It was on Saturday morning TV in the UK. They'd split it into two halves usually, just to keep you watching the show. I did try watching some again about 20 years ago but then remembered they never did finish it properly.
What a childhood we had, never knew how things would change. Always thought Saturday morning cartoons would be a thing. Here in the States, there was a few hour block of cartoon's 5 days a week in the early afternoon. For when kid's got out of school & before dinner.
Th4re is actually a final episode vid on TH-cam which ties everything up. Has a couple of the cart members. It's a shame they never made and aired the episode but we'll worth checking out if like me you were a fan and want an end to everthing
They have a comic book mini series starting up I think next month but not entirely sure when. After all the issues come out they'll collect it into a bigger book. Hopefully the stories will be an ending to the series but we'll see.
I forgot about the fact they split it up, they used to do it with scooby do also smfh. Amazing show, the cartoons were the only thing that made bs like going live watchable. They should have just spent the production money on animation.
At least we got the Renault ad with a well cast live action version of the characters getting home! I was glad that they included the characters in the D&D movie!
There's a fan-made animated episode of Requiem, which was the script for the series finale available on TH-cam. The script was included in the complete series DVD set and read aloud by several of the original cast members. It finally gave us long-suffering fans some closure.
I loved this series as a kid back when it originally aired on Saturday mornings. It was my favourite cartoon between 1983 and 1986. I didn’t even get into playing D&D until a couple of years after the show was cancelled. As a (now) die hard D&D gamer (and TTRPG fan in general), I can see why some of my fellow gamers would have been disappointed with the show. It is very watered down for the younger audience. However that’s just the nature of the beast when dealing with kids shows that are based on more mature content. Dungeons and Dragons is a very early example of this in practice, but it’s happened quite often ever since. There’s the Robocop animated series, Rambo & The Force of Freedom, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Conan The Adventurer the animated series, Highlander the animated series, Police Academy the animated series, the list just goes on and on. Luckily modern cartoons aren’t as restrictive, and can deal with more mature content while still being appropriate for children. Avatar: The Last Airbender is a perfect example of that in practice. The 2002 reboots of He-Man & The Masters Of The Universe and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are also great examples. Children don’t need to be talked down to or condescended to in their televised entertainment. They just need to be entertained. And if they can be taught a moral lesson along the way, then so much the better. I have the entire Dungeons and Dragons cartoon on DVD. It’s the boxed set that came with the players booklet that would allow fans to play as the characters from the series in an actual D&D 3.5 game. I’ve never taken the opportunity to actually play the characters in an RPG adventure, but it’s cool that I have the ability to do so at some point.
This used to run on Fox Kids early 2000's. Didn't pay attention to it until a few weeks ago when a channel on twitch streamed it. What made me pay attention to it was "Child of the Stargazer." Went all the way back to episode 1 just to see how it all fit. I missed out on a gem. Glad I was able to see it now. Diana best girl btw. Looking into the actors it seems Tonia Gayle Smith seems to vanish. The facts of life and This show being her only listed credits.
And a few years ago they did a Renault commercial that served as a live-action finale to the series, which was ... so very cool. th-cam.com/video/msDp_k-Fid4/w-d-xo.html
Eric is one of the best-written characters in fiction. He's selfish, entitled, and narcissistic. A total heel to the party. But he always does the right thing when it matters.
I became a fan in the late 90s when it was aired in Mexico, since then I'm a huge fan of the series and I hope one day they make this animated series into a Movie
I got the whole show for Christmas this past year (2021) after watching it here on TH-cam and now I can see it any time I want without having to worry about it being taken down; I also got the two movies from the 2000s on DVD. Anyway, my playing the game has been erratic for some time now and I'm even formulating a campaign that could have movie potential if I can make the story believable without having to sacrifice much (if any) "content" from my vision; writing a book for it might be more feasible than a movie though.
This was my favourite show in the 80s. I did play dnd. A lot. like lived in the north and nothing to do in the winter but stay inside. So Drink or game. I chose the later. I still love the show.
Is it just me, or does this guy have a voice that's very reminiscent of the narrator from Baldur's Gate? "You must gather your party before venturing forth" anyone?
I loved this show and it was a great part of my favorite routine. I think it was an amazing cartoon and still love it to this day. It is sad that we never got an ending to the show.
In Baldur's gate 2 there are Easter eggs in the form of paintings in the adventurers mart that have stills from the cartoon and lore that isn't entirely true or false since the show never properly wrapped up
Remember when the group was led through a dark cave by this mysterious woman? And when she turned around, she got a terrible grimace? Because she had actually been a slavering spider-woman monster who probably wanted to eat them all? Do you remember that this had scared you so much that you almost shit yourselves? Then you are welcome. (Because nothing is as formative as a trauma in childhood days).
My mother took us to see Texas Chainsaw Massacre at the Drive-in Double Feature sometime in 80-81. It was a cheap Drive-In where they showed older movies and some nights they would show newer releases. I wasn't even in school yet. Being a small child and being told by the narrator that it was a true story, obviously I believed it. That movie really messed me up for a good few years.
I was already playing Dungeons & Dragons when they show came out. Even though it's not really like the game. I still liked the cartoon. I kind of looked at it as its own entity and enjoyed it for what it was.
Years ago, i remember when "FOX KID'S" Showed the reruns of the cartoon, back in the day. I did not watch a lot of it back then...but now with my friend Ryan a upon re-watching i really love it now, it's a good show for all!
A live-action fan made series of this cartoon would be awesome .. even though a lot of special effects would be necessary. Still , if anyone's seen the fan made "Mystery Incorporated" episodes that were recently made, one can see this being made too. (Plus Hellywierd would just ruin it anyway)
I am glad I played the first and second edition of D&D and watched the cartoon. Unfortunately when the cartoon were shown in my local t.v. station, a lot of times they were pre-empted by CBS Sports which made me mad.
I REALLY loved this show as a kid and eagerly awaited each episode... Unfortunantly, it was OFTEN replaced by some sport that interupted the D&D broadcast- hence it's 'unpopularity'. I think it would have been more popular if it had more oppurtunities for airing- rather than replaced in lieu of sports I now loathe.
This was a fantastic overview! I do have one complaint though, I skipped the part on requiem to avoid spoilers, only to have the ending revealed. Kinda sucks since I haven’t seen it. If you could add a warning to others, that would be awesome. Great work other than that.
It shows that you really liked this series as much as I did,very apt analysis of a great story that ended too soon.i guess that's better then running it into the ground.'nuff said ty for the video👍
Now my all-time favorite Saturday morning cartoon. Glad it finally had an actual ending. You sure Presto's name is Albert? Because the Wiki guides I've read say his name is Preston. Weird. Great youtube channel. Also saw your video on top D&D episodes.
They were nice kids. For the entirety of the series they never once mentioned that the right horn on Venger's cowl had fallen off. And I guess he was too poor to afford a mirror.
I've little time for those who object to the "violence" (high camp, most of it) or "witchcraft". There is, though, a real sense of existential dread in the series. The second season also included some very emotional material based around growing up. The writing (generally) and the music are far in advance of most TV series, animated or not.
Dungeon master was able to see into the future, it wasn't just familiaritywith a given quest. Many of his riddles would predict a specific interaction with a specific event that would result in a specific action.
Here we go. The same narrative about the show not being as popular as it should have been. This is nonsense. Show was extremely popular and well received. It wasn’t a weekday cartoon, it was a Saturday Morning cartoon and very, very, few of those had toys so none of them were extremely big. DNDs toy line wasn’t based on the cartoon. This show was well above average for a Saturday morning cartoon.
Any links or content to share about the new live action movie? I'm suspicious it's not going to happen and it's just a rumor. I've not seen anything in groups or forums dedicated to the show. i hope you are right!! I want to see a live action too! 😁
D&D has a really good story and has all the stuff needed for a remake. Being episodic did the series a disservice. Change just that and it will be solid.
Negative. Being episodic allowed for character development and for expanded in-world building. Change that and you ruin it the same way at one point someone wanted to do a hour and a half Game of Thrones film. A PG-rated GoT film. Yeah, good luck trying to tell a decent story by cramming several books into an hour and a half movie.
@@clit_niblr0375 What draws people in is a good story. Often that includes character development. The best character development is done through arcs. Having arcs makes the series less episodic because a single arc can span multiple episodes and even a whole season. Arcs do not need to focus on an individual. They can focus on an event and how the characters react to it. This is the basis of storytelling. The character development in the show was limited to a single episode. So lessons learned did not transition over to another episode. The same sort of conflicts occurred, the same sort of character flaws, and so on. What would have been great is if Eric became more heroic than a coward and Presto more confident in his magic. They showed this in the fan made Requiem video. It's a good watch.
@@c-j-p - Except, as the video pointed out, Eric did grow and develop from whiney spoiled brat to becoming ever more brave and selfless. As did Presto becoming more confident as time went on.
@@clit_niblr0375 I recommend you re-watch the series. Eric's default character was being coward with infrequent bouts of bravery. Same for Presto. His competence came and went. I was talking about showing their progression throughout the series. This, they did not do. Eric never acted bravely as his default. Presto wasn't competent as his default. They should have shown this. And they did in the fan made Requiem video.
@@c-j-p -And, as most series goes, characters progress at different paces. Just because Eric showed bravery in one episode does NOT automatically make him the most courageous character of the series. Slow progression does NOT equal no progression at all.
In the episode *"Requiem"* , you said that the kids go back home. That's not technically true because one of them decides to remain in the Realm, have a guess which one it was.
15:45 Indeed there was a lot of milksops believing all sorts of nonsense about for example rpg in general in those times... I loved this show whenever I could watch it. (Not much of that happening in Sweden as the mentioned "milksops" were largely in charge.
Me and just about all my friends who played D&D back then loved this cartoon. I just remembered it got bad publicity due to Christian conservative conspiracy theory bs about kids turning into devil worshipers.
The show did not remotely represent the IP to any reasonable degree. However, as the series progressed the tonality became more earnest and darker, and consequently more emotionally nuanced than most juvenile entertainments.
It was D&D fans that disapproved of the show? It wasn't the Satanic Panic? Something tells me you never even heard of the show until they gave you this script.
Yes, it's a shame the series never finished. At the same time, that can be a good thing. Like Firefly it didn't last long enough to turn bad. Season 8 of Game of Thrones is legendary in disappointments and displays how how awful a show can end up. Though to be fair GoT was on a decline prior to 8 due to the writers.
If only George R. R. Martin hadn't taken forever to finish his books, they would not have to make up the last seasons, ruin the series, and break all of its fans hearts.
Why haven’t they made a serious film about this classic cartoon.?? Or even a series it would be amazing IF they make right! Venger on his black horse with red eyes! Come on sort it !
Wow, your narrators really need to do a better job on presentation. Way to many instances of "I'm just reading off this page in front of me" where there intonation doesn't align with the content in this. None the less the poor clipping where audio repeats, another frequent flaw with your videos.I think in some your videos this may be flaws with the scripting, but here just poor editing.
omg the narrator sounds like a machine, plus his diction... I really love your channel and videos but had to stop watching after a couple mins, just unbearable.
I stand that no long time player of ttrpg's will really ever enjoy a film or animated version of their favorite ttrpg. The translation to film from game is never 1:1 and can't be. It's bad enough in video game based films where they have concrete images to work from and a unified mood to the world. But there's too much independent interpretation in ttrpgs. There is no really unified vision of that world, so in attempting to please one part of the audience you WILL alienate the rest
It's based on Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, not Dungeons and Dragons. There are no Rangers, Barbarians, Chevaliers, nor Acrobats in Dungeons and Dragons. Tiamat, shadow demons, etc AD&D
One of THE GREATEST cartoons ever! Way ahead of its time, it STILL resonates upon re-watches!
In the US D&D aired on Saturday morning on CBS. Man it’s been what like 40 years which is crazy. Man I miss Saturday morning cartoons.
We were so lucky to grow up in the 80's, when there were Saturday morning cartoons and so many great shows and movies!
I still have warm feelings towards the Dungeons and Dragons cartoon series and the Soundtracks.......
It was on Saturday morning TV in the UK. They'd split it into two halves usually, just to keep you watching the show. I did try watching some again about 20 years ago but then remembered they never did finish it properly.
What a childhood we had, never knew how things would change.
Always thought Saturday morning cartoons would be a thing.
Here in the States, there was a few hour block of cartoon's 5 days a week in the early afternoon. For when kid's got out of school & before dinner.
Th4re is actually a final episode vid on TH-cam which ties everything up.
Has a couple of the cart members.
It's a shame they never made and aired the episode but we'll worth checking out if like me you were a fan and want an end to everthing
They have a comic book mini series starting up I think next month but not entirely sure when. After all the issues come out they'll collect it into a bigger book. Hopefully the stories will be an ending to the series but we'll see.
In addition to "Requiem" (which is official except for the new fan-ending), there is alsoTHIS:
th-cam.com/video/rrp2nmfzxio/w-d-xo.html
I forgot about the fact they split it up, they used to do it with scooby do also smfh. Amazing show, the cartoons were the only thing that made bs like going live watchable. They should have just spent the production money on animation.
At least we got the Renault ad with a well cast live action version of the characters getting home!
I was glad that they included the characters in the D&D movie!
The Brazilian car commercial did a better job than the movie in depicting the kids. A WAY better job.
Thank you for doing this one. That's awesome they are making another Dungeons and Dragons movie. Hopefully it's better than the last one.
D&D Honor Amongst Thieves. And it actually shows the live action characters from the cartoon series in a maze scene.
This cartoon was HUGE in Brazil, it kept being aired from the 80's to the early 2000's and many generations experienced it
This show needs an animated conclusion, NOT a reboot.
There's a fan-made animated episode of Requiem, which was the script for the series finale available on TH-cam. The script was included in the complete series DVD set and read aloud by several of the original cast members. It finally gave us long-suffering fans some closure.
You mean like they did with He-Man and they screwed it up
@@itzorin600 Indeed, without the screw up agenda shit. But with how WOKE D&D is now I find it best to leave it alone...for now.
th-cam.com/video/m1_6SeRRflo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qcNOvY4L1mKKOUpm here's that fan made finale.
I loved this series as a kid back when it originally aired on Saturday mornings. It was my favourite cartoon between 1983 and 1986. I didn’t even get into playing D&D until a couple of years after the show was cancelled.
As a (now) die hard D&D gamer (and TTRPG fan in general), I can see why some of my fellow gamers would have been disappointed with the show. It is very watered down for the younger audience. However that’s just the nature of the beast when dealing with kids shows that are based on more mature content.
Dungeons and Dragons is a very early example of this in practice, but it’s happened quite often ever since. There’s the Robocop animated series, Rambo & The Force of Freedom, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Conan The Adventurer the animated series, Highlander the animated series, Police Academy the animated series, the list just goes on and on.
Luckily modern cartoons aren’t as restrictive, and can deal with more mature content while still being appropriate for children. Avatar: The Last Airbender is a perfect example of that in practice. The 2002 reboots of He-Man & The Masters Of The Universe and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are also great examples. Children don’t need to be talked down to or condescended to in their televised entertainment. They just need to be entertained. And if they can be taught a moral lesson along the way, then so much the better.
I have the entire Dungeons and Dragons cartoon on DVD. It’s the boxed set that came with the players booklet that would allow fans to play as the characters from the series in an actual D&D 3.5 game. I’ve never taken the opportunity to actually play the characters in an RPG adventure, but it’s cool that I have the ability to do so at some point.
I totally related to Presto. xD
Speaking as a die-hard gamer, I loved the series. Yes, it wasn't the story I played. But it's somebody else's campaign.
This used to run on Fox Kids early 2000's. Didn't pay attention to it until a few weeks ago when a channel on twitch streamed it. What made me pay attention to it was "Child of the Stargazer." Went all the way back to episode 1 just to see how it all fit. I missed out on a gem. Glad I was able to see it now. Diana best girl btw.
Looking into the actors it seems Tonia Gayle Smith seems to vanish. The facts of life and This show being her only listed credits.
And a few years ago they did a Renault commercial that served as a live-action finale to the series, which was ... so very cool.
th-cam.com/video/msDp_k-Fid4/w-d-xo.html
Eric is one of the best-written characters in fiction. He's selfish, entitled, and narcissistic. A total heel to the party. But he always does the right thing when it matters.
I love the episode where Eric became the Dungeon Master for a day. Very cool Japanese animation effects at the end of the episode!
I loved that He was voiced by Donny Most, Ralph Malph from 'Happy Days' :)
A film would be amazing but it has to start at younger age then get more serious like the HARRY POTTER SERIES!
The people who are stopping this are sad,F the game that’s a game we loved the cartoons so make a film for god sake.
He evolves as well. On the last last episode (Requiem), he is the hero.
Even in the intro, it is thanks to him they get rid of Venger and Tiamat.
I became a fan in the late 90s when it was aired in Mexico, since then I'm a huge fan of the series and I hope one day they make this animated series into a Movie
When the cartoon came out I had just started playing the game. I still play the game. I'm looking to get the cartoon on DVD.
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I got the whole show for Christmas this past year (2021) after watching it here on TH-cam and now I can see it any time I want without having to worry about it being taken down; I also got the two movies from the 2000s on DVD. Anyway, my playing the game has been erratic for some time now and I'm even formulating a campaign that could have movie potential if I can make the story believable without having to sacrifice much (if any) "content" from my vision; writing a book for it might be more feasible than a movie though.
The DVD box set had several of the original voice actors return for an audio presentation of Requiem.
I feel old, this was my shit when i was a kid.
This was my favourite show in the 80s. I did play dnd. A lot. like lived in the north and nothing to do in the winter but stay inside. So Drink or game. I chose the later. I still love the show.
Is it just me, or does this guy have a voice that's very reminiscent of the narrator from Baldur's Gate?
"You must gather your party before venturing forth" anyone?
I loved this show and it was a great part of my favorite routine.
I think it was an amazing cartoon and still love it to this day. It is sad that we never got an ending to the show.
On TH-cam, there are shows that talk about what the last episode might've been like and they even act it out.
In Baldur's gate 2 there are Easter eggs in the form of paintings in the adventurers mart that have stills from the cartoon and lore that isn't entirely true or false since the show never properly wrapped up
Remember when the group was led through a dark cave by this mysterious woman? And when she turned around, she got a terrible grimace?
Because she had actually been a slavering spider-woman monster who probably wanted to eat them all?
Do you remember that this had scared you so much that you almost shit yourselves?
Then you are welcome. (Because nothing is as formative as a trauma in childhood days).
My mother took us to see Texas Chainsaw Massacre at the Drive-in Double Feature sometime in 80-81. It was a cheap Drive-In where they showed older movies and some nights they would show newer releases. I wasn't even in school yet. Being a small child and being told by the narrator that it was a true story, obviously I believed it. That movie really messed me up for a good few years.
"Oh, it's Lolth" was my reaction
I play DnD and I Love this show!
Loved this show as a kid
I was already playing Dungeons & Dragons when they show came out.
Even though it's not really like the game.
I still liked the cartoon.
I kind of looked at it as its own entity and enjoyed it for what it was.
Years ago, i remember when "FOX KID'S" Showed the reruns of the cartoon, back in the day. I did not watch a lot of it back then...but now with my friend Ryan a upon re-watching i really love it now, it's a good show for all!
.... I remember this fondly..... Then again it was an short escape while I was going through chemotherapy as a child.
Thank you for showing this, I'm a fan of the show when it first started. And love Dungens and Dragons and love the cartoon series.
I really liked the cartoon series,it would make a good tv series also. You could explore modern-day teen angst.
theres a fan made final episode on youtube and it is done well
Does that really need any more exploring? Feels like every other "new" show does that.
Yeah. No thanks. It would just end up being super woke. Kinda like when they remade Head Of The Class. Also a lot less angst now then in the 80s.
A live-action fan made series of this cartoon would be awesome .. even though a lot of special effects would be necessary.
Still , if anyone's seen the fan made "Mystery Incorporated" episodes that were recently made, one can see this being made too.
(Plus Hellywierd would just ruin it anyway)
One of the best Isekai's of all time.
I am glad I played the first and second edition of D&D and watched the cartoon. Unfortunately when the cartoon were shown in my local t.v. station, a lot of times they were pre-empted by CBS Sports which made me mad.
I love the D and D show!
That would be a liveaction I would like to see. Maybe with a proper ending this time.
Legit Hasbro action figures based on this show just dropped today with D&D dice packed in. That brought me here.
I REALLY loved this show as a kid and eagerly awaited each episode... Unfortunantly, it was OFTEN replaced by some sport that interupted the D&D broadcast- hence it's 'unpopularity'. I think it would have been more popular if it had more oppurtunities for airing- rather than replaced in lieu of sports I now loathe.
Great coverage of a great show - thank you
Cool recap of this classic 80s Saturday morning cartoon series.
Enjoyed both the game and the cartoon. Useful for story ideas.
When I watched this show, I did not know it was based on the famous dice roll playing game. I wish I had a chance to play it as a kid.
This was a fantastic overview! I do have one complaint though, I skipped the part on requiem to avoid spoilers, only to have the ending revealed. Kinda sucks since I haven’t seen it. If you could add a warning to others, that would be awesome. Great work other than that.
It shows that you really liked this series as much as I did,very apt analysis of a great story that ended too soon.i guess that's better then running it into the ground.'nuff said ty for the video👍
Incredible cartoon
This was such a blast from the past.
I loved the show
I would love a d&d rollercoster
There's a book called Dungeon Master the Disappearence of James Dallas Egbert III.
love ya content
Now my all-time favorite Saturday morning cartoon. Glad it finally had an actual ending. You sure Presto's name is Albert? Because the Wiki guides I've read say his name is Preston. Weird. Great youtube channel. Also saw your video on top D&D episodes.
I was expecting this to be the movie
They were nice kids. For the entirety of the series they never once mentioned that the right horn on Venger's cowl had fallen off. And I guess he was too poor to afford a mirror.
Nice cartoon 👌🏾
I've little time for those who object to the "violence" (high camp, most of it) or "witchcraft". There is, though, a real sense of existential dread in the series. The second season also included some very emotional material based around growing up. The writing (generally) and the music are far in advance of most TV series, animated or not.
Dungeon master was able to see into the future, it wasn't just familiaritywith a given quest. Many of his riddles would predict a specific interaction with a specific event that would result in a specific action.
Here we go. The same narrative about the show not being as popular as it should have been. This is nonsense. Show was extremely popular and well received. It wasn’t a weekday cartoon, it was a Saturday Morning cartoon and very, very, few of those had toys so none of them were extremely big. DNDs toy line wasn’t based on the cartoon. This show was well above average for a Saturday morning cartoon.
Any links or content to share about the new live action movie? I'm suspicious it's not going to happen and it's just a rumor. I've not seen anything in groups or forums dedicated to the show. i hope you are right!! I want to see a live action too! 😁
D&D has a really good story and has all the stuff needed for a remake. Being episodic did the series a disservice. Change just that and it will be solid.
Negative. Being episodic allowed for character development and for expanded in-world building. Change that and you ruin it the same way at one point someone wanted to do a hour and a half Game of Thrones film. A PG-rated GoT film. Yeah, good luck trying to tell a decent story by cramming several books into an hour and a half movie.
@@clit_niblr0375 What draws people in is a good story. Often that includes character development. The best character development is done through arcs. Having arcs makes the series less episodic because a single arc can span multiple episodes and even a whole season. Arcs do not need to focus on an individual. They can focus on an event and how the characters react to it. This is the basis of storytelling. The character development in the show was limited to a single episode. So lessons learned did not transition over to another episode. The same sort of conflicts occurred, the same sort of character flaws, and so on. What would have been great is if Eric became more heroic than a coward and Presto more confident in his magic. They showed this in the fan made Requiem video. It's a good watch.
@@c-j-p - Except, as the video pointed out, Eric did grow and develop from whiney spoiled brat to becoming ever more brave and selfless. As did Presto becoming more confident as time went on.
@@clit_niblr0375 I recommend you re-watch the series. Eric's default character was being coward with infrequent bouts of bravery. Same for Presto. His competence came and went. I was talking about showing their progression throughout the series. This, they did not do. Eric never acted bravely as his default. Presto wasn't competent as his default. They should have shown this. And they did in the fan made Requiem video.
@@c-j-p -And, as most series goes, characters progress at different paces. Just because Eric showed bravery in one episode does NOT automatically make him the most courageous character of the series. Slow progression does NOT equal no progression at all.
In the episode *"Requiem"* , you said that the kids go back home. That's not technically true because one of them decides to remain in the Realm, have a guess which one it was.
Presto.
I loved this cartoon when I was a kid but I stopped watching it because I got so frustrated that they never made it home.
I àm 39 a i watching it now 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
15:45 Indeed there was a lot of milksops believing all sorts of nonsense about for example rpg in general in those times...
I loved this show whenever I could watch it. (Not much of that happening in Sweden as the mentioned "milksops" were largely in charge.
Tiamat in the game (not the toon) has a VERY evil motivation, she wants to be the god(dess) of all the realms and dominate all mortals.
The Rangers' name is Hank, not "Ranger".
Me and just about all my friends who played D&D back then loved this cartoon. I just remembered it got bad publicity due to Christian conservative conspiracy theory bs about kids turning into devil worshipers.
The show did not remotely represent the IP to any reasonable degree. However, as the series progressed the tonality became more earnest and darker, and consequently more emotionally nuanced than most juvenile entertainments.
I say it deserve another chance! What's wrong with a different take on a franchise?
That is so true I watched Percy Jackson movie and liked it well enough. Then I read the books... All of the books. That movie is Trash to me now.
A very old isekai...
There is NOTHING dark about the D&D cartoon
It was D&D fans that disapproved of the show? It wasn't the Satanic Panic? Something tells me you never even heard of the show until they gave you this script.
I don’t think it was either. It just suffered from no dedicated toy line. Everything he’s quoting the same was said about He-man.
Yes, it's a shame the series never finished. At the same time, that can be a good thing. Like Firefly it didn't last long enough to turn bad. Season 8 of Game of Thrones is legendary in disappointments and displays how how awful a show can end up. Though to be fair GoT was on a decline prior to 8 due to the writers.
If only George R. R. Martin hadn't taken forever to finish his books, they would not have to make up the last seasons, ruin the series, and break all of its fans hearts.
They did a fan-made ending called Requiem. They used the original scenario for the last episode.
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Why haven’t they made a serious film about this classic cartoon.?? Or even a series it would be amazing IF they make right! Venger on his black horse with red eyes! Come on sort it !
well the cartoon characters make a "sort-of" cameo in the recent Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves film, so THAT must count
If they make a D&D movie the story has to be like the cartoon or it will not work and it has to be in the early 80s.
In D&D Honor Amongst Thieves there is a scene where the kids from the cartoon scene are shown.
Wait animated my Toei…so this is the first isekai?
Looks like it
There were some good episodes and some bad episodes.
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Wow, your narrators really need to do a better job on presentation. Way to many instances of "I'm just reading off this page in front of me" where there intonation doesn't align with the content in this. None the less the poor clipping where audio repeats, another frequent flaw with your videos.I think in some your videos this may be flaws with the scripting, but here just poor editing.
Now D&D is a woke mess
Peter Cullen...
omg the narrator sounds like a machine, plus his diction... I really love your channel and videos but had to stop watching after a couple mins, just unbearable.
I stand that no long time player of ttrpg's will really ever enjoy a film or animated version of their favorite ttrpg.
The translation to film from game is never 1:1 and can't be. It's bad enough in video game based films where they have concrete images to work from and a unified mood to the world. But there's too much independent interpretation in ttrpgs. There is no really unified vision of that world, so in attempting to please one part of the audience you WILL alienate the rest
It's based on Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, not Dungeons and Dragons. There are no Rangers, Barbarians, Chevaliers, nor Acrobats in Dungeons and Dragons. Tiamat, shadow demons, etc AD&D