When Crit Happens

The Ride or Dies finally get some downtime to talk and sleep. Jasoo explores the Path of the Sun, Jo gets to talk to her dad, and Titan goes full Marie Condo. In the morning, a rainy dawn reveals a city full of yellow-clad soldiers. The route out of town proves provocative, and the tension just keeps climbing. In the end, La Revolución does their best to breathe through it and move on–literally. Then, in Dirty Crit, conversation about what it means to start a fight in D&D, and at what level of violence; naturalism and grit; and selective memories of characters’ experiences. Support what we do by telling your friends, and at: Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens 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 Email us WhenCritHappens@gmail.com Or get in touch on the socials: Instagram @whencrithappens Facebook @whencrithappens Twitter @whencrithappens

Content Warnings: police violence, racism, swearing, death of animals. Get stoked, because this is an extra special Main Feed release of the hottest interview of the year. Nur-D is an extraordinary musician and game lover based out of Minnesota, and we are mega fans (Torsten is legit starstruck for most of this episode). If you don’t know his music, do yourself a favor and go listen to some now. Like, before you even hit play on this episode, go stream “20 Cha” or “TPK” or “Glorious” or really any of his songs! Nur-D is also a phenomenal person, full of insights about dnd and humanity. We hope you have as much fun with this conversation as we did. Enjoy! Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra Email us WhenCritHappens@gmail.com Or get in touch on the socials: Instagram @whencrithappens Facebook @whencrithappens Twitter @whencrithappens

There's lightning in the sky as the Ride or Dies confront Ginny, but the mood doesn't stay bleak as an old friend returns. Back inside Prim’s Proper House, La Revolución takes the time to go through the info they just gathered at the Palace, and start to open up with each other in the process. By the end, the Friend Group has a sense of where they’re headed next, Jasoo has a lead on someone from her homeland, Titan has gotten a proposition from Prim, and Jo has discovered the contents of Erika's brooch. Then, in Dirty Crit, we reflect on the choices our characters are making, or almost making, and what separates them from murder hobos. Plus, there’s a whole preshow over on the Patreon! Check it out now! Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens 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 Email us WhenCritHappens@gmail.com Or get in touch on the socials: Instagram @whencrithappens Facebook @whencrithappens Twitter @whencrithappens

The mission to find the whereabouts of Popular is underway, and the Ride or Dies won’t let any D'Largo stop them. The action doesn't let up from top to tail! Then, in Dirty Crit, explore Dante’s Limbo, and discover the golden tabo. And if you haven’t heard this episode’s preshow, you really don’t want to miss it–find it now on Patreon: Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens 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 Email us WhenCritHappens@gmail.com Or get in touch on the socials: Instagram @whencrithappens Facebook @whencrithappens Twitter @whencrithappens

The Ride or Dies head back to Prim’s Proper House to figure out their next move. Jasoo gets in touch with some electric emotions, Jo gets in touch with the mood of her dad, and Titan discovers that someone else has been in touch with their dad–all in all, lots of dads and moods. After putting in a good think, everyone splits, and La Revolución heads toward the palace. Their costumes are on point, and their strategy seems sound, but at the very last moment, their cover gets blown. Then, on Dirty Crit, the conversation ranges far and wide. Torsten still can’t find the exact quote he references, but he thinks it might have been on the Coyote and Crow Instagram account @coyoteandcrowgames (which is well worth a follow). And while you’re at it, follow @transplanarrpg Also, check out this awesome game store that Joshua and Deanna visited in St Louis! https://www.gameniteshop.com/ Then surf the web right on over to our Patreon, to support what we do: Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens 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 Email us WhenCritHappens@gmail.com Or get in touch on the socials: Instagram @whencrithappens Facebook @whencrithappens Twitter @whencrithappens

This week we have a special, Main Feed release of our interview with the Best DM in Podcasting, Eric Silver! Eric has some amazing perspectives from his years of experience in the podcast and TTRPG communities, and brings some Crit to our attention that we definitely were not aware of. The article he wrote that comes up in the show can be found here: https://www.heyalma.com/dungeons-dragons-has-an-antisemitism-problem/ If you’re glad Eric came on our podcast, let him know! You can find him and his shows all over social media: @el_silvero @jointhepartypod @gamesnfeelings @tmaipod @multitudeshows A longer version of this episode was posted on our Patreon two weeks ago. If you're interested in listening to the full interview, it is available at: Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra Email us WhenCritHappens@gmail.com Or get in touch on the socials: Instagram @whencrithappens Facebook @whencrithappens Twitter @whencrithappens

The Ride or Dies take a moment to get their bearings at Prim's Proper House before heading back to the parade. Titan learns about Eryka's baggage, literal and metaphorical, Jo reunites with her dad, and Jasoo gets a clue about her spiritual connections. La Revolución is born at the climax of the Float Contest, and even the Duke is speechless as the people of Stormhaven finally learn what's marching toward their walls. As the square clears out, The Friend Group stands off with soldiers surrounding Prim, but even the House Mother is prepared for the news that General Kargo brings. Then, in Dirty Crit, Deanna has notes! We discuss beautiful moments and the most despicable crit! Don't forget to check out the Preshow. It's available on our Patreon, which is free for a week! Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens 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 Email us WhenCritHappens@gmail.com Or get in touch on the socials: Instagram @whencrithappens Facebook @whencrithappens Twitter @whencrithappens

Racing after the mysterious figure who blew up the parade, Eve and party find themselves tearing through the streets of Stormhaven. When the clues start to add up, they wonder if they might have missed the real action–but there's more than enough action to go around. In the process, Jo feels out what her mother’s necklace can do, Jasoo puts her smites to work, and Titan just might meet her match. When the dust settles, the party is left wondering what just happened–and what is that thing she’s wearing??? Then, in Dirty Crit, the conversation ranges from the mechanical side of things into discussions of what it’s like to be the target of control spells. Also, a look at what you do what someone's coming out of your mother's house, and at how tight the party is becoming. Big thanks, as always, to our Patrons. You truly make this show possible! Join today: Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens 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 Email us WhenCritHappens@gmail.com Or get in touch on the socials: Instagram @whencrithappens Facebook @whencrithappens Twitter @whencrithappens

Finally back in Stormhaven, where their adventures began, the party sets off toward the Queen’s Day Parade. On the way they run into some new faces, and some that have gotten quite familiar. Jo looks for her father, Titan reconnects with her House, and Jasoo gets some *wink wink* attention. Once they find the parade, however, things get explosive. They manage to quell any immediate danger, but finding the originator of the conflagration might prove to be a little more difficult. Then, in Dirty Crit, a glance at how badly Tor got womped, a deep look at what “allyship” means, and a perusal of what each of the characters felt during the session. We’ve got some exciting stuff coming up, some of which will be accessible only to Patrons. The good news: you can try our Patreon content free for seven days! Check it out now: Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens 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 Email us WhenCritHappens@gmail.com Or get in touch on the socials: Instagram @whencrithappens Facebook @whencrithappens Twitter @whencrithappens

Just a quick announcement that, starting today, there is a 7 Day Free Trial available on our Patreon, at patreon.com/whencrithappens We have a ton of content over there, including a brand new episode that was just published today, all about Jo! This is a new option that Patreon lets us use, and we're really excited about it! We hope you take advantage! Next week we'll be back with Episode 16 of the Rokhatima Campaign. In the meantime, see you at Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra Get in touch! Email WhenCritHappens@gmail.com Instagram @whencrithappens Facebook @whencrithappens Twitter @whencrithappens

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. Coming up, we will be offering free trial access to Patreon content–so if you’ve been curious, now’s a great time to check it out: Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens 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 Email us WhenCritHappens@gmail.com Or get in touch on the socials: Instagram @whencrithappens Facebook @whencrithappens Twitter @whencrithappens

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: Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens 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 Email us WhenCritHappens@gmail.com Or get in touch on the socials: Instagram @whencrithappens Facebook @whencrithappens Twitter @whencrithappens

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. If you like hearing us confront things, find much more of it at: Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens 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 Email us WhenCritHappens@gmail.com Or get in touch on the socials: Instagram @whencrithappens Facebook @whencrithappens Twitter @whencrithappens

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: Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens 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 Email us WhenCritHappens@gmail.com Or get in touch on the socials: Instagram @whencrithappens Facebook @whencrithappens Twitter @whencrithappens

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. You can find the preshow to this episode, and more, on our Patreon: Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens 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 Email us WhenCritHappens@gmail.com Or get in touch on the socials: Instagram @whencrithappens Facebook @whencrithappens Twitter @whencrithappens

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. And if you want more, there's a whole preshow, available at: Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens 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 Email us WhenCritHappens@gmail.com Or get in touch on the socials: Instagram @whencrithappens Facebook @whencrithappens Twitter @whencrithappens

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. Find more episodes examining how to have healthy and engaging role playing groups exclusively for our patrons: Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens 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 Email us WhenCritHappens@gmail.com Or get in touch on the socials: Instagram @whencrithappens Facebook @whencrithappens Twitter @whencrithappens

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! This episode was originally released on our Patreon. If you like what you hear, you’ll find lots more like it at: Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens 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 Get in touch! Email WhenCritHappens@gmail.com Instagram @whencrithappens Facebook @whencrithappens Twitter @whencrithappens

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! And as you wait for the next Main Feed Rokhatima Episode, you can get lots more content by becoming a member: Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens 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 Get in touch! Email WhenCritHappens@gmail.com Instagram @whencrithappens Facebook @whencrithappens Twitter @whencrithappens

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. We hope you enjoyed the Patreon Preshow for this episode. Find more exclusive content at: Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens 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 Get in touch! Email WhenCritHappens@gmail.com Instagram @whencrithappens Facebook @whencrithappens Twitter @whencrithappens