we need to talk (again again)

[@DnDShorts]

Thanks so much to everyone who supported these wonderful charities, and who considers joining the channel so we can get that final £800 from KZbin! Please note that every KZbin channel is different, and they vary a lot depending on the time of year! I didn't mention it in the video, but for those interested KZbin shorts pay almost nothing!

[@SirGarthur]

Chad lad right here

[@absolutleynotanalien8096]

Approximately how many shorts equals one normal video?

[@bluegolisano7768]

the dark humor at around 3:30 is p normal from what I understand. I still crack jokes about stabbing myself (type 1 diabetic) or how I got into a knife fight and won (scar on the nose from intubation when I discovered I was diabetic via extreme ketoacidosis). it's how people cope with the shit they've personally dealt with.

[@bloodsentinel5388]

Thank you for just being a great voice for the community

[@TheTeccala]

​@@bluegolisano7768 Humor often comes from somewhere sad and painful inside us. It can help us cope, it can be a way we express our denial of reality without even knowing, it can help us keep our sanity. It's as much our armor and our weapon, to protect ourselves and fight, and sometimes hurt ourselves too.

[@alexvellis4502]

You're a really good guy. It's nice to see people using their platforms for really positive things.

[@poorsocialskills]

I feel like the most down to earth people are the ones that use their platforms for good rather than for exclusively monetary gain

[@DndNate-qs1fz]

I absolutely agree, he's one of my favorite KZbinrs❤

[@QCDKP]

Your D&D content is great, but it's these few brief glimpses at the player behind the character sheets that show what a wonderful person you are. Most creators would be happy to say a video is for charity and move on, but you make it a point to peel back the curtain and let the world see how the system works to hold yourself accountable. It's you as a person that keeps me coming back through 5.5e, DC20, or whatever else the dice may bring.

[@weslooos]

agreed

[@TheGiggleMasterP]

You are one of my favorite KZbinrs! Not only is your content top notch in the D&D sphere but youre also a top notch human being.

[@Lrbearclaw]

There's a reason why Will was one of the biggest reasons I watched WhatCulture while he was there.

[@darcyw156]

The transparency is amazing! Thank you for your stuff!

[@scottschaeffer2029]

You and all of your associates who have helped with this are great heroes to a great many people! Your heroism is very much appreciated!!!😊

[@NemetFox]

Happy to join up for charity! Also because you're an entertaining fella! And your videos reminded me to get caltrops for my monk to toss around.

[@DnDShorts]

Thanks so much for joining! For clarity, the £8 bonus from KZbin goes to charity (I included it in the donations), but the membership will go to supporting the channel for as long as you keep it!

[@zhanlos9701]

Here to support an amazing person and charity (also d&d content, I guess) Your content always inspired me for the way you expressed so much sympathy and hopefulness when talking about important stuff, the sponsorships are hilarious and you are a great person, going out of your way to get all the help you could for the charities that helped your family is really kind

[@Zamarath]

Most KZbinrs would NEVER show this stuff. You're incredible man.

[@sdg1512]

Huge props to you man you said all the money earned will go to charity and we believed but showing us exactly how much it is without worrying is just something else. You truly are a great person

[@hadesblackplays]

i do appreciate how you say "hey, it the system fuck us, lets take advantage of it." i like it a lot.

[@tirneldragonslayer]

As someone who wants to break into the content creation game but is struggling with the idea that it won’t be sustainable, I really appreciate this level of back-end transparency into what it actually looks like for someone who’s become successful!

[@dandmadeeasy]

Probably best to look for additional streams of income than ads - DnDShorts has Patreon and Ryoko's, as well as sponsorships

[@HorizonOfHope]

If anyone hasn’t seen it, the video on not taking things for granted is beautiful. We are so fortunate to live in a time when infant mortality is so low.

[@odesseus]

You do so much for us watchers, I am happy to contribute

[@smacksavemarthaassociation5092]

It’s so cool that you actually did something like this, and then showed us how it’s done so we know.

[@crazyhorse-us3ng]

Absolutely amazing. I love that you go as far as to show how much was generated and that the money was sent. There are always so many fundraisers that you wonder did the money go where they said and how much of it went there.

[@shatathamid5307]

Isn’t it so amazing that a community of people can make such a cool difference :)

[@Rayoguhn]

I have never joined a KZbin channel, but you are now my first. Keep up the great work.

[@DnDShorts]

thanks so much!!

[@MagickMan65]

This is awesome! Happy to be subscribed to your channel. I can't afford a continuous donation, but I can do the one month thing to add to your members! Keep up the good work!

[@JefDavis]

I'd like to watch just to see the how to live stream bit! You are very engaging and entertaining to watch. Love the candid honesty.

[@GoogiddyBop]

As soon as I get a disposable income, I will support you. I think you're an amazing guy and love what you stand for. Sorry that I don't currently have a disposable income

[@Fin-r6p]

Fascinating. Thank you for making this. I’ve always been curious

[@e-mon239]

I’m so happy I was able to be even a small part of this community!

[@CleverFred]

Thanks for sprinkling in videos like this. This is a good cause, you give me hope for people on the internet, Will!

[@shonlewis8336]

Thank you for just being a positive example of what being a good human is.

[@draxxusk1131]

I love your work, and thank you for everything you do.

[@RPGenesis-o3o]

Thanks for everything you do and using your influence to help those less fortunate

[@xenoexe4954]

U r the markiplier of the DND community. U are one of our greatest tresures.

[@ajrupert5639]

Man you are such an incredible youtuber, and I think a lot of people could learn to take a hint from you. You are incredibly transparent, care very deeply about the community, and are more than happy to give up your income for a good cause. You really are a blessing to the community. Cheers! 🍻

[@DerekMurawsky]

You're a solid dude. Nicely done, and I give you so much credit for this level of transparency. Good job! And thank you!

[@TheAzureSkyy]

Thanks for being of a good alignment in a world where it's far too easy to be selfish.

[@lookhazz]

I started following you I guess via Instagram during the pandemic? And I was just like "haha funny guy makes silly combos heehee", but now I feel very lucky to be here, even if just silently liking and watching pretty much anything you put online. I even watch the same content 2~3 times between videos, shorts and reels :D Thank you for your excelent job during the OGL scandal, your ever entertaining and evolving content, and now your realness and integrity as a human being. Cheers!

[@Adamthegeek70]

Dark humor is like food, not everyone gets it... But it is as cathartic as crying, maybe more so.

[@Kakkarot211]

This is amazing man, glad you are doing so much and being so transparent

[@garytucker2611]

Thank you for your time. Love your videos

[@Sporecrawler]

I know a lot of people have said it but your a really good person using your platform for a good reason I’m glad I subscribed edit: misspelled something

[@donwebster9292]

Nice to see you trying to get everything you can for the charity.

[@matedervarics9827]

That was fun. Thanks for sharing!

[@mingbritson]

Not just one of the best DnD'ers, but also one of the best people on YT -- cheers + thanks!!!

[@kamminari9119]

Just amazing stuff that you are doing - you'll have my support 100%. (Also excited for future D&D content :] )

[@charlescarpenter9098]

Keep up the good work man! Also, just commenting for the algorithm! Hopefully more interactions spread the video more.

[@NovaCorpLive]

@3:00 its okay im also dyslexic. Very humbling to see it happen to other people since I don't have anyone else I know who does this.

[@tsalVlog]

I don't join a lot of channel memberships, but you've convinced me.

[@lucasmagalhaesluciano3529]

Thanks for the kind work, man.

[@williamthomas1171]

What ur doing is a blessing. U should b proud.

[@tyleremery7088]

Proving once again that you're one of the most wholesome guys in the TTRPG scene. Keep it up, man.

[@tombraider10]

Wait. KZbin has ads?

[@theeviljames]

Nice one :) Good use of your platform +10 nice points

[@Steindaemon]

Thank you for donating

[@themadhatter444]

You're just great, man.

[@MarkoSeldo]

Love your work! 😃

[@firedem0n5]

@DnDShorts is a MONSTER! he uses the browser in light mode Jokes aside: im happy and proud to be a fan and subscriber for all the good you do... came in for the crazy DnD Combos stayed for everything else... Also i want to take a moment to talk about how a player can become what equates to a Super Lich with a simple spell. Clone it is an 8th lvl necromancy wizard spell. if you spread out the places where the player puts their "capsule" effectively they are a lich, because every time they die they just respawn in any of the areas that they have made the spell as long as they have lived for 3 months after casting the spell. (not a bad idea for a recurring BBEG if you ask me)

[@georgechristian6852]

I really wish I could, however, US insurance, I mean Healthcare system takes all my extra $ due to my wife's stage 4 cancer. Please keep it up though and anyone if you are please help charity!

[@GrayCooperCoaching]

what an awesome thing to do - nice one

[@archellothewolf2083]

Honestly, one of my favorite beards on the entire platform.

[@franklammerspukje]

Does it matter if people skip the ads once the skip button shows up? Otherwise I won't skip ads of great channels anymore.

[@notSpiritsend]

I handle things through dark humor, too. Don’t worry about it, man.

[@NebraskaPharmer]

I know I am strange for watching all these videos and not playing D&D but I like the entertainment.

[@mikeymaven]

I Love this dude, just joined

[@dreamingdarkrai9010]

Liking and commenting to get more of that youtube money

[@baseballjustin5]

When you are dealing with the things that deal with death... Sometimes, you have to make light of it to stop from going into the dark pit. So why not have some "Gallow's Humor" At the end of the day, it'll get better, it just might take some days, or months, or years... But it will get better, may not feel like it, but it will eventually get better!

[@dndisinteresting6741]

You are a realy good person!

[@Rocketturtle1029]

Taking the time to walk your audience through how the videos have earned their ad revenue and the donation shows a real dedication to authenticity and buildign trust with your audience. Its awesome dude, keep up the great work and aweosme content.

[@PjotrFrank]

IDK about this KZbin money making magic, but I love what you do, mate. Carry on …

[@InbarBt]

You arw just a great person for even trying that you probly helped a lot of pepope with it

[@corinnekoladay4392]

Where are you getting these awesome shirts? I just saw a shirt where you were speaking as a warlock in an awesome purple shirt --where!?

[@hamsmcham3238]

3:37 damn them children are SIC! (also joined the channel)

[@brokenmeats5928]

I love ALL DnD Shorts videos!

[@Garrycamden]

Been waiting for you to turn it on. I love the content you put out. I'm getting ready to run my very 1st campaign ever and it's a homebrew world. Having trouble creating NPCs and their statblocks. I'm using roll 20 and don't know wtf to do lol

[@DnDShorts]

We can make some on a livestream some time! I'm actually releasing some NPC stat blocks really soon you can have too haha! Keep an eye on the community page!

[@Garrycamden]

@DnDShorts will do thank you again for the amazing content and the community you created. I just bumped my pateron up to the highest level also. Hopefully we can play together one day

[@toddpickens]

Good on you.

[@dantherpghero2885]

I Love ALL DnD Shorts videos!

[@Tinopachanga]

Nice to see a good bald guy for a change. JK love you man, I hope someday I'm economically stable so you can review my homebrew. Thanks for doing this for the kids, fella

[@MistSoldier]

If i pay you 22.99 a month I want a livestream of you making dnd food.

[@Shamefulroleplay]

95,000 views did pretty bad. I wish I got anywhere near that for my videos lol. Love your content.

[@docnoximus]

Man, I wouldn’t mind some help with my items and spells, I don’t make subclasses.

[@MrSHADOWANGEL999]

Truly wild

[@gengar930]

Cool video concept 🤔

[@karmadyllic]

Seems reasonable.

[@JackalMJ]

Hey man do you live in NZ?

[@Zendrist-8128]

You can count me among your 100.

[@iSqueam]

How does a KZbin premium viewer affect any ad rev from a video though? Do you not get ad money from them cause they don’t get ads?

[@jAfr0Thunder86]

So, how crazy is your membership sign up? Have you hit 1000 yet?

[@benytgaming7302]

Does joining KZbin members not appear on phone

[@robotfeed]

Just a question no judgment. The ongoing channel memberships that you will be earning, are those going to be donated in whole or in part, on an ongoing basis? I know you also need to earn a living so no judgement either way but knowing that may effect my decision to join.

[@robotfeed]

I see now you answered this in another comment, thank you and keep up the good work.

[@DnDShorts]

yes, they would go to the channel, but you can join and cancel to get the £8 KZbin bonus for charity! (you would still be charged for that month tho)

[@MacMcNurgle]

Good stuff.

[@Shdwgeist1031]

dnd communnity re so cool my group raises for exra life its for sick kids love ou helping ohers

[@droolhd]

You're insane to an almost criminal level for turning on rotation lock. Why would you want your phone keyboard to stay in one place when it could be bouncing all over the place?

[@Profzay]

Not to be that guy, but you kept saying your D&D book reveal generated £684, not £864. That said, I think we can all safely assume you meant £864.

[@marcinwasko851]

The membership tier names - did you watch a Karl Jobst video recently or what? ;)

[@Defofone]

Well done. Everyone gets inspiration!

[@John-Dennehy]

What about the 4th video? 😅 Or are we to never talk of that again, less you feel the Pinkerton's wrath? 😮

[@FOM_extras]

1:14 omg pounds (I say, shocked that the British accent didn't give it away already ahaha)

[@feltron]

I think the person should subscribe for at least 3 months before canceling to make sure the charity cam get that extra 8 dollars.

[@davidbilich1708]

The message there is dont do 5.5 content. No one is switching that I know.

[@ZigZagPaddyWag]

How much do you earn from those of us with youtube premium ?

[@DnDShorts]

That's included in the amount shown, it includes boths ads and YT premium - I think YT premium pays creators very slightly more per view than if you were served just one ad, depening on what you watch and the type of content (some ads in niches like finance and housing pay crazy money)

[@the.dirt.man.]

@@DnDShortsthat’s good I’m too broke for donations but have a friend’s premium family plan so I set these videos on replay every night sleeping and every day while I was at work

[@backonlazer791]

Isn't it against ToS to show the analytics? I'm not sure but I think I've heard that from a few youtubers in the past. I'm saying this because I don't want you to get into trouble. Hopefully I'm worried for nothing 😅 Keep up the good work!

[@DnDShorts]

No it isn’t against the TOS, but thanks for your concern!

[@aschaff3995]

Someone needs to fix youtube so people can donate from where ever they are in the world. It's weird having a world wide web that you can only do certain things, depend where you live in the world.

[@chrisanderson2368]

Fred the algo

[@MGunnarson]

Such a great channel and host. Really wish you’d talk about ANYTHING ELSE besides shitty WOTC and 5e. Gaming related stuff would be best but literally anything besides WOTC-stuff would be better.

[@jeroenimus7528]

Love it when people donate to charity, hate that charity is needed to fill the gaps left by government. Hopefully I'll find ways again to better this world but for now I'll just focus on threading water.