When Crit Happens – Details, episodes & analysis

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! 

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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

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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.

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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

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The Ride or Dies take in the view of the burned out valley before setting off with Golmeev in pursuit of a thornberry root, prepared for a dragon to appear at any moment. They find a doomstone, a bush, and you guessed it, a large, flying, angry spirit. In the ensuing encounter, Jo gets into the thicket of it, Jasoo explores a newfound aerial prowess, and Titan tries to threaten a dragon. Poisonous wine-vomit floweth, but the party seems as though they’re going to pull through—until the dragon has one last emotional outburst, that is, and everyone has to ask: is this really happening AGAIN?

Then on Dirty Crit, we get into some nuances of D&D boss fights and how we like to infuse them with narrative.

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

Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick

Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf

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The Ride or Dies are dead tired, and lay down to get some sleep–all except one, that is. After a much needed night of rest, whether sleeping or not, everyone is grateful that Thulla can get them proper breakfast over which to talk through their next moves. Thulla introduces them to a new friend, and passes on a gift from Mortha. Then the party sets out in pursuit of root from the thornberry bush. In the process, Titan finds they are finally able to let their guard down, Jasoo finds trust in a new friend, and Jo finds love in an unexpected place. But when the party gets to the top of the ridge, all their careful preparations can't stop their shock at what lies beyond. 

Then, on Dirty Crit, analysis of relationships between our in-game characters and their growth. We discuss real world frameworks for healthy relationships, and how they collide with our fantasy story. Some really interesting stuff. 

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Content Warnings: forest fires, mushrooms, 4.0 GPAs, swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol.

Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick

Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf

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Still reeling from the horrors inside Hitherheim, the Ride or Dies make their way to Evertree Sanctuary. On the way, Titan checks in with Prim, Jo hears from her father, and Jasoo tells the Bridge Fungus something less than true. The Sanctuary offers much needed rest and information about the state of the Prophet and the Dragon. But when the party learns there are some in the commune who aren't thrilled to see them, someone goes down for the count.

Then, on Dirty Crit, Monty Python, bringing your irl state of mind to your role play, and some subtleties of affinity groups. 

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

Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick

Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf

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As the Ride or Dies journey through the tunnels of Terra, they discover things may have changed since Thulla was last there. The party gets a bit of rest, but decides they need to move quickly–because they are not alone. Jo’s flashlight is indispensable, Jasoo makes use of both gauntlets, and Titan’s weave is clutch for those clutching it. They are within grasp of the Gates of Hitherheim, but can they get out before the swarm reaches them?

Then, on Dirty Crit, discussion of what it’s like to accidentally find ourselves in a horror encounter, to have people tell you what help you need, and some fun realizations about what this episode might imply for the larger Rokhatima storyline!

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Content Warnings: HORROR, swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol.

Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick

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The journey north continues, but the path has twists and dark corners. Jasoo helps Yama pull something shiny from an icky place, Jo bids farewell to her friends from home, and Titan helps everyone get over their responsibility complexes. The party decides to take a new path toward the Evertree Sanctuary, which comes with a new set of challenges. But what happens when the lights go out?

Then, on Dirty Crit, we play the game of guess where the GM wants you to go (or not), discuss various levels of responsibility one can take for others, and we make an attempt to answer the unexpectedly poignant question: When does the beat drop?

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Content Warnings: swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol, mention of suicide.

Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick

Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf

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The Ride or Dies have a rock monster to fight, so get out of the way, Duke’s Guard and D'Largos. Jasoo goes full agro, Jo nearly swims in a mire, and Titan acquires a new piece of jewelry. But when Jasoo disappears, things start to get tense. 

Then, on Dirty Crit, a conversation about representation of disabilities in DnD and fantasy at large, including the rules of the game. 

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Content Warnings: mud, darkness, swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol.

Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick

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The Ride or Dies make their way to the river road north of Stormhaven and join up with the large caravan that has already formed. Jo sees lots of old friends, Titan keeps an eye on the D’Largos, and Jasoo keeps her nose to the grindstone. But when a carriage full of precious cargo breaks down, tension begins to rise.

Then, on Dirty Crit, discussion flows, including an examination of the language we use when talking to people about the things they do–especially if we’re in a position of power.

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

Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick

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The Ride or Dies finally get some downtime to talk and sleep. Jasoo explores the Path of the Sun, Jo gets to talk to her dad, and Titan goes full Marie Condo. In the morning, a rainy dawn reveals a city full of yellow-clad soldiers. The route out of town proves provocative, and the tension just keeps climbing. In the end, La Revolución does their best to breathe through it and move on–literally.

Then, in Dirty Crit, conversation about what it means to start a fight in D&D, and at what level of violence; naturalism and grit; and selective memories of characters’ experiences.

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

Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick

Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf

Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra

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