I started a Cult, and Here is how it went.

[@BlindiRL]

This video is 96 hours of footage cut into a movie. Twice as much as the last video. If you enjoy these and want to help fund them, I have a limited edition mug for sale till the last day of September. blindirl-shop.fourthwall.com/en-cad/products/goretusk-artifact-mug

[@L.Bomrek]

Just want you to know that I love these movies, this is the type of content I really enjoy

[@jrock8760]

KZbin's fate is kind of poetic.

[@SalladWithoutFish]

These are by far and away both the best and most entertaining content you have ever made. I don't doubt it takes a TON of time and effort, but your killing it man and the effort is apparent and appreciated. Been watching since just before steam release and I'll be watching much more if this is what you continue doing :)

[@SirHess125]

All the time and effort you put into it shows. I'm really enjoying your content and I look forward to owning my own artifact mug!

[@davecurry5950]

Thanks for doing this.

[@Stone_SeashoresWall]

Did you hear the one about the cult and the volcano? "It is terrifying." It was inevitable.

[@BlindiRL]

Hahaa..

[@Isvoor]

The volcano menaces with spikes of cult

[@kuyunund3lisi]

They sacrifice humans who dont belive sounds bad .

[@Dakaboi]

I know why the dwarves combusted. The pure heat of flowing lava above and around him heated his room set him ablaze. Thet couldn't escape the heat because they where sleeping during the cooking

[@Ebrothr3]

In stream, Blind mentioned that maybe they got put on some clothing (which doesn't reset its temp from when they were removed) and got dressed in litterally molten clothing.

[@Vlamyncksken]

Dwarf fortress doesn't work like that

[@terrydavis5924]

@@Ebrothr3 This, there's some shots of burning clothing and equipment behind the gate, if a dwarf decided that was some really hot fashion, he might end up a BBQ crisp

[@guimaciel7457]

It wouldn't get hot enough to set that dwarf ablaze even if every title near the bedroom was filled with magma, and there was no magma nearby

[@NeoMatrix77777]

Not gonna lie, this is my favorite format for Dwarf Fortress videos/recaps; not only is it a great way to condense dozens of streaming hours into a coherent whole (sorta like highlight compilations but more story-focused), it shows off why DF is still the best story-generating game ever by creating a entire narrative based on odd/goofy things in the game. It really does feel like there aren't enough DF playthrough compilations like this and the GodlyTombs video, and it's honestly a great way to bring new players into this otherwise-overwhelming game. Thanks for making these even if it's a ton of work, this turrned out amazing once again!

[@Zarathinius]

It reminds me of the old-school Dwarf Fort story threads, when forums were still the more popular way to socialize online. I know they're still around, but making those stories as a narrated video is such a treat.

[@durrium]

Same, rellay is the best!

[@somenarwhalgames7490]

I mean his godlytombs video got me into playing the game so yeah I agree

[@DavidSchmitt]

Search for kruggsmash's videos if you need more dwarf fortress stories.

[@xScrixx]

It's just too time consuming to edit while telling a good story. Blind does a great job at it.

[@Triad_Orion]

Man, what a good story. I love that over the course of this the cult actually managed to take over the faction. What a fun way to build up a fortress with an emergent story. Thank you for all the hard work it took to put this together. I greatly enjoyed it.

[@BlindiRL]

tbh I was super worried I would not get the noble replacement but almost shouted when the second queen showed up.

[@thatonespacenerd1272]

Love seeing you make these more heavily-edited videos, very fun way to experience Dwarven Fortresses. It really highlights all the story generation features that make Dwarf Fortress such a magical game

[@BlindiRL]

Cheers mate! Glad I am able to pull off that kind of viewing experience.

[@sedniia483]

The trailer is already a masterpiece it's gonna be so good

[@dylanmonstrum1538]

BRO, I literally, about 5 minutes ago finished Fable for the 20,000th time. I decided I'd watch this while I look for something else to play. Then I see you. You're mad because I threw away your mask, aren't you?

[@sedniia483]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ( I also finished fable the lost chapters a humongous amount of times, still one of my favorite game to this day ) ​@@dylanmonstrum1538

[@Ebrothr3]

Was it as good as you expected?

[@BlindiRL]

True story, I never played a fable game.

[@Kevin-jb2pv]

You know the joke about how everything in nature evolved towards being crab-like? Well, I'm liking how every Dwarf Fortress channel is slowly evolving toward being a bit more Krugg-like.

[@casey4697]

The amount of added sound effects and special visuals for this one we're really good. I lost it at the walking grill.

[@BlindiRL]

Glad you liked it. I was worried that one would not land.

[@Fuzzatron3000]

I absolutely love these big recaps you are doing. They are very well done and I can tell that this must take FOREVER to edit and put together. Well done they're great!

[@Miss_Trillium]

50:47 I love the callback to the Blockade, a godsend for those dwarves

[@BlindiRL]

Had to cram that in there somewhere.

[@StormyBuckets]

my girlfriend made FUN of me for pronouncing ascii as 'ass-key' but LOOK! the dwarfress man says it the same way!

[@BubbleBeeee]

How does she think it should be pronounced?

[@coco13579]

​@@BubbleBeeeeprobably "ass-see", which is honestly how I thought it was pronounced until now

[@astropenguin5448]

Tbf that's how I've almost always heard it pronounced

[@m0rtez713]

ASCII is short for American Standard Code for Information Interchange, so you pronounce the C as in Code.

[@tristanridley1601]

I think everyone says it "askey". Close to 100%

[@ChrisNihilus]

I was building a religious fort in this very weeks. I didn't think of separating the heathens from the believers though, I'm going to try that.

[@BlindiRL]

Good luck!

[@ElevendyWOT]

I like it when you stitch together your sessions of playing the game and telling the story in the most candid form possible. This is amazing. The thing I notice what you do compared to other people who attempt to do this kind of content, is you actually know the ins and outs of how to achieve nearly anything you want, while I see other people embellish or try to craft a narrative around the game that isn't actually happening. You do it, and it's amazing watching every step of the way.

[@BlindiRL]

I feel that dwarf fortress is fantasy madlibs with a game play element. Personally I like the fact that people can get enjoyment out of embellishing a story together. Sometimes I see people simply withholding details as kruggs or hoodie hair often do. I think what you might be encountering is people seeing dwarf fortress as and end but miss the means. They see content like this and try and produce it without the base knowlage of how to get the most out of the game. I suppose my advantage is I have been playing this game for thousands of hours so its not even something I need to think about.. I just see through the matrix.

[@TheOriginalSentack]

This honestly was an amazing video. So much fun watching it grow and evolve. Love the story, and seeing all the crazy contraptions eventually obliterate the goblins. Totally was amazing. Keep this up if you can.

[@MaxYoung-Maxinfet]

Great video, really enjoyed the wall of lava improvement. Also it's amazing how many goblins could make it through the initial magma shotgun, it felt like Tyranid invasion from Warhammer 40k with how many goblins were there and how they just pushed through their losses in the first sieges. I am also glad I watched till the very last second, that Paramount opening you did is hilarious.

[@kyokyodisaster4842]

LONG LIVE GORETUSK!

[@Ebrothr3]

THE TRAMPLED MACHINE LIVES ON IN ETERNUM

[@tyr10n1]

Hey Blind! Posting a comment to help your channel grow, keep it up brother! 😊

[@dylanmonstrum1538]

This was fucking amazing I loved the last one too. I'm SO happy you're doing these You give me SO many ideas, have given me SO much inspiration. Thank you!

[@Worldknower]

I love these long videos man. Im not a stream/vod watcher, so i only see your edited content here on KZbin. You earned a subscribe here for sure.

[@BlindiRL]

Woo!

[@mizigoth7864]

Love this format blind, stories about dwarf fortress is the best part of the game.

[@Neko9lives]

my guy you are trooper ! go get some well deserved sleep! wonderful video excited to see what comes next friend!

[@travanoid]

Cheers, blind - you're on a roll with these long-form videos. Very different vibe than Godlytombs, but I do love a good volcano embark.

[@gnollman]

Great story on this one, so much work.

[@BlindiRL]

Your telling me! It was roughly fifty hours of time spent in my chair editing. Largely completed over a single weekend.

[@johnguidry4065]

A supreme effort in the editing of this video!! 27/10. Finding myself enjoying these stories more and more and looking forward to the next one!

[@BlindiRL]

Thanks mate.

[@valentinobarbuzza5229]

The narrative that you've made for the intro was really fun!

[@oliver2156]

I see you're finally cracking the code for the youtube algorithm. Godspeed m8

[@RangerRick_1988]

Well done dude! I like the story line with the successive forts. Cant wait to see the Blockade's shield recovered!

[@arthurgranja6795]

loved your content dude, nice to see godlytombs did so well. Algorithm showed me you trough it. This format works and I even enjoy your VODs! strike the earth!

[@AliasDrakes]

Delightful. I don't always have time to watch the long VODs, so these one hour recaps are perfect for the mid day lunch idle at work. Glory to you and your fortress, may the Bonk ever be on your side.

[@BlindiRL]

I wish I had a hour long lunch break D: Happy to help fill the time though.

[@tatankaplays2137]

You really upped your youtube game I must say. I enjoy visiting your videos and experiencing dwarf fortress in that way. Thanks!

[@BlindiRL]

hope you've been well dude! Thanks!

[@midgetfish6129]

You're my favorite content creator that I've found in 2024. Good stories and a lot of work.

[@BlindiRL]

:D

[@Eon716]

Loving this format; hits the perfect balance between story-telling and giving me some ideas on how to direct and supplement my own fortress as I learn DF. Hope the algorithm continues to shine favorably on your channel 🤞🏻

[@BlindiRL]

Comments boost the algorithm the most it seems. Responding to a few comments pushes that!

[@Kevin-jb2pv]

5:15 "Budgie is a Dwarf from a fortress called 'Dragon Strike... of the Strong Balls'... don't ask, _chat named it."_ Sir, that's all the explanation anyone needed.

[@ffx2player]

Strong balls... *side eyes* I know, anything else Twitch definitely stole. Otherwise this was fascinating to watch unfold. You always inspire to build crazier and crazier machines.

[@BlindiRL]

Yeaaaaa....

[@phillipmele8533]

That ending bit was hilarious. That had to be hard to record without giggling!

[@Karboluk]

fantastic recap video! I love the title card, whoever drew that elephant fronted volcano aced it.

[@BlindiRL]

GoblinKing. He can be found on my discord and takes commissions :D

[@DrMalbin]

96 hours of gameplay put into a one hour consensed S tier video, Crazy. It's remarkable how fast you poop out the vids, damn. Keep it up man! Best DF CC around by far

[@retnuhretnuh]

This was a fantastic video. I love these new narrative summaries of your forts. Keep up the great work!

[@murffist]

Perfect video to listen to, while sleeping in. Love it!

[@BleachBasket108]

Loving these recap videos! Im sure they're a ridiculous amount of work but they're so good. I try to watch the vods when i can, but often only get 1-3 parts in

[@mr.typhon7997]

I am loving these long-form videos, Blind! I appreciate the work!

[@0DeadSoul0]

I have been anxiously awaiting this video. 🎉

[@BlindiRL]

Hope it was worth the wait!

[@0DeadSoul0]

@@BlindiRL Absolutely worth the wait!

[@i2jreaver114]

A truly epic tale, I really enjoyed it. Keep up the amazing work.

[@Jeromy1986]

I was hoping someone would have an idea about the Spontaneous Dwarf Combustion. Alas.

[@thegeckogecko7824]

It is potentially a god/gods interference. I've had items melted by angry gods before but not a dorf.

[@HimGoFast-z4m]

Excellent work as always! 🍺

[@ajcw_]

I’ve been loving these longer videos! Your streams are great, but I enjoy your narration and summary. Very entertaining and inspiring!

[@RisaxTheImp]

Hell yeah, new Blind Dwarf Fortress movie! Praise Armok!

[@teswolf9696]

Love this format, thanks for putting so much time and effort into these videos!

[@BlindiRL]

No problem! I'll keep plugging away at the next one.

[@mitchelloconnell3309]

Editing out a large saga like this takes dedication. Thank you for taking that time. I hope this one does similar to the previous one

[@gizmomismo7071]

A fantastic job! Your storytelling, combined with your ability to explain things in an engaging and clear way, makes these videos truly enjoyable. Great work!

[@BlindiRL]

Glad the explainers are appreciated I was apprehensive initially but glad I went with them for the last two big projects.

[@JoeCoo7]

I watched this in one go and it was fabulous. Thanks so much for the time and effort you put into those videos. Very entertaining!

[@BlindiRL]

Happy to provide! Keep an eye out for the next one.

[@riotintheair]

Very fun! I really enjoy these stories - I know they're a lot of work, but they're really enjoyable as hour long episodes.

[@BlindiRL]

They are, but they do seem to be worth the effort.

[@Shlogan92]

Keep making these videos. I love watching them

[@Mamboruk]

I’m really enjoying these long form storylines. Keep it up Blind!!!

[@UMCorian]

Absolutely love this format - I think you've found a winner. So happy both videos in this said format have done so well.

[@BlindiRL]

There's always space for improvement but I'm glad you like the format.

[@jiggyjongles]

I really enjoy your story telling, I love when you take notes of things to help discribe the scene like missing limbs or taking time to show the descriptions of involved npcs.

[@FuzzyFantastico]

Excellent video, loving this long form highly edited format and I’m so glad it’s bringing you success!

[@mattcatlett1065]

Enjoying these long form videos. Your narration skills are really solid.

[@lilneoman1]

Excellent video, along with the last one. I've never even played DF but this makes me want to try

[@zoogoober]

Fantastic effort. Thank you for putting this together. I really enjoyed the commentary.

[@loky52]

Love this format. Love the stories. Thank you for putting this together!

[@Yuyumaccie]

Amazing trailer, cany wait to see how it turns out

[@BlindiRL]

It'd love to know if it lived up to the hype!

[@Yuyumaccie]

@@BlindiRL Just now I was able to finish the whole video, gotta say it lived up to the hype!

[@SuperBoyboys]

The little interjections of IRL footage are good comedy 😆 Thanks for making these videos man, it's a treat

[@strikefield3824]

That was some very impressive Dwarven engineering! Long live Gore Tusk! I started with your how to videos but these narrative ones are great!!

[@cwynneth_celtia]

I've watched this three times now- awesome story making! I'd love to see more of these 😃 Bonk!

[@etherealbog]

What a great video! The long hours and care to create this video is very evident 👍

[@RaccoonWithMatches]

I'm commenting to show support - this was great and I hope you make more videos in this format ❤

[@somenarwhalgames7490]

The narrative aspect of games like DF and Rimworld is honestly I think what keeps me playing them, sure the gameplay is good and i like colony sims and complex games and minmaxing but without the stories I don't think I would have put nearly as much time into these games as I have (coming up on 800 hours of Rimworld terrifyingly fast)

[@houston6118]

I love your narration, it feels really story-like. Can't wait for the new playthrough recap video!

[@Gnrnrvids]

That was really enjoyable to watch. Your ability to weave a story from what the game is doing is commendable. I really need to get back into this game in some depth.

[@harleybottomore8187]

Looking forward to it.

[@pathway4582]

Thank you. I can't imagine how much work went into this. I enjoyed every second of it.

[@8han]

Really enjoying the new, more story based, edits!

[@RishiJParmar]

Amazing work. We can tell how long these take to make but they will stand the test of time. Not only are there interesting narratives, but you're also teaching us about the game while you do it. There isn't anything else like it.

[@BlindiRL]

I'll be honest. I don't watch a ton of content outside of dwarf fort content. This is me mostly watching a bunch of ambiguous amphibian and thinking about how I could put my own spin on condensed playthrough videos.

[@tastyhaze2058]

Thanks for the long play, it was great to watch!

[@nickjohnson9640]

This was really fantastic to watch. Than you so much for sharing this with the world. Someday I’ll sit down and start marking some fortresses! Looking forward to watching your other (and future!) work.

[@Toxicman3329]

Comment for that algorithm! This was amazing, as a very crude beginner dipping my pinky into DF I am astounded and seduced by the idea of using lava as a defense mechanism. Great storytelling as well! 10/10 video :)

[@drawacrab]

I really enjoyed this video, the narratives you can create with dwarf fortress are so fun

[@stray_vrtx]

I love these long videos. Great stuff blind

[@joshuawalsh3255]

I do believe I shall steal your gate design. Lovely video!

[@yaboytroy8495]

Blind dreams of crafting a masterwork someday and that dream has been achieved

[@HunterMayer]

Story time! I liked the balance of story and behind the scenes peeks.

[@12gabriel3]

I really like this format. Great storytelling

[@pikkusieluinen]

Ahh a perfect bedtime video. Thank you for making these edits!

[@BlindiRL]

Sweet Dreams are made of cults~

[@Lakefish_HAXX]

Dwarves, Quantum Entangled to Goblins, lit as their Echo did?

[@pie10101017]

My absolute favorite of your videos. This is my second watch of it and it got me to boot up Dwarf Fortress after a hiatus

[@bpdqbpdq]

"The Honored Guest" is such a metal name

[@BlindiRL]

Forged in Iron!

[@gamercow517]

Another great video, Blind really tells a great story from the gameplay.

[@Dy1ng5un]

Amazing video and story, can't wait to see the reclamation of The Blockade's shield.

[@chrisbelcher4843]

Love this style of DF video, the full VODs are just too much for a working man!

[@joshuabecton4746]

Awesome stuff, man. Gotta love Dwarf Fortress!

[@mtdewaddict78]

This is a masterpiece in editing, writing, and from what i can gather, displaying what dwarf fortress is.

[@ankangaroo5372]

Great content like always. Really enjoy these more storytelling type videos where there is a good balance of storytelling but still some meta commentary. Dwarf fortress stories are great but peoples roleplaying is rarely on par. Great video and hope to see mopre like it 😄

[@johnathanphillips]

incredible live reactions!! another great fort vid

[@diegoolivares1081]

Another banger of a video. Was nice to see the streams

[@matthewhodge7351]

Great listen! Love your storytelling, very captivating! +sub :D

[@greatpadinski]

Only watched the trailer so far and I'm already hooked lol, excited to watch the rest! Keep up the awesome work dude!

[@BlindiRL]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@KokoplaysMB]

Another blast of a video, really loving these stories!

[@BlindiRL]

:D

[@RickBrennan]

Outro on point. Actually the whole thing was on point. You’re on a roll blind. Hope you can find a sustainable cadence for you with quality like this. Enjoying it immensely.

[@BlindiRL]

At this point I just need to figure out how to make these without pulling 40 odd hours off editing time off in 4 days..

[@RickBrennan]

@@BlindiRLyes! Or if you do that, make sure to balance it with a few days off!

[@BlindiRL]

@@RickBrennan Well, I'm not sure if the profit amount would add up. For the amount of effort these videos take they need to pull at least 100k viewers per upload for me to be able to take a few days off without taking a loss.