Stack o’ Dice

Stack o’ Dice episodes:

• 04.29.2024

  Creation Corner: Worldbuilders with Josh

  Creation Corner: Hungry for more worldbuilding ideas? Joining us today is Josh Pinkerton, sometime guest DM and player on the Tales from the Glass-Guarded World podcast. In today's episode we talk about managing the precarious balance of creating new story...

  
• 04.22.2024

  Ep 164 - Long Hard Climb

  Awakening from a much-needed rest, the party must now figure out what to do next. There's a lot of uncertainty in this mysterious ancient city, and plenty to work through. To find out what lies ahead, listen now! ----- Our spot for...

  
• 04.15.2024

  Ep 163 - Black Blade

  An abandoned city, a mysterious portal, a rich but sinister treasure room. What more can the party find in this strange place? You know what to do--listen now to find out what happens next! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from...

  
• 04.08.2024

  Ep 162 - Hideaway

  The battle in the heart of the forgotten city has come to an unsettling end as frozen foes are no longer able to defend themselves. A dark entity lurks to the north, and the party is in bad shape. What...

  
• 04.01.2024

  Creation Corner: Worldbuilders, featuring Pavel

  Creation Corner: Hungry for more worldbuilding ideas? Then you're going to love our conversation with Pavel, who dove into our podcast after learning about it in another Discord server. He brings a lot of passion and some intriguing ideas for...

  
• 03.25.2024

  Special - Vápnatak

  This week we step aside for some other things happening nearby. The world continues to move even when the heroes are in a bad spot! Listen now to find out what happens next. ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards!...

  
• 03.18.2024

  Special - Welcome to Level 16, Tira

  Special: Welcome to this special episode as Tira steps into a new level! Our beloved barbarian picks up some welcome enhancements, so listen now to find out what she gets. And, as before, be sure to hang in to hear...

  
• 03.11.2024

  Ep 161 - The Battle Rages On

  In the heart of the mysterious city, the party is captivated by the haunting architecture, but they quickly find they don't have time to explore further as a spear interrupts the investigation. Let the battle begin, and find out what...

  
• 03.04.2024

  Special - Welcome to Level 16, Wamberbash

  Special: Welcome to this special episode as Wamberbash attains a new level! This is a big step for our humble mystic, so listen now to find out what he picks up at level 16. And stick around for the deliberation...

  
• 02.26.2024

  Ep 160 - In the City

  With the sound of retreating footsteps echoing loudly in the abandoned streets, the party emerges from its hiding places. Under the uncertain guidance of the mysterious man, the adventurers continue their exploration of this eerie place. What awaits them in...

  
• 02.19.2024

  Special - The Coming Storm

  While the party explores the mysterious lost valley in the remote peaks of Rindis, big things are happening in the world. This week's special short episode provides some insights into the weighty decisions that must be made elsewhere. Listen now...

  
• 02.12.2024

  Ep 159 - Empty Landscape

  A mysterious whistler is approaching from the woods, and the party must prepare itself to meet...whoever it is. What will happen next? You know the only way to find out--listen now! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope...

  
• 02.05.2024

  Ep 158 - It's Oh So Quiet

  In the valley lost to time, the party finds itself unsure of how to proceed. Some nearby ruins look enticing, but are they all they appear to be? Will Wamberbash behave? There's only one way to find out--listen now! ----- Our spot...

  
• 01.29.2024

  Ep 157 - Forgotten Trail

  Out on the open road, the world unfolds before the party. The heroes have a general idea of what needs to happen next, but before they can do anything, they first need to find a fabled city known for being...

  
• 01.22.2024

  Ep 156 - Why You Had to Leave

  With the chieftains of Rindis gathered, it's now time to put together the spear that will unite a splintered people. What will happen in the high hall as the party tries to assemble the crafted artifacts? Just how divided is...

  
• 01.18.2024

  Special - Welcome to Level 14, Sekhmet

  Special: Welcome to this special episode as we welcome the mysterious and personable arcane trickster to a new level! Listen now as we find out what he picks up at level 14, and get our take on some things. ----- Our spot...

  
• 01.15.2024

  Ep 155 - I’ve Got the Music In Me

  The haft is complete, and the chieftain roused from his grief-induced state. Now it's time to fulfill the rest of the ancient prophecy, and the party prepares itself for this task. Join us now to see what happens next! ----- Our spot...

  
• 01.08.2024

  Ep 154 - Bare Trees

  Through its efforts, the party has magically encouraged the Fate-Tree to bloom, and now they face the next part of the challenge: how to turn it into a haft for the spear that will unite Rindis. Listen now to find...

  
• 01.01.2024

  Special - After the Trip

  Special: And we're back, with a family trip now safely behind us. Join us this week as we discuss our adventures, and look for pictures of the places we visited. We hope you'll be able to draw some game-related inspiration...

  
• 12.18.2023

  Special - Winter Travel Plans

  Special: The holiday season is upon us, and Rhett, Meredith, Thane, and Rhiannon are going to take advantage of this special time to head back over for a family adventure to Germany. Hear what kinds of things we hope to...

  
• 12.11.2023

  Ep 153 - The Trees They Do Grow High

  The puzzles continue as the party works through the challenge of the Fate-Tree of Hártunstaðr. Their reputation as the heroes of prophecy hangs in the balance--will they emerge triumphant? Listen now to find out. ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from...

  
• 12.04.2023

  Ep 152 - Lock Me Up

  The party's members have agreed to take on the task Hild has presented them. Unsure of just what it entails or how to go about it, they find themselves faced with the weighty task of attempting to prove themselves the...

  
• 11.27.2023

  Special - Angry Riders

  Special: The Ritter have left the Great Hall of Hártunstaðr, and they're not happy. Follow their next steps in this special episode, and get a glimpse at some of the motivations involved. ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We...

  
• 11.20.2023

  Ep 151 - Lost To You

  Another portal has led to a new land: Rindis, the land of ice and mountains, where all sorts of events are already in motion. The party must face some familiar faces from the past before it can find rest, but...

  
• 11.15.2023

  Special - Welcome to Level 13, Sekhmet

  Special: For us for a quick look in as Dmitri/Sekhmet advances to level 13. He's come a long way in a short time, and he's got a lot to pick up at this new level. Join in the celebration and...

  
• 11.13.2023

  Ep 150 - Go North

  Ep 150: Season 6 begins NOW. Jump into a new corner of Edelenn as the party steps through yet another portal. The world lies before them, and a pillar yet to be discovered lies hidden somewhere nearby, but what adventure...

  
• 11.06.2023

  Special: Season 5 Recap

  Special: It's been a bit since we last walked in Vardalon, so we offer this recap of the fifth season as a way of reminding everyone--including the players and DM--of everything that happened. Take a listen to refresh your memory,...

  
• 10.30.2023

  Special - Wayward Wanderers

  Special: We share this short special episode as a way of setting the stage for the very beginning of Season 6. Find out a little about what's happening on the other side of the portal before we jump in! ----- Our spot...

  
• 10.23.2023

  Special: The Fate Tree

  Special: This episode is a bit of a sneak peek into Season 6, anticipating an early episode in which it'll be used. It was fun--but challenging--to write, but shares some things that will quickly become relevant. Here's the text: Urðaþollr  Along the high...

  
• 10.16.2023

  Creation Corner: Flavoring Up Druids

  Creation Corner: Rhett has always been fascinated by accounts of druids. In this Creation Corner episode, he digs into the history of this elusive group by looking at scattered accounts from classical literature to see how the ancient world viewed...

  
• 10.09.2023

  Special: Over the Sounding Sea

  Special: More things are happening in the world of Vardalon as we approach the end of our summer break. Tune in now to see how things are shaping up, and imagine how it will affect the impending climactic action. ----- Our spot...

  
• 09.25.2023

  Special - Season 5 Blooper Reel, Part II

  Special: The season isn't complete until we share our gaffes and giggles from throughout the season. We sure do love getting together, and it shows. We hope you enjoy this second part, and stay tuned, because we're close to starting...

  
• 09.18.2023

  Special - Season 5 Blooper Reel, Part I

  Special: The season isn't complete until we share our gaffes and giggles from throughout the season. We sure do love getting together, and it shows. We hope you enjoy this first part, and stay tuned for the second half next...

  
• 09.11.2023

  Special - Hide and Sneak (Pathfinder 2e One-Shot with Mike)

  Special: Our special crossover series continue as the Stack o' Dice family gets into the Pathfinder 2e system with Mike, DM/GM for the Tales from the Glass-Guarded World and Tales of Bob podcasts! If you've been curious about this system,...

  
• 09.04.2023

  Special -With Friends Like These (Pathfinder 2e One-Shot with Mike)

  Special: Our special crossover series continue as the Stack o' Dice family gets into the Pathfinder 2e system with Mike, DM/GM for the Tales from the Glass-Guarded World and Tales of Bob podcasts! If you've been curious about this system,...

  
• 08.28.2023

  Special - Monkey Madness (Pathfinder 2e One-Shot with Mike)

  Special: This week, check out a very special crossover episode as we welcome Mike, DM/GM for the Tales from the Glass-Guarded World and Tales of Bob podcasts to the Stack o' Dice table! Mike is a great game master, and...

  
• 08.21.2023

  Special - Welcome to Level 16, Thump

  Special: #ThumpLives! We know you love our scaly friend as much as we do, so join us in a celebration as we welcome our Battle Master Dragonborn to level 16. Tune in now to find out what he picks up,...

  
• 08.14.2023

  Special - Welcome to Level 15, Tira

  Special: Tira the barbarian is covered in the blood of her enemies--and herself. But she's not too distracted to benefit from her accruing experience, so she's gonna level up now. Tune in now to find out what she picks up! ----- Our...

  
• 08.07.2023

  Special - Welcome to Level 15, Wamberbash

  Special: Everyone's favorite mystic has hit a milestone, reaching level 15 after a grueling battle. Tune in now to find out what he picks up! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City...

  
• 07.24.2023

  Ep 149 - Should I Stay Or Should I Go

  Ep 149: Welcome to the thrilling conclusion of Season 5! The sea cave battle continues to rage, and nothing is guaranteed. What nefarious tricks will The Eel employ? Will Michael remember what he was trying to do? Find out what...

  
• 07.17.2023

  Ep 148 - Thunder Underground

  Ep 148: Waves lap the shore of the ocean cavern below the abandoned temple, and a sinister longboat bobs in the choppy water as The Eel approaches the party. A fight is brewing, and it'll try the party like nothing...

  
• 07.10.2023

  Ep 147 - Captain Cave Man

  Ep 147: The battle outside the abandoned temple has come to an end, and now the party must figure out how to proceed. With a redoubtable enemy so close at hand, time is of the essence, but differing objectives may...

  
• 06.26.2023

  Creation Corner: Flavoring Up Thieves’ Cant

  Creation Corner: It's so easy to let game mechanics feel, well, mechanical. But they don't have to be! D&D and other RPGs draw from rich sources, and if we know a little more about them, we can find ways to...

  
• 06.19.2023

  Creation Corner: Flavoring Up the Barbarian’s Rage

  Creation Corner: It's so easy to let game mechanics feel, well, mechanical. But they don't have to be! D&D and other RPGs draw from rich sources, and if we know a little more about them, we can find ways to...

  
• 06.12.2023

  Ep 146 - The Rustle of the Trees

  Ep 146: The party has reached the relative safety of the island of Boraion. Will a warm welcome await the women of the Kalligalas family? What else lurks on this seeming paradise? Listen now to find out what happens next! ----- Our...

  
• 06.05.2023

  Ep 145 - Escape Plan

  Ep 145: After locating the rest of the Kalligalas family, the party must now move to the next stage of the exfiltration mission. Things are about to get...interesting. Find out what happens next now! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from...

  
• 05.22.2023

  Ep 144 - She’s Leaving Home

  Ep 144: To preserve the status quo in the troubled city of Karavi, the party has made an uncomfortable alliance with local crime syndicate, the Kalligalas family. The heroes start to make good on their part of the agreement, and...

  
• 05.15.2023

  Special - The Deeds of Dieter Darkhand - Chapter 1 - Beginnings (Part 2)

  Special: We rejoin Herald as he recounts more about the early life of Edelenn's favorite hero (?). In this partial installment, we see the first of young Dieter's notable deeds. ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you...

  
• 05.08.2023

  Creation Corner: Karavi

  Creation Corner: After getting the taste for our Creation Corner series again, we share another this week. This time, we take on drawing a map of the city of Karavi, where the current story centers. Sit down with Rhett as...

  
• 05.01.2023

  Creation Corner: The Survey of Cornwall

  Creation Corner: It has been A LONG TIME since we last put together a Creation Corner episode, so it's high time! Join us in this episode as we look at a book that is full of all sorts of great...