The world’s biggest tabletop RPG weekly news show! News and chat about Dungeons & Dragons (and other tabletop roleplaying games) since June 2018!
Episodes
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Having meaningful names is all well and good for heroes, but what about the others?
Saturday Jun 22, 2024
Saturday Jun 22, 2024
This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about the week’s tabletop RPG news including new previews of the Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Player’s Handbook, controversy with Evil Genius Games again, and more!
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News
Is Evil Genius Games Doubling Down on NFTs & Blockchain? https://www.enworld.org/threads/is-evil-genius-games-doubling-down-on-nfts-blockchain.704819/
Glaze 2.0 released https://glaze.cs.uchicago.edu/downloads.html
DC20 Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thedungeoncoach/dc20
The Stormlight Archive RPG Kickstarter pre-launch page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brotherwise/the-stormlight-archive-rpg
Roll20 Updated D&D Character Sheet https://app.roll20.net/characters/create/dnd2024alpha
2024 D&D Character Sheets on D&D Beyond https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/LP-CRB-2024/D3898000
All 48 Player’s Handbook 2024 Subclasses https://www.enworld.org/threads/all-48-player%E2%80%99s-handbook-2024-subclasses.704863/
Greyhawk map from Mike Schley https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-the-new-dungeon-masters-guides-greyhawk-map.704864/
Wizards of the Coast 2024 Player’s Handbook Reveal #1 “Everything You Need to Know” https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-players-handbook-reveal-1-everything-you-need-to-know.704817/
Reveal #2 “New Fighter https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-players-handbook-reveal-2-new-fighter.704843/
Reveal #3 “New Paladin” https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-players-handbook-reveal-3-new-paladin.704871/
Reveal #4 “New Barbarian” https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-players-handbook-reveal-4-new-barbarian.704894/
Pre-order page for D&D Beyond https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/core-rulebook-bundle
Pre-order page for Roll20 https://marketplace.roll20.net/browse/bundle/31887/dandd-core-rulebook-bundle-2024
Pre-order page for Fantasy Grounds http://affiliates.fantasygrounds.com/318633/15958/url_30966
Pre-order page for Foundry https://foundryvtt.com/packages/dnd-players-handbook
Pre-order page for Amazon Player’s Handbook https://amzn.to/3VxjeyV
Dungeon Master’s Guide https://amzn.to/3VRKoln
Monster Manual https://amzn.to/3KSsrwG
Dungeon Master’s Screen https://amzn.to/3VX5BdS
Character Sheets https://amzn.to/3KVCpNO
Egg Embry’s Free RPG Day 2024 Guide https://www.enworld.org/threads/free-rpg-day-2024-guide.704816/
Voidrunner’s Codex on Kickstarter from EN Publishing https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/the-voidrunners-codex-sci-fi-box-set-for-5e-and-level-up-a5e
EN Publishing Update for June 2024 covering Voidrunner’s Codex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjZdFXBTlek
Pathfinder Plushies from WizKids available for pre-order https://www.enworld.org/threads/pre-orders-open-for-pathfinder-plushies-from-wizkids-and-kidrobot.704884/
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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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Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Don't you hate it when you make it all the way to your destination and realize you forgot something important?
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about the starship combat and hacking rules from Voidrunner’s Codex. In the news, DC20 Kickstarter breaks $1 million, new Champion class from Pathfinder Remaster, Heroes of Might and Magic TTRPG coming from Modiphius and more!
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News
RPG.net owner accused of liking/sharing right-wing social media posts https://esperderek.tumblr.com/post/753021968694034432/just-left-rpgnet-that-venerable-old-tabletop-rpg
EN World thread on the closure of Dicebreaker https://www.enworld.org/threads/dicebreaker-closing-where-to-get-your-ttrpg-news.704723/
DC20 on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thedungeoncoach/dc20
An Adventure Double Feature on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/896102915/an-adventure-double-feature-by-the-merry-mushmen
Doctor Who A Stitch in Time from Cubicle 7 https://cubicle7games.com/doctor-who-a-stitch-in-time
Pendragon 6th Edition from Chaosium https://www.chaosium.com/pendragon/
The True Cost of Cantrips by PJ Coffey https://homebrewandhacking.com/2024/05/17/the-true-cost-of-cantrips/
Heroes of Might and Magic RPG from Modiphius https://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/heroes-of-might-and-magic-rpg
Preview of Pathfinder Player Core 2 and New Champion Class https://www.enworld.org/threads/preview-of-pathfinder-player-core-2-and-new-champion-class.704753/
Era: Balam on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shadesofvengeance/era-balam
Stormlight Archive RPG pre-launch page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brotherwise/the-stormlight-archive-rpg
Fungi of the Far Realms on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/melsonia/fungi-of-the-far-realms-0
Voidrunner’s Codex Sci-Fi Box Set for D&D 5e and Level Up: A5E from EN Publishing on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/the-voidrunners-codex-sci-fi-box-set-for-5e-and-level-up-a5e
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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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Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Saturday Jun 08, 2024
Saturday Jun 08, 2024
This week, Morrus and PJ talk to guest Michael C. Davis from CERN to talk about Return of the Ripper. In the news, Adam Bradford going to Fantasy Grounds as Roll20 buys Demiplane, cover reveal for the new Monster Manual, Diana Jones Award finalists announced, and more!
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News
Adam Bradford, D&D Beyond founder and former Demiplane developer, hired by Fantasy Grounds as Chief Development Officer https://www.enworld.org/threads/smiteworks-hires-d-d-beyond-founder-as-chief-development-officer-of-fantasy-grounds.704580/
Roll20 purchases Demiplane https://www.enworld.org/threads/roll20-purchases-demiplane.704589/
Cover reveal for 2025 Monster Manual https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-monster-manual-cover.704590/
Alternate cover for the Monster Manual https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-the-2025-monster-manual-alternate-cover.704631/
Back from UK Games Expo https://www.enworld.org/threads/back-from-uk-games-expo.704582/
Morrus accidentally bought a sword https://www.enworld.org/threads/so-who-else%E2%80%A6.704578/
Advanced Player’s Guide 2 and Bestiary 2 for Savage Worlds on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/545820095/pathfinder-for-savage-worlds-apg-2-and-bestiary-2
Paramount+ not continuing with development of live-action D&D TV show https://www.enworld.org/threads/paramount-will-not-proceed-with-dungeons-dragons-live-action-tv-show.704528/
Gamers 4: Dorkness Falls on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1464770493/gamers-4-dorkness-falls
Preview of The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons 1970-1977 https://www.enworld.org/threads/a-preview-of-the-making-of-original-dungeons-dragons-1970-1977.704490/
SFWA posthumously presents Jennell Jaquays with the 2024 Kate Wilhelm Solstice Award for “significant contributions to the science fiction, fantasy, and related genres community” https://www.enworld.org/threads/sfwa-posthumously-presents-jennell-jaquays-with-the-2024-kate-wilhelm-solstice-award.704638/
2024 Diana Jones Award Finalists announced https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-diana-jones-award-finalists-announced.704637/
Shadowrun 5th Edition Essentials Bundle on Bundle of Holding https://bundleofholding.com/presents/2024SR5Essentials
Voidrunner’s Codex from EN Publishing on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/the-voidrunners-codex-sci-fi-box-set-for-5e-and-level-up-a5e
Era: Balam from Shades of Vengeance https://www.shadesofvengeance.com/era-balam/
TTRPGs for Palestine Bundle on Itch.io https://itch.io/b/2295/ttrpgs-for-palestine
Dungeons & Dragons HeroClix Inconix: Cave of the Owlbear from WizKids https://shop.wizkids.com/products/dungeons-dragons-heroclix-iconix-cave-of-the-owlbear
Lancer TTRPG Core Rulebook on Amazon https://amzn.to/4bQoKn8
Astronomical Scenery Dresses Up Your Space Travel https://www.enworld.org/threads/astronomical-scenery-dresses-up-your-space-travel.704604/
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Return of the Ripper
Return of the Ripper on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michaeldavisphd/return-of-the-ripper-a-l1-horror-adventure-for-dcc-rpg?ref=discovery
CERN Games Club https://games-club.web.cern.ch/rpgs
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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 Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
The Narrator is informed that her campaign might be a bit TOO much fun.
Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
If left is the Way of Heroes, what does that make taking the right path?
Saturday May 25, 2024
Saturday May 25, 2024
This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica cover all the tabletop RPG news of the week including D&D dragons redesigned, Diana Jones Emerging Designers 2024 announced, a new book on D&D settings, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about going on a tour of Hell.
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News
See Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk recording live at UK Games Expo on Friday, May 31 https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1845-live-podcast-recording-of-morrus-unofficial-tabletop-rpg-talk/
Gold Dragon Redesign for the 2024 D&D Core Rulebooks https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-d-ds-new-gold-dragon-redesign.704404/
“Heroes of the Realm” by Claudio Pozas featuring adult versions of the 1980s D&D cartoon characters https://x.com/claudiopozas/status/1793638116722610388
Rio Grande Flood Charity Bundle on DriveThruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/480569/Rio-Grande-Flood-Charity-BUNDLE
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks wants to bring back Kara-Tur setting https://www.enworld.org/threads/hasbro-ceo-chris-cocks-would-like-to-explore-kara-tur.704403/
Dungeons & Dragons Worlds & Realms book on classic settings announced https://www.enworld.org/threads/greyhawk-to-faerun-and-beyond-a-multiversal-d-d-lore-book-is-coming-this-fall.704354/
Scarlett Johansson ‘shocked’ by AI chatbot imitation https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm559l5g529o
Demeter 3038 on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lornkeep/demeter-3038
2024 Diana Jones Emerging Designer Program Winners https://www.dianajonesaward.org/
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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 May 23, 2024