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Critical Role (2015)

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Critical Role
TV-14
Tabletop
Fantasy
Reality TV

Release Date
March 12, 2015
Cast
Matthew Mercer , Liam O'Brien , marisha ray , Laura Bailey
Main Genre
Tabletop
Seasons
3

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10 Tips for New Critical Role Listeners

Matt Mercer's Critical Role is more popular than ever, but it can be a daunting show for new listeners. Some basic tips can make things easier.

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10 Best Magic Items In Critical Role

The characters of Critical Role, across their Vox Machina and Mighty Nein campaigns, have used some of the best D&D magical items.

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Critical Role: 10 Best Percy & Vex Moments, Ranked

Percy and Vex are one of the most well-known couples from Campaign One of Critical Role, and their interactions make for some of the show's sweetest.

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11 Best Critical Role NPCs From Campaign 3 (So Far)

Critical Role's eclectic Bells Hells have attracted a fitting array of off-the-beaten-path allies and acquaintances in their apocalyptic adventures.

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Stage the Perfect Bells Hells Caper in Critical Role's Colorful New Card Game

Critical Role's Darrington Press introduces the collaborative Caper Cards: Bells Hells, an homage to the Campaign 3 adventuring party.

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10 Best Marisha Ray Moments In Critical Role

Marisha Ray has shined in many moments across the Vox Machina and Mighty Nein Critical Role campaigns, as both Keyleth and Beau.

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10 Best Critical Role Fights, Ranked

From one-shots like The Search for Grog to Vox Machina's battle against Vecna, the greatest Critical Role fights kept fans on the edge of their seats.

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The Finale of Critical Role Campaign 1 Has One of the Greatest Storytelling Moments In All Of Gaming

Critical Role is known for its narrative, and Scanlan's counterspell in the first campaign's finale is one of the best story moments in gaming.

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15 Beginner Friendly D&D Campaigns Newcomers Should DM

Anyone looking to start DMing with a pre-made Dungeons & Dragons campaign has a ton of excellent published options at their disposal.

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Dimension 20's Aabria Iyengar Starts Burrow's End with an Homage to Brennan Lee Mulligan and Matthew Mercer

Game Master Aabria Iyengar seizes her opportunity to continue Brennan Lee Mulligan's inadvertent tradition in Exandria Unlimited.

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Critical Role’s Brian Foster Gets Sued By Last of Us Actor Ashley Johnson and Six Others

Critical Role's Brian Foster is getting sued by Last of Us' Ashley Johnson and many other women for alleged sexual abuse and more

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10 Best Sam Riegel Moments In Critical Role

The entirety of the Critical Role cast is immensely talented, but there are instances where Sam Riegel proves he's in the highest echelon of player.

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10 Best Matt Mercer Moments In Critical Role

Critical Role is chock-full of insanely talented cast members, but dungeon master Matthew Mercer has proven himself to be an elite-level D&D player.

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REVIEW: Dungeons & Dragons: Lore & Legends

Ten Speed Press brings D&D fans along for an in-depth look at the World's Greatest Roleplaying Game's Fifth Edition from concepts to reality.

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10 Best Critical Role NPCs From Campaign 2, Ranked

Whether allies with The Mighty Nein, or possess deep secrets, NPCs like The Gentleman and Orly Skiffback spiced up Critical Role's second campaign.

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Why Critical Role Will Never Recapture the Magic of Campaign One

Critical Role has gotten bigger and shinier over the years, but its first campaign has a charm and earnestness that is impossible to recapture.

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10 Most Shocking Critical Role Episodes

Critical Role has had plenty of drama over three campaigns and hundreds of hours, but there are a few moments that stand out as the most shocking.

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10 Best Taliesin Jaffe Moments In Critical Role

Thanks to his acting skills and sharp wit, Taliesin Jaffe's performances as Percy de Rolo, Mollymauk Tealeaf, and more kept Critical Role exciting.

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10 Best Travis Willingham Moments In Critical Role

Travis Willingham has depicted characters like Grog Strongjaw and Chetney Pock O' Pea on Critical Role, making fans laugh and cry at every turn.

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10 Best Critical Role Locations, Ranked

From the fascinating nation of Xhorhas to the ancient city of Aeor, the best locations featured in Critical Role make each campaign exciting.

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