Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid between a dark fantasy audio drama and a solo D&D RPG. The dice make all the important decisions and, as a writer, my job is to interpret them and tell their story. Part fiction, part game, it’s the story where ”Chaos rolls.”Become a supporter of this podcast: www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--627687... more
Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 229 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Spirit of the Woods: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience.
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Flicker: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience.
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Giant Forest Troll: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience.
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The Map Room: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience.
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This podcast managed to scratch an itch that almost no other D&D media could. It takes itself and the adventure seriously, a refreshing antithesis to the silliness that took over the game and the way many people play it. I'm happy this art piece exists and looking forward to listening to it in its entirety.
Quite simply: An utterly fantastic piece of work. I can’t recommend it enough.
It actually got me back into solo gaming. Love seeing how the dice determine the story.
So, I was traveling solo and needed something to listen to. And because I recently got back into D&D after decades off, I searched and found this. I was instantly hooked. That was two weeks ago and now I am on Season Two Episode 40. I have laughed and cried and shouted at the narrator. I recommend this to anyone interested in great storytelling and or solo gameplay.
Tale of the Manticore is the podcast I had been searching for, and since I have your attention, here's why:
First, the hybrid storytelling is incredibly immersive. Watching these characters face the real possibility of their own death creates a tension and a connection that simply cannot exist in a format where the listener knows that they are ultimately safe. It bonds you to them in a way that nothing else really does. Jon's fidelity to the dice makes every combat, every risk the characters ta... more
Fully did not expect to binge over 40 episodes in a week, but here we are.
Needless to say, I absolutely love this podcast, the balance of immersive storytelling and gameplay, especially. Makes for good pacing and says a lot without excessive exposition.
The dark, grounded tone sets it apart as well. No over-the-top comedy, just a gritty fantasy tale peppered with quiet moments of humanity and the looming sense that no character is safe. Love it.
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The content centers on a unique blend of dark fantasy narrative and tabletop role-playing game elements, prominently featuring Dungeons & Dragons mechanics. Each episode highlights character development and intense storytelling, often guided by the randomness of dice rolls, creating unpredictable and thrilling experiences for both players and listeners. The narrative intricately weaves combat scenarios, moral dilemmas, and personal growth, all set against a backdrop rich in lore and emotional dynamics. Noteworthy is the podcast’s innovative approach to solo play, which allows for a deep exploration of character arcs and a more intimate storytelling style, inviting listeners to become engrossed in the unfolding drama and action.
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