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An irreverent, hilariously dark, and occasionally heartfelt podcast telling stories in mechanically clever role-playing systems. We focus more on character development and great scenes than "beating the game", though we do get around to that... eventually. Now Playing: Vampire.

Bits Before Crits


    • Aug 23, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 142 EPISODES

    5 from 273 ratings Listeners of Bits Before Crits that love the show mention: crits, vampire, dean, campaign, tyler, invested, jamie, bits, seasons, characters, players, easy to listen, comedy, laughing, cast, hilarious, next, story, fun, excited.



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    Kagegami High|Cute Girls Doing Cute Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 63:29


    We return to Kagegami High for just one more hit of those sweet, sweet, random tables. What results is a delightful slice of life about three girls who certainly aren't affiliated with the Illuminati hanging out in the computer lab.In just one hour, we play a rapid-fire oneshot of Ewen Cluney's extraordinary Anime inspired game, Kagegami High. Buy Kagegami High here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/206207/Kagegami-HighUnlock bonus episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BitsBeforeCritsCome say hi on Discord: https://discord.gg/3KJP2P8zEfCheck out our streams on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ZnM5RlGylY9L1RRsxuZSgStarring Jamie Green, Scarlett Eller, Maureen Fenninger, and Dean BeckwithTheme is "Discommunication Alien" by Nayutalien.

    Kagegami High|A Story About School

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 67:00


    Supernatural Japanese schoolgirls. Cultists, bikers and a cheerful cartoon robot. A constellation of six sided dice winking ominously down from unfeeling stars.In just one hour, we play a rapid-fire oneshot of Ewen Cluney's extraordinary Anime inspired game, Kagegami High. This entire episode was randomly generated, from the characters to the NPCs to the episode title. Buy Kagegami High and give yourself over to the d6s: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/206207/Kagegami-HighJoin us before and after the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BitsBeforeCritsCome say hi to the BBC cast on Discord: https://discord.gg/3KJP2P8zEfCheck out other oneshots on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ZnM5RlGylY9L1RRsxuZSgStarring Jamie Green, Scarlett Eller, Maureen Fenninger, and Dean BeckwithTheme is "Discommunication Alien" by Nayutalien.

    Thirst! at the Cathedral (Part 2 of 2)|Come to Fruition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 91:29


    We arrive at the shocking conclusion to our tale of desire and debauchery!Ask Dean about the Thirst! at the Cathedral system on Discord: https://discord.gg/3KJP2P8zEfJoin us on Youtube for livestreams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ZnM5RlGylY9L1RRsxuZSgStarring Petrea Whittier, Scarlett Eller, Nick Mayfield, Tyler Cass, and Dean BeckwithTheme is "Danger! High Voltage" by Electric Six.

    Thirst! at the Cathedral (Part 1 of 2)|Happy Pride!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 65:56


    Join us for a horny, hilarious, and occasionally wholesome time as we play Dean's original game inspired by the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Yes, this was supposed to air in June. Yes, Pride is all year long.Ask Dean about the Thirst! at the Cathedral system on our Discord: https://discord.gg/3KJP2P8zEfJoin us on Youtube for exclusive oneshots: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ZnM5RlGylY9L1RRsxuZSgStarring Petrea Whittier, Scarlett Eller, Nick Mayfield, Tyler Cass, and Dean BeckwithTheme is "Danger! High Voltage" by Electric Six.

    Cthulhu S2 E10|To Bear Witness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 115:55


    Hans, Touille, and Edith infiltrate the Archive and confront Hugh Farmer. Starring Dean Beckwith, Tyler Cass, Maureen Fenninger, and Jamie Green. Theme is “Rattlesnake” by Kabaret Sybarit.System is a homebrew inspired by Apocalypse World. Discuss the finale with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/3KJP2P8zEfJoin our Patreon for After Crits: www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Cthulhu S2 E9|Shot and Chaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 87:21


    In this season's penultimate ep, the gang makes some final decisions about who are their friends and who are their foes. Starring Dean Beckwith, Tyler Cass, Maureen Fenninger, and Jamie Green. Theme is “Rattlesnake” by Kabaret Sybarit.System is a homebrew inspired by Apocalypse World. Come hang with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/3KJP2P8zEfJoin our Patreon for bonus …

    Cthulhu S2 E8|Chicken and Waffling

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 93:33


    The gang heads home after a long day at work. Later, they check in with the boss. Starring Dean Beckwith, Tyler Cass, Maureen Fenninger, and Jamie Green. Theme is “Rattlesnake” by Kabaret Sybarit.System is a homebrew inspired by Apocalypse World. Come hang with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/3KJP2P8zEfJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Cthulhu S2 E7|Giving the Cold Shoulder

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 75:17


    We’ve got a whole lot planned: a party in the casino, a stop by the bar, a bite of brunch and work in the morning! Just the average end to a casual weekend in Havana. Starring Dean Beckwith, Tyler Cass, Maureen Fenninger, and Jamie Green. Theme is “Rattlesnake” by Kabaret Sybarit.System is a homebrew inspired …

    Cthulhu S2 E6|Working Out Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 66:29


    The gang tries to clean up their mess, cover their tracks, and ask the important questions. Starring Dean Beckwith, Tyler Cass, Maureen Fenninger, and Jamie Green. Theme is “Rattlesnake” by Kabaret Sybarit.System is a homebrew inspired by Apocalypse World. Check out pics from the 1930s on our Discord: https://discord.gg/3KJP2P8zEfJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Cthulhu S2 E5|Delivering the Goods

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 91:27


    Hans starts his new job. Touille holds auditions. Edith takes the wheel. There’s also an extra treat after the outro music you really don’t wanna miss… Starring Dean Beckwith, Tyler Cass, Maureen Fenninger, and Jamie Green. Theme is “Rattlesnake” by Kabaret Sybarit.System is a homebrew inspired by Apocalypse World. Come hang with us on our …

    Cthulhu S2 E4|A Slippery Slope

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 94:48


    The gang joins Erich and Erica for a rooftop party at the Sevilla-Biltmore. On top of Havana, they meet a whole slew of new friends. Starring Dean Beckwith, Tyler Cass, Maureen Fenninger, and Jamie Green. Theme is “Rattlesnake” by Kabaret Sybarit.System is a homebrew inspired by Apocalypse World. Character sheets are available on our Discord: …

    Cthulhu S2 E3|Breaking into the Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 80:36


    Our intrepid investigators make big breakthroughs, both on and off set. Starring Dean Beckwith, Tyler Cass, Maureen Fenninger, and Jamie Green. Theme is “Rattlesnake” by Kabaret Sybarit.System is a homebrew inspired by Apocalypse World. Character sheets are available on our Discord: https://discord.gg/3KJP2P8zEfJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Cthulhu S2 E2|Coked and Cockeyed

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 58:43


    Hans, Touille, and Edith ask around town about the mystery corpse, and shop for supplies along the way. Starring Dean Beckwith, Tyler Cass, Maureen Fenninger, and Jamie Green. Theme is “Rattlesnake” by Kabaret Sybarit.System is a homebrew inspired by Apocalypse World. Character sheets are available on our Discord: https://discord.gg/3KJP2P8zEfJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Cthulhu S2 E1|Trouble in Paradise

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 75:34


    The year is 1930. As the planet spirals into global depression, eldritch horrors stir in the shadows, and Hans Bodman is living his absolute best life. Starring Dean Beckwith, Tyler Cass, Maureen Fenninger, and Jamie Green. System is a homebrew inspired by Apocalypse World. Character sheets are available on our Discord: https://discord.gg/3KJP2P8zEfTheme is “Rattlesnake” by …

    Vampire: Sunrise Boulevard II

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 57:17


    The party really starts to heat up at Myrna Swanson's Hollywood mansion. Part 2 of 2. Starring Petrea Whittier as Magdalena, Nick Mayfield as Cesko, Jamie Green as Galaxio, and introducing Scarlett Eller as Myrna Swanson. System is Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition, GMed by Dean Beckwith. Intro is "Vampire" by The Orion Experience. Join us on Patreon for access to a new bonus episode every week! www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Vampire: Sunrise Boulevard I

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 62:43


    Three vampires travel to the Hollywood Hills and attend an exclusive immortals-only party hosted by a long-gone silent film star. Part 1 of 2 Starring Petrea Whittier as Magdalena, Nick Mayfield as Cesko, Jamie Green as Galaxio, and introducing Scarlett Eller as the inimitable Myrna Swanson. System is Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition, GMed by Dean Beckwith. Intro is "Vampire" by The Orion Experience. Join us on Patreon for access to a new bonus episode every week! www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Vampire: Christmas Magic IV|Pas de Deux

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 88:35


    In which our Vampires dance with death on Coney Island. Join us on Patreon for access to bonus episodes every week! www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Vampire: Christmas Magic III|Train to Toyland

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 60:16


    Venita grabs a bite to eat. Cesko whistles while he works. Magdalena makes some new friends. Join us on Patreon for access to bonus episodes every week!www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Vampire: Christmas Magic II|Santa’s Lap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 69:45


    Our trio of vamps chases Marzipan through Macy's Santaland, all while getting some shopping done! Support the show on Patreon to get an extra episode every week, plus a backlog of 60+ bonus episodes!www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Vampire: Christmas Magic I|The Elf on the Shelf

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 78:57


    It's a cold winter night in 90's NYC when three ancient vampires unleash an even more ancient magic. Support the show on Patreon to get an extra episode every week, plus a backlog of 60+ bonus episodes!www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    7th Sea: Treasure Quest Unlocked!|Party Like a Viking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 36:15


    Lady Mains used her instant unlock ability to share this Patreon episode with the masses!Support the show on Patreon to get an extra episode every week, plus a backlog of 60+ bonus episodes, including some of our all-time greatest content. www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    7th Sea: Treasure Quest IV|The Cheeks that Launched a Thousand Ships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 78:21


    Our daring crew faces off against the Collector and his fleet.If you're craving more of Luca, Pasha, and Lady Mains, join us on Patreon for access to two bonus adventures!www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    7th Sea: Treasure Quest III|Booty Grabbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 69:49


    Luca, Pasha, and Lady Mains sail toward the trove of San Gustavo! Support the show and join us for bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    7th Sea: Treasure Quest II|Under the Inquisitor’s Robes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 84:28


    Luca, Pasha, and Lady Mains visit Vaticine City, where they do their best to quietly visit a museum without antagonizing anybody at all! Support the show and get access to weekly bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Betwixt Crits Teaser|In Hot Pursuit of a Fat Ass

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 1:30


    Here's a short preview of this week's Bits Betwixt Crits, an bonus adventure where our pirate crew takes a break from the high seas, and hikes through a thick forest in search of an even thicker friend. Support the show on Patreon for access to weekly bonus episodes like this! https://www.patreon.com/BitsBeforeCrits

    7th Sea: Treasure Quest I|Fishy, Fierce, Feminine

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 73:31


    Luca, Pasha, and Lady Mains's seaside shopping trip is interrupted by a marketplace scuffle that sets them off on a new adventure! Support the show and get access to weekly bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Bits Betwixt Crits Teaser|Blowpen15 and the Paintballs of Destiny

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 1:08


    Here's a short preview of this week's Bits Betwixt Crits, an extremely non-canonical paintball match of Gayz vs. Girls. Support the show on Patreon for access to three! episodes chock-full of Magical Girl adventures, in addition to our weekly After Crits. Join the girls as they confront Big Booty Pineapples, Angry Karens, and make outrageous choices too spicy to air. We'd love to see you there. https://www.patreon.com/BitsBeforeCrits

    Magical Girls vs. The Male Gayz: 13|Just Desserts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 60:06


    It's the only course left!

    Magical Girls vs. The Male Gayz: 12|Heart Bursts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 59:42


    In which several are triggered. Join us on Patreon to follow the girls' non-canon adventures in Bits Betwixt Crits! www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Magical Girls vs. The Male Gayz: 11|Human Bugs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 60:16


    The girls take care of some final business at school before heading into October Mountain. Support us on Patreon to join us on Bits after Crits! www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Magical Girls vs. The Male Gayz: 10|A Taste of Friendship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 84:34


    The girls enjoy a friendly Thanksgiving meal at Poppy Hopper's place. Support us on Patreon to join us on Bits after Crits! www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Magical Girls vs. The Male Gayz: 9|Jeopardized!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 89:03


    The Celebration Knights face off against Amoir in a twisted game of his own devising. But this time, it's not just their own lives which are at stake. Support us on Patreon to join us on Bits after Crits! www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Magical Girls vs. The Male Gayz: 8|Past-Fail Evaluation!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 61:43


    Hedy and Cordelia meet with a nighttime visitor. Then the girls greet some familiar faces at the grand lecture hall for a brand new A.S.S. Support us on Patreon to join us on Bits after Crits! www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Magical Girls vs. The Male Gayz: 7|Tricks and Treats

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 87:19


    Miss Szegeni and the Bugger Brothers plot their next move. Then the girls take the night off and have some fun for Halloween. Support us on Patreon to join us on Bits after Crits! www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Magical Girls vs. The Male Gayz: 6|Metamorphosisters!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 67:15


    The girls confront Bebeh in his bughole, and discover his obsession with video games is no small matter! Support us on Patreon to join us on Bits after Crits! www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Magical Girls vs. The Male Gayz: 5|Caterpilloried!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 65:40


    The girls interrogate Plumpo about the true cost and danger of being a celebration knight. Then they attend Prof. Bebeh's Advanced Senior Seminar in emotional maturity. Support us on Patreon to join us on Bits after Crits! www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Magical Girls vs. The Male Gayz: 4|Shaker? I Hardly Know Her!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 74:16


    Autumn, Hedy, and Cordelia study hard, then head out on a school trip to a local historical site! It's a totally cheery slice-of-life episode! Support us on Patreon to join us on Bits after Crits! www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Magical Girls vs. The Male Gayz: 3|Don’t Be So Shuttlecocky!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 63:15


    Autumn, Hedy, and Cordelia transform to battle Professor Plastique and his phallic henchmen! Will they be able to triumph over evil and close his massive bughole? Support us on Patreon to join us on Bits after Crits! www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Magical Girls vs. The Male Gayz: 2|Enter the Bughole

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 77:17


    Miss Szegeni and the Bugger Brothers have a villainous kiki. Then Autumn, Hedy, and Cordelia get athletic when a new teacher shows up to test their physical fitness! Support us on Patreon to join us on Bits after Crits! www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Bits After Crits UNLOCKED: MG vs. MG 1|Sailor Says!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 34:41


    Here’s a full bonus episode! We do these after every show. To join us next week, head over to patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits and support us at the $5 tier or above!

    Magical Girls vs. The Male Gayz: 1|Celebration Birthday Surprise!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 75:38


    Autumn, Hedy, and Cordelia are three perfectly normal high schoolers whose lives are transformed forever when they meet an ultra-cute visitor from outer space who grants them the power to transform into Magical Girls! But beware! For queer, masculine forces lurk in the teachers’ lounge of the all-girls boarding school, plotting to drain the students’ …

    Vampire S2 E12|Beauty and The Beast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 79:57


    In Central Park we bring our second season of Vampire to an end. Join us on Patreon for access to our weekly bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Vampire S2 E11|Cup, Cross, and Car

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 68:03


    As the curtain comes down, the vampire community comes together to work toward a better future. Join us on Patreon for access to our weekly bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Vampire S2 E10|Closing Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 85:12


    The vamps make some extremely last minute preparations, then head to the show. Join us on Patreon for access to our weekly bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Vampire S2 E9|Best Laid Plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 57:01


    Magdalena defends her actions. Lav reconnects with the Anarchs. Cesko gets cozy with the Nosferacrew. Galaxio hits up the Giovanni. Join us on Patreon for access to our weekly bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Vampire S2 E8|Phone a Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 58:32


    Lav meets with an old lover. Cesko goes to the bathroom. Magdalena instructs her children. Galaxio plays hard to get. Join us on Patreon for access to our weekly bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/bitsbeforecrits

    Vampire S2 E7|No One is Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 92:05


    The Vamps go to Prom. Join us on Patreon for access to our weekly bonus episodes!

    Vampire S2 E6|Just Us Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 70:42


    Magdalena and “Marissa” host a sleepover to get to know Bella better. Lav tries his hand at baking. Cesko learns something new. Join us on Patreon for access to our weekly bonus episodes!

    Vampire S2 E5|Pitch Perfect

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 61:27


    Alliances are forged with the Anarchs. Cesko welcomes guests at the Rat Cave. Lav pitches the performance of a lifetime to a skeptical audience. Join us on Patreon for access to our weekly bonus episodes!

    Vampire S2 E4|Midnight Smackdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 71:55


    Two extremely capable combatants watch and cheer as their spacey, waifish friend and their short, pudgy friend go head to head with an experienced brawler. Join us on Patreon for access to our weekly bonus episodes!

    Vampire S2 E3|Jack’s Package

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 60:33


    Magdalena counsels wayward vampires. We pay a visit to a brutal Anarch wrestling club. Lav puts his money where his mouth is. Join us on Patreon for access to our weekly bonus episodes!

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