Why this channel may NEVER be the same.

[@TysonWozniak]

Very cool news but now it’s been 2 months and nothing new. . . . Is everything ok? Or is this channel shut down and everything will be over on WiP?

[@GameNightPicks]

Hi, Tyson! I'm happy to say that everything is going well - but very busy. While this channel isn't shut down, the shows I've been making have been appearing on the Watch It Played channel since May. (More new things will still appear here occasionally... time willing!) In addition to the shows that I had started making with Paula Deming and Matthew Jude, there's a new news show called "Cult Of The News" that I've added to the list over on Watch It Played, and there's plans to produce more things as Rodney and I continue to find our groove. In the meantime, we've also been posted a monthly show calendar, which lists the days that videos are planned to be released on, at: watchitplayed.tv I hope this information is helpful. Take care! :D

[@llotusplus9479]

you mean 11?

[@jasonpmathew]

Awesome! 2 of my favs joining forces! “Watch It Plaid” is going to be great 😉

[@GameNightPicks]

Thanks, Jason! I've been looking forward to this for quite a while, and I hope you enjoy what we come up with. Cheers!

[@jasonpmathew]

And btw, that wasn’t a misspelling LOL.

[@Farstr1d3r]

You win the internet for today.

[@almsthvn]

Genius. It was just right there. So perfectly plucked :)

[@carlochericoni8368]

I have seen the production quality of Watch it play grow steadily in recent years, and Pair of Dice Paradise has always been for me the benchmark for the quality of a show on KZbin. I am convinced that this collaboration will lead you both to new heights and, I hope, even to the birth of a talk show with the most important creatives in board game business.

[@GameNightPicks]

Wow, Carlo - thank you for the kind and encouraging comment! I'm looking forward to what Rodney and I have in store, and I hope our excitement and enthusiasm comes through in what we create. Take care! 😎👍

[@TheMacdreamcatcher]

Best two guys in the business - PERSONALITY!!!!

[@YoSoyJu]

Very excited about this. Please, please, please bring back Component Proponent soon! That is my all time favorite board game series of all time.

[@Obvious_Llama]

Congrats! I guess I better get over there and subscribe.

[@brenes1]

I just send only the best wishes to you guys, ''Watch it Paradise'' (pretty smart name isn't it?),and i really hope good shows in the future! you guys are awesome! Greetings from Costa Rica!

[@saudipanda]

Together! Their powers combined! They become... Pair of Plaid!

[@GameNightPicks]

GASP! Oh... ohhhhhh yeahhhhhh. I sense the next, great superhero spinoff coming up...

[@Farstr1d3r]

Saw Rodney’s announcement first, then this one a couple hours later in my feed. This is going to be e so amazing. Have been watching both of your channels for a while now and have to say that this is some extremely exciting news! Looking forward to seeing what comes out of this, for sure.

[@BangersUnfiltered]

Please please please drag Paula along to the new venture. Can't wait to see what unfolds in the future between you two guys. Edit - Just noticed Paula and Matt are coming across as well with some segments. Great news!

[@DaletheCasualGamer]

Great news!! Best of luck in your upcoming adventures!! :)

[@LootShaman]

Congrats on everything. This is great news! Can't wait for the future ahead. The industry is so lucky to have you both. You guys are a big source in crucial information's for my team. And you are helping us with all your tips publishing our first project. Thank you so much.

[@GameNightPicks]

Thanks so much, Gabé. It is a real honor to be able to work with so many people inside and outside of this gaming industry. Take care, and keep in touch! 😀

[@Hermes4939]

This is extremely exciting and awesome to hear. Glad we can we receive more well produced, quality content. It's been great seeing both channels progress and continue to be a place to get great information. Thanks to both of you and all the people that make it happen. There have been more than a few channels that I no longer look to for quality content. I'm glad you both continue to improve.

[@artiphats]

Congratulations to you both, as a long time viewer of both channels this is very exciting! Wish you nothing but success. I’ll be watching :)

[@JackieFox1976]

Looking forward to the new Fog of Love playthrough!!!

[@johns6177]

congrats looking forward to the collaboration!

[@Romey301]

Such great news for a change. Can’t wait to see what you both come up with. Congrats on your good news!

[@annereynolds7930]

So excited for both channels! I can't wait to see where you go from here. Hopefully, it includes some mindfulness and memory exercises, because that game of Trickerion was less than a year ago. :) Seriously though, I was excited for the mention of that game as I certainly had a blast playing it with the two of you. Your friendship really came through during the 2 (3? 4?) hours we sat at that table learning Trickerion together.

[@GameNightPicks]

Hi, Anne! It's always nice to hear from you. I've actually tried to say "hi" at several conventions, where I've seen you working in the Renegade Games booth - but you've always been surrounded by people you were demoing games to. I'm looking forward to when life returns to normal, and we can all gather at a convention once more. When the time comes, we must be sure to all get together for another game. In the meantime, take care! 😃

[@TheMacdreamcatcher]

Congratulations- dream team bromance. Good luck in your new(ish) adventures

[@GameNightPicks]

Thank you, Dean. Rodney's somehow been able to put up with me for a while now, so I'm encouraged to see what else he and I can accomplish before I cause him to completely rip his hair out. I'd say we have at LEAST ten good days before that point.

[@jrunnerrunnerj]

Wow that's very cool news as I like your two shows quite a lot, especially your way of humor 😊

[@GameNightPicks]

Thank you, Bernhard. I'm glad you enjoy them! Thank you for watching, and for taking the time to share a comment. I appreciate it! :)

[@ManuelLopez8a]

Congrats both of you. As many others, I've watched these channels and always find something funny, interesting and fulfilling. I love the charisma of both and I'm excited to watch this new age for boardgames. Not wanting to compare this to the dice tower network yet, but very much liking the vibe. You guys are awesome!!

[@erikcs2306]

Great news Chaz! All the luck for this new project!

[@GameNightPicks]

Thank you, Erik! :D

[@BillyIndiana]

Excited to see what you all create! Two of my favorite channels already, so I'm looking forward to see the results of your combined efforts.

[@tzgardner]

I didn't know you and Rodney were 2 different people until now.

[@GameNightPicks]

LOL... ... ...I get that comment a lot, actually. 😳

[@tzgardner]

@@GameNightPicks I'm totally kidding but in some of those pictures in your video you 2 look very similar.

[@marcolai9735]

Lmao

[@jeremyfox2443]

The Mega Powers 1987 all over again! Seriously, congrats. Great step for both of you!

[@HedelTorres]

Congrats!!

[@EdgxrVxlle]

I've been really enjoying the content of this channel as of late. Good luck in this endeavor.

[@AndICanTalk2]

I think you 2 will be wonderful! I will be watching as much of the content as possible!

[@GoodEnoughParty]

Well, I can't say I didn't see this coming..... no seriously, I can't say it, cause I didn't see it coming. I'm excited to see what happens when you two put your heads together. A bit scared, but excited too.

[@GameNightPicks]

Usually, when we put our heads together, what happens is a hollow, coconut sound.

[@Duchess-ty3ys]

Fantasticque!!!!! Most of my favorite content creators working together and all in one place. Chaz and Rodney together at last. Best of luck I love what you both do and can't wait to see what you come up with together. Ill be watching.

[@thewynnersgameroom]

May 11th the internet will explode with awesomeness!! Two of my favorite channels!!

[@Wonderflonium]

Congratulations on the news! I am excited to see where you and Rodney take productions!

[@GameNightPicks]

Thanks so much, Blayne! I'm looking forward to what's to come! :D

[@peterterry7918]

Oh. That, is great. No, really it is very exciting. It just is different from what I thought you were going to announce. I thought you were going to announce that Good Charlotte was having a reunion tour and invited you to be in charge of the documentary which meant you had to ride in the bus with them and go backstage and document everything. But I am sure this is just as good! When you think about it, you can find a lot of similarities between Rodney Smith and Good Charlotte. I can't, but I am sure you can. Anyway, I will keep watching and I supposed I will have to subscribe to Rodney's channel. Hope you have fun!

[@jamesmurray2690]

All the best for you both moving forward with this venture! 👍😁👍 Looking forward to all the great upcoming content you produce.

[@GameNightPicks]

Thanks so much, James! 😊 I'm very excited about what's on the horizon.

[@jamesmurray2690]

You are welcome, Chaz. Just one thing having just watched Rodney’s announcement......please, please, please, don’t let him change the name of MOMENTEN!! One of your best puns ever. 🤣🤣🤣

[@GameNightPicks]

@@jamesmurray2690 Thank you for the feedback! I'll add your response as another vote in the "Chaz Was Right" column. 😉

[@jamesmurray2690]

Pair Of Dice Paradise 😄😄😄

[@deanmuramoto4796]

Rodney Smith plus Chaz sounds awesome!

[@aaronwoodard7626]

This is awesome! i think you guys already do a amazing job so i really cant wait to see what is to come!!! congrats to you both!

[@gustavosilva1224]

we NEED a singing duo segment! I'm just so happy right now! You guys are just so awesome and wholesome! looking forward to everything you're going to do!

[@neilaudette3376]

Congrats to you both! You and Rodney are by far the 2 best board game personalities out there. Can’t wait to see what’s in store when you join forces to take over the..... actually I’ll stop there. Best of luck to you both!

[@gurtana]

Chaz and Rodney are two of the nicest men in boardgaming. I have always respected both your styles of delivery, articulation and the way you both come across. To me this is a natural partnership (and friendship)! Glad for you both, you exemplify strength of character and sheer politeness.

[@bumfuzzel4512]

Excellent news. Best of luck to you both. Your collaborations are always funny and informative. Thanks

[@JosefFerguson]

Excellent, the first two parts of my KZbin Megazord are moving into position!

[@23ReivaX]

Well... I hadn't realized how much I liked you guys until now, when I became ridiculously excited for this!

[@GameNightPicks]

Thank you, Xavier - I appreciate that! And if I ever start making greeting cards, the first one is going to say: "I hadn't realized how much I like you until now". 😀👍

[@tabletopminions]

Great to hear! Congrats, you two!

[@jamescrowder77]

This sounds like a fantastic step for you! Congratulations!

[@GameNightPicks]

Thank you, James. I'm looking forward to what Rodney and I can accomplish together. I hope to bring my A-Game to the channel! :)

[@Denker313]

This is awesome! You two guys are by far my favourite content creators regarding board games. It was a pleasure talking to you two at Essen last year. Looking forward to the great vids you will do!

[@Shuckleking87]

Really excited for this news, congrats on the new opportunity! You'll be great working with Rodney

[@kellimshaver]

This is fantastic! My two favorite boardgame youtubers combining forces!

[@BeeCeeJay]

Congrats Chaz! Yay collabs between awesome people!

[@GameNightPicks]

Thanks, Bill! It's always good to hear from you. I hope you're doing well, and I look forward to when we're all able to travel to conventions again, so that we can frequently pass each other in the hallways and say something bizarre to each other. 😊

[@BeeCeeJay]

@@GameNightPicks I would also like to note that this collab with Rodney, however, is nearly irrefutable proof that you are indeed the honorary Canadian I have always suspected you to be. I'm on to you and your tricks, sir.

[@sazzollini]

Congratulations and best of luck to you both!

[@GameNightPicks]

Thank you. I appreciate that! :D

[@npckse8508]

Great job, although when you lay it out, it seems like this should have happened ages ago! Excited to see what comes next!

[@pincao]

Great News. Some of the best talent in boardgame media. Yeah !

[@Lankysi]

This is awesome news. The two people I love watching play/talk about board games are now joining forces. Give the rest of the board game video world a chance guys! :) Good luck to you both, I'm sure you'll be amazing together. Can't wait to see what you have coming

[@jonathanhowe42]

Huzzah & Congrats! And you already had the plaid prepared to parade. Now you just need to get Rodney a proper fishing vest and you're all set. Really, this is great to hear, Chaz. It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy...except maybe Rodney, but that would be another paradox, so, second nicest?

[@GameNightPicks]

LOL, thanks, Johnathan! That's a very astute observation, and I agree. The last thing I'd want to do would be to cause another paradox. I just got all the stains out of the furniture from the last one.

[@VikingKittens]

Amazing new Chaz! Congrats!!! You two will make a dynamite pair and I am super excited to see the content going forward :)

[@benwinegarner4797]

Congratulations! I can't think of better pairing. Both are great KZbinrs and valuable members of the board gaming community.

[@drkenfp]

Huzzah! Huzzah and well spoken! I'm off to bookmark the calendar!

[@GameNightPicks]

Enjoy! 😀📅

[@mattlawson3623]

This is great news! Congratulations and all the best!

[@GameNightPicks]

Thank you, Matt! I appreciate it! 😊👍

[@Z3rY]

Chaz you are my favorite boardgame content creator. I really look forward to see your work with rodney, congratz man

[@cwb95k]

That's pretty exciting to see you guys pair up :) I look forward to the cheese oozing out all over after May 11th ;)

[@MrXrix]

That's awesome news :) I love both channels!

[@GameNightPicks]

Thanks, John! I'm super excited to see where we go from here!

[@seniscram7958]

Cool. You guys will be a good team.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Fantastic!

[@WimTheWebmaster]

Congratulations! Would love to see you more in BGG Game Night episodes.

[@GameNightPicks]

Thanks! That would be nice. I'm sure we'll see what happens after travel and whatnot starts returning to normal. :)

[@curtisbrazil1995]

Next up... Public Access TV shows!!! This dice duo deserves all the accolades! Really looking forward to the next line of tee shirts now ....

[@dave0754]

The Canadians are taking over!!! Awesome.

[@GameNightPicks]

Well, at least the revolution will be soft-spoken and polite.

[@dave0754]

@@GameNightPicks the Maple Revolution!

[@dallaskostna1769]

Congratulations!

[@mavweirdo]

You might want to have Rodney change the "Welcome" video on his channel to let people know that not all the videos on "Watch it Played" are tutorials.

[@MisterAbysmul]

Great news! This can only end up being amazing!

[@aaronschilling7258]

You got chocolate in my peanut butter! ...wait a minute

[@JacobPorterLadder]

You are both essentially the same person, so this makes sense.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Can't argue with that!

[@arcubal]

Watch it Paradise! No wait... Pair of Played! Hmmm....

[@marcoabrillo6854]

I love it! Some good news for a change eh

[@TheWalkingBad]

I will be there for sure!

[@GameNightPicks]

Thank you! I appreciate your support and comments. We'll see ya over there! :D

[@dghughes]

Great news. Glad you are keeping Paula and Matthew on board too.

[@GameNightPicks]

Hi Dan! It's always great to hear from you! 😃 Yes, it has been GREAT working with them, (even Matthew!) as I'm sure you can attest to. I'm really looking forward to what I'll be fortunate enough to work on with each of them next. Cheers!

[@danacoleman4007]

Since Rodney reminds me quite a bit of a young Harold Ramis, I think with just a little bit of effort I can picture you as Bill Murray. One of my favorite teams ever!😋

[@GameNightPicks]

I'll take it! 😄

[@BarryDoubletBoardGames]

Great things happen to those who wait. =)

[@GameNightPicks]

Thanks, Barry! I think this collaboration will be worth the work it's taken to get started. I hope you're doing well. Take care, and keep in touch! 🙃

[@jaysonolson516]

Interesting to note if they will have a new theme song as well. In honesty, not a fan of Watch it Played revamp intro song years 2 back. Regardless, I'm pretty excited.. I think their comedic talents will play nicely off each other...kinda like the Abbot/Costello of boardgaming. Not too serious, not too campy..

[@GameNightPicks]

Thanks, Jayson! That's exactly how I hope we come across - being informative while still having fun with it. I tried pitching new Watch It Played theme music to Rodney, but it turns out it's a lot harder to license tracks by 311 than I first thought. I'm sure it will work itself out, though!

[@KabukiKid]

Congrats, Chaz! :-D You and Rodney make a great team together. Just don't ask Rodney to act too much. ;-) lol

[@shortydancer]

I would LOVE more component proponent. It it what i initially subscribed to your channel for!

[@GameNightPicks]

Noted! 😀👍

[@danielhintze8691]

Sounds like great news for you!

[@GameNightPicks]

Thank you, Daniel. I'm hoping this team-up leads to some great things! :)

[@robmerickel4305]

So happy for you. :)

[@GameNightPicks]

ROB!! Hi and thanks for posting a comment! It's always nice to hear from you. And thank you for being there when I needed it. I'm really glad I had the chance to get to know you better. Take care! 🙂

[@robmerickel4305]

I really liked working with you, I wish it had lasted longer. I'm just down the road from you if you want to do anything.

[@paulowagner5741]

What´s the name of the new channel and will we have to sign it up? Or can I assume we will all be simply signed to the new channel?

[@GameNightPicks]

Hi Paulo! That's a good question, because many of my videos WILL indeed be appearing on another channel now. That channel is located at youtube.com/watchitplayed. I'm hoping that if you have regularly watched my previous videos that KZbin will automatically suggest the new ones to you. However, if KZbin doesn't do it automatically, youtube.com/watchitplayed is where you can find them, even if you don't sign up or subscribe to that channel. I hope this information is helpful!

[@johnpanagos5835]

Great news! Gz

[@jamwa]

Awesome news! Congrats!

[@GameNightPicks]

Thank you very much, Jamwa! :D

[@schubudha]

Congrats.

[@GameNightPicks]

Thanks, Patrick! :)

[@hornist34]

The Brothers Plaid, Paula Deming, and Matthew Jude joining forces? I bow down to the awesome gaming overlords!

[@MartinGregersen]

Awesome news...

[@GameNightPicks]

Thank you, Martin!

[@ANAKHA8]

Component proponent!!! Give now!

[@ANAKHA8]

Saw some gaps in the schedule. Maybe Keagy can fill them in...

Congrats! And, to fully serve the game community, I suggest you also add a section where you comment on game variants (yours and others) like this one (which is a complete re-design): drive.google.com/open?id=15wZIX5YAXfI9QwWjzvxIxBYoOX9JOS3w And this one: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2380204/just-fun-playing-variables

[@KiyoneScarlet]

I have to be honest; the way your lead-up to the announcement was going, I thought you were going to say you and Rodney were going to get married!

[@GameNightPicks]

You know, I was going to laugh about your comment... but you're like the tenth person today to say that. Perhaps I should work on improving how I lead up to things in the future. ;)

[@KiyoneScarlet]

@@GameNightPicks All those dreamy video clips and photos certainly helped!~

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@GameNightPicks You were just teasing the Season 2 story development.

[@claireshillabeer9001]

Congrats. Can't wait.

[@apsaify]

Good news, everyone!

[@GameNightPicks]

Thanks so much! ☺

[@marcogutierrez9339]

A new challenge for you try to beat Luke "the Lucky" Congratulations on joining forces with Rodney

[@ericoverkamp4150]

Congrats on the *merger/collaboration *. But where's the Top 10 for May???

[@GameNightPicks]

Yes! Several projects & things all wanted to happen during the first couple weeks of this month, so it was necessary to move its schedule around a bit. But this month's Top 10 Hotness video is on its way! Thanks for asking about it! :D

[@ericoverkamp4150]

@@GameNightPicks glad to hear its on its way! Looking forward to it every month 😀

[@YarblekRW]

Pure luck? I'd say hard work, skill, and a fun personality were the cause of your success! Congratulations

[@GameNightPicks]

That is especially kind to say. Instead of trying to reply with something "witty", I'm just going to offer a sincere thank you very much for that. 😊

[@ifstream]

ok a quick question...Who is this Rodney Smith guy and does he like board games too?

[@WatchItPlayed]

We're still not sure.

[@jamesthomas9870]

I thought that there was a calendar link?

[@GameNightPicks]

Oh, good grief. After all that, I STILL forgot to put a link to the calendar in the description?! It has been added. And, here's a link to it as well: watchitplayed.tv - because why not just put it everywhere I can now? Enjoy! 😃

[@jamesthomas9870]

@@GameNightPicks thank for all your hard and dedicated work that you have done. I look forward to going on this great journey with you, Rodney and the rest of the gang.

[@VinegarAndSaltedFries]

I knew when seeing the double upload you would steal his identity

[@GameNightPicks]

Heh, it's all part of the plan. 😉 (Until Rodney finds out!)

[@VinegarAndSaltedFries]

Pair Of Dice Paradise seriously though...congratulations My family and I have absolutely been loving The Matthew Jude, and Paula Pieces you’ve been working on and getting more eyes on those great pieces of board game content is definitely a major piece of awesomeness in my book. I’m so happy for you and excited to watch everything you do. ❤️

[@joethomas1775]

So are you guys going to destroy the Dice Tower? Kidding, I think that this is a great idea. I hope nothing but success for you all.

[@johnthecb84]

awesome

[@GameNightPicks]

Thanks so much! :D

[@nededdardroble533]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@GameNightPicks]

😍