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Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about the costs of printing an RPG book. In the news, D&D publishing news and a new book announced, Paizo teases more Pathfinder Remaster changes, Critical Role releases a Quickstart for Candela Obscura, and more! Plus new listener questions and a brand new sketch about tackling the backlog of unplayed games.
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News
UK Games Expo recording event for Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Show recording at Friday, June 2 from 3:30 PM to 5 PM https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1126-morrus-unofficial-tabletop-rpg-talk-show-ukge-live-recording/
The D&D 2024 Core Rules will be released staggered over the year because printers can’t print them all https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-printers-cant-handle-wotcs-one-d-d-print-runs.697936/
D&D publishing schedule through 2025 https://www.enworld.org/threads/so-heres-the-d-d-publishing-schedule-through-2025-as-far-as-we-know.697900/
The Practically Complete Guide to Dragons book for D&D announced https://www.enworld.org/threads/whats-the-practically-complete-guide-to-dragons.697899/
D&D Book Prices Are Going Up https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-book-prices-are-going-up.697891/
D&D player demographic statistics https://www.enworld.org/threads/some-interesting-stats-about-d-d-players.697908/
Archives of Alexandria https://alexandria.dk/en/
Wargod for Troika https://grislyeye.itch.io/wargod
Paizo blog post about Pathfinder 2e Remaster changes to ancestries https://www.enworld.org/threads/take-a-look-at-pathfinder-remasters-edicts-anathema.697925/
Pathfinder NEXUS Open Beta https://www.enworld.org/threads/test-pathfinder%E2%80%99s-new-online-%E2%80%98nexus%E2%80%99.697893/
Satyrs: Selini, Fauns, and Woodwoes for Level Up: Advanced 5e by PJ Coffey https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/438738/Satyrs-Selini-Fauns-and-Woodwoses?affiliate_id=36142
Candela Obscura Quickstart from Darrington Press/Critical Role https://www.enworld.org/threads/download-critical-role%E2%80%99s-new-rpg-quickstart.697932/
News Digest for May 26, 2023 (Tales of the Valiant Kickstarter, Marvel Multiverse update, Embracer Group financial report) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-may-26-2023.697941/
Epic Threats: High Level Monsters and NPCs for 5e from EN Publishing https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/epic-threats-high-level-monsters-and-npcs
What’s OLD is NEW Starter Set coming soon to Kickstarter https://www.enworld.org/threads/let%E2%80%99s-take-a-look-at-the-all-new-whats-old-is-new-starter-set.697786/
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The Costs of Publishing an RPG Book
Morrus’ EN World Thread on the cost of printing and shipping an RPG book https://www.enworld.org/threads/lets-talk-about-printing-shipping-rpg-books.697907/
Statista tracking of global freight rate index from January 2019 to April 2023 https://www.statista.com/statistics/1250636/global-container-freight-index/
Inflation adjustment costs for Dungeons & Dragons core rulebooks converted to 2022 USD https://www.enworld.org/threads/lets-talk-about-printing-shipping-rpg-books.697907/#post-9029793
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Hosts: Russ “Morrus” Morrissey, Peter Coffey, and Jessica Hancock
Editing and post-production: Darryl Mott
Theme Song: Steve Arnott
Malach the Maleficent played by Darren Morrissey
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6 days ago
6 days ago
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the players are upset about changes they heard about from their best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw the changes.
Saturday May 20, 2023
Saturday May 20, 2023
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about playing D&D without D&D. In the news, One D&D survey results, the ORC License gets a new draft, Schwalb Entertainment will publish the modern-day Viking RPG When the Wolf Comes, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about naming an adventuring party.
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News
Homebrew and Hacking by PJ Coffey https://homebrewandhacking.com/
Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition system category on DriveThruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?filters=1000104_0_0_0_0&affiliate_id=36142
In This World on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lamemage/in-this-world
New Draft of the ORC License https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-posts-new-draft-of-orc-license.697758/
A5E SRD Website with information on how to use the different open licenses for gaming content https://a5esrd.com/
The Lazy GM’s Resource Document https://slyflourish.com/lazy_gm_resource_document.html
One D&D Paladin and Druid playtest survey results https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-survey-results-druid-paladin-unearthed-arcana-d-d.697751/
Episode #238 with the One D&D Playtest for Druid and Paladin in the news section https://morrus.podbean.com/e/238-how-rpg-mechanics-influence-a-game-s-feel-and-tone/
Heroes Feast sequel book announced (leaked?) by Amazon https://www.enworld.org/threads/theres-a-new-d-d-cook-book-coming-with-all-the-flavors-of-the-multiverse.697727/
Swamp Troll Witch(es) by Cats Have No Lord https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/410501/Swamp-Troll-Witchesaffiliate_id=36142
When the Wolf Comes – Modern Day Viking RPG using Shadow of the Demon Lord https://www.enworld.org/threads/when-the-wolf-comes-is-a-viking-rpg-set-in-modern-day.697778/
The International Journal of Role-Playing https://journals.uu.se/IJRP
News Digest for May 19, 2023 (Victoriana RPG, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves home video bonus features announced, Alien RPG Tournament at UK Games Expo) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-may-19-2023.697818/
UK Games Expo https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/
Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Show Live Recording Event https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1126-morrus-unofficial-tabletop-rpg-talk-show-ukge-live-recording/
German Folklore Map https://sunkencastles.com/german-folklore-map/
EN Publishing May Update Live Stream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO-P6B5HqsI
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Playing D&D without D&D
Basically 5e but not D&D:
Kobold Press – Tales of the Valiant aka Project Black Flag https://koboldpress.com/project-black-flag/
Cubicle Seven – C7d20 https://cubicle7games.com/blog/c7d20-our-design-goals
EN Publishing – Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition https://www.levelup5e.com/
D&D 5e-ish:
M.T. Black Games – Iskandar Player’s Handbook https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/427627/Iskandar-Players-Handbook-5E?affiliate_id=36142
Rogue Comet – Dungeonesque Red Box https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/198491/Dungeonesque-Red-Box-Players-Guide?affiliate_id=36142
Sigil Stone Publishing – Five Torches Deep https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/264584/Five-Torches-Deep?affiliate_id=36142
Basically D&D but not 5e:
Paizo – Pathfinder https://paizo.com/pathfinder
Pelgrane Press – 13th Age https://pelgranepress.com/13th-age/
Not DnD - 13th Age 2nd Edition with Rob Heinsoo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyHzFjEb2Cw
D&D Retroclones list from Taxidermic Owlbear http://taxidermicowlbear.weebly.com/dd-retroclones.html
5e-Powered games:
Standalone Third-Party Games Wiki on EN World https://www.enworld.org/wiki/dnd_settings/#3-standalone-third-party-games-8203
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Hosts: Russ “Morrus” Morrissey, Peter Coffey, and Jessica Hancock
Editing and post-production: Darryl Mott
Theme Song: Steve Arnott
Malach the Maleficent played by Darren Morrissey
Check out all the media content from EN World at http://enliverpg.com
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one,the party faces their greatest challenge ever: Taxes!
Saturday May 13, 2023
Saturday May 13, 2023
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica discuss what makes a new edition of an RPG a new edition. In the news, new Dungeons & Dragons streaming service, new Critical Role series starting soon, new Doctor Who releases, previews from the D&D adventure Bigby Presents Glory of the Giants, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about the adventurers showing up at the city gates with a strange creature in tow.
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News
Gozzys.com Random Map Generator https://www.gozzys.com/
Dungeons & Dragons Adventures Streaming TV Service https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-adventures-is-a-24-hour-streaming-channel-launching-in-summer.697681/
Critical Role has a new horror show Candela Obscura https://www.enworld.org/threads/candela-obscura-is-a-new-horror-ttrpg-show-coming-from-critical-role.697646/
New Level Up A5E Actual Plays https://enworld.live/newsblog/sponsored-level-up-advanced-5th-edition-actual-plays-ban4s
Free League’s 5e-Powered Lord of the Rings Game is Now Available https://www.enworld.org/threads/free-leagues-5e-powered-lord-of-the-rings-game-is-now-available.697643/
New Doctor Who RPG Books, Alien Archive for Doctors & Daleks and 13th Doctor Sourcebook for Adventures in Time and Space https://www.enworld.org/threads/13th-doctor-sourcebook-for-doctor-who-rpg-available.697663/
Rebellion purchases Tunnels & Trolls and other Flying Buffalo RPGs https://www.enworld.org/threads/rebellion-acquires-tunnels-trolls.697662/
Diana Jones Award Emerging Designer Winners https://www.enworld.org/threads/diana-jones-award-announces-4-emerging-designer-winners.697580/
Stranger Things D&D Starter Set instructions available for free https://www.enworld.org/threads/stranger-things-d-d-starter-set-for-free.697639/
Bigby Presents Glory of the Giants Monsters Revealed via WizKids Miniatures https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-some-minor-monster-reveals-from-bigby-presents-glory-of-the-giants.697638/
Ports of Call for Starfinder announced https://www.enworld.org/threads/ports-of-call-is-a-starfinder-book-of-new-places-rules.697596/
Starfinder Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com/books/starfinder-solidarity-bundle-paizo-inc-books?partner=gamerstavern
UK Games Expo 2023 from Friday, June 2 to Sunday, June 4 in Birmingham, UK https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/
Live Recording of Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Podcast at UK Games Expo https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1126-morrus-unofficial-tabletop-rpg-talk-show-ukge-live-recording/
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Please support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus
Don’t forget to join the Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033145023517295/ and join us on Discord at https://discord.gg/VAuxX8M
Ask your Listener Question on Twitter, email morruspodcast@gmail.com, or contact us on TikTok at TikTok
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Hosts: Russ “Morrus” Morrissey, Peter Coffey, and Jessica Hancock
Editing and post-production: Darryl Mott
Theme Song: Steve Arnott
Malach the Maleficent played by Darren Morrissey
Check out all the media content from EN World at http://enliverpg.com
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the party's hirelings decide to go into the hero business for themselves.
Saturday May 06, 2023
Saturday May 06, 2023
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about the changes in the remaster of Pathfinder 2nd Edition. In the news, D&D Community Update, new Pathfinder action RPG video game is coming, no more Eberron from Keith Baker Presents, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about the dangers of etymology.
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News
Wizards of the Coast Community Update https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotcs-may-community-update-talks-school-support-accessibilty-creator-marketplaces.697546/
Not DnD Guild Chronicles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upPFNjTQtMk
News Digest for May 5, 2023 (PaizoCon Online schedule, Steamforged publishing Altar Quest, new Fallout: Winter of Atom preview) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-may-5-2023.697560/
Pathfinder Abomination Vaults Action RPG video game coming to Kickstarter https://www.enworld.org/threads/pathfinder-abomination-vaults-hack-slash-game-coming-to-kickstarter.697485/
Misplaced Monster – D&D charity book with illustrations from children https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-extra-life-benefiting-childrens-health-misplaced-monsters.697518/
Keith Baker Presents Closing Doors on Eberron https://www.enworld.org/threads/keith-baker-presents-closing-doors-on-eberron.697445/
Free Basic Roleplay Character Sheet Pack from Chaosium https://www.enworld.org/threads/grab-chaosiums-free-basic-roleplaying-character-sheet-pack.697538/
Scientific Barbarian No 5 on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/checkthisartifact/scientific-barbarian-no5
Scientific Barbarian Annual on DriveThruRPG (collects No 1-4) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/401190/SCIENTIFIC-BARBARIAN-Annual-No1?affiliate_id=36142
Preview of the New DriveThruRPG website https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/
Interview with Product Design Manager Ben Ayres-Kerr on DriveThruRPG new design https://www.enworld.org/threads/a-new-look-for-drivethrurpg.697516/
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Pathfinder Remastered Changes
Pathfinder getting new remastered core rulebooks https://www.enworld.org/threads/pathfinder-to-get-new-core-rulebooks-soon.697395/
Pathfinder Remaster changes known so far https://www.enworld.org/threads/what-are-the-changes-in-pathfinder-remastered.697435/
Pathfinder Remaster special edition sketch cover https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-reveals-wayne-reynolds-pathfinder-remastered-cover-sketches.697434/
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Please support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus
Don’t forget to join the Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033145023517295/ and join us on Discord at https://discord.gg/VAuxX8M
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Hosts: Russ “Morrus” Morrissey, Peter Coffey, and Jessica Hancock
Editing and post-production: Darryl Mott
Theme Song: Steve Arnott
Malach the Maleficent played by Darren Morrissey
Check out all the media content from EN World at http://enliverpg.com
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one,the players try to wrap their heads around how a spelljammer ship works.
Saturday Apr 29, 2023
Saturday Apr 29, 2023
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about the new One D&D Playtest Packet. In the news, Pathfinder getting a remastered edition, fundraisers for designer Owen K.C. Stephens, Into the Motherlands going to Green Ronin, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about when a new edition isn’t a new edition.
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News
Pathfinder getting new remastered core rulebooks https://www.enworld.org/threads/pathfinder-to-get-new-core-rulebooks-soon.697395/
Pathfinder Remaster changes known so far https://www.enworld.org/threads/what-are-the-changes-in-pathfinder-remastered.697435/
Pathfinder Remaster special edition sketch cover https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-reveals-wayne-reynolds-pathfinder-remastered-cover-sketches.697434/
More discussion about the Pathfinder Remaster coming in next week’s episode!
The Plight of Owen KC Stephens and the Quest to Help Him https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-plight-of-owen-kc-stephens-and-the-quest-to-help-him.697334/
DriveThruRPG Owen’s Medical Bills Bundle #1 https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/431123/Owens-Medical-Bills-Bundle-1-BUNDLE
DriveThruRPG Owen’s Medical Bills Bundle #2 https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/432798/Owens-Medical-Bills-Bundle-2-BUNDLE
Owen K.C. Stephens on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/OwenKCStephens
Owen K.C. Stephens on Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/owenkcstephens
Samurai Sheep Dog press release for benefit book http://www.samuraisheepdog.com/like-a-boss-press-release
Green Ronin publishing Into the Motherlands https://www.enworld.org/threads/into-the-motherlands-finds-new-publisher-in-green-ronin.697282/
To Save a Kingdom from EN Publishing https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/to-save-a-kingdom
News Digest for April 28, 2023 (Green Ronin creating Valiant Universe RPG, Alien: Building Better Worlds from Free League, Twilight Emperium: Embers of the Imperium, ) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-april-28-2023.697429/
Dreams & Machines from Modiphius https://www.enworld.org/threads/dreams-machines-is-modiphius-new-age-of-roleplaying.697369/
1200 D&D Players Break Guinness World Record https://www.enworld.org/threads/1200-d-d-players-break-guinness-world-record.697355/
Chris Perkins talks about return of Vecna, Venger, and other D&D villains https://www.enworld.org/threads/christopher-perkins-talks-about-the-return-of-vecna-venger-more-d-d-villains.697346/
Magic: The Gathering Pinkerton Raid including an update with a statement from Wizards of the Coast refuting the depiction of events https://gizmodo.com/magic-the-gathering-leaks-wizards-wotc-pinkertons-1850374546
Why Slay Dragons When You Could Be Fishing on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/iopublishing/why-slay-dragons-when-you-could-be-fishing
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One D&D Playtest Packet - Classes & Weapons
Unearthed Arcana One D&D Playtest https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-one-d-d-playtest-includes-5-classes-new-weapon-mastery-system.697381/
Download the playtest packet from D&D Beyond https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/one-dnd/ph-playtest-5
YouTube video from Jeremy Crawford discussing the playtest packet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgngcZpt_YQ
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Please support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus
Don’t forget to join the Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033145023517295/ and join us on Discord at https://discord.gg/VAuxX8M
Ask your Listener Question on Twitter, email morruspodcast@gmail.com, or contact us on TikTok at TikTok
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Hosts: Russ “Morrus” Morrissey, Peter Coffey, and Jessica Hancock
Editing and post-production: Darryl Mott
Theme Song: Steve Arnott
Malach the Maleficent played by Darren Morrissey
Check out all the media content from EN World at http://enliverpg.com
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the GM has to deal with a player who only wants to play Burrows & Bearowls.