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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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Why Critical Role Left Geek & Sundry

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How To Get Started With Critical Role

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How Critical Role Revolutionized Actual Plays

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10 Most Important Pieces of Critical Role Lore

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Critical Role Launches Candela Obscura: Circle of Tide and Bone Trailer

Critical Role Releases a trailer for Candela Obscura's latest installment, the three-episode chapter Circle of Tide and Bone.

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Liam O'Brien has been one of Critical Role's most passionate players across its three campaigns, and he's created a number of truly memorable moments.

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Even in a high-profile D&D game like Critical Role, the d20 reigns supreme. A well-timed Nat 20 can make all the difference to a campaign's arc.

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