Dice Punks

Dice Punks

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0.1 – The Dice Punks Play Dicepunk

0.1 – The Dice Punks Play Dicepunk

Our humble playcast begins with a two-episode one-shot in Psionics, a game in the Dicepunk system (no relation) by Devon Oratz. At a small, unusual school in rural America, several students have recently become aware that they have... unusual abilities -- and they're about to have a pretty terrible day. "War Eagle!" is a greeting-slash-cheer used by Auburn University in Alabama, despite the fact that their mascot is officially the Tigers.Hüsker Dü is the name of both a board game and a hardcore punk band.The Mediterranean civilizations of the late Bronze Age experienced a collective, catastrophic collapse, seemingly due to a variety of factors.The idea of an OODA Loop was military in origin, but is applied in response strategies that many teachers in United States schools are trained in, in the event of an active shooter on campus. (In the session, Robin has Nic refer to the student handbook for response strategies that are, in the GM's experience, more rational and effective

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0.1 – The Dice Punks Play Dicepunk

0.1 – The Dice Punks Play Dicepunk

Our humble playcast begins with a two-episode one-shot in Psionics, a game in the Dicepunk system (no relation) by Devon Oratz. At a small, unusual school in rural America, several students have recently become aware that they have... unusual abilities -- and they're about to have a pretty terrible day. "War Eagle!" is a greeting-slash-cheer used by Auburn University in Alabama, despite the fact that their mascot is officially the Tigers.Hüsker Dü is the name of both a board game and a hardcore punk band.The Mediterranean civilizations of the late Bronze Age experienced a collective, catastrophic collapse, seemingly due to a variety of factors.The idea of an OODA Loop was military in origin, but is applied in response strategies that many teachers in United States schools are trained in, in the event of an active shooter on campus. (In the session, Robin has Nic refer to the student handbook for response strategies that are, in the GM's experience, more rational and effective

0.2 – Teenage Wasteland

0.2 – Teenage Wasteland

Our humble playcast begins with a two-episode one-shot in Psionics, a game in the Dicepunk system (no relation) by Devon Oratz. Their sole remaining trustworthy adult having fallen, can the troubled teens of the St. Daniel Academy make it through the worst school-day ever in one piece? Ness from the SNES game EarthBound (Mother 2 in Japan) uses a skill called "PK Fire" in the Super Smash Bros. franchise. (It sounds like this.) Avatar: The Last Airbender is fantastic, and if you haven't seen it, you should watch it, but for our purposes, one of the four types of elemental magic/martial arts in the setting is firebending.As the poet once said: "School's Out" by Alice Cooper "Theme of the Dice Punks," "Cliffhanger Fanfare," and "Dice Peeks Fanfare" by Drew Messinger-Michaels. Art by Joanne Spotswood. Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on Twitter at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Patreon is www.patreon.com/DicePunks -- backers can gain access to

1.01 – Riotous, Quiet – Nightfall

1.01 – Riotous, Quiet – Nightfall

We are very excited to bring you our very first full campaign, Nightfall! Using a combined system of REIGN and Nobilis, and set in our very own brand-new mythic fantasy setting of Mieleth, Nightfall focuses on a couple of unfortunates in the region of Taraxis who find themselves suddenly elevated to demigod status. Number of times 666 has been rolled: 2As the poet said... "Enter Sandman," by MetallicaThe Thrilling Adventure Hour is a lovely "new-time podcast in the style of old-time radio." It's been basically concluded for a while now, though, so it doesn't appear that the behind-the-scenes episode I was referring to is readily available, though. Alas!Kaya gives Dusa vibes (or, given her preferred address of Lyssa, these vibes, perhaps?) "Theme of the Dice Punks," "Cliffhanger Fanfare," and "Dice Peeks Fanfare" by Drew Messinger-Michaels. Art by Joanne Spotswood. Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on Twitter at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our

1.02 – First Day on the Job – Nightfall

1.02 – First Day on the Job – Nightfall

Nightfall continues! In this episode, our new Nobilis barely start to settle in before they receive their first official marching orders and head to the swamp... Check out REIGN and Nobilis! Fungal "roots" are called "mycelium"As the poet said... "Whoever Brings the Night," by NightwishInspiration for the challenge this time came from folklore and Shadowrun! “Theme of the Dice Punks,” “Cliffhanger Fanfare,” and “Dice Peeks Fanfare” by Drew Messinger-Michaels. Art by Joanne Spotswood. Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on Twitter at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Patreon is www.patreon.com/DicePunks — backers can gain access to our patron-only Discord, Dice Peeks aftershow, and more! Dice Punks is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

1.03 – Friends, Old & New – Nightfall

1.03 – Friends, Old & New – Nightfall

Nightfall continues! In this episode, our new Nobilis get a respite and some camaraderie in Fermata before receiving their next task, which looks to be more involved... Check out REIGN and Nobilis! Sorry for the mysterious clicking noise...Man did I use "swamped" a lot early in this episode! Here's a musical reference by way of apology: "Swamped" by Lacuna Coil!Vultures are pretty rad, actually!Pickup artist and all-around garbage person Roosh V, on the other hand, suuuuuuucks.Axolotls are, by contrast, awesome, and could use some human help!Here's that What If?, courtesy of xkcd, that Des referred to: https://what-if.xkcd.com/6/666s rolled = 3Ortolan. It's... bracing.As the poet said... "Rosenrot," by Rammstein (by way of Goethe, and some folklore) “Theme of the Dice Punks” and its acoustic version by Drew Messinger-Michaels. Art by Joanne Spotswood. Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on Twitter at @dicepunks, or email

1.04 – Flammable Festivities – Nightfall

1.04 – Flammable Festivities – Nightfall

Nightfall continues! In this episode, our justifiably concerned Nobilis visit the city at the heart of Taraxis with the mandate to stifle its autumn festivities, but aren't clear about how or why. Check out REIGN and Nobilis! 666s rolled = 4As the poet said… “The Siren,” by Nightwish “Theme of the Dice Punks” and its acoustic version by Drew Messinger-Michaels. Art by Joanne Spotswood. Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on Twitter at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Patreon is www.patreon.com/DicePunks — backers can gain access to our patron-only Discord, Dice Peeks aftershow, and more! Dice Punks is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

1.05 – Mutual Respect – Nightfall

1.05 – Mutual Respect – Nightfall

Nightfall continues! In this episode, our demigodly duo discuss with a man of (the Obsidian) God, put out a few fires, and learn the value of mutual respect. Check out REIGN and Nobilis! As the poet said… “Lemuria,” by Therion “Theme of the Dice Punks” and its acoustic version by Drew Messinger-Michaels. Art by Joanne Spotswood. Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on Twitter at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Patreon is www.patreon.com/DicePunks — backers can gain access to our patron-only Discord, Dice Peeks aftershow, and more! Dice Punks is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

1.06 – Meritorious Service – Nightfall

1.06 – Meritorious Service – Nightfall

Nightfall continues! In this episode, our bedraggled demigods meet their first Nobilis of another Imperator, and things quickly come to a head... Check out REIGN and Nobilis! There was more lag this time than usual; Adam tried to edit around it, but apologies. For any. Awkward... pauses you may encounter!Adam does use a pop-filter on his mic, but, well, sorry for the loud plosive partway through the episode.666s rolled = 6. Drew rolled both of this episode's 666s!"Earlie in the mornin'!"Adam would just like to note that he did not edit out any silence, rehearsal, stumbling, etc. from the episode regarding Drew's extemporized poems – Drew's just that good!Disney is not only awful about intellectual property law, generally, they're also largely the authors of the U.S.'s IP laws as they currently exist!Hot Springs Episodes are a thing, if you weren't already aware...As the poet said… “The Victim," by Dead Poetic “Theme of the Dice Punks” and its acoustic

1.07 – A Conversation With Management – Nightfall

1.07 – A Conversation With Management – Nightfall

Nightfall continues! In this episode, our dear Nobilis return to Fermata very tired, and confront their god about the work they've been given... Check out REIGN and Nobilis! Alternate episode titles include "Lament of the Would-Be Labor Organizer" and "Forced Arbitration"Might be our wooliest and punchiest episode to date! Among the audio and other issues at play in this episode: Mic issues, dog noise (courtesy of Absinthe & Violet), cat noise (courtesy of Farious), a hard cut-off time, Adam knocking over his mic laughing mid-session, new-teaching-term-related sleep deprivation, and being recorded 3 days after the January 6th Capitol Insurrection of 2021 here in the U.S. o_0A well-known dramatization of Dask & Lyssa's conversation upon returning to Fermata, courtesy of Mitchell & Webb.Lyssa's final form, as per Robin (via Voltron, Dragonball Z, and pop culture in general). Bonus Steven Universe reference as palette cleanser!As the poet said… “Illumin

1.08 – Dwelling in Darkness – Nightfall

1.08 – Dwelling in Darkness – Nightfall

Nightfall continues! In this episode, our exhausted Nobilis finally get some time to rest, recover, and get further embroiled in the lives of Fermatans! Check out REIGN and Nobilis! Drew's new album, "When This Ends," can be heard on his Carpe Demon Bandcamp page!We eventually get it consistently right, but there are a couple of Kayas (KAI-uhs) when we meant to say Kaya (KAY-uh).There were two different issues with tracks having recording artifacts this time, though both had at least partial solutions we're happy with. You may hear some hints of their presence, though, for which we apologize!As the poet said… "Holy Diver," by Dio. “Theme of the Dice Punks” and its acoustic version by Drew Messinger-Michaels. Art by Joanne Spotswood. Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on Twitter at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Patreon is www.patreon.com/DicePunks — backers can gain access to our patro

1.09 – An Awkward Request – Nightfall

1.09 – An Awkward Request – Nightfall

Nightfall continues! In this episode, our alarmed demigods seek help for their friends and themselves, around the corner and across the country! Check out REIGN and Nobilis! Drew's new album, "When This Ends," can be heard on his Carpe Demon Bandcamp page!Apologies for the audio quality dip -- there was a rush to get this one out... We also had some lag, and... well, eventually, around episode 20 or so, the audio situation should be notably improved!As the poet said… "Mercyside" by Tristania “Theme of the Dice Punks” and its acoustic version by Drew Messinger-Michaels. Art by Joanne Spotswood. Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on Twitter at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Patreon is www.patreon.com/DicePunks — backers can gain access to our patron-only Discord, Dice Peeks aftershow, and more! Dice Punks is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 Intern

1.10 – Detente? – Nightfall

1.10 – Detente? – Nightfall

Nightfall continues! In this episode, our incautious explorers face down the Nobilis of the sea, with surprising results! Check out REIGN and Nobilis! Drew's new album, "When This Ends," can be heard on his Carpe Demon Bandcamp page!Des, alas, will not be in this episode or the several following, as Ramnet was not present on the voyage, but never fear! He will rejoin our episodes once the action returns from abroad!As the poet said… "Red Sky," by Thrice “Theme of the Dice Punks” and its acoustic version by Drew Messinger-Michaels. Art by Joanne Spotswood. Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on Twitter at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Patreon is www.patreon.com/DicePunks — backers can gain access to our patron-only Discord, Dice Peeks aftershow, and more! Dice Punks is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

1.11 – Warm Welcome – Nightfall

1.11 – Warm Welcome – Nightfall

Nightfall continues! In this episode, our extracontinental expeditionaries encounter their first locals, and begin to travel uncharted (by Taraxans, at least) territory! Check out REIGN and Nobilis! Drew's new album, "When This Ends," can be heard on his Carpe Demon Bandcamp page!Des, alas, will not be in this episode or the several following, as Ramnet was not present on the voyage, but never fear! He will rejoin our episodes once the action returns from abroad!There were occasional (I suspect dog-related) "bonking" noises on one track this time, that sadly had to remain in the episode -- hopefully they are blessed sounds in your ears, and not an annoyance or a distraction!According to a few places I've looked online, best-case scenario under ideal conditions, one could maybe see the peaks of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado in the U.S. from as far away as 150 miles -- about the location of Yuma, CO.We humorously quoted from "Ironic," by Alani

1.12 – Stranger in the Woods – Nightfall

1.12 – Stranger in the Woods – Nightfall

Nightfall continues! In this episode, our dashing demigods rush into the forest to investigate an eruption of Fury (and screams), and make a semi-unexpected acquaintance! Check out REIGN and Nobilis! Drew's new album, "When This Ends," can be heard on his Carpe Demon Bandcamp page!Des, alas, will not be in this episode or the several following, as Ramnet was not present on the voyage, but never fear! He will rejoin our episodes once the action returns from abroad!We had dog noises all over this one, and thus Drew muting himself more often than he remembered to unmute himself, but as this is a shorter episode and some really fun banter came of the incidents, we decided to leave them in -- let us know how you, the audience, feel about that, for future reference!666's rolled = 8 (one on Lyssa rolling CHARM + Fascinate, one on Dask rolling KNOWLEDGE + Language: Diamach!)Adam referenced The Good Place's extremely funny "Jeremy Bearimy" bit (beware spoilers if you hav

0.3 – The Horror Corridor – Spooky Streets

0.3 – The Horror Corridor – Spooky Streets

A surprise, spooky, seasonal one-shot, GMed by Joanne, who played Roux in our PSIONICS one-shot! Can a mismatched group of high-school weirdos survive an otherworldly encounter in local haunted-house attraction The Horror Corridor with nothing but their wits, each other, and the godlike power to access the abilities of their costumes? Listen, and see! Check out Tricks, Treats, and Spooky Streets on itch.io! Visit Ash (the cottagecore demon)'s Instagram!As the poet said… "Nobody Likes You (When You're Dead)" by Zombina and the Skeletones "Lullaby for the Haunted" by Robin, with extremely haunted baby piano by Drew. “Theme of the Dice Punks, Acoustic Version" by Drew Messinger-Michaels. Art by Joanne Spotswood. Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on Twitter at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Patreon is www.patreon.com/DicePunks — backers can gain access to our patron-only Discord, Dice Peeks aftershow, and

1.13 – Cultural Exchange – Nightfall

1.13 – Cultural Exchange – Nightfall

Nightfall continues! In this episode, our far-flung heroes learn about the land of Diamachor, as well as their erstwhile hostess... Check out REIGN and Nobilis! Drew's new album, "When This Ends," can be heard on his Carpe Demon Bandcamp page!Des, alas, will not be in this episode or the several following, as Ramnet was not present on the voyage, but never fear! He will rejoin our episodes once the action returns from abroad!Adam had dog noises all over this one, and attempts were made to remedy it, but... success was mixed.Similarly, audio was oddly peaky this time around, for unclear reasons. All available avenues to keep it from being an issue were pursued, so hopefully it sounds all right!Adam mixed up "Apatea" and "Nyx" several times, and had to overdub one of them awkwardly. Oops...As the poet said… "Sinless City" by Dead Poetic “Theme of the Dice Punks” and its acoustic version by Drew Messinger-Michaels. Art by Joanne Spotswood. Visi

1.14 – Wild, Within & Without – Nightfall

1.14 – Wild, Within & Without – Nightfall

Nightfall continues! In this episode, our Nobilis, running close to ragged, were already close to a breaking point when a roar washed over Kilada -- how will they handle this new development? Check out REIGN and Nobilis! Drew's new album, "When This Ends," can be heard on his Carpe Demon Bandcamp page!Des, alas, will not be in this episode or the several following, as Ramnet was not present on the voyage, but never fear! He will rejoin our episodes once the action returns from abroad, and in this one, he's an off-mic, text-only peanut gallery!As the poet said… "Wildcat" by Five Iron Frenzy “Theme of the Dice Punks” and its acoustic version by Drew Messinger-Michaels. Art by Joanne Spotswood. Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on Twitter at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Patreon is www.patreon.com/DicePunks — backers can gain access to our patron-only Discord, Dice Peeks aftershow, and

1.15 – The Goddess Nyx – Nightfall

1.15 – The Goddess Nyx – Nightfall

Nightfall continues! In this episode, Mother Nyx drops in for a visit, and the demigods confer about their shared problems. Check out REIGN and Nobilis! Drew's new album, "When This Ends," can be heard on his Carpe Demon Bandcamp page!Des, alas, will not be in this episode or the several following, as Ramnet was not present on the voyage, but never fear! He will rejoin our episodes once the action returns from abroad, and in this one, he's an off-mic, text-only peanut gallery!As the poet said… "Overwhelmed" by Royal & the Serpent “Theme of the Dice Punks” and its acoustic version by Drew Messinger-Michaels. Art by Joanne Spotswood. Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on Twitter at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Patreon is www.patreon.com/DicePunks — backers can gain access to our patron-only Discord, Dice Peeks aftershow, and more! Dice Punks is licensed under a Creative C

1.16 – According to Plan – Nightfall

1.16 – According to Plan – Nightfall

Nightfall continues! In this episode, Dask, Lyssa, and Apatea face down a threat to Diamachor. Check out REIGN and Nobilis! Des, alas, is not in this episode, as Ramnet was not present on the voyage, but never fear! He will rejoin our episodes once the action returns from abroad!As the poet said… "Dancing for Rain" by Rise Against “Theme of the Dice Punks” and its acoustic version by Drew Messinger-Michaels. Art by Joanne Spotswood. Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on Twitter at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Patreon is www.patreon.com/DicePunks — backers can gain access to our patron-only Discord, Dice Peeks aftershow, and more! Dice Punks is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

1.17 – Home At Last – Nightfall

1.17 – Home At Last – Nightfall

Nightfall continues! In this episode, Dask and Lyssa return to Fermata with Apatea in tow, and try to explain their journey to Ramnet, who has not much enjoyed the intervening time. Check out REIGN and Nobilis! Des and Ramnet are back!666's rolled = 9 (Adam got one on a secret roll this time!)As the poet said… "The City" by Children 18:3. “Theme of the Dice Punks” and its acoustic version by Drew Messinger-Michaels. Art by Joanne Spotswood. Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on Twitter at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Patreon is www.patreon.com/DicePunks — backers can gain access to our patron-only Discord, Dice Peeks aftershow, and more! Dice Punks is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.