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Dice and Suffering
by MindGames
Dice and Suffering - where one idiot (me) leads several other idiots into chaotic fantasy worlds in different TTRPG's and attempts to cope with the insanity that ensues. Featuring D&D - Into The Waste, Blades In The Dark and more!
Episodes
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Dice And Mutterings #3: Engaging With The Plot
This time on Dice and Mutterings, we're talking about the plot. How the story is moulded by it, how you as a player can engage with it, how the GM conducts this symphony of madness and more. Welcome to Dice and Mutterings - where Caitlin rambles to themselves for about an hour, ft cat...
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The Fall Of The First Sword #8 - A Terrible Fate
Next in our little solo series for each of the characters is the dear Professor. When seeking out information on The Pyre, the vampire known as Skerlock offers Blake a deal - information on the one who lead the attack on Blake's university, in exchange for his help "clearing out the vermin". How...
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The Fall Of The First Sword #7 - The Cost Of Freedom
After the dramatic rescue of Crowley during the last heist, the gang has a few days to attend to their own objectives. We start this little solo arc with Marielle, The Red Queen, as she investigates a series of disappearing servants happening in the city. --- Based in my city of Osalas, the gang…
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The Fall Of The First Sword #6 - The Tipping Point
When a ransom note is thrown through the window of the Peppermint Gorilla, along with some compelling evidence, Ryleigh, Blake and Marielle must make their way to the meeting to rescue their wayward colleague Crowley and their benefactor Hoxley. But will they all get home alive? Or do the...
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The Fall Of The First Sword #5 - A Fatal Hangover
The gang's assassination plan is coming along, but a threat to their business enterprise has raised it's ugly head and must be dealt with. Crowley and Blake set out to encourage a young man named Julien to keep his mouth shut, and it goes... about as well as you'd expect. The GM needs a drink.…
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The Fall Of The First Sword #4 - The Occult Assault
Every week, the team has a meeting to update one another on their various schemes, profits and potential targets. This time, Ryleigh goes to collect Blake from the university where he lectures, but on their way out run into a sinister group called The Pyre. Will they get out in time? Will they...
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Dice And Mutterings #2: Creativity and Storytelling
This time on Dice and Mutterings, we're talking about anything and everything involved in making characters, worlds and stories - from backstories to traumatic events to what we personally as creators put into it. Welcome to Dice and Mutterings - where Caitlin rambles to themselves for about an...
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The Fall Of The First Sword #3 - High Society
The gang is known for spending the majority of their time in the grungy streets of Osalas and rubbing shoulders with criminals and drug dealers alike. So, this time, we have a change of scene and go to a fancy ball with Marielle and Crowley, seeking information and high profile contacts.…
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Dice And Mutterings #1: Ending A Campaign
Recently, I ended my Dungeons and Dragons campaign titled Into The Waste. I've mentioned a few reasons why over on Dungeons and Junkiez, but never really elaborated. I thought, hey, let's chat a bit more personally with my audience, so here we are. Welcome to Dice and Mutterings - where Caitlin...
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The Fall Of The First Sword #2 - The Perils Of Paperwork
With the assassination plot now underway, Ryleigh and Crowley choose to do some reconnaissance on the Red Sash base - by having a visit to the building planning offices of Osalas! Surely, a visit to a government building will be a simple thing. Right? Right?! ---- Based in my city of Osalas, the...
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The Fall Of The First Sword #1 - The Executioner's Blade
Welcome to the launch of the next arc of our Blades In The Dark campaign, titled The Fall Of The First Sword! --- Based in my city of Osalas, the gang of criminals must navigate the criminal underworld to the best of their abilities and discover what keeps the city trucking along, regardless of…
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Into The Waste #21 - The Cost Of Survival
When people stand by their beliefs, they can do anything. The problem they face is whether their beliefs can justify the horrors they commit. Charlamagne wants to fix this world, but how far will they go to achieve that goal? --- Featuring: Chad as Charlamagne Salazaar, the Changeling Sorcerer...
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Into The Waste #20 - The Worst Case Scenario
Sanphire is alive. Against all odds, he rose again - hardened by his experiences but still the same loving man that his wife fell in love with. Trapped in the facility with creatures known as The Corrupted, he must find a way to reach the surface with his estranged father, or be torn apart and...
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Into The Waste #19 - Repentance
Awake and alive once more, San has some questions for Cormac and a daunting task ahead of him. Featuring: Kerry as Sanphire the Human Cleric/Paladin Caitlin as the all powerful GM, praise be. Social Medias: Follow Matt: @TheMattAttackUK Follow Alex: @SpiderBreadUk Follow Kerry: @Shirobeans Follow...
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Into The Waste #18 - Temporal Shift
Whilst the remaining party members undergo their own trials and tribulations, the universe is not quite done with a family man who just wanted to protect those he loved... Featuring: Kerry as Sanphire the Human Cleric/Paladin Caitlin as the all powerful GM, praise be. Social Medias: Follow Matt:...
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Into The Waste #17 - Hindsight
After the death of their friend, the party is reeling and are lost for purpose. Their allegiances, history and understanding of the very world they have lived in may be changed by the arrival of a stranger, who offers them aid in the form of visions. What will they see? ---------- Featuring: Alex...
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The Black Lotus Gambit #7 - An Act Of War
To finish off the prologue of the Dice and suffering Blades In The Dark series, the gang is faced with a major problem. That being the potential assassination of four of the city of Osalas's major gang leader's by Trent - the man whose house Blake and Crowley broke into. Can they get there in…
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The Black Lotus Gambit #6 - The Price Of Life
The upper echelons of society deal with kidnapping and ransoms all the time. They can afford it after all. But when Riley's friend is taken, suddenly it's personal and they've got to get her back - in one piece, preferably. -- Based in my city of Osalas, the gang of criminals must navigate the...
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The Black Lotus Gambit #5 - Out For Delivery
Get the parcel from one side of the region to the other. It seems simple right? Well, nothing is ever simple with these guys. Crowley, Riley & Marielle spend nearly an hour bickering about doors, windows and suitable fronts for their business. An average Tuesday here. -- Based in my city of…
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Into The Waste #16 - The Toll Of The Bell
Together, the party stand against san's father, Cormac, who is holding their party member's infant son, Orion, somewhere in the city of Aynor. They've been given an ultimatum but will they accept it? And will the party get away scott free? Or are there other players lurking in the wings, waiting…
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The Black Lotus Gambit #4 - Marital Troubles
Up next to the plate, is the good Professor Blake Marshall and our not-so honorable ex-soldier Crowley Strixhaven who need to look into the sudden radio silence from Red Lo, the gang's main supplier of Black Lotus. Needless to say, it goes... well. Based in my city of Osalas, the gang of…
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Into The Waste #15 - Parental Ties
As we near the end of Arc 2 of our story, the party find themselves in the city of Aynor - san's hometown. They know Orion, the baby tiefling of Anika and san is being held here by Cormac, san's father. To get him back, the party will need to help san face his demons and take on a man who is more...
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The Black Lotus Gambit #3 - Murder Near The Dance Floor
This time on The Black Lotus Gambit, Ryleigh & Blake are "invited" to a ball in order to cover up a murder. How capable are they at hiding a crime rather than committing them? Let's find out. Featured: Alex (@spiderbreakuk) as Ryleigh Sterling, the Lurk. Matt (@themattattackuk) as Professor Blake...
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The Black Lotus Gambit #2 - Trainyard Tales
In our first proper heist, the Lampblacks task Crowley and Marielle with contaminating the Red sashes supply of Black Lotus. Will they succeed? Will Crowley clap at people again? Listen to find out. Based in my city of Osalas, the gang of criminals must navigate the criminal underworld to the…
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The Black Lotus Gambit #1 - Humble Beginnings
We kick off Dice and Suffering with a brand new TTRPG campaign, with the crime focused chaos of Blades in the Dark! Based in my city of Osalas, the gang of criminals must navigate the criminal underworld to the best of their abilities and discover what keeps the city trucking along, regardless of...
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Into The Waste #14 - Morag's Cudgel
After deciding that the story hook wasn't for them, the party decide to investigate the murder of the mayor in the town of Warding Light. Not because they actually care or anything. Help. Featuring: Alex as Dakota the (normally a Tiefling) Human Warlock Kerry as Sanphire the Human Cleric Chad as...
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Into The Waste #13 - A World Ablaze
Reunited once more, the group have to deal with the fallout of their actions. Together, they travel to Warding Light, the home town of their bumbling dragonborn companion. What secrets lurk below the surface? Featuring: Alex as Dakota the (normally) Tiefling Warlock Kerry as Sanphire the Human...
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Into The Waste #12 - Fence Hoppers
Having made their plan, the chaotic trio of san, shambles and dakota are attempting to spring Charlamagne from the terrifying Camp Elak. Charlamagne, having already escaped, is desperately trying to get in contact with his friends once again. Will anyone succeed? Featuring: Alex as Dakota the...
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Into The Waste #11 - Veins Of Ice
Back in episode 9, Charlamagne was arrested by the military and taken to Camp Elak. Let us see how the group's "tough guy" handles the horrors of the camp and the probing questions of a mysterious Calreo. Featuring: Chad as Charlemagne/Veras The Great - Changeling sorcerer Caitlin as the…
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Into The Waste #10 - Cryptic Tales
After watching helplessly as one of their own is taken away, the remaining members of the party decide to make a plan to get him back. Featuring: Alex as Dakota the Tiefling Warlock Kerry as Sanphire the Human Cleric Matt as Shambles the Dragonborn Sorcerer Caitlin as the all powerful GM, praise...
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Into The Waste #9 - Person Of Interest
Our group have left Black Crystal and joined up with a ship headed towards the resistance central base. What will they run into during their lengthy sea voyage? And will the shadows of the past catch up with the party before they reach their destination? Featuring: Alex as Dakota the Tiefling...
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Into The Waste #8 - Upskirting Angels
A month after the desperate fight in the Institute, the party recuperate on the island of Black Crystal, each facing their own demons and embarking upon the next step in their journey - whatever that may be. Featuring: Alex as Dakota the Tiefling Warlock Kerry as Sanphire the Human Cleric Chad as...
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Into The Waste #7 - Rage
Face to face with two of the party's greatest foes and reeling from last episodes revelations, will our party come out on top or collapse under the pressure? Featuring: Alex as Dakota the Tiefling Warlock Kerry as Sanphire the Human Cleric Chad as Veras the Great, the Human Sorcerer Matt as...
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Into The Waste #6 - Confession
After their horrible trip down memory lane, the gang find themselves in the care of the town of Acton. Whether the town is friendly or not remains to be seen, as well as whether the institute that the gang is searching for is anywhere nearby... Featuring: Alex as Dakota the Tiefling Warlock Kerry...
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Into The Waste #5 - Inner Demons
Our party has made it through the mountain range and into the Waste. However, they must first face their demons as a group and understand the events that brought each of them to where they are now. (This is a dark episode, so listeners be prepared!) Featuring: Alex as Dakota the Tiefling Warlock...
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Into The Waste #4 - What Lurks In The Darkness
In what is probably the darkest episode of our campaign, the gang venture through the mountains that stand between them and the waste. Featuring: Alex as Dakota the Tiefling Warlock Kerry as Sanphire the Human Cleric Chad as Veras the Great, the Human Sorcerer Matt as Shambles the Dragonborn...
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Into The Waste #2.5 - Puppets on a String
What happened to sanctity whilst the rest of the gang hunted for her kidnappers? Let's just say... it was an interesting time. Featuring: Caitlin as the all powerful GM, praise be. Eilidh as Sanctity the Tiefling Paladin Social Medias: Follow Caitlin: @CaitlinRC Follow Eilidh: @spaceladyart...
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Into The Waste #3 - Magical Pritt Stick
After the confrontation at the barn, the party regroup and take stock of their situation. When faced with potential consequences, how will the party handle being put on trial? And wait... is that sanctity? Featuring: Alex as Dakota the Tiefling Warlock Kerry as Sanphire the Human Cleric Chad as...
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Into The Waste #2 - Adventures In Babysitting
After escaping prison and meeting Donio, the god of time, the party find their way to Eagle's Tether - a small town with a few secrets of it's own... Episode 2 of my campaign, Into the Waste is here! Featuring: Alex as Dakota the Tiefling Warlock Kerry as Sanphire the Human Cleric Chad as Veras…
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Into The Waste #1 - Death Row
Welcome to the world of Game Junkiez - my regular dungeons and dragons group that I've been playing with for the majority of 2020. They're the highlight of my year and I look forward to it each week. We've been taking it in turns to run campaigns, so everyone gets a turn in the DM's seat and it…
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Dice and Suffering - where one idiot (me) leads several other idiots into chaotic fantasy worlds in different TTRPG's and attempts to cope with the insanity that ensues. Featuring D&D - Into The Waste, Blades In The Dark and more!
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