Kneel before the Bullywug King - NPC D&D - Episode 5

[@VivaLaDnDLogs]

Title Card 0:32 Everyone tries speaking Bullywug 1:12 *Hint, Hint* go that way 1:40 The Bullywug King 2:36 "Halt!" 3:26 Bodger attempts communication with Bullywug King 3:32 Bodger rolls Persuasion (Disadvantage) to will himself into speaking Bullywug 3:45 Bullywug King is confused, but at least not offended 4:36 "Ullw m' t' entudoos misef. M' nem ith King Lord Sir Conrowl the 1st, Ruler of Lightwood, Grand Croaker, Lover of All the Flies, Wearer of...." 5:32 Fancy Title Fight 6:05-7:50 Bodger smooths things over 6:18 "Would you like to see my collection?" 8:01 Big Wullywug #2 8:17 *BARFS* 8:27-8:52 Everyone roll Perception for finding your stuff in the puke pile 8:55 Van Lier Dice Curse 9:00 Bodger's Insolence 9:42 Bodger rolls Intimidation against King Lord Sir Conrowl 10:14 Now listen, MATE!" 10:34 King Lord Sir Conrowl proposes a trade 10:58 *_GREG_* 11:14 Greg Mends a broken sword, instead of the actual blacksmith 12:04 Bodger watches his entire career become inconsequential 12:14 The Rogue sees something shiny 12:44 When you're the main character, but no one treats you like one 13:32 Baradun finds his spellbook (but should probably wash it)! 13:57 I'll give you something better than treasure, *exposure* 14:28 Bob rolls Sleight of Mage Hand (Disadvantage) to steal the crown off the wart 14:36 The risk I took was calculated, but *man* am I bad at math 15:54-16:12 Are we in trouble? 16:36 No? Good, I'd like to roll to push my luck! 16:48-17:33 Bob rolls Athletics to grab tongue with Mage Hand 16:54 Alan warns Ben, Ben laughs 17:33 Option 1: You may each take one item, in exchange for ridding Lightwood of some wolves 18:14 Option 2: We could kill all the Bullywugs! 18:23 Bodger rolls Stealth to not be heard suggesting murdering the Bullywugs 18:43 Let me whisper my plan to *murder* all these Bullywugs, *A LITTLE LOUDER* 19:36 Real Talk: is that racist to say in front of Bullywugs? 19:59 God offers Bodger a rope to climb out of the grave he's digging himself into 20:06 We should listen to the -DM- Bullywug King! 20:20 Bodger finally sees the light ( *WINK, WINK* ) 20:28 Unfortunately, the light is a guaranteed TPK 21:00 Countdown to TPK 21:17 Gold Fever/Dragon Madness gets rewarded, for once 21:57 Golden Skull of Rauhl (50000 gold)? 22:26 Peace Negotiations End(?) 23:26

[@lexifeldmann5353]

I read that as Bodger's incontinence first...and I was like...........what the hell happened between digging through puke pike and that??

[@DeletarTepes]

literally every d&d campaign I watch would benefit from this style of time stamping. thanks!

[@charlieduarte6617]

Why are you so good to us 💖💖😂?

[@VivaLaDnDLogs]

@@charlieduarte6617 y'all good people.

[@shadowheartart3898]

Absolute legend

[@danieldarrington8754]

What was going through my head: You see that giant frog over there? Yeah. Let's mug em

[@leefisher6366]

But he is Baradun, greatest sorcerer in the land. He does not 'mug' things. He might cast some level one spell to help mug the spellbook back, though.

[@ToTheGAMES]

@@leefisher6366 LETS. MUG. EM.

[@leefisher6366]

@@ToTheGAMES Oh, alright. Looks like Bodger's already started.

[@Ryuujiish]

i completely missed that ngl. ben was really tryna mug the frog king lord sir. and rowan was also down with slaughtering the frogs. hahaha

[@fernandoi8958]

Hey! What are we?...

[@spacerogue3108]

Greg, Bob and Baradune: “we should try to reason with the frog people” Bodger: “so anyway I started blasting”

[@Deep_Ro]

🤣🤣🤣

[@b9904]

Lol

[@philipped.r.6385]

Read it in Bodger's voice! :D

[@Ryuujiish]

bodger is really rowan's ancestor with his intimidating presence and asshole manager attitude! and i love how so much in character all of them are, theyre role playing so damn hard! MORE!!!!

[@SarmInTheHat7030]

The whole bit with gerg fixing a sword and bodger being the blacksmith had me dead 🤣

[@RowanAuraz]

"That was actually surprisingly easy!" That line killed me!

[@Longwing70]

Kind of like the way Baelin fixed his shop when it was on fire.

[@RowanAuraz]

@@Longwing70 Technically they are cousins, right!

[@DanteYewToob]

@@RowanAuraz It was a Pitch Meeting reference, “Super easy, barely an inconvenience!” Haha That’s one of Ryan George’s catchphrases from that video series, if you haven’t seen them definitely look it up! (Pitch meetings used to be on ScreenRant, but he has them on their own channel now, so support his channel if you get the chance. If you’re not interested, no big deal. I just like to make sure people support the actual creators and not the bigger companies that get paid off them. His name is Ryan George and he’s absolutely hilarious.)

[@StormAsher104]

You mean greg

[@TheOlondo]

"can i grab his tongue" "what do you plan to accomplish?" "shugs shoulders with a big grin" i like ben.

[@curiousmiami]

Lol I know I love Baradun Greg and Bob. Bodger is funny very useful as a distraction 😆

[@dew-it8744]

The scene is even more funny after seeing what Bob became

[@sankalpverma618]

We'll mug it 😂

[@Loggens1989]

Rob:..make a sleight of hand check.. "Bob": Yeah...I checked it..its fine.. xDD

[@xyzabc4574]

Bob: "So now I'm inside of him!" Yet another round of what I believe to be fully unintentional foreshadowing.

[@the_fancyunicorn]

Glad rob went with his real voice for the bullywug king... it works so well!

[@RobertHartleyGM]

Such a relief from that silly 'normal' voice I constantly put on!

[@christopherg2347]

12:48 "Hey bodger, he got a shiny crown." "What about it?" "Let's mug em!"

[@salvegrumio8544]

This is why Friday is a good day

[@josephcollins1607]

Yet another reason why Friday is great you mean. 😆

[@neowolf09]

Don't forget getting off work for 2 days 😁

[@FBWL-u1r]

Agreed! I look forward to a new episode every week 😁

[@Ch4os4ever]

I would like to suggest the DM to run expedition to barrier peaks next. I understand it is a module that will need a lot of nerfing and adjustment but the premisse will be incredible! Having Baradun and Bodger messing up with the barrier peaks weird ass loot would be so funny!

[@kaiser9109]

TGIF

[@Hexia13]

The only sad thing is that those episods are soooooo short. I just love to watch them 💜

[@andrewmoon1898]

Two a week at this length would be good as an alternative.

[@davidbarnett342]

Yea we need longer episodes or just more.

[@WrathChild-NZ]

our own DnD sessions lasts for 4 hours at a time hah. and we've been playing the same campaign for 4 years

[@sidradeave]

@@WrathChild-NZ bro, there are one campaign start on dnd website for free, and many randoms encounters/one-shot adventures for free! You should check it with your mates :)

[@orenmontgomery8250]

@@WrathChild-NZ I like to play long sessions too. Our games run about that long also, but I'm pretty sure they wouldn't make for a good show without cutting out all of the reference-checking, planning sessions, leveling discussions, and shopping trips. If you cut that out you'd probably only get about an hour (or 2 at most) of straight role-playing and combat out of 4 or 5 hours at the table.

[@TyrannoLime]

I’m still living for this magic bucket of wound curing. Will that make a debut in Epic NPC man?

[@loganshaw9198]

I want to see Greg use it on a injured guard. Greg: is it better? Guard: for king and country. Greg: much better.

[@benstephens4488]

“Same intelligence level” LMAO

[@WoWStoleMyCool]

I have been a huge fan of Epic NPC man for a long time, but I gotta admit, the D&D version is absolutely addictive. I look forward to these more than any Netflix series I watch. You guys have tapped into some real entertainment gold here, well done!

[@user-wc7vy3yd9j]

Bodger and Greg act like an old married couple. Bodger doing stupid things and Greg reacting like "why did I choose this man?", it's really funny.

[@melissaclaassen9707]

Basically the looks that Greg gives to Bodger are those my husband gives me daily. "God, you're so weird"

[@dylanmahaffey8920]

The frog king and Bodger, a meeting of the minds.

[@SongwriterRams77]

I just want a 20hr campaign with these characters! 25 minute episodes are such a tease! That frog voice though 👌

[@sya8109]

Yeah, reminds me of Boris Johnson

[@cheat200]

Rob, I wish I could get DMs half as good as you. You're absolutely amazing, keep it up!

[@RobertHartleyGM]

Thanks!

[@Ajoh]

Fortunately... you can hire Rob, as he is a professional DM!

[@alexdavis6534]

"Hold up. Hold up." "Yeah we're already stopped." "HOLD UP!" 😂😂😂😂

[@Huddyvonschland]

Rob is an amazing DM, easily on par with Matt Mercer or Jason Carl. Fridays are 100% better because of this campaign!

[@S1ipperyJim]

I don't recall Matt mercer needing notes, but yes he's pretty good

[@dylanmahaffey8920]

Have to be good to keep these guys focused.

[@clitcommander1681]

Wouldn't go that far but I do love the frog kings character. He definitely deserves props for keeping these guys focused and not killing them while Bodger and Bob do everything possible to start initiative.

[@RobertHartleyGM]

High praise indeed! Thank you! Now go get that concussion seen to...

[@SarmInTheHat7030]

Yeah he is pretty good

[@iandrake8202]

What is wrong with me? Here we have 5 guys talking bollocks around a table and playing a crazy game of D and D and I'm loving every second! This is brilliant!

[@sgoalder]

Frog talk was a classic. Bodger is the classic player who makes life difficult for the other players and DM. Fun stuff.

[@leefisher6366]

Ah. a frog of holding.

[@jajsem1109]

For those, who come from Greg's Memento - NPC D&D - Episode 185 for the yak call back, it is 2:55

[@Pizzagulper]

Man the frogs interaction is just fantastic. The voice work was fantastic, and the improve was brilliant. I already love this series.

[@SarielAdvent]

Wonderful as always? I finally got my husband to watch these with me. I love the way Greg just sort of wants to go back to his normal life while the rest are enjoying the adventure. Bodgers failed whispering had me going as well. The chemistry in your group is fantastic. All of you are fantastic roleplayers and it's a joy to watch you. And, as always, I have to commend Rob's amazing narrative. The way he did the frog king was great! Very entertaining and engaging. My husband - who's a DM himself - also said halfway through, "Wow, that guy's a good DM." and I couldn't agree more. Thanks for the content!

[@HannkilleR]

Rowan: calming down the guy who repeats Leeroy Jenkins meme (in npc episode) Also Rowan: "Okay guys, I am going to attack this frogman"

[@leoluceanimations]

It's official now, Bob's my favorite character now.

[@justin-gk4ud]

It will be a good day now that this dropped.

[@olivierpelletier9643]

The DM's good. I mean, in my sessions, if somebody wanted to "screw up" my story by lets say, stealing a crown on a King Frog in the middle of its own "kingdom" with disadvantage and inherent bad luck (since he rolled shit the whole game as of yet), the DM wouldve sighed loudly, rolled his eyes and probably killed him with an "act of god" meteor. This guy really used it and turned it around to make it goofy instead of creating a fight they couldnt possibly win.

[@RobertHartleyGM]

Thanks, I think I might get some push back if I killed them all immediately into the first session!

[@loganshaw9198]

I think it was funny. Also the grabbing the tongue would either make the speech impediment better or worst.

[@Entropy67]

its generally the DMs job to keep the game fair and all options possible, that's the allure of D&D to a lot of people. I usually run my games vary sandbox because my players like going off track, even if they break future quests its worth letting them keep their agency.

[@RowanAuraz]

Ben would try to steal the the Bullywug Kings crown while he was surrounded by bullywugs! Once a mugger, always a mugger!

[@eddytheinsane5738]

Lets go mug'em

[@wkrs7081]

"...I'm sorry, common is not my first language" 😂 (also, nice watch Rob)

[@williamisenhower7967]

"That was surprisingly easy" "Oh thats bullshit" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MsBee-vo8sl]

The players are entertaining, but the DM's amazing skills are why I keep coming back. You guys are doing great, especially Rob!

[@RobertHartleyGM]

Thanks!

[@_pnky]

The dungeon masters commitment to the story is A+ and completely makes this series....

[@mcparks1968]

This channel, is... BY FAR... one of the closest to actual game play at a normal game. Just the crazy crap people throw out there and the DM just rolls with it and everyone has fun. Thank you for this.

[@Behemuth3]

Robert is an Amazing DM! I love it.

[@Frank-pb5ir]

I’ve become addicted to VLDL and this D&D concept is brilliant! Reminds me of 40 years ago when I played D&D every week. Can’t stop binge-watching all of your content.

[@kjell6838]

rewatching this series again for the third time love the acted bits and it is not overtly serious and honestly gives me the same vibes when me and my mates are playing. super fun series always looking forward to the next upload!

[@moos5221]

This is amazing and I'm glad that I found this sooo late, so that I can binge watch all of these episodes at once! Thank you for creating this!

[@daethalion1725]

Rowan trying to roll a silence check reminds me of Elan's attempt to do something similar in the first story arc of Order of the Stick. "I GOT A FOUR! DID YOU HEAR ME? I SAID I GOT A FOUR!"

[@kitemaywilder1792]

bullywugs and skritt both loooove shiny stuff lmao

[@continuumkat]

Friday night with VLDL! FPS Logic, Alan and Rowan streaming, and D&D! I grabbed some rum and hung out with the sqaud all evening! Great way to end a week! Thanks for being awesome VLDL!

[@mitchelsilva8417]

Out of all the channels that play and stream dnd content you guys are by far my favorite

[@maroXZY]

Tell me if I should make up my mind. 'Cause I've passed a quite difficult exam today and I was like 'yeah, cool.' Then I saw this video and I was like 'f*** yeah, vldl d&d, today is gonna be awesome!' Hope Bodger doesn't let his group hold him down. Follow your dreams, mate. If you wanna kill the frogs, just go for it :D what are they supposed to do? Ribbit at ya? Keep up the great work, guys!

[@Nocturnal_Rites]

I have to hand it to you all. I have never, ever liked watching games or tabletop videos. Ever. Not even Critical Hit. You guys, though? FANTASTIC. This, I'm'a watching. Thank you!

[@goldenknight6026]

So glad it's out perfect frog voice by the way

[@RobertHartleyGM]

Thanks!

[@goldenknight6026]

@@RobertHartleyGM It's the truth didn't expect you to reply that's awesome.

[@meatballf1re515]

This is my current youtube obsession. The dynamics are great between you all! 👍

[@JustSolyy]

shoutout to Rob for his amazing DM skills!! i wish these episodes dropped more often!

[@guessulagged3400]

WOOOO MORE VIVALA DIRT LEAUGE SO GLAD I REFRESHED KZbin BEFORE BED. IVE NEVER MISSED A CLIP

[@oviiembem6302]

I would love for more miniatures to make it easier since I have terrible imagination, but those NPCs are perfect addition in this campaign. Their acting make the campaign feel alive and funny.

[@travisherring2236]

I laugh more at these than anything else out there. Keep it going, guys! And THANK YOU!!

[@MichaelMartinez-ot9df]

You all Rock, thanks for doing this!!

[@rebeccae.5631]

I'm dying! 😂😂😂😂😂 "I've been to speech therapy!" xD Such great improvisation skills. You've nailed it, guys. Constantly crying from laughter when watching your episodes! And I don't dare to mention that Rob's one hell of a DM 😎 ... well, seems like I've just been lying. Nevermind! Just go on being awesome ❤️ (Yes I'm addicted, but not alone - am I?!?)

[@silverblade357]

Ben is basically the adventurer deliberately choosing the worst possible options! Awesome!

[@jorgeigualbonilla9998]

12:55 It's shiny, let's mug 'em!

[@tyakoss]

Great stuff, keep it coming. I think the episodes are of exactly the right duration, the GM is great too.

[@miss_petrolhead]

Oooh I really enjoy this Friday. First FPS Logic, then a new episode of D&D

[@connormillar6805]

"you're gonna get 20 f***ing whacks" Bloody brilliant

[@ACTZFilms]

I just discovered this series a few days ago, I love these guys playing D&D

[@Ch4os4ever]

Awesome episode! I would like to suggest the DM to run expedition to barrier peaks next. I understand it is a module that will need a lot of nerfing and adjustment but the premisse will be incredible!

[@ukaszstrzelecki9157]

I love the character of King Lord Sir Conrau!

[@turgbrittania1983]

This Is so good. Now Im more into miniature wargaming than actual d and d but I have always liked watching people do it. Like when node did it and now you guys. My boys Dirt League is absolutely amazing and certainly comedic intellectuals

[@vladychiez]

Excited for Ep 6. Remember on Ep. 2 Bob had a "strange little encounter" with a curious large grey wolf. He hinted that it won't have an effect on his future life. haha! 🤣 Now that is interesting. 😅

[@jamesjones7526]

Honestly, a tiny bit funnier than my own experiences playing D&D and GURPS. But it really feels like every role-playing group gets into the same shenanigans, and is just as crazy.

[@GaryRobert17]

Fridays take forever to come around to watch these. I was disappointed yesterday. I thought it was Friday.

[@Supremax67]

All VLDL team roll 20 with disadvantage for any diplomatic interactions

[@rafaelpaimtrabalho]

This is so much fun! Thank you for sharing your adventure! Im waiting for the next one!

[@FaynarsSaiqo]

I'm with Bodger on this one, with his intentions not his execution. Those bullywugs stole their property and are now holding them ransom to get the party to fight wolves. Violence is the correct answer in that (fantasy) situation

[@macranjoh]

Friday means VLDL D&D Day!

[@MrRedqicka]

Bodger be like: Nice day for frogging, ain't it?!

[@peterpoulsen1210]

Morning nice day for more Dungeons and Dragons with VIVA LA DIRT LEAGUE ain't i? Hu ha! Love this guys please do more 😊 Kind regards Peter from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@Skyranger94]

By far the best D&D Episode you made :D Keep on going!

[@dhxl]

Can I....? INSOLENCE! 🤣

[@neohybridkai]

Can't wait for the next eps! bro talk is my favorite trope, did it all the time with my friends when camping

[@cynical_ace9860]

BEST WAY TO START MY FRIDAY MORNING RIGHT HERE! thank you gentlemen for this amazing content!

[@sonnara6658]

I LOVE THIS!!! Each episode goes by so quickly though!

[@waaayBeyond]

I just discovered this second channel of yours. And I am very grateful for it. I’m going through a pretty bad break up now and it was really good to forget about it while I was watching your videos. It's like a sip of air for a drowning person. Thank you very much. Anyway, I’m in fangirl love with Adam, he’s so cute and kind:) I hope he’s happy and so are the rest of the crew. And I wish you many more successes.

[@mikeglasswell-gameplay]

Great work. Loving the digestible (pun intended) chunks for viewing. Handsome gamers and handsome DM

[@Lorqu1n]

Always wise to butter up your DM, I see what you're doing ;)

[@jareder86]

Thank you for helping me start my weekend off right!

[@michaelballack3405]

Everybody! You need to activate the subtitles or you'll be missing half the jokes!

[@friedcrumpets]

6:19 "Guys, Guys, let me take the reins here... *ahem* alelelelelelelelelelelele" had me in damn stitches

[@patron5460]

16:55 is where I actually started tearing up. “What do you hope to accomplish?” Shrugs shoulders. “What do you hope to gain?” Shrugs shoulders

[@omadesala9766]

Rob is so precious and you guys are hilarious :)

[@danexael3966]

I really love the Dm´s frog acting haha, the noises and faces, so commited!

[@FBWL-u1r]

This is definitely my favorite episode so far. I laughed so hard 😂 Big fan of DM Rob. His storytelling and dedication to his characters is beyond awesome 😀 The Bullywug king had me in stitches, especially when Bob was trying to steal his crown

[@RobertHartleyGM]

Thanks!

[@caesarmedina8489]

Surprisingly easy! LMAO Alan a master in the subtle insult. Sometimes you don't realize he insulted you until hes half a block away.

[@bakulaa192]

I know the VLDL guys are stars here, but man GAME MASTER what a adapptive imagination

[@king_kiff3969]

I am very surprised how much I like this.

[@tomkelly00]

Broken swords are barely an inconvenience. Holy hell bodger cracks me up

[@conradbaker]

my stomach hurts from laughing at all their antics XDXDXD i dont understand D&D at all and you guys make it look so fun

[@swivvy3037]

Yes! Just what I need to watch whilst on lunch! Happy Friday everyone

[@rolandzuber2856]

That look on the Bodger face when he didnt get a chance to kill bullywogs - amazing! Love that! 🙂👍❤🐱‍👤

[@ferretzim8694]

21:25 Are we sure Bodger is half goliath, and not half troll? That, or he has bad perception stats

[@Karazaro]

This was some epic ribbiting

[@devlinmcbane7255]

Love the rogue’s reaction, @.@ shiny crown...

[@muhammadumair4634]

Yet another fun episode. You're all breathtaking! I wish I didn't have to wait for each episode for a week. But I get it, good things come to those who wait, right?

[@greyb.8046]

This is a pretty fun series. You really do bring it to life, the story.

[@RuralTowner]

15:13 Mug on his head.... I'M GONNA MUG EM!