Girls Who Don't DnD

The name says it all, really. Girls Who Don't DnD started with three women -- Indy, Stacey, and Alana -- who had never touched a d20 in their lives, plus a DM named Cory who owned all the rulebooks but had not exactly read them cover to cover. That starting point of genuine inexperience gives the show a charm that polished actual play podcasts sometimes lack. You get to hear real discovery happening at the table as the players figure out what their characters can do, make gloriously questionable tactical decisions, and stumble into moments of accidental brilliance. Indy plays Freya the rogue, Stacey plays Kaa'Riin the druid, and Alana plays Morrigan the sorcerer, adventuring through the world of Kalee. The show comes out of Australia and releases monthly on the first Tuesday after the 20th AEST, which is an unusual schedule but gives the episodes room to breathe. The comedy is natural and unforced -- it comes from genuine reactions rather than practiced bits. The Australian sensibility adds a distinct flavor that sets it apart from the largely North American actual play scene. As the show has progressed, the players have grown noticeably more comfortable with the rules, but they have kept that playful beginner energy that made the early episodes so appealing. If you have ever wanted to get into D&D but felt intimidated by shows where everyone seems to know everything, this is the podcast that says it is okay to learn as you go.