Down To Roll

The group continues to make their way up towards the asylum to reduce Captain Rain's Heart! Things don't go completely according to plan.   Over the past two weeks in Minnesota a lot has happened. The death of George Floyd has spread around the world and started a lot of good conversations and actions that are long overdue. Last week some of us had long nights providing aid to our neighbors and looking out for our communities. Others were helping to gather supplies to give to food shelves. And all of us have been listening and learning. We support Black Lives and know that they matter in this world and we are committed to working towards change. Please Donate to any of the following charities to help support  Black Lives Matter Know Your Rights Camp Black Visions Collective Minnesota Freedom Fund NAACP Legal Defense Fund Reclaim The Block Black Women Radicals

With Ragnar in the clutches of Captain Ellison, the group springs into action.  

The group visits a floating island to find that things have been a bit hot in the area. While doing a bit of investigating, the group has to fight/roll for their lives. Some more than others.

After barely surviving the automatons, the group is left trying to figure out where to go next. 

The group has ventured into the Astral Plane. It didn't take them long to meet some people that didn't like them!  Listen this week as the fight and float their way through!

After passing the magnetic ball field, the group continues looking for Jasper in the Cave system.

After the events the group is reeling and trying to decide what to do next. Can Jasper fix this? What's to become of Connik? Will Cass lose her best friend forever? Find out on this week's episode!

The group splits up in this one. Ragnar and Connik head to a festival of the dead and find they have more in common than they thought. Cass and Leif head to Leif's tree house to resolve a long overdue favor

Ragnar and Connik spend time in the library and learn more about each other, while Cass and Leif sit by the fire and talk about their past.  The Group comes back together at the Nexus to learn about the next mission.

The group has made their way to Mount Ashford continuing their research on Pandora. They are tasked to locate a Wizard named Phineas and stumble into a town being cursed by multiple evils.  

The group deals with the now dead rival witch hunters as the town comes to investigate.  Barely escaping the group meets up at the pub and prepares for their quest into Franklin's dreams.

While in Franklin's dream the group finds a feast. They see the next key needed for them to continue toward the garden and are met with an interesting fight!  

After waking up from their dream adventure, the group discovers that Cass has been taken by the guards.  The other members of the group discuss their strategies for breaking her out. Meanwhile Cass makes a new friend in Jail. (Of course! What did you expect her to do?)

After freeing Cass and sending Jethro on his way the group exits the jail and heads up towards the tower!

Leif is left shaken after the group's encounter with Pandora. Cass plays an odd game with Cooper, Connik gets and upgrade, Ragnar has a favor to ask of a god, And Barney has the next mission ready with time to spare.   

After traveling back in time and surviving their first battle along side Nobody, the group makes their way into the forest. Nobody has more information for them about the mission at hand. The group continues on their way but has some difficulties getting out of the forest.

The group exists the forest and makes their way towards the Shattered Sea. They discover that the sea has been frozen with a collection of ships remaining trapped in the ice. As the group investigates, they are met with an unexpected challenge.

We're back! We pick up with the group after they have passed through, or under, or across The Shattered Sea. They met Ned and his family in a creepy deserted fish town. After partaking in some sketchy fish stew the group was shown to an abandoned house for them to sleep in.

After defending themselves against the canibal fisher-family, the group finishes their night's sleep and departs the town. We had some audio issues during this episode and had to cut it a little short. Thank you so much for sticking with us and the continued support.

The group continues to work their way through the menagerie towards the center of the mountain.

After Surviving their meeting with Bessie, the group gives the necessary items to create Pandora's Box. They now are faced with the challenge of delivering it and defeating her husband The Mad King.

After completing their mission in the past, the group tries to return to present day. Pandora has different plans for them however and knocks them out of their time travel and tries to lock them away.

As the group continues to make their way up the ziggurat. While on the climb they discuss Ragnar's past and what might be coming for them in the future.

The group figures out away to try and get back to the Nexus. When they arrive they are met with fire and destruction. They enlist the help of Jukka and Maya to assist them in the battle against Pandora. Ragnar is also shown a vision that worries him and as his past begins to affect his present.

Leif returns back to the Nexus after visiting his home and learning some terrible news. The group proceeds to Hell in search of a way to free Cass from the curse that plagues her currently.

After the attack on Leif, the group discuses what might be ahead of them. 

After the brief meeting with Uncle Vlad, the group falls into a jail cell. They discuss the best course of action and how to deal with Leif's now Revenant Brother Fivin.  

While waiting to Ragnar to return from Hell. Cass tells a story about having to go and rescue her brother, from a squirrel.

After Ragnar returns to the Nexus, Connik asks the group to accompany him home to the Gracious Glen to help him with some unfinished work.

In the immortal words of Kevin McCallister "This is it! Don't get scared now!" After helping Connik put his town and family to rest, the group returns to the Nexus and prepares to bring the fight to Pandora. 

The group has arrived at the center of creation. After Leif had been yanked away by the Revenant version of his brother Ragnar, Cass, and Connik are left to on their own to fight Teak!  

The end of season 1 is here! Thank you for everyone for joining us on our first season! We are very excited to keep the show going and bring you a new story!

Welcome to Ev'venloft! Season 2 brings us to a new city inspired by the Eberon setting. Our new adventurers received a mystery letter from Veronica Slain inviting them up from their lower ranks in The Nest and The Breeze. Unsure why they are being called or what someone of Ms. Slain's status would want with them, they all make their way up and stand amongst each other as strangers.  

After their first meeting with Veronica Slain, the group needs a drink. They decide to make their way to the Duke's Saddle with Miriam to relax and get to know each other a bit more.   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! Please leave a review in your podcast app and share with a friend!

After the attack in the alleyway the group, is escorted to their new apartment. The stranger that saved them, named Jk'Erouack, reveals they are also working for Veronica Slain and provides some information on their employer. Seeking to not stick out as much, and to procure some times for the adventure, the group goes shopping. They visit Keith at Heime's Haberdashery, and Pisek at Heroic Goods and Acoutrama to prepare. Follow on Twitter and Instagram @DTRcast

After their day of shopping the group returns to their apartment. They spend time training and getting to know each other and one of them walks around blindfolded to better their skills. A few days later they are called back to Veronica Slain's to depart on their mission to the Merciless Mists with their guides, Jk'Erouack, Allet Kettra, and Rangrim Smash Grit.

Setting out on their assignment from Ms. Slain, the group has been teleported to the Merciless Mists. The are accompanied by Allet, an elven woman, Rangrim, a grumpy dwarf, and Jk'Erouack, the man that saved they in the alleyway. While traveling Jk'Erouack stumbled and disturbed the mist that was drifting about. Emerging from the mists, are two skeletons wielding swords and shields! The group observes each other for the first real time in combat and sees what they're all capable of.  Continuing on, the group seeks shelter for the night from the strange mist in the abandoned town in from of them.   

The group escapes the Merciless Mists and enters into a literal Ghost Town. The group begins to rest and takes their turns on watch. Tori and Bishop observe some people moving through the city. When they try to call to them they seem unable to be heard.  The group is surprised when Allet and Rangrim reveal they are on a different mission.

The group stands outside the orphanage, Jk'Erouack having just cast locate object. They are draw instead towards a library. Inside, Miriam thinks she sees an old friend, Roy struggles with a lock and key, Tori threatens a child, and Bishop is annoyed by his party members.  Check out Down to Roll on Instagram and Twitter. @Dtrcast

After escaping the canal, the group is then faced with a series of morally grey questions. Are they going to force Ted, the child, to come with them? Do they trust Jk'Erouack and help him escape?

After the group has been teleported out of danger, they arrive in a strange, cave, tavern, cavern?  Lots of questions and answers and backstory in this one!

This weeks episode we walk through some of the level up process. You know those scenes in Marvel movies where the heroes are building new things, trying out new suits, or just working out a bunch, that's what we're doing in this one. Each character gains a minimum of 2 levels and has a chance to gain an extra one based on some dice rolls!  

The group boards an airship and departs from the Death's End. Miriam helps to pass the time with some very interesting cocktails. Roy and Bishop square off to "Just Punch" each other, and Tori does drugs.  

As the crew recovers from last night, their morning coffee is disturbed by a loud screech of a Wyvern.  Roll initiative!  

Still aboard a severely damaged Sky Ship, the group needs to figure out the next move to make!

Campaign 2 draws to a close! Who lives? Who Dies? What happens to our lovable group of misfits that have been thrust into this adventuring life!?  Thank you so much for joining us on this adventure through 2 seasons. We are going to be taking a break before jumping into Campaign 3. In the meantime Ian will be brining you a summer series he's calling "Builds Character." 

Hello! Welcome to my summer series I'm calling, Builds Character! Each week I'll build a D&D character based on a fictional, historic, or famous person! For my first epsiode I chose The Narrator aka Jack for Fight Club! Check out the episode and let me know what you think Here is a link to the D&D Beyond Character Sheet Narrator/Jack I also found this video interesting while doing my Fight Club research. How I Wrote Fight Club

This week on Builds Character Ian is building his favorite bass player Mark Hoppus! Mark is one of the founding members of Blink-182 and has been playing in the band for over 20 years. Blink has recently put out their Ninth Studio album titled Nine. The album is their second with new guitarist and singer Matt Skiba from Alkaline Trio. Mark is currently underling going Chemo Therapy for Cancer and we wish him a quick and healthy recovery.  Here is a link to the D&D Beyond Character Sheet. Mark Hoppus Mark made a video for college humor address bassists looking bored on stage. Something Ian has taken to heart while performing. Bassists Look Too Bored (with Mark Hoppus) Mark discussing meeting Tom DeLonge for the first time.  

This week Ian is joined by his friend Darien Washington from the Food For Worms podcast. He's been involved in the Minneapolis music scene for many years, you've probably seen him if you've been to a show at First Avenue in the last decade and now he's taking his Wisdom and Humor to the podcast format. Check out the Food for Worms Podcast everywhere you get podcasts! Darien's choice to build was Stanley Tucci. Working together we figure out that Stanley would be a Half-Elf Sorcerer of the Divine Soul. This is a great interview with Stanley on the CBS Sunday Morning discussing his CNN show and his latest film with Colin Firth. Here is a link to the D&D Beyond Character sheet! Stanley Tucci Sorry for saying "Awesome" too much!

Welcome back to another episode of DTR Builds Character! This week I'm building Simone Biles!  She's one of the most decorated American Gymnasts and is also referred to as the G.O.A.T. After withdrawing from events, she was able to return and compete and win Bronze in the Balance Beam.  The Daily podcast had a great episode about Simone that goes more into her story that was interesting to listen to. The Story of Simone Biles Here is a link to the D&D Beyond Character Sheet. Simone Biles

This week I built Walter White from Breaking Bad! I decided to go with the obvious choice and make him an Artificer with the Alchemist Specialty! Here is a link to the D&D Beyond Character Sheet. Walter White

This week with the announcement of the new animated Mario Bros movie, I built Luigi into a D&D character! This Gloom Stalker Ranger is ready to roll and take down all of the ghosts!  Here is a link to the DnD Beyond Character sheet for Luigi. 

This week after I'm building Vin Diesel's character from the Fast and Furious franchise, Dominic Toretto! Dom stuck me has a Half-Orc Fighter specializing in Archery and Mounted combat! Here is the link to the D&D Beyond Character sheet for Dominic Toretto Check out Down to Roll on Twitter and Instagram @DTRCast

This week I'm joined by Sam from Roleplaying and Rollplaying. You probably know him from his Twitter account where he makes "Shitty" character or item ideas!  It was his pick to build the legendary drummer of Led Zeppelin, John Bonham. We discussed making him a Bard and Battle Master Fighter.  Check out Sam on Roleplaying and Rollplaying on Twitter John Bonham Playing Moby Dick with his hands What Makes John Bonham Such A Good Drummer You can get your own copy of John Bonham on D&D Beyond Here! 

This week my guest is Sean Morrissey! He just put out and album with is latest project Night Audit called High Score! Be sure to check it out, it is the perfect soundtrack for this time of year! It was Sean's pick to build the embodiment of pure evil himself, Michael Myers! Here is link to the D&D Beyond Character sheet! 

The guests keep on coming! This week I'm joined by my friend Anthony Shelton to help me build Nintendo Superstar Kirby! Anthony is a DJ and soccer enthusiast. You can follow him on Instagram Here!  We worked together to make Kirby into a Kenku Monk! Grab a copy of Kirby's character sheet on D&D Beyond Here!

This week I'm joined by my friend Leah Myers and we create Mark "The Zuck" Zuckerberg! Leah and I met at a work gathering and D&D has been at the center of our friendship. We've had a lot of fun working on new character together and discussing all the latest Critical Role news! We built The Zuck into a Neutral Evil Warforged Warlock! Here is a link to The Zuck on D&D Beyond

On this week's episode I'm joined by my friend Jonathan to help build Willy Wonka. It was Jonathan's idea to blend all the Willy Wonkas together to create the ultimate Wonka. We settled on a Gnome Wizard in the school of Conjuration.  Be sure to check out Hothouse Dance Studio and Crash Dance Productions. Here is a link to the D&D Beyond character sheet for Willy Wonka

This week I'm going solo to make Fraiser Crane a Cleric of the Light Domain! I had been wanting to make a Cleric for awhile and Fraiser seemed like a silly but applicable option. Here's the link for Fraiser Crane on D&D Beyond!  Please leave a review and rate the show and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @DTRCast

This week I made Arthur Guinness into a Twilight Cleric! Guinness is my favorite beer and I think the story of Guinness and Arthur is an interesting one. While looking through character options I found the Twilight Cleric and thought that the created of the famously dark beer would be a perfect fit. Here is the link to Arthur Guinness on D&D Beyond

Kicking off the first of my holiday episodes with The Grinch! I love the book and movie How The Grinch Stole Christmas and had a great time making him a D&D character!  I went with a Bugbear Thief Rogue! Seemed like the absolute perfect fit. Here is a link to the D&D Beyond Sheet for The Grinch! Please rate and subscribe if you like the show and follow on Twitter and Instagram and let me know what you think of this week's character.

Another Holiday themed episode this week! This time I chose Yukon Cornelius from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! He's one of my favorite characters from the movie and lent himself the best to become a Beast Master Ranger Mountain Dwarf! Here is a link to Yukon Cornelius on D&D Beyond!

This week I'm joined by the wonderful Jeremy Messersmith. Also based out of the Twin Cities, he's a musician, nerd, and fabulous human being! We discuss his collaboration with Modist Brewing and what it was like to put D&D characters on beer cans and make a quest that anyone can play! Oh yeah we also built Penn & Teller into a Firbolg Juggler and a Halfling Wizard! Check out Jeremymessersmith.com for links to his music and social accounts. Here are the links to Penn & Teller on D&D Beyond!

This week I'm joined by my friend Tim! Tim's choice was to build Bill Nye the Science Guy! We decided on a Gnome Artificer Bard specializing in the Alchemy and Lore! Here's a link to Bill Nye the Science Guy on D&D Beyond Make sure to follow the show on instagram and on twitter @dtrcast!

We're back with an all new season, new locations, and new characters!  Cory Fox- Game Master and World Creator. Dave Jensen- Wimbly Pennywise the Halfling Monk Maggie Armstrong- Liza Moss the Half-Elf Druid Ian Scheffler- Rook Moss the Half-Orc Bard Music and Sound by Syrinscape. https://syrinscape.com/?att_downtoroll Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound Complete list of credits Here

Continuing their exploration of Storm Haven, the group does some investigating for the tasks they need to complete. Wimbly shares concern about being able to leave Storm Haven. Liza helps calm Wimbly and reign in Rook's behavior. Rook makes friends and looks for things.  Music and Sound by Syrinscape. https://syrinscape.com/?att_downtoroll Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound Complete list of credits Here

The Trio start to settle in for the night and learn a little more about their surroundings. And by settle in I mean they instantly go back out into town.  Rook and Liza take a stroll to a nearby bar that leads to more. Wimbly gathers a bit more information on the new neighbors Music and Sound by Syrinscape. https://syrinscape.com/?att_downtoroll Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound Complete list of credits Here

Things get heavy this week! Rook exposes part of his past to gain intel about the town and Mr. M! Liza learns a little more about her husband and his history. Not one to sit idly by, Wimbly goes and explores ways to get into the Hall of Records.   

Liza, Wimbly and Rook discuss how to proceed with their day! There is lots of debate about baths, and keys.  Down to Roll is: Cory Fox as the Game Master Maggie Armstrong as Liza Moss Dave Jensen as Wimbly Pennywise Ian Scheffler as Rook Moss. You can follow the show on Instagram and Twitter Music and Sound by Syrinscape. https://syrinscape.com/?att_downtoroll Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound Complete list of credits Here

As a heads up the audio on this one is rough! We (Ian) had some file issues.  Audio problems aside this episode is magnificent. The trio figures out how to work as a team, Liza makes some powerful tinctures, Wimbly gets some goat shit, and Rook puts on a show!

Picking up with Wimbly falling into the Tub, the group has to think fast on their feet to recover, and complete the task to copy Percival's key. Down to Roll is: Cory Fox as the Game Master Maggie Armstrong as Liza Moss Dave Jensen as Wimbly Pennywise Ian Scheffler as Rook Moss. You can follow the show on Instagram and Twitter

The group barrels through their tasks in this one. Actually not. Lots more talking and trying to get questions answered! Down to Roll is: Cory Fox as the Game Master Maggie Armstrong as Liza Moss Dave Jensen as Wimbly Pennywise Ian Scheffler as Rook Moss. You can follow the show on Instagram and Twitter

The group continues their week in Storm Haven. After trying to decide what to do with the Mold of the Key, they start focusing on how to complete the remaining tasks. Down to Roll is: Cory Fox as the Game Master Maggie Armstrong as Liza Moss Dave Jensen as Wimbly Pennywise Ian Scheffler as Rook Moss. You can follow the show on Instagram and Twitter

The group watches Melissa Smokeridge perform her juggling show and sees if she is willing to help. Liza gathers more Herbs for portions and Wimbly does more cooking!  

Ian is joined by Cory as they embark on a mini-series within a mini-series. Over the next few weeks they will be building characters from the Princess Bride starting with Westley. We build the Man in Black, Dread Pirate Roberts himself! Grab a link to the D&D Beyond character here!  Be sure to check out campaign 3 and follow us on instagram and twitter @DTRcast!

The Princess Bride Series continues with Princess Buttercup! We wanted to take her from Damsel in Distress plot point, to badass.  Grab your own copy of Buttercup on D&D Beyond! Be sure to check out the latest episode of Campaign 3 and follow us on instagram and twitter @DTRcast!

This week we continue our Princess Bride series with Fezzik! Really enjoyed building this character. We made Andre the Giant into a Goliath Battle Master! Here is a link to the D&D Beyond Character sheet so you can use Fezzik in your own game.  

This week in our Princess Bride arch we get to one of our favorite characters, Iñigo Montoya! We put a lot of thought into this one and had a few surprises ourselves! Grab your own copy of Iñigo Montoya on D&D Beyond! Here is a link to the video of Mandy learning the Board Game Wingspan

Inconceivable! This week it's the Sicilian mastermind Vizzini! I thought for sure he was a Mastermind Rogue but Cory had a better idea!  Grab a copy of Vizzini on D&D Beyond Here! 

Have fun storming the Castle! We're closing out our series with Miracle Max! The hilarious hermit healer is all set to aid your adventuring party! Grab a copy of Miracle Max on D&D Beyond here!

Wimbly tries to escape from a dog, Rook cooks, and Liza has some tea with the Widow Harriet! Down to Roll is: Cory Fox as the Game Master Maggie Armstrong as Liza Moss Dave Jensen as Wimbly Pennywise Ian Scheffler as Rook Moss. You can follow the show on Instagram and Twitter

While Liza is having tea with Harriet, Rook and Wimbly work on making outfits to help with breaking in to the Hall of Records. The group finds themselves in some hot water with some allies and is left to their own devices to complete their last 2 tasks. Down to Roll is: Cory Fox as the Game Master Maggie Armstrong as Liza Moss Dave Jensen as Wimbly Pennywise Ian Scheffler as Rook Moss. You can follow the show on Instagram and Twitter

After the hostile meeting with HP, the group prepare to leave the Quarry for the last time.  Rook is in hot water with Liza after the discovery that Lilith has been stealing from Rook's bank account. Wimbly is at it again! While helping a fellow Halfling, Wimbly gets wrapped up in a thorny situation. Down to Roll is: Cory Fox as the Game Master Maggie Armstrong as Liza Moss Dave Jensen as Wimbly Pennywise Ian Scheffler as Rook Moss. You can follow the show on Instagram and Twitter  

The group makes their move on the hall of records.  Down to Roll is: Cory Fox as the Game Master Maggie Armstrong as Liza Moss Dave Jensen as Wimbly Pennywise Ian Scheffler as Rook Moss. You can follow the show on Instagram and Twitter  

After the Breaking into the Hall of Records, the group moves onto the last task of getting The Widow Harriet out of her home.

The group is framed for robbing the bank and is stuck between a rock and a hard place. They meet with High Marshall Windsor to see what options they have moving forward.

The Half-Wits now find themselves in at the Rusted Pepper after High Marshall Windsor frees them from jail. They sit and prep to head out of the town through the mines. Wimbly goes out and scouts the new area of the town while Rook questions Liza about their newly discovered shared line of work.

Liza, Rook, and Wimbly set off to finally get out of Storm Haven. After the week of hell they've been through they are now ready to brave the hells that amount in the rest of Malovia. They need to pass through the mines first before they get outside the city walls.  Down to Roll is: Cory Fox as the Game Master Maggie Armstrong as Liza Moss Dave Jensen as Wimbly Pennywise Ian Scheffler as Rook Moss. You can follow the show on Instagram and Twitter

Liza, Rook, and Wimbly head into the forest on their way to Hollow Wood. Their first few days aren't as uneventful as they'd hoped as they are met with a variety of strange situations. Get yourself some new dice and help support the show by going to Dicelegion.com and using code: DOWNTOROLL at checkout for 10% off your purchase! Down to Roll is: Cory Fox as the Game Master Maggie Armstrong as Liza Moss Dave Jensen as Wimbly Pennywise Ian Scheffler as Rook Moss. You can follow the show on Instagram and Twitter

After nearly dying to an Owl Bear, the trio continues to trudge through the forest. Wimbly hears some weird things and then things get real awkward in the group! Get yourself some new dice and help support the show by going to Dicelegion.com and using code: DOWNTOROLL at checkout for 10% off your purchase! Down to Roll is: Cory Fox as the Game Master Maggie Armstrong as Liza Moss Dave Jensen as Wimbly Pennywise Ian Scheffler as Rook Moss. You can follow the show on Instagram and Twitter

The trio continues into Hollow Wood after Rook fell into the river. The group does some information gathering within the town to try and learn more about the whereabouts of the Izzard's Traveling Eccentricities and Entertainment. They also talk about how to poop in a fantasy world. Get yourself some new dice and help support the show by going to Dicelegion.com and using code: DOWNTOROLL at checkout for 10% off your purchase! Down to Roll is: Cory Fox as the Game Master Maggie Armstrong as Liza Moss Dave Jensen as Wimbly Pennywise Ian Scheffler as Rook Moss.

Some extra content of us talking about movies that we've seen and enjoyed lately!  

The Trio wakes up to some surprising news and makes their way out of town. Back on the road tensions remain high between Liza and Wimbly with Rook locked up in between the two! Get yourself some new dice and help support the show by going to Dicelegion.com and using code: DOWNTOROLL at checkout for 10% off your purchase! Down to Roll is: Cory Fox as the Game Master Maggie Armstrong as Liza Moss Dave Jensen as Wimbly Pennywise Ian Scheffler as Rook Moss. You can follow the show on Instagram and Twitter

After rescuing Rook from the magic kidnappers, Rook forces Liza and Wimbly to try to talk things out on their way to Savage.  Get yourself some new dice and help support the show by going to Dicelegion.com and using code: DOWNTOROLL at checkout for 10% off your purchase! Down to Roll is: Cory Fox as the Game Master Maggie Armstrong as Liza Moss Dave Jensen as Wimbly Pennywise Ian Scheffler as Rook Moss. You can follow the show on Instagram and Twitter

The Trio counties to have a great time at the festival of renewal. Having just witnessed the main event the group dives into some drinks and backstories to try to piece things together! Get yourself some new dice and help support the show by going to Dicelegion.com and using code: DOWNTOROLL at checkout for 10% off your purchase! Down to Roll is: Cory Fox as the Game Master Maggie Armstrong as Liza Moss Dave Jensen as Wimbly Pennywise Ian Scheffler as Rook Moss. You can follow the show on Instagram and Twitter