Return to Vasselheim | Critical Role: VOX MACHINA | Episode 43

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Now in the relative safety of Vasselheim, Vox Machina begin planning their first move against the Choma Conclave. Fortunately, some old friends turn up to offer their aid.
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[@NerdySammie]

Who's here on their 2024 watch through?

[@Mvillin]

This and one piece at same time

[@martinh4887]

Guilty

[@LukeLynch12T19]

Hi.

[@edwardtharp1171]

Heyoo

[@SnowWolf521]

That would be us 😂

[@kc_cobra]

Vax: Somebody help me out of this closet. Gilmore: Gladly.

[@RoxyGotMoxy.]

Boom!

[@Palladum12]

Omg lmao

[@ParokyaNiMarvin]

vox Machina and doors...

[@Palladum12]

its situational, also I'm gay so i doubt i'm the second thing you said.

[@zexionthefirst6767]

I mean, I'm also gay, and I laughed at this. This doesn't demean gay people in anyway, so I don't see how it could be related to homophobia. But, more importantly: John Willis is my dad's name. Just a fun fact that really unnerved me.

[@rachelclaw]

My favorite thing about the whole Kash & Keyleth thing is that I got the definite impression that Will intended it as a dramatic exit for a character he didn't expect to return, and now here we are benefitting from the consequences of that choice.

[@jeremiahbrownlee2299]

That's a great observation. And the BEAUTY of collaborative storytelling!

[@jeydomo]

Same thought! Stir up a lil drama and look where it lead him, back to Kiki

[@CountryMusicMann]

@@jeydomo "You could not live with that dramatic exit. Where did that lead you? Back to me."

[@envymordecai4429]

Haven’t gotten to his return yet, but Kashaw coming back immediately after Vax and Keyleth spent the night together is absolutely fucking hilarious and I cannot *wait* to see how this goes 😂😂

[@luxiolooma]

Best line of the year (for me) Vex: Yes, yes, yes Keyleth is so f*cking beautiful I get it. Vax: Well, so are you, but what the f*ck am I going to do with that? Jeez, You're f*cking weird.

[@jeromevorndran2124]

Timestamp 51:50

[@jozan9]

@@jeromevorndran2124 top g

[@IcarusNadir]

@@jozan9 luckily Vax isn't a pedo like the top G

[@bdletoast09]

Twincest is wincest as they say

[@Lucifronz]

Moments like this are why I watch the show. They just come out of nowhere, but it's so natural. You'd swear they really were siblings, too, because god damn if that isn't the most sibling thing I've ever heard.

[@samcarter565]

Vax: 'Do you know what math is?' Grog: 'Mathis?' I'm dead.

[@DerMacko]

It got better....

[@AllThingsFascinate]

It takes such a quick mind to play dumb with those jokes!!

[@mastadon6384]

I was eating some chips and salsa, and almost choked at that.

[@Pointlesschan]

And I thought “my point exactly “

[@bonniefazman9065]

That... Sounds like a demon name.

[@topturv528]

Victor the Black Powder Vendor is the only character Mercer needs on his resume

[@GuardianCitadel]

Best Boomshack guy.

[@EMPMusic-nc3bn]

Julia A. Yeah I agree

[@xXADuckyXx]

Blizzard needs a Victor the black powder vendor skin for junk rat.

[@TreVotheJoke]

The damn blowtorch to the coffee tin was the best thing I had ever heard and have felt described into my brain

[@Vitaee13]

Don't know how this would happen, but I really want to see Victor meet Gilmore.

[@kyleread2956]

Grog's conversation with Kern is one of the best things I've seen in days. It feels like both Travis and Matt are trying to play super manly men, who are trying to open up to feelings, while neither of them know how to be a super manly man.

[@bennitori4]

This episode was full of incredible moments, but boy that Grog Kern conversation was underrated. Like both of them know exactly what feels natural, but also know now's not the time or place. And Grog is trying to talk "normally" while Kern has obviously had some kind of mental health improvement, and doesn't want to fall back into his ways. And the whole thing is so delightfully awkward. Two men who are trying desperately to be civil and conversational, while having no natural talent or inclination towards it.

[@shireenann3397]

Aaa

[@jerryyoung7393]

What was the medal Kern mentioned to Grog? I must have missed that.

[@faybrooke6150]

​@@jerryyoung7393a fan sent Travis a "sorry you lost but here's a second place medal" from kern after their first fight and Matt brought it in as cannon, and then after their second fight grog gave it back to kern as a sorry you lost here's a second place medal lol

[@volksdude1970]

​@@faybrooke6150 That was one of the best parts about Grog fighting in the Crucible. Flipping awesome and hilarious events all adding to the world building.

[@DeathHawk31]

"Help me get out of this closet!" "You're a lockpick, it's literally your thing." "I rolled a 1"

[@Lucifronz]

Drunk Vax can't handle doors. Actually sober Vax can't handle it, either.

[@johnnye87]

I choose to believe he said that in-character and nobody, including himself, had any idea what it meant

[@davesunhammer4218]

Once again, the Dark Lord Doorlock defeats you, Lews Telamon Kinslayer!

[@Lady_Corwin]

Between Kima and Pike, I believe the sound of the gods may in fact be "clinkclinkclinkclink".

[@ontil68]

Therix I know this is a mold comment, but dam. That be fuuunnny! XD

[@ontil68]

Old. Haha.

[@mordirit8727]

I don't know much of the gods, but of two things they made me sure: They are tiny, and they are clanky.

[@trashie1031]

Umm, it's CLANGCLANGCLANG

[@saijeetdogra9360]

They are speaking the language of the gods!

[@TrenchcoatJesus]

Dummies Guide to Vox Machina Matt: You encounter a bridge spanning a 100 ft. chasm. Vox: We cross the bridge. Matt: As you cross the bridge, it creaks and groans under the weight of Grog. Vex: I haggle the bridge. Scanlan: I aid Vex. Grog: I intimidate the bridge. Vax: I aid Grog. Keyleth: I cast druidcraft to give the bridge a flower. Percy: I suggest we just cross the bridge and be on our way. Maybe let Grog go last by himself. Matt: Your efforts largely have no effect, and its creaking increases the further you traverse it. Vex/Vax/Grog: We burn the bridge. Keyleth: I inadvertently burn the bridge much harder than anyone else. Percy: This is a terrible idea. This bridge serves a purpose and could be useful later. Scanlan: But it's an amusing idea. *A series of spells and saving throws later* Matt: You narrowly are able to cross the bridge before its ashen ruins fall into the deep chasm. Vox: I think this went well. Scanlan: It could have been worse. Percy: This is why we don't have many friends.

[@Palladum12]

That sounds so stupid cause you're comparing how they interact with NPC with a fucking bridge. What.

[@TrenchcoatJesus]

So you don't understand metaphors then? And yet have so clearly defined what they are in your response. Interesting.

[@Palladum12]

+Brian Khan I just think it's kinda stupid to compare social interactions ingame to a fucking bridge.

[@BeAsTMoDE528]

+Neptune Vasilias have you ever heard the term "burning/building bridges" when it comes to people and relationships? I hate to break this to you but you're the idiot here.

[@Palladum12]

+Alex Cipollo that doesn't come into this situation. He was using the bridge as they react to NPCS, if he wanted to make it look stupid, he should of used a hostile monster that wouldn't of cared about social interaction and just beat them to a pulp

[@MrGeorgeRohman]

Dying of laughter at Vex telling him he has been hunter's marked and the merchant being so distraught saying " I don't even know what that means."

[@brokenlightning]

Matt sarcastically defends the art of healing potion-making after Luara calls them a waste of money is the best.

[@morgandavis4012]

I laugh because I had this same exchange. "Roll a D4 and add 1" "D4??? I JUST TOOK 20 POINTS OF DAMAGE!!!?"

[@skapunker96]

​@@morgandavis4012 lol yeah it can feel a bit underwhelming as a player. But also figure it's a form of healing anyone can buy, and you can use it outside of combat giving you potentially a lot of healing without having to rest (assuming you have a decent stockpile).

[@eneskursadyasar5393]

It was perfect.

[@Jake007123]

On earlier versions (and Pathfinder), healing potions and other sources of healing were waaaay more precious, because you couldn't just take a 8 hour nap and completely heal, you only healed your level, and one point of damage to your stats. So at level 10, you sleep and only heal 10 HP, and 1 point of damage on each stat, making healing spells considerably more important, as they replenish each day. And lesser restoration heal 1D4 stat damage. In 5.0, healing potions should be more cheap because frankly, if you have an hour you can heal a lot more with a short rest, and if you have 8 hours, you just heal completely. So potions are only for combat.

[@alexv3357]

@@Jake007123 And also it was waaaay easier to die outright if you were low on hitpoints since if you went to -10 that was just it, you're dead, no death saves. Sources of ability score drain/damage were also way more common.

[@whocareswhoiam6637]

1:43:50 The entire party is drunk and Vax is stuck in a closet. Percy: I just want to say, I don't think the dragons stand a chance. I love them

[@averagegirl7113]

Also, this might be the romantic in me, the whole "stuck in a closet" was TOTALLY a lead-in for Keyleth to "help" him out just to Vax could pull her in too so he and Kiki could drunk make-out in a closet. Kinda sad it didn't happen, but happy Matt didn't have to narrate that scene.

[@ccRask]

That part (the whole thing, but that line in particular) made me ugly laugh

[@alycias7345]

bro i paused the video to look at the comments and i was right in the middle of this sentence

[@beepboop2816]

It’s my favorite thing that vax flirts with a guy and then immediately finds, sits in, and gets stuck in the first closet he sees disaster bi at its finest

[@bpdmachine777]

@@beepboop2816 punishment for the disaster bi, closet jail

[@kidam8438]

"I choose my buddy, Pike" "She... she's not here, Grog" "I don't care, I just say it anyway" That hit me direct in the feels.

[@whateverppl1229]

grog: I have 3 potions, I never use them. I bet grog has had the same 3 potions for 10 years

[@WorldWalker128]

@@whateverppl1229 I wonder if potions have an expiration date....

[@forsakenoutsider8382]

@TheDragonflie imagine him sparing them for pike

[@lyntoncollins2758]

@@whateverppl1229 So just like all of us in every PC game ever? (Until the final fight, then we don't need them)

[@MSLandAYL]

When was it?

[@CptReynoldsStuntDble]

Zarah has a kind of "best friend's cool and good looking older sister who is back from college" vibe.

[@mineola_]

I couldn't put my finger on what it was, but it's exactly this!

[@TartarusHimself]

"He gets 4 actions??" "Monks, man" The moment marisha fell in love with dope monk shit

[@calebfreeman8284]

I assume c2 she's a Monk.

[@TartarusHimself]

@@calebfreeman8284 yep. I assume you're new here? Welcome, it only gets crazier

[@zoltanszaszi2264]

@@calebfreeman8284 Oh dear. You're in for some ridiculous fun.

[@goldencalf13]

Matt essentially a baki character cannon. I'd wanna try as well

[@numbernine5894]

2:59:20

[@Jas-zd1wn]

Matt: *Unintelligible whispers* Me: *Volume up* Keyleth: *Drunk girl wasted yells* Me: *Dead*

[@bitter-bit]

Ugh that wrecked me too she screams so fucking loud even Travis was like Hngh

[@uHasioorr]

@@bitter-bit Yeah it sometimes catches me off guard, when they are almost whispering and then suddenly she banshee screams right into my ear with my headphones being turned to 100% volume.

[@uHasioorr]

@@kixmix2450 Hard to do on public transport. But it got better in their second campaign. No complaints whatsoever(i'm at ep 27).

[@acedamace3501]

@@uHasioorr The feels are about to hit hard

[@Sacredsnow2]

Kix Mix there’s times when it literally needs to be that high to hear clearly then keyleth just REEEEEEEEES straight into my soul.

[@scttydsntknw]

"Yes, it's Percival do you remember me?" "No!" I fucking lost it and Liam just continuing to lose his shit throughout the entire encounter had me in tears.

[@zackfogarty1830]

Scene 1: Vax telling Kashaw how much he admires him Scene 2: Vax can’t get out of the closet

[@mangopipino]

the ultimate bi disaster

[@theanyktos]

I am cry-laughing. And I am definitely going to adopt "Are you a Vax man, or a Vex man?" as a way to ask about someone's sexuality. That was a gem.

[@DasSpaceAce]

"Vax, Vex or Mollymauk?" = Guys, gals or non-binary pals?

[@theanyktos]

@@DasSpaceAce perfect!

[@CricketsTavern]

Idk there’s a lesbian in my theatre class who says Vax is her exception

[@theanyktos]

@@CricketsTavern hmmm... Vex girl with Vax tendencies? Ranger girl with Vax specific tendencies? Idk, mybe the metaphor is flawed.

[@smashbrandiscootch719]

@@DasSpaceAce Can my answer just be, "Yes, please"?

[@blueskyinfiniti]

Victor absolutely steals the show. Watching Liam basically die from the scene is possibly my favorite thing ever.

[@sydney4814]

Just you wait, there is a scene in like 30 episodes that looks like it takes Liam to about an inch from a stroke he laughs sooooo hard.... ;)

[@timanderson7590]

💯 the glee you see in Matt’s eyes while portraying the crazy old coot was delicious! It’s why I watch, play, and DM!

[@mastadon6384]

The almost spit take when he took a drink was awesome. Matt: Cuss at me when we start the stream will you? Watch this, somebody hold my beer.

[@WyldKat75]

Heh heh heh heh. It's coffee.

[@Wooper160atThePond]

I really hope they animate him. If there are only two characters Matt voices in the series I hope for Gilmore and Victor

[@jennessabeckett3949]

Kashaw was an entire mood. "I'm cold and still haven't been paid." That is the best way to describe anything outside really.

[@ksdajkfahgdkhsdag]

Not half a mood but a full mood? Holy shit I hope he doesn't become an angry, because the people around him might be a sad. Idiot

[@Dovaskus]

@@ksdajkfahgdkhsdag can you say that again in English?

[@Grovesie35]

@@ksdajkfahgdkhsdag wtf are, you? talking about wasthatasentence! Let alone a coherent thought"& intrigued Am: i

[@SKPetel]

This comment aged like fine wine considering current events

[@averyofhousejade1176]

@@ksdajkfahgdkhsdag 🤨

[@oliviatankinganimation7732]

I am praying that in the next season of Legend of Vox Machina that we get to see Victor animated. He’s right up there with Gilmore. Even the players all got excited like “Percy you need black powder right??” Just to see Victor again.

[@nateperkins9860]

@@KAlkfellor was going to say this

[@Marille7982]

Oh he was everything we wanted and more. 😂

[@samuelleask1132]

Update: he was great

[@disasterdrvid]

Taliesin not breaking once during Victor's bit but dying over Kash and Keyleth's moment is honestly great

[@unamed1142]

"He gets 4 actions?!" And so Beau was born.

[@timothyserpette9403]

I was literally going to say: And in that moment... she knew

[@XCrawlFan]

Quivering palm > Pive point palm

[@godturkey4098]

@@XCrawlFan Quivering palm is so god damn op. And she goes with this limp ass homebrewed rp class, its really disappointing tbh.

[@mduckernz]

@@godturkey4098 The ability to get creature resistances and vulnerabilities etc us actually super useful. Otherwise you gotta rely on meta knowledge

[@stormsurge9962]

Matt D except she never uses that ability

[@whoahanant]

I love how Vex is such a good sister to the point she would take out her brothers lovers competitor. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 "I can take him out".

[@hplexicon]

and she didn't even like that they were together, but no one messes with the twins

[@johannahellmich4908]

at first I thought she ment to take him out...on a date

[@hahmann]

Nah, I think it was because he talked smack about both of them and Vex read his lips so she was looking for an excuse to push him off a cliff. Out-Chadding her brother is a decent excuse, right? LOL

[@als2480]

@@hahmann Nah if you think that then you ignored her entire passive aggressive conversation with Vex about dragging people along.

[@Stronghand-yw1lk]

Cash would have been a better match than the beta elf.

[@jamiemiller1991]

The fact that Victor is not only a ridiculously colorful character, but also has character progression makes him the single greatest NPC in the whole campaign 🤣🤣🤣

[@Fang1241]

He's great, but Gilmore's better

[@kaybadberg534]

@@Fang1241 everyone loves Gilmore but you never know what you’ll get with Victor

[@Fang1241]

@@kaybadberg534 I don't disagree, Gilmore is greater, Victor is more entertaining

[@sarabearas.7645]

Keyleth and Kashaw trying to have a conversation, and BOTH being socially awkward introverts who are bad at communicating is just the best.

[@anevenbluerjay]

You know you're a spectacular DM when you get a standing ovation from your players

[@testfire3000]

@Jennifer Herron 100 likes, deserves much more.

[@minionofgruumsh]

Not gonna lie, Will is one of my favorite guests. "What are you doing here?" "I live here; what are *you* doing here?" And not a beat was missed. :D

[@jefferycrouse4652]

His taco comment fucking killed me.I do not know who this man is but I need more

[@zoepennington2470]

@@jefferycrouse4652 he was the older brother in boy meets world, he also voiced deadpool in the animations

[@maximumdm9612]

Zoe Pennington it took me way too long to figure that out

[@kingskelett6265]

What makes this a bit funnier is that the last time (part of) the group saw him, he kissed Keyleth sqare on her mouth. And they both have negative charisma.

[@garyvincent7397]

and the dice are still cursed to this day

[@cjbrown1979]

"I go taco, not hot dog." At that, Matt buries his head in his arms and quietly sighs.

[@danielribeiro1433]

I love that went Kashaw says that he won money by betting on Kerns, Grog becomes super proud of that, not understanding that he bet on Grog losing.

[@Elanchana]

Matt: *invents an entire universe, keeps track of like 50 beings’ stats at once, transforms into at least 10 people per episode* Also Matt: the V stands for visual

[@FunnyFany]

I'm not familiar with a lot of D&D (here for the story!), what does V stand for?

[@jackleon4608]

Babs likes cartoons verbal

[@FunnyFany]

I see. Thanks!

[@noname-goodname4539]

@@FunnyFany VSM Verbal, Somatic, Material. Sometimes material has a cost involved too.

[@DrPotassium]

@@FunnyFany Vendetta

[@Gordyan_Knot]

I constantly marvel at Travis' ability to RP Grog as stupid and likable. Multi million dollar movies can't write that kind of character half as well as Travis can improv one.

[@techoutsider5631]

As someone who was emotionally invested in Grog’s *beard* , yes.

[@melusineshade8538]

Travis is a hidden gem

[@captaink8093]

@@jtcf4eva um... Critical role isn't written? I believe that's what your saying correct me if im wrong

[@captaink8093]

@@jtcf4eva sorry but i have never seen anyone use "/s" as a way to signify them being sarcastic. Usually I see them do *tHiS*

[@mikewithers472]

@@captaink8093 I’ve seen /s mean satire it’s not super uncommon but not normal in this situation for sure

[@mayaenglish5424]

1:20:48 lol I've watched this a thousand times and I only just noticed Taliesin mime quickly pouring out the coffee while Victor wasn't looking. I think I was usually too busy watching Liam dying and Matt being insane Plus the Ripley reveal impact in the top camera box. You have to really pay attention watching this show!

[@roberthutchinson5482]

Just saw that earlier! Subtle..

[@JoyCrazy]

And the jump when Victor opened the door

[@mothwizard3095]

Vax, Vex, Kashaw, and Zhara collectively agreeing on how hot Keyleth is is my favorite thing

[@justiceiro47]

1:17:26 *percy* - yeah, its percival, do you remenber me? *victor* - NO. liam´s face though, he just lost it.

[@elbruces]

"I'll be over here in the corner, failing to stay in character."

[@NinjaGidget]

I had to watched the whole scene twice, once for Matt's brilliant role play and once to just watch Liam dying in his corner.

[@SloppyMcFloppy1029]

Everyone's trying so hard to not die of laughter in this scene

[@garrisjones7476]

NinjaGidget I just watched again because your comment gave me the mildest excuse :) Taliesin is so perfect opposite Matt in the scene too! this time I noticed him miming Percy dumping out the coffee really quick while Victor is distracted! Dang I love these guys

[@NinjaGidget]

@@garrisjones7476 That little coffee dump in one of my favorite parts!

[@bartholen]

40:59 "She gave us a lot to sphinx about", an underrated Sam Riegel classic.

[@luferaclartuen]

The collective groan afterwards was amazing

[@davidbergfors6820]

@@talismanstryke6692 the slow clap was sufficient.

[@davidbergfors6820]

@@luferaclartuen groans just make spuns bettter!

[@kaneo1]

"And to (sphinx), I almost missed you."

[@Isogyre_]

@@davidbergfors6820 I love how the hunt master finds scanlan funny, it brings me life

[@Tyr_Archalion]

"Yes, it's Percival. Do you remember me?" "NO!" 1:17:23

[@dolphin64575]

2:42:40 Keyleth and Kashaw trying to talk about their feelings Taliesin: Gone, can't keep it together anymore, physically holding the laughter in with his hands.

[@TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll]

Yeah, so much for Mr. "I did two years on a sitcom, I can do this all day" XD

[@smashbrandiscootch719]

Zorth in C2 broke Tal too. Then again, Zorth broke us all.

[@InTheZone87]

Me: Nothing can beat the cow episode. Critical Role: Hold my ale.

[@TristanBach]

Same first watch through of campaign 1 and man this episode my favorite by far

[@DrLazerbeam]

Victor: Hold my coffee

[@executivelypunk]

HOLD MY ALE LMAO

[@louiebling]

Scanlan singing the Redskin fight song to grog unbeknownst to travis its the fight song for his rival team: Hold my grog

[@evanpb]

Keyleth: "I lost... a quarter of my civilization!" *drunkenly sad-laughs* Kash: "...That IS funny."

[@Caitydid561]

He *did* say it sarcastically, though it wasn't really obvious sarcasm, and...I hope you didn't forget that Kashaw lost *everyone* in his village when he was only 16 years old to Vesh, the goddess he was married to at birth by absolutely no choice of his own?

[@JB-xl2jc]

When you try to flirt with your crush

[@hakulives2613]

Hey, the dude got forcibly married to an evil pseudo-goddess, she killed his entire town, it's heavily implied he was SEXUALLY ASSAULTED by her... if he couldn't find humor in tragedy, he'd be dead.

[@mars-the-ethereal9609]

this episode is a gift from god and im not even halfway in, from zahara and kash (and that with keyleth), the haggling, and Victor, im losing my mind laughing

[@salmonking007]

When the group refuses to work with the thieves guild in the previous episode because, “thieves bad,” but then attempts to rip off and subtly threatens the life of a merchant and his family over a few potions.

[@misdafireinfexus5828]

well it was more about not wanting to help establish a criminal underground in a place which seems to mostly not have one, and less about the whole thieves bad thing

[@thefonz8373]

@@misdafireinfexus5828 Nah OP is right.. The group(Especially Keyleth) tend to have weird priorities. This is not the first instance. Back when they had Klarota in their party, Keyleth went off on Kima all because she said "Thank the Gods", but fully trusts a mind flayer even though Matt gives them hints throughout their "alliance" how Klarota clearly has other plans. But I like the fact that this time, Percy was able to call her out on her BS. She is terrible at judgements. None of this is directed towards Marisha btw. I have to clarify because Internet is weird XD. The fact that Keyleth never really reflects on her terrible decisions bothers me. It is fine to be biased, but the characters never really work on it. They just continue being biased in blissful ignorance.

[@misdafireinfexus5828]

@@thefonz8373 the land which they wanted access to, they have none, because they can grow roots. Establishing that for them is chaotic neutral at best and a bad decision. I get why they refused, I also would have. Yes keyleth is a bit much and tact would have been useful but it was a good call even if the thoughts weren't put forward the best

[@misdafireinfexus5828]

@@thefonz8373 I never said op was wrong outright just that the choice was around and not based on thieves bad but rather not wanting to build the cartel a foothold in vasselheim

[@Scotty0923k]

I appreciate that Taliesin and only Taliesin was able to stay in-character for the entire Victor spiel xD

[@michellepehrsondupont3756]

As far as I understand, he WAS brought in primarily for his roleplaying chops 😂 (So other critters have told me, at least)

[@Zalied]

@@michellepehrsondupont3756 tal also was brought in to help run the game as an example player as session 1 no one had played except Matt and marisha so Matt added talisan as the experienced player

[@lucascerqueira202]

As Taliesin said before: "Two years on a sitcom. I can do this all day"

[@tacothecat1604]

It’s my personal theory that Matt made victor for the sole purpose of getting Taliesin to crack haha

[@jackcassedy9961]

The Victor character is a fucking scene stealer. unreal. Matt's ability to improv comedy like that is unparalled

[@Stranj100]

"50 gold." Victor the blackpowder maybe crazy, but he ain't stupid.

[@zoeg.6926]

But a Vex wink saved the day! Well, 50g...

[@veng3r663]

Yes because we all know just HOW 'attractive' being soo selfishly greedy is, right..?

[@zoeg.6926]

Veng3r Well, greed and selfishness are two different things. Vex's greed is her fatal flaw but she also uses it to help keep Vox Machina well funded. She'll never not cough up the gold if it's something the group needs, which is decidedly un-selfish.

[@veng3r663]

No. Spending funds for things that the party truly needs to function properly is just basic common sense. NOT some grand display of self-sacrifice by one character...

[@zoeg.6926]

+Veng3r Except there have also been instances where she has pulled from her personal funds to pay for things other party members wanted. Vex has a good heart and cares deeply for her family. Her fault is her greed, but everybody in the party has faults that are detrimental at times. It would be really cool for Matt to make her confront her greed and grow out of it a little bit.

[@isaiahwelch8066]

I just gotta say, Matt's portrayal of Viktor was ridiculously hilarious -- especially when somebody said something about Viktor's "character progression."

[@Owlinsweatpants]

Yeah. Moment when Persy asked about Victor’s experiments and Matt just showed three fingers as the answer just killed me

[@TheVWarriors]

i can just imagine their group chat being filled w/ "so talisen... we're going to get more powder right? you NEED more powder, WE need more powder"

[@Lanternman2814]

"My God, I love other people's problems." - One of Percy's best lines imho. Simple, yet great.

[@techoutsider5631]

He truly is a politician :~D

[@dowingba]

Tiberius didn't have enough mirrors to defend Draconia from the dragons.

[@codylamb6587]

Draconian Knight: Dragons approaching!! What do we do? DK#2: Prepare the Knights of Draconia and the airforce? Tiberius: No...bring me....ALL THE MIRRORS!!! *Mirrors get melted* Tiberius: Poppy cock.

[@deepseawitch]

@@codylamb6587 i fucking miss him.

[@kingskelett6265]

Daphne He had problems but... yeah he had his good moments.

[@kyrogamingvt9716]

Same. If we could have Tiberius without Orion that sould be great, he was such a fun and interesting character design

[@deepseawitch]

@@kyrogamingvt9716 but that wouldn't be the same. Tiberius is Orion, no one could play him as he did.

[@inkfoxes4941]

Sam: It's the Redskins fight song. Travis: *immediately stops smiling and starts contemplating his friend's untimely demise*

[@alypatterson1078]

And then Sam references them as "the Washington Football Team" which made me do a double take. I agree with Travis though, go Cowboys

[@nikolaskasberg8657]

@@alypatterson1078 such an awful name

[@trealosgaming3345]

@@nikolaskasberg8657 should of kept them as the redskins. And if i was sam, i might of started wearing red and gold often to see how long till Travis took me out back XD

[@DasSpaceAce]

@@trealosgaming3345 You do know why they changed it, right? Like, you do realize that calling someone a "red skin" is a racial slur against indigenous people, right?

[@trealosgaming3345]

@@DasSpaceAce yet it was accepted for how many decades?

[@ihaveaplan.ijustneedmoney.9777]

"Scanlan, Vax... Do as I do (and I bow) " Gives me goosebumps everytime, that moment was a milestone for his character.

[@marc-alexandreplouffe505]

Scanlan "She gave us alot to Sphinx about" ... I died laughing!

[@roquefort788]

Marc-Alexandre Plouffe Best line ever.

[@bartholen]

I'm marking this timestamp just to be able to find that glorious pun again: 40:59

[@user-pq8qn5df7z]

"I cant get out of the closet, Grog help me!" - Vax machina have yet again been defeated by the doors!

[@yasminafarih3681]

Out of context, that line is hilarious in its own right

[@Fncees]

Matt should play The Doors greatest hits when Vox Machina faces the next BBEG just to see if they notice the difficulty level getting ramped up.

[@Phanto5692]

Okay, I'll confess, you took that in a direction I wasn't expecting.

[@CatBATd4rklycu73]

"I'm just going to stay over here and fail to stay in character."

[@abrown6539]

Synopsis begins at 5:10, game at 6:31. Break from 1:45:52 to 2:00:00. Game ends at 3:43:05. [I've been doing this for every episode. If you find them useful, or think others might, please comment so they stay near the top where people can be find them. Thank you.]

[@wolverinehobbit1]

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[@misharu-here]

BOOST! (I always try and find your comment in every video, its like wheres Waldo)

[@wolverinehobbit1]

@@misharu-here Yeah lol been searching for a while

[@Wiles731]

Had to scroll WAY too much. BOOST

[@misharu-here]

@@Wiles731 welcome new critter 🤗

[@eyesofmuffin]

zahra: oh well you are beautiful aren't you? keylith:panics as she's in a room with kashaw and vax while marisha sits between them with her husband as the DM

[@MrAoiSekai]

Well, boyfriend at the time

[@annalyons821]

Yeah boyfriend technically they weren’t engaged yet

[@WeeweeSensi]

@@annalyons821 really? I remember when she turned everyone into a cloud she mutters "im married to this man" when she was being salty lol

[@annalyons821]

@@WeeweeSensi they dont get engaged til like october of 2016

[@beeschw7841]

@@WeeweeSensi I think she actually said " he's married to that one" as in Matt is not gonna let go of that mistake ....

[@esoteric_squid]

"are you more of a Vax man or a Vex man?" I mean, yes? Yes.

[@thatpinhead7543]

69th like Also, taco not hotdog

[@SomeKindaSpy]

@@thatpinhead7543 2nd. and hotdog, not taco

[@thatpinhead7543]

@@SomeKindaSpy First like. Hotdog AND taco.

[@KoonsieN7]

@@thatpinhead7543 I second this

[@Brandonious15987]

Nah its Vax and I'm straight.

[@calebfreeman8284]

Kashaw, Keyleth, and Vax'illdan caught in a love triangle, Zhara and Vex'hallia very interested, grog reconciling with Kern. Percy and (out of all party members) Scanlan just hanging out clinking 🍻 and having an uncomplicated day.

[@Velmarox]

59:10 Scanlan: "Those are the Knick-Knacks of Kah!" Tal: "Taken from the Paddy-Whack Temple." Once again, the king of the underappreciated one liners that only Marisha hears.

[@luminousarrow2849]

I love the appreciation Taliesin gets from Rish in those moments 🖤

[@dobbynfred072107]

1:02:07 Percy: "Not as beautiful as--" TALKING AND GESTURING TO LAURA. Third time rewatching and I never caught that before. Perc'ahlia FTW.

[@darthchewee]

Followed by her telling him "don't you f**king fail at this"

[@Marpaws]

Yessssss

[@tannertadlock7741]

Both ship names work. Huh. Vexival and Perc'ahlia

[@PrincessMeggala0913]

Also “I’m gonna make you something pretty!” “I love you!” And “I love you, darling” Hehe. Percy and Vex are so awesome.

[@Redshine01]

I can't get over how Matt manages to keep a 'straight face' when he's in character with lunatics such as the gunpowder guy. I had tears streaming down my face laughing.

[@MowingTheAir]

"I want my buddy Pike." I too, along with Grog sometimes say this even though she's not there

[@daneroberts1996]

1:34:13 Marisha being confused at Grog and Kern acting like they had an awkward one-night stand 😂😂

[@TiliaCordata]

The face on Matt after Laura says she's hunter's marked him is priceless!

[@whitneywames7148]

liam's face when matt does victor, liam is just so happy about matt's characters i love it.

[@masquerademage]

Such a small detail but when Vax pulled the dagger out of Grog's arm at 1:07:57 my jaw dropped a little. The fact that they can make such convincing sounds with just their voices is insane lol

[@georgelopez9411]

I love how when they're passing potions between them, they pass the pen around. They're actually exchanging physical objects IRL as characters pass around potions.

[@GeraldKatz]

They were ripped off. Regular healing potions are 50 gp. Ten of them would be 500 gp. Greater and Superior are more expensive but nowhere near 4,500 gp let alone from the original 6,500 gp asking price.

[@Kettch17]

Matt's sarcasm at 1:13:20 ish is just ruthless. Given just how much control he has as a DM and how much smackdown he could theoretically bring down for all the power- and meta-gaming, his comments on their low opinion on healing potions is just raw. He's so good at keeping composure in these games, but that was so fun to watch. Savage.

[@sythirius42]

Right lol, loved that.

[@Anegor]

They are partially right. Potions are VERY expensive for their amount of healing. Compared to a simple spell. The thing is, potions are meant to be, in 5e, last resort, im about to die, resource. while the party has been chucking them down like candies to heal like 10 hp.

[@christopherarmstrong8255]

Matt's potions are a lot more expensive than typical in 5e though to be fair, although that might be partially because of the cleric monopoly on potions in Vasselheim? I really wish I could remember how much they cost from Gilmore's.

[@Ask4This]

@@christopherarmstrong8255 its because he allows potions to be used as a bonus action instead of requiring a regualr action making them vastly more versatile.

[@laurenreese6462]

That vendor SCAMMED THE HELL out of Vex. It was what, $2700 or something worth of potions he sold them for $5000 (did he take the $750 of junk too?) claiming that's a discount for the Take? He gave them a "discount" of $1500 and took out one of the superior potions? Why don't any of them pay attention to how much things are worth? Vex at least should definitely know that.

[@singerofsongs468]

Fraternal twin here; Laura and Liam continue to nail it. 10/10

[@rpggamer8468]

You ever confuse vex for vax percy?

[@Sandied]

Identical twin here, and yes they do.

[@Larissawesome]

Same here, and I wholeheartedly agree with you.

[@Caitydid561]

They also continue to nail sibling interactions in general.

[@acetraineraster5171]

"There's only one man for me" "It sure is dark in this closet!" I LOVE VAX SO MUCH HIS BISEXUAL ENERGY IS SO STRONG IN THIS EPISODE

[@williamross6477]

Seeing the unabashed glee on Liam’s face whenever Matt plays Victor warms my heart every time! ❤

[@allylavender3023]

1:44:28 "My god, I love other people's problems." This is the most relatable Percy quote

[@Quiverpen]

Craven Edge is basically a clingy girlfriend that doesn't like it when you hang with your other buddies.

[@OrionX700]

But with more murder.

[@airawolf4261]

+OrionX700 depends on the clingy girlfriend

[@RedBzerkr]

less really.

[@woodslore8537]

Craven edge reminds me a lot of Charon's Claw.

[@robertunderwood2439]

I've always thought it spelled Kraven Edge. Ah still cool.

[@craigfraser8234]

As a sports fan, having Sam use the Washington football fight song to inspire Travis (a fan of the rival Cowboys) in that fight is just expert level trolling!

[@allmight8127]

This was a golden moment

[@klausblack3878]

Travis's face 😂😂😂

[@travelingnome87]

Everything with the black powder merchant, 10/10. He needs to show up every 20 or so episodes.

[@DecoyladGaming]

I love how Matt is just trying to hold himself not to burst laughing when he roleplayed Victor

[@katekursive1370]

Vex'ahlia's girl talk is just. She's so protective of her brother. Just. Yes

[@novawildpaw3732]

Copied to bring it back to the top 02:33 - Sam recaps 08:50 - The most important errand that needs to be done 11:08 - Grog wants a time limit on the shopping 13:11 - The return of Kashaw and Zahra! 13:36 - Zahra and Grog are best friends 14:08 - Kashaw and Keyleth are awkward 14:50 - Zahra and Vex are awesome 15:01 - Kashaw and Grog are not on the same page 15:49 - Kashaw and Percy don't speak the same language 19:48 - Grog's not great with the counting 40:19 - Zahra understands Grog 40:39 - Kashaw speaks the truth 41:35 - Kashaw sums it all up 43:35 - Vox Machina has quite the to do list 44:08 - A little Grog wisdom 48:00 - Scanlan understands Vanessa 49:01 - Kashaw and Zahra are awesome together 50:01 - Vex can read your fucking lips 51:21 - The twins discuss Keyleth 53:36 - Vex's favored enemy 55:49 - Do you know what math is? 57:13 - Kashaw asks the important questions 58:49 - This is what happens with Vox Machina haggles as a group 1:04:25 - Kashaw intimidates for the first time in his life 1:15:56 - The black powder merchant 1:25:00 - Zahra drinks hard 1:26:31 - Grog will forever be known as Phillip 1:28:07 - The difference between Percy and Scanlan 1:31:41 - Planning is even worse when they're drunk 1:33:49 - Grog and Kern are ex-lovers 1:39:45 - Kashaw is not prepared for drunk Vox Machina 1:43:30 - Vax is stuck in the closet 1:44:29 - Do you go for Rogues or Rangers? 2:00:09 - Oh, shit, we forgot something. 2:15:32 - Kima kicks ass 2:34:07 - Kima is Grog's kindred spirit 2:35:36 - Kashaw knows when to intimidate and when to be quiet 2:40:33 - The Earthbreaker is awesome 2:41:23 - Kashaw and Keyleth don't clear anything up 2:47:50 - Sesame Street 2:51:33 - Grog chooses his dodgeball team 2:57:09 - Poor Scanlan 3:00:42 - The little gnome shocks all the monks 3:02:48 - Sam courts death 3:10:51 - Kill that monkey douche bag 3:14:45 - Vax almost dies 3:30:47 - Kashaw is loving this fight 3:38:02 - Scanlan is always trying to impress someone

[@militarykid5]

Boost!

[@charlesboots6508]

Bumping timestamps.

[@danthebookhunter]

Boost

[@chloewingate]

Boost 😄

[@SlytherinsDaggers]

Break ends at 1:59:11

[@dfightingirish1233]

Between victor the black powder merchant and the merchant that was hunters marked and the man afraid at the bar Mercer looked like he was just having the time of his life and he was on fire 🤣🤣🤣🤣 what a talent. Real easy to forget this is all off the top of his head. Think I’m in love a bit🥹🥹. Side note: I’ve not even finished the episode just finished watching the victor scene for the fifth time.

[@MysticSybil]

I like how the gang has made it their mission in life to make Matt bring out the crazy prospectors voice as much as possible

[@krispinkeyes6542]

I loved Grog's "date" with Kern.

[@Lucifronz]

Ironic for Vex'ahlia to be so determined to hunt dragons considering how much she acts like one. A lust for gold and a bit of a scorching breath. Especially with that burn last episode on Scanlan's philandering.

[@williamross6477]

Chromatic dragons do generally despise other dragons, so it makes sense that they would be her favored enemy! Nice parallel, I never noticed that!

[@smashbrandiscootch719]

That isn't what "ironic" means but okay.

[@phoenixfire8978]

Dragons also treat other dragons as rivals. Understandable she’d want to take out other dragons.

[@jessray3271]

I finally understand why C2 is so interested in who is on the Tal'Dorei council.

[@spensirmclife6549]

Eh? How did this episode made you realize it?

[@ScottishWolfLass]

Percy and Victor! Black Power buddies! How Taliesin kept in character I have no idea, I'm literally here crying with laughter

[@ladyalfhildrforestofvioletmist]

That's awesome! So how's your game going, dzi(several o's)?

[@ladyalfhildrforestofvioletmist]

Haha, that sounds great! Yeah, that's about where I started, too. I may or may not have actually killed a fellow party member at one point. But it was a one-shot, and he kept trying to kill my cheetah companion! Plus it was April Fools Day so he decided it would be funny to play a character who was racist against elves and my character happened to be a half-elf so he kept calling me "filthy keebler" because he decided keebler was an appropriate slur for elvish folk. He had that lightning bolt coming. You don't mess with Alfhildr's kitty. (Yes, my youtube name is also the name of my first ever D&D character)

[@Prudenthermit]

Hahaha that scene is how i was convinced too

[@ChaoticDuelist]

"Where do you find your strength?" Grog, "my friends" Made my ass tear up

[@RobTausteelie]

Ass tears! 😂😂😂

[@thatpinhead7543]

69th like.

[@Warlock4569]

I want to like but it wouldn’t be 69.....

[@shinybugg9156]

I know this is old, but that sounds like a problem

[@JB-xl2jc]

This got an awesome callback in Campaign 2. Or rather a reference, unintentional or not.

[@oliviatankinganimation7732]

I love those moments of genuine surprise like when Matt mentions “titan stone knuckles” and Travis just sits straight up jaw dropped.

[@Moola868]

3:12:11 Marisha: "Get the blood back in your head" That deserved so much more of a reaction than a slight chuckle from Taliesin.

[@MrDavidock]

1:20:52, when Percy dumps the coffee. Such a tiny, subtle moment that slays me every time.

[@VidGamer123]

I had to go back and see that. What a fantastic bit of acting!

[@jochi7585]

David Atkins ‘every’ Every?!?! How? What?

[@bradleyfanguy5441]

Vex: "He's gonna take care of her!!" Vax: *whispers* I already Have.

[@RubelliteFae]

Quivering Palm's even crazier than described: "When you use this action, the creature must make a Constitution saving throw. If it fails, it is reduced to 0 hit points. If it *succeeds, it takes 10d10 necrotic damage.* "

[@ReliableDragon]

I noticed that too! That was a substantial nerf. Probably a good choice for a fight vs PCs, especially since he got legendary actions instead... Though I was looking forward to seeing Liam's reaction to finding out that he took 10d10 necrotic damage on a successful save, lol.

[@danielribeiro1433]

Matt most likely played that of as Groon not using all of his power, he was probably holding himself back as he was testing them, not wanting to destroy them.

[@mevensen]

Yeah, so much for reading spell/ability descriptions completely. Although this is *much* harder to track as a DM, it was the only thing he was controlling in this instance.

[@thefonz8373]

@@danielribeiro1433 Definitely. That palm would have easily been the end of Vax if he didn't hold back lol.

[@scottwagner2566]

The majority of this episode is proof that with the right group, you don’t need combat to have a fun and memorable session. I love it.

[@josephmort4039]

I'm still waiting for the time travel story where Percy becomes Viktor. Think about it, white hair, tinkerer, likes Vex... he's been waiting so long for his friends to come back and is so excited to see them he can't keep himself sane.

[@kelbyrich3028]

Damn that's brilliant.

[@Doodle_Dunce]

But he would never let Ripply get powder for her experiments

[@josephmort4039]

@@Doodle_Dunce But he can't ruin the timeline either.

[@drewsedd7914]

I know I’m late to the party, but how convenient that a certain fire oriented wizard has the ultimate goal of bending and traversing time...

[@hushedtears]

Omg thats brilliant

[@p0mander877]

Vax: Do you know what math is? Grog: Mathis? *dead*

[@radartechnicianbob8208]

Seeing Will and Mary back was quite the welcome surprise, but I have to say Victor showing up got my sides hurting. Glad Grog and Kern are buddy buddy now, and Grog admitting where his strength truly was got me tearing up a tad.

[@Uhthis]

I am so in tears at Grog and the salesman, I swear Travis is a GOD at playing his character edit: okay, this episode honestly has so much excellent stuff to it, I can't commend these guys enough. Absolutely love their performances!

[@Exsol300]

"She gave us a lot to sphinx about." Scanlan... don't change.

[@WontonTV]

1:20:52 Percy dumps out the coffee while Victor is looking away LOL Subtle, but hilarious moment

[@EnDSchultz1]

Taliesin is so good at this.

[@nathanielranney9163]

EnDSchultz Considering he and Marisha are the only ones that carried over from Matt's previous campaign, they have plenty of experience.

[@magicalsleeper]

That encounter with Victor is more than reason enough to watch and not just listen to the audio only podcast.

[@Marpaws]

OMG yes !

[@UrbanJackal]

@@magicalsleeper I Don't know how anyone can just listen and not watch.

[@toastie23]

1:17:20 - 1:17:45 had me full on crying with laughter. Who could have thought that just the word "No" could be one of the funniest things in this whole campaign so far.

[@meganpopple9100]

Repeated it four times before I stopped breathing. 🤪

[@zsoro9300]

Feel like Beauregard was born here, with Marisha watching this epic monk go sicko mode...

[@FreyrFox]

I thought the same thing

[@SilverLikeStarlight]

Just like Yasha was born a few episodes ago when Ashley commented on how cool barbarians are!