Roll for Impact

So I was planning on listening to Joe abercombie audio book but now I have to continue listening to episode 2 because holy skittles was that first episode a lot

Impressive, Skyrim-like sound staging from the start reeled me in as the dungeon master immediately began the story with minimal prelude. I appreciated how each character stayed focused, in character, with an obvious seriousness and sincerity. As someone normally not into actual play or Dungeons and Dragons role play, I am pleasantly surprised to say I am a fan. The music is cinematic and oceanic, the effects are revolting (and good), and the acting. . . Each player is efficient in their introductions and clearly have eyes on the goals of their characters with intriguing foreshadowing and purpose for each action. There certainly feels like a story brewing. My complaint with actual play is in the lag time of happy but slow going chatter that I feel can disrupt momentum. But here, all wheels are turning. Commentary is saved to the end, and it’s even on a (20 minute?) timer! Because I was riveted in the story and I can tell the actors were too, I was happy to tune into the full discussion happening after the show. I am grateful for the planning and the self-restraint in service of the immersive, uninterrupted experience of audio drama. While I could tell the story had a good foundation, I was not prepared for how the dungeon master amped it up in first episode and each of the actors took it off the charts. A stunning beginning! Harrowing, emotional, intriguing. I’ve experienced how improv can be time-draining, but here is the other side of the coin, and it’s a blaze of in-the-moment magic! With the formula that Roll for Impact has, I do believe it does preserve the best of the chance nature of roll-the-dice actual play, while satisfying the typical audience member who mainly listens to audio drama instead. Well done!

The thing that most grabbed me about this podcast compared to every other actual play dnd podcast is how much thought and consideration each player had given their character. The motivation and personality of each one is well explored and their prequel episodes are very compelling

I’m the dungeon master. I’m incredibly biased. This review is not objective. Check out our big effort on this podcast! Wooppeeeeee!