Vox Machina 1x1 “The Terror of Tal’Dorei Pt. 1” Reaction

[@TPBurrow]

Some of the best reactions come from a duo of Critters, one who knows it all and one who is still learning. I love the little glances sideways from Zack:) Enjoy your ride folks, subbed with bells on, we love you very much ♥

[@FandomFuse]

Thanks for joining us! This is the perfect Fandom to start our Fuse with. So glad the critters are so welcoming to this little newbie ~ Nicole

[@ZeldaWolf2000]

I agree, but I would also make sure you're girlfriend/wife, I don't know your relationship, is cool with you, revealing all these things that she hasn't seen yet. Personally, I don't like when people do that. If I have questions, I'll ask, and if there's additional information that the show doesn't talk about, then I'll ask or they'll tell me, but I personally prefer to find things out for myself, so I would just run that by her, or ask your boyfriend/husband to make sure you're cool with it. Not only, for me, does it take away from me learning things from myself, but it also distracts me from watching the actual show while it's going on, so I miss a lot of important stuff. Just something to make sure you're communicating on. Regardless, I'm sure you'll enjoy the show, I just want to make sure you're getting max enjoyment out of it, and that you aren't unintentionally upset at each other. communication is key. Have a good day.

[@aronaranyossy]

Sam would be so happy to know he is "the guy who wears Matt's face on a T-shirt" :D

[@sveltsequoia74]

"Maybe he can get his silver back." spoken like a true D&D player

[@FandomFuse]

😂 I was right, and also felt so bad lol ~Nicole

[@InkyPetrel]

Hell yeah! New VM reaction! Always a delight to find someone else falling in love with this story :D "Now he can get his silver back?" LOL, spoken like a true adventurer.

[@FandomFuse]

Wait the appropriate amount of time to grieve, then loot the body. I know how this works. 😂 ~ Nicole

[@qa1327]

14:46 wow. lol. Was not expecting that comment. Enjoyed the reaction.

[@OptionZero]

That’s two-time Emmy award winning Sam Riegel as Scanlan

[@Spherrum]

When did he win the second one?

[@sdaubs]

​@@Spherrum this year actually. For directing a marvel cartoon whose name I can't recall

[@CliffSedge-nu5fv]

He is scary talented.

[@coreozurn4950]

I love the "I can change him" about Percy. 😂😂

[@FandomFuse]

I stand by it. 🤷🏻‍♀️ ~Nicole

[@wildbronco038]

One thing I didn't hear Zack mention is when the Kickstarter started, the plan was to only do one episode, which turned into two episodes via stretch goals (and obviously a whole season after that). But, I mention it because Episodes 1 and 2 were what was originally intended to be produced, and that's why they chose to start with pre-stream content andfwhy it's kind of its own mini-arc (and why VM finds the blue dragon so early on)

[@VegetaLF7]

Yup, it was supposed to be a single 20 minute short about one of the random pre-stream adventures and it just blew completely out of proportion.

[@ForeverDegenerate]

@FandomFuse You guys missed the most important member of Vox Machina when you were going through the voices at the end! Matt Mercer does the Voice/Growls for Trinket! So, despite being the DM, Matt Mercer is technically a member of Vox Machina!

[@FandomFuse]

I will NEVER forget Trinket. He’s my favorite ~Nicole

[@billbishop6109]

Fun fact, to record Grog's burps, they used a mix of Marisha's and Laura's burps. They both can get a good volume on them.

[@JnEricsonx]

2:50-Irony that you used the Thor quote: Travis/Grog has VOICED Thor for like 10 years.

[@Magdahlana]

A way to remember Vax is the male is (A)dam and Vex is female (E)ve. I've heard many critters use this to remember and I hope it helps!

[@FandomFuse]

That’s brilliant! Thank you! That’s going to help so much. -Nicole

[@AnxietyRat]

​​@@FandomFuseyeah the mAle/fEmale helps sooo much. You also could potentially just learn their full names. Vax'ildan and Vex'ahlia. Their full names are pretty...gendered, I guess.

[@user-jt1js5mr3f]

Welcome to an incredible ride, this show is possibly THE BEST adaptation of anything I've ever seen, and the development is wonderful and you are only just on the cusp. I envy you, experiencing this for the first time.

[@FandomFuse]

I’m so excited. I am LOVING it so far. ~ Nicole

[@connormacleod7751]

Absolutely fun reaction. You guys are great. Critters assemble and get these lovely folks to 1k

[@shawtknight]

I think learning Vax'ildan and Vex'halia before Vax and Vex makes it easier to remember which one is which.

[@TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll]

Hey, Percy can be hot AND a butt! To quote the campaign wrapup: "Percy is like the worst, and everybody wants him!"

[@silentinfinity]

Love finding new groups doing reaction videos for Vox Machina! Excited to watch!

[@FandomFuse]

Welcome to the Fuse! ~Nicole

[@Blaed13]

I can't wait to watch you two react to the whole show!

[@FandomFuse]

I can’t wait to see where things go! I’m loving it so much so far ~Nicole

[@AVJHalonen]

I know even the cast has t-shirt memes of "I'm Vax she's Vex" etc because people always get the names confused but what helped me and never mixed them up after was learning their full first name, Vax'ildan and Vex'ahlia. One clearly masculine and the other clearly feminine sounding.

[@JnEricsonx]

14:14-:::thinks of a fight in C2:: Oh she'd FREAK then.

[@theanyktos]

Holy Hells I didn't expect to find any new LoVM reactions any more! This is great! Can't wait to see your journey with this show!

[@theanyktos]

And you're a Critter/Non-Critter duo! That's the best dynamic for this show!

[@theanyktos]

You're adorable y'all, this was a blast to watch. I identify so much with Zach being like 'What did you think? Did you like it??' I'm exactly the same when showing this show to anyone😂

[@vashias]

You chose the right show to get my sub instantly

[@FandomFuse]

Zack has taste. His pick is iconic ~Nicole

[@DarkElfPaladin]

Just found this channel because of this reaction. One minute in and i love the energy.

[@FandomFuse]

Welcome to the ride! I’m glad you’re here! ~Nicole

[@lipsum42]

I was indifferent to Trinket for a long time until... (Spoiler space) . . . . . . . . . "I can carry him." 😭💜🐻💜😭

[@sandorfalusi3486]

Okay, new channel, and starting with TLoVM. I’m here for the ride, have fun!

[@jasonmarbach]

“I mean, now he can get his silver back…” bruh 🤣💀

[@CliffSedge-nu5fv]

Vax does get it back.

[@MovieverseOnline]

Welcome to the adventuring party! I've been showing Jason the show and he's really been enjoying it. Enjoy the ride!

[@Becky31389]

I'm super happy to have found a new couple reacting to the show, havent been able to find one lately! Its a great ride!! Vex would react the same way regarding the coin 😂 Scanlan grows on you, dont worry. Their depiction of him is deliberate for growth. Just a quick correction for ya regarding the skyship, it's brumstone that makes it fly 👍🏻 And the kids of the fisherman couple were actually Liam O'Brien's daughter and Sam Riegel's son 😊

[@FandomFuse]

Glad you’re here for the ride! That fact makes it even worse 😭 ~Nicole

[@kyokonightstorm5844]

Fun little easter egg when Vax is doing the coin trick. The kid asks if Vax is a wizard, which of course Vax says no, it's all sleight of hand. However his player/VA Liam DOES play a wizard named Caleb in campaign 2, which is amost certainly being referenced.

[@inkedfish7373]

Bidet Critters!!

[@janetlee9709]

I hope she likes it! I'm huge 9 year critter as well. and I LOVE this series. They did so freaking good on it and can't wait for s3

[@hhylobates4098]

11:33 Dragon is operating under the "rule of cool" here, it is written to look cooler than Vox and beat them so the rule book is put aside. The animation doesn't always follow the original story, this losing fight against the dragon never happned.

[@elainajourney]

You should link your other things like the books and other stuff!

[@JnEricsonx]

After seeing the first 2 seasons I started watching CR as well, I am 47 eps into C2, and have happily met most of CR by now.

[@Jaybee6881]

critters showed up .

[@AVJHalonen]

Is it October yet?

[@jtphr33ky]

after season 1, you should make her watch some of the featurettes. Like the voice cast ;)

[@johnobrien7562]

I also find Percy to be somewhat of a butt. And Taliesin agrees. Scanlan started at the bottom is legit. There's room to grow. The usual mnemonic is vAx (as in Adam) and vEx (as in Eve). but Matt was mixing them up throughout the campaign.

[@FandomFuse]

That’s a great way to differentiate! Thank you! -Nicole

[@lipsum42]

The fact that Percy is a butt is part of the appeal 💜💜 I'll add that all the PCs in the major campaigns are butts in various ways. I'm always charmed by how much they like each other despite the assorted personality flaws. Like, how can THIS one make friends and be loved when they (blah blah flaws)? Yet they do.

[@passenthrualaska3293]

Hello! So... I confess, the following comment is a copy and paste of one I wrote quite a while back, have tweaked several times, and so now I fall back on it to give a Critical Role explanation. Yes, it's a bit longer than average, but... there's A LOT of stuff to cover, I summarized as best I could. Welcome to the world of Critters. Once upon a time, many years ago a talented voice actor was about to have a birthday, and to celebrate Matt Mercer, another well-established voice actor and talented GM (Game Master) offered to run a role-playing game for a group of friends... who also all happened to be voice actors. So, a group of nerdy ass voice actors sat around and played D & D. The group had so much fun they made it a regular thing, Felicia Day of 'Geek and Sundry' heard about this game and approached them with the idea of streaming it... and it became a hit in its field, eventually growing into its own company and channel known as Critical Role. Parting on good terms with their previous home, Felicia Day has a small role in the beginning of episode 2. Vox Machina was the group of characters they played in Campaign One, there has also been a Campaign Two, in which the cast plays a whole new group of adventurers. Both are set in the same world, but on different continents, and Campaign Two is set a few decades after the end of Campaign One. Each campaign ran for over a hundred episodes which are all over three hours long, and we are over 80 episodes into Campaign Three. They have also put out a bunch of other content, from talk shows to shorter games in other Role Playing worlds. They have played live shows to sold out theaters, become the number one channel on Twitch, have merch stores in multiple countries, have comics and actually published books of fan art (there are some talented as F*** Critters) they also started a nonprofit charity to... "Leave the World a Better Place." The whole cast would all tell you that they never expected any of this, that it has been a wild ride and they are just trying to hold on and be worthy of it. A few years ago they started looking into the possibility of an animation, but no one was buying, or at least not on their terms, so they went to the Critters to try and raise upwards of $700,000.00 over the course of 45 days in order to make a two-part special for themselves and their fans.... The Critters laughed, and smashed through not just the goal amount, but also ALL of their stretch goals within an hour. By day 45 they had raised nearly 11 and a half million dollars, added a bunch more stretch goals, and the two-part special became a season. Amazon took note and basically funded a second season (3rd season was green lit just before season 2 dropped) to get the streaming rights, but the show is created by Critical Role. Those Nerdy Ass Voice actors are the producers and have full creative control. Most of the people they hired, from writers to artists and composers are also fans who love and know the story and its world. It is one of the truest examples of a project of love I have ever seen. During the production of season one of the animation they put out a series of videos to keep their fans in the loop of how things were going. Interviewing the people behind the scenes and giving non spoiler info about the production. It's a good watch and will really help you understand the devotion and love that went into this project, as well as introduce the cast, the people who created these characters and this amazing story. Personally, how the lead composer got the job is one of my fav stories. Here is that play list. kzbin.info/aero/PL1tiwbzkOjQwJdoNetaNJE1zZVOE7xi8u The latest big news is that Amazon has signed off on producing a season based on the Campaign Two group, known as The Mighty Nein! And no I did not misspell Nein. They have also reached a multi year agreement that Amazon gets the first look at any new shows OR movies Critical Role wants to produce. Many a fans ears perked up at the mention of possible movies given the popularity of a particular 4 episode and done Campaign, “Exandria Unlimited Calamity” It is a separate adventure set in the same world, but way, WAY, before Vox Machina's or The Mighty Nein's Time. Once again, welcome to this new world, hope you enjoy your visit and stay for a while... it's a devoted community with a lot of heart... and dicks... so many dicks... LoL. Let Chaos Reign!

[@ibelievegodexists4198]

Let’s gooo and SCANLAN IS THE BESTTT

[@FandomFuse]

Scanlan is certainly something 😂 I love him. Even when he makes me cringe. -Nicole

[@user-jt1js5mr3f]

To be fair, he can take some warming up to, ESPECIALLY in the campaign.

[@2BeeAdorable]

Don't worry about Scanlan. You'll get there ;)

[@JnEricsonx]

I cant wait till Mighty Nein. "I protect HIM!" Sam signed that for me last year.

[@CatDuckChu]

this would have been so much better if you werent explaining stuff to her the whole time

[@FandomFuse]

He gets much better at reining it in 😅 he was just excited about the first one! ~Nicole

[@CatDuckChu]

@@FandomFuse okay. I was just a bit sad cause there were so many funny lines that I feel you missed because things were being explained and all that.

[@AFLoneWolf]

My personal opinion: the first two episodes are the worst in the entire series. They only get better from there.

[@FandomFuse]

That bodes very well, because I loved them! Can’t wait for more now ~Nicole

[@chukwureed9204]

Dude stop distracting her!

[@FandomFuse]

lol it gets better. He was just excited 😆 ~ Nicole

[@Mendozer7502]

K at first i was about itm but homie you talk waay too much trying to hear what she has to say. Just be quiet and watch the show and let her react. After the show ask her what her thoughts were. But stop doing it throughout the entire episode.