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tckcallahan's review
5.0
fun times
A god trip down memory lane.. really enjoyed reading this- if you love dnd then definitely give this a read through!
A god trip down memory lane.. really enjoyed reading this- if you love dnd then definitely give this a read through!
nonesensed's review
4.5
An interesting look "behind the scenes" if you're a fan of the actual play series Critical Role. It's got lovely art, interesting interviews and insights into what's been going through the players' heads during campaign 1 and the first part of campaign 2. A few things were a bit of repetition from things I've already seen on-stream, but I can't really complain about that since talking about the show and its creators is the literal point of the book. All in all, an enjoyable read if you're a fan!
mikrichardson's review
5.0
For a book that should certainly function as a coffee table piece, Liz Marsham's The World of Critical Role has a lot of heart and insight into the magic that goes into every Thursday night. It's more than a game of fails and saves--even though those moments make the show memorable. Instead, Marsham spends just over 300 pages proving how the show's evolution into an independent company, a charitable foundation, and a publishing company is all just a love letter to the community. Love for the friendship. Love for the imagination. Love for the ability to leave reality behind for even just a minute--and maybe save the world while they're at it.
Ultimately, the book asks its readers the most important question of all: how do you want to do this?
Take a chance, roll the dice--because this life is all we have.
Ultimately, the book asks its readers the most important question of all: how do you want to do this?
Take a chance, roll the dice--because this life is all we have.
abookishpenguin's review against another edition
4.5
Dungeons and Dragons has long been a household name amongst role-playing games. Its popularity continues to grow. Explore the world of Critical Role, a group of actors and voice actors who play D&D to a huge audience online.
This was such a cool listen! I have only been playing D&D for about a year, but I've been so interested in it for so long. This book is a great introduction into how the game works, the mechanics, and how creative and exciting it can be.
I have never watched Critical Role, mainly because of the sheer amount of material there is to get through now, but it was great seeing how the show grew and hearing the impact it has had on people across the world.
This does contain spoilers, with some of the more exciting storylines and events throughout the campaigns described. Knowing I'm probably never going to get through what's out there, though, I really liked hearing this described. The cast members of Critical Role pop up at points in interviews with the author, so you get their take on their campaigns and the game in general.
What really stood out was how good friends they seem to be, and the sense of community that comes with playing this sort of game. That's something that really resonates with me, with the campaigns I'm in and friends I've met through the game.
My only complaint with this really is that I did the audiobook. That had it's perks - the narator was great, and imitated many of the character voices when recounting the encounters. But I think it was missing something. The physical book is full of pictures, which I think would add so much to the experience of reading this.
I definitely recommend the book to any budding TTRPG players and fans, and recommend the physical book over the audiobook.
This was such a cool listen! I have only been playing D&D for about a year, but I've been so interested in it for so long. This book is a great introduction into how the game works, the mechanics, and how creative and exciting it can be.
I have never watched Critical Role, mainly because of the sheer amount of material there is to get through now, but it was great seeing how the show grew and hearing the impact it has had on people across the world.
This does contain spoilers, with some of the more exciting storylines and events throughout the campaigns described. Knowing I'm probably never going to get through what's out there, though, I really liked hearing this described. The cast members of Critical Role pop up at points in interviews with the author, so you get their take on their campaigns and the game in general.
What really stood out was how good friends they seem to be, and the sense of community that comes with playing this sort of game. That's something that really resonates with me, with the campaigns I'm in and friends I've met through the game.
My only complaint with this really is that I did the audiobook. That had it's perks - the narator was great, and imitated many of the character voices when recounting the encounters. But I think it was missing something. The physical book is full of pictures, which I think would add so much to the experience of reading this.
I definitely recommend the book to any budding TTRPG players and fans, and recommend the physical book over the audiobook.
dani95's review
5.0
Such a good book for whoever loves CR and wants an insight into what goes on beyond the weekly stream
booklover160's review
4.0
I got into Critical Role this year and I'm nearly done with campaign 1. That said, this book is full of spoilers for the first two campaigns. I like spoilers so I didn't mind and as a still baby Critter, I haven't seen/watched Between the Sheets. I learned a bunch about the players and characters through this book! However, most of the info in here has been previously put out there from Between the Sheets and other interviews and the like. There doesn't seem to be much exclusive content in the book but it's a great compilation of facts and info on Critical Role for casual/still newer fans!
cindershelby's review
5.0
A fun and interesting read and a beautifully done book that any Critical Role fan would be proud to display on their coffee table. If you’re someone who’s devoured both campaigns for CR, there wasn’t a lot of new information. Be warned though, if you have not finished campaign one or two and have intention to do so, do not read this book. It goes into detail on some of the biggest moments of the campaigns and is very spoiler heavy. That being said, if you don’t mind the spoilers, I highly recommend if you know someone who is a fan and just want to know a little more info so when they inevitably start going on and on about the latest episode you’re not completely in the dark (apologies to the friends I have definitely done this to