Hey Critical Crew!
Thanks so much for all the voting! These are your 5 monsters for December's upcoming "Terrors of the Tundra":
Akhlut
A creature emerges from the water in a great wave of water and flying ice, it lets out a combination of a howl and a clicking sound, one that causes your blood to run cold.
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 thought would supplement it perfectly. UO is ALSO launching their debut Kickstarter today, Under the...
2022-10-14 16:37:58 +0000 UTC View Post
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 monsters and we need to know which FIVE you want to see for December. So pick your five favorites from below!
Ijiraq 2022-10-12 17:20:08 +0000 UTC View Post
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 MOBILITY! And how do you do that...? You give it more faces! Hence, the d20 version of everyone's favorite ooze
Don't worry, brave adventurer. We fee...
2022-10-12 14:45:33 +0000 UTC View Post
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 the episode just dropped today.
If you want to learn more about the origins of Ol' Chap Ettercap, check it out!
Lucas is a fellow content creator who has written for Mage Hand Press, with his<...
2022-10-11 18:18:14 +0000 UTC View Post
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 free content he gave our patrons!
Pedro has hooked us up with a sample pack of these bases (seen below), and all patrons can now find these in their Google Drive folders for October.
2022-10-06 17:27:31 +0000 UTC
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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 that are normally best used as cannon fodder, and instead beef them up and make them actually a viable option for throwing at a party and having them be a challenge!
What abilities come to mind when you see this crazed fella ?
- Cameron<...
2022-10-05 19:13:25 +0000 UTC View Post
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Spooky Season is OFFICIALLY upon us,...
2022-10-03 16:42:56 +0000 UTC View PostHello Loremasters!
The October 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 Crafti...
2022-10-03 16:41:12 +0000 UTC View Post
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:
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 now find a 4-page adventure - complete with 3 encounters with maps and statblocks - uploaded into this month's release and EVERYONE can find a separate PDF and maps attached down below for
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 feedback on two of our dragons that we wanted to share them to the community here in a special sample PDF (attached below).
Check out the free PDF and if you're interested in more, all patrons get access to our full releases (5...
2022-09-29 21:09:08 +0000 UTC View Post
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 crafted for you all:
Feral vampires are vampires who have given into their more bestial natures, developing powers greater than those afforded to their more âhumanâ brethren. These vampires often lose what little scraps of humanity,... 2022-09-28 16:48:26 +0000 UTC View Post
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 sent us two of his 3D models that will perfectly supplement this month's theme, which we've then created some written content to use with them!
We've cr...
2022-09-23 20:36:16 +0000 UTC View Post
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 that's Live on Kickstarter right now that had our very own Dillon Olney as the Lead Writer. Tomb Guardian's 'Curse of the Usurper' has been a massive project that Dillon has been working on since earlier this year, and if you're look...
2022-09-22 19:51:48 +0000 UTC View Post
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 brilliant mind has a god-complex and nefarious motivations
Stay tuned for more soon!
- Cameron
2022-09-21 15:19:31 +0000 UTC View PostHey 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 we ultimately decided on picking between the two ourselves. With that being said, the dungeon-crawling theme 'Deeper Depths' was selected for November's theme. We already have our team of artists hard at work, and we're getting the ...
2022-09-21 03:05:29 +0000 UTC View Post
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??) What abilities come to mind? Let us know below!
All hail the Gourd Lord!
-Dillon
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, you ask? It's a monthly art challenge to create and share one new sword everyday for the month of September. Search the hashtag on twitter and instagram, and prepare to be blown away!
Oixxo has hooked all of our patrons up with this awesome we...
2022-09-13 02:15:02 +0000 UTC View PostWith the October release well on its way with art and writing it is time to vote for the November theme!
Streets of Bluudkeep
Press through the hustle and bustle of an urban environment with creatures and characters to fill city streets, taverns, libraries, sewers, and more. Fill out your settlements with more than just commoners, adding interesting NPCs and cunnin...
2022-09-12 12:41:31 +0000 UTC View Post
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 often be found slowly strolling through fields and the country side, watching as they go for any who may be disturbing the nature around them. Pumpkin Golems are known for having a special interest in small creatures, and have been known to follow around...
2022-09-07 18:21:41 +0000 UTC View Post
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For September, we're brushing off the sands of the White Sea and plunging into...
2022-09-03 14:50:47 +0000 UTC View PostHello Loremasters!
The September 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...
2022-09-03 14:50:21 +0000 UTC View Post
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 you over.
Our good friend Kelfecil of Kelfecil's Tales just launched his latest Kickstarter titled "Starlight Arcana", and if you loved our Hollow Expanse release this will be right up your alley! (We even worked...
2022-09-02 18:30:04 +0000 UTC View Post
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 and instead focusing the adrenaline into deadlier and more brutal attacks. Indomitables can oftentimes be seen baring horrendous wounds - to the extent of missing entire limbs - but still fighting through the horrific state their in and not yielding ...
2022-09-02 12:37:32 +0000 UTC View Post
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Hey Critical Crew!
We hope the blazing desert sands of the White Sea have been tre...
2022-08-30 17:49:15 +0000 UTC View Post
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, this release introduces new encounters, monsters, a subclass, feats, spells, items, maps, and more!
A few quick teasers to WET your appetite (get it?)
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A new lycanthrope template, allowing you to ...
2022-08-29 21:24:46 +0000 UTC View PostAs 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 the poll ends!
Folktales of Gristwood
Return to Gristwood after a year away! Encounter classic monsters like t...
2022-08-19 20:30:57 +0000 UTC View Post
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Hey Critical Crew!
We've got some more bonus content for all ...
2022-08-18 20:15:13 +0000 UTC View Post
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!
Werewhales usually despise sailors and especially hate whalers, going out of their way to hunt down and slay those that prey on the creatures of the sea. Some believe the vicious nature of these creatures is owed to the horrid whaling practice...
2022-08-18 01:39:36 +0000 UTC View Post