DodoBorne is a comedy storytelling podcast where four friends dive into the world of Daggerheart, a brand-new tabletop roleplaying game by Darrington Press. Join Kapi, Crank, and Pistachio as they navigate a rich world of mystery, magic, and malfeasance!
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A Daggerheart actual play podcast. Geeky players from all across the globe brought together through the magic of Discord.
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Welcome to Critical Role, home of a bunch of nerdy-ass voice actors playing tabletop roleplaying games! Enter a world of glorious imagination and improvisation with a group of the finest collaborative storytellers around. Here you’ll find our TTRPG and adjacent shows, including Critical Role, Exandria Unlimited, 4-Sided Dive, and a growing selection of one-shots.
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Ben Byrne, Dael Kingsmill, Shawn Merwin, and James Haeck bring you the latest tabletop hobby news, discussions on roleplaying game design, ideas for players and GMs, and share their passion for tabletop roleplaying games and the community! For More info be sure to check out ghostfiregaming.com.
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Welcome to We Speak Common - a podcast network about Dungeons and Dragons. Discover the world of D&D and learn alongside people just like you. Join this community of likeminded people and trade game tales, rules and tips to enjoy D&D even more. Discovery new mechanics and story telling techniques through our 3 core shows Tinker's Toolbox, Table Fables and Legends & Lore, and many other shows along the way. To get involved in the conversation follow us on twitter at @WeSpeakCommon. You can su ...
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Phil, Chris, Bob, and Jerry play and discuss a campaign they’ve created and are playing. Now, instead of just hearing them talk about the theory of gaming and game mastering of the games they’re playing you can actually hear what they do at the table. It’s come full circle in their exploratory play series, MM Plays.
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Join hosts Sam and Jake on 'What We Know,' a captivating show diving into the heart of TTRPGs and video games. Through insightful interviews with industry influencers, they unravel the latest news, trends, and stories shaping these immersive worlds. Discover the untold tales behind the games and stay tuned for an engaging blend of interviews and commentary that keeps you in the loop on everything worth knowing in the gaming universe.
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Join the Hintertalk! With armor and weapons, the heroes seek the missing children of Frostglen. The group learns a hard truth; there are worse ways to die than freezing to death. Thanks for listening. Until next time, be kind to yourself, and the world around you. Role of the Dice @roleofthedice.bsky.social, & Spotify, Apple, IHeartRadio, and YouTu…
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#188. Is Sage Advice Needed to Fix D&D 2024?
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56:09Is Sage Advice the same without Jeremy Crawford? WotC publish the latest 2024 rules update on D&D Beyond, Roll20 and Demiplane launch a cross compatibility beta, and a titan of the TTRPG industry comes to an abrupt end. Email your questions to [email protected] Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Edi…
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Thresher: 2-Part Underwater Epic | Episode 1, From the Deep Part 2
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1:15:10Part 2 of Episode 1 A mystery long forgotten stirs in the abyss, as the Thresher crew makes a treacherous descent into the lost station of Rán-Beor. ABOUT THRESHER: Created in collaboration with 12 Sided Studios and Paragon Pictures, Thresher is a two part underwater epic taking place in a unique world created by Matt Linton and Jacqueline Emerson …
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Thresher: 2-Part Underwater Epic | Episode 1, From the Deep Part 1
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1:02:41Part 1 of Episode 1 A mystery long forgotten stirs in the abyss, as the Thresher crew makes a treacherous descent into the lost station of Rán-Beor. ABOUT THRESHER: Created in collaboration with 12 Sided Studios and Paragon Pictures, Thresher is a two part underwater epic taking place in a unique world created by Matt Linton and Jacqueline Emerson …
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Join the Hintertalk! Chieftain of the Aurorian elves shares their history. He offers advice, as well as a few shocking, spiritual revelations. Our heroes struggle with the loss of the memories. Thanks for listening. Until next time, be kind to yourself, and the world around you. Role of the Dice @roleofthedice.bsky.social, & Spotify, Apple, IHeartR…
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#187. Why Your D&D Players Sleep Through Session 1
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59:57Stop your TTRPG players from sleeping through your early campaign lore dumps! We're also dissecting dragons and the SRD 5.2. Will WotC dodge tariff chaos with D&D and MtG? Email your questions to [email protected] Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Best dragon harves…
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Wilde Out | Wildemount Wildlings Episode 3 Part 2
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1:36:21Part 2 of Episode 3 Chaos reigns at camp! The OLGAs must summon their bravery as the danger heats up in their search for counselors Beau and Yasha! CAPTION STATUS: CAPTIONED BY OUR EDITORS. The closed captions featured on this episode have been curated by our CR editors. For more information on the captioning process, check out: https://critrole.co…
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! DODOBORNE GIVEAWAY ! We're giving away three $50 CritRole.com digital gift cards—perfect for picking up Daggerheart or anything else from the shop! To enter: On your favorite social media platform post why you love DodoBorne. Include the hashtag #Daggerheart in your post. Tag DodoBorne so we can see your entry! Winners will be randomly selected o…
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Wilde Out | Wildemount Wildlings Episode 3 Part 1
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45:12Part 1 of Episode 3 Chaos reigns at camp! The OLGAs must summon their bravery as the danger heats up in their search for counselors Beau and Yasha! CAPTION STATUS: CAPTIONED BY OUR EDITORS. The closed captions featured on this episode have been curated by our CR editors. For more information on the captioning process, check out: https://critrole.co…
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Join the Hintertalk! The heroes befriend a stranger, hitching a ride to the frontier town of Frostglen. Kellen's forgotten memories slowly return with unexpected results. Paul quickly snatches a newsies cap for himself?!? Thanks for listening. Until next time, be kind to yourself, and the world around you. Role of the Dice @roleofthedice.bsky.socia…
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#186. Are WotC Finally Fulfilling Their Promises?
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52:11Does releasing the SRD 5.2 for D&D 2024 fulfill the last of the WotC promises? Can 3rd party 5e publishers finally rejoice? We ponder these questions while the Tabletop Games industry collapses around us due to tariffs. D&D Beyond changelog: https://www.dndbeyond.com/changelog#2024CoreRulesErrata TTRPG industry survey: https://cardboardedison.com/t…
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Into the Wilde | Wildemount Wildlings Episode 2 Part 2
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1:07:49Part 2 of Episode 2 Gub Gub the Flying Pig has kidnapped Beau and Yasha and it's up to the feckless OLGA cabin to rescue their counselors... all before curfew! BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely…
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1.12B Pistachio's Day to Prepare (Bonus Episode)
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32:08! DODOBORNE GIVEAWAY ! We're giving away three $50 CritRole.com digital gift cards—perfect for picking up Daggerheart or anything else from the shop! To enter: On your favorite social media platform post why you love DodoBorne. Include the hashtag #Daggerheart in your post. Tag DodoBorne so we can see your entry! Winners will be randomly selected o…
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Into the Wilde | Wildemount Wildlings Episode 2 Part 1
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1:19:03Part 1 of Episode 2 Gub Gub the Flying Pig has kidnapped Beau and Yasha and it's up to the feckless OLGA cabin to rescue their counselors... all before curfew! BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely…
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Join the Hintertalk! A mysterious vortex stripped the memories of the heroes. Suddenly stranded in the artic Frostbitten Wastes. How will they survive without proper supplies? To make things worse Paul only has a broom to defend himself. Thanks for listening. Until next time, be kind to yourself, and the world around you. Role of the Dice @roleofth…
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#185. Daggerheart Releases EARLY Down Under!
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58:40Jeremy Crawford leaves D&D and Wizards of the Coast, Daggerheart gets an early release Down Under, and how will Dragon Delves make dragons in 5e fun? Email your questions to [email protected] Ben: @TheBenByrne James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Diana: @dianaoftherose Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Your First GM 06:00 …
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Welcome, Campers! | Wildemount Wildlings Episode 1 Part 2
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1:22:47Part 2 of Episode 1 It's the last day at Veth Brenatto's adventure camp, but with four campers lacking merit badges, Veth calls in a couple friends to teach some camp spirit... BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows yo…
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! DODOBORNE GIVEAWAY ! We're giving away three $50 CritRole.com digital gift cards—perfect for picking up Daggerheart or anything else from the shop! To enter: On your favorite social media platform post why you love DodoBorne. Include the hashtag #Daggerheart in your post. Tag DodoBorne so we can see your entry! Winners will be randomly selected o…
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Join the Hintertalk! A band of friends come together for an evening of music, mirth and mead at The Broken Lute Tavern. One thing leads to another, then a ruckus, and then the unexpected happens ... Thanks for listening. Until next time, be kind to yourself, and the world around you. Role of the Dice @roleofthedice.bsky.social, & Spotify, Apple, IH…
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Welcome, Campers! | Wildemount Wildlings Episode 1 Part 1
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1:29:28Part 1 of Episode 1 It's the last day at Veth Brenatto's adventure camp, but with four campers lacking merit badges, Veth calls in a couple friends to teach some camp spirit... BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows yo…
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#184. Could Tariffs DESTROY the TTRPG Industry?
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1:03:31Will Tariffs destroy the TTRPG industry? This week we roleplay economists to explore the global issue from the side of game publishers, hobby shop owners, and fans whose books are about to get a LOT more expensive! Email your questions to [email protected] Ben: @TheBenByrne James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Teos: @Alphastream Edito…
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Wrap Up: Campaign 3 and the Era of Reclamation
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3:32:43Join the cast of Campaign 3: Bells Hells AND the cast of Exandria Unlimited: Divergence for a wrap up event! We'll be discussing the epic conclusion of Campaign 3, the beautiful new beginnings created in Divergence, and answering your burning questions from the chat! Cast of Campaign 3: Bells Hells! Game Master Matthew Mercer: https://twitter.com/m…
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#183. Deal with Selfish TTRPG Players Like This!
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53:33Less D&D news this week (except for WotC threatening legal action for a Baldur's Gate 3 mod) leads into listener emails about incentivizing selfish players, why GM's shouldn't be scared of math, and whether the GM or player should control the wizard's familiar? Email your questions to [email protected] Ben: @TheBenByrne James: @jamesjhaec…
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#182. Has the Roleplaying Satanic Panic Returned?
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52:30Wizards of the Coast call it quits on Project Sigil, leaving the 3D VTT to mothball on D&D Beyond. Meanwhile the world gets strange as Texas lawmakers try to outlaw roleplaying in schools for entirely imaginary reasons. Start your Companion Quest here: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGLC_GGCQ_2025_2_003 Rascal article about Texas roleplay bill: https:…
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Weird Kids | Episode 1: Welcome to Weird Kids
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58:06Welcome to the world of Weird Kids! Join Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe as they discuss growing up as child actors in Hollywood, and how they learned to re-discover a passion for storytelling as adults. They'll also take a walk down memory lane and show you all some of the comical commercials they starred in as children! Use the code ""WEIRDOS""…
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#181. Is the MCDM VTT Going to DESTROY Project Sigil?
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54:55The D&D 3D VTT is off to a bumpy launch. MCDM quietly tinkers with it's own Draw Steel VTT. We ponder whether the Hero Forge dice are balanced while Ben and Dael argue what a Critical Role video game might (not) look like. Start your Companion Quest here: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGLC_GGCQ_2025_2_003 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregami…
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This one-shot is sponsored by Konami. Suikoden I&II HD Out Now! - https://bit.ly/CRSuikoden Adventure awaits at the White Deer Inn! Game Master Matthew Master leads players Ashley Johnson, Taliesin Jaffe, Arin Hanson, Zeno Robinson, and Zachery Renauldo through the Muse City of Dunan in a special Suikoden inspired one-shot! BEACON We’re excited to …
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By Heart Alone | Exandria Unlimited: Divergence Episode 4
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5:04:48The group arrives in Vasselheim, where they find that audiences with both holy leaders and cruel lords await... Meet the Players! Game Master Brennan Lee Mulligan: https://www.instagram.com/brennanleemulligan/ Matthew Mercer: http://instagram.com/matthewmercervo Liam O'Brien: http://instagram.com/voiceofobrien Celia Rose Gooding: https://www.instag…
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Are tariffs about me to make buying D&D and TTRPG products A LOT more expensive for US gamers? And right when a new 5e 2024 starter set could make learning the game easier than ever! What makes a good Warlock patron? Start your Companion Quest here: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGLC_GGCQ_2025_2_003 BoardGameWire article: https://boardgamewire.com/in…
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Mirror and Key | Exandria Unlimited: Divergence Episode 3
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4:23:20Nia leads the group in a search for her missing sister, but the discoveries they make along the way adjusts their plans and their perspectives... Meet the Players! Game Master Brennan Lee Mulligan: https://www.instagram.com/brennanleemulligan/ Matthew Mercer: http://instagram.com/matthewmercervo Liam O'Brien: http://instagram.com/voiceofobrien Celi…
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#179. Why has Project Sigil Launched in Secret on D&D Beyond?
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53:22WAIT! Project Sigil has launched on D&D Beyond? The Artificer is getting a new subclass? D&D 2024 is getting a new Starter Set? All that TTRPG news, and more! Email your questions to [email protected] James: @jamesjhaeck Dael: @dailydael Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - THE BEST D&D miniature 04:17 - Wint…
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Seven of Them | Exandria Unlimited: Divergence Episode 2
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4:46:29The group, still stunned by their turn of luck at the fall of Rybad-Kol, must now survive the harrowing journey to hope and safety... Meet the Players! Game Master Brennan Lee Mulligan: https://www.instagram.com/brennanleemulligan/ Matthew Mercer: http://instagram.com/matthewmercervo Liam O'Brien: http://instagram.com/voiceofobrien Celia Rose Goodi…
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#178. Is D&D Beyond Leaving Book Owners Behind?
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1:00:17Big D&D news as WotC announces a Lorwyn Shadowmoor 5e setting book, another 3rd party release hits D&D Beyond, and the Monster Manual 2025 gets a second patch, and we all geek out about video games! Check out the new D&D Beyond Drakkenheim adventure: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_NILE_2025_2_178 Email your questions to [email protected]…
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This One-Shot is sponsored by Avowed. Go to https://www.xbox.com/Avowed to check out the game which is Available Now! Join Game Master Matthew Mercer for a special Avowed inspired one-shot as he guides players Marisha Ray, Travis Willingham, Anjali Bhimani, SungWon Cho, and Whitney Moore through the Living Lands and shadow-haunted shores. BEACON We…
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Give and Take | Exandria Unlimited: Divergence Episode 1
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4:56:52As the Calamity continues, a group of prisoners deep within Rybad-Kol plot their escape from the Strife Emperor's fortress... Meet the Players! Game Master Brennan Lee Mulligan: https://www.instagram.com/brennanleemulligan/ Matthew Mercer: http://instagram.com/matthewmercervo Liam O'Brien: http://instagram.com/voiceofobrien Ceilia Rose Gooding: htt…
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#177. Do Romance Rules Belong in a TTRPG?
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1:02:33Pathfinder introduces NPC romance and relationship rules, D&D signs a deal with Netflix for a Forgotten Realms tv series, and evil Drow could be returning to 5e 2024! Explore Jarren's Outpost here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dndnerds/jarrens-outpost Email your questions to [email protected] Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael Sha…
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Bells Hells return to Exandria with a proposal for the gods and their own visions for the future to come... BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series…
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Bells Hells return to Exandria with a proposal for the gods and their own visions for the future to come... BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series…
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#176. There's Already Updates to the 2025 Monster Manual
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1:02:26The 2025 Monster Manual receives a day 1 patch, we finally address the D&D Orc controversy, Daggerheart gets a release date to revolutionize the TTRPG industry, and Ghostfire is making a boardgame! Start your Companion Quest here: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGLC_GGCQ_2025_2_003 Email your questions to [email protected] Ben: @TheBenByrne …
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#175. WotC Reveals their Entire D&D 2025 Release Slate!
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57:50Amidst the Monster Manual news, Wizards of the Coast announce as new Unearthed Arcana, a new Starter Set: Heroes of the Borderlands, new setting guides, and a free D&D 5e adventure! Can we convince James to like Dinosaurs? Check out A Time Traveler's Guide to Dinosaur Hunting: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/splatteredink/a-time-travelers-guid…
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Bells Hells face Predathos and its terrifying second form as they attempt to bring a god-eater to heel... CAPTION STATUS: CAPTIONED BY OUR EDITORS. The closed captions featured on this episode have been curated by our CR editors. For more information on the captioning process, check out: https://critrole.com/cr-transcript-closed-captions-update BEA…
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Dael refuses to talk about AI Dungeon Masters and whether they give better D&D immersion. Then we debate how much descriptive text DM's should give players during a TTRPG? Leon Barillaro's article: https://barilleon.com/blog/the-liches-method-of-boxed-text-descriptions/ Email your questions to [email protected] Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @da…
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This episode is sponsored by Batman: Gotham City Chronicles RPG. Venture into Gotham City! - https://bit.ly/crbatmanrpg This episode is sponsored by Quip. Free your mouth today and save 20% sitewide, plus a FREE travel case and countertop stand at https://www.getquip.com/criticalrole With one of their own absorbed and threats from all directions, B…
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