Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk

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The world’s biggest tabletop RPG weekly news show! News and chat about Dungeons & Dragons (and other tabletop roleplaying games) since June 2018!

Episodes

Sunday Oct 20, 2024

320 | More DMG Previews, Discworld RPG Over $1 million, Chris Perkins No Longer Production Lead, and more!

Sunday Oct 20, 2024

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about all the week’s tabletop RPG news including more DMG previews, Discworld RPG breaks $1 million, Chris Perks no longer production lead, and more!

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News

Discworld RPG Kickstarternow over $1 million https://www.enworld.org/threads/discworlds-headed-for-a-million-dollars.707337/

Discworld RPG live stream from Modiphius https://www.enworld.org/threads/watch-this-discworld-livestream-game-from-modiphius.707286/

Vaesen travels to Prague and Stockholm in new expansions https://www.enworld.org/threads/vaesen-travels-to-prague-and-stockholm-in-new-expansions.707365/

Call of Cthulhu in a Prison https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/call-of-cthulhu-pentridge-prison-tours-tickets-1023143699347

Steve Jackson Games releasing Fighting Fantasy gamebooks in the US https://www.enworld.org/threads/fighting-fantasy-gamebooks-coming-to-america-via-steve-jackson-games.707386/

2024 DMG will be Chris Perkins’s last book as Project Lead https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-2024-dungeon-masters-guide-is-chris-perkins-last-book-as-product-lead.707360/

Wyrd Science https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/499186/wyrd-science-vol-1-issues-1-6-bundle-bundle?affiliate_id=36142

Monstrous Menagerie II introduction https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-monstrous-menagerie-ii%E2%80%99s-introduction.707356/

Slayer’s Survival Kit and Hunter’s Journal on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/evil-hat/slayers-survival-kit-and-hunter-s-journal

A deep dive into the 2024 Player’s Handbook https://www.enworld.org/threads/a-deep-dive-into-the-2024-d-d-players-handbook.707382/

A sneak peek at the 2024 Dungeon Masters’ Guide https://www.enworld.org/threads/a-sneak-peek-of-the-2024-d-d-dungeon-masters-guide.707331/

Five Big Takeaways from the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide https://www.enworld.org/threads/five-big-takeaways-from-the-2024-dungeon-masters-guide.707318/

Dungeons & Dragons has done away with the Adventuring Day https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-has-done-away-with-the-adventuring-day.707237/

Grewhawk now an option for DMs Guild material https://www.enworld.org/threads/you-can-now-make-greyhawk-stuff-on-dms-guild.707335/

Dungeons & Dragons may not come back to Greyhawk after the 2024 DMG https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-may-not-come-back-to-greyhawk-after-2024-dungeon-masters-guide.707276/

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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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Sunday Oct 13, 2024

319 | DMG 2024 Preview, New Dragonbane Campaign, D&D Movie Finds New Life on Streaming, and more!

Sunday Oct 13, 2024

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about all the week’s tabletop RPG news including more previews from the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide, Path of Glory campaign for Dragonbane, Dungeons & Dragons movie gets second life on streaming, and more!
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News
[2:36] Ghostbusters Live RPG event to raise funds for charity https://www.enworld.org/threads/ghostbusters-live-rpg-event-to-raise-funds-for-charity.707261/
[6:15] Free League releases Path of Glory campaign for Dragonbane https://www.enworld.org/threads/free-league-to-release-path-of-glory-for-dragonbane.707213/
[12:24] Alien 2nd Edition crowdfunding campaign delayed, will now include Alien Romulus material and incorporate fan feedback https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-edition-of-alien-rpg-includes-romulus-material-but-kickstarter-delayed-to-2025.707246/
[15:19] Monsters, Horrors, and Abominations on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/periaptgames/monsters-horrors-and-abominations
[16:24] Chaosium launches Companions of Arthur community content program for Pendragon 6th Edition https://www.enworld.org/threads/chaosium-launches-pendragon-community-content-program.707257/
[19:50] Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves gets new life on Netflix https://screenrant.com/dungeons-and-dragons-honor-among-thieves-movie-netflix-top-10/
[22:45] Ars Magica Open License https://atlas-games.com/arsmagica/openars
[25:50] New details about the Universal Studios Dungeons & Dragons attraction https://www.enworld.org/threads/universal-studios-hollywood-releases-new-details-about-dungeons-dragons-universal-fan-fest-nights.707229/
[27:56] Expanse Transport Union Edition on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/green-ronin-publishing/the-expanse-roleplaying-game-transport-union-edition
[28:37] Mists of Akuma 5e+ Eastern Fantasy Noir Steampunk on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/verantheacodex/mists-of-akuma-5e-eastern-fantasy-noir-steampunk-bonanza
[31:01] Triumph of the Tusk Player’s Guide for Pathfinder 2nd Edition https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6wmp2
[32:04] Magnus Archives RPG https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/the-magnus-archives-roleplaying-game/
[34:16] DM’s Toolbox in the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-new-dm-tools-in-the-new-dungeon-masters-guide.707247/
[59:17] Crafting Magic Items in the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide https://www.enworld.org/threads/magic-items-crafting-in-the-new-dungeon-masters-guide.707208/
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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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Sunday Oct 06, 2024

318 | 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide Preview, Discworld RPG, D&D Accessories, and more!

Sunday Oct 06, 2024

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about all the week’s tabletop RPG news including previews of the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide, a look at the Discworld quickstart, new Dungeons & Dragons accessories, and more!

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News

[2:24] Longshoreman strike ends after 3 days with tentative agreement in place until January 15 https://www.enworld.org/threads/follow-up-longshoreman-strike-ends-after-three-days.707125/

[4:49] UK hands over Chagos Islands to Mauritius https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98ynejg4l5o

[7:34] Discworld Quickstart and trailer released by Modiphius https://www.enworld.org/threads/modiphius-discworld-rpg-has-a-quickstart-and-a-trailer-and-its-very-pratchett.706994/

[15:29] Advanced Fighting Fantasy on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2036759092/advanced-fighting-fantasy-dark-dungeons-the-boardgame

[18:44] PETA releases three new D&D subclasses https://www.enworld.org/threads/peta-releases-three-new-dungeons-dragons-subclasses.706997/

[22:02] Baldur’s Gate 3 cast reunites for MCM Comic Con London D&D Live performance https://www.enworld.org/threads/baldurs-gate-3-cast-reunites-for-d-d-live-at-mcm-comic-con-london.707046/

[23:40] WizKids releasing Baldur’s Gate 3 miniatures https://www.enworld.org/threads/wizkids-to-release-baldurs-gate-3-miniatures.706945/

[25:27] Catalyst Game Labs announces Voltron RPG https://www.enworld.org/threads/theres-a-voltron-rpg-coming.707064/

[26:39] Cubicle 7 Warhammer Day Sale https://cubicle7games.com/warhammer-day-sale

[30:22] Candela Obscure gets first official adventure book https://www.enworld.org/threads/candela-obscura-gets-first-official-adventure-book.706958/

[32:46] The Beacons Are Lit Bundle benefitting Owen KC Stephens medical expenses https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/493349/the-beacons-are-lit-bundle?affiliate_id=36142

[34:15] Mongoose acquires rights to Twilight 2000 and 2300AD https://www.enworld.org/threads/mongoose-acquires-twilight-2000-and-2300-ad.707036/

[36:13] FiveEvil Splingers on DriveThruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/495664/fiveevil-splinters?affiliate_id=36142

[38:38] New licensed accessories for Dungeons & Dragons announced https://www.enworld.org/threads/multiple-officially-licensed-dungeons-dragons-accessories-announced.707127/

[42:19] ‘Dungeon Crawler’ added to Merrium-Webster Dictionary https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeon-crawler-is-now-part-of-the-english-dictionary.707083/

[43:05] Zombie Road on Gamefound https://gamefound.com/en/projects/dragonmount-press/zombieroadrpg

[46:31] Dragon Reflections #8 by M.T. Black about the mentioned issue of Dragon https://www.enworld.org/threads/dragon-reflections-8-%E2%80%93-a-whole-new-multiverse.665643/

[52:32] New Dungeon Master’s Guide art and details revealed https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-dungeons-dragons-dungeon-masters-guide-art-and-details-revealed.707042/

[61:07] Dungeon Master’s Guide Bastion System https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeon-masters-guide-bastion-system-lets-you-build-a-stronghold.707068/

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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

Saturday Sep 28, 2024

317 | Free D&D adventure based on 1980s cartoon | PHB fastest selling D&D book ever, Mork Borg video game, and more!

Saturday Sep 28, 2024

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about all the week’s tabletop RPG news including a free Dungeons & Dragons adventure based on the 1980s cartoon, the D&D Players Handbook is the fastest selling D&D Book ever, Mork Borg getting a video game, and more!

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News

[2:52] 2024 Players Handbook Fastest Selling D&D Book Ever https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-player%E2%80%99s-handbook-is-%E2%80%98fastest-selling-d-d-book-ever%E2%80%99.706875/

[10:29] TTRPGs for Accessible Gaming Charity Bundle on Itch.io https://itch.io/b/2623/ttrpgs-for-accessible-gaming-charity-bundle

[12:53] Dungeon Master’s Guide Previews Start October 1^sthttps://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeon-masters-guide-previews-start-october-1st.706881/

[15:01] Wizards of the Coast is hiring a new Brand Publicity Manager https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-is-hiring-a-new-brand-publicity-manager.706855/

[16:46] Conspiracy and Reality on Itch.io https://ksandra.itch.io/conspiracy-and-reality

[18:23] Dungeons & Dragons 50^th Anniversary Double Vinyl Album themed on Forgotten Realms coming https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-to-release-50th-anniversary-double-vinyl-record.706894/

[22:29] The Collaborative Worldbuilder’s Guide on Itch.io https://brookletgames.itch.io/the-collaborative-worldbuilders-guide

[23:47] D&D Beyond releases free adventure featuring 1980s cartoon characters https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-beyond-releases-new-free-d-d-adventure-featuring-1980s-cartoon-characters.706878/

Official 5e stats for the 1980s D&D cartoon characters https://www.enworld.org/threads/heres-the-d-d-cartoon-characters-stats.706882/

[26:04] Image Comics releasing 5e campaign as part of graphic novel release for The Swords of the Wintersea https://www.enworld.org/threads/image-comics-to-release-the-swords-of-the-wintersea-graphic-novel-includes-5e-campaign.706862/

[27:06] Alien RPG 2^nd Edition maps revealed https://www.enworld.org/threads/alien-rpg-2nd-edition-maps-revealed.706931/

[29:27] Cult of Jai’crodah for Level Up: Advanced 5e from Anthony Alipio on DriveThruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/495402/the-cult-of-jai-crodah-a5e?affiliate_id=36142

[31:43] Beadle & Grimm revealed what maps will appear in the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide https://www.enworld.org/threads/map-list-for-2024-dungeon-masters-guide-revealed.706917/

[34:55] Impending Longshoreman Union strike could affect UK and EU games shipments to the USA https://www.enworld.org/threads/longshoreman-union-strike-could-affect-eu-uk-games-shipping-to-usa.706930/

[41:20] How the Discworld TTRPG works https://www.enworld.org/threads/how-the-discworld-ttrpg-works.706903/

Download the free Quickstart for Terry Pratchett’s Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork https://modiphius.net/en-us/collections/new-arrivals/products/discworld-quickstart-guide-pdf

[52:19] Mork Borg video game Heresy Supreme coming to Steam https://www.enworld.org/threads/m%C3%B6rk-borg-is-getting-a-video-game.706879/

[53:05] Fantasy AGE 2e gets Cthulhu Mythos sourcebook https://www.enworld.org/threads/fantasy-age-2e-gets-cthulhu-mythos-sourcebook.706929/

[56:53] Titmouse announces Drunkards, Druggies, & Delinquents, a TTRPG party game https://www.enworld.org/threads/titmouse-announces-drunkards-druggies-delinquents-new-ttrpg-party-game.706846/

[59:43] Level Up Gateway dev update from September https://www.levelup5e.com/news/level-up-gateway-september-dev-update

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Sunday Sep 22, 2024

316 | Split the Hoard with Marc Kenobi | Revised PHB Released | Ravenloft Novel | ElfQuest RPG

Sunday Sep 22, 2024

This week, Morrus and Jessica are joined by Marc Kenobi to talk about EN Publishing’s new board game Split the Hoard. In the news, 2024 Players Handbook now available, ElfQuest RPG returns, new Ravenloft novel in 2025, and more!

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Marc Kenobi

Split the Hoard Kickstarter Pre-Launch Page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/split-the-hoard

Split the Hoard on Tabletopia https://tabletopia.com/games/split-the-hoard

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News

[5:26] Ravenloft novel coming in 2025 https://www.enworld.org/threads/ravenloft-novel-coming-in-2025.706717/

[8:19] 2024 Player’s Handbook now available for sale https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-2024-players-handbook-officially-on-sale-today.706756/

[11:22] ElfQuest TTRPG returns for new printing https://www.enworld.org/threads/elfquest-ttrpg-returns-for-new-printing.706740/

[14:33] Daggerheart to release Spring 2025, pre-orders available now https://www.enworld.org/threads/daggerheart-to-release-spring-2025-pre-orders-available-now.706754/

[18:11] Kobold Press State of Play issues “No AI Pledge” https://www.enworld.org/threads/kobold-press-state-of-play-issues-%E2%80%9Cno-ai-pledge%E2%80%9D.706786/

[20:42] More details about Pathfinder: The Dragon’s Demand video game released https://www.enworld.org/threads/more-details-about-pathfinder-the-dragons-demand-video-game-revealed.706725/

[22:47] Storypath Ultra Core Manual on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/onyx-path/storypath-ultra-rules-manual

[24:02] Faster Purple Worm! Everybody Dies Vol 1 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beadleandgrimms/faster-purple-worm-everybody-dies-vol-1

[25:10] Monstrous Menagerie II: Hordes & Heroes coming soon https://www.enworld.org/threads/monstrous-menagerie-ii-hordes-heroes-coming-soon.706768/

[33:18] Main Topic: Split the Hoard and Designing a Board Game

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Sunday Sep 15, 2024

315 | Romance in RPGs with Sam Parks | Hasbro CEO talks AI and D&D, PHB pre-orders cancelled by PayPal

Sunday Sep 15, 2024

This week, Morrus and Jessica are joined by Sam Parks to talk about romance and You’ve Got Chainmail. In the news, Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks talks AI and D&D, PayPal error cancels Players Handbook preorders, Discworld heading to Kickstarter, and more!

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Sam Parks

You’ve Got Chain Mail https://www.samanthaparks.com/youve-got-chain-mail

Bookshop.org: https://uk.bookshop.org/.../mead-me-at-the-ren.../7593502...

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Youv.../dp/0008685584/ref=sr_1_1...

Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3XmMadT

Barnes & Noble (US): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/you've%20got%20chain%20mail

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News

[2:49] New D&D “Touring Experience” Launching in Toronto This Fall https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-d-d-touring-experience-launching-in-toronto-this-fall.706622/

[5:06] 2024 Players Handbook Pre-orders Cancelled Due to PayPal Processing Issue https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-players-handbook-paypal-orders-suffer-processing-issues.706673/

[8:51] Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks Hints at the Future of AI and DnD https://www.enworld.org/threads/hasbro-ceo-chris-cocks-talks-ai-usage-in-d-d-updated.706638/

[22:54] Greg Tito on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/gregtito.com/post/3l3ywft6sxf2d

[23:44] Baldur’s Gate 3’s Astarion has a cameo on the 2024 Player’s Handbook https://www.enworld.org/threads/astarion-from-baldurs-gate-3-appears-in-the-2024-players-handbook.706670/

[26:28] Builders of Baldut’s Gate board game from WizKids announced https://www.enworld.org/threads/wizkids-announces-builders-of-baldurs-gate-a-new-d-d-board-game.706658/

[28:00] Discworld RPG from Modiphius coming to Kickstarter on October 15 https://www.enworld.org/threads/discworld-ttrpg-kickstarter-to-launch-october-15.706645/

[31:43] Basic Roleplay Design Challenge Finalists Announced https://www.enworld.org/threads/basic-roleplay-design-challenge-finalists-announced.706677/

[36:15] WizKids opens pre-orders for life-size foam replica figures https://www.enworld.org/threads/wizkids-opens-pre-orders-for-life-size-replicas-coming-in-2025.706679/

[37:50] Expanse Miniatures from Green Ronin Coming to Backerkit https://www.enworld.org/threads/green-ronin-announces-expanse-miniature-set.706678/

[42:07] Critical Role releases programming slate for Beacon streaming service https://www.enworld.org/threads/critical-role-announces-fall-programming-slate.706635/

[47:57] Free League’s Electric State RPG releasing October 1^sthttps://www.enworld.org/threads/the-electric-state-rpg-to-release-on-october-1st.706631/

[50:01] Pathfinder Resurrects Two First Edition Classes as Second Edition Archetypes https://www.enworld.org/threads/pathfinder-resurrects-two-first-edition-classes-as-second-edition-archetypes.706628/

[52:50] Pathfinder: The Dragon’s Demand Reveals New Trailer, Kickstarter Launching Soon https://www.enworld.org/threads/pathfinder-the-dragons-demand-reveals-new-trailer-kickstarter-launching-soon.706637/

[54:18] Level Up Advanced 5e has not one but TWO bundles up on Bundle of Holding https://www.enworld.org/threads/you-can-grab-two-level-up-bundles-courtesy-of-bundle-of-holding.706657/

[56:19] Main Topic: Romance in Gaming

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Saturday Sep 07, 2024

314 | 2024 Player's Handbook on D&D Beyond, Greg Tito leaves Wizards of the Coast, Pathfinder NPC Core Book, and more!

Saturday Sep 07, 2024

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about all the week’s tabletop RPG news including The 2024 Player’s Handbook is live on D&D Beyond, Greg Tito leaves Wizards of the Coast, D&D gets an official stout and bourbon, and more!

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News

[2:13] Not DnD – Vaesen with Nils Hintze https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErPeH9brtFE

[5:21] Greg Tito Leaves Wizards of the Coast https://www.enworld.org/threads/greg-tito-leaves-wizards-of-the-coast.706433/

Greg Tito on Leaving WotC: “It feels good to do something that doesn’t just line the pockets of ***holes” https://www.enworld.org/threads/greg-tito-on-leaving-wotc-it-feels-good-to-do-something-that-doesnt-just-line-the-pockets-of.706438/

[9:45] 2024 Player’s Handbook Officially Live on D&D Beyond https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-players-handbook-officially-live-on-d-d-beyond.706494/

Dungeons & Dragons Releases New Free Rules Based on 2024 Rules https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-releases-updated-free-rules-based-on-2024-ruleset.706501/

Here’s The Full List of Changes in the D&D 2024 Player’s Handbook https://www.enworld.org/threads/heres-the-full-list-of-changes-in-the-d-d-2024-players-handbook.706503/

[21:17] 2024 D&D Character Sheets Available on D&D Beyond https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-d-d-character-sheets-available-to-download.706499/

[34:52] Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Player’s Handbook Is Already Getting Online Errata https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-2024-players-handbook-is-already-getting-errata.706523/

[36:58] Argo-0 from Hatchlings Games on Kickstarter coming soon https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tatteredbear/argonought

[40:08] Legend of Vox Machina Season 3 Trailer https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-legend-of-vox-machina-season-3-trailer-released.706372/

Lance Riddick Recorded the Legend of Vox Machina Season 3 Before His Passing https://www.enworld.org/threads/lance-reddick-recorded-the-legend-of-vox-machina-season-3-before-his-passing.706417/

[41:12] D&D Is Getting an Official Stout and Bourbon https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-is-getting-an-official-stout-and-bourbon.706535/

[42:29] Split the Hoard Kickstarter pre-launch page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/split-the-hoard

Tabletopia Split the Hoard page https://tabletopia.com/games/split-the-hoard

[44:25] Pathfinder NPC Core https://paizo.com/products/btq06x2l?Pathfinder-NPC-Core

[45:32] So You’ve Met a Thousand Year Old Vampire on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/tim-hutchings/so-you-ve-met-a-thousand-year-old-vampire

[46:58] Baldur’s Gate 3 Retrospective at PAX West https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEcb2HbZlcM

[49:33] Discussion thread on EN World on Monstrous Menagerie 2 https://www.enworld.org/threads/monstrous-menagerie-ii.702741/

[53:50] Level Up Gateway September Dev Update https://www.levelup5e.com/news/level-up-gateway-september-dev-update

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Sunday Sep 01, 2024

313 | Phantasy Star with Rich Lescouflair | D&D Direct Recap

Sunday Sep 01, 2024

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica are joined by Rich Lescouflair to talk about Phantasy Star. In the news, lots of big D&D news including D&D Direct recap, new Forgotten Realms sourcebooks, Project Sigil details, and more!

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Rich Lescouflair

Skydawn Games and Phantasy Star TTRPG https://skydawngames.com/phantasystar/

Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Ep. 112: Esper Genesis with Rich Lescouflair https://morrus.podbean.com/e/112-esper-genesis-with-rich-lescouflair/

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News

[3:06] Manual of Adventurous Resources Complete https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/453064/manual-of-adventurous-resources-complete-a5e?affiliate_id=36142

[3:39] Cosmere Overtakes Avatar Legends to Become Biggest TTRPG Kickstarter Ever https://www.enworld.org/threads/cosmere-overtakes-avatar-legends-to-become-biggest-ttrpg-kickstarter-ever.706288/

[6:41] Traveller Creator Marc Miller Passes Ownership to Mongoose https://www.enworld.org/threads/traveller-creator-marc-miller-passes-ownership-to-mongoose.706368/

[10:20] Controversial designer Luke Crane announces new edition of Dungeon World after purchasing rights from Adam Koebel https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeon-world-gets-new-owners-second-edition-planned.706370/

[13:40] Legend of Vox Machina Season 3 Trailer Released https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-legend-of-vox-machina-season-3-trailer-released.706372/

[15:38] Interrupting Interment on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/704342933/interrupted-internment-rpg

[18:11] D&D Direct 2024 Watch Thread https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-d-d-direct-2024-watch-thread.706340/

[19:09] New Project Sigil Details https://www.enworld.org/threads/all-the-deets-on-project-sigil-the-d-d-3d-virtual-tabletop.706347/

[36:07] Wizards of the Coast Backtracks on D&D Beyond and Handling of 2014 Content https://www.enworld.org/threads/wizards-of-the-coast-backtracks-on-d-d-beyond-and-2014-content.706310/

[38:45] Wizards of the Coast Announces Third Party Creator Partners https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-announces-3rd-party-creator-partners.706345/

[49:30] D&D Dragon Anthology coming in 2025 https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-dragon-anthology-coming-2025.706341/

[51:40] New D&D Starter Set Coming in Fall of 2025 https://www.enworld.org/threads/heroes-of-the-borderlands.706342/

[57:56] 12 New Collectible LEGO Minifigs Coming in September https://www.enworld.org/threads/12-new-lego-collectible-d-d-minifigs-in-september.706344/

[58:47] The Strong National Museum of Play Dungeons & Dragons 50 Years of Storytelling Exhibit https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-dungeons-dragons-50th-anniversary-exhibit-at-national-museum-of-play.706404/

[59:45] Secret Lair x Dungeons & Dragons 50^th Anniversary https://www.enworld.org/threads/secret-lair-x-dungeons-dragons-50th-anniversary.706343/

[1:01:04] Two new Forgotten Realms hardcovers coming in 2025 https://www.enworld.org/threads/forgotten-realms-player-guide.706346/

[1:09:46] Main Topic Phatasy Star TTRPG

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Sunday Aug 25, 2024

312 | Shadowdark with Kelsey Dionne | D&D Direct, Paizo Content Use Policy, Secret Level Animated, and more!

Sunday Aug 25, 2024

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica are joined by Kelsey Dionne to talk about Shadowdark. In the news, D&D Beyond and the 2024 update, Secret Level animated series featuring D&D and 40K, Paizo brings back Community Use Policy, and more!

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Kelsey Dionne

The Arcane Library https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/

Shadowdark https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/pages/shadowdark

Cursed Scroll Zine Volume 1 https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/products/cursed-scroll-zine-vol-1-diablerie

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News

[3:44] Cosmere Overtakes Avatar Legends to Become Biggest TTRPG Kickstarter Ever https://www.enworld.org/threads/cosmere-overtakes-avatar-legends-to-become-biggest-ttrpg-kickstarter-ever.706288/

Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere RPG Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brotherwise/the-stormlight-archive-rpg

[10:25] Paizo Reverses Course, Re-Instates Community Use Policy https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-reverses-course-re-instates-community-use-policy.706269/

[17:53] Affinity Publisher Templates from Fari RPGs and René-Pier Deshaies https://store.farirpgs.com/l/affinity-templates-songs-and-sagas?layout=profile

[19:54] Deadpool Roleplays the Marvel Universe review from Rob Wieland https://www.enworld.org/threads/deadpool-delivers-a-delightful-adventure-for-marvel-multiverse-rpg.706057/

[22:29] Homebrew and Hacking DriveThruRPG store page https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/21080/homebrew-and-hacking?affiliate_id=36142

[24:46] Sentients: The Roleplaying Game of Artificial Consciousness on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/t3db0t/sentients-the-role-playing-game-of-artificial-consciousness

[27:11] D&D Direct Coming on August 27 https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-direct-will-talk-about-project-sigil-future-of-d-d-on-aug-27th.706229/

How You Can Watch WotC’s 3D VTT “Project Sigil” In Action https://www.enworld.org/threads/now-you-can-watch-wotcs-3d-vtt-project-sigil-in-action.705988/

[32:11] How D&D Beyond Will Handle Access to 2014 Rules https://www.enworld.org/threads/how-d-d-beyond-will-handle-access-to-2014-rules.706245/

[41:48] Secret Level from Amazon Prime https://press.amazonmgmstudios.com/us/en/press-release/every-game-has-a-story-prime-video-announces-premi

[45:20] Main Topic - Shadowdark

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Sunday Aug 18, 2024

311 | A Look at the Cosmere RPG | Welcome to Night Vale RPG Crowdfunding | Alien RPG without the Alien RPG | Punisher Learns D&D | and more!

Sunday Aug 18, 2024

This week, Morrus and PJ discuss what system to use for an Alien RPG game other than Alien. In the news, a look at the Cosmere RPG Beta rules, Welcome to Night Vale RPG crowdfunding announced, Deborah Ann Woll teaches Jon Bernthal D&D, and more!

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News

[0:05:43] What games to use to play Alien other than Alien

[0:17:03] A Sprinting Owl Manual for Making TTRPGs on Itch.io https://kumada1.itch.io/a-sprinting-owl-manual-for-making-ttrpgs

[0:19:44] Deborah Ann Woll Teaches Jon Bernthal Dungeons & Dragons

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpVJZrabMQE

Full episode of Real Ones with Jon Bernthal featuring Deborah Ann Woll https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC07aVjdRC8

[0:23:00] Welcome to Night Vale TTRPG Crowdfunding https://www.enworld.org/threads/welcome-to-night-vale-ttrpg-crowdfunding-announced.706169/

[0:25:47] Cosmere RPG Beta Rules Preview from Brotherwise Games and Brandon Sanderson https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/489715/cosmere-rpg-beta-rules-preview?affiliate_id=36142

Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere RPG on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brotherwise/the-stormlight-archive-rpg

[0:53:53] Lawsuit against Stable Diffusion for Copyright Infringement Proceeds Despite Attempts to Dismiss https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/artists-score-major-win-copyright-case-against-ai-art-generators-1235973601/

[0:58:31] Patreon blog post about changes to the iOS app and pricing https://news.patreon.com/articles/understanding-apple-requirements-for-patreon

Caleb aka Hebanon Games Blusky thread about Patreon and iOS https://bsky.app/profile/hebanongames.bsky.social/post/3kzk4i2goto26

[1:08:04] Alchemy post on the platform’s subreddit reproducing the email sent out to Alchemy customers https://www.reddit.com/r/alchemyrpg/comments/1esdhvc/free_league_pdfs_and_what_you_need_to_know/

[1:15:17] Dragons of Deceit: Dragonlance Destinies: Volume 1 on Amazon https://amzn.to/4cqPtGt

Dragons of Fate: Dragonlance Destinies: Volume 2 on Amazon https://amzn.to/3X9zQyO

Dragons of Eternity: Dragonlance Destinies: Volume 3 on Amazon https://amzn.to/4cyt0ap

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