Storyteller, VO Guy, #TheLegendOfVoxMachina, CCO/DM of @CriticalRole. He/Him. Find me at bsky.app/profile/matthewmerc…
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IT IS TIME!!!
Let's start at the beginning. 💙 Watch the first THREE episodes of #TheMightyNein now, exclusively on @primevideo.
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I just got the go-ahead from Nintendo, so I can FINALLY announce my absolute pleasure to be voicing Ganondorf in the Legend of #Zelda : #TearsoftheKingdom.
An immense honor that I have thrown myself into doing justice.
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Wear. Your fucking. Masks. People. For your safety and the safety of others, you selfish gits.
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“You seem familiar... ain’t I killed you before?”
Got some of my McCree photos back, and I’m PRETTY damn happy with how they turned out!
Costume made by the amazing @SomersetSews & @dangerousladies, and a little myself.
Photos by @MartinWongPhoto!
(Thank you, @OJessicaNigri!)
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Hey. You. Shit’s hard, and life can weigh a lot. Those inner-voices can be a bitch, and the world looms with gloomy skies.
Just know that you aren’t alone, and I’m glad you are here. Let’s endure these tougher moments together, and push each other to pull through stronger. <3
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That’s now two family members I’ve lost in a week to COVID, one not that much older than I. They were full-entrenched in Conservative media Anti-Vaxx beliefs and refused to get vaccinated.
If you can, PLEASE. GET. VACCINATED.
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Times are scary. The world burns, figuratively & literally. Dissonance swells & dictates. History continues to repeat itself in a culture of willful ignorance.
You aren’t alone in your anxiety. We’ll get through this darkness. We’ve too much light to wield together.
Love you.<3
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Transgender rights are human rights. Period, full stop. <3
If you take issue with this, you are more than welcome to fuck right off of my social media and my community.
The transgender community deserves respect and basic human rights. For anyone feeling attacked today, please know that you are loved.
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Finally got to shake his hand a month ago and tell him how much I adore his work and how grateful I am to have him bring Thordak to life.
Absolutely heartbroken. What a brilliant man, in both talent and heart.
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Some chose the path of @DOOM, while some chose to walk through the @animalcrossing... but those of TRUE vision choose to subvert such limitations.
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Words can’t describe this cruelty, but during Pride?! On the anniversary of the Pulse shooting?!?!
Don’t let them sweep this under the rug amid all the other fires burning.
BREAKING: The Trump administration just finalized a rule that would remove nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people in health care and health insurance.
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A year of dreams culminates with this one. No game has had the impact on me quite like FF7 did, and to be a part of it, let alone one of my favorite characters, is an honor beyond words.
Thank you all for the energy:
It's official!
Matt Mercer (@matthewmercer) is the voice of Vincent Valentine in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. #FF7R
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Please, take a moment to tell the people you care about you love them. You never know if it may be your last chance.
These recent weeks have robbed us of good people. I have so few spoons.
Just… waste no chances to love.
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Submitted a deeply personal and extremely important audition for myself today. Think good thoughts, if you have some to spare. <3
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Don’t have the words to express the darkness I feel today. The puritanical backsliding and absolute disregard for a women’s autonomy is horrifying. I am so sorry our home is this way.
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Got to be part of the Los Angeles premiere of the Dungeons & Dragons movie last night.
As much as I was apprehensive (given the scars of the 2000 film), this film is thankfully a blast. Fun, humorous, with some good action and adventure, it evokes well a good session at a table.
ALT Photo credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety
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Recorded this last night. Posting because I need to get it out, and hope it connects with others in a similar space. <3 #depression #ceasefire
(part 1 of 2)
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Love my friends. Love my wife. Love the trust at the table to engage with and enjoy each other’s inspirations and explorations. If it’s not for you, that’s fine, but I love our game and we intend to play it as we see fit. <3
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Being momentarily stranded in Switzerland due to a vanished passport, I now wait in Bern for the Embassy to open… but I DID find my new fav pair of sandals!
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Hard days into hard weeks. The heart is heavy, and the brain is numb. Know if you are struggling along, you aren’t alone. We can hold each other up best we can and share our challenged times. Take a moment to be kind to yourself today. I will try to do the same. <3
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Sooooo...things have been a little crazy lately.
Amazon Orders Two Seasons of @CriticalRole's Animated D&D Series 'The Legend of Vox Machina' bit.ly/36nA7l8
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Feeling sentimental this evening, and am just grateful for all of you. Through all the chaos the world whirls around us all, & the progressively challenged space that is social media… thank you. For caring about others, being here, and trying to put a little light out there. <3
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Tonight’s the night, and the stomach is now full of butterflies & anxiety! Please excuse any of my (likely very visible) nerves on Ep 1, and I truly hope folks enjoy the beginning of this adventure. <3
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Six years ago, this journey began as these friends became a family forged through story over dice and paper. Looking back, it’s all so surreal.
I am so grateful to have these nerds in my life. Grateful to have you all in my life. Just...grateful. I hope to make all of you proud.
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There are rare, RARE people in this world that are made of pure love, light, and kindness. @grantimahara is one of the brightest. Not an ounce of malice within that soul. Intelligence and heart that eclipse so much shadow. His years of friendship are precious to so many.
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If my giving words of support to the millions of victimized women and men, including a brave one who stood before the world to fight, at the top of our show angers you as “politicizing”, then you are more than welcome to get the FUCK out of our game and into some proper therapy.
Before all the toxic rage screaming starts here like it did in twitch chat, let me remind you:
#CriticalRole is THEIR SHOW.
Not yours. They can say what they damn well please and give props to people they respect since it is THEIR SHOW.
#DnD #Critter #OperaGeek
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I would be remiss if I didn’t take the opportunity to celebrate a person who has changed me and my life in so many fantastic ways. An eternal friend who has dragged me into innumerable misadventures that I am ever grateful for. Love you, @executivegoth. Happy Birthday, buddy. <3
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There is no greater compliment one can receive than claims that your game is scripted. Its really the sweetest! For those who have had those incredible, nail-biting, transformative sessions and adventures… you earn that award too. Means you got a good table. ;)
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Happy Birthday to my partner in geekiness, my muse in creation, my perpetual dance partner, and my badass leader of a wife @Marisha_Ray. These 10 years together have been ever joyous, and I’m proud to be the log to your Log Lady everyday. <3
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Today, I celebrate the most wonderful person I know. The heart of a fighter, the mind of an artist, and the soul of a leader. She’s my everything. Happy Birthday, @Marisha_Ray. I love you. <3
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Please educate yourself:
aclu.org/news/lgbtq-rights/f…
Trans men are men. Trans women are women. This isn’t up for debate in our space, and if you disagree (especially if you once were a sponsor or partner), then this is where our paths most definitely diverge.
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Some folks spend their Saturday watching Netflix or BBQing in the yard. I relax on a weekend by painting a terrifying spider nightmare and it’s brood. @kingdomdeath
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Our little light in the dark. <3 Dagon’s now got a big/little brother!
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Now that I can OFFICIALLY talk about it...
Been working on this thing awhile now, not just for Critters, but for D&D players all over. I am extremely proud of what we’ve put together, and I can’t wait for you to check it out. <3
EPIC HYPE: Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, our new campaign guide from Dungeons & Dragons (@Wizards_DnD), is available for pre-order RIGHT NOW!
critrole.com/hype-explorers-…
➡️ shop.critrole.com/products/e…
➡️ dnd.wizards.com/products/wil…
➡️ dndbeyond.com
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In all my years of playing TTRPGs, I’ve seen some wild swings of luck and choice lead to incredible story moments.
Those rolls & “moments” from tonight’s session... are gonna be hard to top. Absolutely beyond belief. In the moment, and reliving it now.
I’m STILL processing.
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Thank you all who stayed with us. Thank you those who came with us on the whole journey. Thank you. <3
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Countless years of watching my (mostly female) friends navigate the predatory landscape of events and industry, I’ve grown hyper protective. Seeing so many abusers come to light is such a necessary reckoning, but finding some to be acquaintances is deeply disappointing.
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Whoa… ok, this is probably the coolest promo box I’ve ever received. Thank you so much @BandaiNamcoUS for the amazing #EldenRing box!! Hope you aren’t too mad about how weird we get in the CR One-shot this coming week!
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I may not be able to be what everyone wants me to be, but I’ll do everything I can to be the best me I possibly can be.
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Thank the gods.
Don’t let this ONE act of justice distract from the deeply set systemic issues within our policing/justice system. Take a breath, collect yourself, and when you we are ready, the fight continues.
<3
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To all of the wonderful trans friends and family in my life, in our community, and all across the world: you are beautiful and you are loved. <3 <3 <3
Trans rights are human rights. End of story.
#TransDayofVisibility
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This long-broken justice system continues to reveal how it “serves and protects” those in power, not the people & taxpayers that it continuously victimizes while claiming to protect. This ruling regarding the murder of Breonna Taylor is just the latest example. Absolute bullshit.
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It’s surprisingly rare to have Videogames you work on actually send you a copy.
When @naughty_dog does, though... they don’t fuck around.
Proud to have a little cameo hidden in this gem alongside so many talented people. <3 #TheLastofUsPartII
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A little behind the ball, but… Happy Halloween from #stardewvalley!!
Marnie… you’ve been staring at that microwave for 6 hours.
You’re scaring me.
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I have been an immense Legend of Zelda fan since I was a child, and Ganondorf has been one of my favorite antagonists… to the point where I portrayed this green-skinned menace for my webseries over a decade ago!
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As I celebrate my 3 years married to the perpetually inspiring @Marisha_Ray, I remember the cosmic-horror-themed fake-escape room proposal my friends helped me build so we could engineer her chance to solve puzzles, stop a cult, and murder a monstrosity.
piped.video/UdVn0xvnBf8
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Sharing with your friends is wonderful. Sharing a P-Cap volume with them is surreal in its own right.
Such a pleasure, and so proud of you both, @TheVulcanSalute & @LauraBaileyVO.
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This @Lin_Manuel guy is pretty cool. Up and comer. Keep an eye out, he’s gonna big.
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And for those who don’t use Insta!
Tossing down some happy thoughts. :)
instagram.com/p/DM5ckxQMsWT/…
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#CriticalRoleSpoilers
If you need to take some time to process, that is ok. Just know there is trust and agreement at our table for this game and the challenges it offers. The darkest moments often lead to the brightest epiphanies. Love you all. <3
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Just a reminder: No matter where you are, physically or mentally, someone out there loves you. I know I do.
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After @Marisha_Ray and I stumbled upon a fascinating video about a Japanese Multi-level Porn Theme Park, the meal exhibited within looked too delicious for us to not attempt to recreate it.
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Thank you all for joining us tonight! A wild beginning, and welcome to Jrusar. ;)
Art by @EldritchBlep
#CriticalRoleSpoilers
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For the nearly two decades we’ve known each other, you’ve taught me so much about myself, the world around us, and what it means to unabashedly be yourself. I am blessed to have you as family, and to have you alongside this wild journey. Happy Birthday, @executivegoth. Love you!
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What a wonderful way to wake up.
*pulls up boots* First step completed. Now for the real work to come.
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I fully blame @MicaBurton for fully pulling me in after YEARS of resisting, but late-night leveling/crafting/chocobo racing has become my zen experience these past months. Every now & then, when shit is tough... you just gotta level something.
Also, I get to be my girl Allura.<3
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Look… I never specified WHERE beyond the Divine Gate Vox Machina sealed him.
The Duffer Bros. confirm the big bad of #StrangerThings4 is none other than D&D’s frightful Arch-Lich Vecna
(via @IGN | bit.ly/3Ju7vcg)
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What a joy. I can’t express how much of a hole in my life not being with my family and weaving weird tales together has been. Thank you all for joining us tonight, for your patience in letting us get here, and your wonderful selves just being here.
Is it Thursday yet?
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Look at this doofus.
Finally found @playoverwatch on the #OWPayloadTour at Comic-Con!
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Man, folks keep being weird about this on repeat every few months. I am a “FINE” DM. I have my strengths and my weaknesses, like anyone.
There are SO many different ways to engage with and enjoy TTRPGs, and what is best is different at every table and crew. What I have learned and try to do works for my players, and maybe some other folks out there. They most definitely are not right for everyone (especially given the other responses to this, hehe).
That is all. Now, gotta get back to being the worst thing to ever happen to D&D. *salute*
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Well now… that’s a familiar-looking, nasty fellow.
In dark places such as this, one must keep themselves entertained...
Dead by Daylight: Dungeons & Dragons. June 3rd.
Learn more about this epic collaboration right here: dbd.game/3UGTijK
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Things only get more and more interesting. ;)
Curious beginnings indeed. Mighty Nein, from the brilliant minds behind Critical Role, is coming to @PrimeVideo.
@Marisha_Ray @matthewmercer @VoiceOfOBrien @WillingBlam @LauraBaileyVO @executivegoth @samriegel
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To this day, few things fills me with pride more than someone going on an angry diatribe claiming CR is scripted. Shouts of fudged rolls/rehearsed story beats make me appreciate the ridiculous synchronicity, joyful chaos, and beautiful player choices. I love the compliment. <3
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I’ve seen some folks asking if Campaign 2 of #CriticalRole is ending soon, and... the campaign is certainly coming to a close rapidly! This arc will conclude the campaign, but that doesn’t mean the story of the Mighty Nein ends as well.
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Rule 1: Chat is always toxic. No need to remind us directly every week, even with positive thoughts. ;)
Rule 2: Rules will be missed/bent when you are juggling a party of 7, 4 NPCs, and 10+ enemies across four stat blocks. It’s gonna be ok. <3
Rule 3: Was it fun? Hell yeah.
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Hey. Happy 8 Years of this crazy ride, y’all. <3
#CriticalRole
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(Crush intensifies)
Idris Elba says the #MeToo movement is “only difficult if you’re a man with something to hide” vntyfr.com/HEbi4uK
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It has begin. We genuinely hope you enjoy, as we (and SO many other wonderful people) have poured our hearts into this for years to bring it to you. The first 3 episode have officially dropped, and it only gets better from here. ;)
#TheLegendOfVoxMachina
watch.amazon.com/detail?gti=…
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Just wanted to touch on something regarding the finale, in case there is any confusion. Indeed, Essek and Caleb’s story in eventually being together is in the romantic sense. Let there be no confusion, l @VoiceOfOBrien and I meant it as such.
#criticalrolespoilers
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I just want to do some good in this world. I will fuck up, I will listen, and I will learn. That will, I believe, allow me to do even more good.
I also hold an expectation of you all to do the same. Be strong for your heart and mind, but also be willing to admit your mistakes.
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In the midst of today’s chaos, here’s a moment of zen. Omar’s sleep twitches bring peace.
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Body Dysmorphia is a bitch. It can vary day to day, but sometimes (like today), I can feel like I’m stuck in some alien body I cannot escape from. Grossly uncomfortable, trapped, and full of self loathing. Every perceived imperfection is magnified, and I obsess or hide from them.
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It’s ok to not be ok. There are many days where I am not. I actively work on my mental health & my issues that often plague me. It’s ok to get help & therapy, & it’s ok to just feel rough. Reach out, share your challenges. Listen & support those who do.
#MentalHealthAwarenessDay
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Kingdom Hearts 4 is gonna be fucking AWESOME.
Just realized Disney now owns The Rocky Horror Picture show.. Congratulations Frank N Furter .. You are now officially a Disney Princess !! #rockyhorrorpictureshow #Franknfurter #disneyprincess
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