Three grade-A dunces provide the most lukewarm takes ever put to recorded sound about that age old hobby horse, video games.
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Join us as we navigate the world of Dungeons and Dragons! We're no experts, but come along with us and you'll learn more on some pretty crazy adventures.
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Noah, Sam, Garrison and Corbin from the Mouse in the House Podcast decided to take a break from delivering piping hot takes and instead try their hand at slaying foul beasts. Listen as they try, and most often fail, to play Dungeons and Dragons in their brand new (not so) cleverly named podcast... Dunces and Flagons! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dunces-and-flagons/support
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Infrequently, well written idiots Jason and Dunc talk about the different aspects of Dungeons and Dragons as a game and as a collaborative storytelling method.
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Dunce (Dunce) Dungeon: Drizzt and Dragons
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We decided to take the "Reading is Fundamental" feat and dive into R.A. Salvatore's "Homeland," the first book in the Legend of Drizzt series (some would argue it's the 4th and they are wrong *cough* Sarah *cough*). When we do eventually get around to talking about the book, we cover the first two chapters of the novel and stand there, I mean dumbf…
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It was, in fact, not hot girl summer.
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The latest round of video game commercials has come to a close with the Summer Game Fest (seriously, why not games plural?). Despite the heat dome reminding us how cooked our goose really is, we manage to temper our expectations for the showings from this year's vitamin E3 supplement. But beyond arguing about games we might not see until 2026, high…
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Dunce (Dunce) Dungeon: The Gang Gets Racist
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It's a Hadozee, sorry, a doozy of a dungeon crawl, as we discuss that sensitive subject of race (soon to be species) in D&D. With One D&D updates starting to crest over the horizon (or "2024 Revision to 5th Edition,"? I genuinely don't know how they are marketing this anymore...and I think the MM comes out in 2025 anyway...), the ways in which we g…
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Pokemon on the Switch 2: Electric Boogaloo!
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As the legendary Ellen Greene once sang " 01010111 01101000 01100101 01110010 01100101 00100000 01110010 01100101 01101100 01100001 01110100 01101001 01101111 01101110 01110011 01101000 01101001 01110000 01110011 00100000 01100001 01110010 01100101 00100000 01101110 01101111 00101101 01100111 01101111 00100001" Which I reference because we kick off…
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Dunce (Dunce) Dungeon: Lich, please!
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Join us from the opposite end of the dungeon experience as we put on our lich-hats and talk through the finer points of setting up your lair in expectation of pesky would-be adventurers. Frankly, we just think liches are cool and will take any excuse to talk about them. We also get sidetracked by some of those other big DnD topics, including our th…
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Sarah and Buzz take a gander at their first 35 hours with Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2, the unexpected, but oft wished for, sequel to the cult classic Dragon's Dogma. As it turns out we love/loathe this title and predict it will/won't be taking GotY. It's an incredible/lackluster experience, and one that is absolutely brimming with ingenuity/time-wast…
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Or at least that's what we are calling the hit game Balatro going forward. Apparently it was the term used for professional jokers or jesters that entertained wealthy folks in ancient Rome. The more you know! Aside from addicting deck builders, Sarah really wants to talk about Delicious in Dungeon, and since it's a great show and we need a second s…
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Where the kisses are hers and hers and his - Final Fantasy VII! As if any of us could escape the gravity well that has been Final Fantasy VII Rebirth over the past two weeks...so of course we are going to cover more of it and its many, many mini-games. Buzz somehow managed to sink something like 95 hours into Rebirth before switching gears for some…
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Call the midwife!
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Take a deep breath of that fresh Grasslands air as we step out into the wide open world that is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. We unpack the massive first two chapters in this episode as we climb radio towers, collect trading cards, and get frustrated at Chadley and Mai's incessant nattering. Try to keep Kalm, as we keep it spoiler free this episode an…
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Dunce (Dunce) Dungeon: Looking for group
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Welcome back adventurers for another exciting dive into the Dunce dungeon. Sarah was unexpectedly stuck on another plane of existence, so that leaves Buzz and Will to reminisce about previous TTRPG experiences and the struggles of finding a solid group to actually play with. We get a little meta this episode, as we talk about the importance of a go…
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We tune in for the latest Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase and express our sincere gratitude to Nintendo for bringing us a boatload of trailers and release dates...for software we can look forward to on other platforms. (Like, if they are doing an upgraded re-release of SMTV, why wouldn't I get it on current gen hardware?) Then, do your best impre…
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It's the episode that almost wasn't! Not to be too dramatic about it, but we were plagued with audio issues during both our recording and editing. Find it in your heart to give us a bit of a break on this one. As for the actual content of the episode, Buzz seems to rant incessantly about Persona 3 Reload, which is a darn good remake but could have …
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Dunce (Dunce) Dungeon: A wizard did it.
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Grab a torch and your explorer's pack and join us in kicking off our new sub-series (spin-off, mini-series?) Dunce (Dunce) Dungeon! We leave the dice in their box to do a bit of table talk about various Dungeons & Dragons elements. We wanted something iconic for this episode, and since Buzz had to spin up a Wizard for another campaign recently, it …
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If I could turn back time / If I could find a way ... for us to have less audio issues this episode. Despite being plagued by recording troubles, we manage to scrape together two whole thirds of an episode just for you! Even though Sarah's audio is lost to TIME, Buzz and Will manage to finally pick apart what the phrase "Pokemon with guns" really m…
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Sometimes you don't get what you pay for...
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We take serious Umbreon with the two latest Pokemon DLCs on the Switch. As it turns out, sometimes putting content behind a paywall can be a Gastly affair, especially when that content is a bit Trubbish when compared to other games in the series. On the Plusle side, we at least get to take a trip to the Platinum Corner and talk about Yakuza 6: The …
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In another completely original episode format, we sit down and look ahead at the old dusty trail of gaming in 2024. While Q1 looks to be chock full of big titles to satisfy the RPG appetite, what does the rest of the roadmap have in store? Even though our futures remain shrouded in mystery, we manage to drum up some titles we are looking forward to…
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We've got a real web-head on our hands in this episode, as Buzz is joined by Porter to explore the tangled web that was Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Actually, it' s not all that tangled, but rather a delicately woven and generally outstanding game if you haven't played it yet. We also start thinking with portals as we discuss our hands-on experience with…
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CWT 16: Barbaric Brawlers & Battle Masters
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Peoples, Peasants, Pheasants, perk up your pointy ears as we proudly present our playful partaking of Play Test 7! This podcast will ponder points profiling: Poppy Popular Sorcerers, Saddle up to the sounds of sardonic sassing of slutty sorcerers that sling silly spells from sunup to sundown. And Properly Prepared Fighters, Freely feel our feelings…
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Getting an F on your game report card
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Co-hosts were asked to prepare a top ten for the games they played in 2023, and not only did they cheat on some of their answers, but they only managed to scrounge up a measly five entries! In a year as packed as 2023 no less! Worry not though, Buzz not only came with ten solid entries, and the most accurate takes out of the lot, but he even had so…
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Join us as we enter the denoument of the 2023 Game Awards and try to wade through the awkwardness that is celebrity culture presenting awards to people in the entertainment technology industry. In this episode, we'll show you fun and new positions to help you get over the fact they gave more time to the No Man's Sky guy than they did the developers…
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In this star-studded, red carpet of an episode we dive headfirst into the categories for the 2023 Game Awards... and somehow find a way to give every award to Baldur's Gate 3. I mean, have you played it? It's like really, really good. Join us in asking this year's smash hits "Who are you wearing?" as we barely contain our excitement to watch a bunc…
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It's just like Christmas in July, but for people who were too lazy to edit their episode in October. Sarah kicks us off with some discussion about cozy and indie horror games. Meanwhile, Buzz wants pictures of Spider-Man refusing to salute the Wakandan embassy on his desk right now! And Will recounts how someone else playing Resident Evil on the PS…
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CWT 15: Baldur's Homebrew & Winning Warlocks
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Jason & Dunc are back to get into Playtest 7, covering the long awaited updates to the Wizard and Warlock for the upcoming 2024 Player's Handbook! This episode, Jason flexes his Baldur's Gate access on Dunc the console casual with a tough quiz. Talking Points: Baldur's Gate 3, Faerun, Unearthed Arcana, Pact Magic, Pact of the Blade, Charisma Castin…
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CWT 14: The Paladin Can Do Punches Now Too
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This Episode, Jason and Dunc encounter many issues while discussing the now outdated PT6 UA. Counter to our reputation of being the world's first Net Zero Digital Footprint Podcast, more episodes out soon! Talking Points: Paladin Punches, Short Term Vengeance, Daybreak, Ranger is Okay Now, Rogue Maneuvers, Silly Changes, D&D 5.1, No One Likes Prep …
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Jason and Dunc are back with more D&D content! This episode, we review the new Playtest 6 document released by WOTC. Talking Points: Moon Magicians, Tasha's Twilight Druid, Disappointing Monks, Problematic Language, D&D Hot Takes, Forgotten Middle Children Show Notes: Fathomless Warlock Call of the Netherdeep Rime of the Frostmaiden The Postmortal …
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Jason and Dunc are back with more D&D content! This episode, we review the new Playtest 6 document released by WOTC. Talking Points: Breakdancing Badass Bards, Customizable Clerics, Sassy Editor's Notes, Don't Fix What Ain't Broke, The Druidic Diaspora of Power Levels
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How do you make a moogle darker and edgier?
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Two thirds of the dunces attempt a serious tone and try to appeal to a more mature audience as they get gritty with Final Fantasy XVI. No, but seriously, Buzz and Will do a deep dive on their initial impressions of Final Fantasy XVI on the PS5, including their thoughts on the overall gameplay, the shift in genre from RPG to Action-RPG, and how well…
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Buying Timeshare rentals in Sanctuary
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In this absolutely "eikonic" episode, the dunces recount tales of daring and damnation in Diablo IV! However, it's really just Buzz wondering what the heck Will and his partner are doing in the town's hub all the time. Buzz and Will also "summon" up the energy to discuss the demo for the highly anticipated Final Fantasy XVI, which in turn leaves Sa…
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Everybody wants to Hyrule the world in this episode. The dunces chat about the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and try to determine if it's a mad world or another classic entry in the series. While some are head over heels, others may need to seek pale shelter as the arduous task of comparing Tears of the Kingdom to Breath of the Wild is unde…
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CWT 11: The Druid Can Do Punches Now
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Is the Druid now ruined forever? Vote now on your phones! This episode, Jason and Dunc explore the new Unearthed Arcana for One D&D, this month: the rest of the priest classes. Talking Points: Druid, Paladin, Rule Changes, Spells, 5e Healing, Fantasy STIs, Chat GPT AI Game Masters, Granola Magic Boi do a Punch Now Show Notes New UA The Die as Cast …
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Online shopping and melatonin don't mix...
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We already knew Buzz liked Nippon Ichi Software, but it turns out he really "stans" them after they help resolve a midnight smartphone shopping mishap. And because we love a theme, he also takes us on a deep dive down the well that is the "Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk" ahead of its anticipated sequel. While all that's going on, Will makes a …
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In an unbelievably serendipitous turn of events, one of the two video games Sarah has finished in the last decade has become a major hit television show. So yeah, we are going to talk about those flour zombies. Meanwhile, Buzz muses on the footwear worn by the ladies of One Piece Odyssey, while Will approaches TV Tropes levels of JRPG trope overloa…
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Are Dragons just an analogy for corporate greed? Are Dungeons just a metaphor on navigating dense legal documents? They both have some nasty traps if they're published by WOTC. In this milestone episode, Dunc & Jason document and reflect on the entire WOTC controversy regarding their new OGL. The fun part is, they don't know that 28 hours later the…
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Buzz realizes he somehow managed to get five platinum trophies in the span of four days and needs to take a long, hard look at his life. Meanwhile, Will recounts the fun of goofy Victorian murder mysteries, and Sarah finally takes the plunge on PlayStation Plus Extra. And we talk about Final Fantasy VII. Like, a lot. Games we chat about include: Th…
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Using an incredibly original format, our dunces start at the end by looking back at the year that was. In this episode, we feel deeply called out and seen by the year-end gaming reports telling us just how many hours we poured into our favorite hobby. We also try to rank our top five games of the past year, but do we succeed? Games discussed includ…
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Hey Players, we're back with another episode covering new Unearthed Arcana for One D&D! This week we cover the new expert classes and evaluate the mechanics and flavour that sets the tone for the rest of the upcoming content. Talking Points: Bard, Ranger, Rogue, D20 Bakugan, Spellcasting, and Fighting Jeremy Crawford to Own the Libs Show Notes Dunc…
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CWT 8: D&D 5th Edition 2 - The Electric Boogaloo
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WE ARE BACK! Jason's been busy with podcast editing and Dunc has spent the summer on wild adventures for work, but now our two favourite nerds are back with a vengeance and ready to talk about the new Unearthed Arcana that was released last month. Talking points: Ardlings, New D&D, Mixed Heritage Races, Pesky Rules Lawyers, the Utter Lack of Respec…
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CWT 7: Homemade, Hand-pressed, Artisanal Spell-Jam
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Casters beware, these here high tides of the Astral Sea are covered with killer Comets and Clowns of the space variety! This episode, Jason and Dunc talk about the long awaited SpellJammer, Matt Colville's new kickstarter, and follow up on previous episode news. Talking Points: Killer Clowns from Outer Space, "Flee Mortals!", the Outstanding Warran…
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CWT 6: Magical Moons and the Kender of Krynn
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Firstly, we'd like to apologise on behalf of the puppies, turns out two dogs are much less podcast friendly than Dunc anticipated. This Episode, we're talking about the new Heroes of Krynn Unearthed Arcana released by Wizards! Jason and Dunc delve deep into the dusty tombs of TSR's basement and rummage around, occasionally fighting over the new toy…
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CWT 5: A Multiverse of Monstrous Lore and Legacies
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This episode we look into the highly anticipated release of Monsters of the Multiverse: set to be released in May but somehow available already in a box set along with books you're guaranteed to already own! Talking Points: No more subraces, oops.. all fey, slashing teeth, cynicism, and we really just want SpellJammer to come back Links: Polygon (F…
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CWT 4: World-building with Dr Brent Bellamy Part 2
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Hi All! Welcome to our very first 2 part special! This episode, we discuss topics surround World-building with Brent Bellamy, from Trent University. Talking points: suing your favourite content creators, creating cohesion in your story, play styles, meta-narratives, and collaborative world-building. Links: Dr Brent Ryan Bellamy New Jericho Blades i…
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CWT 3: World-building with Dr Brent Bellamy Part 1
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Hi All! Welcome to our very first 2 part special! This episode, we discuss topics surround World-building with Brent Bellamy, from Trent University. Talking points: suing your favourite content creators, creating cohesion in your story, play styles, meta-narratives, and collaborative world-building. Links: Dr Brent Ryan Bellamy New Jericho Blades i…
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CWT 2: Monkeys and Oozes and Elves, Oh My!
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This episode, Jason and Dunc critically analyse the latest Unearthed Arcana from Wizards of the Coast, when that fails, whimsical chaos ensues.
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CWT 1: The Best and Worst of Tasha's
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In our inaugural episode: we discuss pancakes, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures, and the violent police state we all live in. Oh, and also a little D&D.
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The first installment in the epic adventures of the Dunces & Dragons team, we'll take you on a ride through the mysterious catacombs of Phlan. There are rumored to be undead, cultists, and maybe even a few abandoned boxes of Colorful Rocks. Come and find out with us, and check to make sure you packed your adventure guide. Sorry to cut this one shor…
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Our three heroes, Rynn, Torhild and a man known only as The Lizard King embark on their very first adventure in which they help a peculiar dwarven man locate his lost friend. Although, our humble three do very little searching on this adventure. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dunces-and-flagons/messageSupport t…
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Noah, Sam, Garrison and Corbin from the Mouse in the House Podcast decided to take a break from delivering piping hot takes and instead try their hand at slaying foul beasts. Listen as they try, and most often fail, to play Dungeons and Dragons in their brand new (not so) cleverly named podcast... Dunces and Flagons! --- Send in a voice message: ht…
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