And They Are Beautiful - TAZ Amnesty Animatic - Ep 28

[@JH-dl6ry]

There's so much good stuff in here. Dani looks horrible and terrifying. The scene with Duck tumbling through the water monster and being flung into the air was so cinematic and fluid (pardon the pun). Aubrey taunting the hornets while Ned is talking about how easy small wrongs can escalate. The picture of the three of them and the crack that forms between himself and Aubrey when it falls to the floor. The amazing transition immediately after to the night he broke into her house. There's so much respect for the characters and the lore here and I just love to see it.

[@XeansIcemane]

I don't think I've ever cried quite as hard at a podcast as when I did at the line "Edmond Kelly Chicane". Because it was exactly then I knew he was dead.

[@Blitzwaffen]

What about the line: "And then Magnus Rushes in." At the end of TAZ Balance.

[@jonathanmcginley8128]

@@Blitzwaffen That moment was beautiful but it didn't carry the same weight, it wasn't like Magnus died in a horrific battle or anything like they thought he would, he just died of old age and was able to reunite with his lost love, that was a moment of joy. This how ever was a moment of absolute sorrow and loss, we never wanted anything bad to happen to Ned Chicane but he put his life on the line in a moment of sacrifice and lost his life in the process, nobody wanted to see him hurt or killed even Aubrey after she found out the truth but we all were shown the loss everybody felt and we felt for this once great man brought low and that will always bring out a greater emotion than we had when Magnus rushed in.

[@rachelm.4741]

The Adventure Zone is the only podcast so far that has actually made me cry quite hard multiple times. For me, it was the line "I'm heading out for parts unknown" that really got me during that scene, especially upon re-listening. Even though Ned certainly meant it as he's leaving Kepler, the double meaning makes it particularly painful. The fact that Ned is played by the McElroy's father really doesn't help either.

[@miachilders5750]

it took me far too long to realise that this middle name is a pun too. 'Ned Kelly,' was a well-known Australian outlaw.

[@ZekromAndYugiAndDrago123]

For me, I think it was as soon as Griffin said Ned had to make a hard choice. Because to me it was a clear "either you or Dana dies here"

[@Sci-dc6pr]

Ned came into this world taking something precious from Aubrey. Ned left this world saving something precious to Aubrey...

[@couldntthinkofacoolname9608]

Go sit in the corner :(

[@scotty2hotty232]

He left this world something precious to Aubrey

[@Sci-dc6pr]

I started listening to Amnesty a few months later than my friends. When they found out I was listening to it, they asked me who my favourite character was. When I said 'Ned' they had a brief glimpse of a frown followed by a big smile saying 'Yeah. he's pretty cool.' I understand now....

[@jonathanmcginley8128]

I am so sincerely sorry for you, I found this on my own so I didn't have anyone who knew about this and that was hard on its own but you had friends who knew about this event and didn't say anything to you and I can only imagine how much harder that would be for you

[@whalesharko4465]

Same here buddy, except my friend said oh yeah he's epic before torturing me with this sacred episode 28 that she kept telling me was gonna make me cry... She was right, but hey I deserved it I've done pretty much the same to her

[@josiahnunley2910]

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[@ksanzo]

@@josiahnunley2910 OOF. But accurate.

[@geneirai]

ironically the hardest choice griffin gave had the easiest answer. listening to this episode the first time, the sheer confidence in clints voice he knew exactly what his character would have chosen. here's to Ned, he didn't die a matyr, he didn't die a hero, but he did die for the one thing he believed in, his friends.

[@alyssabeccue413]

The transition of showing Keith falling in the snow and then at the archway GOT me. The vision of this is just incredible.

[@turidrowned]

I dont think it was from snow to archway, I think it was snow to Amnesty Lodge, since Ned was talking about how her actions, no matter how small, have consequences.

[@lorebooks5230]

Turi Drowned Either way, that shit HURTED.

[@spore4ever91]

Him dropping his middle name in Aubrey’s letter got me harder than I thought it would.... Something tells me she won’t share it with anyone, even Duck.

[@treyatkinson7564]

What makes me sad is that i don't think Ned's actual name was ever shared. It was implied multiple times that he's never shared his real name. But Edmund Kelly Chicane is who he became.

[@JonathanPayson]

Working my way through Amnesty now and him dropping his actual middle name was the second I knew they were actually going through with this. Fuck.

[@Blitzwaffen]

@@JonathanPayson His fate was sealed. In Monster of the Week, if you burn all your luck points, you have nothing left to save you when things get bad, as they inevitably do. The fact he was able to save so many in that moment is by far the kindest end I've ever seen to someone who lost all their luck.

[@ZekromAndYugiAndDrago123]

@@Blitzwaffen this thing is, on his death, Ned still had quite a few luck points to spend. But this ending is (imo) better because he gave his life to save Dani. It's honestly such an amazing moment of Amnesty I can't imagine how the arc would go if it hadn't played out this way

[@Blitzwaffen]

@@ZekromAndYugiAndDrago123 are you sure that he had luck points left? I could have sworn when they were doing the lead in right before this the game before they did the individuals he had burned his last luck point and there was even a small side comment between him and the game master that said ooh that's not good.

[@zekeram129]

OH GOSH GOLLY GEE GARUDYNE I SURE DO LOVE THAT WILD NED MIDDLENAME CHICANE AND HOW HE DOESN'T DIE AND HOW HE GETS TO HAVE A HAPPY LIFE AND STUFF AN

[@toodlesyes9687]

*Fuck. You.* ; - ;

[@gaberockmain]

You guys ever think about how Ned died thinking Aubrey hated him? Because I do. Anyways this was phenomenal thank you so much for this. Gonna go cry some more.

[@gingersnap6004]

gaberockmain you ever think about how Aubrey will spend the rest of her life knowing that the last words she ever spoke to Ned made him think she hated him? Because I do.

[@gaberockmain]

Witty Username :(((((((((((((((((((

[@geassmanleon]

You ever think about how Ned died thinking he was irredeemable?

[@GORE_KING]

you ever think about how Ned died?

[@gentlemankaiju1997]

I think about how you are given the option in game to bring a player back to life and they didn't for Ned.

[@verdantViridity]

"Exits are not made equal." ...Ned's dead, baby.

[@BradGreer]

Some are beautiful and poetic and satisfying.

[@TheDannoh403]

Your comment made me realize that Ned's death in a way is all three of the "exits" Griffin talks about. It's beautiful, poetic and satisfying to the audience because we get this scene. It's abrupt and unfair to Aubrey, who tells Ned to leave only to regret that anger not long after. And it's unremarkable to Duck, who just went off to the telescope. I don't even remember what their last conversation was like.

[@verdantViridity]

@@TheDannoh403 Now that you mention it, I think the last time Duck saw him was when Mama sent Ned upstairs to go get her laptop, and he just... never came back...

[@gamr693]

This is basically flawless. This was my favorite scene, not because i enjoyed what happened in it but because it was such an emotional and perfect ending to a character who's arc had finally been completed. He had a final moment of introspection and, in a moment of pure selflessness and heroism, gave his life for another in service of a good cause. Ned was my favorite character and his death hit me insanely hard in all the best ways. This animation perfectly captured those feelings.

[@MrNakki]

I actually didn't register at all that Ned died in that episode. I guess it just felt too surreal. The next episode... I go wtf. Where's Ned? What happened?! And I google. And I'm in shock. I listen to the episode twice more, the second time just this scene. I don't know which made me cry more, Ned's passing or the song of the Voidfish from Balance's ending.

[@Reallyshouldachanhed]

Man. Just gotta go from Duck the Ventriloquist to this, Huh? This freakin hurts

[@tylerburney8576]

There’s nothing like the emotional whiplash from going between TAZ animatics. “Haha, magic brian was such a great character!” To “DEAR GOD EVERYONE I LOVE IS DEAD”

[@dannybagley9333]

The entire buildup to Ned's death is like so flawless. He has everything taken away from him, including the trust of people he was close to. He hid the bad parts of his life so that those people wouldn't leave him, but then those secrets were released at the time that did the most possible damage, and rather than run like always, he tries to fix it. And he does for it. Like man. How did they do that so well? Honestly my favorite part of this campaign.

[@chaeyeongLFG]

You picked the perfect moments to flash back to, and the transitions are perfect too. It's like experiencing this episode for the first time again. Congratulations on making this.

[@scotty2hotty232]

When Aubrey tried to bring him back and there is a glow with nothing. I choose to believe Sylvain held his soul back for a minute so he saw her reaction and didn’t die thinking she hated him.

[@hannahrohlfing7898]

Hey who the HELL gave you permission to hurt me like this

[@Diam0nade]

I’m almost speechless.This is, and you won’t believe me, 3 times as impactful and beautifully crafted as the original audio. the camera work, the emotion, the staging!it’s all absolute movie quality. I cried when I first heard this scene but this animatic made me want to bawl. The work and love you put into this is palpable. And I hope with all my heart others see this too. Good f*cking job.

[@user-sg6ww7ts6n]

this is absolutely incredible. the first person POV shots where we see ned’s bloody hand and everyone around him are chilling. the inclusion of the letters is perfect. everything about this is amazing, you should be so proud, this is such an accomplishment.

[@ashketcum9657]

I didn't expect the Edmond "Kelly" Chicane to hurt my heart as much as it did...

[@ellemarland3879]

I thought I was the only person who sees duck with a mulletish hairstyle. Kind of horrified im not alone

[@nomukun1138]

His hair has to have a duck-ass of some kind.

[@theslowpokegamer334]

I know I’m a little late for the party, but this...it’s beautiful. I love everything about this whether it be Dani’s horrifying (in a good way) design, to everything and everyone being so fluid and just smooth. I love this fandom and I love what you’ve done with this scene, you’ve done us and our dearly missed Ned fucking Chicane a huge service, and I thank you for that

[@cheeseyturtle2792]

*see the title.* Don't do it. You're only going to cry. What can I say. I was right. Didn't help that this was so well put together, the flashbacks as he was writing the letter really took this to a whole new level. Masterfully done

[@koku6626]

Clint being in this podcast is one of the best decisions they ever made. His time in radio has made it so he has the strongest monologs of the whole series

[@yenee94]

God the tears ;_; how could griffin do this to us AGAIN

[@Sco6014]

Personal loss is really good narrative fodder. Their family understands the pain that comes with loss and as a collective can really tap into those emotions and since they are dramatically inclined (theater and radio) they can effectively communicate feelings and tell a good story. I think about this a lot when listening to TAZ and it makes the story oh so much better. I agree... WHY do this to us?! it's so good

[@alienpupy]

like a couple days ago i finished binging taz balance and cried about twentysomething times, and then the amnesty finale came out so I had to binge season 2 as well, and now here I am again, crying at animatics of the saddest scenes because I want to be with these characters for just a bit longer. OP, this is so goddamn beautiful, thanks for giving this scene the visuals it deserves.

[@junewinship9298]

So for some reason Neds death never made me cry (it’s not that it wasn’t moving I just don’t cry easily) but this animatic 100% did and just wow it’s crazy amazing

[@KamAniMations]

Very well done. Now, if you’ll excuse me im gonna cry my eyes out Also I loooved the movement in this

[@Hey-Its-Dingo]

The feeling I get in my gut when Barklay drags Dani away is that she is furiously, ferally shouting and cursing Ned about how they trusted him, and he betrayed them. Because Dani wasn't aware of the Shapeshifting alien. In her mind, Ned ratted out Amnesty Lodge to the town after he had sworn to protect them. "You liar! You were our friend! And you sold us out, and for what? For your own personal gain! Coward!" But Ned couldn't hear any of it because he was already dying before she pinned him.

[@cartoonking1789]

Interesting, I thought she was just feral in that moment.

[@Hey-Its-Dingo]

@@cartoonking1789 She could have been both. I don't personally think she was literally feral like an animal. But I think that's a part that is up for debate.

[@turidrowned]

HeyItsDingo Pretty sure the shapeshifter kidnapped her, and starved her so they she would attack the townspeople so they would be riled enough to storm the gate. She was missing most of the last chapter.

[@jonathanmcginley8128]

@@turidrowned She could have been gone for much longer than that, it takes quite a while for a sylph to go feral and the shapeshifter already knew about Dani's form when it was introduced and it was from the shapeshifter that Aubrey got the book to give to Janelle.

[@TeknuAddict]

It's been a few years since I listened so I can't recall all the details but, yeah. When Ned was investigating (an abandoned building?) by himself, he finds a large box (sarcophagus) with a figure inside that he can't make out who it is. He runs away without trying to unlock the box though, (because the monster was coming?) The figure in the box was Dani. That always stuck with me because, from a narrative standpoint, that situation was in a way, Ned's fault. If he had tried to help the figure in the box instead of running away immediately he might have rescued Dani before she went feral and the monster wouldn't have been able to use her to trigger the war. Obviously from a mechanics perspective, I know that Clint had used all of Ned's luck points so he would have either left or died some other way regardless. But I always imagine Ned seeing the box and realizing it was the same one from before, and then realizing it had been DANI that he had left trapped in that building with the monster. It gives his choice to take the bullet extra weight because he would have realized that the only reason Dani was here now, about to be killed, was because he had abandoned her back then. Because he had chosen to save himself and run away. Again. This is the best way that Ned could have died, he chose to not run away for once, something he despises himself for doing. He saved someone Aubrey loved, instead of killing someone she loved. And dying the way he did is one of the few things that could have gotten the humans to stop long enough to question the validity of what they were doing. He probably saved more than one person that night. @@turidrowned

[@steve_macc]

I've already cried over this scene twice... Why you gotta do this to me man!?

[@persivle9]

"Some of the best friendships are the ones that just fucking end, I guess" - juicy train wizard I'm making a joke but that's only to hide the tears.

[@BringinTheWoody]

Yo, this is incredible. The transitions, the movements, the facial expressions, the flashbacks during the letters - absolutely beautiful. You really captured all of the feelings during the scene. I can't praise this enough.

[@cube3648]

how dare you make me feel feelings, you brilliant artist

[@AceAttorny]

Man, you need to blow up already. I mean, like, metaphorically.

[@coryb3]

I saw a taz animatic and I was like oh yes then I saw episode 28 and I was like oh no. Regardless of my initial reaction, this is beautiful. Thank you for animating one of my favourite scenes

[@wompadillœ]

Holy crap. Hooooly crap that was amazing! I am teary eyed, hooo boy. Thank you for making an animatic of the entire scene! It’s really so impactful with the whole thing. There are too many amazing things in here for me to comment on; the expressions, the frames of Dani running towards crowd at the beginning, how Dani looked??? Those teeth and claws and eyes??? Mmmm so good. Ned’s little bitter smile as he seals Duck’s envelope?? Owwwwww. Also, I love how you kinda did a shaky-cam type shot at the end, it works really well, like it’s Ned’s gaze sliding around as he tries to maintain consciousness. AND ALSO NED’S LITTLE SMILE ON “BEAUTIFUL” HOW DARE YOU. I can’t believe you did this animatic in a freaking hand-brace while struggling with carpal tunnel. That’s some serious dedication! I hope you feel better soon. This is an amazing animatic, thank you so much for sharing it with the world!!

[@alexwilkinson9059]

This was so emotional to see, especially the first person shot, so well done!

[@Sco6014]

This animatic is really good. I love the character design. Dani looks absolutely terrifying and it was really well done. I really like Duck tumbling through the water monster. This scene is really great because the death of a mother is extremely personal to the McElroys so Ned acting on something so personal is like an outlet for them to still cope with not having that person in their life. Ned's death is a really powerful narrative point in the whole campaign. The Visuals That acompany this Moment Made me start crying... lol. really good job

[@Alyssa-he6mn]

Thanks you for making this stunning piece of work. The Mcelroy family really makes me cry through how wonderful they are, but this really just is heartbreaking. I remember seeing your animatic on Beacon some other time and its great seeing the characters again like this. This is true masterpiece.

[@copisetik5984]

Welp...now I'm crying on a Wednesday morning years after this episode aired and I'd forgotten how lovely and sad it was. This is an amazing reminder. Kudos.

[@Kevbo2040]

Dang. Absolutely fantastic animation for an incredibly touching moment. As much as I loved the Tres Horny Boys, Ned might be my favorite character so far between Balance and Amnesty. This moment was so touching and this animation did it incredible justice.

[@ajschroeder.117]

I managed to sync this and the podcast up the first time I watched. I cried man.

[@comancheknight9004]

I listen to TAZ at work, and I had to try my best not to tear up during this scene. At least with this, I’m watching it BEFORE work, so I’ll allow myself to cry a bit.

[@rexhex3700]

I guess you could say he is now, Ned DEAD Chicane! HAHA (Starts to laugh it off but then quickly turns to ugly sobbing)

[@graylaggoose3093]

GODDAMN IT GRIFFIN. Also, dani looks terrifying and I love it.

[@guppyfiah3537]

I thought I cried hard at magnus’s death god this one wrecked me

[@katrielk.3660]

Catch me clicking this knowing its gonna make me cry

[@spore4ever91]

WHYD THEY DO THIS TO MY BOY

[@bigbysfoot6764]

I didn't know I was going to cry today. Episode 28 gets me every time. This is so well done. From the details of Dani, to Duck in the water monster. You are amazing at your craft

[@lbozo6629]

I wish I had the talent you do so I could express my love for the podcast.

[@frogfireFantasy]

This is such a beautiful animatic! All the scenes from their adventures, all the little details, all the heart and effort in it, all the dynamicness present in the movements of the characters... it's so beautiful. I didn't really like ned at first, but this arc... how his character changed and the way he morphed as a character.... it was amazing. And this animatic makes the moment all the more sentimental. Thank you so much. And amazing job.

[@Grimalkind]

im tough enough to admit that i cried watching this

[@-Commit-arson-]

With love… -Edmund Kelly, Chicane

[@row7603]

ducks letter hits a little different after Griffin “Porky Pig” McElroy

[@ksanzo]

Rowan Agnew true facts

[@mads9545]

OKAY SO IM CRYING MY EYES OUT AGAIN THIS WAS SO GOOD AND YOU DID IT IN A REALLY CLEVER WAY LIKE THE HORNETS THING WITH NEDS LETTER AND HIS VISION AT THE END AND AAAAA

[@vanphengkhambounmy768]

The fact that this video has no dislikes so far says alot. This is an amazing video and made me cry my heart out ugly again. Thank you for giving me amnesty nostalgia- and making such - telling art- the details and the pacing and everyTHiNg- its great

[@xiaovalu5190]

Some of the best work I've seen from these animations. I'm in awe! It's sketchy, but they feel so alive and it's so cinematic! I would love to see a full animation done by you. So good.

[@lazyspade1559]

I have no words for how evil you are making me go through this again. How. Dare. You.

[@Vulpixyy]

THIS IS FREAKING SICK. Well done my dude!

[@SmashedFish76]

I decided to listen to all of Amnesty again recently and you really captured everything that made this scene so perfect. Thank you for sharing this, it's beautiful.

[@junebugs_]

yOU MEANIE NOW IM SAD

[@ivy4104]

Great, now I have to listen to the whole thing again xD

[@zak-dv4ur]

This is ducking beautiful dude

[@yenee94]

Man the movements are so natural

[@bigpeacepipe9741]

The Brave is not the fearless one that runs thoughtless to a cause. It is when the fearful man that goes forth and takes the risk knowing they might well lose, but does so anyway. It is not ignorance of it, but defiance of fear that is a mark of bravery. Edmund Kelly Chicane, Status: Brave His friends call him Ned

[@CeaselessWatcher01]

I read the title and started crying... damn this was a rly good animation

[@theorangeslice9678]

I got into TAZ by watching animatics, and I decided to watch Amnesty after Balance because I saw an animatic of the waffle scene, and decided to watch the rest of the series completely blind. This scene was absolutely amazing in the show, and you made it even more spectacular. Absolutely stellar job, now I'm crying.

[@kdm017]

haven't listened to Amnesty in ages and yet this /still/ got me crying again. you did such a good job with this!

[@bakerkevin584]

thanks for making me all emotional again T.T

[@peri5833]

didn't realize how attached i was to the characters until this moment. damn...

[@crazyprsn2006]

You have some serious talent. The expressions, PoVs, motions, appropriate flashbacks.... everything. Wonderful job!

[@duwangchew9902]

I've been behind on TAZ until recently and listening to this episode almost made me cry at work. Needless to say watching this animatic did make me cry lol.

[@sammarino7357]

I feel ya man I really do I’m sorta new as well

[@dandilionqeen]

Catch me at work sobbing my eyes out over this scene all over again!

[@adamgorsky8422]

Sometimes I wish Amnesty got a longer run, maybe another year or 9 months, I felt like they were just hitting their stride in terms of what Amnesty was, and the long form story they could tell while still doing MotW rules, It wasnt Balance, obv but it was really unique and good in its own way. Ned Fucking Chicane man

[@toomanyneutrons]

Ned revealing his middle name is so beautiful... BUT ALSO HE NAMED HIMSELF NED KELLY LIKE THE BANDIT AND WE DONT TALK ABOUT THAT ENOUGH

[@saharawilcock1463]

I want to subscribe, but you are at 420 You know what, I'll do it. You deserve it for this amazing art that made me cry again for this scene

[@ksanzo]

I have had legitimately the worst day today and knowing that you'd do me the great honor subscribing despite it breaking ye holy 420 genuinely warmed my heart. Thank you :>

[@saharawilcock1463]

@@ksanzo I am glad that my comment had made your day even a little bit better. You are an amazing artist and I hope that I can get my skills as good as yours.

[@murmurgamy]

i absolutely bawled. beautifully done.

[@charliekraemer7216]

try not to cry extreme challenge

[@howdyitsren]

cool time to cry!!!

[@johnsonjohnson3261]

I didn't cry when I listened to the episode... but I'm crying now.

[@OmgItsKavi]

I'm relistening to Amnesty and discovered your animatics and hoo boy this hit me like a ton of bricks, I literally have tears streaming down my face. This is a fantastic animatic, great work!

[@erinmckevitt6162]

This animation is so beautiful, the fact you haven’t blown up yet astounds me!

[@danshivers5740]

Always keep in mind that no mater how small a wrong action may seem wrong is always wrong, and it can cause events to quickly spiral out of control.

[@missymich9201]

hi i finished amnesty recently and decided to go back to watch some animatics? I thought i accepted neds death and is okay with it?? THIS ANIMATIC HIT ME LIKE A SACK OF RATS AND MADE ME CRY AGAIN All the transitions and cuts just punted me in the gut real good, BUT THAT ONE FRAME where the picture frame has a crack between ned and aubrey HURTS my soul, and??? neds hand covered in blood then falling out of frame makes me so so so sad

[@Har1eywood]

watching this after the episode after today's episode just........ fuck it hurts man.

[@SunShadow878]

I loved Ned Fucking Chicane so much. And this animatic... it's beautiful.

[@captainnova1178]

Every time I finish episode 28, I come back to this animatic to cry over Ned again

[@pixie7042]

I LOVE YOUR INTERPRETATION OF THE CHARACTERS

[@tellyteal7873]

I cannot express how much I absolutely loved this. 💕💕💕

[@caleblindsay-manning8895]

I relistened to this the other day knowing it was coming but not remembering all the details, getting to know Ned throughout Amnesty, the flashbacks and that scene when Aubrey's in the Cryptonomica... it maked "Edmund Kelly Chicaine" so hard to hear, this is another reminder of why this is and will always be my favourite of Clint's characters

[@emilyaw3831]

The action in this is so good!

[@natewardle]

Gods, I would literally pay you money to make this into a fully-animated thing. Fuck, it's so good.

[@natewardle]

Sorry to leave two seperate comments, but fuck.... I just... I can't watch this without crying! It's already an intensely emotional scene, and you putting vision to sound just... ugh. I love this so damn much.

[@watson483]

This has to be one of the most beautiful and impactful animatics I've ever seen. Keep up the good work.

[@couldntthinkofacoolname9608]

I guess you could call this Ned's Dead Redemption? Eh? Ehh??

[@grovitemultiverse]

Amazing work with the compositions of the frames and expressions of the characters. Great job on capturing this beautiful moment from the show!

[@michaelfingers7726]

It's 1145pm. I've got work in less than 8 hours. I should be sleeping. But I'm crying little tears and wiping them away thanks to this video as today I continued my second listen through of all TAZ by listening to Amnesty PT 28 and then watching this video. Thank you, and also damn you

[@robnojob8101]

Why do I keep watching this when I know the feels are gonna hit me this hard?

[@ZombieOfun]

Just finished this episode. A recap: Ned fucking dies and my heart breaks in two

[@paperlamps5813]

Damn this hurts. I just listened to this today and sobbed for a while. This kinda helps me grieve a functional character