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The Christmas Special | Critical Failures, Chaos, and Cocktails

Join us and celebrate the holidays in true Natural Six fashion—with chaos, camaraderie, cocktails, and a few unexpected surprises! In our Christmas special, we gather around to share stories, indulge in (a few too many) themed drinks, and reflect on the adventures of the past year. We’ve got quizzes, Secret Santa gifts to unwrap, and of course, matching Natural Six PJs! Whether you’re with family and friends or enjoying a cozy night at home, come celebrate with us as we toast to old friends, new beginnings, and the excitement of our adventures to come in 2025.


Grab a drink, cozy up, and enjoy the holiday cheer with the Natural Six crew!

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  • 33. Ep.33 Seeds of Change

    03:42:11||Season 1, Ep. 33
    Some goodbyes are felt only in silence, in the quiet closing of a chapter. Others are painted in colour and contemplation. Some choose to burn, their smoke rising as a final signal of what’s ended.Yet with every ending comes a new beginning, a moment to plant the seed of change, to learn, and to lead. As the pinks of dusk give way to yellows of a new dawn, hope begins to flower. Even the smallest act can become that seed, and there is power in planting something new, in growing, tending, and rebuilding.Sometimes, to grow, you must reach forward and relive the moments you once tried to leave behind. Grief still carves its path, and memories cling, like roots deep and tangled, hard to pull free. But a hand outstretched is a burden shared and a future sown.And in the wake of summer’s end, the world continues to turn. Leaves fall. Air shifts. And, somewhere between dusk and dawn, and the lush green of summer, the reds of autumn arrive.Growth is rarely easy, but adventure always has a way of finding the light.Natural Six are Harry McEntire, Doug Cockle, Ben Starr, Hollie Bennett, Alex Jordan and Aoife Wilson.Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/naturalsixJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/HNV56DADnJFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/naturalsixFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natural_sixFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natural.sixLove lore? Check out the Fandom: https://natural-six.fandom.comStay up to date: https://www.NaturalSix.net
  • 32. Action Surge Episode 32

    51:24||Season 1, Ep. 32
    Okay, we won’t lie. That episode was a marathon.Yes, it was too good to stop, and in fairness, we didn’t want to stop either. But the weight of what did, didn’t, and almost happened left us emotionally and physically drained. Worth it? Absolutely.This was a true reunion, for both players and characters, and the Newly Dead came back together in the only way they know how: dealing (and taking) a healthy dose of damage. At least they weren’t fighting each other this time, right?In this episode of Action Surge, Harry guides his tired little soldiers through an episode full of death, barters, secrets, and desperation to break down what might be our most impressive team-building exercise to date. (Though Hollie is still convinced Elowen could’ve taken him if it came down to it. And it almost did.)Now that the party’s reunited, it’s time to start trading secrets. Aoife opens up about Dolly and Reliquiae’s most toxic ex-boyfriend, while Alex insists certain details stay under wraps, for now, to give them the space they need to breathe…and, in some cases, to grieve.Ben, as ever, has thoughts about hit points and how much he enjoys having them just so he can lose them. Oh, and there’s nothing quite like a Chromatic Orb finally hitting and bouncing. In his defence, it was incredibly satisfying!And is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Kelnys, whose incredible dragon wings and third level healing spells just about kept the team on their feet. Well almost. A few still hit the deck. Someone’s got to help pick up the pieces, right Doug?Speaking of decks, the cards once again proved they are absolutely not what anyone expects. But hey, at least we managed to avoid adding a new edition to the pack.Oh, and what can we say? Crafted Campaigns has once again outdone themselves. And we’re pretty sure both Elowen and I would agree: the thought of running up and down the stairs in that place again is, quite frankly, exhausting.
  • 32. Ep.32 Trust Fall

    04:49:44||Season 1, Ep. 32
    Bartering takes many forms. Life for life. Belief for power. Captivity for freedom. But not every exchange is forced. Sometimes, trust is given freely, without trade or consequence.Yet it isn’t always magic, or steel, that saves you. Sometimes all that remains is faith, and the hope that those whom fate has tangled into your story will be there to catch you when you fall.And together, even the chill of death feels less certain. While it may linger, searching for peace in whatever form it can find, the strength to stare it in the face rarely comes from standing alone.At the end of it all, it’s the promise of the first strike, and the weight of the last, that leaves the deepest mark.Natural Six are Harry McEntire, Doug Cockle, Ben Starr, Hollie Bennett, Alex Jordan and Aoife Wilson.Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/naturalsixJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/HNV56DADnJFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/naturalsixFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natural_sixFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natural.sixLove lore? Check out the Fandom: https://natural-six.fandom.comStay up to date: https://www.NaturalSix.net
  • 31. Action Surge Episode 31

    48:55||Season 1, Ep. 31
    We’ve tried, but this time, it just wasn’t possible. With so many secrets flying around, we had no choice but to continue the theme and split the party for Action Surge too.On the plus side, all that getting up and down from the table probably means none of us are getting a DVT. Silver linings.As you may have guessed, these episode descriptions are written by someone who is not the DM, which means this person was neither in the room for all of episode 31 nor for all of Action Surge. So, in this episode, we break down everything we can from episode 31, reflecting on the highs, the lows, and the revelations in between.It’s a tale of two halves, or three. And quite honestly, unless you’re Harry, you should be grateful you even got that much.
  • 31. Ep.31 The Hand You're Dealt

    03:14:55||Season 1, Ep. 31
    Paths split. Adventures diverge. And yet, somehow, they remain twisted.Tangled like thorns, each thread pulling against the others but never quite breaking away.Some find strength in solitude, standing where no one else can, even when what you discover isn’t what you meant to seek.Sometimes rest brings revelation. And sometimes revelation brings a cost. We sacrifice pieces of ourselves, and sometimes others, in the hope that something else might be spared.Not every card in the deck is meant to be played. Some are drawn. Some are taken. And some…are kept.Natural Six are Harry McEntire, Doug Cockle, Ben Starr, Hollie Bennett, Alex Jordan and Aoife Wilson.Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/naturalsixJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/HNV56DADnJFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/naturalsixFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natural_sixFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natural.sixLove lore? Check out the Fandom: https://natural-six.fandom.comStay up to date: https://www.NaturalSix.net
  • 30. Action Surge Episode 30

    41:34||Season 1, Ep. 30
    It’s all going really well… until it isn’t.In this episode of Action Surge, Harry reflects on the delicate balance between giving players freedom and pushing them toward the decisions that matter.Aoife opens up about being the centre of attention, how she doesn’t always love it, how Dolly handles it, and why it’s easier when it’s on her own terms.We break down how a perfectly timed natural 20 can stop someone from being alone, and how the dice really do weave their own story. Speaking of stories, we also dive into the importance of knowing when to step back. Just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should, sometimes the best kind of play is letting someone else have the spotlight.Harry also shares the roles he feels most at home in, and how his charm nearly had Alex believing every word. (Key word: nearly. That liar’s smile gave it away.)And as for not being at the table? Doug is all for it. Why? Because it means there are surprises in store.
  • 30. Ep.30 The Bard and the Bowed

    02:56:08||Season 1, Ep. 30
    They tried stealth. They tried grand plans. But this time, they take the front door. After all, they are delivering exactly what was promised.While the Gloam do not welcome their arrival, the Children of the Midnight Moon fall silent, awestruck, as the goddess they have waited for appears before them, though not all who are worshipped come willingly.The Newly Dead came seeking answers, not adoration, but under the eyes of the Midnight Moon, promises twist into chains, and worship becomes a cage.In a place built on belief and betrayal, safety is a broken promise.Natural Six are Harry McEntire, Doug Cockle, Ben Starr, Hollie Bennett, Alex Jordan and Aoife Wilson.Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/naturalsixJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/HNV56DADnJFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/naturalsixFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natural_sixFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natural.sixLove lore? Check out the Fandom: https://natural-six.fandom.comStay up to date: https://www.NaturalSix.net
  • 29. Action Surge Episode 29

    44:39||Season 1, Ep. 29
    Harry wants you to know, none of this is personal.This week on Action Surge, Harry starts things off by expressing how deeply grateful he is that we filmed Episode 29 on a Sunday, not a Saturday. Apparently, he wasn’t prepared for... well, any of it. Which means, clearly, we’re winning D&D. That’s how you win, right? Just completely ignore whatever your DM had planned. And sorry again to Mark at Crafted Campaigns.We unpack our rather bold approach to this episode. Stealth hasn’t exactly been our strong suit lately, so this time we took the front door. Literally. And Dolly? Dolly was the ticket in.Harry talks about the challenge of running two groups simultaneously in the same location, on the same timeline, acting separately, and what happens when they maybe start to overlap. He might have been stressed, but we’ve got to say, it didn’t show.Hollie and Doug share what it’s like being up and down from the table throughout the episode, and how that affects focus and energy. Also, for the first time in a very long time, we didn’t have music in the room. Why? Because the recording PC exploded right before filming. Literally. No music, just chaos (and a slight electric shock for our Producer, Tom). We also take a moment to celebrate Alex’s spotlight and how Harry fully embraced the chance to get inside his head, purely to mess with him of course. Reliable Talent absolutely came in clutch, and we’re all looking forward to seeing where I leads us.And yes, Parvus gets a little love too. We really don’t mean to forget him.Sorry, Parvus. We love you. Honestly.
  • 29. Ep.29 The Midnight Moon

    02:43:12||Season 1, Ep. 29
    In the forest of endless summer, there isn’t one clear path, there are many.As one takes a risk and disappears into the shadows, moving with nothing but silence and sheer nerve, as another stumbles into something far stranger. Learning of an old acquaintance with a new name, and a following that worships the Midnight Moon. Between whispered conversations and quiet revelations, not everything is as it seems. And not everyone is who they believed themselves to be.They have a plan: Bold. Dangerous. Direct.This time they might see them coming, but let them kneel. For the bowed head cannot see the blade.Natural Six are Harry McEntire, Doug Cockle, Ben Starr, Hollie Bennett, Alex Jordan and Aoife Wilson.Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/naturalsixJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/HNV56DADnJFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/naturalsixFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natural_sixFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natural.sixLove lore? Check out the Fandom: https://natural-six.fandom.comStay up to date: https://www.NaturalSix.net