Best Starter Set A Dungeons Podcasts (2024)

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Heart: The City Beneath 1:30:25

1h ago1:30:25

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Heart: The City Beneath is a game of unconventional fantasy adventurers who are drawn to enter, explore and lose themselves in a very corporeal underworld beneath the city of Spire. They’ll face horrific foes, bizarre locations and a mysterious and eldritch subway system. It’s from the same designers and publisher as Spire, it’s an indie darling, b…

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Ludonarrative Dissidents Livestream #3 - Superhero RPG and Build a Bag mechanics 1:09:50

1M ago1:09:50

1:09:50

Greg has an idea for a build a bag mechanic for a RPG, so James and I discuss some options for it. We look at board games that use this mechanic and how the mechanic could work.

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Livestream for May 2024 - Choose Your Own Adventures and other game books 1:12:19

1M ago1:12:19

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We're discussing Choose Your Own Adventure, Fighting Fantasy, Lone Wolf, and other similar game books. This is an audio version of this Youtube livestream, if you want to see the visuals.

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Season 3 Livestream #1 - Topics for S3 revealed! 1:14:45

3M ago1:14:45

1:14:45

In this livestream, we reveal the topics for season 3! If you have questions about them, ask on our Discord. You can watch the livestream here.

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The NASA RPG Adventure and Season 3 Kickstarter update - March 10th Livestream 1:17:33

5M ago1:17:33

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Our Kickstarter for Season 3 is doing well but we have a long way to go! We livestreamed on March 10, which you can view here on Youtube, but this episode has cleaned up audio. We're looking at the free adventure released by NASA, The Lost Universe. We dive deep into it and answer viewer questions.

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Hole in the Sky - Dungeon Crawl Classics 1:17:47

5M ago1:17:47

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The Kickstarter is live! Back it today so we can have a full season of great episodes! The Lady in Blue, a mysterious figure of cosmic power, enlists a band of simple peasants for a strange task. They are to follow an invisible bridge until they arrive at a hole in the sky – and then jump through. Death awaits all but the bravest, strongest, and lu…

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Livestream February 24: Season 3 Kickstarter March 4! 1:18:23

6M ago1:18:23

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We're back with more info on season 3 and here to talk about RPGs. https://www.ludonarrativedissidents.com/

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Beowulf S2 EP18 / End 1:04:48

7M ago1:04:48

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We come to the finale of our season and the final episode of Starter Set, to all who have listened and taken part over the many years of this show we say thank you for your support as we bring this chapter to a close.

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Livestream December 2023: Update on Season 3, questions, and more! 1:24:24

7M ago1:24:24

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We livestreamed back in December to update listeners about Season 3 and answer questions about RPGs. You can watch it on Youtube or just listen to it here. Enjoy!

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Beowulf S2 EP17 / The Assault 1:14:26

8M ago1:14:26

1:14:26

Normander leads his followers in a daring counter, revenge at the forefront of his mind. Niohad and Kagog meet his charge with what outcome? We shall see.

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Hole in the Sky - Dungeon Crawl Classics Module #86 - Actual Play 3:06:29

8M ago3:06:29

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The Lady in Blue, a mysterious figure of cosmic power, enlists a band of simple peasants for a strange task. They are to follow an invisible bridge until they arrive at a hole in the sky – and then jump through. Death awaits all but the bravest, strongest, and luckiest, but the Lady offers a reward beyond all the riches of the world: the chance to …

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Beowulf S2 Ep15 / Trees for the woods 1:16:34

9M ago1:16:34

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Normander discovers the valley he has taken refuge in holds secrets and powers abound, a new alliance is forged and an old power gained. Come and say hello in our discord https://discord.gg/hJnmAFwAFT

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Pendragon 6th Edition Starter Set 1:26:54

9M ago1:26:54

1:26:54

Pendragon is a game of Arthurian legends, first released in 1985. The sixth edition starter set was released in 2023, with a full released plan next year. It is set in a world of brutal medieval realism. Player characters are knights in King Arthur's court, striving to uphold the code of chivalry despite their passions and flaws pulling them in oth…

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#223 – Crow, The Idol of Gracklstugh

9M ago

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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Morrigan (Ranger), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Redbeard (…

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Beowulf S2 Ep 14 / Safety? 56:37

10M ago56:37

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This week, the chase continues will safety be found, or in the loss of Acha to much to take and Normanders distraction takes its toll.

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#222 – I’m a Brat?!

9M ago

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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Morrigan (Ranger), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Redbeard (…

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#221 – New Character(s)?!

9M ago

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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Morrigan (Ranger), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Redbeard (…

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#220 – I Heard ‘Ouch’

9M ago

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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…

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Beowulf S2 Ep 13 / A wrong turn. 1:05:46

10M ago1:05:46

1:05:46

The runes spell a woe in telling, with this episode looking bleak for Normander a knife in the back cuts twice.

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#219 – I’m Dead.

10M ago

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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…

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Traveller Core Rules Mongoose 2022 1:13:58

11M ago1:13:58

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Traveller is a science fiction roleplaying game of bold explorers and brave adventurers. The Traveller Core Rulebook Update 2022 contains everything you need to create one of these adventures and begin exploring the galaxy. Spaceports, ancient civilisations, air/rafts, cold steel blades, laser carbines, far distant worlds, and exotic alien beasts –…

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#218 – Splitting & Shrinking the Party

10M ago

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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…

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Beowulf S2 Ep 12 / Don't sleep there are nightmares out there 1:03:14

11M ago1:03:14

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The crew spend time in the new realm to find things that are unexpected. Normanders challenge to Gogmagog is answered but by something new. Get bonus content and have your say on the story by joining the discord. discord.com/invite/GZD4gZpmuX

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#217 – Madness Awakens

10M ago

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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…

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Experience Points 1:23:00

11M ago1:23:00

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Experience Points are a common game mechanic in tabletop role playing games, but what are they? From Dungeons and Dragons to the World of Darkness, a wide variety of games use experience points to measure character progression and improvement. We discuss how these mechanics affect play and brainstorm ideas for alternative progression systems. Check…

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Beowulf S2 Ep 11 / A Deal made 1:15:44

11M ago1:15:44

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Normander makes a new friend? or at least follower. The giant kins plans are given more detail and who the flip is Gogmagog? Get bonus content and have your say on the story by joining the discord. discord.com/invite/GZD4gZpmuX

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S2 Stream of consciousness. 22:11

11M ago22:11

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Hello! An interesting episode this week, we've suffered with some technical difficulties but wanted to make sure that we got some audio noises in your earlobes! Ed's stream of conscious raises some questions if you wish to get involved with the conversation please come join the discord here https://discord.gg/MEfUrJxN…

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#216 – She Ate a Pile of Spiders!

12M ago

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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…

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#215 – We Have Nothing Else Going On

12M ago

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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…

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Beowulf S2 - Ep10 / A cape of storms 1:18:12

12M ago1:18:12

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Enemies abound and a fight of his life, Normander has some difficult choices ahead. Kagog shows his colours and we meet a being of legend. Get bonus content and have your say on the story by joining the discord. discord.com/invite/GZD4gZpmuX

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Fiasco 1:21:17

1y ago1:21:17

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Fiasco is an award-winning, GM-less game for 3-5 players, designed to be played in a few hours with no preparation. During a game you engineer and play out stupid, disastrous situations, usually at the intersection of greed, fear, and lust. It’s like making your own Coen brothers movie, in about the same amount of time it’d take to watch one. Tell …

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#214 – It’s Buppido!!!!

12M ago

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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…

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#213 – Logic Doesn’t Apply Here

1y ago

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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…

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Beowulf S2 - Ep9 / Mist Me 1:00:15

1y ago1:00:15

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We return to the Bryn and the sea is unforgiving as ever, unending mist, great waves and cracks of thunder are not all the hero's have to contend with. As we come closer to another of the powerful artifacts known as crafts. Get bonus content and have your say on the story by joining the discord. discord.com/invite/GZD4gZpmuX…

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#212 – Popular Outsiders

12M ago

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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…

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#211 – Did We Just Become Best Friends?!

1y ago

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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…

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Beowulf S2 - Ep8 / Deep Thoughts 1:17:14

1y ago1:17:14

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Normander deals with the assault on the boat by denizens of the deep. Visions come leading our hero through freezing fog and revealing a new destination. Get bonus content and have your say on the story by joining the discord. discord.com/invite/GZD4gZpmuX

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Diceless Role Playing Games 1:08:40

1y ago1:08:40

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Diceless RPGs are games that do not use dice to randomize game elements. Many of these games do not have any randomization elements and include games like Amber, Pantheon, and Marvel Universe. Others use randomizers like shuffled cards or spinners. We discuss these systems and how they affect game play and storytelling. Check out the LND website fo…

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#210 – Special Guest

1y ago

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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…

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Beowulf S2 - Ep7 / Question of faith 48:53

1y ago48:53

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The ocean calls and with it fresh dangers, a crisis unfolds with the followers of Normander and the depths come calling for a pound of flesh. Get bonus content and have your say on the story by joining the discord. discord.com/invite/GZD4gZpmuX

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#209 – Just A Normal Rage

1y ago

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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…

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Beowulf S2 - Ep6 / A crew together 56:11

1y ago56:11

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This week Normander and followers make their way back to the beach to fix up a broken boat and Normander finds some leadership capabilities tested. Get bonus content and have your say on the story by joining the discord. discord.com/invite/GZD4gZpmuX

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#208 – Lima Gloo Gone!

1y ago

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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…

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Tales from the Loop 1:12:57

1y ago1:12:57

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The landscape was full of machines and scrap metal connected to the facility in one way or another. Always present on the horizon were the colossal cooling towers, with their green obstruction lights. If you put your ear to the ground, you could hear the heartbeat of the Loop – the purring of the Gravitron, the central piece of engineering magic th…

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#207 – Bupa-don’t

1y ago

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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…

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Beowulf S2 - A Fireside 31:13

1y ago31:13

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This week, Ed and Oli take a pause from the story to run through how the journey is going, we get an impressive hornbalst and some deep philosophical bombs dropped. Get bonus content and have your say on the story by joining the discord. discord.com/invite/GZD4gZpmuX

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#206 – Should We Start Executing?

1y ago

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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…

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Beowulf S2 - Ep5 / An eye for and eye 1:44:38

1y ago1:44:38

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Normander finds himself underground, threatened and out of his depth. Luckily his followers are there for him! We also level up and unlock some new abilities. Get bonus content and have your say on the story by joining the discord. discord.com/invite/GZD4gZpmuX

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#205 – Madness Spreads

1y ago

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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…

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Beowulf S2 - Ep4 / A voyage of bane and boon 1:42:16

1y ago1:42:16

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Our adventures leave Prudria behind for open sea, Normander brokers a friendship and the ocean proves that both great beauty and great danger can lie within its depths. Get bonus content and have your say on the story by joining the discord.discord.com/invite/GZD4gZpmuX

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