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Little Sip of Sunshine (Episode 15)

While the party is still reeling from their foray to the Grey Heron, the Koro army is spotted moving out from Typhon Head. Malaia jumps into gear, and helps the party decide where they’ll go next. They bid farewell to many fine folks, and find themselves with nobility in tow. Jo throws privacy to the wayside, Jasoo discovers the structure of the region’s religion, and Titan brings as many clothes as the Little Sip will hold. But as they sail across the bay, a new development is spotted on the far shore.
Then, in Dirty Crit, the Couples of Crit almost get political. Join us as we dive into divisive topics ranging from Fox News to Nietzsche, Shakespeare to the Constitution. 
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Content Warnings: religion, corruption, swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol.
Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick
Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf
Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra
 
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The Grey Heron (Episode 14)

The party helps Jaquetta and the rest of the pirates deal with the approaching Grey Ship of Aegir. Titan plays messenger, Jasoo gets some unexpected insight into her faith, and Jo encounters some family matters. But tensions remain high—will diplomacy win the day?Then, no Dirty Crit is spared as discussion ranges from cults to relationships, and lots of critty places in between.This is our last episode before SUMMER BREAK! We won’t release actual play episodes during July, so it’s a great time to check out all the content over at:
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Also, if you're on the East Coast, there are myriad opportunities to see the hosts!
Joshua David Robinson in The Lehman Trilogy at The Huntington Theatre in Boston, through July 23
Deanna Elisabeth Woodman's choreography at CHAW in DC, July 7 and 8
Torsten David Johnson in As You Like It in Brooklyn July 7-9 AND the Catskills, July 15
 
Content Warnings: swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol.
Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick
Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf
Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra
 
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On The Stargazer with a Prim’s Cup (Episode 13)

The party gets a chance to have a nap and a snack aboard The Stargazer, a pirate ship that’s a whole vibe. Jo finds she enjoys a Prim’s Cup, Jasoo begins to reveal some of what she’s going through, and Titan gets a new flirt and a new fit. The nap is just a nap, however, as something else appears unexpectedly on the horizon. 
Then, in Dirty Crit, we confront Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, nepotism, and the wave that is our heightened emotions. 
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Content Warnings: [lowercase, list, then period. Commonly include: swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol.]
Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick
Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf
Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra
 
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Fantasia and the Swimmer (Episode 12)

The party ventures onto the waters of Deep Reach Bay, with boats full of kids. Will they make it to the ships safely? What fantastical encounter could wave-lay them? Join us to find out.
And after the gameplay, Dirty Crit takes the time to problematize everything, and Jo reminds us that there’s no going home.
This episode includes the inception for our first livestream, where we built out a unique Wild Magic Surge table for Jo. You can watch it now, by becoming a member:
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Content Warnings: swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol, guns.
Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick
Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf
Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra
 
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Into the Depths of Typhon Head (Episode 11)

With an entire student body as an entourage, the party heads down into the underground sea caves of Typhon Head to make their escape from impending battle. Jasoo practices her stealth, Jo works on her diplomacy, and Titan finally tries out their new toy. Then, in Dirty Crit, a discussion of how mechanics can lead a game toward certain types of role play.
 
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Content Warnings: swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol.
Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick
Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf
Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra
 
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The Pirate Price to Come Inside (Episode 10)

The party makes it to Typhon Head, and one of them has to step up to the plate to get them where they need to go. An old friend shows up, and they finally get a nap and a snack. But before the night is over, something new comes flying in.
This one embraces the messiness of improvised narrative gameplay, and you don't want to miss the Dirty Crit that gets deep into the mire.
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Content Warnings: swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol, sexism.
Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick
Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf
Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra
 
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The Race to Typhon Head (Episode 9)

In a race against an army and some pirates, Jasoo, Jo, and Titan traverse the Storm Crest peninsula, trying beat everyone else to Typhon Head to help the kids inside. When the party waylays a group of Koro outriders and manages to get some information from them, the vibe goes from dicey to dice rolly. Then, in the midst of the ensuing skirmish, some familiar faces appear, emphasis on the "family."
Afterward, Dirty Crit explores in-game peer pressure, the value of meta-game conversations, and how to know if you’re being a selfish player. 
 
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Time Stamps:
1:40 Recap
5:00 Game play
57:40 Reviews
1:02:09 Dirty Crit
 
Content Warnings: swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol.
Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick
Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf
Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra
 
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Intro to DnD (Crunch of the Dice)

Kylee takes over and gives a DnD 101 class. Listeners who don’t have a ton of experience with the game, we hope this makes When Crit Happens more accessible to you! 
And for more experienced players, there are some juicy stories and GM tips in here for you, too.
We go through the most common things that come up when we're playing, and some of the basic principles of the game--which we hope will make it easier for you to follow the story when you're listening to the Rokhatima Campaign!
In the process, Torsten and Kylee get drawn into a couple tangents, all in the service of demystifying gaming jargon.
Plus, we've got some questions from listeners about their most burning DnD questions!
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Time Stamps:
2:45 Intro to the Topic
3:45 Kylee's Journey with DnD
8:30 Difference Between DM and GM
12:15 Dungeons and Dragons 101
16:00 Choosing Your Character's "Race" (we'll problematize this later)
17:00 Choosing Your Character's "Class"
19:00 Choosing Your Character's "Ability Scores"
24:30 Skill Checks (Perception, etc)
28:00 Types of Dice
31:30 Questions from Listeners
43:15 Wrap Up (What is Crunch)
 
Content Warnings: swearing, threats to children, discussion of corpses, death of animals, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol.
Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick
Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf
Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra
 
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Showdown at Tempest Top (Episode 8)

The party confronts Dafne and Carl, who seem to have a particular interest in the crystal Jo carries, from her father–which also bears resemblance to the ones in the courtyard pool. Titan and exerts their will over Carl, and Jo magically befriends Dafne. Meanwhile, Yama tries to help Jasoo see the impact she’s having on the corrupted landscape. 
In the end, allies are found in unlikely places, and good friends part ways. 
This episode marks the end of the Tempest Top arc, wrapping up at least one of the campaign threads. But there are plenty of other loose ends, so the party is hastily on to the next!
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Time Stamps:
2:45 Recap
5:50 Game play
42:50 Patron Shout Out
1:03:30 Dirty Crit
 
Content Warnings: swearing, threats to children, discussion of corpses, death of animals, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol.
Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick
Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf
Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra
 
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Not a Pun, Just a Bunch of Hot Rock (Episode 7)

The party is reunited in the depths of Tempest Top, with some soup, some rest, and a chance to examine what exactly is going on up here in the Storm Crest. Then they venture up to the Viewpoint, and what they see is shocking, to say the least.
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Time Stamps:
3:05 Recap
7:00 Game play
25:50 Reviews
1:02:51 Dirty Crit
 
Content Warnings: swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol.
Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick
Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf
Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra
 
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