Techstore to Starship - Bored Sci-Fi Episode 1

[@thomasbecker9676]

I can't believe Rob had to make up his own TTRPG just to get a chair.

[@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD]

Finally Rob can sit

[@Kineth1]

Bull, sit.

[@ctakitimu]

Rob was commanded to make it up by Rowan

[@ronarion9646]

@@ctakitimu Yeah, his own fault, he shouldn't have been wearing a red shirt.

[@TravisBringsIt]

Outrageous!

[@thawtar876]

it'S amazing how adam can act as arrogant as baradun and also as timid as 'Adam'

[@freelance8399]

Is it just me but how can Rob make such a amazing D&D Campaign and still find time to give us this.... And still teaching them to play 😂

[@SzaraSzarancza]

@@freelance8399 They'll never learn unless Rob creates a game system based solely on single-sided dice.😅

[@jareder86]

Omfg how is it this is still as compelling as their D&D series?! The chemistry between all of these guys just makes it hilarious to watch.

[@DjbozySTL]

It's the paychecks

[@pbehler]

Because they are fantastic Actors!!. And they are completely mental enough to live as their characters.

[@KhanAndMrPointyEars]

Any RPG can be good as long as the players have good chemistry. haha 😆

[@agin1519]

It’s the fluro lighting. And that these guys are funny as f

[@MartinNelson]

Because D&D isn't the only system, and in fact is one of the least well written TTRPGs out there. 5e is dominant, but by far from the best system out there.

[@zackallen76]

And of course Ellie is busy running the store while "The Boys" are off playing their video game. 😅

[@SchlossRitter]

Her salary is more than all of them combined, after all.

[@LilLeon97]

Seems like she’s finally earning that massive paycheck

[@rodrigocampos1302]

Ellie is the secret BBEG

[@robjr1459]

Absolutely love how the creativity just seamlessly flows between them all and Robert just mentally sighing and going with it rather than what he had planned lol!

[@jackzed2020]

How long does he know them in person? He had it coming, I would've written my notes on post it's by now XD

[@jackzed2020]

Additional fun fact: for a group I DMed, I actually did.

[@johnryan5133]

The sign of a rather good gm, but we already knew how good Rob is.

[@SheaDay30]

I envy Rob's abilities.

[@michael_pilot]

What do you know about it? Maybe everything went exactly as planned

[@MrJustonb]

Enjoying the one shot. Love how everyone just falls right into their bored characters. Timid Adam is always such a change from cocky Baradun.

[@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD]

A biiiig change haha

[@thomasbecker9676]

Except when he's not at work, riding his motorcycle and sowing his seed.

[@Melissa_P89]

Yes I love how different his characters are.

[@stripehead1]

You gotta appreciate Ben for his improv skills here. And Rowan is a natural at slipping into his character

[@TimTheEnchanter0]

We never see enough of baradun 😢

[@rafidog]

Rowan turned into Zapp Branningan right away being captain of the ship lol

[@paullatham8486]

I'm sure he'll be more than willing to send wave after wave of his own men at the enemy!

[@ihcfn]

Surely you mean James T Kirk?

[@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD]

Most accurate comment ever

[@prof.mommyarty]

Just pleased he kept his pants on 😄

[@paullatham8486]

@@prof.mommyarty I wouldn't count on it staying that way!

[@Respectable_Username]

This feels like sitting in on a Bored writer's room. Love it!

[@michaelstack299]

A few seconds in when Ben talked over Rob, I thought the same thing. It was followed up by, "So the real game is Rob trying to get a word in."

[@SchlossRitter]

Bored, the Improv

[@WebWingRecords]

I love how Rob calmly takes a sip of water in the background while the players all freak out for 30 secs 😂

[@Rybosome141]

I cant wait for the crew to find out tht there has been a janitor on the ship the entire time 😂😂😂 "what are you doing here"

[@Kharmzi]

Named Kencun.

[@daltonbarrett6404]

​@@Kharmzior Djeoph

[@NathanRW]

Was very happy that they stopped to do the glasses bit with Rowan and Alan. One of my favorite Bored moments. Can’t blame Rowan for not remembering, so I’m just happy Alan caught it!!

[@VivaLaDnDLogs]

Welcome a-Bored! *Spoilers:* 0:13, 3:45 Catchphrase! 0:47 Rob Hartley, Visionary, Dreamweaver, TTERPG Designer, plus Actor 1:09 Let's begin! 1:23, 6:12, 7:51, 13:58, 14:31, 15:31, 15:44, 18:21, 21:41, 22:32, 25:15, 28:17 Thank you for the immersion 1:45 *The Red Shirts* 2:12 *The Customer* 2:22 I'd like a Refund™ 3:05, 5:48, 12:48, 16:45 Psh, I know stuff 3:43 *The Manager* 3:58, 9:05, 17:47, 19:34, 22:26, 22:44 Goddamn you, Rowan 4:33 The Compromise 5:15 TTERPG 6:06 Are we getting Jumanjied? 7:17 Welcome Graduates, *Pick Your Class* 7:47 These things happen working in gaming consoles more than you'd think 8:01, 16:09 Acclimated 8:33 Don't you dare, Rowan 9:19-11:24, 19:14 *Character Creation & Core Game Mechanics* 10:47 Physical, Mental, Social *Rowan: 3, 2, 1* *Ben: 3, 2, 1* *Adam: 1, 3, 2* *Alan: 2, 3, 1* 11:10 Are you surprised, Rob? 11:28-12:40 *Choose Your Role* *Rowan: Commander* *Ben: Helms Man* *Alan: First Officer* *Adam: **-Science-** Nerd Officer* 12:41 VLDL TTERPG out of context 13:12 Where did you find this console? Well.... _flashback_ 16:42-(Ongoing) *TUTORIAL* 17:04 *Ro-Bert, Ship AI* 17:30 Pause for laughter 18:30 *Please Respond to Emergency Tasks in:* Bridge Laboratory Helm Captain's Quarters 18:58 We may not have an Engineer, but we do have a First Officer! 19:56 Alan rolls Mental to fix mechanical issues (plus 1 dice because of his class): DC=3 20:27 With 4 dice, Alan still almost Crit fails the tutorial 21:04 Talk Nerdy to Me 22:40 *Bridge Emergency: **_Resolved_* 23:12, 25:44, 27:06 Dramatic Reveal 23:43 Ben rolls Strength to force the navigation into being fixed (plus 1 dice because of his class): DC=3 24:45 Will the *Van Lier Dice Curse* follow Ben into Rob's TTERPG?! 25:03 *Helm Emergency: **_Resolved_* 26:44 When Take 2 manages to go worse than Take 1 27:47 Rob's insights from his _Bored_ binge 28:36 This looks like a job for....NEXT TIME, on Bored D&D!

[@nairocamilo]

Thank you for your work!

[@SchlossRitter]

Hopefully this gets pinned for posterity

[@SettesNL]

🎉

[@beretta9mm]

kudos, mate, never stop doing what you do!

[@Turboand06]

They should pin this at the top, so everyone can see it

[@ralhamami]

I really enjoyed how Ben's pic, name and shiny new "Helmsman" title popped up almost immediately after he made his uninformed decision. 🤣

[@omega311888]

despite the hilarity, adam actually taught me something. i never knew that OG trek's door sounds were made that way. thanks for that!

[@Veelasiren]

One that I remember is the OG effect for transporting people was made by glitter being swirled around in a fish tank.

[@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD]

The more you know!

[@keithcurtis]

According to the liner notes of the "Star Trek Sound Effects" album, the noise was an airgun played in reverse. Listen to the actual sound. There's a screech that sounds nothing like paper being pulled against paper.

[@urieleaabzu]

Does anyone really appreciate how insanely high Rob's IQ is and how awesome his creative brain is? To not only be able to create these worlds from the multiverse he has living in his head, he also has the ability to keep up with the quality and investment energy and fun in every single episode. I love the passion and how real everything always is with the campaigns, and it's nice to see how adaptable he is as a dungeon master. Major respect!!

[@assassingamer3793]

Rob taking a second to watch everyone flail about in their seats before deciding to join in will forever be the best thing ever

[@Shade01982]

And after that realizing he's the AI and didn't actually have to do that 🤣🤣

[@upinarms79]

This is the kind of stuff you do when you've started a session and realize some of the key players aren't able to make it that day. It's brilliant and I love it.

[@DjbozySTL]

Every week for three years lol

[@upinarms79]

@@DjbozySTL I feel your pain, bro. Hours of reading over a module and pre-game prep for a major session everyone has had weeks to prepare for only to get there and get multiple texts last minute of "oh hey guyz not gonna make it today, hope that's ok lulz" Yeah... **defeated sigh** it's fine... 🙄

[@DjbozySTL]

@@upinarms79 been storytelling for about 33 years. I am able to work it out regardless of who shows as long as I have two players* I got this

[@DjbozySTL]

@@upinarms79 currently running Tinyfolk*( homebrew pf2e) and Rping in Cyberpunk Red(rockerboy)

[@namethefifth7315]

Sad i am the only key player at the table as i am the only one who always shows up

[@anthonyguzman7482]

Please keep going with this is killing me especially Rowan as Kirk

[@vlaadenarconis8925]

I love how big the difference is between Adam and Baradun! I never realized until they are sitting down in this setting. Loved this

[@Respectable_Username]

I love how different the banter is at the table with the different characters, even for the parts where they're not officially in character! Interesting how the context affects things like that 😊

[@Mixxie67]

I love how excited Rowan and Ben are. You can see it in their faces. I mean, Rowan actually said "I'm excited".

[@velvetkay]

This literally screams 16-Bit merch! Love the Bored mayhem going PnP xD

[@Fennwitty]

I was expecting without a greenscreen, there'd be cutaways of 16-bit graphics instead :P

[@satansbarman]

​@@FennwittyI'm sure there was an episode ages ago that in was in 16bit, I was also expecting some "gameplay footage" 😅

[@velvetkay]

@@Fennwitty This sounds great, too!

[@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD]

Might have to do that!

[@Shade01982]

​@satansbarman There is one I remember, where wizard Britt has to escort fisherman Baelin to the castle but keeps failing. I think it was fanmade though.

[@Dinnye01]

Rob finally broke from the guys not remembering the rules. That's the reason for d6 :D

[@RobertHartleyGM]

Legit, no wasting time on 'which dice is a d12?' 'what damage do I roll?' when they're all d6s

[@Vermouth_19]

@@RobertHartleyGM Viva problem requires Viva solution

[@Dinnye01]

@@RobertHartleyGM This, for some reason, reminds me of the card game Doom Machine, aaaand Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic. The latter one was pretty straightforward. After playing IWD2, it was strange not having to calculate the damage potential in head, as they just simply did it for me :D That said, the guys are still not done with shouting over each other.

[@zigmundwolf]

​@@RobertHartleyGMI've watched wintertales oneshot week. And now I think that easy rules and oneshots are the best way to play when you're 30+, got families and jobs. DnD is cool, but you need so much time to dive in it!

[@Tamdrik]

@@RobertHartleyGM "Rowan, where did you get that d10 from? I only gave you d6s!"

[@AHM4D_1236]

I Love the fact Adam goes fully into his character,You can see that with his hand gestures

[@braxtonflake2130]

Bored Series TTRPG is EXACTLY what I needed! 🤣 This is absolutely EPIC!

[@prucomben8769]

Love it love it love it! I especially loved the feature of Rowan's face blindness when Adam removes his glasses and Robs not so subtle puns. 🚀 Excited to see what comes next.

[@Trying.To.Hug.TheWORLD]

Oh this is great! my cheeks tired of smiling for half an hour! Thank you! looking forward to the sequel!❤💙

[@JessInThe999]

Read this in customer bens voice

[@zakthewarcat3172]

agreed

[@Adz2]

Props to Adam getting within 10 episodes for the Superman reference

[@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD]

Oooo how far out was I?

[@Adz2]

​@@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnDIt was episode 48 according to the subtitles so 8 away, not bad at all

[@Lyhyt]

I love that even Rob started making fart jokes about the door. They’re rubbing off on him. 😂

[@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD]

Us guys are rubbing off on Rob......?

[@josephharrison8354]

@@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD He said what he said.

[@chriscanfly6386]

​@@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD stop rubbing rob off mates

[@malliceuk]

Corrupt his poor soul

[@davidenicotra8054]

Adam is the exact opposite of baradun, and almost always in character! Dude you're such a great actor!!! All of you, but Adam is objectively the one that knows how to play d&d better and have opposite characters to play, just wow! Also congrats Rob it already seems like it's gonna be a great instant game 😊😊

[@davidenicotra8054]

Bob is my favourite in d&d and Adam in this one! Love you all tho ❤

[@RobertHartleyGM]

Thanks!

[@davidenicotra8054]

Nonono, thank YOU!

[@Mohamova]

Man I was skeptical at first, but you guys can literally make anything HILARIOUS to watch!

[@HighbridgeD]

"What's a Helsman? ME!" ...Never change, Ben 😅

[@lytsedraak]

I may have watched this episode twice today. It's really good.

[@VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD]

This is what I like to hear!

[@Miss_Yaiko]

What an amazing start to the show. I couldn't stop laughing the whole episode. I can tell this is gonna be a fun few weeks.

[@benjaminchenel3798]

22:40 the absolute look of betrayal from Alan as he realises Rowan takes credits for his work and takes the applause absolutely kills me 😂 the fact that he didn't even notice it before is perfect !

[@Vermouth_19]

First episode and we already got fart jokes. I expect nothing less 😂 I agree with Alan, the simplified version sounds like a great idea for this group!

[@SzaraSzarancza]

Wait until they realize they have a massive fart cannon on the ship as the main weapon.

[@MichelleSudarsono]

The detail in that BORED title XD Plastic bag for $2000, "give ALAN a paycut"

[@jackson102881]

Those little details

[@elidavis5458]

5:49 flux capacitor joke is underrated

[@danamulter]

This is absolute chaos. This feels a lot like how home games go, when the homies all get together and suddenly the average IQ in the room drops by 20% but the fun goes up by the inverse square law.

[@michael_pilot]

22:26 As Rowan continues to mix names, imagine if a new employee arrives and is called Aydan

[@wizwonder99]

The Baradune character contrasting against Adam is hilarious 😂😂lol

[@Toonjunkey1]

Cannot wait to see Ben Forget what skills he has. also i want to see them parallel park in space.

[@markky3050]

Also, what he names them. His mousepad a flat clicker. A 2d plane that glows.

[@ElijahRoks]

4 min in and am watching with volume down low. These captions are magnificent!

[@haski-v-kaske]

Morning! Nice day for Bored! This time I can be with you in the present, guys

[@lautarotoloza7583]

Solid 2 min gag/analogy of doors and poop. Always exceeding my expectations, lads.

[@FreshLeafyVegetables]

As usual, loved every moment. Also, mad props to the subtitle writer. I love the side notes and background details that go into so many clips VLDL makes. The subtitles nail it.

[@KurstNightsGaming]

dont make a micro-seires out of it, this deserves a full roll-out. You're just great, guys. Bored got me to VLDL and seeing you guys performing a Bored/Startrek-RPG out of the box is simply amazing. I'm already addicted :)

[@JoshuaLenerville]

I am so excited about this series! First episode, and I've already laughed my head off!

[@DragonSkyShadow]

3:32 I could feel the OUTRAGEOUS building up :))

[@paulatejano3283]

The fact that as soon as Rob says "it's going to get sexual" the machine just sucks everyone in the room is just unespected poetry

[@brewergamer]

Rob is a genius. Honestly should be some sort of creative director in a game development company.

[@ubbeus]

Or making movie skits about games and gameplaying. That'd be something...

[@tismikey8452]

7:40 Rowan has been to Azarim before; I would’ve loved to see Rowan’s character express anger/frustration towards Allen for trapping everyone in a video game instead of actually working. Awesome stuff still guys. Can’t wait to see new tavern!

[@toffylikesgames]

This is OUTRAGEOUSly funny 😂 Can't wait for more!! I love how utterly self Adam is being, sharing all the nerdy facts. It's great!

[@nicholepoisson4519]

So excited to watch this, unfortunately at work will have to wait til later, sigh. My two favorite things D&D and Bored together at last. ❤

[@jajsem1109]

So excited to watch this, fortunately at work with two monitors, I can make this work. :D

[@straaths]

5:33 good job Rob 🎉 you knew something was off. Ben said "ttRerpg" and there should be just one R.

[@RobertHartleyGM]

Thanks!

[@nataliedunn5239]

Oh my gosh, I got so childishly excited as they were sucked into the console!.... I actually started clapping in delight! 😂

[@BrilLeahnt]

Have been thinking it’s Friday all day, only to be disappointed to remember it’s Thursday….. until now! Wooo Thursday!!!!

[@begollyawm8439]

THE CAPTIONS ARE LEGIT!!!

[@ThalesWell]

Rowan came prepared in costume with the black polo, I see.

[@rbash1985]

Jfc how is it everything they put out is pure gold? I wish I had the means to donate. Keep it up VLDL, you are all amazingly talented.

[@metroidfan07]

This new series seems like it will be really fun to watch. The first episode was great and it seems like the whole group is really enjoying it. Cant wait to see what happens next.

[@Ninny-df2yy]

Oh more content! Happy for the new stuff on this channel. Love the DnD series, keep up the awesome work.

[@janfields4816]

I wasn't sure I'd like this but it's a delight. I love how Rob is playing to their strengths (and weaknesses with one kind of dice). And when no one wanted to be a healer, I laughed out loud. No point learning from the past.

[@dhymasriyanto]

I'm curious, how do you think the healing system works in this game system?

[@sshum00]

You have no idea how excited I got when I saw this. I can’t wait for more!

[@dianeturrel4607]

How naturally they all just slide into the Bored characters. Alan and Rowan bickering, Bens on the fly complaints, Adam doing the thing with his hands. They just don’t leave character. Tells you how much they love the series and the characters within. So lovely to watch. Though I must say it’s hard trying to pretend I’m a mature serious adult at work with these middle aged men making fart jokes through my earbuds. It was an Alan level struggle to bit break into a giggle fit.

[@hydrocrypt7797]

So excited for this series!

[@zakthewarcat3172]

me too

[@tawa7546]

Brilliant new series, even if it will be a short one! 😊🎉

[@Raeje_Draeka]

I'm already enjoying this as much as NPC D&D. Very different, but still highly entertaining. I almost pissed myself when Adam chose maths as his class. Genius. I'm convinced that Rob and the Viva boys can make literally anything into a top tier TTRPG.❤

[@PapaRezzen]

Rob sitting down whilst DMing ... 🤔 Obsurd!! Can already tell this one shot is going to be great and unique !

[@FBWL-u1r]

I love how easily they slip into their Bored characters within this environment 😄 Class act! I'm looking forward to the next episodes

[@TheChurchofJim]

Just watching this and want to say Rob is very good at explaining a new system that he created, and very good with improvising.

[@cchapa7470]

I'm not gonna lie. This is probably the BEST way to introduce an audience to something NOT D&D. "What's a TTRPG?" Brilliant!

[@IngridGiles]

(Episode 48 FYI). Lorquin, your subtitles are gold!

[@keepironman14]

Ben and Rowan should've gone 3 socal, 2 physical, 1 mental. Because somehow they ALWAYS get their way in speech checks, and create the silliest issues.

[@neowolf09]

The star trek ship shake reference was great 😆

[@demowoo]

Holy shitt, I love this new idea and I want to check out Rob's new TTRPG rules so bad!

[@ryanjohndavies4092]

Right?! Considering how short it is they might as well release it

[@fightscrime]

Kinda love that this plays as a Bored writers/actors reading.

[@nairocamilo]

Viva La Dirt League goes full on "Busões & Boletos"!!! Edit: scratch that, they went Juman-jang

[@spds488]

meu deus achei que eu era o unico q pensou nisso

[@nairocamilo]

@@spds488 Hahahaha Eu nem li o "starship" do título, então eu achei selado que seria _aventuras do cotidiano,_ dados & contracapas style

[@richarddunlop3332]

I couldn't think of something to comment, but want to feed the algorithm to support more stuff like this.

[@Sullabib]

OK I've had a BLAST watching this!!! :D :D :D If this catches on and you end up continuing it after the first five episodes of course I'd love to see greenscreen parts as well, with Star Trek TOS-like uniforms (red shirts!!!), but this works incredibly well even without greenscreen because of the immersive acting at the table! Loved it!!

[@prucomben8769]

Agreed, I love the green screen stuff on NPC D&D, so seeing it with this RPG would be cool, also seeing 16bit characters too, even just a picture!!!

[@RyanClearwater]

Im glad to see Ben might still be doing jiu jitsu. Never leave, Ben. Never. Leave.

[@Sachifu]

Adam roleplaying a timid person after watching nearly 150 episodes of him being Baradun... it just feels weird.

[@JustMnM83]

As a subscriber that's watched every video across both channels multiple times, I can whole-heartedly say this is my favourite video so far! Just love how cohesive the roleplay is to the characters from Bored and the chemistry between each of you. Love it!

[@21digiking]

Lesss goooooo more awesome tabletop rpg goodness

[@mikeglasswell-gameplay]

Fantastic episode. It felt like a palette cleanser for the guys. Lots of energy and not a lot of analysis paralysis that you can sometimes get in DND. Would love to see these guys play some boardgames on the channel also

[@Zero0050]

LET'S GOOOOOOO! You guys are absolutely the best

[@Kaaxe]

I havent watched that much bored but I adore them slipping into these characters, especially Adam

[@aaronerskine8800]

Tt"e"rpg. I love the idea

[@michael_pilot]

05:33 Yes Ben, it was worth it

[@Drako999x]

Well, there actually was a Pong console in the 70s, the Atari Home Pong, which only could play Pong :3 I still have one in the basement XD

[@paulyguitary7651]

Ben’s right, it was indeed worth it.

[@mrsteve4569]

I so want to see these scenes filmed, especially Alan sweating at the computer, the dramatic music and lense flairs, with Rowen yelling at him from the command seat.

[@phoenixdzk]

Love that this world should be able to manipulate time using a Reddit page

[@wolfmoon09able]

Getting this just as the bored series is coming back is awesome! "Over It" Alan is the best.

[@pipzedog]

I'm stoked for this. How it will work I have no ideaaa

[@Kalorag]

HA! That was exelent! [smashes glas on the floor] ANOTHER!

[@Saionay]

Episode 1 yessssss 🥳

[@Physeis]

There will be only one, it's a one shot

[@felagund562]

They played it as a one shot, but it will run as 5 episodes

[@steelmongoose4956]

I’m looking forward to seeing what sort of system Rob has made. I’m always on the lookout for ideas to steal-er, adapt-into my own game design work.

[@LuxLunox]

Great introduction! 🤣❤

[@dew-it8744]

Oh my god, he actually created his own system. The mad lad

[@Cross-Warrior]

They're very good at Epic NPC Man D&D, but my gosh, the amount they get into the roles with their Bored characters is just outright hilarious 🤣🤣🤣 Also, anyone getting Jumanji feelings from this plot? 🤔🤭

[@felagund562]

Nah that was a board game with Robin Williams. This is totally different

[@Cross-Warrior]

@felagund562 No no. The one with The Rock, not that one that the old people watch!

[@Supernefication]

Tron was the original getting sucked into the game film, I hope they feature a lightcycle quest. The recent Jumanji films featured a console rather than trons arcade machine. Then there was an episode of Black Mirror called "USS Callister" that featured getting their minds copied and put into a game (Black Mirror is such a great show, it's on netflix and each episode is a different story about the what if of technology going too far) which also featured the game being a spaceship startrekish game.

[@Cross-Warrior]

@Supernefication I've only seen the 2010 Tron movie, but yeah, it was really cool, and I wouldn't mind seeing some cycle racing 👀 Though the Jumanji remark was mostly made just to be a bit of a troll because of Rob talking about it 🤭

[@nocturnalflame5112]

i totally am, fellow nerd officer

[@QuillWorks]

Rowan taking credit for Alan solving the computer issue solely because he commanded him to is the least surprising thing I’ve seen all week