18 Shade Creepers and Counting | Critical Role C3E5 Highlights & Funny Moments

[@IceMetalPunk]

I love how when Sam feigned amnesia, Ashley and Laura were traumatized because they fully believed he would stick with that 😂 No one can trust anything Sam does.... because he's a cat.

[@CampaignerSC]

It may have been a jab at Molly-Kingsley.

[@yourigevers9776]

Surprise when one day he actually will get amnesia.

[@Jasper_Silva]

I was half hoping he'd switch to a Canadian accent or something dumb like that.

[@andrewdowns3673]

I wouldn't be surprised if he eventually does amnesia, and it's gonna be just like the end of WALL-E.

[@dude59974]

@@andrewdowns3673 Only if he truly dies and has to be resurrected

[@benjaminlindemuth615]

It isn’t so much that Taliesin can’t read Sumerian, he’s just out of practice.

[@SeanBoyce-gp]

You might say... It's been awhile?

[@toddalexander5015]

I love the idea that now Laudna's message whispers now have Sam's subliminal product endorsements

[@dude59974]

GODS I hope that bit sticks!

[@Mx.Chowder]

His voice has joined the cacophony.

[@nesso.9944]

I literally saw Ashley go through the first three stages of grief before it was revealed that FCG's amnesia was a joke.

[@nesso.9944]

"We're finally getting that Pussy backstory" - Sentences I've had to hear because of this fucking show.

[@jefferycrouse4652]

I mean isn't that just dating?

[@OneNerdyAce]

7:43 i love the contrast between Orym and Imogen with Laudna's messages. Orym is freaked the hell out by the echos and Imogen is like "im used to it by now"

[@hamcaked]

Im so glad that Liam kept Orym for this campaign! I feel like he got a little lost in the mix of all the strong characters during EXU so I’m excited to see his personality come out more through Liam’s character choices

[@sabershiro5707]

@@hamcaked Orym fits so well being the normal one among the group. Kind of like a break from all the crazy personalities around him.

[@ChevaliersEmeraude]

@@sabershiro5707 I'd say Imogen is also quite normal. Her powers are interesting and strange, but Imogen herself feels kinda normal too. Everyone else gets to go weird though! Third most normal character would be the Genasi with a big crystal orb in the head! lol

[@NvgFilms]

I feel like with her powers and how shes already actively trying to resist hearing all the voices around her she is able to hear only her without problem

[@OneNerdyAce]

@@ChevaliersEmeraude I’d say the most normal is Orym, followed by Imogen, and then maybe Dorian

[@johnpo2]

"Potions work different in the fey wild" Fey creatures: SNORT* WOOOOO

[@Eadwulf_Skald]

Considering the wild shit that happens there and the reality of that world: yup

[@MisterSmith00]

(snorts) “God said he’d teach me KARATE.”

[@siobhan-rae]

just Fearne n the gang doing bumps

[@benshurtz659]

3:48 Matt no longer takes pastries from laura is a huge throwback to Jester's cupckaes lol

[@Sideshownicful]

Robbie: Ah fluff...(everyone laughs)... I have kids! Also Robbie after another bad roll: FUCK ME!

[@manossteele1335]

With Laudna, Imogen, and Fearne being the self proclaimed "Witchy Bitches", I immediately pictured the 3 of them as the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus.

[@1SunnyDaze0]

Imogen as Winnifred, Laudna as Mary, and Fearne as Sarah! I need fanart of this now!

[@runedoom]

What about Nancy?

[@procrastinator99]

I pictured the three sisters from Charmed. But this also works.

[@GamecubeGrace1989]

I pictured the Hex Girls from Scooby Doo & The Witch’s Ghost.

[@OctopusOwl]

They have a perfect maiden, mother, crone triumvirate energy of a proper coven. Would love to have these three meet Pratchett's Lancre Witches.

[@mudkipjuice]

An octopus really wouldve been the most normal thing inside that house

[@OctopusOwl]

Little did they know

[@g0lddustt29]

Ashley & Marisha are both killing it so hard this campaign.

[@brunofant3562]

Agreed ! Laudna was my favorite from the start but in the last few episodes Fearne has been killing me. Ashley just plays her otherworldliness so well

[@dustinmichel7608]

I know right. I loved them last campaign, but now they are just perfection.

[@ChevaliersEmeraude]

I didn't want to ship Fearne and Laudna at first because those are played by the same players that Beau and Yasha were, and I though they should mix it up a little within the group, but they really work so great together, 'can't help it! :P That combo move in particular was really cool! :)

[@ThomasUfnalCrowlake]

Yeah, in the previous campaigns I've been all Liam and Taliesin, but (judging only from highlights, haven't gotten to watching yet) they seem to have taken a step back and the ladies are taking the spotlight beautifully

[@jimmyeatsom3375]

I dont know whether Robbie is planned to stick around for the long haul in this campaign, but I have to say that if they chose to keep him in, I am totally onboard. He fits in perfectly.

[@ChevaliersEmeraude]

I think they said he was a guest. But they can always change their mind later. That being said, eight players are a lot to handle, even seven is quite big for a DnD team. We'll see I guess

[@6ixpool520]

@@ChevaliersEmeraude the OG group was 8 right? I want Robbie to stay so bad lol

[@ChevaliersEmeraude]

@@6ixpool520 I get that. And yes the OG group was 8 people. And maybe Matt can handle it, but the bigger a group is, the harder it is to manage. Ideal groups are 4 to 6 players, and those guys are already 7!

[@6ixpool520]

@@ChevaliersEmeraude This is legendary DM Matt Mercer were talking about here. Joke's aside though, Matt doesn't look like he's having any trouble whatsoever corralling the group. They kinda police themselves to an extent as well, they are veteran players already after all and have good table etiquette.

[@toboterxp8155]

It seems in line with their current business strategy to slowly vary the main cast, so the show can survive one of them quitting.

[@dragonettiification]

I love that tal can actually talk battle strategy now that his character would.

[@beafbuger]

low intelligence can be very frustrating to play if you're actually super good at the game

[@Abyrae]

@@beafbuger It can also be freaking hilarious. Just look at Travis playing Grog "I have an Intelligence of 6, I know what I'm doing" Strongjaw.

[@sammy431]

You have such a great eye for the little moments underneath the main convo, it’s my favorite part about these videos. Always get things I miss!

[@era_s]

I KNOW RIGHT!!! I've been missing CR *bad* so i'm watching back through and I swear I don't catch half these moments the first time

[@8triagrammer]

18:40 Matt brilliantly and strategically says "that's cool" to Marisha's idea about her spell, thereby deftly avoiding the avalanche of nerd rage that would have ensued by people saying "that's not allowed in the rules"... - Rule of cool.

[@juliangines6764]

Matt definitely picked up a narrative style from Aabria with the "this is your life" line.

[@demogorgon4244]

aabria is the fakest happy person exaggeratting everyting i have ever seen so she needs to pick up 10,000 things from matt.

[@juliangines6764]

@@demogorgon4244 you can see yourself out.

[@rockandrollfantasy86]

@@demogorgon4244 Did she piss in your cornflakes or something bro? Damn.

[@torbenh.9250]

Ashley saying "I LOVE IT" in total disgust and discomfort is very very relatable 11:57

[@franciscoborjaescobarsuare5802]

Same energy as "Thanks, I hate it"

[@marvelfan281]

I love how Imogen is completely unfazed by Laudna's creepy whispers.

[@ForeverWog]

My favorite moment is still the entire table being grossed out by the dwarf T-1000 ing it’s way up through the wall…except for Taliesin, who is gleeful.

[@theauthorii1751]

He got that it was an x men reference and loved it.

[@thehappyaipom]

I'm a bit upset you didn't catch Robbies face when he slowly realised that Sam was comparing the feeling the sponsor gives him to a cat licking its testicle

[@robertrossel7432]

FCG: "Smiley day to you! Who are all you folks?" Me: "I swear, if he says his name is Kingsley..."

[@digifreak90]

"Empty."

[@MisterSmith00]

Note to self: Zealot Barbarian who uses their subclass features to revive themselves… …but every time they do; the personality is wiped. Their “rage” involves fragments of the old personality resurfacing.

[@The2econd3vil3xes]

Fearne is the most chaotic "yes and" I have ever seen.

[@stinner2000]

Can't wait for the inevitable Werther's ad spot now. You know it's coming.

[@TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll]

Their Twitter account has so far completely failed to pick up the ball, sadly.

[@stinner2000]

@@TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll I have faith in Sam's ability to not let something go. We'll see how it goes!

[@sethkeown5965]

was there "drama" between sam and worthers? what'd they do?

[@notforsaletoday1895]

@@sethkeown5965 They know what they did. ;(

[@21Hayden12]

Lmao Robbie’s reaction to “the perch” he’s just like “why are you taller than me?

[@Styxintheriver]

I didn't really like EXU but Robbie has been fantastic. His energy is a perfect addition to the Dynamics of the existing cast. Not to mention "Beep-boop beep-boop beep-boop, that's a ✨two✨" he's great

[@20storiesunder]

Don't think many liked EXU. Robbie was great in it though.

[@Kurse_of_Kall]

@@20storiesunder I loved EXU lol

[@20storiesunder]

@@Kurse_of_Kall Yeah it was a marmite season.

[@Kurse_of_Kall]

@@20storiesunder yeah idk, you definitely didn't watch it for the narrative or overarching story or anything. But the characters were all individually interesting and funny, and their interactions with each other were hilarious to watch. Plus Aabria's DMing made her almost like a whole extra character herself which was a cool difference from Matt's more withdrawn "I'm just here to narrate and do NPC's" style.

[@Eadwulf_Skald]

@@Kurse_of_Kall Aabria vs Matt is best described in Liam's baseball bat with barbed wire analogy. Matt just takes that bat and waits around a corner. Aabria stands in the middle of a square and dares you to fight.

[@ddowell995]

Ashley is killing it with fearnes weird fey understanding of the world and morality. Bravo.

[@Lukos0036]

Robbie singing "It's really bad." and "That's a TWO!" reminds me of the Bill Wurtz History of Japan video. XD You failed your saving throw? "Hire a Samurai"

[@beardedbard6308]

I feel like a great use for the command spell when you're fighting an enemy you don't know well would be, "monologue".

[@foxgloveunderhill1440]

That's awesome! I'm stealing it.

[@LML1415]

this is great

[@princessblazena]

"And what does he do? He starts monologuing! He starts like, this prepared speech about how *feeble* I am compared to him, how *inevitable* my defeat is, how *the world* *will soon* *be his*, yadda yadda yadda. Yammering! I mean, the guy has me on a platter and he won't shut up!" 😂

[@tanyastansfield8266]

Having just finished the recent episodes, this aged beautifully

[@beardedbard6308]

@@tanyastansfield8266 omg, Sam did it didn't he!? I can see the future!

[@shawnamoore6759]

The voice Sam used for his cat promo had me waiting the whole time for "this sponsor has everything..."

[@mattgeist6476]

Dan Cortese even

[@hamcaked]

Still better than Cats (2019)

[@jlog3540]

Amen

[@diarya5573]

I dunno..... This gave me flashbacks

[@jlog3540]

@@diarya5573 more broadway tho

[@connorbozynski1006]

“He’s our little robot Jesus” is up there with my favorite cr quotes ever

[@ErnestJeanAngeles]

You know why I love your videos. Because we can all remember the one-liners and fun exchanges but your videos highlight moments that one doesn't immediately notice. Like Robbie reacting to the perch, quiet dance-y moments, stuff like that. You are greatly appreciated for the effort you put into these.

[@nerdsworldBR1]

*ELDRITCH BUKAKE* -Mercer, Matthew (2021)

[@DAFPvnk]

I love watching your clips/highlights for getting all the jokes i missed, and also because it helps me remember what happened in the story

[@grey8288]

I always watch these because I usually listen to them, and I miss some of those smaller visual moments.

[@JKrolart]

I freaking love these. You do such a good job. I can't watch CR without them now. What have you done to me!??!

[@chrism7395]

25:09 if the chamber pot gets glammed up to be worth 1000gp they could use it in a Heroes' Feast...

[@frankjones1542]

the sub-titles on the little quiet bits are much appreciated, i never would have heard them other wise being a bit hard of the ol' hearing. you do good work.

[@FantasticAlbum77]

Robbie fits so well with the rest of the cast I hope he's sticking around for a while yet, if not a main cast member ❤️

[@robertthompson5701]

Agreed, I really want him to stick around

[@bitterblossom19]

Agreed, it would be nice if he became a permanent cast member too.

[@hawkthorn33]

This show is consistently the best 4 hours of entertainment every week. But it not complete until I relive the highlights on your channel. Keep em coming.

[@jacquiblanchard3131]

I second that!

[@Thorkyan]

Why do I feel Matt will never accept any cupcake Laura will offer him ever in the future. Ptsd from the Hag

[@MrJabbaba]

I always love these highlights. Getting to see cast interactions I missed during the episode is always such a joy!

[@Mattdovah]

22:40 I'm so surprised no one went "Eldjizz Blast!" 24:40 Can you imagine Sam going "I'm DEVEXIAN"?

[@AKNismo]

I mean, Matt's "Eldritch Bukkake" has the same energy lol.

[@yeshevishman]

With the theory that devexian fixed up fcg, that hits different now...

[@mattewald9378]

I have literally watched this whole episode twice and you still find things I didn’t catch before … thank you for your work

[@wilsonmusic4520]

I love Robbie’s reaction to Marisha’s perch so much. He was so surprised and confused and her movements didn’t help at all🤣🤣🤣

[@robertthompson5701]

Good lord I'm loving this group even more this campaign. I felt like they took themselves too seriously, for the most part, in c1, started being more fun oriented in c2, and c3, they're just completely cutting loose.

[@antp2297]

I like that Sam is basically Laura’s little brother

[@Indrecius]

I love that you catch these little moments of humanity where it’s just them being friends together. You are my favourite CR editor; thank you, it’s a joy to revisit these bubbles in time 🙏 💛

[@canjica_]

12:12 NGL i thought Dugger would prioritise characters on alphabetic order making him go for Ashton first and that made me loose my mind at the genius that is Sam... Oh well

[@draconiskittensweetie9765]

I don't think Dugger knows their names lol

[@canjica_]

@@draconiskittensweetie9765 Exactly

[@redroseproductions4688]

With tashas mind whip and command combined they forced dugger to completely waste his turn so its far from an awful result XD

[@genevievekennedy8117]

always thankful for marisharaygun comps

[@alyxramos5947]

Is anyone gona talk about the fact that sam is now a canonological version of the chosen from Smosh?

[@beafbuger]

i actually love robbie. he's a great addition to the cast and i'll be sad when he leaves

[@UponThisAltar]

I don't comment on most videos I watch, but I've been subscribed since around episode 120-ish? Just have to thank you for your continued efforts. It's honestly so nice for me to be able to go back to these as fun highlights, and background noise when I work on my own campaign. Edited for typos.

[@jackdog06]

Fun fact! Rats cannot fit through spaces as thin as a quarter. *But dwarves can*

[@Abyrae]

I'm rewatching these for a massive dose of serotonin, and I just noticed Ashley's doing a butthole with her hands during Sam's I'm a cat skit, and I LOST IT XD

[@nesso.9944]

Also, Sam said "Did I stutter?"

[@emmadavis535]

A rat can squeeze through a hole the size of a quarter. Is I think the factoid that Ashley is thinking of.

[@draconiskittensweetie9765]

Watching that dwarf emergence moment again.. re-traunatized. Thank you for your service

[@joelvaldovinos1883]

12:31 Sam says “did I stutter?”

[@Rolach]

Ooh new highlight video let's see what we got! "I'm a cat!" ok...

[@sjokkoladehjerte]

So, how is it that every time the first punchline has been said, i take a sip thinking I'm safe, totally forgetting that there's a second punchline coming.. and then i almost drown, doing a dance between trying to not inhale it while cackling trying not to spit sugar water all over. I mean i watched the episode, I should have remembered, but god damn they still got me the second time around🙈👏🏻

[@blueroninstudios]

Well, i havent thught about Doogie Howser MD since the 90's so .... thanks, Laura and Sam and Ashley! (theme song stuck in my head now......dammit!)

[@theauthorii1751]

There's a meh spin off on Disney plus.

[@erinhansen1857]

I really want a compilation of Ashley embodying different animals. It’s the best!

[@ahunsaker172]

Fuckin love everything robbie does, Dorian is gold. I hope he stays forever!

[@The_Cowwwthem]

I LOVE SAM “we get it Robbie you where in EXC”

[@Sideshownicful]

22:34 Matt has often apologized to sponsors because of Sam and his promos before the game begins. Is this the first time Matt apologizes mid-game AND for someone other than Sam?

[@romxxii]

And because of something his own wife says, of all people.

[@Liz_For_Short]

Love your videos! You catch jokes and reactions that I miss and it makes the episodes even better seeing them from a different perspective. Thank you for making these, I know how much work they are but your efforts are greatly appreciated.

[@LoonyTunes]

I love Robbie's super delayed "....fluff" because despite being someone who has zero qualms about swearing, I also do that sometimes. That exact thing, just switch up "fuck" for "fluff" halfway through for no reason. He doesn't have to use his kids as an excuse for me lol

[@HollowSun]

The genuine concern on Liam's face at 21:08 💔

[@Eadwulf_Skald]

Rats can actually fit through a hole the size of about 1 inch. So most doors would have enough room I'd think.

[@garrettcarter5622]

♫ EVERYBODY ♫ EVERYBODY EVERYBODY wants to be a cat ♫ Hallelujah ♫

[@Dhaygames2162]

"This is your life now. This is how it goes". Hehe

[@seanmander]

Thank youuu love this channel

[@RegalMermaid]

Robbie being introduced to The Perch! 🤣🙌🏽

[@edenborden3846]

His double take got me😆

[@bekbowen8671]

I love the background exchanges that you catch in these

[@nenybuns]

Thank you so much for all your edits, these are so lovely to watch ! (Almost died at the matrix for fearne, hahahaha)

[@OctopusOwl]

I love that they're making Gen X/Elder Millenial jokes between eachother. They realized that it's about their comfort and enjoyment as much as it's a show for us.

[@benthompson648]

I loved the sneak peak of Sams campaign 4 character

[@falcychead8198]

Sam: ALPHABETIZE! Matt: ...What did I ever do to you?

[@SkilesHasFun]

Laura: Character offers Matt's NPC a pastry Matt: *I have been down this road before*

[@JustVibing4now]

I miss Travis, but when he shows up it will be amzing

[@zombieninjapitbull3856]

God I hope he is a rogue

[@JS-ul8nm]

7:46 What did Robbie say? "[Something something] confused" is all I got

[@Kyuukami]

[something] cos we are confused.

[@vivishii_]

i THINK its something like "should or should we not buy werthers cuz im confused"

[@avagarfinkel9724]

If Robbie ever leaves I’ll cry

[@alonosh7184]

25:50 After all, time is a weird soup!

[@fallen_Apollyon]

"Beep boop beep boop beeboop, that's a twoooo !" is now perpetually stuck in my head

[@KKsis]

Your highlight videos are so good!! 💕 You have a such a good eye for the best moments to include (and your section titles make me lol every time)!!

[@AlRomo19]

F.C.G be like, "Change the world, my final message, goodb ye"

[@banechrismon6051]

Sam's joke "It's built to code" is so under appreciated

[@davidcurry5240]

Sam happy dancing about D&D money gives me life and is also a mood.

[@jazzycat8917]

Pretty sure that rats can fit through holes the size of a quarter, thats where Ashley got confused

[@Disquirilat]

I'm not even watching the episodes anymore, only your highlights. They are perfect!

[@sloandarkhorn44885]

I'm kinda sad laudna took a sorcerer level I really want her to get pact of the chain and have Pâté as a familiar so he can dance on his own

[@bouncycomix]

Could just be her plan for next level.

[@nicooooo0]

GREAT NEWS!!!

[@Boreasnorm6391]

I honestly can’t tell if Marisha was uncomfortable during Sam’s “I’m a cat” bit

[@darkroselight3835]

OMG it would have been so sad, BUT hilarious if every time FCG went unconscious in battle he "factory reset" and lost his memories.

[@rebeccabirch6130]

Okay, the "I'm a cat" bit fucking KILLED ME

[@XCrawlFan]

I need Robbies "Its very bad..." as a playable file

[@ryannutter8003]

I'm sad your videos aren't getting as many views so far with the new campaign, don't doubt yourself! These videos are done so well and capture some great interactions!

[@leesoftpaw5086]

Using Command and making Dugar organize his stuff is fucking amazing

[@era_s]

potential spoilers - - - - - - - - - - - "Dorian you just gave away your real name" HOHOOOO

[@MetalManimal420]

What does Robbie whisper at 7:44? Evidently it’s enough to get Marisha.