A blog for mainly narrative transcripts, close readings, and analysis of Critical Role, emphasizing character development and subtext. It's all spoilers. Also transcripts and comentary on other Geek & Sundry and Project Alpha shows.
This is a double transcript of the famous Mad As Hell scene from the 1972 film Network and the Critical Role C2 Ep072 D&D Beyond ad that parodies is. I'll first present them separately and then line by line so you can see exactly what they changed. Network Scene runs: 0:53:36 to 0:57:37Video clip: I'm … Continue reading Transcript: Network D&D Beyond Ad – Critical Role C2 Ep072 0:27:55
In light ep C2 Ep069, this seems like a good scene to bring back. There's a lot of set-up here to what happened. Scenes runs: 1. A Dream from the Stormlord 3:27:02 to 3:32:26 2. Yasha, Nott, Jester, and Caduceus talk it out 3:32:26 to 3:41:09 3. Yasha Confronts the Stormlord 3:41:09 to 3:54:13 1. … Continue reading Transcript: Yasha struggles against her chains – Critical Role C2 Ep60 3:27:02
I really sympathize with Fjord right now. As someone whose had their abilities and their old life taken from them, who thinks every day about what they cost their loved ones, this is a powerful and intensely real narrative. That denial and shame are horrible. It's awful and terrifying feeling like everything you've been working … Continue reading Analysis & Transcript: Fjord is ashamed of losing his abilities – CR C2 Ep62 1:56:49
This is the longest Talks Machina transcript I've put together (it's 14 pages), and it's only half the good stuff: Beau's answers were also excellent. This is the absolute best of what Talks can be: Travis spilled absolutely everything about the subtext of Fjord and what's been going on in his mind as he panics. … Continue reading Transcript: Fjord’s inner fears – TM for CR C2 Ep61
Caleb’s recent change of appearance shows how far he’s come. It’s as important as any new magic item or ability. It’s not just an aesthetic change, it’s full of subtext about how he’s started overcoming his trauma. Scruffy, dirty hobo Caleb with arm bandages represents the traumatized place he started from, but he’s moving past … Continue reading Analysis: What Caleb’s appearance means to him – CR C2 Ep61
Scene runs: 0:16:29 to 0:17:29 0:16:29 Brian: “Hey, Kiley Knott wants to know, ‘Liam: Caleb seemed to remake himself this episode in appearance; was that because of Nott’s self-acceptance recently or is Caleb more courageous to be his genuine self?” Liam: “Caleb’s feeling a little blown, lately. No, his cover. there were people in that … Continue reading Transcript: Caleb cleaned up because his cover’s blown – TM for CR C2 Ep58 0:16:29
For Amanda Lindsey Neil, @ALindseyNeil on Twitter Scene runs: Twitch 3:02:08 to 3:03:26 3:02:08 Matt: “Across the room from you, you see clipping toenails with a small knife this kind of young goblin with her legs up on the edge of a desk, kind of table arrangement, & you can see these, like, long nails … Continue reading Transcript Description of Moro – Critical Role C2 Ep61 Twitch 3:02:08
3:09:49 Yasha, reading Caleb’s list: “Dark muted purple coat that’s fur lined. New boots…” Jester: “New boots. He could use some. Yasha: “that are dark charcoal grey in Kryn style. Breeches and shirt.” If you enjoy my work, consider supporting me through ko-fi, Patreon, or my shop. I'm severely disabled and it all helps justify … Continue reading Transcript: Caleb clothing list, CR C2 Ep61 3:09:49
I thought of this image immediately as Taliesin was talking and had to put them together. Art by @smidge-art, used with permission. Scene runs: Twitch 0:46:44 to 0:47:49 0:46:44 Brian: “Taliesin, HEB807 wants to know, ‘Because of the language barrier, Caduceus was forced to step up and be the negotiator and the face of the … Continue reading Transcript: Caduceus likes talking to people – TM for CR C2 Ep59 Twitch 0:46:44
I feel extremely called out, Brian w. Foster, but you're not wrong. Here's your alligators eating babies transcript. "Flowers are beautiful, mushrooms are fascinating, rot is beautiful, and the swamp smells great. Also, alligators fucking eat a baby. And you're like, 'And it's all part of the tapestry.'"Taliesin Jaffe Scene runs: 0:36:16 to 0:38:15 0:36:16 … Continue reading Transcript: Caduceus isn’t a pacifist and alligators eat babies – TM for CR C2 Ep59 0:36:16
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