![]() ![]() Adapting episode 31 of Critical Role, Scanlan grabs whatever is in his bag that can be used for a fight, drinking potions without knowing what they are, and getting incredibly lucky when one of the potions ends up being for fire breathing which he uses to dispose of most guards after having used a polymorph spell to become a triceratops and stampede through the place. Of course, this is still a fun show with moments of levity, which means these mechanics not only make it harder for the team to succeed without effort, but also open the door for hilarious moments of improvisation that are surprisingly well portrayed in the show.įending off against a group of guards and a scary duke, the scene shows not only the power of Scanlan (and Sam Riegel, who plays Scanlan), but even the power of bards to be awesome. Splitting the party becomes terrifying, because the characters are even more vulnerable. Everything from concentration being needed to cast spells, to the usefulness of buff spells, to the need for short spells and the danger of running out of spell slots make it so you believe Vox Machina could lose and someone can die at any point. Grog is strong, sure, but he is at his most effective when working together with Pike or Scanlan.Īdditionally, "The Legend of Vox Machina" portrays specific mechanics that make its world feel real and grounded in its characters being vulnerable. The show makes it a point to showcase the tank/support dynamic which is key to RPGs, and make it clear why it works so well and why it is important. Likewise, the lack of her healing abilities severely impacts the group's choices in battle. ![]() Grog, the strongest of the group, often relies on the blessings of Pike, and when she leaves for half the season, her absence impacts how he approaches battles. What makes the show novel, and a great portrayal of RPGs, is the way it doesn't just show the rogue or the barbarian as apt heroes, but proves that each class can contribute in unique ways and also be badasses. This is a fantastic scene, and just one of many scenes featuring Vox Machina working as a team, which isn't new to the fantasy genre, of course. ![]()
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