Critical Role Is Critical Role Scripted (behind the scenes)

[Clint_L]

Very informative video for those who are interested in how the sausage is made. Parts of this video have previously been posted, but this includes much more.

 

[The Soloist]

I love the part where Matt says he has to watch the tape of the show to down write what he improved during the live game in reaction to players actions.

 

[Oofta]

Nothing really surprising here. It's not scripted, although for public events at conventions they are more aware of what needs to happen. Occasionally the players will have discussions outside of game time between themselves to discuss tactics or chat with Matt at a high level about doing something special. If they have a special guest coming in, the group will typically know. But nothing that I haven't seen or done on a regular basis in my own campaign.

Matt did mention that some other live play games he's been involved with have certain important points planned out ahead of time, which is something I suspected of other actual play events I've watched. But primarily they just reiterated that people should play their game and not try to copy or emulate CR. Which I think is a good takeaway. If you're having fun playing the game and enjoying yourself, getting what you want out of the game, you're doing it right.

 

[Morrus]

Scripting and them memorizing and performing live a new 4-hour play every week, week on week, sounds... difficult.

Seems it would be much easier to just play a D&D game.

 

[Paul Farquhar]

But nothing that I haven't seen or done on a regular basis in my own campaign.

Oh, which megastars have made guest appearances in your campaign?

 

[Oofta]

Oh, which megastars have made guest appearances in your campaign?

Well, I am quite famous. In my dreams.

Or ... I was clearly talking about what happens at the table, not the level of polish and presentation.

 

[Paul Farquhar]

Well, I am quite famous. In my dreams.

Or ... I was clearly talking about what happens at the table, not the level of polish and presentation.

I’m all disappointed now, I was looking forward to your story about the night Bakula dropped the peanuts down his trousers.

 

[Theory of Games]

So what if it's scripted? CR's a fun show that's brought a lot of people to the ttrpg hobby. It's entertaining in the same way professional wrestling is fun to watch.

 

[rgoodbb]

I'd love to see the CR team actually try to do a live mostly memorised scripted 4 hour show with one loo break and no cuts and see how many times they f/messed up. I would imagine they would have a great laugh attempting it but in all it would probably be a bit of a mess.

 

[Distracted DM]

So what if it's scripted? CR's a fun show that's brought a lot of people to the ttrpg hobby. It's entertaining in the same way professional wrestling is fun to watch.

Well I imagine it's because people would feel lied to, since CR has repeatedly said it's NOT scripted... I also find it hard to believe that it would be scripted. And it's not.