Wrong Distance Relationships | 4-Sided Dive | Episode 13: Discussing Up To C3E60

[@MrSHADOWANGEL999]

The tavern has declared ashley a keeper

[@sweebos]

🙂

[@elisam.2896]

She sure is ❤

[@chipsalom]

Nevah each evah will we be the same, in Ashley's name, aMAYEN! Lol jk. And never has there been a more collectible, keeper worthy keeper in the history of keepers.

[@TheQwuilleran]

Too cute 😊

[@kalerwenisreal1984]

​@@sandorfalusi3486wellllll

[@AllieKitaguchi]

i always love when ashley is tavern keeper because the show always devolves into nothing but unbridled chaos and i wouldn't change it for the world

[@Cpt.Str4ng3]

Plus this constellation of players is another type of wild :D Liam is the chaotic dad to this chaotic 4 daughters in this one. ^^ love it.

[@lXxXsoulXxXl]

Its true fun when Ashley is tavern keeper

[@lXxXsoulXxXl]

Its true fun when Ashley is tavern keeper

[@lXxXsoulXxXl]

Its true fun when Ashley is tavern keeper

[@HailHydra27]

Ashley "i read things for a living" Johnson

[@sawce846]

I love how every player each simultaneously has a crush on Matt but Matt’s just here doing his own goat sound effects thing completely oblivious to his players’ amusement

[@renaissancenerd3801]

let's be honest who doesn't have a crush on Matt

[@kainuscorevax3875]

I don't think Matt is oblivious to it. I think he lives for it. No one would put as much time and effort as Matt obviously does just for his own amusement. I believe he eats, sleeps, and breathes for the love and amusement of his friends and the whole critter community. And we love him for it.

[@Thorn99855]

@@kainuscorevax3875 It's a mix. If you've ever DM'd it's a lot like creating anything but also different at the same time because D&D is such a different kind of thing. It's a joy to pull all the pieces together, choosing monsters and items and plots and npcs and just nature for the world. But then, yes, the best part is seeing the joy on players and onlookers faces as they get to romp through a place that now exists in their minds that came largely from your own imagination. It's pretty incredible really. I had that realization as a player years ago "Huh. We are literally playing a game inside of a shared imaginary space that was built inside of my DM's imagination. So, in a way, we are kind of running around inside of his head right now."

[@kainuscorevax3875]

@@Thorn99855 I absolutely agree. I have DM'd before and it's an incredible experience. I love world building and have created many fantastic imaginary places just for my own amusement. But nothing hits quite like seeing your friends imagine the same world you created and have fun playing in it. Pure joy. Un-cut serotonin.😀😃😆🧠💥 Sociologists and psychologists will tell you that shared imaginative play is a crucial step in building mentally/socially healthy people. It's the next step up after shared physical play, like sports or video games. Video games count because they don't require shared imagination. I personally believe that ttrpg's or improv classes should be a part of a well rounded early education and should be taught in schools. But try getting a bunch of Cristian moms to let their babies slay demons together in school as part of social studies class. Not likely.

[@joncarr5545]

Is this referring to some episode in particular or in general?

[@ThomasUfnalCrowlake]

I really appreciate Dani chiming in. She's wholesome and fun, she's obviously self-conscious about not taking too much spotlight, but often offers a unique perspective or remembers and knows stuff the cast forget or haven't thought of.

[@vomitfountain]

100%! I would love to see her fully host at some point.

[@Alphasoldier]

I love her insights, her shipping, and her extensive knowledge of all CR. I just really can't stand her idiolect. She has this extremely whiny teenage drama girl drawl, it's ear grating.

[@HardCR0W]

@@Alphasoldier Glad I am not the only one noticing it. It's painful listening to her talking, like „aw my Goooood, it's just sooo baaaaadw.“

[@sleepscience_]

Maybe take your weird shitty personal judgments to a private channel rather than in the comments of where the creators upload their content and that they have the ability to see.

[@AgentVamp]

@@Alphasoldier @Alpha Definitely a spoiled teenage snob vibe.

[@PancakeMonster359]

Orym's "I have never felt so small" hits extra hard now. He spent his last 6 years healing, seeking truth, and bringing justice to the death of Derrig and Will. But none of these mattered, he was just a pawn in Ludinus's plan. He is insignificant

[@wytfish4855]

i wonder if he'll break or he'll persevere, either way, i'm stoked

[@samuraiko]

@@wytfish4855 Either way, Liam's acting for it will be godsdamned awesome.

[@riverkath]

“I’ve never felt so small.” I KNOW YOU MEAN IN THE GRAND SCHEME OF THINGS BUT I WANNA MAKE A SHORT JOKE SO BADLY

[@Dunybrook]

He's always been the rock of the party and now it looks like he's facing something that might shatter him. I never expected this and have no idea how Liam is going to deal with something this terrible. So far he and the other players just seem to be in denial or are just going through the motions and not really addressing it but that probably can't last.

[@rayebeard]

In some ways, it’s reminiscent to Caleb’s relationship with Trent Icathon. The Assembly’s methods are designed to invalidate self-agency.

[@johncage5368]

I didn't know Laura does all the thumbnails, directing the shootings, and Photoshop. Very impressive! BTW: It might be interesting and fun for many to get a long detailed behind the scenes look at CR's production (if that's something you want to share and squeeze in your schedule at some point).

[@Aetheria60]

It's been known for a few years she was choosing the thumbnails, but I don't remember any previous mention that she's so involved before and after the pictures are taken, as well. I love learning little tidbits like that. :)

[@eflarsen]

it came up on the episode of pubdraw she guested on that she does a lot of the photo editing for the cr team, as she talked about being familiar with photoshop but as a photo editing software instead of a drawing software. really cool to learn that she's also basically the artistic director for their photoshoots!

[@markm1261]

That makes so much more sense to me now. She( Laura ) does an amazing job at the photo shop.

[@Nobody-dl4tm]

Q U E E N

[@MrPtrlix]

wife of the CEO :D

[@unholyerebus4624]

Laura doesnt get sleep paralysis, shes just being crushed by travis rolling over in his sleep

[@justinlawson1130]

I understood that reference

[@Heatstruct]

If only she had on of those emergency alarm things skiers wear for when they get buried under snow or something

[@unholyerebus4624]

@Heatstruct lmao get Laura one of those buttons that senior citizens wear around their necks

[@themoviecritic1092]

I am glad to see Ashley happy man... she deserves the world. Hell, they all do

[@HardCR0W]

Projecting much? You know shit of what's happening, or what is everyone like in real life. Best you can do is to stay quiet... unless you know more than the audience would know.

[@mrlucius57]

[@Bry-cz7yf]

It's very glad

[@BowChickaHonkHonk1]

Indeed, they all do and I am always happy to see when they're doing well.

[@Ryquard1]

was Ashley not happy before? what happened? im not on social media so i just get what they show on their shows edit: sorry if this sounds like an alarmist question but they way yall phrase it makes it sound like she was not ok, but maybe im reading between the lines

[@Cadefullerton14]

52:45 THAT'S WHY LAUDNA SAID SHE WAS "fun scary and kids loved her" IN THE FIRST EPISODE!!!!

[@hellovoid2104]

Props to whoever does the subtitles for putting Aimee's name at 1:14:27 and also for constant spelling of Deni$e with the dollar sign

[@anttisaarilampi]

I'd wager they wrote her name as Amy at first and later just bulk replaced all "amy"s with "Aimee"s

[@colman0279]

Aim€e

[@poofballoon]

That's hilarious

[@Jodariel.]

Laura giving us little tibbits of Jester always puts a smile on my face...that girl is...ugh, i love her so much

[@RBRB431]

In one of his interviews, Matt said he could see jester was in there somewhere in Laura since the beginning of campaign 1. I watched C1 after C2 and I could totally see that!

[@caedodice]

4SD Ep 13 Timestamps 0:00 - Macbooks 0:53 - Ashley has already been Tavern Keep 1:06 - Roll for Tavern Keep 1:16 - Ashley rolls the highest 1:38 - Reroll 2:03 - Ashley is Tavern Keep 2:30 - Intro 3:27 - Prompt Treasure Hunt 6:30 - 4SD Intro 6:57 - WTF is Up with That 7:07 - Hearthdell 7:19 - Book Club 9:54 - The Church 10:54 - Trusting no one 11:22 - Abaddina 12:04 - Eidolons 13:11 - Laura’s in trouble (Ash & Dani book club) 14:49 - Transactional 15:20 - The DC on that Persuasion check 16:24 - FRIDA & Deanna 17:23 - Bor’Dor, Deni$e, and Prism 18:34 - Bor’Dor is C3’s Hot Boy 19:59 - Orym/Liam’s double take 20:40 - Dariax messed up 21:00 - Missing the other group 22:05 - Aabria 22:45 - Wildemount Team Wrap Out (Teleport Results) 23:40 - Expecting the Guests to make their exit 24:47 - Imogen has been through it 24:57 - The Goats 25:15 - Sassy Goat 25:42 - Reactions to Matt’s Sound effects 26:16 - Favorite Matt Sound Effect 27:59 - Kind & Chaotic Guests (Orym surrounded by Chaos constantly) 30:28 - The hard climb and how Orym’s changed 30:58 - Orym’s survivor’s guilt 31:57 - Hearing Ludinus’ Speech 33:00 - Religion in both groups 33:34 - Keyleth and Vax 34:10 - Is Keyleth okay? 34:20 - Ashley still loves Beauyasha 34:29 - Vorb! 34:56 - Also first reminded me of Spinning Orb of Death under Whitestone 35:06 - Liam’s Theory on why Vax was needed 35:47 - Sliver of Divinity 36:34 - Group Baggage 36:50 - Pinball game 37:40 - Tower of Inquiry 38:20 - Laura pulls a block 38:37 - You have to create a new god for the game! What type of god are they, and what is their name? 42:30 - Marisha pulls a block (and Dani’s god) 43:03 - What is your favorite part of each of your characters? 44:55 - Laura’s Spell Descriptions 46:00 - Caleb’s Spell Descriptions 46:29 - The Bowl Fiasco in C2 47:05 - Saving for Story Beats 47:38 - Fearne’s tail 48:26 - Fearne’s Humor 49:30 - Liam pulls a block 50:26 - Small detail about your character that no one knows 51:52 - Orym’s family Lore 52:35 - Lita could have been at the Malleus Key 52:47 - Laudna’s friend 53:58 - Mental Walls lowered when excited or Drunk 54:21 - Imogen knew Dorian was a Prince 55:49 - Fearne inspo 56:49 - Ashley pulls a block 57:23 - If your character was a card in the deck of many things, what would their card do? 59:56 - The Deep Dive 1:00:32 - Liam, How is Orym handling what he saw at the solstice now that he’s had a couple of days of putting one foot in front of the other? 1:01:30 - Orym meeting Vax 1:03:22 - Marisha, What was Laudna’s reaction to the gallows and does she hope to return there at some point? 1:05:06 - Ashley, what was it like for Fearne to reach out to the Wildmother in the hopes of contacting Orym? Do you think the wind was a sign? 1:08:11 - Laura, how do you pick the thumbnails each week? What is the process like for that? 1:11:18 - Liam, What does Orym think of the coincidence of traveling with Dariax’s ex? 1:12:30 - Dani’s theory on Dariax being the intended target of shunting 1:13:30 - The Exandrian Gods (Orym would never turn) 1:14:50 - Marisha, Laudna is doing a lot of compartmentalizing right now. What all is going through her mind and why is she afraid of letting those emotions show? 1:15:55 - Failure at the Malleus Key (not wanting to drag down friends with their feelings) 1:18:04 - Ashley, How is Fearne feeling about Imogen, her lightning marks, and her dreams? 1:19:36 - If Imogen died, Fearne wouldn’t be able to tell Laudna 1:20:55 - Laura, what has it been like for Imogen to have her Sending spells fail? 1:23:29 - Liam, what was it like trying to convince the Flame Guide to leave the town for Marquet? (“That’s unfortunate”) 1:24:39 - Marisha, do you think Laudna’s line about how everyone should stop killing in the name of the gods sums up Bells Hells’ attitude towards the gods in general? 1:26:51 - Ashley, how is it getting to utilize Speak with Animals so much these past few sessions? What is that spell like for Fearne? 1:28:07 - Laura, what does Imogen believe would happen if she chose to let go when pulled by the red light attached to Ruidus, as in her dream? Is she tempted? 1:29:15 - Laura pulls from the tower 1:30:11 - How did you come up with your character? What led to their design, both in game mechanics and aesthetics? 1:35:11 - Marisha pulls a block 1:36:19 - Bells Hells are throwing a surprise party for one of their friends. What aspect of party planning would your character handle? 1:38:03 - Fearne, Chetney, and Deanna 1:39:25 - Liam pulls a block (very precarious) 1:40:41 - When your character levels up (or when you’re making one) how do you decide whether to multi-class? Is it based on character’s story, role-play, or just spur of the moment? 1:45:44 - Break Starts 1:52:36 - Break Ends I’ll finish the rest of the time stamps tomorrow. Happy Thursday!

[@jamescanjuggle]

take your time, your a legend

[@tomkvideo]

Do you know what you, Tom Cruise, Tim Curry and Mia Sara all have in common? Legend.

[@samuraiko]

Thanks as always! :D

[@LuneWatcher]

1:52:34 is around when break ends, if you're just looking for that. OP hasn't added anything past 1:20:00ish yet

[@sweebos]

Thank yuuuu! ✌️💙

[@karljackson2670]

@1:03:30 RE: "Laudna's nightmare fuel." Thinking about it, the first time Laudna was murdered, it was nightmare fuel for Vex. The second time Laudna was murdered, it was nightmare fuel for Imogen. Keyleth takes a shot meant for Vex, it's "omg I can't believe you did that." Beau nearly dies (twice) in the cathedral fight (C2) and Jester is all, "Are you avoiding me? I didn't want you to die..." So at the end of the day, Marisha's character(s) die or nearly die, it's Laura who needs the therapy... 🤔

[@TheAciddragon069]

when Marisha said "like that person who gets their accent back when they drink" tells me when Marisha gets tipsy they Kentucky slips out

[@Drekromancer]

Oh God I need to see this. I had a Japanese friend in college who spoke fluent American English, but I only found out that she originally learned British English bc she started sounding British the moment she got drunk with me. It was hysterical. 😂

[@ferrous719]

Mine comes out when I'm drunk tired or angry

[@ghomerhust]

i would love to hear "country bumpkin" marisha haha

[@TheAciddragon069]

@@ghomerhust oh absolute same

[@elijahm.7179]

Love seeing Ashley having fun with people who love her so much. Be well and stay safe!

[@haleysmith1327]

Henry crabgrass should be the god of consent

[@friedtoads13]

i second this

[@dseray9494]

That is an increasingly possible outcome I cant wait

[@ollycridland1129]

@@friedtoads13 😊😊😊

[@Reldonator]

For real

[@vib2119]

Just remember to ask for his consent when making him a god

[@vickilljoy6099]

43:03 Ashley's comment about how Laura sort of narratively chooses her spells is something I've always admired. I started with campaign 2, and Jester actively sought out the Traveler to teach her new spells instead of just "oh I leveled up so now I got new shit". As I'm currently binge watching campaign 1 I noticed it's something she's always done, when she asked Keyleth to teach her to speak to Trinket and the rest of them didn't even catch on before she explained she had a spell available for speak with animals and she wanted to learn it through Keyleth. It's something I try to remind myself of for my own rp, to be mindful of how leveling up affects my character in more ways than just on paper. Like, sure, I got level 4 spells now, but where tf did they come from??

[@ronjatuovinen6907]

As a oerson who also gets very overwhelmed by noise, it has been amazing to see Imogen and the way she deals with everything. Also knowing that it comes from Laura's personal experience makes me just relate to her so much more

[@bbmeltdown2665]

Thank you for sharing. Liam n Marisha hit a note for me "everything in life prepared me for this." I felt that way as I've been going through stage iv cancer. Lots of stuff I couldn't handle if I didn't face hurdles/trauma before. It's so true and has been a way to try to deal with an out of control situation. Laudna's attitude about well I faced the worst echoed for me many times during chemo. Well I faced death so I can handle the next.

[@samuraiko]

Those two in particular have also been a great source of inspiration and comfort for me as I go through physical therapy (and dealing with my own dodging-the-bullet with cancer). Liam's quote from SDCC "The world is still there for every single one of us" and Marisha's mantra from Creator Clash "Better tomorrow" are now on my wall by my PT gear. Here's hoping you continue to face your own battles with grace and good spirits. :)

[@BriJoyH]

Marisha saying "Utkarsh balances out" the chaos is hilarious to hear after watching Episode 63.

[@RoughGalaxyYT]

As a full time dad, Laura just walking off to do parent stuff is the most relatable thing 😆

[@jordaninnerarity8162]

Same

[@bbmeltdown2665]

For the longest time, I always thought Laura Bailey could use an ale barrel full of dice converted into a pinball-bubble gum machine. So each session, she could get a new set of dice from the machine and we could see the swirly twirls of the dice rolling out. Yay for pinball machine!

[@sweebos]

✊😯

[@deployed246]

She's always been jealous of Wil Wheaton's "barrels and barrels of dice", if she had something like that then Wil would be jealous of her.

[@hfar_in_the_sky]

54:34 I love this is being brought up. Because there have been a couple of times where I've been like "Is Imogen going to snap and go dark side?" Because if you think about it, she's essentially still a teenager/young adult who's spent most of her life being relatively sheltered and now has thrust herself into the wider world. And the idea of all this incredible power being in the hands of a emotionally vulnerable, and at times emotionally unstable person who's still coming into her maturity is frankly terrifying if you stop to think about it

[@secretsalute]

Imogen is 28 - She got her powers 10 years ago and was 18 when she got them (stated in two different episodes but I can't remember what ones right now) that said, she was basically incapacitated by those powers (and they drove her to at least contemplate suicide) until she met Laudna, who helped her learn to control them.

[@samuraiko]

Loved the episode - so much goodness here. Lore hints and character background stuff. Liam explaining Orym's slow breakdown, not to mention looking fine AF (HEY I HAVE MY PRIORITIES). Laura explaining the thumbnails process (I've been wondering about this for AGES, thank you, Laura)! Ashley doing the wiggle again. :D Marisha being her delightful goofy self (especially with her describing her monster and later Liam's razzing her about it). Everyone dubbing Bor'Dor the official C3 Hot Boi. I still don't entirely believe Laura saying she actually shat the bed on that roll, but I hope it's true because it'll be great watching the fallout.

[@kagemarunl]

Your priorities are in the right place. 😌

[@canniloni]

2:17:05 "well maybe you should draw better" i'm not even exaggerating when i say there's no funnier person than ashley, she kills me every time i love her sm

[@nickm9102]

Ya, I'm watching this thinking OK this is a game for people who can draw. Nothing against her but it's noticable that it is not Ashley's strong suit. So I know what she is going through there. I think mine would be worse than hers though.

[@bryanengland2466]

I want see Denise find Dariax and have Brennan DM it😊

[@vomitfountain]

That's both hilarious and cruel. I'm 100% on board!

[@trise2033]

Hear me out: That, but Aabria as DM and Brennan as Ratchetface.

[@RBRB431]

Deni$e* 😂

[@IronRanger132002]

​@@vomitfountain Matt: (in Dariax's panick-stricken voice) I see Deni$e & I turn to run like a bat outta hell. Marisha: Laudna blocks Dariax's way, turns into her form of dread & states, "No escape this time little man." Taliesin: Ashton grabs Dariax by the scruff turning him back around to face Deni$e saying, "Your odds are better with her (pointing finger to Deni$e) rather than that one (points with thumb Laudna's direction).

[@smashbrandiscootch719]

Ew

[@AARK06]

Ashley always with the strong shoe game.

[@luvnyu]

she has such good style

[@jetvulcan2020]

I enjoyed hearing how the thumbnails are done

[@TheDjentleman1349]

We need Aimee, Utkarsh and Emily in a 4-sided Dive!

[@lost_limey]

YES! With Travis as the keeper trying to rein them in.

[@4LorEVD]

they'll likely be in the next one with either Taliesin or Matt

[@TheDarkstormy]

Ashley: That creature at 56:20 is Skogsrået it is a protector spirit of the forests. there are different ones Bergs (Mountains) rå, Havs (Ocean) rå and so on. A Rå is a warding spirit of a particular type of place, in Fearne's case it'd be the Deep Forests. Skog is pronounced Sk is the same, the O is the same as what you have in Row in English, and the G is like a soft k, Rå is pronounced similarly to Roe but the Å is not OE its more like the O in Oder for German, Liam can tell you. The other aspect, the one you focused on is simply the Forest Nymph which more Mischief, Sex and Bloody Murder. To Kill one, you need an Arrow on a Stormy Night.

[@annkatrinengj6420]

I never heard of it but sounds somewhat simular to what I in Norwegian call huldra.

[@ellasamuelsson]

Yeah, they are similar, but with the clear difference that a Rå has a big hole in her back that makes her distinguishable from a Huldra.

[@spudthepug]

*shudder* Huldra…I remember those from Through the Woods. Freaked me the fuck out.

[@undercoverfangirl5491]

Thank you so much. I was looking for this comment.

[@idachristine6747]

@@ellasamuelsson The older Huldra in Norwegian lore was hollow in the back or look like a rotten piece of wood from the back, but the more modern version is a beautiful blond young girl whit a cow's tail, that will lour you with song. Where I come from I'm used to it being that she drowns you in the pond or lake. But there are different stories from where you are from, and somewhere there has been a crossover.

[@RandVGM]

dude whoever is responsible for the editing gags at the end of some of these deserves an award

[@rachelsrevenge.2877]

Ashley Johnson’s laugh is the most infectious laugh I’ve heard in my life. Her chuckle warms my core, man! 😄 She’s a fuckin’ delight. 🙌🏽🙌🏽😌

[@HardCR0W]

... definitely has nothing to do with the unsecure fanbase overreacting after they saw some article about "Ashley X Brian" drama.

[@rachelsrevenge.2877]

@@HardCR0W I have no idea what you’re talking about, man. I’ve loved her chuckle since she played Ellie in the last of us back In 2013, and have said that on multiple videos with Ashley since then and will continue to. Don’t pull me into your fandom drama. 😴

[@VoiceNerd]

Hope you're doing okay Ashely. Much love. 💜

[@michelleatwell8580]

How did no one mention the sound effect of a shield dropping to the floor and spinning to a stop?

[@Coilla85]

I was waiting for that poof sound xD

[@kagemarunl]

That's one of my favourites for sure! Along with the "cork being pulled from bottle" (and Liam's first reaction! ♥️) and the worm trilling/screeching sound. Matt is so damn talented. ♥️

[@SkyP9812]

@@Coilla85 That one always reminds me of those videos of a pufferfish eating a carrot. Those are always so cute.

[@apawhite]

Everything from the Sarsaparilla Heist when Caleb and Nott have their hallway adventure.

[@iridium6714]

Or the "quill writing on parchment" he did whenever doty took something down ! It was so good !

[@TheKrou]

I can't be the only one who wants Dani to play a bigger role on the side-content stuff. We NEED her in a one-shot at some point too. Maybe the next comedic one-page RPG?

[@billystokes3917]

She should be leader of the Cobalt Soul...or have a super important role.

[@parodycalfilms]

She was in the third Honey Heist episode.

[@feitocomfruta]

@@billystokes3917when they did the addendum to their history of Exandria video, Dani was introduced as one of the heads of research for the Cobalt Soul.

[@theonionqueen3519]

I wish I could inform Liam how much I love Orym. I just want him to know.

[@roftherealm3418]

I understand the feeling! I want desperately to tell him how much I love Caleb

[@samuraiko]

@@roftherealm3418 @theonionqueen3519 Same for both of them. That man saved my sanity many a night and I owe him a debt I can never repay in my lifetime.

[@kagemarunl]

I love Liam and every character he has put so much thought and emotion into!! Our artdad is best artdad. ♥️

[@jetah]

Twitter would probably be the best method!

[@markm1261]

I’m glad Dani is okay she almost stumbled off that bar stool but she played it off so no one on the floor knew of that mishap. My heart almost sank because I love me some Dani Carr

[@ColonelHazard]

Such a relatable moment, I loved it. *almost falls off stool * "Nothing to see here!"

[@chinoborrego4828]

Ashley rolling tavern keeper twice in a row ... is just ... SUBLIME

[@Amania-x7k]

XD

[@sipho9539]

glad to see Ashley having fun again due to what she was going through recently. this was a really good episode to watch and enjoy💜

[@WhiskeyFour03]

@@sipho9539 Yeah I was away from Critical Role stuff for quite sometime. Sucks to hear that.

[@Kris-wo4pj]

Oh thats why hes no longer working with them and why they broke up good to know didnt realize it was that bad.

[@rakuloe]

Didnt know what happened, but holy shit. That must have been really really rough for her. It is indeed good to see her having fun again.

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

@@Kris-wo4pj I hadn't heard, but during the last 4-Sided Dive it crossed my mind. I was like "Aren't you supposed to get married within a year of engagement? And the pandemic is over so that is no excuse for waiting any longer. Is everything okay, or did they break up?" It seems these thoughts were not unfounded.

[@RuailleBuaille]

Wait, what's happened? From the other comments below it sounds like Ashley is no longer engaged or something?

[@user-ut5ki2fi6b]

Honestly I always love Ashley as tavern keeper. Permanent tavern keeper? 🤔❤

[@samuraiko]

I also loved Liam's turn as Tavern Keeper, especially him terrorizing Laura with constant pulls from the Tower. "I CAN DO WHATEVER I WANT! I'M IN CHARGE!"

[@trise2033]

I love Ashley too, but that's not fair. Besides, they all have different chaotic energy that we'd be denied doing that.

[@Peter_Cordes]

Ashley doesn't cut off discussions so they end up going somewhere interesting, instead of just getting people's first thoughts on a topic or question and then having the tavern keeper move them on to something else.

[@laurenbowman6314]

I would love a replay of an older episode with this group dubbing over all of Matt's sound effects😂

[@VoiceNerd]

Answer to Laura's nightmares as seen in 1:31:17... "Since tornadoes are typically frightening and destructive, they could symbolize: emotional struggle, anxiety. feeling overwhelmed, fearing change. an out-of-control situation."

[@JanTuts]

I initially read "tomatoes" instead of "tornadoes" and was utterly confused...

[@Lishtenbird]

@@JanTuts Sounds like a keming issue.

[@SkyP9812]

@@JanTuts Depends on if you pronounce it tomahtoes or tomaytoes

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

@@JanTuts Same.

[@RE-om1up]

This is the best episode. The chemistry with this OG cast is palpable and I have a smile on my face the whole time ❤

[@Lishtenbird]

2:18:08 So Dani is also a "close eyes to visualize things" person, interesting.

[@tiffany02020]

Mind palace!!

[@HeibesHealth]

I’m so glad Ashley was tavern keeper this time. I thoroughly enjoy her sweet personality and wish her all the best going forward. It has to be a relief to be free of that situation she was trapped in for so long.

[@Brion57042]

It feels like Dani got into this episode more than usual. It's a good look.

[@billblyth6815]

bring back Dani Cam!

[@yiklongtay6029]

@@billblyth6815 Walking into frame probably saves time and effort by reducing the number of concurrently running cam by one

[@ferrous719]

​@@yiklongtay6029yeah but with chronic pain why make her?

[@yiklongtay6029]

@@ferrous719 does she have chronic pain?

[@sarahanonymous3770]

@@yiklongtay6029 Yes, she talked about it on a previous 4 sided dive, and about how she loved how Tal was portraying it in Ashton

[@cjabdon926]

WHOA I didnt know Laura did the photoshoots! So talented! And the editing! So good

[@ghomerhust]

ashley's resignation to being keeper AGAIN was just excellent SOUND EFFECTS: i recently got a crit role tiktok where liam was blown away by matt doing a "popping the cork" sound effect. he was just agape. and travis caught onto it and was laughing at it while the narrative was going on FAVORITE: laudna: undying positivity, even though she's been dead... twice... imogen: the will to push even if it hurts A LOT, orym: his calm yet intense way of keeping an eye on things around him, fearne: "im going to turn full chaos goblin at any random second"

[@droolhd]

I loved the brief instance where Danny was part of the chair circle. Make her be part of the talks more often!

[@SirLionel13]

Set dressing treasure hunt is the best gimmick this show has had, and I think it needs to be added in as a new way to find questions each episode

[@Wndrlnd9]

This has such sleepover energy 😂 🪩🤸‍♂️

[@amaeve1950]

I really liked Ashley's first monster drawing. He was so cute;

[@whesley1028]

I love watching Ashley do Ashley things. At 2:18:00 her little noises remind me so much of Gurgi from the Black Cauldron

[@AdamEspersona]

Poor Ashley. Twice in a row now that she had to host while on the show. But at least this was a good one.

[@Caliballen22]

I think the last one she did was good, maybe incoherent but fun

[@Caliballen22]

​@@johnymey4034 that I can't disagree with

[@DSas2300]

At least she doesn't have to date the host of the show these days.

[@Caliballen22]

@@DSas2300 yeah very true

[@oldfrend]

i don't think she minds the distraction esp. since she's off the main show for the time being.

[@lincalmighty]

To add to Dani's theory about Deni$e getting pulled instead of Dariax because she intercepted his fate strand.... Dariax is a Divine Soul Sorcerer. What if he SAW his fate strand coming for him, and in the moment that his eyes locked with Deni$e's, he panicked and instinctively used his magic to stick his fate strand onto her so that she got pulled instead?! A sort of arcane "Nope, not dealing with that right now." type of dodging the proverbial bullet.

[@ricardical]

There is nothing cooler to me than my favorite CR player commenting on how amazing my favorite D20 player is at the table. It's affirming as fuck lmao

[@eartheclipse8]

right?? same!

[@PancakeMonster359]

Orym was 4 or 5 when Vax stayed in Zephrah. That would mean he is around 36 in C3, Will and Derrig died when he was 30

[@anastacianikitina5080]

I think it's like cosmically funny that Liam's moon d20s both rolled a 10 during that persuasion check. Because 10 is kinda the middle-est middle you could roll, and also both the dice for Liam and moons for Orym are not, like full blown religion, but like a little bit of faith, and so that check is his moment of teetering on the "are the gods here still or are they just abandoning us?" question and the answer is "ask again later" Because it's like he IS in the middle. He wasn't brought up * religious * by Ashari, but he's been recognised by Wildmother. And they don't know if they succeeded or failed to stop Ludinus and they have to keep going either way

[@flipxd]

the energy is sublime here

[@littlefurnace]

I did laugh when you all said Hearthdell was creepy. Matt basically described my idyllic childhood in the English countryside and your immediate response was Yikes, No Thanks 😂

[@straykoiYT]

marisha had me in stitches IMMEDIATELY for that mattbook joke

[@angelicalicari8355]

Non-exhaustive things I happened to bookmark, obviously SPOILERS: 0:16:20 Ashely and Laura on playing with Aabria and Christian 0:17:10 Liam and Marisha on playing with Utkarsh, Aimee, Emily 0:25:10 Matt's sound effects 0:33:50 what was it like seeing all the campaign characters in one spot? 0:38:00 Laura's Tower pull- create a new god for Exandria 0:42:20 Marisha's Tower pull- what's your favorite thing about your character? 0:47:30 Fearne has a tail 0:49:25 Liam's Tower pull- tell a small detail about your character that no one knows 0:56:45 Ashley's Tower pull- If your character was a card in the deck of many cards, what would the card do? 1:00:30 How is Orym doing? 1:03:20 Laudna reacts to gallows 1:05:15 Fearne 1:08:05 Laura runs the photoshoots and picks the thumbnails 1:11:15 Orym's reaction to Denise 1:12:20 Theory that Dariax was supposed to be pulled and Denise accidently took his spot 1:17:50 Fearne waking Imogen up from her nightmare 1:29:10 Laura Tower pull- how did you come up with your character 1:35:15 Marisha Tower pull- BHs plan a party 1:38:10 3some 1:39:25 Liam Tower pull- how do you decide whether to multiclass 2:03:25 those are gils, not boobs 2:07:05 creatorclash

[@SasoriRules2011]

I love when Danni gets involved with the groups. Her passion for the people and the world really shines through.

[@KyleCorbeau]

0:47 That is a pretty narrow window of time for Matt to dumpster dive for MacBooks in a Circuit City Dumpster. They only just released in 2006 and Circuit City was bankrupt and closed out by 2009. 😅

[@samuraiko]

He used Dunamancy.

[@JerichosFishStand]

Well I, for one, like it sad. I encourage Dani to do more of those questions.

[@jessicashadows6404]

It’s always great to see Marisha, she makes my day better every time ❤

[@dandydeadpool]

Never trust wood spirits, ever. Capricious is the best way to describe them(and I one of my favourite words)

[@RuailleBuaille]

Laura needs to listen to "Chasing Twisters" (the LP version) by Delta Rae. It could nearly be Imogen's theme song!

[@parodycalfilms]

'Bottom of the River' and 'The Beast' also feel very Witchy Bitches.

[@RJeremyHoward]

I just saw y'all had the WNGUOTF shirt in 6xl and I almost cried. I felt very seen. 6'8" and wide shouldered. It's exceedingly hard to find swag in my size. Thank you for remembering us.

[@TurielD]

The Ruby of the Sea is cake by the ocean

[@crossingdragon5032]

Underrated comment

[@Reldonator]

I have always wondered about the thumbnails! Shout out to whoever asked that one!

[@madclancrew]

I mean...if you need to deal with it, and you need more space...I'm sure there's a stage somewhere that could fit everyone and guests. Maybe a live show? Just saying.

[@sweebos]

Oooo that would be rad... Not just for bringing the party back together, but at some point later on in the campaign when dealing with a big threat or story thread moment bringing back a bunch of guests from over the years. Might be too much to orchestrate all at once, especially in a live setting with s crowd, but still an interesting thought. ✊😯

[@browe]

CritRole pinball: yes yes yes yes yes. Pinball is HUGE. Reach out to Stern, Spooky, American Pinball, or Jersey Jack. Given y'all happen to be voice talent, please do amazing custom call-outs for the game, and be generous with access to assets!

[@samuraiko]

Bally's... and yes, we need a pinball machine where when you manage some killer shot, you hear Sam and Laura as Nott and Jester screaming "FLUFFERNUTTER" as all the lights and sounds go crazy and you rack up some ridiculous score.

[@kagemarunl]

"Let chaos reeeeign~" for a multi ball, "makin' my way" when shooting up a lane, spinners that feature both sides of a character couple on either side, so on and so forth. I'd make space in my apartment to own it, for sure! :D

[@godimlarge]

These four are so damn attractive to me. Their personalities are just so beautiful and wholesome in some of the most unwholesome ways. It’s downright perfection

[@Sprinkstheclown]

Timestamps I liked 9:17 Religion discussion 10:06 Ashley & Marisha choosing violence 26:10 Sound effects 43:01 Tower of Inquiry question 2 43:27 Lighting Titties 43:34 Marisha?????

[@LveDanda]

Always love hearing about everyone talking about their talents and hobby stuff outside of work and the show, Laura is a photography Picaso, like damn. 😂

[@Peytoneileen]

I hope Ashley is doing okay ❤ I love her crazy, silly attitude despite everything she’s going through! I hope it’s not just for the cameras :(

[@Tyler_Pifer92]

What’s going on?

[@TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll]

@@Tyler_Pifer92 She recently filed a restraining order against her ex, Brian W. Foster. While this information technically became "publically available" when she did so, it was publicized by someone (media) digging for it. Some outlets have also spread additional, private details. Ashley has not commented and all indications are that she does not want more attention brought to the situation or herself at this time. NOTE: For anyone who does fall for the temptation to go digging for more details, a content warning for domestic abuse applies. (This is why it's worth sharing the basic facts of the story, IMO, even if we want to respect Ashley's privacy; people who just pick up "something something Ashley Johnson" and go googling out of curiosity could stumble across triggering stuff.) A number of fans have been donating to the Critical Role Foundation (of which Ashley is president) as a non-invasive way to show our support. Contributions to local DV organizations or shelters is also a good option.

[@TheSpencermacdougall]

My favourite Matt sound effect is the ice worm screech.

[@garguntoter]

Only watched a couple of these (4 sided dive) but thought that man everyone is just as crazy as Ashley until the end of this one and it renewed my faith in Ashley, thanks for all the great work and awesome stories.

[@Coridimus]

The Dice Gods have spoken! Ashley is Tavern Keeper!

[@kris10rush63]

She is in fact a keeper

[@eyymile]

The triceps on Liam, damn...

[@marvinhubregtse5776]

i forget this at times but they really did find the biggest CR fan and hired her , with Dani didnt they

[@claramello6282]

i like games like this, where you draw the monster, and the bear pong one. It's shows the casts personality and it's easy to follow. Sometimes there's a lot going on on top of the extra questions. This is just simple and fun

[@sweebos]

26:10 My favorite Matt sound effect... Or maybe the most memorable Matt sound effect was a moment from c2: can't remember exactly which episode, but there's a big metal plate or bowl or something and it drops to the ground and Matt emulates the sound of it rolling around so perfectly (picture a coin rolling around and coming to rest on a flat surface) that it's indestiguishable from the real thing. So many great Mercer sound effects over the years man, just a marvel to witness. ✊

[@operative2136]

For me it's definitely that insane White Worm creature trill he did in campaign 2. So alien that I can't even begin to imagine how to recreate it vocally. It was so good you could literally see Liam get a shiver up his spine when Matt did it in stream.

[@sweebos]

@@operative2136 Oooo that's a good one. 😄

[@BannedFromTheaters]

Completely unrelated but i love how comfy Ashley's outfit looks 🥰

[@cloud_sauce]

Really enjoyed how the game segment was handled in this episode! It was chill, easy to follow and well structured. And it was great that the leftover questions weren't being answered during active play.

[@williamdavismedia]

Love this!! We need a Matthew Mercer sound fx board with his incredible sounds!!

[@lovedancefloss]

WE LOVE YOU ASHLEY ❤ THE HOST OF OUR HEARTS ❤

[@Blasted2Oblivion]

"31 passive perception. If there is a breeze, Im sure I will feel it." With 31 passive perception, he could feel a breeze the next town over.

[@NisansaDdS]

10:41 Ooooooooooooh Snap! Damn Ashley. LoL.

[@katybechnikova2821]

My favourite Matt sound effect is the one where he took out the spine whole in some charity game.

[@ShaofHappiness]

I'll throw it out there: Dani Carr honestly should have a larger role on the show. If they reformatted it to put her into someone directing the discussion and untangling stuff, that would make it especially fascinating. ESPECIALLY because the cast seems to lean into it already.

[@stephenpearson1786]

Loved Ashley Johnson since I got introduced to her pike character

[@diggerdog9205]

Dani should just have a chair out there with everyone

[@GregJonson]

Dani should be rolling dice at the beginning for the chance to be a tavernkeeper herself.

[@HailHydra27]

It has never been explicitly stated that Dani can't be nominated to pull from the Tower of Inquiry

[@diggerdog9205]

@GregJonson she's the real tavern keeper lol

[@kagemarunl]

RIGHT? Even though she's not a player, she has SO MUCH to add when it comes to lore and speculation/theories! I'd LOVE to see her more in the center if she feels comfortable with that. ♥️

[@David_Blake91]

@@HailHydra27 That would be HILARIOUS if someone would realise this at one point and ask her for a pull! :D

[@TakeWalker]

the drama of Ashley's intro XD

[@Mercury_Beetle]

This format is extra delightful. And Ashley killed it. Love you guys

[@ravenclawfairy3648]

Ashley, I love your rainbow colored necklace ❤️ The Night Circus and The Starless Sea are two of my top favorite books!

[@jamesthezemnian753]

These people radiate the biggest sapphic energy I ever saw in one room. And I was at pride not long ago

[@andrelobato7763]

I love how Laura described Christian the same way everyone described playing with Laura for the first time before cameras started rolling

[@michael1567]

Y'know, It always felt to me like Dani was kept on as a kind of facilitator + Loremaster, but she mostly kept out of conversation, and I get why cause part of the fun of 4 sided-dive is the cast getting to give their thoughts, and more time with Dani is less time with the cast. But, I have to say I like that Dani seems to be getting more involved with the convo! first of all I think Dani is very fun and her enthusiasm is clearly noticeable, but also Dani definitely does her job as Loremaster very well, and because she's got all the lore up there she can make connections that the cast might miss because they're more focused on inhabiting their characters PoV which is usually one without all the context. Idk I just like the way she affects the show :)