I've been playing Dungeons and Dragons for close to 20 years. A coworker had suggested I check out Critical Role if I wanted a tRPG podcast to listen to, but I couldn't get into it. That being said, a fellow alumnus recommended Encounter Party and I got sucked in right away. I realized why it was different: the episodes are so tightly and exquisitely edited that they are just so EASY to listen to! In addition to having a great story and a lovely cast, they cut through the fluff and chaos inherent in D&D sessions and get right to the parts that drive the stories forward. Listening back to Critical Role, I appreciate what they're doing but I find myself thinking "can we get to the point please?" whereas I have NEVER thought that while listening to Encounter Party. Great podcast, great D &D story, and listening to the Party encouraged me to reach out to old friends and get some of my own campaigns going! Thanks you guys! Keep the Party going!