Critical role - Stretch Goals - Kick-starter - The Legend of Vox Machina 

This clip got so much Critter love that it broke my YT analytics page lol

remember when they decided to sell shirts and they were like "we only made like 100, we dont really expect any of you to buy them. but please feel free if you want to" and then they were sold out before Marisha could finish the add read.

Stretch goal idea: a One-Shot where everyone except Matt shares DM duties, while Matt plays 5 characters on his own.

The CR Team: We would like $750,000 to make this show. The CR Fans: That is, respectfully, a paltry sum.

I think maybe they underestimated how badly we want a cartoon.

And to think, no production company wanted to take a chance on their $750,000 budget. They don't know what they missed out on.

Critical Role: "Let's see if we can raise $750,000. Do you think 45 days is enough?" Critters: "You've got to get those numbers up! Those are rookie numbers!"

Critical Role: We need some money to produce a show *rolls persuasion* *NAT 20* Fans: Take all our money! Take it all!

"You think we can get enough to buy Ashley back from Blindspot?" *Blindspot announces that season 5 is their final season* ...Well shit. They went above and beyond on that one.

At this rate, we’ll be able to get a full 2 hour documentary on the full history of Exandria, voiced by David Attenborough

It is finally time for us to ask them. How do you want to do this!

Wow, they haven't underestimated critters this badly since the time they only ordered 100 t-shirts...

5:04 Sam: "We could show the divergence-" Matt: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Our name is Legion for we are many. - The Critter hivemind

12mil - vax resurrected, travis stays overnight in a haunted house, blindspot moves filming to la

To quote Matt Colville in the aftermath of his unexpectedly successful kickstarter... "Eep."

I think World Domination should be the final stretch goal. I, for one, welcome our new Critical Overlords.

*F E A T U R E L E N G T H A N I M A T E D M O V I E I N T E N S I F I E S*

*Kicks down wall "What stretch goals??" Too accurate 😂

Matt:"We need money for..." Everyone: roll a dex save Matt:...... Nat 1, why? Proceeds to get buried under a mountain of money...

When other people reaches their goal: Hey guys, thank you so much for supporting us- Critical Role: Yeah so um.... wow.... *silence followed by laughter* This is the most legitimate reaction I've seen. And I love it

They look so delightedly terrified and it’s wonderful. I love them and this community so much.

Vox Machina managed to get through a funding DOOR? That's a first.

I love how everyone can hold together until Travis breaks. His boundless enthusiasm is so infectious.

Sitting at poker table. CR we put 75,000 Critter's okay we see your 75,000 and raise you 4 million

Critters: * screaming in super saiyan * The group: holy shit. It just keeps rising. Its like there's no end to their power!

To be honest.. I kinda almost feel bad for them at some extend. One thing is to have a clear goal and move safe and steadily to it's fruition, but it's a whole another feeling when a lot.. and I mean *A LOT* of people start throwing money at you and expect *YOU* to come up with some ideas that will meet their expectations. It's a heavy burden, especially if some sneaky thought creeps into your mind, whispering "what if you'll fail? what if you won't be able to deliver?". Much love for the crew and the critters, and my only wish is that there will be enough trust and patience to give them sufficient space and time for creativity. Love y'all \m/

critical role: so we need aobut 750.000$ i think we can make that in 45days critters: HERE IS 5MIL$ within 24hours

5:04 coming back for another watch and seeing matts realization that all the lore he worked so hard on could potentially get animated and explained in a triple A quality animation is priceless

Wow remember back when they sold 15 shirts within 30 seconds. This was that, but on a nuclear scale XD THE SIGNS WERE THERE!

😂😂 Travis's "Okay...Be professional!" and "Fuck your stretch goals!"

So is everyone ok with the idea of calling ourselves the critter legion? Are we *GASP* _are WE the cricks?_

Here is a stretch goal idea: a whole day session like you had before the internet show, you said you missed those sessions.

classic case of: SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY! Srsly though you guys deserve it. I am really looking forward to what you will make

community took a quick look at the stretch goals before quoting Pumat Sol, "That's a, respectfully, a paltry sum"

Next stretch goal: Matthew Mercer runs for president

The real Thursday was the friends we made along the way

SIX SEASONS AND A MOVIE

When I heard Matt laugh the first time in this video I was like "Yeah, that's it. Matt finally lost it."

Just realised the theme now says ‘daggers and cunning’ not ‘falchions and cunning’! That’s so cool!

We all saw this coming except them. Silly Nerdy-ass Voice Actors.

Stretch goal, Make Gunslinger a Legal DnD class.

Step 1. Buy a country. Step 2. Make Exandria/Tal'Dorei a real place in the world. Step 3. Make Matt Mercer King. Edit:1.9k likes?!! D'awww you guys 🥰

The manic laughter of people who just realized the enormity of the situation. I love CR so much.

Stretch Goal: Ashley Johnson fireside chat?

A "Legion of Critters" T-shirt and on the back the first 24 hours timestamps as the goal and stretch goals are smashed.

My favorite Matt Mercer moment is when he realizes that he can show the Divergence

Best part of that haunted house stretch goal is that they raised 11 million dollars. And Travis did it

Thank you for making this because I definitely missed the announcement. Time to give them all my money. I hope they realize the only stretch goal I want is more animated critical role. This is a kickstarter that I don’t need secondary goals for.

I was kind of hoping it was a 20 minute video of those guys just making weird noises to contain their amazement, but this'll do

Yeah, let's make "Travis goes to a haunted house" a stretch goal for some ridiculous number, like, idk, _10 million_ or sth, we'll never reach that. Right?

Mercer: we need 750k for the animation series. Critters: hold my beer.

*OUR NAME IS LEGION, FOR WE ARE MANY*

Dear critical role I think I speak on behalf of all of us that you are worth at least a thousand percent of what you ask for if not more

5:04 That freaking noise Matt makes. It just warms my heart. I mean think about it. You make up a world for your friends to play in. Now you get a chance to talk to a creative department about it. That's fucking nuts dude.

This entire livestream was Critical Role.exe has stopped working

Critical Role staff and crew spend weeks preping for kickstarter with an ingenious wall contraption showing the stretch goals and planning to make a big display as each is reached. Critters: We would like to rage-pay Wall: is obliterated in hours Crit Role team: stunned in joy, surprise and they now have to come up with new stretch goals and maybe some more supporter tiers.

"With the power of cartoons we can ~time travel~~" Matt's brain straight up short circuits

Just returning to see their faces after seeing the first episodes of the masterpiece they thought of doing. MY GOD WHAT A BEAUTIFUL TRIP THIS WAS, IS AND WILL BE!

The CEO, COO, and the Creative Director completely speechless at the face of the utter generosity and overwhelming tenacity of the entire Critter Community.

Lol, it's the CR T-shirts all over again!

5 mil and we push for Mollymauk one shots

I love making Matt do that terrified, laughing "what???"

I've said this on a few twitter comments.... You guys deserve this! You have given all of us so much over the years. You have devoted your time and energy to sharing your game, and your story with us. This is us giving back to the cast and crew that have given all of us so much. "They were always beside you. Your nerdy best friends and your GM to guide you" That is us...the nerdy friends.

$3,939,660 as of this post..... wow.... just .. wow....

the saddest moment, I wanted to pledge, but can't, since I do not own a credit card. *cries in young adult*

That campaign took "That escalated quickly" to a different level

To give context/clarity for those not familiar with how the Legend of Vox Machina (LoVM) Kickstarter project went, yet found their way here... *:)* 1.) *_Initial Projections & Goals (Kickstarter announcement: 03/04/2019)..._* - a.) The (initial) goal would be to produce a Stand Alone, 22 minutes long, Animated Short with no commercials (this was *NOT* a LoVM episode), featuring the Vox Machina group at roughly level 06-07. - b.) A rough but workable budget/goal of $750,000 USDollars was set. - c.) It was projected to be able to reach this base amount, and perhaps some *_("some")_* of the Stretch Goals, within the 45-day Kickstarter period. - d.) If successful, more Animated Shorts would be further Kickstarter'ed and produced, on an individual basis, but all cohesively and progressively tied to [Critical Role Campaign #1: Vox Machina (2015-2017)]. 2.) *_Kickstarter Results (ended 04/19/2019)..._* - a.) The base goal of $750,000 USD was reached *_UNDER 60 MINUTES_* of the LoVM Kickstarter going active. - b.) By the end of the first 24 hours after the LoVM Kickstarter going active, approximately *$4.3 million USD* had been raised. Remember, the initial maximum Stretch Goals were set to $1.0 million USD over a 45-day period. - c.) Additional Stretch Goals were added across the following days & weeks. All Stretch Goals were reached, including the _"crazy goal"_ ($10.0 million USD) of having Travis Willingham make a solo journey through a haunted house, much to Travis' chagrin. [(6:10) - *Side-Note:* Travis is afraid of pitch-black darkness.] - d.) By the end of the 45-day Kickstarter period, the funds totaled *$11,385,449 USD.* - e.) The LoVM Kickstarter holds the record (as of 2022) as one of the most quickly funded in Kickstarter history, and the most funded Kickstarter for TV and film projects. 3.) *_Future_** (as of the end of [LoVM season 01]) --* Amazon Studios has pre-approved LoVM seasons 02-03, so no further fan-funding currently is currently needed until [LoVM s04+]. This will likely cover the epic struggle of *[CR Campaign #1, story-arc 3/5: The Chroma Conclave].* Whether we will see [CR c01, arc 4/5: Taryon Darrington] and the final [CR c01, arc 5/5: Vecna], Time will tell... 4.) *_Personally_** --* I hope we will manage to reach producing [CR campaign #2: The Mighty Nein]. I very much want to see Jester Lavorre brought fully to animation life. *:)* Thanks for uploading this, *TP Burrow.* :)

Unlike other kickstarters, we trust you because you have a history of doing what you promise. Congrats on 4 million!!!!!!

I. WANT. A COOKING SHOW. With Taliesin and... hmm... Laura? What do you all think? I want to learn stuff from them! Especially food that shows up in D&D-type campaigns

Stretch Goal: Five million and you bring Mollymauk back.

Matt's reaction to Sam's legitimate idea to reveal more lore is fucking priceless. "We could show the divergents and stuff li-.." "I DIDNT THINK ABOUT THAT. AAAAHHHHHH."

They should film a short skit where they are in a field with a collection bucket, cuts to a group of warriors in armour plate, a scout runs up... "Guys! Critical role are kick-starting and animated special!" Points towards them, the camera cuts to the leaders grim face that now cracks a smile, he raises a horn to his lips and blows, as a clear ringing call fills the air, the camera pulls back to reveal a vast vast army all well armoured veterans, the leader, points with his sword "CHARGE!!' and the army thunders towards a now terrified and bewildered vox Machina XD just as they are about to collide, they skid to a halt and start politely handing over money XD

Oooh! I just thought of another thing to add to a stretch goal. An extended version of "Your Turn to Roll".

My sister pledged $20 in my honor for my birthday. I'm so happy!

Matt realising they can show older campaigns: "Ahg, I can see forever!!" This is awsome😂

Their faces. Oh man, I'm so proud to be a part of this fandom and I'm so happy for them

526% funded with 44 days remaining Help get this project over the finish line, sure ye you got it

4.33 Million in 24 hours. They've only got stretch goals up to $3,000,000. At this point the community is literally saying "I have no idea what they're going to do with my money but I want them to have it" That is a crazy amount of trust, and they've earned every bit of it.

For anyone seeing this around my time, As of the 11th of June 2020 the kickstarter is now at $11,385,449 / the $750,000 goal

We are legion. A single whisper becomes a roar. A single thought becomes a movement. A single dollar becomes 4 million.

I know it's been two years since then, but it still gives me a little thrill to know I took part in making these guys speechless.

What blows my mind is that out of all the backers more than half of them donated $100 or more... where can you find fans like that?!? Love you fellow Critters!!!

Here’s what happens when creativity is rewarded. Millennials don’t kill everything

season 2 finished with a third on a way. Its nice to see how this started again, and seeing all the love and support. ROLL THE DICE

You guys can’t put something like VM VS MN and NOT expect us critters to break the bank!

“When you talk about lore and old stuff we can go back and show that shit” Who knew Sam was a prophet.

Matt: we have a kickstarter and just asking for a bit. Critters: hold our dice

"We got 3.5?" Matt Freaking out: "What is going on" Oh young naive Matt, you aint seen nothing yet.

stretch goal: Critical Role/The Adventure zone DM swap spectacular

Matthew Mercer's "AAAAHHHH!" at 5:07 makes me feel better as a human being; that level of excitement and creativity is just wonderful

6:21 foreshadowing.

I remember someone made a video on critical role for the kickstarter goal, and that they wouldn't reach it. Of course, I can't find the video anymore.

WE WILL BUY BACK ASHLEY FROM BLINDSPOT

Watching this Video at the End of the campaign where they’ve managed to raise (as of me writing this comment) over $10,000,000 or 1362% of the original goal, is even more surreal and Hilarious, especially Travis’ jokes about stretch goals.

You teased us with an animated special, but I'm sure all of us fans want a whole series. I know I'm not the only one thinking about it, but would you dare?

Fellow Critters... I think we broke the cast (especially Mercer) with our love. No, seriously, this has been insane and incredible to see and this is an incredible fandom to be a part of and I'm so happy I joined the Critter legion.

oh this clip aged well :)

"I CAN SEE FOREVER!!" Made me bust out laughing 🤣

And hey, coming back ot it now the first episodes of the show are out there... Hellyeah!