This American Dice

Hammock Heights: Decorative Gore Season Ep 3

The conclusion of a tale of love and gourds…and of course murder! A thousand or so miles south of Brindlewood Bay and right around the corner from Palmetto City lies the cozy retirement community of Hammock Heights, Florida. The Murder Mavens of Hammock Heights gather every week to discuss their favorite Gold Crown Mysteries novels and their hero Amanda Delacourt. There’s tea, a cozy atmosphere, and of course….there’s MURDER! Our Cast is: Austin as Marilyn Tucciarelli Marisa as Eduard...

Scale & Shadow Bonus: Lareth the Beautiful

Hammock Heights: Decorative Gore Season Ep 2

Is Birdie trapped? Can Diamond Dina and Marilyn sue out who is in love and who is the murderer without her? Will there be more blood spilled? A thousand or so miles south of Brindlewood Bay and right around the corner from Palmetto City lies the cozy retirement community of Hammock Heights, Florida. The Murder Mavens of Hammock Heights gather every week to discuss their favorite Gold Crown Mysteries novels and their hero Amanda Delacourt. There’s tea, a cozy atmosphere, and of course….t...

Scale & Shadow: Part 12, Stories in the Dark

After narrowly fending off a group of undead, the unlucky treasure hunters take a rare moment of reprieve to lick their wounds and tell tales to keep their minds off the danger at hand.

Hammock Heights: Decorative Gore Season Ep 1

A new mystery in Hammock Heights finds the Murder Mavens squeezing gourds and finding clues. The Fall is a season for dead leaves, carved pumpkins, and of course, murder. The Murder of Mavens of Hammock Heights get together to talk about their favorite Gold Crown Mysteries and their hero Amanda Delacourt. There’s tea, a cozy atmosphere, and of course….there’s MURDER! What new mystery awaits the Murder Maven’s of Hammock Heights? Our Cast is: Marisa: "Diamond Dina" Rodreguez-Cruz Austi...

Scale & Shadow: Part 11, Diabolical Abettor

Silmigar the wizard’s solution to their dire predicament has inadvertantly opened a rift to Hell itself. Though he may hope to control what steps out, will he prove the old adage true: that it is a wizard’s nature to bring ruin to the world?

Hammock Heights: Long Dark Tea Time of the Soulless Ep 3

The clues and suspects have all been gathered. Can the Murder Maven’s solve the case? The exciting conclusion of our first Hammock Heights mystery. The Murder of Mavens of Hammock Heights get together to talk about their favorite Gold Crown Mysteries and their hero Amanda Delacourt. There’s tea, a cozy atmosphere, and of course….there’s MURDER! What new mystery awaits the Murder Maven’s of Hammock Heights? Our Cast is: Marisa: "Diamond Dina" Rodreguez-Cruz Austin: Marilyn Tuccirelli ...

Scale & Shadow: Part 10, Echos in the Darkness

The ill-fated treasure-seekers delve futher into the lair of the bandits known as the Handsome Men and find more terrors than they were prepared for. What desperate deeds will they inact to survive the terror beneath Orlane?

Hammock Heights: Long Dark Tea Time of the Soulless Ep 2

With an old friend of Birdie’s, an investigative Journalist, dead, can the Murder Maven’s help solve the case? The Murder of Mavens of Hammock Heights get together to talk about their favorite Gold Crown Mysteries and their hero Amanda Delacourt. There’s tea, a cozy atmosphere, and of course….there’s MURDER! What new mystery awaits the Murder Maven’s of Hammock Heights? Our Cast is: Marisa: "Diamond Dina" Rodreguez-Cruz Austin: Marilyn Tuccirelli Eduardo: Birdie Duwad  David as our G...

Scale & Shadow: Part 9, Against the Golden Grain

Our treasure-seekers are free of their bonds, but what terrible secrets have the Handsome Men been keeping under the the Golden Grain Inn?

Hammock Heights: Long Dark Tea Time of the Soulless Ep 1

The Murder Mavens of Hammock Heights get together to talk about their favorite Gold Crown Mysteries and their hero Amanda Delacourt. There’s tea, a cozy atmosphere, and of course….there’s MURDER! What new mystery awaits the Murder Mavens of Hammock Heights? Our Cast is: Marisa: "Diamond Dina" Rodreguez-Cruz Austin: Marilyn Tuccirelli Eduardo: Birdie Duwad  David is our Game Master Hammock Heights is our game of Brindlewood Bay a game by the Gauntlet and Music for this episode incl...

Scale & Shadow: Part 8, Caged in Darkness

Kastr has been poisoned and captured in a rusty cage in a dark cellar. Kuan is nowhere to be seen, but he finds an old ally in a similar predicament. Can they break their bonds and escape together? Will Silmigar the Magnificent be able to defeat his friends’ kidnappers or will his arcane might prove too powerful even for himself?

Scale & Shadow: Part 7, The Wrong Bar

Our weary adventuerers have finally reached the village of Orlane and waste no time doing what their kind is known for: visiting the local taverns. Even as they meet new potential allies, rumers swirl of a mysterious danger plaguing the humble village. Will they solve this puzzle or become its newest victims?

GM Advice: Ending a Campaign

All good things must come to an end…. No, not this podcast….it was never good. We wax poetic about when and how to end a role-playing-game campaign in another GM Advice episode.

Scale & Shadow: Part 6, The Village of Orlane is Dying

Our treasure hunters fended off two ambushes and finally got some much needed rest. Now, as the sun rises, the village of Orlane is finally in their sights, but will the residents prove even worse than monsters on the road?

Scale & Shadow: Part 5, The Wakeful Dead

Bear Bots Ep 2

The Nuclear Football has been stolen by agents of the People’s Republic of Canada! Can the Bear Bots stop the evil machinations of President/Prime Minister Alanis Morresette and Dave Coulier. And how will the mechanics of Austin’s Honey Heist Hack go? The conflict known as Vietnam II has left the United States on the brink of collapse. Crime, lack of resources, uncut lawns, and less than impressive pornography plague the nation. President Gweneth Paltrow has enlisted the help of Profess...

Scale & Shadow: Part 4, Giant in the Playground

Once a small and thriving community, Orlane has become a maze of locked doors and frightened faces. Strangers are shunned, trade has withered. Rumors flourish, growing wilder with each retelling. Terrified peasants flee their homes, abandoning their farms with no explanation. Others simply disappear. . No one seems to know the cause of the decay -- why are there no clues? Who skulks through the twisted shadows of the night? Who or what is behind the doom that has overtaken the village of O...

Bear Bots! Ep 1

The conflict known as Vietnam II has left the United States on the brink of collapse. Crime, lack of resources, uncut lawns, and less than impressive pornography plague the nation. President Gweneth Paltrow has enlisted the help of Professor Ursa to create a new force to meet the needs of the country. Looking at what he had lying around the laboratory, he created… The Bear Bots! This team of cyborg bears is all that stands between renewal and ruin. And it won't cost too much money. Bea...

Scale & Shadow: Fresh Meat

Introducing a (mostly) brand new group of ill-fated adventurers….

Scale & Shadow: Part 3, The Temple of Elemental Evil

Last time, ghosts from the past urged our unlikely heroes to fight against a fallen priest, Lareth the Beautiful, to stop the completion of a profane ritual. Unbeknownst to them, Lareth’s defeat, served as the last sacrifice that awakened an ancient Elemental Evil.

Campus Quest Ep 3

After finding a crystal that transformed one of them into a flower-based Sailor Moon-esque magical girl, our adventurers are seeking out the other elemental crystal keys they need to solve the mystery of the dungeon and pass their final exam. In this finale, earning an A will make them offical adventurers but an F will prove fatal. Cast: David as our Game Master Lauren as Willow Ben as Shadow Blair as Dandelion Austin as Zane Music for this episode includes: Ghost Chase Thriller b...

Scale & Shadow: Part 2, The Village of Hommlet

Campus Quest Ep 2

As part of their final exam, four young students at Dungeon and Drexel Adventuring Academy head into a dungeon to find its treasures, solve its mysteries, and hopefully get a passing grade. Oh, yeah…if they can survive. Cast David as our Game Master Lauren as Willow Ben as Shadow Blair as Dandelion Austin as Zane Music Ghost Chase Thriller by Sir Cubworth Quest is a game by T. C. Sottek

Scale & Shadow: Part 1, The Woodland Pyre

Campus Quest Ep 1

Scale & Shadow: Ill-Fated Adventurers

Introducing out ill-fated adventurers….

Dungeon World: The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser Grand Finale

The Grand Finale of Dungeon World: The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser! Can Donato make it in time to stop Pascal from being killed? He and Kha’met have already convinced the city guard to assualt the palace, but Pascal is under the sword of the leader of traitorous Honor Guard. And can they get to the real mastermind of the plot? The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser is -David as Pascal -Carl as Donato -Jarad as Farley -Justin as Khamet -and Austin as the Game Master Music for the episode...

Scale & Shadow: Trailer

Dungeon World: The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser Ep 18

As Pascal tangles with the leader of the traitorous Honorguard, Donato has made a discovery about the false alarm that was raised. Meanwhile, can Kha’met, at the highest point in the city, send a message to get help, or will the traitors be victorious? The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser is -David as Pascal -Carl as Donato -Jarad as Farley -Justin as Khamet -and Austin as the Game Master Music for the episode includes: -A Dangerous Location by Ron Ernest -Conjuring a New Enemy by Tekn...

This American Dice Scheduling Announcement

Happy Thanksgiving folks! Last week we wrapped up our 3rd long game, This American Monster, and Friday December 2nd we’ll be publishing the finale of Dungeon World: The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser. To give us more time to put together content we are going to start taking a week off in between each long and short game. Thus, we don’t have an episode going up today, instead you get this announcement, and we won’t have an episode going up December 9th - since that would be the week after th...

Dungeon World: The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser Ep 17

Pascal is face-to-face with some of the traitors, but has Donato abandoned his allies in their greatest time of need? Will Kha’met change the course of the calamity besetting Piranesi? The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser is -David as Pascal -Carl as Donato -Jarad as Farley -Justin as Khamet -and Austin as the Game Master Music for the episode includes: -For You King by Ender Güney -The Last Stand by Martynas Lau (Whitesand) -Battle of Kings by Per Kiilstofte -Incursion by Per Kiils...

This American Monster: GM Advice

With our Monster of the Week game - This American Monster - all wrapped up, Austin and David sit down to reflect on the game and provide some advice to Game Masters based on their experience. Music is by Patrick Ross

Dungeon World: The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser Ep 16

The Orcs have returned! The alarm bells from the walls ring out their warning and what is left of the City Guard rush to their battle stations! But inside the palace our heroes deal with dangers from within Piranesi. The Honor Guard, the High Priest, can any of them be trusted? Or are they all traitors? The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser is -David as Pascal -Carl as Donato -Jarad as Farley -Justin as Khamet -and Austin as the Game Master Music for the episode includes: -Battle of K...

This American Monster: Debrief

With the game’s last session recorded and the Grand Finale released, the gang sits down to reflect on how things went. If the McElroy’s did it you would be creaming yourselves. This American Monster is a podcast from This American Dice. Our Cast is: David as Ashton Greene Alex as Herbert “Darkblade69” Kmoch Carl as Chase Welker Leigh as Sundry Charms And Austin Smith as the Game Master Our Theme Music is Sinlude by Patrick Ross Our cover art is by Ok_mazur who can be commissione...

Dungeon World: The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser Ep 15

Orcs at the gates the alarms announce! Can our heroes save the Duke, the land, and their very lives as they are beset by not just intrigue, but another invasion? Find out! The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser is -David as Pascal -Carl as Donato -Jarad as Farley -Justin as Khamet -and Austin as the Game Master Music for the episode includes: A Dangerous Location by Ron Ernest Winter is coming: Adagio - First Snow by Dee Yan Key Dungeon World is a game by Sage Latorra and Adam Koebel

This American Monster: Grand Finale!

This is it folks. The Grand Finale of This American Monster! This American Monster is a podcast from This American Dice. Our Cast is: David as Ashton Greene Alex as Herbert “Darkblade69” Kmoch Carl as Chase Welker Leigh as Sundry Charms And Austin Smith as the Game Master Our Theme Music is Sinlude by Patrick Ross Additional music for this episode includes: -Tend to It by Osiris Saline -Sundry’s Last Song: Guitar by Ron Ernest and Steve Arthur with vocal by Austin Smith - homage ...

Dungeon World: The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser Ep 14

The shit hits the fan as our heroes come face-to-face with a conspiracy. Can they keep the Duke…the Emperor…safe? Can they survive? And what role does their former ally play in all of this? The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser is -David as Pascal -Carl as Donato -Jarad as Farley -Justin as Khamet -and Austin as the Game Master Music for the episode includes: Ghost Chase Thriller by Sir Cubworth The Depths by Kaupee Brushed Bells in the Wind by Daniel Birch For You King by Ender Gün...

This American Monster: Grand Finale

This is it folks. The Grand Finale of This American Monster! This American Monster is a podcast from This American Dice. Our Cast is: David as Ashton Greene Alex as Herbert “Darkblade69” Kmoch Carl as Chase Welker Leigh as Sundry Charms And Austin Smith as the Game Master Our Theme Music is Sinlude by Patrick Ross Additional music for this episode includes: -Tend to It by Osiris Saline -Sundry’s Last Song: Guitar by Ron Ernest and Steve Arthur with vocal by Austin Smith - homage ...

Dungeon World: The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser Ep 13

Intrigue besets our heroes. Who can they trust? The Honor Guard? The High Priest? One another? Find out! The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser is -David as Pascal -Carl as Donato -Jarad as Farley -Justin as Khamet -and Austin as the Game Master Music for the episode includes: Ghost Chase Thriller by Sir Cubworth The Depths by Kaupee Brushed Bells in the Wind by Daniel Birch For You King by Ender Güney Dungeon World is a game by Sage Latorra and Adam Koebel

This American Monster: Finale Part I

Entering the Terminus, the team faces off against Mr. Heck and the power of Hell itself. This American Monster is a podcast from This American Dice. Our Cast is: David as Ashton Greene Alex as Herbert “Darkblade69” Kmoch Carl as Chase Welker Leigh as Sundry Charms And Austin Smith as the Game Master Our Theme Music is Sinlude by Patrick Ross Additional music for this episode includes: Cue 5 - Dark-Sombre-Sad-Spooky-Ambient (Even In My Dreams) by Soularflair Churchy by Coven Eart...

Dungeon World: The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser Ep 12

Bringing the young Duke Blackburn back to the palace may pose challenges that our heroes had not foreseen; particularly as they have yet to determine who betrayed the city to the Orcs. Will they find themselves welcomed as returning heroes? Or will they find themselves caught in intrigue and lies? The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser is -David as Pascal -Carl as Donato -Jarad as Farley -Justin as Khamet -and Austin as the Game Master Music for the episode includes: Oblivian by Whitesan...

This American Monster: Final Mystery Ep 10

The Leylines have been activated and the team has realized they must act to stop hell from coming to earth. Now they turn themselves to the heart of the evil plot….but can they stop it? This American Monster is a podcast from This American Dice. Our Cast is: David as Ashton Greene Alex as Herbert “Darkblade69” Kmoch Carl as Chase Welker Leigh as Sundry Charms And Austin Smith as the Game Master Our Theme Music is Sinlude by Patrick Ross Additional music for this episode includes: ...

Dungeon World: The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser Ep 11

With Blackburn the Lesser, the heir apparent to Piranesi, found, our heros must return him safely to his home. They have learned that Woundweaver Yorag is not merely one Orcish warrior; will they findout the true meaning of the title? The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser is -David as Pascal -Carl as Donato -Jarad as Farley -Justin as Khamet -and Austin as the Game Master Music for the episode includes: Streetlife Siletfilm by Lobo Loco Rallying the Defense by Per Kiilstofte Incursio...

This American Monster: Final Mystery Ep 9

The team learns of something terrible Welker has done…but was it truly him? And can they use the power of Matlock’s well to effect something positive? Or has it also been corrupted? This American Monster is a podcast from This American Dice. Our Cast is: David as Ashton Greene Alex as Herbert “Darkblade69” Kmoch Carl as Chase Welker Leigh as Sundry Charms And Austin Smith as the Game Master Our Theme Music is Sinlude by Patrick Ross Additional music for this episode includes: Sha...

Dungeon World: The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser - Behind the scenes 10.5

In the session that gave us episodes 9 and 10 we had a lot of stuff we cut out. If you are interested, I have included the audio here on the site, but not in the Podcast feed.

Dungeon World: The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser Ep 10

With the life of this Honor Guard literally in Woundweaver Yorag’s hands, can our heroes get to the bottom of the fate of young Blackburn the Lesser, the missing heir apparent of Piranesi? Who will live and who will die? The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser is -David as Pascal -Carl as Donato -Jarad as Farley -Justin as Khamet -and Austin as the Game Master Music for the episode includes: Eleven by Kaupe The Depths by Kaupe Rallying the Defense by Per Kiilstofte A Dangerous Location ...

This American Monster: Final Mystery Ep 8

The leylines have been activated and the Lure Corporation is carrying out thier plans whether they can control whatever they bring about or not. The team has faced down Bishop and his elite soldiers, but they have suffered tremendous tolls and put loved ones in danger to do it. This American Monster is a podcast from This American Dice. Our Cast is: David as Ashton Greene Alex as Herbert “Darkblade69” Kmoch Carl as Chase Welker Leigh as Sundry Charms And Austin Smith as the Game Mast...

Dungeon World: The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser EP 9

Down in the cistern with their tentative Orc allies…or should we say frenemies….we join our heros as they search for the Heir Apparent of Piranesi. But are they searching for a corpse? Are they searching for the truth? Or against all odds is this still a rescue mission? The Fate of Blackburn the Lesser is -David as Pascal -Carl as Donato -Jarad as Farley -Justin as Khamet -and Austin as the Game Master Music for the episode includes: A Dangerous Location by Ron Ernest Battle of the...

This American Monster: Final Mystery Ep 7

The team knows exactly where the crystal that the Lure Corporation has used to corrupt this leyline node is being kept…and they know that Mr. Bishop is there gaurding it. What will it mean for Mr. Welker to confront the man who took his life? And can Sundry trust the man who killed his wife? Our Cast is: David as Ashton Greene Alex as Herbert “Darkblade69” Kmoch Carl as Chase Welker Leigh as Sundry Charms And Austin Smith as the Game Master Our Theme Music is Sinlude by Patrick Ross ...