Crit Hit The Giant | Adventures In D&D & TTRPGs

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. LINKSBlog Post Version | https://crithitthegiant.com/2026/06/05/spotlight-geek-orthodox-interview/Watch "Broken Chains", a D&D Actual Play | https://www.twitch.tv/crithitthegiantWhere You Can Find Me Online | https://linktr.ee/crithitthegiant

"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. LINKSOrder "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/crithitthegiantWhere You Can Find Me Online | https://linktr.ee/crithitthegiant

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.LINKSBlog 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/dndwithdeeWhere You Can Find Me Online | https://linktr.ee/crithitthegiantCHAPTERS00:00 - The Baldur's Gate 3 Effect02:35 - Special Thanks & Disclaimer03:59 - Movement, Climbing, & Jumping05:20 - Spellcasting07:26 - Spell Scrolls08:19 - Magic Items9:09 - Short & Long Rests10:16 - Throwing Healing Potions11:27 - Recovering From 0 Hit Points In Combat12:50 - Leveling Up13:56 - Outro

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?LINKSBlog 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/hfAy23JZL4UPlay Along Pack Walkthrough | https://www.youtube.com/live/jiFRgSPy-PE?si=V-tdYwjbdI4V4j0UWatch "Broken Chains", a D&D Actual Play | https://www.twitch.tv/dndwithdeeWhere You Can Find Me Online | https://linktr.ee/crithitthegiantCHAPTERS00:00 - Intro01:25 - First Impressions Of "Dungeon Masters"04:10 - Easter Eggs And... Sneak Peaks?!?06:13 - Play Along Pack Experience12:46 - Outro

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-WK15Dungeon Masters: The New D&D Actual Play | https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/2147-dungeon-masters-the-new-d-d-actual-playDesigner Insights From Unearthed Arcana: Villainous Options | https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/2150-designer-insights-from-unearthed-arcana-villainousBlog 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/dndwithdeeWhere You Can Find & Support Me Online | https://linktr.ee/crithitthegiantCHAPTERS00:00 - Intro01:51 - Product Options For "Ravenloft: The Horrors Within"04:44 - The Ultimate Bundle09:26 - Dungeon Master's Screen11:18 - Map Pack14:14 - Tarokka Deck17:20 - Dungeon Masters: The New D&D Actual Play23:40 - Unearthed Arcana: Villainous Options46:56 - Outro

At GaryCon, I had a chance to speak to Limiting Factor Games. They created Dynamaps, which is a new kind of map experience for tabletop roleplaying games. LINKSDynamaps by Limiting Factor Games | https://www.limitingfactorgames.comWatch "Broken Chains", a D&D Actual Play | https://www.twitch.tv/dndwithdeeWhere You Can Find & Support Me Online | https://linktr.ee/crithitthegiantHASHTAGS & MENTIONS#DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #Barbarians #BarbarianClass #IWouldLikeToRage

I sat down with Chris Tulach, Global Play Manager for Dungeons & Dragons, and we talked about the Dungeon Dare experience and the future of D&D Organized Play. LINKSWatch "Broken Chains", a D&D Actual Play | https://www.twitch.tv/dndwithdeeWhere You Can Find & Support Me Online | https://linktr.ee/crithitthegiantHASHTAGS & MENTIONS#DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #Barbarians #BarbarianClass #IWouldLikeToRage #GaryCon #GaryCon2026 #Greyhawk #Dungeons

I attended GaryCon for the first time this year and go to go as press. Here were the big D&D announcements that was dropped at the convention, what I enjoyed the most about it, and a highlights reel of my time there. GaryCon has easily tied with GenCon as my favorite convention to attend!LINKSGaryCon | https://garycon.comBlog Post Version | Watch "Broken Chains", a D&D Actual Play | https://www.twitch.tv/dndwithdeeWhere You Can Find & Support Me Online | https://linktr.ee/crithitthegiantCHAPTERS00:00 - What Is GaryCon?01:41 - News Drops At GaryCon08:12 - What Makes GaryCon Different?13:19 - CloserHASHTAGS & MENTIONS#DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #Barbarians #BarbarianClass #IWouldLikeToRage #GaryCon #Greyhawk #Gygax #GaryCon2026

After being a Dungeon Master for 3 years, here are a few tools I use or plan to use in my future D&D campaigns that you should check out. LINKSFree League Publishing's "The One Ring 2E" - https://freeleaguepublishing.com/games/the-one-ring/ Cubicle Seven's "Uncharted Journeys" - https://cubicle7games.com/our-games/uncharted-journeysMCDM Productions' "Arcadia" - https://shop.mcdmproductions.com/products/arcadia-complete-bundle-issues-1-30 Mystic Arts' "The Dungeoneering Rules" - https://www.patreon.com/posts/dungeoneering-149413228 Blog Post Version | https://crithitthegiant.com/2026/03/06/3-tools-im-using-to-level-up-my-dd-play/Watch "Broken Chains", a D&D Actual Play | https://www.twitch.tv/dndwithdeeWhere You Can Find & Support Me Online | https://linktr.ee/crithitthegiantCHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:56 - Uncharted Journeys from Cubicle 706:04 - Group Maneuvers from MCDM09:23 - The Dungeoneering Rules from Mystic Arts13:02 - What Tools Would You Suggest?