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[bixbiboom]

Travis, mid-rant: “—gathering dice has no limit! Right? You haven’t said like ‘when I get a thousand dice—’”

Laura, interrupting: “No! No! ‘Cause here’s the thing! Have you been in Wil Wheaton’s game room?”

Travis: “Oh I’ve heard about the big ol’...”

Laura: “He’s got barrels, you guys! He’s got barrels of dice! Barrels!”

Travis: “Right! But short of, like, you know, Roger Rabbit throwing a bunch of, like, dice on a floor, making villains go like ‘who-o-oa!’ and fall, what are you gonna do with barrels of dice?!”

Laura, inexplicably Scottish: “I don’t know, I just want them!”

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This clip comes from a panel at Anime Weekend Atlanta 2017. Longer clips from this panel can be viewed »HERE«!

[selemina]

“Why do you cry for this one?”

[luobingmeis]

taz graduation as quotes from john mulaney’s “kid gorgeous”

sir fitzroy maplecourt: when i walk down the street, i need everybody, all day long, to like me so much. it’s exhausting. my partner said that walking around with me is like walking around with someone who’s running for mayor of nothing.

argo keene: i thought i was going to be murdered my entire childhood. in high school people were like, “what are your top three colleges?” i was like, “top three colleges? i thought i would be dead in a trunk with my hand hanging out of the taillight by now.”

the firbolg: the guy tried to give me a big receipt. he’s like, “take this receipt for the clothing for your taxes.” how do i write that on my taxes?

hieronymous & higglemas wiggenstaff: go ahead and laugh. his name is ridiculous.

grey: ‘cause look at you all, you’re just sitting there in chairs, looking at a guy with absolutely no expertise, who’s going to talk for a while.

chaos: they looked like they should be the conductor on a locomotive powered by confetti. but, instead, they made their living in murder.

jackle: yeah, he was not a “spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down” kind of guy. he was more like, “brush your teeth. now, boom, orange juice. that’s life.”

the commodore: “let’s change the subject! why are we even talking about shebrie… or whatever her name was? i didn’t kill her! whoever did kill her only did it to protect her from this world.”

the garys: [audience laughing]

rainer: was there ever even a ghost, mother, or was the dead victorian girl you saw just me all along?

the thundermen: “what’s a clique?” “it’s when a group of people hang out together.” “oh, you mean like having friends?” “no, because these people make fun of other people.” “oh, you mean like having friends?”

hieronymous wiggenstaff’s school for heroism and villainy: i have friends i went to college with and they’re like, “you should donate and be a good alumnus.” and they wear shirts that say “school” and it’s like, look… if you’re an adult still giving money to your college, college is a $120,000 hooker and you are an idiot who fell in love with her.

bonus:

mission imp hospital: “i have a nuclear bomb and i’m going to blow up the hospital!”

the adventure zone: of all the sentences in that email i would be ashamed to have read out loud in a court of law, i think the top one is “see you at improv practice.”

[wilderwraith]

I’d like to thank not only Travis but also Griffin and Clint for giving me exactly what I wanted

[wilderwraith]

Scuse me while I just illustrate this entire scene

[feelsrtomuch]

THEORY FOR TAZ G

Okay, so, heres a thought that everyone is probably having but im still gonna write.

So everyone remembers when master firbolg was grabbing the magic ore gemstone thing back in the last episode, and master firbolg wasn’t in control of himself from what we gathered.

So what if, Heronimus(?) is appearing in master firbolgs dreams and is doing some secret mind control stuff? Like giving him an order or a job or something, casting a modified dominate person spell of sorts, and master firbolg just kinda goes on autopilot when the spell kicks in.

Or maybe Heronimus(?) is doing something to help master firbolg? Like someone/something else is using master firbolg as a puppet and Heronimus(?) is trying to undo it?

Thats just my thought on the manner but it’s definitely suspicious and just like what Travis said in the first episode:

“Do not be fooled by appreances.”

[pauliedraws]

The crab is his magic, he will love it dearly.

[noshitloki]

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[shadowstep-of-bast]

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[impishtubist]

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[thereal-tsuki-llama-blog]

This is a really cool site…

[made-in-manetheren]

What an awesome way to get started or recharge or play around or experiment or…OK it’s good for all the writing things :D

[rhinocio]

TAZ Grad Thoughts (#2)

-  the dodgeball scene had a strong BOB Initiation Battle vibe to it with all the names and numbers flying around, and I had some trouble following along with all the characters. It’ll be interesting to see what Travis’ battles turn out like after he’s had some experience in making them more cinematic. A+ concept for a minigame tho.

- this being said Travis continues to be The Most Endearing and def was taking the reviews on the last episode seriously because he’s slowed down the dialogue and really diversified the voices (see Festo as Amelie/Elmo, that rad kenku stealth teacher) and that helped me follow along so much better

- actually can we take a hot second to appreciate all the homebrewing and messing with mechanics Trav is doing for this game?? Like remember how the boys said in the last TTAZZ that they hadn’t used the rules of D&D to their full capacity? Our new uncle T Man not only is paying attention to the mechanics but making shit up and working it in while still following the guidelines. like props to the rest of the squad because they’re also playing things by the book with their characters (see Firbolgs Don’t Have Names and Barbarians With Magic Is An Actual Class) but Travis is handling this with absolute finesse

- look I went into a panic just listening to Travis say mathematical words expectantly so having our resident firbolg losing him gotdamn mind at large numbers and capitalist concepts was a Mood And A Half, loved the range of emotion his voice went through, howled with laughter, 900/10 relatable experience

- “What’s wrong with that dog?!” + *drops crab and walks away* = Fitz Has Never Owned A Pet In His Life Send Tweet

- I knew there was a heartbreaking backstory behind that handlebar mustache. side note: I love this boost in Argo screentime and his constant mix of sarcasm and honesty. when is he being genuine? always?? never??? an enigma.

- Travis is SCREAMING queer rights with his nonbinary characters and canonical husband teachers and I adore him for it. The Adventure Zone is the only media I can fucking trust

- the boss gets a dog, you get a crab, every room gets a phantasmal cat, this is PET CENTRAL and the god is TRAVIS

- I’m living for how far this family has come in storytelling. Early on in Balance Griffin had to drag his players into each new scene and plot point, and they were just like “we’re gonna dick around here until you push us onward” but now they’re all actively side-DMing by purposely creating conflict (Bud in accounting, Fitz on the fritz, Honest Argo). They’ve all done such a good job letting Trav have the space to play with concepts and learn what works for him as a DM, but they aren’t relying on him to do all the work. this is how you tabletop game.

- Maple Syrup @ friends: it was a mistake they didn’t kick me out  Maple Syrup @ an unstable party fae he just met who def can’t keep a secret: I turned my teacher into a codfish during a finale exam and am immensely upset that my dreams of knighthood have been shot down also I’m lonely

- Griffin already has a strong handle on his boy’s personality tho and I love one (1) barbarian dud who doesn’t understand humour and can’t not correct people on his name he is a Giant Dweeb and I want him to see him grow up happy and supported

- loved that folly work with the bar (even tho I thought I was hearing things at first), that def added ambiance. side note: the space the boys are getting to just banter with each other is doing wonders for their characters and the dynamic between them, and I am living for it. those long scenes of chatter between actual plot are incredibly important for establishing who characters are and why we as listeners should like them, and I’m so glad Travis is giving them ample room to do it

- I know some people were iffy about the split party scenes in Amnesty but honestly I think they give individual characters so much room to grow into themselves and I am absolutely here for the way Trav’s worked that opportunity into the classes. he built up the world and its mechanics organically within the monologue of the accounting teacher and made it work and I respect this boy so much for his already powerful plotbuilding skills

- only improvement on this TAZ train hell yeah middlest brother

[feelsrtomuch]

Thoughts on Graduation episode 2:

- fucking beautiful

- Argo my son you may have been ignored in episode 1 but bless your soul with episode 2

- Master Firbolg in accounting killed me

- Travis I love you

- baby boi Fitzroy we be on the same crab like wavelength. Thank you for making the familiar something interesting

- I love all these different races that Travis is bringing in

- Travis has almost caught up to Griffins number of voices in a matter of 2 episodes (at least it feels that way)

[feelsrtomuch]

After listening to the first episode of Taz Graduation just once, I get a feeling deep down that this new season, could very well share the exact same spot in my heart where Taz Balance lies. Idk what people are say but I’m already in love with this new season and I frankly can’t wait for more.

[feelsrtomuch]

Before the Rebellion

     The nights leading up to and right before the rebellion, Julia noticed how calm Magnus was. The way he moved the way he talked, it was like he was preparing for something bigger than the rebellion. Like some world ending phenomenon was going to take place instead of overthrowing a tyrant. Like he had planned something like this before. But that’s not what really got to her. What had got to her was how he was slowly changing until the say of the rebellion. The changes were small, almost unnoticeable, but she noticed. 

     It first started with his smile. Magnus had such a wonderful smile that would always brighten her day, but when the rebellion drew closer, his smile seemed almost sorrowful. Next was his laugh. Being the happy guy he was, Magnus was usually seen laughing at a joke he heard or told when he wasn’t in his work shop. But he started to laugh less and when he did, it was short and not as deep. The last change was how distant he was getting.

     Magnus liked to carve wooden ducks when he had something on his mind or needed a distraction from something that was bothering him. Said it helped clear his head. But the last week before the rebellion, Magnus never once touched his carving tools. Never once picked up a block of wood and started masterfully carving it in an adorable bird which he’d give as a gift or add to his collection.

     When Julia had tried to talk to him, he’d always brush her off, saying he was fine and nothing was wrong. Even her father had asked once or twice, seeing if Magnus had made or carved anything lately and nearly having a heart attack when Magnus admitted he hadn’t been in the workshop for a week.

     The night before the rebellion, Julia decided she was going to check with the man that held her heart and see if he was alright for one last time before the battle. She checked his work shop, the Hammer and Tongs, their special spot, but he wasn’t anywhere. When she did find Magnus, he was standing on the cliffs edge of one of the highest point in Ravens Roost, staring out at the setting sun on the horizon.

     From where the angle she stud at, she could see his face. He had a far off look, an untrained stare only someone who’s been through more than words can say would have. His hands at his side turned to fists, and words Magnus would later deny saying danced on the wind. “I’m not going to let this place be devoured. I’m going to save everyone, I promise.”

     When the rebellion was said and done, Julia doesn’t remember a time before or after when she’d seen Magnus look so so relieved. It was like the world he was carrying on his shoulders had been lifted. He had actually started crying without realizing it.

     After that day, Magnus was back to his old self, he had even asked her to marry him! Still, whenever she’d ask Magnus about the weeks leading up to the rebellion, the small changes of him, he’d always claim to not know what she was talking about. And Magnus would have no reason to lie to her she knows that. Perhaps it was just her imagination? The worry for her safety as well as Magnus’ and her fathers and everyone else was just getting to her.