NPC D&D Episode 4: The Journey to Candlekeep

Adventure is afoot, and our heroes find their way journeying to candlekeep to open the mysterious box. Whats in it?! Find out on: NPC D&D!
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[@jocosesonata]

14:56 - I like how Greg, Bodger, and Baradun are generally assholes towards each other, but the moment they can be an asshole towards someone else, they immediately band together.

[@me2olive]

"Don't make me invoke an unskippable cutscene!" needs to be in a future sketch, that's just perfect!

[@Vandylizer]

Skip! But this is- Skip! UNSKIPPABLE CUTSCENE. Where are your Skip Gods now? Haha

[@TrashBaitBandit]

Can I get this on a t-shirt? Lol

[@kevinfranden7994]

/agree

[@MrBizteck]

*UNSKIPABLE CUTSCENE* The DM brings the hammer down !!

[@alexandervaucrosson7841]

Woo 69th like

[@thebrimo]

Need that as a reaction clip for EVERYTHING.

[@victorian298]

That poor DM, he has the patience of a monk of Candlekeep...XD

[@MrBizteck]

@@victorian298 yes I did feel for him.

[@Slater6377]

Your name is now... tuning fork

[@justinjohnson6481]

I had a genuine, deep-belly laugh when the elves accepted Rowan’s sausage recipe 😂 -1 intelligence ftw.

[@deaks25]

Yep. Had to pause because I was literally laughing too hard to hear anything 😂😂😂

[@_tertle3892]

Fuck the what?

[@Stettafire]

@@_tertle3892 *for the win OMG

[@kuraivanguard]

Mind blowing 🤯😆😆

[@alkaholic4848]

Soon as I heard the persuasion roll land 17+2 I started chuckling, expecting what was about to happen. I was in tears by the end of it.

[@christopherg2347]

"Has your frined taken any headwounds?" "He is armed with a frying pan. So what do you think?"

[@christopherg2347]

A magical segway. Would that just be a really small flying carpet? Maybe a flying stool instead of a witches broom?

[@christopherg2347]

22:00 Avengers moment? More like the Guardians of the Galaxy moment :)

[@madshansen2639]

really good one :-)

[@Migolcow]

That poor DM is forced into playing a different game, one with many sanity checks

[@brianlav1]

That would be Call of Cutlu

[@MasterGenshu]

@@brianlav1 lol Cut Lu, what he do to you :p

[@shancon6377]

​@@brianlav1poor Lu.

[@TheAJ2501]

"Sorry about your loss. Can we go home?" - The 3 NPC Idiots. xD

[@kingjoebail7300]

Hahaha needs a npc skit, all the heroes gathered for a great battle chatting sorry about your loss. Can we go home?"

[@livermegasej]

"If only we had a book of honeywood law or something.." "MY GOD - fine! take my book.. Now I don't have light reading for later on.. " 😂😂😂

[@blackfalcon1324]

lore

[@jujujohnson01]

This is a great example on how to play D&D....for the DM.... hats off to his patience.

[@ilovejettrooper5922]

DM: "You've spent the most time with the tuning fork." Bodger: "I have a name!" DM: "It doesn't matter." Bodger: "Fork you too!"

[@ryltair]

Love how Britt silences them with a slight hand-gesture. The DM was also gold!

[@Retarjoe]

Robert needs a raise after dealing with you guys xD

[@meysammaboudi8044]

Make this a regular series. There isn't much D&D casual play like this. It's fun. It has potential

[@autumnsenseiletsplay7017]

It'll probably be 2 years,let the dm recover 😂😅

[@jocosesonata]

There's one called The Oxventure. It's pretty casual, I'd say. Here's a playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLoid6oOAGqMcZ3YWFqABFXbx9l5edm6XK

[@Youboy64]

And they did!

[@tjyork7928]

Yea but they will need a new dm every month!

[@akmal94ibrahim]

@@jocosesonata I'm desperate for more DnD now that the Oxventure is taking a break. This series helps with that itch

[@JamesSmith-uh7hp]

I want the 10 hour loop of "Sorry about your loss, can we go home?"

[@AleksandrStrizhevskiy]

Manager: oh no, I just found out there was a terrible tragedy in my family. Me: Sorry about your loss. Can we go home?

[@JT-kx7wp]

Such a good DM. UNSKIPPABLE CUTSCENE..SHUTUP! lmfao i love this series

[@sparrowflyaway]

He has his own Twitch channel too now, where he reads stories, helps create characters, and runs games for both Twitch Chat and other seasoned D&D players. Twitch Tales is great fun, Rob draws a name from Twitch chat and that person gets to make the next decision for the character, it’s a nice casual way to learn and have a go at D&D without feeling like this character’s life depends on you because the next person will probably be able to pull it out the fire if your turn doesn’t go so well.

[@RobertHartleyGM]

I'm going to have that DM's babies.

[@Tuatha]

Robert Hartley wait a minute! Lol

[@R0I3I3IE]

10:42 - Oh shit, you went there. No DM should ever have to go to that dark, cut scene place. This will surely live with you for some years to come. I hope you're able to find a little normality soon and if ever you get flash backs, be sure to talk to someone; preferably a doctor. Stay away from cliff edges for at least 6yrs, please. Good luck.

[@RobertHartleyGM]

@@R0I3I3IE *sob* I just don't know what went wrong... *sob* It's a blur. I just wanted to read my necessary exposition and I ... I just... I ... *wails in DM*

[@R0I3I3IE]

@@RobertHartleyGM, oh god it's happening already. *MEDIC!!!!!*

[@virus6188]

UNSKIPPABLE CUTSCENE! This is actually brilliant lol

[@drunktomcruise8224]

I would love to watch a fantasy based AAA movie with this kind of humor. Sorry about ya loss, can we go home?!

[@OnlySamCan]

Bryan if they made a full fledged B movie like with Rekt I’d watch the shit out of it.

[@Finwaell]

watch Your Highness

[@krause6echo]

I would love to see these guys do a movie with this kind of story. Most unlikely, laziest, stupidest bloody heroes.

[@karlkhansen]

Can you imagine handing the reins for the next full length Dungeons and Dragons live action movie to these guys, bloody legend!

[@notunremarkable]

A vegetarian sausage and a tuning fork. Seems standard for D&D

[@melissaclaassen9707]

The opening of the puzzle box was a great description!! I love that! (I noticed it despite the players running wild at that point)

[@DragonCTR]

18:41 I thought Bodger would request a date with the Tifling.

[@Rathkryn]

That negative one intelligence modifier struck again!

[@deepant7036]

Having -1 intelligence has its own perks

[@UncleJimmyBob]

He should have asked if she could fork her :O

[@jackzed2020]

I really miss literal Jon.... My first DnD Character. Listening to those goofs really reminds me of him. "You bastard!" "Oh, you must confuse me with someone else. My parents were married, happily so i'd say" "Did you steal our carriage?" "Most likely, I do that for a living!" "I'll let you hobos pass over my dead body." "Okay" *stabbing roll*

[@WhyteDem0n]

lmao I love Rowan's commitment to his character

[@yourson9752]

Thanks for the laugh please dont stop doing things like this!

[@evaristegalois6282]

*_Mornin’! Nice day for NPC D&D ain’t it? Hu-Ha!_*

[@IroShukura]

I woke up now... And this message is perfect! (Italy here if you would questioning why i woke up now)

[@aragontwinkll1107]

@@IroShukura me too Montenegro here

[@rakijawoodland]

@@aragontwinkll1107 Pozdrav za Montenegro

[@deepant7036]

But did you make the deal with an eel?

[@JediParias]

There will be mild disappointment if Bodger doesn't get called a tuning fork in future episodes of Epic NPC Man.

[@Dcart5]

Ah herding kittens ... every GM's job :)

[@robertjohnston7341]

I love how engrossed Britt seems to be. Everyone looks like they're having a lot of fun! This is probably one of the best games I've ever seen played!

[@mahmoudahmedgamal6035]

Please make this into a long running series! Really enjoying myself watching those episodes.

[@dreamstorm947]

That chanting "I'm sorry for your loss, can we go home?" I"M DYING

[@therealdeal1138]

*Sorry for your loss, can we go home?* These guys get rewarded for their chanting?! When i say this i just get mean looks and insulted....

[@ninjabeaver420]

Her reaction in the cutscene is just perfect

[@jaymeans8299]

Same lol🤣

[@gumman12341]

I wish I had friends that would play D&D with me. I’d love it

[@OnlySamCan]

gumman12341 check out table top simulator on steam you can find groups on there. Or corrupt your friends.

[@frostipanda2737]

Check out the dnd reddit they have a discord and host online sessions all the time. Very friendly to new players.

[@ezri8315]

Search for gaming shops in your area. There are usually groups that play at them at set timeframes. If you ask a worker there they usually know when. Most groups at those places are cool with letting people join.

[@Mr.AndersonX]

I pity that Dungeon Master :P.

[@wargame2play]

Saw a AD&D player grab a wand of wishes and proclaim “ I want a TON of gold! Right here! Right now!” As the other players went pale and began running a high pitched whine was heard coming from the sky as a solid gold meteorite hit the camp!

[@theladyamalthea]

If I had been the DM, that is EXACTLY how I would have fulfilled that Wish.

[@Tuatha]

I don’t think I could survive a Campaign with the guys, would probably get frustrated lol. BIG PROPS TO BRITT for surviving the shenanigans!!

[@edwardm530]

Jennifer Tuatha LaFleur She genuinely seemed like she could really enjoy it. Of course it was gonna be like this instead though, Rowan and Adam are relentless Fun to watch

[@CaptRGtitan]

I can’t help but love this series...Love Epic NPC Man and adding it to DnD just makes it fun!!

[@Ezorus]

This needs to be on HBO or Amazon prime.. haven't been this interested in a story line since Game of Thrones

[@MrJinsaotome]

I want a clip ripped of "Sorry about your loss can we go home" that was beautiful

[@Mixxie67]

"Try not to meet any eels." He came out with that so quick. These folks are so bright. I also loved Britt's little finger/cheek pop thing (don't know what you call that). I kind of sympathize with her having played more seriously than others at the table.

[@patrickhallett6220]

“We’re not even from this world!!” “...I shall ask more about that later.” Why did that part kill me? XD

[@simonjs8075]

how can you not love this series? i really hope you make some skits based off of it!

[@philipped.r.6385]

Any mention of Candlekeep immediately returns fond memory of my childhood to my mind. Baldur's Gate 1 was my first encounter with Dungeons and Dragons. "These waaaalls contain the wooorld's knowledge."

[@templarking2]

This has been great show DO THIS A LOT in the future!

[@gabriellang7998]

Guys, you are goddamn good actors. You deserve a full length show.

[@Orinfoo]

3:35 Greg the garlic farmer : I wasn’t listening..... DM : Clearly -_-

[@thec-m]

This is my most anticipated series on KZbin right now*. Really looking forward to each episode. * Well, that and the straight line trip across Wales.

[@Synchos90]

Sorry about your loss. Can we have MORE?

[@RS250Squid]

"That one from Diablo" *LOL*

[@goncalocarneiro3043]

No mistakes here I see. I have to commend you for your quite speedy travel at the start, the weapon and equipment upgrades, and, of course, your patience and improvisation.

[@The_Hamster_of_Truth]

OMG I just love Rowan's character! And all this illustrated D&D game is so interesting! Keep up the good work, guys!

[@bradleeweber9753]

Please guys.. we NEEEEED more than 8 episodes of this

[@skinnergames67]

This needs to be a regular show!!! Definitely one of the better shows. The scenes of the players in character are gold.

[@susanboes4186]

You guys are so great, I refuse to skip any ads on your channel. My way of saying thanks.

[@arkbuble]

(intro music) EEEEEPIC BODGER THE TUNNING FORK... He is humming

[@brandonw6340]

Its funny how serious Britt is about the game, so sad shes surrounded by "idiots" lmao....... Poor poor brit

[@Rathkryn]

I don't think the woman who started playing bagpipes in the middle of combat is taking the game as seriously as you think she is. ;)

[@brandonw6340]

@@Rathkryn would of been been better if it was the brave heart soundtrack lo

[@MadGameBoy]

You mean the only person who keeps forgetting what dice does what

[@greatbriton8425]

I wish they would not ride over her speech

[@Gumshoe08]

Simp

[@ninjabeaver420]

Omfg I love this. Please consider a D&D weekly!!!! Legit the best part of this is the inexperience and watching yall learn

[@Kolonol1]

Weekly? No...bs...we want DAILY!!!

[@GrantizEN]

I love this. The DM is master at his craft.

[@Jfrosty09]

Lol just out of curiosity, why does bodger the BLACKSMITH use a frying pan lol 😂😂😂😂

[@dorkmyride]

I'm not even a vegetarian, but I'm about to drop some dollas into the patreon so I can make the absolute monstrosity that is Bodger's Vegetarian Sausage.

[@PaulVandersypen]

Ahem. That is Tuning Fork's Vegetarian Sausage to you, sir!

[@dorkmyride]

@@PaulVandersypen my apologies! All hail the Tuning Fork!

[@Pumpkin525]

22:47 *nazgul shrieking*

[@erinesque1889]

I love watching these; I love the imagination aspect. Thanks for all your hard work, guys.

[@xMRxZEROx]

Most. Patient. DM. Ever. Props to you sir for steering this clusterfudge of a campaign. 🤟🏻😂 So entertaining.

[@mikitta47]

Ahh Brit! I feel ya, sister! Your idea to teach the monks to play the bagpipes was a really good one!

[@MrJoebags91]

When this one finishes they should totally do more of these types of things. Even if it isn't a common thing, every now and again I think it'd be interesting to watch.

[@MaromonLup]

15:00 "We're sorry about your loss, can we go home" part

[@Malkolmi]

Vegetarian sausage... with an egg...? That Bodger is one persuasive dude!

[@Zekiran]

Vegetarian, not necessarily vegan. :) I thought the same thing tho :D

[@Malkolmi]

@@Zekiran, vegetarian is basically the same as vegan... but it has gradually changed over the years, because people were vegetarian, but eat fish, or eat eggs and so on... So I guess vegetarians eat fish and eggs now! :D

[@Zekiran]

@@Malkolmi My ex from high school in the 80s came from a vegetarian family, they ate eggs and cheese. :) it changes over time. Much more strict to me = vegan. I'm just glad vegan stuff exists at all, because I'm freakin allergic to eggs and milk now :(

[@RexTiredAF]

This series is making me laugh so hard. Thanks for all the hard work and effort going into it!

[@bradleyclerkin3548]

That dm bout to smack y'all roflol. Like herding cats

[@distractedferret6113]

I distinctly heard "Try not to EAT any MEALS". Sound advice, when visiting hell I would think

[@TheKozdgaf]

i cant help but notice the lights in the background make a halo over the DMs head lmao

[@RuralTowner]

21:52 "And their powers combine. Captain Tuning Fork!"

[@mrdzin1209]

"So i got nothing, for being the nicest person?" LOL, yup just like irl :))

[@theguylevi]

😂 Good thing Britt is there to keep ya'll on point-ish...SQUIRREL! How many drinks was it?

[@AleksandrStrizhevskiy]

In the weeks since the last episode aired I became very invested in D&D. Bought a starter kit. Still don't have anyone to play with, though.

[@johnlinville8671]

The best thing about playing a character with -1 intelligent is the Shenanigans one can get into.

[@PaulVandersypen]

The odd thing is that -1 is barely below the average intelligence. Bodger really shouldn't be this stupid, but it is fun!

[@Ethan-rv3em]

I onced DM a game for my friends.... Once. I can feel a lot of his pain watching them play. Especially that Unskipable cutscene moment.

[@trm4life]

"UNSKIPPABLE CUTSCENE! Shutup!" *continues reading calmly* 🤣

[@michaelgreco3648]

This poor DM hahaha

[@dustinolson4674]

Man, this makes me want to run out and grab a core rule book for D&D!

[@OmarAlBuquoy]

Why does the thumbnail say it's episode 4/8? Is this masterpiece gonna have only 8 episodes? :(

[@Neocoolzero]

Robert (the DM) does state in a coment around here that he only had 8 25min sketches to work his campaign with, so it seems that for now, that's all were gonna get :(

[@potatohook7218]

I hope these dnd sessions keep going after this

[@Cavers]

yeah me too man... I'm enjoying this more than regular NPC man.

[@potatohook7218]

They need to expand into dnd, id watch 3-4 hours of this

[@PaulVandersypen]

Brielle coming up behind the slow-motion walking fools... ha ah ahahahhahaa ahahaa *giggle snort* herheheheh

[@icaromiranda9981]

Entering Candlekeep, one of the most sacred and important places in the Forgotten Realms, by giving a recipe of veggie sausage is one of those surreal moments that only a D&D session can provide. 😂

[@gebrakmejagaming9233]

I want a DM like him,, so nice of him giving out those hints

[@MaD707MaN]

8:50... "I cure the wounds of his heart"... Lol

[@rarrmonkey]

I just realized this is Isekai. NPC's transported to a new world for an adventure.

[@Gaaarry]

World's most patient DM ever

[@THELONDONCHANNEL]

I wish this Chanel would do a short film or movie as you say over there , literally my favourite Chanel , or it least one of, or it least my favourite comedy Chanel 👍

[@benhanks3476]

the dm looks like a half elf, fitting

[@patriot639]

I must say I absolutely LOVED Bodger being the one to pickup the demon possessed shield. I don't know if it's an act or simply Rowan, but that -1 INT modifier works so well.

[@memoowo]

15:12 So THAT'S where that line on the BATD shirt came from! Sorry about your loss - can we go home? LOL I was like I don't remember that from the Adventures of Azerim campaign...

[@JameSeraphim]

Please release the other one quickly! I love this series!

[@ConstantUNTILisnt]

anyone wanna thank VLDL for providing their own subtitle for the video?

[@dionnahfreyer8164]

I absolutely looooovvee this series! This needs to be a movie

[@chriskinetticc]

You guys are awesome. Woke up and saw this notification and knew it was time to start my day right :)

[@izzyteare1258]

This is dope 👍👍

[@ugg420able]

for the love of God lol. Listening to you guys play D&D is utterly agonizing lol. From the time y'all sat down on episode 1 you are already wanting to go home.....

[@01domcyr]

YES!!! I now live for this content!!! The way you guys act reminds me so much of my own D&D game :) Letting the barb do the talking always goes well! I love it! I need more episodes!!!! :)

[@peacefulsurfer]

this may never be the most popular series, but damn its fun.

[@Tuck-Shop]

I like the Welsh Elfs bud. I'll never imagine them otherwise again.