Quackity's death | Dream SMP [animatic]

man, i really tried to make this as fast as i can. took me about 20 hours.
im sleepy

[@minutapita]

A lot of you asked what program i use. I use medibang/krita for drawing. And hitfilm express for editing the movements! All of them are free but very good!

[@reluctantlysmol4274]

Krita for the win!

[@OnionSkin_]

I might try those programs. Thank uu

[@Lin-te3lj]

How do you edit the sounds you use? I really need some pointers

[@minutapita]

@@Lin-te3lj this audio was from the official quackity lore stream. I dont really do audio edits but if i were to do it, i would use hitfilm express.

[@LuckyAngel_girl]

this seems like one of sadist's fall/war animations, this is beautiful

[@Spheal4Life]

S: “Is it worth it?” Q: “What?” S: “I’ve been watching for a long time, and from what I’ve seen, one person lashes out.. then another, and they don’t stop taking that revenge. Is it ever worth it?” Q: “… No, no it’s not.” That’s what I remembered watching this. 25/3/23: Oh. This fandom used to be my life. What happened to that?

[@wish2699]

I feel like C!slime forgot about that, during that scene.

[@N0RRIE]

@@wish2699 i dont think he forgot about it, more of he didnt care. i think the purpose of showing that clip again was to emphasize the fact that c!quackity chose not to take revenge on c!slime for this, breaking the cycle of violence.

[@wish2699]

@@N0RRIE I hadn’t thought of it that way. But I like that Idea!

[@Animallover24678]

Oh

[@OswaldHemair]

You forgot the "until they're both gone" bit lol

[@gisfibi_2177]

I love the concept of Quackity not screaming while falling as if he just accepted it

[@EmmaRaeWheeler-cd5el]

Frrr

[@goldyjh]

i like the details on quackity's canon lives (the hearts) showing how he lost the 2 of them subtly.

[@ElliotteStar]

He has 1 left right?

[@AwesomestSauce22]

@@ElliotteStar yup

[@WhatIsMyLif3]

@@ElliotteStar I think he said that this is his last lore stream but also said maybe a season 2 could come. Right now though, it seems like there's not one planned. It is a good fitting ending for his character though and maybe he could still die, maybe in someone else's lore stream.

[@galaxynoodle1247]

I thought that this was his last life. The first one was when Techno shot off fireworks and the second was the pickaxe scene. Not 100% sure if I’m right though.

[@AwesomestSauce22]

@@galaxynoodle1247 this is his last, quackity is dead dead if he dies again

[@badgerfern6469]

Quackity’ s arc is so fucking fascinating. You never expect slime but it makes so much sense. By coming from slime, it’s more poetic, realistic, and it hits quackity harder

[@Ghosssttttttt]

I think slime is the first character that isn't/wasn't a villain to call out quackity and it works so well

[@LeafyBoy155]

THE WHOLE SLIME ARC IS SO GOOD. AHH

[@X-SPONGED]

Slimecicle is so well written from what is initially a goofy sidekick to Quackity. He's exactly what would happen if something so pure and innocent got taken into this world. An immortal being, who didn't understand why the people did what they did. So he played along, became a blank slate, to understand humanity better, and he finally learnt all about it..... Quackity reaped what he had sowed in Charlie. Beautifully written and an amazing end to the Last Nevadas arc. Technoblade would've been proud.

[@treysonbates6110]

Why are you always around

[@Hamsteroverlord]

I just realized how deep the character is because of this comment thank you

[@evilarixhtt0516]

"technoblade would've been proud" instantly shedding tears. The fact that quackity went to his house with his letters AAAAAAA Quackity's story is literally abt life. You start projects you end projects. You start relationships. You end relationships. You do your best to live with yourself in the world you create for yourself and the world that surrounds you. You do what you think it takes. You find friends, you lose friends. As you grow older things complicate.

[@natureindistress8653]

When Slime says the last lesson, “Legacy is all you have left. I hope you leave a good one,” it’s in a way like a really sweet goodbye-Because in spite of the painful but undeniable truth he made quackity face, that he is a horrible person, he still has a chance to redefine who he is and make better choices that he can look back Slime is an immortal entity who has seen the worse of humanity, and is made to reflect it. Yet he still sees some malleable good. Even though this is Quackity’s finale, if he ever shows up in Season 2/Volume 2, I hope he helps the others in their last stand against Dream. With Las Nevadas gone, Foolish has no need to have his connection with Quackity-*Especially* with his consideration on taking Dream’s offer. Cause if so, Kinoko is undoubtedly first on their hit list. With that, I believe he’s become even more essential to what comes next Edit: forgot to say, this animatic has been done amazingly. The right animatic can make people reflect better on the meaning the content creators wanted to show or even show a different side. You hit the nail on making quackity look more vulnerable than ever, the shock is everything

[@minutapita]

WOW, JUST WOW. very close to my intentions of drawing the expressions. im very pleased.

[@tumblingartist]

This analysis is epic!!

[@WhatIsMyLif3]

Volume 2/season 2 will be a new world/series.

[@silverpsy7760]

I’m just here for the cool animatics and theatre occasionally… *What did I miss? What am I missing?*

[@tedscheett9420]

It gives a "I hope they remember you, Stark" feel.

[@jiraisuzuya]

i love how instead of Slime pushing Quackity off you made it so he's grabbing him by the collar and slowly leading him to the edge of the railing and then letting go of him. and he didn't even struggle, instead he looked like he was genuinely pondering on Slime's words. very good work, needs more views!

[@tumblingartist]

well said! ^^ it makes it make so much more emotionally impactful

[@raminard7084]

@@tumblingartist ah yes dream smp makes you emotional

[@dregen3586]

@@raminard7084 the story

[@edgystuffretarkidnormcring330]

Ah yes work routine makes you emotional. If you were to fight you would lost to a zombie. Even them got more live to will and are less bitter than you.

[@Mae64385]

@@raminard7084 well… a well written plot, no matter the form will usually be compelling and make us feel something, provided that you are willing or able to see the value. Kind of interesting to see a person here who can’t appreciate a good plot.

[@tedscheett9420]

"There is nothing more terrifying and beautiful than innocence." -Concordia, sister to N, Pokemon Black and White

[@danhatter6823]

I can’t get over that one line. “Seek successful revenge, because if you fail, the consequences will be severe. *I will not fail.”*

[@itsnouse-silver7230]

*Slimecicle has seen so much, I guess it was about time to share some of that knowledge with Quackity from Las Nevadas.* (Also, amazing animation! Keep up the awesome work and get some rest! ^^)

[@kyledougherty2823]

Almost 1.5 thousand likes and no comment!?!? This is outrageous! This is unacceptable! I must change. Oh wait, guess I already did

[@charlie4808]

The fact that both Slimecicle and Quackity lost a canon life ( technically ) galling to their death and both of them just accepting it is just... wow. Also great work on the animation.

[@LionCipher]

bro this is so underrated

[@Kk-lt1hs]

Fr!!

[@dotmc]

ong

[@steelfault1560]

WHY IS THIS SO UNDERRATED- THIS IS SADIST LEVEL ANIMATIC HOLY COW. (edit: sorry if this was rude to anyone, I just like the animtion-)

[@milkshake549]

RIGHT

[@hi.2890]

Ikr :D

[@emmarussell4311]

It pretty much is!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lilymatsing3525]

I know right :D

[@cacameleon]

Ikr

[@hiimcoral_]

“Legacy is all you leave behind in this world…I hope you leave behind a good one.”

[@irenetinajero6933]

Okay, sorry, but Imma start rambling about the finale, because I just love the fact that it humanizes everybody. For starters, Charlie said that it was the same human that ruined both their lives, and we can tell that the human he was talking about was Quackity himself, who had let himself been driven by greed and power-hunger so many times that it was himself who was making it complicated to live a good life that he could actually enjoy. Also, after he pushes Purpled off the building and does his speech, it's safe to say that Quackity actually helped him to become an actual human just like he had wanted from the start, because that was Charlie making his own decisions and putting Quackity's lessons not only on use, but also giving them his own interpretation. And also, while he's speaking and numbering the lessons, is it only me or is there the subtlest hint of childish smug behavior in his voice? Like, the last time he's talking to his "father" he knows he's going to do something terrible, but he's also proud of himself for learning so much and is showing that to Quackity, who doesn't end up hating him because he also learned something from Charlie's words. I also like to imagine that Charlie wasn't actually mad, but was giving the person he trusted a retrospective of what he discovered and, again, showing his parental figure, the one that took him in and taught him (which he could be both eternally grateful and resentful for) how much he's learned and how proud of his own achievements he is, and hopes that Quackity feels the same (which he in a way does). It also humanizes Quackity So the festival's death wasn't canon and he only has one life left. And how does he plan on living that life? He's ready to actually let go of the past. Past grudges, past conflicts, past hurt. He wants to actually enjoy the legacy he's created. What people are going to remember him for, and he wants to be remembered, not as a bad person, but as a good one (he wants to leave behind a good legacy, in general). It's actually quite beautiful. The moment he falls, at first the espectator would think that Quackity feels betrayed, and maybe he does, but it actually seems to be more of a rebirth than anything. Once he has only one life left, he feels free and as if a weight had been lifted from his shoulders. He will, from now on, live for himself. Las Nevadas is his, not a gift for the fiancés that left him, and he will do things right now. It would also explain why he ended up in another universe after his life in the Dream SMP (there is a hispanic server called Karmaland where specifically dead HEROES from other universes were dragged there to protect a new universe, and Quackity (the Dream SMP one, is canon) is one of the chosen heroes). This would imply that Quackity lived his last life as a good person. Enough to be considered a hero, not by people, but by the gods of Karmaland. And the fact that it was Charlie, Quackity's "son" who made him realize and learn so much about himself gives me a feeling of "Quackity went from being the victim to be the abuser, and now is reedeming himself of all the bad he's caused along the way". Also, Charlie left, in case it wasn't clear. He left to probably never be seen again, which means that he, now as a full on human (mentaly, obviously) has now started his journey and adventure on his own. He's now a person. He now understands. He can live now. As I said before, everybody gets humanized with this finale (yes, even Dream), but if I talk about them I'll never finish this so, for now, I leave you with this.

[@Someone-or8tp]

I feel like Charlie also killed Quackity, leaving him on one life, for the sake of giving him that sense of urgency. Everyone on one life treasures it considerably and makes choices based on the things they care about most, because those are the things they are most willing to die for. Technoblade, Philza, and even Ranboo are testaments to that. Philza who treasures people to the point where he'd destroy the government that destroyed his son and hide his only ally. Ranboo, who picks people over sides. Technoblade who has everything to lose while standing at the top, destroying governments like a force of nature because of his beliefs and risking everything because of the favours he owes and the people he cares about. Heck, even Dream, who cares most about power, was willing to risk everything to keep the revive book and get control of Tommy and anyone he could get his grubby mits on. Tubbo even eventually settles down in isolation after losing everything he risked his life for and only really openly involved himself in conflict after Doomsday when it came to his son. Those that have only one life treasure things more and are less likely to use people for their own gain. I feel like Slime wants to see Quackity using his last life to make amends with his fiances- the people he should be caring about- and making himself a better person, in the same way that Wilbur, after returning to life, wanted to try to apologise to people and be better than the person who selfishly destroyed L'Manburg and his relationships.

[@ArthurTheLink]

It's so cool to see Quackity's face as he's falling, he's not afraid that he's dying, he's just pondering about slime's speech, because in a way, slime is right. Also when slime said "Make no emotional attachments. I guess we both broke that rule." It hits man. (Also it's a not-so subtle way to confirm that Slime really did care about Quackity.) Anyhow, great animation man! This is some professional level stuff!!! Looking forward for your next projects!!

[@NaClishere]

Im crying this is too good this goes against my mental boundary it hurts

[@Inotnari]

I never heard Quackity being that emotional before

[@mrchillington5907]

I feel like the greatest line before a kill I've ever heard was "Legacy is all you leave behind... I hope you leave behind a good one."

[@povyourescrollingthroughco3153]

No one likes to be told their wrong, especially by someone they trust. But sometimes the only way to change is for someone close to you to slap you awake

[@wish2699]

Slime is honestly such a cool character. But in the end, he didn’t think about the one thing he himself said. Revenge just keeps going and going. Is it ever worth it? And he forgot about what Quackity said. “No”

[@wheatchild.7173]

Goddamn, it doesn’t matter where I’m watching it, that stream was amazing. Also the art here is beautiful, well done!

[@deniseg.7557]

I equate Quackity to a Batman villain. Yeah, he did bad things... really really bad things. But he became this way from all the wrongs that were done to him. I believe though, that deep down inside, Quackity is a good person. I can't wait to see what path he takes after this.

[@kittyjingle9696]

i believe that too

[@thisstupidpotato3348]

THE STREAM FR WAS A EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER FOR ME I WAS NIOT PREPARED FOR THIS AMAZING ART EITHER

[@roessigma7395]

Man was this stream an emotional trip

[@Razzeray]

I keep coming back to watch this. It's all just so good! The music choice is fantastic paired with the dialog and expressions! The flashbacks. This may be one of my favorite dsmp animatics.

[@574guy]

Damn, Slime-boi gets scary when he's serious.

[@babygurleatsschickennugget6431]

this is actually so underrated. the drawings are flawless and the animation as well. please give me drawing lessons

[@bunkpunkofchump7819]

This is beautiful in so many ways, a cinematic masterpiece. The visuals, not only the movement of the characters but also how the screen pans out is so chilling. The different colors throughout the video. Just so much about this is so amazing.

[@user-pl5yn4rs2j]

I feel like not enough people acknowledge how good Charlie is at line delivery. The Dream SMP, Generation Loss, even his hundred days in a zombie apocalypse video. It's chilling. I mean, come on. Listen to this and honestly tell me that no one from the Dream SMP is an incredible voice actor, and then look at Gen Loss and tell me they aren't incredible actors in general. And i haven't even started on the art omfg it's- i have no words. As an artist myself, this is so, so amazing as a whole and just- ack this is so good

[@necroexoricist]

Honestly it's my one favorite lore thing. Slimcicle tells Quackity that he was terrible person and manipulator. And Quackity was thinking during Slimcicle's speech and falling and was regretting for his actions. I like expressions.

[@aracelilopezf]

This is actually amazing, the counting of the lessons was my favorite part.

[@LibertyDraws]

How did you make such a good quality animatic SO FASTTT! This is so good, the keyframes especially!! And the flashbacks...aaaAaa this is so good.

[@ned_be_bussin3557]

Emotional. Great animation. Key to a successful video. Good job!

[@burialbird]

Amazing animatic! I wanna tell everyone in this comments section the “I’ve seen empires rise & fall” line is from Slimecicle’s Natural Disasters video, which is part of the SCU, and him repeating that line here may as well make DSMP canon to SCU. Happy fun fact, keep up the good artwork!

[@CC-cm3jl]

Damn, this hurt. Subscribed, looking forward to seeing more of these.

[@willsmith5935]

I love all the subtleties in the art that draw back to elements of the lore, like the hearts, why quackity made certain lessons, and how he failed some lessons, and I love in general the very good artwork done here especially in the amount of time.

[@tumblingartist]

Oh gosh- the way it switches between Slime holds Quackity by the collar (and their expressions make it so devastating) and the lessons (with the background switching to how that ‘lesson’ was applied, for better or for worse),, then the voiceover as Quackity falls ;(((( lovely art

[@blossomsfromloki]

This was so beautifully made, the audio, the way Quackity instead just suddenly pushed off but instead held up and led over, their expressions, Quackity not struggling as he genuinely ponders Charlie's words, Charlie being bittersweet with his goodbye at the end because deep down I think he does still care about Q but morally he's not a good person and like Charlie said, he (and others in the server) just saw someone they could mould and would do as told. Just *chefs kiss*

[@misteriousgamr41]

I love how this whole monologue is not something that quackity expected

[@everythinggirly916]

Yes! I've been waiting for an animatic of this scene and this was better than I imagined. And you made it so fast! I love it, mad respect to you.

[@cacameleon]

I kid you not i got goosebumps at the end, the detailing is *chefs kiss* PLZ THIS NEEDS MORE VIEWS!!!

[@mr.drabbles]

THIS IS SO COOL WTH THE EMOTIONS, THE WAY THEYRE DRAWN, AND THE FACT THAT YOU DREW SLIME HOLDING HIM OFF THE EDGE

[@evaniceface]

I don’t even watch the dream smp thing, nor do I know who any of these characters are, but this is absolutely amazing.

[@jackslater8573]

This is why I love the Dream SMP, the stories an haphazard mess born of creativity and experimentation, but out of that mess came moments of incredible story driven beauty. And the fact its so loveably messy gives so much lee way to its fans, its like a literary sand box.

[@crpssssxxasd]

i love big Q so much and his final stream made me cry

[@gamerpostureremy8666]

I’m glad I found this. Every bit of this animatic was worth it

[@dbanshee276]

This is criminally underrated I'm literally crying

[@ArcticaTheFox]

OH MY GOD MY EYES, I CANT SEE THE BEAUTOFUL ABIMATION ANYMORE, ITS JUST BLURRY AND WET UEUEUE /POS DUDE THIS ANIMATION IS SO COOL

[@izzylikesbeans5322]

This is one of the best animatic I've ever seen well done!

[@likethecolour]

Incredible animation. His speech was amazing.

[@mihanaadkins568]

I love how the hearts at the end looked like how he died each time

[@_TheMousies_]

I don’t watch the SMP anymore, but it’s still a part of what has made me happy. This really brought that feeling back, thank you.

[@rockkkkkkkkk.]

This is indeed the best animation I have seen today prove me wrong.

[@devildogs1147]

I saw this live!!!! AND THIS IS THE PERFECT REPRESENTATION OF THE STREAM POG CHAMO ON THIS ONE

[@dndoodles07]

This is exactly how I imagined this scene playing out. Incredible work

[@ivyremick5870]

I think about death so much it feels just like a memory...

[@varafluffy4928]

2:36 “The same human, ruined our lives”

[@dadoodler868]

HOW IS THIS SO UNDERRATED ITS SO GOOD!!

[@im-a-unrelatable-pineapple]

Yes, I still want to hug myself in my bed when I see this moment. If only slime just got on the sand and didn't melt. GIVE US OUR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT SLIME BACK

[@sarahchoi5815]

But the framing tho? The angles? All of it is so good

[@Boxpersonsd]

THIS IS AMAZING. I really can’t. I love this.

[@bella_daze3092]

YOURE SO UNDERRATED. THIS HURT MY SOUL.

[@AcousticallyStripedEgg]

I am so glad this is the first thing I saw of Quackity's death

[@Em2Dee2]

YOOOO HOLY CRAP THIS IS SO GOOD THE PERSPECTIVES AND BACKGROUNDS AND CHARACTER DESIGNS EIWJWIJRJWJWJERJEJ

[@boredomincarnated]

Slime is such a good actor… I never think about that enough

[@ollieneedstherapy]

I’m sorry but this is my FAVORITE DSMP animatic ever!!!

[@cadynpool8625]

... So apparently I missed a stream. Absolutely fantastic, loved the style and the movement and pacing were really well done!

[@lousnoom]

Charlie’s acting in every role is insanely good. Also, the ‘Quackity’ when he addressed him last 😫🫶🏻

[@kykybie8499]

Oh. I thought it was sad the first time. *sobs*

[@Secondhandling]

I love this soo much, the music and the timing, the 3 hearts at the end were a really nice touch, just love it

[@clulessnyx7385]

I love your way of showing the emotions through the animation and let me tell you this made me cry again. I also love how you show how Quackity lost his two canon lives from Techno and from Slime. You did such a good job. Great animation 👏👏

[@zoeythedoubletrouble-4254]

Bro this is just beautiful💗 Legit the symbolisms with the hearts at the end-I can’t this is a whole masterpiece

[@RussianSpudnik]

This. This is... HOW?! THIS IS AMAZING! OML! I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING MORE BEAUTIFUL! 😍😦😲

[@J0Y_BOY]

I just watched it. Now I have 2 tasks 1-Like faster than everyone 2-Try to not be amazed & cry

[@longlivetheking482]

IT WAS SO SAD WHAT THE HECK- WHAT DID I MISSED

[@toads4sale]

FUUCK THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL,, IT JUST MAKES USE OF THE SILENCE AFTER IT SO WELL TOO ITS JUST AHHH

[@ohwellhey6221]

I AM NOT OKAY - thi sis so gOOD THIS IS SO GOOD AND IS SENDING ME INTO EMOTIONAL TURMOIL

[@yoavhaklai6819]

this is one of my favorite DSMP animatics, it feels like such a perfect ending. that's partly thanks to the smooth animation movements but mostly thanks to the great choice of music

[@risoto.]

apprentice always surpasses his master

[@PixxieStyx]

I love this!!! When i watched this lore i was so surprised!!!! :0 like who would have known quackity would have made a slime army-

[@chillylilly3754]

I cried so hard. I don’t think I cried that much in my entire life

[@nekodrawsstuff6979]

WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT IS THIS RECENT?!?! OMG I TAKE ONE DAY OFF!!!! JUST ONE!!!!!!! I- UNBELIEVABLE!!! ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE I CAN'T BELIEVE I MISSED THIS!!!!!!! BEAUTIFUL ANIMATION BTW IT'S SO GOOD I'M IN LOVE WITH IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SKAVENGER20]

i have seen so much.... i have seen empires rise and fall.... and their strongest people fall with them... i see the weak that are left.... fight for scraps.... that part stuck with me...

[@eddey4145]

Yooo this looks amazing, you deserve more mate

[@Complexicon_of_a_Startist]

YOOOOOOO THIS IS SO DAMN GOOD HOLY HELL THE EMOTION, THE CINEMATOGRAPHY, THE DIALOGUE AMD MUSIC CHOICES- GAH, ALL SO SPECTACULARLY STELLAR!! ✨✨

[@nikha.e2]

AHHHHH THIS MADE IT MORE SAD AND EMOTIONAL AND I LOVE IT😭😭💔💔💔

[@holyshiitzu6054]

THIS IS DOWNRIGHT AMAZING OH MY GOODNESS I LOVE YOUR ART STYLE AND THE USE OF COLOUR THROUGHOUT IT IM SPEECHLESSSSS OH MY GOODNESSSSSSSSSSSS

[@yamaatsuimiihu]

i didn't expect to open youtube and already get spoilers- great animation tho

[@g0ld1e3]

Again, damp animators are the fastest speedrunners of all

[@livchapman8588]

Not me currently sobbing

[@emacopek9508]

Bro, this is at the level of Sad-Ist congrats

[@minnie2352]

I'm obsessed with this ngl. This is such a good monologue and you've animated it so well.

[@calliethewolfcat2183]

Dang. I haven't even watched the series, and this hit so hard. That's talent.

[@mel.ancholy]

ive been watching this on repeat- ITS SO GOOD

[@hershey5298]

Straight up in tears watching this! This is so good!

[@Neptune_Drama]

This made my cry inside and outside I swear to god

[@alinamatias1122]

I am absolutely blown away, this is amazing. The composition is amazing and everything flows so well. Honestly there are no words, I love it

[@oaoaooa2231]

oh god it's been like a few days and there is already an amazing animation 3 minutes long, I just can't believe it