3d6 Down the Line returns to the fairy-haunted paths of Dolmenwood for a brief jaunt! We have gained exclusive access to the starter adventure The Redcap's Cauldron , which will be included in the upcoming Dolmenwood tabletop role-playing game, to be published in 2024! Join Friar Jymes, Sir Crump, Gremo, and Glance-Askew-Guillem as they embark upon a surreal quest to retrieve a map of the moon from a dream-like extradimensional space! Find out more about the Dolmenwood TTRPG on Necrotic Gnome's ...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 23 min
SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about splitting the party, character stables, Jost's fate, light resources through editions, and the nature of beastmen! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out the Delve Detox on YouTube . The Halls of ...
Nov 17, 2023•28 min
A momentous milestone deserves a momentous episode! Enjoy this extra-long session! The party finds an exit, but they must contend with an entirely new set of dilemmas. The days of wine and roses are still far off... Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused here . The Halls of Arden Vul is by Richard Barton, Andreas Claren, and Joseph Browning, published by Expeditious Retreat Press. Purchase it here...
Nov 14, 2023•3 hr 37 min•Season 3Ep. 50
SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about Arden cult rituals, piecing together past events, alternate exits, and chances of survival! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out the Delve Detox on YouTube . The Halls of Arden Vul is by Richard B...
Nov 10, 2023•21 min
The AV Club pieces together the mysteries of the Cult of Arden, and banks their hopes for escape on the source of a pair of small bare feet and a fetid stench. Arden and Vul are but two of the storied heroes of the Archontean Empire. The AV Club discovers that one of the Twenty Worthies has many secrets to divulge. "The key is the Builder..." Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused here . The Halls of Arden Vul is by Richard Barton, Andreas ...
Nov 07, 2023•2 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 49
SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about death spirals, first level mindsets, dungeoneering assassins, the importance of Mithric, and exploring in reverse! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out the Delve Detox on YouTube . The Halls of Arde...
Nov 03, 2023•39 min
The waters of Arden's Grotto are diluted with the blood of adventurers! The party scrambles to find an exit, their actions judged silently by the giant visage of the great Worthy of Archontos. Arden and Vul are but two of the storied heroes of the Archontean Empire. The AV Club discovers that one of the Twenty Worthies has many secrets to divulge. "The key is the Builder..." Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused here . The Halls of Arden Vul...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 58 min•Season 3Ep. 48
SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about processing a tragedy, honeypots, negotiating risk vs. fun, demystifying David, and the perils of navigating Arden's Grotto! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out the Delve Detox on YouTube . The Halls ...
Oct 27, 2023•26 min
The AV Club is in a very tight spot. They sense that an exit is nearby, but first they must contend with alien tech that is wildly beyond their ken. A heavy price is exacted. Arden and Vul are but two of the storied heroes of the Archontean Empire. The AV Club discovers that one of the Twenty Worthies has many secrets to divulge. "The key is the Builder..." Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused here . The Halls of Arden Vul is by Richard Barto...
Oct 24, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 47
SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about TPK doom and gloom, tempting fate, the importance of arcanum, alien architecture, and tinfoil hat theorizing! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out the Delve Detox on YouTube . The Halls of Arden Vul is ...
Oct 20, 2023•24 min
Join Jon and resident 3d6 DTL cartographer Ted as they discuss the (mostly) lost art of player mapping! As strong proponents of this mapping style, they have a bevy of tips and techniques that you can use for your own game -- whether in-person or online! The Halls of Arden Vul is by Richard Barton, Andreas Claren, and Joseph Browning, published by Expeditious Retreat Press. Purchase it here . Old School Essentials is by Gavin Norman a.k.a. Necrotic Gnome. OSE is a restatement of the Basic/Expert...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 46 min
The vengeful spirit of the Pentarch has taken issue with Gorend's light fingers. The party must navigate a fighting retreat against a foe that could spell their doom! Is a TPK imminent? Arden and Vul are but two of the storied heroes of the Archontean Empire. The AV Club discovers that one of the Twenty Worthies has many secrets to divulge. "The key is the Builder..." Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused here . The Halls of Arden Vul is by Rich...
Oct 17, 2023•2 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 46
SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about one very tough and vengeful spirit, consequences of exploring in reverse, and Archontean incursions into Arden Vul! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out the Delve Detox on YouTube . The Halls of Arden Vul...
Oct 13, 2023•15 min
Arden and Vul are but two of the storied heroes of the Archontean Empire. The AV Club discovers that one of the Twenty Worthies has many secrets to divulge. "The key is the Builder..." Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused here . The Halls of Arden Vul is by Richard Barton, Andreas Claren, and Joseph Browning, published by Expeditious Retreat Press. Purchase it here . Old School Essentials is a resta...
Oct 10, 2023•2 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 45
SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about discrete stories in the dungeon, the lure of solving mysteries, rulings on interrupted rest, target-rich environments, varying time apertures, the diegetic experience of history, and the cult of Arden! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out the Delve Detox o...
Oct 06, 2023•24 min
The AV Club stumbles into a tragic mystery from the ancient Archontean past. In these forgotten halls, did brother fight against brother, and for what reason? Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused here . The Halls of Arden Vul is by Richard Barton, Andreas Claren, and Joseph Browning, published by Expeditious Retreat Press. Purchase it here . Old School Essentials is a restatement of the Basic/Expert (B/...
Oct 03, 2023•2 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 44
SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about missing the 5 room bonus, sharing the burden of remembering abilities, the best use of temporary power, mapping Arden Vul verticality, Rope Trick blues, and illusionists in OSE! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out the Delve Detox on ...
Sep 22, 2023•25 min
Delve 3 begins with a series of forgotten chambers encased in unnatural snow and ice. Is this truly the tomb of the mythical Marius Tricotor? Oaths are spoken and prayers proffered in these dreadful frostbitten halls. Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused here . The Halls of Arden Vul is by Richard Barton, Andreas Claren, and Joseph Browning, published by Expeditious Retreat Press. Purchase it here . Old Sch...
Sep 19, 2023•2 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 43
SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Video Audio Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about reframing campaign goals, megadungeon wild cards, Locate Object, retainer loyalty, and information as power! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out the Delve Detox on YouTube...
Sep 15, 2023•17 min
The best laid plans of shorties and men oft go awry. Witness the campaign take a HARD right turn in this astounding session of Arden Vul, in which the party delves deep into some of the dungeon's darkest secrets. Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused here . The Halls of Arden Vul is by Richard Barton, Andreas Claren, and Joseph Browning, published by Expeditious Retreat Press. Purchase it here . Old School Essen...
Sep 12, 2023•2 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 42
SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Video Audio Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about well-designed encounters, puzzles as part of historical intent, expansionist goblins, in-game time dilation, and faction alliances! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out the Delve Detox on ...
Sep 07, 2023•27 min
Watch a stone-cold classic of dungeon-crawling as Mort, Gorend, and Jost perform small unit recon in the perilous corridors and chambers of the Thothian Precincts. Tight, fast, and procedural -- as Moldvay intended! Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused here . The Halls of Arden Vul is by Richard Barton, Andreas Claren, and Joseph Browning, published by Expeditious Retreat Press. Purchase it here . Old School Essent...
Sep 05, 2023•2 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 41
SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Video Audio Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about bridging map connections, benefits of surprise, when to roll morale, and resting in the dungeon! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out the Delve Detox on YouTube . The Hal...
Sep 01, 2023•21 min
The AV Club makes their move against baboon defenses in the Well of Light. Is it all-out war, or does the party have some tricks up their sleeves? Let's find out! Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused here . The Halls of Arden Vul is by Richard Barton, Andreas Claren, and Joseph Browning, published by Expeditious Retreat Press. Purchase it here . Old School Essentials is a restatement of the Basic/Expert (B/X) rulesets ...
Aug 29, 2023•2 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 40
Join Jon for a comprehensive exploration of the upcoming Dolmenwood roleplaying game, due in 2024, by Necrotic Gnome and Exalted Funeral! Dolmenwood is a complete roleplaying game in the old-school style, set in a dark and perilous fairytale woods. Currently being kickstarted, the game consists of three books -- the Player's Book, the Monster Book, and the Campaign Book. In Part 3, Jon dives into the Campaign Book, sifting through the multitude of secrets hidden in Dolmenwood, the machinations o...
Aug 27, 2023•2 hr 16 min
SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Video Audio Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about thief retainers taken from us too soon, dastardly treasure traps, delving too deep, bipedal murder cows, Anwir's arcane power, always playing with a stacked deck, and the art of narrating tactical positioning! In relation to the events of the session, we chat...
Aug 25, 2023•39 min
Intent on linking up the Druid's Retreat to his base in the Well of Light, the AV Club must contend with some dastardly traps and unwanted visitors. Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused here . The Halls of Arden Vul is by Richard Barton, Andreas Claren, and Joseph Browning, published by Expeditious Retreat Press. Purchase it here . Old School Essentials is a restatement of the Basic/Expert (B/X) rulesets of Dungeons & ...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Season 3Ep. 39
Join Jon for a comprehensive exploration of the upcoming Dolmenwood roleplaying game, due in 2024, by Necrotic Gnome and Exalted Funeral! Dolmenwood is a complete roleplaying game in the old-school style, set in a dark and perilous fairytale woods. Currently being kickstarted, the game consists of three books -- the Player's Book, the Monster Book, and the Campaign Book. In Part 2, Jon dives into the Monster Book, which details 87 weird and wondrous creatures, plus many more animals and folk nat...
Aug 20, 2023•1 hr 39 min
Join Jon for a comprehensive exploration of the upcoming Dolmenwood roleplaying game, due in 2024, by Necrotic Gnome and Exalted Funeral! Dolmenwood is a complete roleplaying game in the old-school style, set in a dark and perilous fairytale woods. Currently being kickstarted, the game consists of three books -- the Player's Book, the Monster Book, and the Campaign Book. In Part 1, Jon dives into the Player's Book, which presents the information required for character creation, including all the...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 35 min
SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Video Audio Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about thief retainers taken from us too soon, dastardly treasure traps, delving too deep, bipedal murder cows, Anwir's arcane power, always playing with a stacked deck, and the art of narrating tactical positioning! In relation to the events of the session, we chat abo...
Aug 11, 2023•21 min
