DREAM SMP: THE EXILE

■ CONTENT WARNING!! ■
ANIMATION CONTAINS THEMES OF MANIPULATION, SUICIDE AND VIOLENCE
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Another day another cool animation! It took me a really really long time to finish this one,,, so hope you'll enjoy!! If you like my animations please consider leaving a like or subscribe! Tell me in the comments below what you liked about it or what in your opinion could've been done better! any feedback is great :]
► MUSIC "Flight Hymn" by Ross Bugden / rossbugden
► PROGRAMS USED: Clip Studio Paint, Premiere Pro, Audition, After Effects
► TIME: 14th October - 12th November
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#DREAMSMP #EXILE

[@tesstempert4065]

“if you have no attachment to things” dream appears behind Tubbo BRO THAT GAVE ME CHILLS

[@hilol681]

ur 3 likes away from 1 k lol

[@countermen8690]

Tubbo: "The discs don't matter tommy" Tommy: "The discs were worth more than you ever were!"

[@sonikyuu7970]

sobbing rn

[@amagovedice]

I saw someone talking about this and how c!tubbo sees himself less important than the discs. If they don’t matter, c!Tubbo is less than that :/// I cried

[@realah3001]

Funny technoblade said the same thing

[@userpoplox]

​@@amagovedice j

[@Its-all-gud]

Sux

[@vanillarosekitchen]

Jeez I always forget how dark the exile arc was. I read exile arc fanfics all the time, and they’re crazy dark, but I always forget that they’re not that much of a stretch from what actually happened

[@kamakshisingh6049]

Could you recommend some? They sound rlly interesting!

[@lizzykatieschindele6265]

Can you also send me some

[@Carosbee]

​@@kamakshisingh6049MasterRed's stuff is great as well as Stellochia's, if youre still interested.

[@pengu6344]

PLS WE NEED SOME RECOMMENDATIONS!!!

[@MousikiGamer-fe1hg]

Recommendations perchance?

[@deskmaker]

Every little detail, every little sound effect, It all just gives this so much emotion. The expressions, the reactions, these always feel like you're watching an actual movie, and It feels real, as short as it is at times.

[@bella_daze3092]

AGREED

[@_keychris_6582]

@@bella_daze3092 yes

[@francesca394]

Don't mind me crying in the corner. This arc is the reason I will never be able to be a c!dream apologist as much as I enjoy his character

[@Kingliestman]

same. this is the arc i first joined into when i started watching dsmp, so cDream has never been a favourite

[@tom.5531]

@@Kingliestman same.. tommy has always been one of my favorites, what dream did was psycho man

[@randomuser7861]

THISSSSSS

[@angelfish1192]

Yeah I really like his character but I ain’t gonna pretend like he’s a great man who’s done nothing wrong

[@charlottemclellan3382]

is there room for one more person in that corner to cry too?

[@KeganLeavess]

Absolutely fantastic as always, expressions, emotion, tension, all on point. However, I need to highlight one scene in particular or I'll lose my mind. "If they don't matter, if you have no attachment to things, if nothing matters, then why does any of this matter?" The quote is already so painful on its own, but you adding the visuals of Tommy and Tubbo together, not just with the discs, but through the rough moments, makes it so much better. It can so easily sound like Tommy is talking about the discs then, but when Tubbo says "they don't matter", it cuts deeper. Tubbo was Tommy's biggest supporter to get them back, and the events over them have brought them closer and closer together. By Tubbo saying "it doesn't matter", and Tommy responding with "why does any of it matter", it's Tommy wondering if Tubbo doesn't see how much time they've been together, and how it was always just them fighting for them. Tommy values Tubbo over the discs any day (after all, it was never just about the discs, but about the emotional price Dream set on regular pieces of plastic), and always saw it as the two of them working together. But if that doesn't matter, then do the interactions they had matter? Does the time Tommy spent with Tubbo matter to *Tubbo?* Just. Amazing.

[@LilDevyl17]

THIS! (Taking notes for future FanArt and FanFics and the Whumptober/Egotober Prompts that I still need to finish!)

[@altf4undo01]

YOU. YOU GET C!TOMMY

[@watcherwraith007]

Tommy: expects no one cares about him, no one misses him. Technoblade: WELCOME HOME THESEUS!!!

[@liiameidla8480]

"-, if you have no attachment to things,-" *Dream appears behind Tubbo*. Is that a reference to the fact Dream cut off/got rid of all emotional attachments he had, whether it be to people or things? Haven't seen people talk about it.

[@datdabdoe1417]

I thought it was a reference to how Dream will find a way to control them if they allow themselves to be attached to people and things. After all, the only person on the server who Dream has no real control over is Technoblade, because Technoblade is only attached to his ideals(and his pets but we don't talk about that)

[@straightjacket_kickboxer]

This is the kind of movie-esque animation that brings you back to the days you first discovered Dream SMP content on KZbin. It's the sheer wonder of how great the storytelling on the server is - and how much better it can be when placed into the hands of the right, capable artist. The animation really brings out the good, sometimes even insane voiceacting on the side of the content creators; Tubbo's and Tommy's characters especially are given so much personality and the spotlight in this video that recaps the Exile Arc - and it does so perfectly, I must say. From the beginning where Tubbo exiles Tommy for the sake of the nation, over the strong build-up during which Tommy's mental condition declines all the way to what is considered the climax of the arc: Dream destroying Logstedshire and Tommy throwing himself of his dirt tower to sink both in the water and the realization of Dream's manipulation... (Great imagery especially in this part, by the way - I love the juxtaposition between Tommy falling and sinking in the water and the frame of him flying up into the night sky with the trident in his hand, both shots with his expression invisible, but still contrasting his pain with his new-found confidence.) And of course, it also shows the aftermath, the time where Tommy's and Techno's paths once again... And the moment in which L'Manberg's future fate is revealed to Tommy. The music accompanies this journey in a wonderful manner, going along and supporting the arc of suspense, bringing out emotion- And of course, the voice clips are chosen amazingly well. I love how you also include Ranboo's and Ghostbur's voicelines in here, both used in the "same section" as they are the tie that keep Tommy and Tubbo together, being true friends to them and looking out for both of them. Another thing that catches my eye, especially after watching it multiple times are the symbolic details in this beautiful video, tying back to what is and what was: Tubbo having small horns that have just begun growing, referencing Schlatt and him wearing gloves to cover up the scars on his hands while Tommy's wearing a coat (Wilbur's?) with the L'Manbergian flag on it and gets more and more unkempt and dirty... And, of course, the shift of their expressions and body language as time moves on, portraying sadness and regret. Ghostbur's tattered clothes, Ranboo's look of fondness... It all comes together so nicely! (Also Quackity with small wings, hehe.) One great detail (apart from the inclusion of the compasses which I find also really great) is the picture of Tommy and Tubbo, shot back when times were simple and they were just childhood friends joking around and getting in each other's nerves (one more than the other, it appears) which appears throughout the animation, standing in for their relationship. At first, Tommy keeps it on his wall, missing Tubbo and holding on to their friendship; Then he takes it off and considers throwing it, or at least, putting it away as he loses hope and the trust into their bond until finally, it rips and catches on fire in the destruction, signifying the break between them and also L'Manberg as Tommy joins Technoblade's side. I could seriously go on and on about how great the composition and the art in this is - which by the way, is absolutely clean and gorgeous and great and amazing, like, I love the designs and how they look and how they move so much- But I think you get what I'm saying. Thank you for (re-)telling this incredible heart-felt story so epicly.

[@laarnierosepayumo567]

This right here is a good analysis

[@Maisked]

God this really captures how fucking dark and mind destroying exile was for Tommy. Tommy is literally such an amazing actor and makes me wonder if he's ever had acting lessons, he makes it so real and it's downright haunting! You did such amazing justice to every line with all the expressions and movements, all the symbolism and detail too is ASTOUNDING!

[@Sasala_0]

The whole exile thing was so sad, it caused many tears. How Tommy was treated and how he thought no one cared because of Dream. Seeing it in animation made it even more real. This video was amazing. The sound, the animation. Everything!

[@RandomPerson-db2rt]

I have never seen someone depict what really happened in this arc so well, everyone normally is just like “oh Tommy is sad anyways” but this is fricken AMAZING! Kudos to you and your deserving art!

[@mrsbasia122]

Rewatching the Exile Arc made me realize how many superb lines there were. I'm glad this includes some of the lesser known, but incredible, moments. :)

[@Lilackity]

I love how at 1:57 Wilbur, as how Tommy last remembers him, appears, but it is actually Ghostbur

[@mariamarisa3615]

Oh! This is looking great! I especially liked Dream holding the bow with the flaming arrow! Hope to see you at the premier!

[@mariamarisa3615]

Ok this is AMAZING! Like seriously I really liked the framing and the background music to make it more emotional and the "It's not like they want you anyways Tommy" scene. Finally the finale was just... chef's kiss.I so wasn't expecting the scene with Technoblade but I'm not complaining at all and I believe it was the best scene that you could have chosen in order to end this.

[@k.k.slider8042]

Premier?

[@khaotickiri8223]

Bro. I miss old dream smp so much. The L'manberg arc, The Pogtopia arc, The Exile arc, Doomday. They were all so amazing, and honestly, I feel like DreamSMP has slowed down massively when it comes to the story. While I understand the creators are busy and all, DSMP content just doesn't feel the same anymore :[ I loved this animation though! It really brought back the feeling of first watching content of the exile arc!

[@petooooooooo]

GET READY TO CRY BOYSSS, WE ALREADY KNOW ITS GONNA BE A BANGER EDIT (after the premiere): I WAS RIGHT. SO RIGHT.

[@helenshackelford4596]

I forgot how good this whole arc was. Brilliantly done. As always your art is impeccable.

[@spudmatix8770]

As an artist who just got his drawing tablet i have a WHOLE NEW kind of respect for the absolute beauty and hard work that went into this masterpiece! i wish everyone knew what i knew, u would literally have 0 dislikes guaranteed

[@lav_endermoon8819]

Animatics like these remind me what I love so much about this fandom. The dedication and emotional connection is so strong, and I have so much respect for people like you who are able to commit to breathtaking projects like these!!! You should be right up there with SAD-ist, imo ❤️

[@poptartzgaming5545]

OH MY FUCKING GOD THIS IS A MASTERPIECE- DREAM POPPING UP WHEN TOMMY SAID "ATTACHMENTS", THE CONSTANT TICKING CLOCK, THE EXPRESSIONS,,, THIS IS SO FUCKING GOOD I'M SUBBING

[@Dawnlotus]

Holy heck, your art is such an inspiration for me, the emotions you are able to capture in the scenes expressions and body language, the camera angles that keeps the whole thing feeling fresh from start to finish, the backgrounds that are so detailed, everything. This is amazing!!!

[@thediamondbat6057]

“The most Logical thing to do…. Is for tommy to be…. Exiled… from lmanburg” “dream can you detain and escort tommy out of my country”

[@timo72455]

When he said “No one cares about me” hit the feels mannnn.

[@Zala_YK]

Everything about this is amazing! The effects, the art, the voices, the music, it’s just so good!

[@chaoticfreak]

That was such a relatable thing to me and I actually thankful for dsmp to even exist, this phase and idk.. I don’t remember how’s it called, I felt Tommy at these moments so much, even if this was acting.. I grew over all that shit that was happening with me with him and I love it

[@PhazeRay]

THIS IS JUST BEAUTIFUL I BARELY HAVE ANY WORDS- Incredible freaking job, this really brings me back to the old days in exile when the DSMP was at its peak for lore and there were new amazing animations/animatics everyday.

[@maiziebrown6785]

IM GLAD IM NOT THE ONLY ONE STILL OBSESSED WITH THIS ARC

[@KitAF]

YESSS This is so good ahhh im so glad you included Tubbo actually exiling him that is such a good scene and you show the TENSION so well

[@me-ov3by]

the trailer alredy looks good, im really exited for the annimation!

[@flonsh8440]

Genuinely one of my favorite dsmp animatics that I've seen in a long time- the way your art and the music choices just give a certain weight to things is insane.

[@bruhmcbro2704]

I really, really want you to know that this is so cool. Like hell, this is fucking amazing. I hope you have a great day because I imagine this took a lot of time and effort and you deserve it.

[@khh4466]

I want this playing on my wall like a floor to ceiling screen AT ALL TIMES it's SO GOOD

[@tayelaine22]

THIS IS SO COOL AND THE QUOTES YOU CHOSE AND THE MUSIC AND YOUR EXPRESSIONS AND DESIGNS ILLUSTRATE HOW PAINFUL EXILE WAS I LOVE IT

[@kenny0763]

"The discs don't matter Tommy!" I've always loved that scene

[@Dizzy...]

Who knew a couple of dudes on minecraft could make such a good storyline.

[@niffum2245]

This is what the kids call “poggers”

[@badgerfern6469]

I’m sorry, but I will never forgive Dream for traumatizing a child to suicidal thoughts. Unforgivable

[@fallingforhealy]

dream with his hair in a bun is so adorable bye

[@sad-womeninthehouse4249]

I love tubbo angst so much JDKJDJSJDJDJKFIF

[@ayuzawa_yukina]

After Pogtopia Arc , Exile Arc has been my favourite. Can't express the emotional rollercoaster i felt throughout these mere months of content

[@Blimpcat]

THIS DESERVES MORE LOVE, THIS IS INCREDIBLE. Amazing, amazing job. Fantastic editing, you told the whole story of exile in such a short time, so well drawn and constructed too!! aughhgkhsg i felt this one in my soul. fantastic job!!!

[@user-db7fc5ku8y]

Holy fucking shit. The fragments, the sounds, the music, everything. The emotions. Oh my god. This is so good.

[@elinehegrand5487]

chills?????? hello???? and the cold breath too??? this is amazing

[@aloe_]

This is so amazing the character designs, music, and UGH OMGGGG

[@infinityheart_tm9270]

Ah yes, I love the continuity error where Tommy magically finds where Technoblade lives and becomes relevant again.

[@cacti_fluff8363]

How- wha- this left me with my mouth hang open- literally- this is so sick- HOW ARE YA SO UNDERRATED?!

[@vanillarosekitchen]

Wow this is kinda like Tommy’s pov of what happens during Sadist Hoghunt

[@midup_tp5627]

Quackity's little wings are so cute!

[@endercake3403]

This flow is insane.

[@EvaGachaGirl]

I have literal goosebumps

[@preciousjewelamor]

oh my gosh this gave me chills

[@aveyschulz]

I feel like people often forget just how traumatic exile was for Tommy. He was alone with communication limited to the ghost of his dead friend and a guy living to manipulate him. He trusted his friends would come to the party and when they didn’t he was crushed. When he looked at the lava in the Nether during Christmas, Dream didn’t comfort him at all. Instead he told him it wasn’t his time to die **yet**. Tommy watched L’manburg blow up then watched Dream blow up Logstedshire, the only thing he had an attachment to. He couldn’t see anyone and often spent days tempted to go see his friends but fearing Dream would murder him. And every week, he’d be told to throw down his hard earned tools and supplies and feel the ripples of the explosions carrying most likely heavy PTSD. And when he finally got back to the SMP after being in exile and with Technoblade, no one cared. There wasn’t a warm welcome and the minute he came back, chaos followed. L’manburg fell for the last time and he drew apart his friends into separate nations. Deep inside, you gotta wonder: did Tommy ever think that he should’ve been exiled? Or what would’ve been different had he stayed?

[@ksaphire8083]

Oh my gosh! This is sooooo frickin good! One of the most detailed, well put together, animatics I’ve seen in this community! Love it!

[@royalcupcake4243]

Omg the attention to detail. Even tommy wrapping his shoelaces around and tying them in the back

[@annie_kwok]

On a lighter note, Dream’s mask design is very accurate to his nipple-eyes on his skin! They’re oddly spread apart

[@viridian8786]

I am now obsessed with you animation Sadist has the full anime style that I really like with clothing style that is reminiscent of Minecraft while you have this raw, tense animating style with very modern clothing style

[@io_online]

God, the art is so gorgeous, I can't DEAL

[@ghostpancake80085]

Sir you cannot just pull up and be so good

[@sad-womeninthehouse4249]

“Why did no one come to see me?” Fuckkkkk that hit hard bro KFNDKSKJDKDK this was peak dream amo I think

[@spicy_shrub6602]

THIS IS GONNA BE GOOD

[@hannahisadisaster337]

that was so heartbreaking again omg

[@gildedserpentselizabethj6296]

So excited for this one!!

[@Unknowable_Person]

I wonder if Tubbo believes that items don’t have value because he has lost everything

[@leaisstillhere]

OBSESSED WITH THIS ONE

[@lilybell4655]

WHATT?!?!?!? Incredible, insane, mesmerizing! I love the perspective of each shot and each line was perfectly portrayed.

[@St4rlen]

This is so detailed omg....

[@KayeTheDragon]

i didn't get to experience any of this live. bit by bit, i've been piecing together the story, but there are times when an animatic drives something home for me that I'd missed in my internet archaeology. i knew that Tommy's exile had driven him to that night on the tower. and i knew that he hid from dream with techno. but i hadn't realized just how dearly Tommy's chat must have loved Techno for being the one to rescue him from that hell, the only one powerful enough to keep him safe from Dream and get away with it. bedrock bros... RIP to the king. TECHNOBLADE NEVER DIES.

[@inariokami6696]

It’s more than beautiful here

[@grovitemultiverse]

I like the Dream ghost in the background when Tommy refers to not having attachment to things.

[@elligutiz3005]

ITS SOOO GOOD, best one I have seen on the exile arc so far.

[@constancecurrier6153]

Oh my god the cinematography of this was fucking beautiful, every detail is just- MMM. This was amazing i loved it so much

[@mv-ez5zb]

Wow, you pictured the way exile was perfectly, this is exactly how it felt when thinking about everything that happened there. I also really love your character design and the way characters express emotion, it's really well done. I'm really hoping this will get more appreciation, it's very deserved, and it seems like you put a lot of work into this :O

[@emmalou7704]

*Awh, piss off! I'm not crying!*

[@levislover]

i love this so much even if it makes me cry everytime i watch it

[@CaptainBarwa]

THIS LOOKS SO GOOD!!!!

[@dottietheclown1853]

NOT THIS MAKING ME WANNA START ANIMATING

[@skywerse]

DO IT! IT'S SO FUN :DD

[@itsfleurbee5872]

I have no words for this OMFG this is sooo good

[@f1nnzy]

This reminds me of how harsh tommys life has been... Hes lost so much yet he keeps fighting... Its rather inspiring really, how hard he keeps trying. It makes a part of me want to keep going despite the stress of reality.

[@ekkobones6533]

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant.

[@kaitlyndahlhauser3289]

I’m in shock that this doesn’t have a million views like what THIS IS SO GOOD

[@stfu2600]

I'm crying rn dude😭

[@ChaoticCoffeecc]

DUDE this is amazing the art the animation just everything

[@lixun7390]

Fundy is really like Fundy irl

[@teacre120]

OH MY GOD everything is so perfect, why didn't I see this earlier perfect scenes, perfect visuals, the voices and editing, everything is making my heart shake a little someone said that if c!Tubbo sees his worth smaller than discs, then the quote "They don't matter" hurts even deeper

[@graysonreed5813]

omg this shtuff was awesome

[@v3lows]

THIS IS SO UNDERATED WHAT? THIS LOOKS SO COOL

[@elinamansbridge6595]

This reminds me how messed up this arc was but I still love it so much

[@maybeamurderer6079]

This is incredible

[@honeybee_leaf4056]

Still makes me tear up

[@Borgars]

The camera angles and the background is amazing! You have never failed to amaze me with your animatics! I love them so much!

[@Cygne_Blanche]

NOOO not the angstt AAAAAA

[@bmblb333]

This was stunning man. The visuals, the sounds, the voices, everything. It was absolutely fantastic.

[@me1lohi]

This is wayyyy too underrated!

[@fandomkitty8]

Do I smell an under appreciated artist😤😤

[@Minimixxu]

This made me cry! Incredible job!!

[@missmarmalade3629]

bro i forgot how good dsmp was

[@EmbeReii]

Same-

[@lylucki9152]

Anyone else have the headcannon that when Tommy jumped from the tower and landed in the water it was ghostbur that jumped in and saved him?

[@bridgetb8517]

AHHH SO GOOD I GOT THE CHILLS

[@edwinnewmaniii2092]

“What would I be without you?-“ “yourself.”