The Critshow

Part 5 of the Let's Play for The Codex of Worlds You can learn more about The Codex of Worlds at https://evilhat.com The Backer Kit for The Codex of Worlds is live now at https://www.backerkit.com/c/evil-hat/codex-of-worlds You can find and order the new Monster of the Week hardcover addition at https://evilhat.com/product/monster-of-the-week-hardcover/ ------ Hear more of The Critshow, a Monster of the Week actual play podcast (that later explores other PBtA games all within the same dimension hopping narrative) on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts. ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow us on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 4 of the Let's Play for The Codex of Worlds You can learn more about The Codex of Worlds at https://evilhat.com The Backer Kit for The Codex of Worlds is live now at https://www.backerkit.com/c/evil-hat/codex-of-worlds You can find and order the new Monster of the Week hardcover addition at https://evilhat.com/product/monster-of-the-week-hardcover/ ------ Hear more of The Critshow, a Monster of the Week actual play podcast (that later explores other PBtA games all within the same dimension hopping narrative) on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts. ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow us on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 3 of the Let's Play for The Codex of Worlds You can learn more about The Codex of Worlds at https://evilhat.com The Backer Kit for The Codex of Worlds is live now at https://www.backerkit.com/c/evil-hat/codex-of-worlds You can find and order the new Monster of the Week hardcover addition at https://evilhat.com/product/monster-of-the-week-hardcover/ ------ Hear more of The Critshow, a Monster of the Week actual play podcast (that later explores other PBtA games all within the same dimension hopping narrative) on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts. ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow us on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of the Let's Play for The Codex of Worlds You can learn more about The Codex of Worlds at https://evilhat.com The Backer Kit for The Codex of Worlds is live now at https://www.backerkit.com/c/evil-hat/codex-of-worlds You can find and order the new Monster of the Week hardcover addition at https://evilhat.com/product/monster-of-the-week-hardcover/ ------ Hear more of The Critshow, a Monster of the Week actual play podcast (that later explores other PBtA games all within the same dimension hopping narrative) on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts. ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow us on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1 of the Let's Play for The Codex of Worlds You can learn more about The Codex of Worlds at https://evilhat.com The Backer Kit for The Codex of Worlds is live now at https://www.backerkit.com/c/evil-hat/codex-of-worlds You can find and order the new Monster of the Week hardcover addition at https://evilhat.com/product/monster-of-the-week-hardcover/ ------ Hear more of The Critshow, a Monster of the Week actual play podcast (that later explores other PBtA games all within the same dimension hopping narrative) on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts. ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow us on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes are reeling after suffering a surprise attack in their home. Landara meets a powerful being. Kim has a vision of an alternate self. Megan’s powers shift into a new form. Jake gets a brand new look. While they travel through the portal to the next world on their list, saving a friend has become a major goal, next to ruining Nash’s plans. ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as the Shiprat, Kim as the Swashbuckler, Megan as the Chronicler, Rev as Landara the Gunslinger, and Tass as the MC. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes journey through a portal back to a familiar world. Megan receives important instructions. Tass gives some advice. Jake acquires some souvenirs. Kim searches for a friend. After the devastating attack on the Monster Mash, the team sets their sights on finding a peaceful balance in their world. ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Spellslinger, Kim as The Seer, Megan as The Spooky, Tass as The Chosen, and Rev as The Keeper. This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes continue their scramble to find the hidden assassin. Jake gets a message from on high. Megan uses her telekinesis. Kim commands a crowd. Tass’s visions come true. As the assailant’s motivations come to light, the team has to make a difficult decision about how to proceed. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Mass Violence, Hate Speech ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Spellslinger, Kim as The Seer, Megan as The Spooky, Tass as The Chosen, and Rev as The Keeper. This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes get swept into solving the mystery behind an assassination attempt. Kim discovers a secret about a friend. Jake tries to break up a fight. Tass starts a chant. Megan discovers an imposter. As mysterious attacks continue to plague the annual Monster Mash tournament, the team must find the cause of the chaos before the denizens succumb to violence and panic. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Mass Violence ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Spellslinger, Kim as The Seer, Megan as The Spooky, Tass as The Chosen, and Rev as The Keeper. This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes rush to settle some troubles while they have the chance. Megan goes on a date. Tass makes an offer. Kim gets a pleasant surprise. Jake finds some disturbing technology. While they look ahead to their next excursion, an unexpected invitation draws them to a familiar spectacle. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Spellslinger, Kim as The Seer, Megan as The Spooky, Tass as The Chosen, and Rev as The Keeper. This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as we answer your Starhold Season 5 questions! ------ You can download Starhold for free here! ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes return home from their journey through the portal. Jake sets up some training. Tass tries to keep the peace. Megan learns about Carrington’s abilities. Kim accepts a new style of living. As they try to sort through the events around Hydarnes, the repercussions of their triumphs, and several of their fails, become evident. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. You can download Starhold for free here! And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Spellslinger, Kim as The Seer, Megan as The Spooky, Tass as The Chosen, and Rev as The Keeper. This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes have five minutes to survive. Tass takes drastic measures. Megan directs a force of nature. Kim sets a dangerous item. Jake learns about Nash’s plans. As they make a frenzied run for their goal, they must deal with pain, clones, and deception before even hoping to escape with their lives. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. You can download Starhold for free here! And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Scientist, Kim as The Stowaway, Megan as The Technician, Tass as The Muscle, and Rev as The Keeper. This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes are spread thin as they attempt to reunite and find answers. Jake attempts to calm a friend. Megan makes use of her turret. Kim breaks some bad news. Tass reminds them of another threat. With a timer of destruction looming over them, they have very little time to discern who is real and how to survive. —--- We would appreciate it if you could take a moment to fill out our 2022 Patreon Survey! ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. You can download Starhold for free here! And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Scientist, Kim as The Stowaway, Megan as The Technician, Tass as The Muscle, and Rev as The Keeper. This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes find a new level of hopelessness as the search for their prime selves becomes more complicated. Kim delivers bad news. Jake truly finds himself. Tass attempts an escape. Megan splits the party more viscerally than intended. Divided and confused, their peril is increased as a mysterious timer counts down to their deaths. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Gore, Body Horror ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. You can download Starhold for free here! And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Scientist, Kim as The Stowaway, Megan as The Technician, Tass as The Muscle, and Rev as The Keeper. This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes get separated after making a horrible discovery. Tass gets some time to himself. Kim implements a safety protocol. Megan builds a communication device. Jake tries out a new weapon. As they discover that the facility still has surprises in store for them, they have to muster their courage and find each other in the ensuing chaos. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Gore, Body Horror ------ We would appreciate it if you could take a moment to fill out our 2022 Patreon Survey! ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. You can download Starhold for free here! And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Scientist, Kim as The Stowaway, Megan as The Technician, Tass as The Muscle, and Rev as The Keeper. This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes are faced with a decision about a mysterious voice. Megan dances around the truth. Jake inspects his new suit. Tass channels his rage. Kim cracks a code. As the fate of the facility’s battery becomes a point of contention, a monstrous form that looms above them begins to stir… ------ Content Warning: Language, Body Horror ------ We would appreciate it if you could take a moment to fill out our 2022 Patreon Survey! ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. You can download Starhold for free here! And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Scientist, Kim as The Stowaway, Megan as The Technician, Tass as The Muscle, and Rev as The Keeper. This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes approach the final stretch of rooms in the shifting star base. Kim finds a mysterious code. Tass takes a critical shot. Jake theorizes about the nature of the clones. Megan discovers something that was lost. Monstrosities lurk in every corner as the team moves through the facility, but unexpected information seems to be what hampers their progress the most. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Gore ------ We would appreciate it if you could take a moment to fill out our 2022 Patreon Survey! ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. You can download Starhold for free here! And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Scientist, Kim as The Stowaway, Megan as The Technician, Tass as The Muscle, and Rev as The Keeper. This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes are faced with a devastating foe… themselves. Tass finds a bloody clue. Kim gives a horrific being a name. Megan discovers a disturbing signal. Jake learns about the shifting halls. As they struggle to understand the nature of the clones, they also must battle their own doubt and confusion about how to progress. Not all of the clones are accounted for, and the team can’t even be sure that those present are their real friends… ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Body Horror, Blood ------ We would appreciate it if you could take a moment to fill out our 2022 Patreon Survey! ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. You can download Starhold for free here! And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Scientist, Kim as The Stowaway, Megan as The Technician, Tass as The Muscle, and Rev as The Keeper. This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes enter the bizarre complex, hidden in the nebula. Jake’s curiosity gets the best of him. Tass backpedals into trouble. Megan marks a dangerous location. Kim laments a lost wardrobe opportunity. As they attempt to maneuver through the shifting halls, they quickly discover that getting separated isn’t the most dangerous aspect of this puzzle. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. You can download Starhold for free here! And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Scientist, Kim as The Stowaway, Megan as The Technician, Tass as The Muscle, and Rev as The Keeper. This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join our heroes in a space-age Halloween Episode! The team finds themselves in a sterile, malfunctioning space. Tensions rise as they struggle to find a way out of their predicament, but a disturbing secret begins to sew doubt and confusion. Will they make it out alive, or will they become… Infected… ------ Content Warning: Language, Needles ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. You can download Starhold for free here! And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake, Kim, Megan, Tass, and Rev as The GM - featuring Infected, a Social Deceit RPG by Brandon (Rev) Wentz. This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes scramble to organize the Striders as the alien threat looms around them all. Megan prepares for a dangerous maneuver. Kim finds a shortcut. Tass loses an item. Jake creates a new weapon. As they prepare to do battle, they must balance careful planning with every bit of haste they can muster. Every minute that goes by in the station equals hours having passed on the surface… but one misstep could give the silver menace its opening to devour the entire crew. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. You can download Starhold for free here! And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Scientist, Kim as The Stowaway, Megan as The Technician, Tass as The Muscle, and Rev as The Keeper. This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes are forced to test a theory against the horrid creature in their midst. Kim gives an offer to a new friend. Jake hands over a possession. Megan gives a compliment. Tass slips up. As they begin their plan to destroy the metallic alien, they realize that not all dangers are as obvious or monstrous… ------ Content Warning: Fantasy Violence, Language ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. You can download Starhold for free here! And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Scientist, Kim as The Stowaway, Megan as The Technician, Tass as The Muscle, and Rev as The Keeper. This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes stumble across something sinister in the base above the storm. Jake suggests a way to hurt their enemy. Kim gets a boost. Tass gets ambushed. Megan sends a message. As they make their way deeper into the floating facility, the possibility of finding survivors offers both danger and opportunity. ------ Content Warning: Fantasy Violence, Language, Body Horror ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. You can download Starhold for free here! And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Scientist, Kim as The Stowaway, Megan as The Technician, Tass as The Muscle, and Rev as The Keeper. This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes find something peculiar above the raging tempest. Tass breaks one of his weapons. Kim discovers a grizzly scene. Megan tests a theory. Jake learns about online gaming in space. As an unknown entity looms above them, they must decide the best approach to surviving a trip into the stormy atmosphere. ------ Content Warning: Language, Body Horror ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. You can download Starhold for free here! And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices