From Dusk Till Faun | 4-Sided Dive | Episode 5: Discussing Up To C3E29
Aug 16, 2022
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Erika Ishii, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, and Matthew Mercer discuss creating false identities for characters, revealing surprise backstories, and their excitement for upcoming airship combat. They also play a sticky stick game and talk about the importance of trust between players. With funny moments and random discussions, this episode offers a lighthearted and entertaining dive into their adventures.
Showing different locations can evoke similar feelings of discovery and connection among characters with contrasting backgrounds.
Revelations about one's true origins can bring mixed feelings but also spark curiosity and a desire to explore connections.
The campaign is crafted to include coincidences and connections between characters, with some having underlying themes of fate and others yet to be revealed.
Deep dives
The Experience of Showing Bell's Hells in Boceras Compared to Percy in Whitestone
Showing Bell's Hells in Boceras is a very different experience for Percy showing Vox Machina around Whitestone. Whitestone was a place that Percy had a hand in creating and had a certain level of control over, while Boceras was the shithole that Bell's Hells grew up in. Despite that, showing off certain aspects and locations in Boceras gave a similar feeling of discovering hidden gems and sharing them with the group. It was an interesting contrast between the two experiences and the different connections the characters had to their respective locations.
Fern's Thoughts on Grandma Maury and Being Not Blood Related
Fern has always had the belief that the postcards from Grandma Maury were from her parents, and she clings to this connection as it is the only thing she has to her parents. The revelation that Grandma Maury is not actually her blood-related grandmother brings up mixed feelings for Fern. She still holds on to hope that it is not true and that there is more to the story. She remains curious about her true origins and is eager to explore these connections and see how they all tie together.
Coincidences and Fate in the Campaign
There are numerous coincidences and connections between the different characters in the campaign. Some of these coincidences have underlying themes of fate, while others may have in-game reasons that will be revealed over time. The campaign has been carefully crafted to create patterns and intertwine various storylines. As the campaign progresses, more information will be unveiled, shedding light on the nature of these coincidences and whether they are purely chance or part of something greater.
Character Development and Backstories
The podcast episode delves into the topic of character development and backstories in role-playing games. The hosts discuss how characters can continue to evolve and percolate throughout a story, and how backstories do not need to be fully defined before the game starts. They emphasize the collaborative nature of storytelling, where characters can change and grow as the campaign progresses.
Trust and Betrayal in Role-playing Games
Another key theme explored in the podcast episode is the concept of trust and betrayal in role-playing games. The hosts discuss how trust between players and their characters can be built over time, and how characters can engage in acts of deception and surprise to keep the game interesting. They also touch upon the idea that even seemingly innocent actions, like a surprise birthday party, can be seen as forms of betrayal in certain contexts.
Erika Ishii, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, and Matthew Mercer discuss the adventures of Bells Hells and play a goofy game of Code Names with a fun Q&A twist! 4-Sided Dive airs one Tuesday a month on http://twitch.tv/criticalrole and http://youtube.com/criticalrole Twitch subscribers gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Critical Role, 4-Sided Dive, and Exandria Unlimited. But don't worry: Twitch broadcasts will be uploaded to YouTube about 36 hours after airing live, with audio-only podcast versions of select shows on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts following a week after the initial air date. Twitch subscribers also gain access to our official custom emote set and subscriber badges and the ability to post links in Twitch chat! "Let's Roll (4-Sided Dive Theme)" by Peter Habib and Sam Riegel Original Music by Omar Fadel and Hexany Audio Additional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 Alarm
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