Taking Initiative

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

The original artwork for the logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

Music credits for this episode:
-Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die" for the theme song
-"Ritual," "Horror_Spacial Winds," "Come Play With Me," "Gathering Darkness," "Blue Sizzle"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

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Jul 16, 2018

Barovia is a big place where many unfortunate people find themselves trapped. While Taking Initiative is currently focused on the Death Walkers, this side project will be looking at other poor souls, watching them struggle just to get out alive.

Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. It's only a cantrip. We'd love to hear from you! Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over and see if you'd like to support the show. You can get your name on our website, access to bonus episodes, art work, the Taking Initiative compendium, and our main episodes early!

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

Music credits for this episode:
Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) for the theme song

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). "The Beast" was written by Alan Patrick and the D&D 5e Adventurers League Team. It is property of Wizards of the Coast. We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

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Jul 9, 2018

Credits Correction: The end credits state that Drew Tillman is playing the Revised Ranger from WotC's Unearthed Arcana. This is incorrect. He is playing the Consensus Ranger by ZIPPERONDISNEY on Reddit.

The mist around the Death House is gone. It's time for our heroes to meet back up where it all started.

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The next "Talking Initiative" episode is 7/13/18 at 10pm ET and can be found at the Twitch link below:

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

Thank you to special guest Celeste Conowitch of the Venture Maidens podcast. You can find her on Twitter @cconowitch or the Venture Maidens @venturemaidens

The original artwork for the logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

Music credits for this episode:
-Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die" for the theme song
-"Earnest," "Smoking Gun," "Tempting Secrets," "Invariance," "The Descent"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

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Jul 2, 2018

Barovia is a big place where many unfortunate people find themselves trapped. While Taking Initiative is currently focused on the Death Walkers, this side project will be looking at other poor souls, watching them struggle just to get out alive.

Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. It's only a cantrip. We'd love to hear from you! Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over and see if you'd like to support the show. You can get your name on our website, access to bonus episodes, art work, the Taking Initiative compendium, and our main episodes early!

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

Music credits for this episode:
Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) for the theme song

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). "The Beast" was written by Alan Patrick and the D&D 5e Adventurers League Team. It is property of Wizards of the Coast. We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

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Jun 25, 2018

It's a mad rush to get back some old friends!

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The next "Talking Initiative" episode is 6/29/18 at 10pm ET and can be found at the Twitch link below:

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

Thank you to special guest Celeste Conowitch of the Venture Maidens podcast. You can find her on Twitter @cconowitch or the Venture Maidens @venturemaidens

The original artwork for the logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

Music credits for this episode:

-Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die" for the theme song

-"The Dread," "Spider Eyes," "Night on the Docks," "Sunset at Glengorm," "Earnest," "Village Consort," "Prelude and Action," "Tranquility Base"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

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Jun 18, 2018

Barovia is a big place where many unfortunate people find themselves trapped. While Taking Initiative is currently focused on the Death Walkers, this side project will be looking at other poor souls, watching them struggle just to get out alive.

Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. It's only a cantrip. We'd love to hear from you! Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over and see if you'd like to support the show. You can get your name on our website, access to bonus episodes, art work, the Taking Initiative compendium, and our main episodes early!

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

Music credits for this episode:
Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) for the theme song

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). "The Beast" was written by Alan Patrick and the D&D 5e Adventurers League Team. It is property of Wizards of the Coast. We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

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Jun 11, 2018

Disclaimer: This episode has a REAL rough moment. Barovia sucks hard.

We pick back up at the Blue Water Inn after a truly rough night.

Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. It's only a cantrip. We'd love to hear from you! Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over and see if you'd like to support the show. You can get your name on our website, access to bonus episodes, the chance to ask us questions for "Talking Initiative" and mailbag episodes, and our main episodes early!

The next "Talking Initiative" episode is 6/29/18 at 10pm ET and can be found at the Twitch link below.

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

Thank you to special guest Celeste Conowitch of the Venture Maidens podcast. You can find her on Twitter @cconowitch or the Venture Maidens @venturemaidens

The original artwork for the logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

Music credits for this episode:
-Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die" for the theme song
-"Fantastic Dim Bar," "Dark Fog," "Loss," "Laid Back Guitars," "Wounded," "Steel and Seething," "The Dread"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Download this Episode

Jun 4, 2018

Barovia is a big place where many unfortunate people find themselves trapped. While Taking Initiative is currently focused on the Death Walkers, this side project will be looking at other poor souls, watching them struggle just to get out alive.

Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. It's only a cantrip. We'd love to hear from you! Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over and see if you'd like to support the show. You can get your name on our website, access to bonus episodes, art work, the Taking Initiative compendium, and our main episodes early!

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

Music credits for this episode:
Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) for the theme song

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). "The Beast" was written by Alan Patrick and the D&D 5e Adventurers League Team. It is property of Wizards of the Coast. We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Download this Episode

May 28, 2018

Time to get some bones back from some filthy biters.

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The next "Talking Initiative" episode is 6/1/18 at 10pm ET and can be found at the Twitch link below.

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

Thank you to special guest Kristen DiMercurio. You can find her on Twitter @kdimerc and on her podcast "Ars Paradoxica" as Dr. Sally Grissom.

The original artwork for the logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

Music credits for this episode:
-Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die" for the theme song
-"Steel Rods," "Static Motion," "Deep Noise"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

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May 21, 2018

Drop in to listen to the characters respond to some more Patreon backer questions! This episode features a questions PolishOgre, Lilth, Kit_Battlebeard, and Pinkiechu!

Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. It's only a cantrip. We'd love to hear from you! Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over and see if you'd like to support the show. You can get your name on our website, access to bonus episodes, the chance to ask us questions for "Talking Initiative" and mailbag episodes, and our main episodes early!

The next "Talking Initiative" episode is 6/1/18 at 10pm ET and can be found at the Twitch link below.

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

Music credits for this episode:
Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die" for the theme song

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset, refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or one shot. We just enjoy playing!

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May 21, 2018

We were handed the Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes supplement to create a one shot for the Wizards of the Coast Podcasts of Foes event! Join us for an adventure following some high level tieflings and an eladrin dipping into some of the darker planes to prevent something awful. This episode was written/DMd by Bucky and features Drew, Josh, Morgan, and Nick as the players.

Find all of the other Podcasts of Foes podcast episodes on the Wizards of the Coast Dungeon Delve RSS feed!

Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. It's only a cantrip. We'd love to hear from you! Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over and see if you'd like to support the show. You can get your name on our website, access to bonus episodes, the chance to ask us questions for "Talking Initiative" and mailbag episodes, and our main episodes early!

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

The "Taking Initiative" logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

Music credits for this episode:
-Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die" for the theme song
-"Dragon and Toast,” “Spacial Harvest,” “Long Note One,” “Long Note Four,” “Ossuary 6 - Air,” “Black Vortex,” “The Descent,” “Zombie Chase,” “Lightless Dawn,” “All This,” “Quinns Song-First Night,” “Interloper,” “Very Low Note,” “Medusa,” “Corruption,” “Lasting Hope”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes" supplement refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or supplement. We just enjoy playing!

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May 14, 2018

The party picks up Ferguson from his bath and head off to the Coffin Maker's shop. Time to play Bad Cop, Bad Cop and get those bones back!

Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. It's only a cantrip. We'd love to hear from you! Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over and see if you'd like to support the show. You can get your name on our website, access to bonus episodes, the chance to ask us questions for "Talking Initiative" and mailbag episodes, and our main episodes early!

The next "Talking Initiative" episode is 6/1/18 at 10pm ET and can be found at the Twitch link below.

The Podcasts of Foes is running from May 7-20, 2018 on the Dungeon Delve RSS feed. Our episode is out TODAY, May 14, 2018.

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

The original artwork for the logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

Music credits for this episode:
-Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die" for the theme song
-"Thinking Music," "Umbrella Pants," "Fantastic Dim Bar," "Digital Bark," "Deep Noise"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Download this Episode

May 7, 2018

Bucky, Drew, Josh, and Nick become teenage superheroes in Nerds on a Roll's world of Halcyon City. Loren, NOAR's Game Master, has a special one shot whipped up for our TI team that runs parallel to an early NOAR arc. This three-part crossover series is from our Patreon a couple of months back.

Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. It's only a cantrip. We'd love to hear from you! Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over and see if you'd like to support the show. You can get your name on our website, access to exclusive bonus episodes as well as crossover episodes like this one before anyone else, the chance to ask us questions for "Talking Initiative" and mailbag episodes, and our main episodes early!

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

The theme music comes from Nerds on a Roll. Details about the song can be found in their normal descriptions.

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Apr 30, 2018

Leaving Argynvosthold behind them, the party heads back to Vallaki. Ferguson decides to have some time alone with his sword while the rest of the group tackles a good 'ol fashioned mystery!

Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. It's only a cantrip. We'd love to hear from you! Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over and see if you'd like to support the show. You can get your name on our website, access to bonus episodes, the chance to ask us questions for "Talking Initiative" and mailbag episodes, and our main episodes early!

The next "Talking Initiative" episode is 5/4/18 at 10pm ET and can be found at the Twitch link below.

The Podcasts of Foes will run from May 7-20, 2018 on the Dungeon Delve RSS feed. Our episode will go up on May 14th.

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

The original artwork for the logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

Music credits for this episode:
-Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die" for the theme song
-"Past the Edge," "Snowdrop," "Lasting Home," "Plaint," "Walking Along"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Download this Episode

Apr 23, 2018

Bucky, Drew, Josh, and Nick become teenage superheroes in Nerds on a Roll's world of Halcyon City. Loren, NOAR's Game Master, has a special one shot whipped up for our TI team that runs parallel to an early NOAR arc. This three-part crossover series is from our Patreon a couple of months back.

Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. It's only a cantrip. We'd love to hear from you! Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over and see if you'd like to support the show. You can get your name on our website, access to exclusive bonus episodes as well as crossover episodes like this one before anyone else, the chance to ask us questions for "Talking Initiative" and mailbag episodes, and our main episodes early!

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

The theme music comes from Nerds on a Roll. Details about the song can be found in their normal descriptions.

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Apr 16, 2018

The party's time in Argynvostholt is coming to a quick close, but it seems that Ferguson has an idea. I can't tell if that sentence is a good or bad thing. He's creepy.

Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. It's only a cantrip. We'd love to hear from you! Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over and see if you'd like to support the show. You can get your name on our website, access to bonus episodes, the chance to ask us questions for "Talking Initiative" and mailbag episodes, and our main episodes early!

The next "Talking Initiative" episode is 5/4/18 at 10pm ET and can be found at the Twitch link below.

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

The original artwork for the logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

Music credits for this episode:
-Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die" for the theme song
-"Wounded," "Thunder Dreams," "Interloper," "Anxiety," "Lightless Dawn," "Unease Piano," "Sunset at Glengorm," "Dreams Become Real,"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Download this Episode

Apr 9, 2018

Bucky, Drew, Josh, and Nick become teenage superheroes in Nerds on a Roll's world of Halcyon City. Loren, NOAR's Game Master, has a special one shot whipped up for our TI team that runs parallel to an early NOAR arc. This three-part crossover series is from our Patreon a couple of months back and will be released in full over the next several weeks.

Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. It's only a cantrip. We'd love to hear from you! Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over and see if you'd like to support the show. You can get your name on our website, access to exclusive bonus episodes as well as crossover episodes like this one before anyone else, the chance to ask us questions for "Talking Initiative" and mailbag episodes, and our main episodes early!

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

The theme music comes from Nerds on a Roll. Details about the song can be found in their normal descriptions.

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Apr 2, 2018

The hunt for Vladimir and the Cloak of Argynvost continues within the walls of Argynvostholt, but will our party be able to handle the challenge at hand?

Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. It's only a cantrip. We'd love to hear from you! Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over and see if you'd like to support the show. You can get your name on our website, access to bonus episodes, the chance to ask us questions for "Talking Initiative" and mailbag episodes, and our main episodes early!

The next "Talking Initiative" episode is 4/6/18 at 10pm ET and can be found at the Twitch link below.

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

The original artwork for the logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

Music credits for this episode:
-Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die" for the theme song
-"Snowdrop," "Feral Chase," "Darkling," "Crypto," "Black Vortex"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

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Apr 1, 2018

If you caught this on 4/1, April Fools! If you did not, this is now awkward. But hey, drop in to listen to the characters respond to some Patreon backer questions! This episode features a question from Pinkiechu and smdl2!

Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. It's only a cantrip. We'd love to hear from you! Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over and see if you'd like to support the show. You can get your name on our website, access to bonus episodes, the chance to ask us questions for "Talking Initiative" and mailbag episodes, and our main episodes early!

The next "Talking Initiative" episode is 4/6/18 at 10pm ET and can be found at the Twitch link below.

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

Music credits for this episode:
Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die" for the theme song

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset, refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or one shot. We just enjoy playing!

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Mar 27, 2018

This is the first episode of "Into Ivy Mansion," a D&D 5e one shot DM'd by Bucky. The players include Donna, Drew, Josh, Morgan, and Nick. If you'd like to listen to the rest of this series, please visit our Patreon at the link below and see how you can support the show.

Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. It's only a cantrip. We'd love to hear from you! Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over and see if you'd like to support the show. You can get your name on our website, access to bonus episodes, the chance to ask us questions for "Talking Initiative" and mailbag episodes, and our main episodes early!

The next "Talking Initiative" episode is 4/6/18 at 10pm ET and can be found at the Twitch link below.

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

Music credits for this episode:
Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die" for the theme song

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Mar 19, 2018

Within Argynvostholt lies some challenges...especially if your party member decides to physically launch himself at the newly discovered foes without thought of consequence. Thanks Ferguson.

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The original artwork for the logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

Music credits for this episode:
-Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die" for the theme song
-"Ghostpocalypse - 4 Temptress," "Devastation and Revenge," "Action," "Darkling"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

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Mar 5, 2018

Ven has a real deep dive into himself and talks some stuff out. There's about to be some real changes. Get ready for some backstory!

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The original artwork for the logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

Music credits for this episode:
-Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die" for the theme song
-"Cryptic Sorrow," "Ghostpocalypse - 2 The Call," "Dark Hallway," "Giant Wyrm," "Dreams Become Real," "Rynos Theme," "Night on the Docks," "Quinns Song - A New Man"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

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Feb 19, 2018

The group followed a somewhat possessed/guided Arcene to a creepy (no kidding) mansion, where they've come across a short humanoid figure having a sandwich in front of a large dragon statue.

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The original artwork for the logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

Music credits for this episode:
-Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die" for the theme song
-"Earnest," "Earth Prelude," "Awkward Meeting," "Impromptu in Blue," "Despair and Triumph," "Lightless Dawn"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

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Feb 5, 2018

Leaving the fate of Rictavio in the hands of...well, Josh really...the party continues onward back towards Vallaki. Kent is slaphappy, Ferguson is cryptic as always, and Ven decides to do some light reading.

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The "The Gunman Comes Around" logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

Music credits for this episode:
-Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) for the "The Gunman Comes Around Theme Song"
-"Water Lily," "Just As Soon," "Anguish," "Promising Relationship," "Long Note Three," "Long Note Two," "Cryptic Sorrow," "Aftermath," "Fresh Air"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

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Jan 22, 2018

Werewolf? There wolf, there castle. Now that that obvious reference is out of the way, we dip back into Barovia where Josh ruins a touching moment between Kent and Van Richten with some evil people pups. It's a combat episode, everyone!

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