Critical Crafting

In addition to the release this month, this update contains VERY important information for patrons on the future of Critical Crafting, and updates to tiers, pricing, and release schedules. For paid patrons, the updates to the Patreon can be found HERE. Tier Release Links Loremaster Tier Release Acol

Hey everyone, Alongside this month's release, we need to have an honest, transparent conversation about what has been going on behind the scenes at Critical Crafting over the past few months and where we are heading as a creative group. First of all, let me say right off the bat that we aren’t going

Hello Loremasters! The October 2026 release "Tales by Candlelight" can be found in the latest Google Drive link located here! October 2026 Discount Codes for the Critical Crafting Online Store: 30% off all Digital Content with FBVSVS 15% off all Physical Content with TAGJUY

Hello Loremasters! While we work on getting the October release posted, you can find the backlogged content here! October 2026 Discount Codes for the Critical Crafting Online Store: 30% off all Digital Content with FBVSVS 15% off all Physical Content with TAGJUY

Hi all! Wanted to give you a quick update on what we have cooking. October So obviously we are late on the October release; this is in part due to still trying to deal with the massive hack we experienced in September, as well as an unexpected hospital stay of 2 weeks for me (man, I can't seem to ca

Hi all, A very worn down Dillon here. Where things stand: We have regained control of our social accounts as well as paid platforms like Backerkit, Kickstarter, Patreon, and banking. Our X account is currently regained but maintains potential back door access to the bad agent at this time. We are wo

Google has given me 24 hours to provide information on a deleted YouTube video title in an attempt to recover some of our accounts. We need patrons to try and find The name of this video, it likely was posted at some point in the patron Chat in Discord, but as all of the mods have been booted from D

Hey Critical Crew! It has been a very emotional 24 hours but we wanted to share some updates to keep you all in the loop. 1.) All social media accounts have been reclaimed, however our Discord Server is no longer under our control and neither of our Google Accounts have been made able to get recover

Hey Critical Crew! Cameron here - Earlier today, Dillon's discord and Google Accounts were compromised, and his passwords were subsequently changed by the hacker. Dillon currently has no access to ANYTHING, and is frantically working with the plethora of customer service representatives to try and r

Hi all! The team is getting ready to launch the In the Trenches of the Mages' War release, and HOLY CRAP, this might be one of my all-time favorites. It really is epic, and brings the drudgery and chaos of magic vs. machines to your tables :) While finishing this up, we have been hard at work gettin

In the Trenches of the Mages' War is coming soon! Bring a mix of technology and magic into a war of attrition for 2024 5e While the Mages' War is primarily fought in the shadows; Arcanuum members destroying Blank-occupied supply lines with guerrilla warfare tactics, Blank troops influencing governme

We are already well underway with our "cute and cozy" October release, but we want Patrons to pick what we will be working on for November! Mages' War - The Blank Capital City Tour a city of technological splendor where spellcasting is illegal and technology far beyond your wildest dreams! Expand yo

Hi all! Thank you to those of you who took the time to fill out our community survey; your responses were invaluable in helping us determine what you, as backers, want from us. 2024 5e As a result of the survey, I am happy (and a bit anxious) to announce that we are moving future content to the 5e 2

I don't often do this, BUT we are doing a FLASH poll today! Poll ends End of Day! The team is torn on what we want to do with the art for the Blank Torcher, so we put the option to you, the patrons! Vote on what you prefer for the Blank Torcher, the flamethrowing badasses of the Order! Flamethrower

Just trying something fun and silly here. I want to see what shenanigans we can get into using our stuff with the community! So here it goes... I am your online GM.... The Prompt: You stand in a brightly lit suite on the La’Zairus Time Casino. You remember that much… the name of the casino. And you

Hey Critical Crew! We've got your next sneak peek at what's to come in next month's "In the Trenches of the Mages' War". Check out the Trench Drake for WIPWednesday! The Order of the Blank learned quickly that some weapons are more effective when they’re alive. Trench Drakes are enormous draconic wa

Working on new ideas for our "long legs" Blank Fighter! One of the big things is the name... not sure I love Long legs... These technocratic fighters spring from hiding in the trenches to wipe out anyone that dares cross no-man's land, eradicating mages wherever the spell scum lurk! Be sure to share

Just wanted to share a little "behind the scenes".... We are always working, it feels like! Getting The Mages' War ready to ship, while also working on the upcoming release "In the Trenches of the Mages' War," I would LOVE to hear your ideas! We have a LOT cooking right now. Share your ideas for tre

Hey Critical Crew! We're getting things moving for September's "In the Trenches of the Mages' War", and we have your first look for WIPWednesday. Check out the Blank Long Legs! To see above the trenches, they surrendered the right to ever stand on their own again. Blank Long Legs are soldiers perman

We want to get some community feedback as we plan the future of Critical Crafting. Fill out this survey for a chance to win a $100 gift card to the webstore AND have your 5e idea fully illustrated and written by Critical Crafting! In addition, everyone who fills out the survey will receive a 10% off

Tier Release Links Loremaster Tier Release Acolyte Tier Release Adventurer Tier Release Apprentice Tier Release _______ Hey Critical Crew! What would you risk to reclaim the pieces of your own past? This month, we return to the La’Zairus Time Casino, a city-sized gambling hall hurtling through the H

For those of you who have been following the WIPs, you know what is coming! A crazy mind heist in our outer space casino where your characters have to steal back their memories from the house! Reclaiming the Past Adventure: In this 22+ page adventure, the characters begin with no memories and must w

We are letting Patrons vote on the cover for the La'Zairus Mind Heist! (Can you tell I haven't slept much while prepping this release?) Cast your vote here! Calypt Crime Boss The Vaultmind

We are working on adding some fun minigames to our sci-fi space casino, The La'Zairus. I dropped a few minigames (ignore the traps on the left side of the first image) from the previous release below. If you have some cool minigame / gambling game ideas, or ones from around your table please share!

I am trying to determine how the "final boss" of this adventure should act. Knowing that they have all the memories of the characters, as well as the memories of multitudes, would they be sympathetic? Fear losing their identity by giving up the memories? Be so alien they don't register personality?

We are bringing back nihilites from The Mages' War / Machinations of the Blank! Stripped of identity, body, and mind, these soldiers know nothing but the trenches of the Mages' War... coming September 2026! I would love to know what cool abilities you think this subrace should have. Played a nihilit

Been working on the art and design ideas for the SEPTEMBER release! (Working title - In the Trenches of the Mages' War) One of the new stats is for an Arcanuum "trencher" but how did these secretive mages come to be on the open battlefield? And what terrifying powers will they unleash on the Blank?

Hey Critical Crew! We're back with another sneak peek at next month's return to La'Zairus for the Mind Heist! Meet the Slot Golem. Disguised among the countless slot machines lining the casino floor, these towering constructs lie perfectly still, waiting for the moment an unsuspecting thief, cheater

I have been really struggling with this stat block and would LOVE some input! Current Ability Ideas -Jackpot! Massive damage IF it rolls a specific number on 3 d20's -Treasure hoard - Counts as having a treasure hoard inside of it, dispenses smaller hoards when it uses Jackpot! -Nomrla golemy stuff

I have been writing the stats and lore for the crime boss today. Let me know what cool ideas you have in the comments!

Thoughts on the Vault Mind (a 5e monster that hoards memories) for the La'zairus Time Casino. Let me know what you think (while you can still remember...)

Hey Critical Crew! We're eager to return to La'Zairus next month and wanted to share your firstlook at what's to come! Ever wondered what the calypts do with the lifespan and memories that they take from the losing gamblers? Well check out the Vaultmind for WIPWednesday! This colossal construct is t

Hey Critical Crew! A colleague and friend of ours TooManyRobots is in the midst of his latest Kickstarter, and we wanted to help him signal boost this awesome product (especially given how perfectly is lines up with our current Patreon release!) Machines of Bone & Blood is a new supplement for D&D 5

Hello Loremasters! The July 2026 release "Blood in the Streets" can be found in the latest Google Drive link located here! July 2026 Discount Codes for the Critical Crafting Online Store: 30% off all Digital Content with FBVSVS 15% off all Physical Content with TAGJUY We sincerely hope you enjoy wha

Tier Release Links Loremaster Tier Release Acolyte Tier Release Adventurer Tier Release Apprentice Tier Release _______ Hey Critical Crew! Welcome back to Calydon, where blood magic continues to stain more than just the streets. A city of white walls, crowded markets, hidden gangs, desperate citizen

Ok, the teaser comes a bit late when we are 4 days from launch (maybe because SOMEONE kept messing with my keystrokes...) BUT BEHOLD! A new blood-magic / Urban 5e release is coming 7/3! Blood magic, body horror, and the sinister plots of urban organizations are brought to life in this horrific urban

Hey Critical Crew! Next month's "Blood in the Streets" release will take us back to the urban setting of Calydon, and we have another sneak-peek of what's to come. Check out the Hemascoma for WIPWednesday! "Hemosocomas are corpse-armored, caterpillar-like bloodsuckers that lurk in sewers, tunnels, a

Thanks for your patience while I supported this absolute BEAST. The Radiagon STL file is now available in the Loremaster and Apprentice tier monthly folders. While it is not fully test printed, so far, all test prints are coming out great! And don't forget to come see us at Origins Game Fair! Booth

Hey Critical Crew! We trust that you're enjoying your time spent in the bogs and swamplands of Malghool, but prepare for the trek back into the urban cityscape of Calydon next month with "Blood in the Streets"! July's release with further expand upon the Vermillion Order and their conniving blood ma

Tier Release Links Loremaster Tier Release Acolyte Tier Release Adventurer Tier Release Apprentice Tier Release _______ Hey Critical Crew! This supplement drags your table into the glowing muck of Malghool, a radioactive swamp where the rain burns with contamination, the water twists flesh, and the