Hold Up, Critters! Mercer's Passing the DM Dice to Mulligan for Campaign 4!
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Matt Mercer's passing the DM torch to Brennan Lee Mulligan for Critical Role Campaign 4, promising a wild ride with a potential new world and TTRPG system! Get ready for unpredictable shenanigans and epic storytelling.
Right then, Critters, brace yourselves. Word on the street – well, Game Rant, to be precise – is that Critical Role's Campaign 4 is about to throw a bigger curveball than a polymorphed Beholder. Matt Mercer, the voice-acting legend who's guided our dice rolls through Exandria for yonks, is hanging up his DM screen. But fear not, he's not vanishing into the Astral Plane; he's joining the player ranks!
Taking the reins as Dungeon Master is none other than Brennan Lee Mulligan, the chaotic good mastermind behind Dimension 20. Mulligan's known for his improv skills and ability to turn any scenario into a laugh riot, so expect Campaign 4 to be… well, unexpected. Think Gandalf swapping staffs with Deadpool – that kind of vibe.
Campaign 3 wrapped up earlier this year, leaving Exandria in a state of glorious disarray. Since then, the Critical Role crew has been keeping us fed with one-shots and mini-series, but the suspense for Campaign 4 has been building like a perfectly executed tension track. And now, the big reveal!
But what does this mean for the campaign itself? The teaser hinted at a new story and a new world, so it might be a fresh start altogether, ditching the familiar lands of Exandria. Will they stick with D&D 5e, or venture into the uncharted territory of Critical Role's own Daggerheart system? Only time (and maybe a sneak peek or two) will tell.
Fear not, Dimension 20 fans! Mulligan's confirmed he's signed a multi-year deal with Dropout, so we can expect plenty more seasons of Intrepid Heroes shenanigans. It's like he's multitasking reality itself, DMing two epic campaigns simultaneously. Fair play, mate, fair play.
Critical Role also dropped a metric ton of Daggerheart news during Gen Con, including homebrew kits, campaign settings designed by industry veterans like Keith Baker (of Eberron fame!) and even ex-Wizards of the Coast bigwigs Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford. So, if you're itching for a new TTRPG experience, Daggerheart might just be the potion you need.
So, there you have it. A new DM, a possible new world, and enough excitement to make a goblin explode. October 2nd is the date, Critters. Mark your calendars, sharpen your pencils, and prepare for a Campaign 4 that's guaranteed to be absolutely bonkers. It will be nice to see Matt play for once!
Tags: Critical Role, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Matt Mercer, Dungeons and Dragons, TTRPG
Original article: Game Rant