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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
CRITICAL ROLE Snags 2 Former DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Leads for Team
There's no doubt that Critical Role and Dungeons & Dragons will always be inextricably linked. After all, Critical Role rose to its great fame thanks to its funny, compelling, and deeply narrative-driven Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play campaign videos, which viewers fell in love with. But, as Critical Role evolves, it continues to not only engage in games of D&D, but also to create its own TTRPG offerings. Most recently, Critical Role's company, Darrington Press, released Daggerheart, an original RPG. But Critical Role's adventures in the space show no signs of slowing, if its most recent hiring news is any indication. Critical Role and Darrington Press just brought on acclaimed game designers, Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford, who hail, you guessed it, from the world of Wizards of the Coast and Dungeons & Dragons. Has the student become the master? Or in this case, the player become the game designer? Will Critical Role become Dungeons and Dragons? A release from Critical Role shares that 'legendary, world-renowned game designers Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford, [are] joining its publishing arm, Darrington Press, to help further its mission to create shared experiences through rich and imaginative storytelling. Perkins and Crawford will be focused on developing new game concepts, innovative mechanics, and future iterations, including upcoming expansions involving the entire slate of Darrington Press products.' RELATED ARTICLE Dive Into DAGGERHEART's Ancestry Element and Meet Clanks (Exclusive Core Rulebook Reveal) Travis Willingham, CEO and Co-founder of Critical Role, shares the following about the new Dungeons and Dragons additions to the team, 'Jeremy and Chris are visionaries. They've guided much of this golden age of TTRPG design and philosophy, helping shape the way we play, connect, and imagine together. Their creativity, passion, and heart will only elevate everything we do at Darrington Press, and we couldn't be more excited for what this means for the Critters and the stories we continue to tell.' Perkins and Crawford are both former leads in the world of Dungeons & Dragons, and worked as Game Architect and Lead Designer for Dungeons & Dragons until very recently. Perkins left Wizards of the Coast in May, whereas Crawford left in April. Perkins had worked for Dungeons & Dragons for 28 years and Crawford for 18 at the time of their departure. And now we know what they left Dungeons & Dragons behind for Critical Role. It's a fascinating choice and one that will surely rock the TTRPG world. But, in many ways, Critical Role could be seen as the next horizon of fantasy gameplay. Whatever happens next, Critical Role will surely benefit from Perkins and Crawford's many years of Dungeons and Dragons-honed experience. 'Storytelling has always been at the heart of everything I do, and joining Darrington Press feels a bit like coming home,' said Perkins, Creative Director of Darrington Press. 'I've loved being a part of the extended Critical Role family as a regular guest over the years, and I'm beyond excited to help create new worlds full of adventure.' RELATED ARTICLE Inside Universal Fan Fest Nights DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: SECRETS OF WATERDEEP Meanwhile, Crawford, Game Director of Darrington Press, shares, 'I've always believed that great games invite everyone to the table, and that's exactly what excites me about joining Darrington Press. This team is passionate, wildly creative, and committed to building welcoming, connected, amazing story-driven experiences—I can't wait to expand on what Critical Role has already created to develop some really fun and unique games.' Like we said, Critical Role and Dungeons & Dragons, they'll always be entwined.
Gizmodo
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Jeremy Crawford and Chris Perkins Have Jumped Ship From ‘Dungeons & Dragons' to ‘Critical Role'.
Critical Role may have built its years of blockbuster success out of Dungeons & Dragons, but at this point the actual-play streamer's success has grown well beyond the game, from animated series to its own tabletop games. But now it's taken an even bigger step: by recruiting two of the biggest names of contemporary D&D design. This morning Critical Role confirmed that Jeremy Crawford, Wizards of the Coasts' former D&D principle rules designer, and Chris Perkins, former D&D senior story designer, had both joined the company's in-house gaming publisher, Darrington Press, to 'to help further its mission to create shared experiences through rich and imaginative storytelling.' Up until earlier this year, Crawford and Perkins had been two of the most prominent public faces at Wizards of the Coast when it came to D&D. They were stalwarts at the company for decades, and major creative figures who charted the game's design through creation of its 5th edition in 2014, D&D's monumental surge in popularity in the last decade, and then the release of the revised core ruleset for the game to mark its 50th anniversary. Perkins announced his departure from Wizards back in April, with Crawford announcing his own departure shortly after. 'Jeremy and Chris are visionaries,' Travis Willingham, Critical Role co-founder and CEO, said in a statement to press. 'They've guided much of this golden age of TTRPG design and philosophy, helping shape the way we play, connect, and imagine together. Their creativity, passion, and heart will only elevate everything we do at Darrington Press, and we couldn't be more excited for what this means for the Critters and the stories we continue to tell.' There's no details about Crawford and Perkins' current duties at Darrington Press, whether it involves management of the host of current games from the publisher or development of an entirely new one, but it's a wild changing of the guard that will see one of the biggest examples of D&D's massive growth over the past decade take on Wizards of the Coast so directly by taking on two of its most prominent contemporary architects.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lone Wolf Technologies and FMLS Announce Five-Year Strategic Partnership to Transform Transaction Management for over 60,000 Members
DALLAS, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lone Wolf Technologies ("Lone Wolf"), the leader in residential real estate software, and the longest-standing technology company in the real estate industry, today announced a five-year partnership with First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) to provide its over 60,000 members with Lone Wolf's transaction management solutions, including the industry-leading Authentisign eSignature solution. This landmark agreement marks the first of several long-term partnerships Lone Wolf has planned to deliver comprehensive technology solutions to real estate professionals nationwide. The partnership will provide FMLS members with a client-centric transaction management platform that streamlines workflows while maintaining the highest standards of service. "This partnership represents a significant step forward in our mission to provide real estate professionals with the tools they need to deliver exceptional client experiences," said Jimmy Kelly, CEO of Lone Wolf. "We want all agents to be able to simplify their transaction process, and we're thrilled to bring this technology to FMLS members." At the heart of this partnership lies Lone Wolf's cutting-edge transaction management technology. FMLS Members not only will enjoy the trusted TransactionDesk platform but also will gain exclusive access to Transact—Lone Wolf's revolutionary new tool. Transact reimagines transaction management by focusing on clients rather than just property addresses, delivering a streamlined, client-centric experience. Plus, with seamless integration into Lone Wolf's Foundation, the industry cloud, this partnership brings unmatched efficiency and innovation to real estate professionals. "Many of our members are familiar with TransactionDesk and have asked us to provide it as an FMLS member-benefit. So, we are very excited to provide them with a choice for their forms, transaction management, and electronic signature needs. We look forward to also launching Lone Wolf's new Transact platform later this year to give them even more choice," said Jeremy Crawford, CEO of FMLS. About Lone Wolf TechnologiesLone Wolf Technologies, Inc. is the North American leader in residential real estate software, serving over 1.5 million real estate professionals across Canada, the U.S., and Latin America. With cloud solutions for agents, teams, brokers, franchises, MLSs, and associations alike, the company provides the entire real estate industry with the tools they need to amaze clients, build their business, and improve profits—from leads to transactions to back office to analytics. Lone Wolf's headquarters are in Dallas, TX. About FMLSFirst Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) was founded in 1957 by eight brokers who wanted to share real estate listings to help connect buyers and sellers. Today, FMLS is the fourth largest MLS in the US. As Georgia's largest MLS, it serves over 57,000 members and has extensive MLS partnerships across Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, Washington state, plus Costa Rica, Mexico, and much of Central America. Find out more at Media Contact: Molly McKinleymolly@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Lone Wolf Technologies Sign in to access your portfolio
