Campaign 3 thoughts really quickly (and yes there are spoilers):
1. I love F.C.G. and that will always remain true. Bless Liam and Sam.
2. I am very happy to see EXU babies returning. I understand there are mixed feelings, but I personally loved them, and am very happy for a return. I think there should be more quiet characters in D&D, and therefore the power of Fearne and Orym is undeniable. I also personally would be fine with Robbie remaining as a regular. I know it’s a lot of players, but I think he would bring an interesting energy to the table, and I would love to see Orym, Fearne, and Dorian develop. I’ve heard people thinking Fearne and Orym are temporary, and I honestly don’t like that. I don’t think that would be a strong beginning to the campaign, especially as I am more inclined to think that Travis’s character is temporary, and four temporary characters in the first episode is a whole lot that I wouldn’t want to unpack later.
3. Reminder that each member of the cast is fully allowed to make decisions that you don’t agree with and that includes playing characters that you don’t like. This is their home game that has become a production, but it still really is a game of D&D.
4. As above, I think quiet characters are hugely important, and therefore, I am fascinated by Imogen. I think she has the potential to become one of the most interesting characters in campaign 3. I’m excited by the idea of her interacting with Orym, and honestly everyone else.
5. Am I afraid of Marisha’s character? Yes, but I love it. I’m excited to see where she goes with this.
6. Love the gender representation. And also, just everyone should love Taliesin Jaffe. Ashton is very interesting, and since F.C.G has my heart already, I’m looking forward to Taliesin making me feel things again.
7. Do I like Bertrand? No. Do I think he could be interesting as a long term character? Yes. Do I want that? It doesn’t matter, because whatever they choose to do is what will happen, and I’m okay with that.
8. I’m hoping they make actual announcements about plans with Robbie, because I am not fond of theorizing and what it does to fandoms. Knowing if he’s just a temporary guest will make a big difference in my expectations for this campaign, as would knowing he’s a permanent fixture.
9. Re-expectations: yes, I also have expectations, and things I would prefer, but if those things don’t happen, then I’m gonna live with that and keep watching anyways.
10. Have I mentioned I love F.C.G.?
11. Bertrand is the poster child for why lying is bad.
12. This party is going to be a predominantly pastel mess, and I’m here for it.
13. All in all, the energy of this campaign and this table is worlds different from either of the other campaigns, and as much of an adjustment as that is going to be, I’m really excited for it. The cast looked so refreshed in this episode. They needed the break, and they needed something new. It might be hard to get into, and some people may not get into it at all, but I’m really and truly excited to see where it goes, even if there are things that bother me.
14. I want to see Essek Theyless in campaign 3. Every npc is the shadowhand until proven otherwise.
15. I’m fascinated to see relationships of all kinds form amongst this party.
16. Also, I love Orym. I think the possibilities for his character are fascinating.
Anyways! Those are just some of my many thoughts. My friend and I were literally on the edge of our seats the whole time, and I’m probably going to be sore tomorrow, but that’s okay. I look forward to seeing exactly what this campaign will continue to look like.
I know that we’re all recovering from 10d12 emotional damage from EXU:Calamity, but I can’t stop thinking about the crumbs and the questions left behind by Lady Elmenore.
Like, I know Matt is saving her for C3 with Fearne, but I’m sorry, you cannot drop this:
and expect me to not want to know more
Like, what do you mean the fey and the fiends have a written contract??? When did this come about???
When did The nine hells give the matriarch of the seelie court an old rotting contract???
What does this have to do with Fearne???
When did Loquacious’ version of Elmenore—kind, soft spoken, understanding of his need to die within the calamity—turn into Fearne’s version of Elmenore—vile, unloving, refusing to let fearne not return home???
Is Fearne half-infernal??? Is this why she know infernal as a second language???
Were/are her parents infernal demons??? Is her father a demon??? Her mother???
Is this some kind of Montague and Capulet situation where the two realms have an outstanding feud that is kept in balance by a contract???
Is this a Jester Lavorre thing? Half-satyr half-infernal demon???
Is this why Fearne is a wildfire Druid??? Wildfires are characterized as being destructive but also replenishable. A parent from untamable growth fey realm and a parent from distructive nine hells would literally breed a child with potent wildfire abilities.
Where does Morrigan come into this???
Did Elmenore try to use Fearne’s abilities within her court under the suddgestion of the nightmare king???
Did Morrigan steal Fearne away from Elmenore because of it???
Where does Aeor come into this????
Where does the nightmare king come into this???
Where does Morrighan Ferus and Dusk come into this???
