When cut scenes go wrong

[@RolfStones]

I can really appreciate Alan's acting skills in the Bad Acting skit. Must've been pretty hard to sound and look so unconvincing.

[@Wheams]

The Wilhelm scream to top it off though was golden

[@eddobh]

that's enough chattering.

[@Mr_Stone1]

Must have taken many attempts, he is such a happy guy and frequently breaks into laughter during the D&D green screens.

[@perlundgren7797]

I can't help but feel that the only proper way to read this comment is in Alan's/Isaac's voice.

[@pr0duct1v1ty7]

Ouch

[@lucas_sf5873]

You know the vital cutscene is truly vital because even the Speddrunner in the Speedrunner épisode had to sing yhe Drgaons of Schmaergenrog.

[@marenelinea]

True story

[@2catsplus2cats12]

My assumption is that he wasn’t able to skip that part

[@Mojo_3.14]

Still hoping they do a more complete version of the song someday.

[@Vic_Chaos_]

@@2catsplus2cats12 he was. Normally you can't, but speedrunners have figured out there's an exploit that requires you never set foot in Darkwood (which is side content anyway) that allows you to skip unskippable cutscenes as long as you glitched Greg's inventory to have the Golden Skull of Rauúl.

[@Quasimodo1957]

The addition of the 'Wilhelm Scream' is a masterful touch.

[@Astraeus..]

Always glad to see when people recognize that sound clip and know what it is. I heard in quite a few films when I was younger, but that was pre-Google and finding out what something like that was called wasn't exactly easy to do. First time I distinctly remember noticing it as it's own thing was in Batman Returns, after previously hearing it in Return of the Jedi (which I had seen multiple times, so it was very familiar).

[@Quasimodo1957]

@@Astraeus.. Ah but true aficionados such as yourself delve deeper into the history of film making. I was talking to my granddaughters who will be studying film and cinema in college. I mentioned that when they watch Pulp Fiction the briefcase is a perfect example of a "MacGuffin". I figured they're now 'one up' from their classmates.

[@Theduckwebcomics]

​@@Astraeus..There are two screams that are often used, the Wilhelm scream, which sounds pretty natural, and the Howie scream, which sounds ridiculous and out of place. Most of the time when people think they hear the Whilhelm it's actually Howie 😅

[@NoObstacle]

I thought it was very well known, but I am terminally online 😂

[@ragabashmoon1551]

@@Theduckwebcomics Okay, never heard of the Howie scream, so I googled it, and yeah... there is not a comparison. I don't see how anyone could mistake the Wilhelm for the Hoiwe or vice versa.

[@RamblinRick_]

The Hamish scene where he wants an apology literally had me LOL, with tears running down my face. Usually, Hamish is so calm and collected. NOT THIS TIME!

[@heathermillsphantomlimb9314]

Fred Orchardson had just. Had. ENOUGH.

[@AntileftTruly]

" I'm not a bad person!" proceeds to punch them both XD

[@CarlosGarcia-pi7gp]

The same!

[@jonner44]

@@AntileftTruly that smile on Alans face after that double punch... he just could not help himself. I dont blame him.

[@keldageorge6932]

Yep

[@commonchristian917]

The Wilhelm scream during Bad Acting was genius.

[@VforVendettas]

I recognized that in Kill Bill on a recent rewatch and it felt so weird.

[@dweezil6969]

Bodger, " I'm not the inspiring speech guy" Also Bodger, "Let me tell you about my grandfather's hammer and how its rightfully mine."

[@PersonallyPerhaps]

I was thinking about that as soon as I watch it!

[@Hjominbonrun]

Isaac did an excellent job of acting bad. His performance was oscar worthy.

[@yasir3051989]

specially the scream when he died, now that's will win the Oscar

[@5Ci0N]

Skip

[@kitamwilliams]

The way Alan deadpans and makes the timing really awkward is so great. And a reminder of just how good they all are at acting 😄

[@CommissionerSleer]

Oscar acceptance speech (monotone): I would like to thank the director, cast, crew, my agent, wife, children and friends but most of all the fans I couldn't have done this without you this oscar goes to you oh darn I promised myself I wouldn't cry boohoo boohoo thank you all (turns to leave and trips)

[@Katzenhaarallergie]

That's why some call him oscar isaac

[@wynnefox]

6:55 Alan/Greg the Garlic Farmer almost breaking character and trying not to laugh is so great.

[@Paxmax]

Hamish's "10m windup Double punch" made me burst out laughing instantly and Alan being soooooo close to burst out laughing really made my morning better!

[@kitamwilliams]

That whole epic untold skipped story just wrecks me every time 😂 and I'll forever love Eugene and Isaac ❤ such incredibly funny characters

[@TheZamaron]

It's great you really see signs of an epic story and adventure, yet IT'S ALL IN CUTSCENES LIKE A MOVIE!!!! That's my favorite part of the joke, you'd think the part of them going to the Dark Lands at least would have had gameplay, or fighting that monster that kills the NPCs. LOts of epic moments and clearly comedic ones like "there's a whole in my bucket" or "Pancake day is on SUnday." This is so great with it's fast cutting showing comedic and what would have been epic moments. But seriously what kind of games have this many skipable cutscenes and no gameplay anywhere in between, this looks like a whole danm movie got thrown in. It would be funny if this was at least 3 hours of cutscenes and NO WAY TO PAUSE, so you either have to skip it all or sit there watching, even funnier if it was just on console with no way to stream it to say a laptop or phone so you could watch it while using the toilet, and also there was some method to the game that prevented this from ever being recorded, so you have to sit through it or miss some parts. I kind of went them to make a movie out of this plot now.

[@gizzit2712]

I wanted to laugh but I had flash backs to Kingdoms of Amalur and that shit hit to close to home. I wanted my god damn war.

[@Nantosuelta]

and all of the LOTR references are appreciated

[@xbon1]

@@TheZamaron final fantasy xiv did the same thing during its 30+min cutscenes

[@kevadu]

I will never forget that pancake day is on Sunday

[@yoshilu7451]

You know the Dark Lord in "Death Scene" was truly evil when he revealed the gig he was offering was unpaid. 14:53

[@breakingboundaries3950]

More like debt scene LMAO

[@MagosIdioticos]

Isaac: is shot by a flaming orcish arrow in the chest, and says: 'oh no.'

[@jajafeedyns8082]

ouch...

[@jasminerice00]

@@jajafeedyns8082…😐

[@VikingMantis1413]

He made up for it with the death scream hahahaha

[@Owls-Toads]

Uh, yes. We know. We just that very second saw that.🙄

[@Risad]

I really hope they actually make either an MMO or an RPG game in the future using all of the epic NPC man as a storyline template.

[@JAKEAVALON-rg8xm]

may be i can make first i need to asked permision

[@luketownsend781]

I would definitely donate to that if they did a kick-start for said project

[@emilyscavalier]

There is actually a fan made game called Skycraft - a fan made Epic NPC game, I have played through it and it is great. It doesn't have some of the newer episodes in it but it does have all the classic references in it. I think I heard somewhere that Vi Va La Dirt League is not only aware but has played through it as well. It is a simple game but very fun to play!

[@Risad]

@@emilyscavalier I must now find this game, ty for the info.

[@emilyscavalier]

@@Risad your welcome, I hope you are able to find it and enjoy it!

[@SmM33380]

I could not stop laughing at Adam's repetitive weeping at 3:45 Episode "Awkward Cutscene"

[@pa4o93ir49]

Yeah his character always does that. It’s nothing new

[@joeltraut5050]

These guys have better acting skills than most blockbusters

[@rhoadeshouse]

Well these guys are professional actors, who have played in movies, just saying.

[@sabivett686]

​@rhoadeshouse what movies?

[@yahyaesteitie2482]

Rown in avatar🤣

[@perlundgren7797]

@@sabivett686 Besides Avatar, Rowan has had a few minor roles in for example Spartacus and Legend of the Seeker. As for the other guys, I have no idea what he's talking about. I'm guessing he doesn't either.

[@GOATEDREEE713]

@@rhoadeshousemovies, no they haven’t bro

[@genericdialogue7269]

That opening slide to the fight was the most badass thing ive ever seen

[@homebrewedthoughts2033]

Ben has actually been trained in real fighting. He is actually a trained martial artist

[@genericdialogue7269]

@@homebrewedthoughts2033 i never knew that whys he not an actor?

[@Likexner]

​@@homebrewedthoughts2033Real fighting and martial arts are not the same thing. There are plenty of martial arts that are useless.

[@Caponeson1]

​@@Likexner no marital art is useless, it all depends on these practitioner

[@Likexner]

@@Caponeson1 Ok, there are plenty of martial arts that are _almost_ useless.

[@peterpaul7932]

captain isaac is a freakin legend, we need a whole series with him tho

[@Pluto137]

Shiiiiiiiiiity NPC guy

[@TheyCallMeCarg]

I don't think anyone on earth has perfected the dead-eyed-stare-into-the-middle-distance quite like Adam at 11:42.

[@gabesarti7184]

The “pancake day is on Sunday” always gets me

[@sydneyslaughter7163]

It’s the dance break for me❤

[@Xsasan2001]

That epic battle at 03:15 was incredible,the visual effects, the fight choreographie - so great content!

[@JF098]

I wonder if the cast ever got combat training

[@QuietWind01]

@@JF098 Rowan was in Spartacus for a whopping 3 minutes in season 2, unsure about anything after that

[@benjamindeh873]

Whaat the!...I didnt see it before X)

[@sapphiras.v.4715]

The one with Hamish wanting an apology reminds me of when I’ve aggro’d bad guys just before getting into a cutscene, and can only watch helplessly as my guy gets beaten across the screen while the rest of the characters keep talking like nothing’s happening.

[@Dragonfly_Guru]

The bit with the NPCs interrupting dialogue is too real in starfield rn 🤣

[@leeks1408]

That one reminded me of when an NPC kept punching Trevor in a cutscene from GTA5 😂

[@toyohimeyeswatatsuki6917]

​​@@leeks1408there's actually one where Fred (Fruit Seller) keep punching Greg and Adventurer (the provoked one)

[@sharkdentures3247]

While I think #1 is my favorite, the complete randomness of "Pancake Day is on Sunday." in #2 is just so jarringly funny.

[@Sarkoptesmilbe]

When Isaac's hand just flopped against the adventurer... 🤣

[@Avigorus]

I want an MMO game to have a location where idle dialogue between NPCs paints them as actors but the only way to hear it is to be hyper-stealthy or whatever lol

[@bryanabbott6169]

The Awkward cut scene is a lot like how Starfield's conversations screws up, where sometimes NPCs walk into the conversation, quite literally. Whether they stand in between the speaker and the player, lurk around behind the speaker, or even speaking (and interrupting the actual NPC the player is trying to listen). I really hope VLDL would do a Starfield Logic series.

[@RSProduxx]

also interesting to see that VLDL themselves had several level ups over the years, resulting in better equipment and skills :)

[@jorgecastillo8110]

at 1:19 Brothers for life.. That transition from "cutscene" to gameplay.... BRAVA!!

[@Jute511]

Alan's brilliant non-acting skills are quite something to behold.

[@newarteest]

The Wilhelm scream during the bad acting skit was some "inside baseball" kinda detail

[@JayceeVoZuri]

The first clip is just legendary how ben holds the sword is just epic

[@MrPMHC]

Best use of the Wilhelm scream ever!

[@knotengajin7359]

Amazing that as much time as Rowan spends shirtless he never burns or tans!

[@jasminerice00]

He’s definitely been filmed with a farmer’s tan.

[@bdavis7801]

🤣🤣🤣 The death scream on the bad actor skit! 🤣🤣🤣 I love Scripted Loss and Unskippable! These are so awesome!

[@wiredcoffee9347]

Once had a glitch cutscene in heavenly sword where i had sliced the neck of an enemy which triggered the cutscene and during the cutscene every time it focused on a character their neck would be spraying a fountain of blood. Was funny to see everyone like that and not caring.

[@ContinuedBread]

Honestly the choreography in VLDL is better than in most modern movies.

[@skaterkidguy20004]

When I saw "inspiring speech" i thought, "oh god, is he going to talk about his grandfather's hammer that was stolen by his brother, Aaron Bobaron?"

[@jpstardom3375]

"I recognize you from somewhere" Yeah, he sold you a golden skull for 50000 gold...

[@johnrex7108]

I definitely heard "two for the price of one," that's sounds like a pretty good deal.

[@darkner2390]

9:25 Isaac's little "oh no" made me think of Knuckles the Echida's infamous "oh no".

[@greed94]

Reminds me of Tear of Grace and how he absolutely lost it at that part. Do recommend.

[@darkner2390]

@@greed94 That's exactly where I first saw it. I still watch his videos to this day.

[@Mr.AndersonX]

Britt trying to be supportive at the end is the most wholesome thing ever.

[@chamiltonart3319]

The Whilhelm scream just as buddy dies made my day.

[@nathanfreeman8250]

Isaac had some Oblivion level voice acting

[@pwnmeisterage]

"I know you from somewhere." As good a reason as any other to punch someone in the face.

[@Perkyguy]

23:14 you missed a GOLDEN opportunity to make him rapidly tap a button to chug the tea down. Damn, what a waste.

[@gargamellenoir8460]

Guys bring back Captain Isaac! That character is gold! Unless Alan is afraid he doesn't have the acting chops to maintain him?

[@thebenforever]

That hamish scripted loss sketch routinely slays me.

[@stoneageprogrammer432]

As an indie game developer, I spend many hours at a time working on my game, deep into programming and game logic and trying to figure out how to make things work in a game. Viva la dirt league videos are always popping up on my feed. That's why I watch so many of them, to destress, take a break, and, ultimately, to realize that I should pay homage to this show someday with little jokes in my game.

[@drittzthedarktuber4327]

I would love to play one of youre games

[@GeekGamer666]

If you add VLDL jokes in your games you'll get a whole bunch of us playing just so we can try and spot it lol

[@stoneageprogrammer432]

@@GeekGamer666 I would really love that. What would really blow my mind is if VLDL started playing my game for the same reason, and then started quoting my game. Or doing skits about it. For that matter, if I started running into people who played my game and then started quoting it at me, I think I would spontaneously combust. :)

[@QuietWind01]

@@stoneageprogrammer432 What's the game called? Is it available anywhere? I'd totally buy it lmfao

[@stoneageprogrammer432]

@@QuietWind01 hey thank you, that's kind. The one I'm making right now is a fortnite map called Alien Island, I haven't finished it yet. When I do I'll come back and post the island code, you can play it for free.

[@grumpus_hominidae]

12:16 this was the most emotion Isaac EVER put into a speech, LoL 🤣

[@Render90]

These skits are amazing😂 You could make a video about when you are in the middle of a cutscene and it abruptly ends because the npc suddenly dissapears, because it's night time or smthing like that

[@Dannyboy3210]

You now have me picturing an NPC suddenly wearing pajamas and fluffy slippers mid cutscene as it shifts to nighttime. You monster.

[@kingLostSouls]

VLDL should start making these compilations with an extra new episode sneaked in 🤣

[@albertmas3752]

20:23 "And in orchish the go: RAH RAR...RAH RAH RAAARRG". That really killed me XD I don't know who wrote that but he's not between us because he died laughing.

[@proton77_1]

The big superman punch from Hamish😂 what a guy, hes too funny

[@ForeverAlone3]

That punch was awesome

[@JwhateverJ]

Good stuff right there

[@thepassenger6499]

07:30 is probably one of my favourite skids ever! ^^ Love each and every one of you, guys! Thank you for such a great time and so many awesome videos! 😊 Baelins Route will be forever in my heart! ❤

[@ZL.Mateo000]

Alan getting hit by the arrow and plainly stating "ouch" killed me 😂

[@razpootis5802]

Scripted deaths are like a punch to the gut, a slap on the face, and a spit on the shoe.

[@FuriousMaximum]

Ben throws down pretty good in his cutscene. Sword twirl is safe, slide kick has i-frames, and he had that vicious headbutt. That settles it, Ben needs to be a fighting game character.

[@5Ci0N]

Skip

[@greed94]

Skip

[@floridasoldat]

Skip

[@FuriousMaximum]

😂 Ouch but, totally on-brand.

[@letsgetreal6402]

😂 what a great set of replies

[@homebrewedthoughts2033]

12:26 Adam making his face go dull and empty is grade A acting

[@rexycreates]

As a cutscene, I can confirm.

[@5Ci0N]

Skip

[@McAwesomeReaper]

It's actually amazing to see how good looking baradun is after the latest update. I honestly didn't think they could make him any better looking than he already was.

[@pmnoVR]

Captain Isaac is quickly becoming my favorite.😂

[@jacobfaro9571]

Your stunt and fight coordination has definitely improved here. Props to whoever helped coordinate them.

[@aminoacidm9209]

8:46 That shoulder tag in bad acting 😂

[@MrJustonb]

Vital cutscene is one of the best sketches, seen it many times and it still makes me laugh.

[@DoranGale]

I think the deceptive prompt conversation should have made the cut, as those can trigger game ruining cutscenes, up there with free/premium choice scenes and high/low karma scenes.

[@snowcrow__]

05:20 "Provoked": Somehow I have never seen that episode before, especially weird because Hamish is my favorite! Oh man, laughed myself to cry. Epic scene! 😂

[@VivaLaDnDLogs]

Me in cutscenes: _Badass Slide_ Me in gameplay: _Assbad Slide_

[@geetasawant663]

Captain Issac is the best brother 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ExpatZ266]

This game so needs to be made replete with every episode happening somewhere at sometime during the gameplay. I would buy this for everyone I know.

[@kixwho]

4:40 how bodger keeps putting his hand in front of the camera 🤣🤣🤣🤣 so chaotic love it

[@DanielKitchka]

Adam's NPC cry is the best thing in the world

[@WesUnite]

Whoevers doing the fashion in this series... Just amazing

[@shepaaaarrrrrd]

Ben is finally ready to get back to Dark Souls.

[@RQDogato]

"Pancake day is on Sunday!"

[@Laoruperteen18]

5:55 i cant fathom how many times it mustve taken them to do this scene without laughing

[@ColiolYT]

2:54 i've always loved the 'the lord of the rings' reference in this episode lol

[@nixeleth]

The "Awkward Cutscene" sketch pretty much sums up 75% of the dialogue in Dragon Age: Inquisition, at least in Haven and Skyhold--made exponentially worse when Maryden would be singing instead of just playing her lute.

[@geribaldi2]

Absolute best part of the 2nd sequence is when Greg proclaims " pancake day is on sunday!!". Blink and you'll miss it, but super funny

[@GuntherRommel]

Has Ben been taking stage fighting lessons, or just a lot of practice? You all have grown so, so much.

[@ChaoticHarbinger]

The comedy skits are funny, and I love watching them. However, it hurts as we have all been there more than once when it comes to these types of cutscenes.

[@KingOfGamesss]

The mighty Helm of 'Will the screamer' is a powerful relic

[@__cypher__]

LMAO! Sometimes KZbins timing is hilarious. "Ohyee! I'm talking to you... Oohhyeee!! Don't ignore me!"- cuts to commercial.

[@BoehserOnkel]

I love the Williams Scream at 9:50

[@golfnz34me]

Gotta love the Wilhelm scream!

[@MadDarthMatt]

I just want to point out that the orc is actually HALF his size, so he should have said "why don't you pick on someone twice your size!"

[@Psychlist1972]

The "Please adventurer, save me" bit starting at 14:55 was so wholesome.

[@caseman1967]

I have seen hundreds of "try not to laugh" videos. The videos you guys are putting out does not need that kind of title. Sharp, witty, enjoyable. I highly recommend this channel.

[@LightCyan]

They have both "try not to laugh" and "try not to cry" videos. Sometimes together! Awesome! ❤

[@elanorglf]

They get me to really laugh than all those "try not to laugh" videos combined.

[@jgouken]

I really need a game, an actual game, of these guys. Fully meta, taking itself so seriously, intentionally untraditional. Just all of the bad things about games amplified in a fun way.

[@Pluto137]

Wouldn't that by its intent very terrible ?

[@jgouken]

@@Pluto137 It depends how well it's done. You'd have to still balance the gameplay with the content and come up with unique ways to go about it.

[@RoseCrimson212]

I just love noticeable improvement to detail as skits get newer

[@Fnoffen]

The bad acting sketch Wilhelm Scream was the absolute cherry on top!

[@MrNb22]

holy crap the fight scene choreography is awesome

[@fearmonkey]

I hope one day we actually get an rpg based on these guys.

[@TheHomelessDreamer]

The Best Use of the Wilhelm Scream award goes to..... (Long pause for dramatic effect) Viva La Dirt League!!!!

[@TheRuneSaves]

Damn Ben on the first sketch was quite amazing

[@xanschneider]

There were a few I hadn't seen. You make my day guys. I wish you filmed these videos day and night.

[@claybryon4955]

Freakin amazing costumes. Wherever they get their funding from I hope it continues.

[@stephenlitten1789]

That Garlic Singer deserves a Silver Scroll

[@primykins106]

Holy crow! Ben's flighting at the beginning there was actually really good!

[@sanmedbij]

22:50 surprised the game had a cut scene for even when he doesn't press X. It would normally just say you have failed the mission Kill the spy master or they would just give an option.

[@FiXato]

4:14 and that's why proper closed captions and dialogue logs are important.

[@brianv1988]

Damn your swordsmanship skills are impressive you are definitely very well trained in the art of LARPing😂