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
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
The fight at the elevator continues and the group takes some bigs hits. Will they survive? Will Irish shoot himself in the foot, or will he blow off Johnny's face?
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
This week, Morrus and Peter dive into the new Dungeons & Dragons setting book, Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica, seeing what the iconic Magic: The Gathering setting looks like to D&D players new to the world. In the news, Wizards of the Coast and partners announce more Dungeons & Dragons products coming next year, EN World holding its annual Most Anticipated RPG of 2019 poll, plus Our Favorite Game in All the World, a new sketch, a brand new contest, and more!
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What’s Caught Our Eye
Pathfinder: Kingmaker https://www.humblebundle.com/store/pathfinder-kingmaker-explorer-edition?partner=gamerstavern
Dungeons & Dragons Loading Screens https://imgur.com/a/tlW8XnG
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News
Tactical Maps Reincarnated from Amazon https://amzn.to/2PZU4Kg
Wizards of the Coast Product Page http://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/dungeons-dragons-tactical-maps-reincarnated
Most Anticipated RPG of 2019 http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5822-Vote-For-The-Most-Anticipated-Tabletop-RPGs-Of-2019!
Monster Challenge Cards from Amazon https://amzn.to/2ShRLyR (Update: This is showing as available on December 2, 2018, at the time of publishing)
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Kickstarters
Thousand Arrows https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/galileogames/thousand-arrows-a-samurai-action-and-drama-ttrpg?ref=enworld
5TDM https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/defydanger/5tdm-5th-edition-team-deathmatch?ref=enworld
Necrotopia: Handbook to the Apocalypse https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/78190667/necrotopia-handbook-to-the-apocalypse-book-one?ref=enworld
Never Going Home https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2103068465/never-going-home-world-war-occult-role-playing?ref=enworld
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Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica
EN World First Impressions http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5797-First-Impressions-Guildmasters-Guide-to-Ravnica
EN World Review http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5810-Joining-the-Guildmasters-Guide-to-Ravnica-a-Review
Available on Amazon https://amzn.to/2E1FFH7
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Tuesday Nov 27, 2018
Tuesday Nov 27, 2018
The Rejects are on the verge of getting wiped out and are forced to think outside-the-box to fight the robots that have run amok through Matt Damon Block as Delphine 34 and Johnson 43 offer an interesting proposal. The Judge Dredd & The Worlds of 2000 AD campaign continues!
Thursday Nov 22, 2018
Thursday Nov 22, 2018
Morrus and Peter take a first look at Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage and go level-by-level through Halaster’s dungeon in this megadungeon-sized episode! In the news, there’s a new D&D 5e errata, SUE the T-Rex plays Dungeons & Dragons, an update on the Essen Spiel thefts, White Wolf Publishing is dissolved after causing a potential international incident, EN Publishing has a new release, Drive Thru RPG and RPG Now fully merging, and a lot more! Plus a new interview with Dr. Victor von Wolfhausen-Smythe, Our Favorite Game in All the World, and what’s caught our eye this week!
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What’s Caught Our Eye
Southampton Guild of Roleplayers https://www.meetup.com/Southampton-Guild-of-Roleplayers/
Ravenloft Boxed Set https://www.dmsguild.com/product/17474/Ravenloft-Realm-of-Terror-2e?affiliate_id=36142
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News
D&D 5e Errata http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5814-Official-D-D-Errata-Updated-(Nov-2018)
SUE the T-Rex Playing D&D on Twitter https://twitter.com/SUEtheTrex/status/1062469028030136321
D&D Gift Box Set Released https://amzn.to/2FkjIEr
Essen Spiel Theft Update http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5807-News-Digest-T-Rex-Running-a-D-D-Game-Hasbro-Entertainment-Centers-Announced-Essen-Spiel-Theft-Updates-and-more!
D&D Adventure Lost Laboratory of Kwalish benefiting Extra Life https://www.dmsguild.com/product/258047/Lost-Laboratory-of-Kwalish-5e?affiliate_id=36142
White Wolf Publishing Dissolved by Paradox Interactive http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5813-Big-Changes-At-White-Wolf-Following-Controversy
Chechen Republic Official Response to Camarilla Sourcebook https://www.rt.com/news/444144-chechnya-vampires-ramzan-table-game/ (Note: Link goes to RT News, which is funded by the government of Russia as state-owned media)
Operation: Nazi Smashers 5e https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/259126/OPERATION-NAZI-SMASHER-5E-Charity-Product?affiliate_id=36142
Operation: Nazi Smasher Pathfinder https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/223364/OPERATION-NAZI-SMASHER-Charity-Product?affiliate_id=36142
Unearthed Arcana: Of Ships and the Sea http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5803-Unearthed-Arcana-Of-Ships-and-The-Sea
Santiago: A Myth of the Far Future Novel by Mike Resnick https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/120359/SANTIAGO-A-Myth-of-the-Far-Future-Novel?affiliate_id=36142
Santiago: A Myth of the Far Future Adventure https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/258914/WOIN-W3-Santiago-A-Myth-of-the-Far-Future?affiliate_id=36142
RPG Now and Drive Thru RPG Merging http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5819-RPGNow-Is-Being-Retired
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Kickstarters
Kamagakari God Hunters https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/serpentseagames/kamigakari-god-hunters-modern-action-anime-rolepla?ref=enworld
Turn https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/briecs/turn-a-tabletop-roleplaying-game?ref=enworld
Eternalverse D&D Maps https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eternalverse/eternalverse-dungeons-and-dragons-maps?ref=enworld
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Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
EN World Review from Beth Rimmels http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5802-Plumbing-the-Depths-of-Waterdeep-Dungeon-of-the-Mad-Mage-A-Review
On Amazon https://amzn.to/2DCs8ok
Map Pack https://amzn.to/2OX1sRp
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Tuesday Nov 20, 2018
Tuesday Nov 20, 2018
As Matt Damon Block deals with the Security Robots run amok, Damon's Rejects try to find Billy's Grandpa Joe and get him to safety but run into some problems along the way. The Judge Dredd & The Worlds of 2000 AD campaign continues!
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Morrus and Peter are joined this week for an epic-length episode by Rodney Thompson, designer on Star Wars SAGA Edition, Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, Lords of Waterdeep, Destiny 2, Dusk City Outlaws, and currently on Kickstarter: Spectaculars. In the news, we have the release of Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage and Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica, financial troubles at John Wick Presents, Pathfinder 2nd Edition playtest updates, drop bears, and more! Plus Our Favorite Game in All the World and a new Adventurer’s Helpline sketch!
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What’s Caught Our Eye
Esper Genesis https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/240798/Esper-Genesis-5E-Scifi---Core-Manual?affiliate_id=36142
Retrograde MicroRPG https://www.patreon.com/posts/22529255
Legend of the Five Rings https://amzn.to/2Tezkw8
L5R Beginner’s Game https://amzn.to/2Q3ns1C
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News
Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica First Impressions http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5797-First-Impressions-Guildmasters-Guide-to-Ravnica
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage First Impressions http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5795-First-Impressions-Waterdeep-Dungeon-of-the-Mad-Mage
John Wick Presents Layoffs http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5783-John-Wick-Presents-Lays-Off-7th-Sea-Staff
Pathfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Update http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5791-Pathfinder-2-Update-Doom-Comes-to-Golarion-and-Class-Tweaks-Galore!
Epic Monsters: Drop Bears http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5799-Epic-Monsters-Drop-Bears-(5E)
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Kickstarters
The Dreams in Gary’s Basement https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dorksofyore/the-dreams-in-garys-basement-a-documentary-on-gary?ref=enworld
Nighty-Knights https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/381911690/nighty-knights-the-rpg?ref=enworld
Die Laughing https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/die-laughing-rpg?ref=enworld
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Rodney Thompson and Spectaculars
Spectaculars Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/481478805/spectaculars?ref=enworld
Scratchpad Publishing https://scratchpadpublishing.com/
Dusk City Outlaws Core Game https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/207823/Dusk-City-Outlaws-Core-Game?affiliate_id=36142
Neon City Outlaws https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/256484/Dusk-City-Outlaws-Neon-City-Outlaws?affiliate_id=36142
Star Wars RPG Network http://www.swrpgnetwork.com/
Rodney Thompson on Wookiepedia http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Rodney_Thompson (this didn’t come up in the show, but I found it getting links for the show notes and felt it fitting)
Lords of Waterdeep https://amzn.to/2DDd7TZ
Destiny 2: Forsaken https://amzn.to/2Tb97yy
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Tuesday Nov 13, 2018
Tuesday Nov 13, 2018
The Judge Dredd & The Worlds of 2000 AD campaign continues! As the Matt Damon Block deals with the Security Robots run amok, Damon's Rejects try to find Billy's Grandpa Joe and get him to safety but run into some problems along the way.
Friday Nov 09, 2018
Friday Nov 09, 2018
Morrus and Peter are joined by guests Grant Howitt and Chris Taylor to talk about their roleplaying game Spire and the sourcebook currently on Kickstarter, Strata. In the news, we have more previews of Dungeon of the Mad Mage, more details on RPGSports, a statement from Wizards of the Coast’s president on the state of Dungeons & Dragons, a tease of a new setting, a new roleplaying game based on the Root RPG, and more! Plus the guests try out Our Favorite Game in All the World, a brand new sketch, and more!
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What’s Caught Our Eye
An amazing vertical battlemap https://www.reddit.com/r/DnD/comments/9u49y3/oc_the_party_was_running_from_a_demon_lord_so_i/?fbclid=IwAR2hBKzkF-Pf5Sally--fbc4KhVXnuJSmQXPLZdOWBcmb-Jdt5STM7z4xac
Never Going Home Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2103068465/never-going-home-world-war-occult-role-playing
Games of Intrigue for Bonfire Night http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?2988-Remember-Remember-The-Fifth-Of-November
Hillfolk https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/126502/Hillfolk?affiliate_id=36142
Gumshoe https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/232837/Pocket-GUMSHOE?affiliate_id=36142
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News
Dungeon of the Mad Mage complete level listing http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5755-Listing-Dungeon-of-the-Mad-Mage-s-Levels
RPGSports Interview http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5756-More-Details-About-RPGSports-Emerge
Wizards of the Coast President’s Statement http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5762-WotC-President-D-D-Up-30-in-2018-More-MtG-Crossovers-Coming
Nathan Stewart Teases a New D&D Setting http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5773-WotC-s-Nathan-Stewart-Teases-New-D-D-Setting-Book-in-2019
ENWorld’s Most Anticipated Game of 2019 Poll http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5766-It-s-that-time-of-year-again!-Nominate-your-Most-Anticipated-Games-of-2019
News Digest (stories on D&D Beyond Twitch Extension and the new Root roleplaying game are here) http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5765-News-Digest-D-D-Sales-Up-Again-More-Mad-Mage-Previews-New-D-D-Twitch-Extension-Night-of-the-Living-Dead-Zombicide-and-more!
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Kickstarters
Dinosaur Princess https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ardensludere/dinosaur-princesses-a-story-game-for-all-ages?ref=enworld
Dragonflight https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2cgaming/dragonflight-an-essential-guide-to-5th-edition-dra?ref=enworld
Table Breakers https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/373390096/table-breakers-super-heavy-solid-metal-poly-dice-s?ref=enworld
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Spire RPG and Strata Sourcebook
Spire RPG Website https://rowanrookanddecard.com/spire-rpg/
Strata Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gshowitt/strata-a-spire-rpg-sourcebook
Hearty Dice Friends Podcast https://rowanrookanddecard.com/hearty-dice-friends-podcast/
Spire from Rowan, Rook, and Decard https://rowanrookanddecard.com/product/spire-rpg/
Spire from Indie Press Revolution https://www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/Spire-Print-PDF.html
Spire from DriveThruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/235679/Spire?affiliate_id=36142
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Wednesday Nov 07, 2018
Wednesday Nov 07, 2018
The Judge Dredd & The Worlds of 2000 AD campaign continues! Damon's Rejects recooperate from the encounter with Boris 37 and try to figure out a way to earn some more credits but learn of some really troubling news about Call-Me-Kenneth.
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
This week, Morrus and Peter count down the Top 11 Best Horror Tabletop RPGs as voted on by the readers of EN World. In the news, we’ve got two new Dungeon of the Mad Mage previews, the final total on the Judge Dredd & the Worlds of 2000 AD Kickstarter, Pathfinder 2nd Edition Playtest updates, the sale of tabletop gaming giant Asmodee, a rash of thefts at this year’s Essen Spiel, plus we play Our Favorite Game in All the World, and we have a brand new recording from the Adventurer’s Helpline!
And yes, we know we have two #9s and no #5. What can I say? We can't count backwards!
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What’s Caught Our Eye
Meilakanjan Quickstart https://www.patreon.com/posts/meilakanjan-22213981?fbclid=IwAR0cd9EDG_nbi4KyRQVPeofB3zP6lMbOXeELC3knJxSM4Y9XEEMpxcQb-QI
Adventure Skeletons https://www.patreon.com/posts/22140000
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News
Dungeon of the Mad Mage Preview http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5739-Starting-Quests-Two-Page-Preview-for-Dungeon-of-the-Mad-Mage
Dungeon of the Mad Mage Second Preview http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5748-Dungeon-of-the-Mad-Mage-Level-15-The-Obstacle-Course
Dungeon of the Mad Mage Delay Announcement http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5744-Dungeon-of-the-Mad-Mage-Delayed-By-One-Week!
Pre-order Dungeon of the Mad Mage https://amzn.to/2Q8QHNb
Judge Dredd & The Worlds of 2000 AD Kickstarter Ends (with bonus preview of Judge Dredd himself) http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5746-Meet-Judge-Dredd-Himself-on-the-Kickstarter-s-Final-Day!
Judge Dredd & The Worlds of 2000 AD QuickStart on DriveThruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/253759/Judge-Dredd--The-Worlds-of-2000-AD-Quickstart?affiliate_id=36142
Pathfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Version 1.5 http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5743-Pathfinder-2E-Update-Red-Flags-and-Fatter-Fireballs
Asmodee Sold https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/82382/eurazeo-completes-sale-asmodee-pai-partners-asmode
Anatomy of an Adventure https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/256899/Anatomy-of-an-Adventure-Random-Tables-For-Taverns-Ships-Towns--More?affiliate_id=36142
Essen Spiel Thefts Statement from Gotha Games https://www.facebook.com/GothaGames/photos/a.653841904638314/2258396747516147/?type=3&theater
Statement from Hub Games https://twitter.com/WeAreHubGames/status/1055513358735159296?fbclid=IwAR3YL2tdpHSU-g2l2gRgTKnEcLFJ2KSoUVX_qPhYM3BC3lC8wGD6CCzauEM
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Kickstarters
The Ssethregoran Empire https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1418216834/the-ssethregoran-empire-5th-edition?ref=enworld
Scherzando! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2048227873/scherzando?ref=enworld
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Top 11 Horror Roleplaying Games
Full Poll Results http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5740-Poll-Vote-For-The-Top-10-Horror-RPGs!
All Flesh Must Be Eaten https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/627/All-Flesh-Must-be-Eaten-Revised?affiliate_id=36142
Dread https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/83854/Dread?affiliate_id=36142
Deadlands https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/82747/Deadlands-Reloaded-Marshals-Handbook?affiliate_id=36142
Chill https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/2888/Chill-Second-Edition?affiliate_id=36142
Kult (note that this is currently out-of-print with a new 4th Edition due out next month from Modiphius) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/4329/Modiphius/subcategory/8425_30667/Kult?affiliate_id=36142
Night’s Black Agent https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/106783/Nights-Black-Agents?affiliate_id=36142
Unknown Armies https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/207965/Unknown-Armies-Book-One-Play?affiliate_id=36142
Trail of Cthulhu https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/55567/Trail-of-Cthulhu?affiliate_id=36142
Delta Green https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/181674/Delta-Green-Agents-Handbook?affiliate_id=36142
Call of Cthulhu https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/167631/Call-of-Cthulhu-Investigator-Handbook-7th-Edition?affiliate_id=36142
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