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Almost Better Than Dragons
by Almost Better Network
A Dungeons and Dragons podcast by the folks at http://almostbetter.net. Join our ragtag group of adventurers for some adventuring and some goofs every two weeks.
Episodes
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S2E46 -Season Finale Pt. 2
Our heroes come to journey's end and take separate paths. Thank you to everyone who has listened, shared, or participated in the show. We could not have done it without you. Heard in this episode Mike (DM) AJ (D'ani Venton) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis), Kenny Rotter (Aniston) Credit...
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S2E45 -Season Finale Pt. 1
Our heroes find themselves facing an internal conflict among the leaders of the rebellion on how to use the magical book. Plenty of Nat 20s (as well as critical misses) make this part 1 of the season finale live up to our show's standards. Thanks for sticking with us over the years. The next...
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S2E44 -Castle From The Sky
After discovering the book of Tidus Breymark, what will our heroes do to resolve the problem they started? Will the evil tyrant king be de-throned? Will magic be restored to the land? What ever happened to Aniston? Find out on next week's conclusion to Season 2! Heard in this episode Mike (DM) AJ...
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S2E43 -The Book of Tidus Breymark
Our heroes level up and findthemselves trapped in a series of vines. After such a long journey, they begin to question what they were originally seeking. Will they discover what they've saught after for so long? Find out on this week's ABTD! Heard in this episode Mike (DM) AJ (D'ani Venton) Bren...
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S2E42 -Will The Real Brank Please Stand Up?
With the end of the Dwarven spectrum lock within grasp, what will our adventurers face next once they are through? Find out on this week's ABTD! Heard in this episode Mike (DM) AJ (D'ani Venton) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis) Credit Artwork by Ian McAfee Theme music composed and…
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S2E41 -Ku-Ruk Kombat
In the seemingly endless hallway of doors, our heroes encounter enemy soldiers sent to find them. How many soldiers were sent after them? Will they be able to utilize deplomacy? Find out on this week's ABTD! Heard in this episode Mike (DM) AJ (D'ani Venton) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn…
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S2E40 -Door Buddies
Our adventurers find themselves in a hallway of seemingly endless doors. Where do these magical doors lead? What actually is this place that they are in? Find out on this week's ABTD! Heard in this episode Mike (DM) AJ (D'ani Venton) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis) Credit Artwork by Ian...
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S2E39 -Opening The Gate
Our heroes encounter an unsual ghost character who they can not understand. Is she just crazy, or will she help the team move forward in their journey? Find out in this week's ABTD! Heard in this episode Mike (DM) AJ (D'ani Venton) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis) Mark (Ziggle Pebbleback)...
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S2E38 -A City of Ghosts
After avoiding the Troglodytes, our adventurers reach the first of five gates which opens to a city of dwarven ghosts. Brank learns that he must make a sacrifice in order for the party to progress. Will he do what need to be done? Find out in this week's ABTD! Heard in this episode Mike (DM) AJ...
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S2E37 -Digging Our Own Graves
The nauseating stench of Troglodytes fills the nostrils of our heroes as they continue to travel further into the mines. Will they encounter the Troglodytes, or be able to pass through unnoticed? Find out in this week's ABTD! Heard in this episode Mike (DM) AJ (D'ani Venton) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan)...
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S2E36 -In A Danger Sandwich
Our heroes travel further into the mines with Brank their Dwarven companion. It isn't long before they realize that they aren't alone... Will they make it out alive? Find out on next week's episode! Heard in this episode Mike (DM) AJ (D'ani Venton) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis) Credit...
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S2E35 -Skull and Crossbones Zone
After settling down in the mines, the party rendevous with the leaders of the Silent Hand in order to determine their next move. By doing so, our heroes receive gear upgrades for the impending battles. Heard in this episode Mike (DM) AJ (D'ani Venton) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis)…
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S2E34 -Monster At The Mines
As the Silent Hand approaches their new headquarters, our heroes scout ahead to discover a terrifying beast waiting for them at the entrance of the mines. Will our heroes survive? Find out on this week's episode of ABTD! Heard in this episode Mike (DM) AJ (D'ani Venton) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug...
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S2E33 -Behind The Waterfall
As the Silent Hand makes way to a new place to call home, our heroes meet a new friend, get some new gear, and actually do something right for once?! Find out on this week's episode of ABTD! Heard in this episode Mike (DM) AJ (D'ani Venton) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis) Credit Artwork…
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S2E32 -Good News, Bad News
Our heroes are surrounded by Goblins! Can they fend them off as they try to make their way to the base camp of the Silent Hand? Find out on this week's episode! Heard in this episode Mike (DM) AJ (D'ani Venton) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis) Credit Artwork by Ian McAfee Theme music...
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S2E31 -The Great Escape
Our heroes are aided by a rebel who helps them escape the clutches of the King, but there troubles are not over upon being freed. Heard in this episode Mike (DM) AJ (D'ani Venton) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis) Credit Artwork by Ian McAfee Theme music composed and assembled by Josh…
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S2E30 -The King's Menagerie
Our heroes are fed and clothed by the king in preparation for an evening party as a mysterious note appears and indicates that they have friends in the castle. Heard in this episode Mike (DM) AJ (D'ani Venton) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis) Credit Artwork by Ian McAfee Theme music...
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S2E29 -The King of Martík
Our heroes part ways with Aniston and begin to explore a whole new world that is a direct result of their meddling in time. Who will they encounter and will they learn from their past mistakes? Find out in this week's ABTD! Heard in this episode Mike (DM) AJ (D'ani Venton) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan)...
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S2E28 -In The Reset
Our heroes are on the verge of discovering a magical bomb in hopes to save the lost city of Shomar from it's cruel fate. Will they discover the truth behind how this is all possible? Can our heroes make it back to the world as they knew it? Find out in this week's ABTD! Heard in this episode Mike...
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S2E27 -Sparkle and the Lost City of Shomar
Our heroes are once again confronted with the true nature of Aniston their lordly elf companion. He admits that all he can remember is that his city was destroyed by a magical bomb. Can our heroes solve the mystery before the bomb explodes? Tune in next time to find out. Heard in this episode…
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S2E26 -Bubbletown
Our heroes follow Aniston to a magic filled dome called Bubbletown. Can they learn anything about what happened to this long forsaken city? Heard in this episode Mike (DM) AJ (D'ani Venton) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis) Credit Artwork by Ian McAfee Theme music composed and assembled by...
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S2E25 -An Unexpected Friend
The adventure continues as our heroes soon learn that they are not alone in the long-lost city. Can they trust this handsome elf with a head injury? Tune in to next week's episode to find out! Heard in this episode Mike (DM) AJ (D'ani Venton) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis) Credit…
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S2E24 -Sentenced to the Underground
Our heroes have a litany of accusations against them from Parnus as they are on trial. Certainly for their crimes they will be killed on the spot! You'll have to find out on this week's episode of ABTD. Heard in this episode Mike (DM) AJ (D'ani Venton) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis)...
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S2E23 -Fernando The Farmer
The adventure continues as our heroes travel onward to Parnus' healer. The cursed ring causes D'ani to temporarily swap personalities with a farmer from a far away land, and things don't go according to plan at the healer's house. You definitely don't want to miss what happens on this week's…
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S2E22 -A Prank Gone Wrong
Our heroes level up! After they get their new encounter powers, they continue on their journey to the cloaked man's healer. On the way, Laryn decides to prank D'ani in an irreverible way. Tune in to find out what happens on this week's ABTD! Heard in this episode Mike (DM) AJ (D'Ani Ventan) Bren...
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S2E21 -Making The World Worse
The adventure continues as our heroes make a dramatic escape from the capital building and then the town itself. This is by far one of our most hectic and entertaining episodes yet so we hope you enjoy! Heard in this episode Mike (DM) AJ (D'Ani Ventan) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis)...
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S2E20 -DM Swap
Our heroes finally confront the purple cloaked figure, who informs them that the entire town will be consumed by flames! Don't miss this week's ABTD! In this episode we introduce our new dungeon master Mike McGettigan of Erie Canal Theatre podcast! He does an excellent job of picking up where we...
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S2E19 -Don't Use Darkness Kids
Our heroes find themselves in a battle with about eight guards in a senate auditorium guarding a Popebot. Laryn uses a potion and really makes things complicated. You don't want to miss what happens on this week's episode of Almost Better Than Dragons! We are sad to say this is Matt's last…
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S2E18 -A Filler Episode
Our heroes continue their adventure in the capitol building and waste a lot of time fighting some headless enemies. Find out what happens next on this week's episode of Almost Better Than Dragons! As you are most likely aware this podcast has been struggling to stay afloat. Unfortunately due to...
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S2E17 -An Abrupt Pause In Our Story
Our heroes continue to explore the capitol building, unveil a gruesome mystery, and discover a life crystal. Find out what else they encounter on this week's episode of Almost Better Than Dragons! I'd like to apologize for the delay, once more and I'm afraid we are going on yet another hiatus....
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S2E16 -Inside The Capitol
Our heroes manage to break into the capitol building, but what they find inside is a bizarre, otherworldly...incident. Find out what they encounter on this week's episode of Almost Better Than Dragons! I'd like to apologize for the delay, as I've had to move very unexpectedly. Until my move...
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S2E15 -Weenie Hut Juniors
Actual progress on working through the story arc is made when our characters get into the speakeasy and rough some folks up. What does Ku demand of them? You'll find out in this episode. Heard in this episode Matt (DM) AJ (D'Ani Ventan) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis) Credit Artwork by…
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S2E14 -Sex Calls from Beechwyn
I literally can't make this up, our adventurors go to a bank and try to withdraw cash. Heard in this episode Matt (DM) AJ (D'Ani Ventan) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis) Credit Artwork by Ian McAfee Theme music composed and assembled by Josh Stitt "Got Funk", "Intrepid" Kevin MacLeod...
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S2E13 -Trinks and Drinks
There are no words for this episode. Our heroes made it about two miles and spend all their money. Check out Cory and Amanda's podcast, One Track Gamers, at http://onetrackgamers.com. Give their show a listen! Heard in this episode Matt (DM) AJ (D'Ani Ventan) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn...
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S2E12 -Daamnnn, D'ani!
Our heroes continue their excursion into the mines and work on finishing off the three zombie miners that they began combat with last time. Heard in this episode Matt (DM) AJ (D'Ani Ventan) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis) Credit Artwork by Ian McAfee Recap produced by Laryn Theme music...
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S2E11 -Laser Butts
We find out about D'ani's secret eye-butt problem. And enter into combat. Heard in this episode Matt (DM) AJ (D'Ani Ventan) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis) Credit Artwork by Ian McAfee Recap produced by Laryn Theme music composed and assembled by Josh Stitt...
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S2E10 -Touching Tips
Our adventurers travel deeper into the False Crystal Mines, after an uncomfortable encounter with a horror of the dark. And what the heck is happening out over that forest? We may never know. Heard in this episode Matt (DM) AJ (D'Ani Ventan) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis) Credit Artwork...
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S2E9 -False Crystals
After an unusual turn of events, our heroes venture into some mines to find a way to Beechwyn. As they venture deeper into the bowels of the Iron Mountains, they find mysterious and unusual things. Heard in this episode Matt (DM) AJ (D'Ani Ventan) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis) Credit...
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S2E8 -A stranger approaches
As our adventurers leave Xaranth, they come across someone who isn't exactly a friend. Heard in this episode Matt (DM) AJ (D'Ani Ventan) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis) Kier (Xander) Credit Artwork by Ian McAfee Theme music composed and assembled by Josh Stitt...
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S2E7 -Xaranth
At long last our adventurers arrive in Xaranth, but they find Horril's shag pad to be a bit much and instead have their heartstrings tug by something they didn't quite expect. Heard in this episode Matt (DM) AJ (D'Ani Ventan) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis) Credit Artwork by Ian McAfee...
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S2E6 -Into the void bag with ye
D'Ani is recovered from the hole he fell down, and an encounter with peaceful NPC is horribly botched beyond comprehension. Another day in the world of ABTD, I guess. Heard in this episode Matt (DM) AJ (D'Ani Ventan) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis) Credit Artwork by Ian McAfee Theme…
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S2E5 -Buddy System
We find out the name of the old man, and venture north towards the rumbling heard in past episodes. Nothing good could come of this, and nothing good does. Find out how our adventurers make due! Heard in this episode Matt (DM) AJ (D'Ani Ventan) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis) Credit...
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S2E4 -The old man and the Void Bag
What's going to happen when our adventurers find something that wasn't meant for them? We listen in as they discover an artifact of the Crag. Which two adventurers get the wind knocked out of them? Which two almost vomit? Find out on episode four! Heard in this episode Matt (DM) AJ (D'Ani Ventan)...
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S2E3 -Diplomacy! Armourcrombie!
Our heroes finish making their way to Rockcrest, but they don't find what they expected. Will the mystery of the cubes be solved? Heard in this episode Matt (DM) AJ (D'Ani Ventan) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis) Credit Artwork by Ian McAfee Theme music composed and assembled by Josh…
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S2E2 -Popebot 5000
Our adventurers try to divine what's happening with all these orc-like creatures. Will they figure out what sort of chaos is afoot? How distracted will the group get by unnecessary side quests? Find out in this week's episode! Heard in this episode Matt (DM) AJ (D'Ani Ventan) Bren (Ku-Ruk…
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S2E1 -Way Too Hot In Here
Our adventurers investigate some alarming happenings in the town of Haverton. What will they find as they peer into a secret world that nobody even knew existed? Heard in this episode Matt (DM) AJ (D'Ani Ventan) Bren (Ku-Ruk Lademan) Doug (Laryn Gitis) Credit Artwork by Ian McAfee Theme music...
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Season 2 Teaser
The wait for season two is almost over! While you're waiting for the latest episode to make its way to your phones, tablets, PCs, Macs, or whatever you happen to listen to our delicious, delicious podcast with, give this little bonus a hear. Season two will roll its way out this weekend. Stay...
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S1E13 -Finale
Our heroes have defeated Big Papa Gideon, and are now set to finish their adventure. What will become of them? Find out in this oh-so-satisfying final episode. Almost Better Than Dragons will be on vacation for the rest of the summer and return this fall with Season 2. Keep your ear holes primed...
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S1E12 -Goopey Tubes
Our heroes continue to slice and dice their way through this false hospital to find even more of the monstrosities. What lies beyond them will shock you. Tune in to find out what it is! Heard in this episode AJ (Dungeon Master) Matt (Rev. W. E. Whig) Doug (Graybeard) Brendan (Sick Rimes) Audio in...
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S1E11 -Losing Our Religion
Our adventurers do what they do best in this episode: jack everything up in the most unusual way possible. Find out how the Reverend uses his pepper spray, and how Graybeard makes a huge mess. And Gideon? Don't even get me started. Heard in this episode AJ (Dungeon Master) Matt (Rev. W. E. Whig)...
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