The Best NPC Ever | Critical Role C3E9 Highlights & Funny Moments

[@caleb2730]

"you could've been a gnome werewolf" Travis has a moment where he just smiles before he replies.

[@kemaree364]

In hindsight it almost feels like "Shit.. Back to the drawing board!" was him saying "Dammit he guessed it already! New character!"

[@Cuiasodo]

Hell of a poker face, tho!

[@feitocomfruta]

Also knowing Matt was losing his shit too made it better.

[@uffle]

@@feitocomfruta its like when robbie said "jokes on you" when told his character "looked like a dorian"

[@rafasantos1239]

​@@uffle what did Robbie mean by that? I'm a brazilian critter and I didn't understand this part

[@anathem9982]

I was so confused every time Chetney said there was a bookcase in the kitchen, because I was almost certain Matt had said something about a serving cart. glad that Matt played it off into a Chetney height joke though lmao

[@PeTTs0n88]

I reacted the same way, lost it when Matt wove it into the narrative 😅

[@WhiffleWaffles]

I honestly misheard as well. I thought it was a bookcase, and it was literally what Matt said to Chetney, I'm in the same boat lmao.

[@dougc84]

I completely missed Robbie saying "He is not an actual child." I just cried I laughed so hard.

[@michaelburns4414]

It reminded me of "Nancy!" from exandria Unlimited

[@IceMetalPunk]

*Nancy intensifies*

[@BeinIan]

@@michaelburns4414 Liam's delivery of "Mother?!" Expressed so many emotions all at once. That scene was legendary lmao

[@IIDQuality]

Time stamp?

[@ienzio7795]

@@IIDQuality Actual line is at 7:26 but if you want the entire conversation it starts at 7:05

[@ilive4mywork]

I know we're all here for "Are you gonna fUCK THIS GUY???", but Fearne not missing a beat before asking, "isn't that what you do on a date???" is *chefs kiss*

[@bg3929Z]

Pretty is *not* the most questionable NPC Fearne has romantically led on this campaign... -cue Laura's "Fearne's Gonna Fuck A Bone' song

[@AbdurahmanMabrook]

Mat saying "I added ginger" in that seductive tone really made my day.

[@NWolfsson]

I'm genuinely persuaded he was referencing some kickass cookies they've bought/prepared during the holidays, they were so much in sync for this bit x)

[@kei2kei]

@@NWolfsson It feels this is Matt and Marisha actually flirting as Esteross and Laudna. Over Ginger Maple cookies, of all things. :D :D :D And I love it!!!

[@sanddry738]

17:45 for reference

[@goldskull9901]

This is just how they talk at home

[@Kaelland]

I'm disappointed that Sam didn't respond to "Grass, what have you been reading?" with "Tusk Love."

[@hona6924]

Liam: "You could have been a gnome werewolf Travis." Travis: "Shit." Holy shit, the foreshadowing.

[@antonymilne1346]

The unintentional foreshadowing at that

[@takakhan-z3w]

Pretty is a big old cinnamon roll that must be protected at all costs.

[@littledragongirl10]

Agreed!

[@High-LordHarza]

Matt keeps creating more of my favorite NPCs

[@antoniocotillo9595]

He definitely gives Oohgie the Honorary Dwarf vibes

[@Abyrae]

If they forget about their date with Pretty in Episode 10, we riot.

[@ArchReverend]

@@Abyrae The very fabric of the universe needs to see this date happen!

[@yomama531]

It's incredible. You can actually SEE Matt's face get redder and redder when Ashley says "turgid".

[@Merjia]

"What have I DONE?"

[@kageonishinobi]

"Am i going to have to rp an ogre and a faun hooking up? "

[@MrUmakemelaff]

@@kageonishinobi It's just a bit of "faun service"... 😎

[@kuroneko1813]

I still remember when Taliesin taught the table about the word “turgid” lmao

[@rimurutempest4945]

Lord Esteross being so proud of his cakes is honestly just the best.

[@toddalexander5015]

Our Batman likes to bake

[@last2nkow]

what we really need is the Pretty Eshteross Diner and Bakery to open and we have the best adventurer meeting place to start campaigns ever.

[@dude-e]

Part of me wants to ship him with Laudna. Their interactions are always so fun and interesting

[@kei2kei]

@@dude-e Oh that's Matt and Marisha flirting in game. Hahaha

[@jibbajabba]

That guy is some sort of evil or something I just don't trust him. I think his part of to quarom being like that ambassador in exile in rebels. He has something to do with the evil in Drussar. Yes I have a corkboard and yarn what of it.

[@mayaenglish5424]

Strangely enough, This has done the most to convince me that Chetney is his real character. "I'm going to press the shiny button and move the story alooOH NO- AHHH KSSSSCH! RUN!!" lol

[@Madchef8u]

Great point, Travis does like buttons and the team seems to not yet have a specific aim

[@mayaenglish5424]

@@Madchef8u I can see the beginning of where they're headed with that family's name coming up more than once owning more than one guild doing shady things plus Dorian's brother's situation, plus werewolves = fun I can't quite put all the pieces together yet but it's itching away at the back of my brain and it's so tantalizing.

[@Abyrae]

@@mayaenglish5424 Well, they have an entire campaign to deal with all those plot threads, plus any others that have not been introduced yet.

[@mayaenglish5424]

@@Abyrae 😊 and it's thursday! Ready for more!

[@LeDameMarciana]

sam cosplaying as Steve Buscemi in the "hello fellow kids" meme image throws me half the time that the video cuts to him laksdjfalsdf

[@inkandcaffeine]

I literally saw it on stream & was like 'theres no way that outfit is an accident' lol

[@chani3644]

Matt flirting with Marisha in character was great, and I'm glad that Chetney is continuing to cause insanity.

[@kei2kei]

I added Ginger...

[@johnmartin122187]

Somehow despite Travis's best efforts Chetney is still breathing.

[@BryGoose]

He's gonna roll 100 someday I bet

[@202215jaffe521]

One thing to add, when Matt said Pretty's name, Liam and Travis face light up and thought about Pretty might related to Buddy

[@noelle9923]

I was looking for the comments related to this. I thought the same.

[@ug0tapurtym0uth58]

That was my favorite one shot.

[@hotscottrulz]

One of the comments on the KZbin VoD said that it would make perfect sense, because what else would Buddy say when looking at his newborn child than “You’re pretty.”

[@Royy164]

Matt is definitely trying to kill Chetney and Pretty here was already a setup for Travis' 3rd character: an ogre-riding, halfling cleric named Ravioli Vegemite.

[@kkwarlock8411]

Liam stealing food from Laura and their smiles after is so cute, i've missed it at live

[@hendrikgreiner8449]

They are just siblings that got divided after birth, this is my headcanon now!

[@ferrous719]

Yesss! So cute

[@gojira8563]

Matt's "WHAT IS UP" caught me so off guard and made me crack up LMAO

[@dovearchambault9229]

Not a single round of combat and is an incredible episode

[@davidschmidt5507]

I didn't even notice that. This was super intense and engaging with three disaster break-ins and that made it gripping for every moment!

[@hannamihaly2381]

Yeah! One of my favourits!

[@YoutubeAccountMan]

Combat is by far the worst part of CR

[@davidschmidt5507]

@@KZbinAccountMan Cause it's less engaging as a viewer. It'll be the best part of the animated show on Prime. Just the nature of the medium

[@elmonchis2]

@@davidschmidt5507 I do not agree. Have you watched D20? Brennan's combat designs are fantastic! With that being said, Matt is brilliant when it comes to social encounters.

[@amun1507]

If they don't go back to see Pretty, ILL RIOT IN THE STREETS

[@anathem9982]

from whatever time it was at the end of the episode, I think they had like an hour to get back to the tavern he was at. so it all depends on how long it takes them to meet up with Chetney and hat they decide to do with the information he just gathered

[@dovearchambault9229]

Agreed! They made a promise to a gentle soul and need to honor it!

[@3triplezero0]

They do. Personally I think they role played for too long on their date with Pretty. But at least they had fun with it.

[@ThePiprian]

"My apologies. This was a major understanding." - Matt Mercer

[@Marabcd315]

I think my favorite part of the whole episode is at 19:53 when Fearne sounds downright offended that FCG is implying she wouldn't have sex with Pretty

[@tomaszskowronski1406]

she's trying to update Beaus record of hook ups

[@known_film4081]

@@tomaszskowronski1406 😆

[@shannononeill482]

FCG asks...and then *down* goes Matt...I really wonder if the crew keeps a tally of who breaks the DM the most every campaign.

[@Boundwithflame23]

@@shannononeill482 Matt _and_ Laura simultaneously. Like they were in sync.

[@The2econd3vil3xes]

I never got around to watching the VM or M9 campaigns in full, but somehow I feel like this one's dissolving into chaos at a _much_ faster rate. And I love it.

[@dovearchambault9229]

It was born into the chaos!

[@sethkeown5965]

oh yes. let chaos reign. ✊🏻😄✊🏻

[@davidhodgson1011]

early m9 was very chaotic...

[@amyshaw893]

To be fair, they havent stabbed a baby manticore yet

[@Madchef8u]

Somehow none of them are in jail…. Yet

[@TransIsBest]

Liam: "You could've been a gnome werewolf, travis!" I don't remember this line! Amazing... 14:13

[@Backslasherton]

This episode was chaotic and hilarious from the minute the ad began to the very last second of the episode. I love it. Great compilation!

[@lukeedwards6027]

You can tell that Travis is having the absolute time of his life playing a crotchety old man. Future Laura is going to have her hands full!

[@ForeverWog]

I love the way Ashley’s voice breaks @3:55 when she says “It’s been really hard”. To sell the whole thing.

[@hfar_in_the_sky]

Lord Esteros' ongoing culinary endeavors is probably my favorite bit so far of Campaign 3

[@g0lddustt29]

He's just happy to have people to cook for

[@NWolfsson]

@@g0lddustt29 I'm just hoping they'll also check on the Shadow Baker some times. That guy is perfect x)

[@rebeckarydberg]

Sad days that its come to an end

[@michaelnagel2205]

So happy that Ashley is back full-time. Fearne Is such a wonderful character.

[@melancholysky13]

I loved this episode!! I'm telling you I really hope Ashley, Laura and Marisha don't forget their date with Pretty lol.

[@lauragantz6876]

I don't think fans will let them lol. People are probably tweeting them all the time as a reminder.

[@hannamihaly2381]

Nooo way, that’s not happening. We won’t let it!

[@JM_TheBassist]

Ill be so upset if they hurt our precious Pretty

[@hamcaked]

I’m so so so happy that Ashley decided to continue with Fearne for this campaign, she’s a gem (jam?)

[@elvislee3339]

Fearne is jazz, and jazz is chaos 😂😂😂

[@sethkeown5965]

apricot

[@georgebeswick7549]

What if Dariax comes in during this campaign 👀

[@matthijsclaessen8152]

With a twist of cinnamon.

[@Anzy.99]

@@georgebeswick7549 Dariax could br Matt's new Essek, his dmpc that everyonr loved

[@HabarudoD]

Marisha's squeaky "Well...."is healing for my soul

[@Backslasherton]

In all of Marisha's improv experience, the two times someone has asked her for a name of a childhood friend that SHE brought up, mind you, she's come up with the most modern generic American names in the world. lmao. I love it so much.

[@Sammie1053]

Reminds me of her as Beau coming up with an alter ego to flirt with that guard and landing on "Tracy"

[@jefferycrouse4652]

@@Sammie1053 In fairness she was a total Traci with that encounter

[@IcepersonYT]

I love that Fearne's nonsense so consistently breaks Matt's poker face.

[@LittleMissFoxy]

Coming back to see this episode highlight post EP 11 with Liam saying "You could've been a gnome werewolf Travis, you blew it" All while this is exactly what he became.

[@kkwarlock8411]

the way Robbie and Travis laugh the exact same way at Imogen asking out Pretty is so wholesome

[@myrmidonmamori]

Between the buddy cop show joke and "good Wilder, bad Wilder" I think Laudna and FCG as cop partners will be the next Nott and Jester's detective agency.

[@Scufflegrit]

Calling it now: Chetney actually had to quit his job and skip town because he got bit, and Gurge helps new werewolves out. Thus why it’s so important to Chetney to bust him out-the whole MC job bit is only a lie by omission.

[@hannamihaly2381]

That would be great!

[@goropes55]

That's amazing theory. Didn't also Matt said the full moon will be happening soon ?

[@Forcel3ss]

The thing is, we kinda already know Chetnies past cuz Travis played that character in a Christmas special that Liam was dming. Obviously most of it won't be completely the same to the new version of Chet, but the gist of it is probably the same.

[@kikphlip1080]

@@Forcel3ss Chetney is based on Chutney but is a different character since Christmas, Santa, and that type of elf don't exist in Exandria

[@Forcel3ss]

@@kikphlip1080 that's what I meant by based on him. I know the difference between gnomes and "elves from north pole"

[@mrRexninja]

You're the only one that highlighted Laudna's eye contact (17:02) and though I watched the session fully your zoom really makes it clear how distracting Marisha Ray was then.

[@dnf-dead]

"Did you see star wars in a theatre? ".... and I took that personally...🤣😅

[@cinderofgods8698]

Usually I watch these after watching the episode myself but I don't think I'm going to be able to catch up with CR for tomorrow's episode so I really appreciate you putting this videos together. I know this takes a lot of time, really thank you.

[@MoreMadCow]

20:32 I love these almost cinematic "pause" moments that make me chuckle.

[@crystalrainfall]

I love how Liam and Laura's relationship is such a great friendship, that they seem like close siblings. I love that this group is so close, they get each other's humor, and tease each other, a great group!

[@PeTTs0n88]

Liam's "what's going on?" after the Pretty name reveal (and Travis nodding) is such a great detail too! Buddy reference? ^^ Love your compilations, they're great!

[@Spud24]

17:30 Marisha and Matt in game flirting is the best! I needed this so much 😂

[@acesonfire]

17:03 Holy shit, after THE BIG REVEAL now it makes sense why Laudna is always tilting her head!

[@acetraineraster5171]

For those who couldn't understand what Liam said here (4:30): "so is reverse math"

[@bluedutchess6656]

honestly, I think Ashley is beginning to be the top-contender for "most chaotic and most brilliant character of the campaign" XD EVERY TIME she tries to lie her way out of stuff, I laugh so hard, because I seriously wouldn't be able to pull of a character that's a pathological liar XD It's so amazing to see Ashley full-on play this character with all the love and intention she has

[@tysalazar1064]

If the ladies get caught up in shenanigans and forget to go back for their date with Pretty, I'm going to be devastated. He deserves only good things.

[@zeterzero4356]

17:30 Gave me a case of the vapors! That face Matt made after hearing turmeric...I laughed. Nay, cackled!

[@spookyyenna]

Matt: Make a deception check Ashley: *rolls* Uh-oh... As a fellow DM/player, this part had me dying XD

[@rockandrollfantasy86]

I love that Ashley is wearing a Nine Inch Nails shirt ( she wears a lot of band name shirts) and Sam is wearing a shirt that says "Music Band"

[@kurtkuhlman5350]

Can't wait to see my favorite character Whitestone Andy in the Legend of Vox Machina!

[@alexanderburke2973]

14:10 Liam: You coulda been a gnome werewolf Travis. You blew it Those Of Us Who Have Seen Episode 11: (Tobey Maguire in Spiderman 3 smile)

[@georgebeswick7549]

I don't know why the funniest part of the episode was Matt regressing into Mister so well

[@jare3959]

I honestly can't decide if I like Matt's or Aabriya's interpretation of Mister better. They're both so perfect

[@georgebeswick7549]

@@jare3959 Matt definitely has the monkey characteristics down. But Aabriya did a great job as well interpreting mister.

[@Cailyn_Amanda]

I always look forward to these because you catch things that I've missed every single time.

[@lesterpadilla2220]

Beau with Ma-tony and now Laudna with Andy. Marisha is great with naming her boyfriends.

[@TheDancingBell]

lol esteros and laudna with the cookies was literally just an excuse for matt and marisha to flirt in character XD

[@mystupidlife123]

Honestly CR ships are my favorite. Usually I feel like it's putting undue pressure on the actors but with CR it's like "these people are happily married IRL I'm shipping their made up characters". Also everyone is just so wholesome. It's the same reason that conflict doesn't bother me because I know that at the end of the day these are a bunch of friends playing a game.

[@PaulaLPope]

This Travis-Robbie bromance is just giving me all the warm fuzzies.

[@amandajones2096]

These episodes really help me remember what happened the previous episode, right before the new one too!

[@ItsLuckilyJK]

This really may be the best most useful channel in the critterverse, you're doing the lords work

[@fierybookworm]

The emergence of "Pretty" was top tier. I love how chaotic this whole group is 🤣

[@1rotzy]

“You could have been a Gnome werewolf Travis.” If only they knew.

[@ohsnaps101]

I missed Travis' chaos. I am loving him playing a rogue!!

[@cosmic_poet7326]

I loved the strain in Imogen’s voice when she asked Pretty on a date. She really didnt want to.

[@canniloni]

8:03 that hard cut to matt’s mister face is sending me

[@Yggi_the_tree]

15:39 your honor, they're twins

[@beetusmaximus7498]

I honestly look forward to your highlight videos almost as much as the new episodes themselves. They're so well done and you always pick the best parts.

[@santi3991]

This sums up the whole energy of this campaign, I'm both excited and terrified at the same time.

[@thomas_jupiter]

Never hit a notification so fast in my life.

[@Kurse_of_Kall]

15:48 shit like this is why I love this channel. I'm not often able to watch the entire show, and usually end up listening to them as a podcast. But getting to see these cute moments that you miss on just audio is so wonderful. Keep doing what you're doing! ♥♥

[@BBTManiac]

The "Most thrilling conversation" was the most wholesome and entertaining ever. Everyone small talking perfectly without either party feeling awkward, both parties leaving the conversation none the worse by their own action or otherwise. True bonding without actually bonding but no issue either way with what transpired.

[@genevievekennedy8117]

ahhhh another legendary comp!!! thank you for all your hard work!!

[@TheBlarggle]

Man, Robbie was such a good addition to the cast. I wish he was still on.

[@SPITZtheGOD]

I really like seeing their cameras zoomed to fill screen to see them speak. This must've taken a good deal of work!

[@Quadraxis]

19:49 Sam asking the question we all really wondered, but dared not ask.

[@brycecorrigan8923]

These highlights are amazing! I lose focus easily during the show and its nice to be able to catch up without needing to rewatch a few hours. I used them to finish up c2 before c3 came out. Youre doing gods work haha

[@craighenery2501]

Chetney “would you like a wooden coin” so out of no where it nearly made me choke on my drink 🤣🤣

[@TheyCallMeCarg]

I think the most endearing thing about Fearne is the fact that she's an unapologetically bad pathological liar. Agent of chaos indeed...

[@davidhodgson1011]

This entire episode was so good...I can't wait for the date w/ Pretty tomorrow hopefully as long as everyone survives the immediate situation

[@TallionWhittfieldIII]

What I love about Laura Bailey always snacking or anytime I see a player snacking I always think about Brennan Lee Mulligan and all the clips we don't see of him shoving salami into his craw

[@Calneras]

Chetney is literally the perfect character. Hands the guard a wooden coin and the say if he flips it it'll kill him.(21:00) Funniest part right ther

[@dorsetaddick]

4:22 I missed this brilliant shade thrown at Travis first time round! Tal: barbarians are so complicated Liam: Its all the reverse math

[@littledragongirl10]

Pretty is the st.bernard of this game. Big, drooly, and loveable

[@gabriella3907]

I SWEAR PRETTY IS TOO CUTE! He is definetly gonna be my all time fav npc! hopefully they don't forget about their date in Ep. 10

[@Merjia]

Fearne's reasons for loving maple syrup is CR's version of a Jackass and a honeycomb in a brothel Also I was NOT expecting that thing with the macbook. Oh my god my sides hurt.

[@charissascrazy242]

I love how you cut this together with zoomed in reactions from the rest of the cast. I usually watch the show on my phone so it’s a very tiny screen and I can’t see everyone very well.

[@estoericaferret]

That added Mac boot noise just threw me through a temporal whirlwind of memory.

[@babserella2778]

Ashley accidentally giving threeway foreshadowing...

[@smout844]

liam: you could've been a gnome werewolf travis travis: 👀

[@blueclaws9894]

Pretty is one of the best NPCs ever! So sweet and wholesome! And of COURSE Matt played him just perfectly!

[@15drasedrase]

Amazing work as always :) these videos are so helpful when I'm down

[@pixiekit]

14:30 when Liam tells Travis he missed his chance to be a gnome werewolf… I’m convinced he is

[@impofstpete727]

I love seeing the zoomed in shots because I usually watch on my phone and there was clearly some things that I missed. I think the exchange between Imogen and Ashton regarding those initials is going to cause some serious problems later. I don't think she trusts him or Fearne very much because she has had 2 whispers involving their thoughts.

[@connorbozynski1006]

I just noticed this after a second viewing but Travis and Robbie laugh exactly the same during the OTP portion

[@danad.6327]

15:39 Snack stealing cuteness :)

[@Yoder023]

20:32 I'm amazed how Matt just made this basic-ass only ONE WORD responsive character, and never broke

[@ArchReverend]

Pretty had me fall out of my chair laughing and i cant wait to see how the date pans out.

[@shirleym.3911]

All the good rolls went to help Chetney

[@cssruth]

And now Travis's character is my favorite once again!

[@koira163]

pretty is the new pumat. I call it. He needs go be protected from everything bad. If anyone hurts him, I will riot