Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Crystal Palace

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  • @flandomaltrizian4603
    @flandomaltrizian4603 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6349

    HEY, there might be some SPOILERS under the thing
    2:30 Glad Sam could make it
    5:10 Traumatizing Travis
    5:55 Intro cinematic
    7:30 Episode Starts
    8:35 Jonathan Lansey gives a fantastic speech
    11:35 The latest in cats
    12:20 Laying out the heist
    17:10 Ida Cogswell
    17:25 Septimus Goodfellow
    19:10 Hanako Hayashi
    20:00 Alexandra Elise O’Neil
    20:20 Dr.Mason Pocket
    22:45 Cpt. Bentley Badger
    23:40 Naming cats
    25:10 Septimus raises the stakes
    30:05 Premature lantern
    32:25 Scooby Doo/Cthulu crossover
    37:30 Nigel Peesee
    41:40 Edison took credit for other people’s designs? How surprising!
    52:25 What spirits do
    53:20 Cat react
    57:25 Show me what you’ve got
    1:02:05 1890 alarm system
    1:04:35 Taliesin does not actually own historical Japanese tech
    1:06:35 Sam Riegel’s signature move
    1:11:05 Current wars
    1:14:35 Taliesin knows what you look like dead
    1:18:20 Taliesin is not King Arthur
    1:22:55 Totally not evil crystal
    1:27:05 Thanks for the update, Septimus
    1:28:55 Keep the bag closed
    1:30:50 Taliesin provided actual secret compartments
    1:33:00 Bentley knows keys
    1:35:05 Human hair, or humans FOR hair
    1:44:00 Lifting Doctor Pocket
    1:54:30 Good pun Taliesin
    1:57:30 That’s DOCTOR Pockets to you
    2:00:05 Figuring out sanity
    2:01:45 Hanako and Bentley
    2:06:10 Sanity panic
    2:09:05 Alexandra and Dr.Mason
    2:13:00 Break Starts
    2:18:00 Break Ends
    2:25:15 Freaking out together
    2:28:40 Septimus sees Them
    2:38:30 Taliesin makes a curious suggestion
    2:40:20 The centipede defense
    2:41:25 The shadows cling
    2:45:50 Septimus drops the act
    2:48:35 These props are amazing
    2:51:25 Alexandra loves the adventure
    2:59:40 The wheel slows to a stop
    3:02:15 Never open that door if there’s no warrant
    3:02:35 Ruby vision doesn’t help
    3:14:20 Catastrophe
    3:22:15 Surrounded by shadow
    3:33:45 Ida goes under
    3:36:55 A good poker
    3:40:40 Septimus loses his head
    3:44:15 Dr.Pocket’s curiosity is satisfied
    3:46:55 Septimus has turned
    3:47:55 Light
    3:49:25 Maryweather begins to fight
    3:53:45 Debriefing
    3:59:45 Goodbyes
    4:04:45 Episode Ends
    Twitch live viewership of this episode peaked around 21,000 people. The in-game start date for the episode was some time in the 1890’s.
    I’m not sure this timestamp thing really lends itself to a horror game, but personally I really liked this. Congratulations Taliesin, Lovecraft would have found this truly horrifying.
    Any moments I missed? Feel free to post them here. Is it Halloween yet?

    • @Bellaglp
      @Bellaglp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      YES THE GODS HAVE SPOKEN

    • @graceh7685
      @graceh7685 5 ปีที่แล้ว +106

      MATE IT'S NOT EVEN BEEN A MINUTE

    • @joey9184
      @joey9184 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Damn dis dood is fast

    • @jameshicken9482
      @jameshicken9482 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Your highlights are impressive, you must be very proud

    • @danwilliams4566
      @danwilliams4566 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Literally Celestial.

  • @GaaraKazekage16
    @GaaraKazekage16 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7067

    Travis: is easily scared and allergic to cats
    Taliesin: makes him play a horror one shot that starts at a cat show

    • @Annarki2000
      @Annarki2000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +300

      Can't wait till they send Travis through the haunted house they promised for meeting the kickstarter milestone. He gets so scared so easy. I mean he may have a heart attack or a stroke by the end of it, but it will still be hilarious to see how much he freaks out when scared, alone, and in the dark of a creepy haunted house.

    • @PariahCary
      @PariahCary 5 ปีที่แล้ว +116

      "roll for cats"

    • @theodorehsu5023
      @theodorehsu5023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      @@Annarki2000 You think this was the test run to see if Travis has enough courage for the haunted house? He knows it's better than facing Kickstarter backers who go "You're not going through with it?!? YOU BIG CHICKEN!!"

    • @Klespyrian
      @Klespyrian 5 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      @@theodorehsu5023 They wouldn't make a promise they wouldn't fulfill. You think too little of Travis

    • @tillerintoxicated6917
      @tillerintoxicated6917 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agreed

  • @thenewniccage2283
    @thenewniccage2283 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7183

    I don't know if anyone else has noticed this, but the Crystal Palace DID host a cat show in the late 19th century, and Harrison Weir really WAS the chief judge who resigned in 1890. The secretary's rambling monologue is Taliesin cramming all his research notes into the game to prove he's done his homework.

    • @RuneLar
      @RuneLar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +270

      Underrated comment

    • @Solarzuka
      @Solarzuka 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2020

      He didn't do any homework he was at the cat show in the Crystal Palace in the 19th century duuuh

    • @ThorMan91587
      @ThorMan91587 5 ปีที่แล้ว +321

      Yeah, Tal and Keanu Bae are both immortal vampire lords. It is known.

    • @scientia4866
      @scientia4866 5 ปีที่แล้ว +191

      thanks, dude! i love comments like yours :D i didn't think of looking that up. instead i found information about the _elekiter_ (エレキテル) which was used for electric experiments at that time. the japanese version is derived from a similar dutch invention. wikipedia link:
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elekiter
      Taliesin's box, that he gives to Hanako ( 1:02:07 ), matches the box on the picture in the article (even though that's just a replica) - i think it's the same pic that Taliesin himself shows. it's wonderful how much detail and effort was put into this :D
      Elekiters made it possible to start true research with electricity and creation of electrical devices because for the first time we were able to produce electricity (through friction) and combined with things like the Layden jar (first condenser) store it for further usage. no more hunting thunderstorms needed ^^ Ben Franklin joined four Leyden jars together and seemingly coined the term _electrical battery_ as a name for that setup. That all happened in the 1740s and onwards - over 250 years ago. it's amazing how far we've come.

    • @danielelliott95
      @danielelliott95 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Solarzuka In his true form?

  • @kaniamia
    @kaniamia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1896

    The realization that when Taliesin tells Liam “You sense the thing that’s in your notes,” Liam’s notes must actually say, “You don’t know a damn thing; just bullshit.”

    • @AVJHalonen
      @AVJHalonen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +219

      Watching it for the second time and it makes it so funny. The poker face of them both...

    • @matthewventures
      @matthewventures 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      when is this?

    • @alkabek9581
      @alkabek9581 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      i would also like to know when this is

    • @Zaynstir
      @Zaynstir 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      it's around the 45:30 mark

    • @xadielplasencia3674
      @xadielplasencia3674 3 ปีที่แล้ว +145

      They say it multiple times, the first time around I was loke "Wow, He prepares more than Mercer, he has everytihng in his nothes" lmao
      I also realized that Liam never says anything useful at all, its always like "the air is turnin"
      He also makes some comments about his roll numbers, wich let you know that he doesnt know shit

  • @eggnblood
    @eggnblood 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1993

    Travis: Scared shitless
    His character: heroic, resourceful
    Liam: Intrigued and having fun
    His character: cowardly liar

    • @jonsimpson6240
      @jonsimpson6240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      👋Rollplay👋
      I love it.

    • @SilverSteel33
      @SilverSteel33 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      I LOVE Liam sliding out of his accent and catching it by shifting into a different accent. Whether it was intentional to the character or not, brilliant move.

    • @Zombiewithabowtie
      @Zombiewithabowtie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Septimus (nee Archie) is essentially if Caleb Widogast didn't have a drop of arcane talent.

  • @jayl2298
    @jayl2298 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2948

    I want this to be a regular series just so it can end with Mr. Merryweather accidentally revealing his eldritch form, fleeing to California, and changing his name to taliesin jaffe.

    • @scouttyra
      @scouttyra 5 ปีที่แล้ว +163

      Or somehow attaining immortality, or becoming an eldritch being and continuing to fight for humanity, and becoming Taliesin Jaffe.

    • @scouttyra
      @scouttyra 5 ปีที่แล้ว +143

      Or just getting *really* good air-conditioning.

    • @meganpeoples3866
      @meganpeoples3866 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@scouttyra Nice reference!

    • @amitgabay3721
      @amitgabay3721 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@scouttyra I think he should get more cows

    • @TheProfessor529
      @TheProfessor529 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      He's Nyarlathotep, I'm calling it now.

  • @eversplode7792
    @eversplode7792 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2112

    in the immortal words of taliesin jaffe:
    "We're running. Its bad."

    • @paleoboythedemon6832
      @paleoboythedemon6832 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      In the words of the immortal taliesin jaffe we're running its bad

    • @ncpolley
      @ncpolley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      *emerges from wall*

    • @aquarius555
      @aquarius555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      3:38:13

    • @SergioAzamuth
      @SergioAzamuth ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Old video I keep coming back to but I have to say another old saying eternalized by our lovely eldritch horror...
      "Help, it's again"

  • @YannieUzumaki
    @YannieUzumaki 5 ปีที่แล้ว +583

    Liam's accents are so good that others can tell when he deliberately lets it slip. That's some amazing acting talent right there.

    • @davidc4983
      @davidc4983 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      I just came here to see if someone pointed this out. The man is a legend

    • @secpendragon9760
      @secpendragon9760 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I was getting some serious Vax'ildan vibes from the voice he was doing initially. Such incredible ability

    • @jakobwichmann6013
      @jakobwichmann6013 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Hana's were more on point. Liam's was good, but it was a great mix with great pronounciation and american 'over' and other smaller words mixed in :)

    • @Cowcow211
      @Cowcow211 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Pretty good Northern Ireland accent. Can't quite place what region he was going for. I would say it sounds closer to a Derry accent than say a Belfast accent.

    • @fatthorstumtum6593
      @fatthorstumtum6593 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@jakobwichmann6013 sorry but although hanna was good, Liam is on an whole other lvl when it comes to accents in my opinion.

  • @DragonElixion
    @DragonElixion 4 ปีที่แล้ว +993

    "Bless your ignorance child." reminded me so much of Percy's "Your secret is safe with my indifference." Taliesin is a gem

    • @TheIllsiveMan
      @TheIllsiveMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I think that Percy is still my favorite character in all of the campaigns so far. The way Taliesin played him was marvelous. You can't forget "Your Soul is Forfeit!" such a good taunt.

  • @marshroverv5632
    @marshroverv5632 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4314

    Taliesin: I love Cosmic Horror
    Me: Now you're just being narcissistic

    • @dolansajorda4513
      @dolansajorda4513 5 ปีที่แล้ว +123

      This right here.

    • @Othercyde
      @Othercyde 5 ปีที่แล้ว +274

      A little self-love is healthy.

    • @RadiantJo
      @RadiantJo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      DBZA reference?

    • @dolansajorda4513
      @dolansajorda4513 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@RadiantJo mr. Popo?

    • @RadiantJo
      @RadiantJo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      The Emo Knight
      Pecking order!

  • @RSorei
    @RSorei 5 ปีที่แล้ว +943

    If you're bad at spotting things in this game, you miss stuff and get killed.
    If you're good at spotting things, you notice stuff and are driven insane by it...

    • @Lore-se8fh
      @Lore-se8fh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      It's a lose-lose situation!

    • @GarfieldiusPrime
      @GarfieldiusPrime 5 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      @@Lore-se8fh As a lot of Lovecraft-esque horror is.

    • @WeAreTheBentusi
      @WeAreTheBentusi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      So the only winning move is, NOT to play.

    • @scottjcraig2
      @scottjcraig2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      @@WeAreTheBentusi and then your just on one side of the glass, tapping and barely influencing the world.

    • @SCP.343
      @SCP.343 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      So basically real life…?

  • @Cragified
    @Cragified 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3596

    I envy how supportive Taliesin's friends are. His first time running CoC and a naturally anxious person the cast threw themselves fully into this to make him more at ease. Costume, mannerisms, and listening without rushing.

    • @alexdibenedetto1972
      @alexdibenedetto1972 4 ปีที่แล้ว +401

      I could sense Taliesin’s anxiety and, high key, the support of the party helped me overcome my fear of DMing and now I’ve made some of the best friends I’ve ever had :,)

    • @Rosmarus_Odobenus
      @Rosmarus_Odobenus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +228

      I do think that there is an element of that, but let's not forget that for the most part Taliesin Jaffe is just brilliant and great.

    • @stevetreavett8053
      @stevetreavett8053 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      They are professionals.

    • @respectfulevil9022
      @respectfulevil9022 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      It's hard not to get a crush on him ngl

    • @switch158
      @switch158 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      I agree, you could see his hands literally shaking as he flawlessly introduced the game and everyone at the table. Props to him for being that nervous yet not stumbling over his words and guiding everyone forward :)

  • @mathewnunya2434
    @mathewnunya2434 3 ปีที่แล้ว +464

    "You see in the distance an old, decrepit, small, square castle...
    Its 5 flags flying from minarets atop each of its corners."
    "But, if its square... How could there be 5 flags in the corners?"
    "Good question, roll for sanity."
    Dont remember where I read this from but absolutely loved it and this reminded me of it.
    Want more of this!!!

  • @RuneLar
    @RuneLar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2092

    It was so nice of Taliesin to let them stream from his summer home's dinning room.

    • @savageantelope3306
      @savageantelope3306 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      That’s a flex

    • @dextergoodman6446
      @dextergoodman6446 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Dining room? You insult him, that place is not nearly good enough for his Dining. Its obviously his guest bathroom

    • @kairos4484
      @kairos4484 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@dextergoodman6446 To much carpet for a bathroom, probably just a small closet in the left wing of his summer home estate.

    • @xendranara7121
      @xendranara7121 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@kairos4484 a small closet? You underestimate what an eldritch entity can hoard after thousands of years of living. This was shot in Taliesin’s junk drawer. We have McDonald’s sauce packets and loose take out napkins, Taliesin has occult objects.

  • @fluffydestroyerofworlds2465
    @fluffydestroyerofworlds2465 5 ปีที่แล้ว +623

    "Goodnight poor mortals, i hope your cats survived the night." Is a phrase i didnt know i would shake me a little bit inside.

  • @skreimaerok7764
    @skreimaerok7764 4 ปีที่แล้ว +809

    Having run a few games of Call of Cthulhu... My goodness, these classy gentlemen and ladies showed just how quickly things can go from "Hmmm, this is quite intriguing" to "AND ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST"

    • @lefterismplanas4977
      @lefterismplanas4977 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Yeah lpvec4wft is like that.
      everything is just a very gradual slow burn until it isn't.
      in which case things all run like a speed train in a hurricane xD
      my first lovecraft book was actually boring me for the start until I reached the better parts where It all payed out wonderfully

    • @TarotVylan
      @TarotVylan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Well, when push comes to shove, the posh start shoving.

    • @terryt9833
      @terryt9833 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I played a few, and yep. it went from "hmmm fun mystery, I feel like poirot" to "OH FUCK RUN HELP" in like five seconds midway through session 3

  • @Hades8103
    @Hades8103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +835

    Eldritch God: About to begin the game
    Travis (Un)Willingham: Can I leave?

    • @incomingbear1334
      @incomingbear1334 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Eldritch God: I told your wife to lock the door.

    • @Blue_Lunacy
      @Blue_Lunacy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      That (Un)Willingham was perfect 🤣

    • @Hades8103
      @Hades8103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Isrel156 Noice. Thanks man

    • @Kasino80
      @Kasino80 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@incomingbear1334 the Eldritch God was masquerading as his wife.

    • @maryhales4595
      @maryhales4595 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I've hidden your keys. Your wife knows to lock the door.

  • @DemonDude656
    @DemonDude656 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1246

    Matt: "You could certainly try"
    Taliesin after a minute of talking to himself: "Thats interesting"

  • @NotAPorch
    @NotAPorch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1205

    Taliesin’s one shots are always filled with the players dying and I love it, it’s such a change of pace and they know they are actually at risk of being taken out and he gives little to no leeway and wants them all dead. It’s beautiful.

    • @gremlinwc8996
      @gremlinwc8996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +132

      *a hush and fear falls through the room as they realise that taliesin will dm, and death will follow*

    • @VijoPlays
      @VijoPlays 4 ปีที่แล้ว +121

      It's something nice about the One Shots. People won't be heartbroken if they die, so the DM has a lot more leeway with being punishing.

    • @BlammoNation
      @BlammoNation 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I want him to dm more! I love every dark moment!

    • @obi-wank-enobi
      @obi-wank-enobi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ummm
      Dark

    • @emmikay7387
      @emmikay7387 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I think it's hilarious that he keeps gunning for a TPK, and keeps failing somehow.

  • @joshuarose1381
    @joshuarose1381 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2439

    Vox Machina couldn't get through doors...
    Mighty Nein has issues with chairs...
    These people can't find a light switch

    • @obbadooba3453
      @obbadooba3453 5 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      The Cthulhu Crew?

    • @MinersLoveGames
      @MinersLoveGames 5 ปีที่แล้ว +240

      @@obbadooba3453
      The Crew-thulhu.

    • @justshidded2749
      @justshidded2749 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      oh my god

    • @dylanchouinard6141
      @dylanchouinard6141 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      The Bad Kids from Fantasy High can’t go over tables

    • @lynnor9435
      @lynnor9435 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@MinersLoveGames you've made my night, thank you

  • @MrNeodylliphan
    @MrNeodylliphan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3201

    "Let's capitalize on this opportunity to name our cats!"
    Every Lovecraft fan: "Oh noooo..."

    • @LadyGameshine
      @LadyGameshine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +170

      I... forgot about that

    • @mattharris7674
      @mattharris7674 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      @@LadyGameshine Me too. Until now, me too...

    • @Deppability
      @Deppability 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Looks like I missed something. Whats the Story you're reffering to?

    • @MrNeodylliphan
      @MrNeodylliphan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +227

      @@Deppability not a story. Lovecraft once had a cat with a super racist slur for a name.

    • @Deppability
      @Deppability 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      @@MrNeodylliphan Ok, just looked it up 😐

  • @victorolearius2436
    @victorolearius2436 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7060

    Why is Taliesin the only one not in a costume? He's just wearing his every-day clothes.

    • @sunburntsatan6475
      @sunburntsatan6475 5 ปีที่แล้ว +595

      Well, you see, every evening when Taliesin rolls out of his crypt, he dresses to impress. One of the downsides of his ageless form is that there must be a particular emphasis on his choice in attire

    • @lucasm.3864
      @lucasm.3864 5 ปีที่แล้ว +369

      Those weren't even special effects behind him, that's just how his shadow usually works.

    • @wabschall
      @wabschall 5 ปีที่แล้ว +227

      @@lucasm.3864 they actually had to get him to turn it off because they couldnt figure out how to hide it during episodes. And noone was willing to try after the last intern went missing

    • @johnrankin7135
      @johnrankin7135 5 ปีที่แล้ว +109

      @@wabschall he's not missing, unless you don't have vision of the shadowrealm?

    • @wabschall
      @wabschall 5 ปีที่แล้ว +167

      @@johnrankin7135 I, unfortunately, do not have eyes. Met Talison at a coffee shop and his form accidentally slipped. Noone was mortally wounded, but my eyes were unrecoverable

  • @ThePastaBolognese
    @ThePastaBolognese 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2637

    I will always be in love with the fact that somehow everyone has agreed and accepted the fact that Taliesin himself is a cosmic horror in human form

    • @dextergoodman6446
      @dextergoodman6446 3 ปีที่แล้ว +116

      It is a fact, kinda hard to dispute it

    • @WhatIsIo
      @WhatIsIo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      In human form? More disguised than anything

    • @troodontalon5990
      @troodontalon5990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +102

      Not everyone. There was one guy who tried to argue and it didn't end well. Wil Wheaton, I think his name was?

    • @roticet
      @roticet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@troodontalon5990 he did? Got a link? I wanna see/read.

    • @juliagibbs32
      @juliagibbs32 3 ปีที่แล้ว +266

      As the story goes, in ages past, there once was an entity called Wil that challenged Taliesin’s role as ultimate omnipresent horror being. Taliesin, being beyond emotion, was at first dismissive of this finite consciousness, but Wil continued in his provocation of the eldritch being. Eventually, Taliesin found Wil’s annoyance too much, and cursed him across a his forms with terrible dice luck. Yet, in that moment, Taliesin found that his experience of frustration had created a mortal form, that could experience all emotions. Taliesin was intrigued, and thus to this day, is able to contain (somewhat) his consciousness in the form we see, enjoying his time amongst mortals while this form manages to not decay.

  • @peterbassom2999
    @peterbassom2999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2983

    Dr Pocket: Works at British Museum
    Group: Discovers strange red artifact stone
    Dr Pocket: "I call dibs"
    10/10 historically accurate roleplay

    • @antoniocotillo9595
      @antoniocotillo9595 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Underrated comment

    • @AnInkStick
      @AnInkStick 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Well he is Doctor “Pocket”

    • @xephronzz9585
      @xephronzz9585 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@AnInkStick Well he is "british"

    • @wickedly1
      @wickedly1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Name checks out.

    • @tunerrestorations
      @tunerrestorations ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Where can you find the largest collection of stolen property???
      The British museum.

  • @brycedecker7142
    @brycedecker7142 3 ปีที่แล้ว +930

    Honestly it comforts me so much to see Taliesin reading from notes as he is dming. I do the same thing since I can’t trust myself to share all the information my players need off the top of my head and I always feel bad watching critical role and seeing Matt able to narrate everything while looking the players in the eyes. But Taliesin was able to pull off an amazing session while reading off of notes which means that I can to!

    • @imrobinhood_4406
      @imrobinhood_4406 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Matt is literally a DM God, don’t feel bad babe reading from your notes is so sexy

    • @mineola_
      @mineola_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

      Matt does a lot without reading, but he also just reads stuff at times, he just is so good at it sounding natural that it is hard to tell. But I totally get it, I get super intimidated by him too.

    • @testfire3000
      @testfire3000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      Every good DM (or GM, Keeper, or whatever a game calls the referee) has to have notes. Some like Matt Mercer just have them memorized but still handy just off screen. You can time to time see him glancing while the players make jokes about drinking, etc. Taliesin did a wonderful job here and had a lot going on at once, with SO many ways the players could run into trouble. 10/10 would watch Taliesin run another CoC game again.

    • @kohakuaiko
      @kohakuaiko 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Matt's improv game is next level. Taliesin doesn't give a rat's patootie and just wants to get it right.

    • @r.s.2890
      @r.s.2890 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      When my players see me look at my notes, t's 50/50 on whether I'm actually looking at my notes, or improvising. 😁 😎

  • @henryknowles3678
    @henryknowles3678 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5213

    The only reason taliesin stutters is because he’s converting his first language (ancient Phoenician) into our boring modern english

    • @Fetch26291
      @Fetch26291 5 ปีที่แล้ว +466

      He's not that old. He became immortal during Alexander's conquest of Egypt.

    • @hfar_in_the_sky
      @hfar_in_the_sky 5 ปีที่แล้ว +311

      @@Fetch26291 I mean, that's what they want us to think.

    • @ultimateninjaboi
      @ultimateninjaboi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +205

      Now I just need to see Taliesin march an army of elephants over the alps and I'll be happy

    • @battyrae1398
      @battyrae1398 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      its cos he was there lol

    • @Drocksas
      @Drocksas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +123

      You guys all had him pegged far ealier than I did. I thought his first language was R'lyehian

  • @LeviathanMorberos
    @LeviathanMorberos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +546

    "Well, goodnight poor mortals ".A bead of sweat rolled down my forehead. The characters did not notice it. I almost screamed at my monitor.

    • @elbruces
      @elbruces 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Don't scream. It is listening.

  • @d.v.1803
    @d.v.1803 5 ปีที่แล้ว +662

    The Critical Role crew truly outdid themselves. The music, set design, costumes, props, and frickin' light effects?! Amazing!! Not to mention the fantastic players and our one and only keeper of arcane lore. This is easily my favorite one shot. Please, Taliesin (& Marisha) more Call of Cthulhu!!

    • @hazmatter0634
      @hazmatter0634 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      What lighting effects? Those were just tals shadow

    • @09spidy
      @09spidy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      These "props" were just old relics found in Taliesin's attic.

    • @d.v.1803
      @d.v.1803 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@hazmatter0634 oh shit you're right, my bad

    • @moxiousch
      @moxiousch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      All jokes aside, I admired all of the production and set design quality as well! From the intro, to the backdrop details, to the FANTASTIC light show. Man oh man, the hands grabbing out of the shadowed sun at Tal's back when the shadow people attacked?? I was SQUEALING with fear and excitement.

    • @jeanvalero1597
      @jeanvalero1597 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And continue thisss!

  • @Saighin
    @Saighin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +456

    Little detail:
    I adore the subtle creepiness that the _entire_ time Taliesin is narrating he's sitting in front of a Black Sun Disc (from which shadow tendrils begin to emanate at the appropriate point in the story) 😳

    • @exquisitane233
      @exquisitane233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Wow, didn't even notice that. They really knocked the art and such out of the park with this one shot.

    • @zenxiety6461
      @zenxiety6461 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Legitimately thought he was wearing a witch hat for the first hour or so

    • @muriloamorim2731
      @muriloamorim2731 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@zenxiety6461 lol i see it now

  • @giannacarter9711
    @giannacarter9711 5 ปีที่แล้ว +581

    Taliesin: You have all entered cats in the cat show.
    Travis: *horrified gasp from off camera*

  • @garrettolsen3146
    @garrettolsen3146 5 ปีที่แล้ว +461

    Liam is a master at role play. An absolute master. His character is perfect. And Travis' skeptical reactions are spot on as well.

  • @jonathanlatour7656
    @jonathanlatour7656 5 ปีที่แล้ว +541

    Best line
    Ashley Birch "Could you try to enjoy this a little less?" Speaking to Taliesin with his grin.

    • @TimjanThyme
      @TimjanThyme 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That part came on JUST as I read this

    • @laylachica6958
      @laylachica6958 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I thought she was referring to Alexandra (Marishas character) ?

    • @8684LYFE
      @8684LYFE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I mean, he did get to kill her character after she killed his :P

    • @adamantz7682
      @adamantz7682 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hate to be this guy, but it's ashly burch 🙂

  • @jamesbarton3017
    @jamesbarton3017 4 ปีที่แล้ว +627

    The sanity rolls here are fascinating here. Especially Ashley’s after opening the chest. “You hear a faint knocking, just on the edge of your hearing” leads to “Oh, it must be some young hooligans outside throwing stones.” I feel it really lends to an overarching theme in most Lovecraftian works, that being humanity’s overriding desire to understand or explain every phenomenon it encounters and the shutdowns when there simply is no understanding or explaining such eldritch occurrences that the staples of cosmic horror

    • @zubbworks
      @zubbworks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Honestly everything I can't explain, I try to explain. Half the time I do, the other half I'm just like, probably demons or somthing. Or God if it's more of a good thing.

    • @woolenthreads
      @woolenthreads 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      LOL I remember playing a Limping WW1 Aussie Veteran in the US in COC. Everyone ran into a house to investigate while I limped in. They all got to the Library and found a horror Chess Set. The GM then stated I'd reached the library and asked me what I was going to do. I decided that they had the library well covered and started knocking on the walls trying to find secret doors, whereupon the GM required Everyone in the Library to make San checks :D
      Different Game same GM, We went into a different library and one of the other players picked out a book, said "This is intersting" then read out a passage whereupon the GM made everyone roll 3d6 san damage except for the reader who had to roll a d100. The Reader rolled 1, everone else rolled more than 10.

  • @STOP_red_light
    @STOP_red_light 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2006

    I think we have a new Halloween tradition that could be started off the back of this one shot. On the closest Thursday night to Halloween Taliesin runs a one shot Call of Cthulhu instead of the usual Critical Role.

    • @TheCutRat
      @TheCutRat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +165

      I second this, we need more Taliesin horror One-Shots

    • @julesponge
      @julesponge 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Yes please.

    • @psych0pyr0gaming99
      @psych0pyr0gaming99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I concur, we must get this comment to the top so they might see it

    • @swaghauler8334
      @swaghauler8334 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      He needs to do classic CHILL next. CHILL was cool. Dark Conspiracy is more action-oriented but you can make it more horror with a little work.

    • @grantdixson1442
      @grantdixson1442 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      You mean call of CAThulhu!

  • @Wolfencreek
    @Wolfencreek 5 ปีที่แล้ว +382

    Disclaimer: Events in this Oneshot are entirely based on historical events and the personal recollections of the Being From Beyond The Stars known commonly as Talesin Jaffe.

  • @Troglodite89
    @Troglodite89 4 ปีที่แล้ว +546

    Is it just me, or is Tali's voice just... Perfect for this Genre? Getting real Vincent Price vibes

    • @VitaNewbo
      @VitaNewbo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      There is a reason most people think he is an ancient one in disguise.

    • @OutlawWalker
      @OutlawWalker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I think he's where Vincent Price got it from

  • @cookiestyleguy5886
    @cookiestyleguy5886 2 ปีที่แล้ว +612

    I love the horrifying, unsaid, implications of Taliesin’s lore: that being that the Crystal Palace contains all of the eldritch artifact that have been collected over the centuries, and it existence is what keeps the horrors contained and the world safe(ish). Yet the Crystal Palace burned down in 1936, several decades after the story.

    • @tybronx2446
      @tybronx2446 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Ohh by that thread, if people hadn't stolen these artefacts and collected them in one easy place to destroy them all then their world would be safe still. I love that :D

    • @thanesgames9685
      @thanesgames9685 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Much of what was in the Crystal Palace is now in the Victoria and Albert Museum, which is a mind blowing place. At some point, people went around plaster-casting great works of sculpture and architecture. These were in the original Crystal Palace. So there is a life sized version of Trajan's Column in the V&A, in a room full of equally (or more) impressive pieces.

    • @cookiestyleguy5886
      @cookiestyleguy5886 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@thanesgames9685 Would have been amazing to see.

    • @sidleyparkhermit6391
      @sidleyparkhermit6391 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Well, the back half of the 1930s went just fine! Nothing to worry about, go about your business..........

    • @johncasey7063
      @johncasey7063 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't worry, there's infinite amounts of eldritch artifacts that never got to the Crystal Palace! So, no harm done!

  • @ianross8083
    @ianross8083 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1405

    I like how everyone starts off being super flirty with each other and then by the end its just panicking

    • @Dracobyte
      @Dracobyte 4 ปีที่แล้ว +102

      Classic Call od Cuthulu.

    • @automaton1740
      @automaton1740 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      This is pretty much how every call of cthulhu game goes lol.

    • @RDR911
      @RDR911 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@automaton1740 can confirm, every mixed gender (character or player) game has in-character flirting. Everybody loves to do it, and who am I as a Keeper to say no!

    • @jackthorton10
      @jackthorton10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      All in good time for a little banter 😏

    • @sirilay
      @sirilay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's... essentially every teen horror XD

  • @Kelogos
    @Kelogos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3171

    The Name "Call of Cthulhu" actually refers to Taliesin calling his pet in for dinner.

    • @mistamemewide
      @mistamemewide 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      “Pspspsps! Cthulhu!”

    • @richardsmith2719
      @richardsmith2719 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      'Call of Cthulhu' is the ritual Taliesin cast to convince everyone to do this episode. And soon, he shall chant the words again... and the next herd of poor souls shall be corrupted by the Outer Gods.

    • @ClandestineSnowman
      @ClandestineSnowman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      "Cthulhu! Cthulhu! Hey....wake up buddy...the stars ar right...wake up sleepyhead"

    • @critical_role_nerd
      @critical_role_nerd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hahahahaaa

    • @ashleycook6025
      @ashleycook6025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@richardsmith2719 I'm just tickled pink every time I remember that all the ppl the original author deemed less than human have taken his work and improved it so. I hope he is restless in his afterlife knowing ppl of colour, gender/sexuality non conforming are making a good living and having a great time by making his art more inclusive.

  • @martok_sh
    @martok_sh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +928

    Has nobody mentioned yet that Marisha plays a character who works
    with/for monks who keep obscure/occult secrets, and wears blue?
    Alexandra is with the Cobalt Soul.

    • @4th_Sannin
      @4th_Sannin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      HOLY SHIT

    • @jelliefishr2336
      @jelliefishr2336 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      And is most definitely attracted to girls?

    • @Fetch26291
      @Fetch26291 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Exandria has a way of leaking into other realms.

    • @Jpteryx
      @Jpteryx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      And Travis played a captain.

    • @martok_sh
      @martok_sh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      A former captain with a british accent at that :)
      I wonder if that character was finished before Clay and Dust.

  • @Royy164
    @Royy164 3 ปีที่แล้ว +531

    5:30
    Tal: "I'm getting a taste for it, it's like tasting human flesh"
    Careful Taliesin, your Taliesin is showing...

  • @Kiterou
    @Kiterou 5 ปีที่แล้ว +791

    Taliesin: "Good evening, children..."
    Me: "Yes I'm listening take me to these strange new worlds teacher"

  • @okayhonks
    @okayhonks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +285

    The lighting effects behind Taliesin were so subtle, but absolutely incredible. No spoilers or anything, but spare an eye for the background, viewers!

    • @Squeekysquid
      @Squeekysquid 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I couldn't. I was fully engaged. I even took a moment to take note of some shadows as i was heading to the pisser. I take that back I was able to occasionally catch a glimpse of the background. It was pretty cool.

    • @Kay_Sea251
      @Kay_Sea251 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Huh. I just assumed it was Taliesin's natural aura.

    • @bionicdragon5
      @bionicdragon5 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can see everyone's reaction to the lighting effects at 2:41:06.
      It's amazing!

  • @AlexAustralis
    @AlexAustralis 5 ปีที่แล้ว +623

    I would love so much for this to become an at least semi-regular series in addition to the normal series. Especially if Matt was a player since we rarely get to see him on the player's side of the table.

    • @RhedisHome
      @RhedisHome 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      This is everything I want. AMAZING.

    • @googlepoodle5814
      @googlepoodle5814 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I just finished undeadwood, it was great

    • @dungeonsandkobolds894
      @dungeonsandkobolds894 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      matt plays amazingly

    • @eb4305
      @eb4305 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Goddamnit Marisha, creative director for Critical Role, quit keeping Matt off the PC list, fulfill his final form, make Tal reckon with a Demigod that can rival his understanding of the netherworld that churns our CR butter for our amusement. It is within your upcomance, fellow ginger content overlord.

  • @okthen623
    @okthen623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    True player solidarity is Taliesin telling Phil that when he starts talking about shadow people he can't stop until stopped by someone else, and everyone else immediately jumping to stop him and calm him down when he starts rambling so he doesn't have to exhaust himself riffing

  • @sea269
    @sea269 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4396

    Anyone else desperately want Taliesin Jaffe to make videos just reading out old horror novels and creepy stories and whatever
    Because I want it

    • @scouttyra
      @scouttyra 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      +

    • @KaraOni13
      @KaraOni13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      I want him to read hp lovecraft tales

    • @XGothWolfX
      @XGothWolfX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      This RIGHT NOW!!

    • @phi7534
      @phi7534 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      nah man, fuck hp lovecraft. taliesin's beautiful voice deserves better.

    • @eliwest3393
      @eliwest3393 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@phi7534 Real cosmic horror

  • @xampleloginname
    @xampleloginname 4 ปีที่แล้ว +866

    I loved the reveal with Septimus. I was like "Aaaahhh that's why the occult guy only had 5 points in occult" xD

    • @DoKumaStarlight
      @DoKumaStarlight 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      the fact that we got it blows

    • @xadielplasencia3674
      @xadielplasencia3674 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      I did find it weird how the wind was always "turning" but he never said anything specific from his "notes", the reveal was amazing

    • @weebjeez
      @weebjeez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      @@DoKumaStarlight Yeah. As soon as I heard Liam say his Occult wasn't one of his good rolls, I started looking at his act a bit more closely, and noticed how everything he asked of Taelesin was very specific. He wouldn't say, specifically, what he was doing. Just that he was, more or less, doing "his thing".
      I think the plan was basically Taelesin saying "I'll keep letting you bullshit your way through checks, by being vague, to make everyone think you're actually a mystic... but there will be a time when it's all gonna fall flat." and so when Liam tried to activate the stones, he realized... oh fuck. He's letting it fall flat right now.

    • @NWolfsson
      @NWolfsson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      If you're attentive, on his first "read" Liam mutters that he does a Psychology check, and samewise when he announced to the table he only has 05 in Occult. When you consider there aren't Deception or Lie skills among the Investigator Skills, Psychology (or Persuasion, but that would be kinda flag) WOULD be a logical stat for a player faking a medium to use, both in-game and out of to mess with the rest of the table.

  • @solofsax
    @solofsax 5 ปีที่แล้ว +418

    So. Travis, Liam and Marisha were just playing their D&D characters in Cthuluverse... a pleasant guy with a secret sword, a magic-man with a secret and love for cats, and an adventurer who spends time with Tibetan monks?
    I need this fan art.

    • @zacharydunn6577
      @zacharydunn6577 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      And then Liam's true self ended up kind of being a rogueish, thief sort.

    • @michaelliggett1622
      @michaelliggett1622 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@zacharydunn6577 actually more or less just con man / actor

  • @atron.studios598
    @atron.studios598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +308

    Travis be out here playing Sir Bertrand Bell in every form and era possible. Love it! Haha

    • @starking2162
      @starking2162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Not quite noble enough, more Fjord after his reveal

  • @whatkindofnameisella682
    @whatkindofnameisella682 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1346

    I love how Taliesin dms this with the background of someone who obviously loves and appreciates museums and anything antique and other-timely. As a fellow old stuff lover it brings so much joy to my heart.

    • @kaeleastlord
      @kaeleastlord 5 ปีที่แล้ว +115

      He was around when the stuff in museums were made. He doesn't love old-timey stuff. He's feeling nostalgic.

    • @ianbyrne465
      @ianbyrne465 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Matthew Bowles Taliesin is basically a non-evil Vandal Savage

    • @jurassicbread4279
      @jurassicbread4279 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I mean, taliesin is thousands of years old

    • @kendrajade6688
      @kendrajade6688 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jurassicbread4279 He has 4,000 years of knowledge.

  • @michaelmartin5623
    @michaelmartin5623 5 ปีที่แล้ว +348

    I would not at all mind seeing Taliesin doing more CoC games. Even if it’s just a couple of times a year, or once a month, I would be fine with that. Well done Mr. Jaffe on creeping the bejeezus out of me!!

    • @jeanvalero1597
      @jeanvalero1597 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      And they could continue this! I feel it was a nice set up to what could be an overarching (if slow moving due to the frequency) call of cthullu campaign! A lot of characters survived so it is not out of the question. I think even like 1-3 times a year would be awesome

    • @HeathenHammer8
      @HeathenHammer8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agreed! I really hope that CoC one-shots become a part of the usual content lineup :)

    • @willnelson9906
      @willnelson9906 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Halloween special!

  • @MerlinCGBroadway
    @MerlinCGBroadway 5 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    I get the feeling Liam really enjoys this kind of roleplay. I would watch the hell out of a Cthulu series with this cast.

    • @teacooper6485
      @teacooper6485 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Honestly id watch it with pretty much any cast...

    • @thefracturedbutwhole5475
      @thefracturedbutwhole5475 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      He probably does, instead of making a dark depressing character, the setting is dark and depressing

    • @MerlinCGBroadway
      @MerlinCGBroadway 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I felt Talisen was in his element too. Much better than Vampire. Very good at setting the atmosphere too.

    • @Soloxius
      @Soloxius 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Over on Alpha, G&S did a series where Ivan Van Norman ran a big Dread game using a huge wood block tower in like... an actual set. Liam was one of the players/actors in that and it was AMAZING. Should deffo check it out! (Edit: It was called Madness, iirc.)

  • @darklord884
    @darklord884 3 ปีที่แล้ว +376

    Also, wait a second, I just noticed. At around 1:24:13 Liam fully says "I don't have a good Occult, but my Intelligence and Psychology are high." And nobody questions how the supposed spiritualist and medium has a low Occult ability score.

    • @Mr.Despair.
      @Mr.Despair. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      That is the 1st thing I thought and was like, how did none of the other players catch that?!?

    • @chuckn4851
      @chuckn4851 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      @@Mr.Despair. Well, he IS a "celebrity occultist" 😁

    • @marcojacinto824
      @marcojacinto824 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ​@@chuckn4851LMAO! Touché!

    • @mitchellwilliam95
      @mitchellwilliam95 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's called meta-gaming.

    • @darklord884
      @darklord884 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@mitchellwilliam95 Meta-gaming is when you take advantage of out of game information as if your character knew of it in-game. Questioning how the fuck your buddy made his Occultist character with a low Occult and high Psychology is a part of game banter.

  • @modredastal1644
    @modredastal1644 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5904

    I'm so disappointed that the players all dressed up and got in character, but Taliesin just wore his backup pajamas. It's also really weird that they recorded this in his guest bathroom.

    • @leonardocamilio1206
      @leonardocamilio1206 3 ปีที่แล้ว +528

      I mean, dming can be stressful, so a little bit of comfort is always nice, especially when you are telling a story about your little pet.

    • @sextwister
      @sextwister 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      What is the joke here

    • @modredastal1644
      @modredastal1644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +678

      @@sextwister Taliesin, in real life, is an eldritch warlock and arcane scholar. He is believed to be over 3,000 years old, but this cannot be confirmed as all records of his existence before the Tunguska Event are severely damaged and unverifiable. It is, however, common knowledge that his holdings, abilities, titles, and estates in the present day surpass even the most well-established arcane practitioners across the globe. His day-to-day sees him bedecked in erudite fineries and in his free time he is known to wander the halls of his labyrinthine towers, with his arms outstretched (WITHHISARMSOUTSTRETCHED---can you see him? No? Shoot...) pondering the mysteries of the Beyond.

    • @sethkeown5965
      @sethkeown5965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +289

      @@sextwister some say that he absorbs the knowledge of the books his fingers touch, as if by osmosis. Makes you wonder why the Vatican has that locked away library.

    • @shannononeill482
      @shannononeill482 3 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      Really think that this outfit was probably hanging in T's closet already and was perfect for the event. I dare say they *all* look good in a steampunk/victorian age dress.

  • @thornlings
    @thornlings 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1821

    Marisha wearing sleeves? This really IS going to be terrifying!

    • @wingedyera
      @wingedyera 5 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      I want that blouse though
      ... crit role closet please come through for me ♡♡

    • @SCarr8813
      @SCarr8813 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Part of me was thinking she was gonna rip the sleeves off at some point and go full Beauregard on this game

    • @elguapo1690
      @elguapo1690 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@wingedyera She makes that outfit *work*.

    • @pedroscoponi4905
      @pedroscoponi4905 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      It was the first hint that that was a slanted, off-quilter world, where nothing could ever really end well...

    • @09spidy
      @09spidy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She probably ripped them off as soon as the cameras stopped rolling.

  • @corporealghoul
    @corporealghoul 3 ปีที่แล้ว +351

    Yooooo! Tal is genius. When he made Phil's character get stuck rambling on and on about shadow people. Phil is SO GOOD at going on and on and making you feel awkward. HERE FOR THIS

    • @DarthFerder
      @DarthFerder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      It‘s incredible how they all are so professional that they converse in character and react accordingly and even improvise seamlessly

  • @jonfrombuckland_3784
    @jonfrombuckland_3784 5 ปีที่แล้ว +495

    Taliesin is the only person who could make me willingly tune in to anything of the horror genre.
    I am ready to be terrified and filled with joy and adventure.
    Lead me into the darkness Executive Goth

    • @evieisamarshmallow
      @evieisamarshmallow 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      big same. never before have i been excited to be scared, but here we are!

    • @EatTheMarxists
      @EatTheMarxists 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Call of Cthulhu is often ranked as the greatest tabletop RPG in the market; if you’ve never played it you really should.

    • @elbruces
      @elbruces 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's like this generation's Vincent Price.

  • @amitkale4624
    @amitkale4624 5 ปีที่แล้ว +438

    Who better to introduce Cthulu than the person who had the entity as his childhood pet?
    Bravo Taliesen.

    • @jerrin1528
      @jerrin1528 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You mean cthulhu
      Edit sorry I mean kthughllghu

  • @ATinyWaffle
    @ATinyWaffle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +374

    Now that Fjord feels comfortable with his real accent, he's begun playing Call of Cthulhu with a different Eldritch god.

  • @yurigouveawagner9432
    @yurigouveawagner9432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +710

    I can't believe Tal did a one-shot to present his family to his friends

    • @kendrajade6688
      @kendrajade6688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The cats?

    • @epsome13
      @epsome13 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kendrajade6688 the Eldritch entities. He's related to the great old ones. And distantly related to the outer gods.

  • @SenorCrumpets
    @SenorCrumpets 5 ปีที่แล้ว +742

    Liam should have just played Caleb who was entering Frumpkin into the contest and accidentally walked in on this shenanigans

    • @andrewreimann5203
      @andrewreimann5203 5 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      Huh, how did this octopus get in here?

    • @abbyv8844
      @abbyv8844 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yesssssssss

    • @deanweir9023
      @deanweir9023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Hahahahaha this right here!

    • @kaelryder3565
      @kaelryder3565 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He would've kicked the shadows ass xD
      " I cast wall of fire....everywhere.... "

    • @fayazyusuf
      @fayazyusuf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Cast Wall of fire on everything

  • @cosmoceratops
    @cosmoceratops 5 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    3:20:20 Travis is legitimately scared
    Also Tal's slow burn and control of the tension was so well done. Each ratchet up was enough to be scary but not so much as to be unbelievable. I'm so impressed.

  • @dagoelius
    @dagoelius 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1629

    Liam OWNED his role.

    • @setlerking
      @setlerking 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      KyleLee Bowers isn’t Liam of Irish descent?

    • @hem9483
      @hem9483 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      Settlerking His last name is O’Brien. Definitely Irish.

    • @geofffowler110
      @geofffowler110 4 ปีที่แล้ว +166

      "I'm a dude, playin' a dude, playin' another dude."

    • @stevetreavett8053
      @stevetreavett8053 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      As he always does.

    • @JaxonBurn
      @JaxonBurn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      He never disappoints

  • @SquishypuffDave
    @SquishypuffDave 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1635

    I'm just now realising that Liam would play an amazing Gilderoy Lockhart.

    • @AgencyNighthawk
      @AgencyNighthawk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +116

      Travis played an Exandrian version of Gilderoy in The Search for Grog. It was a delight.

    • @killbythebook4462
      @killbythebook4462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Oh my god yes

    • @HugoGojibiter
      @HugoGojibiter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      I think he’d be a pretty good fit for Lupin as well

    • @Nargon46
      @Nargon46 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      OMG YES. I would love to see Liam as any character in Harry Potter tbh.

    • @zanealberts3829
      @zanealberts3829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Nargon46 Dobby....

  • @Desteny6
    @Desteny6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1276

    The idea that in all the cages is now a single rat with cat ears sitting there, alone, right between 300 cat carcasses is somehow great but also disturbing.

    • @handfulmousefly
      @handfulmousefly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +134

      Kevin wins by default

    • @TBT8
      @TBT8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Plot twist...the murderer was in fact...a dog XD

    • @danielboatright8887
      @danielboatright8887 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So the first to die, wins.

    • @konwentolak
      @konwentolak 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kevin !!! Shit...

    • @WiseSageBum
      @WiseSageBum 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The Cry of Bast

  • @daltonelliott7781
    @daltonelliott7781 4 ปีที่แล้ว +884

    "I know what you look like when you're dead" is the most terrifying thing to hear be casually said by Tal.

    • @kuroinokitsune
      @kuroinokitsune 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I'm late a bit, but I think it because he was on many funerals and seen dead people, it's kinda sad, imho

    • @jimmymcrip9071
      @jimmymcrip9071 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kuroinokitsune I'm pretty sure he was referring to the fact that their heads will be on backwards

  • @cussundriakneal9904
    @cussundriakneal9904 4 ปีที่แล้ว +916

    When this started up, and Talisen said: "This is a more Horror based game" i instantly thought, "Kay, so Travis will want nothing to do with this."
    So imagine my surprise and delight when i saw Travis, sitting there. And then face palmed when Talisen said he picked him especially; of course Tal would. He's as sadistic as the rest of us, poor Travis. XD

    • @sillyjellyfish2421
      @sillyjellyfish2421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Come on, horror and cats? With Taliesin? Of course he had to make Travis a player

    • @them_that_loudly
      @them_that_loudly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@sillyjellyfish2421 wow people are still watching this, I thought I was the only one

    • @sillyjellyfish2421
      @sillyjellyfish2421 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@them_that_loudly quarantene round 3 does this to people

    • @Zombiewithabowtie
      @Zombiewithabowtie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      "It was certainly someone who looked like her... could've been anybody."

    • @Gerroditus
      @Gerroditus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sillyjellyfish2421 I watched this soooo many times, from round 3 to round...huuuum, 11, I think.

  • @supagirl277
    @supagirl277 3 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    Talesin chuckling over his plans going well is just so wholesome. Also, pay attention to the background behind Talesin at interesting points

    • @testfire3000
      @testfire3000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      That background "halo of darkness" was one of the best parts of the game. I noticed it right off, but paid no special attention to it. Then the creepy began and the cast began freaking out, that was awesome!

  • @whatkindofnameisella682
    @whatkindofnameisella682 5 ปีที่แล้ว +503

    when Tal said "it's 1890s Britain, you probably have some shit on you" he was speaking from EXPERIENCE

    • @yurigouveawagner9432
      @yurigouveawagner9432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      there's no way there's content on daily pocket carry and yet he was VERY SPECIFIC that it was a common thing in 1890's britain

  • @Scrubthulhu
    @Scrubthulhu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +976

    This game was exhilarating to watch. It makes me want a series of one-shots or short adventures with this system from Taliesin. They would be deliciously creepy!

    • @amberblackwell7687
      @amberblackwell7687 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Glad I'm not the only one. Taliesin is an absolute fucking gem and no one will ever convince me otherwise.

    • @TheOnlyValken
      @TheOnlyValken 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I'd love a full blown series! But I'd settle for the occasional one shot 🤔

    • @Stefan-xt5sk
      @Stefan-xt5sk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Now I'd like to see Taliesin running super creepy oneshots in happy and innocent settings, while Marisha runs funny games like Honey Heist in originally creepy settings. xD

    • @rbx7438
      @rbx7438 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Reminds me of an of the geatric shows they'd play on the radio. Id also like them to do a episodic episode

    • @theodorehsu5023
      @theodorehsu5023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Stefan-xt5sk Talesin's previous one-shot was a "Vampire" game that went wicked really quickly. Marisha's "Honey Heist" sessions went from simple honey theft to spy-level situations (an explosive honey derivative known as Baloo-tonium would do that), which explains why Tova had to personally lead her team that time (she'd handled Trinket and the others twice before). Liam did the two-part "Liam's Quest" where that was super-creepy. Sam is mostly humor. Travis had Grog do a session of "Bunions and Flagons" with Vax, Vex, Percy and Scanlan for his one shot. Laura blended D&D, Harry Potter and "The Breakfast Club" in her one-shot. Liam brought "The Nightmare Before Christmas" to the North Pole to let Santa's Elves in the mission to Save Christmas in the Holiday special. You only hope Ashley can rise to the task for hers.

  • @mikesminis
    @mikesminis 5 ปีที่แล้ว +761

    I really hope this becomes a series on the channel, I want more Taliesin hosted horror in my life!!!

    • @biankah
      @biankah 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      HARD AGREE

    • @waveknight001
      @waveknight001 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @the gender koala Oh! Are they on the geek and sundry channel?

    • @GaaraKazekage16
      @GaaraKazekage16 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@waveknight001 look for "LA by night", they should be on the gs channel

    • @Bensherue
      @Bensherue 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Taliesin is a bomb dm!

    • @mryolo1477
      @mryolo1477 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hardcore fuk with the vision

  • @joewalsh1031
    @joewalsh1031 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    I know this is old, but the "the speech is still going on in the other room" joke at the end was legit hilarious. I laughed out loud.

  • @J2982able
    @J2982able 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1676

    Of course Talisien is a fan of cosmic horror, what else would an elder god enjoy?

    • @roticet
      @roticet 5 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Well, considering the stories are his past...

    • @butitwasmedio
      @butitwasmedio 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well why wouldn't he be?

    • @babosuraphysics
      @babosuraphysics 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      keep the likes at 69 pleaseeeeee

    • @jlorihen
      @jlorihen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I imagine he also is a fan of cosmic humor!

    • @floridachomps2885
      @floridachomps2885 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I keep hearing this what's the elder god thing about?

  • @actor765
    @actor765 5 ปีที่แล้ว +402

    Taliesin was once afraid of what may have been in the mist.
    He is now the that which the things within the mist cower from

    • @gremlinwc8996
      @gremlinwc8996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Why is this comment so cursed yet so fitting?

  • @Athena-kl7oj
    @Athena-kl7oj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +878

    Taliesin: "It's got just enough give to irritate a child for hours. I speak definitely NOT from experience."
    Me: Well of course not. Taliesin was never a child. He was birthed from the void fully formed and glorious.

    • @NikGushue
      @NikGushue 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Taliesin wasn't some void creature. He a an immortal and his experience was with the actual Sword in the Stone from proto-medieval England.

    • @steffaniee2292
      @steffaniee2292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      LONG LIVE THE GOTH KING

    • @corinnebloom7005
      @corinnebloom7005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@steffaniee2292 LONG MAY HE RAIN!

    • @aidancox5481
      @aidancox5481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@corinnebloom7005 Let's be reasonable. Tal was obviously Merlin

    • @ashmedlin7377
      @ashmedlin7377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@corinnebloom7005 indeed!

  • @TheCreativeKobold
    @TheCreativeKobold ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Can I just say that to me personally, this might actually be my favourite CR episode ever? I keep coming back to it, over and over again. Just absolutely love Taliesin as a GM, love cosmic horror, and love this story!

    • @martinezmartinez6453
      @martinezmartinez6453 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There’s just something so irresistible about cosmic horror, or being scared in general, I couldn’t agree more.

    • @theduchess3488
      @theduchess3488 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I couldn't agree more, still waiting for another Taliesin DM'd episode

  • @Goliath5100
    @Goliath5100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +280

    Clair de Lune is a really spectacular choice for the intro, particularly the specific rendition chosen. Not only is it perfectly period-appropriate, it also captures the sense of simultaneous innocence and tremendous depth that cosmic horror can carry. In addition it feels like a memorial for the characters who have most certainly died for one reason or another, which is certainly apropos. Extremely well done, Critical Role.

    • @baraminamino
      @baraminamino 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Since it's an RP show I expected something with a lot more energy, so the dissonance my expectation (and perhaps others?) and reality also added to the creep factor.

    • @evieisamarshmallow
      @evieisamarshmallow 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      i was just about to come down here and say the same thing - you summed up my thoughts beautifully. It couldn’t have been more perfect.

    • @zachcherman
      @zachcherman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The production value of the intro is truly excellent. It really goes to show how much more successful Critical Role has become as a company and how much care and time go into the creation of their content.

    • @xMRxZEROx
      @xMRxZEROx 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very well said. This was a high quality production. That's why I highly recommend checking out the Relics & Rarities show on Geek & Sundry. So good. Super high quality production, unique concept, gorgeous sets, Deborah Ann Woll is an amazing DM, and the recurring cast are great. They have a new celebrity guest each episode. Super excited for a season 2.

  • @paigeharris8060
    @paigeharris8060 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1415

    I DESPERATELY want a part 2 to this one shot! Or at least another Cthulhu adventure run by Taliesen. PLEEEEAAASEEE 🙏🏻🥺

  • @johngt6408
    @johngt6408 5 ปีที่แล้ว +552

    I keep repeating this exchange, because I just CANNOT get over how entertaining it is (2:07:19):
    "Can I see his reflection in the glass?"
    "No."
    >many gasps<
    "..I...can't...?"
    "...Nooo."
    >Ashly bursts out laughing<
    LOVE IT. This is SO FUN.

    • @amberpdavis
      @amberpdavis 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      John GT the slow burn of tension is the best and Tal is the master of it

    • @allisonperron6365
      @allisonperron6365 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Talisins’ both innocent, yet pitying tone just nailed it. I replayed about a dozen times cuz the delivery was just so good! Lmao

    • @LadyMiir
      @LadyMiir 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Travis' horrified face and Marisha & Liam's giant grins at the sheer terror in Travis' face and voice are the best.

    • @crazyphan18
      @crazyphan18 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      “What does that mean?!”
      “I don’t know! But my head got tingly!”

  • @borofreak
    @borofreak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +360

    24:16 I can't believe no one has brought up Erika's cat "Nyan", and the fact that "she's very well *bread*".

    • @TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll
      @TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Oh god I only now got that. Thanks.... I think????

    • @lachlank.8270
      @lachlank.8270 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It's a coincidence, i don't think it was an Indian food pun
      nyan = meow in Japanese

    • @detorrV2
      @detorrV2 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@lachlank.8270 The pun is that the nyan cat is a piece of bread.

  • @TheWeezyOfOz
    @TheWeezyOfOz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +277

    Taliesin's wiggle of DM happiness when they figure things out brings me joy

    • @MsYunaFires
      @MsYunaFires 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes! He was sooo encouraging and full of positive reinforcement. He wants his players to succeed just as much as he wants them to fail.

  • @XGothWolfX
    @XGothWolfX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +468

    I've said it before and I'll say it again...
    I could listen to Taliesin reading the dictionary and be perfectly content. What a wonderful voice that man has.

    • @gremlinwc8996
      @gremlinwc8996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      No homo lol
      Ok this is a joke, I'm gay, I jist find this type of humor funny.

    • @jurassicbread4279
      @jurassicbread4279 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nathan Raimi ok

    • @omega311888
      @omega311888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gremlinwc8996 gay here too. hes definitely snoggable ;)

    • @sinnerthesinful552
      @sinnerthesinful552 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@omega311888 I'm in the hazy mist between gay and straight, and I agree

    • @chaddon7685
      @chaddon7685 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I didn't realize he could use the cooler, deeper voice he displays here. Just a touch of creep. I'm impressed.

  • @Megamanover9000
    @Megamanover9000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +638

    Liam: "I don't like to toot my own horn"
    Liam: *proceeds to toot his own horn*

    • @alleycat2297
      @alleycat2297 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      To be fair, if I were Liam, I too would toot my own horn.

    • @rhondacumbo7356
      @rhondacumbo7356 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@alleycat2297 Amen.

    • @jellafella6957
      @jellafella6957 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I feel the phrase "I don't like to toot my own horn, but..." is always followed with some mastur-tootin.

    • @danielcastillo591
      @danielcastillo591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jellafella6957 Mas-toot-bation?

    • @corinnebloom7005
      @corinnebloom7005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@danielcastillo591 clever

  • @themaddoctor5304
    @themaddoctor5304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    Most of my CoC games goes like this. Everyone is calm, thinking they're gonna solve a mystery and kill some cultists, but by the end of it they're fleeing for their lives from some abomination of flesh and bones.

  • @GodOfWAAAGH
    @GodOfWAAAGH 5 ปีที่แล้ว +473

    Also known as Talesin Jaffe introduces his family

    • @johnrankin7135
      @johnrankin7135 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      'you're not gonna mind if my kids are there right?'

  • @TheCthultist
    @TheCthultist 5 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    Travis’ scared voice is the most endearing thing ever. I’ve heard it in brief moments plenty of times in CR, but it played center stage here.

  • @TheMinzHimself
    @TheMinzHimself 5 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    "Few things in this world are not somewhat haunted."
    I NEED THIS TO BE A REGULAR SERIES OH GOD IT'S SO GOOD

    • @harlequin2000
      @harlequin2000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Cody Minzer this just came up in my suggested videos. As soon as he said “one shot “ I got very disappointed. I used to love call of Cthulhu, and I was hoping for a new series.

  • @Lucyb_1701
    @Lucyb_1701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +352

    lmao i’ve just realised that this is in england and the crystal palace was around when this was set. THATS RIGHT BY MY HOUSE! THERES A CAMPAIGN SET BY MY HOUSE

    • @AlexanderOsias
      @AlexanderOsias 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Awesome!

    • @ped3752
      @ped3752 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Congratulations! You'll never be able to sleep in the dark again!

    • @Gerroditus
      @Gerroditus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ped3752 So very true.

    • @charleshayes1700
      @charleshayes1700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The next time you have family in town you can add a new stop on the tourist tour...

    • @Kasino80
      @Kasino80 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@charleshayes1700 "and this was where Liam O'brien's character lost his head.

  • @samantharhodes4610
    @samantharhodes4610 4 ปีที่แล้ว +420

    I was so engrossed with what was happening by the end, when I finally REALLY looked at Taliesin's screen again, the fucking shadow tendrils behind him caught me SO off-guard

    • @chronee5390
      @chronee5390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He was so engrossed with retelling his past stories that he let a portion of his true form leak by accident

  • @VanessaVersus
    @VanessaVersus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1509

    Taliesin: How will I get Liam to play in my Cthulhu one shot... Cats.

    • @hazmatter0634
      @hazmatter0634 5 ปีที่แล้ว +159

      Vanessa Colquhoun
      Taliesin: how will I keep Travis from running away from my call of cthulhu one-shot with cats.... fuck it I'll just lock all the doors

    • @gremlinwc8996
      @gremlinwc8996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@hazmatter0634 plot twist: he has a lockpick!

    • @eldritchwizardkeawe8850
      @eldritchwizardkeawe8850 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I was about to like but didn't want to ruin the 666 likes, here have a hypothetical like

    • @gremlinwc8996
      @gremlinwc8996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@eldritchwizardkeawe8850 respectable

    • @havcola6983
      @havcola6983 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Cats are a recurring thing in the Cthulhu mythos, though. Most notably in Lovecraft's "Cats of ulthar".
      Basically the premise is that the Ancient Egyptian belief that cats were protector spirits is kind of true in Lovecraft's stories. He liked Cats.

  • @duncanjala
    @duncanjala 5 ปีที่แล้ว +452

    It's so cool seeing you guys play Call of Cthulhu because I have some special family ties to the game. My great great uncle was Greg Stafford founder of Chaosium and creator of Call of Cthulhu. He was a great man and it's good to see his games still being played even after his death.

    • @Grimlore82
      @Grimlore82 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I today am using lore inspired by him. Thanks for all your family's contribution to the hobby ;-) Damn awesome friend!

    • @sugar-high_kitsune
      @sugar-high_kitsune 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Man, the internet makes the world seem so small. I have so many fond memories from the Call of Cthulhu group I got to play with back home. My thanks to your great granduncle's creation.

    • @Tizzandor
      @Tizzandor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's really awesome
      And yes it's still played, i actually got some of the german books to run for my friends. Your relative has had a lasting impression on many people and provided many hours of (pants wetting) fun.

    • @aoricarrasco9076
      @aoricarrasco9076 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I must, sadly, hate you, as you are subscribed to t-series. But yiu also have an amazing family!

    • @GZilla311
      @GZilla311 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Eiric Jalbert Landeck Your great uncle created an awesome game. I’ll admit my primary exposure is video games (the most recent one especially), but still.

  • @cutybut1
    @cutybut1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Outside of roleplaying and everyone costumes, Ashely's characters machine actually working I think that was the coolest part of this entire game

    • @oliverer3
      @oliverer3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You can buy these fairly cheaply, the heat of your hand is enough to make them spin, it's called a stirling engine. The thing they used to heat it is a rechargable heat pack often branded as magic heat.

  • @ComradeCrab93
    @ComradeCrab93 5 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    I could've listened to Taliesin ramble on with that cat speech for hours.

  • @maxgawryla4640
    @maxgawryla4640 5 ปีที่แล้ว +384

    I don't think Marisha has ever worn so much sleeve before on Critical Role

    • @WiseSageBum
      @WiseSageBum 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      She tore them off the second they stopped streaming

  • @AlleyArtisticDTW
    @AlleyArtisticDTW 4 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    Is no one gonna talk about the absolutely STUNNING set design? The props are all functional and play an important role in the plot! And the lighting set up works with the devices! They let Taliesin open up a rift in the office to just chill behind him! You can even see arms and tentacles coming out of it, and that’s not even mentioning the costumes!
    I’m so impressed by the CR team!

    • @testfire3000
      @testfire3000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The work put in by the set team is fucking amazing!! I really admire the dedication to bringing this to life.

    • @Saighin
      @Saighin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The functional props were _amazing_ & I especially like that when the players themselves began to solve the puzzle-box hidden compartment Tal immediately opted for forgoing the planned investigation roll & let them outright role-play discovering the artifact in the box's false bottom 💓

  • @scientia4866
    @scientia4866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    this is my absolute favourite critical role one-shot. for two years now, i hope that Taliesin would give us another one like this. I want a continuation of Mr. Maryweather's adventure : )

    • @CasparLapthorne
      @CasparLapthorne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      One of the scenarios in the starter set begins with Rupert Merryweather inviting a selection of his old friends (the investigators) to visit him in hospital in Massachusetts in the 1920s. That's what Talesin meant by treating this as a prequel, so when this came out I was fully expecting them to return to it at some point but it doesn't seem like they will. It'd be really cool to see older versions of the surviving characters plus some new comers take on that adventure as it's honestly one of the best officially published TTRPG modules I've ever read.

  • @tenacityxl
    @tenacityxl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +406

    Only Talisen would write a FOUR PAGE SPEECH for a cat show only not to use the full thing.

    • @handfulmousefly
      @handfulmousefly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He did prepare for them to listen to the whole thing tho

    • @dan2124
      @dan2124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I reckon it was probably a news article from the time adapted into a speech, or such. But id totally be down to listen to it XD

    • @kendrajade6688
      @kendrajade6688 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well, he just remembered it from when he attended the actual cat show.

  • @Ramen4Days
    @Ramen4Days 5 ปีที่แล้ว +671

    It's weird that Taliesin brought his black halo with him. Usually that only comes out at the full moon

    • @WiseSageBum
      @WiseSageBum 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I thought it was a clap on

    • @justtaylor8204
      @justtaylor8204 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      WiseSageBum no it’s skin

    • @dannybourne6427
      @dannybourne6427 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s the Isis mirror..

    • @math-wubb3485
      @math-wubb3485 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Underrated comment, mam

    • @austinbrown4707
      @austinbrown4707 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It comes out naturally when he DM's, alot of times its just really faint

  • @simianbarcode3011
    @simianbarcode3011 5 ปีที่แล้ว +441

    "i have spared no expense"
    that's when you know bad things gonna happen

    • @tearstoneactual9773
      @tearstoneactual9773 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I loved the John Hammond line so much. And yes, I knew this was going to go horribly awry. God this was amazing. ^_^

    • @bionicdragon5
      @bionicdragon5 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Welcome... to Critical Role!

    • @torhast
      @torhast 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was expecting dinosaurs after he said that

  • @Metrolink700
    @Metrolink700 2 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    "make the story a little less about him and a little bit more about you" this is such a great sentence and such a wonderfull message for any kind of art genre and lore being firstly introduced by a controversial figure

    • @pytellone233
      @pytellone233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      it was never about him in the first place though