Taking Initiative

Taking Initiative

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Taking Initiative episodes

  • SKT - Close Encounters of the Giant Kind: Episode 18

    The party found the keeper of the tomb and, well...things aren't looking too great.

    Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over if you'd like to support the show. You can get our episodes early and access to bonus content.

    Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code ITEM-FALX-GODS. Code is valid from 1/27/2019 at 12:30 am ET thru 2/10/2020 at 12:30 am ET.

    You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

    Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

    Twitter: @TI_Pod

    Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

    Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

    The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

    The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

    "Clash Defiant", "Dama-May", "Myst on the Moor", "Despair and Triumph", "Grim League", "Infados", "Lost Time"

    Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

    Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

    Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)

    Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast

    Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

    Haunted Giant

    "Creature Codex" from Kobold Press

    Written by Wolfgang Baur, Dan Dillon, Richard Green, James Haeck, Chris Harris, James Introcaso, Chris Lockey, Shawn Merwin, and Jon Sawatsky.

    Developed and Edited by Meagan Maricle

    All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

    51 min
  • SKT - Close Encounters of the Giant Kind: Episode 17

    Deeper into the ancient giant place we go...

    Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over if you'd like to support the show. You can get our episodes early, your name on our website and access to bonus content.

    Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code EATS-LILL-SNEB. Code is valid from 1/13/2019 at 12:30 am ET thru 1/27/2020 at 12:30 am ET.

    You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

    Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

    Twitter: @TI_Pod

    Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

    Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

    The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

    The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

    "Dreams Become Real," "Lightless Dawn," "The Path of the Goblin King," "Lightless Dawn," "Echoes of Time," "Mysterioso March"

    Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

    Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

    Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)

    Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast

    Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

    All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

    47 min
  • SKT - Close Encounters of the Giant Kind: Episode 16

    Lore and puzzles, puzzles and lore, tales and stories, blood and gore.

    Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over if you'd like to support the show. You can get our episodes early, your name on our website and access to bonus content.

    Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code LYRA-GUMP-BERM. Code is valid from 12/30/2019 at 12:30 am ET thru 1/13/2020 at 12:30 am ET.

    The next episode of "Talking Initiative" is on 1/11/2019 at 2 pm ET and can be found on Twitch at the link below.

    You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

    Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

    Twitter: @TI_Pod

    Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

    Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

    The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

    The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

    "Trio for Piano Cello and Clarinet," "Long Note Two," "Clash Defiant," "Lost Frontier," "At Rest," "Hero Down," "Agnus Dei X"

    Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

    Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

    Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)

    Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast

    Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

    All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

    40 min
  • SKT - Close Encounters of the Giant Kind: Episode 15

    Oooo, looks like there are puzzles in here! Hey everyone! Come check out the Giant puzzles!

    Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over if you'd like to support the show. You can get our episodes early, your name on our website and access to bonus content.

    Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code UNDO-BEAD-BONG. Code is valid from 12/16/2019 at 12:30 am ET thru 12/30/2019 at 12:30 am ET.

    The next episode of "Talking Initiative" is on 1/11/2019 at 2 pm ET and can be found on Twitch at the link below.

    You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

    Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

    Twitter: @TI_Pod

    Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

    Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

    The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

    The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

    "Dreams Become Real", "Long Note Two", "Prelude and Action," "Heartbreaking," "Killers"

    Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

    Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

    Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)

    Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast

    Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

    All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

    55 min
  • SKT - Close Encounters of the Giant Kind: Episode 14

    Into the tomb we go…

    Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over if you'd like to support the show. You can get our episodes early, your name on our website and access to bonus content.

    Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code CHAY-ANEW-ALEC. Code is valid from 12/02/2019 at 12:30 am ET thru 12/16/2019 at 12:30 am ET.

    The next episode of "Talking Initiative" is on 12/14/2019 at 2 pm ET and can be found on Twitch at the link below.

    You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

    Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

    Twitter: @TI_Pod

    Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

    Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

    The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

    The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

    "Dreams Become Real", "Drums of the Deep", "Fluidscape", "Lightless Dawn", "Long Note Four", "Long note One", "Tranquility Base", "Truth in the Stones"

    Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

    Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

    Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)

    Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast

    Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

    All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

    51 min
  • SKT - Close Encounters of the Giant Kind: Episode 13

    After a brief stay in Bryn Shander, a town way up in the North, the party went to a recently uncovered ancient Giant location nearby. Xel opened the door and the group made their way inside…

    Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over if you'd like to support the show. You can get our episodes early, your name on our website and access to bonus content.

    Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code UPSY-WINS-HOAX. Code is valid from 11/18/2019 at 12:30 am ET thru 12/02/2019 at 12:30 am ET.

    The next episode of "Talking Initiative" is on 12/14/2019 at 2 pm ET and can be found on Twitch at the link below.

    You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

    Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

    Twitter: @TI_Pod

    Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

    Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

    The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

    The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

    "Achaidh Cheide," "Crossing the Chasm," "I Feel You," "Infados," "Just As Soon," "Lost Time," "Midnight Tale," "Peace of Mind," "Thinking Music," "Whiskey on the Mississippi"

    Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

    Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

    Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)

    Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast

    Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

    All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

    51 min
  • Idle Champions Giveaway

    Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms: http://www.codenameentertainment.com/

     

    Founders Pack II: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1141015/Founders_Pack_II/ 

     

    Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is an official Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game.

     

    #TakingInitiativeChampions Giveaway Dates

    Giveaway #1 (Founders Pack II & Idle Champions T-Shirt): 11/18-12/1

    Giveaway #2 (Founders Pack II & Idle Champions T-Shirt): 12/2-12/15

    Giveaway #3 (Founders Pack II & Idle Champions T-Shirt): 12/16-12/29

     

    Each person will be entered once per giveaway period. All winners will be announced on Twitter the day after the giveaway ends and will be put in contact with Idle Champions to claim their gift.

    2 min
  • SKT - Close Encounters of the Giant Kind: Episode 12

    Six months after Nightstone...

    Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over if you'd like to support the show. You can get our episodes early, your name on our website and access to bonus content.

    Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code BAYE-RAZZ-LIND. Code is valid from 11/04/2019 at 12:30 am ET thru 11/18/2019 at 12:30 am ET.

    The next episode of "Talking Initiative" is on 11/16/2019 at 2 pm ET and can be found on Twitch at the link below.

    You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

    Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

    Twitter: @TI_Pod

    Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

    Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

    The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

    The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

    "Drums of the Deep," "Folk Round," "Midnight Tale," "Mister Exposition," "Teller of the Tales," "Virtutes Instrumenti," "Willow and the Light," "Windswept"

    Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

    Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

    Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)

    Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast

    Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

    All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

    52 min
  • SKT - Big Trouble in Little Nightstone: Episode 11 (Arc Finale)

    After dealing with Snigbat's concerns and the goblin/prisoner issue, the party quickly finds themselves in an ogressive situation.

    Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over if you'd like to support the show. You can get our episodes early, your name on our website and access to bonus content.

    Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code REHS-VIAL-TIDE. Code is valid from 10/21/2019 at 12:30 am ET thru 11/04/2019 at 12:30 am ET.

    The next episode of "Talking Initiative" is on 11/16/2019 at 2 pm ET and can be found on Twitch at the link below.

    You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

    Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

    Twitter: @TI_Pod

    Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

    Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

    The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

    The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

    "Clash Defiant," "Hitman," "Five Armies," "Crossing the Chasm," "Dreams Become Real," "Reawakening"

    Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

    Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

    Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)

    Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast

    Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

    All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

    46 min
  • SKT - Big Trouble in Little Nightstone: Episode 10

    Operation: Snigbat is underway as the party begins their trek into the goblin cave to save the people of Nightstone.

    Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over if you'd like to support the show. You can get our episodes early, your name on our website and access to bonus content.

    Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code GIPS-SESS-GREX. Code is valid from 10/7/2019 at 12:30 am ET thru 10/21/2019 at 12:30 am ET.

    The next episode of "Talking Initiative" is on 10/19/2019 at 2 pm ET and can be found on Twitch at the link below.

    You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

    Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

    Twitter: @TI_Pod

    Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

    Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

    The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

    The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

    "Long Note Two," "Amazing Plan," "Scheming Weasel Slower Version," "Dreams Become Real," "Long Note Three"

    Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

    40 min

About Taking Initiative

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An actual-play podcast with an audio drama feel.