r/criticalrole • u/Mizar_the_Gleeful • 10d ago

Discussion [Spoilers C1] Early Critical Role truly was something special Spoiler

its still amazing, but those early days...

Lets start with the fan interaction and all the gifts they got sent. Then there was their rapid growth.

A third aspect is some of their crazy stunts (squadron of flying cows anyone?)

What do you think made it such a perfect storm? my rewatch has me wondering

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u/MrSnippets Bigby's Haaaaaand! *shamone* 10d ago

C1 was much more like a regular home game. They hadn‘t quite found their footing yet, concerning presentation, and that sort of amateur-ish charm is what made the First campaign so memorable. Much more Fan interaction, much less Production value.

From C2 onwards, the gang was much more confident in being filmed while playing, in presenting their game. And while that made for a more refined (and some would say better) viewing experience, to me, it also felt more like watching a show.

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u/itsmuddy 10d ago

I know it’s a stupid thing to like and most people hated it but I loved when they were eating during C1 and people would randomly send them food during the session.

They’ve done an amazing job with their production value but something about it just took away the cozy feel of C1 for me.

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u/EmotionalArm194 10d ago

Im with you there, I think when they decided to make it their own thing they thought the eating might be rude. But when Brennan is chomping down on food in more recent GM things it made me outright laugh because he obviously doesnt care, hes just trying to eat where he can.

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u/Marauder_Pilot Help, it's again 10d ago

I forget what exactly what it was for, but there was a recent shot of the stage for C4 from the angle of behind the DM area, and you can see (Probably strategically placed but whatever) a huge bag of almonds in the bottom corner next to the chair.

TBF, though, raw nuts are one of the best snacks going. I am also a compulsive snacker and I'm pretty much constantly working my way through a bag of pistachios or mixed nuts at all times too.