Acceptable Losses

Acceptable Losses: A Grimdark Podcast

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Acceptable Losses is a podcast that delves into grim and twisted universes, exploring everything from the dismal no-man's-lands of Trench Crusade to the shadowy and twisting cities of The World of Darkness. Hosted by Kirioth and DkDiamantes, and edited by Shy, all known for their work on Adeptus Ridiculous, the podcast explores the grim stories and lore from tabletop games, book series, movies, and video games with a lighthearted approach. Join us on this journey as we delve into the macabre and unsettling aspects of these dark universes with a touch of humor to make it a little less terrifyin...

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BATTLETECH feat PancreasNoWork: War, Mechs, and the Phone Company 09.11.2025 1:58:42

Support us and get episodes early: https://www.patreon.com/c/AcceptableLosses Forget aliens—humanity is its own worst enemy in BattleTech. Join Acceptable Losses as we break down a universe defined by feudal space lords, 300 years of devastating war, and the giant 'Mechs they pilot. We dive into the powerful Great Houses, the fanatical warrior Clans, and the terrifying phone company (yes, rea...

Fallout: Timeline To The Apocalypse 19.10.2025 1:32:08

https://www.patreon.com/c/AcceptableLosses Have you ever wondered how the world of Fallout truly ended? Before the Wasteland and before the Vaults opened, a series of events pushed humanity to the brink. On this episode of Acceptable Losses, we conduct a historical deep dive into the complete timeline that led to the Great War on October 23rd, 2077. Our journey begins in the post-WWII era, where t...

Trench Crusade: How Dante’s Inferno Shaped The Wargame 25.09.2025 1:42:08

Forget the simple images of angels with halos and demons with pitchforks. The wargame Trench Crusade draws its inspiration from a much deeper, more terrifying wellspring of history and literature. From the multi-faced, wheel-eyed cherubim of the Old Testament to the intricate hierarchies of Dante's Divine Comedy and Milton's Paradise Lost, the game crafts supernatural entities that are t...