I can see the bug report now... "Hey, remember when we made that fisherman NPC invulnerable and gave him an attack of 99, so the griefers would stop killing him? Well, if a fighter uses their RECRUIT ability to add him to a party with another NPC... He will finish the entire escort quest himself.
I mean theres a speedrun of an rpg game 'Two Worlds' where it only takes 2 mins from a fresh game to kill the final boss and finish the game. Cause the boss is in the starting area for some reason and you can make him aggro the npc villagers.
So how I understand this is: you recruited Baelin, added him to the group, added Willow to the group. Then you attacked Bealin, which deleted the group bond between you, but Willow and Baelin still were allies, so he stayed in the group. Then you attacked Willow and removed your group bond, but Baelin and Willow were still allies, so Baelin carried out the quest to it's completion... it all makes sense to me. It doesn't sound like a bug... but we should still remove the ability to recruit Baelin.
@@FunnCubes Yeah - that was exactly how I saw it in my head. I had typed out half of it, but it made the comment less funny so I kept it short. It was just so amusing that I could imagine this being an actual bizzare bug in a complex game. "You can't RECRUIT npc in-town, so this wasn't an issue until the rescue quest was added to that zone, which meant Baelin's pathing now puts him "out of town" for about 30s" Part of what made this so enjoyable is that it keeps the underlying MMORPG mechanical framework, without feeling the need to point it out every time. Like, the villain/NPC dialog referencing "adventurer"... because why would they have a speech line for "Fisherman"? Subtle, but consistent. ::Chef's kiss::
i cant believe you got me to feel emotions for a character whos only possible words are "morning" "nice day for fishin aint it" and "huh huh" you absolute wizards.
Next Update 1.96 : Baelin has new dialogue, Balin no longer walks only one route but goes to different towns to fish, Baelin can now sell you fish and will buy only fish, Baelin will sometimes visit the princess
At this point there really is nothing that separates these guys from any other production studio they have the means to employ people that are good at making films and videos. Wouldn't be surprised if they hired a fight choreographer for this. These guys are a lot like robot army. Except better because they're not aussies
Name me one film in the last years that has a better fight choreography (rewatched this one quite a few times now and honestly...no strange moves no things that stick out as making no sense in a real live,... and the fights look organic not like orchestrated dances like in many films the last decade).
I know its not a lot and this was three years ago. I'd love to see more projects like these. The production quality, the story line and the connection with the music truely makes this into a movie. Content like this really makes you stand out on youtube.
I'm late to this party, but the fact you guys created a story that moved me to tears in 1/3 of the time and with 1/10,000th of the budget of most hollywood movies, is pure art. I really enjoyed that, you guys are amazing!
I've been watching VLDL for years now and wanted to watch this movie a long time ago, too, but then forgot about it. Now that I finally watched it, I can fully agree with your comment. It's just amazing what they've done with their ressources compared to Hollywood productions! I guess a big part of it is that all of them wanted to create a great movie and not just great balances in an excel sheet.
"There was a bug with fisherman in Honeywood: flopping fish killed him occasionally. So I maxed his combat stats and it seems ok by now. I'll document it later."
Yes, I bet my boxers Ben can make it in Holywood and I'd pay to watch him. I like all the guys from VLDL but ben really has it all somehow for a holywood action hero.
They all are amazing actor's. Including all the "guest stars" they have had over the years. I'm convinced everyone from New Zealand is a naturally born actor.
I feel like it's almost a crime that I watched this for free! Everyone involved deserves some sort of award. This is easily the best thing I've watched in years
Goddamn this is a masterpiece, I'm used to the silly shorts, the arguing, the memes...I'm only halfway and this is beautiful. Rowan pulls so much emotion from what I once thought was a hilarious running gag
I like to imagine Baelin was one of the earliest NPCs in the game, and the devs hadn't implemented immunity for NPCs yet so they just gave him absurdly high stats
I mean, considering Willow is able to fully understand Baelin, it means there is dialogue programed. Only the players hear the one dialogue line. So I buy into this theory
@@christopherdavidson17 I had a slightly different theory that Willow's ability to understand him was a function of being a "quest" NPC. I notice in other skits that even when the adventurers are "silent" the NPCs can always interpret what they mean. So I figured it's just a function of being a "quest" NPC as opposed to regular NPCs like Greg who still only hear the one line.
@@olandir Greg literally loses his sheep every day and sends people on a quest to retrieve them. He also has a main quest line that escorts adventurers through the whole of the Honeywood area. He's both a quest giver and a quest NPC. And Greg is like the only one with a skit dedicated to going ape shit crazy on Baelin because he won't stop saying the same thing. It's more or less an "I am Groot" gag, with undertones of them being in the same situation, both being preprogrammed automatons who are trapped on their respective routes. It's at the point where the adventurer is about to kill her because she "dare not stray from the path" that Baelin makes a conscious decision to stray from his and take over the role of the reluctant protagonist. And it ends with him gaining the ability to chose his actions by what he sees as right and wrong without simply barreling down the same route everyday like a robot, oblivious to what is happening to those around him.
Right, that would totally stand next to Da Vinci paintings or the pyramids. I dare you to find any 50+ comments YT video without anyone yelling "omg this is a masterpiece, total genius and best thing that will ever be made"...
In all seriousness, this was not an incremental improvement one might expect for most content creators. This was an evolutionary leap that showcases the potential of your creative capabilities. Grab that and run with it!!! RUN!!!
So agree! I am legitimately proud to say I've been a fan for a while and am so proud and optimistic of what these guys can accomplish! They are so talented!
An absolute masterpiece. This is literally the best piece of content of any kind I have seen in 2021. It’s so unique, and it hits the target audience and also others who don’t play video games. I’m absolutely blown away by this short film
Exactly The lines that made Baelin develop its character and personality. 4:40 "No, I'm just a fisherman" _This is also when Balein realises that he's more than an NPC_ 4:46 "What do i do?" 9:02 "Hello" 9:05 "Baelin the Fisherman" 9:20 "Me too" 10:26 "Well he's really a pain in the ass isn't he" 10:34 "Hu-hah, rare" 10:40 "This mission isn't that important to him" 10:45 "Is anything wrong?" 10:49 "Is anything wrong?" *Baelin realises that he cannot, in fact, communicate* 11:03 "Look I'm saying something now" 11:08 "Hello" 11:15 "Im Balein The Fisherman" 11:35 "Mornin! Nice day for fishing ain't it?" 13:30 "How about you not touch her" 15:30 "I can't" 16:14 "We need to go back to the adventurer" 16:23 "Fine" 18:02 "What?" 18:05 "We'd better get out of here." 18:30 "Hands off" 20:56 "You're awake" 21:10 "Of course" 21:21 "To get your strength back" 21:44 "What do you mean?" 21:50 "No, I'm locked to my path" 21:56 "Indeed" 22:08 "And how do you feel now?" 22:20 "Oh, all by yourself?" 22:28 "Really?" 22:52 "Why?" 22:57 "Don't judge a book by it's cover right?" 23:00 "Sure" 23:13 "Really" 23:46 "I understand" 23:53 "I hope you find your home" 24:35 "The princess of Wraith?" 26:49 "Hi! I think there's need of fishing here!" 27:52 "Willow!" 29:04 "Close" 30:09 "My pleasure" *_The rest is history._*
My favourite part of this is that Baelin basically followed the classic Hero's Journey. Status quo, call to adventure, refusal, discovery, point of no return.... all in just 30 minutes, and seven words (plus gaffaw). Nice.
@@itisALWAYSR.A. ...Wow, you're right. It's a Viva La Dirt League video, so rewatching it is a given, but now I'm going to have more to enjoy next watch through with that in mind.
I've found this channel quite recently and been watching compilations for couple of weeks now and today YT suggested this video. I can't believe that such a simple and short story could be as captivating, entertaining and touching as this masterpiece. You guys are just incredible. Hats off an kudos to you!
Rowan is a great actor. Not many people could have enough intent in their intonations to go through such range of emotions and character development with a single line of dialogue.
Wow. That was an incredible half-hour story. Thanks, Alan for writing it, Adam and Alan for directing it. Too many to name, but the stunt crew and choreograher, just the right balance of flash and substance in the fights. Supporting cast, you keep the magic alive throughout. Makeup and costumes, cinematographers, production folk, sound folk, editing folk, the entire back office and support … take a bow, please. Three years later, your efforts are not lost on me. Ever. Ben, you’re just a wonderful talent. Phoenix, you carried a load with grace and gravity. And Rowan. My heart-warmed, standing applause. Thanks, VLDL. My imagination is afire.
What a message, I actually saw that too. Reminds me of the saying, Life is about the Journey not the destination. Yeah...Bealin's Route is perfect for showing that.
Here we are 2024, watching it again. Still the best. Just want you to know that I would totally pay to see an expanded version of this in the theater in a heartbeat.
I would love a follow up with the "Adventurer", that since HE did not completed and received the reward for the quest, it is bugged and he is unable to fast travel ever again
I’ve never been so emotionally attached to a character 5 minutes into their story, let alone them only repeating the same 3 lines. Even Hodor didn’t enthrall me so much.
@R.Y.G wdym by you thought that it would be a political fantasy drama, but lacks logic? And i think the story is fine until like season 4 or 5 (can't remember) My example for something that is way overrated is definitely Squid Game, sure it's ok, but it gets really boring real quick My point is i don't think that GoT is *way* overrated :)
Agreed. THIS is good story telling, and they didn't need millions to do it. If you have a good story and are good at telling it, you don't need much else! Very much enjoyed this FAR more than I expected to.
This right here proves that storytelling isn't about dialogue, it is about the story, the characters, and the world. This 33min short had more heart and better story then some feature length movies.
Including the one I stopped watching (just could not stomach one more minute of it) right before I came here! This was like a breath of fresh air. It's a good day for fishing! (and I don't even like fishing)
I finally watched this after it kept popping up in my feed. After binge watching most of your other videos that poke fun at the tropes and logic of rpg games, I figured it'd be a longer version of those videos. I was not expecting myself to get so invested in this very unique story, even tearing up at the end. You guys put so much effort and heart into this, and nailed it so much better than big budget Hollywood studios. You found a way to still poke fun, while making this a love letter to rpg games. Studios should watch this, and take notes (I'm looking at you, Netflix's The Witcher.)
I feel like I committed a crime watching this and not paying for an admission. This should’ve been in movie theaters not RUclips. Absolutely incredible work guys, a true masterpiece.
These videos are becoming a class of their own. I mean.. holiwood typically just rinse and repeat the same old movies /themes /garbage.. but this is actually something new /different. The most major part of the film is the storyline.. and they did pretty good on that.
I can't believe i just discovered this. The story, atmosphere, music, acting and production for this fan funded project is absolutely amazing!! Great work guys!! Greetings from Nepal🙏
@@Acanthus214 yes, that's the joke. Bodger only shows up as a cameo at the beginning, and Baelin only says the one thing, so in total, he only has about two lines
This was far and away better than 95% of Hollywood dreck. All of your work is simply amazing and so professional. I feel strongly that I must contribute to your continuing efforts. I may not have much, but this project is worthy.
Same though! The fisherman’s relationship with the girl was very well written. Those type dynamics you just don’t see anymore in all those big budget movies, which only care about barfing out the hot next take on wokeism.
The girl who plays Willow is wonderful! I felt afraid when she was afraid. She's so expressive and animated, and yet very gentle in her delivery. What a great actress.
I 100% agree with this, emotion>line The lines that made Baelin develop its character and personality. 4:40 "No, I'm just a fisherman" _This is also when Balein realises that he's more than an NPC_ 4:46 "What do i do?" 9:02 "Hello" 9:05 "Baelin the Fisherman" 9:20 "Me too" 10:26 "Well he's really a pain in the ass isn't he" 10:34 "Hu-hah, rare" 10:40 "This mission isn't that important to him" 10:45 "Is anything wrong?" 10:49 "Is anything wrong?" *Baelin realises that he cannot, in fact, communicate* 11:03 "Look I'm saying something now" 11:08 "Hello" 11:15 "Im Balein The Fisherman" 11:35 "Mornin! Nice day for fishing ain't it?" 13:30 "How about you not touch her" 15:30 "I can't" 16:14 "We need to go back to the adventurer" 16:23 "Fine" 18:02 "What?" 18:05 "We'd better get out of here." 18:30 "Hands off" 20:56 "You're awake" 21:10 "Of course" 21:21 "To get your strength back" 21:44 "What do you mean?" 21:50 "No, I'm locked to my path" 21:56 "Indeed" 22:08 "And how do you feel now?" 22:20 "Oh, all by yourself?" 22:28 "Really?" 22:52 "Why?" 22:57 "Don't judge a book by it's cover right?" 23:00 "Sure" 23:13 "Really" 23:46 "I understand" 23:53 "I hope you find your home" 24:35 "The princess of Wraith?" 26:49 "Hi! I think there's need of fishing here!" 27:52 "Willow!" 29:04 "Close" 30:09 "My pleasure" *_The rest is history._*
Rowan was brilliant, you could see on his face the way Baelin was truly torn between following his NPC path and helping the princess. Better than any Hollywood "Blockbuster" I've seen in a while. Thanks Viva La Dirt League.
@@arturograssi7413 Amazon Lord of the Rings is horrible beyond words. Production, story and captivation of Baelin's Route was better in any way. Especially when it comes to being immersive and you actually are pulled in to the story.
every time I watch this always leaves me with a massive smile and a lump in my throat never gets old a absolute masterpiece and iv watched this about 8 times now and I'm sure ill watch many more times and new Zealand is such a fantasy looking landscape beautiful and dramatic ill love this forever
This movie was a masterpiece that was under an hour long. You can rarely fit a good story, action, character building, and a climax in such a time but these guys did it. 10/10
I litterely cried in the ending. He was born to be a fisherman who is stuck in few words. I expected him to have a curse where he was a great hero of honey wood but got cursed. A very sad and happy ending
This was great. The choreography was very well done and so were the special effects. Acting was very good and the scenery is just amazing. You guys have really outdone yourselves with this.
This is pure art. I find it incredible how they managed to make an epic story with a 3 lines character as the main one. Acting. Music. Special effects. Scenery. Everything was perfect. I already liked what they did for all these years. Took them 9 years to come to that point, and I feel like it is the peak of their achievement. Congrats.
I hope you guys know I come back to this short film as often if not more than LOTR. As a comfort film to relax, background to sleep, killer set/prop/character everything that I can hone in on and find more detail. It means a lot to me and I think you guys should keep developing the world of Azerim/Skycraft into more and more and more. Huge love from Orlando, Florida.
Oh man, what an emotional roller coaster. That time when Baelin said "Mornin" i was on the edge of my seat and then later when he said "Nice day for fishin'"... I'll admit it, i cried a bit. Can't wait for the theatrical release.
Baelin kinda reminds me of Aranhir in WoW who is just a shop owner in Dalaran and for some reason he has the highest hp in the entire game, more so than end game bosses 😂
You know, this is the first time I actually pay attention to the end credits. In my mind all the Epic NPCman had always been, like, something homemade, small budget, with the main cast acting, one or two people for filming, one or two in charge of the costumes and SFX when needed and that was it. But seeing the incredible amount of people involved in this video really put in perspective how much these numbers skyrocket when you want quality, you need people for EVERYTHING, for every person in front of the camera there are several behind, tackling on hundreds of tasks we don’t even think about but are crucial for the movie to happen. I can’t imagine the amount of work and time and money that had to be put, I mean they had to hire props master, make up artists, stunt doubles, choreographer, SFX artists, editors, extras, all the many technicians needed for filming, many people to coordinate the whole bit, the food the drinks the driving the materials the props……. That must have been such an experience.
This is such a beautiful Movie, it really proves how good you can make a movie with well thought out Characters, beautiful Landscapes and genuine Emotions. It really makes you say: "Morning, nice day for fishing, aint it" :) :)
@@cherrydragon3120 Nah, sometimes time and effort won't help a performer getting the good result. There's a limit to a person's own ability and patience.
I think as a community of Viva La Dirt League fans, we can be really proud of how far these guys have come. Hats off to ya, you have our everlasting love and respect. This was epic.
Baelin the badass. I love coming back and watching this occasionally. You made the NPC with almost no dialog and very little personality a larger than life character and not only is it hilarious it's awesome lol
In the beginning, I had constant goosebumps due to seeing to many characters these guys created, all in one scene. Even tho they're frequent on their channel, it's like seeing a cameo or a crossover.
"I dare not stray from the road" 😳 *chills* This was a masterpiece. You guys realize when(not if) you plan a sequel, the Kickstarter is going to be blown away by fans craving more, right?
Adding my voice to everyone saying that the production quality of this short film is higher than most Hollywood films with a fraction of their budget. Everything about this is a masterpiece. I applaud the whole VLDL team and everyone who helped make this possible. I hope you all make many more videos like these, and I would definitely support you all if you do feature-length films that get shown in theaters as well. Seriously, this and all of your other videos as well are all so amazing, I just can't say enough good things. Please never stop making videos!! ❤❤❤❤
This really makes you appreciate Rowan as an actor. “Here’s your one line, now go convey a bunch of emotions with it”. Loved it, well done to all involved 👍👍
I'm completely blown away. This was a professional level production. VLDL should be recognized as a quality studio around the world from this point forward. You guys have just set a very high benchmark for creators on every platform. I think you could attract other high fanbase creators for collaborations that would propel you to inspirational heights.
@@Jinn174 production studios have spent millions and come up with worse production value. It's not all about the cash thrown at it, it takes a ton of raw talent.
@@Jinn174 It's not just this though. Have you seen the costume and production value in their PUBG series? Or the kind of cinematography, costumes and camera work in their dark souls series? All of their production value is honestly mind boggling considering they're just a meme channel that makes skits. VLDL is a perfect exemplification of quality content, and other content creators should really consider taking a page out of their book.
Stumbled into this while doing the whole ‘watch-a-flick-and-mess-around-on-your-phone’ and ended up with the movie on pause and full attention to my phone. Well done!!!
This was EPIC!!!. The emotions that came from two lines was amazing. By the end, I had tears rolling down my face. Superb acting by all and the landscape was stunning!
Fan theory: Baelin was actually programmed as an elite warrior NPC intended to be a recruitable companion for the player but, during testing, he was found to be so overpowered that he was game-breaking, which led to him being hastily re-skinned as a fisherman. The rush to edit his character meant he was only given a few dialogue options which is why he can only speak his catchphrases. The experiences he goes through here are causing his original character to resurface as his programming tries to adapt to the situation.
@@semcriatividade912 The Witcher shows up "Mornin Nice day for fishin ain't it?" -"Gerard you should stop taking weird drugs" -"Nice day for fishin ain't it"
![The Complete Story of Destiny! From origins to Shadowkeep [Timeline and Lore explained]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/9mbDXvDNqTU/mqdefault.jpg)
Morning! Nice day for fishing aint it! Hu ha!
Can't wait to watch this!
Mornin! Nice day for fishin ain't it? Hu ha!
A beautiful day for fishing it is
Gentlemen... Bravo! 👏 👏
It sure is!
You guys are the Monty Python of our generation - keep up the great work, and bring some much needed comedy to our lives.
- "What are we?"
- "We're huggers"
- "And what do huggers do?"
- "They hug people"
- "Well... LET'S GO HUG 'EM!"
Underrated comment!
Briliant
Nice
I wish they did the Mugger thing in that episode. But i guess it is too much work to make Rowan fight himself.
Ok at least 2 meter distance.
I can see the bug report now... "Hey, remember when we made that fisherman NPC invulnerable and gave him an attack of 99, so the griefers would stop killing him? Well, if a fighter uses their RECRUIT ability to add him to a party with another NPC... He will finish the entire escort quest himself.
Ever played WoW? They have Gamon in Orgrimar. Everyone used to one shot him, so thy buffed him, now he is a Org raid boss type NPC lol.
I mean theres a speedrun of an rpg game 'Two Worlds' where it only takes 2 mins from a fresh game to kill the final boss and finish the game. Cause the boss is in the starting area for some reason and you can make him aggro the npc villagers.
So how I understand this is: you recruited Baelin, added him to the group, added Willow to the group. Then you attacked Bealin, which deleted the group bond between you, but Willow and Baelin still were allies, so he stayed in the group. Then you attacked Willow and removed your group bond, but Baelin and Willow were still allies, so Baelin carried out the quest to it's completion... it all makes sense to me. It doesn't sound like a bug... but we should still remove the ability to recruit Baelin.
@@FunnCubes that's most certainly an exploit
@@FunnCubes Yeah - that was exactly how I saw it in my head. I had typed out half of it, but it made the comment less funny so I kept it short. It was just so amusing that I could imagine this being an actual bizzare bug in a complex game. "You can't RECRUIT npc in-town, so this wasn't an issue until the rescue quest was added to that zone, which meant Baelin's pathing now puts him "out of town" for about 30s"
Part of what made this so enjoyable is that it keeps the underlying MMORPG mechanical framework, without feeling the need to point it out every time. Like, the villain/NPC dialog referencing "adventurer"... because why would they have a speech line for "Fisherman"?
Subtle, but consistent. ::Chef's kiss::
Baelin appears to be a very high level Monk, with his legendary quarterstaff glamoured to appear as a simple fishing rod. What a fantastic movie.
he would be good in dnd
I'm thinking since it's set in an MMO, he is one of those unkillable NPC's.
@@spoilerguy7285 My current character is a Druid that fights with a fishing pole because of Baelin =)
He is just a mmo character with paid fisherman skin
Clearly the monkey king
i cant believe you got me to feel emotions for a character whos only possible words are "morning" "nice day for fishin aint it" and "huh huh" you absolute wizards.
The different tones, sell the changing moods 🎭🎤
definitely the feels! it surprised me.
Pika pi...
It’s “*hu ha*”
The principal players all have really good range.
Next Update 1.96 :
Baelin has new dialogue, Balin no longer walks only one route but goes to different towns to fish, Baelin can now sell you fish and will buy only fish, Baelin will sometimes visit the princess
Awww I like that 🥰
Make it happen, also dragon was considered a fish in cat goes fishing, make it avaible on Bailin pcoket pls but greyed out
@@ArdiSaputra-nj2wm thats not my choice, it would maybe destroy his character too. It would have been nice but that's they're choice
i like the added route idea but would keep the one line cause its great
@@a1fastyellowkitten780 Eh~ They could add one line imo: "Evening! Nice night [...]", for the night part of the games day-cycle.
Rowan must have been driving the cast insane while he kept forgetting his lines.
Oh come on guys this was a funny ass comment more likes.
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There was a probably a whole script ready where we'd learn about Baelin's backstory and who he is as a NPC, but Rowan just couldn't remember. :)
Hu Ha!
LOL
It's not the words as much as how he delivered them.
There is something wrong when a crowd funded video has better production value and fight choreography than some actual movies. Really well done guys.
This is what happens when people really care about their work :)
I think indie's try something different, and once they become large, they stick to what works. Same applies to games.
Mornin nice for fishin aint it
At this point there really is nothing that separates these guys from any other production studio they have the means to employ people that are good at making films and videos. Wouldn't be surprised if they hired a fight choreographer for this. These guys are a lot like robot army. Except better because they're not aussies
Name me one film in the last years that has a better fight choreography (rewatched this one quite a few times now and honestly...no strange moves no things that stick out as making no sense in a real live,... and the fights look organic not like orchestrated dances like in many films the last decade).
I know its not a lot and this was three years ago. I'd love to see more projects like these. The production quality, the story line and the connection with the music truely makes this into a movie. Content like this really makes you stand out on youtube.
Seriously tho, the editing, music, visual effects can put many Hollywood productions to shame
I was thinking the same... half of the movies on Netflix are below this short.. production scrip costumes camera work effects...
Ah Epic Asian is here to watch this too~
Yeah bro agree
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was not expecting to want a sequal so bad
Wow! This is the Tourism New Zealand ads they should play on the planes!
If they did I would go on that plane everyday!
Australia has those places to it’s just there’s dangerous animals in between the places
I’m going to have to request a crossover please and thank you.
@@electronicfreak1111 High level monsters eh? Quest accepted!
@@markc4008 Yes! 1 For All and Epic NPC Man crossover would be freaking awesome!
I'm late to this party, but the fact you guys created a story that moved me to tears in 1/3 of the time and with 1/10,000th of the budget of most hollywood movies, is pure art. I really enjoyed that, you guys are amazing!
i am too
but this was amazing
Yeah, it's something isn't it. A cut above for sure. I rewatch at least once a year sometimes more. One of my favorite things on RUclips.
My biggest question is, how am I just now seeing this?
Better than a whole series of Rings of Power!
I've been watching VLDL for years now and wanted to watch this movie a long time ago, too, but then forgot about it. Now that I finally watched it, I can fully agree with your comment. It's just amazing what they've done with their ressources compared to Hollywood productions! I guess a big part of it is that all of them wanted to create a great movie and not just great balances in an excel sheet.
"There was a bug with fisherman in Honeywood: flopping fish killed him occasionally. So I maxed his combat stats and it seems ok by now. I'll document it later."
When bodging creates a sentient being!
This is exactly how I imagined him getting his combat stats.
"These violent delights have violent ends"
Also the fishing rod item is unobtainable ingame, so they just copypasted the legendary sword of eating souls item and changed the sprite.
This is fucking canon now !!
Ben is actually a really great actor, like no joke. His acting skill, facial expression, etc are better than most holywood actor i've seen.
Could not agree more! Ben's EXTREMELY underrated 😭
Yes, I bet my boxers Ben can make it in Holywood and I'd pay to watch him. I like all the guys from VLDL but ben really has it all somehow for a holywood action hero.
@@TheSLashera How much IS your boxer? 🤔
I agree with you on the fact that i also love him as an actor. Fine actor!
Can't wait for the theatrical release and the extended cut after that!
And the Oscar goes to the guy who had to find countless ways to deliver the same line with varying emotional intensity.
I love this whole group, but Rowen is definitely the most talented actor among them!
I am Groot
They are all awesome and talented People
They all are amazing actor's. Including all the "guest stars" they have had over the years. I'm convinced everyone from New Zealand is a naturally born actor.
Honestly i totaly understod everything that way, refreshing video really enjoyd it :)
"People just aren't watching movies, anymore."
Meanwhile, this movie is so good, I had to watch it, again. Take that, Hollywood.
I’ve watched it 4 times now, amazing movie.
It's a masterpiece
I watches this and then the tf2 horror emesis blue
An NPC fisherman had more character and emotion using only 3 phrases than the entirety of Disney's last 15 year pr nightmares
Out with Hollywood and in with Honeywood.
From a really small skit,
To a Small series,
Now a small film.
In the future, we will have a 2 hour movie!
no a trilogy of 2 hours films in the future)
#ReleasetheBaelinCut
Don't forget a video game
a SMALL 2 hour movie
Soon this’ll have its own Synder Cut
Proof that good acting can make any dialogue work
I am Groot
My name is inigo montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die
coupled with good writing written by beautiful people.
I feel like it's almost a crime that I watched this for free! Everyone involved deserves some sort of award. This is easily the best thing I've watched in years
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The one video you didnt skip the ads. Just give them more ad income
If you wanna pay for the show just make sure not to skip ads all the way to the end
Goddamn this is a masterpiece, I'm used to the silly shorts, the arguing, the memes...I'm only halfway and this is beautiful. Rowan pulls so much emotion from what I once thought was a hilarious running gag
I like to imagine Baelin was one of the earliest NPCs in the game, and the devs hadn't implemented immunity for NPCs yet so they just gave him absurdly high stats
That also explains his limited dialogue options!
Some NPC are marked as "essential". Baelin in marked as "critical".
I mean, considering Willow is able to fully understand Baelin, it means there is dialogue programed. Only the players hear the one dialogue line. So I buy into this theory
@@christopherdavidson17 I had a slightly different theory that Willow's ability to understand him was a function of being a "quest" NPC. I notice in other skits that even when the adventurers are "silent" the NPCs can always interpret what they mean. So I figured it's just a function of being a "quest" NPC as opposed to regular NPCs like Greg who still only hear the one line.
@@olandir Greg literally loses his sheep every day and sends people on a quest to retrieve them. He also has a main quest line that escorts adventurers through the whole of the Honeywood area. He's both a quest giver and a quest NPC. And Greg is like the only one with a skit dedicated to going ape shit crazy on Baelin because he won't stop saying the same thing.
It's more or less an "I am Groot" gag, with undertones of them being in the same situation, both being preprogrammed automatons who are trapped on their respective routes. It's at the point where the adventurer is about to kill her because she "dare not stray from the path" that Baelin makes a conscious decision to stray from his and take over the role of the reluctant protagonist. And it ends with him gaining the ability to chose his actions by what he sees as right and wrong without simply barreling down the same route everyday like a robot, oblivious to what is happening to those around him.
I love that this started as a joke. Then, y'all delivered an absolute masterpiece.
Baelin's kind of pushy when he's walking in town isn't he?
This is a legit show
Morning
Right, that would totally stand next to Da Vinci paintings or the pyramids. I dare you to find any 50+ comments YT video without anyone yelling "omg this is a masterpiece, total genius and best thing that will ever be made"...
@@dapred00 they mean as to youtube standards and even some movies.
That was a masterpiece.
Это шедевр
just the same words on my language i have when watched this
Don't queef too much Megatron
Detroit become human
I couldn't agree more!
mornin'
This 100% deserves to be a feature-length film that gets down in theatres.
In all seriousness, this was not an incremental improvement one might expect for most content creators. This was an evolutionary leap that showcases the potential of your creative capabilities. Grab that and run with it!!! RUN!!!
So agree! I am legitimately proud to say I've been a fan for a while and am so proud and optimistic of what these guys can accomplish! They are so talented!
An absolute masterpiece. This is literally the best piece of content of any kind I have seen in 2021. It’s so unique, and it hits the target audience and also others who don’t play video games. I’m absolutely blown away by this short film
Indeed, it’s so cool to see creators work so hard to build a following and then REALLY show what they can do.
Seriously, they are honestly so great.
Next step - real RPG computer game!!!
Τhat has a better direction, photography, script and acting than many mainstream movies. It's a gem.
Dude, this IS a mainstream production. You think those long credits are only RUclipsrs?
and you could follow the combat without cutting six times too.
@@Ritermann I don’t know what’s considered mainstream, but this project required a Kickstarter to produce.
Mainstream is usually denoted by a triple a list
When an NPC with 3 voice-lines has more personality than a main protagonist.
Exactly
The lines that made Baelin develop its character and personality.
4:40 "No, I'm just a fisherman"
_This is also when Balein realises that he's more than an NPC_
4:46 "What do i do?"
9:02 "Hello"
9:05 "Baelin the Fisherman"
9:20 "Me too"
10:26 "Well he's really a pain in the ass isn't he"
10:34 "Hu-hah, rare"
10:40 "This mission isn't that important to him"
10:45 "Is anything wrong?"
10:49 "Is anything wrong?"
*Baelin realises that he cannot, in fact, communicate*
11:03 "Look I'm saying something now"
11:08 "Hello"
11:15 "Im Balein The Fisherman"
11:35 "Mornin! Nice day for fishing ain't it?"
13:30 "How about you not touch her"
15:30 "I can't"
16:14 "We need to go back to the adventurer"
16:23 "Fine"
18:02 "What?"
18:05 "We'd better get out of here."
18:30 "Hands off"
20:56 "You're awake"
21:10 "Of course"
21:21 "To get your strength back"
21:44 "What do you mean?"
21:50 "No, I'm locked to my path"
21:56 "Indeed"
22:08 "And how do you feel now?"
22:20 "Oh, all by yourself?"
22:28 "Really?"
22:52 "Why?"
22:57 "Don't judge a book by it's cover right?"
23:00 "Sure"
23:13 "Really"
23:46 "I understand"
23:53 "I hope you find your home"
24:35 "The princess of Wraith?"
26:49 "Hi! I think there's need of fishing here!"
27:52 "Willow!"
29:04 "Close"
30:09 "My pleasure"
*_The rest is history._*
My favourite part of this is that Baelin basically followed the classic Hero's Journey. Status quo, call to adventure, refusal, discovery, point of no return.... all in just 30 minutes, and seven words (plus gaffaw). Nice.
But... The NPC with 3 voice lines IS the main protagonist!
@@itisALWAYSR.A. ...Wow, you're right. It's a Viva La Dirt League video, so rewatching it is a given, but now I'm going to have more to enjoy next watch through with that in mind.
Hut hut hyeh hyaaah.
I've found this channel quite recently and been watching compilations for couple of weeks now and today YT suggested this video. I can't believe that such a simple and short story could be as captivating, entertaining and touching as this masterpiece. You guys are just incredible. Hats off an kudos to you!
Rowan is a great actor. Not many people could have enough intent in their intonations to go through such range of emotions and character development with a single line of dialogue.
This definitely supported the theory about non-verbal communication counting more than the words one says 😯👍
I am groot
@@gilman7608 that was what I thought too, later when the princess talked to him, she seemed to understand him😁
@@forestbremer Translating from dutch: groot = big
Actor? HE"S A MODEL
The way Rowan was able to portray so much character with only saying a few words is amazing.
The difference between some random trash and an actor is the actor can make any feels with any sentence
Agree
YES!!!
Nice. Day. For. Fishing. Ain’t. It
Mornin' 🧐
I'm never skipping dialog again.
Excuse me, what are you doing here? I didnt even know you watched Viva la Dirt League! I love your Empire at War content mate.
oooooo skip
Shame on you of you did skip them before
They need to add "Undo Skip" to dialogue options, I accidentally hit skip sometime and feel bad.
Did it once in The Last of Us and felt awful
Mr. Shack thank you for all of the great content sir! Makes me happy you enjoy these fine gentlemen as much as I did!
Wow. That was an incredible half-hour story.
Thanks, Alan for writing it, Adam and Alan for directing it.
Too many to name, but the stunt crew and choreograher, just the right balance of flash and substance in the fights. Supporting cast, you keep the magic alive throughout. Makeup and costumes, cinematographers, production folk, sound folk, editing folk, the entire back office and support … take a bow, please. Three years later, your efforts are not lost on me. Ever.
Ben, you’re just a wonderful talent.
Phoenix, you carried a load with grace and gravity.
And Rowan. My heart-warmed, standing applause.
Thanks, VLDL. My imagination is afire.
Agree 100%
I´m convinced that Baelin is just a maxed out player who decided to become a very dedicated role player.
Like a Smurf account or something lol
Yea like those lvl 20 players in ESO that easily wreck a CP2000 guy 🤣
Love it!
@@screamsoftranquility wait CP goes to 2000 now? Holy shit I quit when it was 660.
@Gay Poo Eater wow man that's like 2018 or so. I think it already goes up to cp2600 or so, I am not sure
Better storytelling and more original than Hollywood has been in years. Good job.
Also better jokes ;-)
how did you do that???
@@cannaisuer2091 "Hu-hu -- Hu'Huh !!"
@@potterj09 Mornin’ !
This was AMAZING
Baelin shows us all, it's not the path you are forced to walk, it is the way that you walk it. Thanks lads this was epic.
What a message, I actually saw that too. Reminds me of the saying, Life is about the Journey not the destination. Yeah...Bealin's Route is perfect for showing that.
Here we are 2024, watching it again. Still the best. Just want you to know that I would totally pay to see an expanded version of this in the theater in a heartbeat.
I was half expecting a post credit scene where the Adventurer respawns and is confused as to why his quest got completed
OMG This would be pure gold XD
same
I was hoping we would find him bullying people in town, the see Baelin coming and run away in fear.
I would love a follow up with the "Adventurer", that since HE did not completed and received the reward for the quest, it is bugged and he is unable to fast travel ever again
@@onerbreziar that would be hilarious 😂😂😂
I’ve never been so emotionally attached to a character 5 minutes into their story, let alone them only repeating the same 3 lines. Even Hodor didn’t enthrall me so much.
I am groot….
@@stith my toughts exactly
Yeah Baby Groot at the start of guardians of the galaxy 2
@R.Y.G it's lives up to expectations until... Season 5+
@R.Y.G wdym by you thought that it would be a political fantasy drama, but lacks logic?
And i think the story is fine until like season 4 or 5 (can't remember)
My example for something that is way overrated is definitely Squid Game, sure it's ok, but it gets really boring real quick
My point is i don't think that GoT is *way* overrated :)
The true masterpiece is Rowan being able to display a full range of emotions while only saying one sentence.
He's such a good actor!
Each delivery had SO MUCH emotion behind it! Baelin had such a personality conveyed! He did an incredible job!!!!
Each one had SO MUCH emotion behind it!!! Through it, Baelin's personality was conveyed sooo well! He did an AMAZING job playing him!!!!!!!
I am Groot.
His facial expressions really sold it for me
This has absolutely astounding production value, and I love the content. Subscribed!
There's many multimilion dollar Hollywood blockbusters that can hang their heads in shame before this masterpiece.
Agreed. THIS is good story telling, and they didn't need millions to do it. If you have a good story and are good at telling it, you don't need much else! Very much enjoyed this FAR more than I expected to.
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Very true!!
💯
100 %
This right here proves that storytelling isn't about dialogue, it is about the story, the characters, and the world. This 33min short had more heart and better story then some feature length movies.
Including the one I stopped watching (just could not stomach one more minute of it) right before I came here! This was like a breath of fresh air. It's a good day for fishing! (and I don't even like fishing)
I think Rick N Morty creators did an amazing sentient snake story which is amazing because none of its characters speak anything but hiss.
* them most
FTFY
Nice day for fishin...
Does the 'I don't like sand' dialogue count as well?
I like how baelin stops Only for "the npc man" in town, best of friends
Npc man is nsmed greg
Garlic farmer Greg. He's very healthy. From all the garlic.
that's his loop checkpoint :)
@@luvlols4462 but he smells.
Awesome work, be careful!
I finally watched this after it kept popping up in my feed. After binge watching most of your other videos that poke fun at the tropes and logic of rpg games, I figured it'd be a longer version of those videos.
I was not expecting myself to get so invested in this very unique story, even tearing up at the end. You guys put so much effort and heart into this, and nailed it so much better than big budget Hollywood studios. You found a way to still poke fun, while making this a love letter to rpg games. Studios should watch this, and take notes (I'm looking at you, Netflix's The Witcher.)
What I got from this is that Baelin is that one NPC who's overpowered AF for no reason. This was the greatest movie out of 2021. Deserves an Oscar
This. This must be submitted for best short movie 2021
Presumably he's a critical quest NPC that is set to not be killable.
Being nominated for an Oscar would be detrimental do the integrity of this master piece.
I feel like I committed a crime watching this and not paying for an admission. This should’ve been in movie theaters not RUclips. Absolutely incredible work guys, a true masterpiece.
*patreon
You couldn't have said it better!
We paid. You didnt?
lol I felt like I just pirate watched a decent movie, not a youtube video XD
@@gab5012 right
I like to imagine Baelin is the unsung hero that finishes all the cancelled or unfinished quests so the other NPCs are back where they belong.
Mornin! Nice day to finishing aint it? HU HA!
@@MaskedButcher7you know what, it is.
I like your vision.
Confirmed by the time that Baelin repaired the garlic farmer's house :)
Brilliant! 😁
@@mrozy19
The Comments are really not exaggerating at all.
The Praise? Deserved.
The Day? Fishy!
3 years later, this was a refreshing re-watch. What a great idea this was to make into a full story. Charming!
The cinematography, the writing, the acting, the costumes, the stunts, the music, the editing; all outstanding. Excellent work.
These videos are becoming a class of their own. I mean.. holiwood typically just rinse and repeat the same old movies /themes /garbage.. but this is actually something new /different.
The most major part of the film is the storyline.. and they did pretty good on that.
@@cryptfire3158 Morning.
Also, the scenery. Such a beautiful place
@@pgc4sean gooddayforfishinaintit?
@@cryptfire3158 huh ha! :D
I'm surprised Rowan managed to remember all of his lines
Morning……😟……..line?
im surprised too lol 😂
I heard he did adlib on some of his lines also
@@vodkalemonade1363 LMAO
Nice day for farmin’- dammit
The music, the editing, the camera angles, acting, VFX.. man this needs a full season or a 2hr movie
Agreed, I'd happily pay for a feature film or short series of this level of content
Definitely a series(they're usually better than movies)
YES thank you!
i wouldnt watch it if it was 2 hours long id say 30 minutes is a great length
I can't believe i just discovered this. The story, atmosphere, music, acting and production for this fan funded project is absolutely amazing!! Great work guys!! Greetings from Nepal🙏
When an Essential NPC owns a LvL 100 Legendary Fishing Pole.
I feel bad for the guy who played the blacksmith, he only got two lines in the entire thing
Rowan plays both bodger the blacksmith and baelin the fisherman
@@Acanthus214 r/whooooosh
@@Acanthus214 big oof you should delete your comment quick
@@Acanthus214 That's the joke...
@@Acanthus214 yes, that's the joke. Bodger only shows up as a cameo at the beginning, and Baelin only says the one thing, so in total, he only has about two lines
This was far and away better than 95% of Hollywood dreck. All of your work is simply amazing and so professional. I feel strongly that I must contribute to your continuing efforts. I may not have much, but this project is worthy.
agreee
Same though! The fisherman’s relationship with the girl was very well written. Those type dynamics you just don’t see anymore in all those big budget movies, which only care about barfing out the hot next take on wokeism.
I watched black Adam once and shall only be once . This is my second time with this gold
I would legitimately rank this the best movie I have watched in a few months, even if it is only half hour long.
Dang, they couldn’t even give you a “thank you.”
I laughed; I cried; I gave it a thumbs up. Loved this! It's 3 years old and it's better than almost every movie I've seen in that time.
The girl who plays Willow is wonderful! I felt afraid when she was afraid. She's so expressive and animated, and yet very gentle in her delivery. What a great actress.
She's a hottie boon bottie blunt just like Britt 😍😘
Yeah, Phoenix(I believe that's her name) is awesome
And she's cute.
OH man, never check her in Bored series where she plays Rowan niece. She is great actress though.
Exactly what I was thinking. I also found her tone of voice very soothing.
This is a testament to rowan's acting, how he can convey so much emotion with 7 words is beyond me
this just prove it dost not matter what we say, it only 20 pr, look for body language, emotions, and more.
I'll up you one....
"I am Groot" 😂
@@Wigmore72 "Hodor!"
I 100% agree with this, emotion>line
The lines that made Baelin develop its character and personality.
4:40 "No, I'm just a fisherman"
_This is also when Balein realises that he's more than an NPC_
4:46 "What do i do?"
9:02 "Hello"
9:05 "Baelin the Fisherman"
9:20 "Me too"
10:26 "Well he's really a pain in the ass isn't he"
10:34 "Hu-hah, rare"
10:40 "This mission isn't that important to him"
10:45 "Is anything wrong?"
10:49 "Is anything wrong?"
*Baelin realises that he cannot, in fact, communicate*
11:03 "Look I'm saying something now"
11:08 "Hello"
11:15 "Im Balein The Fisherman"
11:35 "Mornin! Nice day for fishing ain't it?"
13:30 "How about you not touch her"
15:30 "I can't"
16:14 "We need to go back to the adventurer"
16:23 "Fine"
18:02 "What?"
18:05 "We'd better get out of here."
18:30 "Hands off"
20:56 "You're awake"
21:10 "Of course"
21:21 "To get your strength back"
21:44 "What do you mean?"
21:50 "No, I'm locked to my path"
21:56 "Indeed"
22:08 "And how do you feel now?"
22:20 "Oh, all by yourself?"
22:28 "Really?"
22:52 "Why?"
22:57 "Don't judge a book by it's cover right?"
23:00 "Sure"
23:13 "Really"
23:46 "I understand"
23:53 "I hope you find your home"
24:35 "The princess of Wraith?"
26:49 "Hi! I think there's need of fishing here!"
27:52 "Willow!"
29:04 "Close"
30:09 "My pleasure"
*_The rest is history._*
u just got everyone counting his words with their fingers
Rowan was brilliant, you could see on his face the way Baelin was truly torn between following his NPC path and helping the princess. Better than any Hollywood "Blockbuster" I've seen in a while. Thanks Viva La Dirt League.
the acting, the script and the costumes are better than Rings of Power.
@@adamcrookedsmile i don't agree but it Is surely one of the best short film i have ever seen
@@arturograssi7413 Amazon Lord of the Rings is horrible beyond words. Production, story and captivation of Baelin's Route was better in any way. Especially when it comes to being immersive and you actually are pulled in to the story.
every time I watch this always leaves me with a massive smile and a lump in my throat never gets old a absolute masterpiece and iv watched this about 8 times now and I'm sure ill watch many more times and new Zealand is such a fantasy looking landscape beautiful and dramatic ill love this forever
This movie was a masterpiece that was under an hour long. You can rarely fit a good story, action, character building, and a climax in such a time but these guys did it. 10/10
I litterely cried in the ending. He was born to be a fisherman who is stuck in few words. I expected him to have a curse where he was a great hero of honey wood but got cursed. A very sad and happy ending
Rowan has more emotional range in one phrase than he has any right to.
I am groott
@@mikekasich836 I am Groot!
He was really was channelling Groot, here. Bravo to him.
More character development with one phrase than most characters get with an entire script and a whole ass movie. Well done like Holly fuck
Beware not of the man who has practiced thousand lines once, but the one who has practiced one line thousand times.
Take note Hollywood, THIS is how you make a video game movie.
Best video game movies they've made so far, are Sonic, and Detective Pikachu
While funny and enjoyed, honestly, if I had to pay 20 bucks for that I would still be pissed
Lvl 55 Got Beaten By a Npc Hollywood Cant Beat that XD
Take note Honeywood*
@@Luablood cool reference
This was great. The choreography was very well done and so were the special effects. Acting was very good and the scenery is just amazing. You guys have really outdone yourselves with this.
Yeah
Comelnye
And on a "shoestring budget" to boot!
@@taofey I think this was a fantastic effort given what they most likely had to work with. I definitely look forward to whatever they bring out next.
You forgot about the script ! Those lines are just... Huh-ha !
Living in New Zealand is basically a cheat code gor anyone making a fantasy themed movie. The scenery is just perfect
I was just thinking the same thing. I need to move lol. Even just going for a walk in that land would be incredible.
Mate I was thinking the whole time that I knew that mountain and valley fucking lobe living in New zealand
That background is all green screen. They filmed this in New Jersey.
@@Jeremy-ql1or Read the credits. Filmed on location in New Zealand.
well, it is because LotR gave it to us. just like every fantasy show somehow needs to play in Iceland these days.
This is pure art. I find it incredible how they managed to make an epic story with a 3 lines character as the main one. Acting. Music. Special effects. Scenery. Everything was perfect. I already liked what they did for all these years. Took them 9 years to come to that point, and I feel like it is the peak of their achievement. Congrats.
It was cringe.
@@deanfennell9398 skip.
Pika pika ???
@@FBCGodfather you see, but you do not observe. There was a lot more than fancy green fire going on here. A whole lot more.
I hope you guys know I come back to this short film as often if not more than LOTR. As a comfort film to relax, background to sleep, killer set/prop/character everything that I can hone in on and find more detail. It means a lot to me and I think you guys should keep developing the world of Azerim/Skycraft into more and more and more. Huge love from Orlando, Florida.
Oh man, what an emotional roller coaster. That time when Baelin said "Mornin" i was on the edge of my seat and then later when he said "Nice day for fishin'"... I'll admit it, i cried a bit. Can't wait for the theatrical release.
And in the finalle when he looked directly into the camera and finished with "...ain't it..? HU HA!" The thestre lost it.
The combat scene with the orcs that didn't have a million cutaways or constant shakycam was better than 90% of action movies recently.
I hate that shakicam nonsense.
I was just about to write the same thing here.
My thought
It's why I found John Wick so incredibly refreshing =D
But yeah, totally agree!
Yep. 19:15
If you have no talent or creativity just a bunch of money than you need cutaways and shakycam.
Never before has the phrase “Mornin’ nice day for fishing ain’t it” held such emotional power
It is the new "I am Groot"
@@lisasagmiller156 Came here to say exactly this
Kinda like I AM GROOT
When he swung the knife on his fishing rod screaming "MORNIIIIIIIIING", I would have felt true fear if I was that orc
@@thegammagamer3776 WE ARE GROOT
13:15 chills everytime, I can feel my eyes get heavy here. She’s a damned good actress
The nerd who programmed the NPCs probably made Baelin as a prank. One line. One route. Highest stats in the entire game.
An NPC that you just cannot kill because his part of the environment, like a roc. Invicible because never designed to fight or take any damage.
Baelin kinda reminds me of Aranhir in WoW who is just a shop owner in Dalaran and for some reason he has the highest hp in the entire game, more so than end game bosses 😂
Well I guess 1xp per fish is a lot of it is all you do
I would figure he is named after the lead programmers kid or dad and so is just straight up invulnerable.
I just thought he was essential, but I suppose that makes more sense.
This 30min short film was more enjoyable and emotional then any recent Hollywood blockbusters.
Truly wonderful!
True
Agreed 😂
Agree 100%
Agreed 👍
The fact that Baelins fight with the orcs was done in one continuous shot with a rotating camera is fucking amazing. Well done!
Baelin = Martial Artist
That's what I was thinking!!!
After you mentioned it, I had to go rewatch it just to see if I could find any hidden cuts, and I couldn't. Truly well shot and choreographed.
Epic one-r
The quality is no joke,
Its comparable to high budget movies/Marvel ,or even better than them
You know, this is the first time I actually pay attention to the end credits. In my mind all the Epic NPCman had always been, like, something homemade, small budget, with the main cast acting, one or two people for filming, one or two in charge of the costumes and SFX when needed and that was it.
But seeing the incredible amount of people involved in this video really put in perspective how much these numbers skyrocket when you want quality, you need people for EVERYTHING, for every person in front of the camera there are several behind, tackling on hundreds of tasks we don’t even think about but are crucial for the movie to happen.
I can’t imagine the amount of work and time and money that had to be put, I mean they had to hire props master, make up artists, stunt doubles, choreographer, SFX artists, editors, extras, all the many technicians needed for filming, many people to coordinate the whole bit, the food the drinks the driving the materials the props…….
That must have been such an experience.
🎇
We all know Rowan wanted to act but didn’t want to memorize lines.
hahahahah
Lol
Morning! Nice day for fishing aint it! Hu ha!
The way he conveyed the emotion, exactly as the subtitles point out, speaks much more than a few lines.
@@tafferchuck1349 what the hell did you just say? Now I gotta watch the whole thing again with subs
We now need a story about the merchant. His personality in this universe is amazing
Yeah that woulb be cool
i want that crying dude who walk slooooow
@@vivietamihmih8460 that is Eugene
This is such a beautiful Movie, it really proves how good you can make a movie with well thought out Characters, beautiful Landscapes and genuine Emotions. It really makes you say: "Morning, nice day for fishing, aint it" :) :)
Props to the young actress who played the princess. She totally sold her role and played off of Baelin wonderfully!
She's pretty good yeah. But then again. Anyone could do that with enough time and practice. The production of this must have taken forever
@@cherrydragon3120 Could have stopped at "She's pretty good yeah"
@@cherrydragon3120 point is they had fun.. that is what making movies is about..
Do you even watch movies or bloopers for that matter 🤔..
@@cherrydragon3120 Ok. You have 1 month to do Iron Man 4. Good luck with that.
@@cherrydragon3120 Nah, sometimes time and effort won't help a performer getting the good result. There's a limit to a person's own ability and patience.
I think as a community of Viva La Dirt League fans, we can be really proud of how far these guys have come. Hats off to ya, you have our everlasting love and respect. This was epic.
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Rowan basically calling himself a handsome devil by calling his other npc model a handsome devil is underrated.
It WAS noticed.....lol
Took my brain 15 seconds to realize that haha.
Oh, its noticed....
Is this a real valley? Can you tell me the coordinates? Although the castle in the distance makes me think it's a montage.
What about undead 🧛♀️ 🧟♂️ Liam the leatherworker and Baelin's cousin?
Baelin the badass. I love coming back and watching this occasionally. You made the NPC with almost no dialog and very little personality a larger than life character and not only is it hilarious it's awesome lol
In the beginning, I had constant goosebumps due to seeing to many characters these guys created, all in one scene. Even tho they're frequent on their channel, it's like seeing a cameo or a crossover.
Please make more like this loved it
Your comments feel like you're a bot!
@@akashbhullar your username sounds like the guys who make bots
Your profile pic looks like you like star wars
@@gameco5162 dudes... Ouit criticizing... N enjoy the video
@@khynnah69tuh62 ... might i remind you that jokes exist
"I dare not stray from the road" 😳 *chills* This was a masterpiece. You guys realize when(not if) you plan a sequel, the Kickstarter is going to be blown away by fans craving more, right?
And her real name is Phoenix Cross...cool name i should say
I definitely join on this kickstarter if there is a sequel. unable to join last time cause am still studying.. but now im working!
That scene sent the chill down my spine. The torment and fear of an NPC who have no choice but to act as scripted. Soooo good acting!
Adding my voice to everyone saying that the production quality of this short film is higher than most Hollywood films with a fraction of their budget.
Everything about this is a masterpiece. I applaud the whole VLDL team and everyone who helped make this possible. I hope you all make many more videos like these, and I would definitely support you all if you do feature-length films that get shown in theaters as well.
Seriously, this and all of your other videos as well are all so amazing, I just can't say enough good things. Please never stop making videos!! ❤❤❤❤
This really makes you appreciate Rowan as an actor. “Here’s your one line, now go convey a bunch of emotions with it”. Loved it, well done to all involved 👍👍
Hodor
Pipikachu
I am Groot.
Baelin has 100% block chance
Nerfed in next patch.
99% he got hit once by the orc sorcerer.
@@Im_Not_From_Around_Here and once by the orc captain in the Stomach
@@Im_Not_From_Around_Here thumbs up for the perfect username
He is the Cactuar of Skycraft!
I'm completely blown away. This was a professional level production. VLDL should be recognized as a quality studio around the world from this point forward. You guys have just set a very high benchmark for creators on every platform. I think you could attract other high fanbase creators for collaborations that would propel you to inspirational heights.
They spent half a million making this that is why it is looks so good
@@Jinn174 money well spent, IMO.
@@Jinn174 production studios have spent millions and come up with worse production value. It's not all about the cash thrown at it, it takes a ton of raw talent.
@@Jinn174 It's not just this though. Have you seen the costume and production value in their PUBG series? Or the kind of cinematography, costumes and camera work in their dark souls series? All of their production value is honestly mind boggling considering they're just a meme channel that makes skits. VLDL is a perfect exemplification of quality content, and other content creators should really consider taking a page out of their book.
@@Arukayos to add to that even the D&D acted out bits are a real pleasure to watch too.
They're just brilliant 😅
Stumbled into this while doing the whole ‘watch-a-flick-and-mess-around-on-your-phone’ and ended up with the movie on pause and full attention to my phone. Well done!!!
Great job. I love how you were able to turn a background “NPC” character with a single line of dialogue into a charming story of its own.
my favorite part is that baelin dosent want to move
Correction
3 lines of diolog
That's the joke, calm tf down
@@Hashslingingslasher- who's not calm?
I think it was a bug
This show has been on for so long now. Who agrees it needs an actual game made after it
Seconded!
Word
Yes
A Skycraft Game when the main room is Honeywood?
It can be better than WoW itself
yes yes yes
I don't know how Rowan does it, amazing feat for him to remember all his lines.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hu ha!
He rehearses them in the Mornin'
@@VestigialHead Also while it’s a Good Day to be Fishing
Lol 😂
This was EPIC!!!. The emotions that came from two lines was amazing. By the end, I had tears rolling down my face. Superb acting by all and the landscape was stunning!
Fan theory: Baelin was actually programmed as an elite warrior NPC intended to be a recruitable companion for the player but, during testing, he was found to be so overpowered that he was game-breaking, which led to him being hastily re-skinned as a fisherman. The rush to edit his character meant he was only given a few dialogue options which is why he can only speak his catchphrases. The experiences he goes through here are causing his original character to resurface as his programming tries to adapt to the situation.
That's a theory I can get behind
an elite warrior NPC with a legendary lance as his main weapon, i believe
A GAME THEORY!!
or what if baelin has a back story where he was a warrior and gave that up to be a calm fisher man
Or Baelin was created by copying and then editing the files of an elite warrior NPC. Things like that often happen.
Remember when RUclips was nothing but grainy old video clips? It’s crazy that’s where we started and this is where we are now. I’m very impressed
Some of the older clips are still legendary and better than some content from youtubers who just want money and clickbait people.
The old RUclips was better objectively, less ads, less shadow banning, less sellouts, more revenue. Oh yeah and not owned by google.
I think ur forgetting RUclips kids
*240p intensifies*
It's official. You guys make better movies than most big studios.
Mornin Nice channel for video making ain't it huh ha
Imagine they making the witcher series
@@semcriatividade912 The Witcher shows up "Mornin Nice day for fishin ain't it?" -"Gerard you should stop taking weird drugs" -"Nice day for fishin ain't it"
True, next up... a 3 hour story! to compensate, this watchgasm was too short
@@semcriatividade912 actually the witcher videos in this channel 100* better than netflix
For a second when I was re-watching this (now) I forgot this was a RUclips video and thought I was watching a movie. Bravo!
That was amazing. You just took 7 words and made "I am groot" look like child's play.