore this song and the emotion you showed with the characters was amazing Edit for me just now having a question:. Are the two they're fighting her parents? It seems like she develops horns as time goes on, I can tell she's Drow at least, but maybe with a little bit of Tielfling? Love her design regardless!

[@sarahanncaster2418]

Good video

[@shadowbladeandlightin8889]

You deserve more likes and more subs

[@moodfluff6970]

I won't lie I've watched this more times than i would like to admit. I absoulty love this animatic. I'm curious to know if you do commission work, I would love to get some work done by you.

[@isaachudson6902]

i would really like to see more from you!!!

[@Asteripheus]

Isaac Hudson I do plan on making more! So there’ll (hopefully) be more soon! ^^

[@leahschwemmer]

Oh. My. Goodness. Gracious. This is the most beautiful animatic I've ever seen! I definitely almost cried while watching it, all the facial expressions are just so raw and real. I absolutely adore your art style! Thank you for making this quite possibly the best 4 minutes of my day. If I may ask, what art/animation program do you use?

[@DarthXinn]

Love the song / video would love to know the story behind it.

[@musicmakennamassey3584]

I don’t know that much about DND but I’d just like to say your artwork if phenomenal. I’ve seriously watched this like 10 times in the past 2 days. You’re great at conveying emotions and telling a story with your art which is incredible. Do you have any other social media platforms for your art or yourself?

[@FinalIcharus]

Gimme dat lore plz fam

[@boitata2617]

Hey Quick question, is It ok to use crosses as a holy symbol in dnd? I have nothing against It, but I think It could make some People uncomfortable

[@ethanrajczak3041]

Jasar 88 the cross is considered a holy symbol depending on the god so ye. If it makes someone uncomfortable then they should remove some personal bias for the sake of the game.

[@zuulmeister8409]

The facial expressions just rip me apart

[@AlwaysDecent]

U have a discord we wish to send u an invitation to join the collective.

[@asmaran9262]

Out of curiosity, was the speckled skinned character based off the star elves from Dragon Prince? Horns, check, elf eras, check, starry skin, check.

[@Asteripheus]

Actually, no! I made that character in 2015, long before dragon prince existed :3 just turned out to look at lot like them! ;))

[@asmaran9262]

@@Asteripheus Still looks downright awesome.

[@jerodlang3962]

It's called "battlefield" not "meet me on the battlefield"

[@imaweirdnoodle2407]

Hushhush just appreciate the art