Ive had and watched the entire dvd collection when i was a kid, looked for them about 3 months ago, nowhere to be found, couple of days ago my brother stumbled across them here!! So here i am, working my way through them 😭
Eric performs heroics: 'WHAT AM I DOING?!' Gotta love how the hero inside of Eric shows itself once in a while. He has a courage that he isn't aware of.
You should see the fan-made final episide, they just finished it last year, Requiem I think it is called. Not the story-board but the actual animation.
@@johnwolf2829 Requiem references a few other episodes so is in keeping with the backstories and established lore. I wasn't too convinced with a few of the voice actors but the pacing is good and has a lot of heart. A great ending that portrays the original episode's script extremely well and includes a couple of added extras too.
@@jherrenor Yeah, the voice "acting", maybe the less said about that the better, but at least they got it done. They also had an original in there doing a couple of the chars. But the visuals, wow! They even did an Ep that was a full half hours, so Kudos to them! I was never even a big fan but I have to say it was a heck of a thing to see. :D
All of them became a bit of themselves - Eric has hidden courage, so he's Cavalier. Hank had untapped leadership, so he became the Ranger. Bobby was wild at heart so he became a Barbarian. Presto was like Willow - a magician who didn't believe in himself. I don't know what Diana was prior, but apparently it was enough to gift her as Acrobat. I'd be most suspect of Sheila. She became Thief. Haha!
Presto is only a nickname . I can't remember what his real name is "Alan," or sonething, but they never call him anything but "Presto." N.B. it is Peter (Optimus Prime Cullen that does Venger's voice isn't it?.) Gotta love Eric .... Lawyers TV Ketchup and French Fries; all very modern 1980's western youth culture phenomena. Begging your pardon ..... His real name's Albert , which even in the 1980's was a bit of an old man's name. So you can't help imagining his friends want to call him something a bit funkier and cooler. "Presto ," seems like a perfect alternative for a boy magician.
One of my favorite episodes! Presto and Varla make a lovely couple. I totally ship them. Wonderful how the series addresses many aspects and experiences growing up, especially love.
I like to think Presto went back and made her his wife. I always wonder what her powers were supposed to be in the rules -- Illusionist character class? Psionics? ;)
@@michaelmclaughlin261 I agree with you. Or maybe Presto would meet her back in the real world under a different name. Psionics is a good class for Varla too.
@@WesterosWolf ... I remember at the time I saw it thinking her powers were hallucination generation/telepathy using the Psionic rules from the AD&D Players Handbook. The problem is that Psionics don't really work in a fantasy setting. They are a sci fi trope/convention. AD&D had to work very hard on Dark Sun to create a setting where Psionics seemed a better fit. The rules/ideas for Psionics would be better suited for Star Frontiers or especially for Gamma World. But yeah, I'll have to dig up the old Players Handbook to see how Varla's powers would create such powerful effects. I remember this story was pretty amazing when I first saw it, and yes they made a cute couple. :)
In the story Venger has conquered most of the realm so many castles and lands belongs to him ..what the kids are doing in the realm is free all of them from Venger just like this village
You know for a kids show, and though they are breif, this show can get dark and very serious. I wish more shows nowadays would take the approach. But it seems unless the characters are a bright as a kindergartener and don't make a fart joke every episode the show won't last more than 2 seasons
Eric steals the show in this episode. There's 2000 lb of angry pork headed this way. There's no ketchup for my French fries! And there are no french fries🤣🤣🤣
Strong, powerful stuff. Good characters and amazing music and production. Nothing else comes close to this. Even some films made 30 years later. Dungeons and dragons forever
3:36 *Dungeon Master isn't kidding, that's for sure.* Even at such a young age this girl, *"Varla" (think thats how it's spelled),* already commands practically *godlike powers of illusion.* She's able to cast visions and or "astral projections" so convincing even the mighty Venger was fooled, and he's probaly one of THE most powerful evil sorcerers in the realm! *If Varla ever finds some proper magic tutors* or masters in the arts of arcane lore she could have *a promising future as a powerful sorceress, mistress of the mind!* (she might even have great talents in other forms of magic too)
I have watched these over and over again. And i have noticed a progression in the art as the seasons change plus the story themes become way more mature, considering Gary Gygax was a consultant on this show it looks thoroughly researched. It's very close to what actually happens in the role playing game!
I didn't know D&D has a comic made by IDW, and Varla is Presto's soul mate as stated in the 1st issue. And even the finale fan animation show Presto decided to stay with her, leaving the Earth dimension behind.
I often see aspects in Presto that are inside of myself. But unlike Presto, I am less expressive of my feelings. I want to try being more in touch and confident with expressing my feelings so that maybe I too can find unconditional love. Presto and Varla are a neat mixture that works. She like most women motivate men through dark obstacles. Thank you D&D. Thank you Dungeons & Dragons TV. I'm in love with this show.
This episode was a little creepy. Presto said it feels like he's known Varla forever, and Dungeon Master says he'll understand in due time; but this was not explained.
Actually, sometimes when you meet someone new and you get on really well, it feels like you have known them for years and you start acting like old freinds, I should know, it has happened to me a few times.
Back then, it was safe for us 70s and 80s kids to watch these sci-fi / fantasy / adventure shows and films that reflected on real life events, scenarios, morality, etc. Today’s kids are overprotected from seeing shows like this. Closet thing they get is The Legend of Zelda or anything videogame, CGI, or on children cable channels and Harry Potter reruns on SyFy.
Awesome that Diana uses her pole as a sort of swoord to whack the swamp creature with. These kids might not have had a sword amongst them but they were at least resourceful enough to turn the "weapons," they did bave to agressive use when needed. Maybe that was always Dungeon Master's intention though?
Probably one of the best episodes, if not the best, episode of the series. Shame that 80s standards had to somewhat water down some of the deeper themes as well as the young romance between Presto and Varla. I wish Netflix or Amazon would pick up the license and give it a modern reboot.
9:13 Peter Cullen showing off shades of his Optimus Prime voice. 😁 The Transformers had actually debuted like a month before this very episode of D&D did.
Man those villagers are persistent.. one would think if they really thought they were evil wizards/witches they wouldn't chase them or want to piss em off lol
Late reply but... Perhaps in this dnd-esque world most spellcasters have to use reagents and must speak long incantations in order to cast any spell with Venger, Dungeon Master and (perhaps a few) others like them being the few 'natural' sorcerers with inborn command of a variety of powers. So for the villagers it was a matter of apprehending these perceived evil witches and wizards before they can cast terrible curses and invoke dark forces or bring ill fortune.
It would have been funny if at the end the villagers decided that DM had to 'suffer the fate of all witches' too. And it would suck to be those villagers and finally realize they could have been eating well all this time.
There is one called Requim, that was the final episode, it is on RUclips type in D&D requim and they do go home except Presto, he wanted to stay with Varla.
It could be that her power is subjective to whoever witnessess the illusion. Lets say for instance, as she concentrates, she doesnt build the fire in her mind, but she projects the illusion of fire onto the perception of the witness. All she has to do is concentrate, "Make them see a fire burning the roofs of their house." In Vengers case, she projected the thought, "Make Tiamat, he five headed dragon with wings, burst thru the wall."
If she's Psionic using the AD&D 1st Edition Player's Handbook Rules, maybe she has telepathy in addition to being able to create hallucinations. So she could use telepathy to pull an image of Tiamat from the minds of the kids and Venger.
Why does Venger figure out a way to absorbed the powers of DM's pupils's into his body? That is what I would do if I were Venger. Then I can magnify those power and call upon them whenever I need them. Pound the ground and you have an earthquake. I truly can go STELTH, the bow powers make my projectiles much stronger, and the magicians powers can allow me to create and distory as I please. The javlain would strengthen my agility. The shield, ha ha I can't lose cause if anyone tries to knock me down...NO CHANCE IN HELL!!! Daddy would Bow down to his son.
There are limits to every being's powers, even for wizards and magicians. Dungeon Master himself was nearly killed in one episode when he used up all his powers.
I'm not referring to Peter Cullen. I'm referring to Jeref who is voiced by Frank Walker and he's using the same voice he used for Galvatron, hence the joke.
From the looks of things Dungeon Master runs such a tight ship financially that they don't ever have one SINGLE Silver Coin to split amongst themselves most of the time... :(
These cartoons were so ahead of their time. Wish we could thank the creators. Thank you!
Totally agree
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I remember loving this episode as a kid. Even bought the DVD collection as an adult.
I did too
Same here.
Question does Wal-Mart have it
@@jaredelizardo201 definetly not.
Ive had and watched the entire dvd collection when i was a kid, looked for them about 3 months ago, nowhere to be found, couple of days ago my brother stumbled across them here!! So here i am, working my way through them 😭
Eric performs heroics: 'WHAT AM I DOING?!'
Gotta love how the hero inside of Eric shows itself once in a while. He has a courage that he isn't aware of.
It was a Presto-centric episode but I felt like it was really Eric who shined in this story.
You should see the fan-made final episide, they just finished it last year, Requiem I think it is called. Not the story-board but the actual animation.
@@johnwolf2829 Requiem references a few other episodes so is in keeping with the backstories and established lore. I wasn't too convinced with a few of the voice actors but the pacing is good and has a lot of heart. A great ending that portrays the original episode's script extremely well and includes a couple of added extras too.
@@jherrenor Yeah, the voice "acting", maybe the less said about that the better, but at least they got it done. They also had an original in there doing a couple of the chars.
But the visuals, wow! They even did an Ep that was a full half hours, so Kudos to them!
I was never even a big fan but I have to say it was a heck of a thing to see. :D
All of them became a bit of themselves - Eric has hidden courage, so he's Cavalier. Hank had untapped leadership, so he became the Ranger. Bobby was wild at heart so he became a Barbarian. Presto was like Willow - a magician who didn't believe in himself. I don't know what Diana was prior, but apparently it was enough to gift her as Acrobat. I'd be most suspect of Sheila. She became Thief. Haha!
"His name is Presto and I'd advise you to let him go". One of Hank's most badass moments.
Then you're REALLY gonna love him in the next episode..! :)
Actually, Presto's real name is Albert. Presto is his nickname.
I don't think Presto was thinking with his heart, when he said, "I need you too," to the girl.
Presto is only a nickname . I can't remember what his real name is "Alan," or sonething, but they never call him anything but "Presto."
N.B. it is Peter (Optimus Prime Cullen that does Venger's voice isn't it?.)
Gotta love Eric .... Lawyers TV Ketchup and French Fries; all very modern 1980's western youth culture phenomena.
Begging your pardon ..... His real name's Albert , which even in the 1980's was a bit of an old man's name. So you can't help imagining his friends want to call him something a bit funkier and cooler. "Presto ," seems like a perfect alternative for a boy magician.
@@nicholaslawrence6926 HEY PRESTO!! Is the reasoning
Presto: "That way, I can feel it."
Eric: "It's probably just indigestion."
Eric is the best.
I was 14 when this originally aired. We played D&D into our early 20's. Best days of our lives.
LOL Eric's so funneh "THERES NO KETCHUP ON MY FRENCHFRIES! AND THERE IS NO FRENCHFRIES!" made me laugh
Classic Eric
Typical Eric. "I WANT TO SEE MY LAWYER! THERE'S NO TV IN MY CELL! WHAT ABOUT MY PHONE CALL? I DEMAND MY RIIIIIGHTS!!"
Great episode.. how COOL that Presto finds love ;)
The ending was beautiful too, I love it when Presto picks up Varla in his arms.
That's one way to scotch those gay rumours.
One of my favorite episodes! Presto and Varla make a lovely couple. I totally ship them. Wonderful how the series addresses many aspects and experiences growing up, especially love.
I like to think Presto went back and made her his wife.
I always wonder what her powers were supposed to be in the rules -- Illusionist character class? Psionics? ;)
@@michaelmclaughlin261 I agree with you. Or maybe Presto would meet her back in the real world under a different name. Psionics is a good class for Varla too.
@@WesterosWolf ... I remember at the time I saw it thinking her powers were hallucination generation/telepathy using the Psionic rules from the AD&D Players Handbook. The problem is that Psionics don't really work in a fantasy setting. They are a sci fi trope/convention. AD&D had to work very hard on Dark Sun to create a setting where Psionics seemed a better fit.
The rules/ideas for Psionics would be better suited for Star Frontiers or especially for Gamma World.
But yeah, I'll have to dig up the old Players Handbook to see how Varla's powers would create such powerful effects. I remember this story was pretty amazing when I first saw it, and yes they made a cute couple. :)
Actually. Presto and Varla reunite in the last episode called: (Requiem)
Even bobby and terry!
Venger is so rich gets himself a new cadtle every episode😂😂
I think he just conjures it using his magic : )
Shangkha Brahma Well he is extorting most of the realm. That or you know orcs are cheap labor.
Or he keeps casting wall of stone
In the story Venger has conquered most of the realm so many castles and lands belongs to him ..what the kids are doing in the realm is free all of them from Venger just like this village
Venger isn't just a master sorcerer, he's also in real estate. Those are all remodeled castles he's flipping for profit.
Every character contributes in this show. Uni knew something was wrong with the "warrior" on the white horse before anyone else did.
This Cartoon have such a great Power here in Brazil...
You know for a kids show, and though they are breif, this show can get dark and very serious. I wish more shows nowadays would take the approach. But it seems unless the characters are a bright as a kindergartener and don't make a fart joke every episode the show won't last more than 2 seasons
Hear, hear you are absolutely correct on that.
Sounds to me like you need to stop watching Family Guy and South Park.
True. They can't bring logic or balance . Like in old cartoons.
No doubt the best episode of the series. So many comments and all are so overwhelming.. I love this episode so much.
Eric steals the show in this episode.
There's 2000 lb of angry pork headed this way.
There's no ketchup for my French fries!
And there are no french fries🤣🤣🤣
Presto and varla forever💗💗💗💗
Strong, powerful stuff. Good characters and amazing music and production.
Nothing else comes close to this.
Even some films made 30 years later.
Dungeons and dragons forever
Loved this episode! Presto and Varla were so sweet together. Good for him!
20:31 That's just touching, glad they included that!
..yes... Felt like a proper drama..like CBS Storybreak meets the ABC Afterschool Special.
Presto and Varla fell in love right away. Loved it when he carried Varla in his arms. I believe they would have gotten married.
Erik: "There's no ketchup on my french fries! ...and there's no french fries!"
3:36 *Dungeon Master isn't kidding, that's for sure.* Even at such a young age this girl, *"Varla" (think thats how it's spelled),* already commands practically *godlike powers of illusion.* She's able to cast visions and or "astral projections" so convincing even the mighty Venger was fooled, and he's probaly one of THE most powerful evil sorcerers in the realm! *If Varla ever finds some proper magic tutors* or masters in the arts of arcane lore she could have *a promising future as a powerful sorceress, mistress of the mind!* (she might even have great talents in other forms of magic too)
Speaking of which, did you see how happy he was to see Varla reunited with her parents?
I love happy endings and the ending in this episode is beautiful.
I have watched these over and over again. And i have noticed a progression in the art as the seasons change plus the story themes become way more mature, considering Gary Gygax was a consultant on this show it looks thoroughly researched. It's very close to what actually happens in the role playing game!
Great show,it made me start playing the game in the early 90's.
Another moving episode. Man this was such good stuff.
I didn't know D&D has a comic made by IDW, and Varla is Presto's soul mate as stated in the 1st issue. And even the finale fan animation show Presto decided to stay with her, leaving the Earth dimension behind.
Presto REALLY needs to get himself a good solid Staff once in a while...
Yeah and a dagger for the thief. And really, Erick can't grab a sword?!?
*smiles* that is so sweet! It made me cry at the end.
I often see aspects in Presto that are inside of myself. But unlike Presto, I am less expressive of my feelings. I want to try being more in touch and confident with expressing my feelings so that maybe I too can find unconditional love. Presto and Varla are a neat mixture that works. She like most women motivate men through dark obstacles. Thank you D&D. Thank you Dungeons & Dragons TV. I'm in love with this show.
Well played young ones.
Presto was potentially the most powerful of the group , but he was usually portrayed as a joke. Poor guy .
If they made him a full-blown mage he could pretty much solo the whole series, or even return everyone home in episode 1.
Its how low level wizards was in 1st d&d
I love this show
This is my favourite episode.
Funny in white horse golden warrior form, raspy voice Venger (VA Peter cullen) changes to Echoing Optimus prime voice (also Peter cullen)
Eric doesn't get enough credit I can't say it enough....
Wait....just how many evil castles does Vengor own? He must do real-estate on the side.
Its hinted that he has conquered the Realm and therefore has a ton of occupied castles. The entire Realm is pretty post apocalyptic.
@@thecappeningchannel515 LOL Sweet
This episode has direct link to final episode.. presto's future
LOVE THIS EPISODE!!!
Voice acting in this episode is hilariously awesome or awesomely hilarious, either either.
Varla is beautiful.
This episode was a little creepy.
Presto said it feels like he's known Varla forever, and Dungeon Master says he'll understand in due time; but this was not explained.
Actually, sometimes when you meet someone new and you get on really well, it feels like you have known them for years and you start acting like old freinds, I should know, it has happened to me a few times.
@@eleanorhogan8643 hmm, maybe you're right
@@JLvatron Presto ends up with Varla and marries her. Same way Bobby ends up with Terry.
@@thecappeningchannel515 Good point!
OH.... >:( Low blow, Venger! Are you trying to get me to hate you?
If there's anything I hate, it's when villains make heroes look bad!
Back then, it was safe for us 70s and 80s kids to watch these sci-fi / fantasy / adventure shows and films that reflected on real life events, scenarios, morality, etc. Today’s kids are overprotected from seeing shows like this. Closet thing they get is The Legend of Zelda or anything videogame, CGI, or on children cable channels and Harry Potter reruns on SyFy.
My fav episode
Awesome that Diana uses her pole as a sort of swoord to whack the swamp creature with. These kids might not have had a sword amongst them but they were at least resourceful enough to turn the "weapons," they did bave to agressive use when needed. Maybe that was always Dungeon Master's intention though?
9:12 Probably what redeemed Venger would have sounded like in Requiem.
My boi presto found himself a nice one
Epic episode.
Varla is so beautiful, kind and clever. I bet she becomes Presto's sweetheart.
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For Give Me For Not Watching. I've Been Busy.
God Save The Queen 🇬🇧 !
Love Jesse Smith
If only Eric had been around when I was fifteen. I totally would have dated him.I was "disappointed" to learn that Eric was 15 and not 18.
Oh I have just seen it I watched this episode a few times never noticed that bit before!
You know, after 19 episodes, you'd think they would be used to DM just disappearing on them...
2:21 watcher in the water from Fellowship of the Ring
An old comic trope with the blue octopus on top of the swamp. Thorgal has it, the Phantom, conan. Probably GI Joe and more.
She ends up with Presto in the final unseen episode
Nice that they made Eric heroic for a change - I'm referring to how he retrieved their weapons.
He has his moments.
Probably one of the best episodes, if not the best, episode of the series. Shame that 80s standards had to somewhat water down some of the deeper themes as well as the young romance between Presto and Varla. I wish Netflix or Amazon would pick up the license and give it a modern reboot.
In the fan finale he ended up with Varla though.
Amother beautiful and poignant story
Is anyone else wondering why they just...let the people grab them? :/
The kids didn't want to use their weapons on them because they ultimately knew they were just hungry, poor but GOOD people.
Lousy writing
Many parents back in the 80s loved watching their kids play D&D and watching the cartoon. But there were many that complained about the game
you know, I've noticed it's always rare to see other humans in this show.
What a great ending!
"Don't look now, but there's 2,000 pounds of angry pork headed this way!"
Venger must be a very rich guy, as he has a new castle for every episode. ;-)
Management of the Evil is expensive.
He has conquered the Realm and taken everyones castle, except the heartbears and those beduins.
Is it just me or in some ways does it seem like Dungeonmaster is holding the kids hostage until they solve all his problems? 🤔🤣
Well in a sense he is doing that.
9:13
Peter Cullen showing off shades of his Optimus Prime voice. 😁
The Transformers had actually debuted like a month before this very episode of D&D did.
“Don’t look now, but there’s 2000 pounds of angry pork headed this way.”
Suddenly we realise why it is Orcs don’t eat pork.
You can tell he liked her
Damn these shows were so “real”
How Presto lost his virginity...(hopefully!)
Dungeon Master must be known across the whole realm.
Presto is such a cutie❤❤❤❤
Rip Adam Rich
@6:35 that kid nailed a perfect Xavier yell haha.
Xavier Yell ?
This Classic will blow minds if ever made into a. Legit 🎥 &, or, 🎮 even a modern C.G. animation of it would have a similar effect...if done right.
A beautiful cartoons
I really prefer Peter Cullen as Venger over Optimus Prime.
Presto should've gotten a smooch he deserved that much ......god they should remake this for modern times
Subliminal messages everywhere
Man those villagers are persistent.. one would think if they really thought they were evil wizards/witches they wouldn't chase them or want to piss em off lol
Late reply but...
Perhaps in this dnd-esque world most spellcasters have to use reagents and must speak long incantations in order to cast any spell with Venger, Dungeon Master and (perhaps a few) others like them being the few 'natural' sorcerers with inborn command of a variety of powers. So for the villagers it was a matter of apprehending these perceived evil witches and wizards before they can cast terrible curses and invoke dark forces or bring ill fortune.
It would have been funny if at the end the villagers decided that DM had to 'suffer the fate of all witches' too.
And it would suck to be those villagers and finally realize they could have been eating well all this time.
I wish they’d animate the last episode. Sad to leave the series without a proper ending.
There is one called Requim, that was the final episode, it is on RUclips type in D&D requim and they do go home except Presto, he wanted to stay with Varla.
How Does Varla knowing how Tiamat looks like? She doesen'd see Tiamat before!
It could be that her power is subjective to whoever witnessess the illusion. Lets say for instance, as she concentrates, she doesnt build the fire in her mind, but she projects the illusion of fire onto the perception of the witness. All she has to do is concentrate, "Make them see a fire burning the roofs of their house." In Vengers case, she projected the thought, "Make Tiamat, he five headed dragon with wings, burst thru the wall."
If she's Psionic using the AD&D 1st Edition Player's Handbook Rules, maybe she has telepathy in addition to being able to create hallucinations. So she could use telepathy to pull an image of Tiamat from the minds of the kids and Venger.
Nep lutuk mawl hlawm lutuk mai
Not my favourite episode but I still like it alot!
Find out Varla's final fate in the finale "Dungeons & Dragons Animated Series: Requiem The Final Episode"!
ruclips.net/video/QsNHTnY6HQg/видео.html
Why does Venger figure out a way to absorbed the powers of DM's pupils's into his body? That is what I would do if I were Venger. Then I can magnify those power and call upon them whenever I need them. Pound the ground and you have an earthquake. I truly can go STELTH, the bow powers make my projectiles much stronger, and the magicians powers can allow me to create and distory as I please. The javlain would strengthen my agility. The shield, ha ha I can't lose cause if anyone tries to knock me down...NO CHANCE IN HELL!!!
Daddy would Bow down to his son.
There are limits to every being's powers, even for wizards and magicians.
Dungeon Master himself was nearly killed in one episode when he used up all his powers.
When did Galvatron enter the realm of Dungeons and Dragons?
Did you know that Peter Cullen is also the voice OF Optimus Prime..?
ruclips.net/video/P7GeisRaias/видео.html
I'm not referring to Peter Cullen.
I'm referring to Jeref who is voiced by Frank Walker and he's using the same voice he used for Galvatron, hence the joke.
You figure they'd have advanced a good few levels if this cartoon was willing to follow traditional gameplay
From the looks of things Dungeon Master runs such a tight ship financially that they don't ever have one SINGLE Silver Coin to split amongst themselves most of the time... :(
Dm very evil guy. Actually
I never realized the actor who did the voice of Optimus Prime did the voice of Venger, Peter Cullen. Think about that.
17:09 Go get those rotten kids.
You have magic weapons and have defeated wizards ,demons,monsters.
But can't defeat a town full of unarmed famers!
Shame!
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Episode 19 Tonight ! We'll See
You There. I Hope It's Another Good
One.
- Jesse
BOI that was close
Holy shit it is old me
I also notice they don't use the word death deliberatly in this cartoon!
Does anyone remember a game of Dungeons and Dragons, not sure of the name, on the TRS-80 computer from RadioShack? Or am I the only one?
Ah Venger…Your like Jeff Bezus…No matter how much you have…You’re never happy!
And Elon Musk...
Our heroes were condemned by Optimus Prime.
21:13 Closing.
What happened to Eric,s/ cavalier,s shoes I have to watch that part again?
Frog