Jeremy Crawford and Chris Perkins, notable figures from Dungeons & Dragons, have made a significant career shift to Darrington Press, the publishing side of Critical Role. Having amassed 46 years of experience between them at Wizards of the Coast, their exit marks a noteworthy transition.

Darrington Press is known for its connection to the D&D landscape, originally providing a platform for live play sessions that have cultivated a massive fan following. With their new roles, Crawford and Perkins aim to leverage their decades of experience to design new tabletop RPG systems, effectively competing against their former employer.

In a welcoming announcement, Critical Role noted, “Exciting news—our Darrington Press team has grown, adding Chris Perkins as our Creative Director and Jeremy Crawford as Game Director!” This reflects their enthusiasm for tapping into the duo’s storytelling prowess and game design expertise.

Perkins elaborated, stating, “Storytelling has always been at the heart of everything I do, and joining Darrington Press feels a bit like coming home…” Meanwhile, Crawford expressed his excitement, describing the team as passionate and creative, dedicated to building engaging, narrative-driven experiences.

Thus, this shift not only signals a fresh chapter for Crawford and Perkins but also marks an intriguing development within the evolving landscape of tabletop role-playing games. The industry is indeed watching closely as these veterans embark on new adventures.