The world’s biggest tabletop RPG weekly news show! News and chat about Dungeons & Dragons (and other tabletop roleplaying games) since June 2018! Now recording LIVE on YouTube every Friday at 2pm UK time (9am Eastern).
Episodes
Wednesday Jun 12, 2019
Wednesday Jun 12, 2019
This week, Morrus and Peter are joined by Mike Shea from SlyFlourish.com and author of the Lazy Dungeon Master series to talk about his new Kickstarter, Fantastic Adventures: Ruins of Grendleroot. In the news, Magic: The Gathering is getting a TV series, Baldur’s Gate 3 announced with a (rather gruesome) teaser cinematic trailer, A Touch More Class Kickstarter launch date announced, and more! Plus our Favorite Game in All the World and a brand new sketch!
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Our Guest
Mike Shea http://www.slyflourish.com/
On Twitter https://twitter.com/SlyFlourish
Fantastic Adventures: Ruins of Grendleroot https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/slyflourish/fantastic-adventures-ruins-of-the-grendleroot-for-5e
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News
News Digest (Magic: The Gathering TV series, Baldur’s Gate 3 teased) https://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6365-News-Digest-Magic-The-Gathering-TV-Series-Announced-Baldur-s-Gate-Video-Game-Tease-UK-Games-Expo-Controversy-and-more!
Clockwork Publishing Goes Out of Business https://www.geeknative.com/66285/clockwork-publishing-goes-bankrupt/
Rocket Age from Ken Spencer and Cubicle 7 https://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6361-Rocket-Age-Retro-Sci-fi-In-Space-For-D-D
Jonathan Tweet: Prologue to Third Edition https://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6363-Jonathan-Tweet-Prologue-to-Third-Edition
James Ward: The Making and Breaking of Deities & Demigods https://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6343-The-Making-and-Breaking-of-Deities-Demigods
Baldur’s Gate III Announcement and Trailer plus all the details we know so far https://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6366-Baldur-s-Gate-III-Announced
Harper’s Tale Charity Adventure http://nerdtrek.com/harpers-tale-dungeons-and-dragons-adventures-to-benefit-friends-of-kids-with-cancer
Rex Draconis RPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/279389?affiliate_id=36142
A Touch More Class Preview https://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6355-A-TOUCH-MORE-CLASS-Launches-on-June-18th
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Kickstarters
Hard Wired Island https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ettin/hard-wired-island
Arabian Fights https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oneshotwonderland/arabian-fights-a-5e-setting-campaign
Mork Borg https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jnohr/mork-borg
Dark Trails https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2059365241/dark-trails-rpg
Other Kickstarters from the Crowdfunding News https://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6354-RPG-Crowdfunding-News-%96-Pirates-of-Pugmire-The-Dark-Eye-Dark-Trails-Hearts-of-Wulin-and-more
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Mike Shae
Fantastic Adventures: Ruins of Grendleroot for 5e https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/slyflourish/fantastic-adventures-ruins-of-the-grendleroot-for-5e?
The Lazy Dungeon Master on Amazon https://amzn.to/2WG0Bxc
The Lazy Dungeon Master on DriveThru https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/108572/The-Lazy-Dungeon-Master?affiliate_id=36142
Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master on Amazon https://amzn.to/2WGRPPp
Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master on DriveThru https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/251431/Return-of-the-Lazy-Dungeon-Master?affiliate_id=36142
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Wednesday Jun 05, 2019
Wednesday Jun 05, 2019
This week, Morrus and Peter talk about their experiences at UK Games Expo, the sights they saw, the games they played, the restaurants and bars with extraordinary wait times. In the news, Cyberpunk Red’s quickstart gets a release date, the Pathfinder 2nd Edition third party publisher agreement announced, James Ward writes about the creation of Deities & Demigods for Dungeons & Dragons, and more!
Note: In the opposite of last week’s episode, this week’s show skips a lot of the normal format as the guys recovered from the weekend-long convention.
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News
Pathfinder 2nd Edition Third Party Publishing License http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6339-What-s-Happening-With-Pathfinder-3E-3rd-Party-Licensing
The Making of Deities & Demigods http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6343-The-Making-and-Breaking-of-Deities-Demigods
Darryl’s video on the subject from January, “Deities & Rashomon” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNTsMf2Yhp0
Massive 10-Volume Limited Edition for Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Campaign The Enemy Within http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6346-Massive-750-10-Book-The-Enemy-Within-Collector%92s-Edition-From-Cubicle-7
Cyberpunk Red Jumpstart Kit Announced http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6348-Cyberpunk-Red-Jumpstart-Kit-Announced-from-R-Talsorian-Games
Luna-1 Premiers at UK Games Expo http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6351-Luna-1-Is-Now-Available!
Pick it up now from DriveThru in PDF or Softcover https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/275221/Judge-Dredd-Luna1?affiliate_id=36142
BBC Covers Incident at UK Games Expo with Offensive Game (Content Warning: Sexual Violence) https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-48483746
UK Games Expo Statement on the Incident https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/morenews.php?id=497
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Wednesday May 29, 2019
Wednesday May 29, 2019
This week, Morrus is joined by Your Editor Darryl (EN World columnist, YouTuber, and Twitch streamer Darryl Mott) and Shane Stacks (Shane Plays) for an epic length celebratory episode for Episode Number 50! Over the extra-long episode, we talk about how to break into the RPG business, the importance of chronicling the history of RPGs, how EN Publishing got the license for Judge Dredd and the Worlds of 2000 AD, producing a podcast, the Alien franchise, and a lot, lot, LOT more! Plus we have a brand-new sketch written by Shane!
Peter, unfortunately, was unable to speak due to some deal with a sea witch taking his voice.
For those looking for the News, it starts at about the 1 Hour 25 Minute mark.
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Special Note: Morrus and Peter will be at UK Games Expo THIS WEEKEND May 31 through June 2 in Birmingham, England! Come say hi! https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/
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Our Guest
Shane Stacks https://shaneplays.com/
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What’s Caught Our Eye
BattleTech: 25 Years of Art and Fiction on Drive Thru (no longer on sale, unfortunately) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/97622/BattleTech-25-Years-of-Art-and-Fiction
Pathfinder Kingmaker Enhanced Edition https://www.pcgamer.com/pathfinder-kingmaker-is-getting-an-enhanced-edition-in-june/
Purchase Pathfinder Kingmaker https://www.humblebundle.com/store/pathfinder-kingmaker-explorer-edition?partner=gamerstavern
What’s a Freelance RPG Writer Worth? On EN World http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?2301-What-s-a-Freelance-RPG-Writer-Worth
Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Episode 8: What’s an RPG Freelancer Worth? https://morrus.podbean.com/e/8-whats-an-rpg-freelancer-worth/
Wil Wheaton “You Can’t Pay Your Rent with ‘The Unique Platform and Reach Our Site Provides’” http://wilwheaton.net/2015/10/you-cant-pay-your-rent-with-the-unique-platform-and-reach-our-site-provides/
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News
Grimmerspace Kickstarter Launched https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/agrestasaurus/grimmerspace?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=grimmerspace
Abattoir 8 Preview Adventure https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/272882/Abattoir-8?affiliate_id=36142
Stephen Colbert and Matt Mercer Play D&D for Charity http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6334-Watch-Critical-Role-s-Matt-Mercer-Play-D-D-With-TV-s-Stephen-Colbert!
Dungeons & Dragons Cartoon Remade in Live Action for Car Commercial http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6335-That-Full-D-D-Renault-Commericial-Is-Here-And-It-Features-Tiamat-And-Venger!
Alien RPG from Free League Pre-Orders Available https://alien-rpg.com/
WOIN W1: Xenomorphs: The Fall of Somerset Landing https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/225096/WOIN-W1-Xenomorphs-The-Fall-of-Somerset-Landing?affiliate_id=36142
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Wednesday May 22, 2019
Wednesday May 22, 2019
This week, Morrus and Peter delve into The Descent for all the big Dungeons & Dragons product announcements for the second half of 2019! In the news, an update on the Bethesda plagiarism story, a new D&D art documentary premiered, Warhammer Age of Sigmar and Warhammer 40K Wrath and Glory news from Cubicle 7, The Expanse RPG available for pre-order, and more! Plus our favorite game in all the world and a brand new sketch!
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News
Bethesda “Apology” for Allegedly Plagiarized Elder Scrolls RPG Adventure http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6295-Bethesda-Comments-On-Accusations-Of-Palgiarizing-D-D-Adventure
New Tariffs on RPGs and Tabletop Gaming Worry Industry http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6297-New-Tariffs-On-RPGs-Printed-In-China
Eye of the Beholder, A Documentary on the Art of Dungeons & Dragons http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6298-Eye-of-the-Beholder-D-D-Art-Documentary-Now-Playing
Fantasy Grounds Usage Stats http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6299-Fantasy-Grounds-Usage-Stats-Through-Q1-2019-D-D-Up-Pathfinder-Down
Unearthed Arcana: Revised Artificer http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6300-New-Unearthed-Arcana-Revised-Artificer
Warhammer Age of Sigmar RPG Gets a Name Change http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6306-Updates-on-Age-of-Sigmar-RPG-Include-New-Name
Wrath & Glory Disappears from Drive Thru http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6307-Warhammer-40K-Wrath-Glory-Vanished-From-DTRPG
Wrath & Glory Re-appears from Cubicle 7 http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6310-Warhammer-40K-Wrath-Glory-Now-Tp-Be-Produced-By-Cubicle-7!
The 1994 Japanese Edition of Dungeons & Dragons https://www.geeknative.com/65761/the-1994-japanese-version-of-dungeons-dragons-looks-amazing/
The Expanse RPG Pre-Orders Available https://www.geeknative.com/65786/the-expanse-rpg-opens-for-pre-orders/
The Most Popular D&D Character Name Is… http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6308-The-Most-Popular-D-D-Character-Name-Is-Bob
The One Ring Getting a 2nd Edition http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6315-The-One-Ring-2nd-Edition-Is-Coming!
Live-Action Cosplay of D&D Cartoon for Car Commercial http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6314-See-Live-Action-D-D-Cartoon-Characters-In-This-Car-Commercial
Twelve-Page Preview of A Touch More Class, Coming Soon to Kickstarter from EN Publishing http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6321-A-Touch-More-Class-Exclusive-12-Page-Preview-The-Savant
Paizo’s Kingmaker Crowdfunding Campaign Extended http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6318-Paizo-s-Kingmaker-Crowdfunding-Campaign-extended
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Kickstarters
A Cool and Lonely Courage https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lonely-courage/a-cool-and-lonely-courage
GeneFunk 2090 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crisprmonkey/genefunk-2090
Monsters of the Underworld https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1875657065/monsters-of-the-underworld-for-5th-edition
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Dungeons & Dragons Live Event: The Descent
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus, Rick and Morty Starter Set, and other announcements from Day 1 http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6316-The-New-Dungeons-Dragons-Storyline-for-2019-Leaked-Ahead-of-Live-Stream
Pre-Order on Amazon https://amzn.to/2EeSRXr
Dice and Accessory Set https://amzn.to/2VvMC7I
Dungeons & Dragons Essentials Kit https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/495-live-from-the-descent-d-ds-next-story-unveiled
More Information about the Essentials Kit http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6330-Another-Look-at-the-D-D-Essentials-Kit
Full Stats for the Infernal War Machine http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6320-Full-Stats-for-Infernal-War-Machine
Final Announcement: Eberron Hardcover http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6324-EBERRON-HARDCOVER-CONFIRMED!!
A Primer on Dungeons & Dragons and Literary Influences of Hell http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6322-What-the-Hell
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Wednesday May 15, 2019
Wednesday May 15, 2019
This week, Morrus and Peter take a look at the final adventure from Ghosts of Saltmarsh, The Styes originally published in Dungeon Magazine #121. In the news, we’ve got a peek at Ghosts of Saltmarsh itself, Bethesda allegedly plagiarizes a D&D Adventure League adventure, the Shadowrun Sixth Edition release schedule, and more! Plus our favorite game in all the world and a brand new listener-submitted sketch!
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News
Bethesda Pulls Elder Scrolls D&D Adventure Following Plagiarism Accusations http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6284-Bethesda-Pulls-Promotional-Elder-Scrolls-D-D-Module-Following-Plagiarism-Accusations
Bethesda’s Statement http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6295-Bethesda-Comments-On-Accusations-Of-Palgiarizing-D-D-Adventure
DOGS, the generic version of Dogs in the Vineyard https://www.reddit.com/r/rpg/comments/bn0g4a/rewrite_of_dogs_in_the_vineyard/
News Digest (Shadowrun release schedule, Pop-Up Gen Con, and more) http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6285-News-Digest-More-Shadowrun-6e-News-Sneak-Peek-at-Ghosts-of-Saltmarsh-Bethesda-Accused-of-Plagiarizing-Adventure-League-and-more!
Ghosts of Saltmarsh First Impressions http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6288-Ghosts-of-Saltmarsh-First-Impressions
NewbieDM’s Look Inside Ghosts of Saltmarsh http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6282-A-Look-Inside-Ghosts-of-Saltmarsh-Contents-Saltmarsh-Map-More&-More=
Shadowrun Sixth World Beginner Box Review http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6292-Shadowrun-Sixth-World-Beginner-Box-Review
One Page Adventure: Head Games https://www.patreon.com/posts/head-games-26735751
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Kickstarters
Sinopa Omnibus Volume One https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sinopapublishingllc/sinopa-omnibus-volume-one-5e-npcs-stories-and-more
Valor – Best in Class https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/valorousgames/valor-best-in-class
The Cthulhu Alphabet https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1409961192/the-cthulhu-alphabet
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The Styes
Dungeon Magazine Issue #121 https://paizo.com/products/btpy7y0v?Dungeon-Issue-121
Pre-Order Ghosts of Saltmarsh https://amzn.to/2EbK1tI
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Wednesday May 08, 2019
Wednesday May 08, 2019
This week, Morrus and Peter take a look at “Tammeraut’s Fate” from Dungeon #106, the next-to-last adventure to be remade for D&D’s Ghosts of Saltmarsh. In the news, a new edition of Shadowrun is coming out this year, the Origins Award Nominees are announced, Paizo is making a Pathfinder Adventure Path for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (?!?), and more! Plus a brand new sketch and our favorite game in all the world!
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News
Big Eyes Small Mouth 4th Edition Announced Amid Controversy http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6253-New-Editions-of-Big-Eyes-Small-Mouth-Silver-Age-Sentinels-Led-By-Ex-Guardians-of-Order-Founder
Spaceships and Starwyrms on Kickstarter https://www.geeknative.com/65485/spaceships-and-starwyrms-takes-your-dd-5e-to-space/
D&D Beyond: Most Popular D&D Items http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6257-Shields-Leather-Daggers-Helloing-Potions-Most-Popular-D-D-Items
Origins Award Nominees Announced http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6261-Origins-Awards-Nominees-Announced
Shadowrun Sixth Edition Announced http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6259-Shadowrun-6th-Edition-Announced
Unboxing video by Your Editor Darryl of the Shadowrun Sixth World Beginner Box https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5__GmIlgZ6A
More Info about Acquisitions Inc. Sourcebook https://geekandsundry.com/penny-arcade-acquisitions-inc-dungeons-dragons
Scarred Lands Creature Collection for 5e Preview https://www.geeknative.com/65498/preview-the-scarred-lands-creature-collection-for-5e/
Paizo’s Kingmaker for 5th Edition http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6267-Paizo-To-Make-Kingmaker-Bestiary-For-D-D-5E!
Kingmaker 10th Anniversary on Game on Tabletop https://www.gameontabletop.com/cf194/kingmaker-10th-anniversary.html
Traveller 5th Edition Reprint Kickstarter http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6268-Traveller-5th-Edition-Reprint-Is-Kickstarting
Unity RPG Preview http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6269-Check-Out-This-43-Page-Preview-of-the-Unity-RPG
Geek Native’s List of 20 of the Best D&D Memes https://www.geeknative.com/65560/20-of-the-best-dd-memes-on-reddit/
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Kickstarters
Relics: A Game of Angels https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stevedee/relics-a-game-of-angels
One Child’s Heart https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/camdon/one-childs-heart
Fight! 2nd Edition https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1142833459/fight-2nd-edition
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Tammeraut’s Fate
Dungeons #106 from Paizo https://paizo.com/products/btpy7zcp?Dungeon-Issue-106-with-Polyhedron-165
Pre-Order Ghosts of Saltmarsh https://amzn.to/2H8S9gs
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Wednesday May 01, 2019
Wednesday May 01, 2019
This week, Morrus and Peter continue their review of the Ghosts of Saltmarsh original adventures by looking at two Dungeon Magazine adventures, Salvage Operation (#123) and Isle of the Abbey (#34). In the news, Chris Spivey’s new Wild West game announced, original Baldur’s Gate designers create 5e sequel adventure and also launch new Wizards of the Coast video game studio in Austin, Texas, a preview of the Acquisitions Inc. iconic characters, an official Alien RPG announced, a free Grimmerspace adventure for Starfinder, and more! Plus a brand new sketch and Our Favorite Game in All the World and apparently Morrus has a new car.
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News
Chris Spivey Announces Haunted West https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/board-games/news/harlem-unbound-designer-announces-subversive-horror-western-rpg
Deadlands D20 System does exist https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/1135/Deadlands-D20?affiliate_id=36142
Heroes of Baldur’s Gate https://www.dmsguild.com/product/269398/Heroes-of-Baldurs-Gate-5e?affiliate_id=36142
New Wizards of the Coast Game Studio in Austin http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6242-New-WotC-Game-Studio-Headed-By-Bioware-s-James-Ohlen
Free Adventure “Abattoir 8” for Grimmerspace/Starfinder http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6239-Iron-GM-Games-Releases-FREE-Abattoir-8-For-Starfinder-s-Grimmerspace-Setting
Legendlore RPG Announced https://www.geeknative.com/65370/play-dd-as-yourself-in-a-fantasy-world-an-interview-with-legendlore-rpg-developer-steffie-de-vaan/
Hasbro Gaming Sales Up 20% http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6240-Hasbro-Gaming-Up-20
Gargantual Kraken Mini from WizKids http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6241-A-Kraken-Mini-To-Go-With-Your-Nautical-Adventures-This-Summer
Fate of Cthulhu on Kickstarter https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/43045/the-fate-cthulhu-looms
What Happened to Warhammer 40K: Wrath and Glory? http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6244-What-s-Happened-To-Warhammer-40K-Wrath-and-Glory
Larry Elmore Working on Grimmerspace http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6246-Larry-Elmore-Creates-Art-For-Grimmerspace
Acquisitions Inc. Eight Iconic Characters Preview http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6248-Download-Acquisitions-Inc-s-8-Iconic-Characters
Alien RPG Coming from Free League Press http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6250-There-s-An-Official-ALIEN-RPG-Coming!
News Digest (WizKids Starfinder figures, WarLock 3D Terrain) http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6249-News-Digest-Ex-BioWare-Designer-to-WotC-Baldur-s-Gate-Adventure-on-DM-s-Guild-from-Original-Creators-Darker-Hue-s-New-Game-and-more!
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Kickstarters
Monsterpunk https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ggwp/monsterpunk
Fairies: A Role Playing Game https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/376875342/fairies-a-role-playing-game
Infinity’s Edge https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1860935013/infinitys-edge-a-litrpg-inspired-tabletop-roleplay
For the Dungeon! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thearmoredduck/for-the-dungeon
The Blackest of Deaths https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ericfrombloatgames/the-blackest-of-deaths-a-dire-old-school-fantasy-r
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Salvage Operation and Isle of the Abbey
Dungeon Magazine #123 https://paizo.com/products/btpy7xte?Dungeon-Issue-123
Archive.org Lending Library copy https://archive.org/details/Dungeon_Magazine_123/page/n13
Unfortunately, Dungeon Magazine #34 is not currently in print even in digital format, so you’ll need to check your local game store, comic shop, or online retailer for an original copy.
Ghosts of Saltmarsh Pre-Order https://amzn.to/2XVP4WD
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Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
This week, Morrus and Peter delve into the final of the U-Series modules for Dungeons & Dragons, The Final Enemy in anticipation for the release of Ghosts of Saltmarsh. In the news, the Pathfinder 2nd Ed live stream Oblivion Oath starts, ex-BioWare devs’ Odyssey of the Dragonlords for 5e launches Kickstarter, RPGs up but games overall down in 2018 industry financial report, and more! Plus a brand new user-submitted sketch, Our Favorite Game in All the World, and more!
News
If Spells and Abilities Were Written How My Players Use Them (some mild NSFW language) http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6216-If-Spells-and-Abilities-Were-Written-How-My-Players-Use-Them
Pathfinder 2nd Ed Live Stream Oblivion Oath Launches https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sgkx?New-on-YouTube-The-First-Episode-of-Oblivion
Savage Worlds Kickstarter Shipment Delayed https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/545820095/savage-worlds-adventure-edition/posts/2458664
Ex-BioWare Designers Launch Odyssey of the Dragonlords Kickstarter http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6223-Greek-inspired-Odyssey-of-the-Dragonlords-From-ex-Bioware-designers-On-Kickstarter
Star Wars Allies and Adversaries Preview https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2019/4/16/daring-allies-fearsome-foes/
Washington Post Talks About Dungeons & Dragons http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6224-The-Washington-Post-Weighs-In-On-D-D!
Amazon Launches Custom Dungeons & Dragons Page https://amzn.to/2IF4uem
Hobby Games Down 3% Overall, But RPGs Up 18% http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6231-Hobby-Games-Down-3-But-RPGs-Up-18
News Digest (Kickstarter Games Category Crosses $1 Billion Raised) http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6225-News-Digest-1-Billion-Raised-for-Games-Via-Kickstarter-New-DM-Screen-Announced-a-Brand-New-Drizzt-Novel-Coming-This-Fall-and-more!
Humble Bundle Dungeons & Cities 3D Printable Terrain https://www.humblebundle.com/books/3d-printable-dungeons?partner=gamerstavern&charity=1326853
Boundless: A Drizzt Novel by R. A. Salvatore Available for Pre-Order https://amzn.to/2IGuUMw
A Touch More Class Preview http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6229-Which-of-these-D-D-classes-would-you-take-if-you-had-to-choose-one
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Kickstarters
Critical Core https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gametogrow/critical-core
The Grande Temple of Jing https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hammerdog/the-grande-temple-of-jing-5th-edition-and-other-ed
Deniable Assets https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rutskarn/deniable-assets-the-cybercorporate-villain-rpg
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U3: The Final Enemy (PDF) https://www.dmsguild.com/product/17071/U3-The-Final-Enemy-1e?affiliate_id=36142
U1-U3 Bundle (PDF) https://www.dmsguild.com/product/110325/U1U3-Underwater-Series-1e-BUNDLE?affiliate_id=36142
Ghosts of Saltmarsh Pre-Order https://amzn.to/2DxctGe
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Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
This week, Morrus and Peter take a look at the second part of the original Saltmarsh adventures, U2 Danger at Dunwater, in preparation for the release of Dungeons & Dragons Ghosts of Saltmarsh. In the news, we have a new deck of monster cards for D&D, new Acquisitions Inc. art, #DnDSelfie, Shadowrun 30th Anniversary products, new Star Trek Adventures products, and a LOT more plus Our Favorite Game in All the World, and a brand-new user-submitted sketch!
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News
D&D Monster Cards http://www.rpgnews.com/preview-two-new-decks-of-dd-monster-cards/
3D Printed Demon Lords http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6197-3D-Printing-D-D-s-Demon-Lords
Acquisitions Incorporated Preview Images http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6199-New-Acquisitions-Inc-Art
Lancer: Narrative Characters and Tactical Mechs http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6200-Lancer-Narrative-Characters-Tactical-Mechs&-Tactical-Mechs=
Gamer’s Tavern History Check: BattleTech and The Unseen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej2Yx9P_Eb8
#DnDSelfie https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2019/04/dd-the-dndselfie-shows-what-dd-players-really-look-like.html
News Digest (Shadowrun anniversary products, Star Trek Adventures minis and adventure) http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6205-News-Digest-Shadowrun-30th-Anniversary-Products-New-Star-Trek-Adventures-Products-DnDSelfie-New-Lord-of-the-Rings-Game-and-more!
D&D’s Most Popular Spells http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6206-Cure-Wounds-is-D-D-s-Most-Popular-Spell&D-s-Most-Popular-Spell=
Vampire: The Masquerade Blood Feud MegaBoard Game https://www.geeknative.com/65190/white-wolf-announce-a-new-vampire-the-masquerade-megagame/
John Carter of Mars Month http://tesseraguild.com/press-release-john-carter-of-mars-month-new-video-blog-content-including-a-live-roleplay-stream-of-the-john-carter-of-mars-rpg/
Gale Force 9 Sword Coast Map and Saltmarsh DM Screen https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/42951/enhance-dungeons-dragons-adventures-gf9-june-releases
Big Eyes, Small Brain http://roleplayerschronicle.com/?p=50478
Stream of Many Eyes Wins Marketing Award https://www.geeknative.com/65215/team-dd-just-beat-the-mad-men-at-their-own-game/
D&D Class Posters https://www.geeknative.com/65197/12-silhouette-dd-class-posters/
Critical Role of Thrones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4cx7LSRKEo
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Kickstarters
Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/criticalrole/critical-role-the-legend-of-vox-machina-animated-s
Hidden Oddities: A Witch’s Primer https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evaoddveig/hidden-oddities-a-witchs-primer
Ruin Masters https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1256540796/ruin-masters
Castles & Cats https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/castlesandcats/castles-and-cats
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U2: Danger and Dunwater
U1: The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh (PDF and Print-on-Demand, note that used copies of the original are going for over $100 right now while you can get the POD and PDF for just $11.99) https://www.dmsguild.com/product/17069/U1-The-Sinister-Secret-of-Saltmarsh-1e?affiliate_id=36142
U2 Danger at Dunwater (PDF only) https://www.dmsguild.com/product/17070/U2-Danger-at-Dunwater-1e?affiliate_id=36142
U3 The Final Enemy (PDF only) https://www.dmsguild.com/product/17071/U3-The-Final-Enemy-1e?affiliate_id=36142
U1-U3 Underwater Bundle (PDF only) https://www.dmsguild.com/product/110325/U1U3-Underwater-Series-1e-BUNDLE
The Ghosts of Saltmarsh pre-order https://amzn.to/2UL6PdZ
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Wednesday Apr 10, 2019
Wednesday Apr 10, 2019
This week, Morrus and Peter attempt to definitively answer the question of why D&D is so popular. In the news, our sketch becomes reality as Wizards of the Coast announces the announcement for the announcement for the new Dungeons & Dragons product, John Wick and 7th Sea are going to Chaosium, a D&D cookbook, and more! Plus our favorite game in all the world, a new sketch based on a classic gaming tale, and Patreon Asked Questions!
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News
Acquisitions Inc. Book Officially Announced http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6174-Acquisitions-Inc-Book-Officially-Announced
…and available for pre-order https://amzn.to/2IwfutJ
Dungeons & Dragons Cookbook https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/04/01/dungeons-and-dragons-cookbook/
Chaosium Buys 7th Sea, Hires John Wick http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6176-John-Wick-Sells-7th-Sea-to-Chaosium
The Journal of the Traveller’s Aid Society Returns https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/42886/mongoose-revive-the-journal-travellers-aid-society
D&D Stream The Descent Announced http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6184-New-D-D-Adventure-Reveal-On-17th-May-at-The-Descent&D-Adventure-Reveal-On-17th-May-at-The-Descent=
ENWorld News Digest (Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage Adventure Board Game, Paranoia Video Game) http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6186-News-Digest-John-Wick-and-7th-Sea-to-Chaosium-Next-D-D-Announcement-Announced-Paranoia-gets-a-Video-Game-and-more!
Paizo Product Roundup http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6188-Paizo-Product-Roundup-Tyrant-s-Grasp-Maps-Chronicle-of-Legends-Occult-Adventures-and-Ultimate-Wilderness
Matt Corley Teases New Project http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6195-It-s-Not-A-Cartoon-But-What-Is-It
New York Times on Dungeons & Dragons https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/06/opinion/sunday/dungeons-and-dragons.html
Starfinder Beginner Box Unboxing http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?6191-Unboxing-The-Starfinder-Beginner-Box
Stranger Things D&D Starter Set Arrives Early to Amazon https://amzn.to/2X3OjdH
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Kickstarters
Ultimate Spheres of Power https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/adammeyers/ultimate-spheres-of-power-the-complete-system-path
An Inner Darkness https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/golden-goblin-press/an-inner-darkness-for-7th-edition-call-of-cthulhu
BASE: A CaRdPG https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1778465766/base-a-cardpg
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D&D’s Popularity
Note: Many TV shows, movies, and songs were discussed in the show, but I’m focusing on the ones that are harder to find as they’re not by well-known, mainstream artists or studios.
Flashlight Brown “Ready to Roll” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ti1TKCK_Pw
Connor Anderson “Like a D6” (Parody of Far East Movement “Like a G6”) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNUnZgoUppM
Stephen Lynch “D&D” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgOB7VWjlSQ
The Gamers https://watch.thefantasy.network/the-gamers-2002/videos/the-gamers-1080p-2017
The Gamers: Dorkness Rising https://watch.thefantasy.network/the-gamers-dorkness-rising/videos/dorkness-rising-2011-master-1
The Gamers: Natural 1 https://watch.thefantasy.network/the-gamers-natural-one/videos/the-gamers-natural-one
The Gamers: Season 0 https://watch.thefantasy.network/videos/the-gamers-season-0
The Gamers: The Shadow Menace https://watch.thefantasy.network/videos/the-gamers-the-shadow-menace
Dark Dungeons (much better than Mazes and Monsters) https://watch.thefantasy.network/dark-dungeons-the-movie/videos/darkdungeonsthemovie-1080p-1
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