How The Giff Stole Christmas | A Skill Check Christmas Special

The gang's main quest gets interrupted when a distress call comes from a mysterious land of toys and snow. Will our heroes find out the true reason for the season before its destroyed forever?
Additional maps by / czepeku
Join Charlie and friends on their grand DND 5e (rules light) adventure through space and time with wacky characters, wild hijinks, and questionable moral compasses.
Featuring Charlie, Ryan, Drew, Matt, Danny, Caleb, Chase, Chelsey, and Aaron

[@vistins]

I love how hemp is a pacifist, but because he's so OP he ends up brutally murdering and overkilling mobs and tavern goers alike.

[@storystrider]

Our little serial killer ❤

[@tastydoomtime8890]

​@@storystrider hes a serial manslaughterer

[@storystrider]

@tastydoomtime8890 you're right the distinction is important!

[@smugboi_]

Bro "Hey, you gotta minute?" is such an amazing and unique ability I love it and how creative Charlie gets with it

[@storystrider]

Thank you! We love handing Charlie a lit match and watching him find things to burn. Makes for great fun

[@linkr0xiryt940]

Curious but would you guys know what ability was flavored into it? I caught a bit of ryan saying something to critical ab the ability but I'm not sure I got the right answer

[@horrorladchad3122]

I don’t think enough people talk about how goddamn funny Chase/Seven is

[@XJ7441]

I must agree 🤖

[@NoYo-gf4zp]

Drew as DM is funny af 👏

[@storystrider]

Absolutely, he's a treasure 😊

[@desertgrowndank7256]

Awkward as fuck 🤣🤣🤣 I just hope he loses his virginity, the amount of second hand cringe and embarrassment I felt hearing him talk was unreal

[@desertgrowndank7256]

He was awkward as fuck 🤣🤣🤣 the amount of second hand cringe and embarrassment I felt listening to him was unreal🤣🤣

[@ggardentracks2012]

I didn’t think he was awkward at all and I felt 0 cringe

[@laag5887]

I like Drew's DMing, it's a nice and cool change. Love it!!

[@storystrider]

Also he's nice and cool too soooo

[@laag5887]

Send my love to the whole team!!@@storystrider

[@Dopestsoldier01]

I was so used to Ryan as DM, that I was unsure if I would like it switching to Drew, because I don't like change lol, but he was great. I look forward to it switching back and forth now just for the sake of variety. 2 high quality DMs. And the players all have entertaining characters too. This is the first DnD Campaign I've ever followed and I'm hooked.

[@storystrider]

Thank you! This is exactly what we were hoping for. Ultimately we think it will mean more varied but interesting content overall. Buckle up for the conclusion of spaceport and for Drew's time to shine!

[@The_Regrettables]

Guys Rudolph feels like a three way fusion dance between Chopper, Sanji, and A Midlife Crisis

[@storystrider]

😂

[@itsrush2728]

Skill check has made wensdays a top tier day of the week

[@riley4763]

Fr bro 🔥

[@enoch123]

Is there a discord someone could talk Abt animating this shizzle

[@lmCobraTate]

@@enoch1233+ hours of animation for each episode bro not a chance just enjoy it for what it is man

[@YT_JoshSausage]

Thursday mornings for me, perfect way to start the midweek

[@jessedasilva7908]

@bigbalss3 I’m sure he means short bits from it, like highlights

[@RipCCCord]

I love how Charlie chose arcane trickster as his subclass with a 10 (+0) as his intelligence.

[@drearmouse9510]

Now this guy's a nice change of pace for sure. I mean, it's just such brilliance to fully experience the glory of a great D&D campaign & a GM who can really embody the various NPCs that bring real immersion that sucks players into the world. Just so epic when ya can immediately tell a group of buddies are actually super invested in the plot & their chars' actions in the world. Hope the last GM's still doin some fun stuff at the end of the day though. Seems like a good dude.

[@storystrider]

Hi! Glad to hear you like Drew - once spaceport comes to a close, Drew will get his turn in the chair for his own segment. So look forward to more from him!

[@Skye-gs7zg]

Just wanted to say y'all helped me ring in the new year. We were doing something pretty low key, and skill check was a really fun choice to throw on. The whole team is just incredible, extra love to the DMs who are so creative and committed to creating an enjoyable experience. Thank you for the laughs and entertainment, can't wait to see where this campaign leads in 2024. Happy holidays ❤

[@storystrider]

Hi! Vested non Christmas dm here. I just wanted to say thank you for the kind words. Drew, my handsome counterpart in the dm chair during this game was truly happy to see the kind words that you and others have said. Thank you on his behalf and we hope you continue loving the ride!

[@Skye-gs7zg]

​​@@storystrider I genuinely love both of your DM styles, they compliment eachother and the group really well, and the effort you each put in is always apparent. Huge thanks to both of you. Skill Check has been a wild, fantastic ride, and I can tell you guys have a lot more planned! Thank you so much for the fantastic content, I think the entire team is really special and will make for an incredible campaign.

[@RevenantGaming2077]

I’ve been watching this series alongside my first BG3 play through and it’s been nothing short of an amazing combination of entertainment, almost like witnessing one adventure while engaging in another! Man I love Wednesdays.

[@TheMidgetNamedCat]

Charlie literally is Jesus Christ-now cannon 2:21:57 RIP Gaston Glock

[@KaashUp]

DM Drew's ability to actively convey the mood and tone of these campaign settings is astounding! Malcom Sutherland is very Handsome Jack/Daemon Sutherland-esque lol love it

[@blackmarch1049]

Please keep up these longer episodes! 3 hours pluss seems like the perfect amount

[@CaptainPowow]

ngl this DM became my favourite, no offense to the other one but this one really leans into the character he plays with pretty great acting. Helps so much with the immersion.

[@storystrider]

Hi! Other dm here. No offense taken. We have different styles and I think he's great!

[@CaptainPowow]

@@storystrider well for what it's worth I think you're better at explaining things in detail and painting a picture

[@storystrider]

@@CaptainPowow thank you! worth a lot to me but the best part of this is we're a team so you'll definitely be seeing more from him soon and maybe I can take some notes too 🤔

[@AMerrickProductions]

When seven yells “I found Malcom” and throws a rock… that killed me!

[@sakxis1502]

i would love to see someone animate the Hemp wizard school part, it was hilarious!

[@ryankelley-c6k]

I hope you guys don’t give up on this I love it you need merch!

[@drearmouse9510]

Legit shld sell dice & figurines of their characters. Wld be so epic.

[@bukiibun]

This special was so much fun with the silly holiday twist, Drew bringing a nice change-up in the DM styles, and everyone being much more relaxed & playful with each other~! I think it's certainly safe to say that now you can really see everyone shine--DM's included! Overall a wonderful addition to the Christmas season & Skill Check campaign! ♥🎄 P.s. Now having experienced Drew DM an episode, the pair really give off a comedic dynamic of 'good cop/bad cop' where Ryan has a more energetic & cheerful style with lots of bubbly characters, while Drew has a more dark-humored take with his stoic, war-torn, & jaded NPC's. Separately of course they are both amazing, but together those contrasts come out even more & I love it! Keep up the great work everyone~!

[@desertgrowndank7256]

Cringe

[@secondson3548]

ITS CELL FROM DRAGON BALL ABRIDGED I SEE YOU DM KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@Spelical]

I was looking for this comment lol, immediately had the exact same thought at "Wanna see me eat this guy?!"

[@storystrider]

He has a megabrain for this kind of stuff, can't wait to see what else he pulls out of his hat!

[@aaronasissoard1098]

The DM is so good I can’t tell if he’s acting or being serious but I love it

[@The_Regrettables]

The life of dealing percs really got to chopper damn. Don’t do drugs kids

[@Eos_3]

Happy Holidays guys! This show has made my Wednesdays ❤ Also RIP George

[@TheVantriliquist13]

Hell yeah 1/3 of my workday is covered with this one thanks boys!

[@gogetterkidsgaming9207]

I love how you put a cell reference from DBZ Abridged! Great lil Easter egg there.

[@xavierhorta5217]

Another banger skill check video 🔥🔥

[@ItsCheesecaake]

"you wanna watch me eat this guy?" "You wanna watch me drink this guy?" Imperfect cell abridged?

[@alex96mar]

I like the imperfect cell from DBZA reference they did there

[@drwhom2598]

I was coming to make the same comment lol

[@MeMyself_andAI]

Lmfao "all freaky deaky" and "no bueno" made Saint my favorite character in this one, like the Steven Segal of the north pole 😂

[@MerchantDale]

Skill check on wednesday, crit role on thursday. What a time to be alive.

[@Anonymous-nj9wh]

Love the show , hope it keeps going !

[@chapix0]

1:29:10 😂😂😂😂 hemp with his elf buddy

[@arthorgaming6687]

Am I the only one who noticed that the bug creature at the beginning is a TFS cell reference

[@rarestparrot547]

I wish the robot that Stewie was in “Springtrapped” her when it turned off. Would have been cool if she was like trapped in a robot like William Afton.

[@Bugrais]

NEW SKILL CHECK EPISODE‼️GRAAAAAAAAAHHHH‼️‼️WHAT THE HELL IS A BAD CAMPAIGN‼️‼️‼️🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥

[@BreezzyGod]

Sevens outfit looks so uncomfortable but badass at the same time

[@storystrider]

He makes such an uncomfortable sacrifice for us, he's my hero 🫡

[@BreezzyGod]

🫡

[@El_MEM3]

Every video has been top quality with some awesome people involved. Sadly i can't watch it right now. I have to sleep for work I'll be back 😂💜 Edit*Worth the wait 💀🤣

[@callmepitty7823]

Yassssss a three+ hour episode, thank you Santa!!

[@ragnarokisnotreal]

I loved chase accidentally moving the enemy when it was cloning and Matt just staring into the camera with his fidget spinner 😂

[@pedrostormrage]

3:47 "What is Christmas?" "The day I was born" I can't tell if that was Hugh or Charlie speaking 😛 20:00 "I command you, heathen, to eat one more elf" That's a risky play, since the Command spell only lets you use one-word commands (in this case it would be "Eat!", which means anything - including party members - could be eaten). 1:44:02 "I don't think I can talk to animals anymore since I'm not Shephered" Ah, so Seven's subclass did change then (I was a bit confused when they mentioned he was a Moon Druid earlier). Personally I think Shepherd is even better than Moon because of how versatile the Spirit Totem is, but Moon is not bad either. Also, you can still talk to animals as a druid if you have the Speak with Animals spell prepared (and if you have the time to cast it as ritual, it doesn't spend spell slots). 3:13:06 "I'm the brain, I'm Mrs. Claus" Sounds like an Elder Brain's deception check. I can't help thinking that "saving Christmas" was actually helping realizing the illithids' Grand Design of enslaving everyone. 🧠🐙

[@christianclark9494]

what are you doing

[@pedrostormrage]

@@christianclark9494 ...Commenting?

[@ronnygeis895]

hmmm... this Drew fella ain't half bad at DM mastering.

[@whatabeast4821]

(The M in DM means master no need to put the other mastering not tryin bd an ass just don’t know if you know ) 🙂🙂🙂

[@ronnygeis895]

@@whatabeast4821 Oh LOL I've been saying it wrong the whole time I've been playing D&D and Dragons

[@storystrider]

He's great! Super happy to have him as my co-dm, he brings great perspectives and a great style. Glad to see you guys enjoy him too

[@TheVantriliquist13]

Drew as DM pretty good haha no offense to other guy he good too haha but Drew funny he gets into the joking part

[@drearmouse9510]

No doubt. Dude has great energy.

[@storystrider]

Drew is great! Love his style and am glad to hear you guys do too.

[@mattmorris419]

Every time charlie mentions valar doesn't speak... drink

[@WarpPlatypus]

I'm actually enjoying this series

[@hypnopanda1929]

This guy put in first form cell from dbza and thought we wouldn't notice

[@smithhardon4341]

Skill check on my birthday, amazing

[@storystrider]

Happy belated!

[@Splinnee]

Was I the only person that noticed Saint Neko was Snake from metal gear solid? That was brilliant @Drew!

[@user-do2hm9oq6q]

literally gets me through my wednesdays

[@bix18hd92]

So far one of the best episode and only 20 minutes in

[@SadSadWrld]

I wish seven used the king of the road more

[@storystrider]

Ooooh next week might be an interesting ep for you

[@epicthief]

What a present to us all

[@Rxyn_attack]

1:29:14 God I love Hemp so much. This moment is gold.

[@mattmorris419]

Skill check is the best thing charlie has ever done

[@marriedjuana]

Just starting but I hope the King of the Road becomes Santa.

[@joshuacarrillo-f1f]

"wanna watch me eat this guy!?" lmao the villain is literally cell in dragon ball z abridged

[@koolaidkid128]

ive been refreshing the channel for the past 10 minutes and it finally came up lets goo

[@XKSC]

This Dm has a better voice for characters and describes things better than the other dm.

[@Chanchinator]

Cool DM

[@Kvilla]

Lmfaooo this is actually pretty funny . I never thought i wld watch people play dnd😂

[@storystrider]

Glad to hear!

[@DennisHeenan]

A lil behind, gonna catch up tday

[@aaronasissoard1098]

Wednesday is a day to look forward to

[@chrismedz9741]

I am back to finish this beaut

[@darraghmulvihill409]

"Wanna see me eat this guy?!" Maybe im too much of a nerd, but i suspect a tfs reference

[@mauricioperez6424]

Wait George didnt die, Stewie gave Shark guidance so the cloud lifted. Drew just wanted to brutally murder George 😂😂😂

[@xxRainbowsPukexx]

I look forward to Wednesdays every week now 🫶🏻

[@cosmichooligan]

YAY A NEW EPISODE

[@geltorres]

charlie blink twice if this is a hostage situation

[@oxycxdxne8822]

Much better DM imo

[@LaciNicole]

Cute costumes

[@chrismedz9741]

Love me a skill check Wednesday

[@TristanSoupListan]

another banger!!

[@lordheadass906]

Did you guys get the notification for this ep cus I didn’t

[@aaronasissoard1098]

Well if I ever get bored enough I would love to write a script for someone to animate

[@skeeningprofessional]

Is the DM being on cocaine lore or is it metagaming?

[@storystrider]

What happens on set stays on set!

[@jacobhoehne2913]

lets go

[@ImmenseComb7]

New to dnd, what app do they use for combat?

[@devontejohnson4204]

Letsss goooo!!!! Skill checkkkk!!!!

[@PoisonAnthony]

BROTHERMAN WHERE DID RYAN GO 😭CRYING AND SOBBING

[@RentABozo]

perish

[@MorinehtarTheBlue]

They have two DMs. Geez give the other guy a chance. They like both of them enough that they didn't want to choose so trust them, maybe?

[@storystrider]

​@MrAzrielx13 haha thank you but this is part of an expanding comment silliness mister Anthony began back on the vibe check video, it was a good laugh 😂

[@MorinehtarTheBlue]

@@storystrider No worries. I just notice a number of people were missing the point on information that was clearly explained for those bothering to pay attention. But I guess I picked the wrong one to reply to. Didn't mean to ruin the joke. Looking forward to the next session you run but Drew is pretty good too lol.

[@storystrider]

@MrAzrielx13 oh no no, I appreciate it immensely. You're absolutely right we mentioned it but a lot of people I think missed it, we even repeated it in vibe check too. Truly a thanks for helping get the word out!

[@NamelessReaper8]

2:12:00

[@KaashUp]

I sure hope that I can be comment #31 on new Skill Check

[@H4LFB34N]

turn-stle... I cant watch this episode...

[@ricky_tian]

1:06:00 2:00:00

[@jay-tality5795]

😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@AemilianaRosewood]

3:00:00

[@susansoup]

What

[@bamlosers7795]

Storystrider wont reply to my comment. 👀

[@storystrider]

🫡🫡🫡

[@D01D13]

How does an arcane trickster learn Command?

[@storystrider]

Hahaha totally on purpose and not because we left spell cards laying around 😂

[@Browskie75]

Huuuuuuge

[@alienorca8708]

I miss O.G DM

[@whatabeast4821]

They have 2 they swap and sometimes they have both he will be back 🙂🙂

[@alienorca8708]

Ok thats cool @@whatabeast4821

[@storystrider]

Don't worry! I'm not going anywhere, but Drew's got his own talents and tricks that we love to see. We'll be back to spaceport next week and you'll be stuck with me again!

[@cigarette1025]

this guy is the better dm, why even bother with the other one?