Power Word Fail - D&D Actual Play
Power Word Fail is a fantasy actual play D&D 5e podcast powered by lush character dynamics, arcane mystery, and the hilarity of the players’ table. Take arms and take heed: all actions have consequences in the world of Power Word Fail.
Our first campaign, Chosen of the Crystal Crown, is helmed by DM Cody Smith, with cast members Tyrell Nye, Austin Brady, Nathan Heard, Andi Casuras, Katie Franks, and Ian Davis.
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Episodes
81 episodes
Ep64 - Epilogue
Join the crew as we discuss Power Word Fail's epilogue: what happens immediately after the campaign and what legacy do the characters leave?
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Episode 81
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1:13:57
Ep63 Part 2 - Endings and Beginnings
The Failures’ journey began in a cave, with a dragon. It will end the same way.
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Episode 80
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2:38:19
Ep63 Part 1 - Endings and Beginnings
The Failures finally make it to the Kyln settlement in the Trakari Wilds. A night of joy and celebration follows as Fyrric and Idalia choose a new future together.
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Episode 78
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1:50:15
Ep62 Part 2 - Minor Gods and Major Decisions
The Failures emerge from Castle Everton to find the city greatly changed. As they journey north, the party discusses what comes next for them, and Fyrric and Idalia decide what they want their future to look like.
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Episode 77
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1:46:13
Ep62 Part 1 - Minor Gods and Major Decisions
Fresh from their victory over the Harbinger of Change, the Failures hope to return to their own plane and get some well-earned rest. The Dark Matron has other plans.
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Episode 76
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1:41:40
Ep61 Part 2 - The Harbinger of Change
The Failures finally come face to face with the Harbinger. A battle ensues, and Atrales’ mind is opened to some of what’s happening behind the curtain.
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Episode 75
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53:10
Ep61 Part 1 - The Harbinger of Change
The Failures question their prisoner and devise a bold plan to confront the Harbinger at last, but the snake cultists aren’t quite done with them yet. Fyrric makes a fateful choice regarding the task Zorla laid before them.
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Episode 74
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1:23:22
Ep60 Part 2 - Brahm and Jerry
The Failures debate the wisdom of unleashing a magical sword upon the world, discover a complicated new friend, and make some typically chaotic decisions.
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Episode 73
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1:38:22
Ep60 Part 1 - Brahm and Jerry
The party ventures into the first floor of Castle Everton, where they grapple with the morality of display cases, actually execute on a battle plan for once, and try not to burn down the library.
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Episode 72
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1:38:29
Ep59 Part 2 - The Basement of Secrets
The Failures continue to explore the dungeons below Castle Everton, have more skirmishes with the snake cultists, and learn more about the fate of the Wormleys and the importance of bathtubs with lids.
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Episode 71
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1:32:37
Ep59 Part 1 - The Basement of Secrets
The Failures continue fighting their way through the basement of Castle Everton. They confront some familiar enemies and have to unravel the mystery of how to move forward.
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Episode 70
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1:42:16
Ep58 Part 2 - Have Fun Storming the Castle!
Battle in the basement. Following Pkelz’ little-evil-man-in-her-head intuition, the Failures descend into the lower levels of Castle Everton and finally find a fight worth picking.
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Episode 69
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1:09:14
Ep58 Part 1 - Have Fun Storming the Castle!
The party makes a move. The Failures begin their infiltration of Castle Everton. They make some bold guard-related choices and learn more about what’s going on behind the Wormleys’ walls.
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Episode 68
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1:30:01
Ep57 Part 2 - The Castle Plan
The Wrinkles of Time. The Failures take a proactive approach to a problem (for once) and head for the Mayor’s Castle.
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Episode 67
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1:26:26
Ep57 Part 1 - The Castle Plan
An investigation on several fronts. The Failures do some snooping, first on the new threat of the Harbinger, and then on the dark history of an old friend.
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Episode 66
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1:44:30
Ep56 Part 2 - Untarnished Sunshine of the Pristine Soul
Harbinger of Change. The Failures plot some murder and begin getting to the bottom of the strange goings-on in Everton.
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Episode 65
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1:40:36
Ep56 Part 1 - Untarnished Sunshine of the Pristine Soul
A spot of soup and intel. The Failures enjoy the hospitality of the Everton’s Oasis faction, and do a bit of shopping.
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Episode 64
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1:36:36
Power Word Chill LIVE - Level 9!
Another live episode of Power Word Chill - the show about the show! The cast does a live level up to bring the Failures up to Level 9, and chats about Atrales, the events of Episode 55, and divine conspiracy theories.
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Episode 63
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1:33:02
Ep55 Part 2 - A Perfectly Normal Town
A hero’s story. The Failures have a difficult conversation over breakfast and an enlightening conversation with the mother of a lost companion.
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Episode 62
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1:36:57
Ep55 Part 1 - A Perfectly Normal Town
The bard-off and the bad deal. On their first night in Everton, the Failures are unexpectedly confronted by the past of a long-lost friend (in more ways than one).
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Episode 61
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1:22:07
Power Word Chill LIVE
A very special live episode of Power Word Chill, the show about the show! The cast answers fan questions and discusses the campaign so far.
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Episode 60
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2:21:08
Ep54 Part 2 - The Bad Trip
A head full of evil men. Pkelz goes on a traumatizing quest of self-reflection. In the morning, the Failures forge ahead to Everton and (reluctantly) pick up a traveling companion.
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Episode 60
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1:01:41
Ep54 Part 1 - The Bad Trip
Not-quite-a-bridge-troll, not-exactly-a-good-idea. The Failures encounter rough roads, bad weather, and a very suspicious character on their way to Everton. Ambrose proposes a plan to delve deeper into Pkelz’ strange me...
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Episode 59
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1:22:49