//podcastplus.net/feed/podcast~69864888ba20a839093fab8670298a8bbf1a8c61ef1fa053247da17b72b0ac57 We are an actual play podcast making our way through smaller story arcs of more popular and lesser known RPG systems, highly narrative tabletop games and mirco-rpgs. We feature a revolving cast of players exploring a wide variety of genres. Come check out our adventures guided by the Crit Keeper, Riley Groves! May not be suitable for children. Content warnings can be found in the episode's description. New episodes every other Tuesday (See you next next Tuesday!) Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:55:15 +0000 https://content.rss.com/episodes/164306/2225987/talesfromthecrit/2025_09_23_00_51_22_53c2f877-0ebc-456d-beac-12c3d23cea42.mp3 Truck, Aurora, and Rusor make it to the final floor of the infernal dungeon they find themselves in but are met with a host of strong foes. Let's find out if their journey will yield the grand reward they seek, a chance to bring their friend back, or prove to be their DOOM! Content Warnings: Adult Language, Fantasy Violence Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:00:49 +0000 https://content.rss.com/episodes/164306/2225987/talesfromthecrit/2025_09_23_00_51_22_53c2f877-0ebc-456d-beac-12c3d23cea42.mp3 https://content.rss.com/episodes/164306/2203936/talesfromthecrit/2025_09_07_18_05_18_f70053f4-7baf-4e50-bfa3-3eb4cf044a35.mp3 Aurora, Rusor, and Truck continue hacking and slashing their way through this evil dungeon while also picking up an ally or two along the way. It's not long before they find out they may have bit off more than they can chew. Content Warnings: Adult Language, Fantasy Violence Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:00:25 +0000 https://content.rss.com/episodes/164306/2203936/talesfromthecrit/2025_09_07_18_05_18_f70053f4-7baf-4e50-bfa3-3eb4cf044a35.mp3 https://content.rss.com/episodes/164306/2183807/talesfromthecrit/2025_08_26_01_42_13_33e43661-3aee-439c-8236-fa37706965fa.mp3 Aurora, Truck, and Rusor delve deeper into the dungeon after being attacked by a savage group of imps only to confront the even worse horrors that lay ahead, Content Warnings: Language, Fantasy Violence, Violence against animals Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:00:09 +0000 https://content.rss.com/episodes/164306/2183807/talesfromthecrit/2025_08_26_01_42_13_33e43661-3aee-439c-8236-fa37706965fa.mp3 https://content.rss.com/episodes/164306/2141446/talesfromthecrit/2025_07_29_01_40_14_6a32a03b-9358-4138-8ce3-ba0d9fdcd14b.mp3 After Russor's noble sacrifice the trio makes their way into the mysterious cemetery where they are beset upon by a host of enemies. Finally making their way to the Naziri Mausoleum they are greeted an impossibly long staircase. They follow the stairs down deeper and deeper...where will it end? Content Warnings: Adult Language. Fantasy Violence Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:00:13 +0000 https://content.rss.com/episodes/164306/2141446/talesfromthecrit/2025_07_29_01_40_14_6a32a03b-9358-4138-8ce3-ba0d9fdcd14b.mp3 https://content.rss.com/episodes/164306/2115129/talesfromthecrit/2025_07_15_02_02_03_fd4c5515-489a-47e9-af2b-968bfea29954.mp3 Rusor, Truck, and Aurora get the details from the Hermit on how to bring their dead leader back from the grave. The quest ahead seems easy enough, surely there must be more to it. The trio heads deep into the forest in search of a mysterious cemetery that may prove to be more difficult to find than just following a map. Content Warnings: Adult Language, Fantasy Violence Episode Theme Song: Behemoth by Dream Cave found on: Epidemic Sound Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:00:16 +0000 https://content.rss.com/episodes/164306/2115129/talesfromthecrit/2025_07_15_02_02_03_fd4c5515-489a-47e9-af2b-968bfea29954.mp3 https://content.rss.com/episodes/164306/2086363/talesfromthecrit/2025_06_24_01_04_11_8b31b297-19d9-4ac8-b960-7d5c55d3935e.mp3 We jump back into the RPG space with the old school favorite, White Box! Aurora the Elven Cleric, Rusor the Thieving Dwarf, and Truck the Human Fighter have been separated for almost a year before one of the group learns that there is a possibility in bringing their beloved friend back from the dead. Content Warnings: Adult Language, Fantasy Violence, Drug Use (Alcohol) Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:00:40 +0000 https://content.rss.com/episodes/164306/2086363/talesfromthecrit/2025_06_24_01_04_11_8b31b297-19d9-4ac8-b960-7d5c55d3935e.mp3 https://content.rss.com/episodes/164306/2056650/talesfromthecrit/2025_06_03_01_25_05_fe4438fd-fd38-492f-9365-92a04db7b55d.mp3 We get the gang back together for another boardgame night. This time, Renee, Derrick, Connor and myself take on the Evil Power Master with support by the girls on the couch Rebecca and Smriti! We play through this wonderful Choose Your Own Adventure Game and track down the Evil Power Master. Trying to stop him before he takes over the entire Lacoonian System. This will be our last narrative boardgame for a while so sit back and enjoy a good story and great friends! Content Warnings: Language. Fantasy Violence Episode Theme Song: Stellar Finale by Formantx found on: Epidemic Sound Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:00:11 +0000 https://content.rss.com/episodes/164306/2056650/talesfromthecrit/2025_06_03_01_25_05_fe4438fd-fd38-492f-9365-92a04db7b55d.mp3 https://content.rss.com/episodes/164306/2036079/talesfromthecrit/2025_05_20_00_56_10_b8f4873b-8589-44e8-8b9e-2b6985990e2e.mp3 In this special episode we bring you a sneak peak into what episodes on the top tier of our Patreon will look like...err sound like. In this episode we explore chapter one and part of chapter two. This is a solo playthrough so you'll be hearing a lot of me. Spire's End: Hildegard is a card driven choose your own adventure game with tons of replayability. You assume the role of Hildegard, who is charged with delivering a package. You encounter a slew of puzzles, enemies and choices along the way. This episodes theme song is: "Step Up Your Game" by Trailer Worx obtained by Epidemic Sound Content Warnings: Adult Language, Fantasy Violence Tue, 20 May 2025 09:01:00 +0000 https://content.rss.com/episodes/164306/2036079/talesfromthecrit/2025_05_20_00_56_10_b8f4873b-8589-44e8-8b9e-2b6985990e2e.mp3 https://content.rss.com/episodes/164306/2016198/talesfromthecrit/2025_05_06_02_01_34_62d089c7-dd97-4777-9bb4-343234f084c9.mp3 We finish our journey through the narrative boardgame known as "The Last Of Us- Escape The Dark" as Joel, Billy, Tommy, and Ellie where we keep our promise to either win or die! This boardgame is based on the highly popular video game- The Last Of Us and The Last Of Us Part 2 and has been adapted into a highly successful TV show by HBO. This episode is devoid of sound effects and is a little more unpolished than our usual episodes as we were having too good of a time to worry about some of the sounds we made with our mouths. So, please forgive us! Content Warnings: Adult Language, Fantasy Violence, SPOILERS! Tue, 06 May 2025 09:00:31 +0000 https://content.rss.com/episodes/164306/2016198/talesfromthecrit/2025_05_06_02_01_34_62d089c7-dd97-4777-9bb4-343234f084c9.mp3 https://content.rss.com/episodes/164306/1985487/talesfromthecrit/2025_04_14_02_25_54_43f2b621-ed96-4c3a-9082-b5b85bace608.mp3 Jon, Derrick, Mikey, and the Crypt Keeper sit down to play a game of The Last Of Us: Escape the Dark. A board game by Magpie Games based on the wildly popular video game The Last of Us which has also been transformed into a popular TV show which just premiered it's second season. Join us as we play through this narrative board game and try to survive in the world of mushroom zombies! Content Warnings: Adult Language, Fantasy Violence. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:00:23 +0000 https://content.rss.com/episodes/164306/1985487/talesfromthecrit/2025_04_14_02_25_54_43f2b621-ed96-4c3a-9082-b5b85bace608.mp3