Quick Answers 47

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Just a quick correction to the Cabal’s Ruin. If I remember correctly when it awoke when Percy critted it was stated that Percy can add the dice AFTER the hit now instead of requiring to call the charges before the attack. Which is a subtle update but an update.

Nope, it’s always been that way! Matt clarified it in Episode 79 (2:22:27).

Do you have the awakened stats of [vestige]? What about [character attribute]?

Contrary to popular belief, we generally don’t get insider knowledge on character stats or items. Almost everything we know is a result of good old-fashioned detective work. If it’s been confirmed by a cast member, we’ll say so. If an item or ability is never shared or rarely used, well, not much of a trail to go on, right?

What episode is that one Liam O’Brien meme face from?

Episode 60 (2:33:40).

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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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Who Wore it Better: Boots of Haste

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wallflowerwaitlist asked: The twins argue a lot over using the Boots of Haste. In Episode 82, Vax said that he is statistically more effective with them. Do we have any statistical evidence on which twin really has been more effective with them in the past, or even hypothetically?

Short Version: It depends heavily on the situation.

Long Version: There are a number of factors to consider here, because some of this depends on how we view ‘effective.’ Let’s break it down by what the boots are able to do.

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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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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!