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EPISODE 01: “HEROES?!”
Writer’s Note: This is a tough episode to watch – even for me. This was our first venture into Machinima. To say there was a lot of experimenting happen would be a serious understatement. The first episode was one huge experiment to see if we could even get this to work how we wanted. It’s very flat. And thankfully everything about the series, from the video quality, the animation, sound quality, voice acting and writing all drastically improve as the series continued to progress.
EPISODE 02: “20K?”
Writer’s Note: Still in the learning process of Machinima and filming within a game environment you can see in this video we switched our filming style from the original episode. Originally we had thought of going widescreen to give it a cinema look – but decided the full screen was much cleaner. This is where the would-be heroes first really get an idea with what they should do for a quest…
EPISODE 03: “Come On Baby, Light My Fire…”
Writer’s Note: This episode may seem like it’s a filler episode, but it really does begin to define what these would-be heroes, Peter and Grayson are really like. Everything from purchasing questionable maps from close friends, to thinking that they could easily handle taking down a dragon – the most epic thing any hero can do! For Peter and Grayson they think it’s an easy short cut to fame and fortune – and being able to open up their own bar!
EPISODE 04: “A Walk In The Woods…”
Writer’s Note: Another character defining moment – especially for Peter the Ranger. In this episode, with the entire fiasco with the campfire – you learn that Peter the Ranger isn’t exactly the best of the rangers. The reference to the “one eyed elf” drawing is a personal jab at myself. There’s one thing I can draw. An elf. With one eye. And I put – as we had Grayson say “a wisp of hair” – over the eye because I can never draw parallel eyes without making the elf look like some kind of swamp creature.
EPISODE 05: “Ye Salty Dog!”
Writer’s Note: This is the first episode we introduced one of our friends and gave them a line. Poppy the Salt Vendor. Like most of the friends we introduce, each character has a quirk – usually based off the person playing them. Poppy has an infatuation for salt. I kid you not. She puts salt on top of her salt. So naturally when we introduced her we wanted to make reference to her obsession with Salt. The whole Salt Vendor joke actually did quite well in the series, which led her to having multiple appearances in later episodes.
EPISODE 06: “He’s A Magic Man!”
Writer’s Note: Another episode where we have a friend of ours lend a voice. Alan the Astounding is voiced by Chad Yantos. The whole joke with Alan being a drunk wizard is, once again, a reference to a real event. During a (booze) cruise one year on a ship – Alan and Tawmis got into a drinking competition and drank… a lot. Well, while leaving Chad was walking – and suddenly fell forward – no hands out or anything – he just passed out in mid-stride. It was pretty incredible. We had to drag him (he was like dead weight) back to his room.
EPISODE 07: “Things That Make You Go… Boom?”
Writer’s Note: This episode was pretty fun. We wanted to make use of the salt the character purchased, and so we used an gelatinous cube to be a “ice cube monster.” Using the salt from Poppy the Salt Vendor to … Well you will see. But the multiple shots of that result is our little jab at Anime and how they show the same explosion from like fifteen different shots.
EPISODE 08: “On Borrowed Gold…”
Writer’s Note: This one introduces Tawmis’ wife, Amiee. This is the first time we actually worked close with the person lending a voice. Amiee, who is what we call “A Professional Shopper” – lent all kinds of references (like the Members Only Jacket) to the episode. Unfortunately we experienced some audio problems during this episode which showed up in the final product. A fun episode otherwise. One that sets up something in Season 3…
EPISODE 09: “It’s Not The Size (That Matters)…”
Writer’s Note: This episode is unique in that the vendor shown in this episode was original voiced by another voice actor, who later was removed from the project. A new voice actor, Sean, replaced the actor and redid the entire episode with us. There’s a few out there who are long time fans of Neverending Nights, who have the original release of the episode featuring the voice actor that was terminated from the project. Aside from that interesting fact, this episode is crucial to the series as this is the episode that Grayson gets the fiery sword – which we learn later – is much more than just a fiery magic sword.
EPISODE 10: “Racial Benefits”
Writer’s Note: This episode is the one where Pawl the Dorf, first mentioned selling the map to Peter is finally seen. Pawl the Dorf becomes a constant member of the series from this point forward. This is the first episode that shows a goblin (Dink the Goblin). The next episode features the goblins who would go on to become one of the most popular things about Neverending Nights.
EPISODE 11: “Deep, Dark Revenge (This Is How We Roll)”
Writer’s Note: The title of the episode is a reference to the video game DDR. Also this is the first episode that features the main three goblins (Albert, Bob and Charlie) who would go on to become extremely popular in the series. Each of them is a representative of Grayson, Pawl and Peter respectively. Also, like the “respective doubles” they begin the naming convention (A, B, C…)
EPISODE 12: “Where There Is Smoke…”
Writer’s Note: This episode makes a small nod to the earlier episode that features the campfire. Our would be heroes, Peter and Grayson make a campfire in the cave and realize without a lot of ventilation – things can sometimes go a little wrong. People were also clamoring for more goblin appearances, so we knew that the goblins would be appearing again later in the series.
EPISODE 13: “In And Out, A Hero’s Tale”
Writer’s Note: In this episode, we make a reference to Dungeons & Dragons; and the Ranger’s ability to “Speak With Animals.” However, Peter tries to speak to fish (which of course, don’t exactly have the biggest of brains – which may be just what Peter needs). We also begin to see that there’s more to the magic sword that Grayson purchased… and its secret begins to unfold.
EPISODE 14: “Here Comes The Sand Again…”
Writer’s Note: The heroes are stuck out in the desert and wandering around aimlessly. In the background from time to time, there’s a large face statue and two hands sticking out of the sand – this is a reference to a pose that Adam often struck that was deemed “BGA.” This episode got a few laughs with the voice in Grayson’s head happening – which is the sword – but neither of them realizes it.
EPISODE 15: “Reach Out With Your Feelings…”
Writer’s Note: In this episode Grayson finally convinces Peter to use one of his Ranger’esque powers to Summon Animal Companion so that they can eat it before they perish in the desert. The end result of the multiple summonings leads to some chaos. The animals that are summoned are seen again in Season 2. This also features a farmer coming and taking his “prize pig.” The pig is a reference to user on the Bioware forums who had “pig” in their name.
EPISODE 16: “Dessert City?”
Writer’s Note: This episode features Mark Baldus and John Kroeger, two folks that worked with Tawmis and Adam at the “9 to 5″ job. It’s a small set up that most people didn’t seem to catch – but everyone who is a guard in the city has a magical weapon (seen immediately by the characters played by Mark and John). The reason being is the city is guarded by a (silver) dragon that our heroes will find out later. The dragon equips the guards with magical weapons so that the guards can effectively protect the dragon.
EPISODE 17: “Heroes Bar & Keep And…?”
Writer’s Note: This episode features Bethany & Mario Garcia. Bethany did the sultry voice of Madame Rainbow, while Mario did the voice of the Bartender. Mario was also later selected to do the voice of Daniel the Destructive. Daniel the Destructive was created when the voice actor who portrayed Alan the Astounding could not commit to future recordings. Daniel’s role was originally written to be Alan the Astounding, so there was some minor rewriting to make Daniel a unique character, and not a clone of Alan the Astounding, with just a different name. This episode introduces Andrea the Assassin, voiced by Christi Molina (originally) and the demise of an existing character…
EPISODE 18: “Pepper Flavored?”
Writer’s Note: Poppy the Salt Vendor appears as a main person in this episode. This episode also introduces an assortment of different kinds of salt – including “pepper flavored salt” – which, as a joke did unexpectedly well. As a result, we wanted to do more with the pepper flavored salt joke and make it a part of the series. The effects of pepper flavored salt and magic are later explained in a later episode. Amiee the Armorer can be seen in this episode; which comes into play in Season 3. As well as the two Knights who originally “inspired” Peter and Grayson can be seen (as they can in previous episodes as well). All of this ties in with Season 3.
EPISODE 19: “A Little Magic!”
Writer’s Note: This episode introduces Mario Garcia as Daniel the Destructive. As noted previously, the role of Daniel the Destructive was supposed to actually be Alan the Astounding, however Chad Yantos was unable to commit to future recordings at the time – so with some rewrites, we created Daniel the Destructive and developed a new personality for the character. Andrea the Assassin, originally voiced by Christi Molina, also makes her debut. Andrea the Assassin is the “serious” character in a world gone mad. So she rarely has “funny” lines; the humor with her comes from her being so series while everything else around her is so chaotic.
EPISODE 20: “Variety Is The Spice Of Life… And Death.”
Writer’s Note: Every once in awhile, a few episodes here and there, we threw something at the end – just past the credits. Just to reward folks who sat and watched the credits – they’d get a little extra. Obviously this was something that was very popular for movies to do. This episode featured an ending after the credits that was actually pretty crucial to the series – or at least to the development of Pawl the Dorf’s character. Originally released, some people missed this ending and wondered why Pawl the Dorf was in he state he was in later…
EPISODE 21: “Accumulation”
Writer’s Note: This is the episode where Peter and Grayson go after the Silver Dragon. However, this episode also features a large majority of folks who made previous appearances in the series. We had tried to get everyone who did a voice previously to return and have at least one or two lines in this episode that was going to be the accumulation of the entire first season! Unfortunately some were unable to – so there was some last minute edits to this episode when we pulled it all together.
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EPISODE 22: “This Is ‘Dragon’ On Too Long…”
Writer’s Note: Peter and Grayson make a horrifying discovery when they learn that the Dragon of Ator is not an evil dragon… So their hopes of the quest ending quickly are quickly forgotten. The Dragon of Ator, however, does tell Peter and Grayson that if they’re really looking to be heroes, that perhaps rescuing some maiden in distress would work out better for them (and perhaps not be so insanely difficult as killing a dragon). The Dragon, however, seems to have a particularly person in mind that needs to be rescued.
EPISODE 23: “Oh How I Treasure… Treasure!”
Writer’s Note: In this episode Peter and Grayson stare at their dream – a mound of gold, when the Dragon of Ator decides to assist them. Peter also picks up something from the cave that “doesn’t fit” the Dragon which has yet to play itself out in Season 2… perhaps in Season 3 we just might see what Peter picked up…
EPISODE 24: “The Watchful Eye”
Writer’s Note: The Dragon of Ator, voice by Jeremy Rochester, continues to assist Peter and Grayson by giving them a map – which Grayson quickly takes from Peter. Grayson asks about a few… unusual markings and notes on the map that the dragon tells them to avoid… The Dragon also reveals that there’s more to him than it would appear…
EPISODE 25: “The New Recruits”
Writer’s Note: The scene opens with a large hole on the ice floor, which is a reference to when Peter and Grayson blew up the Ice Cube Monster in Season 1. This also marks the return of Andrea the Assassin and Daniel the Destructive in Season 2. Andrea the Assassin is now voiced by Amanda Host (who would later marry Adam Freese!), replacing the previous voice actor, Christi Molina.
EPISODE 26: “Reunited And It Feels So Good”
Writer’s Note: Peter and Grayson have another campfire within the cave (apparently not learning their previous lesson). Grayson goes to sleep, leaving the care of the fire to Peter… which leads to… Well, this episode shows what happens! This episode also brings back Pawl the Dorf and reunites them with Peter and Grayson with his new… “condition.”
EPISODE 27: “Even Ghosts Have Racial Benefits?”
Writer’s Note: This episode brings Andrea the Assassin and Daniel the Destructive to Ator, showing they’re hot on the trail of Peter and Grayson. This episode also brings back Poppy the Salt Vendor, with Amiee the Armorer seen behind her.
EPISODE 28: “The Light At The End Of The Tunnel”
Writer’s Note: This episode explains why Pawl the Dorf is stuck in his current “condition” and why he’s not able to pass onto the “Otherside.” The credits also feature some additional dialogue in the beginning making cult classic references to a number of ghost related movies.
EPISODE 29: “The Plan.”
Writer’s Note: This episode opens up with yet another Star Wars reference with the bar. The goblins (along with the two new additions, Dink voiced by Mario Garcia representing Daniel the Destructive, and Ellen who represents Andrea the Assassin) have a big part. The initial dialogue with between the Bartender and Andrea is pretty comical; and her reaction to what the Bartender thinks of Grayson’s virginity sparks an unusual interest in Andrea; which sets up something that will be discovered at the end of the Season 2.
EPISODE 30: “Good Elf… Bad Elf?”
Writer’s Note: This episode is pretty epic. Peter and Grayson accidentally trigger a war between two underground races when they clash into one another. The filming of the episode was very difficult as all of the action was randomly set to attack – and from time to time caused a bit of lag during the filming. But the end result turned out pretty good. Also the answer to Pawl’s condition may finally be solved…
EPISODE 31: “Side Effects May Vary”
Writer’s Note: This episode has a bunch of fun references. This episode introduces Hannah playing the part of Poppy the Salt Vendor’s daughter and making a wish in a wishing well; and Peter and Grayson return to the Wishing Well joke once again. Pawl the Dorf is warned that the ‘reincarnation’ may have some ’side effects’ setting up an ongoing joke with Pawl’s fate throughout Season 2.
EPISODE 32: “Employment Opportunities”
Writer’s Note: Peter and Grayson decide that in order to get word around about their (false) heroics – they decide that they will hire a fake Nemesis to spread the word about their great deeds. They hire someone by the name of Evil Foo who is set to “stretch the truth” – Peter however misunderstands her name… which costs them 300 gold. This episode also introduces Myoki Spencer as Evil Foo.
EPISODE 33: “There Be Pirates!”
Writer’s Note: This episode was perhaps the “longest in the making.” Not that it took a long time to make the video – but since both Adam and Tawmis are fans of Pirates – there was no doubt that pirates would eventually be featured in the Neverending Nights series. This episode shows a unique way of bringing in pirates into the series! This episode also features a former co-worker, Jamie King. Also, a side note the “Scarasea Oceans” in which the episode takes place is named after “Scara” who is better known as Sara, who originally (and accidentally) came up with the “That Kicks Rocks!” statement.
EPISODE 34: “Barking Up The Wrong Tree”
Writer’s Note: This episode puts Pawl the Dorf in a unique form; for the first time, not allowing Pawl to speak as himself in the new form. The voice of Pawl’s new form is voiced (or barked) by Tawmis’ dog, Odin. This was a fun episode in that Peter uses his “Speak with Animals” skill – what Peter is hearing is very different than what Pawl the Dorf is “barking.” Even Grayson notices that much…
EPISODE 35: “This Is Bull$#!+”
Writer’s Note: This episode features Pawl in a new form – yet again! And Peter and Grayson cracked a few jokes about Pawl’s latest form – once they finally discover that it’s actually Pawl the Dorf and not a Minotaur going after them! Also fun to note that the Knights can be seen in the background… again.
EPISODE 36: “Mind Over Matter (Now That You Don’t Have A Mind, It Doesn’t Matter)”
Writer’s Note: Peter, Grayson and Pawl leave the town. And when they do – the Silver Dragon, in its human form is seen following them. Andrea the Assassin gets closer to finding Peter and Grayson. The three encounter Mind Flayers (Illithid) – and make a joke about filming underground. Adam and Tawmis have often made it known that they dislike filming underground for the series, because of ceiling issues as well as lack of scenery. This episode is one of the first ones where characters were given subtitles as an alternate version, because of the Mind Flayers. Note: This episode may require subtitles for the creatures – you can download that version here.
EPISODE 37: “Crime Does Not Pay”
Writer’s Note: In this episode Andrea the Assassin encounters Evil Foo. After a brief exchange, Evil Foo attacks the goblins – slaying Ellen and Dink – however, Andrea strikes Evil Foo down once she gets the information she needs from Evil Foo. It’s interesting to note that the goblins find the 300 gold that Peter paid Evil Foo on her body… this will come up again in Season 3…
EPISODE 38: “Mandatory Flashbacks”
Writer’s Note: Daniel confesses to Andrea that he knows Mother Draco, and goes on to explain that he was responsible for the explosion of Gnome Mountain. In the flashback, a Crimson Draco Legion member tells Daniel the Delightful (before earning his Destructive name) that the man with the fiery sword is not who he claims to be. However, the shadowy figure is wise to the Crimson Draco and manages to escape. This is the first time the Shadowy Figure who owns the fiery sword before Grayson is seen. The character is voiced by Travis Richards, who is also responsible for the music of Neverending Nights. Andrea also confesses part of her origin as well – revealing the one she calls “Mother” is not truly her mother.
EPISODE 39: “Confessions Of A Blade”
Writer’s Note: The title of this episode “Confessions of a Blade” is based on the title of a story written by Paul Molina, based on Soul Calibur – starring Ivy and Raphael. This is also the first time, that Grayson actually begins having past visions – the shadowy figure is seen fighting orcs in an epic battle. The sword, once Grayson awakens, explains that Grayson’s destined for the blade.
EPISODE 40: “Something’s Not Quite Right”
Writer’s Note: Through sheer luck and stupidity, Peter and Grayson continue to avoid Andrea, remaining one step ahead. When Andrea questions gnolls about a Half-Elf, Human and Minotaur, the Gnolls explain that those three did not come through – which makes Andrea thinks the Minotaur is going to spring a trap on them eventually! Grayson begins telling Peter about “strange dreams” to which Peter explains puberty – and explains that Grayson better not have feelings for him. (Which comes into play again in Season 3)…
EPISODE 41: “Something Wicked This Way Comes”
Writer’s Note: The episode begins with a dream sequence with the Shadowy Figure confronting the one that Andrea the Assassin serves and called “Mother.” Pawl ends up dying; again. The Resurrection Priest and Pawl exchange dialogue about putting points into spot check, and that the previous Rogue hadn’t put any. This is a reference to a “power gamer” we used to game with. Andrea also manages to catch up to Peter and Grayson – and Dean appears. Some dialogue exchange happens, and Andrea realizes that her hatred for Grayson is actually love; but turns away from it; as well as turns away from helping her “Mother.” She asks Daniel to teleport them back to Galana… but something goes very, very wrong…
EPISODE 42: “Oh Mother Dearest…”
Writer’s Note: Peter, Grayson and Pawl are teleported to Mother Draco. Dean however teleports into the room and warns Grayson not to hand over the blade and that Mother Draco is more than she appears to be. Mother Draco reveals her true self, taking the form of an Ancient Red Dragon… to which Dean takes on his true form – a Silver Dragon… and as if that wasn’t enough – the Shadowy Figure appears – revealing himself – to which both and Peter and Grayson make an amazing discovery…
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EPISODE 43: “Got Time To Kill?”
Writer’s Note: After two years, Neverending Nights finally returns. With this episode – our heroes find themselves somewhere… and they have no memory how they got there! Someone close by provides some clues as to what may have happened. Have our heroes finally done? Could it be true? Are they heroes? Is this the first and final episode of Season 3? Watch the video and see! Eagle eyed viewers may even notice something more unusual than the fact that Peter and Grayson have no memory of how they got where they are…
BONUS VIDEO: In Episode 43, Peter mentions being lost “in the City.” This event is based off an actual event that happened in 2005 in New York City, during the Machinima Film Festival. The audio used to make this bonus feature was ripped right from the video that Amanda Watkins had filmed of us wandering around NYC looking for somewhere to eat. The entire night (everything from being a part of the 2005 Machinima Film Festival to hanging out and getting to know Amanda & Reece Watkins and Ben Grussi impacted us of Neverending Nights beyond measure. I knew I had to write it into the final season. So the reference Peter makes is to that night. And here’s the audio of that night made into a machinima piece. Download it here.