#mcelboys

[dreamspelunker]

Dilbert's rotten crotch.

From "The McElroy Brothers Go On A Hike"

[cookie-nom-nom]

Okay one thing I really love about the first episode of Taz Royale is how beautifully the introduction plays to the players’ strengths. Like Travis LOVES a backstory, always has, and so giving him the Past vision gave him the chance to flesh that out for us. Like, Magnus’ pages of backstory when they thought TAZ Balance was going to be a one shot (LMAO) or Devo Mutt Beef still having fairly solid origins even in the ‘guys we’re not doing backstories’ campaigns. And of course Travis pops off with a giant cast of backstory characters to work with, trauma to pull from, and giant character motivation that’s simultaneously tragic and hilarious!

Versus Justin being in the Present. I’m fairly certain in a ttazz for Ethersea he had this discussion about wanting Amber to be a very present character, and preferring the now adventure to a backstory the audience can’t fully engage with. And I think his philosophy on that very much bled through Steeplechase, Justin leans into the improv and building things on the fly. Like the entire Nanofather! So giving him a near immediate present to jump off and immediately launch into establishing personality and a rivalry dynamic that’s immediately relevant and ready to unfold is right up Justin’s alley.

And with Clint, Future space janitor just works really well cause I think Clint usually takes a little time to get a solid grasp of his characters. Frequently he’ll drop a little comment or a scene near the end of the campaign that just utterly reframes my understanding of the character. Like, all of Merle and John but also like the fact he has kids, or Zoox becoming the Mind Melder guy tm. I almost always appreciate his characters more on a relisten. So, having his character start with a vision of a future to build towards (and an INSANELY compelling one at that) is just perfect.

Like, obviously the season just started, but I can just feel Griffin’s years of DMing this specific group and it’s really cool to see.

[atlassparrowishere]

No But Seriously, Imagine It:

You’re watching jrwi and everyone is having a great time. The Council seems a little excited. “We have a surprise for you guys” Grizzly Says. All of the Sudden, the McElroys come out and the Fantasy Costco theme starts playing. When you hit the “gotta deal for you” someone else starts saying, “My name is Beth May and my Dad fact for you is…”

Lights flash everywhere you see bizly getting down to the Fantasy Costco theme with Griffin and the cast of DnDads is saying their dad facts. Everyone watching is going wild and crying. Then if things couldn’t get any better, Milo announces they’re[the Council] all women and in a polycule and they all kiss while wearing the lesbian and trans flags

[solemnxrequiem]

The Adventure Zone Balance: Story and Song graphic novel general thoughts under the cut, spoilers included and in no particular order

I loved it. Every familiar instance was handled with such care.

I LOVED that it was from Lucretia's point if view. We didn't see EVERYTHING the boys dictated/went through throughout the century of travel, we got HER perspective and I loved it so much. We got to see her reactions and her feelings over the Stolen Century and we did get the Big moments of course but....Lucretia's so so special, I'm so glad her story got to shine this time.

I was sad not to get the full on mushroom plane, but i figured we wouldn't when they made Merle a holy man from the jump. Every other plane was perfect.

John was perfect. The scene that ends with the "kiss my ass you sanctimonious sonuvabitch" and "huh. I feel sad" was beautiful. The end scene, with Merle and John on the beach, that was beautiful.

Everything with Lup. Every. Thing. With Lup. Just all of it. She's so incredible. Keeping the part of Griffin's speech, about people leaving our lives....that may be when I truly first started crying reading.

And it kept happening with every big moment. When first the green light and then the blue show the world the story and song. With and for Johann at "You're gonna fight....and you're gonna win!" When everyone around the world is joining the fight. When Istus gives them time and "You're going to be amazing." When "you hear that babe? We're legends." When "hey everyone! Johann was right! We won!!"

When Magnus finally gets his rest and sees Julia again. When Fisher leads Junior away, out up and up and up into the stars.

This story is so important, I'm so proud of the Mcelroys and so thankful for them, sharing this with us.

[threetrenchcoatsinatrenchcoat]

the real plot of TAZ vs Dracula is the establishing of actual Trav Nation

[one-true-houselight]

[id: two drawings of a Candlenights Bush from My Brother, My Brother, and Me with a variety of references to that show and The Adventure Zone. The pot is painted and says, "happy Candlenights!" with a drawing of a candle.

Decorations: A doll with red eyes peeking out, an IPRE badge from TAZ: Balance, a red and blue MBMBAM sticker thing, orange text 'YN... ;) ' (short for You Know), the Harmony House logo, the Pine Guard patch from TAZ: Amnesty, a spider web with the word 'Ranchos!', a 'I wanna Munch! (squad) sticker thing, green question marks in a purple amorphous shape, and a silver garland of the Seven Relics from Balance (stone, chalice, staff, monocle, sash, bell, gauntlet) and a flying ship.

The second illustration also has raw spaghetti stuck haphazardly in the bush.

/end id]

I think I'm fun and funny. Happy Candlenights!

[sneggley]

This is exactly what Justin McElroy looks like.

[toiletclown]

restarting taz amnesty just to feel something