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  1. Best Origin Feats For Barbarians

    4D AGO

    Best Origin Feats For Barbarians

    What are some of the best Origin Feats for a 2024 Barbarian? Here are my recommendations with some honorable mentions! Also - I will be making more videos regarding the Barbarian class so if there's anything you'd like to see or know more about, let me know! LINKSBLOG POST VERSION: https://crithitthegiant.com/2026/02/20/best-origin-feats-for-barbarians/ WATCH: "Broken Chains", a D&D Actual Play | https://www.twitch.tv/dndwithdee Where You Can Find & Support Me Online | https://linktr.ee/crithitthegiant CHAPTERS00:00 - What Do You Want To Know About Barbarians? 01:12 - Origin Feats 04:19 - Tough 05:45 - Savage Attacker 07:09 - Alert 08:55 - Skilled 10:46 - Honorable Mentions 13:02 - Origin Feat Vs. General Feats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  2. 4 D&D Rules You May Have Skipped

    FEB 6

    4 D&D Rules You May Have Skipped

    Here are 4 rules in D&D (2024) that I recently "rediscovered" that I wanted to share with you. LINKSARTICLE: https://crithitthegiant.com/2026/02/06/4-dd-rules-you-may-have-skipped/ WATCH: "Broken Chains", a D&D Actual Play | https://www.twitch.tv/dndwithdee Where You Can Find & Support Me Online | https://linktr.ee/crithitthegiant CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro 01:33 - The Help Action And Ability Checks 02:21 - Targets Get Half-Cover If Someone Is In The Way 04:12 - The Study Action And Monsters 06:33 - Influence Actions Against Hostile Creatures 09:04 - What's Your Rediscovered Rules? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  3. Use These Critical Fumbles Rules

    JAN 30

    Use These Critical Fumbles Rules

    A popular home-brew rule at D&D tables is using Critical Fumbles when a Natural 1 is rolled. Some people love it; others hate it. But using this set of rules not only give players more agency with Critical Fumbles, but it even encourages them to use it! LINKS: ARTICLE | https://crithitthegiant.com/2026/01/30/use-these-critical-fumbles-rules/ WATCH | "Broken Chains", a D&D Actual Play | https://www.twitch.tv/dndwithdee Find & Support Me Online | https://linktr.ee/crithitthegiant CHAPTERS!!! 00:00 - What Is A Critical Fumble? 02:34 - Adding A Consequence To The Natural 1 Roll 07:14 - Pool Of Heroic Inspiration 09:32 - Don't Just Implement - Get Player Buy-In 10:39 - Recap and Wrap Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min
  4. What I Loved About Playing The One Ring TTRPG

    JAN 23

    What I Loved About Playing The One Ring TTRPG

    One of the best ways to play a game set in the world of "The Lord Of The Rings" is to play the popular TTRPG "The One Ring" from Free League Publishing. I was able to try out a one shot of the newest Starter Set for the game, and here are my favorite things about this game that I am now obsessed over. LINKSARTICLE: https://crithitthegiant.com/2026/01/23/what-i-loved-about-playing-the-one-ring/The One Ring Starter Set: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/shop/the-one-ring/over-hill-and-under-hill-starter-set/Free League Publishing: https://freeleaguepublishing.comAdamCon: https://www.theadamcon.comWATCH: "Broken Chains", a D&D Actual Play | https://www.twitch.tv/dndwithdeeWhere You Can Find & Support Me Online | https://linktr.ee/crithitthegiant CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro 02:40 - Disclaimer & Shoutout 04:00 - The Dice Mechanics 08:49 - The Character Sheet 20:01 - Journeying 26:17 - Combat 35:00 - Council 39:30 - Closing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
  5. My D&D Beyond Wish List

    12/19/2025

    My D&D Beyond Wish List

    Recently, the new head of D&D Beyond, Bryan Perry, provided an update on the future of D&D Beyond and hosted an AMA Reddit post to answer people's questions about the digital tool. As someone who uses this tool regularly (almost every day!), I thought I would share what's currently on my wish list for the D&D digital tool set. LINKSARTICLE: https://crithitthegiant.com/2025/12/19/my-dd-beyond-wish-list/ D&D Beyond 2025 Wrap Up | https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/2116-d-d-beyond-2025-wrap-up Reddit AMA With Bryan Perry and D&D Beyond | https://www.reddit.com/r/dndnext/comments/1phmm0i/ama_w_dd_beyond_executive_producer_on_december_9/ The Future Of D&D Beyond Maps | https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/2120-the-road-ahead-join-our-journey-to-improve-the WATCH: "Broken Chains", a D&D Actual Play | https://www.twitch.tv/dndwithdee Where You Can Find & Support Me Online | https://linktr.ee/crithitthegiant CHAPTERS00:00 - D&D Beyond's Request For Feedback 03:32 - Encounters Tool 07:18 - PDF Copies Of The Books 10:13 - Unifying the Website and App Experience 11:42 - Updating the User Interface 13:57 - What's on YOUR D&D Beyond Wish List? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  6. Board Games To Give You That D&D Experience

    12/12/2025

    Board Games To Give You That D&D Experience

    There are times when playing a session of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) won't be possible for whatever reason. Maybe you are short on time or the motivation isn't there, or you're with your family and friends and they don't have an interest in playing. The good news is that there are tons of board games that can scratch the D&D itch for you. In this episode, here are some games I would recommend trying out or playing if you're wanting that D&D experience. And don't forget to support your local game stores! Links5-Minute DungeonBetrayal At Baldur's GateCastle PanicDice ThroneFor The QueenHeroes Of BarcadiaHorrified: Dungeons & DragonsWandering Towers Chapters00:00 - Intro 01:06 - 5-Minute Dungeon (Wiggles 3D) 02:23 - Betrayal At Baldur's Gate (Avalon Hill/Hasbro) 03:25 - Castle Panic (Fireside Games) 04:29 - Dice Throne (Dice Throne) 05:45 - For The Queen (Darrington Press) 08:25 - Heroes Of Barcadia (Rollacrit) 10:13 - Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons (Ravensburger) 12:03 - Wandering Towers (Capstone Games) 13:52 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  7. Are The Forgotten Realms Digital Expansions Worth It?

    11/21/2025

    Are The Forgotten Realms Digital Expansions Worth It?

    On November 11th of this year, Wizards of the Coast released two books based on its most popular setting: The Forgotten Realms: Heroes Of Faerun (an expansion for players) and Adventures In Faerun (an expansion for Dungeon Masters). In addition, they also released an exclusive, D&D Beyond Digital expansions that are connected to the Forgotten Realms: Astarion's Book Of Hunger (based on the popular Baldur's Gate 3 character), Netheril's Fall (a time-traveling adventure expansion), and Lorwyn: First Light (a Magic: The Gathering inspired land that lives in the Feywild's Domain Of Light). Each of these expansions are $14.99 each and offer new content and material that integrates with character options and D&D Beyond. But are these worth buying at that price point? I do a breakdown of what's in each expansion, what they come down to in terms of words per dollar, and my conclusion on if these are worth purchasing for the sticker price. LINKS: WATCH: "Broken Chains", a D&D Actual Play | https://www.twitch.tv/dndwithdee Where You Can Find & Support Me Online | https://linktr.ee/crithitthegiant CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Overview Of The Forgotten Realms Bundle 02:27 - Astarion's Book Of Hunger 09:21 - Netheril's Fall 13:22 - Lorwyn: First Light 15:29 - Price Breakdown & Is It Worth It? 21:59 - Final Thoughts & Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  8. Dragonbane Trudvang & Hands Of The White Wizard: A Chat With Tomas Harenstom

    11/14/2025

    Dragonbane Trudvang & Hands Of The White Wizard: A Chat With Tomas Harenstom

    Free League Publishing, the company behind popular tabletop roleplaying games such as Dragonbane, The One Ring, Vaesen, and Alien RPG, revealed a new and upcoming Kickstarter to publish 4 books of a classic Dragonbane setting. They also released for pre-order a new Lord Of The Rings book: The Hands Of The White Wizard (for "The One Ring") and Trials of Saruman (for D&D 5E). I had a chance to speak with Tomas Harenstom, the CEO of Free League Publishing, to talk about his TTRPG origin story, the company's new projects and announcements, as well as the future of the Lord Of The Rings TTRPGs with the recent news of Asmodee becoming the manager of the LotR TTRPG license. LINKSDragonbane Trudvang Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/dragonbane-trudvang-the-legend-returns Pre-order The Hands Of The White Wizard (The One Ring) and Trials Of Saruman (D&D 5E): https://us3.campaign-archive.com/?u=2dcfb24fb7c8d0fb9c2f52040&id=d687b21b22 ARTICLE: Free League, Trudvang, and Hands Of The White Wizard: An Interview With Tomas Harenstom | https://crithitthegiant.com/2025/11/14/free-league-trudvang-and-hands-of-the-white-wizard-an-interview-with-tomas-harenstom/ WATCH: "Broken Chains", a D&D Actual Play | https://www.twitch.tv/dndwithdee Where You Can Find & Support Me Online | https://linktr.ee/crithitthegiant CHAPTERS00:00 - Guest Introduction 01:02 - Tomas' TTRPG Origin Story 07:17 - Dragonbane's Next Kickstarter: Trudvang 10:29 - What's To Come In Trudvang 13:23 - Who Is Jorgi of Jorgi's Bestiary? 14:36 - Who Are The Vitners and Dimwalkers? 17:16 - Exciting New Trudvang Creatures 19:53 - New Kins & Mechanics Coming To Trudvang? 22:29 - What IS The Black Sun Setting? 23:52 - Will We See More Classic Dragonbane Settings Published? 28:36 - Trials Of Saruman / Hands Of The White Wizard Books 31:14 - Why Two Different Titles For The Same LOTR Book 32:29 - YOU Can Change The Fate Of Saruman (And Middle-Earth)! 34:34 - Are We Getting Alternate Universes In Middle-Earth? 36:52 - How Asmodee's Recent Development Will Affect Free League's LOTR Games 39:26 - What Conventions Will Free League Attend? 41:15 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  9. What's Changing With Barbarian's Path Of The Ancestral Guardian and Path of the Storm Herald?

    11/13/2025

    What's Changing With Barbarian's Path Of The Ancestral Guardian and Path of the Storm Herald?

    In the latest Unearthed Arcana update released on October 30th of this year, Wizards Of The Coast dropped 5 updated subclasses for community review and feedback. Two of these subclasses are for the Barbarian: Path Of The Ancestral Guardian (which will be renamed Path of the Spiritual Guardian) and Path Of The Storm Herald. Here's an overview of what I saw in the updates: They are making damage scale increases tied to the Barbarian Rage Damage bonus (e.g. "a number of d6s per Rage Damage Bonus). This makes it consistently across all of the subclasses and easier to remember instead of having it arbitrarily assigned. The update to the name "Path of the Spiritual Guardian" is a great change to broaden the flavor and narrative approach for player's characters. Spirit guardians can be in the form of ancestors, bestial spirits, or elemental spirits.They're wanting to make the Spirit Guardian be less of a shield, which I think goes away from the flavor and intended theme of the subclass (e.g. splitting up Spiritual Protectors and changing Vengeful Spirits to an extra attack instead of adding damage to the Spirit Shield reaction).Path Of The Storm Herald no longer requires you to pick a permanent environment when you select it. Now, you select which environment aura you're activating every time you Rage (consistent with other subclasses, such as Path of the Wild Heart).They gave some love to the upgrades in Path of the Storm Herald, but Tundra still remains unimpressive (or at least not as impressive as Desert or Sea). What are your thoughts? Let me know. CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Path of the SPIRIT Guardian Review 10:35 - Path Of The Storm Herald Review 21:11 - Final Thoughts LINKSARTICLE: Updated Subclasses Unearthed Arcana 2025 | https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/2092-designer-insights-from-unearthed-arcana-subclassesWATCH: "Broken Chains", a D&D Actual Play | https://www.twitch.tv/dndwithdeeWhere You Can Find & Support Me Online | https://linktr.ee/crithitthegiant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
  10. The Best Barbarian Options From "Heroes Of Faerun"

    11/07/2025

    The Best Barbarian Options From "Heroes Of Faerun"

    We just received the latest Forgotten Realms books for Dungeons & Dragons, and the Player Expansion book, "Heroes Of Faerun" have a lot of great, new character options. But which ones are the best for your Barbarian character? I'm here to tell you my thoughts on which ones are my favorite and what it can do to make your Barbarian even more epic! LINKS!!! ARTICLE: The Best Barbarian Options From "Heroes Of Faerun" | https://crithitthegiant.com/2025/11/07/the-best-barbarian-options-from-heroes-of-faerun/ WATCH: "Broken Chains", a D&D Actual Play | https://www.twitch.tv/dndwithdee Where You Can Find & Support Me Online | https://linktr.ee/crithitthegiant CHAPTERS!!! 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - No Barbarian Subclass Option! 03:29 - Backgrounds 08:45 - Feats 14:22 - The Future Of Barbarians In Faerun HASHTAGS & MENTIONS!!! #DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #Barbarians #BarbarianClass #IWouldLikeToRage #forgottenRealms #Karlach #KarlachCliffgate #BaldursGate #baldursgate3 #HeroesOfFaerun #WotC #wizardsofthecoast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  11. D&D's Solo Adventure Feature Isn't Enough

    11/02/2025

    D&D's Solo Adventure Feature Isn't Enough

    Dragon Delves is the first adventure anthology that Wizards Of The Coast released since the 2024 core rulebooks were published. It features an option to run a few of these adventures with a solo player character. I ran one of these adventures and I found that it was a great start, but it still requires more. Find out what the feature "Blessing Of The Lone Champion" entails for solo adventures, and what else you should take into consideration if you are running a solo adventure. LINKSARTICLE: D&D's Solo Adventure Feature Is Not EnoughWATCH: "Broken Chains", a D&D Actual PlayWhere You Can Find & Support Me Online CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro01:23 - What Is Blessing Of The Lone Champion?04:12 - The Challenges With D&D's Solo Adventure10:01 - What To Plan For When Running D&D Solo Adventure15:29 - Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min
  12. Welcome To The Adventures Of Crit Hit The Giant!

    11/01/2025

    Welcome To The Adventures Of Crit Hit The Giant!

    Welcome to the podcast for Crit Hit The Giant! This is what you can expect from listening to the show, which is me bringing my love and adventures in the world of Dungeons & Dragons and Tabletop Roleplaying Games! Find out where else you can connect with me here: https://linktr.ee/crithitthegiant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min

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