Critical Fails

By Crit Fails

Critical Fails is a humorous talk show where a game designer, a writer and a teacher discuss Dungeons & Dragons and all the glorious ways we‘ve failed miserably while game mastering.... more

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How many episodes does Critical Fails have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.

Critical Fails episodes:

November 14, 2021 Ep 51 Stat Generation
In this episode we discuss the variety of ways you can generate stats for your characters as well as the pros and cons of each. Riveting stuff, I know.

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56min
October 29, 2021 Ep 50 Non-Medieval Settings
In this episode we discuss why most D&D games take a medieval inspired setting and how we can change it up.

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56min
October 16, 2021 Ep 49 Multiclassing (Feat. RPGBot)
This week we sit down with Tyler from RPGBot again as James was not feeling well. We discuss multiclassing and all the ways we can abuse it. Apologies for the rough audio on our end. Technology is a harsh mistress.

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1h 1min
September 17, 2021 Ep 48 Languages
In this episode we talk about languages and how they are used, both effectively and just terribly.

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53min
September 04, 2021 Ep 47 Min Maxed (Feat. RPGBot)
In this episode we talk about dealing with minmaxers in your party with special guest Tyler from RPGBot!

Check him out here: https://rpgbot.net/dnd5/
And give their podcast a listen here: https://rpgbot.net/podcast/

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59min
August 21, 2021 Ep 46 Poison
Why are poisons in 5e so dull?! WE try and solve that problem cause we are not in any way psychopathic.

Music Used:
Title Theme:
Tavern by PeriTune
https://soundcloud.com/sei_peridot

Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

Follow us on twitter: @Crit_Fails
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52min
August 07, 2021 Ep 45 Character Introductions
In this episode we discuss the finer points of introducing a new character to the group.

Music Used:
Title Theme:
Tavern by PeriTune
https://soundcloud.com/sei_peridot

Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

Follow us on twitter: @Crit_Fails
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55min
July 24, 2021 Ep 44 Charisma Checks
In this episode we discuss how to use charisma checks effectively and why they are so weird in 5e. Also we do Classifieds: Evil Billionaire edition.

Music Used:
Title Theme:
Tavern by PeriTune
https://soundcloud.com/sei_peridot

Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

Follow us on twitter: @Crit_Fails
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51min
July 16, 2021 Ep 43 Lesser Restoration
In this episode we discuss how LESSER RESTORATION RUINS EVERYTHING. (And diseases too I guess). And the return of a new Character Corner segment!

Music Used:
Title Theme:
Tavern by PeriTune
https://soundcloud.com/sei_peridot

Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

Follow us on twitter: @Crit_Fails
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58min
July 03, 2021 Ep 42 Factions
In this episode we discuss the ways in which to effectively run player factions or whether you should at all. Plus Campaign of Mystery shenanigans.

Music Used:
Title Theme:
Tavern by PeriTune
https://soundcloud.com/sei_peridot

Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

Follow us on twitter: @Crit_Fails
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57min

FAQs about Critical Fails:

How many episodes does Critical Fails have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.