Dark Alchemy: Tales & Tactics from the Dungeon

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Welcome to Dark Alchemy, a podcast forged in the fires of the world’s greatest roleplaying game — Dungeons & Dragons. Whether you’re a Dungeon Master weaving intricate campaigns or a player chasing nat 20s, this show is your spellbook of storytelling secrets, tactical advice, and homebrew brilliance. Join the creators of the Dark Alchemy YouTube channel as we explore custom monsters, DM tips, worldbuilding lore, house rules, and interviews with fellow adventurers from the D&D community. 🎲 New episodes weekly. 🧙‍♂️ For DMs, players, and dice goblins alike.

  1. Oct 15

    Episode 24 Dungeon Crawler Carl Liveplay Game 2: Talk Shows & Goblin Problems Floor 1

    WELCOME TO THE DUNGEON! The collapse has destroyed New York City, and our Crawlers have survived their first steps into the World Dungeon. But surviving monsters is one thing. Surviving the attention of an entire galaxy? That's something else entirely. GAME 2: TALK SHOWS & GOBLIN PROBLEMS Tonight, our Crawlers are thrust into the galactic spotlight as they're invited onto a Dungeon talk show. Their actions, personalities, and questionable decisions are about to become entertainment for billions of viewers across the universe. But fame isn't their only problem. Back in the Serving Warrens, tensions are rising between the Ratkin and the Goblins. A bitter conflict threatens to turn the neighborhood into a war zone, and our Crawlers must figure out what's really happening, who can be trusted, and whether they should pick a side. Will they negotiate peace, manipulate both factions, or simply kill everything that gets in their way? And through it all, the System AI is watching, judging, and probably enjoying every terrible decision. GAME 2 FLOOR: 1 NEIGHBORHOOD: Serving Warrens TIME TO LEVEL COLLAPSE: 4 Days TONIGHT'S CHALLENGES: Galactic Talk Shows, Ratkin vs. Goblins, and Surviving the Dungeon ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN This is an ongoing Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG actual-play campaign following a group of survivors from New York City as they fight their way through Floors 1–5 of the World Dungeon. Every episode continues the same campaign. Every decision carries forward. Every floor gets harder. The goal: Survive Floor 1 and fight their way to Floor 5. FEATURING PLAYERS FROM: 🎲 Dark Alchemy Ltd. Podcast: https://darkalchemyltd.podbean.com/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/darkalchemy... 🎲 EA & J Labs Website: https://eajlabs.com/ 🎲 Dungeons & Dogtags Website: https://dungeonsanddogtags.com/ 🎲 Dungeons & Detonations Instagram: @dungeons_n_detonations Welcome to the Dungeon. NEW ACHIEVEMENT! You're becoming famous! Unfortunately, so are your mistakes. #DungeonCrawlerCarl #DungeonCrawlerCarlRPG #ActualPlay #TTRPG #LivePlay #TabletopRPG #DarkAlchemy #RPG Ask

  2. Oct 15

    Episode 23 Dungeon Crawler Carl Liveplay The New York Crawl Game 1 The Serving Warrens

    Welcome to the NYC Crawl. The collapse has hit New York City. Our survivors have made it underground, but surviving the end of the world was only the beginning. NYC Crawl is an ongoing Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG actual-play campaign following this group of Crawlers as they fight their way from Floor 1 through Floor 5 of the World Dungeon . Tonight, it all begins. GAME 1 FLOOR: 1 NEIGHBORHOOD: Serving Warrens TIME TO FLOOR COLLAPSE: 5 Days The Crawlers will have to learn the rules of the Dungeon, find a Tutorial Guild, acquire equipment, gain levels, and figure out who they can trust while the System AI and the rest of the galaxy watch their every move. Featuring players from Dark Alchemy Ltd., EA & J Labs, Dungeons & Dogtags, and Dungeons & Detonations. Every game continues the same campaign. Every decision carries forward. Every floor gets harder. The goal: survive Floor 1 and fight their way to Floor 5. Welcome to the Dungeon. Welcome to NYC CRAWL. #DungeonCrawlerCarl #DungeonCrawlerCarlRPG #NYCCrawl #ActualPlay #TTRPG #Liveplay #TabletopRPG #DarkAlchemy

  3. Sep 30

    Episode 22: Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG Guide to Alien Classes

    In this episode, we’re breaking down the alien classes in the Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG and looking at what makes each one unique. We’ll go over the different class options, what they’re built to do, their strengths and drawbacks, and the kinds of crawlers they work best with. If you’re getting ready for Floor 3 class selection or just want to understand some of the stranger options in the game, this review will help you get a feel for what each alien class brings to the table. We’ll cover: • Alien class abilities • Strengths and weaknesses • Combat and support roles • Good race and class combinations • Roleplaying potential • Which options fit different play styles Whether you’re building a new crawler or just learning the system, come hang out with us as we dig into the Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG. NEW ACHIEVEMENT: You Chose the Weird Class.

  4. Sep 24

    Episode 21: Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG Guide to Alien Races

    In this episode, we take a look at the alien races available in the Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG and break down what makes each one unique. We cover their strengths, drawbacks, special traits, and character possibilities, along with how different alien races can shape the way your crawler plays. Whether you're building a new character, preparing for an upcoming game, or just exploring the stranger corners of the Dungeon, this episode gives you a quick guide to the alien race options available. Which alien race would you choose to survive the Dungeon?

  5. Sep 24

    Episode 20: Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG Guide to Earth-Based Classes

    In this episode, we break down the Earth-based classes available in the Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG and talk about what makes each option different. We look at the strengths, playstyles, abilities, and character possibilities for players choosing an Earth-based class for their crawler. Whether you're building your first character, planning for an upcoming game, or trying to figure out which class fits your playstyle, this episode gives you a quick guide to the choices available. Which Earth-based class would you choose before heading deeper into the Dungeon?

  6. Sep 18

    Episode 19 Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG guide to Earth based Races

    Episode 19: Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG Guide to Earth-Based Races In this episode, we break down the Earth-based races available in the Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG and talk about what makes each option different. We look at the strengths, drawbacks, flavor, and character possibilities for players who want to build a crawler starting with an Earth race. Whether you're creating your first character, preparing for an upcoming game, or just learning more about the system, this episode gives you a quick guide to the choices available. Which Earth race would you choose before entering the Dungeon?

  7. Sep 15

    Episode 18 Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG | Floor 3 Game 1: The Necropolis | Liveplay TTRPG

    We’re heading deeper into the dungeon. Join us for Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG: Floor 3, Game 1 – The Necropolis, as our crawlers enter a much darker and deadlier part of the dungeon. I’ll be behind the screen as Dungeon Master, joined by players and guests from EAJ Labs, Dungeons & Dog Tags, The Misfits Institute of BG, and others from the tabletop gaming community. Before the crawling begins, we’ll talk about the new possibilities opening up on Floor 3, including races, classes, character choices, abilities, and what everyone is considering for their crawler. Then it’s time to enter the Necropolis. Expect questionable decisions, dangerous encounters, loot, AI commentary, and the usual Dungeon Crawler Carl chaos. Featuring: EAJ Labs – https://eajlabs.com/ Dungeons & Dog Tags – https://dungeonsanddogtags.com/ Dungeons and Dogtags https://dungeonsanddogtags.com/ The Misfits Institute of BG https://linktr.ee/TheMisfitsInstitute... Floor 3. Game 1. The Necropolis. Welcome back to the dungeon.

  8. Sep 5

    Episode 17 Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG LIVE | Floor 1 Game 1: Welcome to the Bogbricks District

    Tonight we’re running the Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG live and dropping our crawlers into the Bogbricks District, a grimy little corner of Floor 1 packed with questionable merchants, barter-only shops, tutorial guilds, drainage tunnels, rats, loot boxes, and whatever horrible surprises the AI decides to throw at us. This is a live tabletop RPG session using the official Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG rules, with our own Bogbricks neighborhood built out as the starting area. We are joined by Evan of EAJLABS.COM eaandjlabsllc.etsy.com   / eaandjlabs   James of TabletopMisfits.com   / tabletop_misfits     / tabletopmisfit   Cole of   / dungeons_n_detonations   Justin of https://www.ontarioghostbusters.ca/   / ontarioghostbusters   TTRPG in a Castle Play over 30 hours in a Castle   / the.game.theatre.events   Expect: • Character introductions and early Floor 1 survival • The Bogbricks District and its strange inhabitants • Bartering, shops, and NPC roleplay • Tutorial Guild encounters • The drainage shaft rat encounter • Achievements and loot boxes • Plenty of Dungeon AI commentary • Bad decisions made with confidence 🎲 New to Dungeon Crawler Carl? You’re welcome to hang out and learn the game with us. 💀 You will not break me. #DungeonCrawlerCarl #DungeonCrawlerCarlRPG #TTRPG #ActualPlay #RPG #TabletopGaming #LiveRPG #DCC #DungeonMaster #GameMaster

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Welcome to Dark Alchemy, a podcast forged in the fires of the world’s greatest roleplaying game — Dungeons & Dragons. Whether you’re a Dungeon Master weaving intricate campaigns or a player chasing nat 20s, this show is your spellbook of storytelling secrets, tactical advice, and homebrew brilliance. Join the creators of the Dark Alchemy YouTube channel as we explore custom monsters, DM tips, worldbuilding lore, house rules, and interviews with fellow adventurers from the D&D community. 🎲 New episodes weekly. 🧙‍♂️ For DMs, players, and dice goblins alike.

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