Chromatic Roses

Caitie Ninegar and Soren G. Hargrove
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Welcome to Chromatic Roses! A podcast about what it’s like for two midwestern women to play D&D. Caitie Ninegar and Soren G. Hargrove breakdown their experiences of coming to the table for the first time and how they feel they’ve leveled up since they’ve started.

  1. 09/10/2025

    D&D AITA - ROUND 3!

    Ya'll ever been in a sticky situation and just wished you could gain a lil perspective to help you out? Perhaps a level headed voice of reason, to make things make sense? Or even better, a couple of Midwest women, who specifically have an interest in the spicy tea that was being served at your last TTRPG table? Well, whaddaya frikin' know. This week in the Rosegarden, Soren and Caitie are back at it- "it" being browsing some of the interesting(and sometimes poorly written) posts on DNDAITA. So strap in while they translate and dissect some sticky situations. ------------------------ Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove ------------------------ Todays Topics and Links: Posts in order of appearance- https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDAITA/comments/1jjc07l/aita_for_asking_my_players_above_table_if_theyre/ https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDAITA/comments/1jpboru/aita_for_stopping_a_party_member_from_killing_non/ https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDAITA/comments/1ju4yf2/having_problems_with_dm_aita/ https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDAITA/comments/1k4k8jp/aita_for_doing_a_part_of_a_pcs_backstory_without/ https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDAITA/comments/1l4ohr7/rant_perhaps_aita_dont_know_if_im_in_the_right/ Very Important Backstory Worksheet (VIB) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kGz3Jz5t6dX521jo8uCvCGKt6KQarAKO/view All Dungeons and Dragons resources cited fall under Fair Use via a Creative Commons by Share Alike 3.0 License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ ------------------------ Follow us on Insta ⁠⁠⁠@Chromatic_Roses⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/chromatic_roses/ Like us on Facebook at Chromatic Roses https://www.facebook.com/chromaticroses/ Watch Caitie Stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/k80_13 ------------------------ Sound effects by Pixabay and Floraphonic https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/ https://www.youtube.com/@floraphonic Intro and outro music - Follow Noah Trumble at https://www.instagram.com/trumbleygeek/ Listen to Pearle Parade https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KCWCdwQ9y8ro53aTvKojo?si=hLT37hFBTOWsVnMeDdGQIg ------------------------ -Chapters- 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:55 Quiet Veterans 0:14:23 Leave Goblins Alone 0:22:18 Bad DM 0:38:40 RWI 0:44:26 PC Backstory 0:54:39 Rant? 1:08:44 Outty

    1h 10m

  2. 08/27/2025

    Vibes 'n' Thrives, Lucky Number 7

    Our gardeners have been having a summer FULL of projects, so like any good adventure it is time to take a short rest. That's right, Rosebuds, it's time for another round of Vibes 'n' Thrives! Join Caitie and Soren this week while they catch us up on what they have been Vibin' with while working through their hectic schedules, and what Thrives have been aiding to push them through! ------------------------ Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove ------------------------ Todays Topics and Links: Very Important Backstory Worksheet (VIB) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kGz3Jz5t6dX521jo8uCvCGKt6KQarAKO/view All Dungeons and Dragons resources cited fall under Fair Use via a Creative Commons by Share Alike 3.0 License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ ------------------------ Follow us on Insta ⁠⁠⁠@Chromatic_Roses⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/chromatic_roses/ Like us on Facebook at Chromatic Roses https://www.facebook.com/chromaticroses/ Watch Caitie Stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/k80_13 ------------------------ Sound effects by Pixabay and Floraphonic https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/ https://www.youtube.com/@floraphonic Intro and outro music - Follow Noah Trumble at https://www.instagram.com/trumbleygeek/ Listen to Pearle Parade https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KCWCdwQ9y8ro53aTvKojo?si=hLT37hFBTOWsVnMeDdGQIg ------------------------ -Chapters- 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:50 Caitie's Vibe 1 0:08:54 Soren's Vibe 1 0:12:47 Caitie's Vibe 2 0:24:45 Soren's Vibe 2 0:30:10 Caitie Vibe 3 0:35:02 Soren's Vibe 3 0:37:10 RWI 0:41:41 Soren Thrive 1 0:42:42 Caitie Thrive 1 0:45:52 Soren Thrive 2 0:48:35 Caitie Thrive 2 1:09:26 Outty

    1h 11m

  3. 08/13/2025

    Character Alchemy: Outlander Edition

    It's time for another edition of Character Alchemy! This week, Soren and Caitie sit down to take a closer look at one of their favorite characters: CLAIRE ELIZABETH BEAUCHAMP... well, depending on where you are at in the books. Anyway, Listen in while our favorite gardeners discuss what it might take (on paper and in your big beautiful brain) to play a character inspired by Claire in your own D&D campaign! ------------------------ Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove ------------------------ Todays Topics and Links: https://rpgbot.net/dnd5/characters/classes/cleric/subclasses Very Important Backstory Worksheet (VIB) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kGz3Jz5t6dX521jo8uCvCGKt6KQarAKO/view All Dungeons and Dragons resources cited fall under Fair Use via a Creative Commons by Share Alike 3.0 License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ ------------------------ Follow us on Insta ⁠⁠⁠@Chromatic_Roses⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/chromatic_roses/ Like us on Facebook at Chromatic Roses https://www.facebook.com/chromaticroses/ Watch Caitie Stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/k80_13 ------------------------ Sound effects by Pixabay and Floraphonic https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/ https://www.youtube.com/@floraphonic Intro and outro music - Follow Noah Trumble at https://www.instagram.com/trumbleygeek/ Listen to Pearle Parade https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KCWCdwQ9y8ro53aTvKojo?si=hLT37hFBTOWsVnMeDdGQIg ------------------------ -Chapters- 00:00 Intro 01:21 Spoilers, reminders, into backstory 09:26 What we like about Claire 17:57 Side tangent-historical fiction is maybe not as fun for women 25:17 How time travel works 29:35 RWI 32:00 Building a Claire-like 45:17 Outty

    47 min

  4. 07/30/2025

    What is a Bastion?

    We(royally) have all had dreams of building a fort, escaping to a secret club house, defending a stronghold, or maybe even protecting others within the walls of our magical castle. Well, we can't exactly tell you how to make those dreams a reality.... But we can tell you how to play it out with your friends in DnD!! This week in the Rose Garden, Caitie and Soren are reading through the 2024 Dungeon Masters Guide (they're not late, you were early) to talk about BASTIONS! Join our favorite gardeners while they read through what makes Bastions so interesting, how they differ from old systems, and how they can improve play around your table! So rosebuds, build a pillow fort, post a sign saying "no stinkers allowed", and listen in while they tell you allllll about Bastions. ------------------------ Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove ------------------------ Todays Topics and Links: Stronghold guide img cred https://retrorocket.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Dand-StrongholdbuildersGB.jpg The importance of Aesthetics(Adventurer Core) https://youtu.be/G6a9BX344Yc?si=2vjImMOsLD-DNdvs Very Important Backstory Worksheet (VIB) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kGz3Jz5t6dX521jo8uCvCGKt6KQarAKO/view All Dungeons and Dragons resources cited fall under Fair Use via a Creative Commons by Share Alike 3.0 License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ ------------------------ Follow us on Insta ⁠⁠⁠@Chromatic_Roses⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/chromatic_roses/ Like us on Facebook at Chromatic Roses https://www.facebook.com/chromaticroses/ ------------------------ Sound effects by Pixabay and Floraphonic https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/ https://www.youtube.com/@floraphonic Intro and outro music - Follow Noah Trumble at https://www.instagram.com/trumbleygeek/ Listen to Pearle Parade https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KCWCdwQ9y8ro53aTvKojo?si=hLT37hFBTOWsVnMeDdGQIg ------------------------ -Chapters- 0:00:00 Intro to Bastions 0:02:18 Strongholds vs Bastions 0:06:28 Vs Downtime 0:07:54 Appeal and Initial Thoughts 0:14:22 Dream Bastion Pondering 0:19:51 RWI 0:23:18 How to Bastion/Basics 0:26:52 Special Facilities and Features 0:31:26 Combining Bastions 0:37:51 Bastion Orders 0:40:29 Special Facilities 0:45:14 Bastion Events 0:51:26 Bastion Tracker 0:53:18 Closing thoughts and Tips 1:02:29 Outro

    1h 4m

  5. 07/16/2025

    Ladies We Love (Around the D&D Table)

    I know we are all big fans of our lovely gardeners here in the Rosegarden, but have you ever wondered who the Gardeners are big fans of? Well, Rosebuds, wonder no more! This week, Soren and Caitie are sharing just that in this short n sweet episode, highlighting some of their favorite ladies that are featured at ttrpg (liveplay) tables~ along with a bonus shoutout to some other creators at the end!!! ------------------------ Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove ------------------------ Todays Topics and Links: Dungeons, Dice and Everything Nice https://dungeons-dice.tumblr.com Highlighted post: https://dungeons-dice.tumblr.com/post/163435421021/dear-women-dd-players https://www.instagram.com/galsandgoblins/?hl=en Very Important Backstory Worksheet (VIB) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kGz3Jz5t6dX521jo8uCvCGKt6KQarAKO/view All Dungeons and Dragons resources cited fall under Fair Use via a Creative Commons by Share Alike 3.0 License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ ------------------------ Follow us on Insta ⁠⁠⁠@Chromatic_Roses⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/chromatic_roses/ Like us on Facebook at Chromatic Roses https://www.facebook.com/chromaticroses/ Watch Caitie Stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/k80_13 ------------------------ Sound effects by Pixabay and Floraphonic https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/ https://www.youtube.com/@floraphonic Intro and outro music - Follow Noah Trumble at https://www.instagram.com/trumbleygeek/ Listen to Pearle Parade https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KCWCdwQ9y8ro53aTvKojo?si=hLT37hFBTOWsVnMeDdGQIg ------------------------ -Chapters- 00:00 Intro 02:13 RayRay 06:29 Aimee 11:12 RWI 13:40 Abrea! 20:13 Ashley 3 24:29 D,D&E 28:44 Outty

    31 min

  6. 07/02/2025

    Ask the Roses - ADVICE the 3rd!

    Hey rosebuds! It is time for another round of Ask the Roses, where our favorite gardeners answer some of your burning questions! This week in the Rosegarden, Caitie and Soren are answering what you ROSEBUDS have been asking! So tune on in to hear what they have to say, and be sure to keep an eye on our socials~ so that YOU too can have a chance of getting your own question answered, in a future edition of Ask The Roses! ------------------------ Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove ------------------------ Todays Topics and Links: Very Important Backstory Worksheet (VIB) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kGz3Jz5t6dX521jo8uCvCGKt6KQarAKO/view All Dungeons and Dragons resources cited fall under Fair Use via a Creative Commons by Share Alike 3.0 License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ ------------------------ Follow us on Insta ⁠⁠⁠@Chromatic_Roses⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/chromatic_roses/ Like us on Facebook at Chromatic Roses https://www.facebook.com/chromaticroses/ Watch Caitie Stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/k80_13 ------------------------ Sound effects by Pixabay and Floraphonic https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/ https://www.youtube.com/@floraphonic Intro and outro music - Follow Noah Trumble at https://www.instagram.com/trumbleygeek/ Listen to Pearle Parade https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KCWCdwQ9y8ro53aTvKojo?si=hLT37hFBTOWsVnMeDdGQIg ------------------------ -Chapters- 00:00 Intro 02:47 QOL 09:31 Magic Items 21:41 New Group Who Dis 26:16 Planting New Games 29:21 RWI 31:24 Performers 35:47 Random or Planned 44:06 Misc 58:00 Outty

    1 hr

  7. 06/18/2025

    Games We Love- That AREN'T D&D!

    You know, Rosebuds, we don't ONLY play ttrpg's around here. Every once in a while, we also like to play some board games, video games, tic-tac-toe, etc. So this week, that is exactly what we're going to be talking about! Join Soren and Caitie as they talk about their favorite titles to kick back(or lock in) and play- whenever they have downtime! From board games and deck builders, to shoot-em-ups and star-makers -- our favorite gardeners have a solid crop of entertaining titles for you to check out! ------------------------ Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove ------------------------ Todays Topics and Links: Everdell Flamecraft Ooblets Inscryption Portal Katamari Damacy REROLL All Dungeons and Dragons resources cited fall under Fair Use via a Creative Commons by Share Alike 3.0 License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ ------------------------ Follow us on Insta ⁠⁠⁠@Chromatic_Roses⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/chromatic_roses/ Like us on Facebook at Chromatic Roses https://www.facebook.com/chromaticroses/ Watch Caitie Stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/k80_13 ------------------------ Sound effects by Pixabay and Floraphonic https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/ https://www.youtube.com/@floraphonic Intro and outro music - Follow Noah Trumble at https://www.instagram.com/trumbleygeek/ Listen to Pearle Parade https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KCWCdwQ9y8ro53aTvKojo?si=hLT37hFBTOWsVnMeDdGQIg ------------------------ -Chapters- 00:00 Intro 01:05 Soren's Board Games 04:40 Phone/Mobile Games 09:00 Vidgy Games 14:09 RWI 16:50 Caitie's Recc's! 21:05 Some Classics 29:04 Off Vibe 34:44 Outty

    36 min

  8. 06/04/2025

    Mapping The Classes - What Class Matches your Player Archetype

    This week in the Rose Garden, we’re further exploring the 5 Player Archetypes! If you have resonated with one of our Archetypes and thought “well that’s great and all, but is there a class that would suit my playstyle, then? Hunh??? ANSWER ME!!!” Then THIS episode (and perhaps a walk outside) is for YOU! Join Caitie and Soren as they discuss what classes make the most sense for each of our 5 Archetypes. So Camp Councilors; rein in those Pot Stirrers, wake up the Lurkers, call up the Historians and pull the Strategist out of the basement- cuz it’s time for a Garden Party. ------------------------ Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove ------------------------ Todays Topics and Links: https://youtu.be/aCwWx_sOgtc?si=9VlIDYVX4IZqJbsk All Dungeons and Dragons resources cited fall under Fair Use via a Creative Commons by Share Alike 3.0 License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ ------------------------ Follow us on Insta ⁠⁠⁠@Chromatic_Roses⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/chromatic_roses/ Like us on Facebook at Chromatic Roses https://www.facebook.com/chromaticroses/ Watch Caitie Stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/k80_13 ------------------------ Sound effects by Pixabay and Floraphonic https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/ https://www.youtube.com/@floraphonic Intro and outro music - Follow Noah Trumble at https://www.instagram.com/trumbleygeek/ Listen to Pearle Parade https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KCWCdwQ9y8ro53aTvKojo?si=hLT37hFBTOWsVnMeDdGQIg ------------------------ -Chapters- 00:00 Intro 01:29 Readin up on Historian 07:53 Whos Lurkin 11:11 Camp Counselor 15:34 RWI 26:39 Yall like Strats 29:33 Stir them Pots 32:22 The Chameleons 39:47 Outty

    42 min
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Welcome to Chromatic Roses! A podcast about what it’s like for two midwestern women to play D&D. Caitie Ninegar and Soren G. Hargrove breakdown their experiences of coming to the table for the first time and how they feel they’ve leveled up since they’ve started.

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  • Creator
    Caitie Ninegar and Soren G. Hargrove
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Caitie Ninegar and Soren G. Hargrove
  • Show Website
    Chromatic Roses