The Critshow

Our heroes reunite as Jake and his entourage flee from the draugr. Jake tests a theory. Tass gets a bad feeling. Rev accepts his new fate. Megan fills Jake in on their journey. Kim warns of an approaching enemy. With their visions of the future ever-shifting, the team must carefully plan their next steps. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The Critshow throug...

As the team makes their way back home, Jake continues his quest to uncover the truth of his doppleganger. With Detective Early in tow, and a slew of magic traps at his disposal, Jake attempts to subdue this Other Jake and calm him enough to discover his secrets. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actua...

Our heroes rest in the wake of their victory over The Pale Stranger. Kim gives a goodbye kiss. Tass gives good news. Rev receives a gift. Megan parts with a loved one. After liberating this world from Nash’s corruption, they must figure out how to most quickly return home. Jake’s fate may depend on their speed. ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreo...

Our heroes make their final stand against the Pale Stranger. Megan gifts a weapon for defense. Kim makes a sneaky maneuver. Tass makes a few called shots. Rev sets up a trap. The Stranger presses his advantage as the team battles through injury, chaos, and imminent death. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly T...

Our heroes are faced against the pale stranger at the top of the spire. Rev tries a team attack. Megan makes use of bird bones. Kim tries to deal with a magic rune. Tass makes a peaceful offer. With their goal literally in sight, the team must find a way to deal with a seemingly unstoppable force that defends the circle. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The...

Our heroes work on the problem of reaching the top of The Anvil. Tass is tempted by the thing that ended him. Rev acts as a safety inspector. Megan manipulates a carnival design. Kim steers through a dangerous path. With evidence of a new problem adding to their need for haste, the team hurries to deal with the last magic circle in this world. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ---...

Our heroes form a plan to make use of the healing energies in the ley lines. Kim admits to knowing some embarrassing secrets. Rev verifies a friend’s vibes. Megan spitballs ways to reach the top of the Anvil. As they learn more about the nature of the ley lines’ magics, they must utilize its strength to make their way to the final destination… and maybe bring back an ally while they’re at it. ----...

Our heroes make their final push towards the source of The Anvil’s corruption. Megan attempts to disorient a foe. Kim watches Nash work his magic. Rev has a close encounter with some fangs. With Silas acting as their guide, the truth of this world’s troubles becomes evident… but not any easier to wash away. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The Critshow thro...

Our heroes meet a mysterious figure as they forge deeper into the tunnels surrounding the ley line. Rev tries to trick a great beast. Megan pushes to read a stranger’s motivations. Kim explains a dire situation. With the magic circles falling, one by one, the team discovers the domino effect of tampering with the intense magic of this strange land. ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You can s...

Our heroes delve into the lair of The Scuttler to find the source of corrupted magic. Kim gauges the ley line’s healing properties. Rev learns about some tampered-with stonework. Megan leads the way into the dark tunnels. As the arcane corruption builds, the team looks for the truth of what is affecting this world. ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You can support The Critshow through our Pa...

Our heroes scramble to finish their task as the injured Scuttler rampages. Megan uses her lift for its final task. Kim discovers a powerful source of magic. Rev calls for help. Hurt, disoriented, and sans a team member, the crew tries to find a foothold for their next step. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly...

Our heroes are forced to face off with The Scuttler. Tass climbs a kaiju. Megan makes use of Rev’s silverware. Kim analyzes the anatomy of a scorpion. Rev finds a literally massive clue. The team is split as they attempt to distract their enormous foe, while giving themselves the time needed to find and destroy the runes in Lost Hope. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You c...

Our heroes press on, moving deeper into Lost Hope. Rev tests his rune tracker in a new way. Tass gets a theory about the closest magic runes. Megan touches the mind of a waiting horror. Kim sees a dire future for the group. As they reach a crossroads of decision, the threat ahead seems to loom large enough to block every path. ------ Content Warning: Language, Mild Sexual Innuendo ------ You can s...

Our heroes have escaped from the smalltown ambush, but they aren’t out of danger. Kim offers herself as bait. Rev appeals to their enemies’ self-preservation. Tass admits his feelings on being a medic. Megan builds some protection for their new friends. While the team tries to relax and heal up, they discover some creatures looking for payback. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence --...

Our heroes are embattled on all sides by the vicious cowboy gang. Megan receives something vile from an enemy. Kim is floated by a friend. Rev sets some literal cover fire. Tass switches up his arsenal. Bleeding and harried, they must figure out the true location of the Iron Striders and escape, or else become prisoners themselves… or worse. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence -----...

Our heroes are harried by the ghost town’s ambushers. Tass takes a blind shot. Megan divides in order to conquer. Kim tries a more diplomatic approach than her teammates. Rev causes a clever distraction. As they scramble to avoid the monstrous gang, they must also figure out how to spring the trap that’s meant for them… ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The...

Our heroes leave the relative safety of their train to travel deeper into Lost Hope. Rev rushes into danger. Tass uses cartoon tactics to succeed. Megan gets unconventionally stuck by a net. Kim finds some concerning tracks. A friendly face greets them on their journey, but points them towards a grave situation. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The Critshow...

Our heroes battle for their lives as a vampiric gang tries to hijack their train. Kim assists her injured crew. Rev battles foot-to-head style. Tass has a showdown. Megan offers a solution for their train dilemma. In addition to worrying about the denizens of Lost Hope, the team learns that the monsters’ egos are just as dangerous as their fangs. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence...

Part 3 of The Critshow one-shot of Pugmire. https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/onyx-path/curious-cats-of-mau ------ Hear more of The Critshow, a Monster of the Week actual play podcast (that later explores other PBtA games all within the same dimension hopping narrative) on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon...

Part 2 of The Critshow one-shot of Pugmire. https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/onyx-path/curious-cats-of-mau ------ Hear more of The Critshow, a Monster of the Week actual play podcast (that later explores other PBtA games all within the same dimension hopping narrative) on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon...

Part 1 of The Critshow one-shot of Pugmire. https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/onyx-path/curious-cats-of-mau ------ Hear more of The Critshow, a Monster of the Week actual play podcast (that later explores other PBtA games all within the same dimension hopping narrative) on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon...

Our heroes enter the territory of Lost Hope. Megan begins work on a magic detector. Kim sees through an enemy’s eyes. Rev knocks someone off-kilter. Tass taunts an infiltrator. The speed of their train proves to be insufficient protection from the dangers of this land, as mysterious figures descend upon them from all sides. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support...

Our heroes flee the mines after pulling off their rune heist. Tass scrambles to keep his footing. Megan recreates magic symbols. Kim theorizes about the denizens of Lost Hope. Rev maps out their trajectory to the next circle. With the echoes of the ghosts behind them, they look ahead to the terrors that await them in the monstrous lands ahead. ------ Content Warning: Language ------  You can suppo...

Part 3 of The Critshow Divination RPG let's play. Divination RPG is live on Kickstarter https://kck.st/3RQMmPP ------ Hear more of The Critshow, a Monster of the Week actual play podcast (that later explores other PBtA games all within the same dimension hopping narrative) on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon...

Part 2 of The Critshow Divination RPG let's play. Divination RPG is live on Kickstarter https://kck.st/3RQMmPP ------ Hear more of The Critshow, a Monster of the Week actual play podcast (that later explores other PBtA games all within the same dimension hopping narrative) on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon...