

3d6 Down The Line
3d6 Down the Line
3d6 Down the Line is a group of friends who enjoy playing and showcasing a variety of independent tabletop roleplaying games.
Our mission is to inspire both new and veteran players through our "community-first" approach to published content.
Our mission is to inspire both new and veteran players through our "community-first" approach to published content.
Episodes
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Sep 22, 2023 • 25min
Delve Detox Ep 43 - Maximizing Temporary Power! | OSR Post-Session Discussion!
SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first!
Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended!
In relation to the events of the session, we chat about missing the 5 room bonus, sharing the burden of remembering abilities, the best use of temporary power, mapping Arden Vul verticality, Rope Trick blues, and illusionists in OSE!
If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out the Delve Detox on YouTube.
The Halls of Arden Vul is by Richard Barton, Andreas Claren, and Joseph Browning, published by Expeditious Retreat Press. Purchase it here.
Old School Essentials is a restatement of the Basic/Expert (B/X) rulesets of Dungeons & Dragons, originally published in 1981. Check it out at https://necroticgnome.com/.
I use a fairly extensive list of house rules, culled from numerous luminary OSR sources. Find them, my Armor and Weapons List, and my Carousing Rules here.
Grab some 3d6 DTL merchandise! https://3d6dtl.creator-spring.com/
Intro music by Muzaproduction.

Sep 19, 2023 • 2h 16min
The Halls of Arden Vul Actual Play Ep 43 - Old School Essentials OSR Megadungeon | The Chambers of Ancient Ice
Delve 3 begins with a series of forgotten chambers encased in unnatural snow and ice.
Is this truly the tomb of the mythical Marius Tricotor?
Oaths are spoken and prayers proffered in these dreadful frostbitten halls.
Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused here.
The Halls of Arden Vul is by Richard Barton, Andreas Claren, and Joseph Browning, published by Expeditious Retreat Press. Purchase it here.
Old School Essentials is a restatement of the Basic/Expert (B/X) rulesets of Dungeons & Dragons, originally published in 1981. Check it out at https://necroticgnome.com/.
Explore more 3d6 Down the Line at our official website! Find our House Rules (culled from numerous luminary OSR sources), character sheets, artwork, both video and audio only versions of every episode, and lots more!
Grab some 3d6 DTL merchandise! https://3d6dtl.creator-spring.com/
If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out the episode on YouTube.

Sep 15, 2023 • 17min
Delve Detox Ep 42 - Banana Level 9! | OSR Post-Session Discussion!
SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first!
Video
Audio
Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended!
In relation to the events of the session, we chat about reframing campaign goals, megadungeon wild cards, Locate Object, retainer loyalty, and information as power!
If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out the Delve Detox on YouTube.
The Halls of Arden Vul is by Richard Barton, Andreas Claren, and Joseph Browning, published by Expeditious Retreat Press. Purchase it here.
Old School Essentials is a restatement of the Basic/Expert (B/X) rulesets of Dungeons & Dragons, originally published in 1981. Check it out at https://necroticgnome.com/.
I use a fairly extensive list of house rules, culled from numerous luminary OSR sources. Find them, my Armor and Weapons List, and my Carousing Rules here.
Grab some 3d6 DTL merchandise! https://3d6dtl.creator-spring.com/
Intro music by Muzaproduction.

Sep 12, 2023 • 2h 6min
The Halls of Arden Vul Actual Play Ep 42 - Old School Essentials OSR Megadungeon | Into the Fire
The best laid plans of shorties and men oft go awry. Witness the campaign take a HARD right turn in this astounding session of Arden Vul, in which the party delves deep into some of the dungeon's darkest secrets.
Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused here.
The Halls of Arden Vul is by Richard Barton, Andreas Claren, and Joseph Browning, published by Expeditious Retreat Press. Purchase it here.
Old School Essentials is a restatement of the Basic/Expert (B/X) rulesets of Dungeons & Dragons, originally published in 1981. Check it out at https://necroticgnome.com/.
Explore more 3d6 Down the Line at our official website! Find our House Rules (culled from numerous luminary OSR sources), character sheets, artwork, both video and audio only versions of every episode, and lots more!
Grab some 3d6 DTL merchandise! https://3d6dtl.creator-spring.com/
If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out the episode on YouTube.

Sep 7, 2023 • 27min
Delve Detox Ep 41 - Expansionist Goblins! | OSR Post-Session Discussion!
SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first!
Video
Audio
Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended!
In relation to the events of the session, we chat about well-designed encounters, puzzles as part of historical intent, expansionist goblins, in-game time dilation, and faction alliances!
If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out the Delve Detox on YouTube.
The Halls of Arden Vul is by Richard Barton, Andreas Claren, and Joseph Browning, published by Expeditious Retreat Press. Purchase it here.
Old School Essentials is a restatement of the Basic/Expert (B/X) rulesets of Dungeons & Dragons, originally published in 1981. Check it out at https://necroticgnome.com/.
I use a fairly extensive list of house rules, culled from numerous luminary OSR sources. Find them, my Armor and Weapons List, and my Carousing Rules here.
Grab some 3d6 DTL merchandise! https://3d6dtl.creator-spring.com/
Intro music by Muzaproduction.

Sep 5, 2023 • 2h 25min
The Halls of Arden Vul Actual Play Ep 41 - Old School Essentials OSR Megadungeon | Jost and the Little Guys
Watch a stone-cold classic of dungeon-crawling as Mort, Gorend, and Jost perform small unit recon in the perilous corridors and chambers of the Thothian Precincts.
Tight, fast, and procedural -- as Moldvay intended!
Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused here.
The Halls of Arden Vul is by Richard Barton, Andreas Claren, and Joseph Browning, published by Expeditious Retreat Press. Purchase it here.
Old School Essentials is a restatement of the Basic/Expert (B/X) rulesets of Dungeons & Dragons, originally published in 1981. Check it out at https://necroticgnome.com/.
Explore more 3d6 Down the Line at our official website! Find our House Rules (culled from numerous luminary OSR sources), character sheets, artwork, both video and audio only versions of every episode, and lots more!
Grab some 3d6 DTL merchandise! https://3d6dtl.creator-spring.com/
If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out the episode on YouTube.

Sep 1, 2023 • 21min
Delve Detox Ep 40 - Bridging Map Connections! | OSR Post-Session Discussion
SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first!
Video
Audio
Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended!
In relation to the events of the session, we chat about bridging map connections, benefits of surprise, when to roll morale, and resting in the dungeon!
If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out the Delve Detox on YouTube.
The Halls of Arden Vul is by Richard Barton, Andreas Claren, and Joseph Browning, published by Expeditious Retreat Press. Purchase it here.
Old School Essentials is a restatement of the Basic/Expert (B/X) rulesets of Dungeons & Dragons, originally published in 1981. Check it out at https://necroticgnome.com/.
I use a fairly extensive list of house rules, culled from numerous luminary OSR sources. Find them, my Armor and Weapons List, and my Carousing Rules here.
Grab some 3d6 DTL merchandise! https://3d6dtl.creator-spring.com/
Intro music by Muzaproduction.

Aug 29, 2023 • 2h 5min
The Halls of Arden Vul Actual Play Ep 40 - Old School Essentials OSR Megadungeon | A Session of Ice and Fire
The AV Club makes their move against baboon defenses in the Well of Light. Is it all-out war, or does the party have some tricks up their sleeves? Let's find out!
Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused here.
The Halls of Arden Vul is by Richard Barton, Andreas Claren, and Joseph Browning, published by Expeditious Retreat Press. Purchase it here.
Old School Essentials is a restatement of the Basic/Expert (B/X) rulesets of Dungeons & Dragons, originally published in 1981. Check it out at https://necroticgnome.com/.
Explore more 3d6 Down the Line at our official website! Find our House Rules (culled from numerous luminary OSR sources), character sheets, artwork, both video and audio only versions of every episode, and lots more!
Grab some 3d6 DTL merchandise! https://3d6dtl.creator-spring.com/
If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out the episode on YouTube.

Aug 27, 2023 • 2h 16min
Dolmenwood Deep Dive Part 3 - Campaign Book | Perilous Fairytale Forest Hexcrawl RPG!
Join Jon for a comprehensive exploration of the upcoming Dolmenwood roleplaying game, due in 2024, by Necrotic Gnome and Exalted Funeral!
Dolmenwood is a complete roleplaying game in the old-school style, set in a dark and perilous fairytale woods. Currently being kickstarted, the game consists of three books -- the Player's Book, the Monster Book, and the Campaign Book.
In Part 3, Jon dives into the Campaign Book, sifting through the multitude of secrets hidden in Dolmenwood, the machinations of seven powerful factions, sixteen unique settlements, 200 richly detailed hexes, and much, much more! Throughout, Jon relates the material directly to his own play experience, having refereed two campaigns under the boughs of the enchanted forest!
If you want to witness listen to the setting in action, listen to all 22 sessions of 3d6 DTL's Dolmenwood campaign!
Dolmenwood Deep Dive Part 1 - Player's Book: https://youtu.be/hL_YAarvB5U
Dolmenwood Deep Dive Part 2 - Monster Book: https://youtu.be/TYAOz1ShB6w
Pledge now! Dolmenwood TTRPG on Kickstarter
Dolmenwood Preview on Necrotic Gnome's site
Questing Beast's Dolmenwood Overview
Bastionland's Monster Book Readthrough
Twenty Sides to Every Story's Dolmenwood Actual Play
Eleven Foot Pole's Dolmenwood Actual Play
Necrotic Gnome Discord Server, with Dedicated Dolmenwood Channels
Dolmenwood Facebook Group
Intro music by Muzaproduction.

Aug 25, 2023 • 39min
Delve Detox Ep 39 - World-Clock Pressure | OSR Post-Session Discussion
SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first!
Video
Audio
Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended!
In relation to the events of the session, we chat about thief retainers taken from us too soon, dastardly treasure traps, delving too deep, bipedal murder cows, Anwir's arcane power, always playing with a stacked deck, and the art of narrating tactical positioning!
In relation to the events of the session, we chat about Gerrilad's motives, possible connections to Lady Alexia, world-clock pressure, and reassessing overall party goals!
If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out the Delve Detox on YouTube.
The Halls of Arden Vul is by Richard Barton, Andreas Claren, and Joseph Browning, published by Expeditious Retreat Press. Purchase it here.
Old School Essentials is a restatement of the Basic/Expert (B/X) rulesets of Dungeons & Dragons, originally published in 1981. Check it out at https://necroticgnome.com/.
I use a fairly extensive list of house rules, culled from numerous luminary OSR sources. Find them, my Armor and Weapons List, and my Carousing Rules here.
Grab some 3d6 DTL merchandise! https://3d6dtl.creator-spring.com/


