Media References and Puns of Episode 84: Loose Ends

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Scanlan Shorthalt would not have been forgot
Even had his resurrection been for naught.
To celebrate his death eluding
His friends coated him in pudding
And left him to wake up in knots.

Media References

  • (0:33:54) Travis: …and to the tune of the Washington [pro football team] fight song…
    • Hail to Scanlan Shorthalt,
    • Hail to victory!
    • No one can make me laugh faster,
    • Please bring him back to me!
  • (1:00:18) Travis, Taliesin, Matt, Marisha, Ashley and Liam: Somewhere, out there… (“Somewhere Out There” by Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram)
  • (1:20:40) Liam: He’s like a gnome Steve Buscemi.
  • (2:09:28) Laura: That sounded like […] Dolores Umbridge! (Harry Potter)
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Media References and Puns of Episode 83: The Deceiver’s Stand

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Fun fact: This is the 5th time “Pow Pow” has been referenced on Critical Role!

Media References

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Quick Answers 46

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If Vax gets surprise with all those nice assassin bonuses, how much damage (on average), can we expect him to do?

For the sake of this, we’ll say that Vax attacked immediately in order to get a surprise attack, and didn’t have time to cast Hunter’s Mark.

  • 42 (Sneak Attack) + 4 Slashing + 8 Psychic + 8 + 16 Divine Smite  = 78 Average Crit Damage
  • 42 (Sneak Attack) + 4 Piercing + 8 Psychic + 8 + 10 (Sharpshooter) = 72 Average Crit Damage

What is the max damage Vax has done?

Vax’s most damaging single attack was in Episode 79 (2:12:09), dealing 102 damage against Thordak. For any damage related questions, check out either our All Rolls chart, Average/Total Damage Dealt chart, or Damage Taken chart over on our Running Stats page!

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What Does Vox Machina Have Left? Raishan Edition, Part II

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Coming off of an intense struggle against a weave of undead, Vox Machina stands ready to face Raishan!

Thanks to @amandammcclain (All graphics), artworkofolivia (Keyleth), daranthaart (Grog), dearhadrian (Raishan-card), ioana-muresan (Kerrek), kupieckorzenny (Vax), Megzilla87 (Allura), naddya (Pike and Scanlan), naomi-makes-art (Percy), offbeatworlds (Vox Machina), pencilpixie (Vex and Trinket), ryanismynamee (Raishan-group graphic), and vivikv (Kima) for use of their artistic talents!

Media References of Episode 82: Deadly Echoes

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Flameskulls and Zombies and Glyphs, oh my!

  • (0:13:41) Matt: It’s Thor hammer-ish.
  • (0:16:35) Liam: Is that a Thor hammer?
  • (0:19:52) Grog: Owwwww! That really hurt! It’s still hurting! […] Liam: That magic sword bit me, that really hurts, sword! (Charlie Bit My Finger - again!)
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Quick Answers 45

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I’m looking for all of the items offered by party members as part of the skill check ritual through Revivify.

  • Vex:
    • Kashaw: Diamonds to commence ritual
    • Percy: Whitestone Residuum
    • Zahra: Moonstone from Staff
    • Vax’ildan: Vax’ildan
  • Grog:
    • Scanlan: Potion of Fire Giant Strength
    • Vex’ahlia: Ale
    • Vax’ildan: Prayer to Raven Queen
  • Percy:
    • Vex’ahlia: Whitestone residuum and plea to stay
    • Pike: Divine Intervention
    • Keyleth: Crow skull/flock of crows/use of raven wings
  • Vex:
    • Pike: Lock of hair
  • Scanlan:
    • Pike: Plea that she can’t raise Kaylie alone
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Media References and Puns of Episode 81: What Lies Beneath The Surface

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Just putting this out there, artists: We’d love to see art of Grog as the slow-rolling Scrooge McDuck.

Media References

  • (0:27:37) Marisha: Call the locksmith! (Robin Hood: Men in Tights)
  • (0:46:30) Vax: I wasn’t about to sit back and listen to her Scooby Doo monologue.
  • (0:57:18) Grog: Flash.  Others: Aaahhh! (“Flash” by Queen)
  • (0:58:11) Liam: ROTHFUSSSSSSSSS! (The Big Bang Theory)
  • (0:58:15) Patrick: I was sent here by Aquisitions, Inc.  Matt: The last thing you hear is the laughter of a one-armed man in the distance.
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Percy’s Long Sighs

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@CriticalMole asked: Is there a Percy “Big Sigh” count running anywhere?

Number of Percy’s Long Sighs: 94

Thanks to @BabbaForrest, @c_diercks, @ChrisVLinden, cyberwulf, Danupert, David and Sierra T., Dom W., @dutchcritter, Genny S., Greg V., i-encourage-peace, icecream-s-coops, @InvictusRob, @JacobSBrowning, @jeritchie3, jm4ny, @Ju_Draakje, Mel25200, @_miss_maria, @MysticalSpider, @mrsgoodreaver, @OmrJeuss, Rae M., Ro, Rosie-Lostbetweenthepages, Rowena Highlander, @sarabowdridge, @SaulOrmiston, @Silv3rsing3r, sonataofsilence, wallflowerwaitlist, wouldlike2rage, @ytoti_, zahra-hana, and other critters for their work compiling this list!

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Quick Answers 43

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What level Wizard is Shaun Gilmore? And what wizard school does he study?

He’s a sorcerer, confirmed by Matt.

Where did Vax get the Potion of Invulnerability he used during the Thordak fight?

In Vorugal’s lair (Episode 72, 0:59:00).

Was it ever known where the cast used to play D&D before the stream?

According to Liam in episode 12, past games took place “in the dark and fantastical cave, also known as Travis’s dining room.” This doesn’t mean ALL games were there, but we can assume a good portion were there.

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Media References and Puns of Episode 80: Raishan

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I do not like red eggs and ham; I do not like them, Stats I am.

Media References:

  • (0:00:40) Matt: Sponsored, instead, by viewers like you. (Public Radio/TV)
  • (0:01:07) Marisha: Oprah.
  • (0:04:40) Taliesin and Marisha: Do you believe in life after love? (“Believe” by Cher)
  • (0:13:33) Liam: Spider!Percy is my favorite Percy.  *Taliesin does Spider-Man web shooting motions*  Marisha: Spider!Percy! Spider!Percy!
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What Does Vox Machina Have Left? Raishan Edition

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Here we are, fresh into 2017 and fresh out of the fire into the frying pan! Wait, that’s not how it goes… Regardless, this is how we enter tonight’s episode 80!

Thanks to @amandammcclain, @DNShraider, @TobilTop, @sketchingsprw, @doodlebugarts, @kiwiwola, @strayliger, @TheRequiemMan, @PettyArtist, @iorverth, @KirbishArt, @impishcomics, and @tresselorner for use of their artistic talents!

Family.

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brotherkash asked: If it’s not too much to ask, and if it’s not already out there, is there a way to know how many times someone has referred to Vox Machina as a family?

Voxhona means family. Probably.

Thanks to @BnBGreg, @c_diercks, @ChrisVLinden, crystallos, domomon23, Eric R., @InvictusRob, jm4ny, @jmworland, Lucas M., @MannyTrammell,  @_miss_maria_, MJG, @OwlObscure, Patrick J., Ro, Sarah E.H., @SaulOrmiston, @SilentEnGee, sonataofsilence, wouldlike2rage, and other critters for their work compiling this list! Updated to Episode 79.

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