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Sign of a really good actor: they make you absolutely despise their character to the point you feel visceral hatred for the character. That's truly epic performance.

@hwykng82

2 жыл бұрын

like joffrey

@Duganator

2 жыл бұрын

@@hwykng82 exactly. That poor kid got so much hate for his performance that he left acting entirely and it's a damn shame.

5:20 When Percy and Cassandra's hands get separated there, look close. Fingernails are torn out. FUCK the Briarwoods.

@AnxietyRat

Жыл бұрын

Yep. They were both tortured for a couple of weeks before they managed to escape. Percy thankfully took the the brunt of the torture which is why Percy's hair has more white than his sisters does in those flashbacks. They killed the adults but they were questioning and tourturing all the kids for info. they were looking for the Castle's secret entrances and secret rooms. And the children were more likely to know those secret places than the adults were. That's Taliesins'(Percy) explanation as for why they kept the children alive, anyway.

Also there's a running joke from some of the fans that the fur shit on Sylas's shoulder is Percy's family dog. Kinda on brand, tbh.

@mayaenglish5424

2 жыл бұрын

Lol that's awful! I haven't heard that one!

Seeing you two really get into it is really fun as a long term Critical Role fan. The Briarwood arc is EPIC. Just wait. It’ll keep pushing the limit and you’ll fall in love with these characters.

"Stupid ass fuckin ghosts." 🤣 I love how worked up y'all get lmao another great reaction, keep em coming!

Yeah, Pike and Grog will do that to you. But don't worry. They're also really good at making you happy.

You got hit by a Grog gut punch, he's a big dummy but he's a big dummy with a bigger heart.... Travis (Grog's actor/player) has several of these great moments throughout the streamed game... makes the big guy feel like a complete character and not just the guy that hits things good. There is one moment in particular from much later in the campaign that I hope makes it into the animation, cuz that moment hit harder than any of his physical attacks ever could.

@bandi138138

2 жыл бұрын

**Spoilers***** The moment he felt small?

@rhylin26

2 жыл бұрын

***Spoilers*** Fix him!

@DUNNY14465465473

2 жыл бұрын

@@rhylin26 this gets me everytime

@blueroninstudios

2 жыл бұрын

@@rhylin26 Oh, shit, if they go THERE next season emotions are gonna run HIGH!

@Thurrak

2 жыл бұрын

@@rhylin26 I get teared up just thinking about that moment.

Its kinda awesome how by the fourth episode, everybody's pretty much on board and rooting for Vox Machina, so be default, they are honorary Critters. Welcome to the circus!

@Dianafuckhandles

2 жыл бұрын

idk about honorary. Dont have to watch a campaign to be a Critter anymore :)

@blueroninstudios

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dianafuckhandles Very true!

"Nothing personal, it's not against you, but fuck them bitchass characters yall voiced." The voice of Delilah is also the voice of Azula. The voice of Sylas is Matt Mercer, the DM of critical role aka the guy that made their characters up lmao. So yeah, not just his voice, he's their creator lol

@Rik_Falkorn

2 жыл бұрын

Also, Matt is the voice of bsar Trinket. XD

@stingerjohnny9951

Жыл бұрын

@@Rik_Falkorn Most importantly of all!

Actor / character list: Matthew Mercer = Sylas Briarwood/Trinket the Bear/background guy Travis Willingham = Grog Strongjaw Ashely Johnson = Pike Trickfoot Laura Bailey = Vex'ahlia Liam O'Brien = Vax'ildan Taelisin Jaffee = Percival de Rolo Marisha Ray = Keyleth Sam Riegel = Scanlan Shorthalt

@jlokison

2 жыл бұрын

Grey Griffon = Delilah Briarwood

@blueroninstudios

2 жыл бұрын

@@jlokison Thank you, I almsot forgot about her, she's equally awesome!

The voice actor for Sylas aka Mr Vampire Man, is literally the person who created the Briarwoods, so if you want someone to express emotions at about them, he's actually the right person.

"I'mma punch the voice actors of these characters!" well.... most of it is just ONE guy.

Fun fact: Pikey player was not able to attend the gaming sessions for a while, so the character went to deal with her crisis of faith.

@tomkvideo

2 жыл бұрын

A crisis of faith because of a contractual obligation to play a scientist on NBC. :D

I got into Critical Role at a really trying time a few years ago and I've been engulfed by and in love with these characters ever since. I love your guys' stuff on Marvel shows and others, and having this cross over is sick. keep it tf up

@ODUBlue

2 жыл бұрын

Mighty Nein show next. Create the Critical Roleiverse.

When you started watching this show, did you think you'd get this invested? If you're going to get more heated every episode until the Briarwoods get theirs...no spoilers, but you got a long way to go, man!

I just remembered how the very next episode ends. Can’t wait to see THAT reaction.

@rhylin26

2 жыл бұрын

Had to think about it. Same! If they hate them now… oh boy. 😅

@ODUBlue

2 жыл бұрын

@@rhylin26 I keep checking back for it 😂

Just think: This isn't just "based on Dungeons and Dragons," it's adapted straight from a D&D game. Part of the reason these fights seem like anybody could die is that as they were playing, any of those heroes could have died! I've only seen bits of Critical Role, but when I finish this season, I'm totally going to go back and watch the games that went into this season. If you like this show, you'd almost certainly like Critical Role.

And you two haven't seen anything yet it's about to get a WHOLE LOT DARKER and emotional and you guys still got another dozen episodes no spoilers but it's about to go down

10:14 Trinket getting left behind and never getting to fight with the group 🐻 He's only left behind because apparently animals are too much work to animate haha. In the original Vex took him nearly everywhere, nevermind the danger or inconvenience. He actually was helpful in a few of the fights in this arc, but sadly we don't get to see them in animated form.

@SuddenlyCthulhu

2 жыл бұрын

to be fair , from what I remember of campaign one Trinket's useful to useless actions come out to a ratio of like 1:5

This show is the BEST at getting you emotionally invested. You're not the only one who got emotional 💙💙💙 As Critters we all laugh and cry together and with you, if you wish to be called a Critter or not 💙

They're STILL fussin' 🤣🤣🤣! I love it! ❤

Haha, my man is still heated about how she talked to them in last episode. Love it!

If you think you hate the Briarwoods now, wait til the next episode. Just don't break the screen!

@andrewwebb3248

2 жыл бұрын

They're going to absolutely lose their shit at that scene. Theyre going to lose it several times Id guess through the remainder of the show

Delilah Briarwood is voiced by the actor who voiced Azula. It's a perfect casting.

I so enjoy y'all. Y'all making watching these shows/movies much more fun.

Azula, Daphne, Icky Vicky, Frances Foster, Sam Manson, Shrinking Rae, Monster girl … would like to have a word with y’all

@AshtonMonitor

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget Mandy!

I love how invested you are in all the characters already 🥰 definitely going to keep coming back for these reactions

This is really the first time they evoke the emotions in regards to the core crew. Definitely not the last time though.

The voice actor for Vax also did Ilidan in World off Warcraft. The guy who did the "You are not prepared" speech from that trailer

I keep checking in, to see if you guys have uploaded your next reaction to Vox Machina... Can't wait!

Can't wait to see the next episode reaction!!

This is the start. I look forward to seeing your next reactions to the show.

Damn this show is so crazy

As a big fan of Critical Role, of all the reactions I've seen on YT, y'all are without a doubt the most entertaining! Subbed

This is legit the funniest and best reaction to the series.

Fun fact: in Percy's flashback where he escapes, he and his sister are missing all of their fingernails

Bootleg Black Panther! 🤣🤣🤣

"Hopefully something good happens" *laughter*

Bootleg Dracula 🤣

Keep reacting u will love this show even more

I’m so hype for this reaction I’ve been waitin! Keep em coming!

Your guy's are full in it Love it 👍🏻

Actually.. the guy who voices "bootleg dracula" is Matt Mercer, and he is essentially the author/writer of the character. He ran the whole damn thing. So in this case, if you have a problem with the character, the VA is the guy.

Still haven’t gotten an update on the owl.

The Druid Keyleth is extremely strong. Druids are broken as fuck. You wont ever see this in a show Im sure. But after the cast finished Campaign 1 100+ episodes in, they did a battle royal where all the characters faced-off in a one shot episode. Keyleth won. Again, these are not spoilers as we wont ever see Vox Machina do a one-shot. Keyleth killed Grog by plane-shifting him to the Water Plane. Literally transported his ass to a plane that is just fucking water and he drowned with no possible way to get back. She put a beating on Scanlan by elemental shifting 5 fucking times... each time negating any damage she took in the previous form. Keyleth tried to Feeble-mind Scanlan who counterspelled her and Feeble-minded her in return. Only issue with a feeble-minded archdruid is they are going to start shapeshifting purely on instinct and rage. Once Scanland was killed Keyleth gained her senses back. Soon after Vax'ildan died when Keyleth incinerated him. When you incinerate a player they dont even get to make death saves because they are just a pile of ash. Sadly Pike and Vex'alia were not in this battle royal and keyleth was able to not only kill but completely eliminate 2 players without death saving rolls. Percy got the kill on Scanlan. Then Percy died to an enviornmental hazard before Keyleth could get to him. Keyleth is a monster.

Need more VM reactions ASAP

I am loving these characters. Vax and Vex are my favorites though.

I cant wait till the reaction to the end of episode 5

me, into campaign 3 seeing the black goop >:)

THE DARK GHOSTS ARE COMING! THE DARK GHOSTS ARE COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ooooooh this was a good. One. If you weren invested before... this episode will do it.

The lady who played Pike had to leave the game for work commitments at this point and they worked it into the plot really well.

yessir.

When is the next reaction

Yo just curious you two are brothers who is silent ninja to yours. m dogs GF ?

#NoMercyPercy

Awsom3 yoh

Its funny to watch you hate the briarwoods so much as to critical role fans they are "beloved" villians, we know we should hate them but we can't help it

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