Beyond the Table: Chapter 2 - The Adventure Begins (Critical Role Docuseries)

[@GrippaNL]

Dude, after watching this vid I looked up Brian W. Foster and saw that Ashley filed a restraining order. I am currently watching C3 and am amazed what a tough and awesome woman that is. That despite all the shit in her personal life she is hanging tough. Such respect for her.

[@TheNeojanus1]

I don't know if it's relevant but it is note worthy that Matt and Marisha got Married over the course of the one shot hiatus. They were wed the weekend between both of Talisin's Vampire game. That's why they were killed in the first part and absent from the second.

[@JRCollections]

Yes! I realized this and with include it in the beginning of the next episode, and fit it in better in the final full length Documentary. Definitely a huge milestone! Thank you!

[@rebeccadubois3607]

Also that the Grog oneshot included a tiny spoiler that Laura was pregnant with Ronin

[@PedroG78]

@@JRCollections Also Matt set up a full escape room for Marisha to propose to her!!!

[@MusicUnderMyBreath]

In that final episode after the campaign ends and Travis says 'lets do it again' is one of my favourite CR moments.

[@JRCollections]

ME TOO!! I feel like i need to include it somewhere in this series

[@MusicUnderMyBreath]

@@JRCollections I'm sure if you decide to use it, wherever you put it would be brilliant. You're doing great!

[@mtheoryx83]

@@JRCollections You could include it as a flashback when you get to where he says the same thing at the conclusion of Campaign 2!

[@JRCollections]

@@mtheoryx83 my thoughts exactly

[@stacieransom5677]

Huge fan of Felisha Day. So grateful that she made the choices she made. Had she not, CR might not be where they are today. She obviously knew she was getting involved in something special. She wasn't wrong.

[@EmptyQuiver]

You might want to add that, in Grog’s one-shot there were NPCs of a male half-orc and a female tiefling with a baby. This was a nod to Travis and Laura’s upcoming characters for campaign two, and a hint at Laura’s (not yet announced) pregnancy.

[@JRCollections]

Great point!

[@majorzipf8947]

Oh my gawd! That’s amazing!

[@mkang8782]

Thanks for acknowledging Supergeekmike's video about Orion. He does many videos about RPGs, DnD, and Critical Role.

[@ah_dan6572]

Maybe worth noting Dani was the person sending them pizza in the early days. Matt even says "oh wow, thanks Dani!" Or somethjng similar

[@TransoceanicOutreach]

3:47 - this is the third time he has used the word 'infamous' when presumably he means 'famous'.

[@scottkfilgo]

Thank you so much for acknowledging BWF’s current situation and keeping an appropriate distance. Anyone like me who has considered him a part of the CR family surely hopes he gets things back in order; even if it’s not with the Cr folks and Ashley in particular, just overcoming his challenges would be best for everyone. And we as fans not flaming the embers of drama and speculation is all we can do. Thanks man! My heartfelt support and healing to the whole gang!

[@JRCollections]

I really appreciate this, because I have been worried about the responses I will be getting about him, and this is very comforting! Thank you for your support!

[@cryofpaine]

It's sad that it got out the way it did, and that so many of the fans responded the way they did. It's clear that they didn't want it to be public. I think you're right. You can't not talk about him with regard to the history of the show, but this was well done, just acknowledging it and moving on.

[@spaceman9599]

Well said Scott and Kudos JR for addressing this (as well as the smaller issue around Orion) simply, directly, and with compassion. Really sad to see it unfold, the misery caused to Ashley and family, and the contrast to the synergy between a BWF - at arguably his best as an excellent host for Between the Sheets - and an eloquent and fascinating cast. Wishing healing for them all indeed.

[@ilyasburty4556]

This man has been shamelessly riding on their success and Ashley's for more than a decade. Even after ten long years, he hasn't accomplished a single thing for himself. Since the day they met, he has been leeching off their existence. CR family? Absolutely not. Get him far away form them. Even as a host, he turned everything qround him.

[@Gala-yp8nx]

It’s since gone downhill with him.

[@cryofpaine]

Felicia Day is the Lucille Ball of Critical Role. Lucille Ball was instrumental in bringing Star Trek to life. I was actually at the Wizard World Portland convention. I missed that panel that you showed, but they also had a Sunday morning panel that I did get to see. It's wild to think that was just 7 years ago. That panel wasn't even in a main hall, it was just one of the rooms. Not even that big if I remember right. A bit of trivia - 17:50 Liam's 2nd one-shot, in April of 2017, was the first occurrence of "making my way". During Taliesin's vampire two-shot, Matt and Marisha were both "killed off" early in the first episode because they had to leave for their honeymoon. And while it's more Geek & Sundry related, rather than specifically Critical Role, you could mention all of Marisha's work as Creative Director for G&S, and the many shows she helped create over there. Shows that several members of the cast guested or starred in: Sagas of Sundry, LA By Night, Eric's TBD RPG, Signal Boost, etc. Also, for the next video, a bit of triva - Jester actually appeared on a couple of one-shots that Laura was in on other channels before she appeared in the Mighty Nein: Critical Role at GameSpot (1st appearance of proto-Jester) (kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmfRlXhmg5mfZ8k) Critical Role x Kinda Funny (2nd appearance of proto-Jester) (kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3q9qqSBiKZqiMU)

[@GarrusDeWitt]

Yay! My first shoutout. Sorry my name was so difficult to say.😅

[@JRCollections]

No worries at all, hopefully I didn’t butcher it!

[@Dunybrook]

Great docuseries! It was very rough back when Ashley was still working on Blindspot, filmed in New York, and missed many sessions or was only able to participate via Skype, which was an experience that was evidently very unsatisfactory for her as well.

[@meljoy68]

As a fairly new critter, and an older new player, I greatly appreciate your docuseries, as it explains a lot of the history of the group, satisfying my tendency to obsess over something new to me that I enjoy. I look forward to the next chapter!

[@JRCollections]

Thank you so much! Welcome to the community!

[@alexanderlinderson2655]

Man these are a PLEASURE to sit through!! You're so good at curating all this content and presenting it! Looking forward to the next one!

[@mskirazz12]

also during Campaign one Liam O'brien's mother passed away and that was a factor in the change in Vax's character

[@JRCollections]

I knew he was struggling during that campaign but I didn’t realize that! That might be an important detail to include

[@ErikaGinnis]

Yes! That's right. I just checked and saw that he goes into some of this in his between the sheets episode 1:08:30 He talks about issues he had/has with his ear that was really hard for him (back in the home game) and he was hitting the wall with that at the same time his mom started to get sick. And then goes into his experience with his mom's passing during C1.

[@JRCollections]

@@ErikaGinnis that is so helpful Erika, thank you!!

[@MannyD90]

Ugh this made me tear up. So excited for the C2 episode, M9 is my favorite 🥰

[@JRCollections]

I know a lot of people feel the same, so I hope I don’t mess it up!

[@tamlaeyn]

Fantastic. I too followed and started playing DnD due to this stream/setting. Still running a Exandria Campaign that is approaching 6 years! (level 18!) one point/correction that i only noted as i am from GenCon country and avid Campaign 1 fan... I believe the first live show was in LA/near them and a smaller venue. perhaps someone here can point out the location. did not see on the video or wiki. Great work. look forward to more! :)😁

[@JRCollections]

Yes, this is definitely a correction I need to make!

[@sombrashadow0013]

I dont think I've ever been more scared of watching a murder on stream than that joke that Orion made. The look on Travis' and Sam's face of "Im gonna kill this dude" is frightening

[@PixelPanda82]

I don't know what else to say about this video, I'm honestly speechless. Can't wait to see the final product, good luck man, not that you need it

[@JRCollections]

This is one of the nicest compliments I can get. And I definitely need the luck, so thank you so much!

[@lionrouge28]

DUDE, I can't express how much I love this series, it's so freaking amazing !

[@kalipassion04]

The kobold one shot was huge as it brought World of Warcraft gamers into the DnD world.

[@grimey619]

This is a great series. I didn't get into CR until the second season and watching how the show and business was built is great! Keep at it!

[@billberndtson]

I love this gang of adorable goofballs. 😃 Thanks for doing this! Now, I love you too! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@UncleAlex83]

Love these videos. A respectfully-submitted correction: The first live show was in a movie theater in Los Angeles. The second live show was their first in Indianapolis.

[@JRCollections]

Yeah this was a fact that I missed in my research, thank you! It will be fixed!

[@grantchivers3071]

So happy to have been able to watch this second part of this. So well done and very informative, a lovely tribute for critters

[@galacticriminalx]

Continuing to be absolutely INCREDIBLE!! Love this so much 🤘🔥🤘

[@JRCollections]

Thanks so much!! You rock!

[@PhilBoswell]

I started watching because Matt Colville recommended it, citing a *certain incident* towards the end of Campaign One. I had tried to watch it before but I was put off by the length of each episode, but I started from the beginning and powered through-albeit quite slowly-and I'm now about ⅔ through Campaign Three having watched all the Specials and the EXU mini-campaigns in between. I think I can honestly say that not a minute has been wasted, even during those first 27 episodes❣

[@GreyAcumen]

I personally could take or leave the first 13 episodes. They really don't do anything more than explaining where/how they got the Mcguffin they take to Vasselheim,(which can be picked up through conversation) introducing Kima (but she kinda gets reintroduced later, so not terrible) and giving context for anytime the cast references Clarota and how important the Carpet is to Laura (not super critical information) You bypass so many of the technical issues and production quality and there are very few threads introduced here that end up having any sort of lasting ripples to the rest of the game. Cutting out 14 to 27, and you lose your entire introduction to Vasselheim and the Slayer's Take, which end up being the entire focus of the final act,(locationwise and also guest character wise) the introduction to both Gilmore and the Raksasha, the actual introduction of the Briarwoods, Grog's intro to Earthbreaker Grune, our first look into Keyleth's aramente (which also has foreshadowing for the chroma arc) I don't care how much you dislike Orion, not catching these episodes is a serious disservice to the entire Vox Machina story.

[@JRCollections]

EDIT: I am disappointed it has taken me so long, but I am a full time student and working so you do what you can haha, new episode will be up soon! I am so sorry! Welcome to Chapter 2! In this episode, I explore the beginnings of Critical Role's stream and their first campaign! Let me know if you have any corrections for me for the final version!! If you would like to support what I do, you can join my Patreon or offer a donation which allows me to work more on this channel and devote more time to it! My Patreon: www.patreon.com/jrcollections Make a donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/JRCollection

[@PhilBoswell]

Just to check, are you planning to add this to the playlist?

[@JRCollections]

@@PhilBoswell oh yes! Thanks for reminding me!

[@PhilBoswell]

@@JRCollections jogging your memory! 🤣

Thankyou for making this fine documentary. Regards from Tabasco, México [Land of The Olmecs]!

[@Itsaint69]

I just found your 1st and 2nd chapters and am both impressed and blown away at how comprehensive it is!! so SO good! I can't wait for future chapters! Well done good Sir and I hope your channel and chapters gets all the attention that they deserve. Cheers!!

[@CritterDex]

Just one small correction, you said artist Kit Bush, her last name is actually Buss. Honest slip up. Great video, I can't wait for the next one! ❤

[@JRCollections]

Will be fixed!

[@bjornflintberg3809]

Can't wait for episode 3!

[@joshlegendre]

Wonderful video. Well done. It makes me wish I had known about them way back when they started, compared to simply early last year, but I've been powering through Campaign 2 and I just love these guys. Thanks for this!

[@ShadowKingRPG]

See, I was very late to becoming aware of Critical Role and missed all the Orion stuff but after seeing the moment at 8:21 where he is clearly seen by the guy next to him cheating, how they didn't oust him right after that still amazes me. Then again the party I'm currently in has a serious MC player and it's gotten to the point where I think I can no longer play with them as the other 3 members and the DM allow and even encourage the MC energy and clear Meta gaming the person does.

[@The.Achilles]

Cant wait for the next one man. You are doing amazing with these. Campaign one was the best! Im probably bias too, since it was when i started watching lol

[@xandostres]

I haven't had my eyes watery in a bit but your documentary got to me with the end of campaign 1 sad edit. Amazing work as was the first Chapter, can't wait to see what you do and if you ever need an extra hand I and many others I'm sure are more than willing to help bring this to fruition!

[@mackywackydeejew]

I'm going through the 1st campaign as we speak! I started years ago but life took me all different kinds of ways. Seeing Vax and Grog shake hands in truce is such a spoiler for me. 😂

[@hacatat]

Watching this docuseries has made me feel so warm inside and constantly smile. Thank you for making this!

[@Vashester]

So... when's the next chapter?... Superb job! :D

[@vellynis]

Never have I clicked play and like so quickly on a video. You do a great job with these and I can't wait for the next one!

[@JRCollections]

Wow, thank you! That is like a huge honor!!

[@klavdian]

Great video! Looking forward to the next chapter!

[@dragnfly111]

Thank you for making these. I love me documentaries and I love learning new stuff about this group, even after my own deep dive when I became a Critter the summer of 2020.

[@shanegallant9018]

Wow, these are beautifully done, Mr. JR! I... need to... get some tissue. You know, to... blow my nose! Yeah, that's it!

[@JRCollections]

Wanna get me some too?

[@tooooooobi]

I really love your critical role videos!

[@danicj07]

I love the way you put this together. Not being hostile towards Orion or Brian, besides all the drama involved around both of them. And I always wanted to know how miss Karr went from being a critter to working with those amazing nerdy ass voice actors. Great job my friend! Being Brazilian and thus living so far from the action (L.A) is very frustrating. Not being able to go to the cons, even if I have the money to pay for it, has being a real pain. So I'm very gratefull for this incredible documentary that you're making. Thank you for this. It's a way for me to live through the events that I wasn't able to reach at the time! Much love from Brazil ❤

[@JRCollections]

Much love to Brazil! I am so glad you have been enjoying!

[@123thebigdog]

So I happen to stumble across campaign 2 on KZbin one day and I was hooked. So as I was watching 2 I was watching campaign 1 as well. Along side me watching High rollers. I have been hooked ever since.

[@JRCollections]

That’s just how it happens, it’s crazy how quickly you can get hooked!

[@lukeewertz5400]

Thank you for putting this together!

[@Nobody-dl4tm]

Well i learned a few things! Thanks for the great doc series. Stoked for your C2 episodes because that is literally the best story ive ever experienced hands down

[@robgonzo]

I wish you'd say a little more about guest Darin De Paul as you did with some of the others. I think he's significant in that he played with Matt's mother and I believe the Sprig character originated in that earlier game.

[@JRCollections]

I felt like I didn’t do justice to all the guests stars they had on so I think I’m going to fix that in the final

[@Ka0sNinja117]

Really cool, but I didn't expect part 2 to be all of campaign 1! Feel free to take your time, great job though!

[@shipwreckedxbones]

I love these dorks and the community they created. Thank you for this docu series. I‘m bawling with happiness and gratitude. Can‘t wait for more.

[@sirFlipperpops]

Can't wait for part 3 man these are so well edited and paced

[@KrelletheMaster]

Quality content!!! Thank you so much for making this series!

[@chronics23]

When is the next episode?

[@Vibinhasoueu]

Amazing video! This made me so nostalgic for this era of CR! Thanks for all the hard working making this! Can't wait to see the next video!

[@Mark-ki7ic]

Thanks for this, found CR a few episodes into C2, took awhile to catch up lol. Best of luck in getting chapter 3 up

[@indytom01]

Kudos dude! Great job on this video. Critical Role has so endeared itself to so many. This trip down memory lane and learning some new and very cool things about the group and everything going on around and behind the game. I cannot wait for the next installment.

[@angussharington2374]

Thank you for the videos, really good job. Hope the next one will come soon :)

[@kyrahanes7561]

How is this so calming! I have really enjoyed watching this. It is a beautiful summary, Beautifully narrated, scripted, edited, and the inclusions of the clips are beautifully selected. Thank you so much for all of your hard work.

[@JRCollections]

What a lovely message! Thank you so much!!

[@mallex3894]

Yeah, thats a sub on patreon! You are doing a fantasic job! I love it!

[@JRCollections]

Thank you so much!!!

[@autumnsentry]

Thanks for making these. Really good jobs. Makes me want to go back and start it all over again.

[@niotek]

Thank you for this docuseries, looking forward to the rest of the episodes. i was a big fan of G&S's show Mothership that came on every Thursday. During the show the hosts would always say, in response to chat, "Critical Role is not on yet" and i kept wondering wtf is Critical Role? Then i watched an episode which had to have been around the end of Campaign 1, i had no clue what was going on, my only experience with D&D was the 80s cartoon, but this cast of people caught my attention. Waited until Campaign 2 started.

[@hummingbird1375]

These videos are absolutely amazing! They're well-structured, clear and engaging. I'm relatively new to Critical Role and Chapter 1 specifically was very insightful as I didn't know how the group got together in the first pace. I can't wait for more videos like this. Is a chapter 3 still coming?

[@JRCollections]

It absolutely is, I am disappointed it has taken me so long, but I am a full time student and working so you do what you can haha, new episode will be up soon!

[@hummingbird1375]

@@JRCollections Nice! Looking forward to it. Fellow full-time student here, I totally get that.

[@JnEricsonx]

Pretty sure :25 was from last years NYCC panel! I was there cheering with everyone else! Can't wait to see them again this year!

[@lokiboi1]

To think they’ve sold out Wembley arena in the uk and I for one am excited to be at their first live show since the pandemic

[@kylemoss1658]

I noticed a mistake that I did not see it mentioned in the comments. For the level 20 one-shot Sam played as Tarry not Scanlan. Love the series so far and cannot wait for the next episode. Keep up the amazing work.

[@JRCollections]

He actually was Tarry in the level 17 Battle Royal, but the level 20 he was Scanlan!

[@dalton6173]

Thank you for pointing out but he got on their nerves because I know they did the whole no hard feelings thing and hope that he does well and he's choosing to focus on something else however I felt that what you said was the case however seeing the other moments where they got along pretty well made me forget about the rest at least with time in between watching and all that kind of stuff.

[@kiwikea2002]

Wonderful. Back Memory Lane ... and more. Thank you very much for the effort you put into this (and the following episodes 😉). Very valuable for appreciating CR even more.

[@dalton6173]

Also thank you for putting effort into making the content they created become your content in an honest way. So many people have copy and pasted with a mild bit of clipping it together in a shorter form at most.

[@JRCollections]

I’m trying to do things in a unique way, so I appreciate this!!

[@dalton6173]

@@JRCollections Dimension 20 version of this? Obviously if you don't watch them this would be a great reason to start. Not all of their seasons hit the first time I tried them and some I only got into because I ran out of the really catching ones although I enjoyed everything enough to finish them all once I gave them a real chance. Star Trek Odyssey is my favorite! The recent-ish fairytale series was one of my favorite fairytale anything ever.

[@NicoNeilson]

10/10 keep up the amazing work

[@JRCollections]

Love your videos!

[@AlexSmith_Rhysand]

One correction. The first live audience episode was not filmed in Indianapolis it was filmed in the Landmark Theatre in Los Angeles. The second live show was in Indianapolis for Gen-con. A convention they all attended.

[@JRCollections]

Yes, I made this mistake and it will be fixed!

[@AlexSmith_Rhysand]

@@JRCollections Glad to hear it. Love this series so far. Can't wait to see the next chapter.

[@dannysi1234]

Starts at 1:30

[@Maddawg1984]

Great Job can't wait to see your next chapter

[@Lngbrdninjamasta]

Thank u for continuing with this epic walkthrough ❤

[@cloudstone123]

Ouch, the nostalgia. I was there in the beginning.

[@redknight808]

I love your work!

[@gregoriancatmonk6904]

Just an Fyi the character Introduction videos wasn't fan art it was clips from a lot of other sources. I recognized some of them from video games and from dungeons and dragons art sources.

[@molineux199]

fantastic video

[@Kinslow22]

Can’t wait for you to cover campaign 2

[@BreezyDefrag]

Can't wait for the next episode ^^. I love these guys so much.

[@AweHitero]

I think that the initial attraction to their project was due to the fact that by that time twitch was way more "video game oriented" and these dorks voiced so many of our (gamers) beloved characters =) we were curious =)

[@bigamericanshark]

👏👏👏 Great job! 100%

[@Biomirth]

Again, excellent. Really appreciate this.

[@emilatariq1271]

Absolutely brilliant. I'm sorry to have missed the premiere😢

[@spaceman9599]

Ambitious project, excellent result, really doing the story of the stories justice, and perfect for a relative newcomer like me who is fascinated and inspired by the whole phenomenon. Well done!

[@spaceman9599]

(oh that first episode sound :O)

[@spaceman9599]

+1 Patreon. Greetings from Clarota

[@zwolf4118]

If I'm not mistaken I do believe that our first live d&d session was in San Diego not Indianapolis

[@JRCollections]

If that is true, I would love a link to that episode!

[@zwolf4118]

I don't know exactly where but Matt in the episode which is episode 60 of season 1 States something about the San Fernando valley

[@JRCollections]

@@zwolf4118yes I went back and watched through it, he briefly mentions they are in Los Angeles, so thank you so much for correcting this!!

[@zwolf4118]

No problem. I'm just trying to figure out exactly what kind that was and I can't find

[@nrmrvrk]

This is fantastic. Thank you for creating this.

[@MushyUndTingly]

I actually have one of the original 100 shirts, it's one of my prized possessions.

[@JRCollections]

Wow! What a prized possession!!

[@matthijsclaessen8152]

Thanks! This is fun to watch. Some old, some new, all entertaining or moving.

[@Superdummy803]

This has been a great series, any idea when we should expect a continuation? It's been 5 months since the last one.

[@justmiriam2976]

I need the next vid now!

[@Mumu1588]

I enjoyed the first chapter, but this second one was handled very well. I really honestly and truly appreciate the work you have put into this, and im looking forward to the next video, and the following chapters to come!

[@Roshi_Goth]

Great job!!! Thank you! Keep it going!

[@goodfeathasoutdoors6410]

Dude, great job!! I can’t wait for part 3.

[@elisam.2896]

Another amazing video. Thank you so much!

[@sfsmaus]

Thank you for this series. Well done and i am eagerly looking forward to the next one.

[@MC_KPK_13XIII_LEIGON]

Love these videos man

[@mpulnik]

Awesome man thank you.

[@darrinwood7809]

Fantastic episode 2! Loving it! Thanks

[@queenofpups]

Such a great video, I'm loving this series so much! awesome job!

[@ericbehrens205]

Great stuff! Thanks for all the hard work!