Candela Obscura: Vassal & Veil | Episode 3 | The Collectors

[@nathangomez4409]

Robbie is bizarrely good at playing a very concerning middle aged man What a talented dude for real

[@michaelweston3349]

Yeah he is amazing. Great actor and with plenty of humor.

[@tasmynjean3900]

The complete joy when Matt first turns on the UV light is just the most relatable thing. I swear, no matter the setting or the system, a party being given a physical prop will always act the exact same

[@goatelope7539]

Physical props are the best

[@kristiedeaver]

"Well, mind your step. Tetanus is the true enemy." is solid gold.

[@MiaLuce777]

As a scientist this makes my heart so happy

[@uheart2]

Robbie’s ability to use scars as a way to further develop the narrative of Howard is amazing. Amazing work all!!

[@Mediados]

Howard started as a slightly condescending but wholesome professor and became an absolute menace to society.

[@kristinegale8277]

@@Mediadoshe was already a menace if you watched character creation. He's a bad man. Robbienplays him well

[@HotelEntropy]

I love that Laura is actually physically swaying as they're on the train. The woman is brilliant.

[@lisamenery4495]

I noticed that as well. So cool.

[@danad.6327]

And the others kinda notice and start doing it, too. :)

[@Foretelling]

@@Bystander232As in like theatre? or a cr live show?

[@yobgodababua1862]

There's a Roald Dahl short story about a man gaining psychic powers by staring into the heart of a candle flame. I wonder if Robbie has read it like I have.

[@emilymartin5418]

Netflix recently adapted The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. It's 40 minutes long, stars Benedict Cumberbatch, directed by Wes Anderson. Well worth a watch.

[@OM33GAPRODUCTIONS]

​@emilymartin5418 Yes it was well presented

[@katarinadreams6955]

Ooh that sounds cool

[@JediAutobotX]

"Howard's no coward!" What a phenomenal last episode that has me on the edge of my seat. Cannot wait for the next season.

[@shadowfired]

I was caught off-guard by how much I ended up loving these characters in just three episodes. I think it helped that the performances were so well done. To me, Robbie was the real standout though. Especially when he started letting loose in Episode 2.

[@TakeWalker]

His decision and ability to play an absent-minded professor from another time is just a wonder. :D The *chicken bit!*

[@pogosama]

Robbie is an absolute joy every time I see him play

[@francescogulisano2917]

I think that Robbie, being a relatively new player compared to the other people in CR, really brings a lot of freshness to whatever he plays in, which is very endearing

[@mateusz.w.nawrocki]

Same here. Robbie seems to know what the audience would appreciate in a given format. He doesn't just give himself but creates a flavourful character that fits very well with the genre.

[@amandalogan89]

Robbie is definitely a stand out! He just seems to have such fun creating these characters!

[@jakobdiehn6596]

"like a spider from a keyhole" is a mental image i did not need, thanks

[@quillfeather8947]

i love that Matt always opens these episodes w/ a cold open. rly sells that "case-of-the-week" show vibe

[@thelocaldork]

i love those types of shows so much, and I love this even more

[@tombpunk]

The cold open is in the rulebook for the game

[@BlueStreakStudio]

​@@tombpunkIt doesn't make it any less enjoyable with the way that Matt tells the story, though.

[@andrewlaverghetta715]

@@tombpunkit might be more appropriate to that that it’s in the rule book/quick start guide because Matt or the crew like it, and not so much that he does it because it’s in the book.

[@AlliB33tle]

I love the moment when Howard offers Edmund public speech lessons; the mental image of a seemingly sinister character just being someone who struggles with expressing himself is so 🥺

[@greendragon8775]

Are we going to talk about how Laura gently sways the whole time they’re on the train? 😲

[@standingdoor7077]

😍

[@rayebeard]

Amazing!! 👑

[@bronandsimone]

OMG I didn’t even notice!

[@alekdedochas2959]

i neeeeeeeeed updated official art of all these characters post-ep 3 lol. the mental image of these four now so drastically altered both physically and mentally is !!!!!!! Auggie was a fresh-faced street rat and now he’s permanently scarred across half his face. Charlotte who was once the confident charmer is now burdened with so much darkness and damage. Arlo has become an entity so intimately enveloped in the void. and MF MARGROVE!! if i don’t see his blue, oozing scar and his pivot towards lunacy realized in an illustration very soon i may go mad too. 😭

[@alexisbroadwaylove8625]

I keep trying to find some cos I wanna see it SO BAD

[@katrina_SJD]

I so want to try and convince my friends to do a cosplay group with me with all their injuries

[@samsolitaryroll]

Arlo, Charlie and the Dr. Supposed to be a long time members of CO. Maybe previous missions were way easier than this...

[@flandomaltrizian4603]

HEY, there might be some SPOILERS under the thing 1:55 EPISODE STARTS 5:30 The Face Stealer 7:20 Back to the team 8:50 Edmund Hornsby 12:35 Charlotte and Auggie 21:10 Meeting up with Arlo 22:55 The professor’s house 25:30 The briefing 28:20 Edmund owns his weirdness 31:05 Piccadilly 33:50 Killing chickens 37:55 Auggie is still strapped 40:00 Auggie rides a train for the first time 45:35 Reginald 46:35 Auggie is a great fake cop 48:40 An obvious drug smuggler 49:45 Insight check 52:25 APAB 57:45 Arlo can’t see 1:03:55 Poor people can read too (Variety Boys) 1:07:10 House made of drugs 1:11:15 Buttering ghost toast 1:15:15 Auggie has a particular set of skills 1:18:45 They got Kara 1:19:55 Vincent meets the professor 1:25:25 IRL bleed detector 1:27:30 Creepy monster 1:33:45 Auggie does not get caught 1:36:40 Charlotte goes on the offensive 1:43:50 Auggie helps (fluffernutter) 1:48:00 The bleed is getting to them 1:51:55 Creating forest fires 1:56:35 360 no scope 2:01:05 Let it in 2:07:15 BREAK STARTS 2:17:15 BREAK ENDS 2:20:20 Dealing with Vincent 2:29:10The Snatchers 2:32:25 How many flammable chemicals does the Professor carry? 2:41:05 Arlo gets a gun 2:48:35 Deagan 2:57:05 The team does a Metal Gear Solid level 3:11:10 Talking to Dorna 3:22:00 Throwing a flashbang 3:27:15 The Snatcher attacks (get the maps) 3:34:05 Arlo can run (it hates light) 3:38:50 Mustang car 3:44:40 Maynard van Haltar 3:50:15 Tetanus is the true enemy (into the tunnel) 4:00:25 Laura wins, even when she loses 4:07:15 Lycus monologue 4:10:45 Forbidden ritual 4:17:10 Did not expect the flaming axe 4:26:25 Arlo is defaced 4:29:05 Auggie is defaced 4:32:05 Howard’s no coward 4:35:15 Howard is defaced 4:36:05 Turn up the lights 4:41:25 Arlo makes her shot 4:43:20 Faces are back 4:49:05 Wrap up 4:52:20 Auggie’s scar 4:54:05 Charlotte’s scar 4:55:10 Arlo’s scar 4:56:45 Howard’s scar 4:59:50 Episode Ends They’ve released a teaser for Candela Obscura season 2 as part of their San Diego Comic Con panel video. The cast is Travis, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Zehra Fazal, Luis Carazo, and Marisha in old age makeup. And it’ll be GMed by Spenser Starke, who designed the system. And also they’re doing another Cinemark theater event for the first episode on August 31st. Any moments I missed? Feel free to post them here. Is it Thursday yet?

[@equinox7496]

It's been 45 seconds bruv 🙌

[@dirtyjeepgirl]

Flando still the GOAT! ⭐

[@ClassCryptid]

Your speed is UNMATCHED 👏

[@GrayArmyGaming]

Cool! Thanks!

[@phoebica]

Thank You

[@michaelt1154]

Marisha and Talisen did their thing with Candela. This is the opposite of CR and it feels so good. Everything is serious and has weight. Matt Standing the whole time gives it that extra weight. I hope this show continues the success. Season 2 with the bigger cast looks great.

[@Mediados]

It certainly is a welcome change of pace, Candela Obscura has real, heavy consequences. In D&D a character death is a rare occurance, here it is likely.

[@HrvojeGrahovac]

That Deadwood session is wonderful as well. No Laura and Sam actually makes for a fine watch

[@Calimariyum]

not only that but I actually low-key get hype when a character gets a scar because the character change is often really interesting@@Mediados

[@Aurora_Lightbringer]

​@@Mediados I do like D&D, but I gotta admit it isn't designed very well if it's often better to leave your teammate down rather than keep them up in the situation you are in.

[@Mediados]

@@Aurora_Lightbringer D&D is designed as a power fantasy, to be the hero in a world or country in peril and it's often very visible that it is just a game at the end of the day. Candela Obscura has completely different stakes, it really feels like you're just a random guy knee-deep in the trenches of an occult war against an enemy far stronger than yourself.

[@Thndrchld77]

Tal's intros to these episodes are so perfect for setting the mood from the jump.

[@carolynmeszko7481]

They definitely are

[@MiaLuce777]

Truth. I wish he would appear in one of the future casts but New Faire may implode

[@GAdmThrawn]

Whenever Matt describes the faceless features of the victims, I can't help but be reminded of Koh the Face-Stealer from Avatar: The Last Airbender. It's such a cool and scary fate.

[@nickdejager8873]

I was thinking of the Dr Who episode "The Idiot's Lantern"/

[@spudthepug]

I was thinking either Slenderman or the Myrddraal from The Wheel of Time.

[@musstakrakish]

Avatar was my first thought too! Obviously it's been around longer but always awesome when it pops up

[@alexandertiberius1098]

Koh was so scary to me when I watched ATLA as a kid, and it still creeps me out now. There are few more personal things that could be taken from a person.

[@redpepper74]

There’s a whole webcomic called “City of Blank” based around this kind of face stealing.

[@pyrosianheir]

Man, Matt was COMING for them this week. Edit: Maaaaannnnn that ending. I could almost hear just a lone violin giving way to a lone flute just as the lights came on.

[@lefterismplanas4977]

Try playing Vampyr. Amazing vampire game, awsome music and cool visuals it might be horror. I forget

[@zlatan_2197]

I didn't realise how much I connected with these characters in this setting until credits started to roll. Now I feel that inner emptiness you feel when your favourite show ends. Only difference is that these people managed to do that in only three episodes.

[@Mediados]

I definitely did not expect Howard of all people to have such a knack for violence.

[@lollibyte5727]

Howard is no coward. RESPECT. Amazing. Maybe we see Vassal and the Veil one day. So amazing. :D I can't wait for season 2 and the other team!

[@wanderingaming5805]

Everyone in this series was exceptionally awesome. I really felt like they all embraced their characters to the max. Laura's attention to details on all the little things is just so exceedingly fun to watch. Ashley's pure focus on Mat's descriptions fits with Auggie's ignorance to the weird world. Robbie knows how to build up the tension and create crazy moments and Anjali works people like a fiddle. It's amazing. Absolutely in love with this series from start to finish and excited for more!

[@freyaaustin1250]

I doubt this will happen, but I keep expecting Taliesin to walk into the room as the groups light keeper to give out the information! Either way, I am really enjoying this circle, can't wait for the next.

[@lefterismplanas4977]

That would be awsome!

[@kahueramalho4843]

I guess he's the original creator of Candela Obscura, back in his first century of life. Maybe he's actually travelled through a portal from Hale to our world, once they could no longer contain the bleed.

[@samanthapalker1476]

I like the idea that Mr. Jaffe is like rod sterling in the twilight zone. Archiving these narratives in some removed “other” location but his role in all this is purely observational

[@christiandavegutierrez475]

I wonder if they slate the games release with chapter 3 being dmed by tal according to interviews tal's candela games are the scariest of their test runs

[@rachelsrevenge.2877]

Oh man, I had silent tears as Edward reached out to arlo and peacefully smiled as she whispered “I love you.” 🥲 god Damn it, Matt. What a sensational story! Looking forward to season 2! 🙌🏽

[@francescogulisano2917]

"Howard is no coward" Boi, I love Robbie so much

[@chrisfortin]

I really thought they were going to end this episode with everyone dead. The story telling was epic and I would love to see this story and the final battle animated. Everyone in the end changes so much compared to how they start. I hope we get to see these characters again soon. Looking forward seeing the Circle of Needle and Thread.

[@obsidious9809]

The effect of gaining scars would do that and its so genius

[@spacehootle309]

Heck I'd watch the TV show! It's long overdue that Warehouse 13, Penny Dreadful and Fringe had that baby!

[@obsidious9809]

@@spacehootle309 I definitely got that penny dreadful vibe as its my fav show

[@akashahase4132]

I love the fact that charlotte has a gray patch to show the affect of 'horror damage' she sustained in the last episode, it a visual reminder that she got not just a physical injury/scar but maybe some emotional one as well.

[@Migolcow]

I was mentally screaming "YOU FOOLS!" when they went straight for the underground cavern without 1) Taking stock of the artifacts and books they looted in the warehouse and 2) Bringing like, ALL THE FIRE. Lanterns, molotov cocktails, chemicals, etc. At least Laura realized it too if belatedly.

[@timb4779]

Exactly. I kept wondering why they rushed from one encounter to the next without rest, supplies, and a plan.

[@aaronhric3468]

@@timb4779if i had to guess it’s D&D brain. Usually those stories are high intensity once you encounter the villain and stuff starts ramping up with world ending consequences, so they want to stop it ASAP even if it isn’t the most advantageous thing to do

[@lynettejwhite]

I'd add, in DnD characters seem to have more resources at hand (weapons, spells, etc) that have impact. In OC the players seem woefully and naively under prepared and skilled to face the situations. There's been a lot of run in blind and almost empty handed. The dice stats seem to be against them too, as they take a lot of permanent damage.@@aaronhric3468

[@lisamenery4495]

Matt Mercer does the absolute best sound effects. Just amazing.

[@troikas3353]

The only thing I'm not completely sold on about Candela is the release schedule. I wish the VoD came out closer to the episode airing. Otherwise I'm loving how tonally different this is from the other things they do.

[@sirbrandalf7813]

Completely agree, it's pretty frustrating planning my audio for a work week swapping from nothing one week to 8-10 hours the next

[@evetobe]

They probably decided that they needed to boost up Twitch subscriptions count, I don't see any other possible reason :(

[@User-he6zd]

Def to do with agreement with twitch imo. CR Main Campaigns are grandfathered in

[@evetobe]

@@User-he6zd Um, no. 4-Sided Dive is released in 48 hours and no one bats an eye

[@odiogoponto]

Don't worry soon enough a bunch of their videos wil be released behind a pay wall.

[@badwolfCR]

Loved the use of props, with the light causing the writing to appear.

[@PrettyGuardian]

The production on this show is stunning. Even the way the light reflects off Robbie's glasses is so evocative.

[@bdletoast09]

I love how despite his appearance and attitude, Howard has absolutely no chill when it comes to violence. And the fact that Robbie keeps getting 6s for inflicting head commotions is wild.

[@ChandlerFaye]

My heart went on the wildest ride at the reveal behind the Snatcher 😢 It made total sense and I loved/hated it. So many sacrifices. So much body horror from Robbie. Soooooo close to a TPK!!!!!! Insane. Can't wait for chapter 2.

[@smarvin1112]

I managed to get through roughly 12 hours of gameplay, and it wasn't until Laura's quiet, "I love you" that I instantly began to cry. Something about the way she said those three words just...got me. Vassal and Veil was truly incredible. Just so, so good.

[@iamkelseya]

I love so much Laura and Robbie’s characters, the loonie girl and strange professor duo works so beautifully

[@MiaLuce777]

Auggie's suit! I love everyone's attention to detail and commitment to their character's truth. It makes this such a joy to watch

[@lynngriff8888]

I need more Candela Obscura. Books, comics, animated series, I NEED IT ALL

[@kimsmithhappy]

ALL OF ITTTTT

[@CD_BB]

luis’s line in the new candela trailer always makes my spine chill, his delivery is so good

[@obadijahparks]

Close call fights are only achieved when the D.M. is a genius, or when they seriously messed up. Either way; to get back on the rails is scarcely achieved. Well done!

[@sphirescribes8275]

LMAO! Was Robbie always this chaotic??? His character is unhinged in THE BEST WAY!

[@carmelcity9527]

This ep is awesome! Very intense, I was on the edge of my seat during the final battle. Ashley, Robbie, Anjali and Laura did fantastic with Matt’s masterclass GMing. I grew invested in these characters especially with Auggie’s arc, and the plot. It was a great start to Candela Obscura and I’m looking forward to the next one!

[@LightningWhelk7]

I hope they release the intro track and any other background tracks they used. This is a vibe that I need on demand

[@Draedaja]

Oh and the outro, too - what a vibe!

[@zlatan_2197]

They did!

[@LightningWhelk7]

@@zlatan_2197 🔥

[@takeoparill]

Full soundtrack available online. They do love us

[@Blasted2Oblivion]

I love how absolutely wild Robbie is playing the proffesor. Such excitement at any mention of a horrifying medical treatment.

[@MalfunctionNeo]

Between Matthew and Tallesin this is a world of wonders and worries, looking forward to more candela hopefully very soon.

[@_kickingbird_7907]

Wow, just finished all three episodes of Vassal and Veil. Kudos to the DM and the players. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I hope this team comes back 🥰

[@alicereturned9720]

Fantastic way to end it- I honestly thought we were about to lose everyone and it was gonna be perfectly ok with me! So excited for chapter 2!

[@MycoArsenic39]

Howard/Robbie is a 🐐 during the final battle. Coming in clutch to save his comrades instead of running away and leaving them behind, despite the chances of him failing. HOWARD’S NO COWARD!!! This series has been so fun to watch so far, and I hope we get to see more later on in the future. :)

[@francisco_m7849]

😊 I love how in the beginning of the lore of Candela Obscura that in the opening sequence none of the case assignments are sequential. They skip a few numbers so that you get the feel that time passes. Also, it makes for a great gap in between stories in case they develop a Candela Obscura comic, hint, hint. 😂❤

[@HallowTalia]

"I know who you're working for" He does NOT, in fact, know who they actually work for

[@nickyork766]

"Don't you do it...Don't you do it."😦 "I'm absolutely going to." 😈 Howard is an absolute G. Robbie Daymond stole this episode arc.

[@robinmartin4464]

Matt seems to be enjoying himself. More relaxed and fun.

[@EclipseAtDusk]

It’s a much less Crunchy system, takes a lot less Math - so easier for him to focus on The Experience

[@Mediados]

This is the perfect system for him. Focus on roleplay, not that many numbers, far less rules to remember and a "whatever is fun is better" game.

[@ProperlyGaming]

This system is a breeze for the dm. With dnd every combat envounter you are juggling at least 3 or 4 different enemies, many having different abilities and statblocks, and also area of effects your party or npcs had caused. So it probably was really fun and a sense of relief being able to mostly just enjoy the story you are telling with your friends, without trying to remember a million things at once.

[@grud8495]

These are great! Critical role does horror RPG very well and I'm thrilled that this is now a part of their regular programming.

[@VivoDraconis]

i love how its completely dark and ashleys face is the singular light source by glowing red aggressively

[@CozyBloom]

Love you all in this really famtastic and engaging, all the characters just felt real and well played by their fellow actors just bravo everyone And Matt neads some tea or something after all that screaming

[@alexandertiberius1098]

(Eldritch growling) and (gross heartbeat) are brilliant captions. 😅

[@iaslmf]

this episode was so fucking great! everyone did an amazing job and i truly loved every moment with this circle and am gonna miss them so much!! candela is AWESOME

[@musstakrakish]

Definitely my favorite so far!

[@okthen623]

Left Candela to catch up on C3 and boy I forgot how much I missed Robbie

[@SHARPSHOOTA0870]

They really should tell talison that they're recording him and not just catching him in the wild

[@dravidpaiva686]

I hope they do a candela obscura style 4 sided dive for chapter 1.

[@krisnelson2653]

Massive fan of this series. Can't wait for the new arc. But I can't help but feeling, if this was truly the end of this arc,I wished there was maybe just 5 or 10 minutes more at the very end, where we really just get closure for these characters that i love so much

[@flaminyawn]

Well, there's always the chance we'll see them again in future arcs after their characters have had time to heal.

[@Aurora_Lightbringer]

It continues the feeling of what they're aiming for if they don't though. The world is wild and uncontrollable, and there are no happy endings (atleast explicitly). Actively saying "yeah, they all live happily ever after and get promotions etc" would somewhat detract from the dark world and it's dread.

[@mason912]

Matt's "I love you" at 40:25 is so genuine and sweet

[@djgreyjoy1495]

AWESOME! The GM, the players, the story, the game system, the scenery... all come together for a an exciting cosmic horror adventure with an incredible final scene! You've done it again Critical Role! CONGRATS!

[@mateusz.w.nawrocki]

I'm a new Critter. Took me several tries to get into Campaign 3. I realised I would have to be retired or unemployed to have time to catch up with all the previous campaigns. Watching Robbie Daymond playing hooked me in, as he was clearly also new to all that. C-Obs is a great format to introduce new audience and players into Your awesome channel. The quality of the production is mind blowing (as is Howard). Huge thanks to all the cast and crew. Best regards from Poland.

[@boniakarlo]

Took me almost 2 years but now I'm almost over campaign2! Dont miss It! Also Flando posts help a lot

[@ericathefae]

Wow, that was one heck of a ride!

[@Caerigna]

"I can drive a car... I can shoot a gun." lmao, pure gold

[@Dani_77709]

It is a lonely, empty white void without Flando.

[@charlesyung5049]

True horror

[@Perinlyn]

He has arrived. The void is no longer.

[@davidtheprankster6813]

"Stupid sexy Flando" - Homer

[@nicklindberg90]

​@@davidtheprankster6813it feels like I'm wearing...

[@vatatheoanonymous3705]

No worries friend, they have arrived.

[@TheTruePacmanMG]

Man this series is so good. Keeps me on the edge the whole time.

[@ColtonGamingTV]

Was feeling sickly when this first aired live and only managed to get through the first half so thanks for this!

[@DadBodYoda]

i have never seen or watched anything from critical role, and Ep1. popped up on my feed 2 days ago, and i have now watched all 3 episodes back to back. Really Really cool watch. The story just sucks you in the whole way. Super impressed, and 100% just gained a new fan of this kind of gameplay/DND style format of story telling. Holy shit that was a good watch!

[@HellMuttCoppersnake]

"I had to butter my ghost toast, if you know what i mean" is the best version of "shaking one out" i have ever heard 1:11:30

[@HeatherVerhagen]

I love Edmund. So nice to see that some of the Periphery know what is going on and want to help Candela/the people. Before him, I believe the police force members were all either cleaning up bodies or OUP that were following the Candela members around.

[@griml89]

Where did you get that he is periphery? Did I miss something? I thought he was a member of candela

[@HeatherVerhagen]

@@griml89 I believe he is periphery because he is wearing a navy peacoat. If I remember correctly, the members of the OUP/periphery normally dress in navy peacoats.

[@bassofthe]

I know there is more Candela Obscura to come, but right now I'm more curious about which part of Taliesin's life story he will make a game about next.

[@nicman3110]

Sooooo when do we get a TV series of this awesome show? 😂

[@Markcrazeer]

About the same time we Get a feature lenght nord vpn ad.

[@Caitydid561]

@@Markcrazeer Didn't we already get that, though? Sam DMed a whole game session based in the Nordiverse.

[@Markcrazeer]

@@Caitydid561 yes, but it isn’t a movie/tv adaptation of the entire ad campaign. It is ridiculous that I am willing to watch a feature length ad and be upset if it doesn’t interrupt the story every five minutes to say nord vpn is the best vpn.

[@aallen3311]

This has made me fall in love not just with this channel, but has created a much deeper love and appreciation for table top games. This has honestly made me want to work for you guys, just to be apart of something so fantastic and wonderful.

[@impofstpete727]

What a group! Everything they did had a weight to it, an urgency that we don't see all too often in TTRPG. Matt pushed the need to act quickly which forced them to make hasty decisions just like one might in such scenarios. The fear was palpable in the climax. They were always one bad roll from something terrible happening which makes a game like this work. There is no plot armor here, no retcon. It's make or break. On to the next one.

[@rebeccabarnet6746]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Robbie is seriously one of my favorites. The whole bit as Howard jumps into the tunnel around 3:50:18. XD The chaos he ensues as this character is fantastic.

[@drizztzeurden]

❤❤❤ Wonderful! Critical Role, you guys MUST produce an animated series with this EPIC saga

[@karencrawford9227]

I love these 3 episodes. I cannot wait for Chapter two with a new crew!!! LOVE IT and am planning on running a one shot closer to when the actual Book gets released and then we might continue on! I have players interested!!

[@codybarnes1531]

2:42:58 Always Keep Firearm Pointed in a Safe direction. Never point your gun at anything you do not intend to shoot. Treat All Guns as Though They are Loaded. Keep Your Finger Off the Trigger until You are Ready to Shoot. Always Be Sure of Your Target and What's Beyond It. *take guns very seriously, and dont do what Laura is doing*

[@lefterismplanas4977]

That's some very important info

[@henkmalan13]

[SPOILERS] . . This whole episode reminded me so much of the movie Pitch Black -- running away from and fighting an enemy sensitive to light. That chase through the forest... the final fight... all it missed were some iconic lines like "You're not afraid of the dark, are you?" and "We can't leave... until we said good night." 😅

[@tsakboolhak5357]

okey so after 2 years i finally caught up campaign 2 + 3 (i still have to watch first one but heh) so i moved on Candela Obscura and well i want to thank you all for the great entertainement you give (and seemingly have) doing all of this, i'm not able to thank you enough (given that i'm kinda broke, only can support by watching), all of you are great actors / players (and GM) and watching/hearing you guyz helps me find sleep (yea kinda weird especially with horror scheme stuff like this serie :p). This new game system is reeaaally nice and the final of this episode was sooo holdbreathing!! i loved it so much! Ok so that was the nice part coz i never commented your videos before this and i had to tell how grateful i am for your work, anyway now comes the annoying nerd's objection: am i just stupid or did Laura took 4 scars and not 3? i mean she used her ability 3 times + have been "faced off" (wow what a cheap pun) ? PS: excuse my english for it isnt my native language.

[@lasonris8934]

A note I'm gonna take from this game, is when the previous party dies to the bleed (TPK) the next circle will have to take down the monster for their first mission

[@adyaflatuconsina6302]

Finished all 3 episodes and wow!!I love the cast and characters, Robbie is the goat coming in clutch in the final battle, I just love the dark, and intense serious vibe of candela

[@lefterismplanas4977]

A small fact. A number of the test games they played during their development of candela obscura was DMed by Taliesin. Those games where deemed "too scary" from the players. I assume/guess that this is why Tal is not our dm here 😂 I got this info from what i saw ftom their panel on jencon in KZbin.

[@mystic1185]

Damn! I'd absolutely love to see those!

[@vienna4516]

Dang i want them to be scarier tho

[@wverms]

The reasoning they gave at the panel had more to do with the mechanics they were using and the types of stories it told, wasn't it?

[@lefterismplanas4977]

@@wverms I think yes, but it had to do at some degree with Tal. Also, I remember something about a player needing some days to calm down after one session? But I'm not sure. Plus, Taliesin might also have felt reluctant to introduce the world to Candela. But I have no source to support this last one

[@backonlazer791]

Perhaps he'll DM the second chapter? 🤔 I want to see it as, unless I'm mistaken, Taliesin has a big part in the creation of the story and lore of Candela. I do like Matt's style but I don't really get a real sense of dread from it.

[@kimsmithhappy]

I just need to show my apprecition for the set design, graphic design, photographers and general AWESOMEsauce that is the production in this series. It all adds HUGELY to making this a wonderful viewing experience. Thank you thank you, thank you! All the small details are noted and appreciated and so so loved.

[@ClassCryptid]

I’m sure nothing eldritch and incomprehensible will seep out of the hairline fractures in reality today! :]

[@tj84]

I feel like everyone missed an opportunity to sneak in a Tusk Love reference when talking to the orchard farmer towards the beginning of this episode 😂

[@rayebeard]

That would’ve be funny, but I appreciated the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew reference

[@IceStormGale]

I admit, I chickened out of finishing chapter 1 for a while because I had come to love the characters so much. Having finished now, I am in love with this game and table of players ❤ wonderful show!

[@IaIaCthulhuFtagn]

When Lycos mentioned Edward it signaled what was coming so you pretty much knew what was coming narratively, but it was still an excellent twist. Would have liked to see more of a focus on the moment, maybe more of a reaction out of Arlo. That aside the episode was very good, if I could hit like more than once I would. Mat seems much more willing to kill off the party in this series, makes for more tension, and a better investment in the characters that you know might not be around for much longer.

[@Amethystar]

In a way the fights in this system seem more risky than DnD. Death is a little less permanent in some regards, but the fact that every action could have actively negative consequences really makes you consider what you're going to do rather than "That action didn't work, but oh well." It's a neat way to approach gameplay. (Said as someone who hasn't been exposed to many different RPG game systems.)

[@MagnusD]

I really like this new system. Intuitive and fresh!

[@tahliadowns7962]

Anjali Bhimani is just so so so delightful! I'm going to miss Charlotte the most I think!

[@sanderhoefsloot6852]

I loved this group and this chapter. Very excited for what is next!

[@MJ1978]

Anjali " do we see anything..." Laura instantly with eyes still closed..."no" ......I am dying over here. 🤣

[@bigsarge2085]

Incredible new series, well done! Looking forward to chapter 2.

[@SaaltyBravo]

I love the idea of Laura's character being a ditzy, Luna Lovegood-esque Rambo character ending up with all of the guns and explosives hahaha.

[@SaaltyBravo]

THAT ENDING THOUGH!!!!

[@rikremmerswaal2756]

You don't want Howard to make you go 'Sleepy Time.'

[@ciaran.7976]

I'm excited! I've been waiting for this!!

[@Alizardwithdaftideas]

Well that was tense lol. Really good fun to watch, love the setting and the system and I can't wait for more. 😁

[@Miniar-is]

I've really enjoyed Howard's decent into weirdness through this chapter.

[@AtaraxicOne]

Never want this show to stop. It's brilliant and apparently underrated!