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
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, an adventurer comes across an amazing inventor.
Saturday Jul 16, 2022
Saturday Jul 16, 2022
This week, Morrus and Jessica talk about creating a character beyond the stats on the page. In the news, DriveThruRPG and Roll20 partnership, previews of Spelljammer and Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel, ENnie Award nominees announced, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about a party with a not ideal replacement for their fighter.
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News
DriveThruRPG and Roll20 Teaming Up https://www.enworld.org/threads/roll20-dtrpg-are-teaming-up.689879/
D&D New Edition Design Looks Soon? https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-new-edition-design-looks-soon.689858/
Spelljammer ship art preview https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-these-spelljammer-ships.689860/
Spelljammer Academy first adventure available for free on D&D Beyond https://www.enworld.org/threads/spelljammer-academy-get-free-spelljammer-adventures-from-d-d-beyond.689811/
Beth Rimmels review of Slaying the dragon: The Secret History of Dungeons & Dragons https://www.enworld.org/threads/slaying-the-dragon-the-secret-history-of-dungeons-dragons-review.689824/
AD&D Setting Sales Comparisons 1979 to 1998 https://www.enworld.org/threads/ad-d-settings-sales-comparison-79-98.689909/
Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel Table of Contents https://www.enworld.org/threads/journeys-through-the-radiant-citadel-table-of-contents.689910/
ENnie Award Nominees for 2022 Announced https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-ennies-announces-2022-nominees.689752/
The Official 5e Version of Doctor Who Coming Soon https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-official-5e-version-of-doctor-who-is-coming-in-just-2-weeks.689780/
News Digest for the Week of July 15 (Modiphius 2d20 Day and SRD, Steve Jackson Games blog post about paper prices and POD) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-the-week-of-july-15.689904/
Shadowrun Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com/books/shadowrun-trpg-catalyst-game-labs-books?partner=gamerstavern
Til Death Do Us Part: Adventures with Heart for 5e https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/til-death-do-us-part-4
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Kickstarters
Iron Kingdoms: The Nightmare Empire https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/privateerpress/iron-kingdoms-the-nightmare-empire
Arcanis 5e Campaign Setting Runic Edition https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1418216834/arcanis-5e-campaign-setting-runic-edition
Fading Suns: Lost Worlds https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ulissesspiele/fading-suns-lost-worlds
Hieronymus: Garden of Earthly Delights Edition https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/laurieoconnel/hieronymus-garden-of-earthly-delights-edition
Find all the RPG crowdfunding projects ending soon with Egg Embry’s RPG Crowdfunding News https://www.enworld.org/threads/rpg-crowdfunding-news-%E2%80%93-iron-kingdoms-arcanis-fading-suns-and-more.689836/
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Hosts: Russ “Morrus” Morrissey, Peter Coffey, and Jessica Hancock
Editing and post-production: Darryl Mott
Theme Song: Steve Arnott
Kickstarter Game Research: Egg Embry
Kickstarter Game Theme: Lyrics by Russ Morrissey, Vocals by “drwilko”, Guitar by Darryl Mott
Malach the Maleficent played by Darren Morrissey
Check out all the media content from EN World at http://enliverpg.com
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, Morrus and Peter try to figure out what to do for a sketch.
Saturday Jul 09, 2022
Saturday Jul 09, 2022
This week, Morrus and Peter talk about the NODES dungeon design system from the Dungeon Delver’s Guide. In the news, Mork Borg has a new official free version, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves coming to San Diego Comic Con, Apotheosis Studio releases a statement, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about some of the more esoteric class choices available.
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News
Download a few version of Mork Borg https://www.enworld.org/threads/download-a-free-version-of-m%C3%96rk-borg.689729/
Jamison Stone and Satine Phoenix’s Apotheosis Studio to Wind Down https://www.enworld.org/threads/jamison-stone-satine-phoenixs-apotheosis-studio-to-wind-down-updated.689723/
@ArcDragnBreth casting for Twitch stream https://twitter.com/Arcdragnbreth/status/1544788283246485504
News Digest for the Week of July 8 (Everything BattleTech rebranding) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-the-week-of-july-8.689745/
Advanced D&D Sales Figures https://www.enworld.org/threads/tsr-d-d-sales-numbers-compiled-by-benjamin-riggs.689704/
Basic D&D Sales Figures https://www.enworld.org/threads/basic-d-d-was-selling-600-000-year-at-one-point.689740/
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves experience at San Diego Comic Con https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-honor-among-thieves-at-san-diego-comic-con.689701/
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Dungeon Delver’s Guide NODES System
Preview of the NODES System https://www.levelup5e.com/news/dungeon-delvers-guide-the-nodes-system
Dungeon Delver’s Guide Trap List Preview https://www.levelup5e.com/news/dungeon-delvers-guide-trap-list
A Look at Some Traps https://www.levelup5e.com/news/dungeon-delvers-guide-a-look-at-some-traps
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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
Kickstarter Game Research: Egg Embry
Kickstarter Game Theme: Lyrics by Russ Morrissey, Vocals by “drwilko”, Guitar by Darryl Mott
Malach the Maleficent played by Darren Morrissey
Check out all the media content from EN World at http://enliverpg.com
Saturday Jul 02, 2022
Saturday Jul 02, 2022
This week, Morrus and Jessica talk about pitching your game to a publisher. In the news, Alice is Missing getting a film adaptation, DM’s Guild material coming to Roll20, Pathfinder Society rules update, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about a suspicious invitation to a noble ball.
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News
Trailer for Bite Me! Awfully Cheerful Engine one-shot stream on Thursday, July 7 at 7 PM Eastern https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5i5IDMmMPs
News Digest for July 1, 2022 (Alice is Missing movie, World of Darkness Nexus early access, Pathfinder Society rules changes, D&D and Pathfinder miniature news) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-the-week-of-july-1.689594/
DM’s Guild and Roll20 integration https://blog.roll20.net/posts/roll20-announces-partnership-with-dungeon-masters-guild/
Wizards for Justice Twitter account https://twitter.com/WizardsJustice
Level Up: Advanced 5e Combat Maneuver Card pre-orders https://www.enworld.org/threads/you-can-now-pre-order-the-a5e-combat-maneuver-cards.689454/
Tabletop Time Roleplay’s Actual Play Ragtag starting soon https://www.enworld.org/threads/tabletop-time-roleplays-actual-play-ragtag-showcases-level-up-advanced-5th-edition.689525/
EN Live sponsorship applications https://www.enworld.org/threads/en-live-offering-sponsorship-for-ttrpg-actual-play-series.689504/
Slaying the Dragon: A Secret history of Dungeons & Dragons by Ben Riggs, coming July 19 https://amzn.to/3NweBiB
Dicebreaker's 10 Things You Didn't Know About Early D&D History https://www.dicebreaker.com/series/dungeons-and-dragons/feature/dnd-history-things-you-didnt-know
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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
Kickstarter Game Research: Egg Embry
Kickstarter Game Theme: Lyrics by Russ Morrissey, Vocals by “drwilko”, Guitar by Darryl Mott
Malach the Maleficent played by Darren Morrissey
Check out all the media content from EN World at http://enliverpg.com
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the players add some roleplaying excitement to a different game.
Saturday Jun 25, 2022
Saturday Jun 25, 2022
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about how to get your group to try a new RPG. In the news, attendance figures from UK Games Expo and Origins, Critical Role launches a record label, Free RPG Day offerings, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about an adventuring tavern hosting a pair of tourists.
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News
UK Games Expo and Origins Game Fair attendance numbers https://www.enworld.org/threads/ukge-and-origins-report-2022-attendance-figures.689448/
Marvel Multiverse Preview: Sabretooth https://www.enworld.org/threads/marvel-shares-sabretooths-stats.689335/
News Digest for the Week of June 24 (Critical Role record label, Midnight: Legacy of Darkness previews, Cohors Cthulhu playtest applications, Spiel des Jahres nominees) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-the-week-of-june-24.689447/
First chapter of The Radiant Citadel available for free on D&D Beyond https://www.enworld.org/threads/radiant-citadel-free-preview-on-d-d-beyond.689391/
Free RPG Day 2022 product list https://www.enworld.org/threads/free-rpg-day-2022-%E2%80%93-the-offerings.689438/
X Marks the Spot: Piratical Resources for Your 5e Games from EN Publishing https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/x-marks-the-spot-nautical-resources-for-your-5e-game
Thematic Toolkit: Venomous Shadow for Level Up Advanced 5e from Purple Martin Games https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/400541/Thematic-Toolkit-Venomous-Shadow-A5E?affiliate_id=36142
Pre-orders for the Level Up: Combat Maneuvers Card Deck https://enpublishingrpg.com/collections/newly-added/products/combat-maneuvers-card-deck-level-up-advanced-5th-edition
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Trying a New RPG System
Not DnD – Wanderhome (GMless RPG) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYB3uikmHT4
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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
Kickstarter Game Research: Egg Embry
Kickstarter Game Theme: Lyrics by Russ Morrissey, Vocals by “drwilko”, Guitar by Darryl Mott
Malach the Maleficent played by Darren Morrissey
Check out all the media content from EN World at http://enliverpg.com
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the challenges of getting people to believe in an invisible horse.
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about starting and running a gaming café. In the news, Backerkit launching a crowdfunding service, D&D streamers accused of abuse and harassment, Diana Jones Award finalists announced, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about running “human” resources for a dungeon.
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News
D&D Celebrity Satine Phoenix & Husband Jamison Stone Accused of Abuse Toward Freelancers https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-celebrity-satine-phoenix-husband-jamison-stone-accused-of-abuse-towards-freelancers.689276/
Backerkit launching their own crowdfunding service https://www.enworld.org/threads/backerkit-announces-crowd-funding-platform.689261/
Kickstarter Advisory Council https://www.kickstarter.com/blog/welcome-to-the-members-of-kickstarters-community-advisory-cou
Over the Next Hill on IndieGoGo from EN Publishing https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/over-the-next-hill-5-plug-in-settlements-for-5e#/
X Marks the Spot on Kickstarter from EN Publishing https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/x-marks-the-spot-nautical-resources-for-your-5e-game
News Digest for the Week of June 17 (Diana Jones Award Finalists, Paizo Leadership Team expands, D&D Player Survey) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-the-week-of-june-17.689309/
Level Up’s Archlich The Mouthless One https://www.enworld.org/threads/level-up%E2%80%99s-archlich-the-mouthless-one.689224/
Dungeon Delver’s Guide: It’s a Trap! https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeon-delver%E2%80%99s-guide-it%E2%80%99s-a-trap.689278/
Third-Party Products for Level Up: Advanced 5e https://a5e.tools/rules/third-party-products
EN Publishing Monthly Update for June https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjw7cJMbSMI
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Crowdfunding
Vermin 2047 https://gamefound.com/projects/studio-agate/vermin-2047sk
TravellerconUSA 2022 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tcon-usa/travellerconusa-2022-14-16-october-2022
Adventurer’s Agency https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shanecollins/adventurers-agency
Find out all the RPG crowdfunding projects ending soon each week with Egg Embry’s RPG Crowdfunding News at https://www.enworld.org/threads/rpg-crowdfunding-news-%E2%80%93-over-the-hill-mythos-monsters-vermin-2047-and-more.689244/
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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
Kickstarter Game Research: Egg Embry
Kickstarter Game Theme: Lyrics by Russ Morrissey, Vocals by “drwilko”, Guitar by Darryl Mott
Malach the Maleficent played by Darren Morrissey
Check out all the media content from EN World at http://enliverpg.com
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the group faces their greatest challenge: running out of their favorite snacks.