#238. Is the OFFICIAL D&D Liveplay About to End Critical Role?

#238. Is the OFFICIAL D&D Liveplay About to End Critical Role?

April 22, 2026 · 1h 1m · Episode 238

About this episode

The episode discusses the launch of an official D&D liveplay campaign and its potential impact on Critical Role, alongside the rising costs of TTRPGs.

WotC is launching an 'official' D&D liveplay campaign, with talent from Dimension 20 and Baldur's Gate 3. But can it hope to topple Critical Role? Meanwhile, have TTRPG's become a luxury purchase? Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael Todd: @ToddKenreck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @jberrt Topics: 00:00 - Intro 06:00 - Ravenloft book reveals 21:50 - Daggerheart & luxury TTRPG goods 25:35 - Dungeon Crawler Carl sets records! 29:10 - The "Official" D&D live play 38:42 - Players missing sessions 46:41 - Complex villains & worlds

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