[TAZ] The Breakdown [Animatic] 

The way Merle says "What the hell are you doing?" makes me cry every time. He sounds so scared and it hurts

"I have nothing, and I don't give a shit. The world is ending and I. Don't. Care." One of the best Taako quote's I've heard.

Merle's "What the hell are you doing?" line is such a sucker punch in this super emotionally-charged scene, holy moly.

You know what especially gets to me about this? Magnus raising his weapon at Lucretia. We're talking about a man who, for all intents and purposes, would die for his friends. The entire reason that he became a big, buff fighter is so that his friends wouldn't get hurt. This man feels every hit his allies takes tenfold because he feels without a shadow of a doubt that it should have been him taking it. And yet, here he is, raising his sword at someone he spent 100 years with. Raising his sword against his family. I think it's because he realizes that he lost his family again. Just like in Raven's Roost, he feels that his entire family was taken from him. But this time, he knows who did it. This time, he knows who to blame. And while he eventually does forgive Lucretia, for this moment, Magnus is furious. The character development of all three of the Tres Horny Boys is fucking fantastic and you did an amazing job representing it here. Amazing job!

Something nobody ever points out... his voice gets less flaired. I like to think that his voice that we hear 90% of the time is just a voice, and this is serious. He doesn’t care. He has nothing and for the first time we hear, he drops the facade. This is taako’s serious voice.

HOW CAN YOU MAKE ME CRY FOR A CHARACTER NAMED TAAKO

god, theres something so completely saddening about broken Taako, our happy go lucky wizard who always went with the flow and was down for anything, being so completely heartbroken and discouraged, he's so... not himself and, well, idk how to put it in words exactly but thats so fucking strong

The way Taako slightly pushed Magnus away stung so badly because it really emphasized how torn apart and how much trust Taako lost (even for his closest companions) after his memories were returned... excellent job!

I have always loved how Magnus just...went with Taako. Like okay my friend is pissed I’m going to support them. And even with everything. Damn. Well done!!!

the way Justin doesn’t even do taakos voice at the end makes this scene hurt even more

god i seriously love Taako as a character. he's such a god take on the chaotic, good-hearted, dead-inside person.... you know

I love the line where Taako says “I’m on board for whatever the plan is.” Like yeah I just got my heart cleft in twain but I’m still the most powerful wizard ever and I’m still gonna save the world

i can never get over how raw this scene was. just emotionally. everyone is the most vulnerable weve seen them here, or at least close. it was intense

me: oh ive already heard this part a million times i think im okay with it now me: *in tears barely a minute in*

*hears the first note* *gross sobbing*

Imagine Lup inside the umbrella, listening to Taako say that he doesn't care that the world is ending. I find it even more heartbreaking than the line itself how Lup was right there beside him, listening, but unable to console her brother.

:/ the adventure zone is a comedy podcast

HHHWHEEZE I DIDNT NOTICE HOW EMOTIONAL MERLE SOUNDED DURING THIS BUT YOUR DRAWINGS REALLY BROUGHT IT OUT THIS IS GREAT

I don't even watch TAZ and this feels like a sucker punch to the stomach and face

"The world is ending and I. Don't. Care."

justin did so well in making taako sound like he was on the verge of tears and it ruins me

Boy, you know when you just see a Taako design that you just vibe with?

Magnus jumping in to tell Lucretia that she needs to stop trying to justify herself to Taako will always be my favorite part of this scene, and you portrayed it so well. This whole thing is fucking phenomenal.

"You found her" Did Magnus know Lup was in the umbrastaff??

I'll never get over how just... without a single second of hesitation, Magnus decides to go down with Taako

I love them all in this. Taako is pissed, but just so done. Magnus is pissed, but trying to help. And Merle is just scared and concerned (and probably pretty mad too, but that’s second to the former).

I want to give Barry a hug. He looks so soft and I don't want him to hurt anymore.

This is so well detailed, so expressive, and packed with so much raw emotion it had me tearing up. You are an amazing artist!

a heartbreaking scene executed extremely well, i usually dont like when people cut out the OOC talk, but for this scene paired with your art, it works very well. expressions are conveyed wonderfully.

magnus is always so supportive of taako's issues and problems it's the sweetest thing ever

I love the little movement lines of Taako trembling when Lucy decides to try and basically kinda sorta guilt him into her corner

taako's reaction kills me every time. he always, *always* has this spark in him, it's what makes him so amazing. he always has a light to him. here, it's snuffed out. they're all strong characters, but taako, for all intents and purposes, always seems unbreakable. here, he's broken. completely. it is *heartbreaking* to see. the first time around, it didn't really hit me, but this time? holy fuck, dude. just... damn.

Wow im too emotional to even watch this without crying midway

I love Taako's hair! Ugh, it's so beautiful! I want to see the whole thing with Taako in long hair.

absolutely amazing things in this video: the first 30 secs, the closeup of Taako, Magnus expression and stance when he pushes away from Barry, merles concerned expressions, magnus body language shifting from angry to compassionate, Taakos expressions at the end, Taako taping Magnus and their expressions. this is all so good, just!!!!everything!!!!perfect

All I can imagine is everyone slapping the shit out of griffin when they see him in person for this.

Don’t forget griffin was arguing with himself here

I've seen so many animations for the later episodes of TAZ, and I JUST started the first episodes. HOW DID IT TURN SO DRAMATIC OMG!

Taako being so broken kills me. He always felt that he didn’t fit in and was alone. Imagine realizing that you feel that way because you forgot the twin in it with you. Heart breaking

this scene. "The podcast about 4 dudes who played dnd so hard the made themselves cry" and everyone else in the fandom to be fair.

Magnus: The chance to explain yourself was mmm, about 12 memories ago Also Magnus: This isnt the time to explain yourself

Woah way to break my heart all over again

When I first listened to this scene, it was a huge punch to the gut. Watching how you animated it... About 10 times better. Good job

This is a really strong scene and with the music it gets even more emotional ;-; Wonderful work and amazing art!

I love the silence between 10 and 9, where nobody knows what to say, they’re just so surprised. It’s amazing.

This scene was the single greatest distillation of Taako as a character and you animated it so well

This is amazingly well done! Ive never seen anyone skip over the explanations of the players so well [skipping things like "i point the sword at them"], and the song is so incredibly powerful. It's amazing like holy shit!

So uh, I just cried. And I didn't cry the first time. This is so amazing. I love this scene, and you just made it better

The bit that gets me is "The world is ending, and I don't care."

I'm fighting back tears. The animation is so good, i love the expressions, the movements, the poses... it's like hearing this for the first time. It's a beautiful scene, such raw emotion when taako is serious

idk what's going on cause im just on episode 17 but im crying now. this was amazingly made, definitely drew me in and got me all emotional. you did a pretty great job

NO I'M NOT CRYING THIS IS MY NEW FAVORITE THING MY FAVORITE SCENE RENDERED SO PERFECTLY HOLY HELL

uhm??? that was brilliant???? amazing?? the visuals added so much and i think i cried a little bit more. i love this

​This was the first TAZ-related thing I ever watched, and I was really confused. I came back after figuring out what TAZ was, and it's even better than it was before. :)

THIS IS A DING-DONG PODCAST!

Love that long braid taako mmm so good

Oh god I forgot how Magnus tried to comfort Taako and now I’m crying.

HOLY SHIT THOSE CINEMATIC CUTSOFFS ARE SO AMAZING. This is the first animatic I've seen that I think does this scene justice.

I ADORE the way you draw Taako. His hair is so long but it looks so good and enkbsjbbjdjd

I didn't cry when I listened to it but you can bet I'M CRYING NOW

One of the best dnd arcs ever. The stolen century and this were just. Chefs kiss. So sad and angsty

The Adventure Zone is just perfection. They make me cry and laugh every time. And I love it

I think that first image of taako is the perfect representation of taako I’ve seen in i don’t know how long, a lot of people focus on the more aloof stupid taako aspect of earlier episodes when it kinda doesn’t really make sense with the cannon that taako knows more than he letting on and the fact that he’s is a very femininely attractive elf wizard. I dunno I’ve always loved the idea that you see and hear about this incredible wizard, when you see him he’s super attractive and then he introduces himself as taako from tv in the most weird goose voice you’ve ever heard

Holy shit this was so beautiful,, I'm crying wow

Man this just made me want to re-listen to TAZ: Balance. OwwWw

This whole scene breaks my heart every time! The boys just give it their all it's incredible!

You did a really amazing job on this animatic! That scene is heartbreaking

Cabinet battle #67

Holy shit this is deep... And just when I thought no animatic could make me wanna cry.

This scene fucking wrecked me but this animatic fucked me up even more. Like sooo good

The emotion in taakos voice while he counts down gets me every time. Ever. Single. Time.

This hurt me a lot when I frist got to it because I love taako and I see a lot of me in him and it just hurt when he lost hope

no one ever mentions the fact that he believed he had nothing because he saw kravitz drowning in an earlier episode and he just remembered his sister is missing like thats *deep*.

This is my favourite scene from this whole podcast. Next to arms outstretched

Travis be like [understands how to console someone / has grief counselling experience] ...I always found that experience, though it rarely came up, to be an interesting part (both of Magnus, and of Aubrey!)

This being the scene that got me into TAZ, the countdown, I'm really happy to see it animated, and done so well. Thank you

the most fucking hardcore quote in all of history will forever be known as "The world is ending, and I don't care."

Wow. That was incredible.. so much raw emotion ;-; Thank you

For a second there I thought Taako was going to start continuing that ominous countdown again... O_O

This is so good! I've rewatched it a dozen times and it gets me every time! Thanks for putting so much work into it!!!!

This hurts

this is amazing. i love the music added in the background. gah. this moment always gets me so hard.

As soon as I heard this part I knew I had to find an animatic for it because it was just so intense. Thank you so much for making this! It's amazing!

The staging and expressions in this are SO GOOD, it breaks my heart!!!

ahhhh you made me cry. you did so well with this!

gosh the way you draw taako has to be my favorite so far. This is very well done

The second the video started playing and I heard the first piano chord I started crying

Asa, if this is your rushed work, then your work that has the time must be astounding because this is beautiful. Your expressions and designs for everyone are amazing, I especially love your Taako, he looks exactly as I envisioned him. Not to mention all the little details in there that really show how the character is feeling not just based on the story but based on the sound in each of the brother's (and Clint's) voices. Like, give yourself some credit and a pat on the back because this is amazing.

That may be one of the best moments of the campain

I love your art style so much wowie. But seriously this scene was so powerful.

I love your vid and your art stile. You did so well and now I'm super emotional *^*

Made me cry all over again! 😭 good job!

Amazing. I absolutely love it. You have done a wonderful justice for this scene.

AAAAHHHHHHH this is so good love the art the beige background is a v good touch all the good things just screaming

I dont know why but what gets me the most is just “taako just realized he lost his sister” i hear that and i Lose My Mind

Fuuuck I have been waiting for so long to watch this. Was worth it

Godd fuck this is so powerful the background music alone is like. Making me lose it

AHHHHHH I LOVE TAAKO SO MUCH

the expressions in this were heartbreaking, good job

So amazing, The expression you got! Really moving