The change signals a significant strategic pivot for the company, (let me speculate) suggesting a long-term vision that extends beyond its beloved founding cast.
Critical Role’s Daggerheart expands with high-profile designers, a new Kickstarter, and actual play partners
During its panel at Gen Con today, Critical Role’s publishing arm, Darrington Press, unveiled a significant expansion for its new fantasy roleplaying game, Daggerheart.
Routinely Itemised: RPG #314
This week in tabletop RPG news: Darrington Press sees big hires and departures, Wizards of the Coast layoffs, Free RPG Day, and more!
The Daggerheart problem? Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford join Darrington Press
Chris Perkins, ex-Game Design Architect and Creative Director for D&D at Wizards of the Coast (he was there for 28 years) and Jeremy Crawford, ex-Game Director and former Co-Lead Designer for D&D 5e, have joined Darrington Press. Both left Wizards of the Coast around April.
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #310
White Wolf is back! Paradox brings World of Darkness TTRPGs in-house. Plus, WizKids’ Baldur’s Gate 3 minis apology, a forgotten RIFTS game returns, new Invisible Sun, and Goodman Games’ Judges Guild situation. Catch up on the latest TTRPG news!
Roll20 and Demiplane launch integration Beta, unifying VTT experience
Roll20 and Demiplane, known for digital character tools, today announced the beta launch of a significant integration, aiming to streamline the online tabletop roleplaying experience.
Genre Police: Notes From The Field Part 1
Every so often, I have a bad season and a series of game sessions that don’t fire how I expect them to.
Critical Role’s Darrington Press cut Macmillian deal for TTRPG sales and distribution deal
Macmillian Publishers, part of the German Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, have partnered with Critical Role and Darrington Press.
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #275
Scotland Loves Anime expands to London with tickets and dates now available! Chaosium to publish Elf Quest. Support Doctors Without Borders with Roll20Con’s impressive charity bundles. Pre-order Space: 1999 TTRPG and Critical Role’s Daggerheart RPG. Exciting week for tabletop fans!
Daggerheart opens for playtesting as Darrington Press readies Critical Role’s original TTRPG
What may truly set Daggerheart apart is its innovative dice mechanic. When faced with critical moments, players roll a HOPE die and a FEAR die, both 12-sided.









