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As Critical Role continues to grow, so does their influence—both positive and negative. Their expanding projects include not only animated series and books but also collaborations with major publishers like Penguin Random House and partnerships to develop new campaign settings. They are now a recognized brand, with many of their content pieces exceeding their initial crowdfunding goals.
This expansion has not gone unnoticed on social media, especially Twitter, where backlash often erupts as fans and detractors debate their motivations and the ethics of their success. Some accuse the group of pandering or superficial diversity efforts, suggesting that the new cast members or inclusion strategies are mere performance rather than heartfelt initiatives.