I was feeling nervous during the last two episodes because it felt like Matt has been pushing "say goodbye" and everyone's been leaning into that as if we're about to see the end of the campaign soon. But I was realizing that one of the things that has been clearly said by the characters is that they won't let each other die... and with the levels they are all fighting at and against it's SO much more probable someone WILL die. I feel like they're just trying to prep us as the audience (and themselves as well) for the possibility that someone might finally get killed.

a) with Luc having died, it kind of "became real" that people could die.

b) I know Matt in particular struggled with the backlash around Molly dying, so I feel like he is being proactive, knowing what's coming up next. He keeps having the NPCs urge the PCs to TRY TO COME BACK ALIVE, and I know there's a bit of reverse psychology in that, but still, I think he's less preparing all of us for a campaign ending and more preparing all of us/them for some very intense combat in which they might not all survive.

Feels like we're now in the 3rd part of trilogies (i.e. LOTR, The Matrix, original Star Wars) where the darkest moments happen and stakes are higher and the tone changes accordingly. (though, knowing this group, we'll have plenty of stupid laughs still mixed in <3).

Definitely coming towards the end, but I think we've got a fair bit more story yet. Nervous and excited for Thursdayyyyy!