Hey Critical Crew!
We're (somehow) already approaching the midpoint of December, and we're wondering - who's started painting some minis??
Be sure to get your submissions in prior to January 5th, and find the full details over at the Painting Contest main post here.
Happy painting!
- Dillon
Hey Critical Crew!
We've got another drop of bonus content for you all! Many of you will recognize Max of Coltrin Compositions by now, having listened to his awesome soundtracks over the past couple of months. Last month, while talking with Max I shared the theme for this month and Max took the idea and ran with it - creating two original tracks based off of our specific theme!
All patrons can now find these two original soundtracks - Tundra...
2022-12-10 15:22:40 +0000 UTC View PostHey Critical Crew!
Thanks to everyone who voted in the poll for February's theme. It was a close one, with Creepy Cryptids narrowly beating Streets of the Bluudkeep!
So... now that the theme is decided, we need to get the artists moving on the artwork - so we need to know what we're creating. Cryptids are really fun, as they very so much by region and different parts of the world, so: 2022-12-10 14:14:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
Today's WIP may look a little familiar as it was the teaser in the back of this month's release, but behold our latest golem from next month's upcoming floating island-theme - the Dirigible Golem!
Dirigible golems are strange amalgamations of canvas, wicker baskets, and of course, massive floating balloons, some of them supported by rigid structures within the golems.
These golems are most often used... 2022-12-07 16:18:04 +0000 UTC View Post
With December released the team is hard at work putting together the Floating Isles-themed release for January.
Today we are posting the poll to vote for February's theme!
You can vote for as many themes as you like and the theme with the most votes will be selected for February.
I.S.A.A.C, (Institute of Sinister Anomalies and Aberrations Containment)
2022-12-06 15:25:49 +0000 UTC
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Hello Critical Crew and newcomers alike!
We're super excited to announce our FIRST EVER painting contest, sponsored by Eldritch Foundry! You can check out the rules and details below. Fire up those 3D printers, and let's see what you can come up with!
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2022 has been an amazing year and we're shocked we are...
2022-12-03 15:29:53 +0000 UTC View PostHello Loremasters!
The December release can be found in the latest Google Drive folder here!
We sincerely hope you enjoy what we've created for you this month. If you have any questions or any feedback to share, feel free to comment below or join us in the Critical Crafting...
2022-12-03 15:28:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! November was an awesome month and for December we have even more fun surprises in store (stay tuned for a special announcement next week!)
Today we are showing off some of the fantastic art for the December release, which, like every month, comes out on the third.
This month we are bringing you some really fun content including:
1 new player race, the bear-like "martimus"
Hey Critical Crew!
December's release 'Terrors of the Tundra' comes out in three days, so here's one final sneak peek at what's to come -the Ijraq! Check out this excerpt from the ijraq statblock to learn more about these terrifying creatures.
An ijraq (plural ijrait) is a mysterious shapeshifter said to snatch babies and leave them exposed to the elements until they starve or die of exposure. It is unknown why the creatures do this, but many believe that the ijrait w... 2022-11-30 20:57:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
We wanted to let everyone know that all of our STL's are on a flash sale for today only, with promo code CYBERMONDAY!
So fire up your 3d printers and check them out, before the sale ends! And did you see the sculpt for the Owlbear Warden yet?? More to come on that soon 😉
December is (somehow) already right around ...
2022-11-28 14:38:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
Anyone else getting as excited for December's release as we are?
We wanted to show the druids some love, so here's a sneak peek at our upcoming Druid - Circle of the Tundra subclass for today's #WIPWednesday (featuring our upcoming polarbear-folk player race, the Martimus)
- Dillon
2022-11-23 21:01:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
We're hard at working getting the final touches on December's release, but wanted to share another drop of bonus content with you all. As you all know by now, we're always looking for new creators to network with and trade content as we are firm believers in community vs. competition. Today's bonus content comes from a new friend of ours - Adventures of Bogo. All patrons can now find a 12 page dungeon crawl adventure featuring statblo...
2022-11-21 18:56:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
The Critical Crafting team is getting December wrapped up, but we already have the artists hard at work on January's 'Floating Isles' release. Check out this first look at the upcoming Raven Griffon!
What abilities and features come to mind for this regal creature? Let us know down below or in the Discord!
Stay tuned for more!
Hey Critical Crew!
Who here likes to print and paint their own minis?? Well we're excited to share this render from our latest sculpt - the Owlbear Warden! Stay tuned for more updates on an awesome surprise we have planned for this miniature!
'A surprise, you say??' 2022-11-14 20:06:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
For some of you OG's, you may remember last December when Twitch streamer Arvan Eleron ran our 'Midwintaar's Mourning' content for a charity stream with some of his professional streamer friends. Well, they're back and they're ready to tackle last month's 'Folktales of Gristwood'!
Join in on Arvan's Twitch channel this Saturday November 12th at 3:00 EST 2022-11-11 17:41:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
We have loved all the feedback we've gotten so far on this month's dungeon crawling release! We're getting December wrapped up and thought we'd share another peek at the exploratory phase for one of the upcoming monsters - the Tupilaq.
Here's an excerpt from the statblock for this terrifying creature -
Tupilaq are undead creatures fashioned from the flesh, bones, sinew, and hides of animals and occasionally children. A tupilaq... 2022-11-09 15:45:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
We've got another drop of bonus content for you all! You may recognize Max of Coltrin Compositions from last month, when he hooked us up with two spooky soundtracks for use with October's content. Well he's done it again, and all patrons can now find two original soundtracks - Hollow and Stand Your Ground - uploaded to their Google Drive folders for this month. These will fit perfectly with your dungeon crawling this ...
2022-11-08 20:32:17 +0000 UTC View PostGood morning Critical Crew!
We wanted to thank everyone who took the time to vote on January's theme and we're excited to announce that the winning theme was The Floating Isles!
The Floating Isles - Soar through the skies and scramble along floating islands. New player options for flight, new flying and floating monsters and more to fill the skies of your world with danger! Taking a long rest in an open field? I think that beast flying ov... 2022-11-06 12:26:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Loremasters!
The November release can be found in the latest Google Drive folder here!
We sincerely hope you enjoy what we've created for you this month. If you have any questions or any feedback to share, feel free to comment below or join us in the Critical Crafting Discord server 2022-11-03 16:08:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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November takes us deep beneath th...
2022-11-03 16:06:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
We're eager to release November's "Deeper Delves", so to tide you over until then check out this first-look at the player race for December's "Terror of the Tundra" - The Martimus! These polarbear-folk are natives to the region and are known as some of the fiercest around!
Stay tuned for November's drop and let's get ready to delve into some dungeons!<...
2022-11-02 16:41:39 +0000 UTC View PostHey Critical Crew!
November's release drops at the end of this week, but we're already moving onto January on the back end but we need YOUR help getting the theme selected so that we can get the artists moving!
Check out the 5 potential themes below, and vote for which you want to see at the bottom!
The Floating Isles - Soar through the skies and scramble alo...
2022-10-31 19:32:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
We've got one final drop of bonus content for you all before October is past, so check it out! Michael Ghelfi studios has hooked all patrons up with some awesome audio content to supplement this month's release: 17 SFX, 6 ambiance tracks, and 1 30-minute track that's perfect for background music! All patrons can now find these inside their Google Drive folders for the month!
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Hey Critical Crew!
Yes - I know it's not Wednesday
and, Yes - I realize it's not even November yet, but this art is too good to sit on!
The qallupilluit is one of the monsters from the upcoming December release, and it known for tricking kind travelers passing by it into letting their guard down, and then stealing children from them. These children are then stashed into the toothed bag on their backs, and later eaten or used to bait others into approaching it.
2022-10-27 19:03:23 +0000 UTC
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Hey Critical Crew!
The Forge Dragon for next month's release is getting finalized and the color and detail are really getting us hyped to share it with you next week! Here's an excerpt from the statblock to shed a little more light on what these things can do
...Forge dragons are creatures obsessed with weapons and armor. These creatures normally settle in massive subterranean lairs with access to lava which heats their mighty forges. Forge dragons are often master cr... 2022-10-27 02:20:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone!
November will be here soon, so why not a sneak peek of what's to come??
November's player subclass is our Fortune Seeker Rogue (because who WOULDN'T want to play as a fabled explorer that may or may not flee from rolling boulders ??)
November's player race is the Mimickin, t...
2022-10-25 21:11:41 +0000 UTC View Post
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Hey Critical Crew!
November is nearly here, but ...
2022-10-25 15:15:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
We've got another drop of bonus content for you all! Our friend Max of Coltrin Compositions has us up with two original soundtracks to supplement this month's release - Idle Awakening and Tomb. All patrons can now find these two tracks uploaded into their Google Drive folders for this month.
Coltrin Compositions creates thematic ...
2022-10-20 11:13:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
Our WIP Wednesday is a sneak peek at November's Owlbear Warden !
Owlbear wardens are elder owlbears that grow to immense size, have prodigious strength, and serve as protectors for owlbear cubs. When an owlbear reaches venerable age, it becomes a warden, sprouting wings that allow it to fly, a toughened hide that allows it to defend younger owlbears, and often, an intense ferocity directed at anyone that would dare even come close to those the owlbe... 2022-10-19 15:50:40 +0000 UTC View Post