Dimension 20 Animatic | A Rabbit Slaps A Carrot | A Crown Of Candy

[@SuperKafrin]

"Where is your bulb now?" the best line in the campaign, perhaps any of the campaigns

[@UchihaKat]

I believe this was the only time a line was SO FUCKING GOOD that the producers forced them to end the episode there because nothing was going to top that.

[@williamedge5130]

I am genuinely ANGRY at how good that improvised line it, it's just a perfect distillation of character, along with "Toxic masculinity is DEAD, I DANCE NOW!" and "If you're not gonna concede, what do you want me to tell your family?"

[@zacharywilkerson3924]

Bring her back is also sooo good.

[@gabe2349]

@@williamedge5130 as much as I love “what do you want me to tell your family?” I think that Evan Kelmp’s “oh good, you speak English” is a vastly underrated line

[@randomnamegbji]

Zac is the king of on-liners and this is his best work

[@marys4038]

So hard to convey the drama and weight of acoc while keeping everyone’s designs the same, but I looooove this and it does it perfectly.

[@agustinvenegas5238]

i have to agree, having him absolutely tower, head and shoulders, over literally everyone was the right call on Lapin

[@thegriffin88]

I can't help but wonder though, when he says "nobody would blame you for slitting this man's throat" would carrot juice come out? This is super serious but also there's a talking, homicidal carrot.

[@IrisGlowingBlue]

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[@KangarooKommando]

@@thegriffin88 The answer is complicated, it's fully established canon that all of these characters can poop so there's a whoooole lot going on with their biology that we don't know about :P

[@odd9965]

The power of Lapan that was shown to thoroughly exist in the 3 episodes before there death. He got elevated from one annoying fake priest to the most badass character in less than 3 episodes.

[@solarprogeny6736]

Lapin*

[@fushiijo]

lapin

[@OffbeatWorlds]

He died in episode 6, not 3.

[@PhoeeL]

And they did not say episode 3, they said within 3 episodes

[@elonwhatever]

@@OffbeatWorlds Please re-read the post you are commenting on, as your comment does not seem to make sense in regards to it

[@owenshirrell1150]

genuinely shocked that you managed to balance the tone of this campaign with the canonical character designs. brilliant work.

[@tysondennis1016]

Well, the DM and players managed that as well.

[@bronzieblue63]

It was at that moment Brennan knew Zac had too much political sway in the matter to be left alive

[@infamouscha]

"He has control of the Candian Court, and the Candian Church. He's too dangerous to be left alive!"

[@josh___something]

​@@infamouschaoh fuck , he has power over church AND state, execute order 66!

[@tysondennis1016]

Yeah, he realized he had to make rabbit stew.

[@tomatoslav]

shhh spoilers

[@kevind3974]

also probably why he tries to make sure zack plays dumb.

[@OliviaSNava]

I haven't seen it mentioned, but the fucking. Having Lapin wipe his hand after slapping Keradin is so satisfying and entirely in character for Lapin.

[@Nauta222]

"where is your bulb now" and "the bulb cares for no one" are my two favourite lines of any dimension 20 campaign. so cold.

[@wildhunter939]

Probably because they both involve breaking this fucking carrot bastard.

[@akjakjakj]

What exactly is brennen yelling at the end when the carrot is struggling against the chains? I can't quite make it out and it seems like you know this ip well

[@anzol4523]

@@akjakjakj "Apostate! Graaah!"

[@akjakjakj]

@@anzol4523 thank you. ❤️

[@eatblueshell]

@@akjakjakj "Apostate!" It refers to someone who has renounced their religion. He's using it as an insult to Lapin.

[@tagu661]

Lapin really made me want Zac do more serious/smart/tactical characters. He always plays the most lovable goofballs but lapin with the whole *redacted* thing it really left me wanting more. I also just reallllllyy want another season of A Crown Of Candy. Maybe following the backup characters that didn’t get used or maybe just a time skip with a whole new adventure. ACOC is probably my favorite world that D20 has created so far, so much so that I want a lore book for Comida more than any of the other lands tbh I fucking adore this series

[@Toph_Not_E-Bender]

I also agree!! But unfortunately the cast has said that ACOC was the most stress they've ever had on set as was incredibly taxing. Having to roleplay your daughter dying was apparently very rough on Lou's mental health. So unlikely we'll ever get a second season of ACOC. But holy shit I would buy the fuck out of a campaign guide and lore book of that world

[@sethbennett617]

What would be interesting, would be to see what happens to the party when they go to comida again. They could have maybe a more light hearted short side quest. We could explore the hinted romance between liam and primsy, there could be a bit of ,chaotic, bumbling comedy as amethar adjusts to his role as emperor. And maybe we see the complex politics than cumulous, theo, saccharina and ruby have to navigate as they try to make magic less taboo. Hell, we could even some nice tension between them and whoever replaced the belizabeth brassica. And, it would give us opportunity to actually explore the other 5 nations, since we literally only saw candia, the dairy sea, and comida. We didnt actually go to any of the other cities. Plus, it would be nicer for brennan, because he already has a pre built world, that can basically just run itself. He just has to deepen some of the lore, maybe iron out some stuff, and just narrate some more fun moments.

[@zen_ccg]

While they're doing the ACOC minis auction, the FAQ does state specifically that it doesn't rule out there being a season 2. All seasons are fully budgeted to include all new minis and sets So basically, I also hope for more ACOC because I found it such a powerfully moving series to watch and would love to explore more of the world. It doesn't need to be as dark as what we got, you could really see the emotional toll on everyone with how heavy the campaign was. But I would love to explore the world again

[@sethbennett617]

@@zen_ccg it would hopefully be done on talespire. But even if it wasnt, theatre of the mind would be perfectly adequate. D20 has had 4 theatre of the mind seasons. And all of them have been great. And for a lower action, more comedic season, that would be perfect, especially since it would give brennan far far more freedom to do what he wants. You can visibly see the difference between him doing theatre of the mind and physical sets. He is far calmer doing the former.

[@Linosek279]

It was such a tonal whiplash with Zac going from playing the himmiest of himbos to this lanky fuck, and I love them all

[@getheidea]

I LOVE how you had Lapin do Zac’s little chuckle at 2:12. little touches like that are what make your art so fucking cool. I legit can’t emphasize how excited I was to see you did another d20 animatic

[@furybugs]

thanks for pointing that out!

[@PhantomJavelin]

The little condescending pats on Keradin's cheek before the slap too lmfao

[@lordfelidae4505]

It turns it from laughing at himself to laughing in pure self satisfaction.

[@lacatan6664]

i love so much how when we see grossini at 2:23 it looks like he's taking a smoke but then nope it's a lollipop that is SUCH a neat and funny detail

[@sethbennett617]

Since its a lollipop, it implies he got it from theo. So, while lapin is interrogating this carrot, the guys outside are just casually doing soft drugs.

[@Cbawls]

What a genius detail

[@hedera1332]

@@sethbennett617 Lmao, would that be cannibalism if Theo did it? xD

[@SeveralGhost]

@@hedera1332 I was going to say no because they drink cola and eat Candian animals, but they are viewed as more savage by the rest of the Empire so who's to say they aren't a little cannibalistic

[@IrisGlowingBlue]

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[@Light-fi1mj]

I’ve heard all about “Where’s your bulb now?” For awhile and I haven’t actually watched ACoC. I can’t believe that the food themed jaunty fuckin whatever and shit is the most fucked up of all the campaigns I love it. Also of course, WOW this art is insane

[@thewingedporpoise]

yeah acoc goes super fucking hard

[@icymoons]

yoooo you need to watch it!!

[@Light-fi1mj]

@@icymoons man I guess I might have to! I just got rid of my dropout sub but make some noise and this might make me get it again

[@zachcowley779]

@@Light-fi1mj here's your noise. I'm not sure it's the best from a technical standpoint....but it's by far my favorite. I would say it has the highest emotional stakes and player investment into the wellbeing of their characters and the connected npcs of any d20 show, and easily tops other live plays in that regard

[@JacobMinger]

They took possibly the craziest concept (candy land meets Game of Thrones) and made it work. I’m currently only on episode 10 and I’m SUPER Invested.

[@theinfamoushero4769]

When Karidin yells “APOSTRATE!!!” It reminds me so much of Kratos screams “ARES!!!!”

[@orb6144]

It's very impressive how so much fan content makes these ridiculous character designs fully convey tone of the series. Also you just have a great style

[@mistertea603]

You making it a backhand is SO DISRESPECTFUL AND I LOVE IT

[@JJFlames52]

My favorite detail was how you turned Keradin’s greenery on the top of his head into a handsome, dare I say sexy, bad boy hair flop in so many scenes. Incredible thank you 🙏🙏

[@owenpeters1823]

Delightful little cigarette/lollipop sight gag, very good no notes

[@genuineinterest]

I just gotta say (at least having only just reached this point in acoc) this is the only time I've felt truly truly sorry for Keradin. You portray his expressions so well. Edit (spoilers): *I TAKE IT BACK I TAKE IT BACK I DO NOT FEEL SORRY*

[@holeyvoleyvance]

HAHA THE PIPELINE

[@derianardor]

Oh this has to be the best reversal in semi real time I've ever seen. Welcome to the family buddy (a year late on my end)

[@touchgazon]

this is absolutely GORGEOUS. the facial expressions especially are so striking! i am so pleased to find more fan-made content for lapin. he’s such an awesome character, and for him to be depicted by a talented artist such as yourself is a gift. thank you for this animatic! :D

[@MezephelesArt]

That was the moment Brennan knew Lapin was too dangerous to leave alive.

[@MoonyMoonzzi]

God i LOOOVE how you draw Lapin, just the manipulation and seriousness and slight snarkness coming from this lanky but also TOWERING (so tall damn) old man chocolate rabbit it’s just…So great.

[@oligb1469]

That slap was just so good just in those minutes Zac made them legendary

[@StreetFighterFan777]

As utterly incredible as “Where is your bulb now?” is, Brennan also deserves some props for his delivery of Keradin’s outburst. And for the use of the word “apostate”. That’s a deepcut.

[@Lucifersfursona]

These character designs are so good but also so hard to hold in my mind. I love people drawin’ them. I love how ya drew them :) THE LITTLE PAT

[@thatrandomswedishperson]

So you're just gonna slap us with 2 masterpieces in one month, I see how it is.

[@Linosek279]

Heh. Slap.

[@swampet5457]

This is actually amazing!! Love the small details, like Lapin cleaning his paw after the slap, and Theo looking back when Grisini is loathe to leave at first! Such cool little additions that just add to the whole scene!

[@IrisGlowingBlue]

Also also: Lapin throwing the lollipop staff to the side when he's pretending to sympathize, and then picking it up when the ruse is over.

[@DoubleL11862]

Wow, that went so well for Lapin. I bet everything from that point on was smooth sailing. Right? ... Right?

[@InsanityVirus]

The fact you were able to keep the pure drama while also in a way keeping the silliness of their designs _(and not detract from the scene)_ is fucking amazing

[@skipper-morgan]

This is probably one of the best animatics I've ever seen for a D&D series and it has come out as I have literally just finished watching Crown of Candy for the first time while avoiding doing animation assignments for uni, so I'm just experiencing some amazing, universal coincidence-type shit over here. Incredible job, character designs are top-notch stuff!

[@giggy7935]

Keratin's reaction at 2:21 is fucking high art

[@jacobpalitsky32]

I love how the way you animated Lapan carried himself, someone who bleeds authority, and how he had a handkerchief to wipe his paw after slapping

[@nicolebragg1171]

One of my favourite scenes of the whole campaign, I'm so sad we didn't get more time with Lapin but what we did get was awe-inspiring.

[@Subforum]

Fantastic work. I never thought I’d be impressed by the facial expressions of a carrot, yet here we are

[@fictionmyth]

If I was an author who wrote a story, spent years writing, and found a way to write this scene on my own I would go to my maker proud of what I'd done. This is just... perfect. I know there are tropes sprinkled in but it's just so well done.

[@mistermartindale838]

I LOVE that Zac had played Lapin as such an unassuming dork up till now too. mwa.

[@rolandsimon3492]

this is only possible because the dm is playing the game with the players, not against them. an antagonistic dm would just have them make roles that neuter their character or even worse have the enemy see through the charade. meaning players have to hide everything from the dm instead of working with them to make the best story possible.

[@Zalied]

i think a big difference between these "professional" shows and the antaganist dms is also that players just dont roleplay like this. There are dnd groups that do of course but we are talking average. "i want to pretend im on his side" or stumbling over their words they mutter some minor lie that would never work. then you gotta make em roll you cant just let a success happen but if they players roleplay it perfectly a failed roll makes no sense so you dont always have to roll. theres a big difference in at least DC of a roll of a player saying this gem is rare ruby mined from deep withing the dwarven catacombs one stored in a pure platinum case in the dwarven kings personal treasure chamber until it was awarded to the first knight theodin where it was eventually lost when his ship went down to sea. Recently found and worth no less than XXX and saying "hey this gems worth a lot"

[@idril871]

@@Zalied there’re actually a lot of descriptive and metagame dialogues cut from the audio here to enhance animation flow. In the game Brennan indeed asked Zac to make ability checks for his actions. But as you said players’ roleplay makes these checks easier, for example Zac rolled deception with advantage for keradin because he said Lapin was pretending to free keradin from his shackles

[@loganrenfrow2544]

@@idril871 He also knew when a roll wasn't necessary, such as when he leveraged his status to get in the room with Caridin alone.

[@elbruces]

Actually there were rolls called for during this scene, they're just cut out of the audio here. Zac rolled really well on all of them. An insight check which is when Brennan describes the carrot's state of mind, then he didn't have to roll to get the guards to leave the room since he pulled rank, then there was a deception roll to convince the carrot he was in on the plot, and finally a persuasion check to get the guards to perform the arrest.

[@Totallydalecooper]

@Zalied Players shouldn't be expected to be as charismatic or intelligent as their characters. A good DM should understand what the character would be capable of.

[@RConnickJr]

One of my favorite details in this truly excellent animatic: @0:48 Lapin, drawing upon his full authority and stature for the first time in the campaign, is shown from a slight upwards angle and absolutely towers over the Ceresian guard.

[@SocialistSadako]

i love crown of candy in your style. it is a perfect blend of the cartoonish candy setting with the grimdark got storytelling. what a masterful rendition of this masterpiece of a scene.

[@joseromero-wm9uv]

Bro smacked him and wiped his hands afterwards, what a posh gangster

[@BluePluto03]

so genuinely gorgeous from the expressions to the movement and the little details like lapain patting keradin's face.... 100000000/10 so good

[@jauxro]

The laughter roaring on that dramatic post-slap frame 🤣

[@wolfofsummerbreeze]

Goddamn man if dimension 20 doesn't feature this I don't know what's up. Holy shit the expressiveness

[@jetajiranuntarat]

As much as I’d also love them to feature this, they already did this moment (albeit with less focus on flow, expression, and drama and more true to what’s actually going on at the table) with DeepBlueInk. Suggest they make fanart compilation show on discord to remedy this?

[@Sootielove]

Oh my gosh this is perfect. You made a scene between a chocolate bunny and carrot man so intimidating

[@goodieprocter]

This is actually what made me start listening to a crown of candy

[@nolifeconsolegamer]

Was this like an evil campaign?! I haven't seen this before but the quick betrayal of trust just felt DIRTY!

[@BAChambers-235]

It was basically Game of Thrones in Candyland.

[@starryskies9655]

Oh, the the entire animation is excellent, but I specifically like the very small details, like Lapin wiping off the back of his hand with a cloth after slapping him

[@sophisticated_1614]

This was so wonderfully done, I love the extra pats on the face (3:20) before Lapin leaves just 🤌🤌🤌

[@esoteric9333]

THE EXPRESSIONS! THE MOVEMENT!!! You totally did that last moment justice that was incredible

[@Titusmouser_]

I love how the animation is sinked up to the sounds of Karatins chains as he tugs on them. Such realism I love it

[@Wretchrot]

Finally my KZbin recommendations are working. As soon as I opened it YT was like "Hey, wanna see an incredible animatic of a DnD show you extremely like made by an artist of which you have already seen another incredible animatic of a different season of the same DnD show but for some weird reason you didn't subscribe to? Yeah, thought so. Here you go. Don't make the same mistake again. Subscribe, idiot"

[@MarquisdeL3]

Let's just take a moment to talk about the bread helmets and how I love them.

[@qadrsikiru4683]

and that was the moment brennan new he had to kill that fkn rabbit

[@infamouscha]

Grassini: "I've been ordered by the Hierophant Rex of the Bulbian Church to make sure that justice is dispatched by the church in this instance." Lapin: *"I AM THE CHURCH."*

[@tomatoslav]

lapin is my favourite character so far ... his cunning and deceitfulness really played into the theme of game of politics, which zac played the best of all players in CoC ... such a well written and well played character

[@sarahteter6310]

Lapin remains my favorite Zac character (I’ve seen every series) and I’ll never not wish he’d had more time.

[@chickensoup1025]

THIS IS SO AMAZING AND THERE IS NO ONE I CAN OBSESS ABOUT THIS WITH IRL CAUSE NO ONE WATCHES D20 AND ITS DRIVING ME INSANE THIS IS THE COOLEST SHIT

[@lordfelidae4505]

The perspective really sells the sudden *weight* of his position.

[@PoeticElysium]

That rabbit was too cool after this, it was his greatest moment.

[@klopt305]

Incredible! edit: AND you did that incredible Evan Kelmp animation?? You are an extremely talented animator!

[@katherineperrotta1761]

I’ve never seen a carrot look so badass- well done my friend👏👏

[@thegriffin88]

The imagery and the seriousness of the narrative and dialogue are so contrasting it's hilarious.

[@ferrous719]

I saw this animatic months ago and thought "wtf IS this campaign?" And I just watched this scene and this was AL I COULD THINK ABOUT because it was so good, 100% on point?

[@pendersweetz]

The little face pat at the end lol

[@Aeiouaaaaaaaaa]

I’m pretty sure I said something to this extent about your misfits and magic animatic… but you’re really good at drawing hands. Everything else is 10/10 as well but those hands are on another level. Also I love your subtle acting choices for these goofy looking characters!

[@elly3359]

Lapin was truly one legendary character. It's unbelievable

[@ELee-zi8sn]

Grissini on a smoke break that turns out to be a lollipop break- great little touch. I love this :D

[@tomsparrow1823]

And then nothing bad ever happened to him the end

[@charmainearongay6448]

Hey, whatever copium you huffed, gimme some. I want this to be my truth as well 🤣😂😔😭

[@tomsparrow1823]

@@charmainearongay6448 the only drug I'm on is hardcore denial my friend

[@tomsparrow1823]

Well that's not entirely correct it's hardcore denial and the multiple fix it fics I intend to one day write but are right now just living rent tree in my head

[@patriciabristow-johnson5951]

So good! Honestly I like this one better than the officially licensed one because it doesn't skip over all the conversations with Grissini

[@SomeYouTubeTraveler]

Having gone into ACOC blind, witnessing this effing _BEAUTIFUL_ scene... and then knowing this is Game of Thrones universe... seeing blind zealot paladin declare him an apostate... Yeah I'm, uh, actually pretty scared for Lapin now. You never have the upper hand for long in this sort of story. And the Candians are on a pretty long winning streak...

[@jauxro]

:)

[@Groovycaterpillar]

Lapin’s “hail hydra” moment

[@jasonsterlingentertainment478]

This is the single greatest D&D animation I've ever seen. Outstanding work.

[@flamiaminu5536]

I am OBSESSED with how good this animatic is. It conveys so well the tension and humor of this scene, and there are so many little details - I can never get tired of looking at it.

[@clottedscream]

I have absolutely no context for this but this slaps as hell

[@madcatandfriends]

I am shook this animatic is so incredible, it conveys the weight of one of the best moments in dimension 20 history SO WELL! I love all the attention to detail, INcredible!

[@HasturTheOzonBoozer]

Commander Grissini smoking a lollipop is such a great detail omg

[@totallytravicious]

This and fantasy high would have made such great television it's almost criminal it's not.

[@novra5418]

Man i love your animations! Truly the embodiment of "We will watch your career with great interest"

[@doyouneedahug3520]

For a man that has a carrot head, he displays so much emotion.

[@oliverwilhelm6171]

I am so glad that people are still making Crown of Candy animatics. It brings me untold joy.

[@tysondennis1016]

“Where’s your bulb now?!”

[@HS-iw1ed]

One of the hardest, most in theme with the genre, baller plays of Zac's D20 career. Wonderfully animated!

[@greykollasunneva]

Absolutely fucking insane the way you draw hands! Like, they are perfect!!

[@Aon_Duine]

Lapin was such a great character. It makes me sad that he died so early in the game

[@reaperbunny7794]

This is SOOOO well done.

[@epipia1996]

the expressions in this are so well drawn holy shit

[@jennyinutil2018]

Watched this for like the 20th time and just saw the sneaky "yo wtf" from Karadin

[@robinalonso-desouza7245]

Where Is Your Bulb Now is a great quote. A GREAT quote. But when Lapain pulls rank? When he goes "Are you saying a man of my faith will kill this prisoner?" Damn. When Zac plays smart characters, he can be CHILLING.

[@DaemonMunkir]

Top to bottom, this is amazing! The intensity and emotion of the scene is so well captured! Cutting the rolls was such an amazing call! Makes it that much more impactful

[@catandotter1237]

One of the most savage moments in Dimension 20 history!

[@OddAmy]

AAAA this is fantastic. What a great depiction of the most outstandingly boss moment in d20 history

[@Nyives]

Lapin was such a perfect character choice for ACoC. So many close calls with the Bulbian church. Zac really made me want to play a character that was more effective in social encounters vs combat encounters.

[@kailiogden6820]

Goooooooooooooooooood the style, the motion, the EXPRESSIONS Karadin's fighting against his chains AAAAAAAHHHHHHHH This is amazing!!!!

[@romxxii]

And Emily played Jet as a handicap. *MASSIVE SPOILERS AHEAD* The moment she switches over to a primary caster, Brennan's shit is constantly fucked up. Combine that with Liam's earlier switch to Gloomstalker and Amethar getting enough levels to be unkillable, and it quickly switched from "Early Game of Thrones Where Everyone Can Die" to "Late Game of Thrones Where Everyone Has Plot Armor"

[@MarquisdeL3]

The whole Buzzybrook encounter is just...so good

[@sethbennett617]

The whole description of people as war guys actually kinda fit. Its also fun to see how calroy immediately notices the change in liam, and looks actually sort of scared.

[@ErasMcras]

And the carrot took that personally.

[@jungtothehuimang]

Zac needs to play more characters like this holy shit

[@riemhostal7536]

Veggie tale was never more serious and horrifying

[@anotherwesley7661]

This. Is. PERFECT. oh my god,,,, This is PERFECT. Down to the framing and the expressions and timing nandnfNHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA IT'S PERFEEEEEECCCCTTTT

[@karnavi6172]

By far, my favourite thing about this is the sheer amount of thought-out details in expressions and outfits. I'm struck by how obvious it is that Lapin has a collar, yet I wouldn't have thought to include it right off the bat. Also the balance of tone and inherent food-people levity is so good. (soft ally Grissini "smoking" a lolliipop)

[@cygnanepenthe1665]

your style is literally so perfect for this

[@fredrichardson9761]

Really liked the first episode of crown of candy - this animated scene is great!

[@eliscoby3242]

First off i love this its so well done and Lapin was my favrotie character from crown of candy. But i just can't get over he somehow looks very attractive in your style and im questioning a few things