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:

April 24, 2020 Ep 22 Yuan-ti
In this episode we take a deep dive into the lore of Yuan-ti and why they are such fascinating creatures. Apologies for the late post, technical difficulties.
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)
...more
1h 1min
April 09, 2020 Ep 21 Game Think (Feat. Arcane Forge)
Today we talk about approaching d&d from a video game mindset, with special guest Arcane Forge! Check him out at: https://www.youtube.com/arcaneforge

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)
...more
1h 13min
March 26, 2020 Ep 20 Healing
In these trying times, our clerics are our most important asset. In this episode we take a look at healing magic and examine another homebrew race guaranteed to give James nightmares. Stay healthy, stay safe and wash your hands!

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)
...more
57min
March 12, 2020 Ep 19 Finding Your Voice
In this episode we discuss finding your dm voice and we answer our FIRST fan submitted question!
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)
...more
56min
February 27, 2020 Ep 18 Preparation
In this episode we talk about over preparing vs under preparing sessions and campaigns. And we take a look at some interesting (horrifying) homebrews!

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)

...more
56min
February 13, 2020 Ep 17 Mysteries
In this episode we talk about constructing and running an effective mystery (or fail miserably). Also Colby shakes things up with a brand new 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)
...more
1h
December 19, 2019 Ep 16 Pantheons
In this very festive holiday episode, we discuss our favorite characters we've played and approaches to creating pantheons. Happy holidays and see you all next year!
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)
...more
1h 5min
December 05, 2019 Ep 15 Rules Talk
In this week's episode we discuss the different ways of governing rules. Specifically, rules as written, rules as intended and rule of cool.

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)
...more
1h 1min
November 21, 2019 Ep 14 Intelligence and Resting
In this week's episode we talk ways to improve intelligence (the stat, not your IQ) and how to use resting effectively.

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)
...more
1h 4min
November 07, 2019 Ep 13 Homebrew
In this week's episode we discuss good and bad homebrew and how to tell the difference. Plus classifying "celebrity" DMs!

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)
...more
1h 4min

FAQs about Critical Fails:

How many episodes does Critical Fails have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.