The Vegan Valheim Challenge

[@nicolasduguay4]

You are the more patient and persistant Valheim player ever. I would have abandon this challenge at every steps of the way. Congratulation, this is not a small feat!

[@NickRawcliffe]

Thank you, I really appreciate that.

[@delboy6699]

Exactly what came across my mind, congrats on being patient on another level of patience.

[@IanMcc1000]

When you reached the Swamp, I realised this challenge is not for me.

[@NickRawcliffe]

Haha yup it got very tough at that point 😂 thanks for watching.

[@IanMcc1000]

@@NickRawcliffe I did laugh a lot at that point 🤣

[@grimmcoregames]

niiice! really good job! =) was a very interesting and eye opening challenge, very informative! Job well done! Im one of the Devs btw!

[@NickRawcliffe]

Thanks so much Robin. So glad you liked it. You do very beautiful work my friend. 👍

[@audunms4780]

@@NickRawcliffe you killed that poor poor deer eyketyr! YOU HAWE FAILED THE CHALANGE!

[@audunms4780]

@@NickRawcliffe padded armor? linnen + iron?

[@audunms4780]

@@NickRawcliffe you can get lether by destroyin fueling tanning racks.

@@audunms4780 You can also get leather in the scrap piles in the swamp, but it doesn't matter, because the challenge is to not "use" stuff from animal origin, as vegans don't, regardless if you kill the animal or not. And of course the exceptions are the bosses and the single 1 or 2-star deer that he needs to kill in order to invoke Eikthyr.

[@rammss]

Really an extraordinary work. I'm amazed by your patience.

[@NickRawcliffe]

Thank you, that's nice of you to say. Glad you liked the video.

[@dandymatt]

This man traveling the ocean in a cart...respect!

[@NickRawcliffe]

haha thanks XD

[@MilohRhed]

I clicked on your video because I had just done it... It was tough. I got to Moder. Aside from not using any food/potions with meat in it, I had to use all light armor. It got to be very hard and I got tired of dying. I did vegetarian, not vegan. No metal armor, no meat consumption, I guess it was more of a druid run.

[@jessenewton6355]

Way to go! Nice to see the final product, I enjoyed catching bits of the stream process as well!

[@NickRawcliffe]

Awesome, thanks dude 🙏

[@kylataramina1883]

the deaths it took you to get your swamo key from the swamp mob has me ☠☠☠☠ thank you this is a great video that i would literally never have the patience for

[@NickRawcliffe]

Haha you're very welcome. Thank you for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@someonestupid9932]

That is actually insane, love those challenges, very well played

[@NickRawcliffe]

Thanks man. Really glad you like the content. Thanks for watching 👍

[@sofiablomquist8394]

As I commented during the premiere. Following the Vegan Vera streams taught me to be more confident in game. I now do deathruns naked. You have taught me how to do it properly. Thankyou!

[@NickRawcliffe]

That’s awesome. You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@ProfessorNormal-EU]

Really love the challenge and the execution is superb. Your patience is rock solid, thank you for the entertainment

[@NickRawcliffe]

Thank you for the kind words. I’m really glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@Lorelaeyn]

Well done, I enjoyed your editing style and voiceover. I've been watching your Valheim challenge playthoughs and speedruns.

[@NickRawcliffe]

Hey, thanks! really appreciate that, glad you like the content.

[@3Effects]

You are the most patient and calm players/youtuber, I've ever seen! Keep up the great work!

[@NickRawcliffe]

Wow. Thanks I really appreciate that.

[@carlduckels]

This was a great idea that threw many curve balls at you along the way. The full series was great to watch as it developed and the end result has been put together with a good balance of information, humour, fancy wipes and effects. Thank you Nick, for the time and effort you have spent putting this all together.

[@NickRawcliffe]

You’re very welcome. Thank you for always supporting me and the community. Really appreciate it buddy.

[@BUCCIMAIN]

This challenge was way harder than I thought, great video.

[@NickRawcliffe]

Same XD thank you. Glad you liked the video 👍

[@robertlamborn7518]

I was wondering if you could play Valheim, meat-free and thought it maybe possible but going Vegan looks in near impossible. Congratulations and Thank You Nic, well done.

[@NickRawcliffe]

Thank you. 👍

[@BeanWaterJunkie]

Your patience and persistence is unmatched.

[@NickRawcliffe]

Thanks man.

[@AuntieGoosePhD]

I watched the recordings of all the streams and then this video. Truly enjoyed this project!

[@Daniel2k44]

I don’t think placing a fire beneath an animal is considered vegan

[@MochaChicka]

Holy Moly! You DID it! It's done! Woah! You are a patient man! Congratulations! :-D!

[@NickRawcliffe]

Haha thanks 🙏

[@mentalfloss2521]

Thanks for the entertainment Nick, and Merry Christmas to you!

[@NickRawcliffe]

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching. Merry Christmas!

[@Cerasum_chrysanthes]

My mind is blown. Using the cart to cross the ocean. I was wondering when you said in the beginning that it's still possible to do, but I couldn't imagine how! I got into Valheim through some friends who play on a server :) Still very new to the game, but it's great so far and I love the challenge videos!

[@NickRawcliffe]

Thanks man, Glad you enjoy the content. Thanks for watching.

[@mattmitchell7934]

Jesus, that moder fight was painful to watch even at 10000% speed. great work

[@NickRawcliffe]

lol thanks XD appreciate you checking out the content.

[@Bagatell1]

You my friend are insane! just freakin insane. Keep up the great work man

[@NickRawcliffe]

Thanks dude. I appreciate that. I felt insane after doing this XD

[@zachrohlfs]

So sad about the spinning wheel. I know that was discussed during your streams. You were rushing Moder to get tears for the artisan table. Oh well, crazy how long all that took. Great job and amazing persistence. Hope to see more videos and it’s kind of cool that there are these strats that can be used for these odd challenge runs.

[@NickRawcliffe]

True, thanks dude. Glad you liked it.

[@sofiablomquist8394]

It was a good edited video of that challenge. But you left out the disappointment when you realised that the spinningwheel used leather. The thoughtout strategy crumbled into nothing. Amazing challenge!

[@NickRawcliffe]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@sireous1y]

Omg! The whole run sounds insane, but the fact that you were killed during moder and went back to spawn….that would have been a rage quit.

[@niedzisiejszy3841]

Rage quit is not enough word. I would probably delete the game and quit gaming at all for month.

[@bevo1835]

Loved every minute of this video ,well done Nick xx

[@NickRawcliffe]

Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@C_Haberstoked]

Great work Nick! Looked like a grind, but looks like it was worth it!

[@NickRawcliffe]

Thanks man, it was XD glad you like it 👍

[@mark36ngnt44]

Thanks! Entertaining!

[@NickRawcliffe]

You're very welcome. Thanks for the support you legend!

[@hungryal]

Honestly, if I was to give this a shot, I'd consider Greydwarves trees, just so I could use portals... Amazing you stuck through it though!

[@PantsuAficionado]

Great stuff just finding all these ridiculous ways to progress. The ocean cart is a beautiful thing

[@thecaptn2764]

Good luck with the mistlands update. Lol

[@LetzGoAntiSpe]

As a vegan and a Valheim player I enjoyed this video very much!

[@thomasalfa1154]

Amazing video, glad I got the chance to see the premiere :)

[@NickRawcliffe]

Nice, thanks. Glad you liked it 👍

[@-nameless8871]

incredible run and strats, especially with the extra difficulty you added Vera The Vegan is a more devoted vegan than most in the real world, especially with the spinning wheel for example

[@NickRawcliffe]

Haha thank you 🙏

[@lostsaucethein]

Content is always great, Nick!

[@NickRawcliffe]

Thanks bud

[@gold-waffles]

Doesn't the barely wine/fire resist potion fall within these restrictions? No honey needed...

[@AlbertLamarque]

We talked about it on our server and thanks to you we don't have to do it anymore. Some of us just go on and do the vegan challenge in real life where it isn't one. Good job!

[@NickRawcliffe]

Thank you

[@pixle500]

thing i love the most about this is that it shows how stupid and impractical veganism is :D

[@samlowdell9246]

bro im loving these!! smashing it my top youtuber atm

[@ArtAngelMouse]

Veganism irl: Fairly easy. Veganism in Valheim: hard mode but you get to be Jesus Christ and walk across the ocean 👀

[@NickRawcliffe]

TRUE 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Madhijz]

at first I thought so what he can't eat cheese big whoop. but then the leather and hide aspect became apparent and suddenly cruising around the swamps for 18 hours looking for bones got knocked of the first place in Valheim patience.

[@NickRawcliffe]

Haha thank you XD

[@Petra999]

Lmao I love how you got deer trophies through "accidental" burning the deers to death

[@DaftCricket]

This deserves so much more credit......

[@NickRawcliffe]

Thank you. I appreciate that.

[@coldcremator6206]

Wonderful video, mate! This and your In Reverse vids were a wonderful introduction to your channel and really scratched my itch for viewing unique ideas that challenge the player and sometimes even defy the game itself. I'm still pretty fresh to Valheim, so some of the tricks you used will definitely inspire me for my own solo seed. If we wanted to get technical, would the Vegan challenge's standard animal item ban extend to all NPCs classified as a "creature?" In that case, Surtling Cores would also not be allowed due to them being sourced from Surtlings in name and potential item drop. Of course, an outright ban would make the run most likely literally impossible, and since no Surtling was harmed in this production I reckon it can be overlooked, lol

[@NickRawcliffe]

I’m glad you enjoyed it. This is actually a really good point. I actually never considered it as I only used cores from burial chambers but you’re right. It would actually be possible. Just much harder. Thanks for the input.

[@Petra999]

Wow, I am vegan in real life and this was cool to watch. Makes you realize how this lifestyle is only practical in a very modern, convenient society. If things got primitive I would be breaking so many rules haha. Cheers

[@insomniacbritgaming1632]

no such thing as vegan... fyi

[@chrisrubin6445]

@@insomniacbritgaming1632 vegan does not mean someone who completely abstains from using animal products, but someone who makes the active effort not to use them if possible. atleast from my understanding. cheers mate.

[@viktorkullgren]

Yeah insane amount of work, great job! Really enjoyed it!

[@NickRawcliffe]

Thank you I really appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍

[@G1ng3rBreadMan]

13:46 thats gotta be the best pirate ive ever seen

[@chris_topher1984]

this is incredible. wow. nice job man, i will definitely subscribe for your content. i love Valheim, it might be the greatest game i have ever played.

[@NickRawcliffe]

Thanks man I appreciate that. Yeh Valheim is amazing. Glad you like the content.

[@coldwetn0se172]

Lot of fun to watch. Subscribed. :D

[@NickRawcliffe]

Thanks 🙏 I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@brennanhewitt7609]

what an absolute mad lad!

[@NickRawcliffe]

XD thanks for watching

[@itstoopaz]

Nick is probably my favourite person who does valheim challenges.

[@itstoopaz]

2:57 I thought you said beans😂😂

[@Cashewcream]

Haha! I'm vegan irl but I'd never have the dedication to attempt this! Good job.

[@NickRawcliffe]

cool, thank you. appreciate that.

[@lexxeffectual]

Same! irl - no problem. In Valheim? Never! ^^ This is amazing!

[@insomniacbritgaming1632]

no such thing

[@spacegabsX]

Ok, I had to like the video after the cart trick LOL

[@hellofditties]

i started a vegan challenge on my own channel and everyone told me to come watch this! i kinda wish i hadn't because now i know how truly hard it's gonna be 😩 but amazing work. i at least have an idea for how to cross the oceans now!

[@NickRawcliffe]

Haha good luck with your challenge. Thanks for stopping by 🙏

[@eatmynoobfood7461]

Minimal loadout and you still made it look easy 😂 great vid ✌️💜

[@BinaryJoe]

That's a lot of hours and more patience than I have. Nice job.

[@NickRawcliffe]

Thanks 👍

[@InfernosReaper]

For some reason, I get the feeling like vegans would probably be fine with use of materials from incidental kills or the creatures they don't kill, but we have no idea because all of the ones we hear from live cushy modern lives That aside, it kinda bugs me that animal materials are needed for bows, cause the "crude bow" seems like something one could make with wood only, just like the most basic of the arrows, mainly cause I've seen it done.

The trick with the cartwheel blew my mind

[@NickRawcliffe]

Ahaha thank you. Glad you liked it 👍

[@WildflowersCreations]

this is absolutely insane, I laughed so hard.

[@NickRawcliffe]

XD I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@gingerbreadman7729]

"no one has ever done this" SIR I am the vegan runner thats how I play all games

[@NickRawcliffe]

TRUUUUUUUUUUUUEEEEEEEEEE

[@fuuunaaa3368]

Damn Bro that challange would have been to mich for me lmao And in the Eikthyr fight with 600% speed he sounded like a little cat sometimes

[@NickRawcliffe]

Haha TRUE poor kitty XD , Thanks for watching. Glad you liked it.

[@Flanredo]

you deserved for more views, well done

[@NickRawcliffe]

Thank you. I appreciate that.

[@damphool]

Best vid yet man! Nice!

[@NickRawcliffe]

Thanks dude, appreciate that.

[@Mashen_90]

Absolutely insane !

[@NickRawcliffe]

Thanks buddy 🙏

[@biancafroggy1738]

For those complaining that it wasn't quite vegan, so what, it was still an incredible feat.

[@mattman9656]

great challenge. Vegans usually dont eat honey though since it comes from an animal :) Time for another video

[@shibahile]

idk if troll would be considerd off limit by a vegan but amazing run none the less! #TrollArmourGang

[@NickRawcliffe]

It would. But yes thank you very much. Thanks for watching. Glad you liked it 👍

[@joshuanorman2]

I get that it's part of the challenge but surely feathers dropped from trees is fair game

[@Petra999]

Damn 90 minutes to kill Moder with a knife. Respect!

[@sofiablomquist8394]

Yaay! Christmas is early this year.

[@NickRawcliffe]

Haha I’m excited for everyone to finally see the finished thing.

[@chrisinhotwater9896]

You are the Boss !! Nice video

[@agedretainer]

wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!! walking on a floating cart! never seen that!!! i'll log in now and do that haha

[@MadMikael]

I looked up masochist online, and found a link to this video

[@NickRawcliffe]

Hahaha XD thanks for watching

[@Wiggles4life]

Time to do the mistlands!

[@NxJers]

17:25 What do we do with a vegan viking What do we do with a vegan viking What do we do with a vegan viking Early in the morning?

[@IchSprecheKeinDeutsch]

Next: vegan valheim, flintknife only in reverse

[@NickRawcliffe]

😂 BEST IDEA EVER

[@CrimsonCQB]

Jeez... thumbs up for all the effort alone

[@tortlani]

Omg that golem crying 😂

[@NickRawcliffe]

YES someone finally acknowledged my favourite part of my editing 😂 thank you.

[@Civan768]

Wait a minute… the cores are dropped by the fire thing in the swamps, does it count as a animal drop ?

[@KM_Ultimate]

We need to get that vegan teacher to play valheim

[@Cusifaii]

That was amazing. Congrats!. Insta subbed.

[@cinnamonsparrowdesigns]

I'm vegan IRL and even I wouldn't do this challenge haha

[@HerrGreencoat]

Leather scraps from crypts should have been allowed because if you don't use them, you waste them which is almost as bad as killing the animal in the first place

[@maapaa2010]

This is a whole new side to youtube holy fck.

[@NickRawcliffe]

Haha thanks for watching

[@pavvy]

Great video!

[@NickRawcliffe]

Thank you so much for saying that. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Ethan-pk8by]

Technically greydwarfs are plants due to their spawners being seeds

[@NickRawcliffe]

TRUE

[@Pestrutsi]

Can't you sometimes find spinning wheels in chests within fuling camps? Or is using one also forbidden since it contains leather scraps?

[@Majo_Ellen]

GOOD JOB~

[@RaginKavu]

So, Vegan Vikings could've taken over Rome, and History would've been different... It just would've take them much longer.

[@NickRawcliffe]

Hahaha TRUE. Thanks for watching.

[@DuygusalKasap]

watching it alone was such a torture

[@NickRawcliffe]

ok

[@nemisesik]

This is just pure torture and pain 😂❤

[@Astro_Panda9]

11:01 was it just me or was the map moving along with the music

[@happybuggy1582]

Thank you. I am one of the few vegan players who respect mob life. Because they have feelings too.

[@TheSilentConsort101]

I'm a vegetarian myself, and while I'm not too insistent on forcing that onto a game, I really did try in valheim. That lasted until the black forest lol

[@rockzalt]

Wow! You're like the Valheim whisperer, the game must of told you how to do this.😁

[@NickRawcliffe]

XD thanks

[@u1trav10let2]

i swear u killed a greydwarf in cold blood

[@hansnorleaf]

Couldnt you have made a blackmetal shield though? I dont know if parries would have helped...?

[@coloradogames5054]

Real crazy man

[@NickRawcliffe]

Haha thanks XD thank you for watching 👍