Tale of The Manticore, a Dark Fantasy Dungeons & Dragons Audiodrama
Tale Of The ManticoreTale 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 | 276 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GamesFictionLeisure | |||
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Apple Podcasts5Kulagkolbold
United States2 months ago - Amazing!
Just finished up season 3 and am blown away by the consistent quality throughout the entire series (with an understandable dip towards S3’s end due to the nat 1 rolled by the hard drive.) Immersion, wonder, and action can all be found here in spades. My only criticism is that I can’t listen to a new episode every day, but I realize that’s beyond any human’s productive abilities.
Apple Podcasts5JendrothosUnited States2 months ago - Old school excellence
I grew up playing the original BX rules D&D and this podcast brings it back to me in the a most satisfying manner. It’s actually inspired me to re-explore that old system I put away all those decades ago.
Love it!
Apple Podcasts5Kernal K5
Canada3 months ago - Love the show, but…
Amazing listen to all 3 seasons, but I feel it’s getting a bit predictable. You can almost call the dice rolls at this point and the main characters never really feel like they in danger of being killed off any longer. Regardless I will continue to listen because the narrative is amazing. I just miss the unpredictable that was the first season. Maybe kill them off a bit more. I know back in the Day my DM’s were ruthless and unforgiving. Thanks for all you do man. Keep up the good work.
Apple Podcasts5Wafflegod87United States4 months ago Tale of the Manticore is exactly what I wanted in an actual play podcast. The mixture of game mechanics and storytelling seamlessly blend to create an addicting listening experience. I have essentially binge listened to the first two seasons and am now charging through season three.
Gameplay and dice rolls lead the story in directions I would never expect and I find myself reacting out loud to a bad roll or a close battle. This show has inspired my own DMing and has tempted me to start soloplay... more
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Listeners tune in for a hybrid audio drama that blends dark fantasy storytelling with solo tabletop RPG mechanics where dice drive the plot. Episodes emphasize immersive worldbuilding, character-driven arcs, strategic combat, and detailed lore, often exploring ethics and choices shaped by chance. The show is praised for its old-school RPG sensibility, cinematic narration, and a narrative-engine approach that rewards listeners who enjoy both story and light-system mechanics. A standout aspect is the frequent integration of in-universe lore with clear creator commentary, making it engaging for fans of both narrative podcasts and tabletop RPG discourse. Potential listeners can expect richly crafted environments, high production value, and long... more
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