The world’s biggest tabletop RPG weekly news show! News and chat about Dungeons & Dragons (and other tabletop roleplaying games) since June 2018!
Episodes
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the heroes discover they’ve run out of foes to fight.
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about player strongholds and the new Bastion D&D playtest. In the news, more Planescape previews, algorithmic art controversy, Penguin Random House dropping Dungeons & Dragons, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about not disparaging the sponsor of the Great Race competition!
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News
Planescape Table of Contents: https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-planescapes-table-of-contents-more.700206/
Planescape adventure Turn of Fortune’s Wheel Table of Contents https://www.enworld.org/threads/take-a-peek-at-fortunes-wheel-table-of-contents.700229/
Let’s Catch Up With The D&D Planescape Videos! https://www.enworld.org/threads/lets-catch-up-with-the-d-d-planescape-videos.700295/
Jess Plays Baldur’s Gate 3 on Twitch starting Thursday October 11 at 8 PM GMT (4 PM Eastern) https://www.twitch.tv/enpublishing
Planescape Disclaimers https://www.enworld.org/threads/planescape-here-are-the-disclaimers.700230/
Planescape IS D&D Says Jeremy Crawford https://www.enworld.org/threads/planescape-is-d-d-says-jeremy-crawford.700207/
Worlds to-go! The Elysians by PJ Coffey on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homebrewandhacking/worlds-to-go-the-elysians
Level Up: Advanced 5e Starter Box on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/a5e-starter-box
Multiple “AI Art” Updates and Controversies in Tabletop Gaming https://www.enworld.org/threads/multiple-ai-art-updates-and-controversies-in-tabletop-gaming.700279/
Margaret Weis tweet in reply to author Troy Denning about the Dragonlance books being scraped for a generative algorithm database https://twitter.com/WeisMargaret/status/1707841604172611940
Penguin Random House to Stop Distributing D&D https://www.enworld.org/threads/penguin-random-house-to-stop-distributing-d-d-updated.700259/
PlusOneExp Zine https://plusoneexp.com/
Freebies, Sales, and Charity Bundles for October 1, 2023 https://www.enworld.org/threads/freebies-sales-and-charity-bundles-for-october-1-2023.700179/
Sol: Beyond Earth on Itch.io https://zeruhur.itch.io/sol-beyond-earth
Our Fantasy Town from Adam Hancock coming soon to Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gnomemadegames/our-fantasy-town
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Player Strongholds and the Playtest Bastion System
Bonus Unearthed Arcana Reveals the Bastion System EN World news story and discussion thread https://www.enworld.org/threads/bonus-unearthed-arcana-reveals-the-bastion-system.700264/
D&D Beyond playtest document https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/ua/bastions-and-cantrips
D&D Companion Set BECMI (from the product description: “OD&D had short sections on ruling baronies and constructing castles. It was clearly intended as a successful end point for high-level characters. The idea carried into AD&D (1977-1979), where higher level characters could build strongholds (or towers), but by this point the rules were vestigial: the concept of characters settling down to rule was largely outside the norm of D&D play as the game entered through the '80s.”) https://www.dmsguild.com/product/17165/DD-Companion-Set-BECMI-Ed-Basic?affiliate_id=36142
Stronghold Builders Guide (3e) https://www.dmsguild.com/product/25107/Stronghold-Builders-Guidebook-3e?affiliate_id=36142
Matt Coleville’s Strongholds & Followers https://shop.mcdmproductions.com/products/strongholds-followers-pdf
Level Up: Advanced 5e Stronghold Builder Rules https://a5e.tools/rules/building-stronghold
Level Up: Advanced 5e Stronghold Builder Tool https://a5e.tools/node/2286
Texts from Superheroes Metallo figures out Superman’s secret identity https://textsfromsuperheroes.com/post/178298646777/metallo
Green Ronin’s A Song of Ice and Fire Roleplaying https://greenronin.com/sifrp/
Free League’s Forbidden Lands https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/258593/Forbidden-Lands-Core-Game?affiliate_id=36142
Blades in the Dark https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/170689/Blades-in-the-Dark?affiliate_id=36142
Traveller https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/171643/Traveller-Core-Rulebook?affiliate_id=36142
The Walking Dead Universe RPG https://www.thewalkingdead-rpg.com/
Not DnD - The Walking Dead (live on Monday, October 9) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2MVYXH05_U
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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 Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the party doesn’t respect the precision work of a rogue’s lockpicking.
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
A bunch of people asked for this. So, this stuff is normally in our bonus content (outtakes) for our Patrons, but some things just need to be shared more widely. Remember in last week's episode where we "tried" to "sing" the lyrics to Barrows & Bearowls in the sketch? Well, that involved a LOT of...umm... we think it's best if you just listen for yourselves. But you were warned.
Also, please back the Patreon for the show!
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica discuss the different Virtual Tabletop options. In the news, Evil Genius Games sues Netflix, Dungeons & Dragons Planescape preview, Pathfinder 2nd Edition playtest, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about a keen detective hot on the case of a murderer.
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News
Evil Genius Games sues Netflix for breach of contract https://www.enworld.org/threads/evil-genius-games-sues-netflix-over-rebel-moon-roleplaying-game.700124/
Planescape Character Options https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-the-planescape-character-options.700094/
Pathfinder 2e Playtest https://www.enworld.org/threads/pathfinder-playtest-updates-and-new-releases.700006/
RPG Print News (Old Gods of Appalachia Character Portfolio) https://www.enworld.org/threads/rpg-print-news-%E2%80%93-arc-dream-publishing-goodman-games-and-more.700064/
Monstrous on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cloudcurio/monstrous-3
Ghosts, Monsters, and Demons of India by Rakesh Khanna and J. Furcifer Bhairav on Amazon https://amzn.to/45biT7M
Worlds to-go! The Elysians by PJ Coffey on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homebrewandhacking/worlds-to-go-the-elysians
EN Publishing September Update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWwwV9ZnFg4
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Virtual Tabletops
Roll20 https://roll20.net/
Foundry https://foundryvtt.com/
Fantasy Grounds http://affiliates.fantasygrounds.com/318633/15958/url_27562
Owlbear Rodeo https://www.owlbear.rodeo/
Tableplop https://new.tableplop.com/
Astral Tabletop (no longer available) https://arkenforge.com/farewell-to-astral-tabletop/
Tablespire https://talespire.com/
Tabletop Simulator https://www.humblebundle.com/store/tabletop-simulator?partner=gamerstavern
Role https://www.playrole.com/
Let’s Role https://lets-role.com/
Skirmish! VT https://www.skirmish-vt.com/
D20 Pro https://d20pro.com/
EpicTable https://www.epictable.com/
Beyond Tabletop https://www.beyondtabletop.com/
Schmeppy https://shmeppy.com/
Alchemy https://alchemyrpg.com/
The RPG Engine https://store.steampowered.com/app/1818180/The_RPG_Engine/
Diceweaver https://www.diceweaver.com/
Shard https://www.shardtabletop.com/
One More Multiverse https://multiverse.com/
Gamemaster Engine https://store.steampowered.com/app/1451680/Game_Master_Engine/
Fablecraft https://fablecraft.riftweaver.com/
Quest Portal https://www.questportal.com/
Sending Stone https://www.sendingstone.com/
Map Tool https://www.rptools.net/toolbox/maptool/
Dungeon Club https://dungeonclub.net/
Cauldron VTT https://www.cauldron-vtt.net/
D&D Beyond Maps blog post https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1570-d-d-beyond-maps-how-to-start-playing-today
Level Up: Advanced 5e Virtual Tabletop Support https://www.levelup5e.com/resources
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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 Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one,the dungeonmaster tends to be a bit repetitive in monster choice.
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about difficulty settings in tabletop RPGs. In the news, preview of Planescape sourcebook for Dungeons & Dragons, Baldur’s Gate 3 update released, changes to the Pathfinder 2e Remaster Wizard, Final Fantasy getting an official TTRPG, and more! Plus a brand new sketch peeking into the executive boardroom discussions about new market strategies for Burrows & Bearowls.
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News
Baldur’s Gate Patch #3 https://baldursgate3.game/news/patch-3-mac-support-magic-mirror-more_93
High Rollers Twitch channel live stream with Baldur’s Gate 3 voice actors https://www.twitch.tv/highrollersdnd
Changes to Wizard Class in Pathfinder 2e Remaster https://www.enworld.org/threads/wizard-changes-in-pathfinder-2e-remaster.699985/
Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Sketch #82: Levels https://morrus.podbean.com/e/sketch-82-levels/
D&D Dress Up - Dwarf Cleric on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rengin/dandd-dress-up-dwarf-cleric
Final Fantasy XIV Tabletop RPG https://www.enworld.org/threads/final-fantasy-xiv-getting-an-official-ttrpg.699961/
Friends & Factions: Lost Mine of Phandelver from Adam Hancock on Dungeonmasters Guild https://www.dmsguild.com/product/453423/Friends--Factions-Lost-Mine-of-Phandelver?affiliate_id=36142
Sneak Peek at Planescape https://www.enworld.org/threads/sneak-peak-of-planescape-a-preview.699977/
RPG Print News (Mothership adventure releases) https://www.enworld.org/threads/rpg-print-news-%E2%80%93-by-odin%E2%80%99s-beard-kobold-press-renegade-and-more.699875/
12-Word Cartographer on Itch https://gestaltist.itch.io/12-word-cartographer
Bruce Heard Wraps Up the World of Calidar https://www.enworld.org/threads/bruce-heard-wraps-up-the-world-of-calidar.699900/
Pirate Borg https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/games/pirate-borg/
Dukk Borg on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gemroomgames/dukk-borg
The Electrum Archive https://www.electrumarchive.com/
NPC Descriptions, Maps and D100 Tables For Your TTRPG Games on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/snowysmaps/npc-descriptions-maps-and-d100-tables-for-your-ttrpg-games
Itch.io Indie Creator Bundle https://itch.io/b/2023/itchio-indie-creator-bundle
Homebrew and Hacking Battle Ready Pre-Gens https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?keywords=battle+ready+pre-gens&manufacturers_id=21080
Level Up: Advanced 5e Starter Box on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/a5e-starter-box
Preview from the Level Up: Advanced 5e Starter Set: Mara, Halfling Sorcerer https://www.enworld.org/threads/meet-mara-halfling-sorcerer.699968/
Gywven, Dwarf Rogue https://www.enworld.org/threads/meet-gywven-dwarf-rogue.699931/
Diamond, Planetouched Cleric https://www.enworld.org/threads/meet-diamond-planetouched-cleric.699870/
Akanni, Human Adept https://www.enworld.org/threads/meet-akanni-human-adept.699831/
T’Lingbet, Dragonborn Ranger https://www.levelup5e.com/news/meet-tlingbet-dragonborn-ranger
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Difficulty Settings in TTRPGs
Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk #254: Can the GM Cheat? https://morrus.podbean.com/e/254-can-the-gm-cheat/
What’s OLD is NEW RPG from EN Publishing http://www.woinrpg.com/
“What Is Differentiated Instruction?” from University of San Diego https://onlinedegrees.sandiego.edu/differentiated-instruction/
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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 Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, Peter and Jessica have to figure out a sketch to do without Russ.
Saturday Sep 16, 2023
Saturday Sep 16, 2023
This week, Morrus and Jessica discuss what goes into a million-dollar RPG crowdfunding campaign. In the news, Baldur’s Gate 3 patch announced with Mac support, new D&D and Critical Role minis from WizKids, Pathfinder Gallowspire video game now in early access, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about determining the terms of a duel.
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News
Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 3 coming September 21 including full support for Mac https://twitter.com/baldursgate3/status/1702023390511374743
Pathfinder Gallowspire Survivors in Early Access and other Paizo news https://www.enworld.org/threads/pathfinder-gallowspire-survivor-in-early-access-and-organized-play-updates.699822/
WizKids New Products for 2024 https://www.enworld.org/threads/wizkids-announces-new-d-d-and-critical-role-miniatures-for-2024.699841/
Freebies, Sales, Charity Bundles for September 10, 2023 https://www.enworld.org/threads/freebies-sales-and-charity-bundles-for-september-10-2023.699749/
Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition Starter Set from EN Publishing on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/a5e-starter-box
Hypercorps 2099: Cyberpunk Superheroes for the WOIN RPG by Mike Myler on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/verantheacodex/hypercorps-2099-cyberpunk-superheroes-for-the-woin-rpg
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What Goes Into a Million-Dollar Kickstarter
Magnus Archives Roleplaying Game on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/monte-cook-games/the-magnus-archives-roleplaying-game
Moria - Through the Doors of Durin on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/moria-through-the-doors-of-durin
Dolmenwood on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/dolmenwood-tabletop-rpg
Gloomhaven Grand Festival on BackerKit https://www.backerkit.com/c/cephalofair/gloomhaven
Ryoko’s Guide to the Yokai Realms on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dndshorts/ryokos-guide-to-the-yokai-realms-a-5e-tome
Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition Starter Set from EN Publishing on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/a5e-starter-box
What’s OLD is NEW Starter Set http://www.woinrpg.com/starter-set-1
Episode #250: The Cost of Printing an RPG Book https://morrus.podbean.com/e/250-the-cost-of-printing-an-rpg-book/
Episode #191: RPG Publishing and Fulfilment Demystified https://morrus.podbean.com/e/191-rpg-publishing-and-fulfilment-demystified-with-jessica-hancock/
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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 Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, an adventurer starts to see the rules that run their world.