The Duke of DorksAs one DLC cycle ends another begins, and I am unironically just as excited for this one. While I don't have as strong of attachments to most Nickelodeon characters, what Ludosity has done with characters like CatDog and Ren and Stimpy has me fascinated by what characters will show up next. What new directions can platform fighters be taken, how far can this genre be pushed? This is just one of the countless examples of the untapped potential of the genre, and one I would be delighted to see!
Everybody who watches my content should be familiar with Designing For, but just in case here's a link to their content. We've done quite a few crossovers, be sure to check out the CatDog episode! youtube.com/c/DesigningFor
Big shoutout to MadArtsXIII as always for the incredible artwork. Apparently this character was drawn from memory in the revealed artwork, that's quite impressive! twitter.com/madartsxiii
Another shoutout to Mixkit, a free resource for content creators that I used for most of the cool transitions found in this video. Any video editors out there should really check them out, I highly recommend it! mixkit.co
Quick Concept: DLC for Nick ASB (Ft. Designing For)The Duke of Dorks2021-10-26 | As one DLC cycle ends another begins, and I am unironically just as excited for this one. While I don't have as strong of attachments to most Nickelodeon characters, what Ludosity has done with characters like CatDog and Ren and Stimpy has me fascinated by what characters will show up next. What new directions can platform fighters be taken, how far can this genre be pushed? This is just one of the countless examples of the untapped potential of the genre, and one I would be delighted to see!
Everybody who watches my content should be familiar with Designing For, but just in case here's a link to their content. We've done quite a few crossovers, be sure to check out the CatDog episode! youtube.com/c/DesigningFor
Big shoutout to MadArtsXIII as always for the incredible artwork. Apparently this character was drawn from memory in the revealed artwork, that's quite impressive! twitter.com/madartsxiii
Another shoutout to Mixkit, a free resource for content creators that I used for most of the cool transitions found in this video. Any video editors out there should really check them out, I highly recommend it! mixkit.co
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If you like this content, consider joining the channel! It's hardly necessary at the channel's current size, but I do prioritize highlighting submissions from members : youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinA Fire Emblem 7 Ironman: Because I CanThe Duke of Dorks2024-10-11 | Technical test/for fun stream, I wanna see if I can get some camera masking to work as well as figure out why the goddamn chat box keeps disconnecting. Also still feeling a craving for some GBA Fire Emblem, so let's ironman FE7, why not!
Also because I don't want to face the emotional baggage the next XCOM stream will inevitably saddle me with...
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Modded Mishaps: XCOM Edition! A stream where I ask viewers to stretch their creative writing muscles and create characters for me, so I can implement those characters into my XCOM army, playing and equipping them as closely to character as I can, which surely won't get in the way of strategizing and DEFINITELY won't get those characters killed. It'll be fun!
Those wishing to participate I would recommend going back to the introduction video (Linked below) to get a sense of how this works, but if you just wanna jump straight into character creation I will also link the document to do so. It's in the aforementioned document, but I will also provide links to where I'm keeping track of the characters currently in my army (Because arguing if a decision makes sense for the character sound funny to me), as well as the graveyard of any units that have fallen. It's empty currently, but I can guarantee it won't stay that way for long.
If you like this content, consider joining the channel! It's hardly necessary at the channel's current size, but I do prioritize highlighting submissions from members : youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinModded Mishaps: Starcraft 2 - BY THE POWER OF PURPLE!The Duke of Dorks2024-09-13 | The zerg also infested me with Covid, so apologies for any coughs. It's time for Primal Dowadiru baby.
Joining me here will be Tarvold's Quest and Husser, the former's channel is linked below. If you haven't subscribed to him already please do so, his "Tarvold's Test" series is one of the best video game trivia shows I've seen on the platform. youtube.com/@TarvouldsQuest
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I've tossed out my pitch for a Smash Reboot, so now it's the audiences turn! In this livestream we are going to continue diving into viewer feedback, try to get to as many as possible, and see if anybody else has some cool ideas for what direction this series should take!
If you like this content, consider joining the channel. Doing so will give priority to your response when we cover it! (Though, I will try to get to all of them regardless): youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinNEW STUFF!!! - AoM: Retold Pt. 5The Duke of Dorks2024-09-01 | Starting with the Norse stuff, particularly this shnazzy new story mission that's new to the remake! New gods! New monsters! Much excitement!
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Joining me here will be Tarvold's Quest and Husser, the former's channel is linked below. If you haven't subscribed to him already please do so, his "Tarvold's Test" series is one of the best video game trivia shows I've seen on the platform. youtube.com/@TarvouldsQuest
This is Peasant's Perspective, the monthly(ish) series dedicated to showcasing fantastic video game ideas created by the members of my audience. It's gonna be a chill stream, reading ideas, giving feedback, and overall gushing over creativity!
The format follows as such: First, I go through 8 ideas that I handpicked from viewer submissions. Then if there's time (There rarely is) I'll be taking idea submissions directly from the live chat, as well others submitted to me via the submission video, until 3-4ish hours have passed at which point the stream will end. Please don't feel discouraged if I'm unable to get to your idea, as there will always be a chance next month!
Anyways, welcome back, it's been a while! This is Peasant's Perspective, the monthly(ish) series dedicated to showcasing fantastic video game ideas created by the members of my audience. It's gonna be a chill stream, reading ideas, giving feedback, and overall gushing over creativity!
The format follows as such: First, I go through 8 ideas that I handpicked from viewer submissions. Then if there's time (There rarely is) I'll be taking idea submissions directly from the live chat, as well others submitted to me via the submission video, until 3-4ish hours have passed at which point the stream will end. Please don't feel discouraged if I'm unable to get to your idea, as there will always be a chance next month!
For those that want a cool community to discuss their own ideas, an awesome Discord I'd highly recommend can be found here! discord.gg/VEWcWxAw5A
If you like this content, consider joining the channel! It's hardly necessary at the channel's current size, but I do prioritize highlighting submissions from members : youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinRambling about Age of Mythologys FutureThe Duke of Dorks2024-08-17 | This is where the fun begins.
I've talked for a while about making conceptual videos about more serious topics, various cultures generally being the example I use. Consider this a "Proto-example" of what those sorts of videos might look like. Still talking about game ideas, but covering subjects and going off on tangents that involve topics most would consider 'volatile'. Much of the internet considers that taboo, but I don't think that treatment is particularly healthy. I myself want to get better at navigating 'serious' discussions, and I will happily use this channel as a guinea pig for topics I'm curious to discuss in real life.
Also Age of Mythology is really cool, more people need to get invested in it, and I will happily light a few fires to signal for attention. IT'S SO COOL! YOU CAN DROP METEORS ON THE TOWER OF ODIN!
Timestamps, courtesy of BakiReggie: 4:58 - Pokemon GO 7:56 - Among Us 8:53 - Beat Saber 9:37 - Persona 4 (Part 1) 11:18 - Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones 12:50 - Diablo 3 & Diablo 2 15:28 - Kirby Return to Dreamland 16:37 - XCOM: Enemy Unknown 18:10 - Xenoblade Chronicles X 19:33 - Titanfall II 21:01 - The Lord of the Rings: Conquest 21:54 - Cave Story 23:40 - Prince of Persia 24:53 - Monster Hunter Rise 28:10 - Nintendo Land 29:43 - Pikmin 3 32:38 - Pokemon Emerald & Pokemon Sun 35:51 - Ori and the Blind Forest + Ori and the Will of the Wisps 39:13 - The Stanley Parable 40:01 - ATV: Quad Power Racing 2 41:12 - MAJESTIC CHESS 42:41 - The Fool's Errand + 3 in Three 43:48 - Zoo Tycoon 2 44:25 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 47:08 - The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess 50:55 - Super Smash Bros Brawl 54:34 - Sonic Heroes 58:21 - Joy Mech Fight 59:44 - Spider Man PS4 1:02:36 - Spider Man 2000 1:05:13 - Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker 1:06:35 - GTFO 1:08:52 - Escape Velocity 1:11:10 - Star Wars: TIE Fighter 1:12:52 - Final Fantasy IX 1:16:08 - Mario Kart: Double Dash 1:19:24 - SPORE 1:25:01 - Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade 1:30:27 - DOOM + DOOM Eternal 1:35:17 - Disco Elysium 1:38:30 - Rayman Legends 1:42:24 - Star Wars: Republic Commando 1:46:35 - Star Wars: Battlefront II 1:49:33 - Terraria 1:54:18 - Metroid Dread 1:58:30 - Metroid Fusion 2:01:55 - Team Fortress 2 2:06:14 - Portal 2 2:11:20 - Overwatch 1 (SPECIFICALLY THE FIRST ONE, THE ONE THAT GOT SHOT) 2:14:15 - Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate 2:17:36 - Middle-Earth: Shadow of War 2:19:52 - LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga 2:22:36 - Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc 2:28:38 - After Burner 2 2:31:54 - KID ICARUS: UPRISING WOOOO 2:35:14 - HADES 2:38:20 - HADES 2 2:41:42 - ARES 2:43:58 - Angband 2:46:42 - Signalis 2:51:11 - Darkest Dungeon 2:53:43 - The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age 2:56:03 - Persona 5 3:00:07 - Super Mario Sunshine 3:02:16 - Persona 4 (Part 2) 3:05:39 - Heartstone 3:07:59 - Sea of Thieves 3:09:51 - Cuphead 3:12:53 - Dance Dance Revolution 3:13:23 - Guitar Hero World Tour 3:14:48 - Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn 3:18:47 - Warcraft II 3:21:37 - Warcraft III 3:23:41 - They Are Billions 3:27:32 - The Lord Of The Rings: Warriors Of Middle-Earth 3:29:02 - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 3:30:22 - The Lord of the Rings: Battle For Middle-Earth II 3:32:18 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 3:33:09 - Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy 3:34:50 - Metroid Prime Trilogy 3:41:18 - Halo 2 3:43:59 - Dead Space 3:49:06 - Devil May Cry V 3:51:58 - Super Mario Galaxy 2 3:56:00 - Super Smash Bros Melee 3:59:12 - Super Smash Bros Ultimate 4:01:55 - Heroes of the Storm 4:06:26 - Heroes of Newerth 4:10:29 - Avernum V 4:16:10 - God of War + God of War: Ragnarok 4:22:11 - AM2R 4:25:45 - Hollow Knight 4:31:45 - CONTROL 4:35:37 - Shovel Knight 4:39:35 - DISSIDIA: Final Fantasy 4:46:27 - Shadow of the Colossus 4:50:38 - EVOLVE 4:53:43 - Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate 4:57:02 - The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 4:59:03 - The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker 5:04:20 - Deltarune 5:06:45 - Undertale 5:11:02 - Into the Breach 5:14:30 - FTL: Faster Than Light 5:19:18 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land 5:21:42 - Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards 5:24:35 - Stardew Valley 5:27:44 - Songs of Conquest 5:34:20 - Teamfight Tactics 5:37:43 - HI-FI RUSH 5:40:08 - Baldur's Gate 3 5:44:53 - Divinity: Original Sin 2 5:49:06 - Heroes of Might and Magic III 5:55:05 - The STARCRAFT Series 5:56:10 - STARCRAFT: Brood War 6:01:15 - STARCRAFT 2 6:06:52 - Monster Hunter Tri 6:10:16 - Monster Hunter World 6:15:10 - XCOM 2 6:18:09 - Age of Empires II 6:22:00 - Age of Mythology 6:34:55 - FINAL RANKING If you like this content, consider joining the channel: youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinDesign Dorks Gaiden: A Fire EmbelThe Duke of Dorks2024-08-04 | Huzzah, schedules have aligned! Let's talk about the games we played and the news that's occurred. Hopefully Duke stays awake cause finals just ended and I am TIRED.
Timestamps!
0:00 - Intro 3:12 - Tarvould's Test (Which you should all watch!) GAME DISCUSSION 10:20 - Pokemon Snap (Pyrr) 14:34 - Urban Champion (Pyrr) 17:50 - Nightmare Kart (Pyrr) 23:33 - Zelda Four Swords (Pyrr) 27:35 - PacMan Championship Edition DX+ (Pyrr) 31:30 - Stormgate (Duke) 36:52 - Umineko (Duke) 41:09 - XCOM 2/Starcraft 2 (Duke) 42:52 - FTL (Duke) 48:21 - Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 (Pyrr) 53:00 - Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of the Honjo (Pyrr) 57:45 - Ice Climber (Pyrr) 1:05:00 - VGM Quiz (Both) 1:14:11 - Nintendo World Championships NES Edition (Pyrr) 1:24:41 - Age of Mythology (Duke) 1:32:25 - We Love Katamari + Royal Reverie (Pyrr) 1:40:57 - Pikmin 4 (Duke) 1:54:40 - Fire Emblem 7 (Pyrr) FUTURE SIGHT 2:13:26 - Nintendo Direct News 2:37:20 - Adobe Sued 2:38:55 - Guilty Gear Anime, Sonic Meme Eternally Preserved 2:42:13 - VTubers save Baseball. No, really. 2:48:10 - Chibi Robo Successor 2:50:28 - Dragon Quest Metal Slime Roomba 2:52:00 - EVO 2024 3:13:55 - Mario and Sonic at the Olympics, killed by NFTs 3:18:16 - Braid Anniversary happened, no one bought it 3:21:00 - Romhacking.net and Gameinformer are dead 3:26:45 - August Games 3:28:32 - What we're working on BONUS STAGE 3:38:30 - Pyrr's Bonus Stage 3:50:25 - Duke's Bonus Stage COMMENT CODECS 4:03:41 - Comments run til end
If you like this content, consider joining the channel: youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinThe Pokemon Creature Design Tier List: Gen 6/Mega Evolution EditionThe Duke of Dorks2024-07-28 | Its the run-up to finals for the summer semester, I've been absolutely swamped and stressed out, so once again we're using Pokemon designs as an outlet! Gen 6 was the generation that got me back into Pokemon after falling off midway through Gen 4, so let's see if there's any nostalgia there to save the jump to 3D. Also maybe Megas if there's time.
Now this isn't just any old tier list, the criteria is a little more specific than just "I like this Pokemon more" or "This Pokemon is better than that one!" This is about how well I think these Pokemon are designed from a visual/lore standpoint and how those designs serve the wider worldbuilding of the Pokemon universe. What I think the initial strength's of Pokemon design were and why I think those have fallen by the wayside in recent generations.
...in other words, it's "I like this Pokemon more" but with a pretentious explanation lol. But there is a genuine purpose behind the goal! I was EXTREMELY invested in the Pokemon world in the past, it sparked my imagination like few others, it was a world I could imagine myself living in, catching and raising Pokemon of my own. But with every generation that feeling fades, and I THINK the creature designs are a big part of that. But I don't know for sure, and I want to be able to articulate that design opinion, so I'm making this design tier list as a 'self reflective journey', if you will, to see if I can get to the bottom of this feeling of mine, or if trying to confront it directly gives a newfound appreciation that I haven't had for the newer Pokemon designs!
If you like this content, consider joining the channel: youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinModded Mishaps: Starcraft 2 - Become BugThe Duke of Dorks2024-07-26 | Terran is dealt with, so it's time to switch gears and play as the Zerg, a faction that I definitely know how to play and definitely will not embarrass myself in showcasing them.
Joining me here will be Tarvold's Quest and Husser, the former's channel is linked below. If you haven't subscribed to him already please do so, his "Tarvold's Test" series is one of the best video game trivia shows I've seen on the platform. youtube.com/@TarvouldsQuest
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Joining me here will be Tarvold's Quest and Husser, the former's channel is linked below. If you haven't subscribed to him already please do so, his "Tarvold's Test" series is one of the best video game trivia shows I've seen on the platform. youtube.com/@TarvouldsQuest
If you like this content, consider joining the channel!: youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinThe Pokemon Creature Design Tier List: Gen 5 Edition (Part 2)The Duke of Dorks2024-07-14 | Well that was rude of Deerling to Blue Screen us like thatThe Pokemon Creature Design Tier List: Gen 5 EditionThe Duke of Dorks2024-07-13 | A blue screen of death cut this stream in half, sorry about that. Part 2 can be found here: youtube.com/live/wwYn8uua5VU
I forgot I was doing these. But Pyrr's out for a root canel and I'm a tad under the weather. I don't want to be going over viewer ideas while feeling out of sorts, but do you know what'd make me feel better? BITCHING ABOUT POKEMON! So we're continuing where we left off with Gen 5!
Now this isn't just any old tier list, the criteria is a little more specific than just "I like this Pokemon more" or "This Pokemon is better than that one!" This is about how well I think these Pokemon are designed from a visual/lore standpoint and how those designs serve the wider worldbuilding of the Pokemon universe. What I think the initial strength's of Pokemon design were and why I think those have fallen by the wayside in recent generations.
...in other words, it's "I like this Pokemon more" but with a pretentious explanation lol. But there is a genuine purpose behind the goal! I was EXTREMELY invested in the Pokemon world in the past, it sparked my imagination like few others, it was a world I could imagine myself living in, catching and raising Pokemon of my own. But with every generation that feeling fades, and I THINK the creature designs are a big part of that. But I don't know for sure, and I want to be able to articulate that design opinion, so I'm making this design tier list as a 'self reflective journey', if you will, to see if I can get to the bottom of this feeling of mine, or if trying to confront it directly gives a newfound appreciation that I haven't had for the newer Pokemon designs!
Joining me here will be Tarvold's Quest and Husser, the former's channel is linked below. If you haven't subscribed to him already please do so, his "Tarvold's Test" series is one of the best video game trivia shows I've seen on the platform. youtube.com/@TarvouldsQuest
I've tossed out my pitch for a Smash Reboot, so now it's the audiences turn! In this livestream we are going to continue diving into viewer feedback, try to get to as many as possible, and see if anybody else has some cool ideas for what direction this series should take!
If you like this content, consider joining the channel. Doing so will give priority to your response when we cover it! (Though, I will try to get to all of them regardless): youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinModded Mishaps: XCOM 2 2-5: Avenging the FallenThe Duke of Dorks2024-07-07 | We've got some actual firepower to work with now, let's do some damage!
Modded Mishaps: XCOM Edition! A stream where I ask viewers to stretch their creative writing muscles and create characters for me, so I can implement those characters into my XCOM army, playing and equipping them as closely to character as I can, which surely won't get in the way of strategizing and DEFINITELY won't get those characters killed. It'll be fun!
Those wishing to participate I would recommend going back to the introduction video (Linked below) to get a sense of how this works, but if you just wanna jump straight into character creation I will also link the document to do so. It's in the aforementioned document, but I will also provide links to where I'm keeping track of the characters currently in my army (Because arguing if a decision makes sense for the character sound funny to me), as well as the graveyard of any units that have fallen. It's empty currently, but I can guarantee it won't stay that way for long.
If you like this content, consider joining the channel! It's hardly necessary at the channel's current size, but I do prioritize highlighting submissions from members : youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinRR 1-5: Rebooting Super Smash Brothers!The Duke of Dorks2024-06-29 | ROUNDTABLE RELAY!!!
I've tossed out my pitch for a Smash Reboot, so now it's the audiences turn! In this livestream we are going to continue diving into viewer feedback, try to get to as many as possible, and see if anybody else has some cool ideas for what direction this series should take!
If you like this content, consider joining the channel. Doing so will give priority to your response when we cover it! (Though, I will try to get to all of them regardless): youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinFinallyThe Duke of Dorks2024-06-19 | They did the thing. I am pleased.Design Dorks Gaiden: Stumbling Back to StartThe Duke of Dorks2024-06-16 | Hey, look at that, not as late! Lighter on games this time but chock full of gaming news, let's talk about all the stuff that's happened the last month.
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro GAME DISCUSSION 4:05 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Pyrr) 12:08 - WarioWare Inc Mega Microgame$ (Pyrr) 20:38 - Donkey Kong NES (Pyrr) 25:25 - Sayonara Wildhearts (Pyrr) 30:56 - Songs of Conquest (Duke) 41:51 - Paper Mario TTYD Remake (Pyrr) 1:02:00 - Multiversus (Duke) 1:15:45 - In Stars and Time (Pyrr) FUTURE SIGHT 1:43:30 - Official University Fire Emblem Course 1:48:40 - Sakurai removes Dolby to avoid logos 1:52:38 - Nintendo San Fransisco Store! 1:54:15 - Zelda Legos 1:56:17 - Nier Wine 2:02:00 - IGN monopolize gaming "journalism" 2:05:11 - Them's Fightin' Herds bizarre bizarre imaginary tournament patch 2:12:22 - Yakuza series debuting on Prime in October 2:13:44 - Akuma is cool and Lily is no longer a loser! 2:18:20 - Yooka Replaylee 2:22:35 - Absurd Summer Games Fest advertising expenses 2:26:00 - GOG account inheritance upon death 2:27:45 - Street Fighter 6 Season 2! 2:32:53 - Various "Not E3" Announcements (Too sporadic to timestamp, but we cover Indiana Jones, Expedition 33 (Pyrr's favorite), South of Midnight, Age of Mythology Retold (Duke's favorite), DOOM the Dark Ages, Perfect Dark, Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake, Monster Hunter Wilds (Duke's other favorite), Unbeatable (Pyrr's other favorite) 2:53:30 - THREE HUNDRED gigabyte Call of Duty requires texture streaming 3:02:56 - Shovel Knight DX version 3:05:16 - Donkey Kong is Power 3:10:15 - Junes games (There aren't any), what we're both working on BONUS STAGE 3:15:48 - Pyrr's Bonus Stage 3:32:45 - Duke's Bonus Stage COMMENT CODECS 3:45:26 - Comments run til end
Subscribe to Yog's Crash N Smash! The various theme songs we have wouldn't exist without him, and it's how y'all are gonna get that Sonic video. youtube.com/channel/UC2bPmOYCyj2BHR8klhYCClA
If you like this content, consider joining the channel: youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinModded Mishaps: Starcraft 2 1-3: Friendly fire is always onThe Duke of Dorks2024-06-14 | The RTS genre is absolutely phenomenal, but also quite intimidating for outsiders looking in due to the insane competitive atmosphere. I wanna do at least one Modded Mishap showing off a more cooperative side of the genre, as it's significantly less stressful and a great time with friends! So that's what we're going to do, a 3 player romp through what's supposed to be single player, and whatever disasters may follow from doing so!
Terran campaign continues, so logically we're going to be playing as Protoss.
Joining me here will be Tarvold's Quest and Husser, the former's channel is linked below. If you haven't subscribed to him already please do so, his "Tarvold's Test" series is one of the best video game trivia shows I've seen on the platform. youtube.com/@TarvouldsQuest
If you like this content, consider joining the channel!: youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinPeasants Perspective Live May 2024: If I had a nickel for every Kaiju submission...The Duke of Dorks2024-05-26 | Welcome back, it's been a while! This is Peasant's Perspective, the monthly series dedicated to showcasing fantastic video game ideas created by the members of my audience. It's gonna be a chill stream, reading ideas, giving feedback, and overall gushing over creativity!
The format follows as such: First, I go through 8 ideas that I handpicked from viewer submissions. Then if there's time (There rarely is) I'll be taking idea submissions directly from the live chat, as well others submitted to me via the submission video, until 3-4ish hours have passed at which point the stream will end. Please don't feel discouraged if I'm unable to get to your idea, as there will always be a chance next month!
For those that want a cool community to discuss their own ideas, an awesome Discord I'd highly recommend can be found here! discord.gg/VEWcWxAw5A
If you like this content, consider joining the channel! It's hardly necessary at the channel's current size, but I do prioritize highlighting submissions from members : youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinModded Mishaps: Starcraft 2 1-2: Pylon Construction ZoneThe Duke of Dorks2024-05-24 | The RTS genre is absolutely phenomenal, but also quite intimidating for outsiders looking in due to the insane competitive atmosphere. I wanna do at least one Modded Mishap showing off a more cooperative side of the genre, as it's significantly less stressful and a great time with friends! So that's what we're going to do, a 3 player romp through what's supposed to be single player, and whatever disasters may follow from doing so!
Terran campaign continues, so logically we're going to be playing as Protoss.
Joining me here will be Tarvold's Quest and Husser, the former's channel is linked below. If you haven't subscribed to him already please do so, his "Tarvold's Test" series is one of the best video game trivia shows I've seen on the platform. youtube.com/@TarvouldsQuest
If you like this content, consider joining the channel!: youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinDesign Dorks Gaiden: So Mote it BeThe Duke of Dorks2024-05-18 | And we're back! Sorry this one is so late, between finals and health issues schedules just haven't lined up in a good way, but we're here now to talk about quite an awful lot of things! This has been a crazy month and a half for video game news, and we've both got some fun stories from our respective streams that we're quite eager to tell! I hope you'll all join us!
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro GAME DISCUSSION 4:20 - Mario Kart Double Dash (Duke) 8:15 - Mario Party 7 (Duke) 12:57 - XCOM 2 Stream Stories (Duke) 18:21 - Starcraft 2 Stream Stories (Duke) 24:00 - Pokemon TCG on Gameboy (Pyrr) 31:10 - Super Mario Land (Pyrr) 35:15 - Alleyway (Pyrr) 37:53 - The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages (Pyrr) 45:30 - Twinbee (Pyrr) 53:20 - Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine/Super Puyo Puyo 2 (Pyrr) 58:30 - In Stars and Time (Pyrr) 1:04:38 - Hades 2 (Duke) 1:22:24 - Pokerogue (Pyrr) 1:32:00 - Mother (Pyrr) 1:41:08 - XCOM Chimera Squad (Duke) 2:00:52 - Dr. Robotnik's Ring Racer (Pyrr) 2:16:52 - Pikmin 2 (Pyrr) FUTURE SIGHT 2:28:15 - EVO Sesame Street 2:30:50 - Keanu as Shadow 2:32:37 - The End of LittleBigPlanet 3 2:34:37 - Samus (Not) in Fortnite 2:36:10 - Nintendo purging Gary's Mod content 2:39:08 - Blizzcon dies yet again 2:42:02 - Tekken 8 Eddy bot wins with "3" 2:44:44 - Embracer Group shatters 2:48:38 - Hatsune Miku in Magic the Gathering 2:50:28 - Square Enix Financial Disasters 2:52:30 - Take Two Closes Studios 2:54:20 - The Whole Helldivers 2 thing 3:00:14 - SMT5 Credit Card 3:01:35 - Microsoft shoots Tango Gameworks in the back of the head 3:11:00 - Sonic Rumble 3:12:18 - Original SMT5 Being Delisted 3:16:02 - What we're working on, games coming out soon BONUS STAGE 3:19:16 - Pyrr's Bonus Stage 3:36:11 - Duke's Bonus Stage CODEC COMMENTS 3:48:28 - Comments begin, run til end
Subscribe to Yog's Crash N Smash! The various theme songs we have wouldn't exist without him, and it's how y'all are gonna get that Sonic video. youtube.com/channel/UC2bPmOYCyj2BHR8klhYCClA
If you like this content, consider joining the channel: youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinModded Mishaps: Starcraft 2 1-1: Stimming to SuccessThe Duke of Dorks2024-05-17 | The RTS genre is absolutely phenomenal, but also quite intimidating for outsiders looking in due to the insane competitive atmosphere. I wanna do at least one Modded Mishap showing off a more cooperative side of the genre, as it's significantly less stressful and a great time with friends! So that's what we're going to do, a 3 player romp through what's supposed to be single player, and whatever disasters may follow from doing so!
This marks the beginning of the Terran campaign (Humans), and definitely won't result in us accidentally blowing each other up with our own Siege Tanks.
Joining me here will be Tarvold's Quest and Husser, the former's channel is linked below. If you haven't subscribed to him already please do so, his "Tarvold's Test" series is one of the best video game trivia shows I've seen on the platform. youtube.com/@TarvouldsQuest
Seriously though, the RTS genre is absolutely phenomenal, but also quite intimidating for outsiders looking in due to the insane competitive atmosphere. I wanna do at least one Modded Mishap showing off a more cooperative side of the genre, as it's significantly less stressful and a great time with friends! So that's what we're going to do, a 3 player romp through what's supposed to be single player, and whatever disasters may follow from doing so!
Joining me here will be Tarvold's Quest and Husser, the former's channel is linked below. If you haven't subscribed to him already please do so, his "Tarvold's Test" series is one of the best video game trivia shows I've seen on the platform. youtube.com/@TarvouldsQuest
Also this won't get in the way of XCOM for those who care, Saturday streams will continue, this is a for fun "Hey we've got some time this evening, let's play some Starcraft!"
If you like this content, consider joining the channel: youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinModded Mishaps: XCOM 2 2-4: STOP SPAWNING HOWIES!!!The Duke of Dorks2024-05-12 | Like is it funny? Absolutely, but if this continues I will rapidly hit the point where I have no idea wtf to do with them.
Modded Mishaps: XCOM Edition! A stream where I ask viewers to stretch their creative writing muscles and create characters for me, so I can implement those characters into my XCOM army, playing and equipping them as closely to character as I can, which surely won't get in the way of strategizing and DEFINITELY won't get those characters killed. It'll be fun!
Those wishing to participate I would recommend going back to the introduction video (Linked below) to get a sense of how this works, but if you just wanna jump straight into character creation I will also link the document to do so. It's in the aforementioned document, but I will also provide links to where I'm keeping track of the characters currently in my army (Because arguing if a decision makes sense for the character sound funny to me), as well as the graveyard of any units that have fallen. It's empty currently, but I can guarantee it won't stay that way for long.
If you like this content, consider joining the channel! It's hardly necessary at the channel's current size, but I do prioritize highlighting submissions from members : youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinRR 1-4: Rebooting Super Smash Brothers!The Duke of Dorks2024-05-11 | ROUNDTABLE RELAY!!!
I've tossed out my pitch for a Smash Reboot, so now it's the audiences turn! In this livestream we are going to continue diving into viewer feedback, try to get to as many as possible, and see if anybody else has some cool ideas for what direction this series should take!
If you like this content, consider joining the channel. Doing so will give priority to your response when we cover it! (Though, I will try to get to all of them regardless): youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinModded Mishaps: XCOM 2 2-3: THE MECHA BULBORB RISES!!!The Duke of Dorks2024-05-05 | Oh yeah that's right, 2 streams in one day! Finals are done, I got no responsibilities, we going crazy today!
Modded Mishaps: XCOM Edition! A stream where I ask viewers to stretch their creative writing muscles and create characters for me, so I can implement those characters into my XCOM army, playing and equipping them as closely to character as I can, which surely won't get in the way of strategizing and DEFINITELY won't get those characters killed. It'll be fun!
Those wishing to participate I would recommend going back to the introduction video (Linked below) to get a sense of how this works, but if you just wanna jump straight into character creation I will also link the document to do so. It's in the aforementioned document, but I will also provide links to where I'm keeping track of the characters currently in my army (Because arguing if a decision makes sense for the character sound funny to me), as well as the graveyard of any units that have fallen. It's empty currently, but I can guarantee it won't stay that way for long.
If you like this content, consider joining the channel! It's hardly necessary at the channel's current size, but I do prioritize highlighting submissions from members : youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinRR 1-3: Rebooting Super Smash Brothers!The Duke of Dorks2024-05-04 | ROUNDTABLE RELAY!!!
I've tossed out my pitch for a Smash Reboot, so now it's the audiences turn! In this livestream we are going to continue diving into viewer feedback, try to get to as many as possible, and see if anybody else has some cool ideas for what direction this series should take!
If you like this content, consider joining the channel. Doing so will give priority to your response when we cover it! (Though, I will try to get to all of them regardless): youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinModded Mishaps: XCOM 2 2-2: Look Mom! Progress!The Duke of Dorks2024-04-28 | So I'm just not in the right headspace for Peasants or another Roundtable, it's mid-finals week and my stress is through the roof. HOWEVER, I am 1000% down to blow off some steam by blowing up some aliens, so let's do that!
Modded Mishaps: XCOM Edition! A stream where I ask viewers to stretch their creative writing muscles and create characters for me, so I can implement those characters into my XCOM army, playing and equipping them as closely to character as I can, which surely won't get in the way of strategizing and DEFINITELY won't get those characters killed. It'll be fun!
Those wishing to participate I would recommend going back to the introduction video (Linked below) to get a sense of how this works, but if you just wanna jump straight into character creation I will also link the document to do so. It's in the aforementioned document, but I will also provide links to where I'm keeping track of the characters currently in my army (Because arguing if a decision makes sense for the character sound funny to me), as well as the graveyard of any units that have fallen. It's empty currently, but I can guarantee it won't stay that way for long.
If you like this content, consider joining the channel! It's hardly necessary at the channel's current size, but I do prioritize highlighting submissions from members : youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinRR 1-2: Rebooting Super Smash Brothers!The Duke of Dorks2024-04-20 | ROUNDTABLE RELAY!!!
I've tossed out my pitch for a Smash Reboot, so know it's the audiences turn! In this livestream we are going to dive into viewer feedback, try to get to as many as possible, and see if anybody else has some cool ideas for what direction this series should take!
I'll explain in greater detail once the stream starts, but for those that watch Peasant's Perspective there are going to be two major changes in approach for these Roundtables:
- I'm not going to narrate documents from start to finish. That takes too long, there's a lot of things to get to, and this series is more about the general ideas people are bringing forward than the minute details. - We're going to have more of a critical eye for this one. Peasants is all about building viewers up, praising ideas and encouraging people to keep expanding their creative muscles, but for this I want it to be more discussion centric, pros and cons, that sort of thing.
But apart from that, this is gonna be a similarly chill, just me and the audience hanging out and going over viewer ideas. Should be fun!
If you like this content, consider joining the channel. Doing so will give priority to your response when we cover it! (Though, I will try to get to all of them regardless): youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinDesign Dorks Gaiden: Pik-middle ManagementThe Duke of Dorks2024-04-13 | This month has been a strange one for the both of us, a bit of a transitionary period for both our channels as we've been trying new forms of content. But we still played games, stuff still happened, so we're still here to talk about it!
Also Pyrr got a LOT of Pikmin killed and it was really really funny. Discuss!
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro GAMES DISCUSSION 4:30 - Mario Party 3 and 5 (Pyrr) 11:55 - Popeye 2 (Pyrr) 14:30 - Boomerang X (Pyrr) 17:16 - Undertale (Pyrr) 20:30 - Petal Crash (Pyrr) 27:06 - Pokemon Pinball (Pyrr) 32:45 - Pizza Tower Noise Update (Pyrr) 39:50 - Age of Empires 2 and Teamfight Tactics (Duke) 45:50 - Heroes of Might and Magic 3: Horn of the Abyss (Duke) 48:15 - EVEN MOAR Starcraft 2 Mods (Duke) 50:38 - Tomba 2: The Evil Swine Return (Pyrr) 1:07:20 - XCOM 2 Streams (Duke) 1:13:41 - Sonic All Stars Racing Series (Pyrr) 1:37:36 - League of Legends Lore (Duke) 1:45:58 - Pikmin 1 and 2 (Pyrr) 2:08:01 - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Pyrr) FUTURE SIGHT 2:33:56 - Ubisoft AI NPC Nonsense 2:38:17 - Fatal Fury: City of the Worves 2:43:17 - Pokemon Cease and Desists 2:45:45 - Palworld is suffering from success 2:47:50 - ABA in Guilty Gear 2:51:33 - FF14 expansion delayed so they could play Elden Ring DLC 2:53:48 - Larian not making Baldur's Gate 4, constant W's across the board 2:56:50 - Tekken 8 Battle Pass 3:01:40 - IHOP Sonic Menu 3:09:30 - Dragons Dogma Meat 3:11:30 - Square Enix Pet Accessories 3:14:04 - BAFTA Top 20 Characters Reaction 3:26:58 - Hatsune Miku Crypt of the Necromancer 3:28:18 - Xbox is REALLY struggling in Japan 3:30:40 - Super Mario Maker 100% Cleared by Humanity 3:32:22 - Year of Shadow the Hedgehog 3:35:30 - Dead Cells Prince of Persia 3:37:40 - April Games (There are none) 3:38:46 - What Pyrr is working on 3:39:37 - What Duke is working on BONUS STAGES 3:42:35 - Duke's Bonus Stage 3:57:40 - Pyrr's Bonus Stage COMMENT CODECS 4:19:45 - Comments Begin, run til end
Subscribe to Yog's Crash N Smash! The various theme songs we have wouldn't exist without him, and it's how y'all are gonna get that Sonic video. youtube.com/channel/UC2bPmOYCyj2BHR8klhYCClA
If you like this content, consider joining the channel: youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinModded Mishaps: XCOM 2 2-1: Learning from MistakesThe Duke of Dorks2024-04-07 | Was not expecting to do this so soon, but scheduling conflicts delayed Design Dorks SO LETS TRY THIS AGAIN!
Continuing Modded Mishaps: XCOM Edition! A stream where I ask viewers to stretch their creative writing muscles and create characters for me, so I can implement those characters into my XCOM army, playing and equipping them as closely to character as I can, which surely won't get in the way of strategizing and DEFINITELY won't get those characters killed. It'll be fun!
Those wishing to participate I would recommend going back to the introduction video (Linked below) to get a sense of how this works, but if you just wanna jump straight into character creation I will also link the document to do so. It's in the aforementioned document, but I will also provide links to where I'm keeping track of the characters currently in my army (Because arguing if a decision makes sense for the character sound funny to me), as well as the graveyard of any units that have fallen. It's empty currently, but I can guarantee it won't stay that way for long.
If you like this content, consider joining the channel! It's hardly necessary at the channel's current size, but I do prioritize highlighting submissions from members : youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinModded Mishaps #1: The Results ScreenThe Duke of Dorks2024-04-06 | MORE EXPERIMENTAL STUFF!
I just think people made some neat stuff for these streams and I wanted to have some kind of shorter-form, digestible content for people to consume to appreciate the chaos. Also to attract people for round 2, cause guess what, this is REALLY FUN TO DO!
If you like this content, consider joining the channel: youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinModded Mishaps: XCOM 2 1-2: Not to Worry, Were Still Leading Half an ArmyThe Duke of Dorks2024-03-31 | We've only suffered severe casualties, we can bounce back from that!
Continuing Modded Mishaps: XCOM Edition! A stream where I ask viewers to stretch their creative writing muscles and create characters for me, so I can implement those characters into my XCOM army, playing and equipping them as closely to character as I can, which surely won't get in the way of strategizing and DEFINITELY won't get those characters killed. It'll be fun!
Those wishing to participate I would recommend going back to the introduction video (Linked below) to get a sense of how this works, but if you just wanna jump straight into character creation I will also link the document to do so. It's in the aforementioned document, but I will also provide links to where I'm keeping track of the characters currently in my army (Because arguing if a decision makes sense for the character sound funny to me), as well as the graveyard of any units that have fallen. It's empty currently, but I can guarantee it won't stay that way for long.
If you like this content, consider joining the channel! It's hardly necessary at the channel's current size, but I do prioritize highlighting submissions from members : youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinPeasants Perspective Live March 2024: Back to BasicsThe Duke of Dorks2024-03-24 | Welcome back to Peasant's Perspective! This monthly series is dedicated to showcasing fantastic video game ideas created by the members of my audience. It's gonna be a chill stream, reading ideas, giving feedback, and overall gushing over creativity!
The format follows as such: First, I go through 8 ideas that I handpicked from viewer submissions. Then if there's time (There rarely is) I'll be taking idea submissions directly from the live chat, as well others submitted to me via the submission video, until 3-4ish hours have passed at which point the stream will end. Please don't feel discouraged if I'm unable to get to your idea, as there will always be a chance next month!
For those that want a cool community to discuss their own ideas, an awesome Discord I'd highly recommend can be found here! discord.gg/VEWcWxAw5A
If you like this content, consider joining the channel! It's hardly necessary at the channel's current size, but I do prioritize highlighting submissions from members : youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinRR 1-1: Rebooting Super Smash Brothers!The Duke of Dorks2024-03-24 | COLLEGE BUDGET SO WE BACK TO SCUFFED THUMBNAILS BABY!!!!!!!
Roundtable Relays! Brainstorms take too long to make and I can't commit to them with my current lifestyle, SO: What if there was a format that truncated a brainstorm into it's important bits, left the rest open to interpretation, then allowed the audience to join in on the fun to finish the product?
That's what these are! Send me any thoughts via the Google Doc at the end of this sentence and we'll all come together to properly discuss the pros and cons of rebooting Smash, what directions such a decision could take!
If you like this content, consider joining the channel. Doing so will give priority to your response when we cover it! (Though, I will try to get to all of them regardless): youtube.com/channel/UCH4_ok6ibO-DguZVOKYQtTQ/joinHumor me, I need to rambleThe Duke of Dorks2024-03-20 | Between school and work Youtube can no longer fit into my life, it's current form eats too much time for too little gain, current formats aren't sparking my interest anymore, and I want to find some kind of avenue to fix these issues. Currently just hunting for ideas, any and all feedback would be much appreciated!