Spearcavern 5: Twinkling Treasures
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2024
- An edited, illustrated and narrated playthrough of the game Dwarf Fortress
The dwarves make a serious, legendary discovery right beneath their own feet. What will they do with this rare, precious trinket? Perhaps some furry new allies can help them decide?
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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 colored pencils. formerly crayons.)
-Ivan Duch for making the theme and a lot of other songs for Spearcavern: ivanduch.com/
-Kruggsmash theme created by Topherlicious: topheranselmo.com
-Kruggsmash theme synthwave remix by Andrii Brynzak: 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, my bearded bastard.
A rat who came into the fortress looking for food judges in favour of the fortress' cook. What a lovely coincidence!
>wanders in for food
>captured and trained
>eats delicious food
>selected to judge opal contest
>picks the cooks opal
>refuses to elaborate
>dies
He's the giant rat that makes all of the rules
"Try to not keep you here too long... and why the hell did all our sheep spontaneously bleed?!?!?"
Now THAT is quality content lolol
… Only in Dwarf Fortress can such a sentence ever make sense. >)X^D
The donkey going insane and laughing at the top of a tree was so random lol
… Gotta love these moments of DF system jank turning into comedy gold. >)X^D
simply the majestic call of the tree donkey, dont mind him
Bro，that gaint rat picking the jem is so hilarious
The whip probably communicated its name to the dwarf that first held it telepathically. Poor artifact was trapped there for a millennia! The Japanese believe that even common household items can earn a spirit if they serve their masters for at least 100 years. They call it tsukumogami. That poor whip was probably catatonic by the time our brave dwarves rescued it!
Fortubately those beliefs are entirely fictitious. 'Haunted sandal' indeed.
@@sasha1mama Yes, fictional; much like the poisonous horse-demon the whip was stuck in the gem cluster with, in this _video game._
Rofa seems more like a guardian spirit than a beast to be slain at this point. It's a hunter itself, after all.
… Giving off massive Princess Mononoké forest guardian vibe. >):^D
Agreed, make a shrine dedicated to the beast and hope it will just pay no mind to the dwarves.
Since the whip's a divine object, maybe the creator god just whispered its name into one of the dwarfes' ears - and it happened to be a human god.
You're probably not far from the truth there, since I expect the game generates the artifacts based on existing gods in the world. I wonder which human god is associated with 'twinkling metal'
@@splotchdog1480. … “Hegot, the god of DRIP.” >)X^D
@@splotchdog1480 "Twinkling" metals are created by gods with a Sphere of the Stars.
Should be simple enough to find a human god with a Stars Sphere? Maybe?
PS, I want a Krugg shirt that says "Toil today leads to legends tomorrow." Words to live by! Krugg wil be a DF legend forever.
Not gonna lie, when the Forgotten Beast showed up, I was immediately very nervous...then I saw it was made of water and knew it'd go down quick...and then I saw the deadly dust and was terrified for all the dwarves. Talk about a stroke of luck. Maybe Rofa's watching over them.
Yes same!! Talk about a roller coaster of emotions, I love DF for this reason.
Oh dear, same. I've only played a couple of forts but I have had the experience of a whole squad rotting to death on their way out of a successful fight. Just thankful the queen was late to that party...
Maybe the dwarves got "injured" because they fell down while dizzy? However it happened, Kruggsmash was incredibly lucky.
Deadly dust is the worst because it persists as a coating on items and surfaces. I lost an entire fort to one puff of dust that caused a sudden hemorrhage disorder. every dwarf that that fought it died within a day, then every dwarf that touched them or walked through that corridor or tried to clean up a corpse died. went through 70 dwarves in about a week of game time.
I wish playing the game was half as fun for me as watching your stories
Try doing a challenge run, maybe no immigrants, maybe constant war, it's up to you
Same, i just get burned out on making rooms for nobles and assigning and keeping track of dwarves with the awful sorting system
When I'm fed up with organizing stuff I just go ape shit on the military and go on search and destroy mode
I really like watching Krugg but for me playing the game is even more fun! Everybody’s different, but for me it’s so important to have someone I can tell the stories of my fort. I seek interesting details and events so I can show or describe them to my friends. Without that part I can’t really play make believe and I don’t connect with dwarves in the same way. If I didn’t have invested friends I think I would create a fortress journal with screenshots and logbook.
ofc the best advice is to learn that losing is fun. Striving for perfection can get boring, the greatest stories come from chaos and tragedy :)
There used to be succession forts, passing on saves from player to player. I was involved in some that got some attention. It was !fun!
From what I remember about whips in DF, they are incredibly powerful if made out of a heavy metal like silver. They are a bludgeoning weapon, and the damage is based on the weight of the material and the surface area of the striking surface. Whips have the smallest surface area of any bludgeon weapon, so silver whips generate incredible damage against armored opponents like bronze colossi
They completely bypass armor due to a coding accident
From what I've read, because adamantine is so light, blunt weapons made out of it (like whips or hammers) are like hitting your enemies with a whiffleball bat. So while a silver whip would be ludicrously strong, this artifact is a disappointing waste of adamantine.
Funny that Vesi is water in finnish. It was quite fitting name for forgotten beast
I got so scared when the dwarves were coated with extract. Had whole forts die in a matter of minutes in such a way and I don*t want to see the spearcavern gang end like this. Loved the dnd artwork
Really liked your explanation for the invisible Item! Also the intro made it kind off look like they found YOU inside of the Pillar, which was funny
… Ah, so that’s where he ended up after the third Splatterface incident, eh? >)X^D
Wouldn’t that be an interesting twist, finding a colonist instead one of those gem pillars!
Letting us get to know only seven Dwarfs makes the emotinal impact so much more hard hitting! I actually teared up over Tiny and Boggy's marriage, and then instantly feel dread, and fear for the group suddenly surprise attacked by a beast with deadly dust! Holy pick! The punch I will feel in my gut if any of them gets hurt or worse!
Hurray, more Spearcaverns! And yes, you did a really good job of weaving in the whip story. Given that it's a remnant of the forging of the world, it could even be that the whip itself spoke its name when they found it... weapons of the gods are WEIRD, right?
… Woah, that’s an awesome idea. Perhaps its ethereal appearance hints at its spiritual nature? >):^?
I cannot get over the fact your drew the giant rat as a capybara! Seriously, this made my day~
Having a rat to pick the winner gem? Absolutely brilliant
Only a minute or so in and your masterwork skill for turning game weirdness into gripping fantasy narrative is showing. Love it
Loved the Drunian art. The faces really got me.
I think that forgotten beast made of water wasn't just some ancient entity. That was the curse that was set upon you for stealing a lash not made for mortal hands. The gift was not meant for dwarvenkind.
The dust was merely the beginning. The curse is not over...
I love the design of the Drunians. Like a hermit ape
You know Krugg, looking back at some of your old videos and the thoughts you expressed at the time, I'm glad that (it seems anyway) you're a lot happier these days and have found a rhythm that's not going to burn you out. Your content has always been fantastic imo, but I think that when you're really having fun it definitely comes across in the video. Hope it keeps up, and can't wait to see more of Spearcavern's story!
loved this new episode, so much fun stuff; the fantasy monomolecular whip, the animals, the competition, the interactions of the dwarves, the forgotten beast, all just lovely
Man, that bit with the forgotten beast was the embodiment of that emotional whiplash. When it showed up, I was pretty much thinking:
Forgotten Beast: Panik
It's made of water: Kalm
"Beware it's deadly dust!": Panik
the sheer whiplash i got from mourning opal to spontaneously exploding sheep got me good lmao
Glistening swamp, tinkling whip, shining armor. There's a poem for you right there
I can't think of a better time for a forgotten beast to come traipsing into the fortress lol. Good work Pop! It's kind of crazy how passive Rofa is being to the dwarves. Maybe it's a peaceful forgotten beast? Also that whip is going to be amazing I bet!
… Here’s to hope Boggy can make a name for himself with it, eh? >):^D
Deadly dust always give me anxiety for the poor dwarfs.
Your depiction of the drunian child made me laugh so hard. Thank you so much for your work, Krugg! xD
Some of the best and most heartfelt content on youtube. You opened my eyes to the beauty of dwarf fortress
I think of the hidden stuff like lost silmarils in Tolkien's world. There were things lost in ages past that are getting rediscovered as we dig.
That engraving of the insane donkey, priceless.
… “What. Are you doing. In my tree?!” >)X^D
Looking at worms, beings without spines, does shed light on the value of spines.
Having Boggy's hypothetical daughter with the same hairstyle as his beard style was an inspired choice
That mid-life-crisis Sonic costume, wow. It perfectly encapsulates... something. I'll let you know when I figure out what that is.
My beloved rat Bea died recently in my arms, so I felt for Opal
Thank you so much for doing screenshots updating what their skills are as the game goes on! It’s so appreciated to see their stats grow!
I appreciate the mild absurdity that is making its way into your storytelling, Krugg. The 5 minutes of investment into a giant, pooping rat who dies right after being named is a real highlight for the series.
omg the rat judge holding the opal is so cute
I am loving this series! The peek at individual dwarfs, the relationships, the characters (titan included), the fighting. It is all great stuff! My only fear is that, with your current defensive strategy, the life span of the fortress is defined by how long it takes a forgotten beast with webs to show up. It might be good to plan ahead for that occurrence.
Pop: "I'm bored and lonely and I hate hard work, I wish there was..."
*interrupted by Forgotten Beast*
*anime style HOW DARE YOU INTERRUPT ME instakill*
Pop: "...as I was saying,"
Tinny: [ *Nervous sweating intensifies* ] >)’:^/
Awwww, rat as a judge was awesome. :3
Dwarf fortress can craft very intriguing stories, Thanks for the series.
So I dont know what to write. But I just want to comment to give this vid more reach because you deserve more views. All craftsmanship is of the highest quality
What an episode! I've been on the edge of my seat waiting to see what was in the vault.
From what I understand about whips, the game considers them to be bludgeoning weapons, like warhammers. This means that silver whips are technically the best type of whip. According to the wiki, they are incredibly good anti-armor weapons.
Deadly Dust is very hit or miss. I've had dwarves spontaneously bleed to death from dust, but also had them barely suffer a mild fever. With some good medical care and hopefully some soapy water, they should pull through!
Always exciting to see krugg show up in my notifications!
Having been directed to stories about Boatmurdered and what have you around the time I started Dwarf Fortress' Steam release I had really hoped we'd get more stories like it when the game came out. Sadly, I haven't found a lot of new stories or videos. So I was very glad to stumble upon your channel!
I binged all the videos set in Athira Etha and I gotta say, you've done an excellent job with providing art and sound and the editing is always great, as is your narration. I subscribed and look forward to more Spearcavern and whatever comes next. Might even check some of your Classic DF fortress to keep me entertained as well. What I watched so far has certainly gotten me into Dwarf Fortress again. Keep up the good work!
Loved the episode. Felt sad when the rat died but it felt nice to think of it as it having died in peace after a life of turmoil and struggles in the dark caverns.
Do you think there is a chance you will make a lore page about Northbridge or any of your other fortresses? I'd like to have a bit more lore on Northbridge and any of the other fortresses. Mostly Northbridge since I am having difficulties figuring out the guilds, their symbols, and the various dwarf families in the fortress.
Omg was anyone else giggling the whole time the rat judging was going on? That was amazing
Love how the fort is evolving
I imagine Citystandard the Trade of Ropes to have a rope that is visible, but only because of the twinkling metal it's made of - so it effectively looks like it's held together by Ring Power a la Knuckles' Chaotix.
CHOSEN BY RAT! I am laughing so hard at this ep
Using a giant rat to judge a gem cutting competition? Amazing, I say, simply amazing!
If the whip's that thin, it must be a monomolecular slicewire. Don't let nobody touch the cord unless they wanna lose appendages. That said, the cord is obviously the real danger in combat, not the warhead.
Think you found your titankiller, Krugg.
Oh, and *PURGE THE CAVE-APES.* The Emperor commands it!
As much fun as DF is to play, it's crazy how much more fun it is to experience what others are experiencing. I want to keep playing DF, I really do, but I'm addicted to these and other player's playthroughs.
I really like your video style, I just discovered it yesterday randomly and I can't get enough. Keep up the good work my bearded bastard 😅
Great job using Opal to pick the gem, really creative! Shame that Opal couldn't spend more time with us.
17:30 is peak dwarf fortress you'll be invested in a story that has played out in your fort and that brings to right next to something completely different and bizarre that has just been going on easily just as interesting but just unnoticed until then.
"..you gotta really squint to see how cute they are..." The story of My life....I have a face made for radio, a voice made for print, and a brain not made for creative writing.
I really like the seven dwarves dynamic where I know and care for all the characters. The dust was really scary.
I love this so much!!! Best episode! The drawing of the animals were awesome. The gem cutting contest, so cool, the pacing this episode was spot on, and drawing the whip semi invisible? Amazing.
Great sound design on that forgotten beast!
(I wonder how it spews dust, being made of water itself though)
I imagined it beeing more of a mist than dust.
I love the design and the idea of Drunians, I haven't heard or seen anything of them myself playing DF yet.
The drunians have this weirdly endearing quality; they're honestly kinda ugly, but it's of the kind that can be viewed as cute, too. This is especially true for the babies; it's like looking at an ugly kitten!
… There’s a word for it, I believe. “Fuggly” >):^]
Anyday a Kruggsmash video drops is a good day! Cheers, Ivan ;D
Why I have the feeling that druvians communicate screaming the word "TOOT"?
Nice to see the Crab getting his bin fix!
I like how you interpreted the whip. Here's hoping none of the dwarves cut themselves trying to handle that razor wire. From what I've heard, there is/was a bug with whips' tiny surface area giving them way too much cutting strength and making armour near useless against them, but I don't know whether that's still a thing or not.
Man, I'm loving all of the creature art in this one XD I love that big fluffy rat boi and the Drunians. Excellent work as always you wonderful bearded bastard (And Mrs. K does amazing with coloring as always :D) XD I loved the opal contest....Also...NOOOOOO T.T I Opal!!!!
Geez, first Opal dies, then it frickin rains blood?? Talk about bad omen, hope everything goes well in the fortress.
Finally subscribed, really thinking of picking up the game again. Great content!
I would guess, until medical exams prove otherwise, that on the way to the hospital in a dizzy state, the dwarves stumbled and either hurt their ankles or lightly bumped into walls, resulting in a superficial scrape or small lump that went away on its own.
I wonder if the dizziness caused by the dust made them trip and get minor injuries or something.
you have gotten so good at storytelling with the game, the pacing, the editing, the drawings, everything is peak quality, thank you, as always
Hurray for a new Krugg video !!
17:39 The exasperated look of annoyance on that animal! Magnifique!
22:25 Okay. Not gonna lie. My jaw dropped at this moment.
The pet rat will forever be known as "Chonkers" to me.
Perfect way to start off the morning :3
I'm thoroughly enjoying this series. :)
THE RAT THAT YOU MADE US SO ATTACHED TO SO QUICKLY DIED!!! WTF
Really like the smaller team format, makes it feel much more personnal than a whole dwarf fortress, and every accident really matters
This was so funny! I love everything about this episode! Thank you Kruggsmash for all the laughter and happiness
I agree :3
22:26 "Sounds a bit like" a monster coming into the wrong neighborhood
this was an especially cool & funny episode! i lost it when the gems were judged and all haha what an awesome idea! :D
Hope you use some of that native gold to make a giant rat statue! The little rat jumped up onto the pedestal after all!
Man, that intro is as amazing as the content itself. Your intros are some of the few I never skip!
Opal had quite the adventure in his waning days.
Every one of your series has such a different vibe! You are just such an amazing story teller!
I want the gem sniffer rat to become this overblown spiritual ritual that they do regularly
It seems Boggy "Hopes to cook a Drunian one day".
Krugg, just wanna say, love all the effort and care you put into these. Even with graphics now in DF, you keep coming up with such imaginitive art and ways to bring these stories to life.
Now for the waiting ritual! Its like a good book im forced to put down lol.
*I scream, you scream, we all scream for KRUGGSMASH!* 😁
Hey man, been loving your stuff for years. I pray for more attention to come to your art
finally watching this series. This might be my new favorite intro, unseating monsterkiller's intro!
Amazing. You are really great at this.
Just had a cool idea for a fort that has a strict caste system. It could give you a lot of opportunities for story telling. Peasant uprisings, corrupt ruling class, maybe there is a rift in the fort and you have 2 rival clans in separate forts right next to each other. It could be really cool and different.
"That's disturbing"
"ANYWHO Moving right along"
You know in any other game that might be something to kinda focus on but that's just a normal day in dwarf fortress
"Three Cheers for Boggy Ratchosen. Hiep Hiep Hoerai"
… Gotta be frank, that’s a catchy title. All hail the Ratchosen! >)X^D
Somewhat sacrilegious but part of me wants you to keep the rat and demon skeleton around on the chance that one of the dwarves uses it in a weird mood 😅