December Monster Poll - Results
Hey Critical Crew!
Thanks so much for all the voting! These are your 5 monsters for December's upcoming "Terrors of the Tundra":
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Bonus Content - Underground Oracle
Hey Critical Crew!
We've got some more bonus content - 2, in fact - from our friends over at Underground Oracle. Jess and his team saw our Halloween release and had a new Wizard subclass - the School of Nightmares - that he ...
2022-10-14 16:37:58 +0000 UTC View PostDecember Monster Poll
Hey Critical Crew!
We need your help! For December's "Terrors of the Tundra" release, we have a whole slew of monster ideas but need YOU to help us pick which you want to see!
Below are the moodboards for ten potential...
2022-10-12 17:20:08 +0000 UTC View PostWIP - Gelatinous Polyhedron
Hey Critical Crew!
November will be here before we know it, so here's another sneak peek of an upcoming monster for the Dungeon Delvers release.
For this one, we pondered "How do we make a gelatinous cube more scary?" INCREASE ITS MOBI...
2022-10-12 14:45:33 +0000 UTC View PostOl' Chap Ettercap featured on 'Making a Monster' podcast
Hey Critical Crew!
Cameron and I recently had the pleasure of getting interviewed by Lucas Zellers for his 'Making A Monster' podcast while we were at GenCon, and 2022-10-11 18:18:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Bonus Content - Codex Universalis Bases
Hey Critical Crew!
Our good friend and frequent collaborator Pedro Luca of Codex Universalis is currently in the middle of a fundraising campaign on his MyMiniFactory page, and we wanted to spread the word plus share some
WIP - Kobold Death Vagrant
Hey Critical Crew!
Here's your weekly sneak peek at the upcoming month - new takes on classic dungeon crawling monsters!
Check out the progress above on the Kobold Death Vagrant! We wanted to take these little guys tha...
2022-10-05 19:13:25 +0000 UTC View Post
October - Loremaster Tier Release
Hello Loremasters!
The October release can be found in the latest Google Drive folder here! 2022-10-03 16:41:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Open Post - Something Wicked this Way Comes!
Behold! We are just two days away from dropping the Folktales of Gristwood release which will be available to patrons 10/3.
This month's release is a 38+ page pdf that includes:
- ... 2022-10-01 17:23:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Open Post - Free Aquatic Adventure!
Hey Everyone!
We hope you all loved the aquatic-themed release this month as much as we do, and before October's spooky-folktale release drops next week, we wanted to share one last drop of content for the month.
All patrons will find ...
2022-09-30 17:20:40 +0000 UTC View Post(Open Post) - Free Dragon Sampler
Hey there!
My name is Dillon Olney, and we're Critical Crafting! Each month, we create and bring you a new monthly theme of original, 5e content that is guaranteed to bring your table hours of gameplay.
We received such positive ...
2022-09-29 21:09:08 +0000 UTC View PostWIP - Feral Vampire
Hey Critical Crew!
October is nearly here, so here's one final sneak peek at what you'll be able to throw at your players next month - the Feral Vampire
Here's an excerpt from the (SIX PAGE đł) statblock Dillon craft...
2022-09-28 16:48:26 +0000 UTC View PostBonus Content - Codex Universalis
Hey Critical Crew!
We had some bonus content that we're very excited to share with you all! Our good friend Pedro of Codex Universalis has sen...
2022-09-23 20:36:16 +0000 UTC View PostKickstarter Spotlight - Tomb Guardians 'Curse of the Usurpe
Hey Critical Crew!
Did you know that when we're not writing and creating content under our Critical Crafting brand, you can find the members of our team involved in all sorts of other projects?
We want to real quick tell all about one ...
2022-09-22 19:51:48 +0000 UTC View PostWIP - The Stitched Man
Hey Critical Crew!
For today's WIP Wednesday, check out this first-look at one of our upcoming October release!
The Stitched Man is our take on the classic Frankenstein monster and is the result of what happens when someone with a bril...
2022-09-21 15:19:31 +0000 UTC View PostNovember Theme poll results + 2 New Critical Crafting Team Members!
Hey Critical Crew!
We wanted to drop a quick update for you all. For the first time ever, the patron poll ended in a tie! We gave a lot of thought as to how to do a tie-breaker (rock, paper, scissors? a recount of the votes? dance-off??) and...
2022-09-21 03:05:29 +0000 UTC View PostWIP - The Gourd Lord
Hey Critical Crew! October is getting closer, and we're getting hyped over the artwork that is finalizing as we speak.
The Gourd Lord is one of our upcoming monsters for next month (did you notice that Small sized creature he's holding...
2022-09-14 16:45:07 +0000 UTC View PostBonus Content - Aquatic Greatsword by Oixxo Art
Hey Critical Crew!
Wanted to let you all know that we had an artist - Oixxo Art - reach out to us and offer to share one of her latest creations for #Swordtember - the Anchor Sword!
What's Swordtember,...
2022-09-13 02:15:02 +0000 UTC View PostVote for the November Theme!
With the October release well on its way with art and writing it is time to vote for the November theme!
Streets of Bluudkeep 2022-09-12 12:41:31 +0000 UTC View Post
WIP - Pumpkin Golem
Hey Critical Crew!
We're already plugging away at getting next month's content all ready for you, and thought you might like to see a sneak peek of what's to come
Check out the art proofs of the Pumpkin Golem ! These behemoths can ofte...
2022-09-07 18:21:41 +0000 UTC View Post
September - Loremaster Tier Release
Hello Loremasters!
The September release can be found in the latest Google Drive folder here! We sincerely hop...
2022-09-03 14:50:21 +0000 UTC View PostBonus Content - Kelfecil's Tales AND Starlight Arcana Kickstarter Freebies!
Hey Critical Crew!
Cameron and I have wrapped the final touches and exporting on tomorrow's aquatic release, and we can't wait to share it with you all. BUT in the meantime, we've got some awesome bonus content to hook you up with to tide yo...
2022-09-02 18:30:04 +0000 UTC View PostWIP - Fighter subclass: The Indomitable
This week's WIP is our first look at the subclass for Octoberâs âFolktales of Gristwoodâ - the Fighter archetype, The Indomitable
Indomitable are fighters who have learned to overcome pain itself, shutting off this part of their brain ...
2022-09-02 12:37:32 +0000 UTC View Post
September Release Teaser
Batten down the hatches and hold onto yer booty mates as the Depths of Xephal release approaches!
This Saturday the Depths of Xephal release will drop and we cannot WAIT to share all the awesome stuff in store.
As always, t...
2022-08-29 21:24:46 +0000 UTC View PostVote for October's Theme!
As always we want to hear from you! With spooky season approaching (or at least it is in my local grocery store), we are preparing for our October release and want to know what you would like to see! Be sure to vote before next Friday night when t...
2022-08-19 20:30:57 +0000 UTC View Post
WIP Wednesday - Wereorca
Hey Critical Crew!
Weâre halfway through the month and Septemberâs aquatic theme âThe Depths of Xephalâ will be upon us before we know it
Check out this WIP of one of the upcoming monsters - the Wereorca!...
2022-08-18 01:39:36 +0000 UTC View Post