When it comes to the world of Dungeons and Dragons as a spectator sport, one series reigns supreme: Critical Role. For over a decade, a group of voice actors led by Game Master Matthew Mercer have livestreamed their sprawling, years-long campaigns on Twitch and amassed a vast fanbase along the way. Sure, 300-plus 4-hour-long episodes may seem like a daunting prospect, but cosplayers, fan artists, and fanfiction authors have flocked to the fantasy world of Exandria, and the franchise has inspired animated spinoffs and even a possible video game.
Now, the team is gearing up for its fourth campaign, and this time, things are going to be very, very different.
