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Action Surge Episode 16

Season 1, Ep. 16

Hail and well-met, traveler—welcome to Action Surge!

In today's episode, we delve into the art of quick game-switching, as Harry effortlessly shifts from dice to cards, and explores the fast-paced creation of Iago. We also dive into the "Casino Royale" of it all, where Elli's bankrolling might hit a snag if the team’s spending spree continues. Along the way, we tackle note-taking, how our brains do (or don’t) cooperate at the table, and naturally, this merry band of mischief-makers has plenty to say about morality.


Action Surge is Natural Six's fortnightly post-show debrief, where Dungeon Master Harry and the cast break down their favourite moments, their regrets, and any theories from the Dungeons and Dragons session they've just played, as well as adding their thoughts and hopes for future play.

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