Only fire or acid damage can permanently stop trolling.

@rcschmidt668

6 ай бұрын

They apparently have immunity to cold.

@alarin612

6 ай бұрын

​@@rcschmidt668I see what you did there.

"I sincerely apologize for my happiness." This is the perfect response to such a comment.

@matthewpownall1196

6 ай бұрын

How dare anyone be happy. This is the Internet where happiness is crushed and opinions are more important than fact. And it is my opinion that people are not allowed to be happy 😅😜

Asking Colby to get to the point faster is like asking Bob Ross to paint faster… reference intentional. 😁

@ElijahForLong

6 ай бұрын

Are you kidding? Bob Ross is an incredibly fast painter, he's just able to paint and talk at the same.

@rcschmidt668

6 ай бұрын

I think that was the point?

@BigTuckUSA

6 ай бұрын

So true! 😊

Okay, so for real: you're the only D&D channel my wife is cool with me listening to in the car because my wife loves your voice, saying it has a sense of 'calmness' that mixes nicely with your kind and welcoming words. Your voice is awesome Colby!

@berrymand71

6 ай бұрын

My sister heard Colby from the hallway and asked if I was listening to therapy sessions because she thought it was soothing and relaxing.

@jay_caspian2050

6 ай бұрын

100% agree@@berrymand71

@strongstyleorganics4868

6 ай бұрын

Came for the builds, stayed for the voice haha

@IdyllicMullet

6 ай бұрын

​@@berrymand71 well, she was right. It's certainly therapeutic

@mattrmarshall

6 ай бұрын

Colby‘s voice reminds me of the one minute guided meditation videos. Relaxing and smooth.

I literally spit out my drink on #8. "He sounds younger than he looks." It's really a back-handed compliment. Lmao

@jAfr0Thunder86

6 ай бұрын

I think he looks younger than he sounds but maybe that's just me.

@HighPhoenix1754

6 ай бұрын

@@jAfr0Thunder86 Yeah, same here. He sounds like a gruff middle-aged mercenary whose very voice calms you before battle because you know, as long as you've got THIS guy beside you, everything's going to be alright. Idk

@ElijahForLong

6 ай бұрын

​@@HighPhoenix1754no I can hear Colby saying everything is going to be OK and we are all going to make it out alive. And he can't wait to go back to his wife and kids, get that promotion that was waiting for him, and finish college. His voice is definitely that guy (not really but I that's where my mind went)

@HighPhoenix1754

6 ай бұрын

@@ElijahForLong similar vibes I think

@ElijahForLong

6 ай бұрын

@@HighPhoenix1754 true, Colby is dying in any war movie either way.

The ramblings make it feel more like a conversation than a script, and I’m here for it!

@palatonian9618

6 ай бұрын

Also if you want to "get to the point" he uses timestamps. I mean come on

@Dawsojtogata

6 ай бұрын

Same honestly. It’s just what my lonely ass needs sometimes, makes me feel so soothed and like I actually have someone there with me. I know it sounds weird but honestly this man is amazing. Personal favourite DND creator and I’m certain it’s not gonna change

Only a truly mean person would hurt such a precious soul as Colby. Also I did listen to one of your videos to go to sleep and woke up to you singing something it was the greatest and weirdest moment ever.

@lenacayman873

6 ай бұрын

Happened to me as well, more then once, found it funny & happily slept on :))

@Dawsojtogata

6 ай бұрын

Honestly too true. Colby in my opinion is the best example of just how welcoming this community anyone who attempts to throw hate his way really has their priorities in t wrong place.

@jpj-bagdi

6 ай бұрын

I've had this on multiple (more than I would like to admit) occasions. I think I've had to replay one video for at least ten times, not exagerating xD It's just so calming, increadibly so haha

@PalleRasmussen

6 ай бұрын

Agree. Colby is such a kind soul.

Colby's content is like being wrapped in a warm blanket around a fireplace listening to the nerdiest content. Perfect amounts of cozy and interesting.

#7 definitely hates sleep! WTF. #1... I feel like if someone's going to sneak 'happily married' in a criticism as presumably part of the complaint, they're telling on themselves! Thanks for your hard work, your voice is great, and taking the time to be precise and specific is what I love about your videos!

@20storiesunder

6 ай бұрын

Definitely a tangent but I've been yelled at on reddit for having a kid that I like 😅

@desertrose0027

6 ай бұрын

Oh no, how dare he be happily married! The horrors!

People hate Colby's voice? It's so soothing

@constantvigil3775

6 ай бұрын

It has a lovely timbre he just sounds so painfully Californian to my ear.

@VandalXXI

6 ай бұрын

​@@constantvigil3775What a weird, petty thing to dislike.

@ElijahForLong

6 ай бұрын

​@@VandalXXIis it petty to find a sound annoying? I have autism. One thing that is very common with autism is hypersensitivity. I get insanely anxious with certain sounds, the feeling of constant wind is uncomfortable, I can't walk near a candle isle without feeling light headed. And it's worse for other people. Just because something bothers your senses, that doesn't make it petty.

@VandalXXI

6 ай бұрын

@@ElijahForLong Maybe. But just because something bothers you, doesn't mean you have to publicly state it. I'm not sure where Colby is from, but maybe it is from California? He can't help where he's from and what he sounds like anymore than you can help having autism. You're free to not like whatever you don't like, but you're also encouraged to keep it to yourself when it does no good to vocalize.

@ElijahForLong

6 ай бұрын

@@VandalXXI sure but, that doesn't make the dislike itself petty. And even so, the subject matter of the video relates specifically to people not liking his voice, which though strange, is perfectly appropriate in this scenario. Plus, it's the comment section of the video. Most KZreadrs nowadays don't even read their comment sections. The comments are more for the other viewers than the creator. Viewers who might share your viewing experience. Saying "this is why Colby's voice bothers me" on a KZread video is a lot different than direct message saying "Colby, your voice bothers me." What that other person said is not an attack on Colby, it's an example of a topic addressed in the subject video. It's contributing to the discussion. Either way, Colby clearly doesn't take these kinds of comments seriously, and he even says that the comments that are problematic he ignores.

A lot of youtubers start apologizing when their videos get "too long" even despite the almost unanimous feedback from their community that the outrageously long videos feel like early Christmas for us, so I'm very glad to see you being completely unapologetic about it. This channel deepened my understanding of the game by a lot, the videos are informative, relaxing and entertaining at the same time. Never stop being you, Colby!

@ElijahForLong

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, you can always skip the beginning rambles. The rest of us will enjoy our long videos.

"No. Just don't watch" love it. Keep up the good work, love the channel.

Love the singing outtakes! You introduced me to one of my new favorite songs through them😁

@BinxyBrown

6 ай бұрын

I definitely don't always watch for all the singing outtakes but I've liked most of them

"I sincerely apologize for all of my happiness" what a glorious line

I'm not a minmaxer at all when I make a character. In fact, I tend to make characters that are horrifically unoptimized because it suits their story. But I still love to watch these videos partially because it helps me know what's possible as a DM and partially because seeing someone stretch the rules to their limit is really interesting to me

"I sincerely apologize for all my happiness" has got to be among the best responses ever. LOL

I just want to say, keep the singing out takes 10/10. Thanks for the builds looking forward to seeing the content you put out this year!

I can’t understand how you can get trolled. You have a warm and excellent delivery. You are extremely knowledgeable. And finally, a joy to watch.

I sincerely hope you never stop posting the outtakes where you sing because I love them. You have a very nice singing voice and have introduced me to some cool songs that I might have never found otherwise.

I love it when different creators I enjoy overlap. I'm so sad that Jocat has decided to step back from youtube, but hopefully support from fellow creators like you and great communities like this can help him feel supported enough to come back to the platform!

I will genuinely admit that I have used your videos on several occasions to put my toddler to sleep 😅

@sntcci

6 ай бұрын

ahahaha thats awesome, that kid is becoming a great dnd optimizer

Love the channel. Proud supporter of it as well. Haters gonna hate after all.

😂 i’m sorry I couldn’t help but laugh on almost all of them as somebody who’s been watching your videos almost as long as this channel has been around you are a very kind hearted person who means well, and I love your sense of humor from one dad to another that strikes so true keep up the awesome work, and I have shared many many many of your videos with all of my friends and family and I agree with you about those Internet trolls. Sometimes all you could do is just laugh.

Lmao number 1 is actual gold. "Stop not giving me things for free!" reeing combined with calling him a chad was way too funny and the response was perfect

This series is soul crushing 😅 you are doing so well Colby 🎉 keep on your course !

Ok, I want to make next years. Here goes. FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS HOLY… nope… nope. Can’t do it. Colby you’re ace. Not because you produce great videos (although you do) but because you ooze calmness, kindness and happiness. You’re like a balm for the soul in a fractious world. GOD DAMN YOU! (Honorary ironic mention perhaps?) Seriously man, thanks for what you do and for how you do it.

That last one reminds me of those “he can’t play dnd, he exercises and/or has a functioning social life” horror stories. Second worst kind of gate keeper in the community.

You have such a fun bold approach to these Colby! We're looking forward to their damage output at each level when you get the chance! Happy 2024 .. with many more "most favorite character" in store.

Love the content man! I’m excited for the builds in 2024!

Your channel is one I almost never skip through. From long ramble to singing outtakes and all the optimization in between. Keep it up!

I discovered your channel few days ago and I already watch a dozen of your videos. I really like your content, it is insightful, pleasant to listen and watch and is full of positive vibes. Thank you really much for what you are doing and giving me a the D&D community.

Absolutely love your videos - the only channel I have ever been a member of. Thank you for the awesome and wholesome content!

Just want to say thank you so much for making Content! Your optimized builds helped me find my favorite playstile. I took inspiriation from the support lock build!

I love your videos, especially including your always-excellent t-shirts, singing/musical taste, and your closing of “be well.” Much appreciated.

Thank you for all your hard work! Watching your videos make me happy.

Colby, I found your channel not long after the release of BG3 and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed them. I’ve used your builds and absolutely love listening to your informative breakdowns. I too have a love for the bladesinger wizard and I cannot wait to use one of your builds in an IRL campaign. Keep putting out quality content bro!

Thank you for the great show. Multiple generations of our family listen.

Your voice and videos are the my favourite here and you are the only channel I have liked enough to join! Thank you for all your time you put into your videos and the hours of entertainment.

I really love your videos, you're one of the major inspirations for me to start my own channel. Thanks for the continued positivity!

Your videos bring me joy and I appreciate what you do. Thank you

I happily fall asleep to your dulcet voice often, adore your wonderfully cheerful personality, and greatly admire your willingness to address the haters with a wink and a well wish! Love your stuff, love your channel, happy new year!!

You are the best :). Thank you for sharing the laughs with us and yet doing it in a way that everyone felt honored!

Colby, you’re fantastic. Thank you for all you do. Happy 2024, and DFTBA!

I think I found episode one a week or two after it was posted; and, been here ever since❣️ I enjoy these annual comment vids. It's great to take time to be thankful your heart isn't twisted, it gives Colby a break, and getting a laugh out of the ad hominem comments... 👍

Keep being you Colby! A great year of builds, here's to another

Love your videos man! You’re the only reason I made it anywhere near Act 3 in BG3’s Honor mode! Keep up the good work and stay true to your beautiful self :)

Happy new year Colby! Game is so fun now with your precious help :) and you spread so much light with your vids that it is always a good vibs to dive into them ! Stay safe!

Aw, the singing outtakes are some of my favorites!😊 Followed by the "don't say that" collections. lol

😂 What? These people are nuts! I love your stuff and I think you have a lovely voice, both speaking and singing.

I love your videos. I haven't really played in a while but I find it amazing how you always have something unique every week.

lmfao, "happily married chad" is def the best possible beginning to that back handed comment

I love Colby's little giggle reading #2. You are a genuine ray of sunshine, sir, and you should keep it up!

When I first found your channel, I also had a problem with how long the videos ran since I was SO used to shorter form content. Now its the quality I most admire/like about the channel because you know... it puts the deep into the dive. I must have watched one of the 1-25 build videos where you even admitted you rambled out of context a bit too much... but yeah, I love the content, I am glad your channel kept getting recommended to me and I kept clicking. So far still my favorite build you've done is the "Three Bears" Build. I've listened to it start to finish about four or five times by now and I am probs going to go make it six after this video. Only channel I am a member of too by the way.

I only discovered you when you posted BG3 content. And I’ve been loving it ever since. I used to play D&D. And you reinvigorated my love for it.

Hey, I for one am happy you did the BG3 “side content” this past year because that’s how I found your channel and became more familiar/interested in 5e in general. I still haven’t gotten a chance to play any of your DND builds since I’ve been DM’ing for my son and his group of friends, but I’ve at least learned enough to help them level their characters correctly.

I fall asleep to your builds and then find myself the next night having to go back to timestamps because I missed the build. I genuinely am interested in the optimization !! But sincerely, from an occasional insomniac, thank you :)

Lol, thanks for the good laughs and sharing! And thanks for all your videos! My only disappointment with this video was that there wasn't an outtake :D

I imagine the person who doesn't like D&D optimization clicking on an optimization build video so they can leave a comment saying how they don't think optimization is fun. And it makes me wonder if this is just who they are? Like maybe they make a habit of going into swimwear shops and declaring, "Stop selling swimwear, I don't like swimming!"

@DnDDeepDive

6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 - it's just a member of the friendly neighborhood optimization police. Trying to keep everything in line.

This is fantastic, gotta love a good troll every now and then. Keep up the good work Colby! Way to be a good sport about it!

"Imagine giving this happily married Chad more support than he already has... just be a good sport and post the build writeups" has me in tears laughing :D :D

Colby your voice is so soothing to me that i sometimes find myself missing most of the video cause you made me zone out 😂

I love listening to Colby to sleep. I didn't know he sang until recently since I don't get to the end of the videos that much XD what a fun little surprise!

I love your outtakes, you have a wonderful singing voice and it's soothing to listen to you ramble.

Optimized builds could get boring if that’s all there was to them, but yours also optimize for flavor. ❤ (P.S. I’d enjoy seeing more builds based on species/lineage choice whether doubling down on racial flavor or going against type). Happy New Year 🎉

im glad this is one of your shortest videos, this community is awesome, especially YOU reading this!

The 2 things i like most about your videos are the lengths/rambling, and your voice. I have listened to them in the background while doing almost everything from work to driving to cooking

#2 Got a real chuckle out of me. Everyone knows you should only skip the preamble on rewatch!

Im not gonna lie, I normally dont watch the outtakes. I very often will return to your videos and look up specific builds or specific times of your videos that help me go back to find what a better spell would be to use or a good combat mechanic to do the most damage, get the right spell, etc. and then i close the video out. That being said, sometimes i rewatch the whole video to get myself in the mindset of playing an entire build or character, and then your outtakes come on. To me, it's a surprise every time because it's like a treat. It's similar to a musical number or one of those old pixar movie endings where you get a laugh from something that didn't need to be there but was. So please continue the outtake because it's not only a treat but a delight to not only have your videos be informative but also funny. Keep up the videos, Colby! Happy New Year. I am looking forward to new great builds.

Colby, you are a great youtuber, and your channel you've built is amazing

If shorts have taught me anything, there's a particular music loop you're supposed to play while reading hateful comments.

Found you in this last year and have loved your content. Would also love to see more Pathfinder 2e stuff as I play both that and 5e. Here's to whatever content you come out with in 2024, as I'll be here for whatever!

Been viewing your content for a while now, and I have to commend you for the way you handled this! Everyone brave enough to post on KZread gets criticized (usually its unfair criticism), but I'm thrilled that you don't seem to let it get to you. Also, last note, your videos aren't boring and your voice is relaxing, don't change!

That's hilarious man tnx for sharing 🤣🤣🤣

Number 1 is gold. "How dare someone successful and happy. Im misrable so everyone else should be too!"

I love you! Please always stay your happy, rambling, singing, amusing self. Never change. 💜

You are a Brave Soul. Keep on Keeping on Colby!

Hey man I love your frivolous intros. It's like a slow build to a good story. In this case the good story being Great builds.

This was funny lol Happy new Year! You’re my go to for all things Bg3 and DND😌💛

Love your videos and persona, looking forward for more of your great content in 2024 ❤

Just posting because it's good for the algorithm. Thanks for the creative builds, sir. Best of luck for your 2024 videos!

this is the video I needed right now

I always roll for stats, never really SUPER optimize but I do really like seeing how things can work together to make it stronger than the sum of their parts! I am playing an inspired build from the battlefield commander, though (currently Fighter 5 and Cleric 2) and I never would have thought about doing a lot of the build if not for the video!

I love the outtakes and rambling!

Shiiiee, didn't know those were outakes. I just always stayed to the end to hear your beautiful voice sing more :)

I love when you are singing. The First Noel went to my Facebook twice ;)

I love your videos! Keep it up! I look forward to your builds for 5.5

I love watching you. Have a great 2024! But.... "Insert back-handed compliment here."

Love this channel, good luck in 2024 Colby!

As always mate, you inspire wish I had that kind of patience with trolls :- ) May 2024 be a grand one for you and your dear ones.

New subscriber here. I dabbled in DnD as a kid because my dad played it, but recently through the wonderful bg3, my interest in DnD and its mechanics have skyrocketed. Found your channel while hunting for build guides (currently working on making the fighter/sorlock build from your multi-class video) I love your energy and I love your attitude dude. It's made this journey a lot less intimidating. Cheers mate!

Omg, number 1 made me bust out laughing! 😅 you’ve just got to wonder, what the hell is going on that guy’s life

Fell off your channel for a bit as playing in a long term campaign so haven't needed to make any new pcs for a while but I'm back and so much to watch lol

How dare you be happy! Absolutely unforgivable!

Darn! I really wanted to make this list, but then I would have to lie. Darn you Colby for being so awesome!

First off, your voice is delightful. And second, while you do take a while to get to the core of things you're the only creator where I don't skip the add read. You genuinely have interesting sponsors and they are never the same one week after week so I'm always curious. Plus, see my first point ;)

Hey man, you keep doing you and keeping that wonderful attitude going. Need more of that in today’s world!! Oh, and the dnd content is nice, too 🤘🤘

I actually look forward to the outtakes because I think you have a lovely singing voice and wonder what song you’re going to sing next.

You’re an awesome person Colby! I love your vids and if only I could play all your builds I would 😢! Keep putting out great content man!

How can anyone think your voice is "off-putting"... I could listen to you for hours. So many hours of enjoyable, interesting, informative content. Thank you :)

Honestly, your optimized build guides have been a godsend. I didn't grow up playing DnD. My only exposure, if you will, was BG:Dark Alliance. My character was a spellcaster running into combat with a staff. In my defense, I was young. Your guides really helped me understand how to build characters and what parts of the builds mean. You really made something overwhelming (for a newbie) so approachable. Thank you!