50 episodes

Two Interracial Couples on a Quest: A D&D Podcast Where Fantasy and the Real World Collide.

Every episode begins with an actual play dnd session. We play 5th Edition in our home brew world of Rokhatima. Then, we talk about all the crit that went down! Microaggressions from an NPC...we gonna talk about it. Near death experience...we gonna talk about it...character choices that are thinly veiled lover’s quarrels...yeah we should probably talk about that. Come Through!

Connect with us on Instagram @whencrithappens and join the community on Patreon.

If you enjoy this podcast, show us some love with a review and follow, and by sharing with your adventuring party.

When Crit Happens When Crit Happens

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Two Interracial Couples on a Quest: A D&D Podcast Where Fantasy and the Real World Collide.

Every episode begins with an actual play dnd session. We play 5th Edition in our home brew world of Rokhatima. Then, we talk about all the crit that went down! Microaggressions from an NPC...we gonna talk about it. Near death experience...we gonna talk about it...character choices that are thinly veiled lover’s quarrels...yeah we should probably talk about that. Come Through!

Connect with us on Instagram @whencrithappens and join the community on Patreon.

If you enjoy this podcast, show us some love with a review and follow, and by sharing with your adventuring party.

    The Rainbow Dragon Awakens, or Who Is Aido Hwedo (Shaarp Edges Episode 4)

    The Rainbow Dragon Awakens, or Who Is Aido Hwedo (Shaarp Edges Episode 4)

    Join Jessiye as she takes Deanna and Tor for a rift romping ride in this epic conclusion of the Shaarp Edges storyline. 
    Then dive into the folklore behind the series as Jessiye shares insights into her inspiration for the story. 
    This is our last actual play episode for a while, so we hope you enjoy! 
     
    You can see video of this entire series at
    Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens
     
    Here are some links to things we reference:
    Deck of Player Safety
    https://www.deckofplayersafety.com/ 
    Deck of Playter Safety Demiplane App
    https://app.demiplane.com/dops
     
    Ayida-Weddo, also known as Ayida, Ayida-Wedo, Aido Quedo, Aido Wedo, Aida Wedo, and Aido Hwedo (this is the most common spelling among African Scholars)
     
    Content Warnings: swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol.
    Theme Music: Nathan Paul
    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

    • 1 hr 42 min
    That's Just Bob (Shaarp Edges Episode 3)

    That's Just Bob (Shaarp Edges Episode 3)

    Jessiye Davis picks up where she left off--hanging from a razor shaarp cliff edge. Sampson, Dimple, and Minguu are eager to get the amulet and get the heck out of danger. But danger just seems to increase, as it tends to do when a character named Bob shows up, and a whole new side of the story is revealed! Or would be, if VV didn’t pass out just at the good part.
    Then, on Dirty Crit, some insight into Nightskins—a very cool name with a very uncool origin. Also, a discussion of Sampson’s complete lack of large damage spells, and how to spot abusive relationships between DnD NPCs.
    You can watch this entire episode on video, available here:
    Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens
     
    Content Warnings: swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol.
    Theme Music: Nathan Paul
    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

    • 1 hr 7 min
    The Stolen Amulet (Shaarp Edges Episode 2)

    The Stolen Amulet (Shaarp Edges Episode 2)

    Jessiye Davis continues to lead us an adventure in the Forgotten Realms with Ole Sampson, Dimple, and Minguu. The tokolosh have fled, and apparently they stole something. The party learns what it is, why it’s important, and why the priest who lost it can’t come with them in pursuit. Because pursue they do, into the savannah of the Shaar. While Minguu’s tracking skills seem sharp, Dimple does a great job of distracting him, so Sampson has to keep them on the trail. When the three unlikely adventurers reach the end of the tracks, they find themselves at an old temple–but one that seems like it’s had recent use. They delve into it, past electric birds, puzzle rooms, and sleeping tokolosh, and are quite surprised by what they find within. 
    Then, on Dirty Crit, a discussion of how we do puzzles, both in game and out of game, as well as the kinds of things we like to put in our character builds. 
     
    Find this entire episode on video, including the Patreon Preshow, at
    Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens
     
    And you can find Jessiye and Tabletop Gaymers at these upcoming conventions: 
    Origins Game Fair June 19 - 23, 2024
    Gen Con August 1-4, 2024
    https://tabletopgaymers.org/ 

    Content Warnings: swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol.
    Theme Music: Nathan Paul
    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

    • 1 hr 52 min
    Of Beans and Tokoloshe (Shaarp Edges Episode 1)

    Of Beans and Tokoloshe (Shaarp Edges Episode 1)

    Jessiye Davis, our first guest DM, begins our adventure through The Shaar, a part of The Forgotten Realms that is inspired by real world Africa. Meet Ole Sampson, Dimple, and Minguu, and join them as they begin to investigate the drought and blight that is plaguing The Shaar. 
    Then, on Dirty Crit, a discussion of avoidance, the meta-game relationship inherent between any character and the person playing them, and the heightened emotions that D&D allows us to explore, even if seemingly contradictory in nature.
    If you enjoy listening to this episode, a video is available for Level 10 members. Join here:
    Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens
     
    Fanroll Pride Dice collaboration with Tabletop Gaymers: https://fanrolldice.com/product/pride-bundle/#dice

    Content Warnings: swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol.
    Theme Music: Nathan Paul
    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

    • 1 hr 24 min
    Four Fabulous Friends on a Quest (Shaarp Edges Episode 0)

    Four Fabulous Friends on a Quest (Shaarp Edges Episode 0)

    When Crit Happens welcomes Jessiye Davis, our first Guest Game Master, who is running an adventure through the Shaar for us! 
    During Episode 0, we learn about the setting of the Shaar, which is part of the Forgotten Realms, and meet the characters we’ll be playing. We also talk through various safety tools, employing a brilliant and thorough document that you can access here (full link below), and Jessiye asks some insightful questions to help her prep for gameplay!
    We want to give a special shout out to Jessiye’s brother, Nathan-Paul Davis, for composing original music specifically for this campaign arc! Find his links below.
    Also, this campaign will have a special treat for Patreon members–video of our gameplay! Get ready to watch Episode 1 when it drops by becoming a member at here:
    Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens
     
    Link to Jessiye’s Safety Tools Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1f0K46pHXoVSDmRprG15zvYGV8SEhNpEO5Hvq9FmvzJI/viewform?pli=1&pli=1&edit_requested=true
     
    Find more about Nathan-Paul:
    Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5nTcwumRsv459Yw9kUP1JB?si=IHfDn4mkQuScUSgIXb0LOA
    Socials - @nathanpaulmusic
    Website - https://nathanpaulsound.com/
    YouTube - https://youtube.com/@nathanpaulmusic?si=BMPqDGmoqfEdl36m
    Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nathanpaulmusic

    Theme Music: Nathan-Paul
    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

    • 1 hr 3 min
    This is Shaarp Edges (Teaser)

    This is Shaarp Edges (Teaser)

    When Crit Happens presents a mini-series that takes place in the Shaar, an African-inspired part of Forgotten Realms. Jessiye Davis will take the helm as Game Master for Deanna, Joshua, and Tor. 
    This is completely independent from our Rokhatima campaign, so you can listen whether or you’re caught up on that story!
    Plus, we’ll be releasing video of all the game sessions. Find it here:
    Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens
     
    Theme Music: Nathan-Paul
    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

    • 1 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
68 Ratings

68 Ratings

Travis12345678 ,

The ONLY DND podcast I listen to

I have tried out a bunch of DND podcasts but none seem to grab my attention in the same way as this one. I love that they explore topics of race and gender in an intellectual and honest way while at the same keeping the fun and lightheartedness that I experience while playing. Great work, y’all!

emilyannbanks ,

Wow, what a ‘cast!

I’ve learned more about DND than I ever have before - and that’s saying something!

LaterTaters ,

Great for experienced DnD players and Beginners!

Not an experienced DnD player, but am loving their story so far and the discussions they have outside of it explaining how they developed their characters. This group has done a fantastic job creating a safe space for people from all walks of life and I'm excited to hear more!

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