Lords of the Fallen from the NPC's Perspective

[@Joel-Haver]

I've gotten carried away before but this takes it to another level. CI Games asked me to make a 5 minute animation for Lords of the Fallen, a month later and Alex Martens and I got so caught up in the story we wanted to tell that we wound up here, with this behemoth of a project. I'm so proud of it, thanks CI Games for making the wonderful game that inspired it. You can play Lords of the Fallen now here - wehy.pe/y/2/JoelHaver

[@Anthonyp3x]

My guy

[@lukeshioshio]

Alex Martenz was cancelled in 2005 for plagiarizing his history homework. Idk why you continue to work with someone like that.

[@Boris82]

Good stuff! 👌🏻👏🏻

[@Sarif98]

Dude, friggin amazing. 11/10, will most definitely watch again. 👏 👏 👏 Edit: *emphatic, heartfelt claps, not sarcastic slow claps.

[@Doyle69]

Joels a time traveler! I knew it... Posts a video 57mins ago with a comment from 11hours ago 😳

[@TheSyliman]

One of these days you'll make an entire feature length animation by accident Joel.

[@Oreos_HQ]

Where are all the replies

[@MustachoDude]

there are no ACCIDENTS --Master Oogway

[@Vscustomprinting]

​@@Oreos_HQ *doesnt comment*

[@CantTellYou]

If we add them all up there’s gotta already be a couple LOTR length films by now

[@danilanaumov4081]

This day can't come any sooner, this is not just entertainment, this is really art here. A whole new level, as Joel put it.

[@niriro5741]

Joel, what you're doing in the space of creator advertisements is heartwarming. I get so depressed getting blasted with soulless ad after ad while seeking out entertainment online. Thank you for proving that there's another way

[@Joel-Haver]

I’m happy you feel that way, I’m beyond happy to help find a way for creators to work with companies without draining their authenticity.

[@AdrianoSnorts]

@@Joel-Haver feels even better knowing that you're happy doing these. Do they give you some directives to follow? You can't be this on point all the times without knowing much of the games :o

[@captainfach]

For real. Half of the creators I watch don't even try to sound like they actually use the product. They just read the damn script and it's so artificial

[@FBI_Agent_69420]

Don't you want to watch the ads? They're so depressing. It's not like you to skip a perfectly boring ad.

[@Dhoulmegus]

I love how out of breath the ghouls are. Like its SO MUCH effort just to exist. I feel like they perpetually just walked up like 10 flights of stairs.

[@Sandux930]

What do you GAHH mean

[@AsHellBored]

or they have been doin' it. all the grunting get my well primed

[@Stefanius058]

While also smoking 2 entire cartons of cigs along the way

[@yeoremuthare677]

I just walked upstairs after a long day of work and it's like looking in a mirror

[@connorp3030]

They have an f tier diet so their mitochondria are screwed up

[@Dollightful]

I laughed so hard at the "post-meal writhe" 😂

[@kraeutemall]

Don't you have that at your house?

[@pepethunder]

@@kraeutemallonly when I cook

[@picahudsoniaunflocked5426]

Happy Thanksgiving, North America!

[@mr.2timez555]

"Son come writhe with your family" lol

[@mmeibos]

Sounds like Taco-Tuesday

[@catherineu5118]

The dad clicking the lamp on just for it to incinerate was one of the funniest things I've ever seen.

[@travisreid9530]

Such a great gag!

[@DuhPhd]

Absolutely the height of comedy

[@skyederman]

I was going to comment the same thing 😂

[@DeathnoteBB]

Not to mention the comedic timing of “Son.”

[@Nick-cs4oc]

The thought that he has to go get another one just to do the same thing… it’s perfect

[@MrGutsTheBerserk]

The absurdity of the dad sitting in the dark then turning on a lamp that immediately burns up when lit cracked me up. Great work.

[@unknownman5090]

The roon lit up for a split second and then it turn dark again😂

[@dominikmagnus]

I had to stop and laugh at that moment...

[@alexmartens]

This was an insane two weeks !! I haven't worked this hard on a project in years, and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. So damn proud to say we accomplished this, just the two of us! Anyway, enough of this lovey dovey junk. Join me for the post-sleepless, two weeks straight animating, family writhe

[@Joel-Haver]

Love you Alex, couldn’t have made this without you! I probably would’ve literally died if I tried. I’ll happily writhe in agony with you anytime❤️

[@javidking63]

well worthed. great job. loved the ending

[@Dindonmasker]

Didn't know you guys where writhing together. That's cool.

[@i_am_ergo]

@@Joel-Haver Absolutely love your guys' bromance.

[@JordyShortRibs]

Congrats! Great work!

[@arithmetikmilitantpoetry9548]

"The Post-Meal writhe" was surpsingly wholesome and really made me miss my folks, somehow. 😅 i cant wait for the holidays to share "an exceptionally terrible dinner" with the whole family, touch ash and writhe out

[@OAlexisSamaO]

enjoy it while you can

[@TheErikjsm]

these are by far the best ads possible. they are actually enjoyable. they get to tell about the game through joel and im entertained.

[@caprimann87]

the best ad doesnt help if the product sucks though.

[@TheOldYoungOne]

@@caprimann87sure, but from what I’ve read/seen lords of the fallen looks to be a decent game, it may have technical flaws at launch but what games don’t nowadays? The ad he did was for Elden Ring it’s amazing that Joel is getting big ad opportunities like these, and the creative freedom to make them in his style of humour

[@caprimann87]

@@TheOldYoungOne yes, some of the flaws can be ironed out, im sure. I dont know so much about the limited variety and the faulty camera. without any recent elden ring/souls-hype this would probably be an overlooked mediocre/good game.

[@TheOldYoungOne]

@@caprimann87 I’m not too familiar with most of the problems the game is facing I have been too busy trying to catch up with the recent releases lol, but with the umbral lamp mechanic alone makes me want to check out the game, looks very unique for a souls-like

[@cullenmuir2707]

The best part is they're enjoyable to re-watch.

[@reidhanson4755]

"Just like... try your best to stay alive... oh, you were already doing that? Good.... good, good idea." lmfao fucking brilliant and 10x better with Joel's delivery.

[@joshhartman2877]

I was not expecting such a genuine story about friendship, loss, self discovery... Thank you so much for all you give us.

[@Spazbo4]

what a nice story. all NPCs deserve a happy life and ending

[@GameFuMaster]

well... he's already dead lol

[@Spazbo4]

@@GameFuMaster a happy endead life

[@Bones_]

Happy?! But that's wonderful! How dare you. Please do the wrong thing and curse them to a miserable, undead existence

[@kyleh4339]

Lmao the part where the Dad goes up to his son and says that he didnt say a word to his family and instead isolated himself to sulk in his own misery "I'm proud of you, son" 😂

[@MasterMonk]

good stuff I don't usually see things coming but felt this one before it happened haha.

[@sunlesssirris]

Why did the ending feel so wholesome, I'm not crying, you are...

[@Vulkanprimarch]

Because the friend he made along the way must have rescued the lantern from that horrible monster. All so he could come and rescue his new friend from the horrible Umbral afterlife he had been told was just suffering. I wish I had a friend like that.

[@michaelchristmann4980]

@@Vulkanprimarchyou’ll have a friend like that someday friend. Someday

[@aleksandrmerchant]

​@@Vulkanprimarchor you'll be impaled

[@ihavenonamestilldonthaveon8970]

​​@@Vulkanprimarchand THEN youll find someone after a stranger dies to a being of unfathomable power, dropping a lamp and letting you use it to cross realities and befriend a stranger

[@kevo-o-o]

That green dude had more character and emotion than most characters in modern movies and television

[@dxcSOUL]

You will find this exact ridiculous comment on every skit video on youtube 🤣

[@nc956]

@@dxcSOUL Why ridiculous though ? It's fairly on point. True - Short forms are probably easier to make, but still - If you don't have enough good content for long form then keep it short. Instead of making it "Perfectly horrible" trilogy of films. xD

[@astronova6150]

Theres so much good stuff out there, stop whining and put some effort ​iif u really care @@nc956

[@milktenders6219]

@@dxcSOULit’s true, because the makers of these skits don’t have to deal with censors or executives or donors fucking with their scripts. They can just make silly little things and inject so much genuine heart into it

[@brendawilliams8062]

Spreading eagles and impaled

[@MattXShaver]

I’m literally watching this while eating bad ash on my impalement spike, what are the odds?!?

[@Joel-Haver]

I hope it’s horrible ash and your spine is thoroughly impaled!

[@Wheels-of-terror]

🥰@@Joel-Haver

[@raielle]

The reapers would like to speak with you....

[@vinceb8123]

Wow that sounds awful and miserable! 😍

[@guilhermeviolin]

That must've been so hard to animate. I'm glad you got @Alex Martens by your side

[@Joel-Haver]

Without Alex it would’ve been a month of nonstop work so I’m glad Alex was there too, he rocks!

[@southernfriedmedia3968]

@@Joel-Haver Your pain and torment was so worth it.

[@planetofthegapes]

Now enjoy a post-animation writhe@@Joel-Haver

[@chonsn9761]

These sponsorships from FromSoftware, Larian, Bethesda, and CI Games mark the best Joel™️ animation spree ever. They also show that studios are acknowledging your feedback on sponsorships. Way to go Joel™️!

[@VikingTeddy]

This couldn't have come at a better time. I've *just* started Lords of the Fallen. I wish we got more animations.

[@lone_eye_4107]

Feel kinda bad for ghoul dad. He seems like he cares even through his eternal suffering, he still loves his kids 😢

[@triptv3995]

"You haven't touched your ash. This is bad quality ash, it's awful!" lmao

[@ForeveraBoss117]

First time I’ve ever donated to a creator for just making content period. This here is the best work you’ve made since the RPG line of videos. Seeing his friend with the lantern behind him at his lowest point was honestly kinda moving

[@PaulTheadra]

That's a true friend, even the miserable, lonely, ugly, desolate beings deserve a good friend to reach out and help us in our time of need ❤

[@nori-2099]

It ain’t much but thank you for the hard work you do providing content for your viewers.

[@Joel-Haver]

Thank you so much for the support and thanks for watching❤️

[@aubydauby]

I bet you wouldn't simp for him if he didn't have such a sultry, seductive manner. Joel you cheap huzzy

[@timothyhendricks3004]

You do realize this is an ad he got paid to make

[@nori-2099]

@@timothyhendricks3004 does it matter?…. As someone who watches his other videos and has for a while. I made a contribution thanking him for his work. It doesn’t only have to apply to THIS specific video… but sorry for supporting a content creator I enjoy I guess

[@MaksKuaka]

​@@timothyhendricks3004shut up nerd

[@jenh101]

This is incredible. Like, legitimately moving. It never fails to amaze me how he crafts such heartfelt stories with objectively ridiculous characters. A constantly panting ghoul family wouldn’t have this level of heart coming from anyone else. Such a Genuinely talented storyteller and all round sweetie pie too.

[@spockofdune8657]

yes !♥

[@thehourman37]

After putting a bunch of hours into the game being sick at home, I can say this is the greatest thing I have seen in weeks.

[@RoadsToEnglish]

What are the names of the enemies featured? I wanna check out the game versions

[@thehourman37]

@@RoadsToEnglish It's just the basic husk enemies in the Umbral

[@Cleron]

You’re on a roll with these animations Joel! They’re so detailed and a lot of love is put into them. Well done.

[@Joel-Haver]

30 more backgrounds than my previous most and almost 1000 character frames! Couldn’t have done it without Alex, we both worked sleeplessly for weeks on this one. Thanks for watching❤️

[@Cleron]

@@Joel-Haver It shows! Have some sleep now

[@VerdaTal]

I thought for a second while the family was cheering that this was going to be a Neon Genesis "Congratulations!" ending.

[@ElBandito]

As someone who was born in a poor country but has had the chance to travel around the world and see the wonders it offered, this speaks to me on a big level.

[@amellowblue]

That's an interesting perspective lmao. Also, same 🤝

[@laynedoe3455]

Also u mean a "high" level. Levels aren't big, they're high.

[@benrake5272]

​​​​@@laynedoe3455In this context you wouldn't say high level either as high level refers more to quality of performance. The saying is "speaks to me on another level". Nobody needed your correction, people understand what he/she meant, yet you still barged in giving your opinion and it was a wrong correction. Nice one.

[@bronzecomeshome9517]

​@@benrake5272 your take is correct but your correction is also incorrect lol. A simple Google search shows "degree of sophistication," which is appropriate here. In your hurry to correct someone for being in a hurry to correct someone, you fell in the same pit. Phrases can have multiple meanings.

[@lloydnicholls1439]

@@bronzecomeshome9517 Your correction of the correction of the first correction is in fact not correct. Your hubris in relying on superficial Google searches has proven your incompetence to the world. "Big Level," "High Level" and "Another Level" are all acceptable terms, however, "degree of sophistication" is not! In your hurry to correct someone for being in a hurry to correct someone for being in a hurry to correct someone, you have fallen into the deepest pit of all. Phrases have multiple meanings, and various interpretations, and they are all equally valid. Except yours. Yours is just wrong.

[@sherdest5141]

I am so happy his friend went through the congregator of flesh to get his lamp and even went to search for him in the end. I thought this was gonna have a sad ending.

[@zabungle]

The friendship in this story is so sweet. Shocking to find it in an officially sponsored video.

[@wyverngolem]

I like how all of Joel's videos have a message. In this case, that the real meaning of life is suffering an eternity of torture with your family because it makes your dad proud. Truly an uplifting theme.

[@RP-mp4ow]

I like the Elden Ring one where the message was: if you put your mind to it, you can get over the chest high wall

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

I think the message was that no matter how bad things get a good friend can make anything tolerable

[@Sabbathtage]

What... I don't see this at all. I see a story about about the power of friendship more than 'making dad proud." At best, he came to accept his place and role his father wanted but never stopped missing what he had. At the end he discovered his bond with his friend went both ways. His friend missed him too.

[@peter9477]

​@@SabbathtageI'm thinking he was joking or sarcastic and you missed the humor part, but maybe I'm wrong. I do agree the message you propose is a more accurate one (if less funny)... (Edit: I probably meant "deadpan humor" more than I meant sarcasm, but same point.)

[@brendawilliams8062]

@@skeetsmcgrew3282hallucinations or dreams or real It is an experience. You can follow the chimes. Lol

[@vigi1antvort3x41]

This is how an actual ad should be. No low effort "buy it now" quip, no annoying talks men person explaining the product, or any artificial scenario involving the product. What we have is a genuine and passionate sponsorship told as a rich story that made me go out and buy it. Thank you for never selling out and the people for the amazing game sponsorship.

[@HuskySansVergogne]

The prophecy says that one day Joel will promote Bloodborne 2

[@treybonnot5448]

This concept is really funny and maybe wasn't meant to be read way deeper into, but as someone who was raised with my family coercing me into a cult that I didn't want to be part of, cutting me off from the outside world, and then telling me they would cut me off if I changed my beliefs, I resonated a lot with this, like to leave hell, you'd be letting your family down, because they all love hell. It actually made me a little emotional, embarrassingly, but very funny, very good!

[@barbados3592]

Im glad you got out! ☺️

[@pancakesean6888]

13 minute animation? Damn good work Joel! Can't imagine all the work that went into this one.

[@alecrichards8574]

This might be the most bizarre rollercoaster ride i've ever embarked upon. I love Joel's work

[@WytchKhng]

Unironicly I feel Joel Haver could make a horror movie short with his storytelling.

[@sundaynightdrunk]

Did you not see when Trent was throwing all his friends off of a cliff? Probably the closest thing to horror I've seen Joel do yet.

[@hafirenggayuda]

From many vids they've made, I feel Joel and co can make movie/ series of every genre available, even documentaries.

[@Gwaihir-The-Windlord]

I did find the ghouls extremely unsettling haha

[@TyyTheFlyGuy]

Reminds me of the movie Lo about the demon.

[@TyyTheFlyGuy]

Also Little Nicky but that’s more obvious.

[@KellyRyan-k9k]

I know your dad is so proud of how far you've come and what you've accomplished

[@asksalottle220]

Oh man, that ending actually had me a little teary, excellent work Joel.

[@GhostofJamesMadison]

Trying to find ourselfs in a world of perpetual suffering is a song we can all shuffle too!

[@JorganGJorgan]

Your backgrounds are getting realty detailed. I like the step up in general animation.

[@littlefrank90]

*your

[@apachestache]

@@littlefrank90 *Yore

[@mattbrown7759]

Yer

[@ZEFISH888]

Aw, I got really immersed. Was legit worried he wouldn't see his friend again lol. So many good moments.

[@JordyShortRibs]

Joel is so iconic he's recognisable even when he's a green creature. This is an amazing project hats off for grinding this out. Can see the blood sweat and tears. Worth it. Actually wanna play this game now 😅

[@aletcetera9883]

Joel puts soul into his sponsored videos and it’s the best thing on KZbin every time it happens.

[@Daxflame]

This is AWESOME!

[@alexmartens]

Hi Dax :)

[@Joel-Haver]

Hi Dax :)

[@Daxflame]

hi@@alexmartens

[@Daxflame]

hi@@Joel-Haver

[@vistisfilm]

Bummer this hasn't seen more views, definitely my favorite video. Has the pacing and content of a small feature film. Curiosity killed the George is a close second.

[@DruuzilTechGames]

I can't even fathom how you guys come up with this stuff. 10/10, would watch again.

[@TheRealGioVega]

This was a cinematic masterpiece! 🤌🏽 sidenote: the brothers character of being the model sufferer was so good in every scene he was in 🤣

[@Hex9876yugioh]

I love how DaxFlame is such a staple to all of the videos. He’s great.

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

I been eatin hella sour cream and onion chips

[@TheSquareOnes]

@@skeetsmcgrew3282 Fantastic line, but I am obligated to point out that the Galactric Emperor is actually a Mason character. A great Dax role from that era would be the fantasy actor auditioning to play movies based on "normal people."

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

@@TheSquareOnes Oh snap I totally mixed them up, dang it

[@thuunderstorm5292]

you have such a way with incredibly impactful endings, the fire scene especially was STUNNING. perfect ending, absolutely adored this. please, make sure to take extra care of yourself in the next few weeks. aftercare is a surprisingly important part of creating art, especially when creating at this level of magnitude in both the physical and emotional/mental effort it took to create and release this. You two are amazing ♥

[@MizuMark]

This was above and beyond for a sponsored video i didnt even notice the length i was so engrossed in the story! Your passiom shines though and i loved it. And the ending made me happy.

[@EtienneLudor]

Wish I could afford more, this was great. Honestly. Thanks for the work you’re doing.

[@TheLastWizard]

Imagine a film maker that can make an advertisement that is actually enjoyable to watch. Joel only you, Alex, and Ryan George are able to pull this off. Some film makers, and actors come alone that just bring something magical to the screen. Joel you and your team are them. If a project comes along someday where you want to film on a 24 acre farm with 100+ year old houses, and a 100+ year old barn just come on down to TX. I'd love to meet you guys.

[@SirJefferE]

I adblock everything and avoid ads like the plague. I've never heard of Lords of the Fallen, but...I kinda want to try it out now.

[@ichigo7223]

actually brought emotion out of me at the end. you really need to continue your wonderful art

[@JuneKG231]

This is gorgeous and exceptional

[@ZaidAftab]

Joel! This is fantastic! The amount of effort you put in this is incredible!

[@Wario-The-Legend]

There seems to be a theme of characters sitting on ledges and staring at the sun.

[@Joel-Haver]

It’s something we all owe ourselves now and then.

[@Wario-The-Legend]

Dang. Never thought about it that way. I need a moment to think about this.

[@djukafox]

This is so fucking good. I was watching it in like 8 in the morning just after I woke up. It left me teary eyed.

[@TehDanxorz]

Unnecessarily wholesome. I'm pretty sure I wasn't supposed to care about these characters but I do now. And if those are real character models in game... Well I don't know what I'll do. Great work, both of you

[@Spo8]

If I were any of the companies that sponsored Joel, I'd immediately get to work on adding his characters to the sequel. Imagine finding this guy out in the world.

[@Sonacnights]

I'm never not clicking a Joel Haver video as soon as I see it. 10/10

[@kerryhateseverything2546]

This genuinely gave me all the feels.

[@StegDarkhorse]

If I eat too much, I also partake in a post-meal writhe.

[@MrBombSTI]

That was such a sweet ending, so much emotion, Joel is unironically great at making films

[@erikainharmony4465]

Good to see, creative, independent animators like Joel (with help from company including Alex Martens) get the financial backing to go wild on ideas!

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

Accidentally on purpose made a perfect metaphor for what it's like finding a friend

[@imbored2047]

This is purely beautiful. You never hold back on anything, do ya?

[@jctherula]

The way you turned this into something so sweet is honestly inspiring

[@roquevasquez5238]

This was honestly amazing

[@junebug435]

The fucking light disappearing after it turns on is what got me most

[@ansiaaa]

whatever they pay you for these AD videos, it's not enough. this was beautiful!

[@cenciende9401]

So you don't know what the word 'ad' means.

[@zacattak4837]

This is so strangely wholesome, I loved it!

[@AlbertaTrailCams]

I love these game sponsorships. I'd love to see more gaming vids in general, actually

[@OlyChickenGuy]

This was a very fun watch, and it's obvious just how much effort you put into making it! I really liked the effect of the ash being utterly demolished by the faceless brother.

[@TheTalentlessWriter]

Great video but I can’t figure out if this is the prequel or sequel to Drowning In Potential

[@NerdyGamer9k]

this is absolutely one of my faves of Joel Havers so far!!! unbelievably well done

[@Ruminations_24]

That was a fantastically perfect ending. Loved this short.

[@brenon45]

This was more surprisingly wholesome than I expected.

[@nyuu444]

This was amazing. I would really appreciate a sequel to this.

[@youtubeuniversity3638]

I want a game about this now. A long tortured dead soul returns to the realm of the living, having long since forgot it, and finds he wants to spend a whole lot of time there. Even finds a companionship that pulls through when he needs it most.

[@wealthybone2990]

I'm so happy to see Joel get sponsored to make another animation on a game especially a souls like game but it's nice to see an lords of the fallen animation, I haven't seen one yet but this was great.

[@OhYahDude]

This is easily one of the most amusing things I've seen in a while. Great work Joel

[@TheIronMarshall]

The ending was genuinely moving 🤧

[@boothefuzzyhamster3815]

This was surprisingly moving and emotional in many ways, especially given the pure grim-dark of the actual game. Masterfully done.

[@NightStalker1988]

Those drawn backgrounds are gorgeous!

[@Hamearis23]

It's easy to tell how much work you've both put into the visuals, they are literally breathtaking!

[@gokufirespit8418]

Profoundly sad in the most hopeful way imaginable; leaves me yearning for more. 5 stars

[@toucandraws3959]

Laughed several times, and the friendship the ghoul started growing was so cute! Amazing job :D

[@RemyVonLion]

Joel just keeps making the most amazingly profound and relatable yet still humorous skit/animations ever.

[@GooglyCactus]

Came in here expecting good comedy, stayed for the amazing story + comedy! It's awesome that this is an actual sponsored ad and not just a passion project! I legit almost cried for the main character b/c that part was just so sad, having had a taste of the land of the living and then seemingly never being able to go back ever again. The ending was so sweet! Thank you for the awesome vid!

[@alklazaris3741]

Joel I love your humor with a heart. It's something else I've never seen on KZbin. Please never stop

[@pingasbungus4517]

Wow, I didn't realize the entire video was advertisement. Good job, I'd like to be subliminally influenced with content like this much more often. Must buy Lords of the Fallen!

[@redwed6]

Leave it to Joel to get video game sponsorships and do the most out there stories with them, love it

[@DeSinc]

when he turns on the lamp to catch his son coming home late at night and the lamp just burns to a crisp instantly and goes out again was so funny

[@rakelodakel]

I have had a fever for four days, I can relate a lot to how these character's look, move and breath.

[@oddballgametime]

You guys will (if you want) become some mainstream animators or something. The talent and this style is too incredible not to have more like this. Thank you

[@tannerc43]

This was fantastic Joel! A month of hard work was totally worth it for such a damn good video, you always seem to make your sponsored videos some of the best!

[@calebh101]

I can only imagine how absolutely WRECKED the collective voiceboxes of you guys were after creating this. Just Sahara desert throat. Feeling like you drank boiling asphalt.

[@Greendawn-di3dl]

This is the shit I like, if it requires an ad for these wonderful animations to come back I'm all for it

[@fundaez1250]

Incredible collaboration and result. Love your work Joel!