The world’s biggest tabletop RPG weekly news show! News and chat about Dungeons & Dragons (and other tabletop roleplaying games) since June 2018!
Episodes
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about the new Dungeons & Dragons playtest packet. In the news, Paizo reveals two new Pathfinder classes, new release for Tales from the Loop, free handout for D&D Phandelver and Below, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about protecting the city from a suspicious visitor.
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News
Paizo Unveils Two New Classes https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-unveils-two-new-classes.699572/
Drittanbieter - Ten of a Kind https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/151673?affiliate_id=36142
Sarah Breyfogle’s site on DriveThruRPG (for when Motley Marvels goes live) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/23698/Sarah-Breyfogle
D&D Beyond Shares Free “Phandalin Post” Player Handout https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-beyond-shares-free-phandalin-post-player-handout.699646/
Polygon: Dungeons & Dragons Introduces Its First Canonically Autistic Character https://www.polygon.com/23850698/dnd-dungeons-dragons-autistic-character-asteria
Dreams and Machines Pre-order Live from Modiphius https://www.enworld.org/threads/dreams-and-machines-pre-orders-live-for-modphiuss-new-sci-fi-rpg.699689/
What’s OLD is NEW Starter Box http://www.woinrpg.com/starter-set-1
Level Up A5E Starter Box Coming Soon https://www.enworld.org/threads/level-up-a5e-starter-box-coming-soon.699629/
Era: The Empowered 5th Anniversary Superhero Tabletop RPG on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shadesofvengeance/empowered-5th-anniversary
Tales from the Loop: They Grow Up So Fast adventure book https://www.enworld.org/threads/tales-from-the-loop-adventure-book-they-grow-up-so-fast-available-now-from-free-league.699687/
Worlds To-Go by PJ Coffey and D. Clarke https://homebrewandhacking.com/2023/09/09/worlds-to-go-the-elysians-kickstarter-pre-launch/
Moria: Through the Doors of Durin on Kickstarter until Thursday, September 14 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/moria-through-the-doors-of-durin
Demiplane 5e Nexus https://app.demiplane.com/nexus/5e
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Dungeons & Dragons Playtest Packet 7
Unearthed Arcana Playtest Packet 7 https://www.enworld.org/threads/unearthed-arcana-playtest-packet-7-live-on-d-d-beyond.699691/
D&D YouTube Deep Dive video from Wizards of the Coast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQxFfFGtdxw
RPG Evolution: The Superman Problem (Michael Tresca discusses damage resistance in 5e) https://www.enworld.org/threads/rpg-evolution-the-superman-problem.699469/
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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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Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the definite article in Jabba the Hutt's name leads to confusion.
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about Baldur’s Gate 3. In the news, more million-dollar crowdfunding projects, new releases for Doctor Who and Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, Gary Gygax’s classic dungeon coming back to print, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about the journey mattering more than the destination.
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News
The Magnus Archive Roleplaying Game on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/monte-cook-games/the-magnus-archives-roleplaying-game
Moria Through the Doors of Durin for The One Ring and The Lord of the Rings (5e) RPGs on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/moria-through-the-doors-of-durin
Dolmenwood Tabletop RPG on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/dolmenwood-tabletop-rpg
Two New Doctor Who Sourcebooks for show’s 60th Anniversary https://www.enworld.org/threads/two-new-doctor-who-sourcebooks-for-shows-60th-anniversary.699559/
Luke Gygax Brings Back Gary Gygax’s Castle Zagyg https://www.enworld.org/threads/luke-gygax-brings-back-gary-gygaxs-castle-zagyg.699482/
EN World’s RPG Print News (Winds of Magic for Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay) https://www.enworld.org/threads/rpg-print-news-%E2%80%93-space-penguin-ink-cubicle-7-and-more.699473/
The Queerz! boxed set coming to retail https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/55003/japanime-games-reveals-queerz-ttrpg-basic-box-retail
Dungeon Crawl Classics MegaBundle on Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com/books/dungeon-crawl-classics-mega-bundle-goodman-games-books?partner=gamerstavern
More People Playing D&D Now Than Before Pandemic According to Survey by Merchoid https://www.enworld.org/threads/survey-rpg-play-up-37-since-pandemic-interest-in-d-d-up-85.699556/#post-9114271
Puzzling Encounters https://www.enworld.org/threads/add-some-puzzles-to-your-5e-game.699400/
Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition Starter Box Kickstarter Pre-Launch Page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/a5e-starter-box
Alternate Level Up Character Sheet free on DriveThruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/447523?affiliate_id=36142
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Baldur’s Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 https://baldursgate3.game/
Baldur’s Gate 3 on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/1086940/Baldurs_Gate_3/
Baldur’s Gate 3 on PlayStation 5 https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/baldurs-gate-3/
Baldur’s Gate 3 on GOG https://www.gog.com/en/game/baldurs_gate_iii
Divinity: Original Sin II https://divinity.game/
Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition (original game) https://www.beamdog.com/games/baldurs-gate-enhanced/
Baldur’s Gate II Enhanced Edition https://www.beamdog.com/games/baldurs-gate-2-enhanced/
PC Gamer article on Josh Sawyer (Fallout: New Vegas, Pillars of Eternity) about clerics in Baldur’s Gate 3 https://www.pcgamer.com/obsidians-rpg-design-expert-reckons-he-knows-why-no-ones-maining-cleric-in-baldurs-gate-3-and-its-the-same-reason-no-one-plays-them-in-his-games-either/
Baldur’s Gate 3 Opening Cinematic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNY7AEQ59-8
Starfield https://bethesda.net/en/game/starfield
Your Editor Darryl’s Twitch Channel where he will be playing Starfield on stream http://twitch.tv/gamerstavernshow
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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 Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, a group of commoners decide to become adventuring heroes.
Saturday Aug 26, 2023
Saturday Aug 26, 2023
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about pay rates for writers in the RPG industry. In the news, free Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer from D&D Beyond, Matthew Lillard launches D&D-themed bourbon, details released for Assassin’s Creed RPG from CMON, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about what makes an appropriate battlecry.
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News
Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer Free on D&D Beyond https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-beyond-offers-a-free-baldurs-gate-gazetteer.699423/
Matthew Lillard launches D&D-themed bourbon https://www.enworld.org/threads/beadle-grimms-matthew-lillard-launches-d-d-themed-bourbon.699454/
The Merry Mushmen https://www.themerrymushmen.com
Sneak Peak of Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk https://www.enworld.org/threads/sneak-peak-of-phandelver-and-below-the-shattered-obelisk.699396/
Beth Rimmels reviews The Practically complete Guide to Dragons https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-practically-complete-guide-to-dragons-review.699385/
Assassin’s Creed TTRPG https://www.enworld.org/threads/cmon-releases-details-on-assassins-creed-ttrpg.699453/
Witcher RPG hiatus https://www.enworld.org/threads/r-talsorian-updates-on-cyberpunk-red-the-witcher-and-a-new-secret-project.699452/
Play Renegade public event promotional program https://www.enworld.org/threads/renegade-game-studios-announces-new-public-event-support-program.699458/
Meal Train fundraiser for Meguey Baker and family https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/lk908w/
SOE Sourcebook from Russell Phillips Kickstarter pre-launch page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/russellphillips/soe-sourcebook
The Codex of Worlds for Monster of the Week from Evil Hat https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-codex-of-worlds-sourcebook-released-for-evil-hats-monster-of-the-week.699459/
Puzzling Encounters for 5e from EN Publishing on Kickstarter now https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/puzzling-encounters
EN Publishing August 2023 Update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIzqxPwHk0E&t=613s
Munchkin Paranoia https://www.enworld.org/threads/steve-jackson-games-announces-munchkin-paranoia.699457/
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RPG Freelance Rates
What Are The Current Freelance Writing Rates in the TTRPG Industry? https://www.enworld.org/threads/what-are-the-current-freelance-writing-rates-in-the-ttrpg-industry.699085/
2015 article “What’s a Freelance RPG Writer Worth?” https://www.enworld.org/threads/whats-a-freelance-rpg-writer-worth.662811/
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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 Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, one of the Rebel Starfighters chooses an uncommon choice for code color for the squad.
Saturday Aug 19, 2023
Saturday Aug 19, 2023
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about what makes an interesting monster. In the news, D&D will return to previously published settings, Critical Role on D&D Beyond, more million dollar Kickstarters, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about playing D&D with your pets.
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News
RPG Evolution: Bad Vibes in Barbieland https://www.enworld.org/threads/rpg-evolution-bad-vibes-in-barbieland.699058/
Baldur’s Gate 3 https://baldursgate3.game/
D&D’s Classic Settings Are Not ‘One Shots’ https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-ds-classic-settings-are-not-one-shots.699265/
Mike Schley on Twitter mentioning a mystery project https://twitter.com/schley/status/1692328337216078245
Bigby Presents Glory of the Giants review by Beth Rimmels https://www.enworld.org/threads/bigby-presents-glory-of-the-giants-review.699261/
Third Party content available on D&D Beyond now, starting with Critical Role campaign setting https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-adds-partnered-content-to-dndbeyond-starting-with-critical-roles-tal%E2%80%99dorei-campaign-setting.699327/
Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1985games/obojima-tales-from-the-tall-grass-a-5e-campaign-setting
Doilmenwood on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/dolmenwood-tabletop-rpg
The One Ring/Lord of the Rings RPG Moria adventure book pre-launch page on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/moriatm-the-long-dark-for-the-one-ringtm-rpg
MCDM on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/users/2125010/profile
Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition Starter Box https://www.enworld.org/threads/here-comes-the-level-up-a5e-starter-box.699278/
News Digest for the Week of August 18 (Cults of RuneQuest sourcebooks) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-august-18-2023.699339/
Dragonbane Physical Box Set Release https://www.enworld.org/threads/dragonbane-offers-a-box-full-of-classic-fantasy.699064/
Molotov Cockatiel Hex Map Maker https://molotovcockatiel.com/
Pathfinder Gallowspire Survivors Early Access https://www.enworld.org/threads/pathfinder-gallowspire-survivors-launches-into-early-access.699271/
Jeremy Crawford on High Level Play for D&D https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dungeons-dragons-high-level-adventures-2024-rules-revisions/
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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 Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the party discusses different scrying and magical communication methods in a manner that in no way reflects reality whatsoever.
Saturday Aug 12, 2023
Saturday Aug 12, 2023
This week, Peter and Jessica talk about the winners of the 2023 ENnie Awards. In the news, Dungeons & Dragons AI art controversy, Unearthed Arcana playtest survey results, Gen Con aftermath, Shadow of the Weird Wizard Kickstarter, and more! Plus a new version of a classic sketch about new class options in Burrows and Bearowls!
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News
Glory of the Giants AI-Enhanced Art https://www.enworld.org/threads/glory-of-the-giants-ai-enhanced-art.699127/
Wizards of the Coast first statement about the AI art controversy https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-artists-must-refrain-from-using-ai-art-generation.699147/
Updated posted to D&D Beyond after the podcast was recorded https://www.dndbeyond.com/community-update#OnAIArtGenerationinDD
D&D Unearthed Arcana Playtest 5 Survey Results https://www.enworld.org/threads/one-d-d-survey-feedback-weapon-mastery-spectacular-warlock-and-wizard-mixed-reactions.699213/
Advanced Weapon Mastery from PJ Coffey on DriveThruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/443473/Advanced-Weapon-Mastery?affiliate_id=36142
News Digest for August 11, 2023 (ICv2 quarterly industry report and Hasbro earnings call, Gen Con attendance and contract renewal, Gen Con Heist, Dimension 20 returns to production, ) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-august-11-2023.699225/
Shadow of the Weird Wizard on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/432417423/shadow-of-the-weird-wizard
Not DnD on Shadow of the Weird Wizard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl_Rev4jtGs
EN Publishing sponsorship for Level Up: Advanced 5e Actual Play shows https://enworld.live/sponsorship
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2023 ENnie Awards
ENnie Award Nominees and Winners for 2023 https://ennie-awards.com/2023-nominees/
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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 Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, an adventurer has difficulty getting through a door.