*most* ghosts need punching | critical role animatic

audio from critical role campaign 2, episode 31
;w; oh man, this took a bit... i've got 3 weeks left till im done w/ college so.. this was kinda silly to make rn between corse work but, ah well.. hope yous all enjoy it 🍵🧵👻
alt title: caleb and caduceus infodump @ fjord and beau for 2 minutes and 12 seconds straight...........
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[@allisimar]

omg swag

[@averydrunkgod4805]

Nice Catra profile pic :)

[@allisimar]

@@averydrunkgod4805 :)

[@watergategaming5639]

fr

[@deffdefying4803]

A couple generally means two, so Caduceus knows: 1. The difference between a cemetery and a graveyard 2. The fact that he only knows two things

[@zherron42]

Some say he only knows two facts about ducks.... And both of them are wrong.

[@Farseer15]

Well that's still one more thing than Socrates

[@Pillar_of_Salt]

@@Farseer15 This is the wittiest thing I think I've ever read

[@A_Dragovich]

I feel like it references a certain CHOSEN orc...

[@internalwolf2945]

The muffled voices when Cad is thinking really shows his 9 intelligence

[@adamaris1760]

Not really. Tuning people out while brain goes on a wander pondering something isn't really a sign of intelligence.

[@timswingler4219]

@@adamaris1760 eh someone who is smart can multitask paying attention to both if they want to. Not saying they always will, but if they don't can also get there alot quicker when they do. Cad had to tune everyone up for quite a while to think if he could come up with a ghost he did not want to punch. that is a pretty good fit for a 9. incase you are unfamiliar a 9 is below average.

[@miguelhenriquecosta]

@@timswingler4219 Tuning out is, still, not an assertive on someone's intelligence. Tuning out is something that most people do to focus, and the abscense of that skill is something regularly related to disorders that affect mental development, per example, ADHD. Being smart isn't being able to multitask, as tuning out is not a sign of being "below average". Those are two different skills, that should be employed on different moment. You don't want to multitask while writing an essay, as you don't want to tune out when playing a sport.

[@cabbageoverlord4540]

Sort of odd, since perception is Wisdom based in D&D. Caduceus should still be able to hear just fine, with how wise that dude is. :p

[@coniferouskiddo]

@@miguelhenriquecosta ye!! for reference, when i made this, and how i interpret this scene is cad is neurodivergent (adhd, autism amongst other things lol) so.. yea :''3 i dont think zoning out is bc of his 9int.

[@rebeccabertolini4420]

Cad's facial journey while pondering about the ghosts is ABSOLUTE GOLD, I adore it😂

[@internetontheradio6888]

What makes it even better is thats what Caduceus’s player (Tailson) did irl. He starred off into space and had to be snapped back by the other players.

[@fidly4]

Molly - Doesn't know anything (it's part of his charm Caduceus - Knows a couple things.

[@rayanderson5797]

So how many characters does Talesin need to go through before he plays a wizard that knows everything?

[@DeathnoteBB]

@@rayanderson5797 Nein

[@ryankelsay5984]

@@rayanderson5797 he already had Percy

[@walker110701]

Which is ironic because Cad has 9 intelligence and Molly has 11 😂

[@jazzycat8917]

@@walker110701 And Molly could barely read. Both Taliesin's character this campaign were powered by vibes and vibes alone.

[@olesams]

This just shows how Taliesin is on a WHOLE other level! That bit is so.. I mean, it is underplayed, takes him out of the conversation and just has the best timing. I mean, Sam Riegel is funny. Shock-value and asshole-factor. But this.. SO GOOD.

[@jasonreed7522]

Sam is definitely a "loud" comedian, and its amazing. But Travis, Tal, and Liam are definitely amazing with "quiet" comedy. They make some great under their breath comments that sometimes takes eagle ears to notice in the chaos, but also do facial expressions / body language really well. Edit: 1:47 Beau: he was definitely living in the middle of a cemetery Fjord: its ok, you don't have to tell me any more, I'll just imagine the worst possible ....

[@ultimateninjaboi]

Also, bonus points for the little bits of trivia he pulls in. Like, hes correct about Cemetary/Graveyard.

[@EyebrowsGaming]

@@jasonreed7522 All hail Ashley Johnson, queen of quiet comedy.

[@TarotVylan]

@@jasonreed7522 i've always been a bigger fan of the "Less is more" type of comedian, but i can't deny that i love a good loud funnyman

[@mikebrunette1089]

This is so good it very much punctuates how fucking weird all of them are

[@elbruces]

I mean who throws "I think I can punch ghosts now" into a conversation? Unless they're high AF (which was a different episode).

[@leahbeah1585]

@@elbruces I mean if you figured out how to punch a ghost I feel as if that might be something you would talk about, if I figured out how to punch ghosts and then someone asked me what I had been doing recently the first thing I would say is that I figured out how to more effectively punch ghosts, because its fucking cool.

[@robinmansions2884]

I *love* your Cad. A lot of artists get it pretty dang good, but yours is just... perfect. The exact balance of soft and crunchy. 10/10 Nott also looks very excellent

[@coniferouskiddo]

'perfect balance of soft and crunchy'... i love that kjsnfkjsk thankyou :-3

[@symphony_in_plaid4592]

and I love the li'l gap between his front teeth omw 😊

[@Qwertky]

Cad is like 89% Bewilderment, 10% random wisdom and 1% Chaos. See references "Oh, I *can* do that, actually. I can do that." and "Help! It's again!" and the whole Bone Flute fiasco. Loooove him!

[@cabbageoverlord4540]

@@Qwertky “We’re going, it’s bad!”

[@thewingedporpoise]

@@coniferouskiddo I would also like to add that Beau is fantastic

[@NWolfsson]

Caduceus: Technically it's not a cemetary. It's a graveyard. Beau: Okay, there's a difference? Caduceus: A graveyard has a temple attached. A cemetary is by itself. I know a couple things. You can not make me believe this is NOT an aspect of Taliesin's relationship with his friends x)

[@lunacyandpirates]

I'd forgotten how great Beau's "I think I can punch ghosts now" is

[@hexxidelux6224]

I love those short moments where Cad has a semi-existential crisis to reflect on

[@reynedance]

IT'S CALLED A 'GRAVEYARD' BECAUSE IT'S THE 'YARD' OF THE TEMPLE! (I watched the video twice [becauseI liked it very much], and made the connection. :3 )

[@dolphinberry9247]

the way u muffled the voices when he was thinking.... my auditory processing disorder ass was like !!!!!!!!!! me. just. the way you draw all of them makes me

[@coniferouskiddo]

kjsfksj same. . .th auditory processing struggle..... also, thankyou so much :''3

[@butasimpleidiotwizard]

Wait is that an auditory processing thing I thought that was just my adhd

[@butasimpleidiotwizard]

Which to be clear I have all the sensory processing bullshit because of the autism I just thought that my inability to hear conversations when I am thinking about stuff was like normal and I only got it a lot because of the adhd being distracting and shit

[@coniferouskiddo]

@@butasimpleidiotwizard i mean, yeah ,, it can be both things :'') im autistic n adhd and im pretty sure its a symptom that comes with both neurodivergencies. there's rly a lot of overlap :-3

[@themardbard9096]

When you cut to "I think I can punch ghosts now," and all the cuts to Cad pondering his run ins with ghosts, such good comedic timing!!!! This really enhances tf outta this scene! Also I LOVE love LOVE how you draw them all, esp Beau, and Jester at the end of the table all cute and curly

[@coniferouskiddo]

thank you sm :-3 !!

[@Roadsidefool]

THIS IS SO GOOD THIS IS SO GOOD I LOVE IT ABSOLUTELY STELLAR CONTENT THERES SO MUCH PERSONALITY AAAAAA love how u draw mr caduceus

[@mottle_]

The one dislike is from the ghost that got bonked by Caduceus.

[@Ale-tj8gj]

I think it's just perfect when artists add their own little artistic spin to animatics to make them more than just what the scene is, and that part in cad's head was an absolutely GOLDEN example of that

[@pagenein]

0:09 fjord's little ear-wiggle?? stunning, amazing, showstopping, effervescent

[@pagenein]

idek if it was on purpose but i love it

[@moosetopherrobin6147]

Your nose-heavy style fits them all so damn well. That is absolutely my favorite illustrative representation of Cad, ever. Keep being awesome.

[@sivsi6598]

I love your art so damn much ;-;;; this is wonderful

[@coniferouskiddo]

:''3 thankyou sm

[@breenaj1095]

1. This art style is very cute and good. 2. The muffling of voices when you show Caduceus' thoughts is amazing 3. This is just a nice video that makes me feel good to watch, thanks

[@andrews2812]

If anyone knows the difference between a cemetery and a graveyard it's Tal.

[@MadamFoogie]

I love how unintelligent but wise Caddy is. He's adorable, and I'll never look at cows the same.

[@lenajn13]

i really love your art style :) I also forgot that they pretty much went to the graveyard to ask for help and then Cad was like "yeah I'm just going to stay" and while the players obviously planed on it the characters were like "honestly don't know why he's still here or really why we picked up a rando from a graveyard"

[@Kumagoraa]

he's so precious and so soft in your style I love him so much.. this gentle cow man

[@heybuddy3616]

this animatic,,,,,,,feels like a hug

[@octobad7834]

God this is adorable. I also LOVE that you ran the other conversations faintly in the background, it just adds to how long cad was thinking about beau's question. Great work!

[@crazyrussianman2128]

I really like this depiction of Cad. He looks like such a gentle goof

[@maxl.6680]

This Animation perfectly highlights the beauty of Cad. Which is hard to miss with al the other stuff going on.

[@TakeWalker]

Scenes of Caduceus just being dumb and wholesome are the best. :D

[@rosenmarille]

neverrrr gonna get tired of your arts n animatics, the way you draw them is soo lovely and nice, and dfjjfghhj cads tune-outs. drinking tea with a ghost :)

[@Kalibby22]

tal plays him perfectly. dumb and slow when he needs to be but also ever so quick witted

[@crowjordansart5113]

this is still one of my all-time favourite cad moments and the way you executed the animatic is just... so good. it’s so good!! your art is so beautiful and interesting-looking, the way you draw cad is so lovely, and your style lends itself so well to this kind of video!! just... aaa

[@sadrainy]

This is so perfect, I love it so much. Love your style and that it expands around the ghost punch bit, with Nott and Caleb and the semetary versus graveyard talk. And those little ghost encounters that he's thinking about are just PERFECTION. I love it so much!! Thank you!

[@Jenny-fk3ke]

the way you draw everyone is so pleasing, but especially your interpretations of caleb and nott. they are 🥺somft. and so scruffy. I will watch this a million times I think.

[@arih525]

The art style to the muffled voices when Cad is thinking 👌👌👌 absolutely perfect

[@jessejackrabbit7021]

Every time I see ur Deuces art on tumblr I get so excited. Love the way you draw them!

[@sophiefrankis9476]

Today I learned from Critical Role the difference between a grave yard and a cemetery.

[@ultimateninjaboi]

Funnily enough, hes right. Cemetary pretty much just refers to a place where people are purposefully laid to rest. Graveyard was traditionally used to describe one that was an attatched or integral part of a buildings property (almost exclusively a church, irl).

[@FlowersForVax]

I love your art so much ;o; how can an art style be so //wholesome// ???? I can't get over Caduceus' thinking face and Fjord's little scaredy cat face and Beau "I think I can punch ghosts now" Lionett, that LEGEND

[@CorvusCorone68]

irl Travis is scared of ghosts

[@ethanpoor3239]

Ok I know it’s been a while since this was made but DAMN can I just say your art style is incredible and I love it soooo much

[@ty-qj4ms]

I LOVE THE MUFFLED SOUNDS IT MAKES EVERYTHING SO FUNNY-

[@Ozisl]

Taliesin plays this so freaking amazingly.

[@Octy_in_Boots]

Your Caduceus is one of my absolute favorite renditions of him! I felt this in my bones. Trying to answer rhetorical questions, tuning out while I formulate the best response, waiting for a space in the conversation to put in my two cents while also desperately trying to hold onto said response, and ultimately saying my thing after everyone else has moved onto another topic. Oof.

[@lycanthrop-ee9971]

I've never listened to Critical Role and I have absolutely no context for the characters, but this immediately sucked me in. You managed to make this conversation feel so real, the characters really came to life for me! I love their designs, too- considering the only information I have about them is how you draw them and their voices, I feel like they fit super well- and your art style v v much! Even without context, the sequence with Caduceus made me laugh out loud.

[@coniferouskiddo]

oh aww :''D wow, thats so kind of you to say!! thankyou so much !! im happy you enjoyed it

[@ilurvsharrypotter]

I'm obsessed with these character designs

[@RedNeor]

this has the exact cad energy, it's amazing

[@elken8685]

omg omg omg i love this soosososo bad. omg . your designs for the nein are soo good. .. cad's whiskers...fjords little ears... the comedic timing on this is excellent im obsessed

[@acentric_]

GRAHH i love this so much

[@TeddyJohnstone]

I'm sooooo obsessed with your art style ahhhh!!!!! You capture the m9's energy so well, like they look EXACTLY like how I imagined them looking when I watched the show. And even like the sketchy nature of the line work just compliments them so well, you're incredible!! Also, your Beau makes me even more of a lesbian than I already am, so thank you for your service 🥰🥰

[@leahcarmichael1010]

I'm in love with the way your draw cad omg

[@bursokk301]

SO SO SO GOOD !!!!! i haven't started CR yet but your stuff has always made me want to start !!! all of your designs r just so so so phenomenal AND ALSO JUST THE FLOW OF IT ALL IS MWAH

[@EgObArNeT]

oh my god, I could just keep on watching this. Great humor, lovely soft illustrations. I really like your take on the conversation

[@user-rs3ek5iz8b]

I really liked the CCs! You really nailed explaining the subtle audio changes. It's so rare to see someone giving the subtitle track this much love, so thanks for the efforts there!

[@coniferouskiddo]

Aw, I'm glad they're good!! It's no problem :-3

[@mewzombieful]

I want that on a shirt with that art the last quote "I know a couple things." it is such a mood

[@moralessanchezoscarelias6412]

This captures amazingly the charm of Caduceus, and the commitment of Taliesin to his character.

[@wisdomfeeteverywhere4389]

of course talisan would know the difference between a graveyard and a cementary thank you sir for teaching me that cuase i didnt know that

[@wings9177]

Oh my goodnesssss I love all of these designs SO much everyone looks soooo cute

[@casieropski]

I adore your style for each of them!! They are so unique, but it’s clear which character they represent. And they are PERFECT!

[@casieropski]

Also this animatic was so funny and perfectly captures the moment :)

[@danielep.4076]

i am in LOVE w the way you draw these characters, especially cad and beau

[@squishies4life123]

o my god i love how u drew em all but especially cad o my goddd hes so soft... friend shaped

[@uhkingdom]

Why you gotta make me fall in love with these weirdos all over again huh

[@arienmorningmist9684]

Gods, this is SO BEAUTIFUL! I love your style so much!

[@roarey]

Your art style is ⭐immaculate⭐

[@ambero8726]

AHH the date on the quote at the end is really sweet. Beautiful work

[@okthen623]

obsessed with cads character design in this, its just, perfect

[@keremmadran]

Your rendition of these characters are my fave I believe. They don't look as glorious as most people make them look, and more like the characters I know.

[@misscutenar2333]

Thia is so amazingly well done and beautiful and just a wonderful rendition of one of my favourite scenes with my not so intelligent cow man

[@tarotkillerpodcast]

I love Critical Role~ And Beau was so amazing with her dead-pan delivery in her words. XD

[@SapStary]

You’ve captured Tali’s expression flawlessly, amazing!😂

[@geodoesart]

I cannot stress enough how much I love the way you draw Caduceus, I get comfort by just looking at him, so I thank you for it 🥺❤️

[@littlecereal293]

I love how you draw Nott so much!

[@riddleslive]

holy shit 9 intelligence has never been this accurately portrayed before

[@Kalah_]

I love how he just sits there and thinks about it for a long while. Imagine if the others just sat there as well, drinking tea outside, waiting for a response. It would be a really nice, chill conversation in nature. :)

[@olaczajnik]

i watch this video every day i can't get enough of it, your art is fantastic here

[@divinitaazteca]

I LOVE YOUR STYLE

[@mantisshrimp3945]

I cannot describe how much I LOVE your Cad, he’s truly wonderful, you really sense the no thoughts head empty from him

[@Missiefatcat]

The way that this is genuinely what happened Like Taliesin just genuinely, completely zoned out during that moment So on point

[@frozenpriest5524]

This is so accurate to Cad. Takes a while to think, and just randomly responds to a conversation from minutes ago.

[@lina-df8em]

THIS IS GORGEOUS! please continue

[@VNoche]

Wow wow wow look at this! I love your character design and the timing of the animation. This was a treat to watch

[@FrumpybutSuperSmart]

I love your Caduceus! Also thanks for including all the way until "I know a couple things." such an underrated moment and an excellent face you drew to accompany it.

[@geethenerd]

I love Cad getting drawn as a soft fluffy boi, even though he’s VERY BIG

[@micah5847]

This art is BEAUTIFUL!! I'm in love with your character designs of everyone so much!!! I love Cadeuces and Nott especially they're incredible!! 💕💖❤🧡💕💖

[@reynedance]

I finally understand the difference between them now! Your visual has enlightened me! You art, has also brought me much joy! 💖

[@Samu-oe9pf]

i love caduceus so much i love him so much i want to cry this is so good

[@K_i_t_t_y84]

Out of all the critical role animators, I think I like the way you draw Cad the best. He looks very handsome.

[@holicandy01]

I have no idea what's going on, but I love Graveyard Buddy and Ghost Puncher. Oh and Drunk Thief, love Drunk Thief.

[@VyNyLoKo6]

This is awesome, your character designs are super cool, they feeeel reel, thanks for this great experience :)

[@WiseDelilah]

I've watch this at least 4 times a day. I can't get over how amazing it is. I love when Cad is thinking the voices go muffled in the background. Also, the art style is great and the paper colour is so calming.

[@WiseDelilah]

I stopped watching Mighty Nein for a few months while writing my thesis. I've just picked it up again, and now I'm back for this video, and I love it just as much.

[@SigneofHorses]

This makes the scene just so much extra.. lOVE LOVE LOVE!

[@yuliarts8963]

“I could fill a book with things I don’t know” -Caduceus Clay

[@itsregal]

Meanwhile molly "I dont know ANYTHING. It's part of my charm!"

[@teagannam]

you did it. you perfectly summed up caduceus clay in 2 minutes and 13 seconds

[@emilyackland2911]

Your animatics are the best on the planet I revisit them all the time

[@hannahluke9381]

The way you draw everyone is so cute I love it so much

[@turningintoacrazydolphin1211]

It is so precious to me that he was just waiting to info dump about his cemetery... sorry, graveyard

[@siobhan-rae]

i love how you draw all of them!!!!

[@auroraf8]

CADDY!!!! 🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@OneTrueBelmont]

In Caduceus' thought process of COURSE he'd offer a ghost tea if it wanted it!