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Ennie award winning, independent creators and publisher of TTRPGs. Send us your pitch: [email protected] --- www.criticalkit.co.uk
There's an absolutely brilliant breakdown of my game, Be Like a Cat, over on this podcast.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggFv...
Be Like a Cat | UNCAiNNY VAiLLEY PODCAST
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August 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
My latest Patreon update is for all members, even at the free tier. Come on in, the water's fine...

www.patreon.com/posts/can-yo...
Can you spot the mistakes? | Critical Kit
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August 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Ever wondered what it's like to be a cat or a crow? 🐈🐦‍⬛

This week, @meghan0n.bsky.social let's us know, as she takes us on a journey into Be Like A Cat and Be Like A Crow by @critkituk.bsky.social!

Read it now 📖
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NEW REVIEW: Be Like A Cat / Be Like A Crow
This week Meghan Ellis dons feathers and fur as she gives us her take on Be Like A Cat and Be Like A Crow from Critical Kit. Learn about the unique mechanics and storytelling capabilities of these sol...
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August 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
woah!
I'm about to start a campaign in Be Like a Crow and, as the manual proposes it, I'm gonna use it as an excuse to dust off my comic making skills
#comics #birds #illustration #art #gdr
@critkituk.bsky.social
August 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Moreover, every backer gets this FREE Lynch-vibe two-player RPG for FREE!
July 30, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Only Five Hours Remain (probably less by the time you read this) to back Folk Hero, my solo post-apocalyptic songwriting game.

Do it and you can figh these bastards.

www.backerkit.com/c/projects/c...
July 30, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Thank you!
Only just heard of this expansion but I'm in!
July 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Not long left on Folk Hero now. Can you unite the Un-united Kingdom through music?

Here's some layouts and a link to help you back it...

#marketingwizkid

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July 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Over on my Patreon I've just dropped a new 5e one-shot to prove I've not forgotten my roots. It has investigation, combat, a tragic backstory, a camel and a hamster and all the other essential pillars of a great session.

www.patreon.com/posts/medusa...
The Medusa's Menagerie - a DnD One-shot | Critical Kit
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July 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
As wonderful as it is to have my business recognised by our local MP, he is, unfortunately a member of the party who spent 14 years defunding the arts.

I will be responding in a civilised manner and maybe I will send him a copy of Punk is Dead so he knows what kind of thing we create.
July 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
July 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Latest newsletter: Old Crow Medicine Show & Helms Deep plus Folk Hero TTRPG & Satanic Panic Zine @bobeggleton.bsky.social @critkituk.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/critical...
Old Crow Medicine Show & Helms Deep
Plus Folk Hero TTRPG & Satanic Panic Zine
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July 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I can’t make it to GenCon. Does someone want to go collect my Ennie and make a raucous and witty speech that’s on the right side of history?
July 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We’re sad to announced that we won’t be attending MCM for the foreseeable future.
July 7, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Quick reminder that you can help a charity and grab a shitload of fabulous TTRPGs in the latest Humble Bundle including our own Punk is Dead, Be Like a Cat and Be Like a Crow.

www.humblebundle.com/books/roll-b...
Humble RPG Bundle: Roll Big or Go Home RPG Megabundle
Get the most epic tabletop role-playing game bundle ever with hot games from top publishers like Magpie Games, Renegade Game Studios, Green Ronin Publishing, and more!
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July 6, 2025 at 7:47 AM
So, we won an Ennie.
July 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Excited to see some of the titles in our collection on this list!

Congrats to @critkituk.bsky.social @outridercreative.bsky.social @agamemnonpress.bsky.social @alwayscheckers.bsky.social @evilhat.bsky.social and all the nominees!
After months of reading, playing, and debating RPGs the 2025 ENNIES nominees are here.

ennie-awards.com/2025-nominees/

Congrats to this year’s nominees and the countless others who didn’t get nominated but were just as deserving. As always, there were more winners than seats this year.
2025 Nominees – ENNIE Awards
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July 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Now live on Bakerkit from our friends Critical Kit Ltd, Folk Hero! Check out this first official expansion for The Punk is Dead songwriting TTRPG today!

www.backerkit.com/c/projects/c...

@critkituk.bsky.social
#crowdfunding #backerkit #TTRPG #MorkBorg
Folk Hero - a solo mode and sourcebook for the Punk is Dead TTRPG
Folk Hero is the first official expansion for The Punk is Dead songwriting TTRPG. In addition to new roles, lore and gigs to play, the 90 page, 7 inch hardback contains a new solo mode.
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July 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Thank you for your support! And that is a cool number to get in at.
July 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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About half of every dollar spent at Tabletop Bookshelf goes directly to independent publishers and creators

Another 20-30% goes to promoting their work. Most of rest goes to storing and distributing that work.

None of this happened without an audience willing to pay for that work #PaidRPGDay
June 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
My next solo game comes to BackerKit in 10 days! Folk Hero is a standalone solo version of Punk is Dead that also works nicely with the multiplayer game.

Get notified here: www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
Get Ready for Folk Hero - a sourcebook and solo expansion for Punk is Dead
From Critical Kit Ltd - Get Ready for Folk Hero - a sourcebook and solo expansion for Punk is Dead
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June 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Got this.
June 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM