Creation Corner: This week we get a chance to share some time with Worldbuilder Dave, the dungeon master for the Tomes of the Chaos Bard podcast. Listen in for some great thoughts on how to build incrementally, playing to your strengths to build a living, reactive world that grows with the players and the game's events. Dave and I met through @TTRPGkids , a Twitter account that provides a list of family-friendly podcasts. If you're looking to add to your list of RPG adventure for all ages, be su...
Apr 04, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 240
Ep 119: Time has become the enemy as the shadowy Sekretny Nizh must move against the Reaver's forces to free important prisoners. What plan will the party come up with to help win the freedom of the imperiled resistance fighters? 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 spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope...
Mar 28, 2022•47 min•Season 4Ep. 239
Creation Corner: Our experience through our four-year run has led to many new friendships. We continue our Worldbuilder series with one of these friends, fellow DM and podcaster, Jonathan. Join us as we discuss his experience with worldbuilding and learn about some of his thoughts on the process. To interact with Jonathan about his worldbuilding efforts and ideas, you can find him on Twitter at @jongrahar . He also keeps a blog about his work in developing his homebrewed world of Bonsárel and DM...
Mar 21, 2022•32 min•Season 4Ep. 238
Creation Corner: We continue our Creation Corner series with our first international guest, Koldik Steelskin. Join us as we discuss an interesting take on magic, and how that can help shape the story in a fantasy world. To interact with Koldik about his worldbuilding efforts and ideas, you can find him on Twitter at @KoldikSteelskin . Also, if you'd like to join our family friendly Discord server, please check us out at https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E . ----- We didn't use any Creative Com...
Mar 14, 2022•29 min•Season 4Ep. 237
Ep 118: The party gets a close-up view of life in a resistance camp in the mountains north of Seragavan. With various tasks out of the way, the party can now focus on the more pressing matter of helping the resistance in its fight. But who is the mysterious stranger that has appeared? 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 s...
Mar 07, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 236
Ep 117: Their city scouting mission done, the party members need to report back and find out if they've done enough for their new friend. Will their paths diverge, or will the Heroes of Arden continue to cement their legacy in this troubled world? 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 spot for Battlebards uses music from Ba...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 235
Creation Corner: Rhett kicks off a new extended series within our larger Creation Corner set to talk specifically about worldbuilding. This week is a first as he welcomes special guest Logan to the Stack o' Dice table. Logan is working on Vígríðr, a homebrewed world based heavily on Norse mythology. We talk about some of his challenges, motivations, and joys in the process. During the conversation we bring up several mentions of resources that may be of interest to D&D enthusiasts on both si...
Feb 21, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 234
Special: Join us as Rhett and Catherine talk through Farryn's new abilities at level 12! Farryn gets to increase an ability, so join in now to find out what she picks up. ----- 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: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by ...
Feb 15, 2022•6 min•Season 4Ep. 232
Ep 116: The reconnaissance of Seragavan is wrapping up, and the party must now work together to scout out the crowded docks in their search for weaknesses in the city's defenses. As they make their way there, we have to wonder: what will they find? Listen now to find out! We also reference a special listing of family-friendly podcasts on TTRPG Kids , a personal endeavor of a new friend of the show. Check out the list for other clean podcasts! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice ...
Feb 14, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 233
Ep 115: The great game continues as Wamberbash takes his turn to spy out a defensive position in the Trandan city of Seragavan. How will he approach the task? You know how 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 spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Sham...
Feb 07, 2022•41 min•Season 4Ep. 231
Ep 114: Having seen the state of life under the oppression of the Reaver's forces, the party has agreed to infiltrate the city of Seragavan to look for weaknesses. Will their subterfuge meet with success? Tune in 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 spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Ca...
Feb 01, 2022•41 min•Season 4Ep. 230
Special: Join us as Rhett and Meredith talk through Tira's new abilities at level 12! Tira is going to enjoy a shift in her abilities, so join in now to find out what she picks up. ----- 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: Capital City - Middlegate - Score...
Jan 31, 2022•7 min•Season 4Ep. 229
Ep 113: The echoes of battle fade away, and the party must now plot its course toward the next pillar. A busy valley full of the Reaver's forces lies between. What will happen next? Listen now to find out! We also reference a special listing of family-friendly podcasts on TTRPG Kids , a personal endeavor of a new friend of the show. Check out the list for other clean podcasts! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice , to b...
Jan 24, 2022•43 min•Season 4Ep. 228
Special: In this special aside, we travel back to help an old friend in a desperate personal fight. ----- 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: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate y...
Jan 17, 2022•14 min•Season 4Ep. 227
Creation Corner: Dungeons & Dragons is a huge part of the TTRPG community, but it's far from the only game around. Join Rhett and Thane as they continue their discussion from last week. This time, they talk about how to take parts of other systems and work them into D&D. There's no right solution, but the concepts they provide might be of help as you check out other ways to play our beloved TTRPGs! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://...
Jan 10, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 226
Creation Corner: Dungeons & Dragons is a huge part of the TTRPG community, but it's far from the only game around. Join Rhett and Thane as they discuss some other systems and some of the interesting mechanics they appreciate from these other games. In the episode we refer to five game systems: Game Name URL Approximate Cost Cairn https://yochaigal.itch.io/cairn Free Weird North https://classless-kobolds.itch.io/weird-north $6 Tunnels and Trolls http://deluxetunnelsandtrolls.com/ ??? Mausritt...
Jan 05, 2022•26 min•Season 4Ep. 225
Special: Join us as Rhett and Michael talk through Wamberbash's new abilities at level 12! Big things lie ahead, so the wily Mystic needs to plan accordingly. ----- 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: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan ...
Dec 20, 2021•5 min•Season 4Ep. 224
Ep 112: In the swirling wind and snow, the portals beckon atop the mountaintop pillar. The party must decide where it will go next. Join us now to find out what they choose! ----- 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: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music ...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 223
Special: The mysterious True Bards are always disappearing quickly, but what are they up to? This short special episode shares a bit of a glimpse. ----- 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 glad you're shari...
Dec 06, 2021•10 min•Season 4Ep. 222
Ep 111: Warned of odd things going on in the Skyhome Delve, Tira forges ahead. She finds herself in the infirmary, where dwarves affected by a mysterious effect languish. What can she do, and where will the path lead? Join us 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! ...
Nov 22, 2021•39 min•Season 4Ep. 221
Ep 110: The party has been tested like never before, and now the members find themselves struggling to push ahead. How do they continue in the face of such difficulties? 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 - Villa...
Nov 15, 2021•35 min•Season 4Ep. 220
Ep 109: Warned of odd things going on in the Skyhome Delve, Tira forges ahead. She finds herself in the infirmary, where dwarves affected by a mysterious effect languish. What can she do, and where will the path lead? Join us 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! ...
Nov 08, 2021•47 min•Season 4Ep. 219
Special: Half a world away, ominous events are unfolding on the open grasslands of eastern Seth Arban. Tune in now to find out what happens as events unfold around 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 newest spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by...
Nov 01, 2021•11 min•Ep. 218
Ep 108: Pursued by deadly opponents, the party has taken refuge in its magical tower. Help unlooked for has emerged from the very stone of the earth, but are the newcomers trustworthy? 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...
Oct 25, 2021•46 min•Season 4Ep. 217
Ep 107: Trouble in a tiny rural town has the exhausted party reeling as it confronts a pursuing enemy. Now it's a desperate fight for survival and escape, especially with an incapacitated fourth member in tow. 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 music from Batt...
Oct 18, 2021•43 min•Season 4Ep. 216
Ep 106: After deciding the head toward the mountains, the party finds itself beset by pursuers at an idyllic inn. Now it's time to find a way out--but how? Join us 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 ...
Oct 11, 2021•54 min•Season 4Ep. 215
Special: This time our special content is actually a slight peek ahead! Join us for a brief glimpse at a part of our upcoming story (provided the party doesn't take a completely unexpected direction). We're excited to continue to share our story with you. ----- 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...
Oct 04, 2021•9 min•Season 4Ep. 214
Creation Corner: While we sort through some logistical issues that have already impacted our recording schedule, Rhett and Meredith take some time to share some sources of inspiration that can help Dungeon Masters with world building. Be sure to check out our Twitter and Instagram pages (@stackodice) for the photos and videos we reference during the episode! We also refer to some online resources: The Maryland Renaissance Festival ( https://rennfest.com/ ) The hilarious and astounding London Bro...
Sep 27, 2021•35 min•Season 4Ep. 213
Ep 105: Welcome back as we begin Season 4, Stackers! We're thrilled to continue our story with you. As the party flees the seaside village, the members come to a crossroads and must make a decision. Listen in 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 music from Battlebards!...
Sep 20, 2021•40 min•Season 4Ep. 212
Special: As we get cranking on the newest chapter in the Stack o' Dice story, we take a moment with the gang to talk about the highlights of the last season. It turns out a lot happened, so we've had to sort through a lot to bring you this. This season is going to bring some tough challenges, so grab some snacks, and get ready for our first actual play episode to drop next Monday. Let's tell a story! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceen...
Sep 13, 2021•27 min•Season 4Ep. 211
