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A show about tabletop RPG design. Each episode we bring you a single mechanic and break it down as deep as we possibly can. Co-hosted by Seraphina Garcia Ramirez and a rotating roster of designers.
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Transcripts available at diceexploder.com Further ReadingPendragon 6e, The House EdgeSocialsCaleb on Bluesky and Haunted TableSeraphina on Bluesky and itchThe Dice Exploder blog is at diceexploder.comJoin the Dice Exploder Discord to talk about the show!CreditsOur logo was designed by sporgory, our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer, and our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey. This episode was hosted by Seraphina Garcia Ramirez, and edited by Em Acosta.
Transcripts available at diceexploder.comFurther ReadingDark Ages, Apocalypse World, Blades in the Dark, Under Hollow Hills, 3:16 Carnage Amongst the StarsSocialsJohn on Bluesky and itchSam on Bluesky and itchThe Dice Exploder blog is at diceexploder.comOur logo was designed by sporgory, our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey, and our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer.Join the Dice Exploder Discord to talk about the show!CreditsOur logo was designed by sporgory, our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer, and our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey. This episode was edited by Em Acosta.
Transcripts available at diceexploder.comFurther ReadingBeyond the Pale, Tannic, Landmark, Hidden, SecretSocialsAmanda P. on Bluesky and at Weird WonderSam on Bluesky and itchThe Dice Exploder blog is at diceexploder.comOur logo was designed by sporgory, our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey, and our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer.Join the Dice Exploder Discord to talk about the show!CreditsOur logo was designed by sporgory, our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer, and our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey. This episode was edited by Em Acosta.
Transcripts available at diceexploder.comFurther ReadingDark Sun, New Class: Really Good Dog, Lorn Song of the Bachelor, Nine Space Games, A Perfect WifeSocialsZedeck on Bluesky and at his blogSam on Bluesky and itchThe Dice Exploder blog is at diceexploder.comOur logo was designed by sporgory, our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey, and our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer.Join the Dice Exploder Discord to talk about the show!CreditsOur logo was designed by sporgory, our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer, and our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey. This episode was edited by Em Acosta.
Transcripts available at diceexploder.comFurther ReadingLiminal Horror, Heart, Blades in the Dark, CairnSocialsCraig on Bluesky and LinktreeSam on Bluesky and itchThe Dice Exploder blog is at diceexploder.comOur logo was designed by sporgory, our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey, and our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer.Join the Dice Exploder Discord to talk about the show!CreditsOur logo was designed by sporgory, our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer, and our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey. This episode was edited by Em Acosta.
Transcripts available at diceexploder.comFurther readingBack Tower Runners on Kickstarter!DrachenFestIncantrix ProductionsImagi-Ne'er-Do-WellsSocialsCaro’s websiteSam on Bluesky and itchThe Dice Exploder blog is at diceexploder.comOur logo was designed by sporgory, our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer, and our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey.Join the Dice Exploder Discord to talk about the show!Dice Exploder on PatreonCreditsOur logo was designed by sporgory, our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer, and our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey.This episode was edited by Em Acosta.
Transcripts available at diceexploder.comFurther readingOur Lives in the Wood episode 5This Game Takes Place in Your Home TownSocialsKendo on Bluesky and the webSam on Bluesky and itchThe Dice Exploder blog is at diceexploder.comOur logo was designed by sporgory, our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer, and our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey.Join the Dice Exploder Discord to talk about the show!Dice Exploder on PatreonCreditsOur logo was designed by sporgory, our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer, and our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey.This episode was edited by Em Acosta.
Transcripts available at diceexploder.comNote: the "What Is There to Eat in Duskwall" pages of Blades in the Dark were written by Andrew Shields.Further ReadingBlades in the Dark by John HarperSocialsJeeyon on Patreon, Bluesky, and itchSam on Bluesky and itchThe Dice Exploder blog is at diceexploder.comJoin the Dice Exploder Discord to talk about the show!CreditsOur logo was designed by sporgory, our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer, and our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey.This episode was edited by Em Acosta.
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