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"Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) is the thirteenth episode of Talks Machina. The regular cast of Critical Role, except Ashley Johnson, discuss "A Bard's Lament" (1x85) and "Daring Days" (1x86) with Brian Wayne Foster.

Synopsis[]

  • For Marisha, Laura, Travis, Liam, and Taliesin: What did you feel when Scanlan announced that he is leaving?[1]
  • For Sam and Matt: How hard was keeping Taryon a secret and how satisfying was the reveal?[2]
    • A: Taryon was not supposed to appear in "Daring Days" (1x86). There was a miscommunication. Sam has not complete his backstory up to this episode or named his companion Doty, but not knowing his state of preparation, Matt decided that Marquet is the perfect place for adventurers and warn Sam in the midbreak that Tary will appear there.
  • Q: The cast had prominent reaction when Scanlan left. How did Sam liked everyone's tears?
  • For everyone except Sam: What has you grieving process for Scanlan been like between ep "A Bard's Lament" (1x85) and "Onward to Vesrah" (1x87)?[3]
  • Q: How did Scanlan's secrets and prevarications affected Vex's trust?[4]
    • A: Vex is the only one (as of 1x86) who knows of Scanlan's suude adiction. She also took off her witch hat, which Scanlan gifted her previously.
  • Q: How Liam and the rest of the cast felt when Scanlan left? + Sam's train of thoughts leading to this moment.[5]
    • A: Initially, Sam planned to leave alone. However, Vex persuade him to reunite and leave with Kaylie.
  • Q by arsequeef: Do you believe Taryon's story was geniune and was it nessesary to fight Tary?[6]


GIF of the Week


  • Q: What was the inspiration behind Taryon?[7]
    • A: Sam had two backup characters planned. Tary was pitched to Matt as Richard Branson or Tony Stark of Exandria, someone who has eager for adventures but lacked the necessary skills, only relying on his equipment, which instantly gave Matt the idea to realise the Artificer class. Without his equipment, a 13th level Tary would be 2nd level character.
  • Q: Relationship between tinkerer Percy and artificer Tary.[8]
  • Q: Does Keyleth have separate leveling system connected with her Aramente?[9]
    • A: Keyleth's spell choice is tied with her Aramente. She only relies on elemental magic of each Aramente she has gone through. Thats why, according to Marisha, Keyleth only once assumed the form of water elemental (during her fire Aramente), though still feeling hesitant about this decision.
  • Q: Does Vex and the rest of VM think of Scanlan as their (former) leader?[10]
    • The majority came the conclusion that Scanlan is the default leader, but anyone from the group can become one under the right circumstances. Brian proposed that the first conqueror of the doors would be the main leader.
  • Q: How Vax progressed across the campaign?[11]
    • A: Vax has found his purpose during the Chroma Conclave arc, then lost it again as the last dragon fell. He is waiting for guides from the Raven Queen, but according to Matt, she only outlined the direction for him and will corect him in the dire case, while being uninvolved during the rest of his life.


Fan Art of the Week


  • Q: If Grog is capable of defeating Groon one on one, how would he manage against Kevdak in a rematch?[12]
  • Q: How much did it feel like "Rocky II" when Grog beat Groon?[13]
  • For Matt: How did it feel to be less involved in the narrative during VM's argument before Scanlan's departure?[14]
  • Q: With 9th level spells on the way, have you/Keyleth condirered to bring someone close with True Resuration?[15]
  • Q: Why Scanlan did not hear Grog's tribute during the resurrection ritual?[16]
    • A: Grog did not beat DC 15.
  • Q: What was the inspiration for Doty?[17]
    • A: Tary "is a egomaniac and wants to be famous", so Doty is must have companion for him.
  • Q: How do you roleplay uncomfortable moments?[18]
  • Q: Is Percy in an intellectual feud with Tary?[19]
  • Q: "What do you think Scanlan would think of Taryon?"[20]
  • Q: What were Laura thinking when Tary called Vex a little elf girl?[21]
  • Q: Have we seen the last of Scanlan Shorthalt?[22]
  • Q: Keyleth seems to be finding her feet recently, are Marisha enjoying playnig a more confident character?[23]
  • Q: Will Percy substitute Cassandra as a head of Whitestone after he will part with VM?[24]
  • Q: Something special for the 100th episode?[25]
  • Note on technical difficulties of Alfa network.

Talks Machina After Dark[]

  • Q: If Scanlan and Taryon meet, would Matt play one of the characters or would Sam role play them both?[26]
  • Q: How did everyone feel when Tary revealed he did not know anyones names?[27]
  • Q: Where is Scanlan's giant mug now?[28]
  • One of Sam's children is named Max.[29]
  • Q: Does Tary get Scanlan's room in Greyskull Keep?[30]
  • Q: How hard was it for Laura to return the Deck of Many Things to Grog and reveal that Vex broke her promise when supposedly previously bargained teh Deck for the Periapt of Wound Closure?[31]
  • Q: What is the differences between an awakened and exalted Vestige of Divergence?[32]
    • A: Laura realized that Fenthras was already exalted when it came in her possession.
  • Q: Will there be a "Boulder, Parchment, Schierse" t-shirt?[33]
  • Q: Will the opening be redone for Taryon?
  • For Matt: Any advice for someone planning a naval combat?[34]
  • Q: Was it intentional that no one made an insight check on Tary?[35]

Quotations[]

References[]

  1. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 7:17.
  2. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 10:18.
  3. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 15:47.
  4. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 18:07.
  5. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 19:34.
  6. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 25:26.
  7. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 31:31.
  8. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 34:01.
  9. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 35:59.
  10. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 36:57.
  11. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 40:40.
  12. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 49:00.
  13. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 49:54.
  14. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 50:51.
  15. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 52:48.
  16. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 56:09.
  17. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 58:36.
  18. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 1:00:49.
  19. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 1:05:03.
  20. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 1:05:41.
  21. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 1:06:31.
  22. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 1:07:20.
  23. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 1:08:43.
  24. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 1:09:28.
  25. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 1:11:25.
  26. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 1:16:36.
  27. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 1:18:03.
  28. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 1:18:28.
  29. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 1:19:50.
  30. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 1:21:03.
  31. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 1:21:33.
  32. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 1:23:14.
  33. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 1:25:40.
  34. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 1:27:44.
  35. See "Talks Machina #13: 'A Bard's Lament' and 'Daring Days'" (TMx13) at 1:29:12.

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