The Terror of Tal'Dorei Vox Machina Episode 1 Reaction

[@YaBoyRockLee]

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[@orochi5919]

Yes yes yes witness a masterpiece of a fucking RP game turn into a show❤️‍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@gregoryperson3904]

This is cool you are reacting to this!! Love the voice cast!! Nice work on the channel. Quality content!!🙂🙂🙂

[@thesevendeadlysins578]

I love this show! And I'm hype to see your reactions!

[@ben-san9677]

I don't think you guys realize how popular Critical Role is. This all started with a Kickstarter campaign to make a 22-minute animated short. The creators were hoping to raise $750k in 45 days. They got $1million in the first hour, and ended up with Amazon greenlighting two seasons.

[@tobiasreinhold7642]

The original target was 750k, actually. High or even just decent quality animation is really not cheap.

[@ben-san9677]

@@tobiasreinhold7642 My bad, you're right. Missed the zero when I was typing.

[@johna6352]

They raised 11.3ish million by the end of the Kickstarter...they wanted $750k, raised 1 million the first hour, 3 million by the end of day 1 (achieving all of their stretch goals)...the reactions from the Critical Role cast/crew over the support they received were hilarious...

[@thedudejsb]

And they’re literally the highest earning creators on twitch

[@rosenrot234]

@@johna6352 Didn't they make more stretch goals just for those to be met quickly too?

[@jjjustice4343]

I love seeing people come from not knowing about Critical role. The DnD Campaign was amazing and I can't wait to experience it with you guys WHEN you decide to finish the series :p

[@rac0t151]

The voice cast in this show is LEGENDARY, thanks to the OG Critical Role members and their friends who, just so happens, are the best of the best in the world of V/O actors.

[@colt1903]

*English Voice Actors

[@Sam-vk8xd]

Meh, they’re okay.

[@dohalimilqarasdeldemenanci8483]

best of english VA, not the world

[@laurahart1337]

Buckle in! You’re in for a wild ride!!! Also, Vax’s voice actor (Liam O’Brian) plays Gaara of the sand.

[@AestusL4]

Spoilers for Critical Role Campaign 1 and potentially LoVM: Talking about Vax: "He's dead". Me: Tearing up over that last wish spell at the end of C1

[@laurahart1337]

@@AestusL4 I wasn’t gonna say anything but, yes. I’m still feeling that one

[@Sam-vk8xd]

They don’t watch dubs…

[@ashleywalla4087]

@@AestusL4 She said that and my first thought was "not yet, not this season."

[@chrisriley2321]

"That's the arm they cut off" I never actually noticed that. That's clever as fuck using Agar's hand. Also the kid saying "Are you a wizard?". No that's Liam's second campaign character but Vax might as well be with how sneaky he is. Lol

[@magp1001]

It's easy to tell who knows nothing about this show going in -- when they call it "Vox Machine-ah". It's also very cool to see people coming into this cold and coming out digging it. They're doing a pretty good job of adapting D&D to story. Vex's sense is called Primeval Awareness in the game; it allows her to sense when her favored enemy is near. If Percy's gun didn't break so often, he'd be really OP. Keep going -- this show keeps getting better. You get to meet "No Mercy Percy" in the 3rd episode onwards.

[@nicolas._.2294]

So is there a game?

[@magp1001]

@@nicolas._.2294 It's called Dungeons & Dragons...a rabbit hole worth going down.

[@undeadgames309]

As someone that has explained dnd to normies let help you guys out who might be confused. No real spoilers so don’t worry Vex and Vax are siblings (pretty obvious) - Vex is a Ranger. Rangers are good with a bow and navigating the wilderness. Also really sneaky. - Vax is a Rogue. Sneaky assassin, good with blades and lock picks. Really good at killing people sneakily and hiding. - Grog is a Goliath Barbarian. Barbarians Super strong and hard to kill. Gets stronger while mad. Goliaths are half giants. - Scanlan is a gnome bard. He’s a short dude that can use magic using music. However he pretty much needs to make music to cast spells but not all the time. - Keyleth is a Druid. She controls nature, pretty obvious. I don’t mean just plants, I mean Nature. It will be obvious in later episodes. - Pike is a Cleric. She gets her powers from worshiping a god and how powerful she is is tied to how strong her faith is. She has strong defensive powers and healing powers. Pike can also bolster allies. Magic in Dnd is pretty weird but their are types that this show seems to follows - Arcane Magic, magic gained from studying and practice (unless your like a sorcerer but let’s not get to complicated). Think of Doctor Strange. It’s pretty much just that. - Divine Magic, Magic gained from worshipping gods or powerful spirits. Typically used for healing and protection but it all depends on the god you get your powers from. - Nature Magic, Magic from nature. Druids and Rangers have access to this From what I know your only knowledge of fantasy is from anime, lord of the rings, and Harry Potter (I could be wrong just based on what I’ve seen).

[@Sam-vk8xd]

Tldr

[@corystanish]

The lead character designer for this show is Phil Bourassa, the same guy who did the character designs for Young Justice! Also Khary Payton (Aqualad) is the voice of Sovereign Uriel!

[@CULeeisMe]

Aye bet. Don't sleep on this. Every episode is better than the last. Trust me. This covers an arc from the first campaign called the Briarwood Arc. No spoilers, but this shit hasn't even started to get wild yet.

[@Geth-Who]

Man, no wonder you guys like Vax, his voice actor is Gaara.

[@smashbrandiscootch719]

Yeah and Grogs voice actor is ROY MUSTANG from Fullmetal Alchemist

[@damian_bubble6287]

@@smashbrandiscootch719 and Vex is Lust, from Fullmetal Alchemist also

[@smashbrandiscootch719]

@@damian_bubble6287 She's also Kid Trunks in DBZ, Shin Chan, Kait Diaz in gears of war, abby in the last of us 2. Laura Bailey is the Queen of VO.

[@colt1903]

@@smashbrandiscootch719 Queen of English VO.

[@uwexx]

Im more suprised you know its Gaara, but you dont mention that it is also Illidan from World of Warcraft...

[@JeronisLeror]

Blue and Bronze Dragons breathe Lightning Plasma. White and Silver dragons breathe ice. Only Red, Gold and Brass Dragons breathe fire. Some other species breathe poison, or sleeping gas. Gem Dragons breathe pure telekinetic force. Also each species and subspecies breath weapon types are unique, (cone vs line, pure elemental chaos, or blended elemental chaos, etc.)

[@smashbrandiscootch719]

So Grog's voice actor is Roy Mustang from Fullmetal Alchemist. Scanlan's voice actor is Pheonix Wright and a whole bunch of other videogame voices. Vex's voice actress is LAURA BAILEY The Queen of VO, she played Kid Trunks, Shin Chan, she was Kait Diaz in Gears Of War and Abby in The Last Of Us 2 and a million other things. Pike's voice actress is Ellie from The Last Of Us, Gretchen in Recess and a bunch of other thingd. Vex's Voice actor is Gaara in Naruto, Asura in Asura's Wrath, and a whole lot of other things youd probably know Percy's voice actor is in like everything but youd know him as Flash in the injustice games.

[@concrete118]

Percy's VA was also Kenny in Mr. Mom

[@smashbrandiscootch719]

@@concrete118 Well yeah, he was the "wubby" kid. But it ANY of them has actually seen Mr. Mom, I'll eat my hat.

[@Ragdefender]

You guys know this is D&D right? The story is adapted from Critical Role's first campaign. Vax and Vex are indeed siblings. They're twins played by Liam O'Brian and Laura Bailey who share the same birthday.

[@Greedmin]

Boy oh boy, been waiting for you guys to watch this one. For context: the show is based in Critical Role's first D&D campaign. Critical Role is a group of voice actors that play dungeons and dragons on their twitch channel. The characters in the show are voiced by the same voice actors that played them in the original campaign. All other characters in the show , like tavern keeper , the council members etc. were voiced in the campaign by the dungeon master Matt Mercer who is also a telented voice actor. In the show however you will hear Matt only as Sylas Briarwood (appearing at the finale of ep.2) , and a bunch of minor characters here and there.

[@AceofDymonds]

Psyched to see you guys reacting to this show! First episode didn't completely grab me, but second and especially third got me 100% hooked.

[@YaBoyRockLee]

3rd bro. I agree

[@kllrnooooova]

@@YaBoyRockLee 3rd is where it really starts to go down

[@lordgeneralmilitantdeezy7550]

This is why you don’t go on benders before jobs Edit: Welcome to DnD rocklee. Where the party is comprised of insane, mentally deficient, and morally diverse (mostly bankrupt) drunks living from gold to gold. Inn to Inn, fighting monsters, laying maidens, and breaking the law, bones, and private/public property in the first femtosecond of walking into town or a tavern.

[@Eddrian32]

Allura is fantastic, she gets a lot more play in later arcs, and she and Kima are just *chef's kiss*

[@OmniMK]

I started this with no idea what this even was, and I can now say without a doubt that I'm ready for more of it! Let's go!!

[@anthonymodak2957]

As someone who is both a Critical Role nerd and D&D nerd, that is what is known as a blue dragon. A bagillion pounds of "To hell with this, I don't get paid enough to deal with---" That's as far as you get before you die from its lightning breath.

[@shadowfiresword]

I think you guys will have a blast with this, it is based off a dnd group of voice actors who started streaming it on twitch. Lots of hilarious content and with a very fleshed out world. Looking forward to the next one.

[@cynicallysalty4592]

Hell yeah Critters!! I'm so hyped to see ya'll experience Vox Machina 💜

[@victornone872]

You're doing Vox Machina? Hell yeah! I've been following them for years

[@corybishop3084]

This is the first reaction I've seen you guys do. I love all the back and forth theorizing at the end. Either that's your usual way of doing your reactions, or the show has really grabbed you. Keep it going. This shit gets so good!

[@YaBoyRockLee]

We normally do more actually lol. 😂. Depends on the content

[@martindobrilov6573]

Fucking hell yes was waiting for you guys to react to this.Boy youre in for a treat.

[@happyslapsgiving5421]

"He's setting the hand like he's Kageyama, bro!" :D

[@ArtificialSelection]

Instant sub! The algorithm led me here from Director Nasty's RWBY reactions. I didn't even know about this channel, so glad I found you! Love your reactions and commentary. I hope you consider continuing with Vox Machina. Thanks!

[@YaBoyRockLee]

Hahaha. You’re welcome welcome

[@shadowfiresword]

Oh just a head's up, certain episode endings have special tracks that are relevant to the episode they came from but aren't spoilers for future stuff, so check them out while you guys are doing discussions.

[@jasonmarbach]

So hyped y’all are reacting to this. It’s so much fun, and the backstory for where the show came from and how it came to the screen is dooooope

[@Foxillow]

it´s pretty cool and refreshing to see reacts from a group that doesn't know much about CR and Campain 1 can´t wait for the other eps. Great Video

[@11MagickMoon16]

8:56 “this king is like, what? get me back to atlantis” made me laugh so hard 😂

[@internetfriend6701]

Vax is seen as the "edgy rogue" a lot but he's actually the nicest member of Vox Machina

[@TheLightbane]

"its just some kid" Well you not WRONG! as young goats are called Kids

[@hypestdeano9882]

Ayyyyye, sick - very cool to see y'all giving this a chance. I was a big fan of the first Critical Role campaign on twitch, knowing more people are experiencing the story now through the cartoon is dope

[@chillwill2918]

The guy that plays Grog is the voice actor for Thor. This is like The Witcher and Invincible combined. Was that a Monty Pytho reference when Grog said it was just a flesh wound? Because I think it was.

[@andrewcole8498]

I've watched all of the campaign that this was based on and really enjoy the fresh blind perspective.

[@YaBoyRockLee]

Thanks Andrew

[@DamielBE]

the character designer is Phil Bourassa, who also did Young Justice and several other DC animated movies.

[@jeffreymeehan3567]

I was so happy to see you guys reacting to this show. It is so good! Please keep reacting to it and posting to youtube!

[@stephencarmickle]

I don’t know how much of the show you guys have recorded so far, but it only gets better. Enjoy!

[@Ziaotic]

this show is damn good so far, you'll enjoy it

[@shinythingster]

Psyched to see you guys maybe doing this show! The first two episodes are like a two-parter, the rest of the season is a longer arc, and it just keeps getting better and better as it goes on. Hope you keep on with it, it'll keep surprising you!

[@inkgerm]

You get my subscription just off the fact you know which is vex and which is vax after episode one! Glad y’all are enjoying it!

[@mynameisd2849]

Qick info on DnD Dragons, there are three types with numerous subspecies each -Chromatic Dragons (generaly evil) : Red, blue, white, black, green and purple/deep dragons -Metalic Dragons (generaly good): Gold, silver, bronze, copper and brass dragons -Gem Dragons (generaly neutral): Amethyst, emerald, sapphire, topaz and crystal dragons

[@BlunderMunchkin]

The rabbit hole on this show is very very deep.

[@jordanpeterson5140]

And contains books, Twitch streams, comics, dice (lot of dice)....

[@gabthegreat01]

Oh y’all are in for a *GLORIOUS* ride!

[@domrick783]

Vox Machina, hell yeah, you love to see it

[@SupaBass1793]

AYYYYY So excited for you to dive into this wonderful world! You're in for a treat! Don't get too overwhelmed by the inevitable Critter Hug :)

[@zippomage]

good to see people who have no idea what their getting into getting into this!

[@Lngbrdninjamasta]

I hope u review the whole series and in the process, fall in love with the series.

[@mynameisd2849]

OHHHH HELL YEAAAAAH!!!

[@notverygeordie]

Love the fact you guys found this from the algorithm. I’m off to your channel now to see if you reacted to more of the series. I’m loving watching people find the Critter Love!

[@amandadunning8701]

Oh man, you have just jumped head first down a really deep rabbit hole! Others have explained where this came from so I won't bother, the first two episodes are from before the show went to Twitch, the rest of the episodes will deal with the first major plot arc in the livestream campaign and gets really dark. :D I'm so happy for all the new Critters (our fandom name, Critical Role) enjoying this passion project.

[@hanzohasashi9439]

He said Vox Machina like Marisha's mom 🤣

[@YaBoyRockLee]

Gimme til ep 3 😭😭😭

[@jimjimcherie]

OOOOH I've been waiting for this one!! You don't know how insanely popular Critical Role is, I've been a fan for yeaaaaars. Them with Dimension 20 are just two of my favorite DnD channels. Im so happy you're reacting to Vox! Can't wait for the next episodes.

[@jeremywengerd8151]

I am 100% subbed up for more reactions to this show. I’ve loved every episode. Also your reactions were super entertaining can’t wait for more! 👍🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@peterrasputin3679]

Great reaction guys - you're going to love this show, it's got the perfect balance of action with humor and its adult animation. This first season is all about stories from the first Dungeons and Dragons campaign played by a bunch of voice actors that have voiced a lot of shows and games you've watched and played over the years. Can't wait to see you guys on the next one!

[@sugiereaves4266]

In D&D each different evil dragon color, has different breath attacks and personalities..... Blue dragons are "lightening" powered... Super arrogant and intelligent...

[@WaywardVet]

Open the box is the wisest reaction when promised a box.

[@krimzonghost1987]

Definitely Glad you guys are reacting to this now! Thank you!

[@Aco2Draco]

I love the VA of Vox Machina

[@cptmcquacken4887]

"He's gonna die..." Um, funny story....involving a Queen, and he cant, buuuuut he can, and a Red haired guy who likes choking and...it's complicated

[@Skellington77]

Yesssss, I love the fact your reacting to this!

[@RevanXIII]

as a critter from the first episode stream, watching people discover VM like this is everything i hoped it would be.

[@asterael1554]

Good to hear Ellie voicing pike.

[@NicStryker1027]

Its an awesome show. Keep going you won't be disappointed.

[@roguegabe]

You guys are gonna react to this!! YESS! Dude my favorites are clashing!! Enjoy guys, its a wild ride!!

[@TheRyssaRave]

I'm so fucking hype that you guys are watching this show! You're gonna love it!

[@bcn1gh7h4wk]

"it's crazy... it's fire and like, blue electricity?" _plasma_ the word you're looking for there, is _plasma_ my dude.

[@ryhnoking]

So not knowing nothing about this show I could tell in the first few minutes this was a Dungeons & Dragons show🤣 and I have only played one game.

[@zach1972]

FUN FACT: The guy who voices Vax voiced Gaara, and all told, this cast has almost 40 VA credits in Naruto

[@zemorph42]

"What is wrong with these people?" You haven't seen anything yet.

[@ccloudleaf]

I need more Vox Machina from this crew!!!! Critter hug!

[@vividesu9943]

another banger i’ll be following along with you guys on 👍✨ can’t wait to see more

[@jeramey7454]

Letssssss Gooooooo. The great algorithm must see this content. This show is great!

[@anthonypomeroy5782]

yessssss let's gooooo!!!!!!! love your reaction cant wait for the next ep.

[@nejthegreat]

My first time watching this, so let's watch it together.

[@TriXJester]

Critters are REALLY dedicated to the show, I mean, we did smash their kickstarter goals in like, 11 hours and jumped the funding of the show up from One Episode to Two Seasons.

[@anderzdraconian1276]

She can already tell the difference between the twins!

[@YaBoyRockLee]

Yup lol

[@Infestedhobo1]

Fun fact: The kids they got to voice the villagers are the main voice actors son and daughters. Gotta get them started early ;)

[@paperfox19]

this is a surprise but a welcome one

[@Kingneo0053]

also y'all in for a treat. like others said this was based on a group's dnd campaign. a lot of their actions are unpredictable as dice rolls affected outcomes.

[@Eddrian32]

"They got character, they just needed some direction." Nail. On. The. Head. Vox Machina are very much the "pretends not to care, actually care a whole lot" types; sure they're a bunch of crass assholes, but when it comes down to it they ARE heroes (tbf so are the Mighty Nein, but they're more folksy heroes). I can't wait for later seasons, there are so many fantastic moments I can't wait to see adapted.

[@1Worluck]

Strap yourselves in guys, you’re in for a hell of a ride!

[@North29TH]

11:10 Well she knows something.

[@MrBlorp-sf9ye]

Yooooooooo y'alls doin this?! Lesgooooooooo :'D

[@alexnault3499]

Vox Machina! let's Go!

[@blackheartthedarklord6428]

11:13 "I'm gonna be mad if he (Vax) dies" Me: UMMMMMMMMMMM.

[@cjduarte3520]

Hoping y'all would watch this! Can't wait for more!

[@soul-1641]

Do you guys not know at all that this is an adaption of critical role’s first dnd campaign? Im surprised

[@lurkingposter]

It's pretty independently popular which is good.

[@Step43099]

Not everyone knows exactly what Critical Role is or even how popular DnD is. The fact that the show is this wildly popular and enjoyable for people outside of that sphere is amazing

[@theinfernalfae]

I do hope you guys watch the rest of the show it's just amazing!

[@mjkjelland13]

Critical Role is big, over 200 episodes and each one is about 3-4 hours long. Not something you can binge on a weekend. The first 2 episode of the animated series highlights the campaign before the took it online. 3-12 is about their first big storyline after they took the show online. If you have any questions (Not Spoilery) just ask us Critters.

[@Panda-Wan]

Cant believe you reacting to another interesting show

[@aWhysGuy]

Glad you liked it, the best is yet to come!

[@wargboyz]

SO STOKED YOU ARE DOING THIS!!!!!

[@Michael-bn1oi]

Gonna be a fun one. Should try playing some time, you might be surprised how fun it is.

[@nickpalmer3065]

I love D&D animations.

[@LordGrokken]

Buckle up guys. You are in for a wild ride.

[@alexvoigt6945]

yo ive beeeeeennnn waiting for you guys to do this show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nikolasgrots3468]

Yesss I was waiting for this😁😁

[@enchantedrose4552]

Oh God ya'll have no idea and I'm here for it