Dice Chain: Links 9-10
Summary
This episode of Dice Chain features multi-author solo RPG segments, including a Dagger Heart playthrough and a D&D Basic Expert session. Sir Ariston escapes a siege at Gant Manor with his sister Alice and Lord Buckvine, who clash over honor versus survival. The group flees into the forest to seek the Oracle of the Green, while the GM uses tarot oracles to drive the narrative. The journey culminates in a terrifying encounter with a multi-headed serpent in a cave, revealing Doctor Pooley as a hidden enemy.
Topics discussed
Recap: Ariston's doubts and the death of Halifax
Link 8: The beast attack and escape from Gant Manor
Link 9: Introduction to Daggerheart ruleset
Alice's rescue and the confrontation with Buckvein
GM Emulator: Tarot cards for NPC reactions
Persuading Buckvein to prioritize duty over honor
Oracle mechanics: Dynamic countdown for peril
Rolling for persuasion success and direction
Journey into the forest and destination revealed
Sponsor: No Quest for the Wicked podcast
Link 10: Forest travel and Alice's warnings
D&D Basic Expert: Ariston's level up
Oracle checks: Dr. Pooley's allegiance and journey
Rolling for wandering encounters in the forest
Finding shelter in a cave under the cliff
Encounter with the multi-headed serpent
Credits and outro
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