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Barely Competent Roll-Players

Barely Competent Roll-Players is a chaotic Pathfinder actual play podcast where the dice are cursed, the decisions are questionable, and the party is barely hanging on. Join a group of friends as they stumble through epic quests, roleplay disasters, and just enough heroism to call it an adventure. It’s messy, it’s funny, and it’s all part of the barely competent charm. New episodes every Friday

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    Ep. 34 The Farm (Another Life Season 1 Finale Part 1)

    The Gravediggers descend into the depths of the farm, where they face a dark adversary within the foundry.With the infection seeping into everything around them, its claws tightening with every step, survival is far from certain.Will our heroes escape… or fall into the cold grip of death?(Part 2 and 3 delayed for audio issues and needing to rerecord sections.)

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    Ep. 33 Tattered Memories (Another Life)

    The Gravediggers descend into Grave’s dream, experiencing firsthand the horrors he endured as a slave.After a long journey through fractured memories, they finally reach the farm and come face to face with what still waits for them there.

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    Ep. 32 Dead in the Water (Another Life)

    The Gravediggers investigate the strange events unfolding across the world, trying to piece together what they’re truly up against.But when Grave is struck by a sickening revelation, everything they thought they understood begins to unravel.

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    Ep. 31 The Announcement (Finale of Dream Haze)

    The Gravediggers take part in the Prism’s grand event, the finale of the Dream Haze arc.Zax calls out the so called false heroes and unveils new technology that could change Sellaria forever.As lines are drawn and the city holds its breath, one question remains. Who’s truly in the right… and who’s in the wrong?

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    Ep. 30 Bad Deals (Dream Haze)

    The Gravediggers come face to face with the truth of what Marri really is.Caught between a dangerous deal and an announcement that could change everything, they’re forced to decide how much they’re willing to risk and who they can really trust.

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    Ep. 29 Truth and Consequences (Dream Haze)

    The Gravediggers split up to handle their own business and uncover new information.Grave and Lisha begin training with their new dream-infused gear, while Rue makes a very large purchase from DoopDoop.

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    Ep. 28 Embers of the Damned (Dream Haze)

    The Gravediggers battle Dick and struggle to overcome the spreading Rot.But when Hell itself comes calling, escape may not be an option.Will they fight their way out… or will they be dragged into the depths and left to rot?

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    Ep. 27 Dick Rot (Dream Haze)

    Lisha accepts the Prism’s sponsorship in pursuit of knowledge about the Lantern. Then, of course, absolutely nothing strange happens.Meanwhile, the Gravediggers come face-to-face with Dick and his plan to reshape the world into a brutal new order of survival of the fittest. Will they escape with their lives, or is this the beginning of a far darker age?

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    Barely Competent Q&A

    It’s the holidays, and we’re celebrating by answering your questions about us, our world, and the campaign!It’s been an incredible year of stories, chaos, and barely competent heroics and we can’t wait to share what comes next. 🎄✨

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    Ep. 26 Digging Graves (Dream Haze)

    The Gravediggers come together to discuss the growing unrest in the world and what it could mean for their future.At long last, Grave finally sits down and opens up revealing long-awaited answers about his past and the truths he’s kept buried.

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    Ep. 25 WE DID NOT KNOW HE WAS EVIL (Dream Haze)

    Welcome to the new arc, Dream Haze!With rainbow dream mana drifting over the city, our heroes wrestle with a big question: should they really accept this sponsorship?Meanwhile, they’re off to return a stolen diamond to the largest church in all of Sellaria.What could possibly go wrong…

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    Fumble Files 3 (Badger Pussy, Bald Creeps, and Falling Rocks)

    Welcome back to The Fumble Files!!!This week we crack open some truly brutal, absolutely disgusting stories from the archives.Grab your dice, your stomach, and maybe a mop, because these files get messy fast!

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    Ep. 24 God of the Mind (Finale of the Psychotic Psychic)

    The Gravediggers finally confront Napoleon in a desperate bid to stop his ascension as the God of the Mind.With Grave trapped under his control and standing against his own friends, the stakes have never been higher. Can they save him and the countless automatons being drained as living batteries?Or will Napoleon rise as a new god and plunge all of Sellaria into an age of terror and darkness?

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    Ep. 23 Mind Slave (The Psychotic Psychic)

    The Gravediggers confront an infected 0T15 within Napoleon’s soaring bastion, only to be forced into a gauntlet of personal trials.Each hero is dragged into a unique nightmare shaped from the darkest corners of their own mind. To reach the soon to be god, they must face their greatest fears alone, because failing their trial doesn’t just mean defeat… it means surrendering themselves to the madness that awaits.

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    Ep. 22 Skip-a-dee-doo-dah (The Psychotic Psychic)

    The Gravediggers are back, and Sellaria needs them more than ever.Lyrix is under siege as Psychosis Inc. unleashes its full might, and their unhinged leader edges closer to claiming godhood. The true gods can only watch, powerless to intervene in a calamity of this scale. With the city burning and time running out, the Gravediggers must find a way to reach Psychosis Inc.’s flying bastion in the sky.Can they save Click… and stop the fall of Sellaria itself?

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    Ep. 5 The Blight (Withering Waters) Finale

    🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃This is it, the finale of Withering Waters!The Bell Divers face off against the Blight itself in a desperate fight to save what’s left of the world.Will they stop the corruption and bring back the light… or will everything fall to the Blight?

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    Ep. 4 The Last Dive (Withering Waters)

    The Bell Divers face their greatest challenge yet.Amid the crumbling ruins, the blight pulses with new life. Shadows twist, the air hums with decay, and our heroes fight to keep what’s left of their sanity. Will they survive the spreading corruption, or will the ruins claim a few more echoes?

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    Ep 3. Blight Fire (Withering Waters)

    The Bell Divers descend deeper into the Withering Waters.Our heroes escape the bubble only to come face to face with the spreading blight. The shadows whisper, the water churns, and even Glip Glop can’t deny the ghosts nipping at his heels. Will they stop the darkness or drown in the depths of their own pasts?

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    Ep. 2 Mushrooms and Madness (Withering Waters)

    The story continues in the Withering Waters mini-campaign! Our new heroes struggle to survive the aftermath of the great tree’s explosion. Floodwaters surge, and the blight spreads like a living cancer across the land. As they press onward through the devastation, they encounter some fun-guys who may not be as honest as they seem…

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    Ep. 1 The Shadow, The Frog, And The Wall (Withering Waters)

    In the start of the spooky month horror special, we step into the shoes of brand-new characters: the slippery PI Glip Glop Sticklee, the looming shadow beast T.I.M., and the lumbering wall of strength known as Muck. Strange, spooky, and unpredictable, our unlikely crew dives headfirst into a chilling tale where survival is anything but guaranteed.

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    Ep. 0 Withering Waters (Spooky Month)

    🎃 It’s October, and we’re celebrating Spooky Month with a 5-episode horror special! 👻This kickoff Episode 0 doesn’t count toward the 5, it’s our classic session zero where we dive into the eerie setting, talk about the characters we might play, and set the stage for the horrors to come.Sharpen your stakes, ready your silver, and join us for a month of dice-rolling dread! 🕯️🩸

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    Ep. 21 Shadows Over Lyrix (The Psychotic Psychic)

    The Gravediggers finally find refuge with the underground automaton resistance.There, they uncover the truth of what’s really happening and learn that time is running out to stop Napoleon before his plans come to fruition.The clock is ticking, and the stakes have never been higher.

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    Ep. 20 Headlock (The Psychotic Psychic)

    The Gravediggers find themselves in a race against time. Rue is dragged back into his past, forced to face a dark evil while trapped in a crushing headlock. Meanwhile, Lisha and Grave stand against the Diviner and his forces, while Napoleon moves unchecked in the shadows.Who will come out on top… and can Rue survive the weight of both his past and present?

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    Fumble Files 2

    Welcome to another episode of The Fumble Files! This time we dive into some truly wild magical items and tackle the age-old question: is the game really players vs. DM?(Also… sorry for the echo! Blame not Jake I tried cover it up in editing)

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    Ep. 19 The Omen’s Vision (The Psychotic Psychic)

    After finally escaping the kobolds, the Gravediggers press forward with G0B’s help, heading straight for the Omen Dragon’s lair.Will they be able to reason with the mighty beast and talk him down… or is a clash with the dragon inevitable?

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    Ep. 18 Lanterns Light (The Psychotic Psychic)

    After falling in battle against the mighty Koothar, the Gravediggers find themselves bound and facing certain death. Can they escape their grim fate and press onward, or has their journey reached its final end?

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    Ep. 17 Truly Pesky Kobolds (The Psychotic Psychic)

    The Gravediggers are ambushed by the pesky kobolds, forced to navigate a gauntlet of traps, tricks, and endless shenanigans. Will they outlast their weakest foes yet, or will the chaos prove more dangerous than expected?

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    Ep. 16 Kobold Keep (The Psychotic Psychic)

    The Gravediggers meet the kobolds who worship the ominous Omen Dragon within the keep.What starts as a tense encounter quickly turns into chaos, as these troublemaking dragon devotees seem determined to make things harder than they need to be. Will their meddling stop our heroes from pressing forward or just slow them down long enough for danger to catch up?

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    Will Save Ep. 12-14

    Since we weren't able to put out a normal episode Enjoy the Will Saves for not 1 but 3 Episodes including ep 13... which you don't wanna miss! Enjoy!!

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    Fumble Files 1

    Welcome to the first episode of The Fumble Files a standalone mini-series where we dig into the most horrifying, hilarious, and head-shakingly bad RPG stories the internet has to offer.From derailed campaigns and chaotic players to DMs who probably shouldn’t have picked up the screen this week, we’re diving into the darkest corners of the table. Get ready for cursed dice and social implosions.It's spooky, it's messy, and it's all painfully real.

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    Ep. 15 Eye Spy Trouble (Psychotic Psychic)

    The Gravediggers come face-to-face with a cyclops guarding the path to the Omen Dragon’s keep.With Psychosis Inc. not far behind, our heroes have to think fast, fight smart, and hope their luck holds out. Can they make it past the giant and stay one step ahead?

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    Ep. 14 Not Extinct Yet (The Psychotic Psychic)

    After nearly losing Rue to the darkness, the Gravediggers press on with renewed resolve.The path is brutal, the shadows unforgiving but our heroes are nothing if not determined (and maybe just a little reckless). What lurks in the deep is still unknown… but they’re ready to face it.

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    Ep. 13 To Walk Among Shadows (The Psychotic Psychic)

    Wounded and weary, the Gravediggers descend into the depths but the darkness isn't just around them… it's following.Their fight left scars, and what waits below may demand more than they're ready to give. Not everyone makes it out of the dark whole if they make it out at all.

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    Ep. 12 Rock and Roll (The Psychotic Psychic)

    The party finally takes a moment to rest after the chaos of the past few days but their peace doesn’t last long.They begin their descent into the bowels of the city, only to discover they might not be alone in the dark. Psychosis Inc. isn’t just waiting in the shadows they’re lurking around every corner, and trouble is closer than ever.Danger is behind every turn… and the deeper they go, the darker it gets.

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    Ep. 11 Rotten (The Psychotic Psychic)

    When confronted by his adoptive brother, Rue is forced to reveal more than he ever wanted to and in the clash that follows, the Gravediggers’ tangled pasts collide head-on.Will our heroes be able to fight their way free from the shadows of who they were… or will they have to face it all alone?

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    Ep. 10 New Dawn (The Psychotic Psychic)

    After narrowly escaping the Diviner Vampire and the Grave Knight, the Gravediggers take a moment to breathe and recover.As they regroup, they learn more about what lies ahead for their newly formed party and begin to gear up for the challenges to come. But with the dawn of a new day... comes a glare that may reveal more than they’re ready to face.The calm won't last long.

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    Ep. 9 No Escape (The Psychotic Psychic)

    The stakes have never been higher.They’ve come for Lisha, and they won’t take no for an answer.As the Gravediggers scramble to escape, they’re faced with overwhelming enemies and a desperate fight to keep their friend safe. With powerful foes closing in and time running out, can they protect Lisha… or will she be taken?Everything is on the line.

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    Ep. 8 Retribution (The Psychotic Psychic)

    The Gravediggers find themselves in a deadly clash with Psychosis Inc. enforcers and a dangerous technomancer.Will they overcome their powerful foe, or will the gravity of the situation finally pull them under?WE ARE SO SORRY! We know it took too long to push out and we apologize. it ended up taking much longer than we anticipated to try and clean up as much as we could! There are still some stutters and issues but this is the best we could get it we believe without taking up too much time!

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    About Ep 8.

    We are so sorry! It will be out soon and will be the experience we want it to be to share with you all! It just takes time and is hard when we all still work full time and do this! We love you all and thank you! It'll be out soon!

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    Ep. 7 Unwelcome Omens (The Psychotic Psychic)

    After defeating Wilson the Wicked, the Gravediggers explore the now-abandoned camp only to uncover troubling information about Psychosis Inc. and their mysterious plans.As the dust settles, Grave attempts to make a new friend (with mixed results), and the crew finally makes their way back to the surface... but not without more questions than answers.What exactly is Psychosis Inc. up to and how deep does this go?

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    Ep. 6 A Drake & A Bear (The Lyrix Misadventures)

    After barely escaping the Collywobbles in the streets, the Gravediggers descend into the Drake’s Lair hoping to reach a hidden passage that leads straight into the Collywobbles Keep.Once inside, they begin their daring attempt to free Gear... but their rescue mission takes a wild turn when they’re met with a beary scary surprise.Will they claw their way to victory—or become another victim of Psychosis Inc's plans?

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    Ep. 5 Tummy Rumbling, Street Tumbling (The Lyrix Misadventures)

    In this episode, the Gravediggers gain a new ally and uncover more about the forces working against them.With danger closing in, they take to the rooftops and race through the streets, death hot on their heels. Will they make it away from the Collywobbles in time, or will the city swallow them whole?Hold onto your dice, things are about to get wild!

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    Will Save Ep. 1-4

    You failed your Will Save!Welcome to Will Saves: our after-show where we break down the latest episode, chat about character choices, dive into game mechanics, and inevitably spiral into delightful chaos.Want to know why we made that risky move? What rules we (barely) remembered? Or just hear us try (and fail) to stay on topic? You’re in the right place.It’s fun, it’s goofy, and it’s the perfect way to relive the madness from behind the screen.This first episode is free!All future episodes of Will Saves will be available exclusively on Patreon! Come hang out and see if we manage to pass our next Will Save… or not.

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    Ep. 4 Stormy Depths (The Lyrix Misadventures)

    Graves dreams of the storm that set his journey in motion…As our heroes gear up for what lies ahead, before heading into the depths of the Undercity. But Level 27 isn’t just dangerous it’s a ticking time bomb of secrets, tension, and growing unrest.A storm is brewing not just in the capital, but across the world of Sellaria.

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    Ep. 3 Taken & Found (The Lyrix Misadventures)

    In this episode, the Gravediggers race to rescue their captured friend, but they soon learn that Click isn’t the only one being targeted. Lisha may not be as safe as she thought, and her past could be catching up fast.Meanwhile, Graves debuts a new outfit that almost looks impressive… if only he’d spent a bit more gold.Join us as the Gravediggers begin to uncover the deeper problems brewing beneath the surface—because the real trouble is just starting to bubble up.

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    Ep. 2 Dungeons & Drag Races (They Lyrix Misadventures)

    Join the Gravediggers as they race through the city against a crew of wacky competitors in a chaotic, anything-goes showdown!At stake? A 300 gold prize and a storybook that Lisha really wants.Speed, sabotage, and sheer incompetence collide—who will come out on top?

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    Ep. 1 The Dawnforge Festival (The Lyrix Misadventures)

    Come meet the Barely Competent Crew!Our heroes literally bump into each other and somehow form a team for an upcoming race. While they wait for the main event, they dive into side games and events in hopes of scoring some gold—and maybe a little glory.It’s chaotic, it’s hilarious, and it’s only the beginning.Get ready for wild antics, questionable teamwork, and some truly terrible plans.

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Barely Competent Roll-Players is a chaotic Pathfinder actual play podcast where the dice are cursed, the decisions are questionable, and the party is barely hanging on. Join a group of friends as they stumble through epic quests, roleplay disasters, and just enough heroism to call it an adventure. It’s messy, it’s funny, and it’s all part of the barely competent charm. New episodes every Friday

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