Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons Podcast
Crit Academy is a Dungeons and Dragons talk show. Our goal is to deliver guidance and inspiration to both players and game masters. Each week we have a round-table-style discussion about the world’s greatest roleplaying game. Topics covered include D&D news, official released content, playtest material, third-party content, publishing, homebrew, and so much more. In addition to our main topic, each week we have our unearthed tips and tricks segment where we provide a monster variant, encounter concept, magic item, DM tip, and player tip. Crit Academy has nearly 300 episodes chock full of stories, memorable gaming moments, mistakes made, and advice to help all of us grow as players, game masters, and friends at the table. Hosts Justin, Ian, and Brandon each bring their unique views and experiences to the discussions. Crit Academy streams live weekly on Sundays at 7 pm Eastern on Youtube and the podcast releases weekly on Wednesdays on all major podcast platforms. Join the hosts and the rest of Crit Nation in this fun and inspirational show full of dungeon master advice, player tips, monsters, and so much more.
Episodes
Dice 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 campai...
Dice 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.
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Dice 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, ful...
Dice 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.
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Dice 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.
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Dice 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!
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Dice 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 an...
Dice 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, includin...
Dice 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 e...
Dice 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...
Dice 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 capt...
Crit Academy is joined by Ferruccio to discuss Blod and Doom, a dark fantasy tabletop roleplaying game. The players take on the role of adventurers in a doomed world where the influence of malevolent cults is slowly corrupting the land and its people, with secrets and danger lurking around every corner.
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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.
Crit Academy shares memories of 7 years of Dungeons and Dragons content. All the host talk about their favorite memories from the show, games, and more. Even managed to bring Austin and Ryan for their favorite memories.
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A dangerous destination is not a place most regular folk would want to go (though, there are certainly some intrepid adventurers with little regard for their own safety). The realms of fantasy are full of challenge, darkness, and peril. Adventurers are, to a large degree, as admired as they are because of their willingness to go to these places, to deal with that which threatens the peace of the land. Without danger, there’s no adv...
With 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, no...
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