Rock-based apology CRITICAL Role Animatic (C3E25) 

A rock-based apology is a pretty _gneiss_ idea.

“Rock based problems require rock based solutions.” -ashton probably

"I should prostrate myself on the ground-" "No..." "On top of a spiky rock..." "I mean..." "Have her step on me?" It's that last line that always gets me.

Ashton: "Now you don't need to tell me what you did. I don't need to know." Luadna: "I BrOke HeR rOck. *Sniff* " When this happened on stream I couldn't stop laughing.

"Let's work on a rock based apology" "Okay, can you apologize to her on my behalf then?"

Laudna: "I broke her rock!" ;n; Ashton the punk-rock: *sweats*

Mini Laudna crying on the floor was adorable!

"So, Laudna... You and Imogen..." The timing of this in the episode was so hilarious

A well-written romantic relationship is indistinguishable from a close friendship until they start smooching. It's only natural that we'd get that impression from Imogen and Laudna.

“I broke her rock.” I hate to laugh at the idea that out of context, I just keep thinking Imogen has some pet rock.

I've watched the cut to "I broke her rock" 6 times now.

i love Ashton comforting her so much, we always see him as a muscle of a group, but he's so sweet with Laudna and FCG, Taleisin is letting his inner Caduceus slip here and there

the way you draw Ashton's shirt collar is so swag-a-liscious

I feel like Ashton is a rough and punk version of Caduceus. At least that's what I see in him when he gives out advice to the party, they both seemingly share that wisdom, it's just that they got it from different places and maybe apply it differently

Super good, I like the black eyes for chibi laudna and the more defined eyes when actually focused on the face.

SPOILERS: The guest asking those questions is sweet. But given what we know. I can't help but suspect she's actually prodding for weakness she van exploit later.

Laudna's breakdown is one of my favorite scenes of the campaign so far. I love the detail of the stain on Ashton's shirt. :D What a great sequence to animate.

Just realized Laudna is getting advice on a rock problem from a rock person I love how you draw them all, especially Short Hair Imogen and Ashton. You make them look so friendly. This moment 1:23 was adorable

Ashton and Laudna’s friendship is sooo pureee. They understand each other so much.

Ashton on the inside as they're getting hugged "Oh no. Not wet. Not sad. Not undead. Well, okay, here we are nothing to do about it now."

This was literally so sweet of ashton. I mean they are this rough and gruff no s**** given kind of person but they care so much and honestly this is just really sweet of them

Oh my god- you including that scissoring like hand motion of Erika is all I ever wanted :0 tysm this is amazing

Yesssss Marisha knocked it out the park with this scene! Thank you for animating it!

The Laudna's breakdown animated here is so funny

Ngl I LOVE the fact that no one can genuinely tell if Imogen and Laudna are actually a thing-to-be or not and at this point I don’t even think Laura and Marisha know lmfao

Laudna getting choked up on the word, promise, ughh my heart!

I love the various designs people draw when it comes to our favorite corpse aunty

Sad Laudna so cute!

I love the fact that my first thought of Ashton was “oh punk buddy. They look all scary n punk but I bet they are probably a big softy” and now getting to see that not only through his relationship with Letters but also his kindness to the others like I love it.

I love how they're playing Dusk. they're so, so evil and I am LOVING IT

Your design is my favorite Laudna. Something about the way you draw her spooky fingers lol And the facial work at 1:09 was fantastic

I don't ship Ashton and Laudna but DAMN I enjoy watching those two talk to one another

Ashton and Laudna interactions are so cute! The unexpected dynamic! I love them. Ashton asks tough but they're such a sweetheart ahahaha!!

Right around 0:14 was where I realized that, yes, oh my goodness, the finger motions from game are gonna be animated too ❤

I've loved Marisha as Keyleth and Beau, but she's so good with Laudna that she's become one of my favourite PCs

This season they're all SLAYING IT with their amazing characters and interactions. Chutney with his subplot about MCs and Werewolves, and learning that going with his instincts will probably kill him, Laudna with D, Patè and her relationship with Imogen, FCG with a character that wants to heal others mentally but won't allow them to heal him, which doesn't help with his past coming back, Fearne with her extensively detailed backstory about the Feywild, her parents, her ranking and so on, which mix in an odd yet satisfying way with her curious and CHAOTIC character, Imogen with the call for power and answers EVEN while knowing that the more she delves deep the more danger she's putting herself in, Orym and his big "tired babysitter" vibe, trying to balance helping these fools he loves, doing his job, and seeking vengeance for his loved one, and finally Ashton being continuously shifting between his old and new life, recolldcting traumatic events while redescovering the most fun parts of his hometown. Even guest characters, being able to stay much longer, are MUCH more detailed than in the past, and this gives a chance to their players to leave a deeper mark on the plot.

“I’m not gonna tell you not to do that cause that would be kinda cool but no.” I love this

> *Ashton* : What the hell are you crying? It's not gonna stain my clothes, is it? > *Laudna* : I make no... _promises..._ ;n; OW I JUST GOT THAT LAUDNA NOOO (also love the lil nose twitch you put in there

Laudna and Ashton’s convo had me in stitches. This is awesome.

the ashton and laudna scene is one of my favourites you’ve done so far lol

Laudna is such an unrelenting sweetheart. Love the way she was animated in this.

While watching this live I was writing out an email so I was looking at my other monitor and I did a bit of a double take bc for a second I was like "Caduceus?"

Have you thought about becoming a story board artist? This is amazing and definitely needed in the industry

This is by far my second favorite Marisha moment. The goldfish incident will eternally be 1st.

Such a beautiful moment of the campaign so far!! I love how the show and the fans humanize Laudna! 💖

Ashton is the Eddie Munson of C3

I love that Ashton is such a good friend to Laudna so much

Ashton really is a Diamond In The Rough, aren't they? They've got a personality so abrasive that you could use it as a sandblaster, but if you push past that and make an effort, they're still an arsehole but there's very little they wouldn't do for you.

this is prob my favorite animatic of yours tbh!! love everything about this 💕

I love when this was the most angst filled part of campaign 3 😭

hey i want you to know that i watch this on a weekly basis. little chibi Laudna laying on the ground saying "I broke her rock" is the funniest thing ive ever seen 10/10 will watch again (forever)

I love how ya draw Laudna in chibi forme XD

Dunno if they explained it later, but I enjoy not knowing if Dusk was genuinely curious about Laudna and Imogen, or if they were just sowing chaos in order to more easily destroy them if need be

the cut to chibi Laudna in a spotlight is soooooo fitting!

I love the physicality you bring to the conversation. It really shows off how expressive they are and how they change position throughout. From crying on them, to laying on the floor, to sittin with him as it goes on. Love it! Keep up the awesome work.

The second half of this had me laughing so hard. Thank you for animating it. 😂😂😂

Honestly giving a friendship rock would be a good move.

Something I love about Aston that he tries so hard to have this "me against the world fuck everyone " attitude but he's just a goods old boi with some hard edges

The dramatic spotlight was so good I’m wheezing 😂

The dimples just ✨sends ✨ me

As always I absolutely love your work.

Love this moment :D Awesome job as always, thank you!

Captured the awkwardness beautifully! Great job!

This was so stinking heartwarming and adorable! Just the same amount of both humor and straightforwardness as was played by the cast and I'm here for it! Thank you so much for putting in all the work to create this animatic. Gave me a smile I needed tonight.

After the most recent episode... sobbing

this is SO ADORABLE and I love it so much help 😭 you are a blessing thank you for this

These past few episodes have been very emotional about Imogen and Laudna's relationship and I am worried about what Dusk is planning to do.

This video right here is what convinced me to start watching critical role a few months ago. Life changed. Forever and ever grateful for you. Thank you so much!!!!

I absolutely adore how dramatic, spooky, and wholesome Luadna is. you did a great job capturing it.

Omg this is amazing how have i not come across this channel before?! Love your animation XD ♡

This is so good oh my gosh you nailed this

I love your work so much

Brilliant! The looks in the eyes and the body language carry my immersion; not distracted by the medium. Love the quick cut to young Laudna in a tantrum! Such a sweetheart, that one... such an odd sentiment it brings me this very moment in the game.

Me, if i was on critical role: *mimics twirling a mustache* the shipping wars has begun, and i shall reign victorious

Take a shot every time someone said "rock"

0:20 "romantically entangled"- proceeds to do scissoring fingers

This is one of the handful of videos that I'll re-watch every time I see it.

I loved how you drew sad Laudna 😂

Chibi Laudna prostrated on the ground gives me life. Really just chibi Laudna gives me life. I need more chibi Laudna.

I always forget that one of Ashton’s eyes is fucked up.

Next one should be Laudna shopping at Taste of Taldore.

The way you animated the moment at 1:07 is perfect

the way you draw dusk is so pretty omg

chibi laudna going i broke her rock ❤

Erika's voice suits so well with her character in this animation, idk. It feels right xD

Hey look it's Essek 😁

Fun fact i laughed so hard at this during the steam i passed a kidney stone.

the added sound-effects for the laudna closeups were amazing lol

im actually in love with how you draw ashton

Such good art work 👏

Chibi Loudna (or any CR character) is what I live for LOL

I love the sniffling! Well animated!

I know its kind of played for comedy, but I totally understand how Laudna feels. Because my best friend and I went through something kind of similar, and I was so devastated when I felt like my friend was pushing me away. Fortunately we worked everything out, but man that feeling of fear when you think your best friend (especially if you don’t have other people in your life that you trust or feel understood by) hates you or is going to reject you forever is so terrifying, and painful.

I love it

Erika: I am going to stir the pot so damn much while I’m here. Also, it’s worth noting that Erika has made out with several members of the CR cast, including Marisha and Liam.

I'm glad we're getting to see more of this side of Ashton as they warm up to the group more and more

That law and order sound effect lmao

OMG SAD CHIBI LOUDNA IS SO CUTE

Ashton is a really good friend lol

I love Ashton and Laudna *so* much. My little punk-goth heart sings for both of them.