Crit Academy

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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07/01/2026

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?

06/01/2026

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.
Learn more in the comments

06/01/2026

“Do you need to know all the rules to play D&D?”
Nope. One person (usually the DM) needs the basics. Everyone else learns as they play. Most tables start messy and get better fast.
The only real requirement? Curiosity and snacks.
Agree? Disagree? Drop your first-session story 👇

DM: “The door is locked.” Party: rolls Insight DM: “On the door?” Party: “We don’t trust it.”If your players interrogate...
06/01/2026

DM: “The door is locked.”
Party: rolls Insight
DM: “On the door?”
Party: “We don’t trust it.”
If your players interrogate furniture more than NPCs, this post is for you. 😂

Want your weapons and armor to feel unique in your next 5E campaign?Exotic Equipment Perks adds special skills and techn...
25/11/2025

Want your weapons and armor to feel unique in your next 5E campaign?

Exotic Equipment Perks adds special skills and techniques tied to specific gear, so your gear isn’t just cosmetic, it’s defining.

Upgrade your game now:

25/11/2025

A new fantasy series is debuting on Prime Video to stellar reviews. Read more here. ⬇️

Need a last-minute quest for game night? Bountiful Bounties brings you 15 system-agnostic notice-board adventures ready ...
25/11/2025

Need a last-minute quest for game night? Bountiful Bounties brings you 15 system-agnostic notice-board adventures ready to drop into ANY fantasy RPG! Zero prep, rich NPCs, encounters, rewards & instant hooks your players will love.

Here is what people are saying. "What a perfect addition to any...Read More.

Suit up, DMs! Capes & Crooks brings full-powered superhero action to the 5E rules you already love. Build iconic heroes,...
21/11/2025

Suit up, DMs! Capes & Crooks brings full-powered superhero action to the 5E rules you already love. Build iconic heroes, unleash evolving powers, and take your table from dungeon crawls to comic-book showdowns. Perfect for fans of Mutants & Masterminds and other supers RPGs. Time to save the day! 🦸‍♂️

Excited to be in the audience of Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern. Gonna be a great show!
01/11/2025

Excited to be in the audience of Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern. Gonna be a great show!

Woot!
22/08/2025

Woot!

Critical Role Campaign 4 has revealed its FULL CAST. Meet them in the comments.

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