The Borant Corporation Authorized Loot Dispensary
Tier 1 Loot: The Books
The Borant Corporation has authorized the distribution of documentation regarding its flagship entertainment product. These documents were written by a human named Matt Dinniman, who the Corporation considers a minor security breach that has been reclassified as a marketing asset.
Book 1: Dungeon Crawler Carl
A man loses his planet, his clothes, and his dignity. He gains a talking cat, a velociraptor, and 47 billion alien viewers. The Borant Corporation considers this an origin story. Carl considers it the worst day of his life. Both are correct.
Full Series (Kindle)
All currently published books. Available on Kindle Unlimited, which the Borant Corporation views as a subscription model it should have invented. The Corporation has filed a patent claim. The claim was denied. The Corporation has filed 11 more.
Book 8: A Parade of Horribles
Floors 10-11. 704 pages. The Borant Corporation reminds you that pre-ordering is an act of faith in a corporation that dissolved your planet. The Corporation appreciates your loyalty. The Corporation does not understand your loyalty. The Corporation will exploit it regardless.
Tier 2 Loot: Audio Experience
Audible: Book 1
Jeff Hays. 12+ hours. The moment he does the System AI voice, you'll understand why 90% of the fanbase switched to audio. The AI would like it noted that Hays' interpretation of its voice is "adequate." The AI is lying. The AI is deeply flattered.
Audible: Book 6 (The Eye of the Bedlam Bride)
Patrick Warburton guest narrates. Yes, Kronk from Emperor's New Groove. The Borant Corporation does not know what an "Emperor's New Groove" is but has been told it involves a llama. The Corporation is interested in llamas. The Corporation is always interested in new species to put in the dungeon.
Audio Immersion Tunnel: Book 1
Full-cast production by Soundbooth Theater with original music and sound effects. A companion experience, not a replacement. The Borant Corporation views this as "fan-generated content" and is currently attempting to claim 60% of the revenue. Soundbooth has retained legal counsel.
Tier 3 Loot: Hardcovers (Ace Books / Penguin)
Penguin Random House publishes the hardcover editions through its Ace imprint. They include bonus content from the in-universe novella "Backstage at the Pineapple Cabaret." The Borant Corporation views physical books as a quaint human practice, like breathing air or having feelings. Currently available for Books 1-4.
Tier 4 Loot: Webtoon and Graphic Novels
DCC Webtoon Print Collection Vol. 1
The first 14 episodes in print. Releases one week after Book 8. The Borant Corporation would like you to purchase both. The Borant Corporation would like you to purchase everything. The Borant Corporation's business model is "everything, always, from everyone."
DCC Webtoon (Digital)
200,000+ subscribers, 4.7M views. Read the illustrated adaptation free on Webtoons. The word "free" has caused the Borant Corporation physical discomfort. A committee has been formed to address this.
Upcoming Inventory: Merch, Toys, and Games
DCC Tabletop RPG & Deck-Builder
By Renegade Game Studios. Create your own crawlers. Run your own dungeon sessions. BackerKit crowdfunding launches April 14. The Borant Corporation views tabletop gaming as "an adorable attempt to simulate our product without the death." The Corporation is considering adding death. HR has advised against it.
Playmates Toys: DCC Figures
Action figures of Carl, Princess Donut, Mordecai, and Mongo. Trading cards and collectibles. The Borant Corporation has demanded that Carl's figure come with removable pants. Playmates has pointed out that Carl does not wear pants. This has not resolved the disagreement.
DCC: Crocodile (Graphic Novel)
An original side story featuring Florin DuPont. Raised $2.6 million from 27,000 backers. The Borant Corporation is upset that it did not receive any of this money. A strongly worded letter has been sent to BackerKit. BackerKit has not responded. The Corporation respects this power move.
Crawler Gear (Unofficial)
The Borant Corporation does not officially endorse any of the following products. The Borant Corporation does, however, endorse the concept of you spending money. The Corporation is flexible on what you spend it on, as long as you're spending it.
Pink Crocs
Carl's iconic footwear. His ex-girlfriend's too-small pink Crocs. The only shoes he had when the world ended. The Borant Corporation has attempted to trademark the color pink as it relates to footwear. The trademark office on Lexis Prime has denied the request. The Corporation has appealed. The Corporation always appeals.
Cat Tiaras and Crowns
For your real-life Princess Donut. Yes, people buy tiaras for their cats because of this series. The Borant Corporation has noted that feline accessories are trending across 200+ species on the galactic market. The Corporation is pivoting to pet fashion. Shareholders are confused but supportive.
Dice Sets
Get ready for the DCC tabletop RPG. Dark, dungeon-themed sets. The Borant Corporation has been informed that humans use "randomized polyhedrons" to determine combat outcomes. The Corporation finds this inefficient. The Corporation's dungeon uses an algorithm. The algorithm is also unfair, but at least it's fast.
Velociraptor Plushies
For the Mongo fan in your life. He would eat these. He would eat the packaging. He would eat the delivery driver. The Borant Corporation rates Mongo as its most profitable uncontrollable asset. Merchandising rights were sold before anyone thought to ask if Mongo understood what merchandising was. He does not. He ate the explanation.
Emergency Boxers (Multipack)
Carl entered the dungeon in his underwear because he was outside when the staircase appeared. Learn from his mistake. Keep a pair of boxers in your car, your office, and your go-bag. When the apocalypse comes, you'll be slightly less unprepared than Carl. Slightly.
Cat-Shaped Bookmarks
For the three people who read DCC in print instead of listening to it. Princess Donut would approve of a cat-shaped bookmark. Princess Donut would not approve of you stopping reading to do anything other than read about Princess Donut.
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