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This is so peak (hexbear.net)
submitted 4 months ago by jackmarxist@hexbear.net to c/movies@hexbear.net

It's like watching a DnD campaign but much better. Also feels far more mature compared to anime.

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[-] Robert_Kennedy_Jr@hexbear.net 17 points 4 months ago

I just found this a couple weeks ago and finished the second season a few days ago, the dialogue can be a little Marvel-esque sometimes but it's overall really fun.

[-] fox@hexbear.net 12 points 4 months ago

I recall some furor with the Kickstarter for this project. They made it so backers would only get to see the first two episodes, like, twice, on Amazon for free and then tough shit, pay for Prime to see the rest of the episodes you paid to create.

Anyways, I gave it a shot and bounced off instantly because it did that obnoxious thing cartoons for grownups do where it was full of piss and shit and fucking and cussing to make sure you, the audience, knew that this wasn't no children's show, this was adult animation.

[-] Evilsandwichman@hexbear.net 11 points 4 months ago

it was full of piss and shit

So someone here made it?

[-] fox@hexbear.net 6 points 4 months ago

If so it'd be peepee poo poo and owls

[-] Robert_Kennedy_Jr@hexbear.net 4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

If you liked the rest of it outside of the piss and shit and fucking most of that gets toned down a lot after the first few episodes, the cussing is pretty common throughout though. It's similar to how the Orville was Family Guy in space for the first half of season 1 that he had sold the executives on before just making it a Trek series.

[-] fox@hexbear.net 3 points 4 months ago

Tbh I'm not much a fan of Critical Role at large as they've gotten bigger and more corporate

[-] barrbaric@hexbear.net 5 points 4 months ago

Lol that they kickstartered it, good way to steal money from fans. Amazon clearly has no issue throwing away money on risky shows so it definitely wasn't necessary.

[-] GlueBear@hexbear.net 12 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Why do all the adult animation action shows look like Castlevania now?

[-] Comp4@hexbear.net 13 points 4 months ago

I think they could look far worse. Looking at Southpark and Bigmouth

[-] GlueBear@hexbear.net 5 points 4 months ago

I mean yeah, but like would it kill them to change the style of the eyes at least?

[-] Robert_Kennedy_Jr@hexbear.net 5 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Ngl I had to check to see if it was animated by the same studio, I assume it was because Castlevania is popular.

[-] Comp4@hexbear.net 11 points 4 months ago

There is a third season coming this year (I think). Its not my fave thing but its quite good as far as cartoons go.

[-] GVAGUY3@hexbear.net 10 points 4 months ago

Yeah I think in October. They are also making a series on the Mighty Nein

[-] Comp4@hexbear.net 12 points 4 months ago

Yeah I heard about Mighty Nein. If its close in quality to Vox Machina I will be there day 1 for it.

[-] GVAGUY3@hexbear.net 8 points 4 months ago

I think it will be. I've heard Campaign 2 is the best one.

[-] Comp4@hexbear.net 6 points 4 months ago

Yeah im certainly hopeful

[-] GVAGUY3@hexbear.net 11 points 4 months ago

I am almost done with the first campaign of critical role. Has only taken me 2 1/2 years lol

[-] Robert_Kennedy_Jr@hexbear.net 12 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I was just talking to a friend about this that I got to watch Vox Machina with me that I really struggle with paying attention to people sitting around a table talking for hours. Like I enjoyed Harmon Quest because there's a visual medium for most of it, I tried watching Critical Roll and I don't think I made it through the first episode.

[-] GVAGUY3@hexbear.net 8 points 4 months ago

The first episode of Campaign 1 is rough. They literally started the livestream from a home game that had been going for a couple of years and I don't think anyone knew what they were doing. I honestly skipped to midway through the Briarwood arc which is what the show covered partially because better production, and one of the founders who was driving me (and the players) insane left.

I haven't watched the other Campaigns yet. I know 2 is very good and actually tells a full story. Actual plays aren't for everyone but the show does cover it very well.

[-] ashinadash@hexbear.net 11 points 4 months ago

>prime video

I hope you are pirate-jammin this tbh.

[-] bubbalu@hexbear.net 4 points 4 months ago

I found what this guy is playing!

https://vocaroo.com/14Jah5RNeIgH

[-] Dolores@hexbear.net 10 points 4 months ago

can't believe you briefly made me think a new season was out angery

yeah it's pretty good tho innit

[-] AlwaysTheir@lemmy.one 9 points 4 months ago

I played d&d in high school and thought I'd give this a try. I couldn't tolerate the Bard. Does he get less annoying at some point?

[-] Sulvor@hexbear.net 10 points 4 months ago

Don't slander the Scan Man

[-] roux@hexbear.net 9 points 4 months ago

Sam Riegel is a national treasure.

[-] jackmarxist@hexbear.net 9 points 4 months ago

Bard is like the most developed character in the show lol.

[-] AlwaysTheir@lemmy.one 1 points 3 months ago

Are you saying his character develops and gets less annoying or just that his character develops and he continues to be annoying but it's worth it?

[-] jackmarxist@hexbear.net 2 points 3 months ago

He gets less annoying and has good moments. But there are still moments where you’ll hate him for who he is which in my opinion is what makes his character good and interesting.

[-] AlwaysTheir@lemmy.one 1 points 3 months ago

Compelling. You've inspired me to watch again when the rains return.

[-] Babs@hexbear.net 6 points 4 months ago

I like how they can't obviously make it set in Golarion (Pathfinder setting) but it is absolutely a Pathfinder game. The cleric is a cleric of ~~Sarenrae~~the Dawnflower, eventually a character becomes a Mortal Usher (Pathfinder prestige class, but the abilities and theming match up so close!)

Show is pretty fun. Thought I'd hate it but like, it was alright.

[-] jackmarxist@hexbear.net 4 points 4 months ago

Isn't it a custom DND game though? Like these guys were under threat 2 years ago when Wizards did rhe OGL bullshit.

[-] TechnoUnionTypeBeat@hexbear.net 7 points 4 months ago

It was, if I recall, a Pathfinder campaign that turned to 5th edition after 5e came out. That's why some characters are broken, like the ranger having an effectively useless bear companion, or the rogue with boots of haste being utterly overpowered: they ported the characters over without knowing the quirks of 5e

[-] Babs@hexbear.net 5 points 4 months ago

I never listened to the podcast. I just saw "goddess of healing, the sun, and redemption, called The Dawnflower" (Sarenrae's nickname and domains) and "creepy agent of the neutral goddess of death and fate who has crow-themed abilities and a cloak that lets you fly" (which is what a Mortal Usher of Pharasma is/does). At least that much is very Pathfinder.

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