The world’s biggest tabletop RPG weekly news show! News and chat about Dungeons & Dragons (and other tabletop roleplaying games) since June 2018! Now recording LIVE on YouTube every Friday at 2pm UK time (9am Eastern).
Episodes
Saturday Nov 26, 2022
Saturday Nov 26, 2022
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about the Open Gaming License and the rumors about One D&D. In the news, a quick look at Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen, Keith Baker returning to Eberron, Rivers of London gets a release date, a new adventure anthology for Vaesen, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about the danger of the pursuit of seasonal savings.
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News
D&D Beyond Unlocks Early Access for Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen https://www.enworld.org/threads/unlocked-on-d-d-beyond-dragonlance-shadow-of-the-dragon-queen.693367/
Chronicles of Eberron coming soon from Keith Baker https://www.enworld.org/threads/chronicles-of-eberron-is-keith-bakers-new-d-d-book.693175/
News Digest for the Week of November 25 (WizKids life-size pseudodragon figure, Rivers of London release date, Star Trek Adventures Missions: Mysteries, Vaesen: Seasons of Mystery) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-the-week-of-november-25.693416/
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Open Gaming License
The Open Gaming License (for those who like reading legal documents) https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Open_Game_License_(v1.0a)
The 5e SRD https://media.wizards.com/2016/downloads/SRD-OGL_V1.1.pdf
What’s All This About the OGL Going Away? By Morrus https://www.enworld.org/threads/whats-all-this-about-the-ogl-going-away.693315/
Statement on the OGL from Wizards of the Coast https://www.enworld.org/threads/statement-on-ogl-from-wotc.693355/
The Game System License for D&D 4e https://rpggeek.com/image/4464937/game-system-license
Frylock’s Gaming & Geekery Challenges WotC’s Copyright Claims (from August 14, 2019) https://www.enworld.org/threads/frylocks-gaming-geekery-challenges-wotcs-copyright-claims.666654/
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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 24, 2022
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, rulers must deal with the worst resource shortage possible for a fantasy realm.
Saturday Nov 19, 2022
Saturday Nov 19, 2022
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about how much detail you should include in a published adventure. In the news, more Dragonlance previews, Takhisis is Tiamat, new Dungeons & Dragons movie miniatures, The Walking Dead RPG coming from Free League, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about a group of poor travelers who are more than they seem.
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News
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen Table to Contents Released https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-shadow-of-the-dragon-queens-table-of-contents.693278/
Wizards of the Coast Officially Confirms Takhisis and Tiamat are the Same https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-officially-confirms-takhisis-and-tiamat-are-the-same.693229/
Dragon+ Content Removed from D&D Beyond https://www.enworld.org/threads/dragon-content-going-away-whoops-its-gone.693206/
TTRPG Newsletter Ring https://docs.google.com/document/d/16EM8YQpDJVQ8_u9l_XfHYXZo1XPe1SvIiTEtJ9vLnbc/edit?usp=sharing
Free League announces The Walking Dead Universe RPG https://www.enworld.org/threads/here-comes-the-walking-dead-ttrpg.693270/
News Digest for the Week of November 18 (Hasbro stock prices, eOne sale, Dune: Adventures in the Imperium adventure, WizKids miniature news) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-the-week-of-november-18.693290/
Monty Python RPG Kickstarter Ends at $1,933,426 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/monty-pythons-cocurricular-mediaeval-reenactment-programme
Bundle of Holding Level Up Core Rulebook Bundle for $24.95 benefiting Direct Relief https://bundleofholding.com/presents/LevelUp
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Detail in a Published Adventure
Adventure Writing Basics Part 1 by Andrew Peregrine https://www.enworld.org/threads/adventure-writing-basics-part-1.692909/
Adventure Writing Basics Part 2 by Andrew Peregrine https://www.enworld.org/threads/adventure-writing-basics-part-2.692910/
Random Book Title Generator on A5E Tools https://a5e.tools/node/2291
N2 The Forest Oracle on DriveThruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/17057/N2-The-Forest-Oracle-1e?affiliate_id=36142
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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 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, a mix-up makes for an awkward situation.
Saturday Nov 12, 2022
Saturday Nov 12, 2022
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about choosing players for your group, both for a home game and casting an actual play show. In the news, more Dragonlance previews, Dungeons & Dragons film release delayed, Wizards of the Coast updates content review policy, new releases for Starfinder, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about an adventuring party’s great new patron with some strings attached.
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News
WotC’s Chris Perkins on D&D’s Inclusivity Processes Going Forward https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotcs-chris-perkins-on-d-ds-inclusivity-processes-going-forward.693064/
Takhisis Revealed in New Dragonlance Preview Art https://www.enworld.org/threads/takhisis-revealed-in-new-dragonlance-preview-art.693031/
Krynn Returns: A Preview of Dragonlance by Beth Rimmels https://www.enworld.org/threads/krynn-returns-a-preview-of-dragonlance.692998/
News Digest for the Week of November 11 (D&D movie delayed, Starfinder Interstellar Species, Monsters & Magic of Lankhmar release date, Star Trek Adventures STL files, Paizo Pathfinder/Starfinder Society Charity Toy Drive) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-the-week-of-november-11.693077/
Monty Python’s Cocurricular Medieval Reenactment Programme https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/monty-pythons-cocurricular-mediaeval-reenactment-programme
Plants Nowhere to be Found https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/miscast/plants-nowhere-to-be-found-hardcover-edition
Heretic’s Guide to Devotion & Divinity https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eventyrgames/heretics-guide-to-devotion-and-divinity-5e
Level Up: Combat Maneuver Card Deck https://enpublishingrpg.com/collections/level-up-advanced-5th-edition-a5e/products/combat-maneuvers-card-deck-level-up-advanced-5th-edition
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Choosing Players for Your Group
Sly Flourish’s Guide to Narrative “Theater of the Mind” Combat in 5e https://slyflourish.com/guide_to_narrative_combat.html
EN Live website https://enworld.live/
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Ask your Awfully Cheerful Question on Twitter using the hashtag #AwfullyCheerfulQuestion, email morruspodcast@gmail.com, or contact us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@enpublishingrpg
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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 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the journey becomes part of the adventure.
Saturday Nov 05, 2022
Saturday Nov 05, 2022
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about what they’d change in the Dragonlance setting. In the news, more Dragonlance previews, new Dungeons & Dragons toys announced, the original Forgotten Realms map found, CY_BORG hardcover release, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about a party member’s disappointing performance.
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News
Peter will guest on a charity live stream on Sunday, November 6 https://www.twitch.tv/dumpstatcharisma
Introducing Dragonlance’s Iconic – And Upgradedc! – Death Knight, Lord Soth! https://www.enworld.org/threads/introducing-dragonlances-iconic-and-upgraded-death-knight-lord-soth.692843/
Dragonlance: Solamnic Knights & Mages of High Sorcery Preview https://www.enworld.org/threads/dragonlance-solamnic-knights-mages-of-high-sorcery-preview.692748/
Coverage of the posted-then-removed Wizards of the Coast video on the Flying Citadel https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-talks-about-dragonlances-flying-citadel.692863/
Dragonlance Creators Reveal Why There Are No Orcs on Krynn https://www.enworld.org/threads/dragonlance-creators-reveal-why-there-are-no-orcs-on-krynn.692842/
First Map of the Forgotten Realms https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-first-map-of-the-forgotten-realms.692858/
News Digest for the Week of November 4 (Dicelings dice transformers, ESPN SportsCenter segment on D&D, Noble Knight Games refuses to voluntarily recognize employee union, Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster Merger Blocked, CY_BORG hardcover announced) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-the-week-of-november-4.692930/
Heroes Old and New from Roll Them Bones Gaming for Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/415185/Heroes-Old-and-New?affiliate_id=36142
Cowboy Bebop The Roleplaying Game https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manaprojectstudio/cowboy-bebop-the-roleplaying-game
Kids on Bikes 2nd Edition https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/huntersbooks/kids-on-bikes-second-edition
Pinebox Middle School & The Horror Companion Double Feature https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/545820095/pinebox-middle-school-and-the-horror-companion-double-feature
The Copy-editor’s Guide to Writing D&D by Danny Kodicek https://www.dmsguild.com/product/415504/The-Copyeditors-Guide-to-Writing-DD?affiliate_id=36142
Koriko: A Magical Year https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jhrrsn/koriko-a-magical-year
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What We’d Update About Dragonlance
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen https://amzn.to/3Dxt9v6
Dragons of Autumn Twilight: Dragonlance Chronicles Book 1 https://amzn.to/3WtKXjL
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Please support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus
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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 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, VEO experts interfere with the town crier.
Saturday Oct 29, 2022
Saturday Oct 29, 2022
This week, Morrus and Peter talk about online communities for tabletop roleplaying games. In the news, Dragonlance previews coming fast and frequent, StokerVerse live on Kickstarter, new Pathfinder releases, a TSR News Update, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about stretching out as an RPG player and trying something new.
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News
Dragonlance: Everything You Need for Shadow of the Dragon Queen https://www.enworld.org/threads/dragonlance-everything-you-need-for-shadow-of-the-dragon-queen.692458/
Dragonlance Shadow of the Dragon Queen Trailer https://www.enworld.org/threads/dragonlance-shadow-of-the-dragon-queen-trailer.692561/
Lunar Sorcery: A Preview from Shadow of the Dragon Queen https://www.enworld.org/threads/lunar-sorcery-a-preview-from-shadow-of-the-dragon-queen.692735/
Dragonlance: Solamnic Knights & Mages of High Sorcery Preview https://www.enworld.org/threads/dragonlance-solamnic-knights-mages-of-high-sorcery-preview.692748/
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen pre-order page on Amazon https://amzn.to/3DiOIzB
StokerVerse: A TTRPG Inspired by the Works of Bram Stoker https://www.enworld.org/threads/stokerverse-a-ttrpg-inspired-by-the-works-of-bram-stoker.692765/
News Digest for the Week of October 28 (Pathfinder releases, Q Workshop RPG Starter Kit, Wizards of the Coast files for protective order against NuTSR) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-the-week-of-october-28.692756/
One if by Land, Two if by Sea, Three if by Air by PJ Coffey on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homebrewandhacking/one-if-by-land-two-if-by-sea-three-if-by-air/
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Tabletop RPG Online Communities
EN World http://enworld.org
RPGNet http://rpg.net
The EN World Mastodon server https://chirp.enworld.org/
EN World Discord https://discordapp.com/invite/cmMHRSP
Chris Spivey’s Darker Hue Discord https://discord.com/invite/AWptRu9C
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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 Awfully Cheerful Question on Twitter using the hashtag #AwfullyCheerfulQuestion, email morruspodcast@gmail.com, or contact us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@enpublishingrpg
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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 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, an adventurer struggles to join the Thieves Guild.