Episode 11: Bosses and B-Plots

 

Joined by Bal's DM and person who cares about fighting mechanics Lily, Jana and Bal learn all about action economy and why you should really trust your DM when it comes to balancing boss fights, while covering Critical Role Campaign 1: Vox Machina - Episode 11: The Temple Showdown.

00:00:00 - Intro Music
00:00:20 - Introducing Lily
00:03:38 - Still Timely Intro Musings
00:08:13 - Content Warnings: Vomit, eye horror, animal cruelty, mention  of torture and body horror, character death, non-respectful mention of  sex work
00:09:56 - Spoiler Warnings: Mention of places from the end of campaign 2
00:10:32 - Out of Game Tidbits
00:23:35 - Where Are We At?
00:31:20 - How to Catch a Fomorian
01:04:00 - Tactical Giant Sleepover
01:22:38 - Setting Up
01:36:30 - The Problem with B-Plots
01:44:45 - Eye Assault Excellence
02:06:14 - The Purvan Scale

 

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Episode 10: Keep Beholding On

 

In a bit of a musical mood, Jana and Bal take on the absolute filler that is Critical Role - Campaign 1: Vox Machine Episode 10 - K'varn Revealed.

00:00:00 - Intro Music
00:01:15 - We're Fine
00:07:25 - Remember the Campaign 3 Opening?
00:14:30 - Content Warnings: Mention of Child Death, Body Horror, Loss of Agency, Sexual Harassment
00:15:25 - Spoiler Warnings: Lion King (lol), end of Campaign 2
00:16:08 - Q&A Highlight Reel
00:39:25 - Where Are We At?
00:42:30 - Irrelevant Combat, Zombie Edition
00:50:00 - Looting etc.
00:58:23 - Irrelevant Combat, Cloaker Edition
01:10:33 - Avoiding the Main Quest Some More
01:21:39 - Spellcaster Genders
01:22:57 - Scanlan Fucks Up (CN: Sexual Harassment, Loss of Agency)
01:27:15 - nrav'K Revealed
01:34:57 - Reconnaissance  
01:41:33 - The Purvan Scale

Episode 9: Concerning Tentacles

 Joined by their long-time fandom friend, local geologist, and Illithid Aficionado Christine, Jana & Bal hit the homestretch of this first and most forgettable arc, the last tentacl-y bits of Critical Role Campaign 1: Vox Machina while covering Episode 9: Yug'voril uncovered. 

 00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:14 - Too Many Percys
00:07:48 - So How About That Time Paradox
00:08:48 - Christine's Origin Story
00:13:02 - Content Warnings: Sexual Harrassment, Body Horror, old time-y tropes about sex work, TORTURE
00:14:53 - Spoiler Warnings: Nott's Story in CR2, Star Wars Prequels, Order of the Stick
00:15:34 - Out of Game Tidbits
00:26:53 - Where Are We At?
00:34:25 - The Episode Starts With A Fight Scene
00:45:10 - Is Trinket Edible For A Mind Flayer?
00:49:25 - Spells and Logistics
00:54:00 - Clarota Defense Squad and horrifying Illithid Lore
01:01:19 - End of Combat, Discussion of Torture
01:05:00 - K'varn Says Hi
01:12:08 - Keyleth vs. Kima Part whatever
01:19:46 - Kima needs a Vacation (CN: Sexual Harrassment)
01:28:20 - The Start of Vaxleth?
01:31:30 - Welcome to the Cube (and Sexual Harrassment)
01:32:20 - Here's How Clarota Can Still Win (And Get It)
01:38:44 - Clarota the Red Nosed Reindeer - A Christmas Special
01:42:26 - Things Happen
01:51:38 - Groaning About Tiberius Hitting on Vex
01:56:44 - Looting Mishaps & Shenanigans
02:02:20 - Lakes and Boats and So Many Caves
02:17:52 - The Purvan Scale