Historians will call them roommates (Critical Role Animatic C3E1)

[@KettleHatt]

Laudna: I wanna talk to the kids I feel like they have something Yeah, trauma

[@mrdrprofsteve506]

Except she says "know" not "have"

[@magnumhocus]

@@mrdrprofsteve506 *know fear, then.

[@Hey-Its-Dingo]

I've said this in other places, but I love how Laudna's character concept is basically "What if a folktale nightmare thought she was just the fun, goth aunt at the potluck?" I love Laudna so much.

[@Ajehy]

That is the best way to put it and I love it.

[@Marpaws]

I love it toooooo

[@romxxii]

AKA Girl from Ring + Morticia Addams

[@williamzinedineh]

@@romxxii Bellatrix Lestrange. except actually nice

[@zanite8650]

She is honestly goals.

[@sirfishalot6782]

The line: "I AM FUN SCARY" "laudna, you're scary scary" Devastated whisper: "i'm scary scary?" Immediately fell in love with this character.

[@ThatLexPlays]

Agreed. That sold me.

[@cryofpaine]

It took me a while to warm up to the M9. And while I didn't dislike Beau, I didn't connect to her until like 20-30 episodes in. But I'm loving this group from day 1, and Laudna in particular. It's so great seeing Marisha (and Ashley & Travis) getting to play a comedic character. Sam is great at comedic characters, but I'm really enjoying him in the support role (both in game and comedically).

[@Direwolf181]

I adore how Laudna is so oblivious to how scary she really is and it makes her so adorable

[@kevind3974]

best part is we all know if it wasn't for the fact that she's a hollow/revenant slowly disintegrating away, she would probably be in the running for one of the hottest looking characters theve ever made.

[@nightwalker174]

@@kevind3974 You may get your wish if they use True Resurrection

[@mmasque2052]

Laudna is aware of how scary she is; she uses it to her advantage in every combat. It’s called Form of Dread and pay attention to how Marisha describes it. Laudna knows how scary she can be, she just doesn’t quite know how to turn it all the way off.

[@hfar_in_the_sky]

"I-I just love kids!" "I *am* fun scary!" This moment made me fall in love with Laudna

[@davidkoudelka10]

A couple weeks with the new crew will probably teach her a few tricks!👍

[@J2982able]

My "I'm in love with Laudna" moment was directly afterwards "I'm scary scary?" The heartbreak you can hear, GD Marisha is an amazing performer.

[@JurneeJakes]

“I love kids!” But she could never eat a whole one.

[@CrownofMischief]

2:48 I love how you had Imogen starting to laugh the idea off but then begins to seriously consider it

[@weebjeez]

Well, I mean, damn. I feel like that was Laura realizing they literally might have information, and that triggered Imogen to realize the same thing.

[@gunnyollie1978]

Historians - “…and they were roommates!” People who know - “omg they were roommates.”

[@critroleanimatics4214]

Laudna just slumped dejectedly over that crate really made me laugh adhshfk, this is such a good and lively animation, it really brings the scene to life! I love it!!

[@JordanGold5227]

As much as I would have loved to have seen a truly horrifying close up POV of Laudna when she jumps out at the kids, I'm also very glad that I won't be having nightmares about it for the next few weeks.

[@Deelusi]

You and me have the same problem 😌

[@krystopherguadalupe1760]

Wait so I haven’t watch C3 yet bc I’m catching up on C2 but what does Launda look like? People keep saying it but the impression I’m getting is she looks like a creepy-cute goth aunt

[@Heritage367]

@@krystopherguadalupe1760 that's basically it? But she also had dark eyes with huge pupils and she doesn't blink a whole lot. Also her magic is delightfully scary.

[@TheToneBender]

"They're tiny. They can fit in small places" Cue Fearne suggesting children to explore the shade creeper shafts

[@sicarianduraznac]

Loving Laudina's wholesomely creepy vibe. Local Eldritch Horror just wants to be friendly. Sadly misunderstood.

[@dicedragon4171]

OK everyone is talking about Laudna nd the kids but like... Can we talk about how wholesome Laudna and Imogen's whole relationship is?! Like they're both just so supportive of each other and caring and whether they end up actually a canon couple or not they are goals for what anybody should want in a relationship.

[@bronzeoliniisnotfunny7885]

I aspire to have such supportive friendships like that. :)

[@RealestKinga]

MAKE 👏 THEM 👏 GAY👏

[@m0ejo324]

@@RealestKinga make it natural. We shouldn't force two characters into a relationship, we should allow it to grow, if they end up together I am going to be happy, if not that is understandable. After all, maybe we have a campaign where most of the pcs don't end up together.

[@bronzeoliniisnotfunny7885]

@@m0ejo324 MAKE 👏THEM 👏GAY 👏 Lol but in all seriousness, you are correct. Best to let things develop naturally & see where everything goes. After all, it's DnD. Who knows what'll happen? That's all part of the charm. :3

[@11DaltonB]

@@RealestKinga Why does everyone need everything to be romantic? Some of people's best relationships are with platonic or life long friends. Its good to see those as well.

[@corbettevans7483]

Laudna is one tragic accident away from being a super villain.

[@richardyurgel9461]

If Imogen Dies she definitely would be final villain

[@OneNerdyAce]

@@richardyurgel9461 for sure. She would just embrace the full power of her patron and go bat shit crazy

[@Damianweibler]

To be fair, so are most Crit Role characters Vax abusing the Queens power Vex hoarding the worlds wealth Percy being, well, Percy without a cause Keyleth the lawful good Tyrant Jester the chaos god Fjord and Ukutoa Caleb the Scourger Molly...

[@OneNerdyAce]

@@Damianweibler yasha having trauma

[@Damianweibler]

The list of Crit Role characters who COULDNT fall to supervillainy is much shorter Caduceus...that might be all. Without Veth, Nott could easily fall, and Grog is Grog

[@floop2461]

I love how perfectly portrayed the kids absolute fear is show through the music and visuals, and Laudna just being poorly oblivious to her spookiness is shown. Amazing job as always, Deelusi!

[@TheTaiylorWallace]

There's something so hilarious about Laudna and Imogen, but also something really sad that we don't fully know yet at time of writing. We have hints and mechanics, but nothing story-wise. Their introduction is so gentle and they have a lovely friendship. I can't wait to see what happens next.

[@CasualEQuest]

"friendship"

[@maxinesenior596]

@@CasualEQuest romantic relationships can be considered friendships

[@mr.bluesky4130]

God I love how much fun Marisha is having playing Laudna

[@Octy_in_Boots]

This was so incredibly done and really captures the heart of the characters. Thank you so much!

[@Rougesteelproject]

The way the music flipped was *chef's kiss*.

[@Deelusi]

Didn't know how I did it but it works!

[@Desdemona-XI]

It really is excellent

[@evilbob840]

It really brings out the "scary scary, not fun scary" vibe.

[@archon5878]

I absolutely feel like we're going to see more of Laudna being misunderstood in some really emotional scenes. I love her so much.

[@cybermadness2503]

I *LOVE* Laudna!!! She is an interesting character!

[@Deelusi]

Yes!

[@djburk7930]

Laudna remains my favorite scary godmother of the campaign

[@davidkoudelka10]

She'll make a great mentor for young warlocks!☺❤

[@FateStayKnight]

I love their little interactions 😆 like most everyone is creeped out by Laudna and yet Imogen isn’t bothered at all. I just think it’s adorable

[@ultracapacity7531]

The beginning felt like a Studio Ghibli film, I feel all warm inside!

[@Alexacz2]

0:23 low quality Laudna is a mood

[@romxxii]

Weirdest pair ever: the cowboy psychic and the Korean water ghost with a sunny disposition.

[@Deelusi]

I need this romcom!

[@amyshaw893]

i do love how laudna is basically just a horror game antagonist as a dnd hero

[@zenebean]

When you've mastered the swamp witch aesthetic, but realize the cost

[@sinbadvanderglas1403]

i love the way u made laudna, with so few episodes already so spot-on

[@tobymoore2185]

I love how the music reverses it makes a totally different vibe with out interrupting the flow

[@zaneharris706]

This is so much sadder now

[@yellowtoad6803]

The music and the animation made this moment so much more emotional and heavy, talk about using the elements of storytelling - I love it!

[@HitomiMaaka]

I love this. Laudna is simultaneously the creepiest character ever but at the same time is the most wholesome and sweet person. My fave so far. Also, this is probably just a nitpick for me (I have sensory issues) but the music vs the dialogue was a little loud I guess? especially with such high pitched tones; it was hard to hear what they were saying over the music. It was incredible otherwise (as is the rest of your work), but I figured I should say something just in case. (I genuinely mean this as constructive and am attempting to be helpful, I 0% want to come off as mean or rude it all comes from a genuine place of wanting to help)

[@nikcastle7083]

Love the video and I also found that to be a bit distracting! I'm autistic, so also on the sensory issues side of things.

[@drakeredwingofficial]

she gives off like Morticia Addams vibes and I love it

[@OriginalCreatorSama]

I agree with everything OP said

[@logansullins4545]

Everybody hears things differently, I myself had to tune up the higher end sounds because I have trouble hearing high pitches, like in upper-range piano music. Sadly whenever you look at audio balancing in recording softwares it can't account for others' hearing 😭

[@aleccheckmate2283]

Well I don’t know about the volume but I do know you seemed polite and respectful, I don’t think you have anything to worry about

[@KnicKnac]

Spoopy lady just wants to be friendly

[@wildwikedwanderer1208]

Thank you so much for this great animation and the music. Also the children

[@Skylord__Brown]

I love all the calm colours and gradients in this animatic! It’s really nice and relaxing to watch, especially with the music too :›

[@LovesickLegend]

This really adds a whole new dimension to Laudna. Obviously being undead there's going to be some tragic backstory but melancholy is not the word I would use for her. This really adds a bit of sadness to it

[@Deelusi]

The way Marisha play her is just brilliant! There's some sort of a soul who once had given up on life but recently found a new spark and reason to life. It's beautiful.

[@steeveewuzzheer1992]

Woof tragic backstory was an understatement

[@kylelunarioum4197]

I love the animation and the distorted use of music when she searching for the kids

[@jonbauml225]

This is your best animation yet!! You make the city so alive. Blown away by all the characters. Really, so good

[@SilverMichi]

I already just adored the crap out of Laudna the second she came about but the scene with the kids was what really made me just adore her.

[@Deelusi]

Seal the deal, baby!

[@ewill3435]

I've only watched the first two episodes of campaign 3 (still finishing 2) but Laudna is already my favorite; from what I've seen so far I imagine she is some sort of undead but is either unaware of this or tries to ignore it and just wants to live a normal life. Her admitting she likes the children and sounding so dejected when they ran really drives home that she just wants to be accepted, 10/10.

[@asifloserface]

This is honestly so lovely! The gentle music you added over it really made it feel like the start of a soft romance movie. I really like the way oyu put this together!

[@michivallieres8334]

This was really, really good! The music was a nice touch too. This scene made me laugh before but I didn’t pay as much attention to it when I watched it but you really brought it to life for me!

[@TakeWalker]

Great expressions as always, and excellent use of the background music! :D This just reminds me how I was sure they started out as a couple when I was watching episode 1, but the longer the campaign goes, the more it seems that was just wishful thinking on my part. :B

[@Deelusi]

Yeah... apparently they are "close friends"

[@diamaf]

Let's see what the historians will record later...

[@lizzy-np2dr]

Personally I get more "Doting aunt, gifted niece" vibes, but that's just me. I'm more of an Imogen/Dorian gal. But also a Dorian/Orym gal... Really I just think Dorian needs someone to love him lmao.

[@TakeWalker]

@@lizzy-np2dr I'd be behind Dorian and Orym if Dariax did not exist. :V

[@lizzy-np2dr]

@@TakeWalker very fair.

[@darksev.6468]

The audio editing in this is so well done; in most animations like this you can usually hear the background noise fade in and out, but here it's mostly seamless and feels natural.

[@cheezemonkeyeater]

That shift where the music starts playing backwards is perfect.

[@RuinQueenofOblivion]

Laudna is one of my favorite characters in campaign 3 so far, so I love this animation. I'm excited to learn more about her going forward, and am really curious to see who her Patron is. Warlocks are always fun, and after Fjord, who was also one of my favorite characters in campaign 2, I'm excited to see what they do with her.

[@RuinQueenofOblivion]

Wow, posted this before episode 6, not gonna say more, just, wow.

[@kenzima6934]

I feel that this one's gonna hit different in the next few months.

[@kenzima6934]

I was right :, (((

[@Deelusi]

Imogen legit becoming her own "and they were roomates" historian.

[@kenzima6934]

@@Deelusi I was right again ),:

[@estoericaferret]

This comment aged like a fine wine.

[@ajogden1940]

You’re such a great storyboarder/animatic maker, omg. With a few extra drawings you totally bring the characters to life! Like, the mannerisms, the snappy movement, the subtle shifts in expression? So good.

[@tundralwhisper7345]

Oh god the music with the reversed keys, still playing in the right order... Ughh, gives me the chills.

[@beanbomb47]

This is maybe my favorite scene of the campaign so far, love what you've done with it!

[@CerotheDemon]

I love C3 so much. Idk why but the characters and the way they are acted out is so compelling.

[@joshuastrittmatter4188]

After ‘What Doesn’t Break’ this scene hits even harder.🥺

[@adoor3760]

The detail of the music going from sweet and calming to reversed and anxiety inducing is such a nice detail 👍

[@TheHolylightning]

The addition of the music...phenomenal

[@Hellscrap3r]

I love how the music in the background went further and further out of key during the creepier parts.

[@blairbird8022]

I want a retelling of this from the children's perspective in the style of Little Nightmares 2. Laudna would make a good boss for that game.

[@jetvulcan2020]

or as they said in the US dub of Sailor moon their cousins

[@PattPlays]

"fit in small places" this is a DARK premonition of the goop men

[@samanthq]

This is so wonderful. The ambient sounds and the music are so good.

[@supercharged5-39]

and they were roomates

[@kingofroses302]

I love the subtle shifts in the music when Laudna acts weird.

[@AlmostOtaku7]

The music editing here is SO GOOD! It really helps the art come to life.

[@ASingleMind]

Wow, I just...I just discovered this by chance, and your art with the audio and music editing just...brings a whole new life to it. New loyal sub. Can't wait to see more of this kind of thing. I'd love to support it eventually when I have the money too.

[@Deelusi]

Hey! You already support me by watching, liking and commenting! Don't pressure yourself to do more, ok!

[@Blackapple510]

Your head turn when she looks at the children was so great. It had great fluid action that I had to slow it down and count how many drawings. That's when i noticed the timing of the profile of the head that squash first before transitioning into the view of the full face as she makes eye contact with the children. Fantastic and sold me a lot of movement for the few frames you used.

[@theriverspath]

That music shift when Laudna walked into the alley was **chef's kiss.**

[@kikkik5435]

"Oh my god they were roommates! "

[@nassnirau5895]

Hahaha I love Laudna when she tries to be Fun-scary

[@BBBness]

I like the musical distortion as things became more sinister.

[@ajpixels1323]

Laudna being suspicious that the kids know secret entrances his different now that we know she’s host to DB’s spirit and she literally tortured children trying to find a secret passageway

[@lliamthrumble]

Oyrum said it "you are the happiest one out of everyone here". I love Laudna and how Marisha plays her

[@CoolVictor2002]

And they where roommates omg they where roommates

[@mammamia89]

I love that it shifted to their perspective

[@SPACEHARICE]

Nooooo I knew it was you when the music changed You did the jester cup cake one. I love your art and the sound design it's amazing

[@annikabunnel743]

Your sound design is incredible!!! (I’m a theatre production major specialty in lighting and sound so I know good when I hear it!)

[@lukedoglt]

I just finished episode 1 yesterday, second time trying to start Critical Role, I already like them from before and Legend of Vox Machina is awesome so I decided to give it a try again. Staying strong so far. But this storyboard made me emotional, the music and the editing together of the voices. It’s very nice, very good inspiration, thank you

[@nathanmerrifield2309]

Your Audio is so CLEAN! Well done! And I love the animation, great as always!

[@Deelusi]

Thank you and thanks for coming as always!

[@ribbit4613]

This is one of my favourite animatics ever omg 😭 IT'S SO GOOD

[@DiehardMechWarrior]

I’m only a minute in and already you’ve nailed everything from the word “go!” Love it!

[@alexandralim3381]

I love this animatic and this bit in the first episode and Laura's character

[@lenarwhalrus]

I do love the dynamic between Southern Belle Professor X and Belatrix Lestrange

[@Xanthera]

Oh, that subdued "Oh, wait, no! I'm... friendly..." hurts a lot more after Episode 6 :')

[@sophiaerinnmape1678]

is it me or did ya actually model that one tabaxi selling that necklace to them to John Mulaney

[@Deelusi]

Yes

[@sophiaerinnmape1678]

@@Deelusi thank you for modelling him as such

[@Etherealsighting]

Ashley, via Fearne, actually played up the kids can fit into tight places because they're small idea later on in episode 5.

[@JsMsti]

This animation was so slice of life I love it

[@calzone7961]

Laudna is my favorite character for campaign 3, I love the "fun" creepy aesthetic

[@Djinsin]

Laudna quickly became my second favorite Critical Role character. She's just the best

[@k.whatever9046]

i love the vibe of this vid sm

[@GoblinLord]

@the necklace guy: gotta respect that grind

[@Atheistcats]

Loved what you did here! Well done

[@crunchevo8974]

Laudna really said "✨i am fun scary✨💅💅💅"

[@EnbyNomad]

Confirmed

[@CrazyLoveOwl]

How is no one talking about how the lion guy that tries to sell them the jewelry lowkey sounds like a John Mulaney impersonator

[@TheOneAverageJoe]

Kinda random but I love that half the group has wood working experience. Chet is an expert, laudable has her wood hammer or chisel in her hair, and oryms mom taught him the basics. It's the little things

[@sansprobus7209]

Why is catboy jerma the jewlry salesman

[@oligb1469]

I kinda had the same thing I play an 8 foot bugbear who's just gone through a rough divorce but despite everything he's a lovable grump

[@enzieriddle5326]

This is so beautifully done great work!!

[@Deelusi]

Thank you and thanks again for enjoying em!

[@TruePieGod]

wow! you really brought this scene together!!!!!!!

[@Deelusi]

Thank you for enjoying it!

[@UnkillableMrStake]

Oh my god they were roommates as OT would say.

[@genuinejoe2103]

That’s a very charming interpretation of Laudna lol

[@Olanius_Pius666]

Ya know... If you had no context it felt like she might have been a vampire hunting them.