Wood and Steel | Critical Role | Campaign 2, Episode 58

[@flandomaltrizian4603]

HEY, there might be some SPOILERS under the thing 1:10 Liam announces his running mate 2:25 Ashley roasts Sam 8:05 The road to 10 million 11:10 Intro cinematic 12:45 Episode Starts 15:25 Recap Ends 15:45 Yasha is more alert than usual 25:15 Jester has an important task for Beau 26:30 Beau flashes her stick 27:10 And break 28:10 The flask 30:40 Fjord meets a bigger half-orc at the forge 36:30 Fjord can almost carry a barrel 38:55 Fjord’s too tough for jewelry 41:25 Wersh and Fjord 45:00 His advice had abs 45:55 Consoling Fjord 47:00 Fjord backstjory 49:05 Half-orc-ling 52:05 Beau teaches us to deal with cops at the library 56:25 Liam gets to hit Marisha back 1:01:20 Professor Tuskwaco 1:10:40 Beau flashes ab 1:20:20 Long-winded pigeon 1:25:00 How dare you Sam 1:33:55 Jester goes for the full tickle at the jeweler 1:36:00 You can’t trick The Dragon with cubic zirconium 1:37:20 Sam is under attack 1:40:00 Jester is great at compliments 1:42:05 Turmin’s tinctures and tonics 1:42:50 Chemists: you can’t take them anywhere 1:43:45 The splash zone 1:44:10 Too adventurous 1:45:25 Not just sex powers 1:52:10 Rain on Sam night 1:53:25 Nott goes back to her old ways 1:58:05 Break Starts 2:07:30 A full-cast Thank You video 2:10:35 Art Montage 2:23:20 Break Ends 2:24:45 In medias res 2:28:05 Shaft 2:32:45 If they did a morning-to-night game some weekend, I’d be there for it 2:35:20 Jester gives up her weasel 2:38:20 Exchanged messages 2:39:20 Taliesin backstory 2:41:15 I LOVE YOU 2:43:30 Nott and Caleb update their character art 2:51:10 Through the Ghostlands 3:12:10 Foreman Boto 3:14:00 Fjord mjurders Foreman Boto 3:16:05 Contradictory orders 3:41:30 Nott cleans up loose ends 3:44:45 Ashley is welcomed 3:48:05 Episode Ends The in-game start date for the episode was the 20th of Horisal 836. Sam’s flask says “Creepy ain’t a crime, neither is D&D” over a picture of Brian W. Foster Any moments I missed? Feel free to post them here. Is it Thursday yet?05

[@johnmin93]

You never disappoint. Thank you so much!

[@qrowacheron230]

You are amazing!

[@houseofnerd777]

THEY HATH RISEN, AND WE ALL SHALL REJOICE!

[@grimjowdragneel1920]

@@houseofnerd777 PRAISE THE EVERLOVING SUN, HE HAS ASCENDED!

[@W0lF3y6]

So fast! Godsent!

[@lilystorz1358]

Ashley: Someone with hands so seasoned and robust you both imagine them tucking you in at night and strangling your enemies Taliesin: *nods*

[@sourpatch4607]

That roast was glorious

[@Aman123ace]

Truly

[@maninalift]

Vote with your Johnson

[@emobitch1027]

Was she wrong though? Lol

[@ulalaFrugilega]

…at the same time!

[@noxluxe8674]

Love the outraged expression on Travis' face when Matt introduces a half-orc with a Southern accent more muscular than Fjord.

[@thomasdalrymple2277]

I feel like because of Travis' remark for its hiiiii 12 o'clock he did that

[@jessedavis8705]

Yes I was dying laughing watching his expression

[@RandomImaginings]

@@thomasdalrymple2277 You know, it did not click at all until I read your comment that Mercer is an Overwatch voice actor. Well then, Ima go start over at episode one. 😂

[@modredastal1644]

@@RandomImaginings Don't you dare ask him what time it is. Only Momlan is allowed.

[@modredastal1644]

"Your character has insecurities? POKE POKE POKE POKE" >>character development. Matt is brilliant.

[@kevinrommens1988]

Liam: “Ashley, welcome back. The table top is yours.” Ashley: “I would like to word-rage”

[@scottwagner2566]

I wasn’t aware that Barbarians get Fireball.

[@sweebos]

😆

[@XoIoRouge]

I love it when Ashley is here for the shopping episodes because her bartering is on point. "What if we just play less gold?" She doesn't even try, she just does,

[@jacklandismusic]

"Two gold." "One gold." "Deal."

[@stevenjacobs8797]

Matt should have her roll Intimidation instead of Persuasion.

[@BeinIan]

@@stevenjacobs8797 I think if she said "We're paying 500 instead," it would have been intimidation. But because she said "What if we just pay 500?" it was persuasion.

[@stevenjacobs8797]

@@BeinIan It's not just what she said, it's how she says it.

[@sapphosdescendants3997]

@@stevenjacobs8797 It’s probably also her intent though. She kind of always sounds intimidating; she’d have to exclusively roll intimidation and that might not be how Ashley wants to play the character. ^^

[@spencercox7931]

Yeza is still adorable. "We've got some FINE potions over here..." Yeza: "These are... pretty poorly made. what's your distilling process, just out of curiosity?"

[@b4n4n14]

And he just hides behind her whenever he feels uncomfortable I love it uwu

[@mitchellpennell]

Yeza throwing shade in the kindest way

[@Drekromancer]

No wonder Veth and Yeza are perfect for each other. You can't take either of them anywhere.

[@christopherbacon1077]

Yeza and Veth: When your two shy friends get married Yeza and Nott: When one of the shy friends turns our to be psychotic

[@FeliceJaganshi]

@@christopherbacon1077 when one of the shy friends has the "mom mode override" lol

[@ASquared544]

Imagine being this random city citizen, just going about your day, when suddenly two humans (which to these people is equivalent for a regular human seeing an orc) riding Moorbounders (which is equivalent to seeing them ride war elephants or bobcats) just bound up to you & ask for directions to someplace directly towards the Ghostlands (fantasy Chernobyl)

[@GamerTagCaptCluel3ss]

This is such a great comment

[@ernestovillamor7647]

Agreed, best comment ever

[@Levsa399]

Kind of like that scene in “The A-Team” when the tank that fell out of the sky rides out of the lake in Germany and Murdock pops his head out and asks a random lady for directions to Berlin.

[@krodmandoon3479]

Bobcats? I mean it would be offputting to see someone ride an animal that doesn't even come up to their knees, but not quite the same as an elephant.

[@Liam-vu7wo]

@@Levsa399 I thought that said the A minus team for a second

[@perciusmandate]

26:06 Travis: "It's hiiiiiiiiigh... Twelve o' clock." Matt: Death glares from behind cup

[@georgegideon3788]

Matt: death glares, proceeds to create a half orc who also has a southern accent and is bigger and stronger than fjord in spite

[@lazylazier479]

I cant believe Ashley cast 9th level Murder like that on Sam

[@ElliWoelfin]

Power Word: Kill

[@LyraLyraPantsOnFyra]

Power Word: Roast

[@jannfredryckmatias3545]

Power WORDS: Kill

[@BeinIan]

She must be a wild magic sorceress or something because when she cast that I got hit with Tasha's Hideous Laughter as a side effect

[@DParkerNunya]

Power Roast: Kill

[@armleg]

Anyone: * Slightly impedes the Mighty Nein * Caleb: "tHE QUEEN SAID ---"

[@barnabypwinkleton4037]

They have clout for once and he's going to make the most of it

[@kjj26k]

Homeboy has been a hobo for years, he is gonna relish being Important...again.

[@slvaltva1392]

classic street rat behaviour

[@kasiamleczarska9078]

Just like Vox Machina just before the Briarwood arc 😭

[@thatpedanticcommenter5847]

"Are you supposed to rally around a guy who looks like a donkey wearing a Jeff Goldblum mask?" -Top 10 Vicious Mockeries of All Time

[@scott6731]

it was an amazing series of burns but I really think Sam looks more like a donkey wearing a Tim Curry mask.

[@kyoukotsukino6322]

Top five, even. Maybe top three.

[@scott6731]

@Mason Johnson Holy shit, indeed - *in Lorenzo's voice*

[@sandragoodhew2885]

I suddenly want to see her as a Bard now! 😂

[@drstrawbs]

Sam got burn so bad caleb had to make a wisdom save

[@lemonhead1571]

Vicious Mockery.

[@TheHeartlessAlchemist]

This is the best comment ever.

[@rodrigoespinoza7164]

Im 8 months late but this made me belly laugh

[@Mr_Maiq_The_Liar]

Sam got burned? did you see the foreman!

[@deecrazycatlady814]

Rodrigo espinoza same

[@spacecowboyeddie6803]

I think "It's my husband! He's lonely! GIVE HIM YOUR WEASEL!!" is one of my favourite things Nott has ever said XD

[@OmANnIe]

Absolutely adore Nott 💚 my favorite character

[@RicardoAlmeidatm]

Matt, laughing: Make an intimidation check Travis, casually: 26 Everyone: :O

[@RoxyGotMoxy.]

27 :)

[@zylgriffin8444]

exact 500 please dont ruin it

[@dylanfooler]

Oh my god I had to pause the video to breathe, that was Amazing

[@Phiro00]

can i get a timestamp?

[@legolastheelf8977]

@@Phiro00 3:14:23

[@frog7763]

When Sam said at least I have the comfort of my imaginary husband, I was so confused, Liam is right there.

[@Wookie_oo7]

Yeah but Liam isn't being supportive, so Sam has to turn to his imaginary husband.

[@karmicpopcorn6440]

I'm so confused. Why all the references to Sam and Liam being married?

[@frog7763]

Someone's Mom they have known each other for decades and are such great friends, they also joke about them being husbands

[@Wookie_oo7]

@@karmicpopcorn6440 Sam and Liam are best mates, so much so that Sam only plays D&D because Liam asked him to play a oneshot for his birthday years ago. They are so close that their wifes started reffering to the other as your husband and the joke grew.

[@robinnelsen7869]

@@karmicpopcorn6440 It's just a running joke. They're long-time close friends.

[@magerr98]

"Yannik is angry and likes to kill." Beau immediately: "I'll ride Yannik."

[@villainvoice5143]

It is done. Kickstarter has surpassed $10,000,000. Travis Willingham will know fear.

[@CompactCowboy]

Villain Voice What have we done...

[@14Flamefish]

@@CompactCowboy Something beautiful. Something bloody beautiful and glorious.

[@pyrosianheir]

Yyyeeeesssss....

[@melissametivier4]

YAAAAAAAAAAASSS!

[@heathriley4891]

Someone schedule a 'Creepy Ring Girl' convention at that haunted house, at that exact time. Please?

[@nikki607]

Essek, barely two days ago in-game time: don't go to the Ghostlands M9: OK, First point of order: shopping. Second point of order: go to the place we were told to avoid at all costs

[@agustinramos7500]

Very on brand for them tbh

[@Anon-qp3kt]

Every pirate ever in Exandria: Don't steal in Darktow Island M9 within 24hrs in Darktow: Steals from the psycho pirate captain

[@SecondclassKid]

Fjord, literally last episode: “let’s not go there I know some of us get real curious about these things so let’s just decide now to stay away” Everyone else: “obviously we’re not gonna go there what a stupid thing to say”

[@Sidecutt3]

DnD in a nutshell

[@mattpalmer4068]

Mighty Nein logic. Classic

[@morgenzon69]

That feel when the half-orc blacksmith seems like he was specifically designed to give your half-orc an even worse inferiority complex. AND THEN HE ENDS UP BEING WHOLESOME AF

[@SideBurn12]

Ikr! That encounter did freakin wonders for Fjord. Especially the last part of it. *Very* well done, Matt.

[@Earthhorn]

"IT IS MY HUSBAND. HE IS LONELY - GIVE HIM YOUR WEASEL!" r/entitledgoblins

[@agilemind6241]

Anyone got odds on him/them not being there when they get back?

[@bunnyboi686]

I will never forget this moment for the rest of my life and I am going to use it when I get married.

[@bandon41]

at least she didn't own a pet beaver

[@usernameredacted1764]

im still surprised matt let those pets live after they should have drowned or turned to ash when Caleb was charmed

[@robinnelsen7869]

@@usernameredacted1764 You shouldn't be. Matt has been open about why he allows it. He draws the line at doing something outrageously stupid, like the time Laura considered having Nugget fight. She very clearly hadn't even *considered* the possibility of Nuggest dying; he disabused her of that notion immediately.

[@recurvess9569]

When they animate the Mighty Nein I full expect a random pigeon to be in the background of scenes like this. It can be a "hidden pigeon" type thing where it's even a statue on a shelf behind them.

[@jasperdracona]

Recurvess YES

[@emilywhite5297]

Like Psych with the pineaples!!!!

[@dominickfinch5693]

@@emilywhite5297 that is exactly what I was thinking when reading that.

[@targetdreamer257]

For extra meta credit have a pigeon on a chair for like a frame.

[@ProbieKnox]

Like the Pandaman from One Piece...

[@sirius4evr]

The whole interaction with Fjord and Wersh was just awesome!!! Wersh recognizing the reason for Fjord’s rudeness was because of his insecurities. And instead of taking offense and whacking him upside the head, Wersh takes the time to give him that advice!! I hope we see more of Wersh cause Fjord needs a good role model like him around! 💚💚

[@reedcorum3220]

sirius4evr I really enjoyed Fjord’s comment about “which blood?” I think it showed a lot about his character, and I wish Wersh had picked up on the underlying meaning of it. I hope we get to see more of Wersh too!!!

[@DerusGrindz]

@@reedcorum3220 i think it would of made more impact if he took his tusks and bit his arm or something. Used something that fjord himself abolished.

[@lowkeylonely4265]

It really got me thinking about how truly alone and without role models Fjord must have been, until he met Vandren (which im still suss about Vandren being a good dude or not) and how strange it must be for him to see so many of his own people after having rejected that side of himself for so long. The automatic disdain and bravado he showed (reflecting how he felt about himself) was brilliant rp.

[@math_plant]

I loved him a lot

[@jaxstacks1253]

It was truly fantastic

[@icantthinkofausername3846]

Am I not the only one that found it so cute that Caleb had Frumpkin play with Jester in the morning, after she had to give away both her pets to Yeza. Like that was such a small yet nice moment.

[@makaylakraus1897]

Honestly he uses Frumpkin so cute. Always giving him to people who Caleb thinks needs them most since the beginning. So cute

[@darkvizardking69]

@@makaylakraus1897 Frumpkin is his ESA, fitting seeing as he has the haunted one background. Likely he sees that other people need said comfort and isn't shy about it.

[@thilypad557]

Oh that’s why! I completely forgot! God Liam is so good!

[@Im-Not-a-Dog]

I'd ship it.

[@avis199]

@@Im-Not-a-Dog why does everything have to be a ship?

[@7socom7]

Sam: "It's stealth ,Ashley, it's your specialty." Ashley: "I rolled a 1." I laughed so hard. It's nice having Ashley back!

[@beretperson]

Next campaign I hope she plays a rogue.

[@lemnlyme]

Mateo Gg definitely would be strange to have ash play a stealthy character after two horrible sneaky ones 😂

[@agathiandevaraj9757]

I was like, she doesn't have disadvantage in this campaign.... 1 MIN LATER... Oh, it didn't matter. Welcome back Ashley

[@giraffedragon6110]

Sam: heh lol who could you POSSIBLY have as your running mate to tip things in your favor? Liam: *announces Ashely Johnson, the literal darling of the group because of Pike and awkward Yasha* Sam: wait! That’s illegal!

[@imthecaiman1703]

*Mollymauk* I am your god, long may I reign *Cadeuceus* Even his advice had abs

[@kariissmol9172]

The Duce seems always a bit disconnected, I love it. or high. maybe dead people tea is not very beneficial in the long run? Also Molly was always in Superhoe mode. i miss that.

[@georgegideon3788]

@@kariissmol9172 cad as a negative one to intelligence. He’s all perception lmao. I love him so much

[@Direwolf181]

@@georgegideon3788 can read people like a book but dumb as a post love our cow Man

[@arcaneobject]

He’s 100 the camel from Zootopia. Sees everything, just doesn’t remember it 😂

[@Scorpious187]

"Did you see how many abs he had?" "I mean even his advice had abs, that was crazy..." *I'm friggin' dead...*

[@majorzipf8947]

Scorpious187 genuinely one of the best lines across both seasons.

[@deburrito6882]

Caduceus keeps giving me all time favorite quotes he's so funny :DDD

[@ravinsaber]

I busted out laughing, it was so spot on

[@peachypotato460]

Walks around with an actual chemist and ttwo people proficient in herbalism kits. “Fuck how are we gonna find and afford healing potions”

[@a_wild_Kirillian]

They completely forgot it's already established that Cad can produce those basic potions for 25 gold worth of ingredients =) But then again he doesn't have to make time for it

[@ProperlyGaming]

​@@a_wild_Kirillianthat, and the fact he can brew a grand total of 1 a day, and thatts just a nornal healing potion which doea exactly jack shit for you past lvl 5.

[@a_wild_Kirillian]

@@ProperlyGaming, considering how much time they spend on the sea sometimes, it would be a sizable amount, though.

[@Mr.ShootMe]

​@@ProperlyGaming Arguable, as it's a great way to get people back on their feet in a pinch.. and frankly, id rather use a cheap potion for that over a greater or better..

[@VanessaVersus]

Sam Riegel: Aww man, a fake DnD Beyond presidential campaign would be a super fun sponsor gimmick that I'm sure they and all the fans will love! Ashley Johnson: I'm about to end this man's whole career.

[@marten5270]

what do you mean Fake ¡ Excuse me

[@themeanlesbeann]

It was such a savage read for filth. Vote with your Johnson lol

[@fightlancefight8025]

also Ashley Johnson:...And I'm not even a rapper.

[@kyriakosnikolaidis5368]

XD

[@StarWindEnergin]

Holy shit Ashley is amazing at roasting! Fuck she's a pro!

[@pawprawks]

Oh my gosh, when Caleb entered the library and went to meet Professor Tuskwaco he was so giddy with joy and enthusiasm and then the longer he talked to her and realised she was like the other teachers he had - willing to sell their intelligence and curiosity for destructive purposes - he just got more and more deflated. It was painfully familiar to watch, that realisation that places of higher ideals are so often rotten at the core no matter which 'side' you are on.

[@makaylakraus1897]

Just that immediate reaction when she said she worked on war machines... heartbreaking honestly

[@jakibob]

ok cringe shut up

[@mduckernz]

@@jakibob Someone works in the military industrial complex and didn't like the self portrait? heh

[@jakibob]

@@hirocheeto7795 Giving you kisses MMMMMMWAAHHVH

[@ClearlyCry]

And your kisses make all the difference! Mwah!

[@TM-nv]

"OoOooOoHhhHhh You've got a ChEmIsT!!!" Not gonna lie, that part got me lmao

[@torgor_]

My favorite part is the party deciding that Fjord is related to the smith because of their accents, which is one of the few things that isn't genetic at all

[@Reepicheep-1]

Especially since they established during the dream sequences that isn't his real accent.

[@mudfish6861]

Jesus Christ, within 5 minutes of coming back Ashley has *viciously murdered* Sam Riegel and destroyed Taliesin with laughter. I almost forgot how much I loved Ashley

[@theupperechelon7634]

That roast was AWESOME!

[@davebacon4]

"A donkey wearing a Jeff Goldblum mask"

[@Aethrin]

#VoteWithYourJohnson

[@Wookie_oo7]

I miss Pike and think that Pike is a far better character than Yasha, but I also know that that is only because Pike was a fully fleshed out character that had a lot of play time under her belt. As it stands Travis has actively played Yasha more than Ashley has, and he only backburn plays her. I look forward to when Ashley actuallys gets to play Yasha more fully and develope her beyond an episode here and there. But Ashley herself so belongs in Critical Role and her just laying into Riegel feels natural and right, so much so that I always perk up when she is able to come back and play. Although I do still miss the late night drunk Pike ramblings.

[@Rowlurorowf]

@@davebacon4 SOOOOOOO SAVAGE!

[@TheSkulleh]

"I'm going with me" *raises both arms* Cad is honestly the best.

[@zoemalone5769]

caduceus my beloved

[@KodasGarden]

I love Fjord's inferiority complex with other half-orcs. He is so uncomfortable around them xD

[@sevenofcrows7]

Inferiority complex is a little exaggerated. Overcompensation which can be part of an inferiority complex is kind of normal. It is how one finds out thier weaknesses and strive for another goal. He is gathering power in service of his god and studying magic. Fjord doesn't have a low self-esteem, and tend to be hyper sensitive and lash out. Pointing out the shortcomings of others. That's not to say he MAY have an inferiority complex but compensating is normal. Edit: it's still funny

[@danielvillarreal8452]

I would like to believe that growing up in an orphanage Fjord had little interaction with other Orcs and was told constantly by others that Orcs are these savage uncivilized monsters and that by that extension so is he. He's apprehension around them is due to this innate prejudice that has been hammered into him by those he grew up around. I would bet the first person to ever show any sign of respect or compassion towards him was his captain Vandread and this is why he wants to be like him. On one hand he has these stories from his childhood of the dangerous Orcs in the back of his mind but is trying to act the way Vandread would in this situation. Its why he can't just talk to them like he would any other race or person because on some level he just wants to ask them everything, who their family is, does he recognize him or his features, are the stories true about them but is trying to act the way Vandread would and be respectful of this person and their profession.

[@Cormalek]

I doubt this is Travis rationale, but it'd make a lot of sense for him to be uncomfortable when you consider reasons for size difference of real life hybrids. Both Hinny and a Mule are half horse half donkey. They have the same genetic inheritance, but different epigenetic imprinting and crucially - develop in wombs of different size. And again, I doubt this is why Matt does this to Travis, but an Orc-sized half-orc would be more likely to be born out of a female orc and some gym-bro coming to terms with his love for mounds of muscle. A human-sized half-orc makes for more likely tragic origin story. All that said, pretty sure they'rejust giving Travis shit for being buff, just thought this'd be interesting for Caduceus.

[@r.r815]

You guys in the reply say hes just feels uncomfortable but what about the time fjord made himself just a more muscular version of himself when they first arrived at the city of beasts

[@BlackveilQueen1113]

Somewhere in a parallel timeline Jester has opened a petting zoo and gives children rides on a very loyal and well trained Yarnball.

[@corporealghoul]

"Yeah her name is Beauregard, and she may show no regard, but she's still a hero regard'. " -Sam's hype voice

[@gillinois]

Yeah her name is BEAUREGaaaarrrrddddd, and she may show NO REgaaaarrrrddd, but she’s still a herO REGarrrrrdddd. Like that?

[@lukelblitz3627]

"here take twenty platinum" "UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHH"

[@Jonic_P]

2:40:42

[@thelostremainunfound]

Taliesin is so much more lively with Ashley around and she’s a riot in her own right. I’m glad she’s back!

[@mateu3473]

We must be watching two different Ashley's.

[@blackwell4701]

@@mateu3473 I certainly am watching a different one than you.

[@TieflingKumasi]

She played Yasha quite reserved in early CR, but she was great when she roasted Sam

[@davidbergfors6820]

must have been a hard time being a third wheel to the Best detectives over there at the "fun" table.

[@TieflingKumasi]

@@davidbergfors6820 Well… they were all at the same table

[@lycanthroposX3]

"Lie down." "Go slow." "It is a greatsword." "Just the tip." "Jam it in the nooks and crannies." How is Laura keeping it together??

[@ashleycook6025]

She's taught them well, now all that's left is to observe her proginy, without trying to influence them too much.

[@forkysporky7073]

I was watching her face the whole time. XD

[@Ajehy]

How did I miss this!?

[@HTMR-de8gz]

Monotone caleb: Janic is angry and likes to kill... Excited Beau: I'll go with Janic!

[@TenzinBeifongIII]

I think its Jannik as that's the German spelling

[@jito7377]

Jannik ist wütend und mag es zu töten.

[@zach1972]

I love the "We shouldn't wave these medallions around just in case" Goes waving them around in front of everyone they can

[@agathiandevaraj9757]

I mean, have you met these people.??

[@dukeragnvaldr]

So, they’re in a land of darkness, and an adventure in a mine, and no one thought to yell, “Nighty Mine”.

[@mikeybean4726]

This comment is underappreciated XD

[@PrettyGuardian]

"Out of sync clapping" These subtitles are throwing shade.

[@w.kuiper316]

Timestamp?

[@diverse20101]

@@w.kuiper316 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYuZYmOciNScnM0 I just got to that part and found your comment at the same time haha

[@jgrowland24]

@@w.kuiper316 27:10

[@w.kuiper316]

@@jgrowland24 Cheers

[@Jackie_Tikki_Tavi]

Yet they are in perfect sequence tho.

[@annikabunnel743]

Nott aggressively yelling “I LOVE YOU” through the door is honestly me 24/7

[@erwinbogumil207]

Nott: can't say I love you infront of the group Beau: Basically had sex with someone within viewing distance of the whole group

[@erwinbogumil207]

Also official petition to rename Yasha's sword to the magicians Razor

[@xSharkNinjax]

Sam: *exists* Ashley: I’m about to end this whole man’s career

[@NaokiKioko]

Sam: exists Marisha: Im going to fucking pimp slap you

[@RDGoodner]

@@NaokiKioko That's really the only rational reaction to the existence of Sam.

[@ScorchHellfire]

Heh... This new version of Nott is growing on me. I love how she can quickly switch from loving and protective wife and mother to vicious killing machine at the drop of a hat.

[@thedrunkmonk8386]

Can we talk about how natural Sam is in that role? Genius.

[@Ben.....]

You can be both, a momma bear "loves" her cubs but will tear you apart if you get close to them

[@fraidnaught9067]

That's just part of motherhood.

[@jerrin1528]

I didn't really see a change. She has always been that way with caleb

[@TimeturnerJ]

Yeah. Nothing really changed about Nott - we just have a new perspective now. Go back and rewatch some of the earlier stuff. You'll be surprised by a lot of the more subtle things that went unnoticed about Nott.

[@michaelvatore6007]

I like how Talison is always considering supplies provisions food and general comfort during travel. Buying tents and wagon covers. One could argue that it's arbitrary but it's nice for the immersion. It's like when you buy your rpg video game character a nice meal it's meaningless but still enjoyable for some reason

[@09spidy]

I live for Matt's store owners, they're all unique and goddamn brilliant.

[@jlar1752]

I live for Matts Animal noises

[@Turgor]

Is that a halfling? And a goblin? Kinky.

[@natanoj16]

Yea. I really learn a lot from them in making shopping more interesting ^^ I used to do it from time to time, but not as much

[@joshuasmithhart1871]

In both seasons! I'm still amused by the 3 kobolds in a "trenchcoat" that scared Fjord so much.

[@ailu_ros]

@@joshuasmithhart1871 5 kobolds xD

[@geomeopeoleo1740]

I vote for fourth party candidate Flando, the person who cares for the critters! He is always there saving the precious time we have one video description at a time

[@mattgron6913]

#flandoforpresident

[@J0ulez5]

#istandwithflan

[@stormsurge9962]

Geomeo Pesetsky THE PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT! Unbeknownst to us Flando is actually just Sam.

[@geomeopeoleo1740]

StormSurge Noooooooooooooooooo, I was hoping it was Julia- also if no gets that-she is the person who made his icon. It’s from a Drawfee episode

[@jamescanjuggle]

@@geomeopeoleo1740same I secret hoped it would be spheals creator

[@_Zabbor_]

1:34:54 anyone else who just imagen a cleric walking up to a dead team mate with like 300 shit diamonds worth 1 gold each and just sprinkle it on them like salt bae and then cast revivify

[@Will_Grey]

Somewhere salt bae cleric was mentioned by Matt before. It's been so many videos, and I don't remember which one it was.

[@nicholassipples3844]

No but I do now

[@Agent719]

So you're saying that's NOT how the spell is SUPPOSED to be cast? Whoops.

[@TheOldOwl8]

I am stealing this

[@_Zabbor_]

@@TheOldOwl8 please do

[@jacobsonmg]

"Here's 20 Platinum" can you imagine your reunited wife dropping $20,000 in your lap and saying "be cool, ill be back in 3 days"

[@SonsOfLorgar]

If he'd been like Jester, he'd sent a message 3h later asking for more money XD

[@Steveodelux1]

20 plat is 200 gold

[@jacobsonmg]

@@Steveodelux1 at 1 oz per coin (pretty standard) that is almost $18,000 on today's market. I was spitballing.

[@t3hsilarn]

@@jacobsonmg I don't think D&D gold really translates to a real-life market quite that closely, but based on Matt's pricing of various things (like the price of a high quality meal or fine booze) we could guestimate that a gold coin is worth something like $15. (I think they've spent something like 30 gold for fine wine before, which I'd guess would be in the $150 range.) A platinum is worth 10x that much, so 20 platinum would probably be something around $3000. But it's hard to say and I could see it getting closer to $6000. This would put the price of a simple healing potion at around $750, so honestly that estimation could even be a little high. But considering 50 gold is considered a large sum of money to the average person, a potion of healing probably would be considered a luxury to most. But in a fantasy world, the relative value of various goods is going to be rather different from the real world anyway so values could be pretty out-of-whack anyway. No matter how you cut it though, that's a lot of money to dump on someone who is clearly not used to anything near that much wealth. Based entirely on vague memories of prices of things and not well researched. :P

[@jacobsonmg]

@@t3hsilarn $750 for potion that heals 2-6 HP. Thats better than American healthcare system, lol. I want to run a campaign where my cleric is a health insurance salesperson who is hired to follow a party and provide healthcare benefits for exorbitant prices to be paid after services are rendered from a share of the loot. "Healing word? That'll run you 75 gold, reduced 65 because your adventure is 'in program'".

[@Ellisepha]

Sam Riegel himself got to feel the pain that is Vicious Mockery

[@tofton1977]

You mean the donkey wearing a Jeff Goldblum mask...

[@NWolfsson]

@@tofton1977 Plus wanting nothing more than sleeping with Liam and Brian x)

[@Kazhrei]

The most vicious of mockeries. Holy shit.

[@brookekiewra290]

I like your comment but more importantly I appreciate the Neo pic

[@tobistein6639]

@East Is Up. best leave it be.

[@ShroomRPG]

Can we just talk about how great a player Ashley is? She's not always there, but when she is, she's always in character, always takes notes, always puts in 100%.

[@willowthetherapybeetle4301]

And she really puts the icing on the cake when it comes to making Yasha this giant, awkward, flower collecting sweetheart that will kill you if you look wrong at her friends.

[@Noblewynter]

Ashley is the best of all of us.

[@half-doomed]

i do a little dance every time ashley is around

[@Wanderingsage7]

And she probably watches all the episodes she's not there for.

[@nuru666]

@@Wanderingsage7 Oh you know she's curled on the couch with the dogs, a blanket and her cabbage man and watches the VOD's or the livestream if she can catch it

[@jacobhilton8891]

What would have been beyond hilarious. Sam passes his giant flask to Liam. When Liam gets it - its a normal size flask with a small piece of paper on the front. Passes it back to Sam, giant flask again. Sell it act like it is absolutely normal. - TV MAGIC!!!!

[@novaiscool1]

For some reason I'm thinking they did this in campaign 1 at some point, but I can't remember when.

[@APrice-gr2dd]

Underrated comment ^

[@kaeleastlord]

@@novaiscool1 when Sam introduced Tary he pulled a smaller tankard out of the larger one. That's the only thing I can think of.

[@novaiscool1]

@@kaeleastlord thanks

[@bombomos]

I hope they do this hahaah I would die

[@warbacca1017]

"Don't be ashamed of that, son." Matt's 'Old Man Western' is coming out a bit, and it really works.

[@pr9039]

"He can lift...almost a barrel by himself, with assistance from one of our ladies!" I LOVE the dynamic stabby-stabness between Sam and Travis's characters.

[@mr.incorporeal7642]

"Hello potion seller. We are going into battle, and we want your strongest potions."

[@ems467]

Mr. Incorporeal you cannot handle my strongest potions. they are too powerful for you

[@Aman123ace]

You need to find a potion seller that sells weaker potions

[@oscarpines7927]

@@ems467 they induce too much RAMPANT RHINO SEX POWER.

[@ok-ec6us]

MY STRONGEST POTIONS COULD KILL A *DRAGON*, LET ALONE A MAN

[@breeelliott6486]

Them getting their Dynasty clothing is reminding me of Season 3 of Avatar the Last Air Bender when they get all their Fire Nation fits.

[@Jay-Argent]

And just like in ATLA they go on several adventures that humanize the culture they had previously only thought of as villains. :)

[@patrickgreer2599]

Flameo, umavi!

[@YelloDuzzit]

FACTS!

[@Drekromancer]

@@patrickgreer2599 This is an ascended reference

[@CalderoHechicero29]

yell heah

[@joeyzukas1]

Yeza's little growl when Nott gave him the daggers gave me major Kiri vibes and suddenly I'm very sad.

[@Menstraphobia]

I saw a fanart pic with all of the past, present and guest party members a few episodes ago and it made me miss that little Kenku. 😭

[@buddybleeyes]

Omg I forgot about kiri 😭😭 I think the M9 have too at this point of the campaign 😂😂

[@Tarudizer]

@@buddybleeyesI think Laura (as Jester) mentioned Kiri just last episode (or the one before)

[@buddybleeyes]

@Tarudizer you could be right, I might have missed it tbh :) I've been binge watching while doing other things through the day, or getting ready for work etc :)

[@andrewascher5888]

Somewhere in the Empire, Kiri and the Chair are on their own wild adventure.

[@josiemcmillan5012]

Nott/Veth sounds so much more confident since finding Yeza, and I think that’s beautiful

[@SanguineStarling19]

I DONT NEED THAT MASK IN THESE PARTS! IM FUCKING BEAUTIFUL! XD 😂

[@OmANnIe]

She's absolutely my favorite 💚

[@macrot5419]

FINALLY EVERYONE PARTAKES IN THE "WE PLAY DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS" My heart is full

[@Br0nto5aurus]

I feel like they stopped having Yasha shave Caleb with her greatsword because they realized that every time she does it, there's a 5% chance Ashley rolls a nat 1 and accidentally decapitates Caleb.

[@zoemalone5769]

just cuts his throat

[@Veritas_Boz]

Fjord:I would stop talking if I were you. Matt:Make an intimidation check. Fjord:27. Matt: Fjord walks over to the foreman and mushroom stamps him in front of the Aurora Guard.

[@JustinZymbaluk]

God I would watch a whole spin-off show of Beau and Caleb navigating social situations

[@giantsbane2475]

Justin Zymbaluk Add Yasha into that and it becomes a real sitcom.

[@sirmaestrothehorse5152]

@@giantsbane2475 I'd watch the shit out of that

[@skruttigaming]

Same it would be soo awkward and funny

[@charlemagnejavinal2926]

Or navigating each other.

[@Rowlurorowf]

My social anxiety couldnt handle that

[@ecb7899]

1:37:33 Sam: “I’m not saying anything, everybody’s hating on me” The rest of the bottom table + Matt: sympathetically awwws The top table: laughs maniacally in his face

[@OmANnIe]

Made me sad for Sam 🥺

[@jennabarnum1251]

​@@OmANnIeyeah I was a little worried they were being too unsympathetic, but Liam made sure to reach over and touch him to show they weren't serious and I loved that

[@Just_Call_Me_Tim]

"If you raise your voice to me one more time..." "You're not allowed to talk anymore." "You can point." I love Fjord! I 'bout died!

[@rhysiare]

I would not doubt if the entire party was turned on. That was insanely sexy and badass of Fjord. Usually he's much more passive in most of his interactions, it's nice to see him being forceful and assertive.

[@teeny_ducken]

they need to let him talk more

[@MrKrory]

I have never been more aroused by Fjord.

[@Will_Grey]

Travis with that big dad energy.

[@xySuperManxy]

Biiiig CEO energy. I was impressed!

[@leaveitblank8198]

"It's like a gumball machine." *sudden realization* "What's a gumball machine?" - Caleb

[@ARIEZKAGE]

Caleb is a time traveler from the future with amnesia confirmed.

[@CelestiaLily]

ARIEZKAGE I mean that would explain the dunamancy obsession...

[@MrKrory]

This is the most triumphant return of Ashley Johnson and I am only 5 minutes in.

[@CaitieLou]

I wonder at what point they're going to remember Caduceus can make potions for half price, lol.

[@IaIaCthulhuFtagn]

I know right, the last time they went to look for potions I was like why don't they just buy ingredients. Also until they split up they have Nott's hubby who appears to be really talented as well.

[@joemaff7448]

@@IaIaCthulhuFtagn IIRC one of the downsides is a full day of downtime needed per potion, sometimes time is worth it more than money(Only 30 min in the episode so I retract my statement if he just spent time sitting around)

[@IaIaCthulhuFtagn]

@@joemaff7448 Matt seems to let them do crafting and such while they travel if they have the mats, and likely adding a higher dc roll when they do. Plus they had quite a while where Nott's hubby could be making them and handing them out when they get back to the house.

[@MommyOfZoeAndLiam]

Between him and Yeza and Nott they should be able to make some great potions.

[@on_edg3605]

Or that caleb had 500gp worth of paper in jesters haversack

[@namespara6669]

I was super stoked for the art reel this episode particularly and it just started with sixteen different chair pictures.

[@dekkard4982]

Little does the mighty nien know, that while they were spending time getting to Yeza. The chair has been on a killing spree. And has completely wiped Felderwind of the map.

[@spectralumbra1568]

And they threw in one door for good measure.

[@makaylakraus1897]

well hearing that now im really stoked

[@Rowlurorowf]

@@spectralumbra1568 a door with a chair propped up against it, working together!

[@dawiddulian2403]

Thank you for this comment, I nearly missed this glorious chair art lol

[@trapical]

3:14:00 That is genuinely the most realistic RPing of an Intimidation check that I’ve ever seen. Players usually go for trope threats of violence, but this right here is how Intimidation happens in the real world.

[@probablynotasith5355]

Needless to say they've succeeded at the Professor's objective of embarrassment

[@Joshbobjovi]

@@probablynotasith5355 i took a 4 or 5 day break right before they got to the camp. I could not figure out why they were being such dicks to the foreman lol. Completely forgot the professor asked them to humiliate him.

[@ks9759]

@@Joshbobjovi Same! I was like "Why the hell is everyone so vicious today, damn" haha came down in the comments just to find out.

[@3raccoonsinatrenchcoat604]

​@Joshbobjovi to be fair, the nein (top table in particular) jump at any chance they get to be sadistic or mean. It is funny and it isn't /too/ often, but I find that I do often pity their victims. Even if they were pricks

[@atomicbuttocks]

travis really just deconstructed the foreman infront of everyone, that was almost as bad as what ashley did to poor sam

[@AksentNethariaFilm]

31:39 The subtle thing that Matt did here was great. When first describing what the orc looked like, he mentioned that he had tattoos, but nothing more. Then, when the sword was passed from Cad to the orc, he gave a more detailed description of the ink. This worked in 2 ways: -It didn't overload the players and the viewers with too much visual information at the start -It was realistic, because the closer his arm is to Cad, the more detail he could perceive increases

[@dudemcfurgusson7179]

And then, 10 minutes after handing the bladeless hilt to the blacksmith, Caleb and Beau find a magic blade with no hilt. AND NOBODY SAID A FUCKING WORD.

[@johndevlin9225]

When they mention the blade just after the break (when running through the magic items) Laura whispers something to Taliesin. I think it was noticed.

[@Scribby87]

@@dudemcfurgusson7179 They definitely did. Travis asks if Caleb detected magic, Matt says it's faint. Travis then mimes to Taliesin putting the blade and hilt together and the possibility of it being powerful. 1:16:08

[@Chibipayne]

@@dudemcfurgusson7179 everyone noticed, just look at tal and laura's reaction. They were just not in the scene.

[@kingskelett6265]

Ashley is Liam's Vice President. Caleb is a magician Yasha has the magicians judge COINCEDENCE?! I THINK NOT!

[@roninofthewest370]

IT'S NOTT A COINCIDENCE, WAKE UP EXANDRIA!!

[@SonsOfLorgar]

CALEB IS ASHLEYS PUPPET!

[@ForeverWog]

Checks and Balances!

[@archusdraisen2786]

Day has been made

[@jacklandismusic]

Checks and balances in action

[@gabrielamedeirosribeiro3223]

Matt: It happens Tal: …a lot (Ominous music intensifies as Marisha slooowly turns to Sam)

[@crisdekker8223]

That eyeroll has its own theme.

[@johnrollyson360]

i laughed way too hard on this scene! 😂

[@lilypad.7485]

ashley : les-be-honest me : well,shes got the lesbians (once again), theres no winning now. sorry sam

[@10xbetter88]

And the cameras knew what was going on so they immediately panned over to marisha smirking and violently snapping.

[@billberndtson]

The Gentleman must be wondering wtf they're doing in Xhorhas.

[@wabschall]

There is a small part of me that after that Message to him he checks in on Jester using the blood.

[@fodderfella]

totally forgot that, good thought

[@Akeche]

@@wabschall The blood expired a long time ago.

[@wabschall]

@@Akeche how long does that last?

[@МихаилХруник]

@@wabschall Judging by the Blood Domain Cleric abilities - a week.

[@ModernWhoFan5B]

Nott/Veth: Yeah, here. Take 20 platinum. Yeza: AaaaaAAAAAAHH! Cracked me up!

[@mechathunandthecultofdeath4958]

*ALSO KNOWN AS: YASHA FINALLY GETS HER COFFEE, WHICH SHE THEN BURNS SAM WITH.*

[@lulzmcgee4568]

I just pulled Mecha’thun, I have joined your cult

[@coreyevans5734]

All hail mecha'thun

[@SSShermanable]

I love how the mighty nein go from 1: being too cocky about their own power and getting a party member killed as a result to 2: Constantly panicing after they meet the person THEY COMPLETED SEVERAL QUESTS IN ORDER TO MEET to 3: Right back to being way too cocky and throwing around their station again

[@mossripalextechno6450]

Yup. People take a long time to learn.

[@nikkithesim1518]

I thought it was really sweet around 54:30 when Sam silently noticed Laura's neck hurting, and started helping his friend with a back massage. That is such a performing arts kind of thing to do. Most of the time they are so goofy sitting next to each other, but this was a really kind moment.

[@shazade258]

Nikki Simoneaux aww I didn't notice that, thanks for catching that!

[@morganhouseman9679]

I went back to watch this, it was so sweet. It really illustrates how family close this entire group of friends is after all the time and emotion they've spent together.🥰

[@rizahawkeyepierce1380]

I noticed he was rubbing her shoulder, and I went back to just watch the whole thing because it was super sweet. Reminds me of my own friends because most of us were in choir or theater so we still give each other shoulder rubs. There was an earlier episode when she was super pregnant and Sam spent like five minutes fanning her with a piece of paper, which was also really sweet. I love to see people taking care of each other.

[@MsYunaFires]

Commented the same thing just a bit ago! Now catching up on all the past comments. So glad someone else caught it.

[@danacinque]

I was hoping someone else had commented on this!! Another sweet moment I noticed recently - in episode 21 (Mark Hulmes’s episode), when they were doing the outro, Laura (it looks like) felt the baby kicking and immediately excitedly turned to Sam and they just had this lovely moment of joy together. ☺️

[@ComradeCrab93]

Everyone's talking about Ashley, where's the love for Fjord ending that foreman's whole career?

[@chrisparker6517]

Thoroughly embarrassed...Now they just have to survive the giants

[@Adam9172]

Yeah that was absolutely savage as well. Shame it was eclipsed by the roasts along pretty much all the episode.

[@joshuahicks7798]

I know right!!

[@finngardiner5358]

the professor will be delighted!

[@fodderfella]

gotta love that display of intimidation

[@deffdefying4803]

3:30 - 5:25 _911, what's your emergency?_ Yes hello there's been a murder

[@thelandofnod2269]

r/murderedbywords

[@nocrustashe]

For literally ANYONE who was wondering, the clap at 27:10 went in this order: Sam, Travis & Marisha, Laura, Taliesin, Ashley... Liam.

[@at.myrthe]

I didn’t know that I wanted to know, but now that I do I’m glad I know

[@agathiandevaraj9757]

I love the 3 dots you put in front of Liam's name.

[@agathiandevaraj9757]

I love the 3 dots you put in front of Liam's name.

[@MoistCrayon]

Caduceus being the proud Mother of these murder hobos when they simple toddler things like share and chip in gives me life. He lights up and beams every time one of them acts decent, Like a Gigantic Pastel Jane Goodall.

[@aeronalto1065]

"Gigantic Pastel Jane Goodall" should be on Caduceus' tombstone lol. And also mine, with a picture of his beautiful face, because my GOD.

[@StealthMarmot_]

For the record: This game, they are the same level that Vox Machina was when they first started streaming.

[@Introbulus]

@@mixmastertdawggyd Free 9th level ability: Political Allies

[@codyrm86]

They were 8 i thought

[@OOKIE_DOOKIE]

​@@codyrm86 but they literally did a level up at the end of the previous episode, so they are lvl 9

[@saintpoli6800]

“The coronas” *So it’s Matt’s fault*

[@bettylemus8977]

Poli BRO HAHAHAHAHA

[@giabea.]

That’s exactly what I was thinking lmao

[@RandomImaginings]

Bringing you beer, ghost lands, and disease. 😂

[@jacobb5564]

That was my thought exactly

[@gamerobama5283]

Ever Grey same thing

[@talscorner3696]

"One last time." "And Cure Wounds on the ready." I'd go for a Revivify, but ok xD

[@olivialoorz115]

Sam noticing Laura's sore shoulder and massaging it for her at 54:53 is the kind of friendship I need in my life :')

[@gottagobuy6436]

Those small moments make me love the casts actual relationships outside of dnd I love em

[@SonsOfLorgar]

Thats the kind of friends I am fortunate to have several of IRL, I wish everyone to find the same :)

[@b3a5t89]

I really love how close this whole group is, and this is just another display of that.

[@jacobdarien869]

I really admire Marissa’s “Yes, and”ing of pulling a stick out of her armpit, great improv moment

[@DerpGnome]

Came across this comment right when it was happening, that's so funny :)

[@GoblinPrincessKyo]

One of my fave things is when Taliesin makes a joke under his breath and he checks to see if anyone heard then when he realises no one heard he'll mutter his shame or pride and get that grin to himself or shake his head haha

[@agathiandevaraj9757]

I hate it when that happens. I mean, yeah the party didn't hear it, but more importantly sometimes we can't hear them to appreciate them too.

[@rorybisson756]

can we just appreciate how incredibly BREATHTAKING Ashley looks in the thumbnail with that sword! by far the best thumbnail of this campaign in my opinion.

[@Jwilhoftstg]

Campaign 2 episode 24

[@thesparechannel6580]

Yeah, I just looked at that like “Hmmm.... w o m e n.”

[@jesselindsey9760]

1:08:18 I like how you can see Taliesin "No Mercy Percy" Jaffe looking around a little sheepishly as Matt's character talks about weapons of mass destruction down at the steelworks.

[@Quadraxis]

Jeeeeeeeesus. If Vicious Mockery could be cast with slots, that was a 9th level spell slot expended at maximum damage.

[@niftyspiffyguy]

Quadraxis This could be against Sam or The Foreman Boto

[@Dead_Videos]

@@niftyspiffyguy Both?

[@Europa_Forever]

I legit thought all of the art was going to be chairs for a second, I almost died

[@Bella-xm3gj]

43:21 I can't help but feel that this moment is so important for Fjord. It's pretty obvious his pride's a little wounded by the overall Orc macho of the blacksmith, but when Fjord hears him say that he's not tough enough to travel all alone, it puts things into perspective. Fjord grew up a half-orc orphan abused and taken advantage of in a human-dominated environment, grinding down his tusks to fit in just a little more. I can only imagine Fjord sees Wursh as having what everyone expects him to have because Fjord grew up shifting between being 'human enough' or 'orc enough.' Hearing that even Wursh couldn't tough it to travel alone probably opens Fjord's eyes to not only how valuable his friends are, but also how much his own friends must depend on him. I love this kind of storytelling!

[@deevee5327]

"We all watched this week's Talks Machina" "Ohno." I lost it so hard

[@TrackManiaFtw]

That is amazing! I imagined someone to say the words "You seem more alert than you've been in a while" to Yasha and Taliesin did exactly that!. What a beautiful moment!

[@severalightning6350]

love when Laura shouts "He told you not to talk anymore!" Travis is trying so hard not to laugh xD