Category: Talks Machina

Analysis: Molly’s Backstory Part 1: Separating Molly and Lucian, Critical Role C2 Ep014

This post is part 1 in a 7-part series examining everything we learned about Molly’s backstory in Critical Role Campaign 2 Episode 014. They are meant to be read together in sequence, but 9 pages seemed a little long for Tumblr, so I’ve broken them up into separate posts. You can also find links to … Continue reading Analysis: Molly’s Backstory Part 1: Separating Molly and Lucian, Critical Role C2 Ep014 →

Transcript: Molly’s notion of identity, Talks Machina for C2 Ep14

This is the Talks Machina episode for Critical Role C2 Ep014, Fleeting memories. Molly gave up a lot of his backstory in that episode, which I’ve transcribed in my post entitled “Transcript Critical Role C2 Ep014 0:13:00 Molly’s Backstory“. Taliesin elaborated on and reinforced that in the episode of Talks. Some highlights are: - Molly … Continue reading Transcript: Molly’s notion of identity, Talks Machina for C2 Ep14 →

Transcript Talks Machina Ep10 for Ep82 Alpha 1:03:31 Twitch 1:29:57 “What’s helped you through your toughest times?”

This is hugely important mental health advise on what helps you and others get through tough times: TLDR: The life savers: Therapy and Medication. Secondary: Friends just hanging out without trying to fix you, to try and fix anything, but just acknowledge that it sucks. Being part of a supportive community of people who want … Continue reading Transcript Talks Machina Ep10 for Ep82 Alpha 1:03:31 Twitch 1:29:57 “What’s helped you through your toughest times?” →

Research: Percy’s Guns

This is a compilation, as near as I can assemble it, of every description Taliesin has ever given of Percy’s guns, in chronological order. For any artists and gun enthusiasts, you now have you answers in one permalink. If you have any corrections, additional citations, or other information to contribute, I’d love to hear from … Continue reading Research: Percy’s Guns →

Transcript Talks Machina Ep3 55:37 Percy and Vex’s romantic interest, and Percy’s mood after resurrection

I transcribed this for a couple things: Vex doesn’t often show her insecurities (and Laura rarely discusses them). She masks and bottles up her emotions big time (and far more effectively than Percy does). So I liked seeing the glimpse, around 59:43, of Vex working through her insecurities, and Percy’s kindness towards her encouraging her. Taliesin directly says … Continue reading Transcript Talks Machina Ep3 55:37 Percy and Vex’s romantic interest, and Percy’s mood after resurrection →

Transcript Talks Machina Ep3 58:26 Taliesin’s History of the Limerick Book

I had to share this one (before I even finished the episode), because this is such a "working at Ren. Faire" story. I mean, this is 100% what it's like at any Faire, large or small, behind the scenes. Most people work ridiculously hard through the day. When the public goes home (or hasn't shown … Continue reading Transcript Talks Machina Ep3 58:26 Taliesin’s History of the Limerick Book →