The Adventure Zone: Balance trailer

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[@slamalama8170]

Four nerds who played dnd so hard that they cried.

[@DanielRojas-nw2vx]

Slamalama Magnus rushes in at the end killed me.

[@supersonicfan1313]

griffin has such a way with words. i mean seriously, he's really fuckin good at narration! and yeah, that last magnus rushes in literally made me cry. this campaign was so god damn funny, and yet so sad and beautiful, and amazingly acted/written/played at the same time!

[@andersledell8643]

I'm a nerd who's crying too from watching this tbh.

[@frogwitch8598]

this bitch cried like one big bitch goooooooood lordy this was a good thing to happen to my ears

[@craterglass]

@@frogwitch8598 E G G B A B E. 😭😭😭

[@KandixKoatedxBatz]

I was gonna comment on how amazing that upsy design was but then the Magnus/Julia scene shoved me down 6 flights of stairs

[@lartwick]

Haha - that was my scene!! May or may not have shed some tears while actually animating it....

[@KandixKoatedxBatz]

You did a wonderful job! Even if it made my heart hurt kjsnad

[@yam1370]

lart222 thanks for tearing my heart into a million pieces

[@yam1370]

lart222 but for real though, amazing!!

[@volvobeast]

real downzo move...

[@talongreenlee7704]

Dear Hollywood: THAT IS HOW YOU MAKE A TRAILER. They showed everything and I still know nothing. I so want to see this

[@ariannasilva4462]

They showed all the inside jokes so once you watch this the trailer feels so good!

[@skiy22567]

Having watched this twice, once before finishing the first arc and before finishing the last arc, I'm glad I fully understand this now

[@captasticts8419]

kinda unfair comparison. that's an animated trailer to a pure audio-medium. actual trailers depend on scenes directly from the movie.

[@talongreenlee7704]

Michael Hämmerle yes, but a lot of the time they have voice-overs that tell you just about the whole movie’s plot. I see a lot of movie trailers and ask myself afterwards, “well, they showed about everything. Why should I pay to go watch the actual movie?”

[@trucetruce335]

Talon Greenlee *cough point in case* a dogs journey home *CoUgh*

[@giveluminacat10nobles21]

I think people take Clint for granted. He has some amazing lines. That "God lied" is so fucking powerful.

[@talkingtaco879]

This comment aged very well

[@PatheticJedi]

"And I tell ya what, if we ever meet each other in infinity, you can apologize to me and tell me you were wrong." Clint fucking crushed me with that line. Positivity in the face of cosmic absurdity and impending doom. Never fails to gut me. Don't sleep on Clint.

[@thephoenixsystem6765]

"John - thanks for the chess game, and… Kiss my ass, you sanctimonious bastard." Crazy to think that Merle meets John and plays out an over-half-century long relationship with him, right to this line, in _one episode._ Just brilliant storytelling. Shimmering, glimmering collaboration. I'll never find words to adequately express it. But you know. We all know.

[@hhoodiezz1873]

And his convo with John "I choose joy" 😭😭😭😭

[@AG-ss1ec]

The shot of Refuge getting destroyed then reset is SO cool

[@rileywoolworth9803]

RIGHT

[@milomcilrath233]

If you look real close you can actually see the worm!

[@loppydoodle726]

@@milomcilrath233 Until I got to that episode (and even after) I thought it was Hooty from The Owl House lol. I know it's not supposed to be / this show came out before that character was made, but it looks like him

[@Professional_Rookie]

first, a podcast Then, a graphic novel next, a Netflix series finally, THE WORLD

[@gliscorpropagandaaccount1764]

Remake the world based off Griffin's descriptions and any maps he's made, clone Griffin repeatedly so he can be all the npcs at once, and slap Justin, Travis, and Clint into the right clothes.

[@thefunniestvalentine4789]

@@gliscorpropagandaaccount1764 Or animated by the same guys that did Castlevania

[@gliscorpropagandaaccount1764]

@@thefunniestvalentine4789 that also

[@darkutopia2711]

@@gliscorpropagandaaccount1764 Come on now... At least a couple NPCs HAVE to be Tom Bodett.

[@gliscorpropagandaaccount1764]

@@darkutopia2711 Oh true

[@supersleepycj]

me, watching during the 1st arc: oh, neat! me, watching after finishing the show and recognizing all the scenes in the trailer: O-OH. OH.

[@ASeed17]

NEAT

[@arueshalaetablebuildingsociety]

The sad part was no Garfield...

[@cannibalisticbiscuit9722]

@@arueshalaetablebuildingsociety This is because Garfield’s true appearance must forever be an enigma

[@H3L1X4X1S]

Where do u watch it

[@skeletonwarlock5741]

@@cannibalisticbiscuit9722 it's constantly changing so he doesn't get caught for -(BANG)

[@MormonSwag66]

My favorite thing to do while listening to this arc was to periodically rewatch this trailer and see how much more I recognize from the story

[@SacchieILU]

Also what I did

[@milkyblue2519]

As we speak I am doing this!

[@whalesharko4465]

@@milkyblue2519 same buddy, what ep you on?

[@pip4773]

I’m on episode 60 and I’m so !!! It’s amazing how far they went.

[@whalesharko4465]

I finished it 2 weeks ago and that was a fucking trip

[@Zsashas]

I think Upsy is legit the scariest part of this.

[@scifikoala]

See I saw this before I ever listened to TAZ and I remember thinking "That fucking clown elevator is gonna be quite the villain." and then he was just... a helpful but disturbing NPC...????

[@happysillygoofy]

I’m afraid now to even think about Downzo, the 40 story shaft

[@rosePetrichor]

You know. Your lifting friend, Uppsy.

[@djfebrezee]

It's Upsey, your favorite lifting friend!

[@trixie7759]

Upsy is the scariest thing in the entire god damn podcast

[@nicolejarvis5951]

I've watched this at least five times I'm always surprised again by how much that Julia scene GUTS ME.

[@williamkim8866]

I think the most painful part of it is how Magnus is reaching out towards Julia, with an expression like he's longing for it so much it hurts. The artist(s) did a great job making it feel like just a full on gut punch.

[@conwool2609]

God, I can’t wait for the 11th hour graphic novel!

[@Matthew_Danger]

Absolutely destroys me every time

[@nathancorliss9347]

Same. Also the Lucas moment, surprisingly

[@ges4972]

“It’s there own damn fault” god, that’s so powerful and foreshadowing without being outright clear. It could be mistaken of them just being goofballs. Amazing

[@saltmomtmissad8384]

Oh I didn't think of it like because they made the KszhVsgsgSsssss

[@lee5706]

sounds like that one line from margaritaville

[@seajay9711]

Oh my God that just hit me now

[@WildWaver]

@@lee5706 Oh my god. THAT'S gotta be on purpose.

[@starzandchaos]

i'm finishing up the balance arc for the first time ever and watching this animation now with what i know, that line is absolutely chilling

[@Akeza71]

Took me a second lap at the whole Balance arc to realize that “Hey, what's your name? I'm about to tentacle your d*ck.“ is actually how Kravitz and Taako met. A real meet-cute XD

[@helloimellieful]

OMFG I hope Kravitz is into tentacle porn

[@wayverleesoulsong]

Ève Garant oh shit it WAS!

[@MathasiaJ]

When does the balance arc start? I wanna get into TAZ but none of the episodes are labelled "balance" so I have no clue

[@helloimellieful]

@@MathasiaJ look up The Adventure Zone ep 1 on KZbin or even spotify!!

[@helloimellieful]

@@MathasiaJ Here There Be Gerblins

[@wolf23ify]

Listen when the red robe turned and had the shhh sign over where his mouth would be all I could imagine was that one picture of Griffin.

[@scifikoala]

It's extra funny when you consider that [SPOILER WARNING] half of the fan designs for Barry look like Griffin

[@cjd3053]

you know ;)

[@rangerbookwyrm]

...you know ;)

[@rawsausig]

... you know ;)

[@randompasserbyer]

. . . you know ;)

[@lkafjkakjf333]

I just realized that the when Merle is staring up at the thousands of eyes, he’s in his Ursula cosplay. And this is like my 8th time watching this.

[@bee1001]

oH MY GOD YOU'RE RIGHT

[@gruwidge]

Ehats the ursula cosplay from again?

[@bee1001]

@@gruwidge it's from the first luner interlude, where Clint said he wanted Merle to be dressed as Ursula for the Midsummer Festival

[@Justinius117]

Holy shit you're right.

[@kittykat490]

RIGHT???? the attention to detail in this is incredible

[@statelyelms]

Whoever storyboarded this animation deserves a fuckton of respect. They showed nearly all of TAZ, kept it alien, strange, mysterious, fantastical and unimaginable, only hinted at some of the medium sized plot twists, completely left out the more emotional parts of the story and the Main Plot as to not spoil them.. just, so artistically done. Bravo!

[@Abelhawk]

For some reason I really like Taako's magical see-through hat.

[@dutchduk3342]

T Magnus's A vehicle Z proficiency

[@doctorgoodson]

T zone A of Z truth

[@EmethMatthew]

T Magnus's A animal Z handling

[@gliscorpropagandaaccount1764]

T Abracafuckyou Z

[@Mr12Relic]

T A Z Who?

[@chronotron2051]

Can I ride the boar? Remember, I have animal handling and vehicle proficiency

[@Nizati]

One thing I love about this trailer? It shows so much but spoils nothing. Nothing in there was enough to be able to predict any major plot points (Or funniest moments actually). Just a smattering teaser of all TAZ has to offer. The perfect trailer to beat all my dnd friends over the head with to make em watch it.

[@scifikoala]

Yes I am so glad it doesn't because this video kinda sold my on listening to it in first place the and I am so so grateful for that. plus now I'm watching it again right before listening to the final episode and catching all of the quick little scenes they reference

[@andreaslundstrom7921]

Exactly!

[@limo1324]

Yea! I was watching it and I was thinking just that, like if someone with no knowledge watched this trailer they wouldn't have anything spoiled but they would understand the feeling and the composition of emotions and feelings that come with listening to it. Its like a perfect trailer

[@ArtyomStrayheart]

Yes! I showed this to my boyfriend to persuade him into listening, and now we just come back and rewatch this sometimes and see how many more scenes we recognize

[@meg_sz]

Yes! I've been coming back to this ever since I started listening, and I love seeing which scenes I now know the context of! I'm on The Eleventh Hour so far, and I'm loving it so much

[@hannahrohlfing7898]

Holy hell I watched it for like the fifteenth time and noticed the scene with Taako shoving cooking supplies off of a counter and you can see Sazed in the background and holy HELL

[@Nanamowa]

Oh damn

[@TammyRadbody]

Holy crap I've watched this trailer so many times and I literally had to pause it to notice that!

[@bettschwere]

don't mind me just making my yearly pilgrimage to this holy ground. been re-listening to balance for the first time since the finale while i'm recovering from a surgery and man i have to say i didn't realize how much i missed this show and how fucking GOOD this arc is. like it's absolutely unreal. especially since i'm relistening to it for the first time and noticing all the foreshadowing that's been going on since the very first lunar interlude, it really makes you appreciate griffin's writing.

[@shawnaeatscats]

Dude. I flipped when they found the skeleton with the cane in wave echo cave. When the director mentioned it in like ep 8 or so, she mentioned the bad guys very briefly, and I was slike "oh shit"

[@CassBlast5]

I would watch the absolute shit out of this if it were a film/series

[@ljchaikin]

RIGHT

[@mollychekal1533]

GOD I WOULD TOO

[@daniellane9076]

I would actually die of joy if that happened

[@AStandsForFrench]

TAZ is over a hundred hours long, even cutting it down you'd still be looking at Lord of the Rings-movie-trilogy-length if you want to even remotely preserve the pacing and humor of the whole thing.

[@griffinkeel5978]

it kind of all ready is. its called a podcast

[@copperduan700]

“When the going gets tough… It’s their own damn fault“ GENIUS

[@johncasey7063]

This is the platonic ideal of a trailer. It shows us so much, tells us exactly what The Adventure Zone is, and doesn't actually spoil any of the big reveals.

[@Billy_3]

Oh my god- the exploding lockers from the 11th hour? The dials are D20s! So cool!

[@veiled-majority]

the names also arent in order which is slightly upsetting :(

[@djfebrezee]

_The amount of fucking detail has me shook_

[@cannibalisticbiscuit9722]

The first time I watched this trailer was when I was at the end of the series, I was constantly pausing and rewinding to get a glimpse of all the details that you only see for a second!

[@DoctorWho909]

I love how Taako's hair kept changing, not even just the color, like length too. Never consistent beautiful, perfect. 10/10

[@DnallohLeoj]

Taako has Quantum Hair, that only exists in a specific state while it's being perceived. The moment it's no longer being perceived, its state of existence changes.

[@Ethan-vp8tr]

Arcane Cosmetics

[@AlleliHull]

There are so many quick moments that happen in this and when you catch them, you can't breathe either from laughter or sadness. Magnus sees Julia, Taako rages when his show is over, Merle pulls down Magnus' pants, Taako reaching out to save Magnus...so good!

[@stormyperson44]

My favorite almost-hidden part of it was when Roswell did his Expano-Dance

[@marlesimms]

There could be no more perfect visual representation of Garyl. Shades and rainbow mullet mane and dope swagger stride and everything

[@plutototoh]

Update: Just finished TAZ Balance arc and I lost track of how many times I cried during just one part of the finale ALONE. You guys are amazing storytellers and comedians and I don't think anybody else, any other group of people, could have ever created this. I'm grateful the stars came into alignment to make this podcast series and that I'm alive to hear/live it with you all. This helps me be glad to be alive.

[@erichsee5523]

The McElroys are all such good, sweet boys.

[@lewismartin3430]

i can guess what part.

[@vancearama]

@@lewismartin3430 no question it’s the question.

[@MsDianagentaToYou]

And they just kinda came up with the idea during an episode of MBMBaM as a whim.

[@emaciatedunicorn]

WAIT THIS IS LIKE THE 666TH TIME I'VE WATCHED THIS VIDEO AND I JUST REALIZED WHAT "and the creator of those creators" MEANS. ITS CLINT. HE'S THEIR DAD. IM SO STUPID.

[@smolson8471]

OH. I didn't even get it until you just explained it XD

[@shelbystarling8537]

No, it means the fans. They said in some episode of TAZ (maybe TTAZZ) That they call their fans creators because of all the stuff they create for them and “fans” doesn’t do that justice

[@MichaelJGarrick]

Shelby Starling “From the Creators is MBMBAM, and the creator of those creators.” Justin, Travis, And Griffin, And then their creator, Clint.

[@caccry2991]

JDHAHJDJAJ I DIDNT EVEN REALIZE IT SAID THAT OMG

[@kenyonbryngel]

It’s a sign

[@rollinia8004]

i love how taakos hair changes color every arc in this!

[@roidroid]

That's a good perception roll friend

[@OrbManson7]

The ramona flowers of faerun

[@cheesewizard3965]

It is such a Taako thing to do

[@jacobrodriguez5289]

Had to rewatch to see that

[@kiernanknox2314]

The tiny clip of Magnus and Julia brings tears everytime

[@Mirakelbrorsan]

Honest to god, this is one of the main things that got me into TaZ. Years of knowing about it from tumblr fanart, this piece is what has stood out the most, and this is the one thing that's always had me thinking "I'm gonna listen to it some day". The music, the editing, the sheer amount of chaos that make it so intriguing despite not giving away anything, this is the best goddamn trailer ever produced. I've listened to Balance now, finally, and now I love it even more when I can finally recognize the different scenarios. A job well done.

[@quinnmarchese6313]

the fact that griffin just decided to do music a few arcs in takes the series from great to fantastic. plus its all him, with the exception of his plantasia covers and the original mort garson as the intro music. the music is honestly my favorite bit, griffin indeed is a capable storyteller, but his music elevates every moment its in. the hype of the final fight in the suffering arc, the eerie, crystalline sound of the crystal kingdom, the lone guitar strings that soundtrack the epilogue, its all absolutely brilliant.

[@Karvosh]

I keep re-watching this just for the bit where he goes, "I don't think my dog could FIT in an ASS!!" The expressions are just too priceless!

[@shinythingster]

Nothing in life gets me more hype than the Wonderland Round 3 music

[@cryptiddmashups0011]

1:36 LOOK AT HOW SMALL AND CUTE ANGUS IS

[@ryanscott4489]

MY BOY! THERE HE IS!

[@scheyeguy2479]

Guys my girlfriend got me into TAZ a few months ago, and I just finished it last night. Gosh darn McElroy’s, I’ve never felt so invested in any characters as much as these three lovable doofases. Thanks for all the laughs and tears and good times, and I hope that you’re all doing well

[@ZJasmineDragon]

I literally just spent a week listening to the entire thing. I did (in the most literal sense) nothing else. I got up, ate, sat on the couch listening to it for seven fucking days. And Id pay to do it again if the entire thing were animated in this amazing style. 10/10, fantastic

[@BootlegAdult]

I've also just done this. I feel broken.

[@chabashirq4528]

i know this comment is old but ive just finished the suffering game after a good straight month since i started listening with very few breaks and im so upset with myself for going through it as fast as i did because now i know its wrapping up and i miss it already :(

[@BootlegAdult]

@@chabashirq4528 don't worry, a new season has just started with Travis as DM! It's the perfect time to jump into the new season. I get what you mean though, I did the exact same thing. The graphic novels are still being released at least! :)

[@Melly-ex3uz]

same! it was so good. im so fucking invested.

[@eviltomnook]

I'd pay to have it animated...if I had the money :P

[@agneskener9977]

oh my god!!!!!!!!! balance needs to be made into an animated series im DYING

[@zelculothesquid8201]

That was all I could think throughout this whole thing.

[@Mjc0uture]

Omg I would be so incredibly happy if they did that! I love this trailer!

[@feenixmork]

Sadly that would take a huge team and a VERY long time to make :/

[@samuelthegreatoo]

I'd pay money for that.

[@felgraf9811]

Nay! This is a trailer for a Podcast series called The Adventure Zone (the audio/dialog *is* their dialog), specifically, The Balance arc, which is A) Finished (so you can binge the complete story! .. It'll take you, like, weeks, but you can! No getting to the end and waiting in agony!) B) Very good. (I.. may have cried at a few points). It can be found here: www.maximumfun.org/shows/adventure-zone?page=10 Starting with "Here There Be Gerblins, Ep 1"

[@andypalmer5095]

I'm in love with Taako's constantly changing hair

[@grimdarkAngel]

"When the going gets tough... ...it's their own damn fault." Yup, that sounds about right.

[@folkindigo7195]

I love the glowing hat taako wears?? Like a+ character design there! Also, that upsey moment was goddamn terrifying and I loved it

[@kmlac6596]

Paige Bandit our lifting friend!

[@jadereynolds1204]

Who do i have to pay to get the entire series animated like this????

[@sofialaya596]

Hey, critical role did it and got 10 million dollars and is making a full series, so, I think the taz comunity could get 2 million and make 2 or 3 20 min episodes at least!

[@kimshi1085]

Jade Reynolds where is the paid one at?

[@MiloKuroshiro]

Hey, Critical Roll just got theirs Animated series crowdfounded. WHEN'S TAZ

[@caram740]

Well I've got good news for you buddy

[@quinnmarchese6313]

@@caram740 OH SHIT ITS GONNA BE AMAZING (i hope) YES

[@megalomaniacalHalide]

NOW!

[@Jabberwockia]

Good news!

[@phoeber3357]

@@quinnmarchese6313 explain pls??? Is it the animated series or is it the Graphic Novels?

[@lauravturner]

"Justin McElroy as Taako™ - You know, from TV"

[@WebkinzWor1d]

Does anyone ever look back at the red robe and just think about how much a nerd Barry is

[@amlimes6948]

Laffontane Light was this post made by Lup?

[@AnaniAnime]

I love that there's a trademark symbol next to Taako's name 😂

[@11atron]

you know, from TV

[@cameronnewton6248]

it's a brand

[@elenaprodromou6658]

it's been like 4 months since i finished TAZ Balance and i still burst into tears at the sight of Juila and Magnus

[@MasterAsh]

"Griffin mcelroy as LITERALLY EVERYBODY ELSE" lmfao

[@belleking7872]

I think everyone would flip their shit if this became a tv show because the animation and designs are amazing

[@roidroid]

oh man, 2-hour long episodes tho? The work. Haachy-Maachy... the work required would be mind boggling. Roll for passion.

[@SageOfTheWood]

You wouldn’t have to spend time animating all of the player talking, just the characters doing and saying the stuff that happened in the episode. (Of course, that might actually make it longer, since it takes more time to show something happening than to say it does...)

[@ryanbacker4870]

Actually, the episodes would probably only be about 30-40 minutes if they excluded all the outside player talk. Actions in DnD are only about 6 seconds of in game time so it would probably work out.

[@VorpalSpider69]

I definitely would!

[@scifikoala]

Well its a damn New York Times bestselling graphic novel now so that's pretty neat

[@ShrubSparrow]

I love Taako's transparent magic hat!

[@itsbcha]

Can you explain why it's like that? It's really cool!

[@FullFrontalNurdity]

Probably just a congregation spell like light. I don't remember it being made out of light at that point in the story. They were probably just having fun hamming up the video.

[@soranokotori1687]

I'm listening through the podcast for the first time, and every time I finish up an arc I come back to this video to see what new thing I notice!

[@thefunniestvalentine4789]

I’m on my third relisten and I’m STILL noticing new things that I missed in my initial listen. The TAZ rabbit hole goes deep

[@possumplaysss8996]

2:02 ive literally never played dnd or watched this series but- damn that's sad

[@lapaba1236]

ItsYaBøí Clūtś Not to be that guy. But please do.

[@ResidentPyro]

It's... it's sadder than you're imagining.

[@Olivia-wb5tt]

It's even sadder when you think of what happened afterwards...

[@digitalmeowmix]

Magnus's nails! Taako's invisible hat! The name cards! From the creators and creator of those creators! The pause of violence after license to kill! Garyl! Julia! LUP!!!! Every frame of this is perfection, I can't stop watching it over and over. This trailer showcase why TAZ basically saved my life last year and continue to make me so happy.Good job✋🏻 and congrats to everyone that worked on this!

[@jacobrodriguez5289]

digitalmeowmix ....whos Lup?

[@digitalmeowmix]

It's a Spoiler!

[@jacobrodriguez5289]

digitalmeowmix obviously you haveny listened to stolen century

[@digitalmeowmix]

Lol oh right! You got me!

[@bamdraws]

When did taiko get the hat? I forgot

[@smoorecrux]

Holy shit the license to kill cutaway was dope

[@allvibesgoodvibes]

I know I’m very much late to the party but I love these character designs A LOT. Also how Taako has like 100000 different hair colors lol

[@sydneycottrell6742]

Griffin as "literally everyone else" is perfect

[@unsoupable]

The Adventure Zone is my favorite anime

[@zedbee2736]

YOU THREW MY WOLF IN THE FIIIIIRE!!!

[@DwarfDaddy]

Zed Bee Call him off or lose him forever

[@zedbee2736]

LordDeraj But he’s my favourite wolf and you threw him in the fire tho!

[@zedbee2736]

You threw him in the fiiire!

[@DwarfDaddy]

Zed Bee Fellas, fellas, fellas! We came here to talk

[@Maringuely]

You shOULD HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT THAT BEFORE THROWING MY DOG IN THE FIRE

[@margindoodles]

this is like my third time rewatching this and i just noticed angus' design at 1:36 it could not be more perfect omg i love him....

[@isaacjensen1687]

I love how takkos hat is magical the whole time

[@zoroarkking18]

I showed this to my friends who've never listened to TAZ before, and my favorite part of sharing it was just pointing out all the stuff from 1:29 to 2:11 and every second repeating myself "That actually happens. That actually happens. That actually happens." This trailer makes no bullshit up, every second is accurate to the story events of the podcast. Which, for the weird stuff like a town in a bubble going apeshit for a split second then being fine once again, or the instantaneously understandable and awesome stuff like Garyl, really makes me wonder why my friends haven't listened yet. I showed them this trailer almost 2 months ago, I think. I need to up my salesmanship game.

[@whalesharko4465]

Do they like DnD, My friend got me to watch "here there be gerblins" to show me what DnD is like, then tricked me into watching every single fuckin' episode I love her so much

[@douglas98465]

My friend showed me this at his house on a whim while I was visiting him during Christmas break. We were both pretty sleepy at the time and it was so bizarre that I had no idea what was going on. I almost didn't start listening to the podcast cuz I'd never been a podcast person, but I convinced myself to give it a chance and MAAAAAAN am I so happy I did! I became legit obsessed with the Balance Arc. I can't listen at work so I BLAZED through all 69 episodes in my evening free time.

[@quinnmarchese6313]

@@douglas98465 ironically, taz (and other mcelroy content) was my workplace soundtrack. I blazed through each episode multiple times, im currently doing it angain in quarantine

[@Mi1an0llTT]

Up to 2:15. I saw this video well over a year before starting Balance, which I’m nearing the end of now. My heart dropped as soon as Magnus was given true sight in the Suffering Game and I recognized that final redrobe scene, had to come watch this again immediately

[@djfebrezee]

A friend I met online actually recommended me the podcast, of whom I lost contact with a while back. I need to thank them sincerely, because it was such a _fucking OUTSTANDING_ podcast.

[@GarnetBanzai]

AAY YO NETFLIX I THINK YOU GOT A SERIES ON YOUR HANDS

[@gametalk821]

I. WISH

[@taakotuesdays]

LORD PLEASE

[@oocidiosyncracies]

0:32 just an amazing tiny detail: Merle jumping up and down to try and see over Magnus's shoulder

[@rosePetrichor]

My boys. They grew so much. From 'Can anybody levitate or anything?' to 'It's gonna be okay, I have magic powers.'

[@djfebrezee]

Merle casts 'zone of truth'!

[@bubblesdraws7]

Noticing the Sizzle It Up clip the second time watching BROKE ME. Noticing Sazed in the background of that clip when going back to it a third time DESTROYED ME.

[@ganondorf5026]

bubblesdraws7 what point was that in the video?

[@BingQilin]

2:06

[@natalie9402]

AAAAAAA

[@magiv4205]

Oh damn you i didn't need that

[@BingQilin]

I'm living for Taako's low-cut shirt

[@asirrisa7615]

about 4 years ago TAZ reignited my passion for art and set me down the path to become an animator. I'm in school right now and can finally appreciate how much fucking work this must have been. It's so good!

[@sanjanashanker7960]

Im a taako stan 1st and a human 2nd but GOD the lil missing tooth on magnus is so cute and SUCH A GOOD DESIGN ELEMENT

[@dinazir]

I went from 100% hype to 200% hype the instant Garyl came charging in with his shades and glitter rainbow road

[@MrStephenChemical]

Can we get a Netflix series??

[@yam1370]

Stephen Chemical hoLY SHIT YES

[@alexwolf4015]

I would donate to get an official TAZ Balance Arc on Netflix.

[@TimidTracker]

Honestly though please

[@d3ltadr3ams67]

YES PLEASE

[@noiseofthevoid7363]

with these designs. hell yes please. the world needs an The Adventure Zone tv show.

[@merylc3831]

I hope the upcoming TV show has this style!

[@dusktomidnight7207]

I Agree

[@pulsablo]

What tv show

[@merylc3831]

@@pulsablo the streaming service Peacock (I think ._.) is making an animated TAZ show! :D

[@hhhcontent3930]

I watched this before listening to the balance arc. Every once in a while I check back in to see what new references I can spot. It’s an absolute joy, excellent work!

[@alicehodges483]

I haven't listened to the entirety of the Balance Arc, but this trailer really spurred me on to keep listening, and now I am addicted. It's been incredible, picking out moments and recognising them as I listen to the episodes.

[@Fhoulghoul]

Update?

[@antioch3784]

Magnus has painted nails! Merle' s design is great! Taako had a glow hat! This is amazing!!

[@Nimasho2go]

I watched this and a few animatics long before I ever listened to TAZ. I just finished it about an hour ago and went back to watch all these again to see how well it held up. My god, this is amazing. I don't know if they will ever make a show out of The Balance arc, but if they ever do, I will throw so much money at it.

[@grimr.2239]

Man after progressing so far into the series certain points in this trailer actually brought a tear to my eye and most of it makes me laugh hysterically every time I watch it. Man I’ve never been so invested into a DNDesque campaign before, the story is so beautifully orchestrated. You guys are an incredible family with literally the coolest dad ever. I can’t pay you guys enough compliments in one comment I’d be hear all day.

[@Jeevesie1988]

Hot diggety shit, that's one baller trailer!

[@safabekr]

Jeevesie1988 oh my god i get that reference now!

[@PilferedRose]

Jeevesie1988 thankyou for that

[@flibbertigibbetfish]

Taako's hair changes color. That is perfect.

[@madisonpeto7525]

I’ve watched this SO many times and I just saw Killian underneath Magnus at the end there. Beautiful

[@BraninT]

Going through the podcast and the animatics now. Every time I watch this, I pick up on a new thing from the podcast.

[@claudiag.9307]

I just finished the balance arc, I'm filled with such love right now and it's all directed at this video

[@Dawnfeethers]

God, mood.

[@0life5]

I love how Klarg's tail bounces when he walks

[@yenee94]

Ikr? It's so cute

[@sharayahsherry2333]

I just consumed the whole show in 2 1/2 months. I took it in every second I could, and am now recommending it to anyone who will believe me that this is the best show and has some of the best pay offs. Amazing work boys! I loved it so much!!

[@thymusictoo364]

I watch this like once a week, the Balance arc was transcendent and this trailer actually does it justice

[@berylious]

Fuuuuh. Taako's hat being a light construct. Brilliant.

[@andrewdilisio301]

Netflix? is that you?

[@PlasticAddict301]

Drew Draws Things oH GOD I HOPE

[@frogfellow8773]

You know if it was put on netflix I doupt it would be in the kids section.

[@frogfellow8773]

But I guess that's obivious

[@spacechaser6369]

If they made a Netflix show I would gouge out my eyes after watching because nothing else would be worth looking at

[@andersledell8643]

Please tho?

[@landler656]

I have seen this so many times and just now noticed at about 33 seconds in, Merle is jumping up and down to get into frame over Magnus' shoulder on the right side of the screen.

[@melanieshanks9496]

This needs to be the official trailer for the new series

[@vagabondxavier2010]

WHEN I SAW JULIA AND MAGNUS I SCREAMED

[@michaelc8803]

...and cried...I did.

[@Raveningly]

I honestly would adore an animated series for this, but I also know that to make a quality product it would be a huge undertaking, and I don't think they have the time, honestly, in between all the other stuff they have going on atm and going forward.

[@hannapihrana8595]

Sith I think this is a trailer for an animated series for this.

[@tobiaspaul1997]

P.B. Falkor nah the mcelroys described it as a trailer for the podcast itself, sort of an onramp for new listeners. an animated series would be dope though!

[@hannapihrana8595]

):

[@alo135]

I guess it's up to us then

[@savannahsmith1319]

The worm destroying Refuge is probably my all time favorite taz thing ever

[@oddswan9993]

I need an amnesty trailer like this so badly it’s not even funny.

[@TankCollinsProtectionSquad]

"Literally everyone else."

[@alexanderlane2861]

leeah galaxies except Garyl*

[@TheTetrapod]

Hey guys! Don't forget about your friendly neighborhood HR rep, Brad Bradson!

[@curlymedusa]

WOW!!! THIS IS AMAZING!!! :D The long pause after "Do we get a license to kill" is cracking me up

[@DavidAllanLaursen]

This is amazing to see all again after experiencing the entire story now.

[@sentbymars]

I can't even explain how much this arc means to me .. whenever I come back to it it's like coming home

[@neccodealer]

I love the Taako changing hair colors all the time, aand of course literally everything else :)

[@mellawrence1119]

This is absolutely amazing but the most important thing is 1:12 MAGNUS PAINTS HIS NAILS JUST LIKE TRAVIS

[@TrekkerLLAP]

I NOTICED THAT TOO! YES!!!

[@maerin01]

I LOVE IT!!!

[@lucasbear5421]

in the well scene, you can see one hand is red and the other blue, like for the MBMBaM tv show!

[@freelandish4957]

I NOTICED IT TOO ITS GREAT

[@kisskisslovya]

THANK YOU FOR POINTING THIS OUT FOR ME! VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT I NEEDED TO KNOW. There are so many little details in this that are fantastic!

[@slimjimsky555]

coming back again to say how much I love this little animation!!! (TAZ Balance will forever be my favorite!!) this short brings tears to my eyes!!

[@eviltomnook]

This trailer sold me hard on TAZ, and I'm so glad it did. It's amazing how much they manage to outdo themselves with each arc. Especially Griffin, he obviously poured loads of effort into it. I'm not done yet, still working through The Eleventh Hour, but so far, the Crystal Kingdom arc has been my favorite.

[@eviltomnook]

OK I FINISHED IT AND IT WAS RAD AS HELL THANK YOU TRAILER AND ALSO MCELROYS

[@djfebrezee]

The Eleventh Hour is fucking amazing, but my favorite arc was The Suffering Game. Never has a D&D podcast made me cry until now, good god.