Critical Role's Laura Bailey & Travis Willingham Play Hearthstone! (Worthy Opponents) 

Jaina playing Jaina being coached by McCree against Gazlowe playing Garrosh

I will literally watch anything involving Laura Bailey.

I like that Travis didn't mention he voices Reno.

Laura: "I've never been in a game this long before!" Has been in the same DnD game for 4 years.

"Ooh donuts! are you distracting me? I'm fine with that."

Knowing that Travis, Laura, and Matt are all friends made this all the more enjoyable to watch.

Laura: Oh no time's running out. Laura's Inner monologue: Time's running out. Matt: Time's running out. Jaina Proudmoore (Laura): Time's running out.

Laura and Matt, the two most competitive people, on the same team: Losing is NOT AN OPTION!!

Laura is probably the most adorable human in the world

22:11 "You're buying breakfast!" This two are so adorable together!

Did anyone else realize Travis had a "heart of the cards" moment? Like, really?

And here we see Chrom teaching future Lucina how to play a virtual card game.

Is it bad that I love seeing Laura and Travis play against each other in anything I can watch?

I don't know what you guys are complaining about. I've played Hearthstone since launch and while there was a lot of misplays I still found it very entertaining to watch. It's about the people, emotions and having fun; not the plays. If you want to watch high level Hearthstone there's plenty of other places to get it.

7:58 Jester voice before Jester was a thing

You should have made it a little clearer that they actually are the voice actors for Reno Jackson and Jaina Proudmoore and that's why they played those particular decks. Laura mentioned it a few times in passing, but it was never explicitly stated and anyone who doesn't already know who they are might not pick up on it. You also should have mentioned that they're married. It provides some context to the back-and-forth between them during the game. Yes, _Critical Role_ is arguably this channel's biggest show (which is why you're now featuring _Critical Role_ stars in your other shows, of course), but don't assume your other viewers know these people as well as fans of _Critical Role_ do.

Not every day you get to see Lust and Roy Mustang play Hearthstone with each other.

Here are my thoughts, Positives: - The hosts are fun as hell (don't know Rachel but Matthew is always a pleasure) - Really great Production value visually and location wise - Great starting guests, but make sure to keep that up since they are a crucial aspect - Really well-done tutorial for non-players of the game, and can get them into it - Good pacing, in the sense of knowing when and where to cut and keep it interesting Constructive Criticisms: - I like the ideas for the humor and skits here, but yes there are a bit over the top - Should have mentioned (even if just in video description) about how they are the voices of the decks they played, how they are married, other cool information like that. - Editing at times is a bit sporadic and jarring Possible ways to improve: - tone it down just like 10% or so. - I think it's important in the future to try and use more advanced strategies and more complicated gameplay so that veterans or those who play often (like myself) can get some more out of it other than basics - Make it a bit shorter, the length is a bit too long, at least for my taste. Hope that helps!

"That delicious beard smells singed, Travis."

Loving that they got this real life couple (who I absolutely love watching in Critical Role, BTW) to do battle, lol. Makes me consider playing this game again, lol

Wonder how the conversation in the car will be after this match?

This is what Hearthstone should be. People just having fun and not worrying about "oh it has to be perfect"

I don't give a crap about Hearthstone but you bet your butts I'm going to watch anything with Laura Bailey! That woman is a treasure. And Travis is great as well.

Overacting aside, it was neat to see Jaina actually playing Jaina. Also I play a ton of gazlowe so

Laura Bailey and Travis Willingham are just fucking goals, i swear.

Laura Bailey is so goddamn adorable, omg.

Hey, sorry this show isn't good for people who do play Hearthstone. But as someone who knows literally NOTHING about the game, I enjoyed this!

Right at the end, "You're buying breakfast." These two are the cutest couple I've ever seen.

as soeone who has never even heard of this game, the episode was super entertaining. Hell, it even made me want to try the game out.

Also, I as just waiting for those two to go Laura: FATHER, I WON! *with Fire Emblem victory theme* Matt: I'm right here, I see that. Sadly not the case. XD

I absolutely love Travis and Laura lol

Recognizing Laura is really hard because her "Jaina voice and accent" is so much different to the way she usually talks.

Vex and Grog!

Serana should be good at casting spells. She's always hitting me with them

7:22 those hands... I think 10 makes her think of something else. Travis is her husband, right?

Coin Sorcerer's Apprentice with a Mana Wyrm and Flamewaker in hand? Oh boy, it's one of those shows is it?

This is very casual level Hearthstone, but it was pretty fun to watch.. especially fun to see Jaina being played by Jaina(Laura Bailey), who is one of my favorite voice actors. Almost surprised she didn't throw more quotes out, but i guess it gets old for them.

The little cutscenes are the best 😂

This is so perfect! I hope that there's more of these, I'm already in love with the game and cast

I was rooting for Laura the entire time!!! 8-)

This show is freaking EPIC!!!! I loved it so much you guys did a great job. I hope there are many episodes to come.

Another fun video uploaded on my birthday. I am liking the pattern :)

Spellslingers please!

'Are you distracting me cause i'm ok with that' oh Laura please never change you wonderful brilliant woman you.

I think I'm in love with Laura Bailey

Having seen the clip from CR 137 (138?) where Matt starts just his diabolical laughter...hearing him do some of the same on here is just...terrifying.

I really had barely any idea what was going on in this game, but it was super entertaining to watch.

Bloody brilliant! Thanks so much for all the hard work

Aww, Laura and Travis are complete and total marriage goals.

so much fun with that video, love it

The battle between husband and wife. Can we all agree that Laura and Travis are an amazing couple?

Played Hearthstone a bit, but not a pro. I thought this was actually quite entertaining! Always fun to watch these people. Well done!

I like the way Travis thinks. It speaks to me on an existential level.

I like this host Dynamic it's so awesome! please continue existing worthy opponents!

I see Travis or Laura, i click Like!

LOL love the reaction between Leon and Helena when they're together 10:19 sorry, wrong game LOL

There was a lot of meta going on, but let's face it... Matt is an incredible strategist as well as an amazing DM. Laura may have been playing the game but Matt was calling the plays. Still very entertaining to watch the light of hope and confidence dim in Travis' eyes when he realized the end was nigh. Good game.

Travis and Laura are SO good. Just so good.

Awesome episode, guys! Very much looking forward to more!

Fun to watch,great editing to remove the dull moments...super video.

I have a love hate relationship yogg he tends to do more damage to me than my enemy.

I remember watching this back when it was current content because I loved to play Hearthstone, but having no idea about what Critical Role even is (maaaybe I'd seen it mentioned, but I barely had time to play D&D myself, not to mention watching others play it...). I gathered that Laura does the voice for Jaina, and assumed that the other three were also voice actors in the game, and that was about all I knew of them. Now I barely play any Hearthstone, and watch Critical Role every day.

Laura for the win! She is the bomb!

Apparently, this is how everyone is starting their comments so; As a non-hearthstone player, I loved this, and I'm happy with them not playing optimally. They had fun and I found it entertaining so I'm looking forward to this series

i love critical role, and wish all of the guys all the best, but.... we got this? instead of spellslingers with day9? really? come on G&S....

Man, I'm in love with Laura Bailey

Laura and Travis, I just love seeing both of them together.

Hey, guys, I've been playing HS since beta and usually I get bored when I watch casual games like this. However, I know you from others shows and, knowing how amazing you can be, I decided to give you a chance. Turns out it really worth it. I know this sounds cocky, but if you could improve your gameplay for the next show to cater veterans like me, we would appreciate it. Nothing big really. Just avoid stuff like coining out a Sorcerer Apprentice on turn 1 against a Warrior without spells in hand. That is pretty painful to watch when you know the game.

That was awesome, I can't wait for the next episode!

Awesome! Cant wait for more!

BRING BACK SPELLSLINGERSSSSS

This was a lot of fun looking forward to more :D

Laura Bailey is in it so I have to watch it.

I had so much fun watching this. This was like seeing a movie. The hero (Laura) is on the offensive and gets really close to defeating the villain, but then out of nowhere the villain reveals his final trump card... Reno Jackson. Things are looking pretty bad, but then through sheer willpower and perseverance, the hero still wins. Btw. Lauras and Matts faces when Reno Jackson was revealed are absolutely priceless. As was Travis when he lost in the end ^^

This is really fun to watch.

Sorry, but Spellslingers was WAY better. And with much less cringe.

Rise always knows her opponents weakness. She had this whole matchup analyzed before it even started.

Hearthstone looks like SO MUCH FUN!

Laura is a Goddess.

Reno Jackson appears Serana: Where did you come from?

As someone who's bad at Hearthstone, this made me feel a bit better. I'm not alone ^^

I've met Laura and Travis. They such sweethearts

So how long till this gets put on Alpha and blocked behind a paywall?

Matt was so calm the entire time.

That was very enjoyable thank you!

so it's 2 guys telling 2 other guys which buttons they should press instead of pressing the buttons themselfe.

This is such a good series

Haha, I loved the Ghostbusters 2 quote!

so much WWE drama and act to make video fun , but even with the drama its still fun tbh :D

21:13 is BFA ending of the Horde confirmed. Jaina: "buuut. I killed 'em. /chuckle"

The genius of Matthew Mercer, once again.

I'm fairly certain Laura Bailey is the cutest thing that exists on this planet.

Yes! Go Laura! That was a great game to watch, especially the back-and-forth. And I learned something, too. Iv'e never had a game go long enough to take fatigue damage, I didn't know it was a thing.

Laura is always worthy.

Is there any way to watch the full games? The commentary is hilarious I like watching them learn as they go.

I liked this mostly because I love Laura, Matt, Travis and Rachel. But this would have been so much better if it had just showed the actual game, instead of having all of those cuts and "funny"* bits in-between. *(not actually funny)

Wow! I can't believe any of the set was left after they filmed this. I can't tell who was chewing the scenery more.

Haha, awesome video! :D I really enjoyed it. Tbh you really made me wonder who would win for a long time, damn.

Ah I see Rachel has decided to take the cringe outside of esports interviews

I knew Laura Bailey did voice acting for video games but I never realised she was the voice of Jaina. (World view instantly brightens.)