Special - Intro to D&D 2024: Character Creation, Part 1

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A secret field that summons lightning. A massive spiral that disappears into a salt lake. A celestial observatory carved into a volcano. Meet the wild—and sometimes explosive—world of land art, where artists craft masterpieces with dynamite and bulldozers. In our Season 2 premiere, guest Dylan Thuras, cofounder of Atlas Obscura, takes us off road and into the minds of the artists who literally reshaped parts of the Southwest. These works aren’t meant to be easy to reach—or to explain—but they just might change how you see the world. Land art you’ll visit in this episode: - Double Negative and City by Michael Heizer (Garden Valley, Nevada) - Spiral Jetty by Robert Smithson (Great Salt Lake, Utah) - Sun Tunnels by Nancy Holt (Great Basin Desert, Utah) - Lightning Field by Walter De Maria (Catron County, New Mexico) - Roden Crater by James Turrell (Painted Desert, Arizona) Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group.…

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In this episode, Rhett and Meredith tackle the new process of character creation. While there's a lot of familiar ground, there are a few notable changes that might be of interest to listeners. Join us as we kick off the process of creating our "slightly sketch" warlock.

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Special - Welcome to Level 18, Thump 4:18

23 hours ago4:18

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The roar of battle isn't without its moments of respite. We find our favorite dragonborn as he contemplates the action and draws some developmental inspiration from the chaos. Listen now to find out what Thump picks up at level 18! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter ( @stackodice ) and on Instagram ( @stackodice ), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com . Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, visit our Ko-fi page to support our show monetarily. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We often use Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show, although not in this episode. Be sure to check out freesound.org , a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com . If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Celtic Battle , by Wes Otis Dragon - Growl 1 , by Wes Otis And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.…

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Ep 182 - I Wound Easy (But I Heal Fast) 1:04:33

13 days ago1:04:33

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Ep 182: The battle is drawing to its end, but we need to figure out how it all turns out! The party is still scattered across the battlefield, and in varying levels of danger. What will they do to try to win success in each sector? Listen now to find out. ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter ( @stackodice ) and on Instagram ( @stackodice ), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com . Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org , a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license: Kara - Giggle 15.ogg is a copyright of javapimp Fall - Spoon.wav is a copyright of Hawkeye_Sprout short female vocal5 is a copyright of womb_affliction Vanhan ajan sota, taistelu, miekkailu / Ancient, old time battle, combat, horses snorting and galloping, men shouting and barking, fencing, swords clanging, mix is a copyright of YleArkisto space-chimes-dust-02.wav is a copyright of gamebalance Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license: 01543 flying dragon.wav is a copyright of Robinhood76 Snorting horse.wav is a copyright of soundslikewillem We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com . If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Celtic Battle , by Wes Otis Prophecy of Scale - Ethakhash's Prophecy - Score Music , by Giacomo Rita Large Explosion 2 with glass , by Wes Otis Weather - Medium Wind , by Olivier Girardot Travel by Horseback - Heavy Horse - Relaxed - Basic Equipment , by Olivier Girardot Evocation Spell - Consecrated Light , by Olivier Girardot Hidden Realm - Palace of the Under Gods - Score Music , by Phil Archer Cure Light Wounds Spell , by Pablo Betancourt Forgotten Chamber - Realm of Stars - Score Music , by Francesco Antonelli And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.…

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Special - Battle Cry 13:59

20 days ago13:59

13:59

Special: Last week we followed the battle above; this week, we return to the ground to view a series of events occurring in the fighting there. It's touch and go, with lots still to resolve--listen now to find out what happens! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter ( @stackodice ) and on Instagram ( @stackodice ), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com . Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org , a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license: woman fighting.wav is a copyright of drotzruhn Horse.mp3 is a copyright of 3bagbrew Helmutscream_short.wav is a copyright of creativeheroes Scream- woman- pain 1 is a copyright of Valerie-Vivegnis Unsheathing a sword is a copyright of visualasylum Horse Whinny, Close, A.wav is a copyright of InspectorJ We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com . If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Visions of Destiny - Prophetess of the Dry Sea - Score Music , by Richard Daskas Celtic Battle , by Wes Otis Lightning Bolt Spell , by Daniel Warneke Unarmed Strike - Monk High Punch , by Marco Imperatori City Siege - Defending the Gates - Score Music , by Phil Archer Crypts of the Undead - Stain of the Departed - Score Music , by Evan Kitchener Haunted Manifestations - Ghostly Wail 2 , by Ian Fisher And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.…

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Special - This Battle is in the Air 15:01

27 days ago15:01

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Special: We rise up and away from the ground battle below to see how things are unfolding between the massive air ships flying above. Join us now to see what happens between these new forces as they try to adapt to an entirely new method of waging war. ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter ( @stackodice ) and on Instagram ( @stackodice ), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com . Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org , a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license: Man Screaming, A is a copyright of Moulaythami Cinema Boom impact #1 is a copyright of beman87 Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license: OlgasTable.flac is a copyright of acclivity Cat Angry Hissing 01.wav is a copyright of promete We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com . If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Forgotten Chamber - Power Unfaded - Score Music , by Dimitris Vachaviolos Weather - Medium Wind , by Olivier Girardot Celtic Battle , by Wes Otis Shortbow Arrow Barrage Hits Chainmail , by Jean-Baptiste Shortbow Arrow Hits Chainmail , by Jean-Baptiste City Siege - Defending the Gates - Score Music , by Phil Archer Breaking - Simple Wood Shield Sundered , by Pablo Betancourt And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.…

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Ep 181 - Axe to Grind 1:06:55

5 weeks ago1:06:55

1:06:55

Ep 181: In the previous episode we played through half the battle. It's time to discover what lies in store for the other half. Join Sekhmet and Thump as they resolve their sectors in the deadly conflict, and discover what develops during the thickest fighting. Listen now! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter ( @stackodice ) and on Instagram ( @stackodice ), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com . Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org , a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license: Boa Constrictor.wav is a copyright of Kjell Persson Cat fighting sounds (clean) is a copyright of ebcrosby MedievalArmyMarchingLoop.mp3 is a copyright of Yap Audio Production Zombie-3.wav is a copyright of silentbob530 Flamethrower is a copyright of pugaeme WindowGlass.mp3 is a copyright of P.Jezisek Unsheathing a sword is a copyright of visualasylum Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license: Aggressive dog growl.wav is a copyright of jittels Cat Angry Hissing 01.wav is a copyright of promete We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com . If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Sheikh's Tent - Dance of the Nine Veils - Score Music , by Phil Archer Celtic Battle , by Wes Otis Forgotten Chamber - Tomb of the Dead Kings - Score Music , by Phillip Johnson Lightning Bolt Spell , by Daniel Warneke Echoes of the Past - Ancient Stones - Score Music , by Davide Vannuccini Red Dragon - On Ground - Down and Dirty , by Marcos Abrom Disintegrate Spell , by Daniel Warneke Fire Elemental Slam , by Wes Otis BBEG Theme - God of Dath - Score Music , by Christian Peitsch Fireball Spell , by Daniel Warneke Evocation Spell - Reality Tear , by Rafael Hofstadter Haunted Manifestations - Ghostly Wail 3 , by Ian Fisher Heavenly Plane - Celestia - Score Music , by M-Owl Weather - Medium Wind , by Olivier Girardot Breaking - Simple Mace Sundered , by Pablo Betancourt Nature Claimed Ruins - The Raven City - Score Music , by Raphael Bellamy And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.…

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Ep 180 - Hot Blooded 1:02:13

6 weeks ago1:02:13

1:02:13

Ep 180: A lot can happen when battle lines crash together. In this climactic episode, find out what happens as we resolve the first part of the battle in South Moriga. The stakes are incredibly high, and the party must draw deep to tap into its resources. Listen now! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter ( @stackodice ) and on Instagram ( @stackodice ), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com . Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org , a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license: MedievalArmyMarchingLoop.mp3 is a copyright of Yap Audio Production Vanhan ajan sota, taistelu, miekkailu / Ancient, old time battle, combat, horses snorting and galloping, men shouting and barking, fencing, swords clanging, mix is a copyright of YleArkisto horse hooves on stone.wav is a copyright of playaudio1 Flamethrower is a copyright of pugaeme We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com . If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: BBEG Theme - God of Death - Score Music , by Christian Peitsch Celtic Battle , by Wes Otis Summon Wind , by Wes Otis Travel by Beast - Winged Beast , by Theophile Demarcq Ancient Chamber - Aeons of Times Untold - Score Music , by Christian Peitsch Shortbow Arrow Barrage Hits Chainmail , by Jean-Baptiste And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.…

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Ep 179 - This Means War 1:08:59

7 weeks ago1:08:59

1:08:59

Ep 179: A harrowing night of restless sleep leads to the dawn of battle, as the Army of the Alliance prepares to put an end to the Reaver's threat once and for all. Follow the party as they position themselves for the fight ahead. Listen now to find out what happens next! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter ( @stackodice ) and on Instagram ( @stackodice ), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com . Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org , a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license: clearing throat.wav is a copyright of drotzruhn Avalanche land mono 1.wav is a copyright of leonseptavaux Scream- woman- pain 4 is a copyright of drotzruh MedievalArmyMarchingLoop.mp3 is a copyright of drotzruh We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com . If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Large City - City of Trade in Day , by Olivier Girardot Enchantment - Hypnotism Spell , by Novak Cuic Sheik's Tent - Dance of the Nine Veils - Score Music , by Phil Archer Enchantment - Transfixion Spell , by Phil Archer Hidden Realm - Hidden Halls of Carnack - Score Music , by Tica Alexandru And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.…

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Ep 178 - Eve of Destruction 1:19:47

8 weeks ago1:19:47

1:19:47

Ep 178: The ghastly interview has come to an unsavory conclusion, but a conclusion nonetheless. The party must process its findings and return to the Camp of the Alliance to report, and to prepare for the looming battle. There's much to cover, so get listening now! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter ( @stackodice ) and on Instagram ( @stackodice ), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com . Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We didn't use any Creative Commons sound effects that require attribution, but be sure to check out freesound.org , a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com . If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Crypts of the Undead - Restless Souls - Score Music , by Phil Archer Weather - Medium Wind , by Olivier Girardot Travel by Horseback - Horse and Carriage on Cobble - Slow Pace , by WildDog Productions Hidden Realm - Hidden Halls of Carnack - Score Music , by Tica Alexandru Elven Dirge - Ma Serannas - Score Music , by Mario Luengo Fighter Academy - Halls of the Battleborn - Score Music , by Justin Bell And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.…

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Special - What Finnulf Felt 12:26

10 weeks ago12:26

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This special episode helps fill in an important development in our main story by drawing a line for something mentioned in upcoming episode 178. We hope you enjoy the added insight! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter ( @stackodice ) and on Instagram ( @stackodice ), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com . Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org , a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license: chain_rustle_med3.mp3 is a copyright of sgossner We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com . If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Heavenly Plane - Divine Beauty - Score Music , by Maarten Bonder Nature Claimed Ruins - The Ruins of Loardamere - Score Music , by Raphael Bellamy Weather - Medium Wind , by Olivier Girardot And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.…

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Ep 177 - Deal With the Devil 55:21

11 weeks ago55:21

55:21

Ep 177: An eerie carriage stands in the desert plain of southern Moriga, a ghastly driver and team of horses waiting to convey the party to another place. What awaits them? You know what to do--it's time to listen! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter ( @stackodice ) and on Instagram ( @stackodice ), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com . Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org , a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license: Door, Church, Close, E.wav is a copyright of InspectorJ piezo-cracking oak tree 131223_00.flac is a copyright of klankbeeld We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com . If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Weather - Medium Wind , by Olivier Girardot Travel by Horseback - Horse and Carriage on Cobble - Slow Pace , by WildDog Productions Crypts of the Undead - Calling of the Empty Ones - Score Music , by Justin Bell And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.…

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Ep 176 - Friends 56:16

12 weeks ago56:16

56:16

Ep 176: The party stumbles back into the Camp of the Alliance, weary from a harrowing adventure in the Reaver's camp. There is much left to do, but first things must come first. There is rest to be had, and council to be taken. What will the friends learn has happened in their absence? Listen now to find out! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter ( @stackodice ) and on Instagram ( @stackodice ), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com . Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org , a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license: Crowd Cheering - Strong Cheering and Soft Rhythmic Cheering.wav is a copyright of GregorQuendel Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license: Football-crowd-Cheer+Jeers.wav is a copyright of paulw2k We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com . If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Dark Elf City - Black Towers of the Spider Queen - Score Music , by Marc Cholette Ancient Chamber - Waking the Guardian - Score Music , by Brian Gair Weather - Medium Wind , by Olivier Girardot Large City - City of Trade in Day , by Olivier Girardot Crypts of the Undead - Restless Souls - Score Music , by Phil Archer And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.…

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Special - Welcome to Level 16, Sekhmet 6:15

12 weeks ago6:15

6:15

Our desert rogue returns from a night of skulduggery, tired, scared, and stronger than he was before he left. He's learned some valuable lessons along the way, and it all comes to a head as he enters the Camp of the Alliance. What will he pick up at this level? Listen now to find out! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter ( @stackodice ) and on Instagram ( @stackodice ), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com . Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, visit our Ko-fi page to support our show monetarily. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org , a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license: Crowd after Encore.wav is a copyright of soundslikewillem We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com . If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Sheikh's Tent - Earthly Pleasures Await - Score Music , by Riccardo Messori And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.…

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Special - Bone to Pick 11:14

13 weeks ago11:14

11:14

The devastation in the Reaver's camp occurred last night, and now something strange is afoot. Listen now to fill in the gap before we resume our actual play story next time! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter ( @stackodice ) and on Instagram ( @stackodice ), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com . Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- While we used Creative Commons sound effects in this episode, none require attribution this time. Be sure to check out freesound.org , a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com . If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Weather - Medium Wind , by Olivier Girardot Visions of Destiny - Helm to the Knowing - Score Music , by Robert Kilpatrick Crypts of the Undead - Restless Souls - Score Music , by Eduardo Lopez And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.…

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Special - Walking Away 15:00

14 weeks ago15:00

15:00

The exploration of Stone Crown complete, everyone leaves at the same time, but not all roads go the same direction. In this epilogue to our guest-run side quest, find out what happens with our little party as they leave the strange place in the Moors of Moriga. ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter ( @stackodice ) and on Instagram ( @stackodice ), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com . Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org , a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license: mud squish is a copyright of jymdavis Cinema Boom impact #1 is a copyright of beman87 Football-crowd-Cheer+Jeers.wav is a copyright of paulw2k Vanhan ajan sota, taistelu, miekkailu / Ancient, old time battle, combat, horses snorting and galloping, men shouting and barking, fencing, swords clanging, mix is a copyright of YleArkisto We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com . If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Hidden Realm - Hidden Halls of Carnack - Score Music , by Tica Alexandru Weather - Medium Wind , by Olivier Girardot Skirmish Climactic - Desperate Measures - Score Music , by Eduardo Lopez And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.…

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Special - I'm Like a Bird 53:42

15 weeks ago53:42

53:42

The battle against the released lab animals has concluded, and now Feverfew, Radiance, Gar, and Drellig must press on, venturing deeper into the weird place that is Stone Crown. What fantastic things await them there? Listen now to find out! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter ( @stackodice ) and on Instagram ( @stackodice ), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com . Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org , a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license: Dark Ambient Music 3: Hunted is a copyright of Xanco123 We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com . If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Ancient Chamber - Tomb of the Starborn - Score Music , by Alexander Kochetkov Heavenly Plane - Paradise - Score Music , by Luka Lebanidze Crypts of the Undead - Calling of the Empty Ones - Score Music , by Justin Bell Shortbow Arrow Hits Chainmail , by Jean-Baptiste Great City - Glory Castle - Score Music , by Ben Chandler And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.…

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Special - Bad Animals 43:02

16 weeks ago43:02

43:02

After making their way into Stone Crown, an unlikely team faces immediate danger. What will they do as they go toe-to-toe with an animosity-laden amphibian, a surly swine, and other critters filled with hostile intent? Join us to continue our guest-DMed special episode featuring Josh "Pink" Pinkerton as we follow Physick Feverfew, Radiance, Gar, and Drellig in their quest. Enjoy, and be sure to join us on our Discord server to thank Josh for his hard work in pulling together an entertaining (and, at times, whimsical) story! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter ( @stackodice ) and on Instagram ( @stackodice ), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com . Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- Although none require attribution this time, we used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. Be sure to check out freesound.org , a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com . If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Flail - Hit 3 , by Wes Otis Animal Tail Slaps Cloth , by Pablo Betancourt Shortbow Arrow Hits Chainmail , by Jean-Baptiste Savage Beast Bites Cloth , by Olivier Girardot And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.…

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Special: About "Heroes Wanted" with John Rodriguez 24:46

17 weeks ago24:46

24:46

We get to meet so many neat people as we've shared our story. This episode is just one person's story, and is well worth listening to. In late 2024, John Rodriguez started a business called Heroes Wanted. It's an online service that shares both D&D and Minecraft with kids in any location, and helps to teach the importance of teamwork, social interaction, problem solving, and so much more. Join us today as we talk about the John's efforts, and how it's already bearing fruit. If you're interested in learning more, be sure to check out his website at https://www.heroeswanted.kids/ .…

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Ep 175 - Stormbringer 50:35

18 weeks ago50:35

50:35

Ep 175: The party has been split up in the heart of the enemy camp, and must find a way to rejoin forces to win free of the situation. It's all for one and one for all in this exciting episode. Listen now to find out what happens next! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter ( @stackodice ) and on Instagram ( @stackodice ), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com . Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org , a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license: Diablo - Reflect the Spear - 02.wav is a copyright of SoundFlakes MedievalArmyMarchingLoop.mp3 is a copyright of Yap_Audio_Production Vanhan ajan sota, taistelu, miekkailu / Ancient, old time battle, combat, horses snorting and galloping, men shouting and barking, fencing, swords clanging, mix is a copyright of YleArkisto Horse.mp3 is a copyright of 3bagbrew We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com . If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Forgotten Chamber - Power Unfaded - Score Music , by Dimitris Vachaviolos Fireball Spell , by Daniel Warneke Weather - Medium Wind , by Olivier Girardot Travel by Beast - Winged Beast , by Theophile Demarcq Hidden Realm - Hidden Halls of Carnack - Score Music , by Tica Alexandru Elven Dirge - I Lament - Score Music , by Richard Daskas And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.…

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Ep 174 - Escape From the Killing Fields 1:07:31

19 weeks ago1:07:31

1:07:31

Ep 174: A berserker barbarian has unleashed terror in the enemy camp, including her fear of herself. She has tumbled to the ground in exhaustion, but all three heroes remain firmly in the heart of danger. They must work together to find their way to safety. Join them now as we continue our ongoing adventure! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter ( @stackodice ) and on Instagram ( @stackodice ), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com . Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org , a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license: Whistle, Finger, Medium, A.wav is a copyright of InspectorJ Vanhan ajan sota, taistelu, miekkailu / Ancient, old time battle, combat, horses snorting and galloping, men shouting and barking, fencing, swords clanging, mix is a copyright of YleArkisto Archers-shooting.wav is a copyright of copyc4t Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license: Male shouting yelling hey !!! is a copyright of Jagadamba We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com . If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Ancient Chamber - Aeons of Times Untold - Score Music , by Christian Peitsch Celtic Battle , by Wes Otis Red Dragon - On Ground - Down and Dirty , by Marcos Abrom Travel by Beast - Winged Beast , by Theophile Demarcq Weather - Medium Wind , by Olivier Girardot Fireball Spell - Daniel Warneke , by Daniel Warneke Enchantment - Sleep Spell , by Novak Cuic Shortbow Arrow Barrage Hits Chainmail , by Jean-Baptiste Alter Self , by Wes Otis Lightning Bolt Spell , by Daniel Warneke And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.…

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Ep 173 - Bombs Away 31:50

21 weeks ago31:50

31:50

Ep 173: The Reaver's camp is in turmoil, but there's still more the party must accomplish before its mission is complete. How will it all turn out? Listen now to find out! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter ( @stackodice ) and on Instagram ( @stackodice ), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com . Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org , a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license: nylon flapping 1.wav is a copyright of Huggy13ear We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com . If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Celtic Battle , by Wes Otis Evocation Spell - Light of the Nephilim , by Ravi Nidmarthy Weather - Medium Wind , by Olivier Girardot Travel by Beast - Winged Beast , by Theophile Demarcq Evocation Spell - Memory Rot , by Marc Cholette Crypts of the Undead - Restless Souls - Score Music , by Phil Archer Red Dragon - On Ground - Down and Dirty , by Marcos Abrom And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.…

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Ep 172: Fire On High 47:43

23 weeks ago47:43

47:43

Ep 172: Things are heating up as the party infiltrates the Reaver's army camp on a critical mission. They're operating apart, and the plan relies on close support of each other. How will it all turn out? Listen now to find out! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter ( @stackodice ) and on Instagram ( @stackodice ), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com . Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org , a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license: Male gasps is a copyright of pfranzen We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com . If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Weather - Medium Wind , by Olivier Girardot Travel by Beast - Winged Beast , by Theophile Demarcq Celtic Battle , by Wes Otis Red Dragon - On Ground - Down and Dirty , by Marcos Abrom Fire Elemental Slam , by Wes Otis Fireball Spell , by Daniel Warneke And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.…

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Special - Our First Ask Me Anything Episode! 34:26

25 weeks ago34:26

34:26

Over the last week we took some time to gather questions from our listeners. In this short-form episode, Meredith and Rhett give their answers in an informal discussion, covering a broad range of topics. We hope you enjoy it! If we missed your question, or if you come up with any others that you'd like us to cover, we'd love to take on another of these with the whole gang at the table. Please take a moment to send your queries to us through our social media avenues--Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky (@stackodice), email ( stack.o.dice@gmail.com ), and Discord (DM to Rhett the DM) will all work. Just preface your message with AMA so we know to include it in the next batch, and we'll start gathering them up! We're getting close to our next recording time, so hang in there, and we'll see you back in Vardalon very, very soon!…

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Creation Corner - Monsters 24:33

27 weeks ago24:33

24:33

A core component of RPG games is combat, but it's easy to let it slip into being the same old hit-and-take-it fight to the death if we're not careful. This week's episode shares a look at The Monsters Know What They're Doing , a book designed to help DMs and players alike take a deeper look at the creatures we populate our worlds with and make encounters more memorable, challenging, and fun. The book is part of a series, and each hard-bound volume costs less than $20. You may want to check them out! The Monsters Know What They're Doing Live to Tell the Tale: Combat Tactics for Player Characters MOAR! Monsters Know What They're Doing How to Defend Your Lair Each book is packed with helpful information written in an easy-to-read style. Happy planning, DMs!…

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Special - Table Talk for Ep 172 35:46

28 weeks ago35:46

35:46

Given how much time remains before we get back to actual play content, we thought it would be a good idea to share the table talk for our next episode in advance. Not only will it allow us to get right into the game with very little fanfare, but it also shares some news that explains why we've had as much of a break as we have. It's all good stuff, and there's plenty to listen to. Join us as at our table now--we miss being with you, Stacker!…

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Special - Intro to D&D 2024: Character Creation, Part 2 22:49

30 weeks ago22:49

22:49

As we approach the end of the main story, Rhett's looking ahead to what comes next. One of the things we expect to happen in the next chapter is switching to the new set of Dungeons and Dragons rules: the 2024 revision. In a series of informal discussions, we'll go over some of the changes as we get comfy with the new rules. In this episode, Rhett finishes out the creation of our level 1 warlock, complete with some spells and eldritch invocations. Listen along for a comparison of spells between the 2014 and 2024 editions, and see what's changed. Let's get going!…

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Special - Intro to D&D 2024: Character Creation, Part 1 27:45

31 weeks ago27:45

27:45

As we approach the end of the main story, Rhett's looking ahead to what comes next. One of the things we expect to happen in the next chapter is switching to the new set of Dungeons and Dragons rules: the 2024 revision. In a series of informal discussions, we'll go over some of the changes as we get comfy with the new rules. In this episode, Rhett and Meredith tackle the new process of character creation. While there's a lot of familiar ground, there are a few notable changes that might be of interest to listeners. Join us as we kick off the process of creating our "slightly sketch" warlock. Let's get going!…

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Special - Intro to D&D 2024: The Character Sheet 16:03

32 weeks ago16:03

16:03

As we approach the end of the main story, Rhett's looking ahead to what comes next. One of the things we expect to happen in the next chapter is switching to the new set of Dungeons and Dragons rules: the 2024 revision. In a series of informal discussions, we'll go over some of the changes as we get comfy with the new rules. In this episode, Rhett and Meredith take a look at the new character sheet. There are some notable differences, and while much of the information is much the same, it's in places other than what we're accustomed to. Join us for a walkthrough! It may be helpful for you to pull up the free PDF version of the sheet so you can follow along. It's located at https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/phb/downloads/DnD_2024_Character-Sheet.pdf . Let's get going!…

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Special - Questravaganza 32:58

35 weeks ago32:58

32:58

As we approach the end of our main story, we find we have a lot of lead-in questions that may not get answered before we finish. In this special episode, we kick back and chat over the next ten questions in the hopper, talking about both characters and personal preferences. Feel free to share with us what your answers might be! ----- We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter ( @stackodice ) and on Instagram ( @stackodice ), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com . Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, visit our Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show monetarily, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.…

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Special - Into the Unknown 1:09:28

36 weeks ago1:09:28

1:09:28

Dreams are powerful, and can sometimes guide wandering feet from distant lands into one place. Several strangers to each other find themselves brought together by a fateful vision, and are now pressing on to discover for themselves what their sleep has revealed in troubling fog. Join us for this guest-DMed special episode featuring Josh "Pink" Pinkerton, who has done stellar work for the Tales From the Glass-Guarded World podcast, as we continue to follow Physick Feverfew, Radiance, Gar, and Drellig in their quest. Enjoy, and be sure to join us on our Discord server to thank Josh for his hard work in pulling together an entertaining (and, at times, whimsical) story! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter ( @stackodice ) and on Instagram ( @stackodice ), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com . Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org , a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license: Waterfall.wav is a copyright of cosmo235 Evil Laugh/Cackle (female) is a copyright of iainmccurdy Door Squeak, Normal, D.wav is a copyright of InspectorJ Alarm double.FM.Multi sinus(Sytrus,2lrs,mltprcssng).wav is a copyright of newlocknew Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license: Metal Cowbells Swinging is a copyright of Idalize Cracking wood is a copyright of JappeHallunken We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com . If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Elven Village - Ascending the Vale - Score Music , by Kevin MacLeod Crypts of the Undead - Stain of the Departed - Score Music , by Evan Kitchener Weather - Medium Wind , by Olivier Girardot Doors and Portals - Barred Door Opening , by Franco Cugusi Doors and Portals - Massive Wood Door , by Phil Archer Boss Fight Theme - Cradle of Evil - Score Music , by Stefano Vita And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.…

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Special - Meeting of the Ways 40:37

37 weeks ago40:37