Enter ZombieCleo! | Imp And Skizz Podcast (Ep125)

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[@ZombieCleo]

Thanks for having me on the show, I had a great time :D

[@purplejellytotPJT]

Yippee!!! So glad you were finally on the podcast, I've been hoping for ages that they would have an episode with you! 😄 Hope you have a great day, Cleo.

[@Hollie_Miller]

Hiya cleo

[@katherinelosee8463]

And it shows

[@vinnynj78]

Teacher's greetings from New Jersey. Love your antics. My students think the Grian-Scar Creeper prank was one of the funniest things they had ever seen on Minecraft.

[@Grizzdrop]

Cleo, your current game is at 2 years? Nice! i sometimes get a year before things fall apart but my longest COMPLETED game was 4 years as a GM :) glad you have dedicated players

[@djstarknight6918]

Cleo "I love hanging out with kids" Suddenly it makes perfect sense why she hangs out with Scar, bdubs and Scizz

[@Chigger]

Yeah, it explains the whole Clockers dynamic.

[@KBRoller]

Hey hey! None of them are as immature as children, don't be rude! ....children are much more mature than them and don't deserve that comparison😂

[@Lucy-t3v1x]

So True! LOL 🤣

[@HarmonyMoonbeam024]

@@KBRoller THIS GOT ME PARROT SCREAMING LIKE GRIAN 🤣

[@MoonyFBM]

lmaaaooo

[@PerryRata]

Cleo’s delivery is one of the best in this community and I hate that people overlook her 😔

[@hannamadhatter]

right! her one-liners and comedic timing is perfect

[@Kirferyan]

She, quite ironically, reminds me of my favorite teacher in the way she dryly delivers a lot of very clever stuff. It contributes so much to every SMP she's in, and we need to acknowledge it more.

[@eMe_peridot_hare]

6:49 "...and then I met Joe." Cleo's delivery when they say that is killing me lmao... Also yes yes yes please we need an episJoede! This episode with Cleo is a wonderful end-of-year gift, but Joehills on the podcast would make my entire year ^^

[@Frugthereal]

Yesss!! I've been watching his streams lately and i wanna know more!

[@ethankoh6851]

Cleo and Joe have the best interactions XD

[@BolderBrooklyn]

I’d love to hear an episode with Joe and a separate episode with Quinn!

[@no-brain2002]

I can imagine Joe taking for hours is he did a epi-joede 😂 2 parters coming back

[@madalynne8883]

episJoede is amazing i didnt know how much i needed that until now 😭

[@LittTheBandit]

As a fellow DM/GM: Yes please Tango and Cleo and Joe talk about D&D episode PLEASE. I want to know all about their D&D stories and shenanigans so so bad.

[@purplejellytotPJT]

YES same!! Both my bf and I are avid hermitcraft watchers and D&D players. We would love it so much 🎲

[@louie-laur]

I know MANY would turn into a D&D stream by the Hermits. Maybe the next Charity stream weekend -🤞

[@Balloonerina]

@@louie-laur I'd donate to be a troll in that game

[@epicthief]

A D&D episode would be epic

[@cin909]

I would 100% tune in to both Imp & Skizz learning what D&D is, or a D&D live play episode/series with the Hermits.

[@nikopotry]

I love Cleo's reaction when she heard about Tango's DnD table 44:13

[@davidtauriainen9116]

These were gamers' dreams for years. Even using CRTs or projectors. And a well done table (especially 4k) is just as awesome as we thought they would be. Map changes and fog of war on the fly!

[@Van-dq4sw]

"People who are laughing tend to be less offended" is exactly the kind of wit-sdom you develop as a teacher. Excellent Cleoism.

[@ice_scramble]

i am religion-less, Cleoism is now my new religion

[@zolexa13]

Yes! Imp & Skizz Podcast DnD One Shot! With Cleo, Joe and Tango. 1-2 hours of shenanigans, laughter and Cleo's magnificent GMing. NEED!

[@michellesolomon1690]

We need Ren and Martyn too, if they are willing!

[@donnerthor7498]

That would be awsome

[@sunnyreads_8]

Its going to be a long one. I'll need basic instructions on how it works and then an episode of them playing! I'd love to see the group of them interacting and hanging out role-playing different characters

[@CallMeAuranna]

@@zolexa13 I’m begging on my knees, this would be SO cool

[@MinurielLai]

Yes!!

[@CallMeAuranna]

“AND THEN JOE STAGED A COUP TO GET ME IN HERMITCRAFT” I’M SCREAMING /pos

[@nurikoinsane]

Such a Joe thing to do

[@CallMeAuranna]

@@nurikoinsane I literally can’t see anyone else doing something like this.

[@JediMaestr0]

Joe really pulled a Cincinnatus and became a dictator for a day just to save the server and then went back to tending his crops

[@GSBarlev]

​@@JediMaestr0YES! That's Joe in a nutshell. Steps up to do the needful, then returns to obscurity (though someone will have to explain to me why he isn't more followed).

[@wynnefox]

Cleo's little giggles as Skizz talks about, "The people will come for Cleo."

[@Sirnoodlehat]

49:40 I am all for a hermits and dragons one shot

[@KBRoller]

One of my favorite things about D&D is seeing the creativity of new players. We experienced players often get caught up in our heads: since we know what's typically done and what would be "annoying for the DM", we narrow our choices. But newbies just discovering that, "yes, you can attempt anything," will often start making wild and crazy decisions. "Can I use Shocking Grasp to electrify this chain, lasso it around the dragon's neck, and pull him down into the water to electrocute him?" Experienced players would be like, "Nah, that's not how the spell works, I won't ask," but with a good DM who abides by the Rule of Cool, they can absolutely make that work (with rolls, of course), and it will be glorious!

[@iylannaslife]

13 years ago! JoeHills to ZombieCleo: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIXNeWyebJqCa5osi=cS3FAnG5mec4vxRe and Cleo’s rebuttals to Joehills kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpencqp3jbiFipYsi=PuMwkgBHi1DPX2IM

[@GSBarlev]

It really does randomly make the rounds. I got it in the last wave, maybe two years ago, thinking, "Ooh, spicy HC drama spilling into real life!" 😈 Only to watch and realize it was neither Hermitcraft _nor_ IRL.

[@MotherTrece]

So much to talk to her about, but the one I wished you had gotten to was Cleo's armor stand magic & how she's nurturing everyone's creativity in the server. She's like a proud mum when some creates something great.

[@RandomHuman91]

39:53 she’s not kidding honestly, like I wouldn’t be able to recognise her voice as someone whose lived around that area, its one of the more common accents.

[@Serothil_and_stuff]

I could. I have near superhuman hearing memory. I can recognize anyone off their voice.

[@wyw876]

@@Serothil_and_stuff Thing is, she also used a "I am your teacher and you shall listen" voice when she was on the clock. It's like she was a completely different person, speaking a completely different language than she sounds when gaming.

[@Grizzdrop]

Several things! one, Skizz and Cleo need to team up next life series. Second, you guys need to play DnD. convince Tango or Cleo to run a one shot for you or something, it is so much fun! I am with Cleo on this one.. getting to introduce things to players and take their jokes and make something from it is the best part of DMing.

[@davidtauriainen9116]

Cleo running the game with Tango, Imp, and Skizz (and maybe one more from Tango's group) around Tango's table looking at Cleo's virtual map would be a great introduction for them. Bonus: they're already used to voice delay, so that shouldn't affect the game. The time zone difference between GMT and AZ means the games would need to start AZ-early though.

[@KBRoller]

For a very long time in my current campaign, our goblin party member had an intact monkey skin as a loincloth, with its head right at the crotch. Because he threw an aggressive monkey at us, and once we killed it, that player's immediate reaction was, "I'm taking the body, and as soon as we get back, I'm skinning it and wearing it." That monkey loincloth lasted almost a year, with constant references to it, and even at one point the insinuation that it had been preserved and tanned through the goblin's frequent urination alone 😂

[@plushieangela]

I was originally not into Cleo and her content, I was wary of how blunt she was. Then Scott spoke about her with such affection. I don’t remember his exact words but I’ve watched Scott for ages and adore his content so I was like ‘hold on, let me rearrange my mind perspective on how I watch Cleo’ and now I adore her.

[@GSBarlev]

I had a similar experience with Joel. He seemed so brash and full of himself. But then I think I was watching Gem and hearing her just *take the ever-loving mick out of him* and realizing, "Oh, it's a façade. He's playing a persona," and that let me really connect with his _performance._ Doc is similar-he's got a fearsome reputation, but when you watch his videos, you see that he's just a fluffy little softie. And Cleo-if they're teasing you, it means they love you.

[@mlledupont]

Sometimes you need a little push to help you see things in a different light, or to learn to appreciate something. It’s great whenever that happens, isn’t it? ❤

[@ciberman]

I love how the podcast interviews improved. When you interviewed Etho I remember you were talking more than Etho, but now with Cleo you are now giving enough space for her to talk. And that's awesome. Thank you for that.

[@djungelspark]

I think Hermitcraft is almost like a DnD campaign in and of itself. It feels like each person is playing a dnd character of themselves, and there's just as much chaos and everyone writes their own story. I love what season 10 has evolved into and I think it's justified to say that we watch Hermitcraft for the story and for the interactions between yall. I have absolutely loved how everyone has gotten to know each other better, and my favourite episodes are focused on the story of the hermits together, not seperate. I see how much love has gone into all of it and this podcast esspecially brings out the best in people. It had better still be around in 10 years, because I will certainly still be watching ❤.

[@GSBarlev]

You saw how much in their element Cleo was during the _Empires_ crossover-I hope that if they ever do a Season Three that Cleo is a part of it, just because that is so much up their alley.

[@MonkeyE00]

44:16 The gasp that Cleo made when she realized what Tango did for his D&D table was great. I enjoy watching Cleo and need to watch more. I am going into teaching (Science) and hearing her talk about it made me feel better about going into it. Also figured out that we have a lot in common (theatre, teaching, writing, D&D, love board games) I would love to see an oneshot or campaign with the hermits. Also blood on the clocktower. I loved those videos

[@moreInkOre]

OMG! DND one-shots with Hermits!? That sounds like so much fun! Do it, guys! Even if we don't get to experience those with you, but maybe in the future, when you guys would be comfortable to share those sessions with us. ✨

[@epicthief]

I normally don't double post, but when I do, it's to let Imp and Skizz know that a D&D One-Shot is totally within your grasp. With Cleo as the GM/DM she would help you with building your characters. Most first time players its like playing a game with all the tutorials enabled and all the safegayrds on. As you learn the game the GM/DM can increase the difficulty and the possibilities start exceptional expanding. Think of it as the first time you play Minecraft, all you know is punching a tree yields wood, you literally dont even have the knowledge to think maybe, i coult automatically farm this. Trust me, D&D is amazing, sure a session might be couple hours but so is the life series. Y'all have the time for a one-shot! Also the Hermitcraft community has the best animatics in the industry, trust me the fan art community would go wild for a Hermitcraft x D&D!!!!

[@KBRoller]

I can see the animatic now: "Skizz Seduces A Dragon (It Doesn't Go Well)" 😂 (C'mon, we know Skizz would either be a bard or a bard/rogue multiclass, 100%)

[@epicthief]

@KBRoller I can see Skizz as a rouge who stacked all his points into Charisma which would lead to comical bits because his dexterity would be soo low

[@KBRoller]

@@epicthief A charisma rogue with low dex... that's... I need to see this now 😂 I currently play a paladin with low dex and clanky armor (i.e. disadvantage on stealth), and my lack of stealth ability has been frustrating on several occasions. Almost died once because of it, actually. To see a *rogue* that can't stealth, but then has high enough charisma to talk his way out of anything when he inevitably gets caught, would be hilarious 😂

[@epicthief]

@@KBRoller so glad you saw my vision!!!

[@HarmonyMoonbeam024]

@@KBRoller THAT WOULD BE AWESOME 🤣

[@OrchidGaming]

the timing of this video, because i dreamt last night that i was in my old school trying to find zombiecleo but everytime i openeed a door thinking it was her it was just a jar of pickles

[@Aveline626]

i have so many questions omgg hahah

[@OrchidGaming]

@Aveline626 i wish i had answers sadge

[@eledatowle8767]

I don't know why that made me laugh so much! Thank you for that, kind internet stranger.

[@coalopalatticus6964]

Reminds me of a dream I had a few years ago where Team ZIT were my chem lab partners, and either me or Zed tried to drink pen ink straight out the pen. No I can not explain that

[@Pangui008]

I'd love a series of "Hermits play D&D"... I already can hear Scar saying "Hello there. Today, we're gonna play Dugongs and Drajons", Joe being a very funny bard, and Doc calculating his chances to Optimize and Thrive. I've never played it, but I see most of my interests align with it, so it can be the notch I need to start

[@KBRoller]

I'd definitely recommend starting! But also, I'm not entirely sure how well Doc would gel with players like Skizz. Some people play D&D to optimize and exploit mechanics and kill everything, which is fine; but other people play more for roleplay and story. It's often the case that when those different player types play together, they clash, with the minmaxers getting impatient with story, and the RP'ers getting upset when there's too much combat or combat becomes all about mechanical advantage. It's not *impossible* to mix groups like that -- they just have to be patient enough to give each other space and time in the game -- but it's often difficult.

[@CallMeAuranna]

@@Pangui008 It’s 100% worth it. D&D is amazing for improvisation, acting, writing and developing a story, conflict solving, team work and so much more.

[@CallMeAuranna]

@@Pangui008 Thing is, I don’t think Doc would play like that, more like a tank support maybe like a paladin or cleric or even druid and then would make his story absolutely bonkers and silly as hell. From what he said when he was in the podcast, he already did some bits of roleplay and even the scary goat optimazer thing is more of a character, so I can see him pulling other sides of his personality to play like that.

[@RobABankWithABagel]

@@CallMeAuranna Yeah I agree, I feel like he'd be doing some wacky crazy stuff for pure chaos rather than play optimally. Also within this group I'm certain everyone would give the others space to play their way, that's basically what hermitcraft is known for lol

[@coltongrube8904]

Would love hermit dnd

[@vinshoken]

2:02 I was so ready for “Hi, I’m Cleo!”

[@Hufflepuff_cookie]

I can't not hear her voice when I read that 😂

[@reallavaturtle3903]

I have been watching Zombie Cleo since they were posting Sims 4 content. Their content has both changed my life and been such a huge constant in my life. If you ever see this comment Cleo, thank you so much! I don't comment on KZbin much or watch Twitch but you truly have changed my life for the better

[@alysoffoxdale]

_"...it isn't a game; it's a toolbox."_ That is absolutely the heart of sandbox games! It's a collection of ways to express yourself and your stories; you define the goals and methods yourself. Yay!!! More Cleo interactions!!! Because yes, what we, the fans and viewers, truly want is seeing the humans behind the creations. We delight in the social aspects. I haven't played D&D in decades, but yeah, creative people will absolutely have campaigns that last for years. _"My players are feral."_ 🤣🤣🤣 Yup; definitely sounds about right for Cleo!

[@jonathanbates9928]

As someone who had also always been curious about dnd, a hermits learning dnd would be absolutely wonderful to watch. Stream, podcast, or even video series, I'm 100% in.

[@KBRoller]

I absolutely recommend it! But I recommend, if you want to start, finding an experienced and patient DM to run your first game. The DM needs to know more of the rules, and it's also their job to guide the story and rein the party in, so starting with an inexperienced DM can lead to a lot of confusion and disorganization. But with a good DM to guide you, it's a blast, and after a few sessions it'll really start to come naturally to you (if you like storytelling, roleplaying, or improv, at least).

[@eledatowle8767]

I second that! I'd love to hear Cleo teach it to them from the ground up, so I can listen over their shoulders and learn, too!

[@ellawalker6604]

^^^

[@MazarRackham]

I really hope Imp and Skizz end up playing DnD, because I know they'd love it. Actually, the Life Series is kind of a great example of what DnD is like. It's a regularly scheduled hangout session with your friends that lasts 3-4 hours a week (for my group anyways, DM's spend more time, but players can get away with just a few hours a week). They seem blown away by the 2 year time commitment, but they are looking at it the wrong way. Those people enjoy their time together so much that they all set aside hours a week to make sure they can hang out together, and they've done that consistently for 2 years now.

[@ElvieBluebell]

It was lovely to hear Cleo today. I have been quite curious about their background and this helped fill it in a lot. I have been back and watched the earliest Hermitcraft videos from everyone (currently in the middle of season 6) and listened to Cleo mention the classroom. I am surprised that no students recognized Cleo's style. Please keep informally hanging out on Hermitcraft because that is one of the biggest reasons I watch it. The developing storylines have always hooked me.

[@hopee.wankenobi1085]

The video Cleo mentioned about Joe came up on my recommended two days ago. It’s happening again. Thank you impulse and skizzleman for another amazing episode ❤

[@malktheyellowdino5456]

Cleo on the imp and skizz podcast was something i didn't know i needed. She was one of the first hermits i watched, so i can't wait to watch her on the show.

[@GeneralNickles]

I think Skizz would love playing DnD, and I think Impulse would also love it but also be absolutely terrified and stress out his mind the entire time. Impulse is always talking about how he's bad at improv and how spontaneous moments tend to stress him out. Well, that's exactly what DnD is from start to finish. Should be a fun video. I look forward to it.

[@KBRoller]

Honestly, I think a D&D session (one-shot or otherwise) would be good for that, for helping Imp get out of his head about it and be more comfortable improvising with friends.

[@justcallmeness]

DnD is fantastic for building confidence in improv! I was so quiet when I started playing, but I'm much better now!

[@Yirggzmb]

@@justcallmeness Having a supportive group, and ESPECIALLY a good dm, is really important for building that confidence, though. I'm a quiet shy person. I haven't played a lot of D&D or similar, but I've done a a couple. And it feels inevitable that "struggles to speak up" me ends up in a group with at least one person who is assertive and comfortable with this style of play. It's really important to have a dm (or other players) who recognize when someone is getting a bit (accidentally) steamrolled and can prompt them for input occasionally and make sure they can actually engage.

[@epikmb24]

Hearing Impulse and Cleo talk about quitting their careers and going full time content creator due to their passions changing was strangely reassuring. I’m in college at the moment studying for a major that I do enjoy, but I find my hobbies so much more enriching. It’s nice to know that the jump is possible if the metrics are good.

[@MrTrevrep]

Skiz, the easiest way to think of DnD is the theater of the mind. There are no boundaries to what you can do. Good, evil, and / or neutral are options that are open to each player at any given moment. The only possible limitations are the roll of the dice.

[@KBRoller]

The way I like to describe it, for anyone who's familiar with Whose Line Is It Anyway: "D&D is like Whose Line, but the only game is 'scenes from the dice'."

[@MrTrevrep]

@KBRoller God I want to play its been a few years. Living in Alaska makes finding people difficult.

[@setonix9151]

Reminder that 'theater of the mind' also can mean something different in dnd. Playing with props or no pros, ie no battlemaps, or tokens etc. IMO Gurps is the superior game, but that's just my opinion.

[@MrTrevrep]

@setonix9151 that's the only way to play.

[@setonix9151]

@@MrTrevrep controversial

[@antonjoj212]

Can't stress enough how much we would LOVE an episode with Cleo and or Tango talking D&D with you guys! Even better an episode of you trying it out!

[@andrewholland2763]

1:12:03 As a forever DM, i love to hear what other DMs do. I would love to hear Cleo, Tango, and Joe just talk. I am 100% there for it. Edit: my current campaign is 2 years long as well.

[@CallMeAuranna]

Wels too!! I think he also said he plays and DMs/GMs

[@Qweeble00]

Ik you guys hear it a lot, but thank you for putting in the extra effort to record and edit these podcasts. It's great seeing parts of the people I've been watching for years that I haven't seen before. It makes me feel so much more involved as a viewer. Good job skizz and impy, love you guys.

[@MerryLucious]

The conversation about D&D on the server reminds me of when JoeHills built his winery back in Hermitcraft season 7. He built the location based on the Ravenloft (Barovia) series from Dungeons and Dragons. So yeah, D&D has definitely influenced Hermitcraft for quite some time.

[@duskodair309]

And the season six Hermitage too

[@justcallmeness]

If you're not totally clear on what a one-shot is, it's a little D&D adventure that wraps itself up in a tidy 2-3 hour box! My first experience with D&D was a fun one-shot where a kid had stolen a wand from his parents while they were throwing a fancy party, and was turning all the guests into wild animals of all types. Our party had to enter the mansion, brave the wild animals (some were predators, beasts, etc.), and disarm the kid. Along the way, we found a thief trying to burgle the place during the chaos. He was hiding under the bed. As we had retrieved the wand, my character aimed under the bed and turned the burglar into a bunny, who we trapped in a bag and carried out. There was combat, whimsy, adventure, and banter. An incredible first experience!

[@filbertovandette]

It makes it all the more depressing finding out that Tango is a DnD nerd but was chained to a dungeon while Cleo was running her role play game...Blood on the Clocktower...

[@KBRoller]

I'm not sure I'd consider BotC a role-playing game. It's a social deduction game. The roles are really just for ability allocation, the RP is typically minimal. It's like Werewolf or Mafia or Among Us.

[@sunnyreads_8]

I love Cleo's uniqueness. I enjoy her humor and how she interacts with her friends on Hermitcraft. Mom, now speaking. Please do an Introduction to D&D podcast. My 17 yr old just put together campaign and DMs for a small group. I want to know more so I can be the supportive mom and talk with him about what is going on. I get little pieces here and there, but I want to understand it more.

[@Nihilore]

Cleos gasp at Tangos DnD table. i love these nerds

[@Sasspen]

I’m so glad the hermits are slowly realizing we watch for the interactions not the progression!

[@MetalMonkey]

The moment that made me subscribe to Cleo was her Demise in season 6, her laugh grabbed me instantly. I can still remember Bdubs leaning over the hole wearing the Dragon head saying "I'm so sorry"

[@GSBarlev]

When Carol turned them back into a zombie, I legitimately cried. No one tells a story like Cleo.

[@emerald_archer]

Cleo needs to run a DM game for Skizz and some other hermits, because I think they would LOVE it.

[@-MrMazw-]

Love the episodes where it's just you guys talking to fellow hermits. I always end them with a giant smile on my face😊

[@eastterminal2246]

I'm so excited you invited Cletus for the podcast!!

[@DrownedWick8]

.. Cassidy? hmmmmm *enter Carnage

[@varshianth9072]

C'mon cletus! C'mon!

[@joshmccarty8800]

My favorite authors wife was a teacher and when he first got published and was still relatively unknown one of her students did a book report on his only published book at the time. So he ended up writing her into essentially an extended short story of the book.

[@DonastriaLyons]

YES!!!!! CLEO!!!!! Mumbo gave me intrest, Skizz you gave me will, but Cleo is the whole of the reason I uploaded my first Minecraft video. She is me, personality speaking, and she is here. Hope springs eturnal!

[@francolerud]

3rd life was my real introduction to both Skizz and Cleo. One of my favorite moments in the season was the tree growing on top of Cleo.

[@davidfwooldridge3430]

Cleo isn’t BSing about how hardcore WoW is a second job. My guild raided dungeons four nights a week on a schedule. I quit because it was either that or graduate school.

[@Idran]

Somehow hardcore raiding on an RP server sounds like the most Cleo thing just innately

[@GSBarlev]

Ren invaded a Cleo stream to suggest that they play WoW Classic together, and the vibes were very much like inviting your alcoholic friend to the pub.

[@lyvaellaevans]

It is absolutely IMPOSSIBLE for me to pick a favorite Hermit because every time I start to think so and so is my favorite then my brain says, "What about so and so?" I simply can't choose. However, Cleo is genuinely top tier. I smiled so huge throughout this entire episode. She says she is an acquired taste. I'm not sure I agree with that unless it simply requires having excellent taste. She is delightful and fun and wonderful and and and .... In reference to the D&D, I would suggest having a podcast episode with ALL the D&D Hermits at the same time and a couple who are not D&D but have questions/curiosity. It would be utter chaos, for certain, but if you had an episode with D&D in the title, it would blow your minds the size of audience that would reach. We D&D nerds may be somewhat hidden in the shadows, but we are legion. :) The two of you are also absolutely wonderful, fun, joyful, and amazing. This sounds cheesey and weird, but I use your content to feed my soul with positivity to counterbalance the toxic that splashes on me in the real world. You two are needed and genuinely loved. Love your faces so much. :)

[@KBRoller]

"It would be utter chaos" -- but what good D&D campaign *isn't?* 😁In my current campaign, my paladin tried to make a deal with a goddess of fortune, accidentally summoned a goddess of misfortune, and is now working for/with her anyway. At one point, our party was being chased by some enemies, and he reached out to the goddess and asked for "misfortune to befall those who are chasing us". Well... it did... but of course a goddess of misfortune is a monkey's paw, and we also got caught up in the ensuing destruction. We lost our ship and all got shunted into Ravenloft... Utter Chaos is the working title of D&D in my opinion 😂

[@christofferoff]

She's definitely an acquired taste, and I'm glad she is! People like Mumbo and Grian have near universal appeal because they're soft and lovable. Even when Grian pranks someone he does it in this snickering schoolkid way, he's an adorable scamp. I love creators like this, and so do millions of others. Cleo is by all accounts the other end of the spectrum. She's spiky, she's bitingly sarcastic, she will insult you to your face and laugh about it. We all know this is her style of humour and her way of showing affection. As someone who also comes from a family where we insult eachother for fun, I find her content extremely comfortable and relatable. But that kind of humour and persona does not have the same kind of universal appeal. She's a bit more edgy and off kilter, and people might take longer to settle into her style. She knows this.

[@GSBarlev]

​@@christofferoffIt's even in the names-Grian and _especially_ Mumbo are "bouba" and Cleo is "kiki!"

[@GSBarlev]

I agree that I can't completely rank-order Hermits, but I do have a metric of: "If they all upload at the same time, who do I watch first?" And, especially with the _Life_ series, Cleo beats out my other S-tierers.

[@Iamthetraveler]

I can’t tell you how long I’ve been hoping that Cleo was going to be on the show. Can’t wait to dive into this!

[@chemspin]

What a magnificent episode to end the year!! I love Cleo's wit and sarcasm and the banter between Skizz and Cleo is priceless. Thanks Cleo and I'm and Skizz for a wonderful treat. Love you all!

[@shineyluna1268]

Zombie Cleo is my absolute favorite Hermit, she’s always so entertaining it was awesome having them on the episode

[@mutationally]

okay the smile on my face when i read cleo's name in the title

[@eloquentornot]

I love this so much!! Hyped to see more Cleo and Skizz banter on Hermitcraft!! :D And LOL Skizz's reaction to D&D campaigns lasting years!!

[@KBRoller]

My current campaign is a bit over 2 years long now. It's the longest campaign I've ever been in. We're a few months away from probably ending, and starting up a new campaign in a different setting. I've had an evil backup character sitting for so long that I've wanted to try out (I've never played an evil character and I think it'd be interesting), and the new setting fits him perfectly, but it'll be a bit sad when our other campaign ends.

[@crazybookworm2692]

dnd can be as long or as short as you want. Cleo kept on mentioning a one-shot, but didn't explain. What she means, is that you can just have a single session in a single day to play a brief adventure with some characters to learn what dnd is all about. When she says "campaign" it means a string of adventures with the same characters. But it is very possible to just do a single ad-hoc session to learn what it's about, so I absolutely encourage you both to take her up on the one-shot offer

[@ImaginaryMdA]

I absolutely love Cleo's content! Always my first POV I watch in the life series. Their energy is just so real and chill.

[@Silverbeam2780]

We NEED a Tango / Joe / Cleo / Imp / Skizz D&D one shot. Just for one stream, it'd be golden.

[@umbraelegios4130]

"Golden" in viewers laughing so hard they wet themselves. The jokes and puns would be awful and hilarious.

[@MellozHeist]

I got so excited when you guys mention Blood on the clocktower!! Thats my favorite game during Hermitcraft season 9 and I really wish we could see more session of that game (if Cleo bring them back id go absolutely crazy) And one shot DnD Hermits sounds amazing!! Tango and Cleo nerding DnD out, thatd be heaven I don't know much about them i just see people have do much fun and im into that This episode has been amazing! Love hearing Cleo's interested and their passion That inspired me and make me want to get some passion projects Thank you for another nice episode to listen to, you made my day better ✨️

[@baosia]

If you're interested in the kind of storytelling Cleo is doing in her village, you might want to check out the game Outer Wilds... it's a "take only pictures - leave only footprints"-kind of game, and it's very much up to the player to pick up a thread and follow it wherever it may lead with little to no hand holding from the game itself

[@red5_skywalker]

I would not have expected a recommendation for Outer Wilds in the comments, but I agree! Space exploration and alien archaeology made for one of my favourite games!

[@tb_continued]

One of the best podcasts to date, and they’re all fantastic! I’ve gained a new appreciation for Cleo. I never knew how similar we are. I have pretty much all the same interests and I absolutely love y’all’s dynamic so much. Thank you for this. It’s made my day. Time to go binge watch her videos!

[@Knowsring]

REALLY enjoyed getting to know Cleo more! She's awesome.

[@brian_of_farce]

Skizz and Cleo have some of the best interactions, really loving that we're going to get more of it! And hopefully with Impy too!

[@TheNaznine]

its ok to be adults alot of your fans are over 25. some are even as old a TFC, may he RIP. you are still just fine for family entertainment. LOVE you all and marry Xmas.

[@Phoenix.Moon524]

made me feel happy to know Cleo wrote stories, cause thats my life right now. Writing stories while working on the steps to be a successful author

[@MaybeParade]

My fate is doing something I enjoy for the people who enjoy me. Perfection.

[@techpriestemily]

Tango has one of those digital tables?! Luckyyyyyyy. I can see how those would be SO nice as a long time player and GM myself.

[@ScuttleBerry]

Cleo was who really got me into hermitcraft (as well as etho). Her humor is similar to my own and she is such a nerd too. I was so happy when they were able to go fulltime and thanks for helping me to learn even more about them. Also, i agree with Cleo that Etho is also less PG than most realize. He says the most off the cuff stuff that some dont catch. The reason he could call Skizz out so fast is because he rides that line

[@mutationally]

1:40 i thought skizz was quoting philomena cunk for a moment, "my mate paul..."

[@FernTheRobot]

I have a hypothesis that every podcast eventually becomes a D&D podcast, and it's getting more and more true every day.

[@CamronJK]

Woo, it's me at 22:00 :p

[@enigma1326]

And thus starts my campaign for an Imp & Skizz podcast on them playing D&D w/ the hermits who play.

[@MNSweet]

We need a Hermitcraft Special where you play Terror Beneath the DeepFrost Citadel: A Decked Out D&D campaign. Perhaps invite CapriciousWriter to DM it as the author.

[@jessicaw8941]

Yes!!! I had forgotten the full title of the campaign. Open it up to any hermits interested ❤

[@TactiDM]

31:59 i love skizz's little evil smile when she says that lol

[@inevra4053]

YES! I've been asking for hermit D&D for such a long time now!! I 100% think Skizz will LOVE it, him being from theater and all

[@MermaidHair5091]

Cleo was so right about hanging with kids and seeing their perspectives! They are fantastic in what comes out of their mouths and are nowhere near as cynical and grumpy as adults are. It’s why I miss teaching

[@Ajlez]

I saw those Joe/Cleo vids on my homepage again recently too! I don't even look at the reco much but sometimes it's actually cute when we're all seeing the same thing. XD

[@andalilbitqueer]

I still remember Cleo's reaction to Xisuma slabbing an entire ravine and have that be super impressive at the time lol. That entire episode was really a favorite of mine at the time because of howfrequently she swore.

[@iamkylest]

I just envisioned an alternate universe where Hermitcraft crew started a D&D campaign and became what Critical Role is now!

[@KBRoller]

I get more of a Smosh Sword AF vibe from the hermits (if Smosh actually continued that...)

[@Blu_Catt]

You guys mention feeling the pressure to do the KZbinr type things at times, but in the end these days it's really about being who you are authentically. Now don't get me wrong I love the story telling and edited videos on hermitcraft, and the craziness of the life series. But- My family and I watch all you guys, listen to the pod casts, all that stuff for genuineness as well. One of the reasons I like streams- it's like being a part of a conversations, and so much more chill, normal, and more natural and interactive. I DO need reminders to hit the like because I always forget though!!! Loved seeing Cleo today! Keep up these great podcasts guys!

[@Ombby]

I'm so excited for Cleo!!! Absolutely adore them and their sense of humor! ❤

[@gammagalaxy8103]

It’s kinda wild learning how much I have in common with Cleo! Geology background, TTRPG nerd, love for storytelling… I even did construction inspection for a local high school today! They’re just like me fr

[@BlueZangoose_]

Concept: get a bunch of the hermits/lifers together and do a dnd session podcast. Even if its only a one shot session, it’d be really fun to see you guys doing some dnd together.

[@andrew3139]

Cleo needs to create a one shot campaign (there is Decked Out themed one out there) and have a stream with Tango, Joe, Imp, and Skizz with Cleo as the DM.

[@jessicaw8941]

Also, Scar and Pearl could be invited. Those two are fantastic improv Hermits. I also can't imagine Ren staying away if you mention RP.

[@ajgentle7754]

Imp and skizz on my birthday!!! Best present ever!!!

[@astadonevods]

Happy Birthday! 🎂

[@Traveler-of-Universes]

Happy Birthday 🎉

[@smallfatpotato]

Me too!! Best birthday present :D

[@ajgentle7754]

@smallfatpotato happy birthday birthday twin!!

[@jaqsre]

this as so fun! i don’t watch cleo a lot recently, life and all, so it’s been really nice having a little catch up like this. they’re great 💖

[@Trauma284]

27:00 100% agree. MC is a canvas. Its a medium. Its a toolbox. And you do with it what you want. Tango makes games. Beef makes art. For Ren it's a stage.

[@Arinrine]

I think im not alone when i say that cleo and skizz friendship is so funny and cool, i love their dynamic

[@kookyblossem1793]

I dont know if Cleo would want to/be able to do this, but i would love a podcast on teaching stories because I want to know more about their teaching career after I heard on scar's stream about her dropping a vial of bromine and having to evacuate

[@ib-dw5gy]

1:00:53 This is literally where Imp, Skizz and the rest of the Life Series circle are for me. My most watched channel in 2024 was ImpulseSV2 because I binge watched all of the Among Us and other variety vods lol

[@SnowyOwl369]

44:48 I'm playing this in the background while building the dnd Lego set I got for Chrismas 😂

[@Kessik8]

I'd totally watch a d&d oneshot with cleo, imp, skizz, tango and joe (and any other hermits/lifers/friends of them who would join in)

[@54m0h7]

Everyone wants to see HermitCraft D&D. You could make it an Imp&Skizz special, or even do it on the HC server. All you really need is dice, so maybe make a little arena and have some random number generators in game. That would be pretty cool!

[@KBRoller]

Honestly, they don't even need dice if they use D&D Beyond; it's got virtual dice for them. *EDIT* I just re-read your comment and realized you were saying to do it in Minecraft. I don't know how well that would work, given all the character sheet bookkeeping, and how much of the fun is just people telling a story together. The MC world might take away from that a bit by feeling superfluous.

[@Yirggzmb]

@@KBRoller Joe in one season of HC built Castle Ravenloft, and he has absolutely used it to run games on like charity events and stuff. It basically ends up functioning similar to how a drawn map might. It's not crucial or anything, but it's a fun way to give a sense of space. And on something like a stream, it's probably more visually interesting than flat 2d maps.

[@Cluemily]

Let's goooo this is gonna be my favourite episode as soon as I heard it'd be Cleo.

[@FunkiLaugh]

I love how much you guys have been talking about DnD lately, as a long time fan of DnD and hermitcraft I would love for Hermitcraft DnD to happen, that would be a dream come true!

[@zacharybruckner2438]

I would LOVE an episode with Cleo, Tango, and Joe talking about D&D

[@ellawalker6604]

1:11:55 As someone who has played dnd for years and has consumed SO much dnd content i would love love love this to happen. Something to know about dnd nerds is we love to share with anyone who will listen and not judge! And teaching new players is just the best. Even if you don’t want to share your first one shot or experience of dnd on youtube, i know i would very much enjoy just you guys talking about it. And just remember that messing up is part of the fun. Dnd is SUPPOSED to go wrong haha

[@KeyLew]

Cleo being on the podcast is a real treat! 😁