Hey Critical Crew!
Thanks so much for all the voting! These are your 5 monsters for December's upcoming "Terrors of the Tundra":
Akhlut
A creature emerges from the water in a g...
2022-10-17 18:50:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
We've got some more bonus content - 2, in fact - from our friends over at Underground Oracle. Jess and his team saw our Halloween release and had a new Wizard subclass - the School of Nightmares - that he thought would supplement it perfectly. UO is ALSO launching their debut Kickstar...
2022-10-14 16:37:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
We need your help! For December's "Terrors of the Tundra" release, we have a whole slew of monster ideas but need YOU to help us pick which you want to see!
Below are the moodboards for ten potential monsters and we need to know which FIVE you want to see for De...
2022-10-12 17:20:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
November will be here before we know it, so here's another sneak peek of an upcoming monster for the Dungeon Delvers release.
For this one, we pondered "How do we make a gelatinous cube more scary?" INCREASE ITS MOBILITY! And how do you do that...? You give it more faces! Hence, the d20 version ...
2022-10-12 14:45:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
Cameron and I recently had the pleasure of getting interviewed by Lucas Zellers for his 'Making A Monster' podcast while we were at GenCon, and the episode just dropped today.
If...
2022-10-11 18:18:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
Our good friend and frequent collaborator Pedro Luca of Codex Universalis is currently in the middle of a fundraising campaign on his MyMiniFactory page, and we wanted to spread the word plus share some free content he gave our patrons!
Pedro has hooked us...
2022-10-06 17:27:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
Here's your weekly sneak peek at the upcoming month - new takes on classic dungeon crawling monsters!
Check out the progress above on the Kobold Death Vagrant! We wanted to take these little guys that are normally best used as cannon fodder, and instead beef them up and make the...
2022-10-05 19:13:25 +0000 UTC View PostHello Loremasters!
The October release can be found in the latest Google Drive folder here!
We sincerely hope you enjoy what we've created for you this month. If you h...
2022-10-03 16:41:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Behold! We are just two days away from dropping the Folktales of Gristwood release which will be available to patrons 10/3.
This month's release is a 38+ page pdf that includes:
Hey Everyone!
We hope you all loved the aquatic-themed release this month as much as we do, and before October's spooky-folktale release drops next week, we wanted to share one last drop of content for the month.
All patrons will find now find a 4-page adventure - complete with 3 encounters with m...
2022-09-30 17:20:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey there!
My name is Dillon Olney, and we're Critical Crafting! Each month, we create and bring you a new monthly theme of original, 5e content that is guaranteed to bring your table hours of gameplay.
We received such positive feedback on two of our dragons that we wanted to share them to the community her...
2022-09-29 21:09:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
October is nearly here, so here's one final sneak peek at what you'll be able to throw at your players next month - the Feral Vampire
Here's an excerpt from the (SIX PAGE 😳) statblock Dillon crafted for you all:
Feral vampires are vampires who have given in... 2022-09-28 16:48:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
We had some bonus content that we're very excited to share with you all! Our good friend Pedro of Codex Universalis has sent us two of his 3D models that will perfectly supplement this month's theme, whi...
2022-09-23 20:36:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
Did you know that when we're not writing and creating content under our Critical Crafting brand, you can find the members of our team involved in all sorts of other projects?
We want to real quick tell all about one that's Live on Kickstarter right now that had our very own Dillon Olney as the L...
2022-09-22 19:51:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
For today's WIP Wednesday, check out this first-look at one of our upcoming October release!
The Stitched Man is our take on the classic Frankenstein monster and is the result of what happens when someone with a brilliant mind has a god-complex and nefarious motivations
Stay tun...
2022-09-21 15:19:31 +0000 UTC View PostHey Critical Crew!
We wanted to drop a quick update for you all. For the first time ever, the patron poll ended in a tie! We gave a lot of thought as to how to do a tie-breaker (rock, paper, scissors? a recount of the votes? dance-off??) and we ultimately decided on picking between the two ourselves. With that being sai...
2022-09-21 03:05:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew! October is getting closer, and we're getting hyped over the artwork that is finalizing as we speak.
The Gourd Lord is one of our upcoming monsters for next month (did you notice that Small sized creature he's holding??) What abilities come to mind? Let us know below!
All hail th...
2022-09-14 16:45:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
Wanted to let you all know that we had an artist - Oixxo Art - reach out to us and offer to share one of her latest creations for #Swordtember - the Anchor Sword!
What's Swordtember, you ask? It's a monthly art challenge to create and share one new sword everyda...
2022-09-13 02:15:02 +0000 UTC View PostWith the October release well on its way with art and writing it is time to vote for the November theme!
Streets of Bluudkeep
Press through the hustle and bustle of an urban environment with creatu...
2022-09-12 12:41:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
We're already plugging away at getting next month's content all ready for you, and thought you might like to see a sneak peek of what's to come
Check out the art proofs of the Pumpkin Golem ! These behemoths can often be found slowly strolling through fields and the country side, watching as the...
2022-09-07 18:21:41 +0000 UTC View PostHello Loremasters!
The September release can be found in the latest Google Drive folder here! We sincerely hope you enjoy what we've created for you this month. If you have any questions or ...
2022-09-03 14:50:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Critical Crew!
Cameron and I have wrapped the final touches and exporting on tomorrow's aquatic release, and we can't wait to share it with you all. BUT in the meantime, we've got some awesome bonus content to hook you up with to tide you over.
Our good friend Kelfecil of Kelfecil's Tales just...
2022-09-02 18:30:04 +0000 UTC View Post
This week's WIP is our first look at the subclass for October’s “Folktales of Gristwood” - the Fighter archetype, The Indomitable
Indomitable are fighters who have learned to overcome pain itself, shutting off this part of their brain and instead focusing the adrenaline into deadlier and more brutal attacks. Indom...
2022-09-02 12:37:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Batten down the hatches and hold onto yer booty mates as the Depths of Xephal release approaches!
This Saturday the Depths of Xephal release will drop and we cannot WAIT to share all the awesome stuff in store.
As always, this release introduces new encounters, monsters, a subclass, feats, spells, item...
2022-08-29 21:24:46 +0000 UTC View PostAs always we want to hear from you! With spooky season approaching (or at least it is in my local grocery store), we are preparing for our October release and want to know what you would like to see! Be sure to vote before next Friday night when the poll ends!
2022-08-19 20:30:57 +0000 UTC
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Hey Critical Crew!
We’re halfway through the month and September’s aquatic theme ‘The Depths of Xephal’ will be upon us before we know it
Check out this WIP of one of the upcoming monsters - the Wereorca!
Werewhales usually despise sailors and especially hate whalers, going out...
2022-08-18 01:39:36 +0000 UTC View Post
