Welcome to Alivast! | The Unexpectables | Episode 1 | D&D 5e

Originally aired June 3rd, 2017
The adventures of Task The Kobold Ranger, Borky the Barbarian Orc, Panic Grimtongue the Tiefling Bard and Greckles the Kenku Rogue continue on the mysterious new frontier continent of Alivast. Will The Unexpectables be able to rescue the young girl who was lost? --
Spotify: open.spotify.c...
Apple: podcasts.apple...
Catch us live at / theunexpectables every Wednesday and Saturday at 7pm PST / 9pm CST!
Join our Discord!
/ discord

[@Void_VSD]

Here we go rewatching almost 900 hrs of pure gold storytelling. For any newcomers, get ready for the funny, the scary, epic and most of all. The Unexpected.

[@RagingShrimp67]

Caught up to all "World of Io" campaigns and "The ties that bind" campaign, saw some recommendations for this and thought to give it a chance. However, as soon as Borky started screaming I noped out especially because the audio was so unbalanced so if I lowered the volume I couldn't hear the others at all. Can't stand loud players and/or characters. Does it get better during the campaign, or should I give up after 6 minutes? BTW I don't watch the super famous campaigns (critical role, high rollers etc.) for the same reason. Looking only for relatively small and chill campaigns with a good DM and players without main character syndrome.

[@LegendWeaver25]

Rewatching the series, and I finally just realized what the effect of the Cabbage was: It's an Immovable Rod, but in vegetable form.

[@bthsr7113]

Imagine being able grow more.

[@dejaypage1575]

The Cabbage Merchant woulda loved that

[@legacytag]

To everyone just discovering this: Welcome to one of the greatest and most unexpected journeys of your life!

[@aliceassumpcao7328]

ONE PIECE ALABASTA

[@CommissarMitch]

I just found this and it sounds fun already

[@HiopX]

to a world of wonder, like no other

[@asimplefuture_]

Accidentally clicked on this. The quality expansion over 5 years is amazing.

[@jasonholt7892]

Welcome everyone new and old. This is so exciting and enjoy the show!!!!

[@JacksonJinn]

Noooo, don't tell me 2017 was *five damn years ago* *_Aghhhhhh._* I don't know if I'll go through the series from the start, try to pick up where I left off (somewhere around the orc camps) or just skip... But I'm glad the show exists. Was a good run. Got me through a lot of strife in my life and helped me make a lot of car rides I needed the company on. So... Appreciated the archive.

[@IansChonkyCat]

6 going on 7 now

[@ZamBowskie]

Oh man it feels so weird coming back to episode 1 after all these years and seeing the blank background, it feels so empty without the doodles! Lol 😆

[@celestialarrow462]

Just as humble a beginning for our DM extrodinare as the Unexpectables. Here’s to as many as makes the crew happy 🥂

[@AutumnOwlex]

Oh boy here I go re-watching a 200 episode long campaign again.

[@kctheshadowman9651]

Honestly same, only difference is I stopped as I was too scared to continue because I didn’t want to lose this campaign because I know the second one isn’t gonna have The beautiful orchid barbarian boy we all love

[@severeddm2409]

Same, I kinda miss taka but still good shiz

[@darkvizardking69]

Honestly I still love the story of this campaign so even on another rewatch, this is like my fourth now I think, it's still so good that I can't help but get invested.

[@vdsora32]

When last we left our heros... wait, that doesn't seem right. Well, how about we retrace our adventure from the beginning.

[@DrMDHyde]

THIS IS NOW P5! YOU MUST RECOUNT THE ENTIRE ADVENTURE FROM START TI FINISH!

[@dandelion_fritters]

Re-watching in 2024! Can’t wait to see this post in the future and say hi to everyone watching then!

[@ionutionescu7490]

I'm gonna be the first then. Hi there. Just started out with this campaign today

[@SunOrRiver]

First time watching.

[@killerchansey4938]

I am new to this series as I came in on a raid to a certain Circus themed one shot. So I'm going to surmise these characters based on my first impressions of them: Borky: Young Dumb & Full Of AGGGGHHH Task: Taskmaster Angry Charmander Greckles: Group Dad Edgelord Panic: Heavy Metal Inigo Montoya I love the group dynamics and the DM is great too!

[@SirSolomonAriel]

you are absolutely on point with those summaries of those characters

[@cactus6604]

Spot on! Have fun on this wild journey my guy!

[@OMartinez91]

Very accurate. Have fun in this journey, my dude

[@infinitemind3719]

Zito jokes, but you can seriously do that. Polymorph a player into an expensive animal. Sell them. They either run/sneak away (probably do it to the rogue). Finches and repeat.

[@ZombieJesus1987]

That is genius.

[@lexsamreeth8724]

There was actually a story in Greek mythology about that. Laocoon was cursed with insatiable hunger, but her daughter had the ability to transform into animals. So they'd pull this exact scam to buy enough food. Of course, since it's Greek mythology, Laocoon got impatient and ate her after she transformed, so the gods cursed him further by turning him into a wolf.

[@ZeroAngel92]

Just finished the most recent Unexpectables episode, and now I'm coming back to the start.

[@SirSolomonAriel]

even those all the episodes are on this channel now, Can we please give a shout out to Takahata 101 for let the team use the channel for the game. Almost five years of that man.

[@MorinehtarTheBlue]

Sure but I'm going to say for the audience more than these guys. A place to archive streams is, if course, an immeasurable contribution. But when this all started it was part of his content (as much as everyone else's). It's like handing someone a congratulations on something they should be doing anyway.

[@aidanbrandt218]

Hearing Taka’s voice introduce everyone is just 🥲

[@RagingShrimp67]

Too bad he is screaming like an idiot for the rest of the episode. A complete turn off for this campaign.

[@aidanbrandt218]

@@RagingShrimp67I listened to the recap of the first two arcs on their podcast edition, if you wanna skip them learning how to play their characters. They really shape up over time. I love these guys and Monty.

[@RagingShrimp67]

@@aidanbrandt218 The DM sounds great, and the other guys seem ok, but I just can't stand loud character and/or players as I listen to these mostly as I am falling asleep. I continued to episode 12, then gave up because the screaming only got worse. Not the campaign for me.

[@aidanbrandt218]

@@RagingShrimp67 funny enough I also used to fall asleep listening to these guys lol. But if it’s not for you, it’s not for you. Sorry it hear it man

[@dancinburrito8412]

I was waiting to start the campaign, but the new channel seems like a great opportunity to get started. I've got a long way to go!

[@TheUnexpectablesOfficial]

You can do it!

[@sylvalis4295]

Updates?

[@ShikuQuaza]

Panic Hellscream... literally retconned in the first 7 minutes of the campaign lol

[@ericford911]

Hellscream feels like it really would have tied into a later arc.

[@an8strengthkobold360]

I get why people would be annoyed by the melodrama but I really like when parties start out like this. It makes it feel more meaningful when they become close.

[@MorinehtarTheBlue]

Yeah I prefer that too. Gives everyone a chance to build a dynamic instead of just presuming one is there from day 1.

[@mattpace1026]

It's annoying because it makes no sense. A party that is already together, but starts with melodrama, is nonsensical. If they don't like each other, why are they together? Also, what in the hell is wrong with the group starting with a pre-established dynamic?

[@willowtree9977]

@@mattpace1026 Well they started working together mostly just because they were randomly hired together, and then essentially became co-workers and eventually friends. A pre-established dynamic is fine, but it can be super satisfying to see strangers become friends over the course of a story. to me thats the main appeal of Task early on. The fact that he starts out as an asshole is what makes his later growth so satisfying

[@mattpace1026]

@@willowtree9977 I agree with the "strangers becoming friends" thing. The problem is that, for that to work, the audience needs to see the first meeting and the build-up that follows it, otherwise it just feels hollow. Ever heard of "show, don't tell?"

[@craigbrierley3341]

I found this via the podcast and i love the series. Great to finally find the early episodes and get some of the background info.

[@DownWithLogic]

I'm running my own campaign now. I don't know if I would be if not for The Unexpectables. I just wanted to say thank you to an amazing DM and fantastic players. All of you are an inspiration to how I approach running my game. Thank you, from an aspirational listener.

[@dankmagician9311]

"Panic hellscream" It felt weird hearing that

[@dux5525]

Honestly, it sounds cooler than Grimmtongue.

[@scottcampbell9859]

It is absolutely remarkable to me how important this collection of goof's became to me. Now if you'll excuse me I'll be speeding through to get to Remy's episodes.

[@jokiu4]

May new people discover this amazing story and experience it for themselves!

[@vidmanandrew09]

I wanna see a video of how each member of the Unexpectibles grew over the show, but Borky’s doesn’t change aside from his hair growing longer and ending like he came out of the Culinarian’s Guild in XIV.

[@thatguygex5872]

Oh I'm so hyped for this I started watching a year ago and got like 40 episodes in but ended falling off for some reason I can't wait to finally watch all of this and I'm so hyped for when the second campaign starts and I can catch up with that and watch as this amazing campaign unfolds, this is one of the things that got me into dnd and has inspired my very own campaign I love this.

[@zachtheripper3529]

I remember watching these episodes when they originally were on takas channel the best dnd stream ever

[@adamm5166]

To celebrate the release of you own Die Hard Dice (and because I want to) I'm gonna go through this beautiful series once more!

[@Skykitsune]

Oh dang, didn't know y'all had already gotten *THE ENTIRE FREAKIN' SHOW* uploaded to the new channel already. I'm gonna miss the old thumbnails though. Tiny Lily, or the silly one, The Dog Zone

[@haileysnyder3173]

Just re-watching the first campaign. Thanks for inspiring me to get back into D&D. It was good to watch it when it first came out

[@demo0831]

God.. I loved this campaign. Edit:Still do by the way, just miss when taka was around (Its still good but he added)

[@arushorts]

Welcome first time viewers 💖 You're in for an incredible ride 💫

[@michigosinister1508]

Yay. New channel. I really need to watch all of the episodes. I'm so behind. Sounds like a good time to do it.

[@AdamZaigan]

Time for a rewatch!! I love you guys!!!

[@loganhunter2119]

When you catch up to second campaign but still have those jitters

[@longforgotten4823]

Welcome to all new unexpectable‘s fans. Enjoy the journey.

[@kotaro07]

Damn it man, I missed hearing borky so much near the end. T-T

[@J-manli]

Man it's so weird seeing the board completely clean again.

[@Antelieris1]

Where it all began. Thanks for all the good times, everyone! 07

[@Artoofeva]

Welcome all, you’re in for a wild and amazing ride if you’re watching this for the first time!

[@bthsr7113]

It's been so long since I was catching up that I have to start again. Not that I'm complaining.

[@-Commit-arson-]

For those of you re-watching this entire thing Good luck and Godspeed You’re gonna need it

[@zarlsalamandersspacemarine302]

Welp just came here from Gijin Gumba's video on Kenku time to have fun while I work.

[@whitemage346]

Come to see a new world of wonder.

[@duphasdan]

Just started from the start. It seems the mike volumes were vastly different at the time with the orc guy louder than what is needed, with about half being faint enough that I had to increase the volume to hear. Result is my ears being rung thoroughly whenever the orc roars. My interest in this started after watching Gaijin Goomba talk about his ninja character. Rather cool sounding and a well designed look in the art.

[@DigiPuddle13]

Here I go getting attached to borky again.....even tho it will just lead to pain

[@tepheris8138]

😢

[@ZombieJesus1987]

Just caught up on campaign 2 (as of Episode 31), as the first year anniversary creeps up, might as well start from the very beginning!

[@newts6402]

Wow seeing the first episode after so long is just crazy

[@Rainsweld]

Oh my god, i forgot Connor's old username was Senile Snake!

[@mc_ace8075]

A fun start to a great journey!

[@birchbongos]

My journey to make art based on 200 episodes begins

[@theeutecticpoint]

And so it begins...

[@derrickhaggard]

Rewatching this for the sheer hilarity of this.

[@sgtpaw03]

1:45:11, First of the morning ritual!

[@lasume01therobot]

Welcome to the unexpectebales!!!!!!!!

[@JesseNightingale]

Ive been meaning to watch this for awhile and only now I am getting around to it lol

[@pinkbosschanel]

going for round 2 welcome new folks

[@nd4226]

Its wonderful to be here for the launch of the new channel and unexpectables TWO

[@gamingkids5310]

I'm sorry, there's a turtle in your pocket... 😅😅

[@sangn8062]

Yo this got uploaded here huh. You actually made a propper playlist for these finally

[@TheUnexpectablesOfficial]

Yup! The other playlists were out of order or incomplete, so I pulled a Thanos and did it myself.

[@CommissarMitch]

I will be watching this for the first time ever.

[@AgentSly37]

New Channel means rewatch everything

[@randommindz6782]

Lanipator's Roll With Me may end soon.....might as well start the epic catch up (started late May 2024)

[@vincentluong1357]

New listener. Really enjoyable so far

[@captainchaos8]

just realized that session zero of both campaigns hade something to do with chickens

[@neoryan2]

Forgive me for asking, but this earlier adventure regarding where our heroes found the cabbage, dealt with the two-headed beast, and first meeting each other, I was wondering if that got recorded and, if so, where is it?

[@bunganut98]

That was a session 0, They did it off stream. I would of liked to see it too to be honest.

[@Darthmechas]

YESSS WE'RE BACK BABYYYY

[@phantomorochi1260]

Its time to get orcky.. its time to get Borcky AUGHHHHH

[@crystalhydra4779]

1st episode, and we get stuck in a time loop for a few seconds

[@guyrank2316]

Good first episode for me to watch of y'all. Carry on porky

[@truenatural20]

Is this the right place to start listening to these characters story? If not where do I go

[@AndrewTraver]

Time to rewatch this XD

[@JessZomb]

'Biggest cup' shoulda asked for the bucket. That's what I do.

[@thesinfultictac5704]

After keeping up with the second campaign im going to retry to get through the first

[@8umber]

Welcome Friends Lets rock

[@MrNocturnalEmission]

2 years, already feels like 5

[@HiopX]

whole episode realistic bird face

[@bemantheman1408]

i have no idea whos whos but i love the show

[@ZombieJesus1987]

You'll get used to the voices eventually! I was the same when I started as well. Zito and Gaijin having similar voices took some getting used to

[@fluxgoodra9034]

Love how Remi’s there on the thumbnail when he doesn’t turn up for like 22 episodes. Then again Borky’s on the finale so eh

[@an8strengthkobold360]

They just used the season 3 art for all of them.

[@glaciallemon1360]

Welcome to the best d&d show ever

[@Lou-uw4rn]

Dude everyone in this comment sections got me hyped

[@tepheris8138]

18 on a Wisdom Save fails to break Polymorph?! Abacus Fleetfinger was Level 17-20?

[@MorinehtarTheBlue]

If you only account for base character levels yes. Magic items could possibly have brought the Intelligence stat beyond the 20 soft cap too. There really isn't any reason for Monty to have not built her as a very high level wizard though. Plenty of players might try to throw down with an NPC and it kind of guarantees they don't kill her. Though that rough and tumble attitude may result in a TPK.

[@VGA247]

Bosco, they're doing it wrong!

[@captainchaos8]

I know (and like) Monty's Pantheon better than the one WotC made.

[@Furythegolddragon]

Binge watching this again

[@buddhabaloo9431]

Rewatching!!

[@johnroach9472]

Yey I cant wait to see this story

[@orangestudio6241]

Ten minutes in, still don’t know who is who

[@mrscibz3421]

Ahh.... memories

[@pugpugsly2829]

Re-re-re-re-restarting for the 3rd time in a row

[@tepheris8138]

You sound like Aos

[@Void_VSD]

@@tepheris8138 YES

[@defectiveuser470]

I know people are typing First. I haven't seen it yet but I know it's there

[@MorinehtarTheBlue]

I just wish people would add something of substance to those kind of posts. Might as well just use the word spam as the comment.

[@TelviGaming]

So you are back again to re-watch this tale. Well take a seat and drink with us.

[@the_enamelator]

God I love this shit so much.

[@bababoie6886]

BOOM BIG REVEAL I'M A TURTLE TASK, I'M TURTULE BOOOOOOOOOORK!!!!!!

[@c31l]

Alright. I am now starting my journey of listening through the campaign again. Here we go!

[@komo4924]

First time watching and I see a lot of positivity in the comments I hope I can make it through

[@ZombieJesus1987]

The first couple episodes are rough because of the audio issues, but once it's all settled you're in for a journey! Campaign 1 was special

[@averageyoutubeaddict8189]

All the hype boisss hereee

[@darklyo3784]

I'm confused, has this episode been mislabeled? How do I find the events that took place before this episode?

[@sharkrancher282]

This is indeed the first episode, Darklyo! The sessions prior to this weren't recorded properly, so this is effectively where the adventure begins. You can find a quick synopsis of the preceding events by Googling "Unexpectables episode zero", which is available on most of the podcast editions of the Unexpectables.

[@thomasdahlberg5920]

This is the first episode. Everything they reference before this is prestream/session 0. From what I understand, they killed a bunch of wolves (1 of which had 2 heads) for Abbacus' uncle.

[@dylanmorris5352]

I fucking forgot Panic's original last name was fucking "Hellscream"!

[@TheUnexpectablesOfficial]

Not exactly, it was a mistake on Monty's part.

[@MorinehtarTheBlue]

I think he is taking it as an implication that the name was used before Wormtongue was established. Still if you've ever watched Matt Colville's The Chain of Acheron series you'd see it as a case of Boots was always a bard. Hellscream could easily just be something that was talked about and later discarded regardless.

[@batturtle]

Where it All Began