Special: Friend of the show Pat (aka Foot of the Mountain Adventures, or @mountain_foot on Twitter) reached out to us and volunteered to run a game in the Mausritter world. This is the second half of our extended play session. Join us as we close out our adventure in the world of mice and make our way to Rockwall! For more information on the Mausritter ruleset, be sure to check out mausritter.com or visit the official Twitter feed, @mausritter , for details about a fun and simplified game that g...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 3Ep. 210
Special: Friend of the show Pat (aka Foot of the Mountain Adventures, or @mountain_foot on Twitter) reached out to us and volunteered to run a game in the Mausritter world. This is the first half of our extended play session. Join us as we enter the world of mice and explore the wondrous place around Shade Hill! For more information on the Mausritter ruleset, be sure to check out mausritter.com or visit the official Twitter feed, @mausritter , for details about a fun and simplified game that get...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 209
Creation Corner: In this final episode of our special series on country creation, Thane and Rhett take the time to close out the series by talking about various aspects of the people of Trand, covering a wide range of topics. Be sure to revisit all the others in this series for a refresher, and if you choose to use our approach of using a Wikipedia article, please do share the results with us! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/...
Aug 09, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 208
Special: Rhett calls "Mulligan!" on a past recording, but also takes time to share some worldbuilding feedback from an ardent Stacker. Join us for some fun insights into both songs and scenery! In this episode, Rhett references a page that gives some good detail on Old English poetry. If this intrigues you, be sure to check it out at https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Building_Blocks_of_Old_English_Poetry . ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special lin...
Aug 07, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 207
Special: Rhett takes a moment to lay out what he hopes to publish during the month of August. There are some fun things ahead, and we hope you're excited about it! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! Our newest spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're ...
Aug 02, 2021•4 min•Season 3Ep. 206
Creation Corner: Join us as we continue to develop more of the fictional country of Trand. This time, we tackle the economy. It's another meaty subject, but we had a lot of fun chatting about it, and think it'll be helpful for DMs to develop their own games. We hope you enjoy it! We do reference the Vardalon wiki in this episode, and particularly the page dedicated to the country of Trand . We also pull up the Wikipedia page for Finland . It may help to have both open as you listen. ----- Stack ...
Jul 26, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 205
Special: We continue our journey into Barovia, as Thane leads Meredith and Rhett through the official Curse of Strahd campaign. A creepy house hides the chance for adventure as we press on! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by...
Jul 19, 2021•55 min•Season 3Ep. 204
Special: At the end of the last season, we left the city of Tlacapa in a state of turmoil. This week, we return to get a glimpse of what happened after the heroes left. Enjoy, Stackers! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! Our newest spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music...
Jul 12, 2021•19 min•Season 3Ep. 203
Special: We continue our journey into Barovia, as Thane leads Meredith and Rhett through the official Curse of Strahd campaign. A creepy house hides the chance for adventure as we press on! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by...
Jul 05, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 202
Special: Need a laugh? We wrap up our Season 3 blooper reel with a bang! The season isn't complete until we share our gaffes and giggles from throughout the season. The last few months were especially challenging, but we sure do love getting together, and it shows. We hope you enjoy what we've put together. ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99 , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our sh...
Jun 28, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 201
Special: The season isn't complete until we share our gaffes and giggles from throughout the season. The last few months were especially challenging, but we sure do love getting together, and it shows. We hope you enjoy what we've put together, and stay tuned for the second half soon! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99 , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! We're glad you're s...
Jun 21, 2021•41 min•Ep. 200
Special: It's time for the Stack o' Dice summer break, but that doesn't mean we're not doing anything! Join us for the first in a short series as Thane leads Meredith and Rhett through the official Curse of Strahd campaign. We're off to a spooky start! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope ...
Jun 14, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 199
Special: The third season has ended, so we took some time to share memories and favorite moments of all that happened, and it turns out there's quite a bit! Listen in to what the Stack o' Dice crew focuses on, and feel free to share your thoughts on Twitter or Instagram, or by email. ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! We're glad you're sharing our ...
May 31, 2021•23 min•Season 3Ep. 198
Special: Farryn lowers her head against the rain as her horse charges across the northern plains of Vondheide. As she rides, part of her mind works on her recent battles, and she comes to some realizations. Join us now to find out what she picks up at level 11! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! We're glad you're sharing our story; we really apprec...
May 27, 2021•3 min•Season 3Ep. 197
Ep 104: In the seaside village of Meersdorf the party has found a cold welcome, but there are those willing to help strangers, even if they bear magic. But stumbling across an unexpected prisoner has changed their escape plans, and now it's time to figure out how to break him out. Listen now to continue the adventure! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our s...
May 24, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 196
Ep 103: Taking the pillar portal leads the party to a windswept region and an uncertain welcome. Listen now to continue the adventure! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! Our new spots for Dice Envy and Battlebards use music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Urban Center - Village of Gnomes - Score Music by Moises Alvarez Capital City -...
May 17, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 195
Creation Corner: Join us as we continue to develop more of the fictional country of Trand, now looking at the rather daunting prospect of politics. In spite of our misgivings, this is a rich topic that could add plenty of depth to your game. We hope you enjoy it! We do reference the Vardalon wiki in this episode, and particularly the page dedicated to the country of Trand . We also pull up the Wikipedia page for Finland . It may help to have both open as you listen. ----- Stack o' Dice is an off...
May 13, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 194
Special: Tira races for the open portal, her anger still seething inside her. As the wavering surface envelops her, she's struck with a realization of newfound ability. Join us now to find out what she picks up at level 11! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy w...
May 05, 2021•7 min•Season 3Ep. 193
Ep 102: The battle in the volcano winds down as black feathers descend. The pillar looms ahead; what awaits the party at its summit? Listen now to find out! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! Our new spots for Dice Envy and Battlebards use music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Urban Center - Village of Gnomes - Score Music by Moises ...
May 03, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 192
Creation Corner: Meredith and Rhett spend some time considering ways to get players involved. There are many ways to do this--more than we could hope to fit into a single Creation Corner--but we're always happy to hear from our Stackers about ways that work for them. We hope you enjoy it! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! We're glad you're sharing...
Apr 26, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 191
Ep 101: The battle in the inhospitable pillar chamber continues, and the party finds itself challenged like never before. The leering foe taunts the party, goading them into action. What will happen next? Listen now to find out! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! Our new spots for Dice Envy and Battlebards use music from Battlebards! We hope you li...
Apr 19, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 190
Ep 100: Navigating the volcano to find the next pillar proved a challenge in itself as the party faced some unexpected moments. Now the central chamber lies before them, and a hated foe awaits. What will happen next? Listen now to find out! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! Our new spots for Dice Envy and Battlebards use music from Battlebards! We...
Apr 12, 2021•55 min•Ep. 189
Special: Bash takes a breath before entering the volcano's central chamber. As he does, he feels a weird rush of energy. Join us now to find out what he picks up at level 11! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun shar...
Apr 07, 2021•5 min•Season 3Ep. 188
Ep 99: Standing at the jungle's edge, the forbidding height of the volcano looms ahead. To get to the next pillar, the party must find a way in. What awaits them in its treacherous shadows? Find out now! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! Our new spots for Dice Envy and Battlebards use music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Urban Cent...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 187
Ep 98: A frightening encounter in the jungle leads to a mysterious meeting. As the fog clears, the party must make some choices that could affect their quest. Listen now to continue our ongoing story! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! Our new spots for Dice Envy and Battlebards use music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Urban Center ...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 186
Creation Corner: Join us as Rhett continues to develop more of the fictional country of Trand, now looking at an often-overlooked part of country development: its geography. See how new elements might enable you to create more compelling and beautiful areas of your fantasy world. We hope you enjoy it! We do reference the Vardalon wiki in this episode, and particularly the page dedicated to the country of Trand . We also pull up the Wikipedia page for Finland . It may help to have both open as yo...
Mar 22, 2021•19 min•Season 3Ep. 185
Ep 97: Now surrounded by inhospitable jungle, the party winds its way through dark paths on the way to the distant volcano. What awaits them in the dusky half-light? Listen now to find out! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! Our new spots for Dice Envy and Battlebards use music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Urban Center - Village o...
Mar 15, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 184
Ep 96: As the K'zaran city of Tlacapa fades into the distant twilight, the party must escape the city's searching guards and find a way to both safety and the quest's next goal. Join us now to continue our ongoing story! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! Our new spots for Dice Envy and Battlebards use music from Battlebards! We hope you like our u...
Mar 08, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 183
Special: We take some time to chat with Catherine about her time with us so far. We're now 16 episodes into the third season, and she's finally getting used to Farryn--what does it mean? Meredith and Michael join in the fun with extra commentary and insights. ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! We're glad you're sharing our story; we really apprecia...
Mar 03, 2021•11 min•Season 3Ep. 181
Ep 95: Armed with the knowledge of an ancient prophecy, the party now seeks a way out of the city and the uncertain attention of the Don of Tlacapa. They're already split up, and now must meet with Roland Darktower at dusk. Listen now to find out what happens next! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! Our new spots for Dice Envy and Battlebards use m...
Mar 01, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 182
