D&D audiobooks

[Le Noir Faineant]

Hi all,

Wow, some time since I last checked here.

So, lately, my enthusiasm for gaming novels has awoken again,
and since I like to listen to audiobooks, well this leads to the question:

Which D&D novels have been released as audiobooks, or audioplays,
and, more importantly, which ones are available via audible, or similar sources?
- Language doesn't matter.

What reignited my interest in this topic are the excellent "I, Strahd" audiobook,
as well as the German audiobooks of the "Dragonlance Chronicles".

Thank you in advance,

Rafe

 

[Le Noir Faineant]

I found this list here, but it's only for FR.

Audio books - The Forgotten Realms Wiki - Books, races, classes, and more

Is there something like a concise list of all D&D audiobooks?

Obviously, I know that there are:

• "I, Strahd" for Ravenloft
• German audioplays based on R. A. Salvatore's Drizz novels
• The Dragonlance Chronicles as full audiobooks in German

...But are there some others, too?

 

[Gilladian]

Hmmm... you have me curious. Let me check at work today on the B&T website where I typically order for my library. I'll see if I can search up WOTC as a publisher and see what audios are available.

That won't produce a complete list, but will be a general idea of what's currently "in production."

 

[Le Noir Faineant]

I think the reason why there's not a complete list available is that this is indeed mostly handled by independent publishers that license the books.

For example, the (excellent) German Dragonlance audiobooks are listed as property of MFM Entertainment.

But, yeah, I'd very much appreciate your help!

While I don't think any of the TSR/Wizbro novels could be qualified as serious/"good" literature,
there are so many charming stories out there that I don't mind exploring them again.

 

[Man in the Funny Hat]

Saw the thread title and somehow could only think of someone like... Samuel L. Jackson reading the 1E DMG.
"I am sick of these $*%$))#$*(% Snakes on this $()*%&$)% Sub-table!"

 

[mojobang]

If you like fantasy audiobooks with a strong D&D feel, Alton’s Story: The Acquired Taste for Adventure would be a good fit! It’s based upon an actual campaign, with adventure, humor, and rich storytelling— in the spirit of the Drizzt or Dragonlance series. I narrated it myself, putting in as much love as I did into writing it. I’d love for you to check it out! Alton's Story

 

[TheLibrarian]

Maybe an overly simplistic suggestion on my part... Try something as simple as doing a search of Audible's German site and see what comes up? (I'm in the US and assuming Audible has a site in German.) You could also check your local public library's catalog. Won't be a comprehensive list in either case, but would hopefully surface some useful nuggets and/or starting places.

And while I don't like using it because I want to make sure authors and voice actors get their cut: Pirate Bay. It can be useful for older or more obscure content that may be out of circulation.

 

[The-Magic-Sword]

Maybe an overly simplistic suggestion on my part... Try something as simple as doing a search of Audible's German site and see what comes up? (I'm in the US and assuming Audible has a site in German.) You could also check your local public library's catalog. Won't be a comprehensive list in either case, but would hopefully surface some useful nuggets and/or starting places.

And while I don't like using it because I want to make sure authors and voice actors get their cut: Pirate Bay. It can be useful for older or more obscure content that may be out of circulation.

Audible wasn't around in 2012, so I'm not sure thats a good suggestion for OP.

 

[R_J_K75]

I always wonder if they'll ever get around to releasing the core books on audio. Obviously, they'd have to be truncated and just reference tables, see table "x" on pg "y". I find it increasingly difficult to read these books without losing my concentration, but I would probably absorb the material better if I put it on in the background while doing something else. It's not something I'd put on and just sit and listen to.