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Stack o’ Dice

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Stack o’ Dice is a D&D 5e actual play podcast set in the homebrewed world of Vardalon. For more information, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @stackodice!

Episodes
400
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
59 min
On air since
2018
Latest episode
2 days ago

Episodes

400 episodes, from the first

Season 1

  1. Special: Intro to Stack o' Dice

    Episode 1

    Show notes

    Follow a band of intrepid friends as they seek to understand the world changing around them, and work together to face a growing evil. Enter a world of adventure and mystery-- in Vardalon!

    This first episode of our new podcast series lays out what we want to do in this series. There are a couple major things we want to share with you.

    First, we're excited to share our actual play episodes. We have a great story cooking, some fun characters, entertaining players, and an all-new world to explore. Plus, we're recording this as a family-friendly series, because we want you to be able to share it with absolutely anyone! We're going to try to adhere to a once-a-week schedule, aiming for Monday as a release day.

    Second, we want to share some of the behind-the-scenes workings with you. We know that running a game can be daunting, and we want to share our process with you. The DM doesn't claim to be the best in the world, but if you like what you hear, use it; if you don't, ditch it! We just hope you'll find something of use in this secondary, sporadic series of podcasts.

    With that, the Stack o' Dice gang welcomes you, and we're excited to share our story with you!

    6 min
  2. Special: Meet the Mystic

    Episode 2

    Show notes

    In this first special content episode, we take some time to get to know a little about our first player, Michael, and we go over the highlights as we create his mystic character, Wamberbash Bensonmum. The mystic is a new-ish class in 5e; it was introduced last year in Wizards of the Coast's officially unofficial Unearthed Arcana, and we thought it'd be fun to give it a try. Psionic (or mental) magic has featured to varying degrees in previous editions of D&D, so we want to give it a shot in this game.

    Also, if you haven't already, please take a moment to check out our Twitter feed (@stackodice) to keep up with the latest on what's shaking in the Stack o' Dice world. We're excited to have you join us as we tell this story together.

    12 min
  3. Special: Meet the Cleric

    Episode 3

    Show notes

    Today we continue our special content series as we get to know our next player, Thane, and we go over the highlights as we create his cleric character, Peter Greyhawk. Magic-using classes in the world of Vardalon are a little interesting at the outset, since magic is a thing of legend and the stuff of tales. If it ever existed, it was eons ago, so picking a cleric is a fun way for Thane to start.

    If you haven't already, please take a moment to check out our Twitter feed (@stackodice) to keep up with the latest on what's shaking in the Stack o' Dice world. Also, if you're enjoying what you've heard so far, please take a moment to rate what we've done in your podcast manager. Your rating helps us to reach more people, and if you like what we're doing, chances are someone else will, too. Your positive review will get us in people's ears!

    We're excited to have you join us as we tell this story together.

    22 min
  4. Special: Meet the Barbarian

    Episode 4

    Show notes

    In this special episode we round out the party by getting to know Meredith, and we go over the highlights as we create her barbarian, Tira Ironstag. As the axe-wielding muscle in the party, Tira adds a no-nonsense, action-oriented, and (dare we say it?) headstrong element. You'll know in no time that she lives by her motto: "No problem is too big for my axe!"

    If you haven't already, please take a moment to check out our Twitter feed (@stackodice) to keep up with the latest on what's shaking in the Stack o' Dice world. Also, if you're enjoying what you've heard so far, please take a moment to rate what we've done in your podcast manager. Your rating helps us to reach more people, and if you like what we're doing, chances are someone else will, too. Your positive review will get us in people's ears!

    We're excited to have you join us as we tell this story together.

    27 min
  5. Special: Three Pillar Experience

    Episode 6

    Show notes

    Okay, okay—we were trying to stick to the "Getting to Know You" series this week, but felt it was important to sneak this one in prior to dropping our first actual play session. We hope you find it, uh, rewarding.

    One of the things you may notice when we start releasing actual play episodes is that our experience point awards may seem rather paltry compared to what you're used to seeing in the Player's Handbook or during your games. That's because we're testing out a new XP system Wizards of the Coast released in its Unearthed Arcana series last year. Not only does it clean up the wonky amounts between levels (like the weird progression between levels 9-11), but it provides incentive for players to really get into the ROLEPLAYING part of this roleplaying game. Rhett thinks this is an exciting development, and we're going to test it out for WotC to see how it works for us.

    We'd also appreciate your feedback on how it does (or doesn't) work. If you have a thought to share, hit us up on Twitter (@stackodice).

    The Unearthed Arcana article to which we refer in this episode is located on the Wizards of the Coast website (http://media.wizards.com/2017/dnd/downloads/UA-ThreePillarXP.pdf). There's plenty of neat stuff in the entire series; take a moment to check it all out!

    10 min
  6. Special: Meet the DM

    Episode 5

    Show notes

    In this final special "Getting to Know You" episode, we meet Rhett the Dungeon Master, the guy behind the screen. After being introduced to Dungeons and Dragons at a young age, Rhett has loved the game ever since. As much as he likes to play, he most often ends up as the DM, which is just fine since it's a fun challenge to take on. In this role he gets to combine his love for history, storytelling, quick thinking, and just spending time with friends in a world created together.

    And don't worry--actual play episodes are coming starting next week! We needed to take some time to get used to the whole podcasting thing, and we felt these special intro episodes would both kick us off and let you get to know everyone in the Stack o' Dice gang.

    If you haven't already, please take a moment to subscribe to our Twitter feed (@stackodice) to keep up with the latest on what's shaking in the Stack o' Dice world. Also, if you're enjoying what you've heard so far, please take a moment to rate what we've done in your podcast manager. Your rating helps us to reach more people, and if you like what we're doing, chances are someone else will, too. Your positive review will get us in people's ears!

    We're excited to have you join us as we tell this story together.

    20 min
  7. Special: Tira's Training Day

    Episode 7

    Show notes

    We have one last episode to share this week before we shift to actual play episodes next week. We have some finishing touches to apply before we start, so we'll get those done and be ready to share the fun on Monday!

    In this episode, we run Meredith's character, Tira, through a mini gauntlet to help her understand how combat works in D&D 5e. We also see how the militia in Arden really digs into its fairy tale books to wrangle up some monstrous opponents. Certainly no one alive in Vardalon has ever seen these things before, but they're a part of the shared literary and song traditions among the people of the country of Moriga. The best we can guess is that the militia does this to make training more interesting.

    We'd also appreciate your feedback. If you have a thought to share, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and let us know what you think!

    1 hr 1 min
  8. Ep 1 - Arden You Gonna Go My Way?

    Episode 8

    Show notes

    In this first episode, we meet our friends Wamberbash, Tira, and Peter in the world of Vardalon. Things are looking pretty bad in the town of Arden: someone (or something) is attacking people in the nearby forest, the dwarves of Ironstag Delve are trying to reestablish themselves after the collapse of their ancestral home, and wounded strangers are appearing in town. What could it all mean? And what lies in store for both the town and our heroes? Come find out in this, our first actual play episode.

    Thanks for giving us a listen; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we're doing. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to give us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice).

    Here are the links to those who have helped us out already:

    • Rob of Rob Ervin Voiceovers provided us with his fantastic voice work. Check him out at http://robervinvoiceovers.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/robervinvoiceovers/, and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RobErvinVO.
    • Sweetwater Music (https://www.sweetwater.com/) gave us the right information on our sound board after a long and frustrating search at some of the box stores near us. Thanks for making it easy to get the right rig!

    And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

    1 hr
  9. Ep 2 - Beware of Gruls

    Episode 9

    Show notes

    After meeting under less-than-auspicious circumstances last time, Wamberbash, Tira, and Peter decide to take a trip. Not everyone is happy about it, but when they arrive, a mystery awaits. What lies ahead? What is that thing glinting along the roadside? And what in Vardalon is a grul? Give us a listen to find out!

    Thanks for sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we're doing. 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 more people join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice).

    Here are our thanks for this week:

    • Our Magic Mouth, Rob Ervin Voiceovers, for continuing to welcome us into the land of Vardalon. Check out Rob's work at http://robervinvoiceovers.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/robervinvoiceovers/, and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RobErvinVO.
    • Sweetwater Music (https://www.sweetwater.com/) saved our bacon when a recent Windows update blew up our audio drivers. Seriously, folks--good prices + excellent, free customer support = where you need to go for your sound needs!
    • SoundJay (https://www.soundjay.com/), for a cost-free, hassle-free library of sounds that provided us with the perfect riverside setting.

    And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

    1 hr
  10. Special: The Norse Battle

    Episode 10

    Show notes

    At the end of our last actual play episode, you may have heard a segment that is new in your experience of tabletop games: the Norse Battle. This special episode shares exactly what this segment is for, where it comes from, and why we like to use it as a way to wrap up each game. Once you've listened to it, please share what you think about it, and if you use something similar, we'd love to know how you use it.

    As always, we want to thank you for sharing your listening time with us; we appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we're doing. We're having fun sharing the growing world of Vardalon 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 more people join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice).

    Finally, here are the links to some various Beowulf translations:

    • The Howell Chickering translation, complete with facing page translation
    • The Lesslie Hall translation available freely through Project Gutenberg
    • The Tolkien prose translation
    • The Seamus Heaney treatment (aka Heaneywulf) that plays fast and loose with the text, but for the sake of giving it a strong poetic feel

    8 min
  11. Ep 3 - Everybody was Bandit Fighting

    Episode 11

    Show notes

    In our last episode, Wamberbash led his new friends to his woodland home, only to find that his beloved spoon was nowhere in sight. After a fruitless search and a nighttime journey fraught with bad dice rolls, they spotted a fire in a clearing up ahead. What lies in the clearing? Will Wamberbash ever find his spoon? Did you remember to pack your puer cha? Let's find out together in this episode!

    Thanks for sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've put 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 more people join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice). Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.

    Our thanks for the week:

    • As always, Rob of Rob Ervin Voiceovers continues to give us a smooth welcome to the land of Vardalon. Check out Rob's work at http://robervinvoiceovers.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/robervinvoiceovers/, and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RobErvinVO.
    • We warmly welcome our growing list of followers on Twitter. Each new follower lets us know that we're creating a fun story that has some meaning, even if it's just to provide a bit of entertainment for a few minutes on a basis that isn't as constant as we'd like. We welcome your comments, and appreciate that you've taken the time to stop in!
    • The Creative Commons sound effects from Isolation Music (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgRvVq8mStE) that we used throughout this episode. Your work has helped us add some pizazz to the episode, and we thank you!

    And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

    57 min
  12. Ep 4 - Going Stag

    Episode 12

    Show notes

    In the previous episode we followed our heroes through a terrible fight in the forest. When the dust settles, they need to figure out what happens next, now that it seems their task is done. What will they do with their mysterious prisoner? Why is the forest acting so strangely? Will Wamberbash ever find another notebook? Let's find out together in this episode!

    Thanks for sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've put 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), 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.

    Our thanks for the week:

    • Rob of Rob Ervin Voiceovers welcomes us to the land of Vardalon. Check out his stellar work at http://robervinvoiceovers.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/robervinvoiceovers/, and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RobErvinVO.
    • We have our first five star review on iTunes! Thanks for the kind words, bransomiffic. We also continue to welcome our growing list of followers on Twitter. Each new follower lets us know that we're creating a fun story that has some meaning, even if it's just to provide a bit of entertainment for a few minutes each week. We welcome your comments, and appreciate that you've taken the time to stop in!

    We also 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 https://freesound.org/, a fantastic resource for free royalty-free sound effects.

    Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:

    • splashing footsteps.mp3 is a copyright of user soundmary
    • wolf-growl.wav is a copyright of newagesoup
    • Click.wav is a copyright of lebaston100
    • WOOD CHOPPING_ Chopping hard wood with metal Axe (SFX).wav is a copyright of GuntherDorksen
    • Woodland Stream March 2016.wav is a copyright of plantmonkey
    • Bushwalking sounds.m4a is a copyright of TheScarlettWitch89

    Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:

    • Dark Ambient Music 3: Hunted is a copyright of Xanco123

    And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

    1 hr 5 min
  13. Ep 5 - Challenge Accepted

    Episode 13

    Show notes

    After talking with a mysterious being with ties to Tira's ancestor, the party moves on to face a daunting challenge high in the mountains overlooking Arden. A series of puzzles awaits them in a place that's been undisturbed for centuries. What will they find there? What lies at the challenge's end? What perils could possibly await our friends? Listen in to this episode to find out!

    Thanks for sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've put 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), 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.

    Our thanks for the week:

    • Rob of Rob Ervin Voiceovers welcomes us to the land of Vardalon. Check out his stellar work at http://robervinvoiceovers.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/robervinvoiceovers/, and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RobErvinVO.
    • The retweets and love we've gotten on Twitter. Five weeks in, and our little show is slowly growing. We'd love to hear from you!

    We also 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 https://freesound.org/, a fantastic resource for free royalty-free sound effects.

    Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:

    •

    Porte pierre 2.wav is a copyright of Slanesh

    •

    Orchestral Strings, Warm, A.wav is a copyright of InspectorJ

    •

    Abstract background music is a copyright of hifijohn

    Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:

    •

    Electric Shock.wav is a copyright of GlenCurtisAdams

    •

    Boom Bang is a copyright of bareform

    And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

    1 hr
  14. Special: IT'S A PARTY! Welcome to Level 2

    Episode 14

    Show notes

    It's a party, and you're invited!

    Adventuring is hard. That's why it's important to celebrate achievements! We'll record a special leveling episode each time the party levels. This is the first in what (we hope) will be plenty of level-up celebrations.

    Follow the leveling process as we talk through what benefits Tira, Womberbash, and Peter gain for hitting this milestone. From squat thrusts to HP envy, this episode has it all!

    As a reminder, the Unearthed Arcana article pertinent to Wizards' in-development Mystic class is located at https://media.wizards.com/2017/dnd/downloads/UAMystic3.pdf. Check it out to see if it will fit into your own campaign!

    As always, thanks for sharing our story; we really appreciate your words of support and hope you enjoy what we've put 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), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you prefer email, send us game questions or comments at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.

    18 min
  15. Creation Corner: Feelin' Smurfy: Creating NPCs on the fly

    Episode 15

    Show notes

    Do one-dimensional NPCs in your games have you feeling. . . blue? In this special episode, Rhett wants to share a really neat NPC creation technique. The original idea comes from an interview between Satine Phoenix and Taliesin Jaffe in an episode of Satine's excellent GM Tips series.

    GM Tips video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQZR4smjUEc

    This video inspired Rhett to create a spreadsheet version of the technique Taliesin introduced, but with a slight twist: https://1drv.ms/x/s!Ai_DSO_CT_ACg4Ao9hDNfPcymdn7rw

    To use the spreadsheet, first save it to your computer. Click on the ellipsis (...) in the upper right corner of the screen, then choose to Save a Copy.

    Once you have the sheet, simply type anything into the grey cell, then press Enter. This will cause the sheet to recalculate, generating a new NPC persona. Anytime you change the contents of the grey cell and press Enter, the sheet will update. If you want to make changes to the contents, just follow your spreadsheet program's instructions to unlock the spreadsheet first. There is no password.

    Use it in your game, and have a great time with the result! How does it work out for you? Did it lead to any fun experiences? Let us know!

    As always, thanks for sharing our story; we really appreciate your words of support and hope you enjoy what we've put 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), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you prefer email, send us game questions or comments at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.

    13 min
  16. Ep 6 - Rock this Town

    Episode 16

    Show notes

    As a refreshing mountain breeze atop the Three Sisters plays through our heroes' hair, they find themselves faced with a difficult decision. A great prize and an important task lie on the other side of this choice, heralding a difficult time ahead. What is this all about? Whatever will our heroes do? And was that really a pickup line Wamberbash threw out there? Listen in now and see for yourself!

    Thanks for sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've put 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), 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.

    Our thanks for the week:

    • Rob of Rob Ervin Voiceovers welcomes us to the land of Vardalon. Check out his stellar work at http://robervinvoiceovers.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/robervinvoiceovers/, and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RobErvinVO.
    • Our growing number of listeners. Seeing your interest in our little show is immensely encouraging!

    We also 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 https://freesound.org/, a fantastic resource for free royalty-free sound effects.

    Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:

    •

    Minor Key Music Box is a copyright of DarkWaryurMC

    •

    Draw Bridge Lower is a copyright of hykenfreak

    And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

    1 hr 1 min
  17. Ep 7 - Hard Attack

    Episode 17

    Show notes

    Trouble is brewing in the tiny, remote town of Arden as bandits threaten the villagers' way of life. The heroes ready their weapons as the mayor rallies the desperate townspeople in the only defensive structure they have--the palisade on the Rock. What fearsome foes will our heroes face? Who will survive the day? Find out in this brand new episode!

    Thanks for sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've put 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), 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.

    Our thanks for the week:

    • What a week for exposure! We've found new friends on Twitter, and our little family is slowly growing. We appreciate your interest, and we value your interaction on Twitter or by email. For those who have reached out to us with feedback, we sure do love what you've had to say. It helps us improve as we go, and we want to be among the best.

    We also 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 https://freesound.org/, a fantastic resource for free royalty-free sound effects.

    Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:

    • Cry of great public 01.wav is a copyright of klankbeeld
    • Rowdy crowd.wav is a copyright of xtrgamr
    • Helmutscream_short.wav is a copyright of creativeheroes
    • Battle Horn is a copyright of Porphyr
    • Poison Spell Magic is a copyright of qubodup
    • Orchestral Strings, Warm, A.wav is a copyright of InspectorJ

    Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:

    • TribalDrums.wav is a copyright of HerbertBoland
    • 01161 Boar oink 3.wav is a copyright of Robinhood76

    And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

    1 hr 17 min
  18. Ep 8 - Puttin' on the Ritz

    Episode 18

    Show notes

    After the fight with the bandits in the previous episode, the heroes now have to deal with some very real consequences of the things they experienced during their first big battle. Questions arise, clothes are changed, and horse water is discovered. See what happens now by tuning in!

    Thanks for sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've put 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), 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.

    Our thanks for the week:

    • Twitter continues to amaze, with likes and follows coming weekly. We appreciate your support, and ask you to spread the word to friends and family! The easiest way to do this is to leave us a five-star review on iTunes. Show us some love, and we'll mention your name at the end of an episode!
    • Thanks to the entire cast of Stack o' Dice for making the show so much fun to roll out each week.

    Though we're eligible to start using BattleBards sounds in our podcast, we didn't have time to incorporate any this week. We did, however, use some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from https://freesound.org/, a fantastic resource for free royalty-free sound effects.

    Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:

    • Dunk_water_009.wav is a copyright of johonbravo

    Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:

    • TribalDrums.wav is a copyright of HerbertBoland

    And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

    1 hr 7 min
  19. Ep 9 - Get this Party Started

    Episode 19

    Show notes

    It's party time for Tira, Womberbash, and Peter. The Heroes of Arden make their way to the village green and engage in several different important conversations with those close to them. This evening of recognition is an important step in the lives of these young adventurers, but something much deeper awaits them at the Great Stag Inn.

    Thanks for sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've put 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), 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.

    Our thanks for the week:

    • Our admin site tells us we had a nibble from Kuwait! How exciting is that?!
    • Freesound.org for making an amazing selection of great sounds available FOR FREE. See below for the sounds we used.
    • The players continue to provide the encouragement the DM needs to keep this story going. Applause is truly the sweetest repayment!

    Though we're eligible to start using BattleBards sounds in our podcast, we didn't incorporate any this week. We did, however, use some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from https://freesound.org/, a fantastic resource for free royalty-free sound effects.

    Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:

    • Applause 2 is a copyright of VlatkoBlazek
    • Chair2.wav is a copyright of lezaarth
    • Dark Ambient Music 1 is a copyright of Xanco123
    • Minor Key Music Box is a copyright of DarkWaryurMC

    Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:

    • TribalDrums.wav is a copyright of HerbertBoland

    And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

    1 hr 8 min
  20. Ep 10 - The Road to Nowhere

    Episode 20

    Show notes

    The party's hopes for a restful night's sleep have been dashed by a disturbing dream unlike any they've ever had. The question of what it all means is on our heroes' minds as they set forth at last to Flenmoor, the large city to the north. They hope to find answers there. But a long road lies ahead, and the country is still quite wild. Join us as we continue our exciting story together!

    Thanks for sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've put 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), 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.

    Our thanks for the week:

    • @jongrahar for engaging us with a fascinating question on Twitter. Thanks for taking the time to share your question, and for giving us some valuable insights!
    • Freesound.org for making an amazing selection of great sounds available FOR FREE. See below for the sounds we used.

    Though we're eligible to start using BattleBards sounds in our podcast, we didn't incorporate any this week. We did, however, use some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from https://freesound.org/, a fantastic resource for free royalty-free sound effects.

    Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:

    • Waterfall.wav is a copyright of cosmo235

    Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:

    • Dinner table ambience.wav is a copyright of Mr_Alden

    And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

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