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Episodes
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
This week, Morrus and Peter talk about playing as animals in an RPG. In the news, update on the Deck of Many Things delay, Wizards of the Coast and Paizo going to PAX Unplugged, MCDM’s new RPG system coming to Backerkit, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about trying to get out of a traffic stop by the city watch.
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News
Shipping Update for Deck of Many Things https://www.enworld.org/threads/shipping-update-for-deck-of-many-things.701156/
D&D’s Inclusivity Language Alterations in Core Rules https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-ds-inclusivity-language-alterations-in-core-rules.701114/
D&D at PAX Unplugged Next Week https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-at-pax-unplugged-next-week.701165/
Adventure Time TTRPG Drops “Yes And” System, Switches to 5e https://www.enworld.org/threads/adventure-time-ttrpg-drops-yes-and-system-switches-to-5e.701161/
Paizo at PAXU 2023 https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sigh?Paizo-at-PAXU-2023
Bludgeon the TTRPG on Itch.io https://tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the-ttrpg
MCDM Tactical Heroic Cinematic Fantasy on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/4f491fde-65fc-4213-9cfd-a9137397012b/landing
The Monsters Know What They’re Doing https://www.themonstersknow.com/
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Playing as Animals
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/palladiumbooks/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-and-other-strangeness
Honey Heist https://gshowitt.itch.io/honey-heist
Ironclaw Player’s Book https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/103569/ironclaw-player-s-book?affiliate_id=36142
ACE #9: Accidentally Anthropomorphic Animal Heroes from EN Publishing https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/391396/a-c-e-9-accidentally-anthropomorphic-animal-heroes?affiliate_id=36142
The Warren https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/168477/the-warren?affiliate_id=36142
Bunnies & Burrows https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/82542/bunnies-and-burrows?affiliate_id=36142
Monarchies of Mau https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/243273/monarchies-of-mau-core-rulebook?affiliate_id=36142
Pugmire Core Rulebook https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/204313/pugmire-core-rulebook?affiliate_id=36142
Squirrel Attack https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/2757/squirrel-attack-operation-get-mr-jones-nuts?affiliate_id=36142
Cats of Catthulhu https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/128633/Cats-Of-Catthulhu-Book-I-THE-NEKONOMIKON?affiliate_id=36142
Mouse Guard RPG 2nd Edition https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/166655/mouse-guard-rpg-2nd-edition?affiliate_id=36142
Root: The Roleplaying Game https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/373406/root-the-roleplaying-game?affiliate_id=36142
Wanderhome https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/353966/wanderhome?affiliate_id=36142
Honk! https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/360486/honk?affiliate_id=36142
One Honk Before Midnight on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/adventuringwithpride/one-honk-before-midnight-a-goose-based-rpg-adventure
Be Like a Crow https://criticalkit.us/collections/be-like-a-crow
Raccoon Sky Pirates https://www.hecticelectron.com/product/raccoon-sky-pirates/
Brass Rings (the “steampunk rats or raccoons on the rings of Saturn” game) https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/329993/brass-rings?affiliate_id=36142
A5E Tools page for Lizardfolk that Peter found disturbing https://a5e.tools/rules/lizardfolk
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Editing and post-production: Darryl Mott
Theme Song: Steve Arnott
Malach the Maleficent played by Darren Morrissey
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Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the party confuses itself with semantic arguments.
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica discuss merchandise in TTRPGs. In the news, Pathfinder Remaster released, Transformers new rules expansion announced, Critical Role’s Candela Obscura released, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about the terms and conditions of granting wishes.
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News
Pathfinder Player and GM Core Are Now Available https://www.enworld.org/threads/pathfinder-player-and-gm-core-are-now-available.701043/
Pathfinder 2nd Edition Item Card Starter Pack https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/459879/pathfinder-2e-item-cards-starter-pack?affiliate_id=36142
Transformers: The Enigma of Combination Sourcebook Announced https://www.enworld.org/threads/transformers-the-enigma-of-combination-sourcebook-announced.701088/
New Edition of Encyclopedia Cthulhiana Coming from Chaosium https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-edition-of-encyclopedia-cthulhiana-coming-from-chaosium.701087/
Manual of Adventurous Resources: Complete for A5E from Purple Martin Games https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/453064/manual-of-adventurous-resources-complete-a5e?affiliate_id=36142
D&D Adventurers League Unveils New DungeonCraft Document with Planescape in Focus https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-adventurers-league-unveils-new-dungeoncraft-document-with-planescape-in-focus.700991/
Candela Obscura https://darringtonpress.com/candela/
Watch Not DnD on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@enworldlive
Grimtooth’s Old School Traps for 5e and DCC on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/goodman-games/grimtooth-s-old-school-traps-for-5e-and-dcc
Rancid Canyons of the Floating Death Sheep for Swords & Wizardry https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/385474/Rancid-Canyons-of-the-Floating-Death-Sheep-Swords--Wizardry?affiliate_id=36142
Dungeons & Dragons Adventures Streaming Channel https://watch.plex.tv/live-tv/channel/dungeons-and-dragons-adventures
Polygon coverage of the Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition Blood Stained Love supplement https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-games/23962341/vampire-the-masquerade-bleed-controversy-explained
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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 Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one recorded live at UK Games Expo, the crew of a starship are sent to a dangerous inhabited world.
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
This week, Morrus and Jessica talk about managing and moderating an online RPG community. In the news, D&D Studio Update, new Simon Stålenhag art-inspired RPG from Free League, PaizoCon Online 2024 dates announced, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about paying the toll for the ferryman (adjusted for inflation).
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News
EN Publishing’s Vault of Splintered Souls on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/vault-of-splintered-souls
Candela Obscura https://darringtonpress.com/candela/
Player Core and Gamemaster Core Remaster Review https://www.enworld.org/threads/player-core-and-gamemaster-core-remastered-review.700758/
PaizoCon Online 2024 Dates Announced https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizocon-online-2024-dates-and-details-announced.700945/
Paizo and Natural Pengu Partner Up https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-and-natural-pengu-partner-up.700885/
D&D Studio Update 2024 https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-update-2024-rulebooks-survey-results.700891/
Diablo TTRPG Announced https://www.enworld.org/threads/theres-a-diablo-ttrpg-and-boardgame-coming.700852/
The Electric State RPG from Free League based on the art of Simon Stålenhag https://www.enworld.org/threads/free-league-announces-the-electric-state-rpg-based-on-the-art-of-simon-st%C3%A5lenhag.700941/
Blade Runner RPG Case Files 02: Fiery Angels https://www.enworld.org/threads/pre-orders-open-for-blade-runner-rpg-case-files-02-fiery-angels.700943/
Beth Rimmels review of Lore & Legends https://www.enworld.org/threads/lore-legends-sheds-new-light-on-d-d-5e.700916/
Lin Codega announces they were laid off from G/O Media https://twitter.com/lincodega/status/1722678033037865255
One HONK Before Midnight on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/adventuringwithpride/one-honk-before-midnight-a-goose-based-rpg-adventure
Lightraiders RPG Adventure Bible System on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/lightraider-academy/lightraiders-adventure-bible-system
Claudia Christian’s Musketeers vs Cthulhu RPG on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nightfall/claudia-christensens-musketeers-vs-cthulhu-tabletop-rpg
Morrus updates the TTRPG crowdfunding chart calculated by company https://www.enworld.org/threads/monte-cook-games-free-league-lead-the-ttrpg-crowdfunding-charts.700853/
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RPG Community Management and Moderation
EN World/EN Publishing Discord Server https://discord.gg/VAuxX8M
EN World Forums https://www.enworld.org/forums/-/list
EN World Terms and Rules https://www.enworld.org/help/terms/
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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 Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, a city guard is confused over the concept of a horse.
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about the logistics of organizing an RPG game. In the news, Deck of Many Things delayed, preview of the new Dungeons & Dragons streaming channel, more million-dollar Kickstarters, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about The Companionship of the Orb.
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News
Deck of Many Things Physical Release Delayed https://www.enworld.org/threads/deck-of-many-things-release-delayed.700685/
Arcanum Worlds Presents Chains of Asmodeus benefitting Extra Life https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/457996/chains-of-asmodeus?affiliate_id=36142
EN Publishing’s Vault of Splintered Souls on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/vault-of-splintered-souls
Hasbro releases trailer for new shows on the Dungeons & Dragons Adventures free video streaming service https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-these-previews-of-hasbros-new-d-d-fast-channel.700814/
The Aurita Mission (Lancer RPG podcast) on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/auritamission/aurita-mission
Vaesen RPG available for free the last two days of October https://www.enworld.org/threads/free-leagues-nordic-horror-vaesen-rpg-is-free-today.700755/
Era: Dragonsong on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shadesofvengeance/era-dragonsong
Expect Three Visitors RPG on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/plane-sailing-games/expect-three-visitors-rpg
The Crooked Moon: Folk Horror in 5e on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/legendsofavantris/the-crooked-moon-folk-horror-in-5e
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/palladiumbooks/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-and-other-strangeness
Til Undeath Do Us Part for A5E from Anthony Alipio https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/457752/til-undeath-do-us-part-a5e?affiliate_id=36142
Manual of Adventurous Resources Complete coming next Friday from Purple Martin Games (link to the company page on DriveThruRPG) https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/19823/purple-martin-games?affiliate_id=36142
Two New Shadowrun Books Announced for November https://www.enworld.org/threads/two-new-shadowrun-books-announced-for-november.700824/
Rob Wieland’s review of the new edition of Paranoia https://www.enworld.org/threads/citizen-you-have-the-clearance-to-read-this-paranoia-review.700235/
Not DnD – Paranoia Perfect Edition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEHr_EX96GY
Dawn Dalton’s review of Pathfinder 2nd Edition Player Core and Gamemaster Core Remastered Edition https://www.enworld.org/threads/player-core-and-gamemaster-core-remastered-review.700758/
How Pathfinder Society is Handling Remaster https://www.enworld.org/threads/how-pathfinder-society-is-handling-remaster.700668/
Freebies, Sales, and Charity Bundles for October 29, 2023 (Caves & Catacombs: Into the Wild and The Ammads Family) https://www.enworld.org/threads/freebies-sales-and-charity-bundles-for-october-29-2023.700709/
International Journal of Role-Playing Call for Papers https://journals.uu.se/IJRP/CFP
Tabletop Game Designers Association https://www.ttgda.org/
Worlds to-go! The Elysians by PJ Coffey on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homebrewandhacking/worlds-to-go-the-elysians
Homebrew and Hacking website and blog https://homebrewandhacking.com/
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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 Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the group argues over correct grammatical terminology.
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about Blades in the Dark. In the news, teases for D&D 50th anniversary, Critical Role sells out Wembley and announces a charity stream, Dungeons & Dragons educator giveaway, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about a trio of ghosts discussing haunting methodology.
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News
Critical Role sells out Wembley Arena https://www.enworld.org/threads/critical-roles-sold-out-wembley-arena-show.700667/
Critical Role Charity Stream for Red Nose Day https://www.enworld.org/threads/critical-role-charity-stream-announced-for-red-nose-day.700671/
Born into Black Nights on Itch.io https://junkyardtornado.itch.io/born-into-black-nights
A5ESRD now has all Core Rulebook material from Level Up: Advanced 5e https://www.enworld.org/threads/a5esrd-core-rulebooks-now-all-completed-making-biggest-open-5e-srd-available.700640/
Manual of the Planes for 5e on DMs Guild https://www.enworld.org/threads/manual-of-the-planes-for-5e-on-dmsguild.700597/
Paizo updates and sustainability policy https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-pricing-update-new-releases-war-of-immortals-playtest-wrap-up-partnerships.700519/
GameHoleCon D&D 50th Anniversary preview https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-sneak-peek-at-gameholecon-50th-anniversary-adventure-rod-of-seven-parts-the-endless-stair-tsojcanth-barrier-peaks.700644/
Dungeons & Dragon Educator Giveaway https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-educator-giveaway.700670/
The Fablemaker’s Deck of Many Things on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hitpointpress/the-fablemakers-deck-of-many-things-for-5e
Worlds to-go! The Elysians by PJ Coffey on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homebrewandhacking/worlds-to-go-the-elysians
Wizards of the Coast up, Hasbro overall down in quarterly report https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/55450/magic-sales-up-20-q3
Dungeons & Dragons: The Fallbacks: Bound for Ruin on Amazon https://amzn.to/3QhPNOu
MIT Technology Review article on the Nightshade data poisoning for algorithmic “AI” scraping https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/10/23/1082189/data-poisoning-artists-fight-generative-ai/
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Blades in the Dark
Blades in the Dark website https://bladesinthedark.com/
Blades in the Dark on DriveThruRPG https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/170689/blades-in-the-dark?affiliate_id=36142
Girl by Moonlight Preview https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/438011/girl-by-moonlight-preview?affiliate_id=36142
Not DnD Girl by Moonlight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzfhpNbG0Pc
Band of Blades https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/243347/band-of-blades?affiliate_id=36142
Scum and Villainy https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/198681/scum-and-villainy?affiliate_id=36142
Dogs in the Bark https://www.olddog.games/Dogs-in-the-Bark
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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 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the Burrows & Bearowls debate over whether or not a new edition is a new edition.