It’s Tough to Be a God - Critical Role Animatic

Jester and The Traveler are figuring out how to organize 'Traveler-Con' and are figuring out all this 'God business.'
Hey! So I posted this on my social medias and decided to post it here too! Hope you enjoy this thing I made for fun after watching The Road to El Dorado for the 100th time.
Characters belong to Critical Role
Song: “It’s tough to be a god” from The Road to El Dorado
Female cover by Annapantsu
Her Channel link: / annapantsu
Animatic and editing by me!
Art done using Krita and editing using Videostar
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[@outbreakperfected9374]

The road to El Vokodo

[@charliebryant799]

Peak comedy

[@franklinlewis1097]

hAH

[@Akaska0828]

Perfection

[@Killer_Turnip]

Paved with torchblooms and gold.

[@danieloceansmith3156]

Mattia Viviani wait... why are we here again?

[@devinderevage6304]

Now , if we can only get Matt and Laura to actually preform this . 10/10

[@sociallyresponsiblexenomor7608]

Haha maybe, but they would probably get a copyright notice if they did or something.

[@buddyb3165]

You don’t try and screw with disney, maybe just say it’s a cover and see what happens?

[@cobaltbeau]

@@sociallyresponsiblexenomor7608 i mean, the people who made this cover didn't get a copyright strike. i don't understand why CR would

[@ShadowQuickpaw]

Buddyb31 Dreamworks, not sure about how strict they are in comparison... Still be careful though.

[@Cinema_Treats]

Socially Responsible Xenomorph probably not, fan covers of songs are typically protected under fair use

[@kaboomluong9373]

Ain't a cult, just matching cloaks is all.

[@angie.castle]

Simply the newest fashion trend

[@buddyb3165]

In the words of Talazin Jaffe: There’s paper pants it’s a cult

[@shanon4768]

i dislike that word gerald, cult, its a fun new religion that i started

[@MrJDH397]

"If they say that I'm a god....That's. What. I. Am!" Very big Traveler energy in that line, also seen in the phenomenal animation in his facial expressions. Amazing work!!

[@MrEmiosk]

Except he kinda meant for Travler-con, too... remove, his followers. Why he was so enthused with the idea was the volcano (boom, all of them gone)... and that the astral monster in its core was just a nice plan B. Jester however derailed those plans, being sweet on the girl, had to change to simple conning.

[@peteralexandergraae2830]

I get the chills every time i see and hear this

[@danieloceansmith3156]

The female and male versions being played together gives me a warm feeling of chaotic joy... that falls in line with the traveler so much that it’s actually put a smile on my face

[@JelliBee-xh4ql]

Ngl I had watched one of each version and I thought that combining them would be GENIOUS

[@cantpickauser]

Did you send this to Anna? She’s recently gotten into Critical Role, I’m sure she’d be thrilled!

[@SAwknerd]

cantpickauser yeah! She saw it on my twitter and was super nice! She is so awesome!

[@jswatch9270]

@@SAwknerd but can you do full video of it please?

[@tuanas3730]

This is AMAZING! I can’t stop watching it again and again! You are so talented, keep up the wonderful work! Much love!

[@SAwknerd]

Tuana S thanks so much for your support!!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@jswatch9270]

@@SAwknerd full video please

[@matthewletexier]

This is awfully close to the theater. I imagine Artagan would be appalled to see himself in such a format. Well done, very well done

[@chrissymash]

Now that we've seen the actual traveler con episode... this actually pretty accurate.

[@vietbluecoeur]

I've watched this several times before the latest episode, and now that TravelerCon is over with Episode 108, this animatic is even cooler. I love the choice of music (and the way you mixed the original for Artagan with Annapantsu's female-voice cover for Jester!! genius!!) and I adoooore your character acting and designs for each of them! The slight hints of lip synching is also a wonderful touch. This is such a gorgeous piece of work and although I'd love to see what a full version would look like, somehow this short snippet is just perfect as it is.

[@SAwknerd]

vietbluecoeur Thanks so much!!

[@Drakoni23]

Love how you got it so rhythmic and expressive in "just" the animatic. There's a lot of animatics I've seen that don't get to t hat point yet at that stage Makes me want to see it fully animated xD

[@zetsub0361]

I said it on twitter I say it here. BRILLIANT AND AMAZING I CAN'T STOP WATCHING THIS!! I hope to see more of your work in time ˆˆ Sunny greetings from Switzerland! And remember it's almost thursday:)

[@SAwknerd]

Zetsub0 aw thanks so much!! So glad you enjoyed it!!

[@majinism5582]

Am I the only one that thinks something's going to happen at TravelerCon that will make Jester SERIOUSLY question her devotion to The Traveler?

[@buddyb3165]

I wouldn't be surprised if something did happen. I've got a few scenarios on what could happen. A. Artagen/The Traveler has mentioned that while he likes the freedom of godhood he doesn't have a clue what he's doing so maybe he will marjory screw up and cause jester to start and lose faith in him (Especially with how everything they've been doing with Fjord and the issues with his patron). B. We all know that trickery and tomfoolery is this dude's manifesto, what if he pulls a stunt at TC, naming jester as not only a high priestess or something, but his successor. A "Well i've had my fun now your in charge, enjoy the slow ascension to godhood". Hes proof enough that crazy belief could cause things like that to happen, maybe what happened with him could happen to jester, elevating her to god level while he becomes free to explore the multiverse (The TRAVELER pulling a CON on his disciple) Edit: C. He asks jester to establish a priesthood and temple on the island their on, asking her to be his high priestess, but accepting so would mean leaving the Mighty Nien. Choosing between the deity she literally believed into divinity, or the friends who have been by her side for months at least and a year at most.

[@majinism5582]

@@buddyb3165 Actually, given what happened in Episode 107, I think things will go a little differently

[@estoy1001]

Ha Ha Ha...

[@fallen_star2319]

@@majinism5582 Oh man. This chain aged well.

[@majinism5582]

@@fallen_star2319 Like Milk, I know

[@simonenzinger3597]

Saw it on Twitter and I love it! Especially the little parts with Matt and Laura’s voices.

[@starvingartist733]

Delightfully foolish, I love it.

[@Undomaranel]

I see what you did there. May Chaos Reign.

[@dragonmaster47]

Being able to capture the essence of both Critcal Role and the movie El Dorado in a animation seems unlikely. But this is Pure Genius, I need to watch Critical Role with Anna's cover on loop in the background.

[@DisAnimated]

I loved both versions of the song but hearing them combine seems even better

[@bouncingbuttons7441]

i will maintain this is truly the best version of this amazing song (the slightly sped up tempo? the blending of the male and female voices? the way the bass drops so that the booming brass noises are really highlighted?) i think i have ever heard.

[@averagegirl7113]

Dude...this is just astounding. The way you meshed the to versions to create the duet, the expressions of the characters, the sheer mass your able to make with the simple landscape and crowds. I get chills every time I watch this

[@welp534]

OH MY GOD I had this EXACT same idea!! I'm so glad someone talented thought to do it, this is great

[@gaunjee4182]

I love how it feel so in character for them! Literally seeing this made my day! Awesome job!

[@wesleyt.4581]

I have watched this a worrying amount of times

[@GoblinHours-im2ue]

Worrying? No! I’ve watched this for... so long even though I’m only on ep 25

[@robertmcdaniel2260]

I really want this duet now, Matt and Laura would make it so g o o d

[@scottishvoldka3443]

I really want to hear a full version of this mashup

[@Bobthekraken]

OHHHHH MMYYYY GOOOOOOOODDDDD!!!!!!!!

[@anastasiyaivanova4665]

dammit now I need the complete song mashup with the cover for it to be a full kick-ass duet

[@thenovaace1556]

How do you not have more subscribers this is honestly really well done. 👍

[@ramonaelsener4490]

Oh my! This is perfection. It fits so well. Also your style and the composition is lovely. Well done. Thank you for sharing.

[@aster5767]

The building energy of this video is amazing

[@creativeusermeme]

oh my gosh your jester is absolutely *adorable*! this is just about good enough to make artegan overthink his hatred of the theatre...

[@Eggs_hatching]

Theres a sinister undertone here that I LOVE

[@prettypancakes2359]

The one dislike is Vecna

[@carsonjones3692]

I cant believe it took me so long to get around to watching this

[@bdletoast09]

It's not only fun. It's extremely accurate.

[@IggyTthunders]

I needed this. *Everyone* needed this.

[@Cguider]

this hits extra hard after last weeks episode

[@amberkaljumagi1243]

Yes! I am so glad someone finally put the Traveler with this song!

[@TheEpona92]

Holy crud this is good, thank you tumblr for pointing this out to me

[@SAwknerd]

TheEpona92 omg can’t believe this reached tumblr already!! Thanks for watching!!

[@BoredOuttaMyMind]

Delightfully enjoyable. Thanks for the treat!

[@enderesting]

I LOVE how expressive they are!!!! The audio clips throughout is also a subtle but great detail!!

[@MsAnimelover6666]

THIS IS AMAZING

[@raptorjesues1445]

OMFG I WAS THINKING ABOUT IT ALL THE TIME

[@sarabowseebowgo7367]

Oh my god this is so perfect!

[@robertcox9871]

This is absolutly fantastic!

[@robertcox9871]

Great work my dude

[@clownfern]

OMG THIS IS SO GOOD WTF

[@scribblerstudios9895]

One of my favorite songs from perhaps my favorite dreamworks movie ever, with adorable blueberry and her trickster "God" what more could I ask for :D

[@direwolf7874]

That actually works on so many levels

[@ollebolle420]

literally everytime this comes in my recommended i stop everything im doing to watch this . ive seen this probably 25 times at this point and ill do it again

[@daisykid3]

This is too perfect!!!

[@asifloserface]

This is... EVERYTHING. The song, the animation, the pacing, the little audio clips of Matt. All of it is just *chef's kiss* Mwah.

[@shmoopless]

I NEED A FULL VERSION OF THIS!!

[@RonnieFlare17]

This is DELIGHTFUL and WONDERFUL and 100% in character

[@bpdmachine777]

i cannot stop watching this it’s so lovely

[@criticalrolo4639]

This is absolutely gorgeous and SO FUN! Your style is amazing and I am SO in love with it!!

[@variansloth]

this is great i cant wait to show people once theyre caught up

[@erisplaysgames]

I can so hear the Oh my god at the start as Jester it's perfect

[@monkeystar3652]

The level of clustertruckness that was this arc 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@otavioplaysz]

welcome to traveler con. just amazing

[@AlleyArtisticDTW]

This hits different after 108!!!

[@ellerycampbell2194]

THIS IS DEADASS THE BEST THING IVE EVER SEEN

[@zeniomozara1280]

Omg word can’t describe how AMAZING this is!!!! You’re soooo talented and smart to think to combine these things!!! It’s sooooo great🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@LizBrager]

I've watched this at least 3 times now. It's so perfect

[@carianawaters6425]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO DO THIS OMG

[@ivorydungeons3064]

I need a full version of this mash up

[@mystlight1748]

So good! :D

[@meganerd14]

We need a full version of this!!!

[@sandrineouellet3794]

Omg yes !!!!!!!!! OMG YES !!!!!!!!! BEST IDEA EVER !!!!!!! IT GOES SO WELL WITH THEM BOTH AND !!!!!! YES !!!!!!

[@sandrineouellet3794]

ALSO !!!! I JUST LOVE THE WAY YOU ANIMATED ARTAGAN'S HAIR WITH THE WIND !!! I don't know why, I always like that visual with any character because it just looks like freedom and chaos to me, again, I'm not sure why. ANYWAY JUST SAYING IT WAS BEAUTIFUL AND I LOVED IT !!!

[@tegandumpleton3360]

This was amazing! Lovely animations and the song is spot on

[@TheKimisanna]

this is so awesome!! and now i also want a full version of the original and cover set up like this!

[@Kachompsky]

The harmony at the end is addictive

[@BigGreenGlasses]

I’m in f*cking tears asdfghjkl it’s so beautiful

[@KaraOni13]

YEESSS YOU UPLOADED IT TO KZbin!!! ITS SO CATCHY AND PRETTY! THE EDITING BOTH AUDIO AND VISUAL WISE IS SO SATISFYING, YOU ART IS SO FLUID TOO!! what program do you use??

[@SAwknerd]

KaraOni Thanks so much! I just used Krita for the art and then used videostar on my phone to assemble everything / edit. It’s not the most professional but it gets the job done ✨

[@zuzannaalikowska]

Oh my Traveler, this is gold

[@samanthaoteri1718]

I've watched this on a loop for the past 5 minutes. THI IS THE GREATEST THING I'VE EVER SEEN!

[@samanthaoteri1718]

"beautiful, I've looked at this for five hours" meme

[@karrachr000]

Interesting thought to mash together the original and the Annapantsu version. I like it.

[@MisfitKing]

Magic! Bravo to the team who made this I need a full song!

[@TheSpencermacdougall]

0:30 gave me chills.

[@gradyfarman5186]

Help. I can’t stop watching this

[@delaneyklutes]

This is incredible - great job !!

[@Wolfking309]

Please make a full video. I would actually pay to see it.

[@doomlasagne5760]

This is just gorgeous it's so amazing your work is fantastic

[@liamandrew2481]

I LOVE this vid! Can't get enough of it. If its in my feed its on my screen.

[@kenneth6996]

I love this so much

[@louie5647]

I KNEW THIS WOULD HAPPEN IM SO HAPPY

[@robodaviking2209]

I would love for the traveler and jester to become gods

[@TheSpencermacdougall]

episode 108. next week. it arrives.

[@JamCampasta]

YOOO i love the editing in this!! the music, the sound effects, the visuals, its all so epic :Dc

[@abigailpeters8774]

OH THIS IS SOOOOO GOOD

[@SamiAM0001]

OMG awesome job, this song would also work so well with Molly.

[@americaroleplayer]

Yo, the wind and everythig in this- so cool!!!

[@turbobrony1472]

This is just the perfect song for Jester and the Traveler!

[@emmacain2783]

THIS IS THE BEST THING I'VE EVER SEEN!!!!!!!!

[@ninafrancescanunez4783]

All Hail The Traveler YOU GUYS!

[@ravenclawfairy3648]

This is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen! ❤️

[@nk6698]

This aged interestingly

[@roobs2976]

THE ANIMATIONS HELLA LIT!! WELL DONE!!! KEEP DOING WHAT YOU LOVE AND WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY ARTIST!

[@Tangent_Pixel]

This is too perfect...

[@jake51479]

that was really good

[@joncatarroja1054]

This is amazing! I don't think Artagan would like it though. He's doesn't seem to be one for theater.

[@smasshton]

he’s def not dramatic enough to do this. not his taste

[@quinnsinclair7028]

See there's a difference between spectacle and theater. Theatre has plot and structure. Do you see any structure here?

[@princessZelda115]

I watch this daily its just so damn good