Best VLDL videos of 2023

[@Florine.Xavalien]

The fact that Ben can go from that heartwrenching Fireheart skit to the one with Britt and Ellie is just a testament to his acting

[@hoid9407]

Followed by Death Knight! Dude's got range!!

[@cornlips7247]

His character in rekt is 10/10 also. We need him to return.

[@aiko0928]

​@@cornlips7247 why, is he not on recent skits?

[@MarcFireHart]

I approve this!

[@cornlips7247]

@MarcFireHart the character Ben plays in the "rekt' series. That character is only in that series. He is my favorite character Ben plays. Anyone who has not seen Rekt needs to asap. There is a Playlist for it.

[@Render90]

Fireheart episode is one of my favourite ones. The amount of emotion expressed and the pain that you can see in Ben's face is absolutely breathtaking. I honestly think that Ben's a great actor and that was his best perfomance yet.

[@icocet]

When she sent the friend request, Ben's smile actually made me smile lol

[@datboinate420]

Another good Ben one was when he brought the typewriter into Playtech because it was horrible for gaming

[@majinpikaczubak3663]

I actually cried 😢

[@devinbaird2470]

Same, you feel so bad for him. Really wonderfully acted.

[@masterchief5437]

Adventurrah we are bonded now for life!

[@jase_allen]

I love how all of the Skycraft patch notes reference past sketches. It's a nice touch.

[@Ramherewas]

Right? Especially the patch that child mode now applies to NPCs that one was hilarious

[@yuGesreveR]

Greg's wife and Fireheart's story... I just can't watch these two sketches, they are too sad, I can't help crying. That's why they are the best. Pure art makes people feel true emotions. Anyway, VLDL - you are the best!!!

[@mrbaab5932]

FireHeart 🔥 ♥ should be a guess star on the Misfits as the threat Rob uses to get the Misfits to move along.

[@fransorka8074]

but Fireheart story is so true... I met a lot of guys like his buddy Ben in online games. Its heartwarming reminder we should be better to each other.

[@MarcFireHart]

I know this guy.... FireHart....Friend to all!... and can do magic. 😆

[@devinbaird2470]

And him saying that "he talked him out of it" is basically him saying that he wouldn't be around if it wasn't for this game 😥

[@tanyastacy-haws993]

I want Greg to get his wife back someday, he deserves happiness 😢

[@EtherRich23]

I like how Greg sneakily keeps one of the gold coins while ‘helping’ the muggers

[@lonelyteapot858]

It was the only way...

[@Psychlist1972]

The death knight sketch continues to be one of the most oddly wholesome. It's basically Beauty and the Beast, but I love it. Baelin's reaction with the fish was perfect.

[@KeiYuichi]

Greg losing his wife will always be painful to watch 😭

[@Skinflaps_Meatslapper]

bring back greg's wife

[@ewoksithlord286]

The baby as well! Bunch of monsters.

[@mr.truffles9294]

I do remember Bodger have picnics with Greg's wife in "Time sensitive quests" sooo....

[@jase_allen]

True, but a the same time, I love the patch notes.

[@ethannguyen9638]

Like actually where’s our sequel

[@elishamorgan]

I don't know when or how I found VLDL but they have become my absolute favorite channel. Their quality, multi talented cast, writing, and production value is all through the roof. I would argue they make better stuff than 99% of Hollywood. I laugh, tear up, get angry, get excited and I even get invested in characters! Thanks so much for your amazing content guys.

[@DreadShadow117]

Fireheart is so relatable. Might be one of the most emotional skits they've ever had

[@tobiasrose4498]

I just had exact the same thought while watching it now.

[@Kalorag]

Even my cold black hearth had a little twitch...

[@007oskari]

The hand movements are extremely relatable

[@j_g9109]

In my opinion, Ben is a great actor. Seriously, he has impressive range! He pulls off funny, heart-breaking, harrowing (the skit about addiction using healing items in the blue zone as an analogy), convincing anger, even loving (the Death Knight.) Honestly, they're all really good actors, but I think Ben might be the best one... well... at least tied with Alan.

[@nickbraet7493]

Damn, Fireheart really got me. Superb acting by Ben, though. Great job! And Rowan being unaware he's a married man and a father had me in stitches.

[@diyeana]

There's a reason I love VLDL, and this compilation is the perfect summary. I have a particular fondness for Ben. He's a brilliant artist, in more ways than one. Thanks, !

[@Psychlist1972]

The herbalist vs assassin class sketch is one of my favorites.

[@terorantanen8894]

It came out same time as diablo 3, it was so funny when i started to play it with my friend, he picked assasin, i went for druid. Assasin was basicly backstab and druid literally flipped the battlefield and summoned meteors from the sky, ah. Only good thing about that game. 😂

[@martinrolecek8837]

Right. Poor Rovan hasn't realised that herbalist is just another name for druid

[@ralhamami]

Every single cast member, from the core team to the recurring folks, is gold. Not to mention all of the amazing work that the behind-the-scenes staff put in. All of them make VLDL so great. Here's to even further success in 2024. Whoo!

[@007oskari]

Wherever they film those rpg skits is amazing

[@ralhamami]

@@007oskari Agreed! It's at Howick Historical Village in Auckland, NZ.

[@Ookami20]

Greg losing his happiness and wife but Rowan getting married TWICE without knowing 😭

[@eliasar5051]

Greg´s wife and Fireheart always get me. Such wholesome yet heartbreaking skits. I really hope to see more of Gronkboy and Fireheart, and finally a patch that will re-add Greta permanently.

[@ScarletGaming95]

The sad thing is there are people who really are like Fireheart, its a skit that kinda hits close to home for me, I at one point used video games as a form of escape and I was the character I played, I'd not be as vocal as Fireheart but I was very much like him in wanting someone to be friends with or talk to

[@McAwesomeReaper]

Nah.

[@aiko0928]

​@@ScarletGaming95🤍

[@FBWL-u1r]

Thank you for including the Fireheart skit ❤ I remember when I saw it the first time, I was laughing so hard already because I was so happy to see that character again but when Fireheart suddenly started talking about Ben I chocked up because it reminded me so much of myself. But at the end I was laughing again though I still had the tears in my eyes. Such a rollercoaster 💙

[@mochataite]

exactly. reminds me so much of myself and my struggles. i was full on sobbing by the time she sent a friend request

[@CYMotorsport]

17:30 putting a mug, especially without a coaster, on top of your MacBook is OUTRAGEOUS.

[@GodCallingMe]

"Wife Update" was probably the most heartbreaking comedy skit in history.

[@keegs1163]

Fireheart always chokes me up big time. Poor fellah ;(

[@ilpoomatili9549]

Wait, isn't that a Warrior cats character?

[@JustLilyTbh]

@@ilpoomatili9549 It is lol, but that doesn't mean the name can't be used for other things! I thought the same when I first saw the skit, viva has a perk on patreon that a certain tier gets entered into a lottery, and whoever wins has their names in a skit. I've seen a person on discord with the name Fireheart, so I assume they entered their name and got chosen for this skit.

[@JustLilyTbh]

@@ilpoomatili9549 It is! But that doesn't mean the name can't be used for other things! I thought the same thing when I first watched it lol.

[@somberballad]

Okay but Ben in the Fireheart skit is top tier, so so good.

[@spookpm9696]

Greg trying to find his wife needs to be a quest line

[@wojtek1582]

It should have been a second longer movie. We had one about our brave, eloquent fishermen, so now should be about our incredible garlic farmer.

[@skookum112]

@@wojtek1582either that or his villain arc

[@atimidbirb]

N O

[@brpers1l151]

Oh man that human sized mouse skitch has me on the floor every time. Totally forgot the infinite muggers loop was last year, loved that one with Gregg taking his 1 gold share for his services. And Gregg's wife pulls the feels every single time. Fireheart also was one of the most surprising skits from last year, really felt like a different style video but beautifully handled and carefully crafted to deliver a lovely mental health message. 2023 was a great year!

[@venanziadorromatagni1641]

This is about the 5th compilation that had Greg‘s wife in it. Please stop! How can I bear it? I‘m all out of tears!

[@diyeana]

We all are, and yet they seem to keep squeezing out more.

[@2F098]

I find it really endearing that they would put Blue Zone Addict at the end of the would-be most viewed compilation video of this year so that they could include the "Don't do drugs" plea. My respect for this crew is just astronomical at this point.

[@Becktastic01]

My faves are all the mushroom sketches, so great. Btw Rowan is so lucky to have a great friend and flatmate like Claire.

[@vinnyoz4709]

The fireheart part 2 skit has literally helped me so much. It feels good to know that I’m not alone in my feelings. The fact that so many others also relate to this has really healed me

[@arashino]

Rowan kidnapping Greg's wife from the Epic NPC Man universe is the best crossover I have ever seen. I wonder how many adventurers have received the quest to search for her.

[@RearAdmiralTootToot]

Imagine Rowan still getting the store manager job even after screaming "you betrayed me father" in front of them so many times.

[@toefu6182]

I love how great the environment and props are now. You won't really notice the difference but take a closer look and them swords and stuff are looking nice and clean.

[@FrostyJester2-2]

Honestly, whenever I feel a bit down, I come back and watch VLDL's compilation videos and zone out, always cheers me up! Thank you VLDL!

[@IzzyMann]

The fireheart segment always gets me, pure acting skills but also, so damn true. we wear our masks to hide the scars of our lives

[@Knickerson]

With Fireheart, Ben and Britta really nailed it-and the script is incredibly good. You guys, all of you, are truly gems.

[@KateJacksonLincoln]

"Mouse My Size" is still arguably my favourite ever episode of "Bored". Absolutely genius level of comedy.

[@kathrina3339]

Epic NPC man definitely had much more amazing skits in 2023. It's a pity there isn't enough space for all of them :) I think it was awesome year for you! ❤💙

[@peaceofmind6804]

Just a great group of friends that just so happen to be great actors as well!

[@perlundgren7797]

Well... At least the core people met through acting, so "just so happen to" feels like a bit of a stretch.

[@chrisu7022]

Fireheart is such a relatable character and to see him open up like that makes me feel like anyone can who's in that situation. Thank you Fireheart!!!

[@marcohodac8324]

I like the one where rowan realises he is married because it has this vibe between him and alan as in the first episodes where they were like close friends working together

[@jackparris3522]

How have I only just realised ‘gimme all your gold, or I’ll mug ya’ means the same thing Giving gold is getting mugged lol

[@pretzelmaker3122]

No, it doesn't. These are two different concepts.

[@arvo8660]

Alan as the ring girl almost killed me 😂😂

[@Wintermute909]

I'm almost relieved the store hasn't gone totally Pulp Fiction yet! I don't think youtube is ready for Zed catching "a couple of flies."!

[@lovinglifebutnotonearth3909]

Ben is so sweet and cute when he is honest and vulnerable

[@JessSharp-eyed77]

When death night is a sweetie its simultaneously sweet and hilarious!

[@laurieprichard8760]

31:11, Death Knight! I'm so happy you made another episode with him!

[@Fuzzycat16]

"oh that's a cute fucking mushroom" Best Quote.

[@Screm]

The lifesize mouse with all the requirements that's $1,400 will never not be funny "Fuck me.....that is a big mouse...perfect....perfect"

[@jamesvan2201]

4:35 when you look at this from the viewpoint that Adam is lowkey mocking Rowan for his assassin class choice, it makes that skit even fu nicer because as I first watched this one, I looked at it that Adam was legit being encouraging to Rowan. But to see it that he's just low key basjing him, it's like so much more funnier.😂

[@deancosens5710]

I still want to see the aftermath of Fireheart gaining a friend - that skit was so touching but I bet there's a lot more that could come from that injection!

[@4ur3n]

Greg kept one gold when he was splitting it to the muggers 🤣

[@msharp6887]

It was a service fee.

[@biancabmg5]

Thanks!

[@jeremyrezzin6170]

Love yalls videos , came over from Facebook. To wich I just about watched all your videos lol.

[@coltonjudge7823]

Bens Fireheart sketch literally had me in tears wow

[@thinkinginsideout4053]

The problem with VLDL is that they don't have a problem.

[@MikeThePole]

Yeah they're just so perfect aren't they... Suspiciously perfect. I wouldn't be surprised if they turned out to be serial killers who murder their fans.

[@robinnordqvist-pettersson457]

Rowan is probably the leader in that case

[@mathnerd314159265]

not enough uploads, they need a daily video

[@NerdWytch]

​@@MikeThePoleThat was such a deep cut and I love it, thank you 😆

[@MikeThePole]

@@NerdWytch Happy to serve :D

[@Mazin_Kaiser]

I met a Fireheart once. We are still friends. And we play from time to time

[@cpeabody85]

You all are awesome! Love the work you put in, the attention to detail, the quality of the performance, every bit. I always am looking forward to seeing something new from VLDL in my feed.

[@claudespeaks]

Ellie is at her very best in the first skit. Perfectly played.

[@SamuelChenevert]

I love how on death knight's quest it says drink their blood is optional

[@matthewschafer6359]

"I'm ever so swift and nifty!" is my new catch phrase. I said it to my 82 year old neighbor this morning when she asked me if I was okay and afterwards she made a face and told me she didn't want me to pet her cat anymore (not a euphemism). Also, those two females never did explain what they were doing out of the kitchen. Kicking ass I suppose would be the obvious answer, but ass kickery does not a pie make.

[@fate-aki]

I've seen many of these but not all of them. I'm glad I saw this video to catch up. You guys are amazing.

[@YoYoknots]

Subtle detail, but I love the way Rowan's voice changes when he yells "Stone Skin!"

[@DansBeau]

Great compilation of your 2023 stuff, I love it!

[@LivinInProllywood]

Love the human size orange and pink refrigerated mouse with the purple wheel 🤣🤣🤣 Too good 👏👏😂😂😂

[@CudaZen]

KZbin recommended your channel to me (thankfully!) and now I can't stop binging your videos!

[@MisF1998]

Same, it started with shorts then I got so happy to find longer full versions.

[@Kai-Made]

Adam in those pink thigh high boots during the fight scene between customers...I died a little. Hilarious.

[@mattquinn2215]

Yall gotta give Greg his wife back. That shit was not dingo

[@knobdoor]

21:10 what is the name of the guy who played fireheart? I've been watching vldl this past weeks and his role is always a hit✌️ they're all super amazing💞

[@Blackout7177]

His name is Ben

[@NerdWytch]

That is Ben Van Lier and he is brilliant and lovely. His Instagram is full of his gorgeous art and he streams on Twitch at least once a week (unless they're filming). And he has a Discord!

[@zacharycox1563]

That viper tech skit had me rolling, he said F*** me it's refrigerated 😂 so silly but so funny

[@mrbaab5932]

Death Knight is what B.O.B. from NPC D&D will turn into if they fail.

[@lomiification]

The proper quest line, if he as a PC wasn't taken off on Greg's excellent adventure

[@isaiahharvey4525]

Should do a dnd series all about Greg finding his wife and kids.

[@ewoksithlord286]

Ben actually getting what he asked for for a change is now my favorite episode of Bored

[@corahowe9520]

The in-store fighting near the end is hilarious😂😂

[@lknanml]

Ben knocked that self realization skit out of the park....

[@GymJAM117]

16:13 Ok Brit as a witch wife would be wonderful because I did not see the honey 😂

[@aaronburdon221]

It's probably because you don't put honey in the fridge because it'll make it crystallize. I saw it, but was too busy wondering why it was in the fridge.

[@perlundgren7797]

@@aaronburdon221 This was asked a lot when it was originally uploaded as well. Apparently, they need to if they don't want to be invaded by insects.

[@ease7142]

Didnt expect to cry watching this. Well done.

[@x_Rotten_x]

Not Adam as a ring girl 🤣😭

[@McAwesomeReaper]

God dam, they keep pushing the envelope with Baradun and have managed stunningly good looks.

[@peterhammond1701]

In the 'Greg's Wife' episode one of the updates was to make Baradun even more attractive.

[@matthewdecamp2737]

The big mouse skit gets me every time

[@ScrakSFMs]

This is definitely the first video I saw on the channel, and it's one of the best I'm going to be honest!

[@WemBrookTory]

New viewer, totally hooked. Aussie and Kiwi creativity is off the chain.

[@ReaperBuildsRC]

Absolutely love the content you all provide. So many emotions. When it got to the blue zone...my god you went deep! Keep the laughs an emotions coming, love it. ❤️

[@nathanlane3055]

Sometimes, I am surprised by how good the acting is on this channel.

[@coinwater8511]

"I am ever so swift and nifty!" Is what I'm saying as my 'strengths' in interviews from now on!

[@dreamerofthorns]

During red shirt rowan, I noticed Ellie's expression tighten up _just a little_ when Rowan started yelling at Adam. It's the little things. I love them.

[@UnkwnSpartan]

We all feel like Fireheart sometimes 🥺🥺

[@TheRealMonkeyrogue]

Ben as the sympathetic RPGer was a good pallet cleanser.

[@epicksteve]

They took his wife... They took his child... AND NOW... GREG... will be reaping much more... THAN GARLIC!

[@MasterSage12]

Can we get a shoutout to Ben? Like, SO many of these hinged on his acting abilities! Ben, VLDL Best Actor of 2023!

[@Windguy5691]

For a comedy group, their acting is outstanding 😂. No matter how absurd, it actually feels real in their universes of their skits.

[@richardbuttner1989]

I can totally relate to the "guy look" 😂. Only one thing is puzzling me, why would you ever put honey in a fridge?

[@HrForsta]

I‘ve learned, because of ants or other insects :)

[@Blackout7177]

It helps it last longer

[@Reepicheep-1]

Honey has been found in millennia-old tombs, still edible.

[@ryanwelton7020]

The class regret skit is still one of my faves! It’s just so accurate! 😂😂. Also anyone else think they would make an amazing tv show?

[@That_Revenant_Guy]

I've been watching Ben's "HUZZAH!" dance for about 5 minutes now, and I need new underwear. So many small things in these skits make you all such a joy to watch.

[@caladran]

Always a joy to watch these! :) Keep it going!

[@drakedillon8598]

Still waiting for a Baelins Journey style epic featuring Greg as he is Awakening to the reality of him being an NPC and seeking out his wife. Potentially a portal from Barradoon(sp) sending him into the real world and he finds the developers and using his garlic, a Fashions some potion to convince the developers to change the code bringing his wife and child back to Honeywood.

[@alexandrefernandes1463]

You know a male player has never been married when he says to a female player, "What are you doing outside the kitchen?" Any wise man knows that in the kitchen is where she keeps the knives and other weighty throwable things.

[@SILENTALONS]

I wanna see more Death Knight bits!

[@scottkendrix6231]

Fireheart describing Ben is so relatable.

[@abdogrammar]

One of the best entertainers on KZbin

[@RandallPowers-g8r]

14:45 😂😂😅😮 every best friend fight ever over a "dumb" game lol 😆

[@BearInAPinkHoodie]

The Fireheart sketch is something so painfully accurate about quite a lot of gamers, the sad truth of it all is that it will never be untrue

[@MattSeremet]

3:22 "Callay!" always enjoy the word choice, i assume often influenced by being a kiwi

[@jakobwienandt4050]

10:12 I somehow never realized Rowan had VLDL Tattoo

[@JustLilyTbh]

All 3 main guys have it! Adam and Alan have the black and white tattoo, Rowan's got his in colour.

[@MangosMelons]

I expect a short film on greg going on a quest to bring back his stolen wife.