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Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons Podcast

Our podcast was created to deliver guidance to our heroes and provide them with new and reusable material for both players and DMs. We hope to inspire you with creative content that you can bring with you on your next adventure. Visit us at www.critacademy.com and subscribe to our emailing listing for a chance to win awesome prizes.
​Our podcast is broken into three segments!
​Crit Nation feedback! Where we dedicate and entire segment to the concerns, questions or anything you have to share with us.
​Main Topic! Our primary topic of discussion ranging from combat effectiveness, roleplaying and similar tips to help you learn or improve your gameplay experience!
Our Unearthed Tips & Tricks Segment! Our favorite segment where we share with you ideas that you can use on your next adventure. This includes character concepts, magic items, encounter ideas, DM tips and player tips.

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Update frequency
every 5 days
Average duration
73 minutes
Episodes
340
Years Active
2016 - 2025
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Solasta Crown of the Magister

Solasta Crown of the Magister

Looking 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 t…

01:09:41  |   Wed 03 Aug 2022
Remarkable Cults and their Followers

Remarkable Cults and their Followers

Hidden 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.c…

01:03:41  |   Wed 27 Jul 2022
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

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 go…

01:08:18  |   Wed 20 Jul 2022
5 more Underused Monsters for your Dungeons and Dragons Game

5 more Underused Monsters for your Dungeons and Dragons Game

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 go…

01:00:56  |   Wed 13 Jul 2022
Villainous Variety

Villainous Variety

How 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 ru…

01:07:05  |   Wed 29 Jun 2022
Worldbuilding Settlements

Worldbuilding Settlements

Are 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…

01:07:08  |   Wed 22 Jun 2022
Scene Grinder

Scene Grinder

What 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 …

01:07:18  |   Wed 15 Jun 2022
D&D: DM Monster Tactics: Githyanki

D&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 de…

00:58:18  |   Wed 01 Jun 2022
Dynamic Combat with Monster Roles

Dynamic Combat with Monster Roles

Dynamic 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 ne…

00:57:19  |   Wed 25 May 2022
Create Amazing Battlemaps for your RPG in seconds with Dungeon Alchemist

Create Amazing Battlemaps for your RPG in seconds with Dungeon Alchemist

Create 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 …

00:47:03  |   Wed 18 May 2022
Iron Kingdoms Requiem 5e

Iron Kingdoms Requiem 5e

What 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 steamj…

00:59:02  |   Wed 11 May 2022
Emery's Log of Legendary Eminences

Emery's Log of Legendary Eminences

Emery'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 Em…

01:08:10  |   Wed 04 May 2022
How to Create Factions and Organizations in Dungeons and Dragons

How 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 o…

01:03:26  |   Wed 27 Apr 2022
Monsters of the Multiverse

Monsters 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 w…

01:00:32  |   Tue 26 Apr 2022
Adventuring Party Sheets in Dungeons & Dragons

Adventuring Party Sheets in Dungeons & Dragons

What 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…

01:05:07  |   Wed 13 Apr 2022
Unearthed Arcana: Heroes of Krynn

Unearthed 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 rac…

00:55:40  |   Wed 06 Apr 2022
How to Run Session 0 in Dungeons & Dragons

How to Run Session 0 in Dungeons & Dragons

What 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…

00:50:48  |   Wed 30 Mar 2022
Fates End: Furhaven

Fates End: Furhaven

Is 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…

00:57:48  |   Wed 23 Mar 2022
D&D: Does PvP Ever Work?

D&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 …

01:08:19  |   Wed 16 Mar 2022
Dungeon Master Tips for Embracing DM's Truths

Dungeon Master Tips for Embracing DM's Truths

This 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, normal…

01:03:07  |   Wed 09 Mar 2022
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