Thank you! I'm glad you're liking the show, and I hope you kept watching! :) Just to illuminate the use of Martin's name in this episode - Bob the Cleric here is a direct parody of the overly affected, totally self-absorbed office supervisor in movies like Office Space. And they always DO overuse the person's name - ridiculously so! Usually because they think it sounds like they really care. Real people only talk like that when... they're douchebags. ;) - The Writer
I think you are very good in the videos I have seen, there are plenty. While it may be the script, I don't know if you can appreciate your natural talent to be funny. You are probably a little bit of a joker in real life, that helps. Will keep an eye out for more and I hope for many victories for you.
"I'm not a healer!" Reminds me of WoW priests in the beginning. My brother wanted to play a priest, but grew so tired of people always assuming that he was automatically the healer, that he created a priest literally named Nothealer. And no one wanted to group up with him because they thought a non-healing priest was useless.
I love this one. The conversation with the party leader/gm is timeless. I love all the little nuances. Very relatable. Only thing that could make it better is if the soap shop Trixie spoke of were on Paper Street. Would really tie into Martin's existentialism, too. :)
I've seen this series a couple of times now and throughout the series Snuffles is shown as just a clump of dirt, when he's shown at all. At first I thought the joke was that Martin was only under the impression he had a badger companion or that Snuffles was just an imaginary friend (for lack of a better term) but neither of these are the case. I hold the belief that Snuffles is just so lazy that he never cleans himself, causing the dirt to have covered his entire body long ago.
Remember kids: if your boss fires you for bullshit reasons then setting him, and the entire building he's in, on fire is a perfectly reasonable response.
Sweet! Mind-numbingly awesome? Totally what I was going for! I'm stoked you're enjoying them. I think you're on to a marketing plan as well... plushie Kobold-Eating Babies.
was there going to be a special effect of the animal companion that was never included? or was the joke that the badger had dug a burrow? (which is what i suspect)
Sorry for the late response. It's late because the first rule of Fight Club is, you don't talk about Fight Club. In the book (and movie) they made the soap at the place on Paper Street, and it's a very existential book by my measurement.
Heh. I like this pyro already. Charisma score of 22, huh? Impres-(Sees her) O-kay. Is she *sure* she didn't put an extra digit in that number by any chance?
I need to petition my DM to send us after turnip-thieving goblins... I've had enough of yuan-ti slaughtering my bard... Anyways, Martin's definitely an awesome addition to the party. Love the vague emo-esqueness he's rocking along with the effeminiteness. Damnit... That's not a real word... Anyways, you know what I'm after. Haha Awesome. Level 1 with 22 Charisma. That's amazing. Love it!
Just started the series, and already I love Martin the Druid. Mainly because he seems to be a bit unconventional compared to the stereotypical D&D tree hugging druid. Hell, he even makes me think of my own elven druid character, Legode Rydrion. Sure, her animal companion's a smarter than average Dire Wolf (who is also an asshole) and her weapon of choice is a drow designed, gnomish built rapier that can also become a dagger, grappling hook or bladed yo-yo just by turning the handle on the back of the handguard which can retract the blade and switch it into a ranged mode. Yes, this weapon is home brewed. Reason she uses is anyway? Well, for one, her father- a drow rogue who worships Erevan Illesere (her mother's a wood elven cleric of Corellon with abnormal strength...)- designed the sucker and the father's mother had the thing built by gnomes as a gift for Legode, so druid uses it out of respect for her family. The second and more important reason is that the weapon also fits her views about nature adapting to change. She's a little unconventional, sure, but eh, its why I like playing her in the RP circuit. Hell, she even managed to get married to a sorcerer and become a mother to a fey'ri, and two more children that are more normal in comparison. Gah, rambling. Anyway, as I said before, I like Martin, and I wish I could see more druids in fan series like these.
Was reading your comment and reminded me of a previous players background. Nothing wrong with highborn backgrounds, it's just that it becomes a different game quite early.
I can see why. Nobility adds a bit of flavor for a game in some respects, but in legode's case... well, her dad's a cross dressing drow and her mom has super strength. It all depends on the players actions and decisions on whether or not a campaign is serious, or well, Monty Python levels of crazy.
This might become tl;dr Indeed, all about the flavour and how one chooses to digest said flavour. I prefer that everything has drawbacks logical drawbacks, like for instance nobilities have certain responsibilities to hold, one of which is representing their family, knowing the law/nobility and how to conduct oneself with highborns and lowborns. If one refuses to do so, it's no surprise if one becomes disowned. It's just that the previous player made a highborn and was angry that he became disowned when he throughout the adventure made enemies with other families(correct way to act as a good character, but why get angry at the gm instead of his characters familiy?) But yeah, this felt more like talking to myself aka a rant, than anything else.
Rats in the basement? Is that in reference to Baldurs Gate Dark Alliance on PS2? The first quest is to clear out the rats in the cellar at the Elf Song Tavern.
+Tummyknuckle It's a reference to just about every video and pnp game where the first thing L1 parties are asked to do is deal with someone's rat problem.
There is something to be said about entertainment invoking feelings from the viewer. Its another thing entirely when that feeling is incredibly awkward and embarrassed for the characters involved. Best of luck on the project but this series does not sound like it is the right one for me.
The gag of this show continually breaking the 4th wall is well done, if that was the intent. What I don't like is the constant use of character names, beginning and ending sentences constantly with them, practically every other sentence. Realistic dialogue doesn't really involve this. "Yes, Martin. Hello, Martin. MartinMartinMartin". Writers do this when they either want to hammer home the character's name or don't understand how people speak. These minor complaints aside, good show.
This show uses way too many meta terms. Kind of makes it seem like it's not so much a world that is lived in and more like they're in a game and they all know it.
Jimmy Jerenfelt It makes it harder to be invested in a world that feels fake with a bunch of characters that feel like they know they're actors in a show.
Y'know, there's now a Druid subclass that specializes in fire. So this character was ahead of his time.
There were fire-specialist druids even back in 3.5 and 4e before this was made. It's an old concept.
Thank you! I'm glad you're liking the show, and I hope you kept watching! :)
Just to illuminate the use of Martin's name in this episode - Bob the Cleric here is a direct parody of the overly affected, totally self-absorbed office supervisor in movies like Office Space. And they always DO overuse the person's name - ridiculously so! Usually because they think it sounds like they really care. Real people only talk like that when... they're douchebags. ;)
- The Writer
I think you are very good in the videos I have seen, there are plenty. While it may be the script, I don't know if you can appreciate your natural talent to be funny. You are probably a little bit of a joker in real life, that helps. Will keep an eye out for more and I hope for many victories for you.
"Statistics have shown that it is virtually impossible to achieve happiness with an intelligence score higher than 14."
This is hilarious!
So many great lines but I think my favorite was "When did you last hug a tree?" XD
I would be glad to have this druid in my party.He seems like a great guy.That guy that kicked him out was like every boss that's ever fired me.
"I'm not a healer!" Reminds me of WoW priests in the beginning. My brother wanted to play a priest, but grew so tired of people always assuming that he was automatically the healer, that he created a priest literally named Nothealer. And no one wanted to group up with him because they thought a non-healing priest was useless.
They are useless.
In-combat healing is overrated in some instances, but having no good healing spells is just bad.
Dude that Allen Sawkins is one hell of an actor, legit all he did was talk, for a very limited time, and i fully wana see more of that character
I'm so glad I found you guys from Zombie Orpheus! This show is amazing!
@blinddoctorwho @IvoryGoblin Yay, go Zombie Orpheus! We love those guys. Glad you found your way here!
They were very ahead of their time. Lots of new no effort DnD trash is being made and consumed while gems like this lay forgotten
I don't like meta humor in this context, but I can still appreciate this series.
"...well the rouge gets a girlfriend." I couldn't stop laughing after that.
Rogue not Rouge
I love this one. The conversation with the party leader/gm is timeless. I love all the little nuances. Very relatable. Only thing that could make it better is if the soap shop Trixie spoke of were on Paper Street. Would really tie into Martin's existentialism, too. :)
I've seen this series a couple of times now and throughout the series Snuffles is shown as just a clump of dirt, when he's shown at all. At first I thought the joke was that Martin was only under the impression he had a badger companion or that Snuffles was just an imaginary friend (for lack of a better term) but neither of these are the case. I hold the belief that Snuffles is just so lazy that he never cleans himself, causing the dirt to have covered his entire body long ago.
Remember kids: if your boss fires you for bullshit reasons then setting him, and the entire building he's in, on fire is a perfectly reasonable response.
Love the "Kobolds ate my Baby" reference!
This show is awesome. I also found you through ZOE. Love it! Keep it up
I love it!
That was awesome!
Martin's eyes, right pupil is HUGE left pupil is normal. -> o.O
I freaking love this
Curious is this is meant to be 3.5 or Pathfinder?
This is my favorite series after Journey Quest! and Gamers1
have you watched One Hit Die yet?
@@brandonk8948 I haven't heard of that one before, I'll have to check it out.
Joanna, please do not abandon this story line.
Would not mind seeing Martin again.
Sweet! Mind-numbingly awesome? Totally what I was going for! I'm stoked you're enjoying them. I think you're on to a marketing plan as well... plushie Kobold-Eating Babies.
We stay non-system-specific, actually. You'll probably see bits and pieces from all sorts of systems, genres, movies, etc. :)
Anyone else notice how the "Boss" was staring directly at the warlock's chest when he asked her charisma? Nice touch.
lol ... that shitzu was asking for it...
If they occasionally cut away to the actual players sitting around playing DND this would have been brilliant.
Looks very decent this far. Let's move onto chapter 3 :)
was there going to be a special effect of the animal companion that was never included?
or was the joke that the badger had dug a burrow? (which is what i suspect)
I think their special effects budget just keeps turning invisible.
@Bormindin Fantastic! Keep watching - it just gets better. :)
The old Heat Metal spell works every time with Paladins.
I believe the end scene totally disproves that 22 Charisma score. LOL
Helps me sleep, thanks
love the ending credit theme!
6:56: this is my first time watching these episodes... But is he supposed to be wearing converse shoes?
@Phasefirefilms Big ol' bag of lawl. Well played.
This is sweet.
wow... different pupil sizes! =)
to the warlock....'OK KAREN"
"...and good customer service"
Nice.
awesome
Soap shop on paper street? Tie into his existentialism?
Whoosh... over my head.
Sorry for the late response. It's late because the first rule of Fight Club is, you don't talk about Fight Club. In the book (and movie) they made the soap at the place on Paper Street, and it's a very existential book by my measurement.
Wait, did they already foreshadow season 3 lore here? =)
Did she say... flavor classes are so 5 years ago?
Heh. I like this pyro already.
Charisma score of 22, huh? Impres-(Sees her) O-kay. Is she *sure* she didn't put an extra digit in that number by any chance?
Makes a good case for Charisma being dependent on the alignment of the beholder.
When was the last time you hugged a tree - 1999.
So, what class is Martin's boss? Bureaucrat?
I need to petition my DM to send us after turnip-thieving goblins... I've had enough of yuan-ti slaughtering my bard...
Anyways, Martin's definitely an awesome addition to the party. Love the vague emo-esqueness he's rocking along with the effeminiteness. Damnit... That's not a real word... Anyways, you know what I'm after.
Haha Awesome. Level 1 with 22 Charisma. That's amazing. Love it!
Effemininity.
Couldn't stop laughing.
kobold-eating babies‽‽‽ those must be some tough babies.
Lemme ask you a question, Forgath: my charisma is awesome.
Why hasn't anyone donated millions to this yet.
The rest of the people at the bar: "Who the fuck is that chick talking to!?"
lol the druid has a badger as an animal companion, so does mine
@Magehaven Lol - I responded to your question on Episode 13 - hopefully that'll help you out! Short answer? Yes.
Hey, don't knock the warlocks, we infernals will see you soon, despite what she said, she was definitely had a fey pact.
we sure this is Edward Norton's brother or something
Let that be a lesson to ya; don't fuck with Druids!
"Now that is the face our customers want to see", and they wonder why customers pay them with stew.
Just started the series, and already I love Martin the Druid. Mainly because he seems to be a bit unconventional compared to the stereotypical D&D tree hugging druid.
Hell, he even makes me think of my own elven druid character, Legode Rydrion. Sure, her animal companion's a smarter than average Dire Wolf (who is also an asshole) and her weapon of choice is a drow designed, gnomish built rapier that can also become a dagger, grappling hook or bladed yo-yo just by turning the handle on the back of the handguard which can retract the blade and switch it into a ranged mode.
Yes, this weapon is home brewed. Reason she uses is anyway? Well, for one, her father- a drow rogue who worships Erevan Illesere (her mother's a wood elven cleric of Corellon with abnormal strength...)- designed the sucker and the father's mother had the thing built by gnomes as a gift for Legode, so druid uses it out of respect for her family. The second and more important reason is that the weapon also fits her views about nature adapting to change. She's a little unconventional, sure, but eh, its why I like playing her in the RP circuit. Hell, she even managed to get married to a sorcerer and become a mother to a fey'ri, and two more children that are more normal in comparison.
Gah, rambling. Anyway, as I said before, I like Martin, and I wish I could see more druids in fan series like these.
Are you the type of player that makes a character that's a general or a king at lvl 1?
No, why?
Was reading your comment and reminded me of a previous players background. Nothing wrong with highborn backgrounds, it's just that it becomes a different game quite early.
I can see why. Nobility adds a bit of flavor for a game in some respects, but in legode's case... well, her dad's a cross dressing drow and her mom has super strength. It all depends on the players actions and decisions on whether or not a campaign is serious, or well, Monty Python levels of crazy.
This might become tl;dr
Indeed, all about the flavour and how one chooses to digest said flavour. I prefer that everything has drawbacks logical drawbacks, like for instance nobilities have certain responsibilities to hold, one of which is representing their family, knowing the law/nobility and how to conduct oneself with highborns and lowborns. If one refuses to do so, it's no surprise if one becomes disowned.
It's just that the previous player made a highborn and was angry that he became disowned when he throughout the adventure made enemies with other families(correct way to act as a good character, but why get angry at the gm instead of his characters familiy?)
But yeah, this felt more like talking to myself aka a rant, than anything else.
@sloppyface Useful to send into the dungeon crawls first to clean up the kobolds so the adventurers can focus on less whiny foes.
Like!
That druid was meant to be a wizard or a warlock.
Also Trixie seems more charisma 5 than 22.
why is the druid guys one pupil way bigger than the other!?... its creepin me out! .. other than that I like this its funny :P
the warlock scares me o.o
@GDelmy One episode in the future an orc is going to describe the party as three fair maidens and a halfling.....
Druids as healers?!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
That warlock does not have a charisma of 22, maybe 12
Rats in the basement? Is that in reference to Baldurs Gate Dark Alliance on PS2? The first quest is to clear out the rats in the cellar at the Elf Song Tavern.
+Tummyknuckle
It's a reference to just about every video and pnp game where the first thing L1 parties are asked to do is deal with someone's rat problem.
Another comment two years later.
Lol, my druids intelligence is 16.
yup. that's a 22 alright.
Charisma of 22 maybe, but comeliness.... let's not go there. XD If you played first and second edition you get it. :p
I don't like that Quild leaders idea. I'm a Druid, and all my party likes me. Even just got a baby T-rex as my animal.
why is snuffles a pile of dirt
+Theodoric corven Burrowing species.
Badger.
I so wanted to like this series. But I think I have to watch something else.
There is something to be said about entertainment invoking feelings from the viewer.
Its another thing entirely when that feeling is incredibly awkward and embarrassed for the characters involved.
Best of luck on the project but this series does not sound like it is the right one for me.
The gag of this show continually breaking the 4th wall is well done, if that was the intent. What I don't like is the constant use of character names, beginning and ending sentences constantly with them, practically every other sentence. Realistic dialogue doesn't really involve this. "Yes, Martin. Hello, Martin. MartinMartinMartin".
Writers do this when they either want to hammer home the character's name or don't understand how people speak. These minor complaints aside, good show.
Its a satire of how dimwitted bosses with a sales background try to relate to subordinates.
charisma 22? Get your cash, and find another party.
i would respect you if you didn't say XD
HOW DID YOU GET A CHARISMA OF 22 AT LVL 1????
the D&D/D20 version of a girl that concentrates on being attractive but is a shitbag everywhere else xD
kobold eating babies xD
I prefer the goat eating kind.
This show uses way too many meta terms. Kind of makes it seem like it's not so much a world that is lived in and more like they're in a game and they all know it.
It might just be the point and what makes this show niched. To me personally it's a good thing.
Jimmy Jerenfelt
It makes it harder to be invested in a world that feels fake with a bunch of characters that feel like they know they're actors in a show.
ArvelDreth I take it you're not a Deadpool fan then.
Jimmy Jerenfelt
Not particularly. I liked the movie, for sure, but I am not that big a fan of his character.