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The employees of Empire Records, an independent music store on the verge of being sold to a large conglomerate, band together to stage a fund-raising party to raise enough money to buy the businessBonus Episode 08: character goals, descriptive montages, and conceptual villainsMusic by astrafreq on pixabayEmpire Records (1995) is available on Disney+ (Australia)Masters of AlchemyCritical Role - Pentridge PrisonAlchemical PridePatreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

High jinks and chills ensue after a group of people become stranded on an isolated station and a legendary phantom train approachesBonus episode 7: NPC secrets, challenges, and countdownsMusic by astrafreq on pixabayThe Ghost Train (1941) is available on YouTubeMasters of AlchemyPatreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eleanor, Jason, Chidi and Tahani argue about which two of them should go to the Bad Place. Eleanor has a shocking realisation about the Good Place.Episode 13: villain exposition, paranoia, and Dan's The Good Place campaignMusic by astrafreq on pixabayThe Good Place is available on Netflix (Australia)Masters of AlchemyAussie Role CallPatreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eleanor flees to the Medium place with Jason and Janet, where they meet a former lawyer who lives there alone. Meanwhile, Eleanor's trial proceedsEpisode 12: alignment mechanics, walking is dumb, and ticking clocksMusic by astrafreq on pixabayThe Good Place is available on Netflix (Australia)Masters of AlchemyAussie Role CallPatreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eleanor tries to improve her score before the judge arrives. Michael makes a surprising discovery. Chidi asks Eleanor for advice about loveEpisode 11: experience, obscure laws, and motivationMusic by astrafreq on pixabayThe Good Place is available on Netflix (Australia)Masters of AlchemyAussie Role CallPatreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael is frustrated with Chidi's indecisiveness. Eleanor discovers feelings she didn't realise she had. Jianyu makes a surprise announcement Episode 10: decision paralysis, testing players, and natural diversity Music by astrafreq on pixabay The Good Place is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Fangs in Fitzroy Aussie Role Call Patreon

Michael has difficulty negotiating for Eleanor's fate. The Bad Place demons misbehave at Tahani's house. Chidi bonds with the other Eleanor Episode 9: factions, NPC names, and early reveals Music by astrafreq on pixabay The Good Place is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Splendour & Society Fangs in Fitzroy Aussie Role Call Patreon

Trying to uncover the truth, Michael interrogates Eleanor about her life, and also interviews Chidi, Tahani, and Jianyu. Chidi faces a moral dilemma Episode 8: doing the twist, mistaken identity, and good cop/bad cop Music by astrafreq on pixabay The Good Place is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Splendour & Society Aussie Role Call

After learning that Michael's retirement will be an eternity of torture, Eleanor decides to deactivate Janet, the only one able to send Michael away Episode 7: splitting the party, adventurer retirement, and player twists Music by astrafreq on pixabay The Good Place is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Splendour & Society Aussie Role Call

Eleanor distracts Michael from his search for the design flaw that's disrupting the neighbourhood. Chidi horns in on Tahani and Jianyu's spa date Episode 6: awkward talking, distracting the players, and mysteries Music by astrafreq on pixabay The Good Place is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Splendour & Society Aussie Role Call The Red Tower Partners  

Chidi tires of spending so much time teaching Eleanor. Tahani snoops and doesn't like what she finds. Michael quarantines the neighbourhood Episode 5: big red buttons, rival parties, and practice makes progress Music by astrafreq on pixabay The Good Place is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Splendour & Society Aussie Role Call

Eleanor becomes friends with another neighbourhood resident who's hiding something. Tahani plans a gala for the opening of a new restaurant Episode 4: intelligence, problems without solutions, and rolling for social skills Music by astrafreq on pixabay The Good Place is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Splendour & Society Aussie Role Call GG Games

Eleanor thinks Tahani knows her secret. Michael tries to get Chidi interested in a new hobby. Janet goes through some strange personality changes Episode 3: breadcrumbs, disliking NPCs, and introducing new players to the table Music by astrafreq on pixabay The Good Place is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Aussie Role Call Splendour & Society Telling Our Tales

Eleanor wants Chidi to teach her to be a good person, so he insists that she participate in a neighbourhood cleanup instead of learning to fly Episode 2: selfish characters, taking notes, and party connections Music be astrafreq on pixabay The Good Place is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Aussie Role Call  

When Eleanor dies and winds up in an afterlife paradise reserved for only the most ethical people, she realises she's been mistaken for someone else Episode 1: funny tavern names, afterlife campaigns, and character growth quests Music by astrafreq on pixabay The Good Place is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy

Still wrestling with their new forms, the crew overcomes the gargoyles. Later, they descend deeper into the dungeon. What monsters will they try next? Episode 24: species traits, player plans, and power of friendship Music by astrafreq on pixabay Delicious in Dungeon is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Heartstone Knight Shift

Back at camp, Senshi reveals his painful history with the dungeon. The next day, the crew is rudely awakened by a perplexing transformation Episode 23: cannibalism, body swap, and revealing backstories Music by astrafreq on pixabay Delicious in Dungeon is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Heartstone Knight Shift

Leaving the safety of the Golden Country, Senshi ends up in the clutches of a ferocious griffin. The crew must summon help if they want to save him. Episode 22: places of respite, character flaws, and familiars Music by astrafreq on pixabay Delicious in Dungeon is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Heartstone Knight Shift

On the hunt for a dragon cult, a band of adventurers rescues a boy who's haunted by a sinister force Bonus episode 06: time dilation, what D&D lacks, and patrons Music by juliusH and astrafreq on pixabay Secret Level is available on Amazon Prime Masters of Alchemy Heartstone Knight Shift

With the dungeon's fate hanging in the balance, Kabru negotiates with the elves. Meanwhile, a ghost drags Laios and crew into the cursed Golden Country Episode 21: confusing backstories, avoiding politics, and fashion Music be astrafreq on pixabay Delicious in Dungeon is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Heartstone Knight Shift

Izutsumi proves to be a useful ally despite her lousy table manners - and aversion to eating monsters. But the crew's kindness slowly opens her up Episode 20: working with the party, returning to dungeons, and silly plants Music by astrafreq on pixabay Delicious in Dungeon is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Heartstone Knight Shift

The crew is cornered by an acquaintance who demands help with a beastly problem. Later, Laios enters Marcille's nightmare and discovers her greatest fear Episode 19: beast folk, elf mortality, and curses Music by astrafreq on pixabay Delicious in Dungeon is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Heartstone  

While in pursuit of Falin, Laios and crew seek shelter from a blizzard, but are overrun by Shapeshifter copies of themselves. How will they spot the fakes? Episode 18: weather, doppelgangers, and kill stealing Music by astrafreq on pixabay Delicious in Dungeon is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Heartstone - an adventure created by Jeremy Talumin  

The parties must band together to fend off an attack by vicious Harpies - but the unexpected appearance of a transformed Falin stuns everyone Episode 17: chimera, talking in combat, and black magic Music by astrafreq on pixabay Delicious in Dungeon is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy

Chilchuck figures out a way to escape the dungeon, but their ascent is halted by an unexpected encounter with an old friend in dire need of sustenance Episode 16: exhaustion, living fleshy dungeons, and nobles Music by astrafreq on pixabay Delicious in Dungeon is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy

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Trapped in the dungeon, a concerned Senshi cooks up a nourishing meal for the famished crew - giving Marcille enough to come up with a plan Episode 15: petrification, science magic, and multiclassing Music by astrafreq on pixabay Delicious in Dungeon is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy

Back in an upper dungeon level, Kabru and crew wake up to find their supplies missing and are ambushed on their way back to the surface Episode 14: other adventurers, bandits, and no mercy Music by astrafreq on pixabay Delicious in Dungeon is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy

Falin starts acting strange in the middle of the night, leading Laios and crew to a menacing figure who wants them gone Episode 13: villain motivation, verbal components, and cowardice Music by astrafreq on pixabay Delicious in Dungeon is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy

A desperate search of the dragon's stomach leads to a gruesome discovery, revealing that resurrection magic alone won't be enough to restore Falin Episode 12: necromancy, component flavour, and new characters Music by astrafreq of pixabay Delicious in Dungeon is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy

The crew finally faces the Red Dragon, but their grand strategy quickly unravels. With the beast's fury escalating, who will get the final bite? Episode 11: monster weak spots, painful healing, and heroic sacrifice Intro music by astrafreq on pixabay Delicious in Dungeon is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy

The crew avoids a stinging descent to the castle town, where the Red Dragon lurks. But to defeat it, they need a tight plan - and a morale-boosting meal! Episode 10: planning, outfits, and pre-battle RP Music by astrafreq on pixabay Delicious in Dungeon is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy

The smell of meat lures in uninvited guests - among them, a familiar face emerges. To move forward, they must work together to defeat the Undine Episode 9: sense of smell, metals, and party roles Music by astrafreq on pixabay Delicious in Dungeon is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Patreon

Marcille recalls when she first met Falin as young students. After a quick wash up, an inadvertent misstep lands her in deep water with an angry spirit Episode 8: naturally occurring dungeons, dungeon crawls, and where does magic come from anyway? Music by astrafreq on pixabay Delicious in Dungeon is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy

Something's fishy on this new dungeon level! The crew crosses a treacherous lake, encountering vicious seafood and fallen adventurers along the way. Episode 7: utility spells, rampant Googling, and environmental storytelling Music by astrafreq on pixabay Delicious in Dungeon is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy

A starving Laios angers a mysterious elf while hunting food in a Living Painting. Later, Chilchuck finds himself trapped with a crabby Mimic Episode 6: pictures to the past, rest time, and crabs Music by astrafreq on pixabay Delicious in Dungeon is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy

As another group of adventurers discover a treasure box, a swarm of bone-chilling ghosts chases Laios and his crew. Senshi, however, has a plan Episode 5: party size, undead, and surprise Music by astrafreq of pixabay Delicious in Dungeon is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy

Reaching the third level of the dungeon, Senshi leads the crew to his secret vegetable garden. Later, they are accosted by a band of angry, desperate orcs Episode 4: dungeon businesses, orcs, and forbidden magic Music by astrafreq on pixabay Delicious in Dungeon is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Patreon

Laios and crew access a hidden area guarded by mysterious Living Armor, who appear to be protecting something potentially delicious Episode 3: mimic swords, anime tropes, and enemy equipment Music by astrafreq on pixabay Delicious in Dungeon is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy

After waking up to a tantalising smell, Marcille receives a lecture from Senshi on a balanced diet. The crew helps an adventurer poisoned by a basilisk Episode 2: adventurer resources, flanking, and players feeling useless Music by astrafreq on pixabay Delicious in Dungeon is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy

After a crushing loss, Laios, Marcille, and Chilchuck quickly re-enter the dungeon to save Falin, but this time, they have a foolproof survival plan. Episode 1: touchstones, weird curse magic stuff, and world immersion Music by astrafreq on pixabay Delicious in Dungeon is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy

As Admiral Zhao's army continues its assault on the beleaguered Northern Water Tribe, Sokka, Katara and Yue try to retrieve Aang from the Spirit World Episode 20: the Face Stealer, interacting with lore, and koiju fight Music by astrafreq on pixabay Avatar: the Last Airbender (2005) is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Midnight's Feast

After hunting his prey halfway around the world, Admiral Zhao zeroes in on Aang's location and prepares to lay siege to the entire Northern Water Tribe Episode 19: the call to adventure, romance safety tools, and omens and portents Music by astrafreq on pixabay Avatar: the Last Airbender (2005) is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Midnight's Feast on DM's Guild

After going to the home of the Northern Water Tribe, Aang and Katara search for a waterbending master, and Sokka becomes smitten with a princess Episode 18: ambushes, beats, and rizz-king Sokka Music by astrafreq on pixabay Avatar: the Last Airbender (2005) is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy

On the continuing journey north, Aang and the others hear rumours about a surviving band of airbenders, requiring a visit to the Northern Air Temple Episode 17: myths, overly helpful NPCs, and consumable magic items Music by astrafreq on pixabay Avatar: the Last Airbender (2005) is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy

Aang and the others slip into a Fire Nation town so he can observe firebending firsthand. But their plans go quickly wrong, and they must seek refuge Episode 16: friendly fire, healers, and factions Music by astrafreq on pixabay Avatar: the Last Airbender (2005) is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy

Aang acts childish during a reunion between Sokka, Katara and a longtime friend. Fearing that Sokka and Katara will desert him, Aang betrays them Episode 15: sharing secrets, tracking, and initiation rituals Music by astrafreq on pixabay.com Avatar: the Last Airbender (2005) is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy

Aang, Sokka and Katara come across a village that's dependent on its resident fortune-teller, who has reliably predicted its future for generations Episode 14: predictions, platypus bear, and fun uses of divination Music by astrafreq on pixabay,com Avatar: the Last Airbender (2005) is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy

With Sokka and Katara still ailing from the effects of the storm, Aang must find some frozen frogs to cure his cohorts Episode 13: disease and sickness, fighting without your skills, and elite units Music by astrafreq on pixabay.com Avatar: the Last Airbender (2005) is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy

When Aang, Katara and Sokka find themselves broke, Katara urges Sokka to take a fishing job. But the plan goes awry when the angler recognises Aang. Episode 12: tone shifts, backstory time, and flashbacks. Music by astrafreq on pixabay.com Avatar: the Last Airbender (2005) is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy

Arriving at a giant gorge, Aang and his friends encounter two feuding refugee groups fighting over the right to cross the abyss Episode 11: resolutions, rule of cool versus rules as written, and exploration puzzles Music by astrofreq on pixabay.com Avatar: the Last Airbender (2005) is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy