Critical Reroll

Ben leads Matt and Jess in their discussion over episode 55 of Critical Role. This one was a combat heavy episode so we shift focus to what was going on inside the player characters' heads; including, but not limited to, sexy demon voices. We also ruminate on all of the baggage these characters will have to unpack in the next session, and where everything up to now fits with the overall story. What a charming episode.

Jess, Dustin, and Matt talk about episode 54 of Critical Role. They discuss Dairon's distrust of the Cerberus Assembly and her mission further east to Ghor Dranas. Then M9 accosts the denizens of Asarias looking for clues to the nightmares. Beau exposits some new skills for the Cobalt Soul class and after a rest the crew stumbles upon some sexy demon bugbears from beyond the well.

Dustin, Herky, and Mattgo over the happenings of C2E53. They start off decyphering the meanings behind Fjord's wet dream of Uk'otoa, talk about the party meeting a butcher in a market, and then our new favorite NPC voice in a hut, Madam Musk. Then we meet up with an old friend that some of us may, or may not, have completely forgotten about.

Jess, Cate, and Dustin dig in to Xhorhasian Lore with Episode 52 of Critical Role. Entering Asarius in style, we discuss warturtles, demonic portals, and a big furry boy...oh my! With a cliche rat in the basement quest and a chance to curry favor with the Empress, we focus on what's really important - this year's award for the Best New Shopkeeper!

Jess, Ben, and Matt discuss Episode 51 of Critical Role and boy does this one get fun. Turns out, Dunamancy is pretty scary with it's combat uses. We meet and lose an NPC but it's okay because we meet another NPC that get to keep. We also debate what it would take for the group to give up the dodecahedron. And what's waiting in the City of Beasts?

Cate and Dusty take over this week and guide us through The Mighty Nein's journey to Xhorhas. After wrestling some Ropers, the group is rewarded with Kobold diplomacy and a new "temporary" friend. The M9 then has to sneak past some very large and dangerous Fire Giants to continue their Underdark Adjacent Adventure.

Dustin, Jess, and Matt wade through the tears after crying about Nott's backstory. They quickly go over level 8 options and then delve deep into lore.

Herky, Cate, and Ben discuss Campaign 2 Episode 48 of Critical Role: Homeward Bound. We ponder over Beau's slots, making deals with powerful wizards, dunamis, and WHAT THE FUCK, SAM RIEGEL?

Jess Cate and Dustin gush over DnD sea monsters, discuss How successful will Fjord be in leaving Uk'otoa behind. They also spend more time talking about the sea battle than the actual length of the sea battle in game. Up next, Nicodranas.

We're back in the new year to discuss episode 46 of Critical Role Campaign 2. The Mighty Nien wakes up in a port. We get mead and honey bees, a reminder that a war is still happening, and then get both a lore bomb and a backstory flurry sent our way. We're left with a lot of feelings about Yasha and end with more underwater shenanigans.

Join Ben, Herky, and Dustin as they talk about Episode 45 of Critical Role: The Stowaway. We talk about how both dungeons AND dragons combined make for good adventuring, why lore in the universe of Exandria is deep and complex, and how Deborah Ann Woll created the most wonderful guest character to date.

Jess, Cate, and Matt dive deep into the depths of the of Dashila's drenches. Joins our hosts as they talk about a few Fjord/Sabien theories, ask the question: Are all ghosts bad ghosts, and take an appreciative look at Matt's homebrew Sea Fury. Then we talk about the two disaster mages bleedning onto a weather device and then planning future nefarious shenanigans. Also, did you see that new intro?!

Join Dustin with special guests Adam and Pupgames as they take on episode 43 and discuss how the M9 actually stuck to (sort of) a plan and carried it out to its end semi successfully. They also chat about the evolution of the M9 as heroes and how each members traumas may be leading them toward becoming a cohesive team.

Matt, Cate, and Dustin try to figure out what the hell is happening in the latest Critical Role as the Mighty Nein make their first impression on Pirate Town. We speculate on what they may see should they make it to the Diver's Graves. We talk about Allison and what her might be. Then spend the rest of the podcast putting out the dumpster fire this rages in M9's wake.

In this episode Jess, Ben and Dustin pontificate on proper pirate procedures. They talk about the party's new pirating business model and all the new types of magic ink we've been introduced to. The party eventually lands in Darktow and meets the terrifying Plank King.

Cate, Dustin, and Matt discuss what happens when you put your balls where they belong: at the bottom of a hydra's well. Panic ensues as the water levels rise and the hourglass makes an appearance. The Mighty Nein do make it back on the ship and we're left knee deep in lore to sift through. Fjord is allowed some and they all level up.

Join Ben, Jess, and Dustin as they go on this psychedelic journey recapping and discussing Episode 39 of Campaign 2 of Critical Role. On this episode we discuss Avantika trust issues, the ethics of jaegering characters, and the pros and cons of flutternutters.

Matt, Cate,Ben and probably 35 snakes lead us on a conversation through the Jungles of Urukaxl. The Mighty Nein encounter Lizardfolk, snake people, bugs, and more snakes but this time the snakes are arms. They sneak into a city of snakes, disguise themselves as people snakes to get to the top of a temple (of snakes), and fall down a slide and end up in front of, you guessed it, more snakes.

Matt, Jess, and, Dustin attempt to untangle the web of lies woven by the Mighty Nein and try to get to the truth. Meanwhile, Avantica and Fjord play show and tell and also the group might actually be real pirates now.

Come set sail with Jess, Dustin and Ben as they tell the tale of Nein Mighty Adventurers that take to the open sea for self reflection, crew mishandling and learn that there are more dangerous things in the isles of the Menagerie Coast than their own decisions.