Watched this in high school. And now my kid watches Craig of the creek...imagine the total mind fuck when I saw the elders of the creek. “Wait a minute...is that?” I didn’t know these guys got that big.
@@bento393 quick context: there's a show called Craig of the creek and this three characters appear in the show, 2 creators of the show made this animation a long time ago before making the show obviously, and that's all
fatearcher Pretty much after re-watching this back when I wrote the comment, yes. Let's just say 7-years of exposure to "geek"-material (especially D&D) occasionally helps getting down the "jargon" a bit better (not to forget becoming even more fluent in English generally speaking).
--- Oh yes, another seven years has passed on my end also. ...Though generally my character development has limited to this writing style of mine... ---
MonkeyBoy the people who made this *are* the people who made Craig of the Creek, haha! Fortaxreasons is Matt Burnett and Ben Levin, who created Craig of the Creek
I hope those rival larpers do appear in Craig of the Creek, like working for the king who resides and rule on the other side of the creek or just rivals trying to upstage or get rid of the elders.
I remember watching this way back when it was first uploaded, can't believe its been over 10 years already. Sigh... Old high school memories... I'm getting so old. :(
There's a few others that they've done over the years (check out the Digital Pirates Of Dark Water Saga), but the guys behind this write for Steven Universe now, which I imagine takes up all their time.
Actually, hamsterball9000, this cost nothing to make, other than putting in the time to animate it! Anyone could animate a cartoon like this in their homes with a pencil, some paper and a computer (Kids, get your parent's permission!). Thanks for watching!
I feel like this series had more views than it currently shows, especially considering how long it's been sitting here. Really loved watching these for the first time. And then I learned you guys worked on Steven Universe and I'm like "MIND EXPLOSIVO!"
Also, wow! I didn't know that the same team that created Steven Universe made this (whatever it's called 😆 I,..don't know the name...😅 this is my first time seeing this, I saw a link of it on a tumblr page a few minutes ago)! 😀
uhm well, technically you can only be a Blackguard prestige class as a lawful evil "paladin." Any paladin who stoops to such low alignments will have their powers stripped away from them.
Wow, that was far less offensive than I expected :D I loved it! "I feel like that went from larping to assault and battery within the first ten seconds of battle!" hahaha I normally don't post quotes, but I couldn't help myself this time.
That was one of the most awesome things I have ever seen. And I've seen an ant eat it's own head. Loved the "Klaatu barada nikto", and the Evangelion style next episode text. Here's a challenge, try not to watch the bears' junk wiggle in the end credits. Seriously. It's really unplesant, but once you notice, you can't ignore the banana hammock.
Came here because this were some of the characters that are in the show "Craig of the Creek" came from, apparently. And did not disappoint 😁👍, just like they were in the show.
I dunno why but even though this entire video is funny (and remains funny 16 years after I watched it) - but the lines that get me the most are "durrrr I think you threw historical accuracy out the window when you brought that iron broadsword to a bronze age campaign setting" and "Dammit name your targets Mary!"
It was so cool to see these guys in Craig of the Creek!
why does he sound just like mark tho
@@floralonmain5126 cause they are the same voice actors for all three of them as they are in. Craig of the Creek
Watched this in high school. And now my kid watches Craig of the creek...imagine the total mind fuck when I saw the elders of the creek. “Wait a minute...is that?” I didn’t know these guys got that big.
I came back to this for Christmas. Wait what? I need an explanation.
@@bento393 quick context: there's a show called Craig of the creek and this three characters appear in the show, 2 creators of the show made this animation a long time ago before making the show obviously, and that's all
I just saw these guys in Matt and Ben's new cartoon 'Craig of the Creek'. I guess that technically makes it the sequel to this.
The show was inspired by this concept of three friends playing make-believe
Nah I'm pretty sure there younger in craig of the creek these guys seem like mid twenties the elders are like 16 so if anything it's a prequel
Those three nerds are in Craig of the Creek.
"Dammit, name your targets Mary"
"Forget her, maybe Jesus is a better cleric"
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
I think he said baby jesus
I only just found out these guys went on to make a lot of shows for CN. Honestly amazing cause I come back to rewatch these videos every now and again
7-years later and now I finally understand most of the jokes & references.
so you're just like, living your life, doing your normal thing. then all of a sudden "OMG! I Finally get that Joke!"
fatearcher Pretty much after re-watching this back when I wrote the comment, yes. Let's just say 7-years of exposure to "geek"-material (especially D&D) occasionally helps getting down the "jargon" a bit better (not to forget becoming even more fluent in English generally speaking).
7 years later and I see both this video and comment
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Oh yes, another seven years has passed on my end also.
...Though generally my character development has limited to this writing style of mine...
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It's been...9 years...
12 now
18 now
16 now
@@candeyKZCV17
watching this after craig of the creek is making me tear up i love this content
Back for my annual watch on Christmas Eve.
I had no idea the Elders were in anything before Craig!
LMAO EPIC!
"We should have wandered around outside and leveled up!" "THIS ISN'T FINAL FANTASY DAVID!!!!"
I guess the people who made this liked the nerds so much, that they decided to put them in Craig of the Creek.
MonkeyBoy the people who made this *are* the people who made Craig of the Creek, haha!
Fortaxreasons is Matt Burnett and Ben Levin, who created Craig of the Creek
I know. That's why I said that they decided to put them in the show.
HOLY CRAP THE ELDERS 3
Back again for my annual watch on Christmas Eve.
I hope those rival larpers do appear in Craig of the Creek, like working for the king who resides and rule on the other side of the creek or just rivals trying to upstage or get rid of the elders.
That needs to happen
*it must*
That would be awesome!
Well, we are in the final season of Craig, and they didn't apprear at all... what a wasted opportunity.
damn.
I didnt know it was on its last season
"I think we threw historically acurate out the window when u chose to bring an iron broadsword to a bronze age campaign setting." classic XD
I remember watching this way back when it was first uploaded, can't believe its been over 10 years already. Sigh... Old high school memories... I'm getting so old. :(
even after 7 years, this is one of the best youtube videos in my opinion. you should make more of these, it's just amazing!
There's a few others that they've done over the years (check out the Digital Pirates Of Dark Water Saga), but the guys behind this write for Steven Universe now, which I imagine takes up all their time.
Over a decade later I find this gem for the first time.
It was terrific.
13 years later and its still gold.
this is where the creek elders came from? damn that’s interesting 👀
"We should have wondered around outside and leveled up."
"This isn't final fantasy David!"
YEAHHHH!
Well hello there! Zee Bashew from 10 years ago. Didn't think I'd see you here.
I just realized these are the proto versions of the creek elders from craig of the creek.
Actually, hamsterball9000, this cost nothing to make, other than putting in the time to animate it! Anyone could animate a cartoon like this in their homes with a pencil, some paper and a computer (Kids, get your parent's permission!).
Thanks for watching!
I feel like this series had more views than it currently shows, especially considering how long it's been sitting here. Really loved watching these for the first time.
And then I learned you guys worked on Steven Universe and I'm like "MIND EXPLOSIVO!"
+Scrafty Yo They work in Steven Universe now? Man, that's sad
Background Character How’s that sad?
@@Cartoonist8000 Yeah! How's it sad?! Hm?! Hmmm?! 😆
Also, wow! I didn't know that the same team that created Steven Universe made this (whatever it's called 😆 I,..don't know the name...😅 this is my first time seeing this, I saw a link of it on a tumblr page a few minutes ago)! 😀
"Steven Universe" was one of the most successful shows ever (at least, when it comes to cartoon shows). 😊 🌹⭐💎
Drawn with pencil and paper, scanned and colored in Photoshop and composited in After Effects. Thanks for watching!
Elders of the Creek
One of my favorite responses ever.
-Matt
A Paladin of LAWFUL EVIL ALIGNMENNNNT!
uhm well, technically you can only be a Blackguard prestige class as a lawful evil "paladin." Any paladin who stoops to such low alignments will have their powers stripped away from them.
I knew it! I knew these where the guys from Craig of the creek!
Its the Elders of the Creek.
This art style reminds me of "The Venture Bros." from adult swim xD
My Xmas tradition to return to watch these videos since 2007.
Only watching this now. Coming from Craig of the Creek
I come back every year to remind myself for the reason for the season
I realized I was a real nerd when he mentioned the shield being 3d20 lightning damage on strike, and I said aloud, "Wow, that's really good."
X(
DAMMIT MARY, MAN YOUR TARGETS!
Are these guys on the CN show Craig of the Creek
This is still my favorite holiday thing ever. Thanks for making it!
"Mary, get to the back and cast heal spells!"
"Oh God, they're wearing their armor."
xD
I really wish they continued this
Wow, that was far less offensive than I expected :D I loved it!
"I feel like that went from larping to assault and battery within the first ten seconds of battle!" hahaha
I normally don't post quotes, but I couldn't help myself this time.
That was one of the most awesome things I have ever seen. And I've seen an ant eat it's own head. Loved the "Klaatu barada nikto", and the Evangelion style next episode text. Here's a challenge, try not to watch the bears' junk wiggle in the end credits. Seriously. It's really unplesant, but once you notice, you can't ignore the banana hammock.
Us too, Neil!
Fuck, Im old, that 2007 can be nostalgia
We were referencing both! We're super nerds!
Awesome. Pure awesome.
Also, I want that shield. Seriously. Anything that deals damage in d20's is crazy OP.
Glad I'm watching this now not when came out because I wouldn't have fully appreciated this at 7
All healing no prot, team wipe.
I still check back after all these years hoping for more...
3d 20? jesus fucking christ give me that shield!!!!!!one!@!!!!one!!
Came here because this were some of the characters that are in the show "Craig of the Creek" came from, apparently. And did not disappoint 😁👍, just like they were in the show.
Baby jesus is a better cleric!! XD
"this isn't final fantasy david!!"
XD! that was 'effing hilarious
Must be working. . . we're still standing tall.
Thanks for watching!
"I feel like this went from LARPing to assault and battery in the first 10 seconds" YES!
I still watch this every year.
I have watched this every year for the last 17 years...
It's that wonderful time of year where i can show this to everyone
Awesome video. For some reason, the way the guy yells "HIGHLANDER II!" always cracks me up.
ZOMBIQUISMO Bring back this trio of nerds, amazing characters and unique, ZOMBIQUISMO brings them back
I remember this way back when! Kicked ass then, still kicks it now.
"I knew we should've gotten Jerry! We need a dwarf!"
Lol.
I watch this at least once every Christmas. It's still hilarious.
Still really wish this series would've continued, but I'm grateful for what we got, it was so good.
atleast they're in craig of the creek now
Came back to this god I love this video so much has such strong early venture bros energy
this could possibly be the funniest thing i have EVER seen in my entire life. good job whomever made this. you rule.
We got in Ben's sister's Honda Civic and drove from Queens to Los Angeles in four days.
Loved the credits man! :D
"This isn't Final Fantasy!" lawl
As someone who played this game over twenty years ago, I have to say DnD comedy rocks! Great job!
We scan everything in, color on the computer and do a lot in After Effects.
Actually, all For Tax Reasons cartoons are produced in New York City.
Thanks for watching!
this video is going to be 15 years old in a few days
"Their wearing their armour." XD
How is this so old with so few views... I LOVE this video...
1 million views later... man havn't seen this in forever. Glad i remembered it ahahaha
I dunno why but even though this entire video is funny (and remains funny 16 years after I watched it) - but the lines that get me the most are
"durrrr I think you threw historical accuracy out the window when you brought that iron broadsword to a bronze age campaign setting"
and
"Dammit name your targets Mary!"
I'm glad this was featured because it's actually well made and funny.
Pretty funny and there was clearly a lot of effort put into it, good work guy it turned out great!
"We should have wandered around outside and leveled up!" HILARIOUS.
........I LOVE THIS. And everything else this guy makes.
man.. I wish they would make more..
I watch this every year as a tradition.
Actually, we ARE nerds.
You have come seeking a savior, but you will find only demons here!
The drumming in this is AWESOME!
I watch this at least once a year, at christmas.
I SO wish there were more episodes. I would totally watch the shit out of it
Although old, this is still pure, epic win.
I miss these guys
God damn it Mary name your targets!
This is the BEST TOON EVAR! I'm dying of laughter!
This remains one of my favorite things on the net.
Fiddlesticks...my retainer LOL the end was hilarious!!
I was halfway between facepalming and being out of breath from laughter. until the battle started, then laughter overcame.
omg, this is me and my friends down to the key!XD...now I'm going back to my RP server on WoW
Awesome animation! The movements are so smooth. Highly professional.