The world’s biggest tabletop RPG weekly news show! News and chat about Dungeons & Dragons (and other tabletop roleplaying games) since June 2018!
Episodes
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica discuss matching a story idea to the best rules system. In the news, Dungeons & Dragons coming to virtual reality, D&D Beyond stats on what characters we made in 2023, Rebel Moon lawsuit between Evil Genius Games and Netflix settled, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about a new party member who may not be who they claim.
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News
Rebel Moon lawsuit between Evil Genius Games and Netflix settled https://www.enworld.org/threads/evil-genius-games-and-netflix-settle-rebel-moon-ttrpg-lawsuit.702261/
Justin Alexander accused of claiming ownership of dungeon design concepts pioneered and previously named for Jennell Jaquays https://diyanddragons.blogspot.com/2024/01/xandering-is-slandering.html?m=1
Egg Embry interviews Tony Vasinda about RPG Zine Club https://www.enworld.org/threads/rpg-zine-club-talking-with-tony-vasinda-plus-one-exp.701516/
D&D Beyond Unrolled 2023 releases stats on what characters we’ve been creating on the platform https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-beyond-releases-2023-character-creation-data.702275/
The Foundation: Secure. Contain. Protect. on Itch.io https://gbdw.itch.io/the-foundation
Demeo makers Resolution Games making the first official virtual reality Dungeons & Dragons game https://www.enworld.org/threads/resolution-games-and-wizards-of-the-coast-announce-the-first-official-d-d-virtual-reality-game.702273/
Mike Mearls on Github with new challenge rating system https://github.com/mikemearls/5e_point_encounters/blob/main/challenge_points.md
WizKids announces Icons of the Realms 50th Anniversary set of pre-painted miniatures https://www.enworld.org/threads/wizkids-announced-details-for-50th-anniversary-icons-of-the-realms-miniature-set.702274/
Planescape integrated into Forgotten Realms setting in current Adventure League material https://www.enworld.org/threads/planescape-integrates-into-the-forgotten-realms-campaign-in-d-d-adventurers-league.702169/
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Editing and post-production: Darryl Mott
Theme Song: Steve Arnott
Malach the Maleficent played by Darren Morrissey
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Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica count down the most anticipated new RPGs of 2024 according to EN World readers. In the news, Random House has a trio of licensed Dungeons & Dragons books, dungeon crawling dating sim Boyfriend Dungeon has a tabletop adaptation, Ars Magica getting a definitive 5th edition, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about using large words when a diminutive one would suffice.
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News
Ars Magica to get 5th Edition Definitive later this year, released with an open license https://www.enworld.org/threads/ars-magica-to-get-a-new-edition.702072/
Nightshade software to “poison” art scraped for training data without permission is now available https://nightshade.cs.uchicago.edu/
Paper describing the extraction data from ChatGPT https://not-just-memorization.github.io/extracting-training-data-from-chatgpt.html
Dungeon crawler slash dating sim video game Boyfriend Dungeon gets TTRPG adaptation available now https://www.enworld.org/threads/tabletop-adaptation-of-video-game-boyfriend-dungeon-lands-on-drivethrurpg.702154/
Dan Dillon, former D&D designer, posted stat blocks for Eldin Ring boss Malenia Blade of Miquella https://twitter.com/Dan_Dillon_1/status/1747011281918509329
Random House announces three new licensed D&D titles for 2024 https://www.enworld.org/threads/random-house-announces-three-new-licensed-dungeons-dragons-books.702155/
Valiant Adventures RPG Quickstart https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/467646/valiant-adventures-rpg-quickstart-free-pdf?affiliate_id=36142
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Most Anticipated New RPGs of 2024
The Top 10 most anticipated RPGs coming in 2024 as nominated and voted on by EN World readers https://www.enworld.org/threads/here-they-are-your-10-most-anticipated-ttrpgs-for-2024.702149/
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Theme Song: Steve Arnott
Malach the Maleficent played by Darren Morrissey
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Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Warnings of dire portents and dark omens herald the greatest threat to the Nine Duchies...
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica look back at 2023 in RPGs and the industry. In the news, Wizards of the Coast AI art controversy AGAIN, PaizoCon coming to local game stores, a new Disney RPG from Ravensburger, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about confronting the GM about the tone of her games.
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News
Jennell Jaquays passed away https://www.enworld.org/threads/industry-veteran-jennell-jaquays-passes.702020/
GoFundMe by Jennell’s wife to cover medical costs and final expenses https://www.gofundme.com/f/jennell-jaquays-has-a-long-road-back
WotC: “We made a mistake when we said an image not AI” https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-we-made-a-mistake-when-we-said-an-image-not-ai.701976/
PaizoCon at Local Game Stores https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizocon-at-local-game-stores.702005/
Ravensburger announces RPG/storytelling board game Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls licensed by Disney https://www.enworld.org/threads/ravensburger-releasing-disney-rpg-chronicles-of-light-darkness-falls.702050/
Utility Spells Redux from Purple Martin Games https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/466232/utility-spells-redux-a5e?affiliate_id=36142
Extra Credits and Deeper Mysteries from Roll Them Bones Gaming https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/466618/extra-credit-and-deeper-mysteries?affiliate_id=36142
Toil and Trouble: The Kitchen Witch Archetype & Hearth Magic for Every Witch from Plant Witch Press https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/466664/toil-and-trouble-the-kitchen-witch-archetype-hearth-magic-for-every-witch?affiliate_id=36142
Level Up: A5E Gate Pass Gazette Annual 2023 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/level-up-a5e-gate-pass-gazette-annual-2023
Licensed D&D journal and notebook sets from Random House https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-licensed-dungeons-dragons-journal-sets-from-random-house.702049/
Pick up Troika! the science-fantasy TTRPG for free https://www.enworld.org/threads/pick-up-troika-the-sci-fantasy-ttrpg-for-free.702053/
DOOM GUARD: Super Powered Board Game from Pinnacle Entertainment https://www.enworld.org/threads/doom-guard-super-powered-board-game-from-pinnacle-entertainment.701480/
What’s coming from EN Publishing in 2024 https://www.enworld.org/threads/planestriders-voidrunners-and-monstrous-menagerie-ii-en-publishings-2024-slate.701969/
Vote for the Most Anticipated RPG for 2024 – Polls open until January 15 https://www.enworld.org/threads/vote-for-the-most-anticipated-rpg-of-2024.701867/
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2023 Year in Review
OGL Crisis Concludes https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-backs-down-original-ogl-to-be-left-untouched-whole-5e-rules-released-as-creative-commons.694850/
Beth Rimmels reviews Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-honor-among-thieves-movie-review.696726/
D&D Creator Summit https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-creator-summit-vtt-one-d-d.696974/
Bigby Presents Glory of the Giants algorithmically generated art controversy https://www.enworld.org/threads/glory-of-the-giants-ai-enhanced-art.699127/
Wizards of the Coast responds to Bigby art controversy https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-artists-must-refrain-from-using-ai-art-generation.699147/
Wizards of the Coast artist falsely accused of using AI https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-updates-d-ds-ai-policy-after-youtubers-false-accusations.701714/
Hasbro layoffs and effects on the D&D team https://www.enworld.org/threads/updated-hasbro-laying-off-1-100-employees.701567/
Deck of Many Things release delayed due to printing issue https://www.enworld.org/threads/deck-of-many-things-release-delayed.700685/
Paizo announces ORC License https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-announces-new-irrevocable-open-rpg-license-to-replace-the-ogl.694404/
Kobold Press announces Project Black Flag https://www.polygon.com/23695923/mtg-aftermath-pinkerton-raid-leaked-cards
Critical Role sells out Wembley Arena https://www.enworld.org/threads/critical-roles-sold-out-wembley-arena-show.700667/
D&D Beyond Partnered Content starting with Critical Role’s Tal’Dorei Reborn https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-adds-partnered-content-to-dndbeyond-starting-with-critical-roles-tal%E2%80%99dorei-campaign-setting.699327/
News Digest for August 11, 2023 (Story on the GenCon theft) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-august-11-2023.699225/
Interview with Walking Dead Universe RPG designer Nils Hintze from this week https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-walking-dead-universe-rpg-an-interview-with-nils-hintze.701371/
Rob Wieland reviews Blade Runner The Roleplaying Game https://www.enworld.org/threads/a-review-of-blade-runner.693803/
Rob Wieland reviews Dragonbane https://www.enworld.org/threads/dragonbane-offers-a-box-full-of-classic-fantasy.699064/
Million Dollar Crowdfunding Club https://www.enworld.org/threads/million-dollar-ttrpg-kickstarter-club.678540/
Far West RPG finally delivers on Kickstarter funded in 2011 https://www.enworld.org/threads/far-west-now-available.699708/
Evil Genius Games Sues Netflix Over ‘Rebel Moon’ Roleplaying Game https://www.enworld.org/threads/evil-genius-games-sues-netflix-over-rebel-moon-roleplaying-game.700124/
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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 Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, an adventurer seeks assistance from a potion seller with a disappointing collection.
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about their New Year’s gaming resolutions. In the news, RPG history Ben Riggs declares the golden age of TTRPGs is dead, voting open for the most anticipated RPG of 2024, MCDM RPG clears $4.6 million on Backerkit, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about finding a fork in the dungeon hall and taking it.
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News
Ben Riggs: “The Golden Age of TTRPGs is Dead” https://www.enworld.org/threads/ben-riggs-the-golden-age-of-ttrpgs-is-dead.701902/
RPG artists among 4700 listed as sources in Midjourney lawsuit https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/famous-artists-trained-ai-generator-viral-list-rcna131995
Renegade Game Studios Intro Bundles https://renegadegamestudios.com/game-type/intro-bundles/
Freebies, Sales, and Charity Bundles for December 31, 2023 https://www.enworld.org/threads/freebies-sales-and-charity-bundles-for-december-31-2023.701855/
Paizo’s Humble Bundle raises over $40,000 for Comis for Kids https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizos-humble-bundle-brings-comfort-and-joy-with-comicbooks-for-kids.701932/
Vote for the Most Anticipated RPG for 2024 – Polls open until January 15 https://www.enworld.org/threads/vote-for-the-most-anticipated-rpg-of-2024.701867/
The MCDM RPG on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/mcdm-productions/mcdm-rpg
Periodic Table of Elementals on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/catilus/periodic-table-of-elementals-by-catilus
“The Elements” by Tom Lehrer https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c4/The-Elements.mp3
Dune: Desert Planet Adventure Compendium Volume 1 https://www.modiphius.net/collections/dune-adventures-in-the-imperium/products/dune-desert-planet-adventure-compendium-vol-1
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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 Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the adventurers deal with a publisher running out of ideas.
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, we join in on the adventures of the legendary archeologist and treasure-hunter Montana Drones!
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
This week, Morrus and PJ talk about recent controversies with AI generated art. In the news, new releases for Fallout RPG, Valiant Adventures RPG from Green Ronin headed to Kickstarter, Paranoia video game released, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about the usefulness of the ten foot pole.
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News
Baldur’s Gate 3 characters available on D&D Beyond https://www.dndbeyond.com/claim/dice/baldurs-gate-3
New Publisher and New Edition for Barbarians of Lemuria https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-publisher-for-and-new-edition-of-barbarians-of-lemuria.701713/
A Leveled Up Bestiary – Book 1 from Faolyn on the EN World forums https://www.enworld.org/threads/a-leveled-up-bestiary-book-1.701724/
Green Ronin announced Kickstarter dates for Valiant Adventures Superhero RPG https://www.enworld.org/threads/valiant-adventures-superhero-ttrpg-coming-from-green-ronin.701753/
Paranoia: Happiness is Mandatory video game returns to digital store shelves after being pulled from release due to legal issues in 2020 https://www.enworld.org/threads/paranoia-happiness-is-mandatory-video-game-released-on-steam.701737/
Fallout RPG 2024 releases including NCR, West Coast, Mojave, and Appalachia https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-fallout-the-roleplaying-game-releases-coming-in-2024.701747/
Carcassay: Titan Rat City https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/464124/Carcassay-Titan-Rat-City?affiliate_id=36142
Elric of Melniborne in Swords of the Serpentine https://pelgranepress.com/2020/11/13/the-iconic-hero-elric-of-melnibone-in-swords-of-the-serpentine/
Batman Gotham City Chronicles RPG https://monolithedition.com/en/portfolio/batman-gotham-city-chronicles-the-roleplaying-game/
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Algorithmic Art Generation in RPGs (Again)
Freelance artist uses AI artwork in Terminator RPG sourcebook https://www.enworld.org/threads/ai-art-removed-from-upcoming-terminator-rpg-book.701719/
Is It Ai? algorithmic generation detector https://isitai.com/
Wizards of the Coast falsely accused of using AI art to promote the 2024 core rulebook re-release https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-updates-d-ds-ai-policy-after-youtubers-false-accusations.701714/
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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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