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Crit Academy Crit Academy is a TTRPG Podcast & Publisher. Give the show a listen and check out some of our books! On March 1st, 2023 Crit Academy: Dice and Dialogue launched.
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We believe you must bring your whole self to the table if you want to thrive in today’s crazy world; your personality, your sense of humor, and most importantly, your heart. All of these elements inspired us to create a D&D Podcast back in 2016. In the Crit Academy podcast, we provided guidance and inspiration to both players and DMs. We achieved this through product review, inspirational ideas an

d concepts, D&D tips and tricks, and of course, open discussion. We were so lucky to find that people actually wanted to listen to us and the Crit Academy D&D podcast ran for 300 episodes! In early 2023 we decided it was time to expand beyond just the world of Dungeons and Dragons. Dice and Dialogue is a TTRPG Discussion Podcast. We try out a variety of tabletop games and then share our experiences with you. We discuss what makes each game special, what we feel could use improvement, and what aspects you can integrate into other TTRPG games. We also share system-agnostic tips and tricks that you can bring to any game table. Inspired by the great creators we have interviewed on our podcast, Crit Academy began writing and publishing 5e D&D resources in 2018. Our first book was released on DM's Guild and went on to become an Electrum bestseller. We have since released a dozen products on DM's Guild, most becoming bestsellers. In January 2020 We began selling through our own website and Drive-Thru RPG and have released a dozen more products. After finding success in the world of digital self-publishing, we decided we wanted to go bigger! Inspiration hit us to do a monster compendium that was more than just stat blocks. We wanted monsters to be memorable at the table, not just a bag of hit points. So, in August 2020, we launched our first Kickstarter. We were blown away by the support we received and Memorable Monsters was officially published in June 2021. We have since run 3 more successful Kickstarter campaigns. Our library of content includes a wide range of products from player options to character and world enhancements to adventures to monsters. We love creating great content to help players and DMs expand their worlds. Our Patreon page has helped us expand on our content creation even further by giving us the opportunity to release new and exciting content every month thanks to our amazing patron supporters. Every month we release monsters, NPC cards, magic reagents, bounty board quests, legacy item quests, and so much more. Our Patrons also help us to create and cultivate new ideas and projects. We invite you to explore our page, learn about our passions, and explore what excites and interests you. www.critacademy.com
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Absolutely! And that is why I love RPGs.
03/02/2026

Absolutely! And that is why I love RPGs.

The DM: “Here are the ingredients.”
The players: “Don’t worry, we’ve got a vision.” 🥪

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03/02/2026

Exotic Equipment Perks = the secret sauce that turns “good gear” into “oh no… they’re unstoppable.”

What perk would you build your whole character around?

How do you think the other classes would open a chest? lol
02/03/2026

How do you think the other classes would open a chest? lol

01/31/2026

I truly do believe this can work. A great example is Jack Reacher.

What are some of your favorite characters in fiction that clearly maxed out Intimidation, but aren't just meat heads.

Bwahahaha! Fun Encounter idea!I feel like you substitute the sword/fish theme with other things. Perhaps a piece of hide...
01/31/2026

Bwahahaha! Fun Encounter idea!

I feel like you substitute the sword/fish theme with other things. Perhaps a piece of hide armor made of werewolf pelt...turns you into a berserking werewolf at during a full moon unexpectedly.

What do you think? What some of your ideas?

A Salty One 💦

Unearthed Tips & Tricks. Character Concept: A dragon's wish.Would you play a character like this in your ? Tell me in...
01/31/2026

Unearthed Tips & Tricks. Character Concept: A dragon's wish.

Would you play a character like this in your ? Tell me in the comments.

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Unearthed Tip & Trick: Marks of MeritGive PCs a visible symbol of status: a bard’s “talent pipes,” a wizard’s restricted...
01/31/2026

Unearthed Tip & Trick: Marks of Merit
Give PCs a visible symbol of status: a bard’s “talent pipes,” a wizard’s restricted-library seal, a fighter’s renowned scabbard. No mechanical bonus needed, but it creates instant RP doors.

If your party had a Mark of Merit… what would it look like?

Would you use the Bane of Banbarroch in our Games?Monsters are more than stat blocks.Memorable Monsters gives you 50 ...
01/30/2026

Would you use the Bane of Banbarroch in our Games?

Monsters are more than stat blocks.
Memorable Monsters gives you 50 fully fleshed-out monsters & NPCs with backgrounds, motives, quirks, flaws, and multiple ways to drop them into your campaign (villain, ally, quest giver, merchant, informant… you name it).

Want it on your shelf?
Hardcover + softcover options are available, and the PDF is ready when you are.

Grab a Hard or Soft cover NOW within 24 hours and get a convenient PDF copy FREE. Just send proof of purchase to us via email.

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So, I booted up the Parasite Mutant demo, by IceSitruuna and about ten minutes in my brain goes, hold on… I recognize th...
01/13/2026

So, I booted up the Parasite Mutant demo, by IceSitruuna and about ten minutes in my brain goes, hold on… I recognize this unease. This feels like Parasite Eve, back when Square decided to scare people with science, mood, and restraint instead of menus full of...



01/07/2026

The Forever Debate
“Is Dungeons & Dragons just combat?”
Absolutely not. Combat is one pillar. Roleplay, exploration, investigation, and chaos-driven decisions are where most campaigns shine. If your best session didn’t roll initiative once, you’re doing it right.
What’s your favorite non-combat moment?

01/06/2026

DM burnout is real. Prep time is short. Players expect magic.
Unearthed Tips & Tricks: Vol. I delivers practical DM advice you can use tonight—faster prep, smoother sessions, and smarter rulings without learning new systems. This isn’t theory. It’s table-tested wisdom.
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