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Building a brighter future, one reality at a time. Infinity. Infinite possibilities. And other corporate buzzwords to hide the fact that Earth Prime is ripe for exploitation!

Will Hugh successfully camoflage the shipping container? Will Timo get caught listening to WRC? Will Bogart contact a lawyer? Will Eloise convince a bear?

Find out in this episode of Dicey Discourse!

Dicey Discourse has recruited help this time around with:

Ana as Eloise Banks (the Anthropologist)

Andre as Hugh Spire (the Explorer)

Peep as Timo Martinez (the Medic)

Villu as Bogart Stanson (the Engineer)

Simon as the GM that doesn't know the geography of Finland

GURPS or Generic Universal Role Playing System was originally released all the way back in 1985 by Steve Jackson Games and the 4th edition that we are playing came out in 2004.

Thank you to Ovani Sound, Phat Phorg Studios and Dark Fantasy Studio for the backing tracks and SFX in this episode!

The time has come for Dicey Discourse to tackle their greatest, crunchiest challenge yet!

Come listen to the Dicey Discourse crew and our friend Andre make our characters for GURPS!

GURPS or Generic Universal Role Playing System was originally released all the way back in 1985 by Steve Jackson Games and the 4th edition that we are playing came out in 2004.

Thank you to Dark Fantasy Studio for the backing track in this episode!

Sit back, pour a tankard of mead and listen to the bards tell you a saga of the village of Käesla and how Idametsa Kalju single-handedly fought off a hundred elves... and their thoughts on Pagan Pacts!

Pagan Pacts is an original lightweight D20 system for a grounded Viking Fantasy experience, written by Ohmi and originally released as a PDF in 2024. The PDF is available for free at paganpacts.com so come join us in our adventures on the Island of Saare!

Thank you to Ovani Sound for the backing track in this episode!

15 years ago a little girl disappeared from the village of Käesla. Today she returns with grave tidings!

Men of tall tales and drunkards will have to step up to save Käesla!

Can they defeat a rock? Will they find the Ewok village? Can Urmas legally change his name?

Find out on this episode of Dicey Discourse!

The Dicey Discourse crew is down a (wo)man:

Simon as Idametsa Kalju (Cliff of the Eastern Forest)

Villu as Urmas Rölgesuu (Urmas Foulmouth)

Peep as the GM that can't translate any cultural words

The opening and ending sections of the episode are the opening and closing lines (respectively) of the national epic of Estonia, Kalevipoeg. Translated into English by Jüri Kurman and published in 2007.

Pagan Pacts is an original lightweight D20 system for a grounded Viking Fantasy experience, written by Ohmi and originally released as a PDF in 2024. The PDF is available for free at paganpacts.com so come join us in our adventures on the Island of Saare!

Thank you to Ovani Sound, Phat Phorg Studios and Game Dev Studio for the backing track and SFX in this episode!

Disclaimer: We started using a new recording set up, so there are some hick-ups with the audio quality in this episode - mainly reverb in the first half.

By way of Austria we return to our roots! The sons of Kalev have been left on their own so come, grab some mead and let us spin you a tale inspired by Estonian folklore in Pagan Pacts!

Pagan Pacts is an original lightweight D20 system for a grounded Viking Fantasy experience, written by Ohmi and originally released as a PDF in 2024. The PDF is available for free at paganpacts.com so come join us in our adventures on the Island of Saare!

Thank you to Ovani Sound for the backing track in this episode!

Disclaimer: There were some gremlins in the recording software for this episode, so some parts near the beginning have a dip in quality.

Maybe the real Rave Barge was the friends we made along the way.

Peep and the AtWT crew sits down to talk about our Cy_Borg mini-campaign!

Thank you to As the World Taverns for being my guinea pigs for this one!

Cy_Borg is an original grimdark cyberpunk RPG made by Christian Sahlén and Johan Nohr of Stockholm Kartell. Released in 2022, it is based on the Mörkborg ruleset.

Thank you to Ovani Sound for the backing track for the episode!

Even a pico-celebrity can become a V.I.P. if they're lucky enough!

The Rave Barge awaits and the party is pumping! All that's left to do now is for our Cy_Punks to find DJ Tom Dom and seperate his face from his head... and maybe find the Last Dance, if there's time.

How good are Vex' dance moves? Will K-0R3 expose the champagne racket? Will Aura become poly? Will Cy-Turbonado backdoor his way into DJ stardom?

Find out in this episode of Dicey Discourse!

Dicey Discourse is teaming up with As the World Taverns for this one, with:

Emily Holt as Vex

Kat Chambless as Aura Echo

Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway as K-0R3

Scot Simpson as Cy-Turbonado

Peep as the DM that takes you at your word

Cy_Borg is an original grimdark cyberpunk RPG made by Christian Sahlén and Johan Nohr of Stockholm Kartell. Released in 2022, it is based on the Mörkborg ruleset.

Thank you to Ovani Sound, Dark Fantasy Studio, Game Dev Studio and Phat Phorg Studios for the backing tracks and SFX for the episode!

Time is money and money is short. The intrest on the debt is accruing and our hapless Cy_Punks need to make some dosh!

Thankfully there's always a shady job or two to be found in this godforsaken city.

Will Cy-Turbonado beat DJ Tom Dom until he doesn't have a face? Will K-0R3 get rid of his hangover? Will Aura finally make a comeback? Will Vex construct a booster seat?

Find out in this episode of Dicey Discourse!

Dicey Discourse is teaming up with As the World Taverns for this one, with:

Emily Holt as Vex

Kat Chambless as Aura Echo

Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway as K-0R3

Scot Simpson as Cy-Turbonado

Peep as the DM that thinks pig sounds are close enough to death metal

Cy_Borg is an original grimdark cyberpunk RPG made by Christian Sahlén and Johan Nohr of Stockholm Kartell. Released in 2022, it is based on the Mörkborg ruleset.

Thank you to Ovani Sound and Phat Phorg Studios for the backing tracks and SFX for the episode!

Do you ever feel like this has all happened before? Like you're living in a simulation?

That's crazy talk! We have rent to make and a debt to repay.

Come join Peep and guest stars from As the World Taverns as we make characters and prepare to tackle the grimdark cyberpunk universe of Cy_Borg

Cy_Borg is an original grimdark cyberpunk RPG made by Christian Sahlén and Johan Nohr of Stockholm Kartell. Released in 2022, it is based on the Mörkborg ruleset.

Thank you to Ovani Sound for the background music in this episode!

Both Divine Spear Huang and substractions have been conquered! Now it is time to sit down and discuss the game feel, rules and our general thoughts on Weapons of the Gods

Weapons of the Gods is a RPG by Rebecca Borgstorm and Brad Elliott, originally pulbished by Eos Press in 2005.

Thank you to Phat Phrog Studios for the music this episode!

The Yellow River Gang demands the head of Magistrate Huang and the brave heroes are ready to deliver!

Will Jürgen find the virgins? Will Bloody Liu reveal her royal lineage? And will Burning Condor risk it all for some rice wine?

Find out in this episode of Dicey Discourse!

Dicey Discourse is:

Ana as Bloody Liu

Simon as Burning Condor

Villem as Jürgen Svenson

Peep as the GM that didn't have to look up anything at all for the combat section. Even once.

Weapons of the Gods is a RPG by Rebecca Borgstorm and Brad Elliott, originally pulbished by Eos Press in 2005.

Thank you to BT Loops, Ovani Sound, Phat Phrog Studios and Dark Fantasy Studio for the music and sound effects this episode!

The tea has been spilled and young Tian Feng has been rescued... for now!

Will Burning Condor regret destroying the scroll? Will Bloody Liu start her martial arts school? Will Jürgen Svenson meet his evil twin?

Find out in this episode of Dicey Discourse!

Dicey Discourse is:

Ana as Bloody Liu

Simon as Burning Condor

Villem as Jürgen Svenson

Peep as the GM that considers double selling a child

Weapons of the Gods is a RPG by Rebecca Borgstorm and Brad Elliott, originally pulbished by Eos Press in 2005.

Thank you to BT Loops, Ovani Sound, Phat Phrog Studios and Dark Fantasy Studio for the music and sound effects this episode!

At a roadside teahouse, an unlikely encounter brings 3 kung fu masters together to right a wrong and protect the lives of the innocent.

Will they answer the call? Was Burning Condor lying? Does Jürgen Svenson know the songs of his people? Will Bloody Liu get back her shoe?

Find out in this episode of Dicey Discourse!

Dicey Discourse is:

Ana as Bloody Liu

Simon as Burning Condor

Villem as Jürgen Svenson

Peep as the GM that played too much Wandering Sword

Weapons of the Gods is a RPG by Rebecca Borgstorm and Brad Elliott, originally pulbished by Eos Press in 2005.

Thank you to BT Loops, Ovani Sound, Phat Phrog Studios and Dark Fantasy Studio for the music and sound effects this episode!

Pour yourself a cup of 黃酒 and settle in for a long one, folks!

The Dicey Discourse crew is diving into Weapons of the Gods - a Wuxia RPG that's old enough to drink, but crunchy enough that you shouldn't if you want to keep track of things!

Weapons of the Gods is a RPG by Rebecca Borgstorm and Brad Elliott, originally pulbished by Eos Press in 2005.

Thank you to BT Loops for the backing track!

What's a good movie without an after credits scene? Come listen to the director and the actors describe their experience on set as we dive into our thoughts about Outgunned:Adventure!

Outgunned: Adventure is an original tabletop RPG by Two Little Mice, first released as a PDF in 2024 and a physical book in 2025.

Thank you to Dark Fantasy Studio for the music in this episode!

The treasure is within reach!

The diary of the last templar has been stolen from Ahnenerbe and the Nazi commander has been shown what for! But what secrets does the diary hold?

Will the student become the master? Will "Professor Bruno" confront his undisclosed PTSD? And will Gerard become the king of England?

Find out on this episode of Dicey Discourse!

Dicey Discourse is:

Ana as Cpt. John Rogers as Prof. Matteo Bruno

Simon as Benjamin "Big Ben" Wayneworth

Villem as Gerard Boisvert

Peep as the GM that hastily covers up a plothole

Outgunned: Adventure is an original tabletop RPG by Two Little Mice, first released as a PDF in 2024 and a physical book in 2025.

Thank you to Ovani Sound, Dark Fantasy Studio and Phat Phorg Studios for the sound effects and music in this episode!

For king and country!

Ahnenerbe is digging in the Black Forest and the British government can't yet be seen to openly hinder Nazi Germany. The Crown has asked two unlikely heroes and one actual military captain to thwart a Nazi plot!

Will Gerard pay off his debt? Will "Big Ben" score a knockout? And will "Professor Bruno" immediately blow all their covers?

Find out on this episode of Dicey Discourse!

Dicey Discourse is:

Ana as Cpt. John Rogers as Prof. Matteo Bruno

Simon as Benjamin "Big Ben" Wayneworth

Villem as Gerard Boisvert

Peep as the GM that sucks at accents

Outgunned: Adventure is an original tabletop RPG by Two Little Mice, first released as a PDF in 2024 and a physical book in 2025.

Thank you to Ovani Sound and Phat Phorg Studios for the sound effects and music in this episode!

Crack your whip and grab your hat, we're off to liberate treasure, punch Nazis and look cool while doing it! But first, we need to assemble our crack commando team.

Come join us, as we sit down to run an original Outgunned: Adventure.... adventure.

Outgunned: Adventure is an original tabletop RPG by Two Little Mice, first released as a PDF in 2024 and a physical book in 2025.

Thank you to Ovani Sound and Phat Phorg Studios for the sound effects and music in this episode!

Rest you weary head by the fire and spare a thought to our fallen comrades as we sit down to discuss the rules and game feel of Chains of Gaelia.

Chains of Gaelia is an original Dark Fantasy/Horror game first released as a Quickstart in 2025 on itch.io. Grab the Quickstart for yourself and dive in to the world of Gaelia together with us at:

https://chains-of-gaelia.itch.io/chains-of-gaelia

Thank you to Ovani Sound, Dark Fantasy Studio and Phat Phorg Studios for the sound effects and music in this episode!

A map, a mission and a bleak visage of the future to come. The sewers await the would be saviours of Vergessen.

Will Salvatore save his sixth(...?) town from the rat plague? Is his first name Doctor or Snake? Will Gerard be the saviour of the broken?

Find out in this episode of Dicey Discourse!

Dicey Discourse is:

Ana as Gerard of Heigarde

Simon as Doctor Snake Eyes

Villem as Sal Salvatore

Peep as the GM that regrets everything

Chains of Gaelia is an original Dark Fantasy/Horror game first released as a Quickstart in 2025 on itch.io. Grab the Quickstart for yourself and dive in to the world of Gaelia together with us at https://chains-of-gaelia.itch.io/chains-of-gaelia

Thank you to Ovani Sound, Dark Fantasy Studio and Phat Phorg Studios for the sound effects and music in this episode!

CONTENT WARNING: Chains of Gaelia is a horror game and we touch on some pretty dark subjects, mainly gore and cannibalism.

What better than a horror RPG to go with Friday the 13th?

Vergessen has called for aid! Three unlikely heroes touched tips by accident while reaching for the same flyer.

Can they save Vergessen? Will Doctor Snake Eyes reveal his deepest secrets? Will Gerard find a new adoptive father?

Find out on this episode of Dicey Discourse!

Dicey Discourse is:

Ana as Gerard of Heigarde

Simon as Doctor Snake Eyes

Villem as Sal Salvatore

Peep as the GM that went out for a pack of bread

Chains of Gaelia is an original Dark Fantasy/Horror game first released as a Quickstart in 2025 on itch.io. Grab the Quickstart for yourself and dive in to the world of Gaelia together with us at https://chains-of-gaelia.itch.io/chains-of-gaelia

Thank you to Ovani Sound, Dark Fantasy Studio and Phat Phorg Studios for the sound effects and music in this episode!

CONTENT WARNING: Chains of Gaelia is a horror game and we touch on some pretty dark subjects, mainly gore and cannibalism with a touch of addiction.

Vergessen has a rat problem!

Ready your blades and steady your mind with a prayer to the Good Children. The gang is off to slay some Beasts in Chains of Gaelia!

Chains of Gaelia is an original Dark Fantasy/Horror game first released as a Quickstart in 2025 on itch.io. Grab the Quickstart for yourself and dive in to the world of Gaelia together with us at https://chains-of-gaelia.itch.io/chains-of-gaelia

Thank you to Ovani Sound and Phat Phorg Studios for the sound effects and music in this episode!

It's been a long day without you, my friends and I'll tell you all about it in this post-mortem.

Come sit down with the gang as we discuss our short Fabula Ultima campaign and the system in general.

Fabula Ultima is an original game by Emanuele Galetto, published by NEED GAMES! in 2022.

Thank you to Phat Phrog Studios, Dark Fantasy Studio and Ovani Sounds for the music and sound effects in this episode!

Vex has dissolved, but the Blood Coal still pulses menacingly! The ghosts need bustin' and who are you going to call? Legally distinct Phantom Capturers!

What awaits the champions further down? Who makes it out of the Thunderdome? Will Cassius invent an umbrella that doesn't prolapse?

Find out in this episode of Dicey Discourse!

Dicey Discourse is:

Ana as Sister Edna Whitesand

Peep as Cassius Tiberius Agaptus

Villem as Salvatore Gaoufe

Simon as the GM who knows a suspicious amount about questionable comics

Fabula Ultima is an original game by Emanuele Galetto, published by NEED GAMES! in 2022.

Thank you to Phat Phrog Studios, Dark Fantasy Studio and Ovani Sounds for the music and sound effects in this episode!

The mine of miners lays before the champions! All that's left is to find the source of the Blood Coal. Engage the poorly implemented stealth section!

Will Cassius incite a worker's right strike? Will Chompa become a sheriff? Will Vex finally clear his sinuses?

Find out on this episode of Dicey Discourse!

Dicey Discourse is:

Ana as Sister Edna Whitesand

Peep as Cassius Tiberius Agaptus

Villem as Salvatore Gaoufe

Simon as the GM who has a traumatic flashback to P.E. class

Fabula Ultima is an original game by Emanuele Galetto, published by NEED GAMES! in 2022.

Thank you to Phat Phrog Studios, Dark Fantasy Studio and Ovani Sounds for the music and sound effects in this episode!

The unfortunately named coal is raising questions and our champions have to face their biggest challenge yet - a job application!

Will Sister Edna take full advantage of her 2nd Ammendment rights? Will Salvatore sell his medal to cover his previously unmentioned court costs? Will the champions find their call of doody?

Find out on this episode of Dicey Discourse!

Dicey Discourse is:

Ana as Sister Edna Whitesand

Peep as Cassius Tiberius Agaptus

Villem as Salvatore Gaoufe

Simon as the GM that learns the Predator Handshake

Fabula Ultima is an original game by Emanuele Galetto, published by NEED GAMES! in 2022.

Thank you to Phat Phrog Studios, Dark Fantasy Studio and Ovani Sounds for the music and sound effects in this episode!

The chocolate medals have been consumed. The Grolympic Games are over, but much like the heart, our champions' story goes on!

What secrets does Adamus have for them? What awaits the newly minted champions in Alnwick? Will Cassius get his victory parade?

Find out on this episode of Dicey Discourse!

Dicey Discourse is:

Ana as Sister Edna Whitesand

Peep as Cassius Tiberius Agaptus

Villem as Salvatore Gaoufe

Simon as the GM who mastered the Star Wars screen-wipe

Fabula Ultima is an original game by Emanuele Galetto, published by NEED GAMES! in 2022.

Thank you to Phat Phrog Studios, Dark Fantasy Studio and Ovani Sounds for the music and sound effects in this episode!

The would-be-champions have stumbled through all their trials, surprising both the announcer and themselves!

Who or what awaits them atop the Tower of Gronka? Will Chompa make his adoptive father proud? Is this the weapon to surpass Metal Gear?

Dicey Discourse is:

Ana as Sister Edna Whitesand

Peep as Cassius Tiberius Agaptus

Villem as Salvatore Gaoufe

Simon as the GM that really hates Chompa for some reason

Fabula Ultima is an original game by Emanuele Galetto, published by NEED GAMES! in 2022.

Thank you to Phat Phrog Studios, Dark Fantasy Studio and Ovani Sounds for the music and sound effects in this episode!

The Illustrious Oracular Council has called for the Grolympic Games to be held once more!

All the serious athletes are on their off-season so these are the bozos we are stuck with.

Will legends be born or will this be a stain on the spotless record of the great Grolympics?

Dicey Discourse is:

Ana as Sister Edna Whitesand

Peep as Cassius Tiberius Agaptus

Villem as Salvatore Gaoufe

Simon as the GM that moonlights as an (Gr)Olympic announcer

Fabula Ultima is an original game by Emanuele Galetto, published by NEED GAMES! in 2022.

Thank you to Phat Phrog Studios, Dark Fantasy Studio and Ovani Sounds for the music and sound effects in this episode!

Come one and come all to the Grolympic Games! Our first contestant is ready to step onto the field!

Listen to Villem generate his character for our Fabula Ultima campaign.

Fabula Ultima is an original game by Emanuele Galetto, published by NEED GAMES! in 2022.

Thank you to Phat Phrog Studios, Dark Fantasy Studio and Ovani Sounds for the music and sound effects in this episode!

Welcome to Dicey Discourse! This time around we're tackling Fabula Ultima!

Listen to the gang pretend to not draw inspiration from their favourite games and anime as they create a world for their Fabula Ultima campaign!

Fabula Ultima is an original game by Emanuele Galetto, published by NEED GAMES! in 2022.

Thank you to Phat Phrog Studios, Dark Fantasy Studio and Ovani Sounds for the music and sound effects in this episode!

The gang sits down to discuss the systems and game feel of Kosmosaurs and Mausritter

Newly minted knights to the rescue!

Will the brave knights throw squires to the meat grinder? Will the Geneva Convention be breached? Will they find Narutermite?

Find out in this episode of Dicey Discourse!

Dicey Discourse is:

Ana as Basil Danger

Simon as Sir Bruce

Villem as Salvatore

Peep as the unwillingly sultry GM

Mausritter is an original game by Isaac Williams, originally published by Games Omnivorous in 2020. The adventure is heavily based on the Estate - an expansion with several guest writers published as a boxed set in (in print) 2024.

Thank you to Ovani Sound and Phat Phorg Studios for the sound effects and music in this episode!

Finally, the Caterpillar Kingdom!

Will Steve hold on until the rescue arrives? Do catepillars have eyelashes? Most importantly, can love bloom, even on a battlefield?

Find out this and more on this weeks episode!

Dicey Discourse is:

Ana as Basil Danger

Simon as Sir Bruce

Villem as Salvatore

Peep as a GM that regrets his choice of voice

Mausritter is an original game by Isaac Williams, originally published by Games Omnivorous in 2020. The adventure is heavily based on the Estate - an expansion with several guest writers published as a boxed set in (in print) 2024.

Thank you to Ovani Sound and Phat Phorg Studios for the sound effects and music in this episode!

Dark clouds gather over the Kingdom of Brickport. An ever-burning tree and a king with a plea for help - a fellowship is formed.

Will the squires become knights or will they perish on their way to the Caterpillar Kingdom?

Dicey Discourse is:

Ana as Basil Danger

Simon as Sir Bruce

Villem as Salvatore

Peep as the GM that's bad with names

Mausritter is an original game by Isaac Williams, originally published by Games Omnivorous in 2020. The adventure is heavily based on the Estate - an expansion with several guest writers published as a boxed set in (in print) 2024.

Thank you to Ovani Sound and Phat Phorg Studios for the sound effects and music in this episode!

Brickport awaits its defenders!

Ready your blades, grab your spells and pack a wheel of cheese - the gang is playing Mausritter!

Mausritter is an original game by Isaac Williams, originally published by Games Omnivorous in 2020.

Thank you to Ovani Sound and Phat Phorg Studios for the sound effects and music in this episode!

The B-Squad is ready to roll out!

What hijinks will they get up to? Can they snatch defeat from the jaws of victory? Will we get sued for copyright infringement? Who knows?

You will, once you listen to the episode!

The B-Squad is:

Ana as Iron Chad

Villem as Vincent Salvatore Improgli

Simon as Napoleon the Microraptor

Peep as Your benevolent GM

Kosmosaurs is an original tabletop RPG by Diogo Nogueira and published by Exalted Funeral Press in 2023.

Thank you to Ovani Sound and Phat Phorg Studios for the sound effects and music in this episode!

Welcome the B-Squad!

A totally original, never-before-seen concept of a disgraced military unit doing what they can to help their community.

Kosmosaurs is an original game made by Diogo Nogueira and published by Exalted Funeral Press in 2023.

Thank you to Ovani Sound and Phat Phorg Studios for the sound effects and music in this episode!