I'M SOBBING!! Vox Machina 3x08 Episode 8: Seige and Silence Reaction

[@rnelody5496]

The prisoner in Percy's cell is indeed modeled after Taliesin Jaffe, his VA. Taliesin is a goth who's big into occult stuff, and there's a running joke that he's secretly an immortal being from the dawn of time, which is probably why his show counterpart is a cult leader with a triangle carved into his arm who Percy refers to as "the raving mystic".

[@zippomage]

"running joke" *wink*

[@elbruces]

I like the idea that the Matt side-character treatment has escaped containment and is starting to affect the rest of the cast too.

[@rnelody5496]

@@zippomage listen you can't show new fans his true form right away, they'll just freak out. you gotta ease em in slow

[@FrostyTheSnowPickle]

It’s not a joke. He is an immortal.

[@JulianCommodus]

Not really a secret. We're just not sure which dimension he hails from because we're unable to pronounce it.

[@bobphoenix88]

"I did not sign up for this. I did not sign up for feelings." Oh you sweet summer child, you signed up for this when you became a critter. This group is AMAZING at telling a story that takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions. But don't worry we've all been there and learned to love the ride.

[@caffeinedelusions]

Yep. You have in fact signed a permission slip for this feels trip.

[@SilverScribe85]

Mos should be prepared for when Mighty Nein gets its animated series released

[@KBRoller]

@@SilverScribe85 Feels? In Mighty Nein? Nah, there's just cupcakes and cute bees....

[@SilverScribe85]

@@KBRoller A certain character's fate will say otherwise

[@seansilence2697]

​@@KBRoller Don't forget the bread

[@DracheLehre]

There was this exchange (paraphrased) when they were making a strategy on how to siege Thordak's Crater. "is there a weak point to our plan?" "Yes! Our plan!"

[@laurahart1337]

"You can't leave it there!!!" that's like every episode of the campaign too

[@KBRoller]

A good DM waits for a nice resolved moment to end a session. A great DM waits for a nice cliffhanger.

[@JirkaKunst]

For anyone interested, here are the timestamps for her going through all the stages of grief regarding Percy: 0:28 Denial, 3:30 Bargaining, 3:47 Anger, 4:25 Depression, 5:12 Acceptance

[@jxcefxce]

I love that you caught the Taliesin (Percy's VA) cameo. Also, yes, welcome to being a Critter. Pain. and joy. But mostly pain.

[@exaltedklown1406]

Awesome! I've watched many other reacters to this episode, and you're the first to acknowledge "Lady" Vex. Made me happy to hear her father respect Percy's station and her elevation to nobility.

[@PlayWatch_616]

About Grog's people: after the Umbrasyl fight there are probaly a dozen left, Grog probably thoght they already fought, lost and given enough to the cause

[@gollumandeowyn]

If you go back to the scene where Groon looks up into the sky, you can briefly see the Storm Lord's silhouette in the thundercloud. 🤘

[@brianewing5778]

Nice catch about the dead person in the cell being drawn to look like Taliesin. Percy was his second character in the original campaign.

[@caffeinedelusions]

We never did find out much about that Dragonborn paladin.

[@JulianCommodus]

@@caffeinedelusions Because he wasn't really part of the campaign; he was created as a tutorial character for Taliesin to aid the rest. Taliesin was the only other, apart from Matt, to have experience with RPGs at the time, and everyone else had that new car smell with D&D.

[@JackShugar-q7l]

I just want to say I love your reactions. You have such raw emotion that I connect with when watching these shows. Thank you so much for your videos

[@warriorwitchwillow]

9:26 BAFTA Award winning actress Laura Bailey, yes. 😁

[@nmcnea771]

Matt has said he really likes performing your accent. Since you were recommended by Mr Mercer himself I thought it would be fun for you to listen to him performing a Scottish accent as a reaction video in a more informative structure if possible

[@Sammacias5]

[Mod] Hey everyone! Remember to keep the comments free of any spoilers of future episodes for Mosco. Have fun & be creative with fake spoilers! Also, make sure we’re keeping the comments cool & comfortable for everyone here. Enjoy the reaction y’all!!!

[@plex101]

Can't wait for the next episode where percy wakes up in a cupboard under the stairs and it was all a dream. Cass comes down the stairs and says "wake up percy it's time for school"

[@ivansleepy4722]

​@@plex101dude, that would cause carnage amongst fans

[@StarmanNWC]

Larkin watch complete 😂🎉

[@rickymoranjr9609]

Percy's death was truly a heart-shattering one even for Vex, plus his Funeral was truly traditional, especially the coffin he was put in

[@caffeinedelusions]

Yep, in the crypts with Uncle Nathaniel.

[@vgexpert20001]

Just FYI they recently confirmed that we're getting a season 4! This is a relief considering amazing animated series are getting screwed out of renewals left and right!

[@rickymoranjr9609]

When Vex confronted her dad after all that he put her and Vax through as kids, it was totally heartwarming especially when she brought Percy into the conversation

[@eggtogbronzebeard8302]

As a wise man once said "The most well thought out plans rarely survive contact with the enemy ."

[@rhokesh4391]

I knew Hamish was gonna come out in this episode ;) and I suspect he's gonna come out in the next one too^^°

[@christopherjunkins]

"He has to, he has to" ... ohhh gurllll... if you only knew back then... (edit: back before watching this episode)

[@zippomage]

tbf nobody knew back then!

[@JulianCommodus]

Welcome to D&D. Players do not have plot armour.

[@christopherjunkins]

@@JulianCommodus Yep, obviously :D

[@jasonmkc7797]

How the plan wasn't going to go according to the plan is a great depiction of all TTRPG planning -- especially Vox Machina's planning.

[@jonathanhibberd9983]

Pike singing,and your praise of Laura's voice acting reminded me of a game you might find interesting. It's a musical story game - no combat, just selecting dialog prompts and choices - only the dialog that you are selecting are lines in a song. It's called Stray Gods, and stars a ton of people you've heard or heard of, many from this show: Laura (Vex), and Ashley (Pike), as well as Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (Zahra), Troy Baker (the twins' father), Felicia Day (the one that created Geek & Sundry and brought Critical Role on as a show), Anjali Bhimani (the voice of the leader in Vasselheim in episode 2 of season 2), Khari Payton (Sovereign Uriel), Anthony Rapp (from Star Trek: Discovery, as well as the original production of Rent on Broadway), and a few others. I highly recommend it.

[@jp3of4]

Not me having a stronger emotional reaction to Mosco having emotional reactions than I did to actually watching the episode the first time 😅

[@mrpalaces]

I was surprised of how collected Mosco was at the end of last episode. Now we see why. She had all the hope that was crushed at the start of this episode

[@cassiebanks]

I'm all for you wearing the same clothes for each 3 episode release. Makes it feel more like you're watching the episodes the same way we are. 😊

[@inkpenavengerYT]

"What about Grog's herd?" You mean all five of them left after Umbrasyl?

[@joshritz7067]

Yeah, they got mostly RoboCop'ed lol

[@targetdreamer257]

One thing to remember Percival Fredrickstein Von Musel Klossowski de Rolo the III was killed by one of Orthax's guns. In the animation anyway Ripely made all the guns as an "equalizer" but Orthax is along because the guns will harvest souls for him.

[@johnobrien7562]

and there was a flash of yellow on the gun when Ripley shot Percy, the same as when Stonefell, Anders, and Sylas died.

[@targetdreamer257]

@@johnobrien7562 oh I missed that.

[@Janice.Helluvabosfan]

The least episode I cried my eyes out and now againnn 😢😢😢

[@Rixec2]

The previous episode's title, Cloak and Dagger, is a phrase that refers to mystery, intrigue, or espionage.

[@SK-qo4qs]

Vox Machina crew: FEEEELINGS!!!!!!!!

[@goonanhate101]

The matron of ravens was like “‘you can have as many side pieces as you want, but you’re outfit says you’re coming home to me when it’s all over. Period”

[@AAAndrew]

As for The Herd, there weren't very many left after their fight with Umbracyl. They are also wanderers and harder to find. I suspect for the rest of the series, you'll just need to bring Hammish along with you every episode.

[@ch33les99]

Love how she starts out totally convinced that they’re about to bring him back and the first 10 minutes of the episode are basically the writers screaming at her “PERCY IS DEAD PERCY IS DEAD PERCY IS DEAD”

[@JulianCommodus]

"I didn't sign up for this..." Always check the fine print.

[@gabthegreat01]

Ah, don’t you just LOVE it when the DM dislikes resurrection magic? Don’t ya?!?

[@executionflux91]

You didn't sign up for the feels. But they are here! And guess what, there's more!

[@johnobrien7562]

the actual campaign may take you by surprise - the differences are getting more and more striking. both have their own advantages, disadvantages and charm. Unspoken Plan Guarantee is a well established trope. Someone should have told Vox Machina.

[@targetdreamer257]

There are three major arcs (that I remember) in the first season. The Briarwoods for the first arc. The Croma Conclave for the second arc. And then the as yet to be presented third arc. I am betting last couple of episodes will be introduction of that arc.

[@darrenl3289]

Finally Hamish makes an appearance as emotional support hug. No spoilers but uhh, you might wanna keep him handy.

[@Kroiznacher]

You and we all did sign up for this Crying is good for one

[@jdogx211]

7:40, that flash of lighting. The Half-Giants like Grog worship the eldest and most powerful ACTUAL Giants and venerate them as deities, and STORM Giants sit at the top of that hierarchy.

[@djcowell91]

Why not Grog's people? The Herd of Storms recently took quite a beating so I doubt the surivors would want to go up against another dragon...

[@rhokesh4391]

Yeah, not a lot of them left at this point ^^°

[@MrSmile078]

@@rhokesh4391yeah even Grog could count them after Umbrasyl

[@sdaubs]

@@MrSmile078 So less than 12?

[@a-world-torn-asunder9728]

Laura Bailey... fuckin' hell. The scene with Vex and Syldor might be my fave VM scene in the whole show thanks to her voice acting

[@saeyyy]

Your alternate ending at 17:29 is chef's kiss, why didn't they just do thatttttt (jk I know why, but STILL!)

[@saphwolf6147]

Laura Bailey (Vex) always kills it when it comes to emotional scenes that rip out your heart

[@sdaubs]

I'm 99% sure that it is "Laura Effing Bailey"

[@saphwolf6147]

@@sdaubs you’re so right

[@wildbronco038]

@@sdaubs You forgot the harp music

[@Blazingstoke]

Gotta love when Laura Bailey and Troy Baker get an intense, emotional scene together. Well, maybe not _love,_ exactly, but...at least it went better than their scene in _The Last of Us Part II..._

[@vincentabramo7175]

Fact for you: Pike got her white hair prior to the start of this series. she was brought back after being slain by a massive fierce demon & her normal black hair became white as part of the revival.

[@caffeinedelusions]

I feel like there’s a lot that could be made of Syldor respecting Vex’s title… Recognition of her accomplishment with the bow, as promised. Knowing it was a gift from a loved one lost. Maybe a tiny seed of pride and reconciliation with the daughter he spurned as a reminder of old pains. Syldor Vessar was a grade A ass, but there’s a potential to be had of a wounded family mending in the word ‘Lady’. Just maybe the future he hopes for looks a little different than it did before Vex forced the truth out of him. I’m glad you picked that up, Mosco. It’s so easy to miss, and there’s so much hope in it.

[@Ziaotic]

you should do a reaction video for the table to screen moments from this season

[@Miner49er201]

Given that the actual campaign differed from this, even people who know what happens there won't know what happens here. We're just as blind as you are, so let's have fun screaming in fear together.

[@jessie-buns839]

Tiny Scottish Woman Upset she has to Experience Feelings - More at 11

[@blazypika2]

11:41 in case you're wondering, this is what the name larkin is a reference to: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX63k6WdiNaBhKssi=GrzVYadZqRgc5dDR

[@Reblwitoutacause]

Laura Bailey Is one of the greatest actors of all time, and nothing can convince me otherwise.

[@wildbronco038]

16:30- Remember in S1, when they were trying to figure out who was working with Brimscythe, and Scanlan said "I bet it's Allura. I never trust anyone prettier than me." Well....just sayin'

[@dennisvanulzen]

as someone who has seen everything critical role related i'd have to say F*cking yes he was revived right away! i was honestly schocked from this episode :(

[@METAnonymous1]

Uhhh, grog's old herd has done enough. Not many left after just one dragon- and that was a lackie.

[@graywulf19]

They've diverged quite a bit from the original stream at this point. Probably can't be any spoilers ahead, we're all off the map here.

[@sammiebray1661]

Soooo idk if Rhiasan actually sold them out or not. Thordak is smart and paranoid. That’s a highly dangerous combination. He would’ve been prepping for this. And an army of that size would’ve been hard to hide so it’s not out of the question that they were spotted. With his paranoia and rage, if Rhiasan had mentioned that she was a double agent I feel he would’ve killed her.

[@DougCoughler]

The Herd of the Storm is still rebuilding after fighting Umbrasyl. I don't think they'd be up for another dragon fight. The story at this point has really diverged from the campaign, so no one is "rolling really high" anymore, which is why it's such a wild ride for even us critters.

[@likecat7886]

Like it wasn't wild when they did not deviated from the Campain? 😅 (It will be just as surprise filled when I eventually watch the Campain)

[@Charvale]

I am freaking TERRIFIED of the next episode! In the original, Percy survived his fight with Anna Ripley (not for a lack of trying on her part) and she died - but now... I have no idea what's going to happen. Half of the team could die in the next couple of episodes!

[@liamgradwell2998]

The one thing I can tell you about Critical Role, Mosco, is that any type of feelings aren’t into play with these campaigns. If you ever play DnD with Matt Mercer, you’ll know just how he got his reputation as The Dungeon Master. Your characters’ rolls will need to be absolutely fucking lucky.

[@TenebrousFilms]

They've been downplaying resurrection from the start. I'm wondering just how they're going to handle Percy... It would take too long to find Grog's former herd, now they've returned to their nomadic ways. As for Syldor... why do you think he removed the twins from Byroden before Thordak attacked? They are his blood, however polluted. Their mother, however, he left to burn. There was never a relationship there, and he never softened like this. VM got Syngorn's support by talking to the city's leader, not him. They've been tweaking things to minimize extra characters, while maximizing the drama. I have to admit, it's working.

[@jujudisasters]

cannot wait for you to watch the actual campaign it's really good trust me, but i do have to warn u the cartoon did things differently esp this season so don't expect the exact same plot here for when you watch the orig version

[@maciekzelichowski1411]

I hope that Vex or Cassandra will finish Ripley off.

[@michaelward5302]

Things just got real in this episode. I think that they are building up to something good. You know what they say, it's always darkest before the dawn, but how much darker can it get? How will all of this get resolved? Orrrrr, will it get resolved? Will Mosco be able to wait until the next episode or will curiosity get the best of her? You know curiosity killed the cat? What does a cat have to do with any of this? I don't know. So, stay tuned for the answer to these and other perplexing questions. BYEEEEE.

[@targetdreamer257]

LOL You win the internet today my fiend.

[@Ironoclasty]

Why, it seems to me that you are confused as to which way to turn. Fearful about the fate that awaits your precious Vox Machina. Oh my. It would be bad if, in the next episode, something . . . horrible . . . should happen to them . . . [staccato violins rising]

[@speculativemusings3593]

I’m guessing the reason they couldn’t bring him back was because his soul wasn’t available for resurrection. Ripley killed him with a gun that was cursed by Ornithax, which likely means Ornithax has his soul. We’ll probably get him back after dealing with Ol’ Smokey.

[@AnthAnath8641]

I love the thinking, and not at all saying you’re wrong, but I thought it was more them not having access to that kind of high level magic. When they tried resurrecting Vex in S2, Pike told Kash she’d never done it before, and with Kash dead, they really don’t know anyone who can do that sort of divine magic. I think it’s another step away from the campaign where in typical D&D fashion, resurrecting someone can end up being pretty easy. This seems like it’s making their efforts more impactful. Same with they’re not just learning spells out of nowhere as they level up, they have to find magic items like Scanlan’s key.

[@speculativemusings3593]

@@AnthAnath8641 They’re definitely changing things around to fit better, narratively. There’s already been a few times where a death has been reflavored to unconsciousness, just because of how easily it was undone in the original campaign (I like behind the scenes stuff). I’m mostly comparing this to what happened with Vex, and how outside forces interfered with the resurrection spell. That just seems to be the best explanation to me at the moment.

[@cherushimetsumari]

I'm thinking the same thing, since this is NOT what happened in the original campaign. I'm very interested in what's going to happen.

[@easterslice]

@@speculativemusings3593 Yes. I think decisions had to be made in order to keep death terrible in the animated series. If they could resurrect all the deaths, then it would become meaningless. At least in the campaign, there was a possibility of failure when trying to resurrect a character, but it's hard to replicate that when the outcome does not depend on the roll of a dice. So far in the series, they have only killed someone when it would have the most impact. I suspect that that will continue to be the case moving forward.

[@endycore4920]

Well, my guess is they will have to make some exchange or offering. I am simply hoping they are for a more meaningful story.

[@cheeseamateur]

Paraphrasing Mosco in the last episodes because I didn't see the foreshadowing at that moment and Percy's death hit me: ''I'm so happy Allura and Kima survived, especially since they're not main characters because main characters have plot armor and will not die...ever" "Huh, there sure is a lot of foreshadowing for something bad in this episode, I wonder what" (in denial) "I should've seen it in the lighting! Anyway, he has to come back, his arc is not over, maybe a spell?" "Wait, what?! We're not bringing him back?? I was NOT ready for the feels, take them back!"

[@Jgamma7324]

You should do a reaction to 9, ever since you have reacted to Coraline.

[@quincyconnors9391]

Percy's death is a reminder of a lesson I first learned from Batman: Never compromise the mission, and only show mercy to those who deserve it. Edit: 1. Scanlan compromised the mission by diverting to see his daughter. Didn’t go well and any help he could've provided to Whitestone or the group against Ripley was lost. 2. Percy diverted from the mission in a personal vendetta against Ripley, then he backed out by showing mercy, which cost him his life. 5:43 The Matron of Ravens was there to remind Vax of that lesson and his purpose.

[@niefali]

The show changed some events and added new plot lines, compared to the game, to make it more interesting.

[@GottaLookInwardToSeeOutward]

U sound like Kaylie

[@FulcanMal]

You have to remember, this is based on the actual D&D campaign, where things play out based on player choice. The normal rules of plot progression don't apply.

[@300DBenz]

Percy failed a critical saving roll at the worst time possible: right before the showdown with the Big Bad Evil Guy. I did the same thing during my 1st D&D game.

[@Dead-fire]

LIKE BRO 😭😭😭 Season 1: The Goat and became my favorite character Season 2: Got nerfed and he was just there Season 3 though: REDEEMED MY BOY AND THEY DID HIM SO MUCH BETTER… and then he dies 😭😭😭😭

[@GottaLookInwardToSeeOutward]

The last 3 eps….buckle up