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Our heroes make an explosive entrance into Plankton. Landara disarms an enemy. Kim gains new abilities. Megan analyzes a foe’s armor. Jake discovers an ambush. With their ship aflame and the city embattled, the team must move quickly to find answers about the city’s attackers. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Gore ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get mo...

Our heroes finish their arrangements in Last Bay before preparing to set sail for their next destination. Jake finds a gift from a friend. Landara receives a message. Megan gets some work done on her project. Kim’s weapon takes a new form. Their only contact in this world is in danger, and they have a long journey ahead. They must traverse a perilous sea to get to him in time. ------ Content Warni...

Our heroes are reeling in the aftermath of their battle. Kim offers the use of her magic sword. Megan begins work on a powerful book. Jake tries to talk sense into the townspeople. Landara warns the group about a looming threat. While the team hunts for clues about what to do next, the confused and disheveled denizens of Last Bay look to the heroes for help. ------ Content Warning: Language, Gore...

Our heroes are in the belly of the beast, surrounded by enemies. Megan uses knowledge about Estin against him. Jake tries a new weapon. Kim deals with a grotesque creature. Landara receives a new mission. Their enemy is familiar, but his abilities are from another world. The team must adjust accordingly, or be dragged to the bottom of Last Bay’s well. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Viol...

Our heroes are ready to enact their plan against the beast of the well. Landara attempts to fulfill death’s demand. Jake attempts a monkey-centric maneuver. Kim shows off her acrobatics. Megan gets relieving news. As they start their coordinated strike, an unexpected danger reveals itself. They must act quickly, or risk losing their advantage. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Go...

Our heroes discover the location of their target. Jake leads the group to the monster. Kim tricks some bystanders. Landara notices something hidden. Megan learns a critical detail about the city’s well. They have the enemy in sight, but must tread carefully. With one wrong step, they could cause the powerful creature in the depths to unleash its defenses. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy...

Our heroes must deal with the raging monster in Last Bay’s harbor. Kim saves a friend from a beast’s clutches. Landara’s curse begins to haunt her. Megan makes use of a magic item. Jake chases a suspicious form. While the creature continues its onslaught, another danger lurks on the fringes, ready to act. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Gore ------ You can support The Critshow...

Our heroes are given direction by a mysterious guide. Megan manifests her new brand of magic. Jake attempts a maneuver with a cannon. Landara makes use of some explosives. Kim gets up close and personal with a monster. As the team approaches their first destination, they must contend with a powerful foe before they can even dock their ship. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------...

Part 6 of the Let's Play for The Codex of Worlds You can learn more about The Codex of Worlds at https://evilhat.com The Backer Kit for The Codex of Worlds is live now at https://www.backerkit.com/c/evil-hat/codex-of-worlds You can find and order the new Monster of the Week hardcover addition at https://evilhat.com/product/monster-of-the-week-hardcover/ ------ Hear more of The Critshow, a Monster...

Part 5 of the Let's Play for The Codex of Worlds You can learn more about The Codex of Worlds at https://evilhat.com The Backer Kit for The Codex of Worlds is live now at https://www.backerkit.com/c/evil-hat/codex-of-worlds You can find and order the new Monster of the Week hardcover addition at https://evilhat.com/product/monster-of-the-week-hardcover/ ------ Hear more of The Critshow, a Monster...

Part 4 of the Let's Play for The Codex of Worlds You can learn more about The Codex of Worlds at https://evilhat.com The Backer Kit for The Codex of Worlds is live now at https://www.backerkit.com/c/evil-hat/codex-of-worlds You can find and order the new Monster of the Week hardcover addition at https://evilhat.com/product/monster-of-the-week-hardcover/ ------ Hear more of The Critshow, a Monster...

Part 3 of the Let's Play for The Codex of Worlds You can learn more about The Codex of Worlds at https://evilhat.com The Backer Kit for The Codex of Worlds is live now at https://www.backerkit.com/c/evil-hat/codex-of-worlds You can find and order the new Monster of the Week hardcover addition at https://evilhat.com/product/monster-of-the-week-hardcover/ ------ Hear more of The Critshow, a Monster...

Part 2 of the Let's Play for The Codex of Worlds You can learn more about The Codex of Worlds at https://evilhat.com The Backer Kit for The Codex of Worlds is live now at https://www.backerkit.com/c/evil-hat/codex-of-worlds You can find and order the new Monster of the Week hardcover addition at https://evilhat.com/product/monster-of-the-week-hardcover/ ------ Hear more of The Critshow, a Monster...

Part 1 of the Let's Play for The Codex of Worlds You can learn more about The Codex of Worlds at https://evilhat.com The Backer Kit for The Codex of Worlds is live now at https://www.backerkit.com/c/evil-hat/codex-of-worlds You can find and order the new Monster of the Week hardcover addition at https://evilhat.com/product/monster-of-the-week-hardcover/ ------ Hear more of The Critshow, a Monster...

Our heroes are reeling after suffering a surprise attack in their home. Landara meets a powerful being. Kim has a vision of an alternate self. Megan’s powers shift into a new form. Jake gets a brand new look. While they travel through the portal to the next world on their list, saving a friend has become a major goal, next to ruining Nash’s plans. ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You can su...

Our heroes journey through a portal back to a familiar world. Megan receives important instructions. Tass gives some advice. Jake acquires some souvenirs. Kim searches for a friend. After the devastating attack on the Monster Mash, the team sets their sights on finding a peaceful balance in their world. ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get...

Our heroes continue their scramble to find the hidden assassin. Jake gets a message from on high. Megan uses her telekinesis. Kim commands a crowd. Tass’s visions come true. As the assailant’s motivations come to light, the team has to make a difficult decision about how to proceed. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Mass Violence, Hate Speech ------ You can support The Critshow t...

Our heroes get swept into solving the mystery behind an assassination attempt. Kim discovers a secret about a friend. Jake tries to break up a fight. Tass starts a chant. Megan discovers an imposter. As mysterious attacks continue to plague the annual Monster Mash tournament, the team must find the cause of the chaos before the denizens succumb to violence and panic. ------ Content Warning: Langua...

Our heroes rush to settle some troubles while they have the chance. Megan goes on a date. Tass makes an offer. Kim gets a pleasant surprise. Jake finds some disturbing technology. While they look ahead to their next excursion, an unexpected invitation draws them to a familiar spectacle.  ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to g...

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Our heroes return home from their journey through the portal. Jake sets up some training. Tass tries to keep the peace. Megan learns about Carrington’s abilities. Kim accepts a new style of living. As they try to sort through the events around Hydarnes, the repercussions of their triumphs, and several of their fails, become evident. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can...

Our heroes have five minutes to survive. Tass takes drastic measures. Megan directs a force of nature. Kim sets a dangerous item. Jake learns about Nash’s plans. As they make a frenzied run for their goal, they must deal with pain, clones, and deception before even hoping to escape with their lives. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The Critshow through our...

Our heroes are spread thin as they attempt to reunite and find answers. Jake attempts to calm a friend. Megan makes use of her turret. Kim breaks some bad news. Tass reminds them of another threat. With a timer of destruction looming over them, they have very little time to discern who is real and how to survive. —--- We would appreciate it if you could take a moment to fill out our 2022 Patreon S...

Our heroes find a new level of hopelessness as the search for their prime selves becomes more complicated. Kim delivers bad news. Jake truly finds himself. Tass attempts an escape. Megan splits the party more viscerally than intended. Divided and confused, their peril is increased as a mysterious timer counts down to their deaths. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Gore, Body Horr...

Our heroes get separated after making a horrible discovery. Tass gets some time to himself. Kim implements a safety protocol. Megan builds a communication device. Jake tries out a new weapon. As they discover that the facility still has surprises in store for them, they have to muster their courage and find each other in the ensuing chaos. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Gore,...