Hehehe, though that comment makes me want to see somebody run D&D or similar game with 'Imperial' money - all those odd denominations with wildly inconsistent exchange rates between coin values! As "Metric money" is clearly so wrong for a D&D setting when you think about it - largely coming from European history where as far as I'm aware not one of the historical currency units was very Metric like. France and England IIRC started with 20 shillings in a pound and 12 pennies in shilling. With oddities like farthings, guineas etc that are some specific combination of pennies and shillings or sometimes fractional pennies in one coin!
@@DnDDeepDive The one thing that baffles me is why dollars aren't broken down into dollar inches or dollar feet. Or at least break them down into something divisible by 6. Making them break down into cents makes way too much sense! I didn't come to the US for a system that makes sense! I came here so I can count using football fields, king sized bed lengths, and defense budgets!
Everyone knows taking money from WoTC is a sin, all my homies exclusively shovel money to WoTC for all source books, settings, and other DnD paraphernalia >:(
@@voodoophilYeah, the real benefit of these builds is the theory crafting of it. I know people (myself included) who would use one of Colby’s cheesiest builds as written in a one shot, but for a campaign character I’d rather note the combos employed and see how I can simplify it into an occasional trick I’ll pull out when the situation calls for it, rather than build a whole character around a flying suplex or whatever.
@@ArcadianHobGobdifferent people have fun in different ways. If you don’t want “power gamers” at your table just warn everyone in advance, and if someone doesn’t listen to you that is on them.
That one made me send coffee through my nose! Sounds like we need a campaign where the big bad is trying to force the metric system on the world and only our group of plucky adventurers can stop them. The boss can have a lair that converts all rolls to d10s and d100s. ACs and DCs are multiplied by 10 and to-hit rolls and saving throws are rolled with percentage dice.
The fun part is that they probably don't realise that d&d use the metric sistem only for the american publishing. Do you really think everybody alse would tollerate that imperial abomination?! METRIC METRIC METRIC!
As a “casual” viewer whose only real DND experience (and how I found the channel) is BG3, I had the pleasure of meeting Colby about a year ago when we stopped at a restaurant after flying in to attend my grandpas funeral. In just the two minute conversation we had while waiting for our food, I could tell Colby is just as nice and genuine as he is in video. That was a fun highlight of an otherwise sad trip. Happy New Year! I enjoy listening to your build videos even if I don’t have any experience actually playing them. (I did a modded Bladesinger and Hexblade duo run in your honor though!)
As an old school power gamer, I hate being called a munchkin. Munchkins *cheat*. Power gamers are (typically) the least likely to even accidentally cheat.
Munchkins will almost never draw the attention to themselves in hopes of hiding their cheat. Power gamers will debate you for hours on RAW/RAI (which is not a bad thing, I love it) and show you EVERY step on their character sheet that made the build possible. As a DM, I love power gamers, even when I have to say 'no'. And, if the power gamers gets too strong?? ... Welp, guess who in the party gets new/upgraded magical items to balance it out?
@@peterhebenstreit451Yeah, munchkins are the worst. Why do you want to cheat at a game where nobody “wins”? What’s weirder to me is that the same people who will fudge stats/rolls are the same ones who get all worked up about whether or not they get powerful magic items and such. If you’re going to lie and say you succeeded anyway, why does it matter so much if you get an item that helps you roll better?
You're a power gamer? Because your builds are effective? I've seen true power gaming- even done it (in a specific game to test what disgusting builds people could make), and there's a HUGE difference between making a solid build, and power gaming. To each their own- I always enjoy your builds, even the ones I myself would never play due to personal preferences. Keep it up! 😊
🥳 happy new year may these people learn the joys of the metric system 😂😂😂 stay amazing positive and thank you for your efforts and builds very much appreciate everything you do 🫡
I only found this channel this year, and honestly the idea that anyone could hate or even dislike Colby is shocking to me... This channel has the most ridiculous positive vibes to the point its the first channel Ive ever become a paid member of, and the discord is the same! Such a wholesome content creator and such an amazingly positive community
Plenty of people don't seem to realize there isn't a hard line between making a solidly effective build and roleplaying a fun, interesting character. We can play the cartoon characters in our inner children's minds and then wreck house in initiative. It can be both. And how am I supposed to know how far my bow shoots if range isn't expressed in 2006 Ford Tauruses?
Keep doing what you do, dude. Beyond all the great and fun info, you breathe joy and a quiet peace into the media verse. I love you and what you do. Keep going!
The metric guy was hilarious I laughed out loud and cried for real!!!! Thanks for that, made my day. Dont listen to all the haters- make fun of them, make money out of it as you go. Great approach!
Don't worry, Colby, "Auld lang syne" is Scots dialect, written by Robert (Rabbie) Burns, and yes, you were pronouncing it correctly! And thanks for sharing the worst and the most bonkers comments from your channel in 2024 - if only everyone could laugh off the comments they receive, and thank the senders with kindness as well as a smile at the ludicrousness of them!
On the bright side, as someone who hates the metric system (but acknowledges that it is by far the superior system of measurement ), and having watched each and every one of your D&D and BG3 videos at LEAST once, that person complaining about you shilling for big Metric must've rewatched the same part of your video like 50 times to have enough praise enter their ears for it to be infuriating, so that'll be great for your retention numbers.
Some of these were hilarious... some were just bizarre... I think these round-up videos are a healthy and very amusing way of responding. Your channel has swiftly become one of my favourites for DnD content... I love the approach and tone of your videos and the obvious thought you put into your builds. My problem with your channel is that just when I think I've figured out what I want to play next you drop a new video (or I discover an old one...) highlighting yet another intriguing character concept or powerful rule/mechanic interaction that sets me off in a entirely different direction... Keep up the great work Colby! Wish you a very happy and success filled New Year!
Never commented before but wanted to say: Listen to all your builds, love it. Played my own versions of 3 of them so far. It's great cuz I don't have to worry about combat, and focus on the RP portion (which is more fun to me) while still being a capable fighter. Seems like you've got a good way to handle the bad comments. Glad they don't get you down! Keep it up love your content!
You are a min/maxer in a lot of these but I like that. With the new dnd 2024 it was good to get a quick understanding of the mechanics then I can build a less optimized build that works for my group. Keep up the great work!
Yes! Love the DND community jumping straight in to test the limits so we know our parameters! Am I ever gonna play a build that does 300+ damage every round? Probably not. But knowing how to get there at least tells me what I’m giving up to be better at something else. Always good to make an informed decision.
love the builds and videos. It genuinely always makes my day better to hear "welcome home, this is where you belong" at the beginning and even after hearing it dozens of times, i never skip it
OMG i spent this ENTIRE video cracking up!!! 😂 Thank you so much for sharing this and turning the pain of the internet into laughs and joy. Keep on being awesome!!! ❤❤❤
It's tempting to rant about how, given the importance of Scottish and Gaelic culture to the fantasy genre, that it's absolutely unacceptable for a RUclipsr of your stature to not know the words (and history and pronunciation) of such an important tune - just to give you something to start your 2025 list :) Thanks for being so positive and uplifting and for handling the negative comments you occasionally receive here with the attitude they deserve. Wishing you an awesome New Year!
Some of those were a trip sir. I just wanted to say that I enjoy your videos and I continue to come back because you explain what combat looks like at different levels and how all of the pieces work together. I generally play pretty simple characters by choice. But I sit at tables with optimized characters and it is good to learn how they see the pieces working. Thanks for your videos.
I'm forever grateful to you and your channel. You've changed my BG3 experience, I've been using your builds for a while now and gameplay with multiclassing is so much fun! I'm so proud of my murderous team! I class Wyll as paladin/ sorc, though, so hero boy no longer has to park in the camp 😂
Oh man, fellow American here, just had a debate with my wife about the metric system the other day. She asked, “If it makes so much more sense, why don’t you use it?” Because no one here does! In the fight against the imperialists, Colby, you have my sword.
I’m glad you don’t let it get to you Colby. Have been enjoying your videos since #44 (and went back and watched the previous ones). I can honestly say that I have made three characters to date that I have played in long campaigns that were based on characters in your videos. They were all fun to play and worked great. Just wanted to say thank you and keep it up.
Man, people are wild on the Internet XD. How DARE you share what you love and create of community of like-minded people on the internet and not talk about D&D the way that specific people say you should! XD You're awesome Colby. And while I mostly play PF2E these days just because that's what the friend group that actually finds time to play is doing (I'm actually gonna be shifting into the DM role here in a couple weeks! AAAAAAHHH! XD ) I still play some 5e when I can. But while I'll never get to play 99% of the character ideas you put out or I have, I still love your videos because of your kindness, your vibe, your quality, and how thought provoking they are
I can't believe it's already been a year since the previous "Mean Comments" recap! Thanks for another year of passion and kindness, Colby. We love you, brother. 👍🏻
I had a terrible year, I won't get into it, But i wanted to say that I looked forward to Tuesdays because of your videos. Thanks Colby for making my year more tolerable!
Love your sense of humor and lightheartedness with the dark side of RUclips. Keep being yourself and bringing the magic and fun of crafting D&D builds to us all.
Happy people dont post hateful comments. When someone says something hateful to me on the net, i dont respond. I take solace in knowing that they are probably just miserable in their life. Keep being the awesome content creator you are. Thank you for all your excellent work!
Trolls gonna troll, just hittem with Fireball, use Action Surge, hittem with Fireball again and keep doing what you do! Love the channel and positive outlook
Hey Colby, wishing you a wonderful 2025! I started watching your videos because I was joining a new campaign (with people I'd never met, wow the internet is amazing) and I wanted something that'd show I know what I'm doing. I ended up adapting the Cheese Grater Genie Warlock build you made, and have had so much fun playing them from level 2 all the way to 10. I went with Aasimar, because I figured using the Necrotic Shroud bonus damage was a fun extra way to add flavour. But on the way, I've been enjoying all of your builds, your theorycrafting, and your discussions on the myriad of ways to play this wonderful game. Thank you so much for what you do, and I can't wait to see more next year!
#8 i love using your builds in alot of the one shots I play in, #7, these builds are to do a couple things amazingly, IF the situation happens to come up, not too hard to balance for most DMs. Happy New Year and thank you for the builds! Specially the wacky ones
Thank you Colby for all of the truly enjoyable D&D (and BG3) videos you've put out here. You've given me a plethora of great character builds and ideas to try, and I actually started playing my first Bladesinger in a campaign after going over a few of the builds you've done for them. Don't let the muggles get you down, you're doing great! ;)
Ooo, I’m inspired to see how mean I can be! Here goes: You…are….the mossst aw…ffff…aw…so…awesome dnd builds maker of all time!! Darn, I just couldn’t be mean to sweet, sweet Colby.
I am SO glad to not see my comment about turning off videos about spike growth and cloud of dagger builds here. I in no way intended it to be mean, I've thoroughly enjoyed watching other videos and will continue to do so in 2025. Have a great New Year Colby!
Sorry about the disgruntled comments! I appreciate how you handle it. I saw your panel at Dragonsteel and was pleasantly surprised to see you there! Keep doing what you’re doing! 😊
It is so funny that some see your content and think “I must do that” or “I must plan for this kind of optimisation” - when questions that spring to my mind is “is there some element of this I should avoid to not dominate my dnd sessions or does some of this help me express a character more clearly”
When people think that optimizing a build has to exclude good roleplaying at the table. Making an efficient character is between sessions, roleplaying is at sessions. Do those people sit and roleplay with themselves between the sessions? Also you are amazing Colby!
Someone once told me that they didn't like the metric system because it is too complicated, then after I explained how it is actually simpler they belittled me for needing to use a simplified system...
My headcanon for #3 is because so many people comment about your smooth voice and make comments about it seeming like ASMR or being comforting to listen to you that The Algorithm started recommending you to non-gamers who use RUclips for ASMR/sleep sounds. Some 60 year old woman: "This young man has a nice voice and would be very relaxing if I had any idea what a 'Dexterity Bonus' is!"
I wish more channels could be as flippant about their comments as this was. I especially enjoyed the "sorry to see you go? hopefully you get, idk, far less angry?" to number 5
Keep doing the great job you're doing. Your builds are awesome, and I even try to use different classes to do something similar, to one of your builds. Stay true to yourself, we like you that way, and keep singing for us 😂 Happy New Year to everyone!
Hi D4, Happy New Year! I've watched your content for a while now and I must say, your videos are like a good book with a nice hot chocolate. They're super cozy, interesting and I love to see numbers go up that challenge both players and DMs how to build challenging encounters. I wish I could say I have watched every video but I can't, they are long (as they should be) and the ones that peak my interest are always in my watch later folder. It feels like I've bookmarked a chapter in a book when I'm getting through them but your content is always entertaining and I wish you all the success that comes your way! Keep making amazing videos and content, keep shining brightly and don't let the negative comments get you down! I hope this comment finds you and I hope it boosts the algorithm in your favour. Many thanks and once again, Happy New Year 🐲🏴
Yeah I definitely think you're more of a droner. And I mean that in a good way! I occasionally just listen to the video about every single class change when I'm having trouble sleeping because it's just so soothing.
There's still time! Lemme think, lemme think, uhhh.... "If only Colby still knew how to play games other than 5e so we could get a PF2e build that isn't trash"? (I have never played Pathfinder) Oh btw if you see this I would love to see you explore builds on homebrew content like A5E, Nimble, or Tales of the Valiant, or other content on DnD Beyond like Illrigger!
"Um actually..." i usually only really listen to the "yapping". Where colby explains the idea and inspiration of a build. Usually by the breaking down lvl 5/6... i've tuned out a bit. I find his concepts to be the most interesting part and take my own inspiration on the build from there. Keep doing what you do, sir. Its appreciated
You make excellent content. Sharp, to the point, and on target. As for the comments, I believe there is a whole lot of people that just gotta spread the hate. I consider it a vast waste of time. Keep doing what you are doing.
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TIL that Colby is a SHILL for big Metric. Stop taking that big Metric system money Colby!
Hehehe, though that comment makes me want to see somebody run D&D or similar game with 'Imperial' money - all those odd denominations with wildly inconsistent exchange rates between coin values!
As "Metric money" is clearly so wrong for a D&D setting when you think about it - largely coming from European history where as far as I'm aware not one of the historical currency units was very Metric like. France and England IIRC started with 20 shillings in a pound and 12 pennies in shilling. With oddities like farthings, guineas etc that are some specific combination of pennies and shillings or sometimes fractional pennies in one coin!
If only they paid in Dollars instead of Centicoin.
@@TreantmonksTemple I somehow missed that video but feel strongly that I need to see how it measures up.
He should have never traveled to Canada!! 😂
@@DnDDeepDive The one thing that baffles me is why dollars aren't broken down into dollar inches or dollar feet. Or at least break them down into something divisible by 6. Making them break down into cents makes way too much sense! I didn't come to the US for a system that makes sense! I came here so I can count using football fields, king sized bed lengths, and defense budgets!
You took money from WOTC?! The people who make the game you talk about all the time, and they want you to talk about the game?!?!?! How unthinkable
Everyone knows taking money from WoTC is a sin, all my homies exclusively shovel money to WoTC for all source books, settings, and other DnD paraphernalia >:(
I somehow read WotC as TotK ... I've been playing a bit of zelda over the holidays
How could someone be mean to colby he's so nice
Have you ever seen the boys? He’s Homelander and we know it
It’s a distinct group of people who actually dm the game, and know these power builds ruin the culture.
@@voodoophilYeah, the real benefit of these builds is the theory crafting of it. I know people (myself included) who would use one of Colby’s cheesiest builds as written in a one shot, but for a campaign character I’d rather note the combos employed and see how I can simplify it into an occasional trick I’ll pull out when the situation calls for it, rather than build a whole character around a flying suplex or whatever.
@@ArcadianHobGobdifferent people have fun in different ways. If you don’t want “power gamers” at your table just warn everyone in advance, and if someone doesn’t listen to you that is on them.
And very handsome too.
The Evil Metric System will ruin DnD if we aren't careful! 😂
The Metric System of Doom is here, and I am its Harbinger!
That one made me send coffee through my nose! Sounds like we need a campaign where the big bad is trying to force the metric system on the world and only our group of plucky adventurers can stop them. The boss can have a lair that converts all rolls to d10s and d100s. ACs and DCs are multiplied by 10 and to-hit rolls and saving throws are rolled with percentage dice.
And I, for one, wholeheartedly accept our Metric overlords!
😁😄😃😀😅😂🤣🤣
The fun part is that they probably don't realise that d&d use the metric sistem only for the american publishing. Do you really think everybody alse would tollerate that imperial abomination?! METRIC METRIC METRIC!
Imagine telling someone with a family who they’re allowed to take money from
As a “casual” viewer whose only real DND experience (and how I found the channel) is BG3, I had the pleasure of meeting Colby about a year ago when we stopped at a restaurant after flying in to attend my grandpas funeral. In just the two minute conversation we had while waiting for our food, I could tell Colby is just as nice and genuine as he is in video. That was a fun highlight of an otherwise sad trip.
Happy New Year! I enjoy listening to your build videos even if I don’t have any experience actually playing them. (I did a modded Bladesinger and Hexblade duo run in your honor though!)
I remember! And thanks :). HNY!
"I only want my D&D in Freedom Units!!1!"
HAHA! Nice Fat Electrician reference.
@@devildog17013slaps keyboard, buh!
@@Sualokin3 HAHAHA!
Its that time of the year where Dnd longs posted a Dnd short
As an old school power gamer, I hate being called a munchkin.
Munchkins *cheat*. Power gamers are (typically) the least likely to even accidentally cheat.
True that
Munchkins will almost never draw the attention to themselves in hopes of hiding their cheat.
Power gamers will debate you for hours on RAW/RAI (which is not a bad thing, I love it) and show you EVERY step on their character sheet that made the build possible.
As a DM, I love power gamers, even when I have to say 'no'. And, if the power gamers gets too strong?? ... Welp, guess who in the party gets new/upgraded magical items to balance it out?
@@peterhebenstreit451Yeah, munchkins are the worst. Why do you want to cheat at a game where nobody “wins”? What’s weirder to me is that the same people who will fudge stats/rolls are the same ones who get all worked up about whether or not they get powerful magic items and such. If you’re going to lie and say you succeeded anyway, why does it matter so much if you get an item that helps you roll better?
Hearing Colby swear was not something I realized I needed
I've listened twice but can't find it, where is it??? I need this in my life
@aidandunne5978 1:53 this is the closest I can find to swearing. He says "dickish"
You're a power gamer? Because your builds are effective?
I've seen true power gaming- even done it (in a specific game to test what disgusting builds people could make), and there's a HUGE difference between making a solid build, and power gaming.
To each their own- I always enjoy your builds, even the ones I myself would never play due to personal preferences. Keep it up! 😊
🥳 happy new year may these people learn the joys of the metric system 😂😂😂 stay amazing positive and thank you for your efforts and builds very much appreciate everything you do 🫡
I only found this channel this year, and honestly the idea that anyone could hate or even dislike Colby is shocking to me... This channel has the most ridiculous positive vibes to the point its the first channel Ive ever become a paid member of, and the discord is the same! Such a wholesome content creator and such an amazingly positive community
In Brazil we use the metric system but using it for DnD just doesn't work. The numbers get TOO PRECISE.
LOVE IT! I need to convert all rules into archaic measurement systems so that players don’t fixate on the numbers!
Please give us a short that talks about the Pros and Cons of the metric system. PLEASE. 🤓
That #1 was really unexpected, but boy was it funny lol
Plenty of people don't seem to realize there isn't a hard line between making a solidly effective build and roleplaying a fun, interesting character. We can play the cartoon characters in our inner children's minds and then wreck house in initiative. It can be both.
And how am I supposed to know how far my bow shoots if range isn't expressed in 2006 Ford Tauruses?
The best insult I've ever heard is "You have a face for radio, and a voice for telegraph."
Doesn't work on Colby.
Hey! I resemble that remark!
Keep doing what you do, dude. Beyond all the great and fun info, you breathe joy and a quiet peace into the media verse. I love you and what you do. Keep going!
1:29 I think he did mean "porn". "Corn" is slang for "porn" among zoomers who are too afraid to say "porn". I think.
It's used to avoid content filters and not get algorithm'd
My editor (son) told me this as he was editing. I told him to feel free to insert some "Ok Boomer" floating text but he, surprisingly, declined! :)
@@DnDDeepDive I've always liked how the videos are edited. Kudos to your editor-son.
And here I was thinking they split the difference between -core and -porn.
The metric guy was hilarious I laughed out loud and cried for real!!!!
Thanks for that, made my day.
Dont listen to all the haters- make fun of them, make money out of it as you go. Great approach!
Don't worry, Colby, "Auld lang syne" is Scots dialect, written by Robert (Rabbie) Burns, and yes, you were pronouncing it correctly! And thanks for sharing the worst and the most bonkers comments from your channel in 2024 - if only everyone could laugh off the comments they receive, and thank the senders with kindness as well as a smile at the ludicrousness of them!
I can’t believe people comment mean things to you. You’re the nicest corpo-tool I sub to. Also, happy new year!
Despite my ADHD making it incredibly hard in any other context, I for one could listen to you yap for hours on end.
I have something like 90 of his podcasts downloaded to my phone. It's so soothing.
I'm Canadian and I greatly appreciate the metric system superiority takes 🤘🏽
Thanks for unceremoniously sharing these for a good laugh 😂
I love this tradition! Bonus points if you can use the phrase "As useful as a metric wingnut" in a future video. :D
Wow only 34 views in 2 mins? Hardest fall off since the ranger in 2024. Jokes aside, how can you be mean to this man? Happy new year, Colby!
Those were all frankly hysterical. That said - have a wondrous New Years!!!!
This is hilarious!!! Honestly I feel like 90% of my characters ideas (as a GM) come from D4, so thank you for all the good ideas. Keep it up.
On the bright side, as someone who hates the metric system (but acknowledges that it is by far the superior system of measurement ), and having watched each and every one of your D&D and BG3 videos at LEAST once, that person complaining about you shilling for big Metric must've rewatched the same part of your video like 50 times to have enough praise enter their ears for it to be infuriating, so that'll be great for your retention numbers.
Some of these were hilarious... some were just bizarre... I think these round-up videos are a healthy and very amusing way of responding.
Your channel has swiftly become one of my favourites for DnD content... I love the approach and tone of your videos and the obvious thought you put into your builds. My problem with your channel is that just when I think I've figured out what I want to play next you drop a new video (or I discover an old one...) highlighting yet another intriguing character concept or powerful rule/mechanic interaction that sets me off in a entirely different direction...
Keep up the great work Colby! Wish you a very happy and success filled New Year!
Never commented before but wanted to say:
Listen to all your builds, love it. Played my own versions of 3 of them so far. It's great cuz I don't have to worry about combat, and focus on the RP portion (which is more fun to me) while still being a capable fighter.
Seems like you've got a good way to handle the bad comments. Glad they don't get you down!
Keep it up love your content!
You are a min/maxer in a lot of these but I like that. With the new dnd 2024 it was good to get a quick understanding of the mechanics then I can build a less optimized build that works for my group. Keep up the great work!
Yes! Love the DND community jumping straight in to test the limits so we know our parameters! Am I ever gonna play a build that does 300+ damage every round? Probably not. But knowing how to get there at least tells me what I’m giving up to be better at something else. Always good to make an informed decision.
love the builds and videos. It genuinely always makes my day better to hear "welcome home, this is where you belong" at the beginning and even after hearing it dozens of times, i never skip it
OMG i spent this ENTIRE video cracking up!!! 😂 Thank you so much for sharing this and turning the pain of the internet into laughs and joy. Keep on being awesome!!! ❤❤❤
It's tempting to rant about how, given the importance of Scottish and Gaelic culture to the fantasy genre, that it's absolutely unacceptable for a RUclipsr of your stature to not know the words (and history and pronunciation) of such an important tune - just to give you something to start your 2025 list :) Thanks for being so positive and uplifting and for handling the negative comments you occasionally receive here with the attitude they deserve. Wishing you an awesome New Year!
Some of those were a trip sir. I just wanted to say that I enjoy your videos and I continue to come back because you explain what combat looks like at different levels and how all of the pieces work together. I generally play pretty simple characters by choice. But I sit at tables with optimized characters and it is good to learn how they see the pieces working. Thanks for your videos.
I'm forever grateful to you and your channel. You've changed my BG3 experience, I've been using your builds for a while now and gameplay with multiclassing is so much fun! I'm so proud of my murderous team! I class Wyll as paladin/ sorc, though, so hero boy no longer has to park in the camp 😂
Oh man, fellow American here, just had a debate with my wife about the metric system the other day. She asked, “If it makes so much more sense, why don’t you use it?” Because no one here does!
In the fight against the imperialists, Colby, you have my sword.
Some people are parade piddlers.
For my part, keep up the fantastic work, Colby. You remain a refreshingly positive presence on the RUclipss.
I’m glad you don’t let it get to you Colby. Have been enjoying your videos since #44 (and went back and watched the previous ones). I can honestly say that I have made three characters to date that I have played in long campaigns that were based on characters in your videos. They were all fun to play and worked great. Just wanted to say thank you and keep it up.
Thanks! I love hearing stories about my children living lives of their own! :)
Man, people are wild on the Internet XD. How DARE you share what you love and create of community of like-minded people on the internet and not talk about D&D the way that specific people say you should! XD You're awesome Colby. And while I mostly play PF2E these days just because that's what the friend group that actually finds time to play is doing (I'm actually gonna be shifting into the DM role here in a couple weeks! AAAAAAHHH! XD ) I still play some 5e when I can. But while I'll never get to play 99% of the character ideas you put out or I have, I still love your videos because of your kindness, your vibe, your quality, and how thought provoking they are
What a wonderful way to respond to trolls!
You are an inspiration :)
It’s that special time of the year!
Been looking forward to this video ALL year!!
I can't believe it's already been a year since the previous "Mean Comments" recap!
Thanks for another year of passion and kindness, Colby. We love you, brother. 👍🏻
I’m not even going to watch. You’re amazing and one of the best people in this community!!!
I had a terrible year, I won't get into it, But i wanted to say that I looked forward to Tuesdays because of your videos. Thanks Colby for making my year more tolerable!
Love your sense of humor and lightheartedness with the dark side of RUclips. Keep being yourself and bringing the magic and fun of crafting D&D builds to us all.
Happy people dont post hateful comments. When someone says something hateful to me on the net, i dont respond. I take solace in knowing that they are probably just miserable in their life.
Keep being the awesome content creator you are. Thank you for all your excellent work!
You’re a legend. Love this video. You’re such a positive person and soul. You make people better. Keep doing what you do!! Happy new year!
Trolls gonna troll, just hittem with Fireball, use Action Surge, hittem with Fireball again and keep doing what you do! Love the channel and positive outlook
Keep up the good work. I LOVE videos like this because the best way to stop the trolls is to point out their ridiculousness with public embarrassment.
Love you Colby, im glad you are able to take these kind of comments in stride. Please keep up the fantastic work
Thank you for another great year's worth of videos. All the best to you and yours.
👏👏👏
I love these year-end videos.
Thank you for your honesty
As an avid spotify user, I enjoy that I can hear your smile through your voice. It makes me smile too :)
Hey Colby, wishing you a wonderful 2025!
I started watching your videos because I was joining a new campaign (with people I'd never met, wow the internet is amazing) and I wanted something that'd show I know what I'm doing. I ended up adapting the Cheese Grater Genie Warlock build you made, and have had so much fun playing them from level 2 all the way to 10. I went with Aasimar, because I figured using the Necrotic Shroud bonus damage was a fun extra way to add flavour.
But on the way, I've been enjoying all of your builds, your theorycrafting, and your discussions on the myriad of ways to play this wonderful game. Thank you so much for what you do, and I can't wait to see more next year!
#8 i love using your builds in alot of the one shots I play in, #7, these builds are to do a couple things amazingly, IF the situation happens to come up, not too hard to balance for most DMs. Happy New Year and thank you for the builds! Specially the wacky ones
You are awesome for sharing! Oh, the close-minded hatred about the metric system hits so hard now while remembering Jimmy Carter, RIP
Thank you Colby for all of the truly enjoyable D&D (and BG3) videos you've put out here. You've given me a plethora of great character builds and ideas to try, and I actually started playing my first Bladesinger in a campaign after going over a few of the builds you've done for them. Don't let the muggles get you down, you're doing great! ;)
Ooo, I’m inspired to see how mean I can be! Here goes: You…are….the mossst aw…ffff…aw…so…awesome dnd builds maker of all time!!
Darn, I just couldn’t be mean to sweet, sweet Colby.
Happy new year and may we all learn more about the metric system in the new year 😜
I am SO glad to not see my comment about turning off videos about spike growth and cloud of dagger builds here. I in no way intended it to be mean, I've thoroughly enjoyed watching other videos and will continue to do so in 2025. Have a great New Year Colby!
Sorry about the disgruntled comments! I appreciate how you handle it. I saw your panel at Dragonsteel and was pleasantly surprised to see you there! Keep doing what you’re doing! 😊
It is so funny that some see your content and think “I must do that” or “I must plan for this kind of optimisation” - when questions that spring to my mind is “is there some element of this I should avoid to not dominate my dnd sessions or does some of this help me express a character more clearly”
I was singing along with you in the end, even I didn’t know the lyrics. Happy New Year!
Colby, you are an international treasure. Stay pure and happy new year! 🎉
(Still waiting for Flames of Phlegethos.. 😉)
When people think that optimizing a build has to exclude good roleplaying at the table. Making an efficient character is between sessions, roleplaying is at sessions. Do those people sit and roleplay with themselves between the sessions? Also you are amazing Colby!
Thank you for sharing these.
Someone once told me that they didn't like the metric system because it is too complicated, then after I explained how it is actually simpler they belittled me for needing to use a simplified system...
Love that you lean into these. 😂
Hope you and yours had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
My headcanon for #3 is because so many people comment about your smooth voice and make comments about it seeming like ASMR or being comforting to listen to you that The Algorithm started recommending you to non-gamers who use RUclips for ASMR/sleep sounds.
Some 60 year old woman: "This young man has a nice voice and would be very relaxing if I had any idea what a 'Dexterity Bonus' is!"
I wish more channels could be as flippant about their comments as this was. I especially enjoyed the "sorry to see you go? hopefully you get, idk, far less angry?" to number 5
Thanks for the "yapping" and Happy New Year!
That was awesome. Definitely a good laugh.
Stormin' trolls. Your stuff rocks, Colby!
Hilarious, thanks for all your hard work in 2024 Colby, hope 2025 is good for you!
You have a happy new year too. Always fun to see the new build, I love your videos keep up the good work!
Keep doing the great job you're doing. Your builds are awesome, and I even try to use different classes to do something similar, to one of your builds.
Stay true to yourself, we like you that way, and keep singing for us 😂
Happy New Year to everyone!
Love your videos. Thanks for the great content as always!
We know Big Metric is coming for our hobby!!!
I think I fit right in with some of the NYC Crazies with this one. Uncontrollable laughter on the subway.😂
I'm glad you're able to laugh off the negative comments, there's obviously a lot more people who like and appreciate your content!
Hi D4, Happy New Year!
I've watched your content for a while now and I must say, your videos are like a good book with a nice hot chocolate. They're super cozy, interesting and I love to see numbers go up that challenge both players and DMs how to build challenging encounters. I wish I could say I have watched every video but I can't, they are long (as they should be) and the ones that peak my interest are always in my watch later folder. It feels like I've bookmarked a chapter in a book when I'm getting through them but your content is always entertaining and I wish you all the success that comes your way! Keep making amazing videos and content, keep shining brightly and don't let the negative comments get you down!
I hope this comment finds you and I hope it boosts the algorithm in your favour.
Many thanks and once again,
Happy New Year 🐲🏴
Yeah I definitely think you're more of a droner. And I mean that in a good way! I occasionally just listen to the video about every single class change when I'm having trouble sleeping because it's just so soothing.
hot damn I was not prepared for number 1, thats hilarious.
The metric system hater is crazy 😂
Happy New Year, Colby! You're too kind, and we love that about you ☺️
I love your content, and tbc there is nothing wrong with liking the metric system.
Happy new year Colby!!
There's still time!
Lemme think, lemme think, uhhh....
"If only Colby still knew how to play games other than 5e so we could get a PF2e build that isn't trash"?
(I have never played Pathfinder)
Oh btw if you see this I would love to see you explore builds on homebrew content like A5E, Nimble, or Tales of the Valiant, or other content on DnD Beyond like Illrigger!
This video made me genuinely laugh out loud and I love that
Your the BEST Colby. Thanks for sharing 🤣
"Um actually..." i usually only really listen to the "yapping". Where colby explains the idea and inspiration of a build. Usually by the breaking down lvl 5/6... i've tuned out a bit.
I find his concepts to be the most interesting part and take my own inspiration on the build from there.
Keep doing what you do, sir. Its appreciated
You make excellent content. Sharp, to the point, and on target. As for the comments, I believe there is a whole lot of people that just gotta spread the hate. I consider it a vast waste of time. Keep doing what you are doing.
Hope it's another great year for you colby. You deserve it keep up the great work.
These WEREN'T the meanest comments? wow lol
ALSO, I had no idea you got WOTC sponsorship! Congratulations man!!