Exploding Dice (formerly The Mana Pool)

scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Xy-fQNg7HzQ?wmode=opaque&enablejsapi=1" width="854" frameborder="0" height="480"> This week on the Geek I/O Show, we part the veils of reality and head back to a very special episode of The Mana Pool.While Red Larch is left in pieces and the adventurers are left to search for answers. Why are the clouds red? Where did these towers come from? Gram knows! The party leaves Red Larch to find answers! After wrestling through a jelly tunnel, going into a magical house, a giant in the library,and some red elves...the party still has no answers.Join us on The Mana Pool, won't you? Don’t lick that orc dudes wounds!The Mana Pool: Episode 25 Show NotesThe Mana Pool: Episode 25 Audio Archive

scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/zIh54K2KOgU?wmode=opaque&enablejsapi=1" width="854" frameborder="0" height="480"> This week on the Geek I/O Show, we part the veils of reality and head back to The Mana Pool. As the Dragon and Flame Giant cause havoc on Red Larch, the heroes prepare themselves to take them down. They select yo tokens and grab their boner actions, and the heroes try everything to take down these monsters. Shen, Gram and Grunkus charge in, while Lamonea turns into Matthew McConisandler and Dory tries to blow kisses at them. With a little help from their friends, the heroes take down the monsters! Lamonea revives everyone and now the heroes are left to come up with a plan to what to do next!Join us on The Mana Pool, won't you? You can shoots him!The Mana Pool: Episode 24 Show NotesThe Mana Pool: Episode 24 Audio Archive

scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/069PrSykv0g?wmode=opaque&enablejsapi=1" width="854" frameborder="0" height="480"> This week on the Geek I/O Show, we part the veils of reality and head back into The Mana Pool.Shen and Gronkus return from Riverguard Keep to find a ravaged Red Larch. The party was not met with a warm reception, as the town had seen multiple attacks since they were gone and Shen and Gronkus had to explain why Davdak and Saltaba did not return. While Shen and Gronkus were checking in with the authorities, they met two intresting characters in the mayoral chambers. They met Gram, the human...man, and Lamonea (Lemon), the redneck winged tiefling.  Also Dory in yet another random form. The new party went out to find out where all of the attacks were coming from.And in true clif-hanger fasion, a random Fire Giant and Young Red Dragon appeared and were ready for battle!Join us on The Mana Pool won’t you? I Be All Gronkus I

scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/AYcoT5vZsxg?wmode=opaque&enablejsapi=1" width="854" frameborder="0" height="480"> This week on the Geek I/O Show, we part the veils of reality and head back to a very special episode of The Mana Pool.Our DM, CJ Boat as he walks Raul Garza and Dale Campbell in creating two new characters from the ground up. Also the players get a full tutorial in Roll20.  Join us on The Mana Pool won’t you? Sorry, No Humans Allowed!The Mana Pool #22 Show NotesThe Mana Pool #22 Audio Archive

This week on the Geek I/O Show, we part the veils of reality and head back to The Mana Pool. The party continues their adventure of at the Riverguard Keep...and it wasn’t without a challenge.The party used their best skills to attempt to enter the castle but; Davdak found some rocks, Dory found a moat with water in it and Minthra found nothing. So the party continued with another plan, attempting to find a back door. Until Dory snuck off to dip her toe in the moat and disappeared and trouble appeared. The party was taken hostage where Saltaba was touched from arch rival. The party attempted a #genasilivesmatter protest...with some tragic results.Join us on The Mana Pool, won’t you? You will be sparkling in the sunset!The Mana Pool #21: Show NotesThe Mana Pool #21: Audio Archive

scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/9g6mFqe4uV0?wmode=opaque&enablejsapi=1" width="854" frameborder="0" height="480"> This week on the Geek I/O Show, we part the veils of reality and head back to The Mana Pool. The party makes their adventure from Red Larch to Riverguard Keep.The adventurers headed off once again in the caravan and on their way! But not without some surprises. Minthra activated a magical artifact that pushed the party’s trust after they woke up mysteriously in cabins. While setting up camp for the night, Minthra activated the magical artifact again to make cabins appear again. While most of the party choose to sleep in the cabins, Davdak and Dory choose to sleep out in the elements.The adventurers await a big battle at Riverguard Keep! Join us on The Mana Pool, won’t you? You will appear as magical puddles.

scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/aohNVP6ie74?wmode=opaque&enablejsapi=1" width="854" frameborder="0" height="480"> Season 2 Premiere! This week on the Geek I/O Show, it's time for the season 2 Premiere of the Mana Pool, where Davdak and Saltaba find themselves saying goodbye to their fallen friends. They also find their way back to Red Larch, as Davdak received an ascending regarding some troubles that lay in the town...and trouble there was. The town is in lockdown in an attempt to find the missing king.  The adventurers attempt to investigate, but are met by two new friends. Also, Davdak and Saltaba get some weapon upgrades like no other.Join us on The Mana Pool won't you, we'll make you find your missing coin.The Mana Pool: Episode 19 Show NotesThe Mana Pool: Episode 19 Audio Archive

scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/TKoBZ_63MNI?wmode=opaque&enablejsapi=1" width="854" frameborder="0" height="480">Join your DM CJ Boat and the adventures  Raul Gaza, Dale Campbell, and Rachel Boat as they continue their journey in the world of Dungeons and Dragons: 5th Edition.This time on the Mana Pool, things get a little bit serious as the team faces down the mighty Hellenrae face-to-face.  What will happen when he unleashes his whole power? The team will never be the same again. Join us on the Mana Pool, won't you? You won't wake up in a puddle of red velvet!Mana Pool 18 Audio Archive

scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/24hdx8oufBw?wmode=opaque&enablejsapi=1" width="854" frameborder="0" height="480"> Join your DM CJ Boat and the adventurers, Raul Garza, Andy Young and Dale Campbell as they continue their journey in the world of Dungeons and Dragons: 5th Edition.?Mana Pool 17 Audio Archive

scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/IRTrsmjH6k0?wmode=opaque&enablejsapi=1" width="854" frameborder="0" height="480">Join your DM CJ Boat and the adventures Jarred Azevedo, Raul Gaza, Andy Young and Dale Campbell as they continue their journey in the world of Dungeons and Dragons: 5th Edition.The party get’s all magiced up, and it’s time to get our hands dirty and start punching some minotaurs.After enjoying and recovering from Kai's farewell party (complete with lesbian wind dancers), Dricu forgets his prayers, Davdak does some sweet arrow tricks, Saltaba tries and fails to set a half-pheonix on fire, and all the animals love Dhalgren now.  With their new ally Al the mage, they storm the evil earth temple to do 30 million damage.  Will any more party members be lost?  Will they all be lost?  Tune in to find out!Join us on The Mana Pool, won’t you?  It’s better than the Ice Age movie no one asked for.Mana Pool 16 Audio Archive

Join your DM CJ Boat and the adventures Jarred Azevedo, Raul Gaza, Andy Young and Dale Campbell as they continue their journey in the world of Dungeons and Dragons: 5th Edition.We were synced up despite the internet lag and everything will be great...other than the funeral.We gazed in awe at the most greenest green you have ever greened and bid farewell to our comrade Kai.  Our hearts heavy, we celebrated Kai with Fire! Fire! Fire!, Dricu hit the dance floor, Dhalgren’s spider sense tingled, Saltaba couldn’t find anything to burn, and we said goodnight to Captain Sparkelpants. There was also the elf god guy, the other fairy, and a weird wind dance thing.  We were all pretty winded.Join us on The Mana Pool, won’t you?  We will...never mind...I won’t reveal my secrets.Mana Pool 15 Audio Archive

scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/AGWh2VGwQc0?wmode=opaque&enablejsapi=1" width="854" frameborder="0" height="480">Join your DM CJ Boat and the adventures Jarred Azevedo, Raul Gaza, Andy Young and Dale Campbell as they continue their journey in the world of Dungeons and Dragons: 5th Edition.The party is back right where we left them: surrounded by enemies and ready to fight for their lives!  So, a punchy guy and a stabby guy walk into a cave…Saltaba brings the smack talk and finally get’s to light things on fire, Davdak works his dagger and rolls 20 on the wrong end, Dhalgren takes many punches, Kai shoves it in his mouth and drinks it, and Dricu explodes a rock knight’s face.  The battle rages on, and ultimately we made the eagles cry.  No more drinks?  No!  More drinks!Join us on The Mana Pool, won’t you?  You’ll get a bonus and a bon-bon.Mana Pool 14 Audio Archive

scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/puUYcVPT3Xs?wmode=opaque&enablejsapi=1" width="854" frameborder="0" height="480">Join your DM CJ Boat and the adventures Jarred Azevedo, Raul Gaza, Andy Young and Dale Campbell as they continue their journey in the world of Dungeons and Dragons: 5th Edition.We may have been purple manned in the last round, but we somehow managed to survive and it’s time to celebrate and take a much needed rest.  The vacation is short lived, however, as darkness looms on the horizon.Dhalgren let’s loose, Saltaba get’s a typhoon hangover, Davdak sparkles up the room, and Dricu get’s all the ladies.  Still, that evil temple radiating evil needs to be investigated, so our team packs a sammich and hits the skies.  Kai’s eagle eyes are at the ready, and the gang takes to the skies.  What awaits them there?  Tune in to find out!  Plus!  Who’s a praying mantis?Join us on The Mana Pool, won’t you?  Hey you’re a dragon, and this is crazy...but here’s my amulet, so call

scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/1vZerKskzm0?wmode=opaque&enablejsapi=1" width="854" frameborder="0" height="480">Join your DM CJ Boat and the adventures Jarred Azevedo, Raul Gaza, Andy Young and Dale Campbell as they continue their journey in the world of Dungeons and Dragons: 5th Edition.We’re back in The Mana Pool and the party has returned from one battle only to be dropped (literally) into another one.  I’m gonna rock them like a Hurricane!Dhalgren almost died, Davdak almost died, Saltaba almost died, and Dricu tried to almost die while he swung his scimitar around like a big, dumb dragon.  Kai did some weird things with his things and then dropped a RAWR bomb.  The battle raged.  Friend and foe fell.  Did anyone actually die?  Tune in to find out.Join us on The Mana Pool, won’t you?  All we want for Christmas is level 4.Episode 12 Audio Archive

scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/51Dvr3CeZyM?wmode=opaque&enablejsapi=1" width="854" frameborder="0" height="480">Join your DM CJ Boat and the adventures Jarred Azevedo, Raul Gaza, Andy Young and Dale Campbell as they continue their journey in the world of Dungeons and Dragons: 5th Edition.This week The Mana Pool, the hunt is afoot!  Things get a little crazy and nothing goes as planned when we encounter the manticore.  Longsword your thing, because we have plot progression!Davdak makes some impressive shots, Saltaba finally got to light some things on fire, and Dricu stressed out his eagle.  There was sparkling menace everywhere.  Beak damage was taken.  The tank took bear form, my favorite form.  The fight raged on, and there was so much blood.  Where they victorious?  Tune in to find out?Join us on The Mana Pool, won’t you?  It’s better than death by glitter.Episode 11 Audio Archive

scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/mxWUHQdF2jc?wmode=opaque&enablejsapi=1" width="854" frameborder="0" height="480">This week on The Mana Pool, it’s time to check out the view from the top of the tower!  There are things going on up there, man.  Things.Dricu got his comeuppance, Dhalgren felt threatened, Davdak admired the vast valley, and Saltaba still managed to restrain his fire.  There were statues with guyliner, a BB-8 made out of fire, a weird rock thing, feasting, dancing, grumping, and dragon hugs.  Stand tall!  We built this tower on rock and thrall!Join us on The Mana Pool, won’t you?  We’ll bring the magic Post-It notes.Episode 10 audio archive

scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/C6HKBcPo_iI?wmode=opaque&enablejsapi=1" width="854" frameborder="0" height="480">The adventurers are back for another dip in the Mana Pool.  They are approaching upon the tower, and everyone was nice to each other until they weren’t.After being scared by a horse sized vulture, the gang was invited in to completely bullshit everything.  Davdak sparkled and spun in the sunlight, Dhalgren was open like the sky, Saltaba resisted lighting things on fire, and Dricu got plus one sticky notes.  A poor decision is made in the heat of the moment once again.  Oy.Join us on The Mana Pool, won’t you?  The eagle is really loud.Episode 9 Audio archive

scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/02_LjSPOECU?wmode=opaque&enablejsapi=1" width="854" frameborder="0" height="480">This week on The Mana Pool, it’s time to head back to The Mana Pool.  In the aftermath of the fight with the cult members, the adventures regroup and prepare to take the next step of their journey.Saltaba simmered down, Davdak asserted his ass, Dhalgren searched for answers, Dricu touched ‘the book’, and for once no allies died.  The angel thing guided our visions toward the Feathergale Spire to find answers to all the strange elemental happenings they’ve encountered.  Things are about to get intense.Join us on The Mana Pool, won’t you?  It’s better than one too many black whoppers.Episode 8 Audio Archive

scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/3Ms30Wl5Ut8?wmode=opaque&enablejsapi=1" width="854" frameborder="0" height="480">This week on The Geek I/O Show, we are gathered in the town square for the arrival of the King...and boy did the king arrived.After the king arrived, chaos was brought upon to the town. The team had to deal the chaos and fight all 6 elements: The aspirin, bacon, heart, skull, mark and snail elements.Join us on Geek I/O won't you, we’re Thundering Sluts.  Episode 7 Audio Archive

scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Cf5a5nZgfXc?wmode=opaque&enablejsapi=1" width="854" frameborder="0" height="480">This week on The Mana Pool, we grabbed our giant tube of novelty D4 to kicked back to have a level three upgrade round.  Our characters move from larpers to legit, and then we hit you with the paragraph.Welcome to cavelands, adventurers. Davdak added some sweet skills to his sparkly belt, Saltaba got FIREd up, Dricu filled his spell slots, and Dhalgren stopped being lawful good (WHUT?!).  The party is prepared for the next leg of their quest.  Will it be enough?  Plus! The Summer Movie Smackdown is over!  Who won awards and took home the gold?  You can now take care of your fart gas.Join us on The Mana Pool, won’t you?  It’s better than thunder next to your face.Episode 6 Audio Archive