zac oyama shows up late because he was making a quesadilla and subsequently solves the entire mystery in offhand comments.

Remember when Gorgug's parents were talking about STD's in episode 1? That's foreshadowing folks

Fig needs to STOP DISGUISING HERSELF AS HER FRIENDS' ESTRANGED PARENTS...

The scene where Adaine is trying to focus on a spell and the others are all popping up for no reason and talking about random topics is one of the most accurate depictions of a teenage friendship group I've seen

Ayda saying she wants to shrink down her library so she can go and be best friends with the Bad Kids is the most wholesome thing I've ever heard, I love her so much ❤🧡

i cant believe that brennan admitted everyone knew about him cheating on brennan with brennan and that brennan laughed, also kristen making up with brennan and fabioan getting to know brennan and brennan better, and seeing adaine and brennan interact, such a diverse cast

Gorgug is officially the greatest wizard of the age for figuring that out.

Fuck, Gorgug is a fucking genius. He figured out how they see Kalina. Damn.

"What if we're looking for a Nightmare... Queen?" - Two flashes of genius from Zac in one episode is probably a highpoint.

1:33:28 Murph saying “you’re an actual nightmare” in the most endearing way to his wife is EVERYTHING. Cathilda leaving hurts me way more than I anticipated.

Can't believe all the live mistakes in this one episode loll, Zac being late, Brennan getting calls, the connection going offline for a minute... It's like the bad luck left the dice and had to go somewhere

All of Fabian's stuff is really hitting me this campaign, from hitting the bottom before, and connecting to his elven roots through the magical powers of dance and soft sheets, now his talk with his mom, and Cathilda, and becoming his own man, and the Hangman returning (man I hadn't realised how much I missed him!!!), it's all warming my heart!

The coughing and casual conversation about Brennan's fever is so surreal now, knowing that this was early 2020.

"He only wanted a ship that had the soul of a survivor in it. There is so much relief in my heart to know that my son can sail through storms and come out the other side. It's a better skill to hav than never sailing into a storm at all." is changing my brain chemistry as we speak, holy heck (1:13:10)

Fabian at home with his father was confident and strong, with his maid made immature mistakes and hid like a child, and with his mother's family he took on their ways and danced. Being on his own without an authority figure to influence his choices and personality leaves me excited to see who he becomes.

Picturing Fabian and The Ball just chanting “I believe in you! Spring Break!” To each other made my heart happy

"give me a metal stomach that i might figure out how to shit in his mouth", Zac earnestly trying and getting a nat 1, and Brennan giving up the game immediately is sending me 🤣

Brennan's Fathethriel play to hijack Aelwyn is soooo underrated!!

When Riz says he is going to hold back Fig, I got a mental image of Fig wearing Riz like a backpack while Riz desperately tries to tug on her...

“god what a huge success” i fucking love Ayda

I almost went full Gilear after my girlfriend broke up with me with a message. This show helped me to snap out of depression and keep myself together. Thanks a lot

1:20:28 the moment Brennan realizes he will never be able to hide anything from Riz ever again

When Kristin was talking about the God of doubt I was fully expecting the hangvan to turn into the mystery machine

Fabian turning into a dance battle warrior was not specifically how I saw this campaign going to be honest

Fabian achieving enlightenment through becoming one of those inflatable tube guys in front of a car dealership is so good

the fact that brennan anticipated/used emily's hilarious nonsense TO TURN IT AGAINST HER

Gorgug rolling for making the hangman a mechanics stomach and butt hole is the most perfectly timed Nat 1 in history

46:57 Gilear is a wood elf, and the chosen one... He is the Nightmare King

I was crying when everyone came to dance with Fabian.

1:08:58 my appreciation for Zac can be described in the moment where he holds an imaginary version of adine’s book for a bit and then puts it down on the table when he’s done with the bit

"Can't wait for that buddy comedy to come out" MAN me too that sounds amazing 🤣 Fig paired with just about anyone for a buddy comedy would be gold, but her and Aelwyn would be truly unhinged

This is the first Live Play DnD show that's has me as invested in the serious stuff as much as the comedic stuff

Between Brennan mentioning the dancing blades and the smirk on his face before asking which blade Fabian would use I believe he fully intended for Fabian to dual wield both the swords of his mother and father

9:14 Hearing “Skyped” in an early 2020 broadcast really is just a time capsule huh?

I think the most difficult thing to do with a show/story is to keep people interested and always waiting for more. Being a dnd player myself,i have to say this: beside Brennan, who's a GIANT when it comes to being an awesome DM,the whole group participating so much,being so engaged in the story and actually reacting and interacting among themselves as characters,not players is something else,kudos to each and everyone of you for being amazing players and people. I'm so glad i found this channel and have been following you guys for i think over two years now,always found epic contents and genuinely got fascinated with every video you released (even if I'm still super upset that dropout doesn't work where i live or else i would have watched only your campaigns non stop lol).

im kinda glad cathilda left to take care of hallariel because i have a gut feeling that she was a character set up to die a tragic death in the evil forest/red waste, so it would have tugged at heartstrings

aaaaaaa Adaine deserved that catharsis of the detect thoughts + divination nat 1 scry SO MUCH I'm so happy she pulled it off

50:54 honestly Zac/Gorgug is so much smarter than they think 😄 I never thought of that

53:54 grogug really cracked the case with that statement my guy was right lmfao.

WHY IS NOBODY TALKING ABT THE FABIAN AND CATHILDA SCENE IT GENUINELY MADE ME CRY 1:55:26

Aelwin had at least 3 concentration spells up at the same time. Invisibility, detect thoughts, and hold person.

Players forgetting and showing up to the session late is the most D&D thing possible 10/10 no notes

When do we get “Choke on grapes, bitch!” as a tee shirt?

Fabian and the Hangman have one of the best relationships along with him and Riz, Gorgoug, and Ragh. Can’t help but feel wholesome about Fabian’s relationships and their strong bonds.

53:53 My man Zac Oyama came in late but solved the mystery before anyone else did, not even knowing that he did it.

It's gonna kill me when Ayda eventually finds out that the people who took her library's shit were the people who told her they were her best friends. God damn. The Bad Kids need to stop lying through omission to their allies.

Ayda learning to socialize is tearing my heart apart

i know that it's probably super accurate for their characters but i'm so incredibly sad that adaine and aelwyn fight when she comes back, i expected it some but i wish they were able to have a nice conversation. i am only 35 mins in so we'll see what else happens

even in a studio and it being their literal job. Not a god damn thing will stop the dice gods from giving anyone who plays DND scheduling issues

highlights! 4:00 ayda wakes up ^v^ 8:25 guess who finally showed up lol 9:16 brennan gets skyped 16:18 fabian starts the beautiful elven dance party 19:05 SKANK, THE BALL! SKANK! 21:20 brennan gets skyped again 34:00 oH NoO a dRAgOn he's so wHAt? BIG? 1:33:00 kristen only knows how to make cortados 1:34:10 the beginning of f'threthreal's undoing 1:36:13 CHOKE ON GRAPES BITCH 1:45:17 i'm not a baby, i'm a full adult 1:48:03 fig beats the shit out of f'threthreal 1:52:49 telemaine says goodbye 1:55:25 fabian finally puts on the eyepatch again, and then calls cathilda his surrogate mother in front of his actual mother 1:58:03 sandra lynn gives an inspiring speech 2:00:04 ayda snippet 2:11:24 garthy again!!! 2:17:14 you simply can't afford me yesss garthy 2:20:55 GUESS WHOS BACK!!! 2:23:55 a whole orange thats extremely meaningful 2:26:00 ayda saying goodbye

brennan's face when zac asks if her name is the crown

Y’all. I’m finally here to rewatch this and oh my god. Spoilers Zaclit literally figured the whole thing out in this episode while everyone talked over him. He figured out it was a disease and that the god with no name was the same as a mystery goddess within the first hour. My god. Incredible

oh so aelwyn won't remember cuddling with her sister while casting the shield? :( but that was so heartfelt

1:13:00 why am i crying on fabian’s mom’s speech omg his character arc is so damn good i love lou for doing his character justice 🥺🫶🏼

It's insane to see how often the bad kids were right about stuff in this episode alone Gorgug actually said what if it's actually the nightmare queen Riz said multiple times maybe the nightmare king and kalina are on the same side/same person I think at some point Riz also guessed that the name became the crown, which honestly-- wild.

43:03 If Wizard/Barbarian was a viable multiclass, Adaine/Siobhan would be UTTERLY INVINCIBLE. It does not matter whether it's Adaine or Siobhan, they're both wizards who should be allowed to rage.

Sophomores in high school being lvl 9 DnD heroes is terrifying

What a beautiful gift to us on this equally beautiful Jemberly Farms Handturkey Day!

Fabian’s mom showed up and was really like “I know cathilda is a master swordsman and really could save your life but I can’t cook sooooooooooooo” 😂😂😂😂 my god woman order takeout

Serious question, did Brennan get a freaking minor in psychology? Between freshman year and this season, i swear it's done more for healing childhood wounds than 12 therapy sessions did.

I've been searching for the song that plays around the 33 minute mark for ages. It's such a touching choice for showing Adaine and her sister's complicated relationship. Does anyone the song's name?

The fact that they all just forgot about Gilear when Fabian's mom was there is hilarious!

"Pbbbrrrrtt speedboat motorcycle noises" "Is that Aelwyn?" 😂

The part about sailing through storms 😭💔

I'm in love with this campaign

GORGUG YOU ARE SO SMART

The title scared me but this was not what I expected

2:08:08 lmao i love this interaction, yeah Fabian and Fig haven't had a one-on-one interaction in ages they're fun to watch play off each other 😂

WHERE IS GILEAR WHEN HALLARIEL ARRIVED????

41:16 WHAT THE FAILED INSITE CHECK?! 50:25 GORGUG putting it together 55:30 RIZZ YES! The nightmare king and Calina 1:21:20 the cool 15 with Fabian was honestly Beautiful! Halariel’s quote about the storm, Fabian becoming his own person 1:26:17 WOW putting that together was awesome! So Calina is repurposing the nightmare kings crown for her own plot to re anchor the unmade goddess to this world? Wild 1:30:30 I swear if that “body” is the emo ghost boy 1:55:25 and so the saga of Fabian, the man begins 2:00:20 Chungledown Bim PTSD 2:02:29 I CANT WAIT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS. The 4 transubstantiations 2:17:35 GARGHTY 😂😂😂😂you dog 2:22:54 NOT GORGUG BECOMING AND ARTIFICIER 😮

This has been an amazing story so far and i love fabian's insane journey so far. Also, special shoutouts to The Hangman's puppy-esk hug causing damage; that shit had me rollin.

Everyone saying "Spring break! I believe in you!" and that *being the title of the finale* is really messing with me

): I’m real sad about Aelwyn no longer “caring” about her sister, makes me sad about my sister

I’m gonna be so real this is probably the most well written D&D campaign out of all the D&D campaigns. I’ve watched there are so many twists. There are so many turns. There are so much character development. There is so many things that keep you on the edge of their seat so many things that feel like they were inevitably gonna happen, active storyline that can change at any moment. This is a very well done campaign Brendan good job.

Im in love with Garthy 😭

this is the autistic pheonix representation we all needed.

8:28 Return of the King

Wow he even got Nightmare Queen at 2:05:38. Truly the greatest wizard of our time.

Ally in that Shaggy fit nooice

Auilwen having gas is so goddamn funny

I would love to pick their brains about what was planned and what was improv in terms of the plot

I -cannot- take anything seriously or feel urgency with this meditation song in the back lol

"It's fucked up when the servants of your god have misappropriated their teachings" OOOOOF that hits hard ^^'

1:42:20 The worst curse a person could possibly have cast on them.

1:36:19 “choke on grapes….” 😹😹😹

HOLY SHIT ZAC FIGURED IT OUT FIRST

I BELIEVE IN YOU! SPRING BREAK!

episode from early 2020 where the villain created a virus and the Brennan was sick before the episode, all just hits differently.

an orange probably would be a very valuable thing for pirates, because they all suffered from scurvy due to vitamin C deficiency 😭

Ayda is so relatable I wonder if that's what I look like from other people's perspective (if yes, not bad ! But do other people like it ?)

Figs outburst at Faf had me dying 🤣🤣 Absolute peak of this episode for me lmao

*"Does a 23 hit??"* - Fig Faeth

I totally forgot that this was before Covid so like hearing someone say Skype was kind of weird but also just like seeing the fact they have to go online in the next couple episodes is almost daunting

REALLY wishing Dua Lipas', "Dance the night Away" song was avail when this originally aired for Fabian. 🎼🎵"DAAAANNNNnnnccce! Dance the night away!"🎶

man, i just watched the alewin stealing Fig's dad, and i really got kinda mad that Fig didn't have a chance to try take her father back because Alewin was holding double concentraion of greater invisibilty + hold person.

I literally bought a dropout account to support more of this. What a Rollercoaster of emotions. I must find a DND group of my own. Downloading Baulders Gate 3 in the interim

Cant wait to get a dropout subscription and watch this!

I'm really hoping Fabian's whole dance thing turns into something with his mom about how swordfighting is like a dance and that's why she was such a good sword fighter so he can be too

Spoilers ahead. A much needed logistics episode of the gang slightly f*cking things up (losing Aelwyn and Fig’s dad), and also ditching their most capable hirelings (Cathilda and Ayda) so they don’t steal the spotlight in the finale to come. Well played.

100% most wholesome episode or Dimension20