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Ultra Origins06-Justin HandlinIn this episode, we talk to Justin Handlin from Houston, Texas. I met Justin in April at the Ancient Lakes 50K, where he ran his first 50K. At the time, my mind was playing with the idea of this series, and meeting him gave me more desire to want to make this series real, so it was really exciting for me to invite him on to share his story. Justin talks about the significance of consistent training and shares how as a father of three small kids, he sometimes had to get creative to get his tra...
2024-08-1445 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastDice and Dialogue 12 | Furhaven Campaign Overview & Additional Tips to Enhance Your GameDice and Dialogue Episode 12 | Furhaven Campaign Overview & Additional Tips to Enhance Your Game The Furhaven campaign takes place in the town of Furhaven, where tensions between two factions, the Furs and the Feathers, are escalating. The players, a group of young adventurers known as the Younglings, are caught in the middle of a conspiracy! Throughout the campaign, the players uncover clues and face various challenges. The campaign highlights themes of betrayal, loyalty, and the struggle for power. It offers opportunities for stealth, combat, and problem-solving. With its engaging story, suspenseful moments, and a mix of urban and...
2023-09-061h 02
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastDice and Dialogue 11 | Furhaven: Character Creation and Furry AdventuresDice and Dialogue Episode 11 | Furhaven: Character Creation and Furry Adventures Enter Furhaven, a realm where sentient animals roam and thrive. Choose your fur type and delve into a world brimming with rich lore and diverse cultures. Unleash your creativity as you craft a unique character, blending fur traits, backstory, and mechanics for an unforgettable journey in this vibrant setting. 📢 Get More Details Here: https://www.critacademy.com/post/furhaven-character-creation Crit Academy: Dice and Dialogue is a TTRPG Discussion Podcast. Join us as we try out a variety of tabletop games and then share our...
2023-08-311h 02
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastDice and Dialogue 10 | Introduction to Fates End: FurhavenDice and Dialogue Episode 10 | Introduction to Fate's End: Furhaven The World of Aloria is a place of mystery and danger where adorable characters undertake dangerous quests to protect their families and homes. The main hub of commerce and civilization is the settlement of Furhaven, a large community of humble Furs from throughout the forests, pastures, and sunny spaces. Furhaven is an exciting campaign setting for 5th Edition, full of colorful characters, magical items and spells, new races, and daring adventures. 📢 Get More Details Here: https://www.critacademy.com/post/introduction-to-furhaven Crit Academy: Dice and...
2023-08-2356 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastDice and Dialogue 9 | Advanced Techniques and Tips for Mastering Monster of the WeekDice and Dialogue Episode 9 | Advanced Techniques and Tips for Mastering Monster of the Week Have you ever struggled with keeping your players engaged and invested in your campaigns? Monster of the Week offers a unique approach to storytelling that can help. Listen in to learn how to create memorable moments and build tension in your games. 📢 Get More Details Here: https://www.critacademy.com/post/advanced-techniques-for-monster-of-the-week Crit Academy: Dice and Dialogue is a TTRPG Discussion Podcast. Join us as we try out a variety of tabletop games and then share our experiences with you...
2023-08-1657 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastDice and Dialogue 8 | Creating and Running a Monster of the Week CampaignDice and Dialogue Episode 8 | Creating and Running a Monster of the Week Campaign Do you struggle with balancing combat and investigation in your RPGs? Monster of the Week offers a unique approach that can help. Tune in to learn how to keep your players engaged and entertained. 📢 Get More Details Here: https://www.critacademy.com/post/Creating-Running-Monster-of-the-Week Crit Academy: Dice and Dialogue is a TTRPG Discussion Podcast. Join us as we try out a variety of tabletop games and then share our experiences with you. We will discuss what makes each game special, what...
2023-08-0957 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastDice and Dialogue 7 | Introduction to Monster of the WeekDice and Dialogue Episode 7 | Introduction to Monster of the Week Have you ever wanted to hunt monsters like Buffy the Vampire Slayer or the Winchesters from Supernatural? Join us as we explore Monster of the Week, the tabletop roleplaying game that lets you do just that! Get More Details Here: https://www.critacademy.com/post/Introduction-to-Monster-of-the-Week Crit Academy: Dice and Dialogue is a TTRPG Discussion Podcast. Join us as we try out a variety of tabletop games and then share our experiences with you. We will discuss what makes each game special, what...
2023-08-0257 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastDice and Dialogue 6 | Mastering the Shadows: Advanced Gameplay in Blades in the DarkDice and Dialogue Episode 6 | Mastering the Shadows: Advanced Gameplay in Blades in the Dark Get ready to level up your Blades in the Dark game! We're diving into advanced gameplay techniques to enhance your experience. From fiction-first gaming to supernatural elements, we'll explore important aspects of playing at a high level. Join us as we discuss Doskvol's history and culture, advanced abilities, and more. So grab your dice and let's dive in! 📢 Get More Details Here: https://www.critacademy.com/post/blades-in-the-dark-advanced-gameplay Crit Academy: Dice and Dialogue is a TTRPG Discussion Podcast. Join us as...
2023-07-261h 11
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastDice and Dialogue 5 | Creating Characters and Crews in Blades in the DarkDice and Dialogue Episode 5 | Creating Characters and Crews in Blades in the Dark Get ready to dive into the gritty and thrilling world of Blades in the Dark! In this episode, we're discussing the crucial elements of character and crew creation and why they're so important for gameplay. Join us as we explore the seven unique playbooks, the process of creating a crew and selecting standard items, and the various crew types, including our own. We'll also be delving into crew upgrades, managing cohorts, and much more. Don't miss out on this exciting introduction to Blades in...
2023-07-061h 08
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastDice and Dialogue 4 | Step into the World of Blades in the Dark for Thrilling RPG HeistsDice and Dialogue 4 | Step into the World of Blades in the Dark for Thrilling RPG Heists Step into the dark and dangerous world of Doskvol with our Blades in the Dark mini-series. Join us as we guide you through the seedy underbelly of this gritty city and experience thrilling heists, dangerous encounters, and nail-biting action. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a newcomer to the world of RPGs, our podcast will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you craving for more. Are you ready to roll the dice and take on the...
2023-06-281h 01
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastDice and Dialogue 3 | Cypher System Rules & Mechanics to Enhance your TTRPG Experience Dice and Dialogue Episode 3 | Cypher System Rules & Mechanics to Enhance your TTRPG Experience Join us as we explore the Cypher System rules and learn how to use its unique mechanics to enhance your tabletop RPG experience. From using Cyphers to introducing GM Intrusions, we'll show you how to tailor the rules to fit any table and create memorable stories with your players. Whether you're a seasoned RPG veteran or a newcomer to the genre, the Ninth World and the Cypher System RPG offer an exciting and immersive gaming experience that is sure to captivate and inspire. So...
2023-06-241h 00
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastDice and Dialogue 2 | Character Creation in Numenera and the Cypher SystemDice and Dialogue Episode 2 | Character Creation in Numenera and the Cypher System Join us as we discuss our first-hand experience creating characters for the first time in Numenera and the Cypher System, a tabletop roleplaying game set in a far-future world. From choosing your character Type and Descriptor to assigning pools and choosing abilities, equipment, and Cyphers, this podcast will guide you through the process of bringing your character to Life. Whether you're a seasoned RPG veteran or a newcomer to the genre, the Ninth World and the Cypher System RPG offer an exciting and...
2023-06-161h 01
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastDice and Dialogue 1 | Numenera: Ninth World A Cypher System GameDice and Dialogue 1 | Numenera: Ninth World A Cypher System Game Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of the Ninth World, a world where eight previous civilizations have left behind their own legacy of technology and wonders. We'll be discussing our experience with the Cypher System RPG, a game system that perfectly captures the blend of science fiction and fantasy elements that make the Ninth World such a unique and captivating setting. In this podcast, we'll explore the different environments and locations that make up the Ninth World, from the Steadfast to the...
2023-06-101h 07
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastCrit Academy Dice and Dialogue TrailerCrit Academy: Dice and Dialogue is a TTRPG Discussion Podcast. Join us as we try out a variety of tabletop games and then share our experiences with you. We will discuss what makes each game special, what we feel could use improvement, and what aspects you can integrate into other TTRPG games. We will also talk system agnostic tips and tricks that you can bring to your game table. From the team that brought you 300 episodes of Crit Academy A Dungeons and Dragons Discussion podcast, comes a new show: Crit Academy: Dice and Dialogue with hosts Justin...
2023-02-2701 minCrit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastBonus Episode: Aelx's Bombastic OdditiesWith the guys off on a holiday vacation, Justin was invited to join Aelxbomb on her Twitch Channel to talk about her upcoming project Alex's Bombastic Oddities, written by Aelx herself and published by Crit Academy. This book is filled to the brim with a collection Aelx herself has created over the years of GMing, of things, stories, jokes, and more designed to do one thing: spark something. That's the real purpose of this book, not to tell you what to create but to lead you to create it all on your own. Her hope is that...
2023-01-031h 14Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastD&D Advice: Kingdom in Crisis | Unearthed Tips and Tricks PodcastD&D Advice: Kingdom in Crisis | Unearthed Tips and Tricks Podcast Crit Academy drops a new encounter, monster, magic item, and tips and tricks to help improve your Dungeons and Dragons game. Our encounter is Kingdom in Crisis which delves deep into political intrigue. Give a listen as we top you off with so much more DnD goodness for you to bring with you on your next adventure. 📢 See Episode Here: https://youtu.be/vGzlPP8ZLfk 📢 Blog: https://www.critacademy.com/post/game-mastering-for-money -------------------------------- 💜 Support the Channel 💜 --------------------------------- 🐉JOIN PATREON: www.patreon.com...
2022-11-2421 minCrit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastMoney Master's Guide: Game Mastering For Fun And ProfitWe all hope to someday turn our hobby into a full-time job. Most of us don't hope to get rich, but enough to pay the bills by doing what we love is a great start. Arjade Productions presents Raymond Hick's Money Master's Guide - Game Mastering for Fun and Profit gives you all the tools and details you need to help get you started if you're in the tabletop gaming industry. Since we are a D&D 5e show, the most obvious focus for our topic today would be the chapters that cover closely related topics. Of t...
2022-11-2245 minCrit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastD&D Advice: Papa Smurf Gonna Whoop that Ass | Unearthed Tips and Tricks PodcastD&D Advice: Papa Smurf Gonna Whoop that Ass | Unearthed Tips and Tricks Podcast Crit Academy drops a new encounter, monster, magic item, and tips and tricks to help improve your Dungeons and Dragons game. Our monster the arctic tinkerer looks a bit like papa smurf, let the derail begin. Give a listen as we top you off with so much more DnD goodness for you to bring with you on your next adventure. 📢 See Episode Here: https://youtu.be/9zsDJUr1EUo 📢 Blog: https://www.critacademy.com/post/dnd-toolkits-what-are-they-good-for -------------------------------- 💜 Support the Chann...
2022-11-1722 minCrit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastTips for Great D&D Adventure StructureArguably one of the best parts of any Dungeon Master's prep in Dungeons and Dragons is the design, creation, and fleshing out of a great and thrilling adventure. This can be a struggle for some DMs, while for others it's as natural as breathing. Well, I'm not gifted in this respect, so I rely on guides and tools to ensure I put together fun and engaging stories for my players. For this, I scour the books I've collected over my 20+ years of D&D. During this search I uncovered a solid bit of advice from one of the most...
2022-11-1538 minCrit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastD&D Advice: Hot Delivery | Unearthed Tips and Tricks PodcastD&D Advice: Hot Delivery | Unearthed Tips and Tricks Podcast Crit Academy drops a new encounter, monster, magic item, and tips and tricks to help improve your Dungeons and Dragons game. Our encounter involves delivering hot stoves...with fire mephits inside? Hopefully it's not too hot for our party handle. Give a listen as we top you off with so much more DnD goodness for you to bring with you on your next adventure. 📢 See Episode Here: https://youtu.be/9zsDJUr1EUo 📢 Blog: https://www.critacademy.com/post/dnd-toolkits-what-are-they-good-for -------------------------------- 💜 Support the Chann...
2022-11-1016 minCrit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastToolkits What are they Good for?In D&D tools help you to do something you couldn't otherwise do, such as craft or repair an item, forge a document, or pick a lock. Your character features give you proficiency with certain tools. Proficiency with a tool allows you to add your proficiency bonus to any ability check you make using that tool. Tool use is not tied to a single ability, since proficiency with a tool represents broader knowledge of its use. For example, a GM might ask a player to make a Dexterity check to carve a fine detail with their woodcarver's tools, or...
2022-11-0839 minCrit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastD&D Advice: Progress Clocks| Unearthed Tips and Tricks PodcastD&D Advice: Progress Clocks | Unearthed Tips and Tricks Podcast Crit Academy drops a new encounter, monster, magic item, and tips and tricks to help improve your Dungeons and Dragons game. We discuss progress clocks, a phenomenal Dungeon Master tool we borrow from the great game of Blades in the Dark! 📢 See the Episode Here: https://youtu.be/L4RJZwZ3OTM 📢 Blog: https://www.critacademy.com/post/wondrous-expeditions-forests -------------------------------- 💜 Support the Channel 💜 --------------------------------- 🐉JOIN PATREON: www.patreon.com/critacademy 📚 Merch Shop: https://www.critacademy.com/critstore 💲 Advertise with us! http...
2022-11-0324 minCrit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastTurn Overland Travel in 5e Into an Extraordinary ExperienceWondrous Expeditions: Forests Forests are more than a collection of trees-they are the feeling of dew-slicked moss yielding beneath your feet, the subtle smell of petrichor, and the beams of golden sunlight that filter through the canopy. It's the lively cacophony of birds and insects in a summer-soaked glen and the erie, muffled silence of mist-covered deadwood broken only by the groans of dying beeches and the mocking squall of ravens. Join us as we discuss how to turn overland travel into an extraordinary experience. 📢 See the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/L4RJZwZ3OTM...
2022-11-0134 minCrit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastD&D Advice: Of Quartz we'll find it | Unearthed Tips and Tricks PodcastD&D Advice: Of Quartz we'll find it | Unearthed Tips and Tricks Podcast Crit Academy drops a new encounter, monster, magic item, and tips and tricks to help improve your Dungeons and Dragons game. Our encounter 'Of Quartz We'll Find it' is a fun race against another adventuring party vying for the same prize. 📢 See the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/YGsWwuRoM9k 📢 Blog: https://www.critacademy.com/post/npchandbook -------------------------------- 💜 Support the Channel 💜 --------------------------------- 🐉JOIN PATREON: www.patreon.com/critacademy 📚 Merch Shop: https://www.critacademy.com/critstore 💲 A...
2022-10-2721 minCrit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastThe NPC Handbook: How to build Quality NPCs for your D&D GamesNonplayer characters (NPCs) are the supporting cast in the drama that stars your players' characters. While you probably create important ones as needed. Having a simple guide can help flesh them out and even create them on the fly. Today we provide you with a Handbook on NPCs. 📢 See the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/YGsWwuRoM9k 📢 Blog: Crit Academy Talks: The NPC Handbook Noteworthy Links Dungeon Masters' Guide 4e Banquet of the Damned -------------------------------- 💜 Support the Channel 💜 --------------------------------- 🐉JOIN PATREON: www.patreon.com/critacademy 📚 Merch Sh...
2022-10-2534 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastD&D Advice: Redefine Races and LineageD&D Advice: Redefine Races and Lineage | Unearthed Tips and Tricks Podcast Crit Academy drops a new monster, magic item, and tips and tricks to help improve your Dungeons and Dragons game. Our DM tip is a simple but extremely effective tool to bring your world to life and help it stand out among others is to simply redefining the races and their origins. 📢 See the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/tgtY8gaYxZc 📢 Blog: https://www.critacademy.com/post/monsterhunter5e -------------------------------- 💜 Support the Channel 💜 --------------------------------- 🐉JOIN PATREON: www.patreon.com/cri...
2022-10-2024 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastD&D: Monster Hunter 5eDo you love hunting massive monsters and using their corpses to craft rare and fantastical weapons? Do you wish D&D 5e included good details for this? Well, strap in as we delve into Amellwind's Guide to Monster Hunting! As part of its core gameplay, players use loot gained from slaying monsters, gathering resources, and quest rewards to craft improved weapons, armor, and other items that allow them to face more powerful monsters. Pick up Amellwind's Guide to Monster Hunting here! 🚩 *ENDING SOON on KICKSTARTER* Exotic Equipment Perks for 5e A collection of new...
2022-10-1834 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastD&D Advice: Spell Reagents, Brodents and more | Unearthed Tips and Tricks PodcastD&D Advice: Spell Reagents, Brodents and more | Unearthed Tips and Tricks Podcast Crit Academy drops a new monster, magic item, and tips and tricks to help improve your Dungeons and Dragons game. Our magic item the spell reagent Death Blossom is the perfect exploration reward to enhance even the weakest necromancy minion. 📢 See the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/aoYyns0c3Yc 📢 Blog: https://www.critacademy.com/post/better-boss-battles-in-dnd-5e-with-home-field-advantage 🚩 *NOW LIVE ON KICKSTARTER* Exotic Equipment Perks for 5e A collection of new perks for your 5th edition equipment...
2022-10-1329 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastBetter Boss Battles in Dungeons and Dragons with Home-Field AdvantageLair actions, introduced in D&D 5th Edition, give shape to epic battles by introducing new gameplay mechanics which the players will associate with a boss monster for years to come. However, despite the fact that player characters face off against boss monsters at every tier of play, only a small portion of creatures, most of which in the 3rd and 4th tiers of play, were given lair actions. Homefield Advantage provides a collection of over 250 unique sets of lair actions, covering more than 320 of the most iconic D&D creatures, so that you can create thrilling...
2022-10-1148 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastD&D Advice: Points of InterestD&D Advice: Points of Interest | Unearthed Tips and Tricks Podcast 3 Crit Academy drops a new monster, magic item and tips and tricks to help improve your Dungeons and Dragons game. Our monster, the Shadowborn undead will hunt down the bastard who betrayed it while it was still living. No matter who gets in its way... 📢 See the Full Episode Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSqIGbuS3lE 📢 Blog: https://www.critacademy.com/post/fixing-problems-in-a-dnd-adventures 🚩 *NOW LIVE ON KICKSTARTER* Exotic Equipment Perks for 5e A collection of new perks for your...
2022-10-0626 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastHow to Create a Seedy Dive in Dungeons and DragonsThe best information adventurers in Dungeons and Dragons seek isn't found in a Tavern or an Inn but inside a seedy dive. Stick around as we delve into how to create a great seedy dive for your more unscrupulous characters to gather information or pass their downtime. 🚩 *NOW LIVE on KICKSTARTER* Exotic Equipment Perks for 5e A collection of new perks for your 5th edition equipment! Your choice of weapons and armor will matter with these unique features! Learn More: https://rebrand.ly/exoticperks 📢 Blog: www.critacademy.com/post/how-to-create-a-seedy-dive-for-dungeons-and-dragons -------------------------------- 💜 Support the Channel 💜...
2022-10-0434 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastD&D: The Right Zombie for the JobUnearthed Tips and Tricks Podcast 2 Crit Academy talks about the multiple benefits of using animate dead spells that are more than just zombie meat shields and so much more. 📢 See the Full Episode Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSqIGbuS3lE 📢 Blog: https://www.critacademy.com/post/fixing-problems-in-a-dnd-adventures 🚩 *NOW LIVE ON KICKSTARTER* Exotic Equipment Perks for 5e A collection of new perks for your 5th edition equipment! Your choice of weapons and armor will matter with these unique features! Learn More: https://rebrand.ly/exoticperks -------------------------------- 💜 Support the...
2022-09-2923 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastFixing Problem in a Dungeons and Dragons AdventureFixing Problem in a Dungeons and Dragons Adventure Occasionally, the characters decide to go exactly the wrong way, pursuing a path not covered in the adventure at all. They discover a shortcut that the adventure designer or GM didn't anticipate and skip right to the climactic battle of the adventure. They traipse through encounter after encounter without breaking a sweat. What do you do? We answer this question and more. 📢 See the Full Episode Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSqIGbuS3lE 📢 Blog: https://www.critacademy.com/post/fixing-problems-in-a-dnd-adventures 🚩 *NOW LIVE ON K...
2022-09-2743 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastD&D: Roleplaying, Improvisation and MoreUnearthed Tips and Tricks Volume 1 Podcast Crit Academy brings you a body-snatching ooze, roleplaying advice, a unique spell reagent to enhance your magic spells and so much more for your Dungeons and Dragons game. 📢 See the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/aj1heH9SZAU 📢 Blog: www.critacademy.com/post/designing-a-fictional-alphabet-in-dungeons-and-dragons 🚩 *NOW LIVE ON KICKSTARTER* Exotic Equipment Perks for 5e A collection of new perks for your 5th edition equipment! Your choice of weapons and armor will matter with these unique features! Learn More: https://rebrand.ly/exoticperks ...
2022-09-2325 minCrit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastDesigning a Fictional Alphabet for Dungeons & DragonsHow to create your own alphabet for your stories and campaigns. Have you ever designed your own fictional alphabet for your Dungeons and Dragons world? Well, strap in as we discuss doing just that. These simple steps will bring a level of awesome to your campaign that you will never forget. 📢 Blog: https://www.critacademy.com/post/designing-a-fictional-alphabet-in-dungeons-and-dragons 🚩 *NOW LIVE ON KICKSTARTER* Exotic Equipment Perks for 5e A collection of new perks for your 5th edition equipment! Your choice of weapons and armor will matter with these unique features! Learn More: https...
2022-09-2133 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastExotic Equipment Perks for D&D 5eIn 5e the single largest lackluster choice is the weapon. There isn't much in the way of uniqueness to separate them, except for maybe the damage die and a few restricting traits. Not to mention, some of the weapons are literally EXACTLY the same (looking at you polearms). Today we discuss Exotic Equipment Perks! Make your choice of weapon and armor matter! 📢 Read Details Here: https://www.critacademy.com/post/exotic-equipment-perks-5e-weapon-options 🚩 ATTENTION! Your love of Weapon Perks has made it our bestselling book of all time. Now the next evolution is coming! Exotic Equipment Perks...
2022-09-141h 06
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastBig Changes coming to D&D Character OriginsWizards have announced the next evolution of Dungeons and Dragons, and it isn't a new Edition! Today we discuss the first of many pieces of playtest material for the 2024 update for the Player's Handbook for the world's greatest roleplaying game, Character Origins. As always, the Unearthed Arcana material is playtest and is subject to change. Should mechanics and concepts pass onto the next steps of developing their strength with being rebalanced to have an appropriate level of power when compared to similar characteristics. The Crit Academy Team delves into these changes and provides some of our own...
2022-08-301h 02
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastHow to Run Monster Hordes in D&DHow do I Run Monster Hordes in D&D? Looking to pit your characters against the creatures of hell flooding through a rift? Well, today we teach you a simple technique to do just that. Join us as we share How to Run Monster Hordes in Dungeons & Dragons. 📢 Read Details Here: https://www.critacademy.com/post/how-to-run-monster-hordes-in-dungeons-and-dragons 🚩 ATTENTION! Your love of Weapon Perks has made it our bestselling book of all time. Now the next evolution is coming! Exotic Equipment Perks launches on Kickstarter on September 20th! Follow on Kickstarter now to be notifi...
2022-08-241h 07
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastThe Best Worldbuilding Tool for Dungeon MastersBuilding an entire world for your roleplaying game is a HUGE amount of work. What if, with a click of a button you could have a world map, regions, cities, towns, villages, and more all created in just seconds? Well, with Azgaar's Fantasy Map Generator, you can do just that! There are thousands of map generators in the world. But few in our experience can provide as much detail as Azgaar's. So, what does it do? Well, it of course automatically creates an entire world map. Immediately the map is created and an overview is...
2022-08-1753 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastWonders of the MultiverseThe Wonders of the Multiverse continue to grow! The new Unearthed Arcana playtest is here! Stick around as we delve into a new race, the fate domain cleric, backgrounds, feats and more. 📢 Blog: https://www.critacademy.com/post/unearthed-arcana-wonders-of-the-multiverse 🚩 *𝗡𝗘𝗪* 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 Get 5 of our bestselling classics in one Bundle! 𝐒𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬% 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀! 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀: Unearthed Tips & Tricks Vol. I Fantastic Terrain Challenge Accepted Weapon Perks Fantastic Feats https://rebrand.ly/classicsbundle 💜 Support Crit Academy on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy 🥇 Noteworthy Links: Wonders of the Multiverse Goosecon Tabletop Gaming Convention Pokemon Monster Manual Newsletter Sign Up 🎉Crit Academy is a Dungeons & Dragons talk show and bestselling D&D content publisher. Crit Academy's mission is to provide tips, tricks...
2022-08-101h 00
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastSolasta Crown of the Magister | How does it compare to 5e TabletopLooking to scratch that Dungeons and Dragons itch while you wait for your next session? Well, Solasta: Crown of Magister is here to relieve that uncomfortable irritation. We are going to delve into the game and how it compares to its tabletop counterpart, as well as what it doesn't do quite well. 📢 Blog: https://www.critacademy.com/post/solasta-how-does-it-compare-to-5e-tabletop 🚩 SPONSOR: Fantasy Feasting 🚩 *𝗡𝗘𝗪* 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 Get 5 of our bestselling classics in one Bundle! 𝐒𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬% 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀! 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀: Unearthed Tips & Tricks Vol. I Fantastic Terrain Challenge Accepted Weapon Perks Fantastic Feats https://rebrand.ly/classicsbundle 💜 Support Crit Academy on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy 🥇 Noteworthy Links: Solasta: Crown of Magister Crit Academy Blog Memorable Monsters 5e Newsletter...
2022-08-031h 09
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastRemarkable Cults and their FollowersHidden behind closed doors and lurking in unseen strongholds, dark forces gather. Today we reveal some of their secrets in Loresmyth's Remarkable Cults and their Followers. 📢 Blog: www.critacademy.com/post/remarkable-cults-and-their-followers-a-must-have-dm-tool 🚩 *𝗡𝗘𝗪* 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 Get 5 of our bestselling classics in one Bundle! 𝐒𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬% 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀! 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀: Unearthed Tips & Tricks Vol. I Fantastic Terrain Challenge Accepted Weapon Perks Fantastic Feats https://rebrand.ly/classicsbundle 💜 Support Crit Academy on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy 🎉Crit Academy is a Dungeons & Dragons talk show and bestselling D&D content publisher. Crit Academy's mission is to provide tips, tricks, guidance, and inspiration to both new and veteran players and game masters. We have published over 25 5th Edition supplements in both PDF and print. Crit Academy continues to grow as an influencer in the tabletop RPG community. Visit our Patreon page ( www.patre...
2022-07-271h 03
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastSpelljammer: Adventures in SpaceThe world of Dungeons & Dragons has hundreds, even thousands of monsters for a Dungeon Master to choose from. But, we can often find ourselves using some of the same monsters on a regular basis. A goblin, kobold, and orcs to name a few. But there are so many more interesting monsters to flesh out your adventures and stories with. We polled our audience and discovered what are some of the most underused monsters in D&D. This is a continuation of a previous blog and youtube video right here. Not only will we discuss some...
2022-07-201h 08
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons Podcast5 more Underused Monsters for your Dungeons and Dragons GameThe world of Dungeons & Dragons has hundreds, even thousands of monsters for a Dungeon Master to choose from. But, we can often find ourselves using some of the same monsters on a regular basis. A goblin, kobold, and orcs to name a few. But there are so many more interesting monsters to flesh out your adventures and stories with. We polled our audience and discovered what are some of the most underused monsters in D&D. This is a continuation of a previous blog and youtube video. Not only will we discuss some of these monsters, but we will...
2022-07-131h 00
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastVillainous Variety for Dungeons & DragonsHow do we create fun and interesting villains in our stories? Villains, every story needs one. The heroes of a Dungeons & Dragons campaign are likely to face dozens of villains before the campaign runs its course. Coming up with that many memorable villains can challenge any DM's imagination. To help with that, we offer this extensive list of villainous attributes and characteristics. The purpose of these lists is not to roll out a ready-to-play villain, although they could be used that way. They can steer your creativity onto pathways that you...
2022-06-291h 07
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastWorldbuilding SettlementsAre your Dungeons and Dragons settlements as wondrous and captivating as your complex dungeons? No? Well then, stick around as we delve into our Guide for Worldbuilding Settlements in your Dungeons & Dragons game. The D&D world is a wide and wondrous place, filled with monsters and magic. However, most people live in relatively safe communities, and even bold adventurers need safe-havens. Such areas are points of light in a dark world, and they share common traits. When you think about the civilized areas of your world, consider these questions: Full Blog: https...
2022-06-221h 07
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastScene GrinderWhat is SceneGrinder? SceneGrinder is the first browser-based, 3D Virtual Tabletop. It can manage any Role-Playing Game System Ruleset, including our favorite, Dungeons & Dragons. This platform is visually stunning, mobile-friendly, and will be easy-to-use, with no server setups or application downloads. Full Blog: https://www.critacademy.com/post/scenegrinder-3d-virtual-tabletop 🚩 Sponsor: SceneGrinder! 3D Virtual Tabletop! 🚩 𝙀𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 is 𝙉𝙊𝙒 𝘼𝙑𝘼𝙄𝙇𝘼𝘽𝙇𝙀! Don't miss out on this book of 10 Modular adventures, featuring beautiful 𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒎 𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌. These adventures can be run as one-shots or dropped into any ongoing campaign. Explore the wondrous places that can be found when you just take a moment to explore! 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗗𝗙 𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿. 𝗕𝗨𝗬 𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 https://rebrand.ly/Extraordinary-Expeditions 💜 Support Crit Academy on...
2022-06-151h 07
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastD&D: DM Monster Tactics: Githyanki Do you want to play your githyanki to frightening effect? Well, let's delve into these legendary Dungeons & Dragons monsters so that your Spelljammer campaign combat is everything your characters deserve. To the delight or potential misery of their players. Full Blog: https://www.critacademy.com/post/dnd-monster-tactics-githyanki 🚩 Sponsor: SceneGrinder! 3D Virtual Tabletop! 🚩 𝙀𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 is 𝙉𝙊𝙒 𝘼𝙑𝘼𝙄𝙇𝘼𝘽𝙇𝙀! Don't miss out on this book of 10 Modular adventures, featuring beautiful 𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒎 𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌. These adventures can be run as one-shots or dropped into any ongoing campaign. Explore the wondrous places that can be found when you just take a moment to explore! 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗗𝗙 𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿. 𝗕𝗨𝗬 𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 https://rebrand.ly/Extraordinary-Expeditions 💜 Support Crit Academy on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy 🎉Crit Academy is a Dungeons & Dragons talk show and bestselling D&D content publisher. C...
2022-06-0158 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastDynamic Combat with Monster RolesDynamic Combat with Monster Roles So you want to design dynamic combat encounters in Dungeons and Dragons? You know, the kind that they will never forget? Well, luckily we've got exactly what you need. Today we will delve into giving you exactly the tools you need in a simple and easy-to-use way. Are you ready to learn how to build dynamic combat encounters using monster roles? There is no arguing the key to designing interesting and varied combat encounters is having just as varied groups of monsters. By further breaking down monsters into roles, we can design...
2022-05-2557 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastCreate Amazing Battlemaps for your RPG in seconds with Dungeon AlchemistCreate Amazing Battlemaps for your RPG in seconds with Dungeon Alchemist What is Dungeon Alchemist? It's an AI-powered map-making application on Steam that enables you to make high-quality content faster than ever! It is as simple as you can get. If you're anything like me, time is a precious commodity. So a powerful tool like this is a game-changer. It is quite literally as simple as determining the map size and one of their themes. Once that is done, you just drag a cursor and make it the size that you want, then BOOM! Artificial...
2022-05-1847 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastIron Kingdoms Requiem 5eWhat is Iron Kingdom Requiem? Embark upon a journey of adventure and intrigue in a world where steam power and gunpowder meet sword and sorcery. Armed with mechanika and accompanied by mighty steamjacks, explore the soot-covered cities of the Iron Kingdoms and the aftermath of the otherworldly invasion of the infernals. Take on the persona of unique character classes, like the gun mage, who combines powerful magic with a deadly acumen for firearms, or the steamjack-commanding warcaster, who can command 10-ton autonomous machines of war with just a thought. Explore a fantastic world rebuilding itself after an...
2022-05-1159 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastEmery's Log of Legendary EminencesEmery's Log of Legendary Eminences So many iconic Dungeons & Dragons monsters are steeped in rich lore and history, but those details are rarely reflected in mechanics. Today we discuss Legendary Eminences! A new Kickstarter that offers us an opportunity to place these narrative details at the center of your encounters in the 5th Edition of D&D. We are joined by Raymond O'Connor creator to talk about Emery's Log of Legendary Eminences. 📢 Full Blog: https://www.critacademy.com/post/emerys-log-of-legendary-eminences-for-dungeons-and-dragons 🚩Sponsor: The Freak Show Collection Jeff Talks RPGs 🚩Unearthed Adventure...
2022-05-041h 08
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastHow to Create Factions and Organizations in Dungeons and Dragons Creating Organizations in Dungeons & Dragons like any other detail in your world needs to be more than a simple idea in your head. It can consist of short sentences, bullet points, or large chunks of scribbled paragraphs. When you document the details of an organization it helps ensure that as the Dungeon Master your NPCs and Monsters in that organization take appropriate actions for that organization. Below are some elements that will help you outline everything you need to fully flesh out your world's organizations. 📢 Full Blog: https://www.critacademy.com/post/how-to-create-organizations-in-dungeons-and-dragons 🚩Sponsor: Adve...
2022-04-271h 03
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastMonsters of the Multiverse Monsters of the Multiverse *Sorry for the delay: Due to some as of yet, not understood reason, this episode didn't release on time* Wizards of the Coast has released its newest rule book for the world's greatest roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons. Designed as a way of bringing together player races and monsters that have been scattered across many different published books, Monsters of the Multiverse is like a one-stop-shop for all character options and monsters that aren't in the core books. Join us as we walk through it live on the show! Inside Monsters...
2022-04-261h 00
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastAdventuring Party Sheets in Dungeons & DragonsWhat if your D&D Party had a Character Sheet? In Dungeons & Dragons each player has a character sheet, but what about the party? Well, thanks to TikToker Scene Four, we know the answer. The party as a whole isn't much different from each character. Why not give a character sheet to your party in addition to their individual characters? Imagine it for a moment. At the start of the campaign or in Session 0 the players decide what type of adventuring party they want to be. Once they know the type of party they want to be at, this...
2022-04-131h 05
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastUnearthed Arcana: Heroes of Krynn Crit Academy covers the newest Unearthed Arcana: Heroes of Krynn released March 2022. In it, we explore character options from the Dragonlance setting. This playtest document presents the kender race, the Lunar Magic sorcerer subclass, the Knight of Solamnia and Mage of High Sorcery backgrounds, and a collection of new feats, all for use in Dungeons & Dragons. Download Full Unearthed Arcana: Heroes of Krynn 📢 Full Blog: https://www.critacademy.com/post/unearthed-arcana-heroes-of-krynn 🚩Warlord Martial Class is now available! GET IT NOW https://www.critacademy.com/product-page/warlord-martial-class Visit us: www.critacademy.com NOTEWOR...
2022-04-0655 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastHow to Run Session 0 in Dungeons & DragonsWhat is the best way to start a new D&D Campaign? Today we give you tips, tricks, and tools for running Session 0. This powerful tool will help ensure you kick off your stories with a bang! When it comes to roleplaying games such as Dungeons & Dragons, there are many different aspects. This naturally means that each player is likely to want something different out of it. We've touched on the different types of players in the past. But there is more to it than that. Theme, story, combat, and more are all a part of the...
2022-03-3050 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastFurhaven: A Furry 5e Setting for Families with YounglingsIs Dungeons and Dragons kid-friendly? Absolutely! The streamlined 5e ruleset is great for children. The complexity of 5e can be a bit much for some younger kids, settings like Aloria are PERFECT for it! So, are you prepared to embark on a fantastic journey to the adorable world full of adorable and furry characters? Well, strap in as we discuss the cute Kickstarter Fates End - Furhaven. The World of Aloria is a place of mystery and danger where adorable characters undertake dangerous quests to protect their families and homes. The main hub of commerce and civilization...
2022-03-2357 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastD&D: Does PvP Ever Work?How do you handle PvP in D&D? This is a question we've seen a lot. Can Player Vs Player (PvP) be fun in Dungeons and Dragons? We wanted to find out. So we created Clash of Classes. PVP in Dungeons & Dragons is something that many try to avoid. The system itself was not designed for this in mind. But that doesn't stop us from pitting classes against each other. There have been quite a bit of learning experiences as we've run five official matches now. With more on the way. In this episode, we...
2022-03-161h 08
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastDungeon Master Tips for Embracing DM's TruthsThis episode of Crit Academy is brought to you by our generous Sponsor Fates End Furhaven I saw a DnD meme some time ago that got me thinking. It said "GM Tips for Embracing DM's Truths". Now, normally I just keep scrolling, but the details caught me and got me pondering a few things. So I wanted to get the guys' perspectives and share my own thoughts on them. Below are a number of truths that underlie the process of running RPGs, and they're worth the time it takes to regularly review them. We even add our...
2022-03-091h 03
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastHow do I run Time Travel in Dungeons & Dragons?How Do I Run Time Travel in Dungeons and Dragons? You don't have to look hard to come across a story involving time travel. We find the plot device in many genres of books, films, and comics. Although science fiction leans heaviest on time travel—killer robots sent back to terminate the mother of a dangerous revolutionary are certainly a well-known example. In this episode, we discuss tips, tricks and pitfalls of Time Travel in your D&D stories and campaigns. 📢 Full Blog: https://www.critacademy.com/post/time-travel-in-dungeons-dragons 🚩Warlord Martial Class is now avai...
2022-03-0258 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastTop 5 Best Healing Subclasses in Dungeons & DragonsAdventuring in Dungeons & Dragons is a life of treacherous mountain passes, deadly beasts, and other dangers that can leave an adventurer near death. This fact makes any and all who can bend magic to seal wounds, cure diseases and remove dark curses a valuable asset. But, which subclass is the best? Cleric of life domain? Divine soul sorcerer? Celestial warlock? Well, in this episode, we are joined by the fantastic Aelx Bomb and share our Top 5 picks for the best healers in Dungeons & Dragons. Join our D&D Discussions Live on Sundays @ 7pm Est or on our...
2022-02-231h 09
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastBenebads: Big Bad Benefactors for Dungeons & Dragons Join our D&D Discussions Live on Sundays @ 7pm Est or on our Youtube Channel here! Benefactors come in all shapes and sizes and everyone can use a helping hand once in a while. Sometimes, however, relationships with a patron, employer, or other types of benefactor can become strained. Or worse. Detailed in Benebads are entities who can offer benefits to a party of adventurers in the short or long term, but who can also transform into a formidable villain, providing conflict, intrigue, and excitement for any type of campaign. Each "BeneBad" has...
2022-02-0956 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastD&D: Bard College of PercussionBard College of Percussion for Dungeons & Dragons Join our D&D Discussions Live on Sundays @ 7pm Est or on our Youtube Channel here! Best-selling Dmsguild author Chan Lensch joins us to share a bit about his work and talk with us about his passion project the Bard College of Percussion. The bards of percussion manipulate the emotions of those around them. They are excellent communicators, know the hearts of those around them, and are in tune with their surroundings whether on or off the battlefield. The bards of the college of percussion are...
2022-02-021h 04
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons Podcast10 World-shaking Events for Dungeons & Dragons 10 World-shaking Events for Dungeons & Dragons When we think of world-shaking events, we tend to think big: wars that pit the forces of good against evil in a final confrontation, natural disasters that lay waste to entire civilizations, invasions of vast armies, or extraplanar hordes, assassinations of world leaders. These are the events that title the chapters of history. 📢 Full Article: https://www.critacademy.com/post/10-world-shaking-events-for-dungeons-dragons Capes & Crooks: A 5e Superhero RPG NOW AVAILABLE! https://www.critacademy.com/product-page/capes-crooks ❤️ Do you want to become a better D&D Dungeon Master or Playe...
2022-01-2653 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastHere's To Crime: A Guide to Capers and Heists Dungeons & Dragons does a lot of things great. But there is one particular detail that is lacking. Any rogue player will tell you the rules for running heists are nearly non-existent. Well, Jimmy Meritt creator of Here's to Crime: A Guide to Capers and Heists has you covered! Oh boy, did he nail it! This small but mighty product will have the thieves, rogues, and masterminds in your group trembling with excitement! Films and shows like "Ocean's 11", "Mission: Impossible", and "Leverage" make capers incredibly entertaining to watch, but it can be difficult to capture that same excitement...
2022-01-1952 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastTravelers of the Multiverse Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition has certainly taken a different approach to their game design from past editions. They opened their playtest material to fans to play and experiment with mechanics and themes before the official release using their Unearthed Arcana. So you can bet your ass that we follow these releases pretty closely and choose what to cover. Well, there was no way in the Nine Hells we're going to miss out on talking (and speculating) on the details in the Travelers of the Multiverse UA. Inside we found a plethora of content that is just...out...
2022-01-121h 02
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastAlternative Race Lore for Dungeons and Dragons Alternative Race Lore for Dungeons and Dragons Sponsor: Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CRIT at www.manscaped.com. Your dice will thank you. The release of Tasha's Cauldron of Everything introduced custom lineages that can allow the player to customize this from a mechanical standpoint. One thing that has always been consistent (albeit with small changes) in the history of those races and the way they interact and are perceived by others in the world the game is set in. The most famous of which is Faerun in the Forgotten Realms. In t...
2022-01-051h 11
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastLimitless Heroics: Comprehensive Disability Compendium for Tabletop RPGs Limitless Heroics: Comprehensive Disability Compendium for Tabletop RPGs Sponsor: Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CRIT at www.manscaped.com. Your dice will thank you. What if you could make the real world a better place by playing Dungeons & Dragons? When you play a tabletop role-playing game like 5e, you want to be the hero. The world is different for you having been there, better. What if you could make the real world better by playing an RPG?! That's what Limitless Heroics is all about. Limitless Heroics is the most comprehensive disability compendium e...
2021-12-221h 08
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastBloodied and Bruised: Dynamic Combat Monster Manual Options Bloodied and Bruised: Dynamic Combat Monster Manual Options Sponsor: Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CRIT at www.manscaped.com. Your dice will thank you. Do you want to make your Dungeons and Dragons combat feel more dynamic? Do you want your players and their characters to "feel" the progression of battle as they exchange blows with the enemy? If so, then you need to check out Bloodied & Bruised! New options for your D&D Monster Manual! The "bloodied" condition, originally from Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition, is used to signify how a...
2021-12-1549 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons Podcast10 Dungeons & Dragons World Building Tips10 Dungeons & Dragons World Building Tips Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CRIT at www.manscaped.com. Your dice will thank you. "When playing Dungeon & Dragons, there's nothing quite like being the Dungeon Master. While players are able to experience exciting adventures and play their characters with more freedom than nearly any other type of game can allow, DMs are in control of the entire world the campaign inhabits. In addition to controlling all NPCs, a DM is responsible for creating a fleshed-out world for players to explore. The type of world a DM...
2021-12-081h 07
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastThe Wild Beyond the WitchlightBrought to you by Manscaped! Never lose your dice in the forest again! The perfect holiday package for his package. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CRIT at www.MANSCAPED.com #ad #manscapedpod #MANSCAPEDPartner Wild Beyond the Witchlight is a wickedly whimsical adventure awaits for the world's greatest roleplaying game. I have to say, that in my opinion, this may be Wizards of the Coast's best laid out adventure they have ever written for 5e. It's a true master class in adventure writing and delivery. 📢 Full Article: https://www.critacademy.com/post/let...
2021-12-0151 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastFizban's Treasury of Dragons Fizban's Treasury of Dragons More ink has been spilled on describing dragons than on nearly any other creature. These ancient, noble, yet savage beasts are a favorite subject of guidebooks, bards' tales, and ancient tomes and scrolls. True dragons are winged reptiles of ancient lineage and fearsome power. With life spans stretching into millennia, they are a repository for the vast knowledge and ancient secrets. They are most known and feared for their predatory cunning and greed, with the oldest dragons accounted as some of the most powerful creatures in the world. In...
2021-11-241h 17
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastMonster Tactics: Orcs Orcs worship GRUUMSH, THE ONE-EYED GOD OF SLAUGHTER, and are savage, bloodthirsty marauders. They plague the civilized races of the world and also fight among themselves to prove their strength and take the treasure. They love close combat and plunge furiously into the thick of battle, giving no thought to retreat or surrender. Join us as we delve into getting the most out of the combat aspects of the various Orcs in the 5e Monster Manual. Show Notes: https://www.critacademy.com/post/dungeons-dragons-monster-tactics-orcs Sign Up for our newsletter to get a FREE copy of...
2021-11-171h 04
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastHow to Create and Run Mini-Games in Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers spend a great deal of time delving into dungeons, uncovering lost secrets, and slaying monsters. In between all the action, they need a bit of a break from the familiar. What better way than with Mini-Games? Well then hold on to your dice and join us as we discuss how to create and run Mini Games in Dungeons & Dragons. Crit Academy interviews Game Designer Geoffery Golden. Geoffrey has written for Capcom, Ubisoft, Square Enix, Disney, and indie studios around the world. Driven by a love for telling compelling interactive stories in a variety of mediums, his...
2021-11-031h 13
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons Podcast50 Notice Board Quests for Dungeons & Dragons Dungeon Masters! Do you ever find yourself in the need of quick quest hooks or short adventures? With these 50 Notice Board Quests, you will always have something ready when your characters decide to bob instead of weave. 50 Notice Board Quests was developed by Drop the Die with the Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition tabletop game in mind, but when writing it, their goal was to give only the framework for potential quests players could choose to involve themselves in. This pretty much means it's system and setting agnostic! Making it a powerful tool for all Dungeon Masters.
2021-10-271h 00
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastD&D Monster Tactics: Displacer Beasts Displacer beasts look like enormous panthers, but their barbed tentacles and illusions make them far deadlier. They quietly stalk their prey before bringing it down as quickly as possible in an ambush. The displacer beast's cunning, stealth, and ferocity have earned it a reputation as one of the most well-known predators of the Feywild. The creature's image is used in heraldry and literature to indicate a character or an organization that is elusive, tricky, or mysterious. A surprise attack by a displacer beast means a quick death for most. The beast's speed is so great, and its...
2021-10-201h 03
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastHow to Run a Great Horror Adventure in Dungeons & Dragons Extraordinary Expeditions Kickstarter Now LIVE! Back it today and get a FREE adventure: www.rebrand.ly/extraordinary-expeditions How to Run a Great Horror Adventure in Dungeons & Dragons Are you looking to run a horror adventure for this Halloween? Then you're gonna want to stick around as we speak with an expert! Phil Beckwith creator of the adamantine best-selling Dungeons & Dragons horror trilogy 'The Haunt'. Write and DM/GM a horror campaign for Dungeons and Dragons 5e or any other tabletop RPG with these storytelling elements: Phil joins us to share some...
2021-10-131h 12
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastHow to Run a West Marches Game in Dungeons & DragonsWhat is a West Marches Dungeons & Dragons game? For this episode we delve into a fantastic article written by Ars Ludi the Grand Experiment. West Marches was designed to be pretty much the diametric opposite of the normal weekly game: There was no regular time: every session was scheduled by the players on the fly. There was no regular party: each game had different players drawn from a pool of around 10-14 people. There was no regular plot: The players decided where to go and what to do. It was...
2021-10-0659 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastHow to Run Hardcore Combat in Dungeons & Dragons with Grit & GloryBrace Yourself… From project lead Apostol Aostolov and a talented community of DMs we discuss Grit & Glory! For decades, running realistic campaigns using the world's greatest role-playing game has been an impossible feat. Previous editions showered players with supernatural abilities and magic items until only monsters of legend present a formidable challenge. In this episode, we discuss Grit and Glory, an Advanced Player's Guide to low fantasy and expanded combat, equipment, attrition, and recovery rules that focus on gritty gameplay. 📢 Blog Post: https://www.critacademy.com/post/how-to-run-hardcore-combat-in-dungeons-dragons-with-grit-glory-advanced-player-s-guide ❤️ Do you want to become...
2021-09-291h 00
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastHow to become a Professional Dungeon Master in Dungeons & Dragons Becoming a paid Dungeon Master is a bit of a dream for many Dungeons & Dragons players. While others think that it is just ridiculous. Today we discuss how to become a professional Dungeon Master with Devon Chulick of Start Playing Games. Devon shares with us the details of what exactly is Start Playing Games and how it can be used to help gamers deliver a fantastic service to those who don't have the time, knowledge or time to prepare and run their own stories and campaigns. Not unlike deciding to go to a movie. Player's can seek...
2021-09-221h 07
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastHow do you write a D&D Campaign Your Players will LOVE? How do you write a D&D Campaign Your Players will LOVE? Everyone wants to be the Dungeon Master (DM), but writing a Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) campaign can be intimidating. As long-time players and game designers, we want to share with you our tips for ensuring your adventure is fun for everyone. By the end, you will be writing adventures that your players will be talking about for years. Whether you're a player or a Dungeon Master, you have probably been in a D&D campaign at some point in your...
2021-09-1559 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastMonster Manual Expanded 3Monster Manual Expanded III is a fantastic must-have supplement for any Dungeon Master. Not only does it assist DMs by cutting their prep time and providing them additional bestiary options to dress up their adventures. Many creatures in this tome are archetypes and variants found in the Monster Manual, Volo's Guide to Monsters, Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes, and other official 5E adventure books. This allows the DM to easily expand on the variety of monsters in their encounters and adventures. This book contains well over 250 different monsters! But, our show is short. So we pick some of...
2021-09-0857 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastHexcrawls 5e: How to Improve the Exploration Pillar in Dungons & DragonsThe hexcrawl is a game structure for running wilderness exploration scenarios. Although it was initially a core component of the D&D experience, the hexcrawl slowly faded away. Robbins' West Marches campaign went viral that people started to rediscover the lost art of the hexcrawl. The format has returned to prominence in one of Dungeons & Dragons newest releases Tomb of Annihilation for D&D 5th Edition. We delve into utilizing this fantastic tool to enhance exploration in your Dungeons & Dragons game. 📢 Blog Post: https://www.critacademy.com/post/10-ways-to-make-traps-more-fun-in-dungeons-and-dragons ❤️ Do you want to become a better...
2021-09-011h 01
Adding ContextCreative CharactersThis episode was a first for the show, with multiple guests. We spoke with Justin Handlin and Austin Sargent from Crit Academy. The crew from Crit Academy are more than creators and gamers, they are extremely passionate about tabletop gaming. We talked about Dungeon and Dragons while sharing personal perspectives on the game. We discussed their multiple projects and resources from their content publishing to their podcast and more. Sit back and let your mind wander into the realm where your imagination can be the greatest escape from reality.
2021-08-2752 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons Podcast5 Most Underused Monsters in Dungeons & Dragons The world of Dungeons & Dragons has hundreds, even thousands of monsters for a Dungeon Master to choose from. But, we can often find ourselves using some of the same monsters on a regular basis. A goblin, kobold, and orcs to name a few. But there are so many more interesting monsters to flesh out your adventures and stories with. We polled our audience and discovered what are some of the most underused monsters in D&D. In this episode not only will we discuss these monsters, but we will also delve into the myriad of different ways...
2021-08-251h 21
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons Podcast7 Tips on How to Craft Dastardly Plots in Dungeons & Dragons What is the difference between an adventurer and a soldier? The answer is simple, one seeks out to change or influence the world in some fashion. The other just takes commands and lets others decide what is best. Regardless if the PCs seek to be heroes or tyrants, they seek to be agents of change. A change they hope to steer to their desired change. Enter plot or in other words the outline or script of the story, often a book, movie, or similar medium. Depending on the skill of the writer and forethought placed into it...
2021-08-181h 07
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastTop 5 Questions to Ask to Make Good Rulings in Dungeons & Dragons Do you ever second guess a ruling in your Dungeons & Dragons? Do you want help ensuring you make the best ruling possible? If so, then check out these Top 5 Questions to Ask to Make Good Rulings in D&D. As Dungeon Masters, we often find ourselves having to make rulings on the fly. Either because it isn't covered in the rules, we don't fully know all the rules, or we just don't have a way to look up other answers. Though, let's be honest, even looking up rules really slows down the game, and interrupts the flow...
2021-08-111h 06
Jeff Talks RPGsEpisode 9: Fantastic Terrain and Environmental EffectsJeff sits down to chat with Justin Handlin from CritAcademy about using terrain and environmental effects to enhance gameplay. They also briefly chatted about the Capes and Crooks Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/critacademy/capes-and-crooks-a-5th-edition-superhero-rpg?ref=5rbbha)
2021-08-041h 01
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastObsidian PortalCrit Academy interviews Zac Harrison, one of the staff of the fantastic website Obsidian Portal. Obsidian Portal was created by gamers, for gamers. it exists to help take the pain out of managing your tabletop RPG. They are an award-winning, anytime, anywhere campaign notebook that you can your players can build together. Their small but committed team works hard so that you can focus on the fun and creative aspects of your gaming experience and less time on bookkeeping. 📢 Product Covered: https://www.obsidianportal.com/ 📒 Show Notes: https://www.critacademy.com/post/obsidian-portal-tabletop-rpg-campaign-notebook-and-manager ❤️ Thousands...
2021-08-041h 15
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastIncredible Creatures "We love playing RPGs because they offer an escape from the mundane. One of the biggest components of our enjoyment is getting the chance to encounter and interact with incredible creatures. Learning about what makes a creature tick--whether we're engaged in combat with it or negotiating a price for goods--stimulates our brains and keeps us interested in the game and the world we create through our story-telling." Crit Academy is joined by author Alan Tucker to talk about his popular Incredible Creatures book. A monster book with over 130 monsters to use in your 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons...
2021-07-281h 11
The Entreprenerd Podcast by Under the CapesEpisode 76: Capes & Crooks: A 5E Superhero RPG from Crit AcademyGreetings Entreprenerds! This week I talk with Justin Handlin from Crit Academy about Capes & Crooks: A 5E Superhero RPG live now on Kickstarter! Justin and Crit Academy have published dozens of DMsGuild products and successfully launched Memorable Monsters on Kickstarter last year. Capes & Crooks is a brand new 5e superhero RPG. Customize your […]
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2021-07-2731 min
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastGalder's Gazetteer! 💜 Back Capes and Crooks: A 5e Superhero RPG on Kickstarter Today! https://www.critacademy.com/capesandcrooks ENDs 7/29/21 The fantastic Youtuber and Dungeons and Dragons content creator Zipperon Disney joins us to talk Galder's Gazetteer! This is a close personal project of his and we are excited to have him on to share details on the project's journey and contents. Galder's Gazetteer is a 5e supplement for advanced players & GMs that expands the game by adding new actions, conditions, and martial options. Integrated with the expanded rules there are a host of new player options, a GM...
2021-07-211h 12Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastJarlaxle's Guide to TrapsThis week we cover Jarlaxle's Guide to Traps a DMsguild.com best seller. Fresh from the archives of Bregan d'Aerthe, Jarlaxle's Guide to Traps is a collection of vicious traps, maddening hazards, terrifying hauntings, and general lethal nastiness intended to turn greedy dungeon delvers into puree. Created by R P Davis, Jeromy Schulz-Arnold, Ken Carcas, D W Dagon, Justin Handlin, Bryan Holmes, Hal Howard, Noel Proulx, you're sure to find something devious and deadly in this book that will make your players despair. You can pick up your copy here! https://bit.ly/33...
2019-11-131h 15Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastCrit Academy's MailbagThis week special guest Alicia Handlin (Godqueen) joins as we go over old emails, comments and submissions that we could never quite find a good spot for on the show. Gonna be honest, some pretty hilarious DnD moments arise in this episode. Make sure to check it out! Visit our Sponsor Kobold Press for Phatlootz! www.critacademy.com/koboldpress Follow us on https://www.twitch.tv/critacademy and join us live on Sundays at 7pm est. Become a patreon donor at https://www.patreon.com/critacademy and help support the show. Get access...
2019-09-251h 15
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastTips on being a great Dungeon MasterWe delve into the world of being a Dungeon Master and what it takes to do the job! Crit Academy: Dice and Dialogue is a TTRPG Discussion Podcast. Join us as we try out a variety of tabletop games and then share our experiences with you. We will discuss what makes each game special, what we feel could use improvement, and what aspects you can integrate into other TTRPG games. We will also talk system agnostic tips and tricks that you can bring to your game table. From the team that brought you 300 episodes of Crit Academy...
2016-11-231h 05
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastD&D: Combat|A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastIn episode three we discuss the basics of combat the mechanics involved. We also discuss how to keep your gaming from devolving into just moving and attacking. Our tips will help you keep your game vivid and exciting. Crit Academy: Dice and Dialogue is a TTRPG Discussion Podcast. Join us as we try out a variety of tabletop games and then share our experiences with you. We will discuss what makes each game special, what we feel could use improvement, and what aspects you can integrate into other TTRPG games. We will also talk system agnostic tips...
2016-11-1749 minCrit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastD&D Roleplaying and Non Combat EncountersCrit Academy: Dice and Dialogue is a TTRPG Discussion Podcast. Join us as we try out a variety of tabletop games and then share our experiences with you. We will discuss what makes each game special, what we feel could use improvement, and what aspects you can integrate into other TTRPG games. We will also talk system agnostic tips and tricks that you can bring to your game table. From the team that brought you 300 episodes of Crit Academy A Dungeons and Dragons Discussion podcast, comes a new show: Crit Academy: Dice and Dialogue with hosts Justin, Ian, Brandon...
2016-11-081h 05
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastD&D Advice| Dungeons and DragonsCrit Academy: Dice and Dialogue is a TTRPG Discussion Podcast. Join us as we try out a variety of tabletop games and then share our experiences with you. We will discuss what makes each game special, what we feel could use improvement, and what aspects you can integrate into other TTRPG games. We will also talk system agnostic tips and tricks that you can bring to your game table. From the team that brought you 300 episodes of Crit Academy A Dungeons and Dragons Discussion podcast, comes a new show: Crit Academy: Dice and Dialogue with hosts Justin, Ian, Brandon...
2016-11-051h 45
Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastD&D Race AnalysisWe discuss race stats and features and what classes get the most bang for the buck. We have been doing the show for over two years, and some how, we have missed covering the races in the book. So we decided to make a new episode 0. One that showcases the show's newest format as well as the improvements we've made over the years. Crit Academy: Dice and Dialogue is a TTRPG Discussion Podcast. Join us as we try out a variety of tabletop games and then share our experiences with you. We will discuss what m...
2016-10-311h 35