The one thing - a taz animatic

[@mollym.3096]

People were drinking like we were in the Crystal Kingdom and Magnus was coming to chop our arms off.

[@lachlanmann4511]

incredible

[@entguarde]

It was totally unsupervised, we were like dogs on the moon, we were running wild.

[@yeetlejuice7181]

"Hell yeah! Goin rogue! I've always wanted to do this!" **I take my credit cards out and shred 'em.**

[@accthefiend]

Taako’s always ready to go off the grid!

[@lr-]

Merle, or more specifically Clint, fits this so well. “I said no. You know... like a liar.”

[@jjju3]

"Dad are you sure you can cast that spell?" And i said "yes" ...you know like a liar.

[@RoryKatherin03]

Are we sure it’s not bed chicane?? Actually no he’s basically a much less chill Clint so you know

[@misspurrheart]

nervously glancing at the zone of truth in the xtreme teen bible

[@wrenbarber219]

Is this where Merle got all those party points???

[@hattyblue1258]

This is exactly where he got those party points

[@spicymint2059]

Gianna Carter SAME

[@Jesscapade]

roswell putting the radio up to their bird's face to talk into it is why you're the best

[@de_la_Nae]

I was excited to see how they dealt with that, and I should have expected it, but i didn't and laughed so long and hard. It was beautiful.

[@PossiblyAwesome]

i thought barry was going to be the one to drunkenly shout "I SERVED MY NICKLE YOU COME AND TAKE ME" so boy oh boy was i fantastically surprised when pringles took the stage

[@sbubbis1]

"He takes me into his bedroom" (Merle starts blushing and sweating) "Then he takes me into a side room off of his bedroom" (Merle sighs) WOW IM DEAD

[@endrgirl6630]

I've heard this audio a thousand times, and I just love all the characters!! Lydia and Edward coming to saw everyone's legs off? Roswell the police officer? John as the guy who plays games and steals antique photos? All of this is strangely in-character and I just love it all

[@nanusantos1696]

Was it John? I thought it was Kravitz

[@arcanine3371]

@@nanusantos1696 Mhm, it was John! ^^ He and Merle were playing chess

[@albigalloway4481]

Pringles was also in there, which I loved

[@kokoska97]

I know Im fucking late, just relistened balance (for the forth time yes and please) and I thought Lydia and Edward were just Lup and Taako coming in again thats but thats a great catch and I love that its Lydia and Edward lmao

[@Omahdon]

oh my god john and merle at the end "why do you do this" that expression THAT EXPRESSION

[@Applecatstime]

HIS WIFE IS A BOOK I CANT

[@krasotabella9675]

I love how you had Merle narrating as it was happening around him! I’ve never seen that take before, and it’s HILLARIOUS

[@TheSuperNyx]

XxYoursTrulyxX really? It’s a pretty old technique if you can even call it that

[@elithezombieguy8872]

“This man is a father” NO ANGO IS MY SON

[@magicalboymlm]

angus is everyone's son

[@bookishnewt8468]

-I love that Robbie/Pringles was the guy who already served time in jail and was telling this fact at Lucretia.- Edit: Nope I change my mind... I love all of this video.

[@user-qq4tj8gm8b]

-I KNEW THAT WAS ROBBIE.-

[@crychan]

taako takes pride in his work. I LOVED THIS

[@pearlyp9898]

Aaaaa this is amazinggg, I thought I was sick of animatics using this audio cause they were always pretty repetitive and boring, but you added so many new things and little details, like how merle narrates while it's happening around him or Lup looking sheepish and Taako absolutely proud in the bg when Brad revealed them, or the little character interactions like carey and magnus talking on the couch or Lucy putting her hands on Merle's shoulders as she talked to him to steady him or how Lup gave Barry proud kisses cause he sweared on the police, or just how sometimes the audio was fitted to other characters dialouge instead of Merle's, for example, it was Lucretia who explained that the police were actually there, and just,,,,, hhhhvhbgbjbgbh I could rant about this endlessly, this is so fucking good, definitely the best animation I've seen using this audio yet.

[@Epinardscaramel]

I had never heard it, it's fun! (and a bit scary ^^;)

[@sweatyeggboy8352]

DUDE AND ROBBIE YELLING THE "IVE SERVED MY NICKEL YOU COME AND T A K E ME"

[@sweatyeggboy8352]

OKAY BUT IVE SEEN SO MANY ANIMATICS WITH THIS AUDIO AND THIS IS 100% THE BEST ONE IVE EVER SEEN AND MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE??? THE MATCHING OF THE CHARACTERS OF HIS STORY WITH THE TAZ CHARACTERS IS FLAWLESS AND THE EXPRESSIONS ARE PRICELESS AND ITS JUST ?????? SO GREAT?????????????? THANK YOU FOR THIS SO MUCH

[@sweatyeggboy8352]

and it has so much MORE than any other animatic ive seen with this audio?? i think i used to not really like this audio being used because theres so much to DO with it but a lot of the time that wasnt taken advantage of and it was just very much in one lane but,,, holy shit this is so great and the changing of characters to match the different beats and characters in the story and the fun little side bits and the angling and the actually feeling of being IN THE MIDST OF THE STORY instead of just being in the middle of hearing it???? its so good??????? this is actually a serious gem geeez dude thank you

[@sweatyeggboy8352]

LIKE THE PARTS WHERE EVEN THOUGH YOU KNOW HES NARRATING THROUGH THE WHOLE THING, ITS NOT ENTIRELY MERLE-CENTERED AND YOU KNOW ITS HIM TELLING THE STORY BUT THE STORY ITSELF IS BROUGHT TO LIFE N JUST MMMMMM YES

[@sweatyeggboy8352]

LIKE THE PARTS WHERE EVEN THOUGH YOU KNOW HES NARRATING THROUGH THE WHOLE THING, ITS NOT ENTIRELY MERLE-CENTERED AND YOU KNOW ITS HIM TELLING THE STORY BUT THE STORY ITSELF IS BROUGHT TO LIFE N JUST MMMMMM YES

[@souup_]

I've watched so many different versions of this, but this just my favorite one by far. Like I dunno if it's because of the faces, or the fact Merle as the "narrator", or because of how in character it would be for Taako or Lup to break a pool table or shitting on a laptop. Like damn, thank you m'dude

[@beatrixyarbo2888]

Merle's little animation when he's saying "fuck da police" just about made me straight up die

[@bretttracey1851]

This is a gift and I fucking love you. Merle being the main character was cool, the fans don't give him enough love.

[@pearlyp9898]

Here's a long ass comment of me just commenting on every single thing cause it's the closest I'll ever get to fully expressing my absolute love for this 0:18 Taako popping in just to insult Leon is perfect 0:20 Leon is married to the book,,, why am I not surprised 0:30 Awe, Brad, you cutie 0:36 MOM, HOLY FUCK 0:36 Also, loving how Taako and Merle are spending time together with a casual nice game of cards 0:41 and that they immediately literary drop the game to go do something stupid and reckless. These chaotic boys are so aboard Magnus' plan. 0:44 All the minor character interactions here are so good,,,, 0:47 God, I love this family of dorks. 0:50 God, I love Lucretia. 0:52 GHGFVHGFV, I'M DYING, why does this fit them so well,,, 0:55 I love that Merle is narrating in this environment like he's got a camera man following him (which, what if he does) 1:02 God, this Lup and Merle interaction is great. Also, Lulu is so smily, I love her so much,,, 1:12 she's amazing 1:17 oh no 1:18 Taako, no 1:19 TaaKO, NO 1:21 3 things: 1. Loving Taako just walking away from the crime scene, innocently whistling 2. Magnus and Carey being best buds - YES 3. Still loving how Merle looks directly at the camera and continues narrating 1:32 I love that Merle's actually slowly blacking out while he's talking 1:37 Idk why, but the way how Luce leans down and puts her hands on Merle's shoulders as she worriedly tells him about the police is so familial and nice and I just love it all so much,,, 1:46 never change Merle 1:48 everyone staring at Merle in surprise is perfect and also a big mood 1:48 also, rewatching this for the 5th time, I finally noticed Davenport is facepalming . This space captain is so done with his family being reckless lovable shits. Also, how Taako is leaning into the room to also stare at Merle is also great. 1:51 yes,, just.... *inhale* YES,,,,,, 1:52 Poor Davenport feeling peer pressured to join in... jk, he's probably enjoying this deep down 1:56 yeah, like, ????? 2:00 these 3 frames are the definition of perfection 2:02 Barry is a cute and reckless drunk and I love him and am very proud of him 2:03 and Lup absolutely is as well 2:05 GOD, this is so fucking cute,,,, that little blush and smile,, 2:05 also, just realised Lup is telling that to Barry. She's complimenting him. God, how are you so good at making these pure character interactions,,, 2:08 Pringles, how dare 2:09 ok, but the fact that Pringles has actually been in jail only makes this even funnier 2:12 I. Love. Lucretia. 2:15 I. Fuckingggggg LOVE. Lucretia. Also, same as Davenport, she is so done with these dorks 2:19 WHOOP, surprise Rosswell, love them 2:23 Yup, just walking away from that shit, good on you Luce 2:23 also, there is like, so much stuff going on here, and I'm loaf all of it: Magnus' satanic expression, Pringles' look of anxiety, Taako burning a spell on fighting with Carey and Killian who look appropriately terrified, Blupjeans being happy dancing dorks in love, and Garfield just recording all of this - it's all so fucking great 2:25 Davenport looking at Magnus worriedly and Merle's blank "shit" are such moods. Also, loving that Roswell is just,, glaring at them all dissapointedly 2:27 _oh my god,,,,_ they're trying their best, y'all 2:29 _druuuuugs~_ 2:33 Merle's accusatory glare is great 2:34 Roswell looks borderline traumatised and I don't blame them, cause honestly, same. 2:44 Roswell's lip (beak?) movements are perfect 2:48 ;;;;;good,,,,,,,, hfbyvgvghvgbv 2:50 Has Magnus even been in jail? Lol, I don't remember, but either way, this is great 2:55 I absolutely LOVE that they just, very quickly come up with an escape plan and work together,, Dav'port is such a captain still 2:56 I love this cooperative family. Also, Luce's chill thumb up and Berry's nervousness are perfect. They're all so in character, what the heck,,, 2:56 Yay for teamwork!!! 2:58 why is that Merle's needing a second to finish his drink before he runs from the police is so in character,,, also, Taako whooping is great 3:00 Luce's so appropriately done, I love it 3:01 oh my god,,, 3:02 Taako and Magnus' expressions are such moods 3:12 Merle's finally using his goddamn character voice,, in the worst possible moment and situation 3:15 the fact that he has a bandaged head suggests he climbed the fence and then got a concussion from falling off of it and idk why, but that is such a big mood,,, (probably cause I'm just as unathletic and absolutely would hurt myself climbing a fence) 3:16 aw, Barry being there to take care of him is so pure and good 3:18 cuties,,, 3:28 Okay, but this reminds me that not only is Lucretia one of the people that were at the party and that she's a badass grandma that also probably knits warm sweaters while saying stuff like "hot digitty shit" but she's also the director of an entire organisation and,,,, I don't really have anything to add, I just love her so much it's absurd 3:32 I also love Brad, such a helpful adorable bean 3:46 I love that while Lup looks sheepish and guilty, Taako is absolutely not regretting what he did and takes full pride in being a disgusting shitting-on-computers boy 3:52 "old book" gfbhvtvhr 3:56 Leon's been through so much shit since the THB arrived and somehow that makes me feel both bad for him and absolutely delighted 4:04 Merle's mind literary loading is a perfect visual 4:12 good question,, 4:18 you can practically see Merle's thoughts screaming at him "are you sure?" and I'm living for it 4:25 his thoughtful pose and expression are so endearing 4:33 awe, my defective cleric dad and existential crisis dad are having fun playing playing a nostalgic game of chess, how amazing 4:37 Merle u gay 4:42 wait for it 4:43 and here comes the suspicion and horror 4:50 ahhh, all of those photos are so good, such good wedding Carey and Killian and Birthday Ango!! Also, is that our vore boy Griffin or am I confusion? 4:56 John, why,,,, 5:03 Mood, Merle. Mood. 5:08 Also, his expression is perfect. 5:17 Goddamn it, John.

[@najsigt2052]

Holy shit how did you have the energy to write all this?!?! I smiled trough the whole thing! Im happy to hear you likd it so much!!! :)

[@infinnian]

And John said, "Because it's the one thing you can't replace." And then he kills you.

[@confetti_kisses427]

Episode 63 reference?

[@minigiioi]

It's sooooo much more hilarious with the collector being John oh my god, the parallels. this is gold.

[@KC-kl8mp]

everything about this? genius. Merle as Mulaney? inspired. Merle narrating the story within the story as we're walked through it? brilliant. how perfectly you nailed all the characters for every little aspect of this story? unbelievable. all of this. i love it.

[@1440cartoonboy]

Ya know, I thought I was kinda sick of this clip, 'cause I've seen it so many times, but nope. This was an absolute riot. Bravo

[@gardensnail6702]

When merle looked scared at the "took me into his bedroom" and then relieved at the "and into a sideroom off of his bedroom" i CHOKED

[@krasotabella9675]

oh my goD JOHN

[@musicalnerds101]

This is so excellent. Every time I watch this I notice a new detail and it’s just all so smart and carefully put together. Everything fits perfectly and it makes me smile so much.

[@ZanraiKid]

Merle’s probably thinking, “Wow. It’s going to take a pretty strong Zone of Truth to fix this.”

[@sand__witch]

i would Die for your brad tbh. i mean i'd die for brad in general but he's adORABLE. your klaarg? his lil face? i want to hug this hugbear. your killian? she can come break my spine anyday. your roswell? good. round. friend-shaped. not exactly optimal for cuddling but i'm willing to take a risk. your avi? absolute cutie! what a beautiful boy! this is the single most in character thing i've ever seen? pringles being the guy who's already been to jail? davenport facepalming in the background as merle starts yelling? lucretia giving brad a piece of her mind about throwing a party despite the fact that she WAS at the party? pringles just carrying a bong in his pocket? davenport coming up with an escape plan? Proud Girlfriend lup smooching her Rebellious Boyfriend barry? lup looking sheepish while taako is super proud of himself? magnus being ango's father? concerned barry sitting by merle's bed? the slight implication that merle hurt his head because someone tossed him over the fence? JOHN AS ALEX? merle's face of sudden realisation at "never a good thing to have"? i appreciate roswell putting the walkie talkie up to their bird face so much you wouldn't understand

[@sand__witch]

that and i'm super into the implication that leon adopted brad because leon is a sad sad lonely man and brad is one of the few nice fucking people in this whole organisation and he can also use his motivational skills to help stop leon from commiting homicide every time the thb test his patience, which is very, very often

[@extr8737]

I'm so happy you put an Edward and Lydia cameo in here. I love them.

[@niikom.3163]

This is the best thing ive ever watched of this comedy skit, like the characters fit so perfectly like holy so so good

[@niikom.3163]

ALSO I SEE YOU ADDED ROBBIE AND EVERYONE ALWAYS FORGETS ABOUT PRINGLES IM HAPPY

[@bloodmooncomics2249]

This two things blends so perfect together

[@Lee-vn8xg]

This is so PERFECT. I love all the details and everyone's expressions, they're so perfect. I was really surprised at first, because I thought for sure it was going to be Taako who stole the photos, but having it be John instead was SO PERFECT. Amazing job on this whole animatic! I couldn't stop laughing the whole time.

[@starscj2757]

Davenport giving Merle a look and telling him to leave is honestly a cute touch and this whole thing, poses, and details ​is so great.

[@yvetteberner815]

4:50 is that..... is that the banana vore man? ....though considering this is John it kinda makes sense

[@najsigt2052]

Yvette Berner perhaaaaaps

[@Keebles8]

The *cronch* haunts me!!!

[@scylla1772]

I love the idea of Lucretia... Participating. At all. It's hilarious omf this is perfect.

[@jackherald6623]

Najsigt, this is, by far, the greatest animation I’ve ever seen of this audio. I’m always looking forward to your next post and I have to say, there has never been any disappointment at all. Your work inspires me all the time actually. Thank you for all of what you do, it always brightens my day :)

[@leocarioshiny]

4:51 was one of those photos taken in the sleepy town of Kepler West Virginia?

[@najsigt2052]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@andypalmer5095]

MAN the amount of detail in this never ceases to astound me

[@aveavesanimalia2679]

*wakes up in a cold sweat two years after finding this video* muh... merlaney

[@dianajones1827]

I have seen so many animatics of this, because it is beautiful, and even though I don't know the universe these characters are from, I can hands down say this is the best I've seen. The storyboarding is brilliant, and it makes the most out of one picture to the next, like the eyeball movement. It made this animatic incredibly fun and engaging(?) To watch, and yeah, I found myself laughing at parts I haven't in a while (because I've seen it so many times) simply because of the spin you put on it. This is amazing!!!

[@plutototoh]

PRINGLESSSSS!!!! NICE CALLBACK REFERENCE TO ROBBIE he doesn't get enough cameo love in animatics, this whole thing is awesome I love how you draw Lup and Taako

[@Light-fi1mj]

The cinematic appeal of this is phenomenal. Where merle is on and off telling the story as it happens is amazing

[@chupenot]

Amazing animatic. Magnus' bay is ango and I've never been happier

[@thisistheborkvoice.718]

one factual inaccuracy-pringles is a halfling. it would’ve made that scene 10x better

[@ladybuglore]

this is the single funniest thing i have ever seen oh my GOD i love all of your art and animations but this is.... spectacular

[@immysnowden]

0:42 THE CARDS FALLING OUT OF TAAKOS SHIRT I LITERALLY HAD TO PAUSE THE VID BC I STARTED LAUGHING SO HARD SJJSJDJDJD

[@thisistheborkvoice.718]

merle definitely did the whisky-or-perfume one too.

[@leebee42069]

This is cannon and you can't tell me otherwise

[@DJcystrom]

So, I've seen this video animated lot of times. I've seen an overwatch animation of this, and the first time I heard this was when I watched a Persona 5 animation for this (which was amazing). I am so glad that you decided to do an Adventure Zone animation for this. Thank you so much!

[@clvrblzzrd8333]

oh my god the voice actually sounds like young merle

[@xXSnowXx730]

I love how it was Lup and Taako who did the wildest shit

[@billiemcintyre275]

The highlight of this is when Lup flames the wall and Magnus fucking BURSTS thru it. Excellent animatic, so funny

[@JulanNoir]

"Someone broke the pool table." >Lup looking nervous "Someone took a shit on my dad's computer." >Taako looking proud as hell

[@RoryKatherin03]

Magnus with the picture of angus, and Roswell as the police is the absolute best thing ever

[@Chorusofcryptids]

Goddamn every fandom needs one rendition of this bit and I'm glad taz's version comes from my favorite taz animator. It's just always a good time!

[@moongod5013]

Every single thing, every single character, every single frame, is absolute perfection

[@MercuryCat]

3:47 the duality of the twins

[@DaftPunk601]

This is so unique and wonderful compared to the other animatics of this bit!!! I love it so much ♡

[@fabledivine]

this gives me so much life oh my god thank you i didnt know i needed it until now

[@marionswanson8923]

so no joke, i think this is now in my top 3 fav taz animatics because good god this is so f/cking goood

[@Froggiespit]

Magnus screamin “scatter!!” Is the funniest part to me

[@partlyironic]

I dont know why but making Merle the main voice of this was LITERALLY the funniest choice you could make. Ffs. Comedy gold.

[@natdawson5741]

Ahhh holy shit, your art style is so great, it's really expressive and flows super well

[@joemorgan2390]

The whole sequence from running to the laundry room to waking up at home is so in character for Merle.

[@dentistdamsel1345]

THIS IS THE BEST RENDITION OF THIS SKIT BY FARYOU DID IT, YOU WON BEST SKIT ANIMATIC

[@charkie5830]

Holy shit this is honestly INCREDIBLE., I can't believe you animated the full scene and included so many characters!! This was perfect!!!??

[@scarletthedragon6935]

The short frame of taako acting innocent with the coin is my favorite thing

[@GippyHappy]

The eyepatch switches sides and disappeared and I can’t tell if it’s intentional or not but I love it

[@taylorh.2401]

this is still to date one of the funniest things i've ever seen

[@c.d.s.4930]

oh I’m going so fUCKONG FERAL this is AMAZING FHGJGHHHJO

[@coyote-bird1801]

I really love this combination of two things I greatly enjoy: John Mulany and The Adventure Zone. Great Job!

[@raebaer8580]

The party scenes are like playing where’s Waldo with all the various taz characters

[@TindraSan]

dat blush tho hehe

[@whatchannel3270]

having the taaco twins be the kid who broke the pool table and the kid who shat on the computer was a brilliant decision

[@Vivat_Veritas]

MERLES EXPRESSIONS ARE SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love this so much this is fantastic!!!!!! great job again your art style is amazing!!!!

[@natalie9402]

I love how this audio basically has an animatic for every fandom

[@kipofthemany2213]

I love that Taako and Lup are the ones causing the trouble at the the party

[@kierstin1270]

jesus christ the expressions are perfect

[@SoulQueenoD]

This gets funnier ever time I listen to it. And it's even better with Merle!

[@TheAntiGravityMaster]

literally every fandom has an animatic for this bit and I love that

[@Abrax404]

So you see how Merle earned all those Party Points... Also John Hunger was the best choice for "Alex"

[@hallow-oda]

thank u my lord and savior

[@cristinagutierrez3118]

The best version I've seen so far

[@ryntalkstoomuch4686]

Wow this is this is good. This is some pretty good shit. I don't think I can express how good this shit is. It's pretty good. Nice job!

[@degallo360]

The fact that it's John makes it SO GOOD

[@poeticcinema5857]

This is absolutely stunning

[@echoyanez662]

I've been waiting for this animatics for months

[@PinkApocalypse]

"someone broke the pool table" Lup looking pretty nervous "somone took a shit on my dads computer" Taako is PROUD

[@ChoralAlchemist]

God, I love this so much. It’s so good. Just perfect.

[@PhantomFandoms]

Actually though I would have loved for someone else to be the narrator of this story only for Merele to be the one to yell *"SCATTER"*

[@ladybuggger]

I love the dramatic use of red at the very end

[@audiovisual_404]

god this is so in character

[@TurbopropPuppy]

"because that's what we did back then" hits different during quarantine

[@Crazybawrks]

Okay, now that was a wild ride beginning to end. The room of antiques was foul, though

[@Dawnfeethers]

I've watched this like 5 times in two days. Thank you for this incredible gift.

[@adelaide6946]

everything abt this is amazing!! the character designs, expressions, it’s all so good!!

[@dcarter020809]

i would like to thank youtube for recommending this A+ video

[@emilyc.8307]

HE AND HIS WIFE

[@firethrower18]

I consistently love all your designs!!! everything about this video is wonderful!

[@PinkApocalypse]

Mmmmmmmmmmthats an amnesty photo there yep