Neebs Gaming Origin Story 

Watching this again after Tony's passing is heart breaking. What a group of just great mates... Miss you Wyvern King .... Sad for everyone's loss of a great individual.

"Pick up a goddamn book and figure it out yourself." -words to live by.

This video is 2 years old and it’s the most inspiring thing I’ve ever watched. I’m 17 about to turn 18 in a month and I’m going to finish high school and I was scared, but watching this has helped me with that anxiety. Thank you guys for this and all the amazing content you have and continue to make

Always knew Doraleous had a military background, just by how he speaks and carries his tone, but never knew he is a Marine. From one to another, thank you for your service and Semper Fidelis.

i just wanted to let you know your videos got me through a rough time. Im a college kid hundreds of miles away from home and one day i couldn't even stand due to a pain in my abdomen. I went to the doctor and they said that it might be stomach cancer. We went to the hospital and they did a biopsy of my stomach to confirm or deny the diagnosis. So, for two weeks i waited for the news as to whether or not i'd die before i even got married to my fiance. and one day i stumbled onto your ark survival Snake video. I su b'd so fast! And so, for two weeks i watched so many of your videos. They made me laugh and smile through the rough times and that is the most important thing that you guys do. Thankfully the biopsy showed no trace of cancer! just a horribly misdiagnosed case of a stomach virus. But every smile i had those two weeks was because a few guys decided to make a gaming channel and entertain a bunch of strangers. Thank you guys for what you do, you'll always have my support.

I honestly have no words that can describe how much I love this channel and the community within it, Thank You!

What a lovely, lovely story about 5 random guys that had become not just friends IRL but also started a succesful career in the gaming industry. Love you guys so much, you are a true inspiration!

You guys are truly an inspirational story for everyone one of us. From humble origins you crawled along in this world working you're way up the ladder of the life. You five have faced great hardship, dark hours and have sacrificed so much for your passions. It brings such joy to my heart a hopeful tears to my eyes that you guys can thrive in this world after all the struggles and uncertainties of life. Every Time I watch the beautiful animations and the exciting gameplay you produce it brings some laughter to my day. I'm glad to see you guys well off. So here's to Neeb's Gaming and all the wonderful work you guys do. I hope you and your families all have a wonderful day and onward to world peace.

Could Doraleous possibly talk about his military experience in a video, funny stories, cool experiences, stuff like that?

Don't know how I didn't see this video for 5 years, but it's so damn inspiring. I know that jump from a steady job to doing your own thing is soo incredibly hard, both financially and emotionally. Very glad that it's been successful.

You guys NEED to post those shorts somewhere.

Long Live the Wyvern King, Tony “Thick 44” Schnur. May you fly with Cooter in heaven. Thank you for your service Recon

hope to see Battlefield Friends with Battlefield 1 😋

Rip thick44

Without you guys I wouldn't be calling C4. Jeep stuff and knowing how to use it properly. Thank you! Neebs gaming 😀

RIP Recon 😞

Anyone else want to see a live action version of ARK performed by these guys?

we're all gonna miss thick

I was so hyped when thick said he grew up in ELYRIA FREAKING OHIO because that is where live

5 year old video and it is still very relevant today,.... really nice to hear how it all started and well done lads. Thank you for inspiring me to follow my dreams no matter how rocky this road is going to be. keep up the great vids, i love them.

Good job guys 3 years later and almost 2 million subscribers keep making good content

I wish I could’ve met you guys and thanked you for being my inspirations. I grew up watching all of your projects and I loved them. Because of you guys I’m studying creative writing at Full Sail and I can’t thank y’all enough. When I heard about Thick I didn’t want to believe it, another part, another person that made my childhood just a little bit brighter. I love you guys and owe it to y’all, my condolences go out to you guys and Thick’s family.

It's still fun to hear your background stories and how you guys progressed. I don't know if I've shared this story, but I'm pretty sure I can pinpoint what put me over the edge from casual fan to... well, "fangirl". I had just moved to Florida, and was watching battlefield friends in my room. I hear the Noob's voice coming from the living room, so I walk out there and my roommates and their friends were all gathered around, bingewatching D&A. I looked up the show and realized it was you guys. Something clicked and I looked up everything else you had made. A few years later, here I am. I got to meet most of you, hang out with you, game with you, meet some people in the community... it's been lots of fun. Thanks for the great times :) Oh, and I like the song about 18 mins in. Boop

I'm so glad I found you guys and this community! Before I rarely went on youtube because of one specific channel. Now you guys are the first thing I think about when I open a youtube page. I have laughed so much, even to tears because of you guys. And also given some great advice on different things. Not only that, but I am given the chance to interact with you guys live on twitch! How crazy is that?! (Btw are we seeing some EU time friendly streams soon?) For that, I am truly thankful! Hope to see you guys grow and reach each and every goal you guys might have. Much love from me personally! Neebs gaming, I am entertained.

Without BFFs I wouldn't have found this great channel. you guys are dope AF! I love to be apart of the Neebs community

Extremely humble group of guys. Y'all have the chemistry of the Yogscast, The Grand Tour, and like everyone's circles of friends. It's not the content we really watch but the dialogue between y'all. It's not acting but the sheer friendship and frustration we all relate to. Really believe y'all took a risk to make the channel cause of the faith y'all had in one another.

One question I have always wondered.... How did you all choose your names?

This has become like my favorite channel. At least for gaming. I'm so glad one of their videos was in my recommended about a week ago. I've been hooked since

How the Doraleous & Associate videos don't have 5 million views each is an absolute mystery to me.

Just stumbled across this. Had a bit of a tear in my eye from listening to yours guys back stories. Awesome video, as always. Bit late to the party on this video, but keep up the good work.

I remember how happy I was when I was younger to learn that thick was from my hometown (even if it’s a shithole) it’s been a while since I’ve been back to this channel, but fly high thick.

Thank you, YT. I needed this. Miss you, tony. Rest well, brother

20:54 Yea they're idiots, but they're my idiots and i love all of them :D

This was an interesting watch. Convinced me to keep working on my own project.

This video is 6 years old and neebs Gaming is the whole reason we started our channel and twitch. So thank y'all for inspiring us here at SemperF1Gaming without y'all we wouldn't ever started.

Went back to watch this at 1 million... awesome story and even better people! Thanks Neebs and dudes.

I couldn't say this enough times. I love you guys so much!

I thought you guys would like to know that i hated youtube for a long time, i had never found anything interesting on there until i came across your GTAV videos. I have, at this point, watched pretty much every one of your videos and they are all great. Keep up the great work!

The part where you talk about film school and working in the industry really hit home. I am currently a Mass Communications major and I have to film documentaries and make commercials and this all makes so much sense and even though I am not out of school yet this all just is crazy to hear about and listen to all of your stories. Wilmington is amazing, I am always there in the summer. Keep up the great videos! hopefully one day I can be doing what you guys are doing now!

Semper Fi Medic! Good stuff. Love Neebs gaming!

Me and a buddy have been trying to make it getting our start in film and it's been really hard. This has genuinely given me hope for myself to see that even in the struggle you guys made it through. Thanks for this video guys.

There's a lot in this video that really speaks to me and gives me a lot to think about. I am looking to try and get into UT Austin's film school and hopefully eventually end up landing some kind of job somewhere making movies. There was always that vision of making stuff directly through my creative vision, and it would be fantastic to be able to do that, but I have also started to come to terms with the fact that the film industry really is a "who you know" industry, and have decided it would be satisfactory for me to even get ANY job on a set for ANY movie/tv show/ short film, anything. And this video really confirmed that for me, and just the story of you guys and how you eventually ended up here is kind of an inspiration and shows that, especially in the film industry, you can start in as low of a level as possible and still end up being somebody in the long run. It was interesting to learn about how you all met and ultimately creating all of your content, but all of the stuff about working in films speaks much greater volumes to me as an aspiring flim maker.

Soundtrack is super under-rated. Top tier quality. Not too loud to where its distracting, but loud enough to fit the vibes. Pro dj skills

I try and get everyone I know watching Doraleous and Associates, problem is as soon as I mention cartoon they stop listening. They have no idea what they're missing out on. "Queers, sounds a little fruity. Well gentlemen if you've gotta rest up welcome to the Geigh Kingdom!"

I FUCKING LOVE THIS CHANNEL !!

I'm back to this video in 2021 and it's still one of the best videos I have ever seen on RU-vid, and know the sacrifices that they all made is just something else, these guys are just amazing, I would recommend them to anyone I know.

It's 2021 but I love coming back to older videos like this. They mellow me out just to chill and listen to.

20:30 "We're gonna be the reason a lot of people are miserable in 5 to 10 years" Well it's 5 plus years later and still enjoying the channel Also said you were hoping for 1 mil subscribers to keep things rolling and I see now plus 2.1 mil... Congrats pilgrims, you come far 👍

Doraleous also played as a bartender in a movie that was not neccarly something I would watch but had to watch through the entire movie to find where he was in the movie, well worth it though. It was Uncle Doraleous in the makings there.

Been here since the first episode of BFF!! love u guys!

It always scary as hell taking that leap. Leaving one job for another. But it’s taking those leaps than can often lead to being happier and better off. Amazing video, glad I found it.

Im really glad it worked out for you guys. i know i truly enjoy watching your videos.... oh and as a side note , i think keep your faces hidden as your BBFs faces is a really good idea. adds some mystery ;) ... in all seriousness keep it up guys. ON-WARDS AND UPWARDS TO A MILLION SUBS.

What anime is Thick44 in?

i wasnt here from the beginning but im glad to be apart of the neebs gaming community now

Been a fan of the channel since the original days of battlefield friends. Raleigh NC. Love everything you guys have done over the years and love going back and watching these old episodes

Is it weird that I almost teared up during Thick's Verizon story?

I watched all Battlefield friends in one weekend

This is awesome! Probably the best video you’ve made due to the personal aspect.

I'm scratching my head as to why you still have only 630k subscribers.

I love you guys so much. This might get lost in the comments, but on the off chance you do read this, I just wanna thank you all. I dot really have any glamorous story about how you all helped me through a tough point in my life...but I still look forward to coming home and checking out your stuff. It's made me laugh so many times and I can't tell you how many times I've gotten yelled at because other people are trying to sleep and I'm busy laughing my ass off! Worth it. Every time. You guys are amazing. Hope I'll get to meet you someday!

I am very happy this video exists. Great stories behind great content! Thank you for the entertainment!

Thank you all for taking that big leap. Helluva channel. Highly entertaining. Funny as f@$#. We need more Doraleous and Associates though😂

ive got a whole new respect for these guys now

Been watching your vids for a while now and you guys are by far my favourite creators on here, keep up the great work. Also this video was such a feel good experience. luv ya guys.

You guys are great! I dont have many friends (none at all) so watching you all makes me feel like im a part of something.

I remember a short video that you guys made talking about the kickstarter for Doraleous. Always fun to go back and listen to Simon talking about that you are doing some sort of mafia-shit. ''I know a guy behind the donut shop and he's gonna break your fucking legs'' -Simon

Wait... so Thick was the DJ for and was in the pilot for Dawson's Creek? TIL.

I know this is an older video, and you guys probably won’t even see this, but I have to say I love watching your videos. I lost my husband to a brain tumor (glioblastoma) a couple of years ago, and since then, my two sons and I have been struggling to move forward as a family. In the course of this struggle and grief, video games have become one of our family coping avenues. My two middle school age sons started watching RU-vid gamer channels, and I have to admit, I thought that was kind of an odd thing to watch. But one day, I overheard one of your BattleField Friends videos, and it just cracked me up! Pretty soon, my sons and I were watching more and more of your videos together. Now Neebs Gaming is our family entertainment. ! I love your videos because they are highly entertaining and unique. As an artist, I love the animation, and I can appreciate how much work goes them into them. I also really like your gaming videos because they aren’t just about the game. They are like stories you guys tell, and the chemistry between you is so fluid. You make your audience feel like they are a part of an epic journey. It is truly remarkable. Thank you for sharing your talents with the world and giving my sons and I a little comedy distraction. P.S. Please keep playing Ark. That is my favorite game!

As someone trying (failing) to make something out of a RU-vid channel. this video gave me a little hope. thanks guys!!!

I remember coming across ya’ll channel about a year maybe a year and a half ago (I suck at remembering time lol) watching ya’ll GTA Modded videos. Then I found your GTA Cinematic Series and binged watched that. I fully realized how fucking amazing ya’ll are doing the cinematic stuff. Not saying this because I’m a fan (well partly lol) but ya’ll are the greatest channel when it comes to cinematic gameplay. The fact it’s not scripted too is amazing in itself, because it shows just how naturally funny ya’ll are. Ya’ll are the reason I’m working on doing my own channel. I felt like at one time I was maybe too old to start doing a gaming channel, because I’ve only seen young people have channels. Seeing ya’ll though, the fact we’re all around the same age and seeing how well ya’ll are doing (I know it doesn’t happen overnight of course) gives me a ton of motivation to step out on my own. So thank you guys and hopefully we can collaborate in the future 👊🏾.

u guys r the best and I hope ur lives keep going amazing

Just discovered you guys about a month ago. Been binge watching your content. The forest, Arc scorched earth super cut and 7 days to die super cut. You guys are so damn entertaining!!! Sky’s the limit for you guys!

Aye fellow North Carolinians!

HOLY SHIT IM FROM WILMINGTON NC!!! WHAT?!?!?!?

Always been a huge fan. Found you through 7 days to die and had no idea you were so close. I’m a retired Marine out of Lejeune. Just out of dumb luck I found a good job and stayed. Keep up the great videos and I’ll branch out to see some of your other work.

Promoted.

you guys have a good story, i love it😏

We need to get you guys a million subs

I felt like tearing up a bit. This was beautiful.. Guys, always stick together. Don't ever forget the bond you guys built. You guys are family! Absolutely beautiful. ❤

Still waiting for the live action films...

+Neebs Gaming Best And Biggest Future Channel In The World. Best video so far!!! Thanks for sharing your stories, places and how you got together and where you are today. We get little things pop up, bit and bats as we watch you guys and get to know you behind the voices. I have watched all the short films I have found am sure there are more, my personal favourites are suicide jumper and Warped Galaxy. Your animations are fantastic Doralous And Associates and Andy Biscuits fucking brilliant. You all have a great chemistry together and give each other shit some more than others (Simon) poor bastard lol. It's great to watch and support the channel and yourselves and thank you for all sharing what you have created for us to enjoy for shits and giggles. If you got the whole world to watch and laugh you could tick the world peace box! And if any subs on here hasn't checked out the other channels on here then fuck off and do it! Cheers chaps

What I wanna know is.. Which anime series did Thick44 used his glorious voice on?? Neebs can you please ask him that.. You too Neebs.. Your voice might work on some animes too.

Hey guys. Thanks for sharing your history, which tends to show itself in the advanced techniques and quality of your videos. I saw the first Neebs Gaming a few weeks ago, watched the 7 Days playlist. I was instantly hooked by the immersion, sound editing, entertaining conversations and lack of distracting self cams. Very well done. It's exciting to see there is so much more. Congrats on your success.

Fuck yeah! Neebs Gamings community rocks!!

so was neebs also in the marine corps

Hey NC for the win

Here I thought you were just a bunch of guys who got lucky on youtube, I had no idea you had actual training in videos! Im 62 and have been doing youtube since 2014. You guys are great! Any advice you can offer your subs who are also content creators would be much welcomed. Keep up the great work guys you are absolutely awesome.

+neebsgaming I think its really cool that there is a marine amongst you all. I am a future marine( leave august 15 for San diego) and I would like to know what mos did he have in the corps I'm. currently contracted for a 0321 and was wondering what crazy stories he had in the corps thanks guys I've been with you all from the start and I'm glad to see y'all thrive and hope you all still are the same when I get back

You guys have helped me get through some bad situations in life. When I’m feeling down and having just a shit day I have NO problem going back and watching some of your old videos and I always end up with a smile and some laughs. Thank y’all so much. I’m kind of going through some personal stuff right now but these videos like this are inspiring and reassuring that at the end of the day everything is okay and sometimes you just gotta keep going. Don’t get bogged down by some bad stuff? Just keep going, day to day and everything is gonna turn out alright. THANK YALL!

love you guys world peace

This video is so old and I still watch it for inspiration. I just graduated high school and was so nervous about starting real life but this video calms me down so much. I've watched you guys throughout my high school life and y'all have brought me great joy.

just joined notification squad feel proud

I'm so late but i'm also so glad that you guys are still thriving and doing your passion. 🖤

what anime was thick in?

I am so glad you guys did what you did. I'm 52 years and have 4 kids we all love your stuff. Living the dream

I was kissed by Appsro once, it was magical. He used too much tongue though...

Really enjoy this dialog, life seems to be choosing a direction, sharing your passion with others, collaborating on a foundation and building a future together. Truly a sight to behold

Sraw sniper, gotta hate them !

whoo hoo Minnesota

I fucking love you guys. Your drive, your story, your future plans! Your compassion for world peace! Seriously, you’re a real inspiration. Thank you for making me smile with your content, and really doing something good and true and useful