Let's Check Out Dynamaps | A GaryCon Special

SPOTLIGHT: Geek Orthodox [Interview]

What happens when you have a passion for geek culture and a talent in making stained glass windows? You get Geek Orthodox! I had a chance to talk to the Founder & Designer, Ian Leino, about their work, their journey, and their future. LINKS Blog Post Version | https://crithitthegiant.com/2026/06/05/spotlight-geek-orthodox-interview/ Watch "Broken Chains", a D&D Actual Play | https://www.twitch.tv/crithitthegiant Where You Can Find Me Online | https://linktr.ee/crithitthegiant ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Total Party Killers (with Christopher Hastings)

"Total Party Killers" is one of the newest Dungeons & Dragons comic book mini-series from Dark Horse and Wizards of the Coast. The writer of the series, Christopher Hastings, came by to chat about the series and his love and experiences with Dungeons & Dragons. LINKS * Order "Dungeons & Dragons: Total Party Killers #1" | https://www.darkhorse.com/comics/3014-460/dungeons-dragons-total-party-killers-1/ * Blog Post Version | https://crithitthegiant.com/2026/05/29/total-party-killers-with-christopher-hastings/ * Watch "Broken Chains", a D&D Actual Play | https://www.twitch.tv/crithitthegiant * Where You Can Find Me Online | https://linktr.ee/crithitthegiant ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

From Baldur's Gate 3 To Dungeons & Dragons: What You Need To Know

If you've played Baldur's Gate 3 and you are now thinking of jumping into playing Dungeons & Dragons, you might be surprised at some of the key differences between the games. Here's what you need to know. LINKS Blog Post Version | https://crithitthegiant.com/2026/05/08/from-baldurs-gate-to-dungeons-dragons-what-to-know-before-you-play/ Watch "Broken Chains", a D&D Actual Play | https://www.twitch.tv/dndwithdee Where You Can Find Me Online | https://linktr.ee/crithitthegiant CHAPTERS 00:00 - The Baldur's Gate 3 Effect 02:35 - Special Thanks & Disclaimer 03:59 - Movement, Climbing, & Jumping 05:20 - Spellcasting 07:26 - Spell Scrolls 08:19 - Magic Items 9:09 - Short & Long Rests 10:16 - Throwing Healing Potions 11:27 - Recovering From 0 Hit Points In Combat 12:50 - Leveling Up 13:56 - Outro ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Dungeon Masters Premieres & The Play Along Pack Experience

After watching the premiere of "Dungeon Masters" and running the first Play Along Pack from the series, here are my thoughts about this experience. Did you enjoy the debut of "Dungeon Masters"? What do you think of having these Play Along Packs for each episode? LINKS Blog Post Version | https://crithitthegiant.com/2026/04/24/dungeon-masters-premiere-and-the-play-along-pack-experience/ VIDEO: I Tried Running One Of These Adventures | https://youtu.be/hfAy23JZL4U Play Along Pack Walkthrough | https://www.youtube.com/live/jiFRgSPy-PE?si=V-tdYwjbdI4V4j0U Watch "Broken Chains", a D&D Actual Play | https://www.twitch.tv/dndwithdee Where You Can Find Me Online | https://linktr.ee/crithitthegiant CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - First Impressions Of "Dungeon Masters" 04:10 - Easter Eggs And... Sneak Peaks?!? 06:13 - Play Along Pack Experience 12:46 - Outro ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

From Ravenloft To Villainous Options

In the last few weeks, we got a lot of updates regarding the Season of Horror products, a new Actual Play Series from the D&D Team, and a new playtest centered around Villainous Options for players. LINKS * "Ravenloft: The Horrors Within" products | https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/BB-Ravenloft-WK15 * Dungeon Masters: The New D&D Actual Play | https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/2147-dungeon-masters-the-new-d-d-actual-play * Designer Insights From Unearthed Arcana: Villainous Options | https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/2150-designer-insights-from-unearthed-arcana-villainous * Blog Post Version | https://crithitthegiant.com/2026/04/17/from-ravenloft-to-villainous-options-a-look-at-the-latest-dd-releases/ * 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 01:51 - Product Options For "Ravenloft: The Horrors Within" 04:44 - The Ultimate Bundle 09:26 - Dungeon Master's Screen 11:18 - Map Pack 14:14 - Tarokka Deck 17:20 - Dungeon Masters: The New D&D Actual Play 23:40 - Unearthed Arcana: Villainous Options 46:56 - Outro ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.