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 Oct 11, 2018
Thursday Oct 11, 2018
Our friends over at Tablestory (who you may be familiar with from the Warped show which ended last week) will be live streaming their Judge Dredd & The Worlds of 2000 AD campaign, and you'll be able to hear it each week right here on Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!
Wednesday Oct 10, 2018
Wednesday Oct 10, 2018
Every roleplaying campaign, whether it’s D&D, Pathfinder, Star Wars, Shadowrun, FATE, or anything in between starts with making characters. Morrus and Peter share their tips and tricks on how players and Dungeonmasters both can work together to create more interesting and unique player characters. In the news, we cover Evil Hat’s product release rollback and layoffs, the new Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition errata and Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica teaser, Judge Dredd and the Worlds of 2000 AD news, and a lot, lot more! Plus our favorite game in all the world and a new sketch featuring King Arthur and the Bridgekeeper!
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What’s Caught Our Eye
Maze Rats https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/197158/Maze-Rats?affiliate_id=36142
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News
Evil Hat Rolls Back Production https://www.evilhat.com/home/refocused-resized-hat-mode-activated/
List of Evil Hat Products Affected https://www.evilhat.com/home/project-status/
D&D 5th Edition Errata https://twitter.com/JeremyECrawford/status/1047224307607191552
D&D Gift Set on Amazon https://amzn.to/2RCWqvM
EN World Character Builds and Optimization Forum http://www.enworld.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?363-Character-Builds-amp-Optimization
Android: Shadow of the Beanstalk Setting for Genesys System https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2018/10/2/shadow-of-the-beanstalk/
Free League and Järnringen Merger http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5667-Free-League-J%E4rnringen-Have-Merged
Judge Dredd and the Worlds of 2000 AD Quick Start https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/253759?affiliate_id=36142
Judge Dredd and the Worlds of 2000 AD Kickstarter https://kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/judge-dredd-and-the-worlds-of-2000-ad-roleplaying?ref=enworld
Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica Circle of Spores Druid http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5674-WotC-s-Nathan-Stewart-Reveals-Ravnica-s-Druid-Circle-of-Spores
Odd Soot from Frostbyte Games http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5659-Dusting-Up-Some-Odd-Soot
Syndrathrax the Soul Hoarder https://www.patreon.com/posts/21716952
Mythological Figures: Queen Boudica http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5653-Mythological-Figures-Queen-Boudica-(5E)
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Kickstarters
Fiends & Foes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ben-j-n/fiends-and-foes-adorably-deadly-chibi-style-5e-mon/?ref=enworld
Age of Myth: The Ancient World https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1107742119/age-of-myth-ancient-world-supplement-for-5th-editi?ref=enworld
Lex Arcana https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/qualitygames/lex-arcana-an-empire-without-end-rpg?ref=enworld
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Wednesday Oct 03, 2018
Wednesday Oct 03, 2018
Russ and Peter talk about worldbuilding for RPGs for science fiction and fantasy, how to steal the best ideas for your game, and how your players and NPCs help the world take shape. They even create a brand-new world live! In the news, we cover big Starfinder and Star Trek Adventures new releases and the closing of the D&D-inspired cartoon Adventure Time. Plus Our Favorite Game in All the World, a brand-new sketch with the Monster Therapist, and more!
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What’s Caught Our Eye
Judge Dredd and the Worlds of 2000 AD Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/judge-dredd-and-the-worlds-of-2000-ad-roleplaying?ref=enworld
Pathfinder Kingmaker https://www.humblebundle.com/store/pathfinder-kingmaker-explorer-edition?partner=gamerstavern
Steam Version https://store.steampowered.com/app/640820/Pathfinder_Kingmaker/
GOG Version https://www.gog.com/game/pathfinder_kingmaker_explorer_edition
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News
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine for Star Trek Adventures https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/252283/Star-Trek-Adventures-Deep-Space-Nine-Player-Characters?affiliate_id=36142
Starfinder Alien Archive 2 Pre-Order https://amzn.to/2DTlQm8
Adventure Time https://www.cartoonnetworkme.com/show/adventure-time
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Kickstarters
Bunnies and Burrows https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/froggodgames/bunnies-and-burrows?ref=enworld
The Pelion Report for Olympus Inc. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1359478628/the-pelion-report-for-olympus-inc-a-savage-worlds?ref=enworld
Shadows Over Driftchapel https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/absolutetabletop/adventure-kit-shadows-over-driftchapel-5e-compatib?ref=enworld
The Dawn Line RPG https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/josephleebush/the-dawnline-rpg-vampires-nomads-endless-night?ref=enworld
Judge Dredd and the Worlds of 2000 AD https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/judge-dredd-and-the-worlds-of-2000-ad-roleplaying?ref=enworld
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Worldbuilding
Magical Medieval Society https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/2018/A-Magical-Medieval-Society-Western-Europe?affiliate_id=36142
Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond https://amzn.to/2DT8tCe
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Monday Oct 01, 2018
Monday Oct 01, 2018
It's the end of Season 3 and of the show! The Explorer makes some tough choices as it tries to track down and capture Carter McQuaid in the finale of the show. Wacksteven and the crew will be back soon with two new shows, so stay tuned!
Wednesday Sep 26, 2018
Wednesday Sep 26, 2018
Morrus and Peter talk about how to get started in roleplaying and running a game for the first time, the first in a series. We debut a new segment for reviews from our listeners (with details on how you can submit your review), play Our Favorite Game in All the World, a very special sketch, and more. In the news, we cover the Pathfinder Playtest update, new product releases, two tabletop RPGs coming to video game consoles and PCs soon, an update from GAMA, and a certain new Kickstarter you may have heard of called Judge Dredd and the Worlds of 2000AD.
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Podcasts Russ Was on the Last Week
Shane Plays Podcast https://shaneplays.com/judge-dredd-worlds-of-2000-ad-rpg-with-morrus-radio-show-podcast-episode-165/
Victory Condition Gaming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSWyG3f2Poo
What Would the Smart Party Do? https://www.whatwouldthesmartpartydo.com/2018/09/20/judge-dredd-and-the-worlds-of-2000ad/
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What’s Caught Our Eye
The Monsters Know http://themonstersknow.com/
Pathfinder 2 Playtest Download http://paizo.com/pathfinderplaytest
Pathfinder 2 Hardcover (no longer in print, still in stock in some stores and on Amazon) https://amzn.to/2OhsTZJ
Pathfinder 2 Playtest Update http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5636-The-Latest-Pathfinder-2-Playtest-Update-Has-Dropped!
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News
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5625-%85Wait-till-you-see-Waterdeep-Dungeon-of-the-Mad-Mage-(Spelljammer-)
Pathfinder Adventure Path: Return of the Runelords http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5626-Pathfinder-s-Runelords-Are-Returning!
Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica Details http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5607-New-D-D-Monsters-and-More-in-Guildmasters%92-Guide-to-Ravnica
Pathfinder Playtest Survey http://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sg9c?Ancestry-and-Class-Surveys
Pathfinder: Kingmaker Released https://www.humblebundle.com/store/pathfinder-kingmaker-explorer-edition
Call of Cthulhu Video Game https://www.humblebundle.com/store/call-of-cthulhu?partner=gamerstavern
GAMA President Censured http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5621-News-Digest-Upcoming-D-D-Releases-New-Pathfinder-Playtest-Survey-Call-of-Cthulhu-Gameplay-Footage-and-more!
Mike Mearls Design Twitter Thread http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5629-Mearls-On-D-D-s-Design-Premises-Goals
Judge Dredd Kickstarter Launches https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/judge-dredd-and-the-worlds-of-2000-ad-roleplaying?ref=enworld
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Kickstarters
Judge Dredd https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/judge-dredd-and-the-worlds-of-2000-ad-roleplaying?ref=enworld
Occam’s Razor https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stephaniemcalea/occams-razor-a-collection-of-scenarios-for-call-of?ref=enworld
Blades and Blasters https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1253741462/blades-and-blasters-5e-dnd-alien-invasion-rulebook?ref=enworld
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Saturday Sep 22, 2018
Saturday Sep 22, 2018
The group makes plans to find Carter McQuaid with Captain T'Hani and learns some troubling information about Captain Emxitl while Commander Beige tries to convince rA9 about the evils of Helvetica.
Friday Sep 21, 2018
Friday Sep 21, 2018
Hi folks! Over on Patreon you can get access to exlcusive bonus content by supporting our show, and it's often 20-40 minutes of extra content! Here's this week's bonus content for free, so you can see what to expect. More streaming tips, blame the guest, freedom pounds, new names for Our Favorite Game in All the World, and a lot more!
The bonus content contains outtakes, additional material, and more. We usually record for 2+ hours, and Darrly magically transforms that into a 1-hour podcast, so there's always plenty of extra material for your enjoyment.
https://www.patreon.com/morrus
Please do head on over to Patreon and support our podcast. You're what makes this possible!
Wednesday Sep 19, 2018
Wednesday Sep 19, 2018
DM-of-Doom Wacksteven joins Morrus and Peter in the studio to talk all about live streaming tabletop RPGs on Twitch, and the challenges involved in putting on a successful show. In the news we cover D&D's big survey, Pathfinder's new System Reference Document, a return to the Barrier Peaks, and more. Plus our favourite game in all the world, and Malach the Maleficent's musical debut!
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Our Guest: Wacksteven
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wacksteven
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe4T8n6a5W5MXqgibpzsScw
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What’s Caught Our Eye
Critical Hits Dungeonomics https://critical-hits.com/blog/category/critical-hits/columns/dungeonomics/
Critical Role at London MCM https://critrole.com/event/critical-role-at-2018-london-mcm/
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist https://amzn.to/2DaD7Xm
Curse of Strahd https://amzn.to/2pnh2LO
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News
Dungeons & Dragons Survey http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/news/dd-survey-1 (Seriously, carve out time for this, it takes a while)
Expedition to Barrier Peaks for Extra Life http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5598-D-D-s-Going-To-The-Barrier-Peaks
Gale Force 9 Miniatures and DM Screen, Pathfinder Playtest updates, Fortnite RPG possibility all in the News Digest column http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5603-News-Digest-More-Dragon-Heist-Products-Pathfinder-Playtest-Update-Fortnite-to-Tabletop-and-more!
New Pathfinder SRD http://pfrd.info
New Starfinder SRD http://sfrd.info
Shane Plays Podcast (Morrus will be appearing soon) https://shaneplays.com/
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Kickstarters
North Sea Epilogues https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shem/the-north-sea-epilogues-rpg-raiders-play-mat?ref=enworld
Rockopolis https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/minosgames/rockopolis-rpg?ref=enworld
Dystopia Rising colon Evolution https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/200664283/dystopia-rising-evolution-tabletop-rpg?ref=enworld
Jungle Tomb of the Mummy Bride https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/planetxgames/jungle-tomb-of-the-mummy-bride?ref=enworld
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Livestreaming
Sites to Stream to:
Software for Streaming:
OBS (Open Broadcaster Studio) https://obsproject.com/
Streamlabs (customized version of OBS) https://streamlabs.com/slobs/d/2203538
XSplit (subscription required) https://www.xsplit.com/
Stream Elements (overlays and other tools) https://streamelements.com/
Muxy (Twitch extensions) https://muxy.io/
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Bonus Link
Perturbed Dragon Episodes https://theperturbeddragon.com/
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Saturday Sep 15, 2018
Saturday Sep 15, 2018
In the midst of a Civil War, the crew celebrates an important birthday whilst they meet with Captain Emxitl of the Alliance of Solar Systems and Planetary Orbital Organizations Starship Pathfinder.
Friday Sep 14, 2018
Friday Sep 14, 2018
Don't have time to listen to the full podcast "unboxing"? Or just want a quick summary? This quick capsule review of the latest D&D adventure, Waterdeep Dragon Heist, is under 4 minutes long!