Episodes
Thursday Feb 21, 2019
#36 Sarah Newton and Mindjammer
Thursday Feb 21, 2019
Thursday Feb 21, 2019
This week, Morrus and Peter are joined by game designer and author Sarah Newton to talk about her games Mindjammer, The Chronicles of Future Earth, and more! In the news, we’ve got more Endless Quests, Numenera teasing a new product, Stranger Things D&D boxed set, Roll20 hacked, and more! Plus our favorite game in all the world, a three-part sketch, and the premiere of our brand new theme song!
Our Guest This Week
Sarah Newton https://mindjammerpress.com/mindjammer/
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What’s Caught Our Eye
Immersive Battlemats for Tabletop Roleplaying Games https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atlasmundi/immersive-battle-maps-for-tabletop-roleplaying-gam/description
Opportunity Rover D&D Stats http://www.enworld.org/forum/showthread.php?657197-Opportunity-Rover-D-amp-D-Stat-Block
Mutant Crawl Classics https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/244345/Mutant-Crawl-Classics-RPG?affiliate_id=36142
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News
Numenera 5e Tease http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6047-What-Are-These-D-D-5E-Notes-In-Monte-Cook-Games-Numenera-Shipments
Update: The announcement about this product came out just before the podcast was finished editing http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6069-Monte-Cook-Games-Announced-Its-5E-Project-Arcana-of-the-Ancients
Stranger Things D&D Starter Set http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6048-New-Stranger-Things-D-D-Starter-Set-Announced
Roll20 Hacked http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6053-Roll20-s-4M-Accounts-Hacked
A New One Page Adventure from EN Publishing, Winterheart http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6059-One-Page-Adventure-Winterheart
The Witcher “Easy Mode” Quickstart on Free RPG Day http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6055-The-Witcher-Easy-Mode-Will-Be-Free-On-Free-RPG-Day
More information about Free RPG Day https://www.freerpgday.com/
D&D Beyond Stats for Multiclassing http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6056-Who-s-Multiclassing-With-Who-More-D-D-Beyond-Stats!
More Endless Quest Books http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6058-Ravenloft-Mad-Mages-New-Endless-Quest-Books-From-Matt-Forbeck
Dungeons & Dragons Endless Quest: Escape from Castle Ravenloft pre-order https://amzn.to/2Nhzm42
Dungeons & Dragons Endless Quest: The Mad Mage’s Academy pre-order https://amzn.to/2U1bOTE
Zak S. Update http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6067-WotC-GenCon-Respond-To-Zak-S-Allegations
Spirit Of Dice Set Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/163050832/the-spirit-of-dice-range
Morrus Retires from the ENnie Awards http://www.ennie-awards.com/blog/ennies-leadership-change-announcement/
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Kickstarters
Reach of Titan https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/496783700/reach-of-titan
LexOccultum – Carta Monstrorum https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1256540796/lexoccultum-carta-monstrorum
The Lesser Key to the Celestial Legion https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2038851623/the-lesser-key-to-the-celestial-legion
Zorro: The Roleplaying Game https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gallantknightgames/zorrotm-the-roleplaying-game
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Mindjammer
Mindjammer Press https://mindjammerpress.com/mindjammer/
Mindjammer by Sarah Newton (novel) https://amzn.to/2BGsSH5
Mindjammer – The Roleplaying Game (digital) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/128331/Mindjammer--The-Roleplaying-Game?affiliate_id=36142
Mindjammer – The Roleplaying Game (hardcover) https://amzn.to/2Iq8ZKc
Chronicles of Future Earth Quickstart (available for free!) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/253485/The-Chronicles-of-Future-Earth-The-Swallower-of-Souls--Quickstart-Adventure?affiliate_id=36142
The Worm Within: The First Chronicle of Future Earth (Book 1) https://amzn.to/2GV2rRq
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Theme tune by Steve Arnott
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
#35 Sci-Fi Games with Ed Jowett
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
This week, Morrus and Peter are joined by Ed Jowett of Shades of Vengeance to talk about science fiction roleplaying! The guys talk about Era: The Consortium, NEW, Paranoia, Traveller, Eclipse Phase, Star Trek, and others along with what makes sci-fi roleplaying different. In the news, information on the Relics & Rarities premier, Kickstarter’s ZineQuest promotion is in full swing, new miniatures from WizKids for Pathfinder and Dungeons & Dragons, hints about the new D&D book, and more! Plus Our Favorite Game in All the World, a new listener-submitted sketch, and a new review!
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Ed Jowett
Shades of Vengeance https://www.shadesofvengeance.com
Era: The Consortium https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/146452/Era-The-Consortium--Rulebook-Primer?affiliate_id=36142
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What’s Caught Our Eye
Crafting Better Puzzles for RPGs https://www.nerdolopedia.com/articles/2018/7/13/crafting-better-puzzles-for-roleplaying-games
The “Spirit Of” Dice Series Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/163050832/the-spirit-of-dice-range?ref=enworld
Cats & Cats Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/daytheelf/cats-and-cats?ref=enworld
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News
Relics & Rarities http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6017-Relics-Rarities-Special-Guests-Are-Kevin-Smith-Daredevil-s-Charlie-Cox
ZineQuest Kickstarter Promotion http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6021-RPG-Kickstarter-Zine-Quest-News-%96-The-Initial-Seven-Zines
D&D Beyond Statistics Part 1 http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6028-90-of-D-D-Games-Stop-By-Level-10-Wizards-More-Popular-At-Higher-Levels
D&D Beyond Statistics Part 2 http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6037-Humans-Fighters-and-Life-Domain-Most-Popular-On-D-D-Beyond
News Digest (WizKids Minis, Talisman New Edition, D&D on Fox News) http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6029-News-Digest-New-D-D-and-Pathfinder-Minis-from-WizKids-Judge-Dredd-Arrives-and-more!
BAMFsies http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6031-2018-Bamfsies-Awards-for-Best-Superhero-RPGs-Announced
New Star Trek Adventures Books http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6030-Science-Division-Alpha-Quadrant-Trouble-on-Omned-III-For-Star-Trek-Adventures
WOIN W4: Spirits of Manhattan (PDF) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/266150/WOIN-W4-Spirits-of-Manhattan?affiliate_id=36142
WOIN W4: Spirits of Manhattan (Physical) https://amzn.to/2E8bHzQ
Upcoming Nautical D&D Book http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6035-Pages-From-The-Upcoming-Nautical-D-D-Book!
Abuse Allegations Against Zak S aka Zak Smith aka Zak Sabbath http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6042-RPG-Writer-Zak-S-Accused-Of-Abusive-Behaviour
Since recording, a second statement was made by another ex-partner of Zak’s documenting allegations of abuse (WARNING: This is a very detailed account of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse): https://www.facebook.com/VivkaCriesWolf/posts/2478145012257909
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Kickstarters
Carbon 2185 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dragonturtlegames/carbon-2185-a-cyberpunk-rpg?ref=enworld
Awaken: The Liborian Saga https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2084336794/awaken-the-liborian-saga?ref=enworld
Dark Naga – Haunting of Hastur https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darknaga/dark-naga-haunting-of-hastur-hardback-5e-and-osr?ref=enworld
The Tome of Magical Mystery https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sessionzero/the-tome-of-magical-mystery-5e-compatible?ref=enworld
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Sci-Fi Games
Era: The Consortium (Amazon) https://amzn.to/2IkjUp4
Era: The Consortium (Drive Thru) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/146452/Era-The-Consortium--Rulebook-Primer?affiliate_id=36142
N.E.W. (Amazon) https://amzn.to/2SUC6K0
N.E.W. (Drive Thru) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/191271/NEW-The-Science-Fiction-Roleplaying-Game-v12?affiliate_id=36142
Paranoia https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/191159/Paranoia-Red-Clearance-Edition?affiliate_id=36142
FASA Star Trek https://amzn.to/2I8ao83
Eclipse Phase https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/211293/Eclipse-Phase-Second-Edition-Open-Playtest?affiliate_id=36142
Traveller https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/171643/Traveller-Core-Rulebook?affiliate_id=36142
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Sunday Feb 10, 2019
Crash City s1e7: Funeral Arrangements
Sunday Feb 10, 2019
Sunday Feb 10, 2019
Dealing with a dying hacker, the group tries to find some late night assistance as they avoid an assassin on their trail.
Tuesday Jan 08, 2019
Sector 49 s1e11: Put The Wheels On
Tuesday Jan 08, 2019
Tuesday Jan 08, 2019
The Judge Dredd & The Worlds of 2000 AD actual play continues! Welfare checks in the mail, yet disappointing, the Damon's Rejects seek out other ways to earn some creds. Tucker gets an interesting opportunity to make some big money.
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
#27 What Are the Top RPG and D&D News Stories of 2018?
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
This week, Morrus and Peter are joined by a special guest, EN World columnist and editor of this very show, Darryl Mott, as they count down the top news stories in the world of tabletop roleplaying games from 2018 in a special double-length episode to end the year! In the news, Starfinder gets a new accessory, PaizoCon 2019 tickets go on sale, True Blood and Daredevil’s Deborah Ann Woll has a new D&D show, and a LOT more plus Our Favorite Game in All the World and a brand new sketch!
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What’s Caught Our Eye
Gentlemen’s Guide to Multiclassing https://www.reddit.com/r/dndnext/comments/a548fe/the_gentlemans_guide_to_multiclassing/
California Election Determined by a D20 Roll https://www.polygon.com/2018/12/14/18141183/california-election-dungeons-and-dragons-dice-d20
Play D&D in a Castle https://dndinacastle.com/
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News
Starfinder Critical Hit Deck Announced http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5897-Starfinder-s-Critical-Hit-Deck
PaizoCon 2019 Tickets On Sale http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5896-Paizocon-2019-Tickets-Available
New Livestream from Deborah Ann Woll http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5895-New-D-D-Show-From-Daredevil-s-Deborah-Ann-Woll
King Arthur Pendragon Returns to Chaosium http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5890-King-Arthur-Pendragon-Returns-To-Chaosium
Handiworks Games Announces Two New Games http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5885-Beowulf-Greeks-New-5E-Settings-Coming-From-Handiwork-Games
Technoir Kickstarter Saved After Seven Years, New Legend of the Five Rings Sourcebook and Adventure, World’s Oldest Board Game Discovered, Essen Spiel Theft Update in the News Digest http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5893-News-Digest-An-Unfulfilled-Kickstarter-Returns-Pendragon-Comes-Home-to-Chaosium-Essen-Spiel-Theft-Update-and-more!
Hasbro Themed Water Park http://www.belloflostsouls.net/2018/12/hasbro-to-build-water-park-featuring-magic-the-gathering-my-little-pony-and-more.html
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Kickstarters
The Vagabond’s Cyclopedia https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sigilstonepublishing/the-vagabonds-cyclopedia-an-osr-pbta-supplement
Vindeon https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/178651391/vindeon-a-fantasy-rpg
Wave One Adventure Book for ASA (mentioned) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/700532845/wave-one-of-adventure-books-for-asa
The Adventurer’s Prayer https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1388023634/the-adventurers-prayer-full-color-poster
Lost Hall of Tyr https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2101297466/lost-hall-of-tyr-2nd-edition-maps-and-print-run
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Wednesday Jul 04, 2018
#3: ENnies Nominees 2018!
Wednesday Jul 04, 2018
Wednesday Jul 04, 2018
In this episode Morrus & Peter are joined by Angus as we take a look at the 2018 Gen Con EN World RPG Award nominees, play our favourite game in all the world, and more!
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Show Notes
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ENnies Nominees 2018
http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5378-Congratulations-To-The-2018-ENnies-Nominees!
http://www.ennie-awards.com/blog/2018-nominations/
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News
Roll20's Charactermancer
http://blog.roll20.net/post/175281766075/june-26-update-is-live-charactermancer
WFRP4's Core Character Stats
http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5352-Warhammer-Fantasy-Roleplay-s-Core-Character-Stats
Chris Spivey's Sci-FI RPG For Chaosium
https://www.chaosium.com/blogchris-spivey-to-develop-scifi-rpg-game-setting-for-chaosium/
Pathfinder 2 Archetypes
http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5357-Pirates-Gray-Maidens-Archetypes-in-Pathfinder-2nd-Edition!
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Kickstarters
Irongate: Savage Worlds SciFi Expansion for The Last Parsec by Shane Hensley
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/545820095/irongate-savage-worlds-scifi-expansion-for-the-las
Vault of K’Horror A Tunnels & Trolls GM Adventure by Richard Loomis
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/994700393/vault-of-khorror-a-tunnels-and-trolls-gm-adventure
The Eye of the Cyclops from Forge of Ice by Alex Bates
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/966071466/the-eye-of-the-cyclops-from-forge-of-ice
Dragonscales Fantasy RPG by James M Ward and Stephen A Lee
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1644549315/dragonscales-fantasy-rpg-by-james-m-ward-and-steph
The Host – A cybernetic guide for Warsong by Raymond
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/highergrounds/the-host-a-cybernetic-setting-guide-for-warsong
SideQuests: Tip-Top Taverns for DND, Pathfinder, and RPGs by Dominic M
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sidequests/sidequests-tip-top-taverns-for-dnd-pathfinder-rpgs
Critical Role by Steamforged Games Ltd
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steamforged/critical-role
Easy Read Large Print Dice by Andy “Cosmo-Joe” Watkins
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/497057119/easy-read-large-print-dice