Basic D&D (I know, they call it BECMI now, but it will always be Basic to me) is where is all started for me. I was 15 and just got my first job (working in a deli) when, one night, on TV, I saw a movie called "Mazes and Monsters." It was obvious that the movie was attempting to "warn" of the evil and insidious nature of the game portrayed in it, the titular "Mazes and Monsters," but as my brother and I watched we both thought how awesome it would be if there was an actual game like that. Fortunately, I'm one of those strange people who like to read the end credits of a movie and, to my surprise and delight, right near the end of the credits it read, "based on the Dungeons and Dragons game." Of course back in 1986 one couldn't just "google it," but there was a game shop right near the deli I was working in, so the next day, after work, I went into the game shop to see if they had a copy of the game. They did and I bought it right then and there. I was hooked. I have played many different RPGs since then, AD&D, Rolemaster, MERP, Traveller, Paranoia, Toon, TMNT, 3rd Ed, Pathfinder, Gangbusters, Top Secret, heck, I even played Albedo! But only one game surpassed Basic D&D in my list of favourites and it came out the year after I started on my roleplaying journey. That game was The Star Wars Roleplaying Game. I'm currently running a game of BECMI in Karameikos and we're having a great time... this game still holds up well, it always will. Thanks for the channel, I've been enjoying it thus far and only subbed just the other day, when you were still under your 5000 sub milestone. Congratulations and continue to introduce the greatest edition of D&D to a new generation of victims... I mean, players!
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
What a great story! I remember having mixed feelings about Mazes and Monsters back in the day. On one side there was a film about D&D (sort of), on the other side it was pretty negative about the game. Still, the satanic panic happened and we all made our saving throws. Very happy to have won your sub. It sounds like it’s very hard to earn and I’m glad you’ve allowed be to do so. Thank you.
@michealbohmer2871
Жыл бұрын
@@becmiberserker No need to thank me, you make great content; interesting and informative. if anything, I should be thanking you for all the effort you put in and for bringing this amazing game to all the newer people who've come to the hobby over the past few years. You've got a real talent for making a subject that could easily be presented in a dry and tedious fashion in an enjoyable and captivating way. So, thank you back, mate, and cheers. It won't be long before you hit 10000!
@johncartwright3130
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations and it's only the start for you as you keep working at it.
@lanepianta3624
Жыл бұрын
Well deserved!!
@ramonvillar3870
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations from Brazil! You have already one of the best channels related to BECMI/BX contents. Hope you can keep the great job
@Rashman101
Жыл бұрын
Well deserved and congratulations! I'm so happy to have the opportunity to hear a fresh take on the D&D setting I grew up playing and have enjoyed so much over the years! I anticipate many more milestones to be shattered in the lifetime of this channel.
@erictiso9315
Жыл бұрын
Well done! I started with the red box in 1987, so it's very nostalgic taking a trip through the materials. I got my teen children playing 5e, but hope to get them to try the classic material. We appreciate the effort and care you put into this channel, but please take it at a comfortable pace. Mrs. Berserker, the job, and other life duties are most important (likely in that order). I'd rather have a slower publication rate, if that keeps you going for the long-term! Burn-out can be real. All the best from the US, and thanks!
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
I really need to play other games as well…
@EugeneGM1
Жыл бұрын
You're great! You are a nice, calm, counter balance to Mr. Welch's chaotic energy (who I also think is great) . I like having these different takes on BECMI and the Mystara setting, it feels like you two might be the only youtubers who produce quality content that discuss these topics.
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
That’s very nice of you to say. Thanks!
@EriktheRed2023
Жыл бұрын
Congratulation on 5k! I'm glad you're finding a balance, and that I can look forward to more from you in future.
@Elderos5
Жыл бұрын
The first video of yours I saw was the one on the Rules Cyclopedia. I subscribed right away. Your presentation, mannerisms, and speech were on point. It is enjoyable to hear you talk about the game you love. The evidence is the community that has erupted around you. We are eager to hear more. Congratulations, and thank you.
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. That’s really kind.
@tunkatodd4539
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🎉🍾🎊! It is well earned & deserved
@cjsutherland2448
Жыл бұрын
Well done and your success has been well deserved. Hope you can continue to enjoy making this content for many years to come. You have been a very large part of our group's deep dive into BECMI and our new campaign which is now going on 4 months and showing no signs of letting up any time soon.
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
That’s great to hear!
@0den
Жыл бұрын
“if you build it, they will come” - Congratulations from Israel💕
@robbabcock_
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for keeping great BECMI content alive! Here's to the next 5k subs, and beyond. ⚔🔥🏹
@GamingWithADHD
Жыл бұрын
You are literally responsible for me purchasing facsimile editions of BECMI and wanting to play this edition of D&D that I didn’t even know about back in the day. Keep up the great work!
@Chivalrics
Жыл бұрын
We'll indeed . I had been trying to learn B/X but after you spoke about the red box I gave it a read and fell in love with it's presentation and introduction. What a wonderful way to introduce the game! Thank you for sharing with us from your experience!
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@davidbrennan660
Жыл бұрын
Strength to your arm Sir! A Berserker is always worrying.... a Mrs Berserker doubly so..😂
@VMSelvaggio
Жыл бұрын
@BECMI Berserker - Congratulations!
@northofvalhalla5087
Жыл бұрын
The consistent, concise, and high quality of your videos is what keeps me coming back. This ranges from your narrational style, presentation, recording quality, attention to the interesting details, even down to the accent along with pronunciation. Great channel overall, which gives me a lot of ideas for games. So far, the Gazetters have been my favorite, while I'm also looking forward to hearing about the many adventures of BECMI, which are always a source of inspiration. Having said that, you have a way of even making listening to an overview of the rules engaging. Keep up the great work!
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. That means a lot.
@douglascolquhoun8502
Жыл бұрын
Berzerker, you deserve it. My first D&D was AD&D; however, Basic/BECMI is held in high regard by me too. You're doing a great job in showing how old school can be exciting today.
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@therebelempire0289
Жыл бұрын
All good mate, you make really good content
@retrodmray
Жыл бұрын
Really well deserved, Beserker! Thnx for all the great content!! 🤓👊 Just settle in, have fun, and do what you love in the way you love it, and we'll watch!
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@Axiie
Жыл бұрын
You have very quickly become a staple in my watch routine whenever one of your videos goes live. Always a pleasure, and a very very congradulations on 5k!
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Axiie.
@mykediemart
Жыл бұрын
Congrats, you have great informative and entertaining takes. This is the D&D that brought me in and I happily returned too.
@CorgPyrdain
6 ай бұрын
Wonderful series! Have always run BECMI since the classic red box. Used it for many AD&D second edition games as well. Later I even ran a big Eberron campaign for my family using BECMI. Your channel has made me seek out materials I never owned, just to re- immerse myself in this world again. Thank you thank you thank you for all the hard work it must take to do this. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!
@becmiberserker
6 ай бұрын
You’re more than welcome! Happy this content making other people happy. 😊
@anarionelendili8961
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations and thank you. This channel helped me to get inspired to run a BECMI campaign with my old high school buddies, and we are having a blast recapturing those carefree evenings of our teenaged years.
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Really pleased it’s brought you guys back together.
@Jackalblade9
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations, sir! I got my start in roleplaying in general with Moldvay's Basic D&D and then spent most of my early days bouncing between AD&D first edition and BECMI. Moldvay Basic and BECMI will always be my first loves in rpgs, no matter how often I stray into other territory and it's wonderful to have a channel that focuses on them. And one who does so very well at that. Here's to your continuing success, sir.
@johnmccabe2687
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations. I'm also happy to know there are so many who enjoy Mystara. Great job with the channel and the way you present the content and as some have already said take your time and keep the Mrs happy 😊
@Merlinstergandaldore
Жыл бұрын
Congrats my friend!
@solarus2120
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the 5k. While I'm a touch behind on the Gazetteer series, your other videos on game mechanics and assorted ramblings remind me of why I like this system so much. Here's to another 5k
@marvinanderson5819
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all of your videos that drag me down nostalgia lane!
@Taranchule
Жыл бұрын
I've learned a lot from you, berserker. While I got into AD&D 2E as a early teen in the early 90s, I never really had the chance to play BECMI back then. While in the years since I've acquired MOST of the boxsets and a decent selection of PDFs, through you I've come to appreciate the simple elegance of the system.
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
Really glad it’s helped.
@dgu-bg6rg
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your hard work, you deserve this!
@justinclifton5521
Жыл бұрын
Your content is very much appreciated! Congrats!
@adamb8154
Жыл бұрын
This is brilliant! I really hope you get to run more BECMI at more conventions! 👏
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
I hope so too!
@Jimmy.1979
Жыл бұрын
Congrats! It's only the beginning, my friend
@joemelnick
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on reaching 5k. I am enjoying your content and explanations of a game that has been with me since 1980. Cheers from Toronto, Canada.
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
You’re more than welcome.
@dangarthemighty0980
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on 5k
@raff3486
Жыл бұрын
You deserve all of them subs, likes and views!
@choggy4214
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Your videos are really helpful as I run an OSE keep on the borderlands campaign. Also, here is a shameless plug for 3D6 Down the Line’s OSE/Arden Vul actual play campaign.
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
I'll check it out.
@wingusryu8289
Жыл бұрын
Even though I am not playing BECMI dnd(for fantasy playing ezd6, shadowdark, and upcoming dolmenwood) I gotta say I appreciate your channel. I started with 1ed so it is nostalgic to hear about these again. You have a great presentation of the subject matter. If You ever run out of BECMI to do hopefully you plan to cover other OSR type games. Congrats and Good Luck in the future
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad you enjoy the content.
@Sesheyan101
Жыл бұрын
I just found this channel last week and have watched all the videos and subscribed, I'm looking forward to more content. It's refreshing to see someone critique the setting cause nothing is perfect. I still have all my BECMI rule books and rules cyclopedia and they are fun to flip through still.
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. It’s good to know the critique is being appreciated.
@spartaninvirginia
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations!
@albertcapley6894
Жыл бұрын
Ayyyyyyye! I've watching for awhile and hit subscribe just about a week ago, congratulations berserker, here's to 10k!
@albertcapley6894
Жыл бұрын
I was particularly impressed by your treatment of the dominion and mass combat rules from BECMI, I had glanced over that material once years ago, and didn't really understand it lol, but your dive into it made it all click.
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
That’s great news. I’m glad I was able to help. Thanks for subbing!
@dartanionbrallk9805
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations. It’s a great channel.
@andrewhaldenby4949
Жыл бұрын
Many congratulations! Big fan
@ToddPutnam
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on 5k. You've earned it. :)
@DjigitDaniel
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations and well done. Your channel is an absolute inspiration, a constant source of awe and envy for me. LOL I keep wanting to make or create something like this because of how enjoyable and fascinating your videos are, yet never do despite having much less on my plate than you obviously have. I genuinely hope this creative endeavor is as rewarding and pleasing to you as the experience of it is for us on the other side of the screen. :) Cheers.
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. If I have any advice it’s to be prepared for being dragged into the production cycle. That’s the hardest thing to manage. The self-imposed need to produce content is not comfortable. It gets easier to deal with that though.
@DjigitDaniel
Жыл бұрын
@@becmiberserker , hear, hear! Thank you, sir. Procrastination, reasons immaterial, is a hurdle at times, too. LOL
@KabukiKid
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on a pretty hefty milestone! :-D
@markdickey739
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations Berserker!
@Deailon
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations and you are welcome :)
@sketchasaurrex4087
Жыл бұрын
It's interesting to hear of different versions and discussing different gameplay, modules, and adventures and how they're all played
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
Glad you’re enjoying the alternative perspective.
@sketchasaurrex4087
Жыл бұрын
@@becmiberserker I've enjoyed the couple back n forth discussions we've had too.
@stephenclements6158
Жыл бұрын
Hooray!
@ihatethefuture
Жыл бұрын
Well done on 5k! Your videos are always interesting, entertaining and informative (and also make me want to try out Basic/BECMI), and considering you have a full time job outside of the channel I'd say you're doing a damn fine job of releasing content; keep up the good work (at a pace you're comfortable with, obviously) and here's to the next 5k!
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@Monkey_Spunk
Жыл бұрын
This is the best thing I ever saw.
@danbrauch4174
Жыл бұрын
Let’s roll series sounds good
@DerpyNate
Жыл бұрын
No problemo. 😎
@TheBasicExpert
Жыл бұрын
Wow congrats man!
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@genghisgahan9623
Жыл бұрын
Well deserved 👏
@goodbuddy7607
Жыл бұрын
You deserve it.
@iancorrie7043
Жыл бұрын
Well done,more stuff about monsters please.
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! It’s on the list but I’ve struggled with what to actually say about monsters. Is there a particular aspect of them you’d like discussed beyond just the stat block?
@iancorrie7043
Жыл бұрын
An overview of the different monster types and abilities,plus a bit about number appearing,I usually just make the maximum the number of minis I have painted.look forward to your videos
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
@@iancorrie7043 Thanks. This will help me focus the subject matter better.
@LoveProWrestling
Жыл бұрын
Nice work. Would love to see some shorter vids highlighting locations like Fort Doom or the Arch of Fire in Norwold for example. Would be a way to turn out some more content faster too.
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
You’d think so, but I’d probably get into the nuts and bolts of things. Thanks for the ideas though.
@THEFabianValenzuela
Жыл бұрын
Bump
@erich6071
Жыл бұрын
If i could subscribe twice i would
@timpyke4511
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations I love watching your videos. What are you thoughts on retroclones like OSE etc?
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
I think they’re great but they all lack the scope beyond the ‘climb to 20’. Dominion play, mass combat, and immortality give a sense of purpose to starting life as an adventurer.
@markhill3858
Жыл бұрын
if you sacrifice a white horse to gygax and arneson things might get easier ;)
@fukkami6204
Жыл бұрын
🎉
@mjolasgard2533
Жыл бұрын
5K subs? That means you have leveled up. Time to roll a new hit die and change your title, BB!
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
Hmmm…5th level. I think that’s Myrmidon… I can live with that. 🙂
@TonyPuleo1
Жыл бұрын
Pardon my ignorance but what is the OGL scandal?
@becmiberserker
Жыл бұрын
Open Game License shenanigans that occurred when WotC stated they were changing the terms of the license and putting in jeopardy the livelihoods of many third-party creators. They have since repositioned their approach.
@hadeseye2297
Жыл бұрын
No problem. Just stop using ttrpg. It's part of their tactics.
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