Suddenly Samuel | 4-Sided Dive | Episode 25: Discussing Up To C3E98

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  • Опубликовано: 8 окт 2024
  • Sam Riegel, Matthew Mercer, Taliesin Jaffe, and Travis Willingham pull questions from the tower of inquiry, roll some dice in the game “Roll For It,” mourn the loss of fallen friends, discuss their latest adventures in Aeor, and…of course… relive the events of the BELLS HELLS LIVE SHOW!
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Комментарии • 675

  • @jesse5253
    @jesse5253 3 месяца назад +4206

    Sacrificing your dnd character to save the whole campaign just to turn around and beat cancer is some metal shit lol

    • @NerdyBigBrother
      @NerdyBigBrother 3 месяца назад +140

      lmfao its a simple thing to a random listener to read. But its honestly a major heart pulling event when you think about his real life. He is metal as hell...

    • @Xiatter
      @Xiatter 3 месяца назад +73

      Sam's a legend in my book.

    • @Quotenwagnerianer
      @Quotenwagnerianer 3 месяца назад

      Hate to sour the mood, but I really take objection to this notion that you can "beat cancer". It gives the false sense that you can actively do something to defeat it. You can't.
      You can survive it. But you can't beat it.

    • @churlish_hoecake
      @churlish_hoecake 3 месяца назад

      He is totally the "Hold my beer!" meme, personified!
      I had no idea what he had been going through until the previous video was dropped. I'm just... I'm so grateful that he went to the doctor when his oatmeal tasted weird!

    • @Zazmo_
      @Zazmo_ 3 месяца назад +68

      As metal as ..... FCG?

  • @jackdog06
    @jackdog06 3 месяца назад +1767

    15:24 The decision to have Braius appear to the party with an injured throat to explain Sam’s change in voice is a stroke of genius.

    • @dcsj30
      @dcsj30 3 месяца назад +33

      @@jackdog06 also, while apparently pure coincidence...it felt very akin to when his diety revealed himself in Calamity. It was truly genius.

    • @chrisbrown6952
      @chrisbrown6952 3 месяца назад +7

      And they completely fully ignored it. I thought that was odd in the moment, but it definitely makes a lot more sense now

    • @Hey-Its-Dingo
      @Hey-Its-Dingo 3 месяца назад +9

      @@chrisbrown6952 I don't think they ignored it, I think the cast didn't think about it in the moment at the Greek, and then Sam didn't want to talk about it because he might risk giving away too much info about Braius.

    • @krogan3760
      @krogan3760 3 месяца назад +3

      Or he’s taken method acting to a whole new level

    • @dftp
      @dftp 3 месяца назад +1

      Really? A stroke of genius? It's a clever little idea to explain the voice but anyone could've thought of that. Let's not put Matt on a pedestal he might not even want to be on..

  • @cho7879
    @cho7879 3 месяца назад +718

    "i couldn't say not to you... yet" "i had cancer" "yes, i said I'll think about it tho" might be the funniest interaction in the whole history of cr

    • @sarauzu3042
      @sarauzu3042 2 месяца назад +3

      Timestamp anyone?

    • @TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll
      @TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll 2 месяца назад +20

      @@sarauzu3042 01:41:01

    • @TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll
      @TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll 2 месяца назад +39

      Insert that BLeeM quote about how tragedy often promotes humor because death (or the close prospect of it) renders everything else around it absurd. So true.

    • @Geth-Who
      @Geth-Who 2 месяца назад +4

      Okay, but Taliesin picking some Percy mannerisms and elocution back up, for a little while after that and during his tower pull? Just out of habit? Gorgeous.

  • @GOOF181
    @GOOF181 3 месяца назад +910

    The intro photo being Robbie and not Travis was funnier to me than it should've been

    • @HailHydra27
      @HailHydra27 3 месяца назад +28

      He was such a good host. He'll always be remembered

    • @XinnOmega
      @XinnOmega 2 месяца назад +4

      I saw that and thought the same thing!!

    • @belemp
      @belemp 2 месяца назад +2

      I laughed so hard it was such a surprise

  • @stacieransom5677
    @stacieransom5677 3 месяца назад +698

    I am so thrilled Sam's wife was there and stayed for the whole show and enjoyed it. That's the icing on the cake of Sam's amazing return and first and foremost, a testament to how much we all love Sam and we are so happy he's on the mend. Health will always be the priority and what he went thru is tough and terrifying. It bursts my heart to know he has a super powered support system like he does with his friend circle and his loved ones but also an entire community at his back. That's what it's about.

  • @amymurata
    @amymurata 3 месяца назад +414

    I have nothing but admiration for Sam performing as smoothly and effortlessly as he did at the Greek despite being nervous and in pain; we all are cheering you on during your recovery Sam!

  • @stacieransom5677
    @stacieransom5677 3 месяца назад +565

    I love that it's not the Odohan fight anymore. It's the FCG fight. That's beautiful.

    • @leojamesclune1730
      @leojamesclune1730 3 месяца назад +9

      I mean, they fought Otohan 3 separate times. Gotta differentiate somehow.

    • @shanemendez1842
      @shanemendez1842 2 месяца назад +4

      @@leojamesclune1730 how many times did they fight FCG though?

    • @Caitydid561
      @Caitydid561 2 месяца назад +9

      @@shanemendez1842 One and a half.

    • @Sirfinchyyy
      @Sirfinchyyy 2 месяца назад +1

      FCG was surprisingly feisty when he went Full Red.❤

  • @AllieKitaguchi
    @AllieKitaguchi 3 месяца назад +352

    Sam: I briefly though, "Wouldn't it be fun if I came back as Percy de Rolo?"
    Matt: And then Taliesin said... absolutely not.
    Taliesin: Well, I said no. I did think about it, because honestly like, I couldn't quite say no to you yet.
    Sam: Sure, sure... I had cancer.
    1:41:36

    • @queenannsrevenge100
      @queenannsrevenge100 3 месяца назад +21

      The fact that Sam can crack that joke just makes him all the more badass ❤️

    • @TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll
      @TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll 2 месяца назад +13

      I love this exchange so much. Very relatable humor for anyone who has been through a serious health situation.

    • @astra1627
      @astra1627 2 месяца назад

      That loquacious seelie speech moment part 2

  • @gfrhines
    @gfrhines 3 месяца назад +207

    "Thanks for not fuckin' it up." Something only a true friend could get a laugh from. It warms my heart.

  • @yashatheninth4160
    @yashatheninth4160 3 месяца назад +297

    SAM RIEGEL YOU ARE A INCREDIBLE. Sending all my love to you

  • @dziooooo
    @dziooooo 3 месяца назад +126

    59:41 "and he's off in the world which means he's mine" - I had this happen in one of my games. A player decided they wanted their character to turn to the dark side and play a different character. So I got the perfect gift as a GM - an antagonist NPC who knows EVERYTHING about the party 😎

  • @rappingtommy176
    @rappingtommy176 3 месяца назад +278

    This was awesome! Great to see Sam back. We are soooooooo happy you are healthy again and hope your further recovery will be great. We love you!

  • @jackakimbo5718
    @jackakimbo5718 3 месяца назад +307

    Man, rewatching that episode of the battle with Otohan and FCG's sacrifice is going to hit so much harder knowing that they knew by then that Sam was sick and going in for surgery. So happy to see him back and on the mend!

    • @CesidioLuror
      @CesidioLuror 3 месяца назад +15

      I dont think I can handle a rewatch in the next few years... 🥲

    • @Banquet42
      @Banquet42 3 месяца назад +13

      'See you in Campaign Four'

    • @kimreid4799
      @kimreid4799 2 месяца назад +12

      Makes the rest of the casts reaction hit different. Like they were all really upset for previous deaths but it had a weird vibe this time that now makes a lot more sense

    • @cjtrules1
      @cjtrules1 2 месяца назад +6

      Matt's reaction makes perfect sense now. Every player who has considered having their character either leave the party or sacrifice themselves have talked to Matt first so he if it ever does happen his reactions aren't of complete shock and surprise. Sam talking with Matt but still not knowing if or when Sam would do it then it lining up perfectely with his surgery was a lot of compounding stakes.

    • @sususaku34500
      @sususaku34500 2 месяца назад

      I was late on the campaign and so I watched the video about Sam's recovery before getting to that scene. I'm very sensitive by nature but this took everything out of me. I think no other fictional death has impacted me the way FCG's death did 🥲

  • @christianrodriguez3877
    @christianrodriguez3877 3 месяца назад +79

    1:41:34 “Sure sure, I had cancer” Man I’m so glad Sam is in recovering and using laughter about it as some medicine

  • @Mad-Trauma
    @Mad-Trauma 3 месяца назад +34

    I could never have clocked Sam's situation at the live show (and I was there!). The man is a natural-born performer. He matched the crowd's energy and then some!
    Welcome back, Sam ❤

  • @CandorianWonder
    @CandorianWonder 3 месяца назад +54

    Sam's strength, resilience, and levity is beautiful to see. He's an inspiration to me, as a fellow survivor. He's regaining his weight, his smile is bright, his eyes are shining again, and you can see those bags are in the middle of receeeding. He's recovering beautifully, and he's being so fucking strong. Absolutely love it.
    Also, shout out to his bestest friends. This is what support and love looks like. Whenever he starts to spiral or think of the cancer again, they distract him or change the subject. I almost never wanna dwell or stay on the topic of my cancer, but sometimes it just happens and it dominates your mind until you have a little help from those angels in our lives.
    I am so proud of your fight Sam, I am so excited to see what you do next. Thank you for being with us 💙

  • @jare3959
    @jare3959 3 месяца назад +291

    "Is that why you make toys for children? Because you killed them."
    Oh... that'd be real dark. Like almost darker than Laudna's backstory.

    • @glasses6524
      @glasses6524 3 месяца назад +6

      sadly he was a toymaker far before he was a werewolf, so that’s not very likely

    • @misterdeath2929
      @misterdeath2929 2 месяца назад +8

      ​@@glasses6524Not necessarily... They are not mutually exclusive, but could be some level of ptsd repression to be: "It was only the wolf".

    • @jaimeruiz7837
      @jaimeruiz7837 2 месяца назад +3

      Laudna’s backstory is cool because we know of the event. Her trying to shame Orym for using Otohan’s sword that one time was absurd as fuck. She was like you are using the weapon that killed several of us… yet, she’s using the powers of the one who murdered her and her entire family… like wtf?

    • @Jason-kp4vc
      @Jason-kp4vc 2 месяца назад +2

      ​@@jaimeruiz7837 You're right but you're in the wrong place for that topic of discussion.

  • @lukebell6052
    @lukebell6052 3 месяца назад +78

    Gotta say it, 4-sided dive is possibly my favorite thing to listen to while making Homebrew creations or just work while doing anything. Also, thank you god for bringing back Sam!

  • @dziooooo
    @dziooooo 3 месяца назад +73

    1:17:34 Matt's "...I don't..." in answer to "how do you keep track of all this for so long?" is perfect. That's the secret, the DM has some general ideas, but it always comes down to laying the tracks just three steps ahead of the coming train 😅

    • @blugobln85
      @blugobln85 3 месяца назад +7

      There is a technique that many many DMs employ but isn't always done with full understanding of exactly how it works. Its simple: you seed details into the world, just add little things, descriptions, symbolism, just anything that adds flavor and makes the game interesting. Then, as you go along, these details catch the eyes and interest of the players. Using these details you can build upon what interests the players, but there's an even more subtle and sneaky move that works wonders.
      As the story develops you can pluck from all of these details at will, using any of them you like to create twists and turns, to surprise the players, and what does that look like? From the perspective of the players it looks like you planned it all along, like you set things up from that very first little "seed" reveal where you started putting those details in play. A properly handled detail can turn into the mother of all plot twists, and leave your players awestruck.

    • @dziooooo
      @dziooooo 2 месяца назад +5

      @@blugobln85 oh absolutely, I've always done this in my campaigns. You need to have attentive players interested in the lore though, otherwise your plot twist will go unnoticed or confuse everyone.

    • @Sirfinchyyy
      @Sirfinchyyy 2 месяца назад +2

      ​@@blugobln85 that, an extremely thorough understanding of your players, and a healthy dose of improve... (a bit of: just roll with it doesn't hurt either😂)

  • @caedodice
    @caedodice 3 месяца назад +573

    Timestamps:
    1:43 - Sam’s Return
    2:31 - What’s up with That
    3:00 - FCG’s Sacrifice
    4:30 - Matt’s Plan for FCG
    8:20 - More or less critical rolls versus other campaigns
    10:10 - Stolen snitch
    12:20 - Braius
    18:58 - Braius & Teven
    21:51 - Live Show Bats
    22:20 - Quyen
    23:48 - Fiendish Friends and Foes
    24:58 - HDYWTDT
    31:57 - Live Show Outfits
    34:19 - Dominox Visions
    38:26 - Occultus Thalamus
    41:38 - Ludinus
    44:01 - Brennan
    50:41 - Sam pulls from the Tower
    51:12 - You’re a powerful magic user from the age of Arcanum. What experiments are you creating and would they survive the ruins? What would they look like in the present?
    54:38 - Matt pulls a block
    55:20 - Being an adventurer is stressful. How do you create characters that have enough motivation to continue on? Have you ever had a character that’s done and just wants to quit?
    1:00:57 - The Deep Dive
    1:01:20 - How did Ashton feel about seeing FCG in the vision from Dominox?
    1:04:05 - What did Ashton & Chetney think about Laudna’s battle with Delilah and taking the sword from Orym?
    Likes and comments are appreciated so other critters can find this.

    • @CasualQuasar
      @CasualQuasar 3 месяца назад +7

      Yall who leave these are legends and infinitely appreciated 💜💜

    • @rhyskallins5862
      @rhyskallins5862 3 месяца назад +2

      Thank you so much!

    • @johannfunn6962
      @johannfunn6962 3 месяца назад +2

      Thanks for the stamps!

    • @RuailleBuaille
      @RuailleBuaille 3 месяца назад +10

      1:20:44 Sam's really back 🤣 - shirt reveal

    • @theinsanegamer1024
      @theinsanegamer1024 3 месяца назад +2

      Very helpful, thanks!

  • @hanis1991
    @hanis1991 3 месяца назад +87

    I got so excited seeing Sam Riegel on the thumbnail of this video - and the moment Sam Riegel walked through that door, all smiley. My heart almost leaped out of my chest from joy! Happy to see you back with your hearty smile! To many more games, hopefully! Glad to have you back, sir!

  • @AARK06
    @AARK06 3 месяца назад +100

    Can't wait to hear everyone's Aeorean Character's. And by that I mean I can't wait for them all to sound like Bolo.

    • @Abyrae
      @Abyrae 3 месяца назад +14

      I do hope Bolo makes an appearance.

  • @ParadoxProblems
    @ParadoxProblems 3 месяца назад +182

    Brennan "I'm-Cosplaying-as-a-camera" Lee Mulligan: "Light"

    • @talitherose
      @talitherose 2 месяца назад +16

      OHMYGOD
      OMGOMG
      I DID NOT NOTICE THAT

    • @oranges369
      @oranges369 2 месяца назад +7

      ​@@talitherosedownfall part 2 is gonna start with "Camera"

    • @csn583
      @csn583 8 дней назад

      But for part 3 that only leaves...

  • @Matisyahuwu
    @Matisyahuwu 3 месяца назад +189

    Matt having to control Tevin, Essek, and Ludinus all at once is pretty crazy to think about in retrospect...that's a lot of high level D&D lol

    • @breebree2842
      @breebree2842 3 месяца назад +14

      And Dominox!! Lol. These guys are so talented.

    • @glasses6524
      @glasses6524 2 месяца назад +2

      it’s a good thing he had controlled all of them before, especially essek, so he had a good idea of what they could do

    • @Thinkingmakesitso.
      @Thinkingmakesitso. 2 месяца назад +3

      At a live show!😅

    • @jaimeruiz7837
      @jaimeruiz7837 2 месяца назад

      Tevin was putting in so much fucking work.

  • @DonivanFosho
    @DonivanFosho 3 месяца назад +454

    34:42 Matt’s Chetney impression FUCKING KILLED ME😭

  • @keepperspective
    @keepperspective 3 месяца назад +99

    I wept like a baby over FCG the first time and I wept harder after Sam’s announcement. Thank you for sharing your journey with us both fictional and real.

  • @thydailygrind
    @thydailygrind 2 месяца назад +16

    Matt, seeing you get your own "How do you wanna do this?", was so poetic. It's a true testament to your loyalty in honest story telling. And it's why we are all here, and still here, engaged and eager to see where it goes.

  • @azanthal
    @azanthal 3 месяца назад +83

    See glad your on the mend Sam, we love you, take all the time you need
    Health comes first

  • @aydensauvageau9393
    @aydensauvageau9393 2 месяца назад +25

    1:30:00 "I don't think anyone has gotten more than 3 levels of exhaustion" -travis, man who died of exhaustion in C1

  • @frankichiro
    @frankichiro 3 месяца назад +91

    If anyone wonders, the "Ripley was here" graffiti that Dani referred to around 1:28:28 is "Kilroy was here", which is a historic meme that was popular during World War II.

    • @TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll
      @TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll 2 месяца назад +9

      I actually just spotted Kilroy in a video about Ukrainian soldiers, on a "US-Ukraine solidarity" poster. So it seems to still be alive at least in some military circles.
      ("Frontline battle cats", around 3.5 minutes)

    • @Caitydid561
      @Caitydid561 2 месяца назад +1

      Wait, that's where the Kilroy meme came from? I had no idea! That's really cool!

  • @chlorox01
    @chlorox01 3 месяца назад +59

    I can't even imagine what FCG's death was like for everyone at that table who knew that Sam was also about to go in for surgery for cancer. That just adds a whole other level meaning, like Matt said.

    • @Agelesslink
      @Agelesslink 2 месяца назад +2

      Yeah cause consider what would have been the vibe had the worst happened with Sam riegel

    • @Sirfinchyyy
      @Sirfinchyyy 2 месяца назад +2

      I heard:"Illness and surgery" and its like i got hit by a car... Sam and the party never let on that something was wrong and hearing all this after Sam's live appearance is chilling...
      P.S. Sam, I'm so glad you're back🥹

  • @sinisterglitch200
    @sinisterglitch200 3 месяца назад +51

    Being a new critter since January I have fell in love with this community and people I have even made some friends which i find impossible to do so thank you critical role

    • @TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll
      @TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll 2 месяца назад

      Glad to have you! I think quite a few of us have had a similar experience.

    • @jkbarber99
      @jkbarber99 2 месяца назад

      Very similar to me! I got back into DnD gaming because of CR.

  • @ashbrea381
    @ashbrea381 3 месяца назад +52

    "That's not fair, I have a tremor." I mean.... I do think that should probably qualify Tal for getting to use both hands. 😅

    • @Tfin
      @Tfin 2 месяца назад

      I hadn't seen it until about 1:14:00, but it was obvious when the camera was on him.

    • @csn583
      @csn583 8 дней назад

      I saw him use two in a recent episode and nobody said anything, so I assumed he was getting that minor special dispensation. It does seem fair!

  • @ruigerd
    @ruigerd 3 месяца назад +62

    So awesome to see Robbie cosplaying as Travis and bringing to life a Travis that is not good at impersonating Travis.
    But most of all, welcome back Sam! Critical roll just isn't the same without you

  • @TheLordDhaos
    @TheLordDhaos 3 месяца назад +53

    Man, Sam looks so good in that Mollymauk shirt. I really hope they get stocked on the EU store again sometime soon, would love to get my hands on one!

    • @ParallelusReflection
      @ParallelusReflection 2 месяца назад

      if it does appear on any store, feel free to drop the update here XD

    • @TheLordDhaos
      @TheLordDhaos 2 месяца назад +1

      @@ParallelusReflection They just restocked the bigger sizes in the EU store! Just picked one up myself :3

  • @Imanassholebutimhot
    @Imanassholebutimhot 3 месяца назад +212

    Glad to have you back, Sam "I was blue-balling for the whole campaign" Riegel

  • @katieB045
    @katieB045 3 месяца назад +65

    Never been so early to anything in my life. So glad Sam’s back

  • @ktntwireless
    @ktntwireless 3 месяца назад +10

    More than I’m happy that Sam is back, I’m happier that he’s on the journey to recovery and has such an incredible support system. We love you so much, Sam! Can’t wait to see more of Braius and how he’ll inevitably break our hearts too! ❤

  • @nrmrvrk
    @nrmrvrk 3 месяца назад +68

    People for years and years: "Travis is a massive hulk of a giant!"
    1 min. into this video Kyle walks out and stands next to Travis... 👀

    • @XinnOmega
      @XinnOmega 2 месяца назад +5

      I've been a critter since day one. Played D&D since 1991. I've always wanted to be on the show and play a halfling Barbarian fighter. I'm 6'8". 335lbs. I would love to play! Just saying....nudge..nudge..hint..hint..wink...wink...!!!

    • @BoomeBox
      @BoomeBox 2 месяца назад +5

      ​@XinnOmega I am also a larger guy and I am playing just that! It is insanely fun to be honest. To be fair my DM thinks size restrictions on large weapons is stupid and should rather be tied to strength instead - which I appreciate because it would've been less fun

    • @chipsalom
      @chipsalom 2 месяца назад +1

      And it really stands out even more that just before, Dani was out with Travis and looked incredibly teeny, lol.

    • @Sirfinchyyy
      @Sirfinchyyy 2 месяца назад +1

      ​@@chipsalom yeah lol, seeing Travis get Dwarfed by the off-screen crew is something else😂.

  • @ccreasman
    @ccreasman 2 месяца назад +10

    I’m sure others have said this before, but listening to Matt makes me imagine that this is what Tolkien would have done had D&D been around in the 1920s and 30s. There’s the “main campaign” of dealing with this ring, but behind all of that, there’s an entire world were thousands of years of history and events have taken place. I can’t wait for some future date when Matt publishes his notes in his version of The Silmarillion!

  • @Cincelia
    @Cincelia 3 месяца назад +26

    looking back now in the live when Ashley and Laura started to cry when Sam came on the stage, I understand better now ❤

  • @katec7386
    @katec7386 3 месяца назад +32

    So glad Sam is back and continuing his healing journey💜

  • @TonksTheFool
    @TonksTheFool 3 месяца назад +94

    As critters can we agree next time a cast member takes a break for more than a session we stop HOUNDING the chats and being aggressively invasive about it? Because I noticed it was all people brought up - missing him was absolutely valid, but omg the way they disregarded his privacy or potential NEED for a break with endless demands for him. Sometimes difficult things happen, and in this case Sam had to go through something legitimately terrifying.
    I'm sure Sam isn't phased, he might even be touched but it would have absolutely stressed the team out; production specifically, and everyone in charge of social stuff. I'm so glad he's back and healthy, but we need to be more mindful of how we treat these people and their privacy when they need it.

    • @DavidDingoBleecher
      @DavidDingoBleecher 3 месяца назад +7

      Yeah, next time you shouldn't do that, since you have no control over anyone but yourself.

    • @Abyrae
      @Abyrae 3 месяца назад +18

      Yes. That frustrated me so much. "Where is Sam? When is he coming back? Why aren't you telling us anything? We fans gave you millions on Kickstarter for TLoVM. You'd be nothing without us; the least you could do is give us some explanations!" The fucking entitlement of some of these people... Uuuuuugh. The cast of CR, no matter how popular they are, are still himan and need and deserve to have their private lives stay private.

    • @aimeemorgado8715
      @aimeemorgado8715 3 месяца назад +2

      @@AbyraeI agree- the true humanity and kindness of the cast and crew of CR is what makes it magical.

    • @hannahysabelle
      @hannahysabelle 3 месяца назад +11

      1000%
      I’m honestly hoping that Sam updating us on his health journey would remind people that CR are people first and fans could tone down the complaints about the “big break” from the main campaign. Even if they aren’t all dealing with heavy life stuff they all deserve a break. PLUS we’re about to get some awesome Aeor lore, idk why people would be upset about that.

    • @TahiriVeila13ABY
      @TahiriVeila13ABY 2 месяца назад

      Can Critters all agree? Are... are you new? No, no they can't. Are people going stop worrying or being curious when a cast member goes MIA? No, obviously not. Are Critters going to just hold their breath when there is little or no communication from those at CR about a subject, any subject? No. Are people, and I'm talking about people here, human people, are human people going to set aside their entitlement? No, clearly not. Are people like you going to stop announcing their righteous outrage in an attempt to get a virtual pat on the back? No... duh. Am I going to stop being annoyed at, well... everyone? Wouldn't that be nice, but sadly no, that is a burden I must bear.

  • @canucklehead9250
    @canucklehead9250 3 месяца назад +40

    "-as long as you build them with a really innapropriate work-life balance, and some severe issues, and like, social and emotional damage, they'll just keep working and working and working and ignoring their real life no matter what happens in it"
    Campaign 4, they're playing as me 😂

  • @phillipgathright8001
    @phillipgathright8001 3 месяца назад +35

    If laughter is the best medicine, Sam will be back at 100% soon...😅💙

    • @dubbingsync
      @dubbingsync 3 месяца назад +9

      As Rob Paulsen says, “laughter is the best medicine because you can’t OD and the refills are free.”

  • @GreenPixie1013
    @GreenPixie1013 2 месяца назад +10

    Travis: I feel like applesauce comes out when I talk.
    NO. Travis underestimates himself. I have rarely cried harder than when Cerrit interacted with his kids in EXU: Calamity. His last conversation with them had me feeling as though my heart were laying on the floor.

    • @jkbarber99
      @jkbarber99 2 месяца назад +1

      Travis is SO GOOD. He doesn't say as much as the other players, but when he does, he lays down some pure gold.

  • @jamiethemagpie
    @jamiethemagpie 3 месяца назад +15

    I'm so happy that Robbie's hosting twice in a row!

  • @brendancarter455
    @brendancarter455 3 месяца назад +26

    Glad to have you back Sam! You've been missed.

  • @stephenwilliams203
    @stephenwilliams203 3 месяца назад +32

    That Otohan battle hits a lot different now!

  • @Whathunter345
    @Whathunter345 2 месяца назад +2

    I'm really glad Sam is doing well! I lost my mom to cancer and Sam has always been and inspiration. I wish I could do anything to help.
    You've all saved my life in dark times just coping with life. I hope up all keep doing well. Much love from one critter.

  • @pacmanly
    @pacmanly 2 месяца назад +6

    I'm really glad that Matt pointed out that the reason he and Orym were getting so many nat 20s wasn't because they were getting really LUCKY, it was simply because of how many attacks they were rolling.

  • @anthonysilva5481
    @anthonysilva5481 3 месяца назад +8

    1:15:28 I love the summary of Ashton as "Fearne without the charm." xD

  • @leojamesclune1730
    @leojamesclune1730 3 месяца назад +11

    What Travis was saying about the evolution of the attitude toward the Gods.
    C1: Revered and respected, powerful entities that could crush us. Intense reverence to the Raven Queen, Pelor, and Sarenrae
    C2: Still powerful, somewhat more on the same level, like Jester and Artagen
    C3: Oh, those fucks?

  • @Viscupelo
    @Viscupelo 3 месяца назад +46

    A shame to see FCG go, but wonderful to see Sam back.

  • @shellgun4636
    @shellgun4636 3 месяца назад +11

    It's so good to see Sam about to joke about his illness. Such a strong spirit. Fuckin love you Sam, glad to see you doing well!❤❤❤

  • @Maliya2313
    @Maliya2313 3 месяца назад +7

    I'm so happy Sam is back. He's been my favorite of the cast since Ep 1 Season 1. Loved Scanlan. Laughed at Terion. Cried for Nott. Adored FCG.

  • @timfriday9106
    @timfriday9106 2 месяца назад +4

    "thanks for not fucking it up" is only a joke you can make when you really love each other. I love this group so much.

  • @marvovias
    @marvovias 3 месяца назад +34

    Why did I never realize how tall and build Kyle is! What the hell?!!💪

    • @dubbingsync
      @dubbingsync 3 месяца назад +6

      Must be big if he made Travis look small in the start.

    • @TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll
      @TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll 2 месяца назад +3

      His social media accounts regularly supply thirsts pics. Just saying.
      Also cats!

  • @rushvand2685
    @rushvand2685 3 месяца назад +7

    Right at the end when talisen mentioned his tremor, feel so seen. Both me and my dad have a tremor and I noticed his a while back and I just always have felt talisen to be a kindred spirit for that and many other reasons

    • @TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll
      @TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll 2 месяца назад +2

      You might enjoy the Mini Primetime episode with Taliesin, in case you haven't seen it! (note that it does contain a major C2 spoiler)

    • @rushvand2685
      @rushvand2685 2 месяца назад

      @@TimpanistMoth_AyKayEllI’ll check it out!! (Actually just finished c2 for the most part a couple weeks ago so perfect timing)

    • @rushvand2685
      @rushvand2685 2 месяца назад +1

      @@TimpanistMoth_AyKayElljust watched! Thanks for the rec 💖💖

  • @lytebulb100w
    @lytebulb100w 3 месяца назад +8

    Love you, Riegal. So glad you are better and back. Missed you!

  • @Conmac1888
    @Conmac1888 3 месяца назад +4

    Sam is an inspiration to every single person. He's a true fighter/warrior. Sending all my love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @terryandjoe
    @terryandjoe 3 месяца назад +3

    Man, it was ao good to see Sam back at the show and here. Its good he got to do it amd now gets another month to heal before he's back again. Now the whole family's together again!

  • @raistlinmajere5550
    @raistlinmajere5550 2 месяца назад +1

    Im so glad Sam is back the sheer amount of joy he brings to the room is always incredible

  • @Fubs_the_queen
    @Fubs_the_queen 3 месяца назад +6

    Happy to have you back, Sam! And happier to know you’re healthy!

  • @jolinevdk
    @jolinevdk 3 месяца назад +18

    If I can get Matt to realize one thing is that although for him his npc's may feel like him and he felt awkward about doing the HDYWTDT himself, for me and I'm sure the audience his npc's mostly genuinely feel like other people. So no worries there! But I understand him wishing the final blow on his players, especially on a live show.

  • @josephbouchard6368
    @josephbouchard6368 3 месяца назад +4

    Their pure joy at having Sam around is so warm&fuzzy 🥰 ☺️ 😊

  • @davidjennings2179
    @davidjennings2179 2 месяца назад

    Having friends who can laugh with you about your cancer and recovery is so important, I can't say how happy it makes me to see Sam with these people around him through this ❤

  • @TheDarkstormy
    @TheDarkstormy 3 месяца назад +7

    For Dani: "Kilroy was here." Originator was: U.S Navy welding and riveting inspector, James J. Kilroy when the soldiers saw it all over the ships during transport to D-Day they found it hilarious and started drawing it everywhere themselves. Kilroy's graffiti figure and the eponymous "Kilroy was Here" could subsequently be found in places across half the battlefields in WW2 Europe.

    • @jlokison
      @jlokison Месяц назад

      The welding inspector part I did not know

  • @chiseledmedal2634
    @chiseledmedal2634 3 месяца назад +9

    SENDING YOU LOVE SAM! God he looks so skinny now. Hope recovery goes well!

  • @Kanti
    @Kanti 3 месяца назад +34

    1:41:38 I’m looking forward to see how Sam will make everyone uncomfortable with his cancer jokes :D

    • @wiseathena97
      @wiseathena97 3 месяца назад +5

      I had a family member go through something similar as Sam a few years back so the minute he said that I was HOLLERING it was so out of pocket 🤣🤣

    • @TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll
      @TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll 2 месяца назад +2

      I really look forward to his upcoming ads. Consider that he probably spent time brainstorming them while he was on some excellent drugs, and in a general mindset of caring even less about social convention than usual...

  • @LithNeo
    @LithNeo 3 месяца назад +13

    So happy Sam is on the road to recovery!

  • @eddiemarohl5789
    @eddiemarohl5789 3 месяца назад +8

    Ngl Matt picking fate for that question was a very pleasant surprise. I forgot that kiritsugu was his favorite character he voiced.

  • @PhobosDynami
    @PhobosDynami 2 месяца назад +2

    As someone with cancer, I love making jokes like the "you can't say no to me, I have cancer" jokes. My friend before he lost his fight to cancer would do that with me. Sometimes we'd do it to each other. I also just saw the Hank Green special on Dropout and he talks about doing that and had cancer has some good sides (but obviously the negatives far outweigh it).

  • @acecommanderjoker3926
    @acecommanderjoker3926 3 месяца назад +4

    Its actually funny Matt mentions the Fate series. I had a friend a long while back who ran a custom campaign with the Fate series as the basis. He had us pick servant types then classes and we worked on our backstories with picking actual historical figures, myth, lore, etc. I ended up picking a Barbarian Berserker who had the souls of his 10 Berserk vanguard inside of it that transitioned classes from Berserker to one of the more niche ones in the mobile game. Point is, it was amazing! defeated servants were used like magic items and the harness that Bell's Hells has, absorbing their powers and gaining aspects of them, randomly of course. Ended up becoming a werewolf too lol. I digress! I hope some day matt can run a Fate one shot!

  • @rheakano9952
    @rheakano9952 2 месяца назад +4

    If I was one of the archmages of Aeor, my project would have been, cracking healing magic and make it accessible for mages. There must be a way, bards and druids can do it too and they don’t follow a deity.

  • @HenhousetheRed
    @HenhousetheRed 3 месяца назад +3

    I love that the Naruverse (Fate series) lives rent-free in Matt's head since he voiced Kiritsugu over 10 years ago in Fate/Zero. Honestly the magic system and world building of the Fate series is actually quite good.

  • @TheDirtyGunman
    @TheDirtyGunman 3 месяца назад +28

    So glad Sam is okay

  • @Caitydid561
    @Caitydid561 2 месяца назад +1

    Sometimes it feels like Sam is a paragon of "the show must go on". Even when said "show" turned out to be a fight for his life. Here's to many more years of strength and hilarity and holding so tightly to our heartstrings as you always have, Sam!

  • @TK_Brainslug
    @TK_Brainslug 3 месяца назад +3

    Good to have Sam back everything is better when he is around I'm so happy that he beat the cancer

  • @gabrielvoss2038
    @gabrielvoss2038 2 месяца назад +1

    I love how we can mow look forward to all of the new RPG ideas and adaptations as the dnd critters immediately get to work.
    Looking forward to it friends!!!!!

  • @kirsvald9513
    @kirsvald9513 3 месяца назад +24

    I should tell, as much as I love Robbie, I still want all of them to be hosts in their own manner, because they're all great in it.
    And yes, Sam, i'm incredibly happy for you and hope that you'll get these 100%!

  • @franciscoapolinar2316
    @franciscoapolinar2316 2 месяца назад +1

    them switching travis' picture in the frame to one of robbie was Gold!!

  • @Thoast_
    @Thoast_ 2 месяца назад +3

    Honestly I hadn't really thought about it until it hit me just now.
    During FCG's last action, I sorta thought the casts reaction was a little 'overdramatic' even for these very immersed player. But now with the context of Sam's Illness... they were not just reacting to FCG's death, but the fact that Sam would be leaving them for a good while, if he'd even return to the table at all.
    All of which is to say we're all so happy that it was FCG and not Sam, that went out in a blaze of glory. And that he did in fact return to us in one piece.

  • @aimeemorgado8715
    @aimeemorgado8715 3 месяца назад +1

    Happy Sam is taking care of himself- especially fro his family and friends- but then tickled pink for the show that he’s back!!

  • @Mark-ki7ic
    @Mark-ki7ic 3 месяца назад +14

    The pact is how fiery Ferne from EXU happens.

  • @modredastal1644
    @modredastal1644 3 месяца назад +4

    Matt has seen Heilung live. Somehow I grow even more envious of this man.

  • @whzpoor
    @whzpoor 2 месяца назад +1

    Sam as much as we would miss you, your health and your family take centre stage man. Look after yourself and wishing you all the best on your recovery!

  • @LSXFury
    @LSXFury 3 месяца назад +44

    Those people who zoomed in and posted Sam's new backstory really screwed us all. Did they not think

    • @KarenCollins-sg9wx
      @KarenCollins-sg9wx 3 месяца назад +9

      I missed this thankfully ,why people have to ruin it for others I have no idea.

    • @Banquet42
      @Banquet42 3 месяца назад +8

      I'd like to think they were just hungry for lore and excited about Sam being back rather than having a desire to ruin anything for anyone.

    • @dftp
      @dftp 2 месяца назад +1

      That's why I do not interact with this fanbase at all, at most I look into the top comments of the RUclips vid sometimes. People have become way too attached and parasocial with this show, that's what mostly drives such actions.

    • @lordpepper6932
      @lordpepper6932 2 месяца назад

      Did u read it? I feel like it's easy to not

    • @LSXFury
      @LSXFury 2 месяца назад

      @@lordpepper6932 No but I have seen reddit posts but avoided them not that I guess it matters now he's got to change it

  • @thomasprovitt1806
    @thomasprovitt1806 2 месяца назад +2

    00:48:18
    The sarcastic "You're an Idea Guy" Fucks so hard. I want to hear the 30 minutes of riffing they have on that bit. 😆

  • @josephbouchard6368
    @josephbouchard6368 3 месяца назад +9

    I ABSOLUTELY prefer their deep-dive conversations over fan-questions that glaze over a lotta thing too quickly.

  • @kellygirl26
    @kellygirl26 3 месяца назад

    It’s incredible to see such kindness and love. Thank you all!

  • @Hethan_Kyle
    @Hethan_Kyle 2 месяца назад +1

    Matt, I had the same thing happen to me in Seattle. I kept all my D&D books in a laptop bag, with 4 hand painted figures, and about $400 worth of dice(fancy stuff, Opalite, Black Obsidian, etc). And I have the same though. Someone thought it was a laptop. Opened it and saw all my secret nerd tools, and just tossed it, completely unaware of the emotional trauma they had inflicted.

  • @marauderdz
    @marauderdz 3 месяца назад +7

    Oh wow, I didn't realize how rough Sam was feeling at the live show.

  • @Quotenwagnerianer
    @Quotenwagnerianer 3 месяца назад +2

    I know that moving on is incredibly important. Getting back to living life just normal without thinking about what went wrong. Which will probably take some time if you have trouble speaking.
    But before Sam does so, let me say: We love you man! You are the best and you deserve nothing but the best. So give fate the finger and do what you do best: Make fun ot if!
    Speedy and full recovery wishes to you.

  • @Sirfinchyyy
    @Sirfinchyyy 2 месяца назад +2

    23:03 Matt Mercer blushing from the praises Sam's Wife had for him🥰.

  • @niliberl7560
    @niliberl7560 3 месяца назад +1

    So grait to see you back Sam . Wishing you grait health love happines . That is life to truly live it one must fight for it.

  • @meredithbolthouse5076
    @meredithbolthouse5076 2 месяца назад

    I was at the live show with my best friend! I’ve truly never experienced anything like it in my life. I’m so glad I got to go!

  • @justinfinley1074
    @justinfinley1074 3 месяца назад +2

    matt and travis geeking out over Heilung at the Greek......so amazing!!!!!

  • @SaraDoenges
    @SaraDoenges 3 месяца назад +5

    ok, funny story about Short Circuit! We literally did that. "hey this is a movie we loved, lets show the kids!" It's not great guys! LOL but my son, who was in 1st or 2nd grade, he got in trouble for re-creating a scene. In the scene, the robot shoots a bad guy on the belt buckle, and his pants fall down, and it's all hilarious and all. So much so that my son did the scene at school …. and .. we got a call from the teacher. To be fair, she was AWFUL and made a HUGE deal about it. We, on the other hand, knowing our son, had a good laugh, and made sure to inform him that maybe keeping clothes on, and just explaining scenes like that going forward would be better. He's nearly 21 one, and doing just fine, so no harm done LOL!!

  • @mattball8622
    @mattball8622 3 месяца назад +4

    I love that Sam was like 'yeah I was blue balling the whole campaign' when FCG was canonically the first member of BH to get any action. If it isn't maximum horny, it doesn't count. I'm so happy he's back, and I hope he's having a wonderful day.

    • @mattball8622
      @mattball8622 3 месяца назад

      I also just clocked the episode title and I really hope that's a Little Shop Of Horrors reference, because I love it.