This actually has me wondering, do they film Candella Obscura episodes back to back over 3 days? Forcing Taliesin to have a "natural" hair color for 3 months just feels cruel.
I just finished the Elden Ring one-shot with Alexander in it and his character was amazing. Can’t wait to see how well he plays across from Taliesin and Aimee.
@@gymhalpert7949 Oh he is an amazing actor and player my friend! If you haven't, check L.A. By Night, the Vampire the Masquerade actual play, it's incredible and Alex is the highlight imo.
If any of y'all newer fans need an example of Liam DMing a really spooky setting, "Liam's Quest: Full Circle" is incredibly bizarre and dark, yet somehow also heartwarming. "Night Before Critmas" also definitely has its moments.
Saw Liam was running this one and immediately recalled Liam's Quest and thought, "This run of Candela Obscura is going to be full of psychadelic weirdness. Exciiiiited!"
just be aware that Liam's early games are a bit confusingly named (and not in order in the official playlist last I checked) so you might want to look at the wiki to get the right viewing order. "Liam's Quest: Full Circle" is a sequel to the first game Liam ever DMed (although it could be watched independently).
Alex Ward is one of my absolute favorite players in the live-RP space. His work in LA by Night is immaculate. He gets so physically into his performance, you really lose the player, and only the character remains. It'll be exciting to see him sink his teeth into Candela.
Alex has been good-to-great in every Actual Play I've seen of his (LA by Night, NY by Night, random Call of Cthulhu stuff). Glad he's finally made it onto a Critical Role show. He should fit right into the Candela Obscura setting.
@@GeraldJSmith He's been on CR before, actually. He was part of the Elden Ring One-Shot. However, that didn't really allow him to show the full range of his abilities. I think Candela will, for sure.
@@jonathonbartos3061i'm only one season into LA, but having seen him in NY by night I don't know if that isn't even better. A masterclass in creepiness.
@@Spriggana I wonder if she actually shaved them off or just taped over them, blended it in, and drew new brows on. Is it just me or does her complexation look porcelain doll-like?
@@savingpyroI'm guessing it's the latter. Tape over them, blend concealer over it and then draw the thin doll-like ones over. Pretty easy to do when you know your way around make up.
Liam is excellet at horror and it's great to finally see Taliesin at the table! :) Anyone familiar with World of Darkness already knows that spooky is Alex's bread & butter and at this point Aimee should be plenty familiar at a CR-table! Also curious about Imari as well. I gonna admit, Im not familiar with his VO-work, but if previous circles taught me anything, its always the "new player", who surprises you the most!
I've been WAITING for more opportunities to see Liam's GM style, especially after Matt has gone on record stating that Liam would be his choice to take over DM for CR if Matt gets burnt out.
@@Maxx.3104 It was an interview he did (search for "Matt Mercer Talks Critical Role, Body Dysmorphia, Cancel Culture, Internet A$$holes & More Ep. 46", and there's a timestamp there for who Matt would imagine in the DM's seat).
Taliesin looks like he's about to tell me that ruin has come to our family! Liam with that accent, faith & begorrah! I love it!! Excited for this new circle but I have to wonder, what lies beyond the Crimson Mirror...?!
Liam DM-ing and Aimee as a player? Oh I am ALL THE WAY in. Aimee has come such a long way from the beginning of EXU, and she has quickly become one of my favorites to sit at that table.
**insert gif of Jon Stewart nervously eating popcorn on The Daily Show here** I remember the last time Liam was a DM; it was amazing! AND Taliesin is playing!? OMG! I know what I’m doing on the 29th now!
Liam GMing and Taliesin at the table. Life is *GOOD* today. And godsdamn, Tal's new look should come with a consumer warning. (And is anyone else wondering if Liam's Irish accent is a nod to his turn as Septimus Goodfellow in Taliesin's Call of Cthulhu oneshot "Shadow of the Crystal Palace"? (We already had at least one homage to that in that Marisha's SotCP character is now canonically a CO Lightkeeper.)
It is interesting that this episode is scaled back to four players. And that the trailer only has Liam's narrations, instead of including lines from the rest of the casts, just like chapter 2.
My guess that past just regular marketing, the team/players have the choice? Like how in game each DM has done something specific to add to their world and storytelling (Spenser with the single lighting, Aabria with the solo camera shots, Matt probably had one but he was the first so it's hard to discern)
@@kl-1447plus there could be multiple trailers, like a new trailer next week with a different script / additional hints at the story / etc. Am I misremembering or didn't Circle of Tide & Bone get multiple trailers?
this is definitely a reason to keep going until at least late April (or early May, when the character-creation bonus video is hopefully released) for some of us (me). anything that lift us up these days is precious!
It's always so fun watching these trailers and trying to guess at what kind of character each player will be bringing to the table based of the makeup and outfits as well as body language.
1- normal hair Taliesin is forever a jumpscare but DAMN am I excited to see him play 2- every time Matt or Liam or someone does an Irish brogue I feel like they're quietly flexing on Taliesin for Molly's voice and it's never not funny 3- how does the production value on these get better and better every time?!
The music and the smoothness of the narration are just chef's kiss perfect. I've listened to this way more times than necessary for a trailer. Candela's aesthetic never misses.
I just watched an interview with Taliesen about this chapter. As soon as he said some of his favorite people were in the cast for this I knew Alex had to be in it. Happy for the confirmation!
I don't know why no one is singing praises about Aimee being in this. Alligator flipping, Opal crowned, Dariax girlfriend Aimee Carrero is in this! I am looking forward to it!
"All that pains got to be good for something. you can let it overwhelm you, or you can take hold of it and use it for something. use it to make the world better." Me: *crying*
I first I though Liam was going to reprise his Tide & Bone character as a prequel but Im excited to see him GM, and REALLY excited to see Taliesin unleased
The cutscene-meets-live-action art direction in this is really, really good. The lighting and color in particular, and the facial performances. Excellent stuff
I've been wondering when both Tal would be in a circle, and when Liam would run one; I'm not familiar with the other guests, but you folks haven't let me down yet, I know this is going to be another amazing group
Excited for this chapter! Liam has so much potential as a GM. Taliesin is my favorite CR player. Alex was fantastic in LA by Night. Aimee and Imari are an X factor for me, can't wait to see what they're going to bring.
OMG LIAM WILL BE THE GM? TALIESIN FINALLY IN THIS SERIES? I'm only familiar with Aimee atm but the new guests have my attention with this teaser. I'm curious what kind of characters they've made for Candela. Also... Is it just me but that last line with an Irish accent reminds me think of Molly D:
Finally Taliesin playing Candela Obscura!!! I wait 3 circles for it! Tal with dark visual looks very cool. And Liam as GM! Omg! I'm very happy now! 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH I was hoping for Liam gming but I didn't think he would be back so soon after starring as a player!!! And lmao I didn't recognize Taliesin, I was like "that guy looks like him but it isn't... right?" and then saw the credits xD Sounds like this circle will have a more hopeful tone than the others, not that I didn't enjoy the darkness of Needle&Thread and Tide&Bone but it's time for a more optimistic outlook and benevolent representation of Candela. Can't wait!!!!!
LET’S GOOOOOOOO! Gah, I’m SO excited! Don’t know some involved, but I’m happy to recognize Abu- from the last 4-Sided Dive- jumping in, relieved to see Taleisin in the player’s seat & psyched to see Liam back behind the GM screen! This is sure to be goooooooooood 😈
I've only watched the first circle(?), but I've seen the promos for the others. Are we going back in time to when two of the characters were younger? And yes, Alexander.
I was hoping for Matt as a player, but this group is also amazing, I'm looking forward to this! fingers crossed for player Matt and Ivan GM for the next circle
Oh my God! When Candela first came out, I was immediately thinking how cool Alex would be in it. Having him and Tal alongside each other and Liam DMing is going to be a blast.
OMG! What we've been waiting for - Taliesin to be in CO! I can't believe Liam is GMing too! Can't wait! I love all the explorations and stories in CO even though I generally don't like horror.
Tal with normal colored hair literally scared me I didn't recognize him!!!
Giving his best RDJ/ Stark vibe.
This actually has me wondering, do they film Candella Obscura episodes back to back over 3 days? Forcing Taliesin to have a "natural" hair color for 3 months just feels cruel.
Candela changed him lol he's seen some things😮. I'm excited to meet these new characters
Taliesin cosplaying Travis.
@@BrenttFease pretty sure it’s fairly close.
Alexander and Taliesin together?!? Oh my goth... HELL. YES.
Had to check the comments if I saw it right and spied my favourite nos!
Right? So excited!
I just finished the Elden Ring one-shot with Alexander in it and his character was amazing. Can’t wait to see how well he plays across from Taliesin and Aimee.
Yesyesyesyesyes🎉🎉🎉🎉
@@gymhalpert7949 Oh he is an amazing actor and player my friend! If you haven't, check L.A. By Night, the Vampire the Masquerade actual play, it's incredible and Alex is the highlight imo.
We get to see Taliesin play this and Liam GM again. That’s a win win
huge W W !
Be a bigger win if Tal would GM..
@@robertivey7644 I’m just so stoked to finally see them in a game- this is encouragement that a player can take on the gm role in another chapter W W
If any of y'all newer fans need an example of Liam DMing a really spooky setting, "Liam's Quest: Full Circle" is incredibly bizarre and dark, yet somehow also heartwarming. "Night Before Critmas" also definitely has its moments.
he also did a more recent one based off of Persona 5 Tactica!
Saw Liam was running this one and immediately recalled Liam's Quest and thought, "This run of Candela Obscura is going to be full of psychadelic weirdness. Exciiiiited!"
"The Song of the Lorelei" is one of my personal favorites
just be aware that Liam's early games are a bit confusingly named (and not in order in the official playlist last I checked) so you might want to look at the wiki to get the right viewing order. "Liam's Quest: Full Circle" is a sequel to the first game Liam ever DMed (although it could be watched independently).
I can't think of Liam DMing without also thinking of Travis' old elf trying to assassinate Santa. Better luck with the dramatic vibes this time!
Liam DMing! Taliesin & Aimee at the table!
Excited to see what Alex & Imari bring to the table.
Alex Ward is one of my absolute favorite players in the live-RP space. His work in LA by Night is immaculate. He gets so physically into his performance, you really lose the player, and only the character remains. It'll be exciting to see him sink his teeth into Candela.
Alex has been good-to-great in every Actual Play I've seen of his (LA by Night, NY by Night, random Call of Cthulhu stuff). Glad he's finally made it onto a Critical Role show. He should fit right into the Candela Obscura setting.
@@GeraldJSmith He's been on CR before, actually. He was part of the Elden Ring One-Shot. However, that didn't really allow him to show the full range of his abilities. I think Candela will, for sure.
@@jonathonbartos3061 Good to know. I'll have to check it out.
@@jonathonbartos3061i'm only one season into LA, but having seen him in NY by night I don't know if that isn't even better. A masterclass in creepiness.
Holy shit I did not recognise Aimee. Candela's. Aesthetic. Never. Misses.
OH MY GOD IT IS AIMEE, I COULDNT TELL
It’s the (lack of) brows…
@@Spriggana I wonder if she actually shaved them off or just taped over them, blended it in, and drew new brows on.
Is it just me or does her complexation look porcelain doll-like?
@@savingpyroI'm guessing it's the latter. Tape over them, blend concealer over it and then draw the thin doll-like ones over. Pretty easy to do when you know your way around make up.
I thought it was her, but then gaslit myself lol "Nah, that's not her, she looks completely different!"
Taliesin in the cast with Liam on the wheel?! Oh we are in for some shakespearean performances alright!
THIS.
Finally. The Lightkeeper himself.
He said on his Instagram that his character for this Circle isn't the Lightkeeper. It's a different character.
This person means its because Tal is usually narrating these intros@@threadsandpurrs
Liam is excellet at horror and it's great to finally see Taliesin at the table! :)
Anyone familiar with World of Darkness already knows that spooky is Alex's bread & butter and at this point Aimee should be plenty familiar at a CR-table!
Also curious about Imari as well. I gonna admit, Im not familiar with his VO-work, but if previous circles taught me anything, its always the "new player", who surprises you the most!
Could not Agreed more
Liam is a mind tripping GM at the best of times, so him GMing Candela is going to be AN EVENT.
Candela Obscura trailers just hit different
Taliesin just sniped a whole bunch of us with that killer look. 👌✨
I've been WAITING for more opportunities to see Liam's GM style, especially after Matt has gone on record stating that Liam would be his choice to take over DM for CR if Matt gets burnt out.
Where did he say this!? That’s so sweet!
@@Maxx.3104 It was an interview he did (search for "Matt Mercer Talks Critical Role, Body Dysmorphia, Cancel Culture, Internet A$$holes & More Ep. 46", and there's a timestamp there for who Matt would imagine in the DM's seat).
Why didn't I expect Alex Ward in a Candela campaign? It seems so obvious now!
He did an Elden Ring one shot with them also.
I feel it suits him. I love watching him play vampire seems fitting
some of us have been really hoping for it since this started!
(now we just need Ivan van Norman...)
yesss!
@@TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll
@@TimpanistMoth_AyKayEllas it's already been seconded, let me third that thought.
From the people who brought you Summer of Aabria, it's Liam Leap Year!
I will never say no to more Liam - and with brogue, no less! 😍🥰
DAAAAAMN TAL LOOKS AMAZING
Like he just sucked lifeforce out of some one
Taliesin looks like he's about to tell me that ruin has come to our family! Liam with that accent, faith & begorrah! I love it!!
Excited for this new circle but I have to wonder, what lies beyond the Crimson Mirror...?!
This show is heaven for people into goths and steampunks. Tal and Aimee look😍🤩
Heck yeah.
Taliesin and Alex at the same table again, and Liam at the helm?! I have never been more excited!!!!!
I'm not freaking out. Are you freaking out? Is the room spinning or am I just...freaking out?!
yes
Liam DM-ing and Aimee as a player? Oh I am ALL THE WAY in. Aimee has come such a long way from the beginning of EXU, and she has quickly become one of my favorites to sit at that table.
Taliesin at the table at last!! So excited, just finished catching up on CO today too!
oh hey its the scary monster guy
Liam in the GM chair? Yes please!
**insert gif of Jon Stewart nervously eating popcorn on The Daily Show here**
I remember the last time Liam was a DM; it was amazing! AND Taliesin is playing!? OMG! I know what I’m doing on the 29th now!
Liam GMing and Taliesin at the table. Life is *GOOD* today. And godsdamn, Tal's new look should come with a consumer warning.
(And is anyone else wondering if Liam's Irish accent is a nod to his turn as Septimus Goodfellow in Taliesin's Call of Cthulhu oneshot "Shadow of the Crystal Palace"? (We already had at least one homage to that in that Marisha's SotCP character is now canonically a CO Lightkeeper.)
New Candela music?!!!! Oh my heart is so happy
That hadn't even occurred to me, I am even more excited now!!!!
Feels a bit like Plague Tale's style, really looking forward to it.
Mysteries of the Canyon - Joni Amelia Fuller
It is interesting that this episode is scaled back to four players. And that the trailer only has Liam's narrations, instead of including lines from the rest of the casts, just like chapter 2.
My guess that past just regular marketing, the team/players have the choice? Like how in game each DM has done something specific to add to their world and storytelling (Spenser with the single lighting, Aabria with the solo camera shots, Matt probably had one but he was the first so it's hard to discern)
@@kl-1447plus there could be multiple trailers, like a new trailer next week with a different script / additional hints at the story / etc. Am I misremembering or didn't Circle of Tide & Bone get multiple trailers?
I had to watch this repeatedly to take in Tal like this.
I am both shocked and scared by it.
Tal was born for this. Great to finally see him at the table.
I'm having a really rough week. This trailer put a smile on my face. Can't wait to see what's in store.
this is definitely a reason to keep going until at least late April (or early May, when the character-creation bonus video is hopefully released) for some of us (me). anything that lift us up these days is precious!
Finally we get to see Taliesin play around in the world he helped create
It's always so fun watching these trailers and trying to guess at what kind of character each player will be bringing to the table based of the makeup and outfits as well as body language.
1- normal hair Taliesin is forever a jumpscare but DAMN am I excited to see him play
2- every time Matt or Liam or someone does an Irish brogue I feel like they're quietly flexing on Taliesin for Molly's voice and it's never not funny
3- how does the production value on these get better and better every time?!
I didn't recognize Taliesin at first, omg! I was too busy getting chills from the speech Liam was making. OMG I'm so excited 🥰
Happy to see a continuation of this. Thank you so much
The music and the smoothness of the narration are just chef's kiss perfect. I've listened to this way more times than necessary for a trailer. Candela's aesthetic never misses.
Oh damn this looks like it's going to be great. Taliesin finally playing, Liam DMing, and Alexander Ward!
Taliesin finally playing his own fuckin game let's GOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I’m literally trying to binge watch every single chapter and more is on the way! I feel soo fed, you guys!!
Irish Liam? Fuck yeah
Oh man!! seeing Liam's previous games as a GM, so creepy and dark and tragic but sweetly melancholic, he's perfect for this. Can't wait!
This looks so good. I cannot wait! All the CO arcs have been just so well-done, and this looks like more of that. So excited!
I just watched an interview with Taliesen about this chapter. As soon as he said some of his favorite people were in the cast for this I knew Alex had to be in it. Happy for the confirmation!
Liam is the GM! It's been ages since we last saw him take the role.
Persona 5 Tactica one shot that was the last time and was some months ago
Looks incredible! Imari William's mechanical hand is an especially cool prop.
0:41 Taking a moment to appreciate Liam's swagger when he walks in. Charisma +4 😳
GODS yes.
Aaaahhh alexander ward hell yes. And taliesin finally playing? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH
LIAM GM-ING CANDELA?! We're thriving y'all
ALEXANDER WARD! YES!!!!!!
And at the same table as Taliesin!? This chapter is shaping up nicely right out the gate!!
Aimee Carrero is back! LET'S GO!
My thought exactly!
I don't know why no one is singing praises about Aimee being in this. Alligator flipping, Opal crowned, Dariax girlfriend Aimee Carrero is in this! I am looking forward to it!
Game Master Liam O'Brian LET'S GOOOOOO!!!!!
"All that pains got to be good for something. you can let it overwhelm you, or you can take hold of it and use it for something. use it to make the world better."
Me: *crying*
Finally Taliesin is there! I've waited for so long. And him and Alex together can only lead to something awesome. I can't wait!
Alex and Tal were made for this sort of TTRPG, I am too excited
Ward! Carrero! Jaffe! O'Brien! Holy shortfalls what a cast!
I first I though Liam was going to reprise his Tide & Bone character as a prequel but Im excited to see him GM, and REALLY excited to see Taliesin unleased
The cutscene-meets-live-action art direction in this is really, really good. The lighting and color in particular, and the facial performances. Excellent stuff
Literally stopped watching the episode on Campaign 1 I was on, so I could get to this video as fast as possible
same
So we get both Taliesin and Italic Taliesin, that's awesome!
I've been wondering when both Tal would be in a circle, and when Liam would run one; I'm not familiar with the other guests, but you folks haven't let me down yet, I know this is going to be another amazing group
Excited for this chapter! Liam has so much potential as a GM. Taliesin is my favorite CR player. Alex was fantastic in LA by Night. Aimee and Imari are an X factor for me, can't wait to see what they're going to bring.
OMG LIAM WILL BE THE GM? TALIESIN FINALLY IN THIS SERIES? I'm only familiar with Aimee atm but the new guests have my attention with this teaser. I'm curious what kind of characters they've made for Candela.
Also... Is it just me but that last line with an Irish accent reminds me think of Molly D:
I was waiting for Alexander Ward. Makes *So Much Sense* in Candela Obscura setting.
Finally Taliesin playing Candela Obscura!!! I wait 3 circles for it!
Tal with dark visual looks very cool.
And Liam as GM! Omg! I'm very happy now!
🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤
Love that Alex looks more like Taliesin than Taliesin looks like Taliesin.
The music gives me literal chills
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH
I was hoping for Liam gming but I didn't think he would be back so soon after starring as a player!!! And lmao I didn't recognize Taliesin, I was like "that guy looks like him but it isn't... right?" and then saw the credits xD
Sounds like this circle will have a more hopeful tone than the others, not that I didn't enjoy the darkness of Needle&Thread and Tide&Bone but it's time for a more optimistic outlook and benevolent representation of Candela. Can't wait!!!!!
Yes!!!! I’ve been waiting for Liam to DM a Candela Circle. I’m so excited!!!!!
LET’S GOOOOOOOO! Gah, I’m SO excited! Don’t know some involved, but I’m happy to recognize Abu- from the last 4-Sided Dive- jumping in, relieved to see Taleisin in the player’s seat & psyched to see Liam back behind the GM screen! This is sure to be goooooooooood 😈
I can't wait 3 months for every chapter!!!
When Brennan GMs Candela it will be legendary
Was that Aimee??? Such a slay. Like im literally slayed ❤
Yaaaaaay! >^.^< I was wondering when Taliesin was getting involved. Was worried he was only going to be a VO for Candela
This is So. Damn. Good!
I cannot wait to see Liam in the DM's chair for this! All of the DMs in this to date have been amazing!
Liam is running it? This is amazing. He has done my favorite one-shots on the channel.
Yes! So glad to see Taliesin getting to play. And Liam as GM, I can't wait!
I've only watched the first circle(?), but I've seen the promos for the others. Are we going back in time to when two of the characters were younger? And yes, Alexander.
I was hoping for Matt as a player, but this group is also amazing, I'm looking forward to this! fingers crossed for player Matt and Ivan GM for the next circle
I would love that!! we NEED to see Ivan's take on this, and Matt as a player is always a delight
Finally Taliesin, finally. Ive been so looking forward to see him in game doing what he does. Omg this is gonna be epic
Aimee always commits 100% to her character dress up i love it so much, i love that she did period make up 👏
This series has really captured my attention. I'm here for the ride.
Man how do they nail the music every fucking time?
Headcanon: Liam chose an Irish brogue because Tal is at the table & we need to remind him of the Molly voice at all times 😂
So excited to have Taliesin playing!
Huge Brotha with a mechanical hand, frohawk and eye scar? This is all my rpg characters rolled into one. I'm sold!
I would love for Jason Carl to be The DM/storyteller for a Candela arc.
Alexander Ward is a natural fit for this kind of game, very exciting indeed.
HOLY SHIT! Aimee and Alex????? And Liam GMing? I'm dead. I need it now.
Taking bets:
Aimee - Medium
Imari - Soldier
Alexander - Doctor
Talisen - Occultist
I would love to see Imari as an explorer just because it is one we haven't seen yet!
I think since Aimee is using Tarot Cards in her shot, she'd be more Magician or Occultist...
I could cry for joy to see Taliesin in this chapter! Squeee!
Alexander and taliesin...this is gonna be so good
I gasped when I saw Alex Ward, I cant wait!!!!
Oh my God! When Candela first came out, I was immediately thinking how cool Alex would be in it.
Having him and Tal alongside each other and Liam DMing is going to be a blast.
I am so excited to see Alex in this setting! Its seems right up his alley
OMG! What we've been waiting for - Taliesin to be in CO! I can't believe Liam is GMing too! Can't wait! I love all the explorations and stories in CO even though I generally don't like horror.
Oh lordy, that set~ is DIVINE~ I really love how much effort to the immersion into the world there is~
God, the music is amazing
Tal and Alex in the same game!
This is not a drill! This is not a drill!
Alex Ward in a spooky and creepy setting? Hell yes!