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Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons Podcast

Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons Podcast

By: Crit Academy
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 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.Crit Academy
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Episodes
  • Campaign Crafter | Deep Dive | Narration Bringing Worlds to Life

    Campaign Crafter | Deep Dive | Narration Bringing Worlds to Life
    Mar 22 2025

    Want to bring your D&D sessions to life with vivid, immersive storytelling? In this episode of Campaign Crafters, hosts Lore and Sage break down essential narration tips for Dungeon Masters—from crafting atmosphere and cinematic descriptions to keeping players engaged without overloading them with details.

    Perfect for new DMs learning how to narrate or veteran Dungeon Masters looking to improve storytelling techniques, this episode covers:
    ✔️ How to create immersive DnD descriptions
    ✔️ Tips for keeping players engaged with concise narration
    ✔️ How to use sensory details to build atmosphere
    ✔️ Balancing rules and roleplay in narration
    ✔️ Techniques to build suspense and player curiosity

    Level up your game, master the mic behind the screen, and craft unforgettable worlds one word at a time.

    🔗 Follow us @CritAcademy on your favorite platforms.
    📌 Tags: DnD DM tips, Dungeon Master storytelling, DnD narration advice, how to be a better DM, DnD for beginners, tabletop RPG tips
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    13 mins
  • Campaign Crafter | Deep Dive Game Modes in Dungeons and Dragons

    Campaign Crafter | Deep Dive Game Modes in Dungeons and Dragons
    Mar 6 2025

    Join us as we break down the 5 modes of D&D in the most chaotic way possible! From player shenanigans in Exploration to ridiculous bartering attempts in Conversation, we dive into what makes each mode tick—and how DMs can keep the game (somewhat) under control. Grab your dice and get ready to laugh!

    🔗 Visit the blog for more tips, resources, and product recommendations to supercharge your game!

    Want more Dungeon Master Advice? Pick up the 5 star best selling Unearthed Tips and Tricks book! This collection of dm and player tips and tricks will make you feel like a popular legendaring DM and team on your favorite streaming platform! Get it now!

    Links:
    • Website: www.critacademy.com
    • Blog: https://www.critacademy.com/post
    • Episode Blog Post: https://www.critacademy.com/post/tabletoprules
    • Social Media: Search for Crit Academy on TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube
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    22 mins
  • Campaign Crafter| Mastering Dungeons: Preparing

    Campaign Crafter| Mastering Dungeons: Preparing
    Mar 2 2025

    Want to run an amazing Dungeons & Dragons session but not sure how to prepare? In this episode of Campaign Crafter Podcast, we break down how to prepare for your D&D game—whether you have one hour or four. Learn essential Dungeon Master (DM) skills, from selecting prewritten adventures to crafting immersive encounters, pacing your session, and improvising like a pro. Whether you're a beginner DM or looking to refine your skills, this guide will help you run a smooth, engaging, and unforgettable game. Plus, stay tuned for our next episode on running a game with zero prep!

    🔗 Visit the blog for more tips, resources, and product recommendations to supercharge your game!

    Want more Dungeon Master Advice? Pick up the Winner of the 2019 ENnies! Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master. Links:
    • Website: www.critacademy.com
    • Blog: https://www.critacademy.com/post
    • Episode Blog Post: https://www.critacademy.com/post/tabletoprules
    • Social Media: Search for Crit Academy on TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube
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    13 mins

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