Campaign 3: Behind the Set

See how the set for Critical Role Campaign 3 went from concept to reality in this behind-the-scenes video! Special thanks to Shaun Ellis, Holly Hodges, and the team at Flip This Bitch for helping us realize this long brewing dream.
Campaign 3 premieres Thursday, October 21st at 7pm Pacific on / criticalrole and / criticalrole and the audio-only version will be available one week later on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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[@AgencyNighthawk]

"Theme park concept artist" one step closer to Critical Role Land. Matt's plan is all coming together.

[@imperator_productions]

He is a Dungeon Master. Grand plans are what it is about. It was no mistake.

[@aulvinduergard9952]

He got his multimedia room. All he's got to do is keep talking about it and one day it'll come true.

[@grumpycloud30]

I hope they do eventually get to build a theme park and that Shaun Ellis gets to help design it. The concept art I say from him was AMAZING!!

[@willnelson9906]

a theme park concept artist WHO'S MADE CONCEPT ART FOR CRITICAL ROLE LAND

[@ArkStar20]

If its what the people want then... Yes. I can just see an animitronic dotty saying tarry and so many green robes on sale.

[@neilweaver2356]

The year is 2030. Campaign 5 of Critical Role begins in a newly-designed set on the moon.

[@keyboardkomments9152]

I'd back that kickstarter

[@alexlockstein8949]

Don't tempt them, they will figure it out, lol.

[@alessandrofedericogobber5634]

I tought they would go on Mars at this point XD

[@nicolasscarinzi6117]

I think this is the last campaign we will see the original full cast! Based on nothing at all, just a gut feeling

[@OmegaII]

No Campaign 5 will start in the Tavern of Critical Role land.

[@ChandlerFaye]

This was in every way Marisha's love letter to her cast and crew. She is extraordinary.

[@MylaMinoki]

Love language: "HEY GUYS IMMA BUILD YOU A NEW SET!"

[@annafantasia]

Truly.

[@martinln2783]

Well said :D

[@MadSandman]

She helped design and build her husband's dream gaming room !! She's amazing.

[@shadowmagus0413]

Matt's energy for seating arrangements gives me life. "Let them fight." is perfect GM energy.

[@almarc86]

I mean it's easy to have that mentality when you know where youre gonna sit xD j/k j/k

[@Shredulex]

I can't believe the throwaway Critical Role Land joke has actually lead to the creation of something real and awesome

[@jefmes]

You just described everything that is Critical Role. :D

[@SnarkyRogue]

Everything is Content

[@Joulederschreckliche]

What do you mean by "throwaway"? :D

[@HolybasilYT]

Goes to show that passion breeds opportunity.

[@andythepanhead]

Phase 1 of actually getting a Critical Role themed Renaissance Faire built is now complete

[@Thiccyg]

Critters for the last week: tabletabletable CR: yeah the projections are gonna be great Critters:...the WHAT???

[@FrikInCasualMode]

Next set will have a full setup of holographic projectors. Mark my words.

[@BYoNexus]

@@FrikInCasualMode or a holodeck xD

[@EdsonR13]

@@FrikInCasualMode holographic minis that you control from your own tablet on your turn and change colors and/or poses depending on status effects

[@eternal7912]

@@EdsonR13 That would be cool af.

[@Hachiro]

@@BYoNexus Oo Ooo!! A VR world that they all go into, Matt (And probably like 5 other people xD) controlling everything. Their voices and actions saved, so we can enter it later like a VOD.. VROD! Sure it'd be kinda low-poly at first, but by campaign 10 I'd be it'd be tripple-A

[@ge4029]

Can we all just take a minute to appreciate how a group of voice actors playing DnD at home has morphed into a legit production company. Absolutely unreal.

[@JB-xl2jc]

My favorite part is that if you go back to Critical Role Season 1 Episode 1 the audio is... well, it's not great. Grainy, cuts in and out a good bit. Scratching noises. To this day when I tell someone to watch I say "Just bear with it, the audio gets better a few episodes in, don't worry". When I saw the boom mic setup halfway through this video, it just struck me.... man, how far they've come! Season 3 is going to be wild.

[@Joker8pie]

Yeah. Great. So glad that their passion project has given birth to yet another corporation. So cool.

[@sompolo3628]

@@Joker8pie You must be so fun at parties

[@_oldmanjoel]

@@sompolo3628 Don't engage, they just want attention

[@johnbiggscr]

I was saying the other day that I wonder how often they sit down giggling that they are currently making a cartoon where they basically voice themselves, based on their dnd adventure. Must be so weird.

[@noahbeam9503]

I love how most people are like "I don't care where I sit" then Travis is like "OH SHIT WE CALLING DIBS?!?!"

[@marcus4046]

yeah but which chair is ....ya know?..."THAT" chair?

[@xleplayVA]

@@marcus4046 w-what

[@marcus4046]

@@xleplayVA the chair that matt didn't really describe from campaign 2 but they all took way to seriously.

[@xleplayVA]

@@marcus4046 bruh what

[@someonefromsomewhere1009]

@@xleplayVA It’s a C2 joke

[@crystallxix1493]

"We done glowed the fuck up" -Travis Willingham, CEO of Critical Role, Father, The Bearded One, Lover of the Werewolves, Admirer of the Giants, Chosen of the Yeehaw, Nat 1 Roller, Founding Member of Jocks Machina, Grand Poobah (NEED. MORE. TITLES.)

[@anatoleleconte723]

CEO of critical role

[@mastermelee2543]

CEO of critical role

[@juhanamantymaa9407]

CEO of critical role

[@GalileoAV]

CEO of critical role

[@yusufhafeez8284]

CEO of critical role

[@evenif7431]

Sam mentioning that Marisha is the youngest and then having her being emotional about the cast loving it so much, it made me tear up! She did a fantastic job!

[@jessy5241]

And everyone hugging and holding hands around the table again!!

[@allanvargastomas3493]

ME TOO T_T

[@1MoreL1E]

Sameeee she did so good and I'm so damn proud 😭

[@v4valentin]

Laura: I don't like sitting on the end seat. Travis: I like the end seat! That's love, folks.

[@GahloWake]

Everybody else: I don't care where I sit. Matt: Roll for seatnitiative! Sam: This seating arrangement brought you by Dwarv- nope, Flip this Bitch.

[@richardsmith1898]

I get Travis, he's a big dude lol. Having the end seat is the best place for him lol

[@lapetitecuillereetlepaindo3005]

Came here to post this.

[@Thiccyg]

Reminds me of the old "Find someone who loves olives as much as you hate olives" post

[@irvenman]

@@richardsmith1898 I'm a small dude but I also like being on the aisle or end seat. I just don't like having to ask others to move whenever I have to go to the bathroom.

[@alexanderscott6959]

Laura: *whispers* I don’t really like the end seat” Travis: “Are we calling dibs? I want an end seat”

[@allyson186]

Made for each other

[@LegendStormcrow]

@@allyson186 IKR?

[@EightThreeEight]

Surely the fact that they don't want the same spot is a good thing because they won't have to argue over it.

[@tropiicul]

@@EightThreeEightLitterally the point of the comment

[@sivsi6598]

This is the ultimate “party starts in a tavern” scenario honestly

[@tomisabum]

@Chaos1990 Just casually create a multidimensional traveling tavern that randomly opens it doors to people and brings stories alive, folks. It's the nerdier version of the Akashic records.

[@aster1760]

@@tomisabum motherfuckers really did just bring the Yawning Portal Inn to real life and were all here for it

[@TYOjoe]

I love how Matt is on the verge of tears every time he's talking about doing wholesome things with his friends.

[@CrisSelene]

You can just tell he's such a good-hearted person, who wants to share happiness and joy with everyone around him. Especially his loved ones

[@BassByTheBay]

Right?! It's been clear for a long time that he is truly a softy underneath his ruthless DM exterior. 😊

[@stevesmith5883]

Yeah, I saw a video recently being like "CR isn't a bunch of nerdy ass voice actors they are a multimillion dollar business who are selling that idea to cater to nerds" and basically criticising CR for it's success because of the Twitch earnings leak. Like yeah they are a business, and they do have a level of tech, equipment and crew that almost all other DnD players can't manage but at the end of the day you can plainly see that these are people who'd still be playing without all this stuff and who have managed to make a business out of thier dreams, why wouldn't you'd support this, I'd kill to have my hobbies be not only my living but a damn successful one at that.

[@Hezzoran395]

It just hits, hard, at the end of both campaigns so far when he allows himself to reflect on what's gone before for x years and sheds a few tears appreciating how much enjoyment he's brought to his friends

[@CorthasLightfall]

"Oh neat, this will be a cool little video to see the new stuff..." I wasn't expecting to cry dammit.

[@jwuphoff]

Same bro. Same.

[@enzopalmer4745]

Dude I’m like fun video behind the scenes of the set yay! And now I’m really emotional so I don’t even know what’s going to happen when the episode itself launches.

[@MongTonk]

Yeah I thought a nice video during breakfast, now my fried egg is seasoned with my tears

[@Felicat82]

I go into these videos expecting to cry, it literally happens EVERY. TIME. And I am HERE for it!

[@erokvanrocksalot7545]

Vibes

[@ferswanston]

Can we just appreciate the respect they gave Marisha? I mean, totally deserved. You rock!

[@austintyler7901]

Not at all

[@IhasSheepquake]

Marisha crying at seeing everyone's reactions has got me so emotional

[@donowtube]

Yo dude me too. I teared up.

[@ArtWithSR]

I think in the split second before they cut over to Ashley, Matt almost started crying too there

[@efrainlopez5902]

Got me as well. Matt the heart and Marisha is the soul of crtical role.

[@naomiwatt8733]

Yeah! She's such an inspiration! ❤️

[@tinkercat8268]

I teared up

[@TheDogsarebest]

Something I consistently love about CR is how the people behind the scenes get a shoutout. They didn’t just reveal the set and talk about the cool effects, they talked about how each person was brought in for their expertise and guidance, and even walked us through how they did it. It’s not often you see that, and it’s really sweet to see

[@Sibunamember101]

Campaign 10: Everyone has weapons now and casters have to actually learn magic

[@kixmix2450]

Taliesin has a headstart then

[@JacksonOwex]

@@kixmix2450 SHHHH! that's supposed to be a secret!!!

[@Rastislav000]

@@kixmix2450 Taliesin is group's patron and their source of magic

[@runedoom]

All of the new players are the original's children and Taliesin is Ronin's warlock patron.

[@WulfenLooseInLondon]

So a full VR experience that we as fans are able to watch using our own VR sets?

[@TheSneakyVikingJarl]

The transition from Kraghammer in a cramped child’s bedroom to now is just unreal. I’m so happy to see our nerdy bunch of voice actors flourish

[@TheWolfchildalex]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate Marisha and everything she does? She has taken on so much responsibility with what happens behind the scenes and just kills it with every endeavor she sets her mind to.

[@samueljohnson6934]

I still think the G&S best years had her as Creative Director

[@operative2136]

Honestly if Travis was unable to fulfill his duties as CEO for whatever reason, Marisha would be the obvious choice to fill the role. She clearly has excellent management and organizational skills.

[@sithyq3480]

She's pure unapologetic talent!

[@KingOfJokers013]

The most utterly sincere "thanks Keyleth" to Marisha lol

[@Killer_Turnip]

Agreed. She and the wonderful crew are amazing talents.

[@ArZeeRP]

Watching Marisha thrive the last five years has been such a delight.

[@knuckles543]

and then there's the Q+A she did with matt in their home......and a very active fireplace....

[@tearstoneactual9773]

@@knuckles543 - That was a glorious train wreck. :D

[@Jackie_Tikki_Tavi]

Very badass

[@isa382]

right! she got so much hate in c1, it's great to see her carve out a role for herself in the company and prove them all wrong.

[@ThisIsMego]

@@tearstoneactual9773 Couldn't have said it better myself

[@SemblanceofSanity]

Critical Role Land is inevitable now mwahaha

[@nicolerobertson2654]

I mean, YES! They've started using projections! They know how to use all that theme park tech! CR Land, LET'S GO!

[@keyboardkomments9152]

Duh

[@TheAciddragon069]

honestly i could easily see a CR themed Renfair type thing

[@tehvvisard]

I mean, they have their own theme-park designer. Would be a shame not to use him. Who's gonna tell them no? Not me!

[@sfox09]

I have been brainstorming for a while, probably since the first CR Land art I saw, about a D&D theme park as a new gate for Universal. Have it include WotC, CR, as well as some of the other major D&D streams, podcasts, and webshows.

[@PaladinNathan]

When Marisha got all emotional, I did, holy heck. You can feel how passionate these amazing people are about this whole thing. Ugh, I love it.

[@Grayald]

I hate hysterical women.

[@mduckernz]

@@Grayald Yeah, way better to do what the masculine ideal is, bottle everything in until it explodes out unpredictably some time at the peril of not only everyone else but also themself. 10/10

[@Grayald]

@@mduckernz What you're describing is not a "masculine ideal." It's a pretty severe social disorder and is not relevant in the context of this discussion.

[@cannedwolf]

@@Grayald I didn't see one in this video. I saw someone pour tons of energy into building something special for their friends and their audience get excited, cry a bit, and say it was a love letter to them. If that is your definition of hysterical, i recommend purchasing a dictionary to learn what hysterics really are.

[@secretname3897]

@@Grayald this comment is uninvited

[@masonshucart7055]

"we still don't know where we're going to sit." Sam sits down at the DM seat. "This is my spot now"

[@andreawww]

"Look at me... look at me. I'm the GM now."

[@JD2jr.]

More Crash Pandas? I'm in. Invite Aimee.

[@MarceldeJong]

It's gonna be so weird not to hear him talk like Nott/Veth

[@residentmemberofhell]

Id watch a season of crash pandas

[@brothergrief9531]

@@MarceldeJong I know what you mean, because it was so weird to hear Sam not being Scanlon.

[@stephencarmickle]

Liam “I’m fine with anything” Marisha’s elbows watching in the background : 😈😈😈😈😈😈

[@last2nkow]

marisha's elbows : *Eldritch too-many-eyes-for-elbows noises* the idea of her elbows with a bunch of Cthulu eyes popped into my mind reading your post. is this how you get and great old one patron?

[@levibradley5098]

@@last2nkow Wasn't that a Naruto villain?

[@charlieshepard5802]

Even if they don't sit together, Marisha's elbows will find their way to Liam

[@andruloni]

“I’m fine with anything” - Liam the barbarian

[@VictorVonGrooove]

@@charlieshepard5802 Bahahah!!! I can see that! Random elbow flying across the room.

[@lukeedwards6027]

They’ve come a long way from their staticky mics and a tight sitting arrangement. Congrats you guys! No one is more deserving. We can’t wait to see it in action!

[@evalynn1863]

Gods thinking back to the horrific audio and them almost faceplanting trying to get in and out of those seats is wild. It's been an insane ride and I'm so glad their dreams came true.

[@thelastpayphone8463]

dont forget battle maps on classic 5ft squares dnd paper, or the pen and paper character sheets. My how times have changed huh?

[@Capt.SeaShanty]

I was here since the second ep of the first campaign and goddamn it's impressive

[@s.crawford12]

They level up in real life too!

[@nicholaselliott339]

@@Capt.SeaShanty Episode 5 of C1 for me, and yeah, very much so!!

[@TimeBucks]

Appreciate Marisha and everything she does

[@areacode3816]

She rocked it.

[@chivalrylives100]

1000x over yes.

[@curlygurly2112]

YOU CAN SAY THAT AGAIN 🙌🙌

[@michivallieres8334]

💯 agree with this Marisha appreciation post.

[@grapesforallofus]

Appreciating!!!!

[@chipwilson4469]

Critical Role is what happens when a bunch of neardy friends become extremely financially successful with their nerdy ideas, then put that money right back into the business where is should be. I love these guys.

[@ForeverDegenerate]

And this what so many people don't realize. So jaded are people with Corporate America that even the very thought of the Owners of a hugely successful, multi-million dollar business NOT pocketing said money, but, rather, re-investing that money back into the business itself is entirely unfathomable to them. Also, so jaded are people with Corporate America that, to them, when a small independent company makes it big, successful, and wealthy, all of a sudden they must now be sell outs and corrupt. In fact, I would go so far as to say their decision NOT to take a Salary is, probably, the reason they're still in business together. You can't fight over who gets a bigger piece of the pie when NOBODY gets a piece of the pie. The biggest downfall to Business Partner Friendships is money. Critical Role, smartly, removed money entirely from the equation. And to the jaded, the fact that they did that, again, is entirely unfathomable.

[@sethgantz4559]

@@ForeverDegenerate that what almost all business owners do

[@sethgantz4559]

That how businesses work

[@sethgantz4559]

The reinvesting part

[@1smorenoc]

@@sethgantz4559 yeah, no millionaire has a million dollars in the bank sitting there, all of it is invested somehow.

[@NWolfsson]

Calling dibs for the seats: Most of the cast: "I don't care, really." Laura: "I don't want to sit on an end." Travis: "I need to sit on an end." Mr and Mrs Laura Bailey, ladies and gents!

[@scj2232]

When Liam said he didn't care, my brain immediately started replaying every single time Marisha accidentally hit him during campaign 2.

[@Matisyahuwu]

@@scj2232 *not next to Marisha not next to marisha*

[@creampuffme]

Sam: "I wear deodorant."

[@chand911]

What was the point of this post?

[@creampuffme]

@@chand911 what was the point of this post?

[@OneFloofyBooper]

Matt: I think everyone has an idea of where they want to sit Everyone: We have no idea where we want to sit

[@Sunspot9522]

Dungeon Master - Player relationship 101.

[@maverickattacks7414]

Marisha is the most mature among us, until "shiver and quiff" comes along.

[@drugtaker3283]

AMONG US

[@boi529]

Marisus 😳

[@kimberlyluttenbacher1475]

To be fair, that will never NOT be funny.

[@GregJonson]

What I'm looking forward to the most is Ashley playing a character that won't be absent for most of the storyline. :D

[@nitidiuscula]

Yes omg! Big same

[@denniswijker7162]

I'm really hoping she's gonna play a really "loud" and in your face Bard. Both Pike and Yasha were very... quiet ? demure. Stoic. And I'd love to see her more energetic and flashy :D

[@lefthanddontknow673]

@@denniswijker7162 Dude, that would be amazing. I loved seeing her in EXU playing Fearne, because there was that playful bouncy and DANGEROUS edge to her, really started to see her come out of her shell and I want MORE

[@Bishopbosco]

Same here. It is going to be so fun to have them all for every episode (barring small conflicts and illness)

[@balgus82]

@@denniswijker7162 I think she's been playing quiet characters because she was the newest person to the game and unlike most of the rest she's said she hadn't done a ton of improv.

[@dangerouscool]

I swear, when WOTC finally get around to creating 6th edition, “Marisha’s Tavern of Tales had better be an official bard spell.

[@PLF__]

where do i sign this petition?

[@DancingCabal]

A 8th level conjuration spell (there are 8 main cast members) that summons a magnificent tavern that can feed and house any and all who walk in its doors. By spending a long rest here you gain the benefits of the hero's feast spell and all status ailments that can be cured using any other spell (except those that require wish or a 9th level casting of a spell) are healed after the rest. There is also a fully stocked bar with endless alchohol from any kind of alcohol that the caster has had before. This tavern is also magically protected and no harm can come to those that enter it unless the individual agrees to it. When 24 hours have elapsed the bar keep, who always has a hood obscuring his face, thanks you for your patronage and you are removed from the tavern before the door behind you closes. This spell requires a 20 sided die worth 2000 gold to be cast and is used on casting. Casting time of 1 minute. Can not be cast again until the Thursday night after this spell was cast.

[@Raven_Nivhaar]

@@DancingCabal Yes yes and yes!! This NEEDS to be a thing!

[@Jaxom35x]

@@DancingCabal Oh holy....yes. Every home brewed game will need to do this immediately.

[@DancingCabal]

Any who want to use this have at it, I'm a dm and made this up on the spot and it would be amazing if anyone actually used this

[@everythingalldwight4939]

All I have to say is that Sam's ads are gonna be even more hilarious with projectors.

[@katherineh.4645]

$5 says he decides the projected rain isn't realistic enough and he brings in water guns for a skit. Or just for a rainy setting.

[@ArtWithSR]

I can't wait for the next installment of..... THE NORDVERSE!!!!!!

[@madelinehutchinson]

Oh god I am so scared but also so excited

[@Jackie_Tikki_Tavi]

oh god...

[@-Offstar]

Oh god I only just realized how much he's going to abuse them lmao.

[@TDGCmote]

oh my gosh hearing Matt talk about his highschool project idea is so heartwarming as an art student. I LOVE YOU CRITICAL ROLE TEAM

[@noahtheinfuriator]

Marisha is honestly so amazing, and this studio is such a wonderful way to enhance this 3rd campaign!! TWO DAYS

[@Fairburne69]

I didn't like Keyleth. Beauregard was iffy at first but grew on me as the campaign went along. Marisha on the other hand as creative director is top notch. Such amazing work and leadership. "Standing applause and two thumbs up" For the youngest of them. I'm very very impressed.

[@hannahstordeur7473]

Seriously, Marisha is my hero!!

[@darkhorseash4337]

She's the best.

[@davidparkes7741]

I dunno if it's sacrilege to say considering just who the other 2 are but of the 3 core ladies, she's my fave.

[@Fairburne69]

@@davidparkes7741 We all have our favorite cast members. That doesn't mean we don't love them all. For me Matt is at the very top. As players Travis (Thor & Cowboys) and then Laura. But I do love them all.

[@StrayBats]

Gonna say it here because we all need to hear it: **DON’T WORRY, IT’S ALMOST THURSDAY**

[@obi-wank-enobi]

2 days left *I AM DYING OF HYPE*

[@venom_colada1512]

I haven't even gotten to episode 20 of campaign 1- fuck I'm so behind

[@JD2jr.]

*Monday This is KZbin, d00d.

[@gapdelta2679]

“And remember my friends, creepy aint a crime and neither is D&D” ~Brian W Foster

[@StrayBats]

@@JD2jr. you know they broadcast live Thursdays on KZbin too, right? Twitch just has the benefit of a moderated chat and the VOD is immediately available to subscribers. The KZbin gets the VOD on Monday.

[@Styx4473]

I love that Matt is literally living his wildest dreams. I'm so happy for him.

[@GOTHICforLIFE1]

Well, the way he manages to narrate, maintain the attention of the players as well as the audience, the level of quality to both the story and plottwists. Feels pretty inevitable from the moment they aired it live. This man is a packaged genuis

[@martyjournal434]

Seeing Ashley and Marisha hugging at the table hit harder then I expected :’)

[@thatoneguy2057]

Liam - "I'm just going to let that happen to me. I'm fine with anything." Sounds like he's mastered dodging Marisha's arms so anywheres good. 😂

[@seraphblade2597]

THIS. THIS is why Critical Role has so many supporters via twitch, youtube, etc. The extent that they go to create such ARTISTRY & BEAUTY to maximize the experience for not only us Critters but for the casts members & crew as well. I am SO EXCITED

[@maskedperson6545]

Deadass we all kinda want something like this

[@sethgantz4559]

It’s a podcast

[@CrisSelene]

@@sethgantz4559 if you listen to the podcast version it's just a podcast. But they have videos. You knew that, right?

[@sethgantz4559]

@@CrisSelene yeah but it is a podcast that is recorded

[@sethgantz4559]

@@CrisSelene and how much do you even see the set during an episode

[@GinnyDi]

how fucking dARE you make me even more excited for the campaign 3 launch on Thursday?????? I didn't even think that was POSSIBLE

[@gamester512]

I honestly can't wait to see who the new PCs will be, and what Classes they will be using. I, for one, would love to see someone playing an Artificer. Who knows? Maybe we'll even see some of the less used PC races like an Aarakocra, Tortle, or Tabaxi?

[@AndreaTani]

Are you going to be a guest? Please say yes!!!

[@gamester512]

@@AndreaTani Me? I wish! I'm just another fan.

[@eric_moore-6126]

@@gamester512 Considering Goliath's popularity started with them, it seems like at least one if them will go with something that isn't as common.

[@Aggarius]

This

[@Bopperkid]

Marisha doesn’t get enough credit. She does so much work behind the scenes to keep this running and she gets shit on by “fans” more than any other cast member.

[@photominion]

Her and Robbie are my favourite players at the table.

[@svenr.3803]

who the fuck shits on Marisha? She is so comitted, her characters are quirky and funny as fuck and she is so gorgeous. Send those goobers to me, I will deal with them swiftly my leash

[@stark8363]

@@svenr.3803 well in one of the comments mostly the replies under the verified person in the top comments talking about marisha there was one guy who called Marisha the worst part of critical role and she's only there because she's Matt's wife.

[@bessieburnet9816]

@@svenr.3803 Someone hasn't experienced the early days of Campaign One where so many people took up arms against her and Keyleth.

[@TimStamper89]

@@bessieburnet9816 sign of a good actor is when you can actively dislike their character Full get why people found Keyleth annoying &etc but in the same vein as I actively routed against Cersi in GoT one must then step back and realise how great the actor is to make you feel that invested in a character you supposedly don't want to be there. Really looking forward to C3 and seeing how Paté continues to be utilised by arguably the most eccentric character yet and loveable corpse Laudna

[@PrettyGuardian]

"We are creators who are in charge of our own creation. That's really rare. Rarer than this set." This video made me cry and I think Liam captured perfectly why. This project couldn't be in the hands of a more deserving group. I love Critical Role and the community that has made it happen. Way to go everyone!

[@andyenglish4303]

Just aside from the impressiveness of the set, take a moment to appreciate the woman who organized it all. Marisha has come such a long way from Batgirl Spoiled. Can't wait for the new campaign.

[@ritchier3346]

I remember her from hosting Super Power Beatdown on batinthesun years ago. It’s insane to see how far she’s come. I can’t wait to see what all she does

[@1Kapuchu100]

Guys... They made a set, for Critical Role, in cooperation with a guy who designs theme parks for a living. This isn't a "Tavern of Tales" THIS IS CRITICAL ROLE LAND!

[@CelilasArt]

it was even on one of the concept sketches 🤣 "critical role land"

[@hannahstordeur7473]

Someday we'll be walking through a replica of this very set at Critical Role Land!

[@CelilasArt]

@@hannahstordeur7473 gah that would be amazing 🙌

[@silashutzler2709]

Oh hell yeah.

[@davidparkes7741]

How much does it cost to crowd-fund a Theme Park? Anyone know?

[@thmarth]

One of my favourite takeaways from this video was pausing on one of the concept art pages and realising that THE SET HAS IT'S OWN BACKSTORY. Tavern of Tales sounds like such an epic thing.

[@urmeli0815]

"The whole is more than the sum of its parts" has never been more true than with Critical Role.

[@CritCrab]

I'M SO EXCITED THIS IS SO COOL

[@lauravturner]

Eyy Lovely to see ya here CritCrab.

[@abraxesprime7832]

Ah the crab, god blessed us with his presence

[@williamwright9978]

Hey! I enjoy your content crab!!!! It's cool to see you comment haha!

[@micanikko]

Im surprised you dont have the verified checkmark

[@LandonTheDM]

Crabman

[@PLAYER_42069]

There is a reason why Critical Role is the top earner on Twitch. People don't understand it's a full on production with multiple cast members, technicians and artisans working full time behind the scenes to produce a show of this high caliber. This new set will elevate the show to a whole new level never seen before, but these things cost money. I'm glad they're continuing to prerecord because that will allow for more artistic story telling opportunities like they did with Deadwood, too. Combined with multiple GMs and concurrent campaigns (possibly), the future looks bright for Critical Role and the Critters!

[@dabodunne]

This - and people not understanding how much money goes into making high quality production... but it's on twitch and youtube...the days of that meaning it's just people with their webcams doing it all by themselves is long gone. They earn a lot of money cause they put on a good show and clearly that money is being pumped back into production and it looks amazing.

[@LocalMaple]

Also, they forget CR’s first merch: the T-Shirts. Before Marissa could even finish advertising them, one of their crew rushed to them and said “they’re sold out.” Or how about when they asked for 0.75M on Kickstarter for a single episode of The Legend of Vox Machina, and raised 3M on the first day.

[@thedragonknight3600]

People nowadays that earning lots of money doesn’t mean it just goes into your pocket. There’s a reason why we have two words for money making: Earned, and Profits.

[@Molscheira]

okay, your comment ran wild in my mind and WHAT IF they have multiple games with different GMs and players but set in the same time and place and the players can swap between the games, visiting each other etc 😱I know it's not gonna happen but wow would that be epic!!

[@pleaseclap7890]

Yeah when I heard there was drama over how much money Critical Role was making from Twitch, I checked out the numbers and my first thought was “This seems about right. Did people not realize this is how much money Critical Role was likely pulling in from their main revenue source?”

[@LeninaXx]

I absolutely feels so proud of Marisha. Just first watching her play and growing more and more into her characters. Launda is such a fun and mysterious character she has created. Im so happy with all the critical role members.

[@Everlygod]

"i'll be next to anyone, i got deodorant it'll be fine"- Sam Riegel

[@JacksonOwex]

SO GLAD I wasn't the only one who LOVED that comment! Sam is SO FUCKING GREAT!!!

[@thevoiceofchance]

I read this as he said it omg us

[@pretentiousname01]

Many of their fans could learn from wearing deodorant

[@ZombiZohm]

I'd go with antiperspirant but deodorant is still better than nothing.

[@facepunch9665]

I’m calling his bluff, put him next to Marisha

[@rileymiller5407]

"I'm of the mind to 'let them fight'" Matt says. I feel like whoever sits next to marisha is going to learn that personally lol. But also holy crap this is a dm's wet dream looking at all this

[@Rellyks]

I think that is not going to be much of a fight, and more like a one sided beatdown xD

[@T0NI_]

At this point I need her to be invading Liam's personal space for all of C3 as well

[@Hades8103]

*Liam grunts in pain at his heavily bruised and aching right shoulder

[@coreypacillo8204]

@@Hades8103 "I'm just gonna let that happen to me"... Checks out 🤣

[@rileybrannan1330]

I like your name, Riley

[@ShonenJake13]

Seeing them actually hugging and coming into physical contact with each other again actually broke me. I can’t wait to start this journey with them all. Is it Thursday yet?

[@nurselaykan3721]

ONLY TWO MORE DAYS

[@rachelb-prospero8]

I also got a little teary, esp. when Marisha started to well up too.

[@vasalbur]

YEEEEEEE

[@NickaLah]

Edit: Don't get me wrong, I love having them back together, I'm just very anxious about them not continuing to social distance for awhile longer, regardless if it's just their personal choice or not. With Delta raging and even killing folks that are vaccinated, I'm still very cautious and nervous that so many people act like "you know what" is totally over, though :( I'm trying to get used to people not taking as many precautions, but I don't know how people are so comfortable with it, I barely was talked into eating outside at a restaurant for my birthday and only ate inside for the first time like a week ago lol. I'm trying to be understanding about it, but I can't help but think a lot of my fellow liberals that are vaccinated aren't quite so understanding about others make personal choices we don't agree with... granted, just not getting vaccinated at all or making conspiracy theories about vaccines is on another level lol.

[@Fizzlethe6th]

Yeah, that was nice! I’ve really missed them being able to be close to each other and do the friend thing. This is going to be fantastic!

[@eliasdoespatreon]

Being a creative person myself I find this deeply inspiring. Liam mentions that they're fortunate enough to be able to have full control over their own creation, but that isn't just luck. I know of few creators who take their work and creation so seriously, whilst maintaining such a wonderful, colorful and happy vibe. The work that Marisha and the teams contracted have done to create the ultimate tool for their own creative work is completely astounding to me! This set and (more importantly) what it represents moves me greatly. To have watched these guys have fun together and grow that into a business over the past years and to see them achieve something like this. A fantastic and invested production team that creates content of such a high value so consistently is such a leap up from where Critical Role started and I feel so proud of you. It feels like I've seen my best friends achieve their dreams and you've done it in such a glorious way! I've watched this (and cried) three times already. You guys are awesome. Heed the word of Travis and fucking celebrate. If anyone deserves it it's you. All the love!

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

I'd normally post something sarcastic, but I can't even bring myself to do it, after seeing this. Congrats and best of luck to all of yis' beauts!

[@llamafromspace]

Oh I love your singing. Glad to see you here.

[@JSTRS_NSNITY]

Its amazing to see you here! You’re singing is amazing! I can just listen to you for hours! Keep up the good work!

[@benjaminz.l.9617]

Ahhh, you handsome lad

[@bezerkoid]

Colm continuing to bring the positive energy

[@gardxnchild]

Colm McGuinness! Wild seeing you here

[@Zatterson]

Can we just take a minute to appreciate Marisha Ray? She puts so much effort into everything she does for critical role and she’s so talented.

[@KM6408x]

I was about to comment the same thing. She is such an incredible creative director and even as an audience, it’s clear to see how much passion and love she has put into this show with assembling so many talented people and taking the reigns in so many things. As a fan, I’m super proud of her!

[@silentobserver6908]

This needs to be the top comment!

[@toyodacanada]

100%

[@ixeyeb]

Absolutely, she kicked ass on this one! But hell, they're ALL so damn talented!

[@gavinlangston603]

She catches so much flak from people, its ridiculous, but she's earned my respect several times over.

[@Sleepyguy19035]

Matt menacingly, "Let them fight." IM CRYING

[@CardinalGaming92]

Let his dm slip out a bit 😂

[@BigDaddyGAO]

He knows where he gets to sit, so no sweat for him 🤷‍♂️

[@CardinalGaming92]

@@BigDaddyGAO he is also going to enjoy it if there is chaos picking seats

[@jkili4070]

I was a theater technician in High-school for four years, and I spent 90% of my time in set design and construction. Looking at this set fills me with joy. It looks to well thought out & professional! I’m so excited to see all of the goodies that the tech crew installed for Crit Roll.

[@Sparksy]

When they cried, I cried. And I thought about how much this show has impacted my life and was there through all my different phases as I grew up

[@RamonCerrat]

Critical role is probably the thing I cried the most about haha, right know finished the video and *sob sob* while reading the comments :'D

[@payko5262]

"Hey Liam, I'll run a game for your birthday." 8 years later: "Hey everybody, we built a tavern to play make-believe in." What a ride.

[@JacksonOwex]

Think the home game part had been going on for a few years before Felicia asked if they would do the show on G&S's Twitch channel so it's closer to ten I think!

[@Rastislav000]

@@JacksonOwex They've started playing in 2013 at home and then they started to stream in 2015 so now it's like 8 and half years playing

[@christopherwoods5150]

December 2012. Which is weird, because Liam's and Laura's birthdays are May 28th. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aanLn2irbM18iMk

[@cholulahotsauce6166]

Awww

[@andreawww]

@@christopherwoods5150 I think they delayed it for months cause they're all super busy people

[@uwucien]

"we're back at the same table again?" crying rn and i'm not even anywhere near the covid part of campaign 2

[@littlemizredhead]

Whatever you do, do not read the comments! People will spoil everything for you.

[@jazzmaradermedia3550]

It’ll feel weird but it is still very good. Hope you enjoy 🤟🏾

[@anatoleleconte723]

Hey, same, c1 e27... I have already been spoiled of course...

[@redzorks3659]

Honestly, without the covid period, so many people wouldn't have joined the fandom. Me included

[@kb9qne163]

I liked the table they started with in c2.

[@Navajonkee]

What I've realized is that they eventually sat in a way where characters who knew each other beforehand generally sit far from each other. Like, Ashton and F.C.G., Laudna and Imogen, even Fearne, Orym and Dorian sit at least one person apart from each other. I don't know if this was intentional, but it enforces conversations across the table, since those who are most likely to talk to each other sit on opposite sides.

[@ForestRaptor]

also in terms of getting your eyes accross the screen and following physically a conversation and noting what all of them are doing. Even if its purely subconscious.

[@lucascova7875]

There is no across the table in this set, everyone except Matt sits in a line

[@Navajonkee]

@@lucascova7875 Well, first of all, you're wrong. The video even shows them sitting at the table, and sitting alongside two sides of it. So they do talk across the table. Secondly, I consider everyone not directly next to someone as "across the table". It doesn't really matter if you're separated by a piece of wood, or other people, the point is that conversations aren't happening inside tiny 'friend-bubbles' but over larger distances. And lastly, even if we only consider people sitting on different sides of the table as being "across", my point still stands pretty nicely. Laudna and Imogen are sitting at different sides of the table, so does FCG and Ashton and, to a degree, the trio of Orym, Fearne and Dorian, Dorian sitting at a different side from the other two. But here, let me rephrase it, so the point becomes clearer to you: The cast is sat at a table in a way that characters who knew each other beforehand do not sit next to each other, and generally sit at different sides of the table. That good?

[@izzybella3409]

Remember when Matt made "lightning" flash during Yasha's Stormlord moments? Yeah... we're in for some CRAZY stuff

[@JacobNuse]

Yoooooo I didn't even think of that I just got even more hyped for this new set and campaign

[@jesnoggle13]

I loved the dream sequence of Yasha and the storm lord where she fought the elementals played by the other players. I thought she was in over her head (both Ash and Yash) but she pulled it off nicely! A moment of true growth.

[@jesnoggle13]

We really did not get to see the whole set. Disappointed but can’t wait for Thursday yet!

[@starfire4302]

My mind goes to the Cinderbrush one-shot when Matt turned the set into a nightclub, that was also intense. I can’t wait to see what Matt can think of

[@Randomness823]

"and when we realized we were sitting at the same table, we reached out and touched each other's hands.." WHY AM I CRYING. God I missed watching them interact closely like this. Marisha, you fucking goddess you. Thank you for this beautiful gift.

[@spinesauce2687]

I'm surprised the "Where we're sitting" part didn't end with them cutting back to Liam like, "Oh yeah I'm gonna avoid sitting next to Marisha for my safety. And any other monks too." lmao

[@alwaysunderfoot5809]

I'm pretty sure she's very much a little sister to him. I think he'd tolerate anything and still adore her. It reminds me of when I was little and my cousin first introduced me to pokemon on his gameboy and I saved over his game file. He was like "You saved?" "Yeah." "Oh, okay." he didn't even explain I had ruined his game because he didn't want me to feel bad. I didn't understand the gravity of what I had done until years later when I got my own gameboy.

[@evalynn1863]

I think deep down he secretly loved those moments. They're endearing and make for some great laughs. After the forced time apart, I think that would be exactly what he'd want to get back to.

[@flawlix]

Oh Marisha, you’ve done SUCH a good job! Really happy to see everyone appreciating her in this video. (Also, I kinda want to do set design now, dang. This is so cool!)

[@TheCrankymuppet]

If you find the right program, you'll not only learn the computer aspects but the manual, carpentry aspects as well which will help you SO much in daily life. - a recent grad for set design/production

[@TheEvilDeer]

'Marisha is the youngest among us, and now also the most mature among us," This made me feel things I wasn't aware I could feel

[@sarahfuller6113]

This blew me away. I had no idea she was the youngest she acts with so much confidence and power. One day I hope to be half the woman she is.

[@nousvivons]

@@sarahfuller6113 She turned 30(!) during the first year of CR2, I think. They celebrated during the episode.

[@sarahfuller6113]

@@nousvivons I do remember them celebrating, just never announcing her age. Still amazes me

[@zipzip4562]

Amogus

[@nousvivons]

@@sarahfuller6113 I remember Sam making a joke about how they were both now in their 30s.

[@floppy3383]

I'm just sitting here crying it's so beautiful. I'm so proud of Marisha, she's accomplished so much, she really is incredible.

[@BooksToAshes]

I'm crying too!!! I'm so happy and proud of them all

[@netcowboy]

Thank you! I too just cried and cried. I couldn’t even hear half of it. It’s Mercer’s Globe Theatre

[@abrown1301]

Critical Role, as a creative and business team, mesh together so well. Marisha has such a GIFT for production, I can't even. I'm so goddamn proud of her and the rest of CR.

[@orionlogan8114]

She did an austonding job! At least from what I could see from the video. Very much looking forward to seeing how it all comes together, absolute congrats marrisha😆

[@akituln]

Liam: "The Audience is not ready for..." Everyone else: "YOU ARE NOT PREPARED! Seriously you had one job..." Seriously tho, How much do I need to donate for Critical Role Land?

[@ItsMoonPiee]

If Critical Role made their own amusement park it would rule over any other honestly

[@martelraykin]

@@ItsMoonPiee I'm down for it this should happen

[@MrGeorgeRohman]

The sheer amount of immersion that Matt will be able to bring to the players and us with this set up, is going to drive this campaign. First it was the music, then the battle maps with a little bit of ambiance. NOW, this is just insane!

[@sebastianzuzi311]

Bruv there will literally be projections behind them to emulate the enviroments! That is fucking insane!

[@25Claudia85]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate Marisha and everything she does? She has taken on so much responsibility with what happens behind the scenes and just kills it with every endeavor she sets her mind to.

[@Drekromancer]

Marisha doubters are in shambles rn

[@thundercat8601]

Well, she gets millions of dollars to do it, so she better make it good

[@dustinsmith9243]

@@thundercat8601 the entire brand of critical role is worth under 3 mil lol I’d be surprised if every cast member is making like 60-70 thou a year at most

[@xNagisaChan]

@@dustinsmith9243 NOt to mention, see where they came from. They built this from the ground up, and continuously strive to give a better and better experience to everyone involved. They deserve everything they're getting and then some! Such hard working, dedicated people, and each of them with a heart of gold too.

[@johns783]

I still remember the initial reaction to her, which was... not positive. Hope they're eating a whole crow now.

[@rizzselanna1630]

"We're creators in charge of our own creation." This is why CR is so special.

[@Nezumis]

And now you all understand why Critical Role needs to make money if they are going to continue to tell engaging and visually appealing tales. This shit don't come cheap. After hauling equipment and seeing the insurance papers backed behind the equipment, I would not be surprised if this set up cost around $1 million, if not more.

[@ZttackFrmBhind]

but then you ask, "Was the set not good enough before? Shouldn't the fact that these friends are in the same room playing a fun game be enough? Why do they think that we need a new set to be excited for the new characters, setting, lore and story? Don't the important parts have nothing to do with the table the game is played on?"

[@Nezumis]

@@ZttackFrmBhind As someone who runs a game store and plays D&D, nah. That never crossed my mind. I'm always looking for better ways to make my passion for games and minis more appealing to people.

[@Fairburne69]

@@ZttackFrmBhind I don't have this mindset. I like nice maps and even better 3D models. I love creating minis of my characters. I have a nice dice tower and trays to roll my nice dice in. I think most of us critters are always looking to find a way to have more fun at the table. Being that critical role is a form of entertainment why not try and make the experience even more enjoyable for the players and the fans? Sure the most important part will always be the roleplaying aspect amongst a group of friends. That is why they are so popular more than anything else. But why be satisfied when you can do even better? If you were Matt and had this crazy dream and you could now make the dream come true wouldn't you? It reminds me when people ask me, "Why do you need 2 60inch TV's in your living room?" It's not a matter of need its a desire or want. I can watch 2 sporting events at the same time. I can play a video game while listening/watching golf or a baseball game. Or I can have a friend come over and we can play games on both tv's at the same time. It's a luxury and fun and if you can afford it and want it why not do it if it makes you happy?

[@ZttackFrmBhind]

@@Fairburne69 All of what you say is true, and I don't fault them for wanting a new set, it kinda makes me sad that they got rid of the table they were gifted by Wyrmwood but that might just be sentimental me :) It just feels like there is a lot of time spend on the set and none on the Campaign that we're all looking forward to. Except for the ominous "Throw out your expectations". Which in and of itself makes me afraid that it won't be the CR that I've loved and watched for the last 6 years

[@Fairburne69]

@@ZttackFrmBhind I can understand the sentiment. There is a small part of me that misses the originals. When the tables were crap the maps were crap the audio was crap and the video was crap. Seems crazy right? Those early episodes were so much fun. At the time it was a unique experience for me. I have fond memories of the early days of campaign 1. Having said that I don't want them to go back. I prefer for them to keep pushing the boundaries of what can be done. As long as they don't lose the soul of the show. Just let Matt tell the story and let his players live in that world. That's what I want more than anything and what I'm most looking forward to.

[@tektyman]

I feel at this point this is an exercise in exploring what the logical extreme to "the best D&D game possible" is, AND I AM HERE FOR IT.

[@Variocom]

Corridor digital put out a vid claiming to be the best dnd game ever (havent seen it yet, cant confirm) but like... seeing this set, knowing how good the cr cast is, and specifically how good of a storyteller matt is... makes me kinda doubt their claim lol

[@DexVorsutus]

@@Variocom it's good, but they admitted they were just playing to the KZbin game with that title.

[@coasterjudge]

The Tavern Of Tales "A magical tavern that attracts a great many adventurers and travelers. It is best known for its magical properties that make any stories and tales told within its walls come alive through illusions. The Tavern is also known to magically transport to different locations or have its door appear before weary travelers. Food, Drink, and even a night's stay is paid for with a unique and thrilling tale instead of coin." I think we may have just found Matt's next Campaign Book.

[@adamwhite3048]

SO cool. I smiled big at this.

[@coasterjudge]

@@adamwhite3048 it's just a transcription taken from the description on the concept sketch seen at 2:32.

[@ashleycook6025]

Oh ma ❤️!

[@adamwhite3048]

@@coasterjudge right, thanks for transcribing it :)

[@thevoiceofchance]

" So much effort has been put into something that seems so effortless. " This hit different

[@Rellyks]

That's the definition of excellence.

[@daranchapman3109]

He's got a couple stream decks behind the DM Screen - that's going to be amazing. Click RAIN, projectors start video of rain, random lightning lighting effects and/or video effects, rain sound effects, droning music. This is going to be so cool. They're living the dream. Matt is living the life I would love to be living.

[@Awkwardtunity]

The whole set is gorgeous, yes, but why is nobody talking about Sam’s shirt? It’s pure elegance.

[@theJoPanda]

Plus deodorant! Lol

[@darkroselight3835]

Ashley's shirt at 6:55 with the rainbow unicorns!? Do we think this was a play test? or maybe, just maybe, them filming Episode 1??? Ashley is playing a unicorn confirmed. lol

[@UnkillableMrStake]

As a friendly reminder this game started at a home, then moved to what was effectively an office room/meeting room in geek and sundry, then moved to a tiny cramped set nearby where they filmed shows like tabletop with Wil Wheaton, and eventually evolved into what critical role is today. I've got nothing but praise and congratulations to the cast and especially the unsung heroes, the set designers and crew, of critical role thank you all so much for making the show happen and bringing us endless joy.

[@nichlassandberg6343]

Started to tear up when they. were talking about how much it meant to them. And then watching Marisha tear up too, major tear jerker ugh!

[@ToastyTstdToast]

My reaction when i was watching an episode of campaign 3, and i realized that the windows in the background weren't real as the rain suddenly started pouring down with matts wonderful storytelling was just magical

[@ThePilipino23]

A few years ago this was just a few friends sitting in dining room table with hand drawn paper maps. How far they have come, we are so happy and proud for you guys.

[@ZeroMultiplied]

Remember when they used to played on cosco tables, used laser pointers, and kept bumping into the backdrops? All the critters are so proud of you, Marisha!

[@nicogamesnow]

And the most thematic thing on set was "remember HUNTER'S MARK" scrawled on the chalk board behind Orion

[@appelofdoom8211]

I mean im assuming they will still use laser pointers on occasion

[@KM6408x]

Seeing Ashley and Marisha hugging at the table hit harder then I expected :’)

[@therandomside14]

I'm an interaction designer trying to become an experiential designer and just sitting over here crying before they even get to the "emotional part" because this is literally everything I want to be a part of. This is beyond words spectacular, Marisha is a serious champion

[@FLUXXEUS]

Critical Role has reached the point of deserving a documentary/movie... 💙

[@ehabolas9338]

lmao , i know right

[@Rastislav000]

There are fan made documentaries on youtube and they have their book The World of Critical Role

[@grumpycloud30]

Oh, yes! A docuseries of how it all came together and their learning and growing in stages of campaigns!

[@dale.wakefield]

maybe an animated series even

[@FLUXXEUS]

@@dale.wakefield nah

[@maxord11]

In everyone's head when they talk about seating arrangements: (Anything but the Hurricane of Pain. Not Marisha. Not Marisha, Not Marisha.) Liam: "I accept death."

[@alwaysunderfoot5809]

It almost has to be Marisha and Travis on the ends.

[@Asian_Radiation]

i am so beyond thrilled to see what the cast has in store for us considering all the work they've put in, is it thursday yet??

[@OfficialMrTib]

Almost, my friend. Almost.

[@davidparkes7741]

Technically for me it's tomorrow but I know it's not for y'all.

[@AxxLAfriku]

I broke my feet today because I kicked my computer because someone commented that my videos are bad! I hate unjustified criticism. Please wish me a speedy recovery, dear mi

[@Felicat82]

It IS Thursday, actually, and counting the hours till show time here in the Eastern time zone!

[@davidparkes7741]

@@AxxLAfriku Good luck on your recovery Critter. Hopefully you can still catch the opening episode.

[@amirelvalhdros7251]

Taking a game I was literally raised on, my father actually reading the monster manual to bed for me when I was younger, now to a game that is fawned over across the whole world! This is what's great about the game. Not just these beautiful voice actors, although they played a massive part, but truly the world's greatest roleplaying game!

[@SoniasWay]

Campaign 10 : everyone has weapons now and casters have to actually learn magic

[@loc978]

Magic is impressive... but now, Minsc leads! Swords for everyone!

[@theomaryoussef]

Dark Dungeons?!?!?!?

[@Coolykoala]

@@theomaryoussef "LIVE ACTION ROLE PLAYING!"

[@WeretigerX]

It will be like Yu-Gi-Oh, where there are hyper realistic holograms on the table performing every action described by the cast.

[@hoid9407]

The lead-up to campaign 10: Marisha, after season 3, found her center and learned true "dope monk shit". Laura just willed magic into existence. Liam examined this magic and began studying it. Travis would like to RAAAGE. Sam always was a bard of the glamour school. Taliesin finally admitted after season 8 that he could do blood magic for the past 1800 years. Ashley is a druid (dunno why, but I get solid druid vibes). And Matt just wills enemies and worlds into existence for his friends to fight weekly.

[@darthchewee]

Marisha tearing up at everyone's reactions is like the perfect mirror to Matt at the last episode of C2. She really is inspiring with how hard she works. This sounds like the D20 dome on steroids! Also them touching finger tips and hugging should be like a full 10 minute video, 5 at least.

[@Reallyshouldachanhed]

She is a damn queen! Critical Role wouldn’t be the same without that badass in charge!

[@hannahstordeur7473]

It was so touching! So excited for Thursday!

[@devtective]

I saw a brief projection of rain, the projections are going to make mood and atmosphere so much more tangible, this is every fantasy tabletop player’s dream

[@dennisklomp2361]

I do believe that was actual water. There are practical effects in there

[@sc3961]

@@dennisklomp2361 What, no way 😱

[@Insertfunnycomment]

Legitimately, if there is a heaven, that set is what it would look like for me. Along with a group that actually meets once a week and engages with the game, but y'know that might be a bit much to ask.

[@oninoni]

@@dennisklomp2361 Nah that's projection. It's amazing what you can do with it.

[@saikanji9570]

@@dennisklomp2361 I think that, while it would be really neat to have actual water, it wouldn't be practical. Projections are cleaner

[@ThePengoon]

I can’t even get a group to meet consistently and y’all have this 😭 for real though, y’all deserve it. Truly a dream setup and an amazing stage for the performance y’all provide every week

[@deepunk15]

"We glowed the fuck UP!" -Travis Willingham Yes you guys did! You got me crying seeing how emotional and proud you all are 🥲🥲🥲 I agree that finding out where you sit is of the utmost importance 😆

[@Trailmix305]

Remembering where this all started to now makes me so blessed and glad to have seen this team grow and succeed. Marisha Ray is such a hard working and incredible creative director.

[@CrisSelene]

Truly. I'm so glad I stumbled over this show in 2015 and got to see it evolve and this amazing group of people thrive and live their nerdy dreams.

[@racheldiniz1834]

Never thought the day would come where I'd get so emotional over a table

[@bdenneysr85]

TRUE!!!!

[@caviaroe]

Just wait for The Chair.

[@theanyktos]

Oh, same.

[@ArcienPlaysGames]

"We're creators, who are in charge of our own creation" is a sentence I hope and wish more creators could be able to say.