Talks Machina 13: A Bard's Lament & Daring Days

is the thirteenth episode of Talks Machina. The regular cast of Critical Role (sans Ashley Johnson) discuss and  with Brian Wayne Foster.

Part I
{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = For Marisha, Laura, Travis, Liam, and Taliesin: What did you feel when Scanlan announced that he is leaving?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 7:17
 * answer =

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = For Sam and Matt: How hard was keeping Taryon a secret and how satisfying was the reveal?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 10:18
 * answer = Taryon was not supposed to appear in {{ep|1x86}}. There was a miscommunication. Sam has not complete his backstory up to this episode or named his companion Doty, but not knowing his state of preparation, Matt decided that Marquet is the perfect place for adventurers and warn Sam in the midbreak that Tary will appear there.

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = The cast had prominent reaction when Scanlan left. How did Sam liked everyone's tears?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode =
 * answer =

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = For everyone except Sam: What has you grieving process for Scanlan been like between ep {{ep|1x85}} and {{ep|1x87}}?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 15:47
 * answer =

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = How did Scanlan's secrets and prevarications affected Vex's trust?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 18:07
 * answer = Vex is the only one (as of 1x86) who knows of Scanlan's suude adiction. She also took off her witch hut, which Scanlan gifted her previously.

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = How Liam and the rest of the cast felt when Scanlan left? + Sam's train of thoughts leading to this moment.
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 19:34
 * answer = Initially, Sam planned to leave alone. However, Vex persuade him to reunite and leave with Kaylie.

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee = arsequeef
 * question = Do you believe Taryon's story was geniune and was it nessesary to fight Tary?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 25:26
 * answer =

Part II
{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = What was the inspiration behind Taryon?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 31:31
 * answer = Sam had two backup characters planned. Tary was pitched to Matt as Richard Branson or Tony Stark of Exandria, someone who has eager for adventures but lacked the necessary skills, only relying on his equipment, which instantly gave Matt the idea to realise the Artificer class. Without his equipment, a 13th level Tary would be 2nd level character.

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = What was the inspiration behind Taryon?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 34:01
 * answer = Relationship between tinkerer Percy and artificer Tary.

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = Does Keyleth have separate leveling system connected with her Aramente?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 35:59
 * answer = Keyleth's spell choice is tied with her Aramente. She only relies on elemental magic of each Aramente she has gone through. Thats why, according to Marisha, Keyleth only once assumed the form of water elemental (during her fire Aramente), though still feeling hesitant about this decision.

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = Does Vex and the rest of VM think of Scanlan as their (former) leader?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 36:57
 * answer = The majority came the conclusion that Scanlan is the default leader, but anyone from the group can become one under the right circumstances. Brian proposed that the first conqueror of the doors would be the main leader.

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = How Vax progressed across the campaign?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 40:40
 * answer = Vax has found his purpose during the Chroma Conclave arc, then lost it again as the last dragon fell. He is waiting for guides from the Raven Queen, but according to Matt, she only outlined the direction for him and will corect him in the dire case, while being uninvolved during the rest of his life.

Part III
{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = If Grog is capable of defeating Groon one on one, how would he manage against Kevdak in a rematch?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 49:00
 * answer =

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = How much did it feel like "Rocky II" when Grog beat Groon?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 49:54
 * answer =

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = For Matt: How did it feel to be less involved in the narrative during VM's argument before Scanlan's departure?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 50:51
 * answer =

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = With 9th level spells on the way, have you/Keyleth condirered to bring someone close with True Resuration?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 52:48
 * answer =

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = Why Scanlan did not hear Grog's tribute during the resurrection ritual?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 56:09
 * answer = Grog did not beat DC of 15.

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = What was the inspiration for Doty?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 58:36
 * answer = Tary "is a egomaniac and wants to be famous", so Doty is must have companion for him.

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = How do you roleplay uncomfortable moments?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 1:00:49
 * answer =

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = Is Percy in an intellectual feud with Tary?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 1:05:03
 * answer =

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = What do you think Scanlan would think of Taryon?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 1:05:41
 * answer =

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = What were Laura thinking when Tary called Vex a little elf girl?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 1:06:31
 * answer =

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = Have we seen the last of Scanlan Shorthalt?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 1:07:20
 * answer =

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = Keyleth seems to be finding her feet recently, are Marisha enjoying playnig a more confident character?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 1:08:43
 * answer =

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = Will Percy substitute Cassandra as a head of Whitestone after he will part with VM?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 1:09:28
 * answer =

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = Something special for the 100th episode?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 1:11:25
 * answer =


 * Note on technical difficulties of Alfa network.

Talks Machina After Dark
{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = If Scanlan and Taryon meet, would Matt play one of the characters or would Sam role play them both?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 1:16:36
 * answer =

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = How did everyone feel when Tary revealed he did not know anyones names?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 1:18:03
 * answer =

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = Where is Scanlan's giant mug now?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 1:18:28
 * answer =


 * One of Sam's children is named Max.{{ep ref|ep=TMx13|1:19:50}}

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = Does Tary get Scanlan's room in Greyskull Keep?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 1:21:03
 * answer =

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = How hard was it for Laura to return the Deck of Many Things to Grog and reveal that Vex broke her promise when supposedly previously bargained teh Deck for the Periapt of Wound Closure?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 1:21:33
 * answer =

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = What is the differences between an awakened and exalted Vestige of Divergence?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 1:23:14
 * answer =

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = What is the differences between an awakened and exalted Vestige of Divergence?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 1:23:14
 * answer = Laura realized that Fenthras was already exalted when it came in her possession.

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = Will there be a "Boulder, Parchment, Schierse" t-shirt?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 1:25:40
 * answer =

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = Will the opening be redone for Taryon?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode =
 * answer =

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = Any advice for someone planning a naval combat?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 1:27:44
 * answer =

{{Talks Machina question
 * askee =
 * question = Was it intentional that no one made an insight check on Tary?
 * ep = TM1x86
 * timecode = 1:29:12
 * answer =