[Dear Fellow Traveler] - Critical Role Animatic

[@Alligreator]

Nott looking at her drink, seeing her reflection and then slamming down her beer is the BEST visual metaphor I've seen in a while. All your transitions are incredibly smart, I'm in awe 😍

[@jbpeony7872]

Dang, that transitions of Caleb and Jester waltzing, then suddenly its Astrid, Then suddenly its Veth and Luc stabbed my heart three times in quick succession

[@Alex82332]

Dagger, Dagger, Dagger!

[@jaimegallegos1314]

CALEBS HANDS INSIDE THE BREAD!!! Such a wonderful little touch.

[@Jackie_Tikki_Tavi]

I can't see find it...time stamp, please?

[@jaimegallegos1314]

@@Jackie_Tikki_Tavi I think it's at the 0:44 second mark.

[@Jackie_Tikki_Tavi]

@@jaimegallegos1314 ah,yes thank you

[@madlimagi9049]

Your comment made me curious about the reason why Caleb would put his hands inside bread as I knew nothing about Critical Role at the time. I am now fully caught up with all three campaigns and DM for my friends. Funny how a single comment can change someone's life, but I thank you for it

[@morbidmanatee115]

I literally said _"oh no"_ out loud when Caleb turned into Luc. You hurt my heart in the best way.

[@littlestar373]

Oh god SAME I instantly began to sob.

[@cshells2002]

Oh I love this, I've watched this five times in a row now. I love the transitions with Jester turning into Astrid, and Caleb turning into Luc - so good. And Veth being torn between her family and the Nein, especially Caleb. Missing her old family but hating to leave her new one. I love all these characters, but I've got a soft spot in my heart for Nott and Caleb.

[@creativcube5]

Quote meme: "It´s beautiful - I´ve looked at this for five hours now."

[@laurabryan6938]

That part made me cry

[@annaemmons3490]

What you said about Beth being torn shows strongly, especially now. She recently told Yeza how she wants to have a life with him and her child once all this is over. She definitely seems torn but it makes me worry about how much longer we have with the nein and this campaign.

[@Leigheghie]

Broo all of your transitions are stunning. My favorite is when Caleb is dancing with jester and it turns into Astrid on the line, "I still dream of you" so good. I also adore how you draw Nott, her legs and feets are A+ as is her small snout. This song fits the two of them incredibly well and I feel like you did quite a good job encapsulating their dynamic, from odd parental projection to being best friends, and pretty much how they are ultimately there for one another. Great work!

[@yaboi-21]

Ughhhhh!!!! I love the correlation between Molly giving Caleb the forehead kiss when he was getting in his own head and then Caleb doing the same to Essek later on, it really showed how much Caleb grew as a character and allowed himself to soften up his calloused being

[@silvercandra4275]

I got to the part where Caleb dancing with Jester turned to Veth and Luc, thn I started crying. This entire thing, with all the transitions, like Yasha's hair turning into fire, Molly pulling him back to reality, the entire dance scene... And I love the end scene, with Caduces being a bit slumped and Molly's spirit still hanging around... This is probably my favorite Critical Role Animatic so far and I've seen *a lot* of them.

[@Cobbiest]

Can Liam and Sam just have their characters be married in campaign 3... This is a gorgeous representation of their story!

[@lakerose]

"some nights I'll still dream of you" - so perfect for Nott's headspace in relation to Caleb. That transition from Yeza to Caleb lying by the fire is *chefs kiss*

[@pallasproserpina4118]

"First fan animatic" how can this be true? This is so perfect. I loved the use of color , I loved the way you transitioned from scene to scene using common elements like the fire, and how you used that to show veth and caleb at different points in their lives, I thought the imagery was beautiful. Incredibly done.

[@Bi0nicFurY]

Molly on Yashas back in the end 😭

[@zorasilver1519]

And...I still get teary-eyed from anything that is Molly. This is so well done! You are amazing! 💜

[@amberpdavis]

This is so so sweet, I love all the little details and the pops of color you’ve given each character ❤️ I love this so much

[@HunterPanoch]

the way i'm crying in this study room wtf

[@cm5061]

[quietly] oh my god,,, the skill,,,

[@BoredBizcit]

This should be the official video for this song I must have watched it 5,000 times

[@Gyrhoe]

I still fucking melt at Caleb Mirroring Molly...

[@maxamillion3437]

3:30 why must you kill me with his presence, anything with him STILL harms me

[@lizardioo.2867]

I cried when it got to Veth's family... curse you! *sniff*

[@vitoriavicente.]

That was incredible. The transition you put in from the present and the past has brought tears to my face. That was amazing, great work

[@Jhakri_]

caduceus is such an important part of Fjord's story now but it makes me think about Molly and how Taliesin would of used him to push someone else's story, probably Caleb's.

[@josuefortunate2768]

Caleb and nott's relationship is so unique, special and beautiful that not even in several stories do they have that depth or understanding that they face making them more human than characters from famous stories and also with the music that you took out did you show off a very good job Cheers

[@mappymappy2093]

The ending with Molly's ghost on Yasha's back killed me

[@PaxPiper]

I love the pacing & the first scene with Caleb and Nott in prison was amazing! Great transitions btw with present and past!

[@bellar5824]

!!!!!!!!!!! oh i ADORE the focus on not just caleb's journey and his growth, but also Veth's and how intertwined they are and what they see in each other, if. that makes sense??? it made me so happy :)

[@thatcookieguy9019]

All the details are so perfect. The facial features The lighting The transitions I wish I could like this video twice

[@Revestrek89]

Jester and Caleb dancing turning into Veth dancing with Luc, was unexpected but definitely not unwanted.

[@Butterzzzz]

holy shit I did not expect to tear up when Caleb transformed into Veths kid, that was brutal man

[@caduceusdraws]

THAT WAS SO GOOD. THAT LINK WITH THE LYRICS, THOSE TRANSITIONS. At the start, "come with my boy i want to show you something more" when Nott takes Caleb's hand was amazing. That circle around caleb, astrid and eodwulf as caleb starts crying, jester turning into astrid with the lyrics going "i still dream of you", that gut-wrenching parallel between Luke and Caleb, Nott looking into the glass at her reflection, ugh everything in general the Mollymauk kiss on the forehead later continued with Caleb kissing Essek Veth coming backkk

[@ryanconners3048]

Straight up goosebumps

[@respectfulevil9022]

Mollymauk is scientifically proven to be great for mental health

[@iwillcry]

such a beautiful summary of the M9’s and especially Veth and Caleb’s journey. the transitions were so clever and the song will go straight to my m9 playlist

[@belemp]

I just binged about a hundred animatics today but this. This one was my favorite. 😍

[@ianstevens3497]

I’d love to see this fully animated one day!

[@filiurwish1858]

The forehead kiss parallels teared me up...this whole animatic is a wonderful trip between the past and present

[@bolsadescartable]

These are the feels that I hope to get from the upcoming show.

[@cm5061]

oh my god I just noticed in the beginning of the video (within the first minute) nott is eating a worm and. oh my god I cant

[@seshgreen4084]

This is such an amazing story telling of Notts and Calebs story... it’s beautiful

[@no_clue_.]

this whole thing is absolutely amazing but 2:47 to 3:00 made me gasp. i love this!

[@ilurvsharrypotter]

lovee Nott's cat-like design!

[@noahwright2113]

would sell my soul for these character designs in the show

[@elliotthartup4095]

I just keep coming back. Everything about this is perfect. The visuals are incredibly well animated and thought through, the song makes my heart ache for the characters, everything. I just keep coming back, and I expect I will for years.

[@nicodemus1828384]

Nothing I can say that isn't better said already here but yeah, absolutely fantastic. Puts me right into that emotional space.

[@krishaas6944]

I didn't need to cry today, but here we are.

[@jackwriter1908]

Don't worry, I have mercy. Because it is fantastic.

[@seshgreen4084]

Damnit.... STOP MAKING ME FEEL....I love this too much

[@greeninferno1339]

I love how you drew Veth and Yezzick

[@wokesloth]

OH MY GOD THE GHOST MOLLY AT THE END!!!! I LOVE IT ALL

[@Pingviinimursu]

WHY HAS NO ONE TOLD ME FOR 7 MONTHS THIS IS SO WELL DONE, SO MUCH THOUGHT, ALL SO BEAUTIFUL I DON'T HAVE WORDS

[@GravityAP]

Holy shit this is fucking insane

[@frogdotpngg]

THE ESSEK PART I LOVE IT HERE

[@KarianDespri]

The transition of Jester -> Astrid is one I've seen before, and you did it very well. Then panning over to Nott and having her look back to see her Halfling self dancing with her son is just aahhhh

[@genesisfrog]

THIS IS SO GOOOOOOOOD, the bit with veth's family transforming into caleb at "but some nights I'll still dream of you" GOT me. and those transitions are FANTASTIC.

[@kaboomluong9373]

This *This is nice* edit: Teared up near Nott's, gods damn it

[@CuttingFrost]

Oh my lord, when Molly showed up at the very end hanging with Yasha, that got me crying.

[@goblinducky-huzzah]

NO THIS IS TOO GOOD I WASN'T READY IT JUST KEPT BEING AWESOME

[@soysaucetrauma]

This is gorgeous. I have yet to see an animatic as clean, well transitioned, and character accurate. Beyond stunning!

[@dentedcavedood6858]

well I just found my go to bed video. thank you for this blessing.

[@benjaminh.morgan3193]

Dang it, why does this make me feel so many things!!

[@qrrbrbirbel2]

Just found this and the imagery and transitions are incredible, flowing into the music flawlessly. I'd love to see someone take a real crack at animating this into a music video!

[@felixrivera895]

Ah fuck. It hit me in the Face when Caleb swapped for Luc. I've never seen any other animatic show that connection and it made me Cry.

[@crowhawks96]

The last scene with Molly floating behind them all made me cry. Thank you. 😭

[@mysteroads5598]

This was perfect and beautiful and it should be canon.

[@claired2452]

Ooh, this good. I mean, I didn't need to cry today, but totally worth it!

[@RinSyuveil]

This explained all that was needed with out a word and it was beautiful

[@Xolarflare]

Tears! I can’t believe you made me cry right before I have to go clock in

[@timbothany06]

THE FEELS TvT This made me tear up, I love every second of it QAQ

[@aurorameyer159]

I can't believe I only found this now, it's incredible! Great choice of song, I love the way you draw the Nein!

[@glados4759]

I LOVED THIS SO MUCH!!! THE TRANSITIONS OMG !!

[@sanned8310]

this song is so perfect for them!!

[@djburk7930]

*jamming to music* *vision of Nott and Veth seeing one-another* _Oof._ That hit hard.

[@iamshortlock]

That transition of caleb to luc to veth dancing- broke my heart 😭💖💖

[@thalina2228]

thank you for putting molly in at the end. that made me tear up in the best way, truly beautiful song and animatic

[@DETH19952]

Gods this is one of the best I've seen period. If anything else the last still with the party all in a line before the last seconds is just so powerful and amazing. I love it so much.

[@romanic__]

I forgot the name of this and spend 30 minutes searching, well now I found it and it was worth it

[@crafterlex]

One the absolute best I’ve seen. Made me tear up.

[@marcelajamrichova3724]

This is still the best CR animatic I've ever seen, amazing work

[@MonaBee]

Again so so emotional. The transitions between the flashback scenes was just so so amazing and I am in awe. Thank you so much for gracing us with this

[@squidminion3801]

AMAZING I LOVE THIS!! All of the connections between the characters, how Nott is torn between her two families, who is in the shadows etc amazing

[@hyacinthz]

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE SONGS RN AND I LITERALLY AM CRYING HELP

[@gideonnav9437]

I know I’m a bit late in the game to this video but I can’t explain just how beautiful this is. Broke my heart only to piece it back together at the end seeing how far they came, thank you for this.

[@janina7570]

Beautiful! I especially love the picture of Nott looking into her glass. And the transitions are all so perfect!

[@thesirenking]

THIS is PERFECT use of this song. Amazing.

[@aimeemetwell563]

Words can not begin to describe how wonderful this is

[@BNRmatt]

I watched this sooner than I probably should have (there are some mild spoilers inside), but holy hell it just keeps getting better the more of the show I watch. You buried so many great touches in here.

[@apino9754]

This is SO heart touching! I never new it, but I needed this. Thank you for making this!

[@truthchaossandra4005]

I want to like this more than once. You made me tear up. ❤️

[@neonblackhorizon]

This is so good. It made me cry. The song is so perfect and the transitions feel right like the pacing and everything is amazing

[@uelvsifkscsgbsksbsgdisna4363]

How did I miss such an amazing thing I absolutely love this

[@williamhill8976]

The scene with not fantasizing of her family is very well done

[@nightking7777]

OMG!!! That was so lovely! I'm gonna go rewatch it like 10 more times now!

[@martingerlach8285]

Wauw. Seeing this, getting reminded of all the great stories of Campaign 2, both of joy and loss, combined with this music, brought tears to my eyes. Really well done.!

[@mallowfly7655]

The kiss from Molly, the transition with the dancing, the wonderful song.... my sore heart is singing

[@KuinasBrokenNail]

YOOOOOO This is insanely good. The song choice fits so perfectly and you captured them beautifully. I can't imagine how long this took, it gave me chills

[@scribblerstudios9895]

I... I'm glad I found this. I have little else to say really.

[@jennie22.02]

this is amazing. the storytelling in this and the transitions that knit them together are so, so good.

[@t.h.mcelroy6597]

Something I love about good videos like this is that they take a song that are not that interested in and they give them context, and show how the song can apply to something so much better than just the bass lyrics. Well done 💛

[@3000b]

This is amazing! Beautiful!

[@huntress666]

What a great song for such a great journey