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BLOG #34 – First day filming in the TAVERN

Look at this TAVERN!!!

It’s finally finished (although our art department still has plenty more ideas to spruce it up even more) and we got to film in it for the first time πŸ˜€

The attention to detail is insane and it looks so good on Tom’s good cameras! (You’ll see the first episode shot in here at the end of this month.

It made our D&D experience so much more immersive, and the boys actually played some good D&D!

What’s your favourite part of the tavern so far?

Thanks again for making this dream become a reality πŸ˜€

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  1. Snoflake_

    That looks incredible! I can’t wait to see what you do with it.

    1. bobradu

      So cool. This set is the main reason I decided to fund the Kickstarter. So excited.

  2. Bosso

    Have you considered shooting D&D in costumes? That would be super cool and it would fit so well with the tavern setting. Great work guys, I am looking forward to new episodes.

    1. Christina Jansdotter

      That would be amazing! But it would probably be too hot/uncomfortable with all the lights and stuff. At least we’ll hopefully get more greenscreen scenes now that they aren’t limited by either time or space!

      1. Riever

        Looks amazing. Cannot wait for the new content. We’ll done guys

  3. I Zu

    It looks awesome and so exciting! I’m so happy for you all, guys! Hope it’ll effect your D&D experience in a most wonderful way.

  4. Telrak

    I am already looking forward to Greg’s day off in the tavern or him looking for clues about the whereabouts of his missing wife. πŸ˜€

  5. Christina Jansdotter

    This is incredibly beautiful! So much detail… so many little things! The art department has really done an amazing job on this! Though… where’s the garlic? Did Greg already eat it all? My favourite part is actually the D&D setup and props. Both cute (tiny things are cute!) and immersive. Out of all of your stuff I love the adventures of Baradun and the D*ckheads the most. I’m a big fan of some plot and longer content!

    Hopefully we’ll get to meet the girls’ adventuring party soon. It’ll be so much fun following a group of characters/players from the start! When I found you, I binge-watched the boys until I caught up during the Witchlight festival. Seeing everything develop in “real time” is going to be a different experience.

    1. Michael_pilot

      It’s in the background ; you can see it even better at 0’22 and 1’24 (top right)

  6. Michael_pilot

    It’s so dope! I I particularly like the vials, the red berries/fruits/bread/cheese/herbs, the bronze and brass objects, the blue lion-headed shield, the panel (of Quests?), the golden light, what comes out of the ordinary like the triangular cabinet and the marine lamps (glass ball surrounded by rope)… in short, eclecticism! Huge congratulations to the decorum team!
    (personally I don’t really like skulls, seeing again a representation of a naked woman, and the decapitated goat… even if I love goats)

    Of course I love the table for D&Ding: the minis that replace the post-its, the shape of the table… Does something happen if you press the logo?
    1:27 (left) How dare you roll readable dice?

  7. KageWolf

    i can’t WAIT for this to air! bouncing in my chair like an idiot child lol

  8. Aynber

    This looks totally awesome. Rob looks so happy, and you all look so excited. I can’t wait to see these new episodes with the wonderful ambience.

  9. Kickinbacktostart

    I am so stoked for the DnD. I love your skits, but DnD is really a treat. I donated specifically in hopes that this would be achieved. It’s better than I could have imagined. The table and all the cool little designs and figures are awesome. Also, can’t wait for the guys to remember and stay fresh on story beats and character mechanics. So many great things to come for VLDL DnD.

    I’m also excited to see the misadventures of Greg the Garlic Farmer and his tavern in NPC Man. Definitely no trouble ahead, in the tavern… with drinking… no, nothing bad or exciting will happen in the space ever.

    1. wij2012

      I didn’t think it was possible but Rob looked even more excited to be shooting in the tavern. He was like a little kid at Christmas. Cannot wait to see what shenanigans they get up to at the tavern!

  10. Recoon

    OMG so amazing!!! So happy for you! Keep up the great work and the amazing content and the dnd sessions

  11. Retribution809

    This looks incredible, you Guys deffinetly deserve this. As a DM myself i am beyond envious of that table its looks amazing. Incredible excited to see the new D&D sessions and Epic NPC Man Eps

  12. Zakkrifice

    Exciting is an UNDERSTATEMENT! This looks so goooood! And Rob is so happy! And everyone is so happy……and Alan is not sad. That is good, too!

  13. harlekwin

    Wow!
    That is impressive. Can’t wait to see skits as well as Epic NPC DND from the tavern.

    Wishing you all the best for the future peeps!!!

  14. mijoy84

    I am SO EXCITED for you guys! It looks amazing, props (he he he) to the set designers, it’s so pretty! I’m tickled pink for Rob, he works so hard to make the campaign come alive and remain cohesive with all of your crazy antics. Can’t wait to watch you guys continue on in your own space. Woot!

  15. DragonsAreHungry

    AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! OK, IΒ΄m good now. Amazing!!! I am so absolutely incredibly excited and happy for you guys! That looks stunning, every piece of it. Only too bad that the keeper didnΒ΄t arrive yet.
    And Rob definitely deserves the fancy DM place. One question though – what will happen with the fancy DM screen he was using, that had all your DnD characters and stuff?

    1. Dragonlad02

      Exactly what I was wondering too! Hopefully signed and framed in their lobby

  16. astrodominous

    That set looks absolutely INCREDIBLE! I can’t even imagine all the hard work that went to creating those incredible details and all…. said this a million times probably but I am so happy for you guys, you have no idea β™₯β™₯ Love you so much!

  17. Ajoh

    The eardrum bursting squeaky noises I’m making right now, you guys….

  18. Turboand

    I hope Ben can role better in this new surroundings and all you guys will have great times making DnD and NPC-man there. P.s. Looking forward to hear more about the girls DnD campagne.

  19. zeromusic

    Looks amazing! And Glad Ben found it more immersive, but question…..

    Did β€œimmersive” = β€œrolls better?”

    Can’t wait to find out.

  20. zirothos

    Wow this is so beautiful and could be use to make a tavern scene in a high budget movie.

    Really happy that everything is chapping to be good has you wanted it to be. And it will be so nice for us to see you acting for future video in those new room/studio.

    If i could i would want to visit it. And see it with my own eyes.

    A big congratulations and hope for many many years of crazy video to watch. Love you guys/girls and all the personnel that we rarely see during making off that are doing a great work on costume and makeup’s and all.

  21. Lyndz321

    Oh my goodness guys, that space looks so incredible! I’m so happy for you!

  22. ZestyWingsCruz

    I tried… i looked REALLY hard… but i couldnt find Wotsiit πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ i hope that idea of moving him around every vid so we can all play ‘Wheres Wotsiit’ is gonna happen lmao

  23. MerryG

    This looks amaaaaaaaazing, so happy to have been a part of this. D&D is my absolute favourite, it has been a lifeline in tough times. Awww Rob looks so happy! like a kid in Santa’s grotto. You all look and sound so happy, this update made my day! It is all coming together like a charm πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œ

  24. andrastesgrace

    The tavern looks SO COOL!! I’m so proud to have helped you guys with this!! It all looks so good, the art department did such a fantastic job – the job board, the “torches”, the straw on the floor, all the garlic! I can’t wait to see Greg as the barkeep. I’m definitely looking forward to D&D in there, and whatever else comes from it and all the other sets. So awesome!!!!

  25. Scootiep

    I can’t wait! Give us more VLDL D&D! GIVE IT TO US NOW!!!!!!

  26. PlateArmourPiglet

    I am SO INCREDIBLY HAPPY FOR YOU!! The tavern looks absolutely amazing!! LOVE the flickering fire light!!! :O :O :O

  27. Shaidrim

    WoW! Gorgeus! I’m really happy for you guys, you deserved all that, and also I’m very excited for the new episodes coming! Keep it up!

  28. DeadlyJoe

    The insane attention to detail down to the scraps of straw on the stairs. So well done! I’m so happy to have contributed to all of this, and I can’t wait to see the first episode. Incredible!

  29. Computer Clint

    Lookin good! I like the set too. πŸ˜›

  30. Vermouth

    Rob represents all of us LOL, the tavern looks PRETTY!!!

  31. Aelyndis

    Talk about the ultimate DnD build! I’m so jealous and wish I could be there to play with you! Can’t wait for the 1st Tavern episode! Great job you guys, that Shit’s Dingo!

  32. Bryan A

    I’m wondering, if Greg the Farmer’s side job is Tavern barkeep, who’s tending while he’s away saving the world as we know it with Baradun, BOB, and Bodger?

  33. Spidey_NZ

    Amazing. the imitative trackers turned out great

  34. tpsutphin

    Wow the Tavern set looks amazing!

  35. Raeje Draeka

    It looks amazing. Just from the livestream to now it has improved a lot more with the added props that help give that added aspect of immersion. I’m very excited to see the new episodes from the tavern. I know they’re going to be fantastic.

    I could see the light in Rob’s face. He’s clearly extremely happy with it. There’s so much more space for all of his DM stuff, and his new initiative trackers are cool. I love how they can have the buffs/debuffs attached to them. That’s a really smart idea. I hope he has room for the GREEN dragon back there for when the boys need to shut the fuck up. Haha. I say GREEN, because I think Ben and I are the only people who know it’s actually green.

    I’m happy to hear that Alan won’t be sad anymore. Hahaha. Wow, Sorry Alan, didn’t know you were sad at the old location so much. Feel better in the amazing tavern.

    But all in all, the entire team has done a wonderful job. Thank you all for banding together and turning an empty studio into a place that can become whatever you want it to be. True art has no boundaries.

  36. Dezza

    The Tavern looks great. Look at the light streaming through the windows!!!! Its an amazing set.

  37. Lee Wood

    Thanks for the thanks, but really? We’re getting what we paid for! YAYAYAYA!Y!!!

  38. Saskia

    Rob’s excitement makes me smile from ear to ear ^_^. Can’t wait to see what you guys have in store for us with this amazing set!

  39. elt128

    Beautiful! Can you actually drink ale there? I mean, after the work is done just open the barrel with the real stuff and enjoy πŸ™‚

  40. Grdiang3l

    How has no one just started living there is beyond me. Role play forever.

  41. Lishe

    Absolutely Amazing – the Art Department hit it out of the park!!! So much to look at and take in too! Can not wait to see DND episodes filmed in this awesome set.

  42. ZhaKO

    This looks so good. I would dream about sitting at a table like that.
    Im so excited.

  43. fbgx

    I love this so much.

    I always knew Rob would go far in his GMing and look at him now! He gets to play some fun d&d in a customized tavern with a hilarious bunch of people.

    Some amazing work has been done here by everyone!! You are all superstars.

  44. shaman

    Looks absolutely incredible – have fun with it!

  45. CarolineP

    It looks so cool! I’m so happy!
    Oh my. I can’t wait to see you all play the next party in there. And Rob! Your space looks amazing, I want to see all the cool options that are linked to the DM space 🀩

  46. hermansenmartin

    This is simply stunning! I can’t wait to see even more of your epic DnD adventure unfold here!

  47. Catuska

    It’s so thrilling seeing you all in your own beautiful space, couldn’t be happier for you. And looking forward to all the great content coming our way:-D

  48. Blacktizzie

    Love the tavern – all the mediaeval stuff without the smells. Your design and construction teams are awesome. I assume you will be using this for videos as well as D&D, soooooooo much you can do with it. I’d wish you luck, but with talent like this you don’t need it!

  49. KermMartian

    The tavern set looks great! I can’t wait to see both D&D and Epic NPC Man episodes filmed in it.

  50. Overlord

    Damn it looks so cool! I just wanna go there and hang out, down some ales!

  51. RunaStormseer

    Love it, love it! Such a cool set!

  52. Vaynewolf

    The Tavern looks AMAZING!

    Your art department knocked this one out of the park! I β€˜m loving all the little details and items scattered throughout the space. The food, the candles, the … well you get the idea.

    Looking forward to seeing the new D&D episodes filmed here, and maybe even a future Epic NPC Man skit or two or three?

  53. velasca

    Tavern is amazing! The whole studio amazing! Can’t wait to see all the new stuff! I’d love to see a before and after comparison of how the different spaces looked before , or at the start of construction, vs now when everything Is done, or nearly done

  54. StormForce64

    This looks amazing! You have to use it in NPC man as well.

  55. Dacusx

    Wow, it looks amazing. I would love to see it live someday.

  56. ByHookOrByCrook

    Wow, Looking great! And all those props ……… kudos to the art department πŸ™‚

  57. r3l1csvk

    first sneak peak of it on the grand opening,now finished πŸ™‚ time to launch both videos side by side and what has changed

  58. Queen_tinabelle

    It makes me smile to see how excited you all are. It must have been so much fun creating this amazing set, and I look forward to seeing it featured in future videos.

  59. NelsonTheCat

    Great looking Tavern; Well done to all.
    PS. I would love to have a drink there someday! πŸ˜‰

  60. Bakerfan

    The props look amazing but PLEASE keep in mind that they are enhancement accessories and don’t rely on them for content. The magic you’ve created with your skits can be just as funny with a $10 prop as they can be with a 1k prop. You guys are the new Monty Python and I’m hoping the crowd funding will help you enlarge the scope of your comedy to encompass new material & plots that you wouldn’t otherwise be able to do like super-hero style parodies. Hoping for the best & keep up the great work!

  61. stannan

    The place looks great! So realistic! the art team did a fantastic job. I really love the bar area and the shields leaning on the wall. I can’t wait to see all that you do with the tavern and then the green screen! I’d love to be able to one day get over there and play a game of D&D with you, maybe a quick one shot? I am so glad I got in the Kickstarter. I truly believe you all went beyond everyone’s expectations with what you have accomplished so far!

  62. Hoofster

    Best thing I ever kickstarted. Can’t wait to see the episodes.

  63. Rendher

    I can believe it finally happened, seems like it was yesterday when I decide to fund the Kickstarter.
    I’m so excited!

  64. C. John Austin

    Now I’m just waiting for my favourite muggers to mug the gaming session in the tavern…

  65. The Band Wagon

    It’s so beautiful! I would not be able to play without being in some sort of medieval outfit otherwise I would feel out of place.

  66. Roxy Sky Land

    This is what I wanted the most when I contributed to the kickstarter. The tavern is beautiful and what you will be able to create with the set is be just as assume.

  67. It makes me duper happy to see you guys thrive!! However, having your own Green Screen means there won’t be as many “X wasn’t available so we got Hamish instead”… Keep being awesome!

  68. BrilLeahnt

    That DM screen carving is SICK! I am SO EXCITED for the DND campaigns to just hit a whole new epic level – well done everyone involved, this looks amazing!

  69. VocalDrummer

    Being able to see it more here is just a dream.

  70. Heckdude

    I’m a Kickstarter backer and will be in Auckland (from Australia) in mid October, any chance of a tour?

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