CRITICAL ROLE ANIMATIC - "Character Creation: VEX & VAX" [EverythingIsContent]

Nothing in this animatic makes sense, but nonetheless, here's a few things to know beforehand:
This features audio from Laura and Liam's playthrough of Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood. I just reimagined it as Vex and Vax actually creating their own little adventuring selves for the world of Exandria.
This was mostly drawn before TLoVM aired so I did not use any of the official character designs from that.
I drew Vex's hair way too long.
I drew Vax naked a lot.
I did Gilmore dirty. I'm a bad girl.
Again, nothing in this video makes sense. Try not to apply too much logic to anything you see.
An issue I'd like to address (5/24/23): With recent news that has come to light on social media, I'd like to make an apology for an in-video reference that I cannot do anything about at this time without taking down the entire video. While I do not have all of the details (nor does anyone else except the involved parties), I acknowledge that I do not support Bryan Wayne Foster, and would ask that everyone viewing this video overlook the reference I made to him in this video. Obviously, I couldn't have possibly predicted the future while I was making this video, but I still want my audience to be aware that I do wish I could remove his animated presence in this video if I logically could. I apologize, and going forward, there will be no further references to him made in any of my videos.
Everything was drawn and animated in Krita, editing was done in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Check out the original CR video this was inspired by here: • #EverythingIsContent -...
And of course, CR's channel: / criticalrole
Thanks for watching, and I hope you all have a smiley day :)

[@feyefall4855]

Y'know it's really hard to remember that Liam and Laura are not biological siblings sometimes.

[@benjaminoechsli1941]

Yes! Vex and Vax (excuse me, Lexi and Lax) are peak sibling content.

[@dull_demon4717]

fair honestly, i mean they have sibling vibes and share a birthday

[@alicianelson1252]

Maybe they secretly are seriously what are they not telling us

[@VanNessy97]

Sibling energy

[@lolli_popples]

“Remember, we have distain and cheekbones.” I’m dying

[@DoctorLuny]

Fuck imagine being able to play a game and go ''was that me?'' when a character speaks

[@themorrigan7224]

This is blowing me away! The details, the Easter eggs, the facial expressions, GILMORE?? I can’t believe you did 18 minutes of this, it’s amazing!

[@StellarCircleStudios]

Such kind words, thank you! :) You're awesome!

[@VanNessy97]

The freeze-frame bonus of the Percy x Vax fanfic

[@Ajehy]

@@VanNessy97in the bathtub!

[@K_i_t_t_y84]

We really should have titled this "Disdain and Cheekbones" 🤣

[@StellarCircleStudios]

...Okay, like. you're not wrong... XD

[@pinkjaguar12]

this is absolutely AMAZING i cannot BELIEVE you did 18 whole minutes of this, i'm eating it up like ice cream, it's PERFECT.

[@StellarCircleStudios]

You're so sweet, thank you!

[@JennyDolfen]

@@StellarCircleStudios However long did that take you?? It's so good, so funny, and so absolutely delightful in every way!

[@sasstrash316]

Still not over Vax’s “I’m Mrs. Sam Riegal that’s Laura shirt at 5:11

[@WillRayneMC]

"Ope! I turned into Sean Bean." And, Vax turns around with 3 arrows in his chest...feckin' GOLD! Got a genuine LOL outta this guy.

[@cybermadness2503]

I like how this whole animatic feels like an alternate universe(AU) of Exandria, where Vex and Vax never joined up with Vox Machina. And they have American accents. That, and I love every single one of the cameos and references you put in there! *LOVE 'EM!*

[@julienp.3064]

the entire VO bit had me in tears - you somehow managed to translate each scream and yell and hysterical unintelligible noise into the PERFECT visual,, like how????

[@Yiangarugalover]

This is THE greatest animatic I've seen! An 18 minute video is already crazy but it's ALL CONSISTENT?! Thank you for animating and uploading this, it's seriously incredible!

[@StellarCircleStudios]

That's so flattering to read, thank you very much for the kind words! :)

[@Ajehy]

And the fight scene, all the jokes, the freeze-frames? It’s perfect!

[@s.grey.k]

This is a work of genius! And so well executed! The number of visual gags you can pack into a 2 second sound bite and then keep up that same energy for such a long time... amazing. Hats off to you!

[@StellarCircleStudios]

You're too kind, thank you!

[@bananabreadthenotsogreat9318]

This is cannonically how the twins were before vox machina and nobody can change my mind

[@shirakrause8160]

Essek taking the beacon absolutly destroid me! And the string beens pic for vax!

[@mentalrebllion1270]

The most hilarious is how perturbed you make them look when they run across their own voices and I’m living for it. I suppose that’s the curse of being a voice actor for something you like as a pastime (anime, games, etc). 🤣

[@TheEpona92]

7:56 Of all the easter eggs in that room, the peppermill was the one that got me to laugh the hardest

[@StellarCircleStudios]

Good job spotting it! I was worried no one would notice, lol.

[@itsnochi9447]

@@StellarCircleStudios U did so good! i love essek stealing the beacon XD

[@piperbird7193]

It took me a minute to remember the significance. Travis used it in his one shot? With the little stuffed unicorn?

[@VanNessy97]

"Sneak, sneak, sneak, sneak" has "Don't Be Suspicious" energy

[@sophiekrenn5679]

I just disarmebd a bear-trap! After Vax already walked fully into it, dripping blood, is hilarious. Also the general chaos you managed to convey with these two.

[@branharak1331]

The twins HAVE TO SEE THIS! you deserve more subs :[ unjust world

[@StellarCircleStudios]

D'aww, that's so kind of you

[@branharak1331]

@@StellarCircleStudios I come back it this frequently just as cozy ambience :)

[@invaderzam]

So... many... frames... Those fight scenes were really well choreographed too!

[@Glimare]

Hysterical! Love it when they realize who the voice actors are in game.

[@Breadly_TV]

This is a long animatic and so dang good!! Didn't know I needed this animated, but I am so glad you did it!

[@StellarCircleStudios]

Thank you very much!

[@audoldends6799]

This is the most Twins/ Laura and Liam thing ever

[@Ianwhale15]

18 minutes of great animation? It even has Easter eggs and fight scenes! How? Who did you sell your soul to in order to achieve this??? It is so good!

[@marciedresel7051]

That Percy bit was the best part

[@cassidyjohnson2207]

CALEB’S FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND ESSEK WITH THE BEACON THO

[@JeMiChi90]

Out of all the things, I never expected to see THIS animated, but it's absolutely perfect and I love it so much! Makes me laugh! xD

[@sybariticcupboardrat3763]

I just can't fathom how much time this must have taken to make. It never would have occurred to me to make an animatic for Liam and Laura playing elder scrolls, but I'm glad it occurred to you. This is awesome.

[@StellarCircleStudios]

Thank you very much, I truly appreciate the kind words

[@nerdydragonfan3742]

Vex admiring a very pretty Percy is my favorite bit.

[@ZeldaWolf2000]

Three things make it even funnier: one, the detail on Percy's face, two, the fact that he's climbing out of a window, and three, the fact that this was nowhere near how went in the game, so the changes outright hilarious on its own. I love this bit too!

[@justinmohr1700]

This was gorgeous! I hope Liam and Laura see this it is incredible I'd love to watch more of the twins fumbling through elder scrolls

[@KunKunGun]

18 minute long animatic? You're CRAZY! Great Job! Love all the Easter eggs you included. That fight between Vex and Snake was clean!

[@StellarCircleStudios]

OMG SENPAI NOTICED ME I'm a huge fan of yours! Thank you so so much!

[@oakenshadow6763]

16:39 "Did you talk to yourself?" "I do on a daily basis." 16:49

[@elbruces]

I feel kind of ashamed of myself that I got the "Satine gown" joke at 10:09.

[@ramblinentertainment1922]

This deserves ALL THE VIEWS

[@TheSpencermacdougall]

7:56 Quackthulu and Keyfish!!

[@MonarchsFactory]

Absolutely incredible

[@AmyTheArtist9]

This is absolutely DELIGHTFUL! It has so much /character,/ much more fun to watch than the original, imo 🥰

[@StellarCircleStudios]

Oh gosh, thank you! I mean, the original is EASIER to watch at least, lol.

[@CatchThesePaws]

That choose voice section had me chuckling so hard hahaha

[@Blackestrose]

this is magnificent. also 17:23 mister Lax'ildan , what are you stabbing with?

[@sparklegemrose]

This is FANTASTIC. I can't imagine how much time this all took, and there's so much love and passion that went into it. Thank you for sharing this delightful ball of fun with us (and thank you for caring about people's health!) There's so many amazing jokes in this that had me laughing out loud. The Matt Mercer as NPC appearance. The Perc'ahlia "I want you". Vax unlocking the door and making Vex think she suceeded at lockpicking. Panning directly to the bear cub and then Vex picking up a dog instead. Caleb walking by with "that might have been me".

[@duskodair309]

Wait this was 18 minutes, i was having so much fun I didn't even notice. Loved essek and his beacons

[@TheMultiForge]

That essek in the background of the shop....that made me laugh louder then should have at 4am

[@HereticalKitsune]

T-VEX! Great collection of puns and call-backs!

[@user-xb5fs9wr6v]

I watched the original video that this audio came from and I really like the reimagining of what the characters would actually be doing while they were talking. Very good work!

[@phobus1094]

This is literally perfection there was not a moment I was not smiling

[@rhiaxtra]

I died seeing the Lust cameo. SOLID joke! XD

[@StellarCircleStudios]

Yasss, thank you!

[@K_i_t_t_y84]

14:57-15:18 literally makes me CRY with laughter every time

[@remnantryku7112]

Vax’s parts of the animations are beautiful rofl

[@pigeon842]

Aww I miss the twins so much, this is amazing!! Love all the cameos and callbacks to previous campaigns and on going ones lol and the animation is so smooth and funny, I love everything about this, well done💞💞💞

[@asifloserface]

I cannot even articulate with words how impressive this is! It must've taken so many hours but it is so worth it. All the little easter eggs and puns! The truly chaotic sibling energy. The awesome audio editing! The art itself!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I smiled for almost a whole twenty minutes watching this. And even on my second watch through I was still finding new details and little things. The details are incredible!

[@bocatadeclavos1274]

18 minutes of this? you are spoiling us!

[@ispeakmovie]

This is probably one of my favorite CR animations now

[@CompassRoseCreates]

THIS NEEDS MORE VIEWS!!! Loving all of the VM jokes!

[@15BubblesOrigami]

Those fight sequences were so smooth and dynamic! Also the audio really sounds like this is all one continuous sequence of events.

[@StellarCircleStudios]

First comment on the audio, thank you! That's the power of audio transitions!

[@Grim_Sister]

Baby trinket is just so darn cute!!!

[@Deelusi]

OH MY GOD. First thing first... ARE YOU OK??? Cause this is amazing and The QUALITY IS 😭👌 oh ,that fight scene! Tousled Bard is a new Bard college!

[@StellarCircleStudios]

I've recovered, lol. Thank you kindly

[@KrixSolith]

My favorite thing to do is find animatic creators with your level of talent. And subscribe! It may take a month, it may take a year but eventually something awesome like this will come across my feed. There's value to the short animatics most folks make for sure, but these long-form ones have so much personality and passion behind them. You're a pro!

[@StellarCircleStudios]

Oh gosh, that's so genuine and kind of you to say! I really truly appreciate the support and love

[@thetbonemc]

This is fantastic! Watching the original was hilarious, and you captured the vibe perfectly!

[@jakelevinson7802]

Wait this is 17 minutes? You’re amazing

[@SummerOtaku]

The dashing Percy!!! I’m dying!!

[@piperbird7193]

This is sew in tents and Tal clapping is the best part of this entire thing.

[@kurt6536]

WTF that was (DND)beyond amazing! I must now show this to everyone I know!

[@StellarCircleStudios]

That's so kind of you, thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@portaljumper2012]

This is the BEST!!! ♥ ♥ ♥ Seriously, can we get another animatic like this, with the audio of the second part of these Lex & Lax?

[@StellarCircleStudios]

That's very kind of you, thank you

[@eversystemm]

@@StellarCircleStudiosYay! 🥰 I've been rewatching them over and over and they're perfect for animating x3 Can't wait to see your other projects too!

[@TakeWalker]

an 18 minute animatic? :O wow! well done :D

[@IceStormGale]

All the little Easter eggs are fantastic 😂 Essek making off with the beacon really got me

[@kiwikenobi]

This is amazing! So many hilarious little details, and all of the characters look great!

[@kalaxiqwest]

Just want you to know I watch this every time I need a pick me up

[@echoc7213]

Oh my gosh you did 18 minutes of this??? It's amazing! I paused and went back so many times to try and catch all the easter eggs. Aaaah, so amazing, great job!

[@CurrisCore]

So very impressive! Such smooth animation work when they're play fighting in the clothes shop.

[@Lunawolf44]

Wow this is incredible! I almost never see animatics as long as this, especially with such great quality animations! Loved all of the visual gags, 10/10

[@SigneofHorses]

Omg this is sooooo good!! All the puns and hidden gems I can’t even!

[@canniloni]

wowww i'm speechless. i can't even imagine how much time, creativity and work went into this. not only is the art so pretty, but the IDEAS you came up with!! ugh, i love this, it's so funny and so good and wow. and the fact that it's 18 minutes long is just insane. thank you for making this!!! Edit: as a tlou fan, all the references are *killing* me. and the "ashley johnson the musical" poster with just a gun and fire,,,couldn't be more perfect i-

[@imalsoscarlet8466]

Hot boi cameo at 8:08ish is my favorite

[@talitherose]

Still one of the best videos I’ve ever seen 😁 still love it! I’ll watch it forever!!

[@aquamarinerose5405]

I love the bit where the default voices are her getting the Last of us 2 Script and then holding the Game Award while crying

[@Djinsin]

THIS IS SO GOOD!!! I really admire all the work you put into this and how fluid the combat bits are!

[@manonvanderhaeghe6664]

Please this is one of the greatest things I ever saw

[@Mahawww]

If there has ever been a reason to subscribe to a channel after seeing one video, it's a beautifully drawn and animated 18 minute animatic. Bless Thy Heart.

[@StellarCircleStudios]

D'awww, thanks! You're very sweet, I appreciate it :)

[@lauravturner]

It is so impressive that you made 18 minutes straight of animation. The fighting is especially well made.

[@TK-_-GZ]

algorithmic punch! You went so hard on this, great work, loved the puns and really creative visual humor, and it's incredible how long it is too. Thank you for making this.

[@Morwynn750]

You wouldn't think watching an animation of people playing a game would be so entertaining but it IS! Amazing that you did 18 minutes of animation for this, that is so much effort and it was fantastic!

[@frankjonesthenerd6841]

SUCH QUALITY! The other fandoms I’m in WISH.

[@darthmalignous6586]

This was already adorable before your fantastic animations. You really nailed their personalities, the pacing of the animation was perfect, the fight scenes were fluid and graceful. This is impressive.

[@master0fthearts894]

This is so amazing. The animatic is jumpy and expressive, the fight scene’s even lean into the animation side and look great, all the jokes, small or big, (AssAssin) were killer. Overall this is amazing! 🤩

[@StellarCircleStudios]

Wow, thank you for such a descriptive comment, I really appreciate it! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@tatygqa]

OMg... this is just amazing andi can't stop laughing .. so f&¨%ing good! .. Perfect..

[@TaradaPryoNINJA]

Essek stealing the beacon in the shop!! I love it. All these little references make me so happy ahhh!!

[@trevorwilliams6362]

You're an absolute legend!!! Perfect timing and you're absolutely amazing at the visualy jokes!!

[@Garbospace]

18 MINUTES OH GOD THATS CRAZY I'm very impressed by this

[@Justpastawesome]

Holy crap what an ambitious animatic. Great expressions, great sight gags, great action coreography. Kudos!

[@derigel9783]

Holy... How much work that must have been!

[@dracothelittlepuff1526]

5:39 - omg ashley johnson the musical and hats by daymond...

[@Drago9545]

First animation i watch from this channel, just subscribed!

[@StellarCircleStudios]

Welcome! Enjoy your stay, and thank you kindly!

[@ECXLEvan]

God damn this is just so much effort! It's so good!

[@NovaStella_]

I am Loving all of the little jokes and extra details you put in this for such a LONG Animation??? Absolutely amazing! As a Campaign 1 fan, I love all of the inside jokes you slip in, this is amazing!

[@zacpatproductions2052]

Oh my god the animation during combat is insanely good

[@bananamannzz]

I love this entire video! There are so many details across all three campaigns that I just can't stop smiling over! The only problem is I have to keep pausing to find every little thing before I can move on! And you capture both parts of the twins and Laura/Liam so so well. Wonderful job

[@kasiamleczarska9078]

The animations are so smooth, you're unbelievable!

[@sivsi6598]

this is AMAZING oh my god. all the references are gold and the combative scenes are especially good!

[@syazamuzini3299]

I enjoyed this animatic immensely! Your take and humour on it made this so good! 😂😂😂❤

[@deathbykonami5487]

Fjord x Veth fanfic OMG. That's amazing.