Tag: Critical Role

Transcript: Things you do are good, people are just people – Critical Role C2 Ep029 4:10:04

The companion transcript to this analysis on The Philosophy of Caduceus Clay and how it contrasts traditional D&D. Scene runs: 4:10:04 to 4:11:16 4:10:04 Keg: “What did you say to me, Nott? ‘Some people are just good.’” Nott: “Maybe? I may have been drunk at the time.” Keg: “I was, too."  4:10:21 Caduceus: "I mean, … Continue reading Transcript: Things you do are good, people are just people – Critical Role C2 Ep029 4:10:04 →

Fiction: Something Will Be Here – CR C2 Ep030

A post-Ep030 headcanon in response to these transcripts from Ep028 & Ep030 observing what Decompose does. The sad, hunched figures walk away from the grave. They look back as the carriages roll away south along the road. The next snow covers the disruption in the soil. Nothing can be seen growing over the harsh winter, … Continue reading Fiction: Something Will Be Here – CR C2 Ep030 →

Transcript: Decomposition Cantrip – CR C2 Ep028 & Ep030

I noticed some interesting things about the spell Decomposition that Caduceus used in Ep030. It spawned a bit of fiction based on these transcripts. Episode 028 The Mighty Nein approach Caduceus’ graveyard for the first time. 0:43:05 Matt: “Frumpkin begins to return, and a passing of one of the clouds gives more sunlight that breaks … Continue reading Transcript: Decomposition Cantrip – CR C2 Ep028 & Ep030 →

From The Asexual – Thanks, Keyleth: Ace Representation in Critical Role

I wrote an article about ace representation in Critical Role Campaign 1 that was published in The Asexual journal. “Epic as the story is, the characters are very complex, conflicted, and often contradictory. Characters can be kind and also assholes, brave and also scared, confident and insecure. It contains some of the best portrayals of … Continue reading From The Asexual – Thanks, Keyleth: Ace Representation in Critical Role →

Venerable Series Critical Role Is Longer Than

What venerable series is Critical Role longer than? Most of them. (It was a chore collecting all this data so enjoy it if you’re fans of other shows, too.) Critical Role is longer than The Simpsons, the original Law & Order series, all Dr. Who series combined, Gunsmoke, all Star Trek series and films combined, … Continue reading Venerable Series Critical Role Is Longer Than →

Analysis: Molly’s Backstory Part 7: Weird Blood Powers, Critical Role C2 Ep014

This post is part 7 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 7: Weird Blood Powers, Critical Role C2 Ep014 →

Analysis: Molly’s Backstory Part 6: Disciple of The Moonweaver, Critical Role C2 Ep014

This post is part 6 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 6: Disciple of The Moonweaver, Critical Role C2 Ep014 →

Analysis: Molly’s Backstory Part 5: Molly Awakens, Critical Role C2 Ep014

This post is part 5 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 5: Molly Awakens, Critical Role C2 Ep014 →