Northbridge 10: Wealth Beyond Measure
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2024
- An edited, illustrated and narrated playthrough of the game Dwarf Fortress
From high mountains old grew the seed of ambition
it's roots spreading out down the crags to the shore
breaking from homes built in dwarven tradition
'cuz one single dwarf wanted oh so much more.
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Thanks to everyone who helped out with this episode!
-Mrs K for her unending support and expert waxwork (she colors all the drawings. With crayons.)
-Ivan Duch for making the theme and a lot of other songs for Northbridge: ivanduch.com/
-Rudo for making the title cards: ko-fi.com/rudo
-Pawpaw Greg as Vabok: www.fiverr.com...
-All of my patient, patient patreon patrons who I couldn't do any of this without: / kruggsmash
-Anyone who bought any of my overpriced Teespring junk: kruggsmashs-ba...
-Bay12games and Kitfox for making this amazing game: bay12games.com/
-And of course, you, for watching. Thank you for watching, my bearded bastard.
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Gotta thank Greg Gidney for doing the voice of Vabok in this episode. He did some great work! Link in the description
Sounds and fits very well. The episode was like a big farewell from Northbridge 🙂 and the rendered view with all the lights at the end looked so good.
Have you ever used commands to alter the personality/stats of starting dwarves? I have been doing it lately to make ultra thematic, fine tuned starts and it is dramatically helped my immersion! I was thinking you could use this to really craft a story trajectory.
The letters read by Vabok was a very cool touch! It fit the vibe of the fortress perfectly, such talent and creativity from the whole crew that worked to make this.
this video is made of pure gold. all craftsdwarfship is of the highest quality.
And menaces with spikes of platinum and sapphire cabochons.
@@ameliamesdag got to menace with spikes or it's just not craftsdwarfship!
Adorned with hanging rings of narrative and encircled with bands of awesomeness
@@GegenscheinVRC😅😅😅
It depicts an image of dwarves. The dwarves are on a bridge. The dwarves are also surrounded by golden disks.
"So lemme get this straight, you are building a MIST generator, and you haven't prayed a single utterance to Ozor. Your goddess of MIST."
"...We all make mistakes in the heat of passion."
I can imagine Ozor and Idrath having a very long conversation about it too.
Serendipitous innit.
@@weeaboobaguette3943 I don't think you're using that word right...
So nice you gave the Mandrill such a cool pet
The pet has a pet? Petception!
… It would seem cats aren’t the only ones who adopt people they like. >)X^D
With this fortress coming to a close let me just say the character and creature designs in this series have been incredible, from the addition of various features to the wildlife (especially the gomphothere tusked elephants and the rat-goblins) to the incredible fashion sense the dwarves of North Bridge have they’ve all been wonderful to see.
I don't know if this makes sense, but Stakud's reason for not considering Vabok's a kindred spirit, it's because she acquired some kind of trauma after the events with the Cyclops, maybe she has some kind of fear in making friends with other dwarves and lose them again.
That really makes sense to me. Wasn't she the only survivor of the original expedition? I think her sister was lost with the rest of them, as well. That would definitely cause some psychological trauma.
Now I'm going to have to go watch it again to see how much I remembered correctly, lol.
It was the same deal in the previous series yeah, half of the fortress viewed her as a friend but the only friends she had listed were the party members that had fallen to the Cyclops, Id imagine even now there are still some of those old scars making it difficult for her to get too close to anyone.
I'm happy that this fortress ended with them just settling into their wealth and megaproject. I really enjoyed this fortress from start to finish
The main thing that makes Necromancers evil in my opinion is that they make experiments. They are specifically mentioned as "horrible experiments" so, yeah...
This. If they simply resurrected the dead as intelligent undead, it wouldn't be an issue, and would probably be sought out as a genuine service, but they go out of their way to amass violent armies of braindead corpses, and stitch together freakish abominations that are usually a similar shade of opposition to all things good. They already know the secrets to life and death, the experiments teach nothing.
The chiefest one being themselves
Not to mention they're pretty amoral with raising the dead
Like no shits given who/what the corpse is, they'll raise it if they feel spooked
maybe they're improved
Always a good day when I get to have Krugg regale me with tales of Dorf
I spit out my drink when you paired up Stakkud with the Mandrill.
That was both adorable and hilarious at the same time.
… “That is a very, Very Bigg ‘Cat’.” >)X^D
Your next fort needs to be entirely based on a giant central mist generator!
… The Cult of Olon, where everything flows with the mist. That does sound like a story that would go to unexpected places. >):^D
or a hanging gardens of babylon fort with water pumps and as many plants as possible
Thank you for making these man. You deserve so much more attention than you get.
2 k views, in less than an hour, that's better than some rappers I know.
@@Torriotorres not many likes though...
@@Torriotorres Still deserves more.
The renders Northbridge at the end were amazing, it really gives you a sense of scale. And thanks for another awesome series!
finally seeing the bridge in stonesense is incredible. you really made a world wonder in the game.
Right? The shot of it at night with the lights shining from the gem windows damn near gave me goosebumps. Truly an impressive thing to see after a long journey through the wilderness
The sheer scale and accomplishment of this fortress is actually insane. It genuinely would be a wonder of the world in most any fantasy setting.
I really love the idea of keeping multiple series in a single world
I personally look forward to the next series being evil or ethically dubious. A nice change of pace before getting back to a calm series one or two stories down the road.
Same, I really liked the one about the beardless leader.
@@delphicdescant Ah, good ol’ Scorchfountain!
Kinda sad to see Northbridge go. After you teasing that the dwarves wanted some of the artifacts back I was expecting a bit of invading. Still it was a very fun project, can't wait to see what you have in store for us next Krugg.
Nothing quite like an Ozor scorned. Hands down the best dorf fort creator out there.
Vabôk-Stâkud relationship reminds me of a (paraphrased) saying: for me, it was a life changing moment, for you just a normal Tuesday
Man I still to this day am blow away at the person who hand drawls your art. That instrument is soooo cool looking, the little chain and arm-handthingy. So cool! I hope you never replace this stuff, truly gives this channel it's soul.
lol well i'm glad you like it! I draw it all and my wife colors it :)
A fitting end to a memorable fortress. I can't wait for the next series.
i'd like to see you make a reverse tower. start from the surface and then expand level by level down, digging a space between the tower and the surrounding earth at each level.
You know...this sounds like the plot of an anime or jrpg
A fine tale! May Northbridge serve as a passage for the people and wealth! Long live Northbridge! Long live Kruggsmash!
This has been one of my favorite series of yours, if only for getting to watch it unfold episode to episode instead of in a binge. It seems so rare to see a Fortress 'retire' at a high point. Hey, maybe if you ever do another Splatterface tournament, we can get a Northbridge dwarf all decked out in platinum and gems in the ring.
Or maybe Frog Stomp!
It would be a really cool adventure to follow the story of Frog Stomp as he moves on!
Can't wait for the next fortress series where we see Stakud again, with a comment of having to escape a giant mandrill one a bridge. XD
Oh, but seriously, Northbridge was a very fun series to follow. I found myself really loving Vabok. He doesn't have a strong - or, maybe 'eccentric' - personality like Fortress Leaders past, and I don't think he'll be remembered too fondly, but he was a pretty relatable guy. He wanted to build something great and he sure did it! He saw his vision through, found himself great friends, great warriors, and a beautiful lover. He's living the dream in his small chunk of the world.
Already watched five times, me and my grandma agree, a certified Kruggsmash banger.
would we all be so lucky to have our chapter of hustory close this way
Honestly, the thing I might be looking forward to most is to see if any dwarves immigrate from your old fortresses to your new one, especially a notable one.
Just realized that the world is named "Athira Etha", exactly the same name like in Toén's Spanish series about Mooncanyon 😮
Outstanding Episode! Just blown away by the quality. And I was roaring with laughter at Stakud and her new pet.
Imagine this world in a years time IRL
Perhaps we could explore as a group of adventurers :D
using one of the great heroes... maybe bring the cat back to life and bring it with us?
*"And Kruggsmashing that like button!"*
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I'm plugging up the mist generator and leaving the water flowing.
Not even a minute in and the quality is amazing! You've really outdone yourself :)
I’VE BEEN STARVING FOR DAYS!
THANK YOU IDRATH!!!
"Kruggsmash that like button!" is so good I wouldn't mind hearing it every day
Absolutely a pleasure to see a new Krugg vid
Yet another Masterwork from Kruggsmash
around 5:00 starting with one stone, because thinking there's more than enough of it - then changing to the next... to then mix em just up in the end...
That sounds like every LEGO project I've ever done as a child :D
Wow. What a joy. And with the voice acted narrative stuff.. just, great. I was smiling the whole time 🥲
..and what a nice way to wrap up a series.. like putting a bundled up baby to bed. She's not dead, just sleeping 🥰
I liked the whole mellow review. A nice way to check back in on everything that's happened and the future trajectory of the fortress. A good way to wrap things up!
Absolutely amazing series, Kruggsmash! My first full one of yours in Dwarf Fortress proper; the other two have been the short saga of Norkortorad and the long, Long Night of Redvault. It has been truly a joy and a delight, and has left me craving more stories of my own! I've especially loved the world-building artwork in this series. You made your elves creepy in a way I haven't seen before, and the (I presume?) South-Asian-inspired feel of the Dwarves and Deities of the Lancer of Oiling has been truly delightful.
And who can forget the Crag Children??
… “Who will think of the Cragg Children?!” [ *Embraces a kobold who is actively trying to murder me in vain, their flailing noodle arms ineffectual in asserting any real harm.* ] >)X^D
I always enjoy seeing where a fortress ended up, but with this one it was a particular pleasure! Especially the renders of the amazing over-ground structure really drove home how successful this fortress was! Keep up the wonderful work Krugg!
I really like the reusing of artwork(Plus new artwork!) and smart camera movement, you made a recap episode that was actually exciting! Can't wait for some new adventures! ⛏🪨
I look forward to these videos so much. Got up this morning all excited and have been refreshing my feed almost every hour. Many thanks kruggsmash, your stories are wonderful!
Wealth beyond measure, outlander.
Muthsera?
Those boots are amphibian leather, outlander
Really loving the time and care going in to all of this, the passion is so obvious. Please, please keep it up, I'm loving Northbridge and your content in general ❤
this is perhaps the most impressive above ground fortress I've ever seen in DF! Well done.
40min ep is what I always wanted thank you always love how you make it so fun to watch
like hands down, you make the best dwarf fortress content, as you dont just make dwarf fortress gameplay, you make an experience for anyone that might be interested in the game, or similar genres, you dont even have to like dwarf fortress to like your series just because you arent jsut makeing a gameplay series, its a whole story with pictures and roleplaying, and that is what makes your content amazing. Keep up the great work man!
This was an amazingly entertaining series and the diary in this episode caps it off nicely.
Remember, necromancers are just normal dwarves with unusual hobbies.
As much as Elephants are great war animals, that 10 year breeding cycle makes them untenable. And they need enormous patches of grass to graze, so once you assign them to a dwarf they're not grazing in the pasture. That said, this was a great episode. Looking back on all the triumphs and follows of Northbridge. Your stuff is always worth the wait, Krugg!
Thanks for making this series. I loved it especially because it reminds me of dwarves i made that are trying to make a huge land bridge to connect to their island allys and are at war with the very ocean itself. This was so much fun, thanks for making it.
You spoke a lot about Nokortorad having a lot of people emigrating away in this episode, has something else happened since you retired the fortress?
Could be worth checking it out as a one-shot whilst you prepare for the next Fortress series?
Krugg, your content is consistently wonderful. One of the best channels on CZcams in my opinion. The craftsmanship of the artwork, the narratives, your dulcet voice combine for a pleasant and relaxing experience - EVERY time. You also seem to be in much better spirits personally (from what little we see and hear), and it's been good to check in and create an audio journal of sorts with the 'behind the scenes' sections. We want to make sure you're doing okay as a person too.
Until next time, ya bearded bastard.
I always enjoy the dives into the dwarves' personal lives and thoughts and feelings.
Great series Krugg! I'm one of those maniacs that loves when a fort descends into utter chaos but the journey at Northbridge was excellent 👌.
Honestly didn't realise it until you mention it, but this really has been the calmest ending to a series that I have seen. Nice to have a chill 'slice-of-life' focused story.
Loved the series Krugg, always nice to come back to you every so often and enjoy a weaving tale of Dwarves, Monsters and the great deep.
i have loved every second of this series and all the others ive watched for that matter. you make outstandingly entertaining and relaxing content.
I watch your videos while at work they really help keep me awake during my night shifts and keep me from being too bored.
this was such a perfect close to the series. a nice, pleasant look at the fort and the dwarves that left me feeling satisfied. i really loved the simplified drawings on vabok's letters. also i will never unsub to you krugg, no matter how much cringe you post!
Binged this entire series over the last week. These videos are brilliant and the art is amazing. Thanks so much!
The art and designs for Northbridge have been incredible, I've always felt your art was really charming but the cultural designs and colors have been really top-notch this time around, and watching this bridge grow has been great - looking forward to the next fortress, as always!
I absolutely loved this series ❤❤ it was great to see a really fun above-ground fort especially one so ambitious I would love to see the world continued! 🌎
Thank you for your very good work on these videos. You have inspired me to re-evalute the way I play these games, and I appreciate your commitment to letting a story end at a natural point.
I dont know how to say it, but your videos always feel so personal and heartwarming.
So glad you're back to doing these story driven edited videos. Watching these always gives me the itch to play again.
Nothing better to cap off a Saturday evening like Kruggsmash adventure ❤
So that's why video wasn't uploaded at usual schedule, it's 10 minutes longer
Lovely stuff!
Looking forward to you running a fortress as a concealed vampire feeding off the blood of your ememies, with the lofty goal of creating an ivory tower of bones big enough to cast it's shadow over all the land and as a sun dial, ever present, show the living of this world how fleeting and inconsequential their lives are. ❤️
What a fantastic series! Absolutely loved this gem of a fortress! Love to see more inventive fortresses like this!
I can't praise enough the work you do here, Krugg. You and your team of collaborators.
Fantastic video, and a great way to end a great fortress.
Looking forward to the next one.
Strike the Earth!
Always Krugsmashing that like button
Awesome!! I just sat down to chill and I find this nugget of gold! :>
Thanks, Krugg. A lovely little wrap-up that closes out the story, but leaves a lot of tales untold - as any good fantasy work should. Hope you're doing well, and I look forward to catching you next time!
This for fort was awesome to watch build up and flourish, can't wait for the next one! That bit at the very end had me cracking up. The fortress/bridge 3d renders were awesome!
A short but good series, been kinda out of the DF loop for a year now so catching up on your great creations is a sure fire way to help activate the desire to make my own tales in DF.
Thank you once more for your amazing stories.
I love your talent for carving out stories like these. To think it all started because you noticed a very narrow straits in the worldgen.
*Applause* Well done Krugg, your imagination and storytelling never cease to impress me, thank you for the show.
Whoaaa that Stone Sense rendering is awesome! You did such an excellent job of capturing the shape of the fortress in your drawings, Krugg-it’s crazy to see how similar it looks!
My god that intro gave me goosebumps, great job on that.
Always good to sit down for a Kruggsmash video and just listen to the awsome stories unfolding.
I a watching this only now, 3 days later because I wanted to sit down when I have enough time and concentration for it. It's like opening a box of very special sweets, a treat that needs to be enjoyed with the fullest attention.
Your work is a treasure. Thanks for being you end thanks for ALL you do!! We dwarves appreciate you, Krugg!
This episode is a masterpiece! With the voice acting, one of the best episodes in this series yet. I can tell you put in a lot of work. Please only do this when you feel inspired and don't force yourself every time.
Oh my god those renders look so amazing!
Thankyou for another delightful series.
It's so rare to see a fort end on such a positive note! They have settled into the day to day, beyond your meticulous concern
A great end to this fortress! I can't say how much I appreciated seeing this fortress grow and develop, and yes I will Kruggsmash that like button
Your talk about intelligent undead reminded me of when you tried to make a vampire fortress. That was a cool idea.
There's nothing wrong with necromancers and even less wrong with legions of highly trained dwarfs in shining armour heading out to subdue neighbouring nations! Glory to the dwarfs!
It’s nice to have a fortress end like this and not having it go into never further downward spiral roll of insanity. It’s a nice change of pace. Cheers and on to the next fortress.
With the mist generator freezing up, what’s happening is cold salt water is being brought up through the pump, and becoming fresh water. Both in real life and dwarf fortress, a small amount of stagnant freshwater is going to have a higher freezing point than the moving salty ocean.
My boy Krug! Nice to see the quality of your work ramping up year after year. Skullhorror will still be my favorite in my heart but NorthBridge is now in 2nd. Tks for the inspiration btw, I'm doing a dwarven tower just to see how high I can go. Send you some renders whe I'm satisfied, if ever. ❤
This was a very satisfying end to a great series. I'm happy we got this story and excited for the next one.
You've built more in 8 short years in Northbridge than my current fortress of Horncall could in over 20 years!
These videos are always a highlight of my week! I can't get enough of them!
These videos are so good, and Kruggs voice is so calm and soothing.
Its so cool how you are able to mine such stories from this experience. It really brings it to life
Great series Krug. I've enjoyed it immensely.
If you are looking for a change of pace -- I'd like to see a microfortress (in the vein of Nokortorad) where you do a deep dive into the dwarfs' personality. With their traits, their gods, their goals, it could be like a community fort but a deep personality dive. Like, really get in there -- I know you usually give us the overview, but a full dive RP might be really fun!
Thanks for another great series; no matter the mood per fort, these stories consistently bring a smile to my face. Really excited to see the next adventure begin!