I love that Luis & Brennan have clearly been scheming since Calamity
@emmakane6848 Жыл бұрын
I just saw an interview Brennan did a while back about relearning Spanish and trying to find people to speak it with. I remember Luis answering a question using it during the Calamity Instagram takeover. So now I’m wondering if they’ve been meeting up/seeing each other outside of games for something like that.
@emiliobustamante2401 Жыл бұрын
Scheming against the audience's hearts
@joabpelling462 Жыл бұрын
@@emmakane6848I mean you can really see their friendship dynamic so I wouldn’t be surprised if they have
@n4l9bx Жыл бұрын
I surrender myself over to the beautiful heartbreak
@antuanlemon48411 ай бұрын
This whole squad in general it’s like mostly calamity
@treycool956510 ай бұрын
I love how much of a Lorehound Travis is. He’s literally sitting there with a massive grin on his face eating all of these character backgrounds up and still asking for extra helpings.
@jule47729 ай бұрын
LOREHOUND, thats such a sick word.
@winsmi1984 Жыл бұрын
Being the first generation after the protection ends is the best character backstory concept
@optimistprime319210 ай бұрын
“Write that down, WRITE THAT DOWN!”
@Verylengthyapple9 ай бұрын
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@xatlern Жыл бұрын
Wow, that line that Luis said about how Marion and Sean just keep ending up at the same place together...brutal
@Wolplum Жыл бұрын
OH wow...
@daisykid3 Жыл бұрын
Ohhhhhh dang that hits different after the finale, good catch!!
@samuraiko Жыл бұрын
I am devoutly hoping that CR does these for every chapter's group... the insights into the GMs, the players, the collective storytelling, the ideas, all of it. I'd also love more insight into how they came up with the character designs and wardrobe looks!
@Blue_Lunacy Жыл бұрын
I hope so too. Now that they did this for both chapters, I think it's highly likely that they will continue to do so.
@paulsavas2394 Жыл бұрын
And for main campaigns!
@christenh35910 ай бұрын
These are so helpful as a GM.
@snoopynwoodstock9910 ай бұрын
+
@pallas9113 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved Auntie Bee, the caring, nurturing woman who devotes her life to helping people, the _criminal._ It's very easy to see how her relationship with the legal system would be completely antagonistic. Someone who works against "the law" which seems to ever only be employed to hurt the people who need help the most.
@Lena-fc9ce Жыл бұрын
she strikes me as someone you might meet in one of brennans worlds (sort of like the cubby family from fantasy high) as just a logical extension of an unjust system -- the embodiment of "illegal =/= immoral"
@soorian649311 ай бұрын
The embodiment of "Don't mess with the do-gooders, because in an unfair world most do good out of anger."
@claireythefairy Жыл бұрын
Zehra Fazal is an absolute gem.
@feitocomfruta Жыл бұрын
Just casually dropping the “my great grampa captured a djinn”
@doccerebrum5449 Жыл бұрын
No spoilers but the marisha luis brennann synergy was heart wrenchingly well played.
@Harlequinlynnette Жыл бұрын
Can you guys also release the post game discussion for needle and thread? Would love to hear what the cast thought about how the episode played out for their characters
@mattbriddell9246 Жыл бұрын
Would make for a great 4-sided Dive!
@savannahcollins6942 Жыл бұрын
I love the idea that they could, after each anthology, release their session 0 and character creation for each group. If anything, just as a cool guide for GMs to run their own (give a baseline if they need it).
@TazzleSundress Жыл бұрын
I would love a post game discussion! Preferably many hours and/or multiple of them. But no to session 0, some things just need to stay holy and offline (though I would love to be a fly on the wall for many a session 0)
@darksendkilla Жыл бұрын
@@Harlequinlynnettewas that the comic con panel?
@bludfyre Жыл бұрын
@@TazzleSundressThis is, essentially, a session 0.
@yiklongtay6029 Жыл бұрын
Zehra cringing at everything Brennan said is perfect. Sean can't catch a break
@Blasted2Oblivion6 ай бұрын
Seriously. It's like "Can't get any worse for Sean." only to actively get worse at every step.
@randomripoff123 Жыл бұрын
now with the context of death rituals in newfaire (thank you spenser and rowan, this shit is so fucking cool): sean choosing to shoot those men in the face--no mouth to close. sean choosing a baseball to represent his brothers, both of whom presumably were never given proper burials, and the baseball has stitching in an endless loop, and he traces it like a rosary and he uses it to forcibly keep open the mouth of another man he beats to death--who also has his hands tied behind his back fuuuuuuuuuuuuuck dude
@Suzyiz Жыл бұрын
I didn't even think of that and now I'm screaming
@Landis963 Жыл бұрын
Oh man, we thought Brennan was going hard in That Scene before now.
@daisykid3 Жыл бұрын
Omg thank you for calling that all out, I love seeing the layers of detail and meaning that other people are exposing with insights like this!
@thenosieyartist69247 ай бұрын
Holy shit...now im trying to think about how to turn the "take me out to the ball game" into a dies ire song
@joecurran910 Жыл бұрын
it is frankly unfair that Zehra is new to all this and is so effing good at it.
@dwil0311 Жыл бұрын
It shouldn't be surprising since she does professional voice acting and theater. Going to school for acting is basically studying how to roleplay. So I wouldn't say she's new to it.
@Oddricm Жыл бұрын
Well, she's got no Djinn messing with her.
@drmirabilis Жыл бұрын
@@Oddricm even though it's totally a game, i fully believe that her RP with Luis with their souls merging will continue to keep the Djinn at bay. She's got the CO charm IRL and everything!
@Dfarrey11 ай бұрын
@@drmirabilisit's my understanding that djinni have a fondness for storytelling, so creating and publicly sharing a story like this may very well put her on the djinn's good side.
@Niniju897010 ай бұрын
Some people are just so good at telling stories. Something I am always in awe of and strive for myself. Her role in this campaign was amazing. All of them were, of course. Brennan Lee Mulligan is always a massive win.
@carlotacosta9193 Жыл бұрын
I LOVED Needle and Thread, everyone did a phenomal job and now I absolutely NEED more of Spencer as a dm!
@daisykid3 Жыл бұрын
Spencer was absolutely fantastic, I second this wholeheartedly!!! I would love to see him run another chapter in the future.
@birdieb0y254 ай бұрын
Funniest thing episode 1 I really wasn't feeling Spencer AT ALL but by the end I fucking love him and this circle in big part to how he gm's
@smol_menace Жыл бұрын
I love seeing how Zehra closes her eyes to really take in and immerse herself in each character description and pain.
@konstance1311 ай бұрын
I love her physical rp. The way she "looks" at what's in front of her or reaches her hand out at different points.
@stormsofboredom5348 Жыл бұрын
love that spenser explains his GM style right off the bat :)
@PeTTs0n88 Жыл бұрын
his* (source: his IG and CR wiki entry) and GM* (they've gone to using the Game Master moniker more and more), but yes - communication in TTRPGs is such a key component.
@stormsofboredom5348 Жыл бұрын
@@PeTTs0n88 thanks!! updated comment w correct titles :)
@richardboncal541711 ай бұрын
Classic session 0
@OlessanYT11 ай бұрын
Zehra: "I'm new to tabletop games--" [proceeds to lore like a pro]
@dominikhaba695 Жыл бұрын
25 seconds in, Zehra won everything...
@PrettyGuardian Жыл бұрын
This is a role-playing game for us but for her it's every family gathering.
@HenriqueErzinger Жыл бұрын
I didn’t know she was new to this, as she says. It’s really impressive. This is pretty much an all-stars table, and she was one of the highlights for me. She’s incredible in her descriptions.
@drmirabilis Жыл бұрын
It is AMAZING to see what was essentially backstory/pre-planned, what was plotted behind the scenes with the GM, and what was made up on the spot. Hats off to everyone involved in CO, this is incredible
@Sarah-oj7bh10 ай бұрын
Hearing them say that they're kind of the clean up squad makes the opening train mission make so much more sense to me.
@michellemahar9030 Жыл бұрын
Wow, this group was incredible together! I love Spencer's choices. I loved how the group was so great working together. I have never seen Zahar in anything else and she needs to be in more because she is amazing! So is Luiz. I didn't think he could break my heart more than he did in Calamity, and I was wrong! I love Brennan in anything. He is always so fast on knowing what choices to make in the moment. Marisha brought such heart and warmth that the group needed. And Travis never ceases to amaze me with the superb choices he makes as a play. He knows when to let others do what they need to and when to go big.
@DarkLawYGO Жыл бұрын
Love seeing Session 0s like this. its so cool seeing them all work together
@thathiefsandiego Жыл бұрын
Zehra is so fucking awesome. I didn't know her before but already a fan. Also, this whole video is perfection, love it. I was hoping for a 4SD with them, but if it's not happening I accept this instead.
@chellegoesmoo Жыл бұрын
Continuously so impressed by Spenser. Such a nuanced and perceptive GM.
@rendonor5070 Жыл бұрын
I hope they invite Zehra again for another game. She's phenomenal ❤
@awwmarc Жыл бұрын
It's really interesting to observe how other people create their characters. So much of psychology here. I wish there was more content like this. You people are great.
@AkutomiNamikaze Жыл бұрын
What a great cast of characters! I sure hope nothing heart-breaking/horrifying happens to any of them that changes them forever!
@davidjennings2179 Жыл бұрын
Think it's really important to show these session 0s, a lot of people watch games like this and then want to bring the same drama to a game they GM but without having the necessary discussions with their players. This is a collaborative game, do the ground work with your players if you want to put them through games like this.
@das_machina Жыл бұрын
I think Sean is one of my favourite characters on CR ever
@xandaera Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting these, CR! As a DM, I find these to be an invaluable resource :)
@punkrockpearl84 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, why no one really shows their session 0 stuff is a massive oversight. I like seeing this type of thing also, because it helps you grow. I usually do a one on one or a small group first for character creating, but a group would be SO much easier, and maybe faster.
@daisybeam3357 Жыл бұрын
Naddpod releases session zeroes for their campaigns if you want to see some more stuff! It's DMed by Murph, who is also in D20, and it's really cool to see all the factors that he and the players consider as they prep for a new campaign.
@emilymitchell6823 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been looking forward to this absolute masterclass of character creation! Eek!
@playitbyear531211 ай бұрын
Having one of your players pulling from Mere Christianity and CS Lewis’ delve into Chardin’s theological philosophy might make me happier than any experience I’ve ever had at a table.
@danlaw1991 Жыл бұрын
Love the insights that these additional videos give. TTRPGs may have been new to Zehra but she came to play with an absolutely incredible character & backstory. Also it in no way took away from the brilliant performance she delivered throughout the chapter alongside her fellow circle members. Love me a good Omar cameo as well. He’s so adorable.
@Wirstead Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite things from the Candela Obscura Show is that after the episodes are all aired, they release the character prep/session 0
@LeeCarlson11 ай бұрын
With the idea of "Lovecraftian unicorns" my mind went immediately to Charles Stross' short story "Equoid."
@ThomasUfnalCrowlake11 ай бұрын
Man, that is a good story. And available legally for free, for those who haven't read it!
@michellekarey-mckenna9588 Жыл бұрын
These are so informative and cool. I'm glad they're doing them. If I ever get a chance to play, I would definitely be a coachman. Those guys see so much s**t driving these investigators around that at least a few of them would have to be apart of Candela! 😅
@saeyyy Жыл бұрын
Seeing how this prep stuff flows for other groups is so so helpful.
@arillusine Жыл бұрын
Absolutely LOVE getting to see the character building/session 0 behinds! As a new DM, I can’t wait to do similar stuff for my next table ❤
@berriesblue4302 Жыл бұрын
Holy moly the burial lore is SO FASCINATING!!! And of course love all the character work and discussion we get to see!
@kalebjernigan Жыл бұрын
I love CR posting session 0s! I hope they do this with more stories to come!
@Xsomono Жыл бұрын
Damn, Spencer is fucking awesome :O I learned a lot watching him moderate the game. I feel like he really employs the tools of TTRPGs well for telling a story. The intro where he made everybody pick where they want to be in the action and especially the letter were amazing. Also loved hearing everybodies thoughts on their backstories. Its really cool that we got to see this process.
@josephhenryreyes8205 Жыл бұрын
What a way to Intro a BTS of this Candela Chapter
@hilaryjordan7761 Жыл бұрын
Thank you SO MUCH for posting these CR. The behind the scenes make it all so much more magical. ❤❤❤
@Diamondarrel11 ай бұрын
Spenser knows the trick! Go into session 0 with nothing cause you need to have all the PCs to build NPCs, places, problems and intertwine them all!
@dhdurhueur-qe5pn Жыл бұрын
Hilariously I have watched very little of the actual series, but I love these sessions zeroes.
@drmirabilis Жыл бұрын
Watch this one!
@davidjennings2179 Жыл бұрын
This one was some pretty powerful story telling if you're up for hours of watching - I know that isn't for everyone though.
@elasiaval904 Жыл бұрын
this one was sooooo good, but it is really long
@JulieJSchmidt Жыл бұрын
Is this the one that had the 5+ hour session? I watch them live on Thursday's, cuz "It's Thursday Night," so yes, this is a longer watch. But it's absolutely worth the time. They all did so well, and the story was phenomenal. Spenser guides them into so many details.
@elasiaval904 Жыл бұрын
@@JulieJSchmidt ep 3 was 6 hours and the other two were just over 4 yeah
@Blasted2Oblivion6 ай бұрын
29:56 I love that and wish I saw it more. A bad person in a backstory doesn't have to be magically corrupted or under some influence by the big bad. Sometimes they can just be an awful person.
@aidenchristian4497 Жыл бұрын
They then proceeded to traumatize everyone with that heart-wrenching performance
@Zombie_Toast Жыл бұрын
Spencer was such a phenomenal DM; I hope we get more.
@joshg6910 Жыл бұрын
I love watching them design their characters with the knowledge of what happens to them in the story.
@lgob7 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this behind the scenes look at character creation. As a GM, I find it very helpful to see how the pros and literal game designers think about building a story within their system. I hope to see lots more of things like this.
@IcarusNadir Жыл бұрын
This was so far my favourite Candela chapter. Absolutely amazing.
@mamaliege2461 Жыл бұрын
Its so fun watching this, like knowing it was before it all happened. Like knowing where their ties came from, what the ideas and themes they chose to explore came from. After being absolutely wrecked emotionally by the episodes that came after, coming back to the beginning is interesting, specially to me who always loved to create characters and want to make character design for a living and loooove some TTRPG. It is a masterclass from people who do this for a living (wether is ttrpg/ acting or voice actors) that makes me thrilled to put what I have learned here into practice. Definetely keeping this series in my (wounded after the finale ) heart. 🥰 PS: Damn, Omar is such a big boi now! Adorbs lil babe!
@Leliarose Жыл бұрын
This is so much fun!!! I love that this is being published. Thank you!!
@adamhastings750 Жыл бұрын
I honestly love this type of content so much... seeing the wheels turning and things being put together is just super cool to me.
@turkeymonkeyck Жыл бұрын
There is a part of me that's holding out hope we get this at the end of Campaign 3 as well, because damn I love these so much
@dirtdart81 Жыл бұрын
"Luis: (excited grunt)" God bless these subtitles
@natetron7000 Жыл бұрын
The marketing for these is next level, it’s the future really. It’s no longer just about the system or game, specifically, but about presenting something that people want to be a part of. “That, that thing they’re doing, I want to do that and be part of what they are doing!”
@twistedpuppetOG Жыл бұрын
Lol, Brenan is such a nerd. It's adorable. XD
@leauxgan11 ай бұрын
I 100% was not expecting this video but i’m SO happy they made it
@ricketyanthony Жыл бұрын
Because this is a new game, I love that they provide these session zeroes. I trust they'll keep it up due to fans' demand.
@StardustScribe11 ай бұрын
It is so cool to see these discussions knowing how the players worked this into the game. I love it.
@Zuggog_The_Janitor Жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to run my group through the story I have planned.
@mel_ottav Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this! I would love to see this for all the circles, as well as the cast on 4 sided dive for a discussion. I really want to GM a Candela campaign (my guide is on it's way!) so I will devour all the behind the scenes content possible.
@fuelbot Жыл бұрын
I really hope they keep releasing these. They're so fascinating.
@commander515 Жыл бұрын
TBH, I have very little interest in watching this monthly anthology series (nothing against it, I love everything CR does, but horror's just not my thing) but I must admit I find these behind the scenes/group character building sessions fascinating. Such a cool look at how these awesome role-players brainstorm and bounce ideas off each other to make a collaborative story. Plus the detailed backstories, the associated lore, and their headcanons behind them are all just so damn good.
@Darkwindturbulence Жыл бұрын
Glad you know your boundaries, as someone who loves this type of horror it is NOT for everyone.
@ketchumm9048 Жыл бұрын
I cannot get over how fucking good needle and thread was I LOVE THEM GUYS SM
@kellyallbright4489 ай бұрын
All of these people, as well as the other cast members of critical role and candela obscura, all of these people are absolutely incredible in what they do. The range they have when creating characters, and not only developing them but using that backstory to influence their portrayals and decision-making, it just shows a level of passion, emotion, and intelligence that elevates these stories. I love watching these round table deep dives after watching the campaign. To get a peek behind the curtain gives these little a-ha moments of how those impactful interactions were designed and then organically played out. Love Candela Obscura and all the DMs and cast members. Can't wait for Chapter 4!!
@gctypo283811 ай бұрын
41:48 Brennan basically doing "you think someone would go onto the internet and just tell lies?!"
@TehBuggy10 ай бұрын
Great session zero, I loved that they shared this! I think a lot of people either skip a session zero or don’t really know what to do, but this was awesome. Not only character creation and general story stuff, but things like the GM describing the style they like to use, the players saying what aspect of their characters excited them, and what play style everyone can expect. I especially loved when Luis was explaining his character’s background and told the GM that he wasn’t very interested if whether or not his character’s perception (vague to avoid spoilers here) was actually true or not and that he was really more eager to discover how that affected him regardless. Even his explanation of how he wants his ability to come into play and asking the GM if it would be ok to interrupt the narrative, it really sets expectations and helps everyone collaborate to all have a fun time 💜
@Avenray19 Жыл бұрын
Candela Obscura, Dishonored, Sunless Sea (Fallen London). All of these scratch that existential Itch. I need more gothic victorian steam punk occultist stories 😢
@UponThisAltar11 ай бұрын
The way Spenser says "Your grandchildren are *fucked* " just kills me 😂
@second0banana Жыл бұрын
Luis talking about being an empty vessel at 57:40 ... You can watch Spencer getting ideas.
@gmoneyboats587 Жыл бұрын
Also, notice that when Brennan brought up Pinocchio, Spencer smiled and interrupted the thought to get pronouns 😂
@daisykid3 Жыл бұрын
DUDE. THE LORE DROPS ABOUT RELIGION AND CULTURAL PRACTICES IN THIS GAME FUCKING SLAP (to quote Brennan) I LOVE WORLD BUILDING DETAILS LIKE THAT!!!!! It makes everything feel so much more grounded. I want to play this game so bad...
@brotleibinger Жыл бұрын
They should air these before the episodes. I wasn't really interested before, now I'm eager to find out where these characters end up.
@feanaro271211 ай бұрын
It's always funny seeing the players in casual clothes on the set of Candela Obscura, but the Auntie Bee / Marisha Ray dissonance feels especially strong.
@myrinity_ Жыл бұрын
LOVE peeking behind the curtain like this. Thanks for sharing!!
@Greg-oc7dj Жыл бұрын
Look, I LOVE LOVE everything about this. I'm heavily on board for what's being played here. I really wish there were better content warnings on stuff here. I know people who were strongly turned off by the PTSD stuff here. I wish I could have warned them about that, and I wish it was obvious to them when they tuned in.
@Greg-oc7dj Жыл бұрын
As a GM I love what Spenser is doing in this chapter. He is so reactive to what the players are doing, while assigning strong consequences to their decisions. So good.
@margaridabaptista37123 ай бұрын
Marion Collodi out here making Liam Wilhelmina proud, with the seed guy/war guy duality 🙌
@Blue_Lunacy11 ай бұрын
It just occurred to me that Brennan's back story was about the horror done by humans. The very thing that CO wants to add the Eldritch Horror game genre.
@Blue_Lunacy Жыл бұрын
I just realised that Marion power could be read as the way for "her" to ensure that Marion survive until she was ready.
@painappledad135210 ай бұрын
Having good examples of sessions cero, is really underated. Thanks for sharing ♿🙇🏻♂️💛
@evetobe Жыл бұрын
Oh, so that's why Marisha's character seemed older - because she was remade from an even older lady
@TK_Brainslug Жыл бұрын
Oh bloody hell Travis has to go first, that's so hilarious to me 😂
@nekoplayer2279 Жыл бұрын
1:24:11 - "I kinda like mine." 🤣 Travis using Chetney's voice in this bit! 🤣 It's so goddamn funny!
@SummerOtaku Жыл бұрын
I feel guilty but I actually love these Candella session zeros more than watching the campaigns. Like very interesting flavorful chunks in bite size form.
@Blasted2Oblivion6 ай бұрын
Don't feel bad. Some people love lore more than the game it's in and this is all 100% lore. Different strokes for different folks and all that.
@kellyallbright4489 ай бұрын
Spencer was awesome as DM! And the way Brennan can be so soft-spoken while delivering such brutal violence is absolutely masterful and makes it all the more powerful.
@user-jn4sw3iw4h11 ай бұрын
"I love that, It's horrifying" Now that's a summary if I ever heard one
@NoFaceMage Жыл бұрын
Oh my god... "If it Bleeds it Leads" would have been amazing.
@Maximusrex4575 Жыл бұрын
It was really cool to see this usually behind the scenes kind of stuff.
@pauliporcupine11 ай бұрын
I am so here for these character creation sessions! the lore, the way they come up and adapt things to make sense for the story is fantastic! I love it. Also, Omar!
@frankmartinjr6236 Жыл бұрын
Brennan with the cool Unsleeping City Shirt 😊
@Spyrouz Жыл бұрын
omg im listening to c3 whilst im working as a gardener, i get to listen all day and im on ep 45 so far and now im seeing this and i get to follow along and i cant wait
@brzinger6 Жыл бұрын
1:09:00 "I wasn't DONE!" chills dog
@toddalexander50159 ай бұрын
Imagine what cpr in this world would be like
@Landis9639 ай бұрын
@@toddalexander5015 I could see it taking on extra significance - when you do the rescue breathing, you are giving of your live breath to stave off the madness of an improper burial. And, of course, once it becomes clear that CPR has failed and the person is dead, that's when the hands go over the mouth.
@rebeccabarnet67468 ай бұрын
Having watched this after I watched the whole Needle & Thread season, holy cow the prep for this was amazing and I love how it played out in the show. Also I am living for Spencer's lore drops. Brennan's comment of "Spenser, this is very cool and it slaps" at 1:07:55 is entirely how I felt. I feel like how Travis looks and Brennan thinks about lore drops -- massive grin and wheels turning.
@TannerWeinberg11 ай бұрын
1:07:50 love the GM to GM excitement for the deep lore.
@Ajinic Жыл бұрын
This is what I needed, i love all of these characters and people
@barb61 Жыл бұрын
Just going to say this chapter was phenomenal- I ❤ trAvis and marisha but the guests were absolutely amazing and Spencer’s delivery was aces
@Leukotrieneb4 Жыл бұрын
PoC players ,muslim player , gay players and players with different ethnicitys. Critical role being over differences and i fuckin love them for this
@alijoc11 ай бұрын
i’ve always felt that creativity has no boundaries and has no pre-requisite of one’s background and identity, and i love this session zero so much because it shows exactly that
@RandVGM Жыл бұрын
LOVE this. So hype to watch this chapter now!
@AweHitero Жыл бұрын
THANK you! my evening just got waaaaay better =)
@HyperEwok111 ай бұрын
Shout out to Brennan who looked at this London coded city (let's be real, every steampunk metropolis is London coded) and absolutely rejected it, because this campaign takes place in NEWH YAWK, BAYBEE.