Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk

Sketch #179: Grand Steed

Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, a warrior runs into difficulty finding a replacement mount.

#251: Live at UK Games Expo

This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica are live at UK Games Expo recording from the convention! In the news, lots of Pathfinder news from PaizoCon, the ORC License Draft 3 is out, Origins Award finalists announced, and more! Plus a Q&A with the audience, a brand new sketch about strange new worlds and lack of endings, and the return of Our Favorite Game in All the World!

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News

UK Games Expo https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/

Origins Awards Finalists https://www.originsgamefair.com/2023-origins-awards-finalists

Origins Game Fair June 21-15, 2023, in Columbus, OH https://www.originsgamefair.com/

TIME Studios D&D Documentary https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-this-d-d-documentary-courtesy-of-time-studios.698030/

Paizo Shares Color Covers of Pathfinder Remaster https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-shares-color-covers-of-pathfinder-remaster.697959/

PaizoCon News Wrap Up https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-news-paizocon-online-wrap-up.697992/

News Digest for June 2 (ORC License Draft 3, Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults video game Kickstarter, Wizards of the Coast Pride Fundraiser store, New The One Ring/Lord of the Rings RPG adventure book, new Vaesen sourcebook) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-june-2-2023.698059/

Tales of the Valiant from Kobold Press Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deepmagic/tales-of-the-valiant-rpg-launching-black-flag-roleplaying

The Ritual Spellbook & Witch Class (5e) from Fumble Folks https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/439326/The-Ritual-Spellbook--Witch-Class?affiliate_id=36142

FlickFleet - The Space Battle Dexterity Game from Eury Dice Games https://eurydicegames.co.uk/games/flickfleet/

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Kickstarters

Studium | No Exit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/studiumgames/studium-no-exit

Nasty Brutish and Long https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/notwriting/nasty-brutish-and-long

Aether Nexus https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/absolutetabletop/aether-nexus-fantasy-mecha-ttrpg

Dragon Dowser https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tatteredbear/dragon-dowser

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Hosts: Russ “Morrus” Morrissey, Peter Coffey, and Jessica Hancock

Editing and post-production: Darryl Mott

Theme Song: Steve Arnott

“Kickstarter Theme Song (Live)” by DrWilco

Malach the Maleficent played by Darren Morrissey

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Sketch #178: Spell Names

Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one,an apprentice is decidedly unimpressed with the names of spells.

Join Us At UK Games Expo This Weekend!

Hello folks, Russ here, with a quick reminder that Jess, Peter and I will be at the UK Games Expo in Birmingham UK this weekend. You can find us on stand 1-835 in Hall 1.

And, even better, you can join us for a live recording of the podcast on Friday in the Dice room at 3.30pm.

There's a map at the link below!

https://www.enworld.org/threads/see-you-at-uk-games-expo.698018/

#250: The Cost of Printing an RPG Book

This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about the costs of printing an RPG book. In the news, D&D publishing news and a new book announced, Paizo teases more Pathfinder Remaster changes, Critical Role releases a Quickstart for Candela Obscura, and more! Plus new listener questions and a brand new sketch about tackling the backlog of unplayed games.

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News

UK Games Expo recording event for Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Show recording at Friday, June 2 from 3:30 PM to 5 PM https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1126-morrus-unofficial-tabletop-rpg-talk-show-ukge-live-recording/

The D&D 2024 Core Rules will be released staggered over the year because printers can’t print them all https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-printers-cant-handle-wotcs-one-d-d-print-runs.697936/

D&D publishing schedule through 2025 https://www.enworld.org/threads/so-heres-the-d-d-publishing-schedule-through-2025-as-far-as-we-know.697900/

The Practically Complete Guide to Dragons book for D&D announced https://www.enworld.org/threads/whats-the-practically-complete-guide-to-dragons.697899/

D&D Book Prices Are Going Up https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-book-prices-are-going-up.697891/

D&D player demographic statistics https://www.enworld.org/threads/some-interesting-stats-about-d-d-players.697908/

Archives of Alexandria https://alexandria.dk/en/

Wargod for Troika https://grislyeye.itch.io/wargod

Paizo blog post about Pathfinder 2e Remaster changes to ancestries https://www.enworld.org/threads/take-a-look-at-pathfinder-remasters-edicts-anathema.697925/

Pathfinder NEXUS Open Beta https://www.enworld.org/threads/test-pathfinder%E2%80%99s-new-online-%E2%80%98nexus%E2%80%99.697893/

Satyrs: Selini, Fauns, and Woodwoes for Level Up: Advanced 5e by PJ Coffey https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/438738/Satyrs-Selini-Fauns-and-Woodwoses?affiliate_id=36142

Candela Obscura Quickstart from Darrington Press/Critical Role https://www.enworld.org/threads/download-critical-role%E2%80%99s-new-rpg-quickstart.697932/

News Digest for May 26, 2023 (Tales of the Valiant Kickstarter, Marvel Multiverse update, Embracer Group financial report)  https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-may-26-2023.697941/

Epic Threats: High Level Monsters and NPCs for 5e from EN Publishing https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/epic-threats-high-level-monsters-and-npcs

What’s OLD is NEW Starter Set coming soon to Kickstarter https://www.enworld.org/threads/let%E2%80%99s-take-a-look-at-the-all-new-whats-old-is-new-starter-set.697786/

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The Costs of Publishing an RPG Book

Morrus’ EN World Thread on the cost of printing and shipping an RPG book https://www.enworld.org/threads/lets-talk-about-printing-shipping-rpg-books.697907/

Statista tracking of global freight rate index from January 2019 to April 2023 https://www.statista.com/statistics/1250636/global-container-freight-index/

Inflation adjustment costs for Dungeons & Dragons core rulebooks converted to 2022 USD https://www.enworld.org/threads/lets-talk-about-printing-shipping-rpg-books.697907/#post-9029793

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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

Sketch #177: Playtest Changes

Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the players are upset about changes they heard about from their best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw the changes.

#249: Playing D&D Without Playing D&D

This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about playing D&D without D&D. In the news, One D&D survey results, the ORC License gets a new draft, Schwalb Entertainment will publish the modern-day Viking RPG When the Wolf Comes, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about naming an adventuring party.

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News

Homebrew and Hacking by PJ Coffey https://homebrewandhacking.com/

Level Up: Advanced 5^th Edition system category on DriveThruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?filters=1000104_0_0_0_0&affiliate_id=36142

In This World on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lamemage/in-this-world

New Draft of the ORC License https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-posts-new-draft-of-orc-license.697758/

A5E SRD Website with information on how to use the different open licenses for gaming content https://a5esrd.com/

The Lazy GM’s Resource Document https://slyflourish.com/lazy_gm_resource_document.html

One D&D Paladin and Druid playtest survey results https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-survey-results-druid-paladin-unearthed-arcana-d-d.697751/

Episode #238 with the One D&D Playtest for Druid and Paladin in the news section https://morrus.podbean.com/e/238-how-rpg-mechanics-influence-a-game-s-feel-and-tone/

Heroes Feast sequel book announced (leaked?) by Amazon https://www.enworld.org/threads/theres-a-new-d-d-cook-book-coming-with-all-the-flavors-of-the-multiverse.697727/

Swamp Troll Witch(es) by Cats Have No Lord https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/410501/Swamp-Troll-Witchesaffiliate_id=36142

When the Wolf Comes – Modern Day Viking RPG using Shadow of the Demon Lord https://www.enworld.org/threads/when-the-wolf-comes-is-a-viking-rpg-set-in-modern-day.697778/

The International Journal of Role-Playing https://journals.uu.se/IJRP

News Digest for May 19, 2023 (Victoriana RPG, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves home video bonus features announced, Alien RPG Tournament at UK Games Expo) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-may-19-2023.697818/

UK Games Expo https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/

Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Show Live Recording Event https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1126-morrus-unofficial-tabletop-rpg-talk-show-ukge-live-recording/

German Folklore Map https://sunkencastles.com/german-folklore-map/

EN Publishing May Update Live Stream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO-P6B5HqsI

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Playing D&D without D&D

Basically 5e but not D&D:

Kobold Press – Tales of the Valiant aka Project Black Flag https://koboldpress.com/project-black-flag/

Cubicle Seven – C7d20 https://cubicle7games.com/blog/c7d20-our-design-goals

EN Publishing – Level Up: Advanced 5^th Edition https://www.levelup5e.com/

D&D 5e-ish:

M.T. Black Games – Iskandar Player’s Handbook https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/427627/Iskandar-Players-Handbook-5E?affiliate_id=36142

Rogue Comet – Dungeonesque Red Box https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/198491/Dungeonesque-Red-Box-Players-Guide?affiliate_id=36142

Sigil Stone Publishing – Five Torches Deep https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/264584/Five-Torches-Deep?affiliate_id=36142

Basically D&D but not 5e:

Paizo – Pathfinder https://paizo.com/pathfinder

Pelgrane Press – 13^th Age https://pelgranepress.com/13th-age/

Not DnD - 13^th Age 2^nd Edition with Rob Heinsoo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyHzFjEb2Cw

D&D Retroclones list from Taxidermic Owlbear http://taxidermicowlbear.weebly.com/dd-retroclones.html

5e-Powered games:

Standalone Third-Party Games Wiki on EN World https://www.enworld.org/wiki/dnd_settings/#3-standalone-third-party-games-8203

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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

Sketch #176: Tax Time

Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one,the party faces their greatest challenge ever: Taxes!

#248: What Makes a New Edition a New Edition

This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica discuss what makes a new edition of an RPG a new edition. In the news, new Dungeons & Dragons streaming service, new Critical Role series starting soon, new Doctor Who releases, previews from the D&D adventure Bigby Presents Glory of the Giants, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about the adventurers showing up at the city gates with a strange creature in tow.

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News

Gozzys.com Random Map Generator https://www.gozzys.com/

Dungeons & Dragons Adventures Streaming TV Service https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-adventures-is-a-24-hour-streaming-channel-launching-in-summer.697681/

Critical Role has a new horror show Candela Obscura https://www.enworld.org/threads/candela-obscura-is-a-new-horror-ttrpg-show-coming-from-critical-role.697646/

New Level Up A5E Actual Plays https://enworld.live/newsblog/sponsored-level-up-advanced-5th-edition-actual-plays-ban4s

Free League’s 5e-Powered Lord of the Rings Game is Now Available https://www.enworld.org/threads/free-leagues-5e-powered-lord-of-the-rings-game-is-now-available.697643/

New Doctor Who RPG Books, Alien Archive for Doctors & Daleks and 13^th Doctor Sourcebook for Adventures in Time and Space https://www.enworld.org/threads/13th-doctor-sourcebook-for-doctor-who-rpg-available.697663/

Rebellion purchases Tunnels & Trolls and other Flying Buffalo RPGs https://www.enworld.org/threads/rebellion-acquires-tunnels-trolls.697662/

Diana Jones Award Emerging Designer Winners https://www.enworld.org/threads/diana-jones-award-announces-4-emerging-designer-winners.697580/

Stranger Things D&D Starter Set instructions available for free https://www.enworld.org/threads/stranger-things-d-d-starter-set-for-free.697639/

Bigby Presents Glory of the Giants Monsters Revealed via WizKids Miniatures https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-some-minor-monster-reveals-from-bigby-presents-glory-of-the-giants.697638/

Ports of Call for Starfinder announced https://www.enworld.org/threads/ports-of-call-is-a-starfinder-book-of-new-places-rules.697596/

Starfinder Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com/books/starfinder-solidarity-bundle-paizo-inc-books?partner=gamerstavern

UK Games Expo 2023 from Friday, June 2 to Sunday, June 4 in Birmingham, UK https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/

Live Recording of Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Podcast at UK Games Expo https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1126-morrus-unofficial-tabletop-rpg-talk-show-ukge-live-recording/

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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

Sketch #175: Heroic Followers

Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the party's hirelings decide to go into the hero business for themselves.