Best Crit Academy Podcasts (2024)

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E47 | Erik Lee DGDC | Alpe De Zwift Madness | Draft like a PRO | Spring Training | Quiz + more 1:33:48

4M ago1:33:48

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Welcome back to the Number #1 Zwift/Cycling/Racing podcast on Youtube Episode No. 47 #party #celebration Finally Erik Lee from @DontGetDroppedCycling joins us on the show to talk all things Zwift, streaming and IRL riding. In this week's show: 1) We recap @RyanCondon's Alpe Du Zwift madness. Did he beat his PB?? 2) Rob give us a masterclass on how …

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E46 | Zwift Academy Winner Maddie le Roux | New ITD Host | Paris Roubaix | Lap It Up | Quiz + more 1:23:52

4M ago1:23:52

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Welcome back to the Number #1 Zwift/Cycling/Racing podcast on Youtube Episode No. 46 #party #celebration Special guest this week is the amazing Maddie le Roux, winner of the Zwift Academy 2023 Maddie le Roux Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/leroux_maddie/?hl=en We are going to find out about what goes on behind the sences of "Chasing Down A Dr…

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E45 | Ryan Condon | Who is The Sleeping Lady? | FRR Wrap-up | Lap It Up | Think you know Zwift? 1:49:08

4M ago1:49:08

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In episode 45 of In The Drops, Ryan Condon (https://www.youtube.com/@RyanCondon) joins us to talk his Zwift journey from new starter to winning his first Zwift race. Additionally, Ryan fills us in on his latest marathon efforts and his upcoming Fan Dance challenge. We check out Jonathan Huber's (https://www.youtube.com/@appleseeds11) recent AMAZING…

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E41 | Rich Vale & Lee Cassidy | FRR World Tour Triquetra | Youtuber Videoes | Zwift Games | Quiz 1:13:10

5M ago1:13:10

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In episode 41 of In The Drops great friends of the show, Rich Vale and Lee Cassidy join us to talk about the commencement of the FRR World Tour Triquetra starting March 2nd. Rob has become Youtube famous, finally being randomly recognised as the "That guy from In The Drops" and demonstrates his DS'ing prowess in recent Zwift Games races. The creato…

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E40 | Eric Schlange | Zwift Games Gold Tron | ZRL Race 6 | Updates | R U smarter than Zwift Insider? 1:33:04

6M ago1:33:04

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Welcome back to the Number #1 Zwift/Cycling/Racing podcast on Youtube Episode No. 40 #party #celebration In this week's show: @HuddoThePaceline Huddo returns to help out while @jakesandersonsnowmancycling is away @ZwiftyZwifter Rob takes us through the Zwift Games & the gold tron @OnTheRivet takes us through race 6 TTT - Out and Back and we the OG …

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E39 | Bluethooth v Ant+ Which is better? | ZRL Race 5 | Wahoo Kickr Run, Game Changer? | Warmup tips 1:16:44

6M ago1:16:44

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Welcome back to the Number #1 Zwift/Cycling/Racing podcast on Youtube Episode No. 39 In this week's show: @ZwiftyZwifter Rob takes on Race 5 of ZRL and shows you The Inside Line @jakesandersonsnowmancycling takes a look at the new Wahoo Kickr Run, is it a game changer? and we have @zwiftalizer Mike Hanney joining us to talk connectivity and settle …

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E37 | ZRL Race 3 | Top 5 Race Start Tips | Can you answer our Emoji Route Quiz? 1:14:03

6M ago1:14:03

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Welcome back to the Number #1 Zwift/Cycling/Racing podcast on Youtube Episode No. 37 In this week's show: @ZwiftyZwifter Rob looks at February's Race Like A Champ ZRacing series @jakesandersonsnowmancycling Jake gives us the inside line on ZRL Race 3 RGV TTT @OnTheRivet Nathan gives his top 5 race start tips and we look at the recent Sauce 4 Zwift …

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E36 | ZRL Race 2 | Cheaters, Can Zwift do more? | Top 5 Race Start Tips | Quiz + more 1:08:51

7M ago1:08:51

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Welcome back to the Number #1 Zwift/Cycling/Racing podcast on Youtube. In this week's LIVE episode No. 36 In this week's show: Nathan shares his top 5 race start tips to give you the best race setup - Thanks to @ZRaceCentral for your recon video Jake @jakesandersonsnowmancycling looks at Playstation Tour de France Rob @ZwiftyZwifter shows us the in…

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E35 | ZRL Race 1 | Zwift Updates | Santos TdU | AdZ Race | Quiz + more 1:11:24

7M ago1:11:24

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In this week's LIVE episode No. 35.. Welcome back to the Number #1 Zwift/Cycling/Racing podcast on Youtube. In this week's show, we share some some sad news regarding our hosting team. Jake discusses the Australian Santos Tour Down Under and looks at Tour de France on his Playstation Rob gives us the good oil on Race 1 of Round 3 ZRL Thanks @DavidH…

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Dice and Dialogue 12 | Furhaven Campaign Overview & Additional Tips to Enhance Your Game 1:02:26

11M ago1:02:26

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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! Throu…

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Dice and Dialogue 11 | Furhaven: Character Creation and Furry Adventures 1:02:54

12M ago1:02:54

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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 unfor…

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Dice and Dialogue 10 | Introduction to Fates End: Furhaven 56:55

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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, past…

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Dice and Dialogue 9 | Advanced Techniques and Tips for Mastering Monster of the Week 57:06

12M ago57:06

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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. 📢 Get M…

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Dice and Dialogue 8 | Creating and Running a Monster of the Week Campaign 57:55

1y ago57:55

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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. 📢 Get More Details Here: https://www.critacademy.com/post/Creating-Runn…

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Dice and Dialogue 7 | Introduction to Monster of the Week 57:26

1y ago57:26

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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! Get More Details Here: https://www.critacademy.com/post/Introduction-to-Monst…

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Dice and Dialogue 6 | Mastering the Shadows: Advanced Gameplay in Blades in the Dark 1:11:20

1y ago1:11:20

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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 disc…

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Dice and Dialogue 5 | Creating Characters and Crews in Blades in the Dark 1:08:00

1y ago1:08:00

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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 …

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Dice and Dialogue 4 | Step into the World of Blades in the Dark for Thrilling RPG Heists 1:01:48

1y ago1:01:48

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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 s…

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Dice and Dialogue 3 | Cypher System Rules & Mechanics to Enhance your TTRPG Experience 1:00:33

1y ago1:00:33

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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 …

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Dice and Dialogue 2 | Character Creation in Numenera and the Cypher System 1:01:27

1y ago1:01:27

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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…

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Dice and Dialogue 1 | Numenera: Ninth World A Cypher System Game 1:07:30

1y ago1:07:30

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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 …

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In The Drops Ep5 | Josh Harris | DRS Stage 4 | ZRacing S2 Crit Club | Secret Game Updates 1:25:34

1+ y ago1:25:34

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In this week's LIVE episode we meet with Aussie Zwift Grand Champion Josh Harris. Andrew takes us through the last minutes changes to Stage 4 of the Dirt Racing Series. Rob tells us what you need to know to win Stage 2 of the Crit Club ZRacing Series and Nathan explains why we shouldn't hate on FTP tests. We look at recent game updates and some sec…

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In The Drops Ep4 | Jake Sanderson | DRS Stage 3 | Everyday Zwifter Roast | How to get into Racing 1:21:24

1+ y ago1:21:24

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In this week's LIVE episode we meet and talk to with Zwifter and Youtuber - Jake "Snowman" Sanderson. Andrew gives us the good oil on Stage 3 of the Dirt Racing Series. What happened to Rob on the New York KOM? and Nathan takes us through how to get into racing. Want to get in contact with us? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inthedrops Em…

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Bonus Episode: Blood and Doom Dark Fantasy Tabletop RPG 53:39

1+ y ago53:39

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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. 📢 Get More Details: Get the primer's here! ht…

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Crit Academy Dice and Dialogue Trailer 1:01

1+ y ago1:01

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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 …

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Crit Academy 300 Episodes! A Long Road 1:09:39

1+ y ago1:09:39

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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. Get notified when Dice and Dialogue goes live. 📢 Get More Details on our Blog. Noteworthy Links: Back Aelxbomb's Bombastic Odditie…

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Become the Ultimate Storyteller with dScryb 1:02:48

1+ y ago1:02:48

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DSCRYB.com is an essential website for game masters and players of role-playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons. The website offers a wide range of tools and resources to enhance the gaming experience, including descriptive text, maps, and even voice-over. 📢 Get More Details on our Blog. Noteworthy Links: Initiative & Intrigue Watch on Youtube #…

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Savage World! An Alternative to Dungeons & Dragons 1:04:32

1+ y ago1:04:32

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So you’re looking to try a new roleplaying game not owned by back-stabbing thieving rogues eh? Well, lucky for you, there are plenty of great games that have been overshadowed by the multimillion-dollar budget thieves guild. Join us today as we get SAVAGE with the critically acclaimed Savage Worlds. Get your copy here! 📢 Get More Details on our Blo…

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Sawbones Rogue: A Practiced Hand that Heals and Deals 56:44

1+ y ago56:44

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Get your copy here! https://www.critacademy.com/critstore/p/extraordinary-player-options 📢 Get More Details Here: https://www.critacademy.com/post/sawbones-rogue #dungeonsanddragons #dnd5e #gamemasteradvice #rpggames -------------------------------- 💜 Support the Channel 💜 --------------------------------- 🐉JOIN PATREON: www.patreon.com/critacademy…

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Dangerous Destinations for your Tabletop RPG Game! 57:43

1+ y ago57:43

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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…

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Bonus Episode: Aelx's Bombastic Oddities 1:14:03

1+ y ago1:14:03

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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 mor…

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D&D Advice: Frame Job! | Unearthed Tips and Tricks Podcast 22:40

1+ y ago22:40

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D&D Advice: Frame Job! | Unearthed Tips and Tricks Podcast Some of the best encounters in Dungeons & Dragons revolve around political intrigue and espionage. Give a listen as we give a great Player tip on turning a crappy cantrip into a surprisingly useful tool. Listen as Crit Academy drops a new encounter, monster, magic item, and tips and tricks …

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Roleplaying on Stage! The Twenty-Sided Tavern 30:30

1+ y ago30:30

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Embark on a journey that might involve dungeons, might involve dragons, and is guaranteed to be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. It’s a unique, unpredictable adventure that’s never the same quest twice. Dive into this raucous comedic explosion full of riddles, puzzles, combat, and more — the story’s in your hands and YOU must decide our her…

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D&D Advice: Smite Shards, More Smite Fuel! | Unearthed Tips and Tricks Podcast 22:27

1+ y ago22:27

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D&D Advice: Smite Shards, More Smite Fuel! | Unearthed Tips and Tricks Podcast The world of fantasy RPGs is full of magical artifacts, created by accident. So what happens when a high-level celestial touches the mortal realm? They leave a divine smite shard. Perfect for fueling your favorite paladin ability. Listen as Crit Academy drops a new encou…

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How to Create Cute and Lovable NPCs in Dungeons & Dragons 30:39

1+ y ago30:39

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Do your characters look forward to seeing some of your NPCs again? Well, strap in! Today we discuss how to fill your world with Cute and Lovable NPCs that the players will love. 📢 Get More Details Here: https://www.critacademy.com/post/how-to-create-lovable-npcs-in-dnd NOTEWORTHY LINKS Twenty-Sided Tavern (Sponsor) -4e Dungeon Delves- #dungeonsandd…

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D&D Advice: Becoming the Characters' Biggest Fan | Unearthed Tips and Tricks Podcast 25:28

1+ y ago25:28

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D&D Advice: Becoming the Characters' Biggest Fan | Unearthed Tips and Tricks Podcast When it comes to Dungeons and Dragons, it can be easy to get caught up in our own stories as Dungeon Masters. It's important to remember, for a game to be truly great, you must become the character's biggest fan. Listen as Crit Academy drops a new encounter, monste…

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Better D&D 5e Backgrounds 35:09

1+ y ago35:09

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Better Backgrounds is a 5e book full of backgrounds that give you fun new things to spend your hit dice on. You could take the ordinary boring Soldier background from the PHB, which gives you two skill proficiencies and a bunch of other junk you'll never use, or you could take the Soldier background from this book, which gives you the same two skil…

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D&D Advice: Aracthillid | Unearthed Tips and Tricks Podcast 22:08

1+ y ago22:08

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D&D Advice: Aracthillid | 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 new monster combines arachnophobia with brain-sucking mindflayers. Please give a listen as we top you off with much more DnD goodness to bring with you on your n…

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Stair and Ladder Alternatives in D&D 32:15

1+ y ago32:15

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Are you tired of using boring stairs, ropes, and ladders for your D&D adventurers to traverse the multiple levels of dungeons? Well then, stick around as we delve into Chutes, Ladders, and Stair Alternatives for your Dungeons and Dragons Game 📢 Get More Details Here: https://www.critacademy.com/post/stairs-and-ladder-alternatives-in-dnd View Episod…

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D&D Advice: Kingdom in Crisis | Unearthed Tips and Tricks Podcast 21:39

1+ y ago21:39

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D&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 w…

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Money Master's Guide: Game Mastering For Fun And Profit 45:38

1+ y ago45:38

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We 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 t…

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D&D Advice: Papa Smurf Gonna Whoop that Ass | Unearthed Tips and Tricks Podcast 22:51

1+ y ago22:51

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D&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…

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Tips for Great D&D Adventure Structure 38:45

1+ y ago38:45

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Arguably 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 eng…

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D&D Advice: Hot Delivery | Unearthed Tips and Tricks Podcast 16:54

2y ago16:54

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D&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 mu…

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Toolkits What are they Good for? 39:35

2y ago39:35

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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,…

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D&D Advice: Progress Clocks| Unearthed Tips and Tricks Podcast 24:44

2y ago24:44

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D&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/L4RJZw…

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Turn Overland Travel in 5e Into an Extraordinary Experience 34:43

2y ago34:43

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Wondrous 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-co…

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D&D Advice: Of Quartz we'll find it | Unearthed Tips and Tricks Podcast 21:10

2y ago21:10

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D&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://yo…

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The NPC Handbook: How to build Quality NPCs for your D&D Games 34:50

2y ago34:50

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Nonplayer 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 …

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D&D Advice: Redefine Races and Lineage 24:11

2y ago24:11

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D&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 or…

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