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. 4d ago

    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.

  2. 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?

  3. 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?

  4. 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?

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. Aug 21

    Episode 16 We ran Dungeons and Dragons in Real Castle!

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  8. Jun 30

    Episode 15 DnD in Vegas at the Luxor? Kingdom of Keshanar, Epic Travel Crew and KaliberXperiences

    We’re talking with the creators behind Kingdom of Keshanar, Epic Travel Crew, and Kaliber Xperiences about an upcoming luxury Las Vegas Dungeons & Dragons travel experience planned for June 2027. Kingdom of Keshanar is an Ancient Egypt-inspired D&D 5e setting, and this event aims to bring that world to life through travel, immersive storytelling, and tabletop adventure at the Luxor in Las Vegas. In this interview, we discuss the world of Keshanar, Egyptian mythology, luxury gaming travel, immersive event design, and what players can expect from this one-of-a-kind D&D destination experience. Links: Kingdom of Keshanar: https://keshanar.com/ Kaliber Xperiences: https://kaliberxperiences.com/ Epic Travel Crew: https://epictravelandvacations.com/ #DungeonsAndDragons #DnD #TTRPG #Keshanar #LasVegas #Luxor #EgyptianMythology #TabletopRPG

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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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