This is your fault! | Dream SMP animatic [Awesamdude, Tommy, Ghostbur]

[@awesamdude]

Amazing work.

[@Grimmijaggers]

Thank you, I'm really happy you think so :D

[@thatonedudeiris]

YOOO SAM

[@screamingperil]

Pog!

[@404fearnotfound]

1 hour ago? What!

[@maygen7667]

Yoooo Sammmmm

[@my_time4840]

When Dream killed ghostbur my instinct said “YANK”

[@Grimmijaggers]

i mean that's literally what happened

[@TehLambOfAwesome]

literally dragged into hell

[@Fefe_the_pug]

Is... is wierd that when dream killed ghostbur my instinct immediately said *CRACK*

[@Grimmijaggers]

@@Fefe_the_pug no, makes sense

[@thatonenoob4638]

Oh my instinct said “Neck crack buh bye.”

[@agwvahizjwvs7755]

My nonexistent therapist WILL be hearing about this

[@Grimmijaggers]

tell them i said hi and that no i don't feel guilty >:D

[@dr.jackbright963]

*nervous laughter of I need to make more appointments*

[@sppokyghost]

*sniffles* and then ghost boy was sad-

[@ASP_Particune]

Saaaame😭

[@RIDDLEBATJOKES]

Yo can they see me

[@LimiLemonade]

*AHHHHH, GHOSTBUR BEING IN PAIN IS MAKING ME SAD :'(*

[@Grimmijaggers]

:)

[@cactuss5462]

@@Grimmijaggers WHY DO YOU THRIVE OFF OUR PAIN

[@Souper_Dude]

SAMEEEEE

[@phoenixthedutchie149]

IK MY FRIENDS LIKE WILBUR MORE SO IM ALONE IN MY SADNESS 🥺

[@Shadow-zf3hv]

@@phoenixthedutchie149 who would like Wilbur more? Ghostbur is so pure

[@muted__dreamer]

GHOSTBUR SAYING HE'S SCARED HURT ME IN WAYS I'D NEVER IMAGINE

[@sat.jgo3]

SAME

[@waffle4599]

Same

[@astoroidea6502]

Our poor, comfort character, boy

[@renobukhari2757]

YES WHYYY, I MISS GHOSTBUR ALREADYYYY

[@bee_bomb2481]

IKRRR ;-;

[@HiHello-cw9vc]

I love how when ghostbur was counting, it shows people that he loves.

[@Grimmijaggers]

i offer you *p a i n*

[@HiHello-cw9vc]

@@Grimmijaggers thanks! *c r i e s*

[@yingyang9164]

@@HiHello-cw9vc not just people, but happy memories, 3 his father, 4 his son, 5 the memory of giving tubbo "Tommy", 6 The memory of giving tommy "Tubbo", 7 friend, 8 friend looking at him and finally 9 friend and ghostbur cuddling together :). *It hurt to wrote this*

[@tumblingartist]

It was such a heart wrenching detail

[@HiHello-cw9vc]

@@yingyang9164 PAINNNN

[@graceboardman6556]

The pain in Tommy's voice when he said hell hold I criedd

[@Grimmijaggers]

Tommy's voice throughout this entire scene kills him, his voice breaks just ahhhsidlavbu

[@i_am_sketchy]

I live for broken characters but since art can be whatever I want... *I'm going to draw a little comic of me having some.. 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴 with dream* :)

[@spirittail4958]

I Love seeing sam creeper hiss at tommy when he was getting pissed it shows his half creeper side that isn't acknowledged in other animatics or in the lore in general and I love it

[@Grimmijaggers]

Thank you!

[@Darkarr.]

Same

[@ameixa9432]

We love creeper sam and i was willing to finally see someone do it

[@lucyjoh6143]

I didnt even notice that the first time I watched this

[@blahblahblah02]

Yes! That's why I love Grimmijaggers animations because they show Sam's more creeper side

[@worththeshiner4541]

Tommy's true enemy was his peaking mic

[@sanscoolson5125]

Sam cares a lot about Tommy, he couldn’t risk losing his life again. I believe he threatened Tommy was a bluff so Tommy won’t go back and get himself killed. Cause he said “The reason I didn’t kill you is because”. Which made me think he stop himself from saying “Because I care about you”. I bet his next orders to Sam Nook is to keep Tommy safe from getting to the Prison. Nice animation I love your work!

[@Grimmijaggers]

Thank you so much! And I think you're completely right. If it had been anybody else, Sam would have killed them (maybe not Ranboo or Tubbo), because that is what is required of him as the Warden, that's his job. Really, him caring for Tommy is his one and biggest weakness imo.

[@Stupendousmn]

Well i mean you could say that but at 1:36 he does say “THIS IS THE REASON I LET YOU DIE IN THE PRISON!”

[@bubblesawesome3284]

Damn got me thinking.

[@Grimmijaggers]

he's referring to why he didn't take Tommy out of the prison when it was in lockdown. He didn't know that Dream would do that to Tommy, it was badly chosen wording on c!Sam's part.

[@natanyacline7720]

Yeah I think both sides we angry and felt betrayed

[@RUN3_05]

Man the creeper noises Sam made, thays what we call detail, this is a masterpiece. Still pissed at Sam btw, but man, this is my favorite design rn. (Ps: Character Sam is who I'm pissed at, Content Creator Sam is totally fine)

[@Grimmijaggers]

Aw thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it despite being mad at Sam X'D

[@whale_animations]

As long as it's the Canon Sam and not the Content Creator Sam we are all good! Lol (Just saying because Sam has stated that he has been yelled at for his character. They are two very different people) ♡

[@RUN3_05]

@@whale_animations Don't worry, it's character Sam, out of character I'm chill and completely fine with Sam. Just really get emotional with characters sometimes, but I can separate then from the content creators who play them.

[@Kino_Cartoon]

@@RUN3_05 I've thought the same until I remembered that through all the fighting between those two and their attempts to shift blame back and forth, Dream the actual perpetrator, killer, manipulater, gaslighter and murdere has been ignored. Both didn't want Dream to have power again. Both did it in their own way. Tommy tried to kill him and Sam tried to eliminate any risk of him escaping. The combination of both those attempts have brought Dream what he needed to finally use the power he has hold on to for *weeks* while being tortured. He is the one who cursed the situation, he is the one who actually killed Ghostbur, he is the one making Sam recent hus lack of action when Tommy died so much that he became more brutal and willing to sacrifice nearly every, even those close to him, to keep him in prison. I do get both sides of the argument on who is responsible for what happened and at first I was thinking that Tommy was responsible for the situation but Sam for Ghostburs death because he had many options to save him. After realising and remembering that psychopath in the background I do think both created the situation but the only person at fault for the horrible things happening is Dream and that's what has to be focused on. Neather Sam nor Tommy could let out their sadness and anger against Dream so they turned and attacked each other. Ps: yesss I'm talking about the character's and the story and not the actual streamers because I love all of them and I'm thankful that they made this engaging story unfold ^^

[@dpslaughter1898]

I think he knows that dream will let hell loose if he is free as a ghost

[@jessvisaya3077]

Sam's character is so complex and as much as people can dislike him (c!Sam) I still feel so terrible for everything and feel sorry. Like he has tried so hard to keep everything in place and not only has he had to accept the biggest responsibility as a prison warden but face the consequences of loosing his closest friends because of it

[@sara-ceciliamcg3668]

I really agree with Sam tho. Like what else should he have done? Tommy violated the rules that are in place for everyone's safety. If he wanted Dream dead he should have gone through the proper channels. As much as I hate to say it, I think Tommy was in the wrong here and Sam's actions were entirely justified

[@monniemai1592]

@@sara-ceciliamcg3668 I agree that Tommy made a mistake. I don't think Sam should've gone so hard on him though, even if it could have been a bluff. He didn't want to kill him, most likely because he cares about him, so Sam had to get it through to Tommy how badly he messed up _somehow._ But whether he meant it or not, he shouldn't have blamed Tommy for everything bad happening at the prison when most of it was just Tommy being in the wrong place at the wrong time, and he's gone through so much already, he didn't need all that weight on him. Doesn't mean Tommy's blameless though. I just feel bad for both of them because mistakes were made and they both definitely should have done things differently, but they just wanted what was best.

[@sara-ceciliamcg3668]

@@monniemai1592 the thing is, Sam kind of did have to go that hard. He's in charge of keeping a criminal in check, one of the most dangerous on the server at that. Sam's already had issues at the Prison and is definitely feeling the stress of his job. From his perspective, Tommy tried to break Dream out even if he has no idea why. He panicked and didn't want to fuck up again especially with Tommy. It probably wasn't a bluff, I bet Sam was fully prepared to kill the intruder but when he saw it was Tommy he couldn't do it. I've always found that Tommy's flaw is that he's very self centered, it's his perspective and only that which makes stuff like this really interesting.

[@fintan737]

@@sara-ceciliamcg3668 (Character!SMP) Tbh I don't like how he takes risks with people's lives. I don't know why he didn't tell BOTH Tommy and Ghostbur to walk over, since Ghostbur could have also been working with Tommy. He could have put Tommy in a different cell. He could have made his own oath instead of Dream's oath. It's those little faults that overcome him, since he's in a poor mental state and is likely to make those mistakes, with each consequence making him more and more unstable. Its frustrating to sit through and it can make people angry at Sam or make them pity him. Either way this is just, a sad mess. plus i dont think Sam has any idea or a sense of empathy on what the revival book actually does so that also makes things frustrating/pitiful

[@sara-ceciliamcg3668]

@@fintan737 (Definitely talking in terms of and acknowledging that they are characters) I actually agree that Sam should have brought them both over, I suppose the argument could be made that he wanted to get the potential hostile away from Ghostbur since he wasn't sure that they knew about the intruder. I do feel so sorry for Sam since his mental health is starting to crack under the pressure of being the warden. Unfortunately Sam's failing to properly separate Sam and The Warden like he wanted to and that's affecting his work. If he was being objective like he should be, Tommy would have been locked in a cell away from Dream but that would make him the bad guy and a villain. He doesn't seem to want to hurt Tommy since he's already feeling guilty about his death in the prison and as such just wants him out of the prison. I understand his actions and find them very believable, great acting Sam. 10/10

[@Honey_Sweets]

This gave me a headcannon Mabye the reason way Sam has to act so calm in most every situation is because if he is mad he will blow up

[@Grimmijaggers]

ooooo that's cool!

[@i_am_sketchy]

That makes a lot of sense

[@amandamukeba2700]

I'm loosing my shit cuz im imagining a younger sam getting into a fight with someone and fucking screaming at them and the fucking exploding

[@Bayfox.]

@@amandamukeba2700 BAHHAHAHAHAHHAH I- 💀

[@amandamukeba2700]

@@Bayfox. LIKE IN KINDERGARTEN

[@ZombieFoxxx]

That ending to me perfectly encapsulates how Sam must be feeling. Having his friends die by Dream, hurting his friends to make sure Dream doesn't escapes, and even having to possibly kill one of his friends to ensure Dream never escapes. There really is so much anyone can take before they snap and I think Sam is at that breaking point soon. As for Wilburs revival, chaos is going to come to the SMP.

[@Grimmijaggers]

I'm waiting for the moment Sam just snaps and does something really awful/extreme (yes worse than what he did to Ponk). I already have an AU idea brewing, so if I don't get that, I'll be doing it anyway lmao

[@JustACandyy]

Oh holy, Sam is really going insane because of Dream Almost like he's also a little puppet of Dream, he sees what Dream had did even while in prison so he forbid anyone to go there trying to protect everyone from his crazy plans It's shocking how he hasn't killed Dream yet, is he that merciful? Or is there some reason?...

[@Grimmijaggers]

I think when it's just them two, Sam can deal with it because there's nobody else Dream can use against him, but when Tommy or others are involved, Sam becomes vulnerable. He hasn't killed Dream yet because he can use the revival book, and (from what I understand), he wants to keep him alive for that because that was the only way Tommy is currently alive, and Sam sees that as important.

[@JustACandyy]

@@Grimmijaggers oh, good point I just see this whole thing is getting to his head because of what Dream has been doing but yeah, I think he's trying not to be vulnerable around Dream cause he could easily manipulate him by threatening to kill them or smth like that I could be wrong cause I feel like he would kill his friends too cause of the prison, I really can't seem to understand Sam's pov now-

[@Grimmijaggers]

Sam doesn't want to hurt his friend or whoever else, but he's so caught up in his job as warden that his moral compass is all over the place (along with the Eggpire thing, Quackity thing and Tommy thing)

[@hanaritos]

Dream really said "Manipulation anytime anywhere"

[@nix1507]

@@Grimmijaggers honestly, I hope Sam and Tommy have a talk together about what happened at the prison, along with Tommy explaining to Sam why he did what he did and telling him about how bad the revival book is, because Dream really can (to the current information people have about the book) kill and un kill anyone for as long as he wants. That means he can torture, manipulate, and control whoever he wants as soon as he gets out and gets armor and weapons. It’s pretty scary actually.

[@souluniverse2203]

Me watching this for the second time: Here we go one more time, everybody is crying, poor Ghostbur. Me watching this for the 6th time: Here we go one more time, i'm still crying over Ghostbur. Legit tho I was so happy Wilbur was revived and now i'm just sad cuz Ghostbur is gone.....At least Wilbur is back...

[@Grimmijaggers]

ghostbur be bringing everybody pain

[@berryindigo390]

"TOMMY! PLEASE HE HAS--" Wilbur's acting is phenomenal, the pain in his voice just caused me pain

[@micheal9429]

2:52 holy shit tommy’s voice crack rlly make him sound like he’s crying

[@Grimmijaggers]

it breaks my heart every time

[@DeltaDaGuardian]

@@Grimmijaggers same here :((

[@sadiemorgan4389]

Thats legit what I was thinking! He is so good at it

[@aridelrosario1727]

i don’t cry easy, I really don’t, what is this- I think this is the 3rd time I’ve cried in this fandom, and this is the second time it’s been tommy :’((

[@micheal9429]

@@aridelrosario1727 you should watch shatter by late-august i was bawling my eyes out while watching it for the first time lmao

[@devontamccawsfanaccount7942]

Original Prison Visiting Protocol: *exists* Sam: *”I’m gonna pretend I didn’t see that”*

[@Grimmijaggers]

but thE LORE

[@devontamccawsfanaccount7942]

@@Grimmijaggers It makes the content better but I cant help but yell at Sam for ignoring protocol because something really bad happens every time he does it TwT

[@Pokemichael]

Angry Sam is a force to be reckoned with. I see everyone blaming one person for this event, but honestly both Tommy and Sam are at fault. The way you were able to capture sam’s inner turmoil at the end too. *chefs kiss* perfection.

[@Grimmijaggers]

I love them both so much Thank you so much!

[@brandysiratt6733]

It started off so wholesome with sam just chatting with our ghost buddy how tf did we get here-

[@Grimmijaggers]

welcome to the dream smp

[@brandysiratt6733]

@@Grimmijaggers ok valid point

[@imatcpell1987]

Trauma

[@brandysiratt6733]

@@imatcpell1987 I was so confused cause I forgot about this comment but I saw trauma and went "yeah I have it ya point?"

[@imatcpell1987]

@@brandysiratt6733 same oof

[@astoroidea6502]

People tend to forget that Sam is a Creeper and I love that little hiss of smoke lighting when he got super pissed off

[@Grimmijaggers]

Thanks!

[@dgr2590]

I didn't know that at all so im glad they added it into the animation

[@Grimmijaggers]

edit: *PLEASE READ* Please don't comment if you're going to be rude about the characters. I don't care who you think is in the wrong and how much you hate whoever, I don't want that type of attitude on my channel and your comment will be deleted. It's one thing to have a discussion and theories, it's another thing to be straight up nasty. A day later than I wanted it to be but a lot of you peeps in the comments were telling me to take a break, so while I didn't do that, I went a bit easier on myself. Hopefully you enjoy the animatic, I had a lot of fun making this; livestream peeps will know why :)

[@charliekrauss4851]

I love this so much you make my favorite animatics they are so well done

[@marcuswestphal4955]

I have made the video 666 likes now.

[@Grimmijaggers]

aw thank you so much!!

[@charliekrauss4851]

@@Grimmijaggers these animatics show amazing skill

[@cactuss5462]

As a “live stream peep”, I have now learned that you find happiness in our pain

[@bc123vv5]

I love how quickley Sam and Tommy's friendship died (Holy crap thx for the likes)

[@Grimmijaggers]

yeah hahahaha * sobs *

[@bc123vv5]

@Cloudy Clouds I am not on Tommy's side despite what happend Tommy should not have tried to break in

[@bc123vv5]

@Cloudy Clouds I watch them from alot of povs so I see alot

[@bc123vv5]

@Cloudy Clouds that's understandable I mostly watch techno or ranboo tho

[@Kino_Cartoon]

@@bc123vv5 I remembered that through all the fighting between those two and their attempts to shift blame back and forth, Dream the actual perpetrator, killer, manipulater, gaslighter and murdere has been ignored. Both didn't want Dream to have power again. Both did it in their own way. Tommy tried to kill him and Sam tried to eliminate any risk of him escaping. The combination of both those attempts have brought Dream what he needed to finally use the power he has hold on to for *weeks* while being tortured. He is the one who cursed the situation, he is the one who actually killed Ghostbur, he is the one making Sam recent hus lack of action when Tommy died so much that he became more brutal and willing to sacrifice nearly every, even those close to him, to keep him in prison. I do get both sides of the argument on who is responsible for what happened and at first I was thinking that Tommy was responsible for the situation but Sam for Ghostburs death because he had many options to save him. After realising and remembering that psychopath in the background I do think both created the situation but the only person at fault for the horrible things happening is Dream and that's what has to be focused on. Neather Sam nor Tommy could let out their sadness and anger against Dream so they turned and attacked each other. Ps: yesss I'm talking about the character's and the story and not the actual streamers because I love all of them and I'm thankful that they made this engaging story unfold ^^ (this is a copy paste massage but I still think it fist here)

[@unincised]

I like the creeper hiss noise you used for Sam, really creative! :D Love your work, Grimm

[@Grimmijaggers]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it!! ^v^

[@worththeshiner4541]

I completely agree

[@StarryThey-os]

This hurts so much. Especially since I loved Sam as a father figure to Tommy that defended his actions on the server. To see Sam fighting with Tommy and blaming him, and then the breakdown after.... this was so well done. 10/10

[@Grimmijaggers]

thank you!

[@yurification9925]

ooo boy I’m so ready for this, idk if I’m gonna cry or just scream over this but brrbr we’ll find out soon!!

[@yurification9925]

I was right, I’m crying and screaming, this is too good and amazing

[@Grimmijaggers]

aw thank you!

[@Theo-xd4so]

A little headcanon I have for Sam: (Warning, essay ahead) So we know that despite Ranboo's appearance of duality, he has said specifically that he does not have bipolar disorder canonically, as he does not want to misrepresent the illness. However, based on Sam's recent behavior (particularly in this very scene), it occurred to me that maybe c!Sam does suffer from something like bipolar disorder. If you think a little too hard about it: February 28th - He suffered a major trauma when Tommy died under his watch Mid-March - Tortured Ponk to ensure the prison's security Mid-April - Threatened to kill Tommy, while at the same time seeking to protect him from Dream c!Sam has consistently behaved in a strange manner where he alternates between being empathetic and caring about the safety and feelings of others, and other times when he hurts the people he cares for most in a twisted desire to protect them. A lot of people have complained that this is simply poor character design or execution, but I think it would be interesting if it was due to Sam splitting in two because of his desperate need to protect everyone, especially those he loves, from Dream, yet incidentally hurting those same loved ones in the process. Sorry if this is confusing or poorly written, I'm very tired and possibly braindead at the moment lol. Hope you enjoyed my off the cuff theorizing! Also if you see this Grimmi, the animatic is fan-freaking-tastic as always! Please do remember to take care of yourself though, you have been producing a lot of content lately and breaks are healthy :D

[@Grimmijaggers]

I think it's certainly an interesting theory. My rambling thoughts: What I think is happening is not necessarily bipolar, but Sam cracking under the pressure of his duty as Warden and Quackity's expectations of him. He wants to protect and help the server, and keeping Dream in the prison is what he thinks is the best way, meanwhile caring for many people who keep getting in the way of his duties (Ponk, Tommy) while at the same time trying to keep a work partnership with Quackity who expects him to be an emotionless soldier-type that doesn't let his feelings get in the way. I think Sam's character is an extreme example of somebody's personal and work life getting mixed up and not being able to deal with it. He doesn't have a comfort zone per say, nobody he thinks he can really turn to or depend on. I think he's really cracking under the pressure. Aw thank you so much, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Don't worry, I am taking breaks :D

[@infinityheart_tm9270]

I think we’ve all forgotten about the fact that the little red gem on his head isn’t just cosmetic, that came into fruition after he was rescued from the egg.

[@deltaaqua]

@@infinityheart_tm9270 no that gem was always there, sam has never changed his skin once, confirmed on I believe hbomb's lcast stream and if you go to namemc.com and search for awesamdude, it will show that he's only ever had one skin

[@crazymaisie2142]

Exactly! I’ve been seeing everyone saying that c!sam is a bad person but I think that he’s just misunderstood and does things because of his past trauma and he only sooo cautious about Dream getting out because he knows that he’ll just target Tommy so he said all of those mean things to make sure Tommy doesn’t get into the prison again like he’s trying to scare him away from it even if it ruins the friendship they have because c!Sam just wants Tommy to stay safe An exaggerated theory? Yes, but I think it might have potential Plus everyone gives Tommy the benefit of the doubt, when he does dumb stuff caused from trauma people excuse it but when Sam does it people act like he’s a villain

[@Grimmijaggers]

I think it's mainly because not a lot of people know about his lore all that much, so they don't have the background knowledge, they just see the surface character (which tbh that's what happens with majority of the characters)

[@somelazyloser]

Ah yes, the next stop on the *TRAUMA TRAIN:*

[@Grimmijaggers]

what do you mean you're already here-

[@nadia5092]

Oh look, we're back to the *one destination this railroad provides* /hj

[@quackadoo3101]

0:48 Dream’s little “what?” Is so damn funny to me.

[@Grimmijaggers]

it is p funny X'D

[@emmakenner5194]

I didn't hear it in the stream until i heard it hear ngl

[@OhSeeBarber]

@@ColaLoser oh screw off with your pity for a fucking psychopath

[@hifzxx]

@@OhSeeBarber Im pretty sure they were talking about the rp. Noone is gonna feel pity for a phsyco lol. I do feel bad for dream too, noone should go through that level of torture. Dream is kinda smart too, he knows how to start shit and blame it on others. He knows when to raise his voice and when to sit back and watch. So I really couldn't blame him lmao Also, that was my opinion/pov. Your pov is respected and this was in any way not intended to offend or send hate on your opinion. :)

[@sircuffington]

@@OhSeeBarber it's just rp, chill

[@bumblingbeezy]

Sam making creeper sounds when he's close to "blowing up" gives me serotonin. Thank you for another lovely animatic

[@Grimmijaggers]

I'm so glad you like it!

[@Yuyuppers]

Tommy's voice crack hurt me way more than I thought it would 😭

[@Grimmijaggers]

they bring me so much pain it's not even funny

[@Yuyuppers]

@@Grimmijaggers holy crap you actually replied 😰

[@NightLightTNH]

The frame at 3:05 with Sam was amazing! :o

[@Grimmijaggers]

I'm so glad you like it!

[@Darkarr.]

Same bruh

[@Rottenach3]

I just cried to this- "I failed to protect The child"

[@Grimmijaggers]

doN't You Do ThIS tO mE

[@Rottenach3]

@@Grimmijaggers I'm already crying doe 😩✋

[@box_full_of_ink958]

Tommy is so good at acting it's actually scary. He sounds like he's genuinely on the verge of tears. That's what being a theater kid can do. (Yes, Tommy was/is a theater kid. I'm pretty sure he confirms it on episode 9 of the chuckle sandwich podcast.)

[@Grimmijaggers]

It's legit so good. I wouldn't doubt it for a second if he was a theatre kid

[@kabi_net]

the way you put all the quotes as thoughts of Sam in his mind is just awesome and really sums up what he's going through. I really belive that this is what happened as soon as Tommy left the Prison

[@Grimmijaggers]

eeee im so glad you like it! I couldn't help myself X'D

[@thatbishcyane3935]

THAT WAS SO GOOD! How could Sam think that Tommy wanted to free Dream, HE WAS LITERALLY BOUT TO KILL HIM smh 😭 IM SO SAD WAHH WHEN GHOSTBUR AND TOMMY WERE COUNTING TO 10 I STARTED CRYINGGG WLDHEIWEHJEB 😭💙

[@Grimmijaggers]

I think Sam was in a state of panic/confusion yeah 'tis very sad

[@carrotandpeas]

I have a headcannon/theory that Sam is afraid of Dream coming back as a ghost, which is why he doesn't want anyone to kill Dream. Plus, being alone with Dream can't be good for his psyche, either way he's definitely not in a good state mentally.

[@Grimmijaggers]

oh definitely his 'everything's perfect when it's just him and me' is like??????

[@thatbishcyane3935]

@@Grimmijaggers Yeah I think Sam was just confused and didn’t know what to do in the moment, even though im not sure why he couldnt have just got Ghostbur back across smh

[@joshoreilly2581]

I don't think Sam thought Tommy wanted to free dream i think he thought Tommy was going to cause his escape accidentally

[@AVeryFilthyCasual]

You know, it seems that Tommy's death has made Sam into something... different. Because, before Tommy died, if a breakout didn't happen, Sam was pretty chill. Now, he basically has anxiety. Now, all he cares about is the prison, because this isn't the Sam we knew, because the Sam we knew would NEVER have ripped off Ponk's arm just for the prison, who mind you, he had a relationship with. And the Sam that we knew, wouldn't threaten Tommy with literal DEATH just to keep the prison secure. He literally felt remorse when Tommy died, he felt like it was HIS fault that Tommy died, yet here he is now, threatening the same person who he felt was HIS fault for dying with death if he ever stepped near the grounds of the prison. In Sam's pursuit to stop people from getting hurt by Dream, in his pursuit to keep the prison secure at all times to keep Dream inside the prison, he has turned himself into a cold, uncaring, drone who cares about only ONE thing and nothing else, the prison.

[@Grimmijaggers]

Yes to all of this In addition, Quackity has also been an influence on him, as he got to Sam in a very vulnerable moment

[@tavionwilliams667]

I almost cried when ghostbur said he was scared

[@Lunawolf44]

Oh god the way Ghostbur said “Tommy please!” just broke my heart, he sounded so scared ;A;

[@klown2865]

GHOSTBUR NO WHEN HE SAID “Tommy I’m scared” IVE NEVER FELT MY HEART ACHE THAT BADLY OAUAHSVXHDN

[@shadowfury428]

The scariest thing about all of this though is that Dream has a string wrapped around Wilbur, the most powerful person on the server, the one who could cause the most damage, tear everyone apart. Wilbur literally OWES DREAM HIS LIFE. That’s scary... what Dream will do with that power is scary...

[@sndragonfan7257]

Oh man the CONTINUITY. I love how Dream's mask is cracked from Quackity being there for so long, and his posture isn't straight but slightly hunched now. This is exactly why I subscribed, details like this. So good.

[@Grimmijaggers]

Ahhhh thank you so much!! I'm glad you noticed! :D

[@sndragonfan7257]

@@Grimmijaggers Of course! :))))

[@sndragonfan7257]

@@Grimmijaggers And the slight darkening of Tommy's face when Sam took off his mask and he saw how angry Sam was, AH SO GOOD. AND THE WAY THE GREEN THREAD ALMOST REACHED SAM BUT GOT DISRUPTED BECAUSE SAM IS DOING HIS JOB.

[@Blio_]

Tommy saw awesamdad and went “Lol what if I-“ and then everyone reverted to Puffy

[@pocky5867]

These animators really be making us cry

[@Grimmijaggers]

yes

[@Ph1lzA-VODS]

Just came to check this out but like.. THE EMOTION IN SAM'S EYES AT 2:50- the guilt! :0

[@Ph1lzA-VODS]

Took me forever to realise it existed though-

[@Grimmijaggers]

*the art's so ooooooold* 😭😭😭

[@sealofq]

"You messed this up for no one but yourself."

[@eggowaff3379]

Ahhh I’m so torn Sams trying to do his job But Tommy’s trying to get justice for his friends

[@Grimmijaggers]

I love them both

[@iriswildfire7355]

yeah i get both sides on one hand tommy believes for plenty of reasons that dream will escape and that once he does he will use everyone as puppets by either repeatedly killing them or by keeping them in line with threats of death and on the other hand Sam is being manipulated by dream and he wants to keep tommy safe but doesn't understand why tommy is so afraid

[@Nerdnumberone]

Sam's single priority is to keep the prisoner contained and preferably alive. If you look at all the protocols, the safety and comfort of visitors is not prioritized. It is more important for the visitor to be easy to kill should they attempt to break the prisoner out than for them to be safe. They are completely unarmed and unarmored, set to 1/2 a heart. With the moving platform there is no way for Sam to intervene in time to save the visitor should the prisoner get violent. They could let the visitor wear loaner armor (still inferior to Sam's netherite). They could let them heal to full hearts. They could keep the netherite barrier up. None of that is the case. The guards take no responsibility for the vistitors' safety.

[@Iterator_NSH]

ooh nice attention to detail with Dream's eye flashing and Sam looking back. Dream's control taking the form of green strings is very interesting, and for Sam to have been so close there by simply looking Dream in the eye for a second was a great artistic choice.

[@Grimmijaggers]

Thank you so much! My animatics had a lot of green string visuals before Dream went to prison haha

[@blue_phoenixg4284]

Im crying over ghostbur's death.. . Who's gonna take care of friend? 🥺💙

[@Mark6O9]

Fundy?

[@Flame4516]

Probably tommy

[@pluto8657]

friend is dead now

[@craftto7606]

I WILL

[@fyben.]

He is dead

[@russet.cat101]

“I should’ve left you on that street corner where you were standing...” “BUT CHA DIDN’T”

[@pooliii9818]

Ghostbur was so scared... the last thing he said he "you said it would be ok!"

[@madness...]

O my god I absolutely adore this. My eyes hurt really bad when I'm crying. I'm in so much pain now but I don't care. You're absolutely amazing and all of your animatics are just incredible. Sending you lots of love from Poland 🌹💙💙🌹

[@Grimmijaggers]

Ahhhh thank you so much ;;;;;;v;;;;;;;

[@madness...]

@@Grimmijaggers

[@mars6855]

2:15 JESUS CHRIST I’M CRYING

[@mr.gizmax9569]

I love how Dream is treated like a max security prisoner with a friggin prison that was made only to hold him so he cannot cause any more chaos

[@taiscommentingaccountusedf1908]

I love the detail of Sam hissing like a creeper

[@Grimmijaggers]

Thanks!

[@blackkofi]

I literally told my therapist about this... and now they’re concern for me

[@carelblancolara2622]

OMG when Sam got mad the creeper sound started playing, THAT IS GENEUS!!! I totally love your designes and your animatics.

[@sofiewiehe1245]

I love that you show sam's side of the story, everybody just keep saying "IS SAM'S FAULT" but nobody really thinks of how he feels or why he acted that way, good video :)

[@Grimmijaggers]

I adore Sam and I think there's so much more to him than what people see

[@vpekachu9232]

OMG SAM MAKING THE CREEPER SOUND IS SUCH A COOL DETAIL OMFJXJSKCNSMDO

[@Grimmijaggers]

thank you!!!

[@Clonetrooperz48]

This was amazing! Sam played Law enforcement so well, doing the whole Shouting without actually shouting, and I feel this animation really displayed this factor well. Bravo Grimm, Bravo.

[@Grimmijaggers]

Thank you so much!

[@ghoofyy]

the creeper noise from sam OMFGFGTFF it was so perfect

[@Grimmijaggers]

thanks!

[@t.maraschino_cherry]

i can imagine it took quite a bit to edit down all of the audio clips to sound fluent and uniform. and to top it off the art is incredible as always. amazing once again

[@Grimmijaggers]

it took roughly half a day to a day, which is typical for these types of videos :'D Thank you so much!

[@t.maraschino_cherry]

@@Grimmijaggers It's very impressive what you do, and in such a short amount of time :> people like you are what make the fandom such a joy to be in

[@Grimmijaggers]

aw thank you! I enjoy making the content :D

[@owenlim4751]

The scene where ghostbur is keeping captive by dream and those seconds of the people he loves its so cool keep this up

[@Grimmijaggers]

thank you!!

[@quinnlilly2388]

"I will take your last canon life and hunt the ghost that remains" is such a raw fucking line.

[@DarkAngel1117_]

I LEGIT ALMOST CRIED DONT MESS WITH MY EMOTIONS LIKE THAT *P L E A S E*

[@Grimmijaggers]

hmmmmm no

[@DarkAngel1117_]

@@Grimmijaggers o.o what else do u have in store for us?

[@Kolle4732]

I'm excited to see this in your art style! It's always so good!

[@Grimmijaggers]

ahh thank you so much!

[@caylieann]

I so want to see that animatic!!! I love your style so much! Unfortunately I have to go to sleep now T.T I have to wait till tomorrow but it will be worth it :D have fun during the premiere ^^

[@Grimmijaggers]

ah thank you so much! That is so ok, and I hope you enjoy the animatic whenever you watch it! :D

[@caylieann]

@@Grimmijaggers Oh my god this is sooo amazing! i absolutely love the emotions and the creeper hiss :D And the ending is perfect! It's so good!

[@Tipsy_Turby]

The, "Tommy please!" Was so genuine. The way Ghostbur was crying, it's just to real man. I'm gonna cry.

[@Fruity_one]

"And you seem to be the only one that want him to be free, for some reason. Even tough we-" "Even tough"what? What was Sam goin to say?

[@Grimmijaggers]

even though Tommy wants him dead which just- Sam please listen to the child for a single second, and Tommy please explain yourself better

[@adlirez]

“Even though we both agreed to lock him up” maybe? Or it could be something that makes Sam more vulnerable, like “even though we saw him kill you” or “even though we saw the damage he’s done to the server and you”? I dunno, it should be something along the same reason Sam cut himself off earlier with “the only reason you’re not dead is because-“

[@KiaraClaw]

That stream hurt so freaking much, the emotions portrayed seemed so real, they're all great actors!

[@Grimmijaggers]

they're so good

[@sandraz4243]

Holly hell the creeper sound effect when Sam was mad OMFG so good...

[@Grimmijaggers]

Thanks!

[@TheWitnessedd]

3:05 I like how Ranboo is enderman and never kills any enderman but Sam is a creeper and builds creeper farm 😂

[@thenosieyartist6924]

Enderman only attack if you look at them Creepers hunt you down on sight

[@SwizzleDrizzl]

The way Dream uses the chains to bring Ghostbur closer is weirdly in character for him- he's resourceful

[@Grimmijaggers]

glad you think so :D

[@franziskavonkarma9952]

Good thing I have a therapy session tomorrow, I can cry about ghostbur's death some more without being judged since i got my therapist into the dream smp somehow

[@messy9757]

3:02 *Sam creeper noise appreciation tone* (Amazing art btw)

[@Grimmijaggers]

thanks!

[@frenchfry8716]

Dude 3:05 when same makes the sound at Tommy! Epic!

[@Grimmijaggers]

thank you!

[@claireshev8110]

The little creeper sound an animation was pog-

[@Grimmijaggers]

glad you like it!

[@Tipsy_Turby]

The creeper sound Sam made tho. The way Ghostbur was being choked by the chains, with Wilbur's amazing voice acting made me so sad.

[@pienoodleswithacherryontop6072]

Sam making creeper noises at 3:05 me:pauses video "yoink,Screenshot mine now"

[@Grimmijaggers]

eyyyyt

[@gojiblock8401]

Every time...EVERY time I hear Ghostbur whimper that he's scared, my maternal instincts kick in and I start trying to go for c!Dream's jugular, but then I realize there's a screen in my way. I can't help it, he's our lttle Ghost baby.

[@Grimmijaggers]

Lil’ wholesome baby man

[@walter5299]

GHOSTBUR WAS JUST MAKING ME HAPPPY EVERYTIME Even when Dream saw Tommy Ghostbur was like “Tommy I think he knows your here” AHHHHH I SHOULD ME SAD AND I AMMMMM

[@generalgrievous6689]

You present Sam in the coolest way imo. That creeper noise and smoke when Tommy threatened to kill him was gold.

[@Grimmijaggers]

Thank you!

[@sadiek.5253]

That ending HURT jeez why must I be so invested in a block game

[@Grimmijaggers]

bruh idk either

[@aarasko]

I’m crying my precious Ghostbur was literally my favorite character on the SMP

[@Okaychan09]

OMG this was unreal!!!! Soooooo good!!!! The creeper steam from Samm!!!!!! I love this!

[@Grimmijaggers]

thank you!

[@minimoonie6431]

I appreciate Sam holding himself back from killing Tommy

[@ggonzales9665]

This reopened a deep wound. Ghostbur, on that ledge, terrified, Tommy desperately trying to get Sam to let him over there, Sam simply shouting at Tommy, not even caring about what's happening to Ghostbur, it all just hurts. The way Sam just says "Everything is perfect when it's just me and him," the art style, _Ghostbur, terrified, on the ledge,_ it's beautiful, but it HURTS.

[@Grimmijaggers]

thank you!

[@sarcasm5499]

You can see the fear in Ghostbur's pupils, even if he has no pupils

[@katysempai2907]

The ✨talent✨ in this is -cheff kiss- Also Dream grabbing Ghostbur by the neck with the chains hurts me more that I thought-

[@Grimmijaggers]

Thanks! hehhehehe

[@katysempai2907]

@@Grimmijaggers You really enjoy making people suffer- I love that jsjsjd

[@slugbabbiee1312]

honestly i hope that tommy has a villain arc like i feel like that’s what this is building up too

[@Grimmijaggers]

idk if that would fit his character, but I'm interested in where they're all going

[@Ducky0117]

I watched it when it was first published and I've come back plus favorite part is Sam making the creeper hiss sound

[@Grimmijaggers]

thank you!

[@Ducky0117]

@@Grimmijaggers your welcome! I love your art style extra plus I follow you on instagram

[@muted__dreamer]

MY EMOTIONS WHAT HAVE YOU DONE- I'M NOT MAD I'M JUST H U R T

[@Grimmijaggers]

:)

[@jlaurenharkless4996]

Omg Sam when he was gonna explode! Ah all of your character designs are freakin amazing!

[@Grimmijaggers]

hehe thank you!

[@Fayerflie]

*i cried when ghostbur said “I’m scared Tommy, I’m scared.” And Tommy started counted with him, Jesus man I’m hurt*

[@axelaiorijusi931]

What the heck that turn deja vu very quickly and great animation

[@Grimmijaggers]

thanks!

[@Beeanimates]

Bruh this made me wanna cry 👁💧👄💧👁

[@subi.hwang.]

Tommy screaming. God that- NO FRIEND. NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

[@icetooththehybrid4807]

Jesus Sam has changed so much Edit: the creeper hiss he made when he was mad was amazing Edit 2: at the end when he remembers his conversation with Ranboo Him telling Tommy about the rules Ponk yelling at him talking about the prison controlling him Bruh I got literal chills man Also I want to say I don’t hate Sam I just don’t agree with some of his ideas Like for instance Cutting of his ex Valentine for a stupid book that I think he said does not even work Then there’s the not going to get ghostbur back thing Because of that Phil now has guilt Fundy sob and started yelling loudly more then I’ve heard him before So ya but other then that I like Sam it just those things that kinda annoy me

[@Grimmijaggers]

Sam, my beloved Glad you liked it :D

[@icetooththehybrid4807]

@@Grimmijaggers Sam is still my favorite character He just said a little fuck up things

[@sweetrepeat]

1 I love the maskless Sam design 2 the creeper hiss was very well placed for the height of the anger in that situation 3 the stress and anguish of Sam at the end that was beautifully made. 4 why you be pulling at our heartstrings so much! First the ranboo animation and now this! 5 ghostbur fear, tommys and sams anger at eachother, the way dream threatened ghostbur *chefs kiss* 6 you are caught up I fear for what is next now that Wilbur is back... You and sadist are what make the drama and angst of the dream smp so amazing. The time you put into your art and storytelling is wonderful keep us to great work

[@Grimmijaggers]

ahhhhhhhhhhhhht thank you so much, you're too kind! ❤❤❤

[@sweetrepeat]

@@Grimmijaggers nah I am committed to complimenting every time you post another beautiful animatic! Get used to it Grimmi you're stuck with me!!!