Dungeon Dads is a D&D 5e actual play podcast. Our characters live the adventurer life, our players live the dad life.
Jonas (John), Filnyr (Tim), and Abel (Sam) sign up -- for various reasons -- to be new recruits in the army of King Robert Hark. They each come in with different expectations, but it's safe to say that no one is getting what they signed up for. When the spears are raised and the arrows fly, will they learn to work together to survive, or will this be the shortest podcast series ever recorded? Find out in the first episode of Dunge...
Listen as each Dad tries to find the best method to roll character stats when faced with Thom's novel approach. They also choose classes, races, and talk through their decisions and intentions for their characters.
If you're just in this for the adventure, feel free to skip this episode and head straight to episode 2!
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In addition to the guys' thoughts on their first episode, this bonus episode includes some in-depth discussion of D&D mechanics, as the Dads discuss the details of new skills, and why they're choosing certain spells and abilities for their characters.
So if you're just in this for the adventure, feel free to skip this episode and head straight to episode 2!
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Jonas, Filnyr, and Abel are given the task of rooting out the mysterious "Hank," the enemy agent convincing new recruits to desert. It's a counter-espionage extravaganza as Jonas spies a new business opportunity, and the gang has trouble telling lies from the truth, not because they're in too deep, but because they're just not very good at this.
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Origin episode for Jonas Silverwind. These prologue episodes, recorded before episode 1, are individual adventures with each of the party members that give some additional background and detail as to how they ended up at Fort H'Passe. In this thrilling origin story, Jonas Silverwind embarks on a journey to reclaim his honor in the eyes of his noble family. Things go horribly wrong, or perhaps... horribly right? Either way, Mr. Perc...
This bonus episode is for anyone who has been enjoying the podcast but finds the entire concept of Dungeons and Dragons a bit mystifying. Sam and Thom explain some basic DnD concepts, discuss why we chose this format in the first place, and keep the whole thing right around 20 minutes.
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Origin episode for Abel Rockbrother. These prologue episodes, recorded before episode 1, are individual adventures with each of the party members that give some additional background and detail as to how they ended up at Fort H'Passe. In this gripping tale, Abel Rockbrother's lonely life as the hermit of Red Cloud Mountain is disrupted when a dwarf war party comes a knockin'. Will Abel refuse the call...
Time to level up to 3! What new spells and abilities will the dads choose? Listen and find out... if you dare.
This bonus episode includes some in-depth discussion of D&D mechanics, so if you're just in this for the adventure, feel free to skip this episode and head straight to episode 4!
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The Goodshower Spearmen are given a mission of critical importance to the Hark army, but the mysterious sentient blade Paresseux Incompetent has another agenda. As the bond between Filnyr and Paresseux grows, the rest of the squad is put in mortal danger... but to whose end?
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Origin episode for Filnyr Omajyre. These prologue episodes, recorded before episode 1, are individual adventures with each of the party members that give some additional background and detail as to how they ended up at Fort H'Passe. This week it's a home invasion thriller as Filnyr greets unexpected visitors at the Neverwinter consulate. Will his natural diplomacy be enough to defuse the situation, or will he have to turn to powers...
Filnyr, Jonas, and Abel are in a fight for their lives as battle erupts in the forest. Who lives and who dies may all come down to a roll of the dice.
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A few shoutouts, a few questions, a few answers, and a lot of tangents. It's time for some real talk with the dads.
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A journey to a mysterious purveyor of trickster magic at the center of an enchanted forest. What could go wrong?
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This bonus episode includes some in-depth discussion of D&D mechanics, as the Dads discuss the details of new skills, and why they're choosing certain spells and abilities for their characters at level 4. If you're just in this for the adventure, feel free to skip this episode and head straight to episode 7!
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The gang must flee Gnome's Gap while fending off the dangers of the forest: mysterious enchantments, wild beasts, and... a log on the water.
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The dads debate rules of passive perception and challenge each other to a miniature painting contest. Peanut butter is discussed.
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The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Will our heroes stay the course or be tempted to dally with magical curiosities?
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The dads process their experiences from episode 8, argue about who had the hardest time painting minis, and shout out to some of our awesome fans.
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It's a fight to the death against some bad hombres. You know what's worse than necromancers or slavers? Necroslavers!
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