Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk

Having meaningful names is all well and good for heroes, but what about the others?

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about the week’s tabletop RPG news including new previews of the Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Player’s Handbook, controversy with Evil Genius Games again, and more!

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News

Is Evil Genius Games Doubling Down on NFTs & Blockchain? https://www.enworld.org/threads/is-evil-genius-games-doubling-down-on-nfts-blockchain.704819/

Glaze 2.0 released https://glaze.cs.uchicago.edu/downloads.html

DC20 Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thedungeoncoach/dc20

The Stormlight Archive RPG Kickstarter pre-launch page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brotherwise/the-stormlight-archive-rpg

Roll20 Updated D&D Character Sheet https://app.roll20.net/characters/create/dnd2024alpha

2024 D&D Character Sheets on D&D Beyond https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/LP-CRB-2024/D3898000

All 48 Player’s Handbook 2024 Subclasses https://www.enworld.org/threads/all-48-player%E2%80%99s-handbook-2024-subclasses.704863/

Greyhawk map from Mike Schley https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-the-new-dungeon-masters-guides-greyhawk-map.704864/

Wizards of the Coast 2024 Player’s Handbook Reveal #1 “Everything You Need to Know” https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-players-handbook-reveal-1-everything-you-need-to-know.704817/

Reveal #2 “New Fighter https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-players-handbook-reveal-2-new-fighter.704843/

Reveal #3 “New Paladin” https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-players-handbook-reveal-3-new-paladin.704871/

Reveal #4 “New Barbarian” https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-players-handbook-reveal-4-new-barbarian.704894/

Pre-order page for D&D Beyond https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/core-rulebook-bundle

Pre-order page for Roll20 https://marketplace.roll20.net/browse/bundle/31887/dandd-core-rulebook-bundle-2024

Pre-order page for Fantasy Grounds http://affiliates.fantasygrounds.com/318633/15958/url_30966

Pre-order page for Foundry https://foundryvtt.com/packages/dnd-players-handbook

Pre-order page for Amazon Player’s Handbook https://amzn.to/3VxjeyV

Dungeon Master’s Guide https://amzn.to/3VRKoln

Monster Manual https://amzn.to/3KSsrwG

Dungeon Master’s Screen https://amzn.to/3VX5BdS

Character Sheets https://amzn.to/3KVCpNO

Egg Embry’s Free RPG Day 2024 Guide https://www.enworld.org/threads/free-rpg-day-2024-guide.704816/

Voidrunner’s Codex on Kickstarter from EN Publishing https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/the-voidrunners-codex-sci-fi-box-set-for-5e-and-level-up-a5e

EN Publishing Update for June 2024 covering Voidrunner’s Codex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjZdFXBTlek

Pathfinder Plushies from WizKids available for pre-order https://www.enworld.org/threads/pre-orders-open-for-pathfinder-plushies-from-wizkids-and-kidrobot.704884/

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Hosts: Russ “Morrus” Morrissey, PJ 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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Don't you hate it when you make it all the way to your destination and realize you forgot something important?

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about the starship combat and hacking rules from Voidrunner’s Codex. In the news, DC20 Kickstarter breaks $1 million, new Champion class from Pathfinder Remaster, Heroes of Might and Magic TTRPG coming from Modiphius and more!

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News

RPG.net owner accused of liking/sharing right-wing social media posts https://esperderek.tumblr.com/post/753021968694034432/just-left-rpgnet-that-venerable-old-tabletop-rpg

EN World thread on the closure of Dicebreaker https://www.enworld.org/threads/dicebreaker-closing-where-to-get-your-ttrpg-news.704723/

DC20 on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thedungeoncoach/dc20

An Adventure Double Feature on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/896102915/an-adventure-double-feature-by-the-merry-mushmen

Doctor Who A Stitch in Time from Cubicle 7 https://cubicle7games.com/doctor-who-a-stitch-in-time

Pendragon 6^th Edition from Chaosium https://www.chaosium.com/pendragon/

The True Cost of Cantrips by PJ Coffey https://homebrewandhacking.com/2024/05/17/the-true-cost-of-cantrips/

Heroes of Might and Magic RPG from Modiphius https://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/heroes-of-might-and-magic-rpg

Preview of Pathfinder Player Core 2 and New Champion Class https://www.enworld.org/threads/preview-of-pathfinder-player-core-2-and-new-champion-class.704753/

Era: Balam on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shadesofvengeance/era-balam

Stormlight Archive RPG pre-launch page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brotherwise/the-stormlight-archive-rpg

Fungi of the Far Realms on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/melsonia/fungi-of-the-far-realms-0

Voidrunner’s Codex Sci-Fi Box Set for D&D 5e and Level Up: A5E from EN Publishing on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/the-voidrunners-codex-sci-fi-box-set-for-5e-and-level-up-a5e

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Please support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus

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Hosts: Russ “Morrus” Morrissey, PJ 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

A Dalek attempts to infiltrate an adventuring party.

This week, Morrus and PJ talk to guest Michael C. Davis from CERN to talk about Return of the Ripper. In the news, Adam Bradford going to Fantasy Grounds as Roll20 buys Demiplane, cover reveal for the new Monster Manual, Diana Jones Award finalists announced, and more!

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News

Adam Bradford, D&D Beyond founder and former Demiplane developer, hired by Fantasy Grounds as Chief Development Officer https://www.enworld.org/threads/smiteworks-hires-d-d-beyond-founder-as-chief-development-officer-of-fantasy-grounds.704580/

Roll20 purchases Demiplane https://www.enworld.org/threads/roll20-purchases-demiplane.704589/

Cover reveal for 2025 Monster Manual https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-monster-manual-cover.704590/

Alternate cover for the Monster Manual https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-the-2025-monster-manual-alternate-cover.704631/

Back from UK Games Expo https://www.enworld.org/threads/back-from-uk-games-expo.704582/

Morrus accidentally bought a sword https://www.enworld.org/threads/so-who-else%E2%80%A6.704578/

Advanced Player’s Guide 2 and Bestiary 2 for Savage Worlds on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/545820095/pathfinder-for-savage-worlds-apg-2-and-bestiary-2

Paramount+ not continuing with development of live-action D&D TV show https://www.enworld.org/threads/paramount-will-not-proceed-with-dungeons-dragons-live-action-tv-show.704528/

Gamers 4: Dorkness Falls on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1464770493/gamers-4-dorkness-falls

Preview of The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons 1970-1977 https://www.enworld.org/threads/a-preview-of-the-making-of-original-dungeons-dragons-1970-1977.704490/

SFWA posthumously presents Jennell Jaquays with the 2024 Kate Wilhelm Solstice Award for “significant contributions to the science fiction, fantasy, and related genres community” https://www.enworld.org/threads/sfwa-posthumously-presents-jennell-jaquays-with-the-2024-kate-wilhelm-solstice-award.704638/

2024 Diana Jones Award Finalists announced https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-diana-jones-award-finalists-announced.704637/

Shadowrun 5^th Edition Essentials Bundle on Bundle of Holding https://bundleofholding.com/presents/2024SR5Essentials

Voidrunner’s Codex from EN Publishing on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/the-voidrunners-codex-sci-fi-box-set-for-5e-and-level-up-a5e

Era: Balam from Shades of Vengeance https://www.shadesofvengeance.com/era-balam/

TTRPGs for Palestine Bundle on Itch.io https://itch.io/b/2295/ttrpgs-for-palestine

Dungeons & Dragons HeroClix Inconix: Cave of the Owlbear from WizKids https://shop.wizkids.com/products/dungeons-dragons-heroclix-iconix-cave-of-the-owlbear

Lancer TTRPG Core Rulebook on Amazon https://amzn.to/4bQoKn8

Astronomical Scenery Dresses Up Your Space Travel https://www.enworld.org/threads/astronomical-scenery-dresses-up-your-space-travel.704604/

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Return of the Ripper

Return of the Ripper on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michaeldavisphd/return-of-the-ripper-a-l1-horror-adventure-for-dcc-rpg?ref=discovery

CERN Games Club https://games-club.web.cern.ch/rpgs

 

 

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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

The Narrator is informed that her campaign might be a bit TOO much fun.

If left is the Way of Heroes, what does that make taking the right path?

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica cover all the tabletop RPG news of the week including D&D dragons redesigned, Diana Jones Emerging Designers 2024 announced, a new book on D&D settings, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about going on a tour of Hell.

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News

See Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk recording live at UK Games Expo on Friday, May 31 https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1845-live-podcast-recording-of-morrus-unofficial-tabletop-rpg-talk/

Gold Dragon Redesign for the 2024 D&D Core Rulebooks https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-d-ds-new-gold-dragon-redesign.704404/

“Heroes of the Realm” by Claudio Pozas featuring adult versions of the 1980s D&D cartoon characters https://x.com/claudiopozas/status/1793638116722610388

Rio Grande Flood Charity Bundle on DriveThruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/480569/Rio-Grande-Flood-Charity-BUNDLE

Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks wants to bring back Kara-Tur setting https://www.enworld.org/threads/hasbro-ceo-chris-cocks-would-like-to-explore-kara-tur.704403/

Dungeons & Dragons Worlds & Realms book on classic settings announced https://www.enworld.org/threads/greyhawk-to-faerun-and-beyond-a-multiversal-d-d-lore-book-is-coming-this-fall.704354/

Scarlett Johansson ‘shocked’ by AI chatbot imitation https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm559l5g529o

Demeter 3038 on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lornkeep/demeter-3038

2024 Diana Jones Emerging Designer Program Winners https://www.dianajonesaward.org/

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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

Always remember to bring a ten foot pole to a dungeon.