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 | 231 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureGamesFiction | |||
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Truly a must listen for anyone looking for a dramatic, engaging story. Knowing that no character is safe from an untimely demise keeps you on the edge of your seat, makes every success feel earned, and every death a true gut punch.
Whether you are a dm looking to improve your story telling and game management ability, or you have never played a ttrpg, Tale of the Manticore has something for you.
My only complaint is that John doesn't stay chained to his desk releasing a new episode every day. ... more
Podchaser521 days agoMilo lastname- Mindblown!
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.
Apple Podcasts5SirHelius
Italy2 months ago - Top show
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.
Apple Podcasts5CockleshellBoy
United Kingdom2 months ago - Wow!
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.
Apple Podcasts5Lordkimchi
United States3 months ago - Absolutely Brilliant
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
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Canada4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #70 | United States/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #51 | United Kingdom/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #71 | Canada/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #105 |  Australia/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #112 | Italy/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #122 |  Germany/Leisure/Games |
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Exploring a unique blend of audio drama and solo tabletop RPG gameplay, listeners are taken on a captivating journey through a dark fantasy universe. Each episode balances immersive storytelling with the unpredictable nature of dice rolls, creating a narrative where characters navigate peril and intrigue as they confront varying threats from a compelling ensemble of adversaries, including trolls and mystical entities. Character development is intricately woven with gameplay mechanics, providing a fresh perspective on traditional fantasy tropes and firmly rooting emotional stakes in the choices made by the characters.
Notably, every episode seeks to convey the tension and unpredictability associated with tabletop role-playing games, keeping... more
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