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  • Welcome to Morrus's Unofficial Tabletop RPG talk, where Russ and Peter Coffey from the Southampton Guild of Roleplayers embark on a thrilling discussion about all things role-playing. Well, maybe not all things. Some things.

    Amazon's Secret Level (D&D, WH40K, Pac-Man)Free League's 'Lord of the Rings' Games Explore The ElvesHere’s What You’re Building On Level Up GatewayHenry Cavill's Warhammer 40K Show Is HappeningItch.io Down Thanks to Funko Pop's "AI"Daggerheart Core Set Covers RevealedVoltron: The Roleplaying GameEvil Dead 2: 5e RPG Campaign and Setting BookAudiobook of Third Imperium, a supplement for TravellerCardyhedron – Portable Metal Spin-Dial Polyhedral DiceDOTS RPG Project
  • Join Russ, Jess, and PJ in this week's episode of Morrus's Unofficial Tabletop RPG talk as they dive into the aftermath of a bustling RPG convention and post-con plague.

    Level Up Gateway Alpha Testing Is Live!Dragonmeet 2024 Really Is London's Friendliest Gaming ConventionPaizo’s Advent Calendar Giveaway & Sale Event!Voltron RPG on KickstarterBig Table: The Industry Body for tabletop games in Britain and Ireland
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  • In this episode Jessica is back from her stint as Vice President of the USA, and Elon Musk explodes all over D&D.

    Nominate your MOST ANTICIPATED RPG of 2025The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Added to D&D BeyondWizards of the Coast's Archetype Entertainment to Publish Exodus TTRPG Based on Upcoming Exodus Video GameElon Musk Calls for Wizards of the Coast to "Burn in Hell"Elon Musk Wants To Know 'How Much Is Hasbro?'
  • While Jess is off fulfilling her duties as Vice President of the United States (but not with her goblin voice, disappointingly), Morrus & PJ Coffey delve into the week's TTRPG news!

    Hasbro Confirms New Unannounced Dungeons & Dragons Video Game in DevelopmentHasbro Getting Out Of The Movie BusinessNew Trailer for Secret Level's D&D Episode ReleasedD&D Beyond Adds Illrigger Class from MCDMKickstarter's 'U' Shaped Curve Is A Reverse 'J' And More Pronounced Than You Thought!Shadowrun 1E Reprint ComingSly Flourish After-School RPG ScholarshipsThe Cyberpunk Set - Official RPG Battle Maps and MUCH more!Itch.io No-AI TagDawn of the OrcsDarkest Hour: A Horror Tabletop GamePolymath Dice FontWe’re On BlueSky
  • This week, Russ aka Morrus is joined by PJ Coffey from the Southampton Guild of Roleplayers, Jessica from EN Publishing, and special guest Paul Hughes, renowned for his work on the Blog of Holding.

    This week we're discussing the Monstrous Menagerie II: Hordes & Heroes. In addition to the core topic, the episode covers all the latest tabletop RPG news as usual!

    Monstrous Menagerie II: Hordes & Heroes: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/monstrous-menagerie-ii

    Darryl Mott's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-darryl-motts-medical-recovery

    Pico: Tiny Bugs, Big World: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mythworks/pico-tiny-bugs-big-world

    Bastion Builder - Modular Battlemap Tiles: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/heroicmaps/bastion-builder-modular-battlemap-tiles

    UST (Unresolved Sapphic Tension): https://adisasterqueer.itch.io/ust

    Star Trek Adventures Starter Set: Shttps://www.enworld.org/threads/star-trek-adventures-new-edition-has-a-starter-set.707892/

    Tiamat in Amazon's Secret Level: https://www.enworld.org/threads/a-quick-peek-at-tiamat-in-amazons-secret-level-anthology-tv-show.707860/

    D&D Live Experience In Canada: https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-the-immersive-quest-live-experience-details-revealed.707849/

    DC Heroes Reprint from Cryptozoic: https://www.enworld.org/threads/dc-heroes-role-playing-game-gets-new-reprint-from-cryptozoic.707829/

    Critical Role's 'Tusk Love' Novel: https://www.enworld.org/threads/random-house-to-publish-new-tusk-love-critical-role-novel.707920/

    Kobold Press' DMG Review: https://koboldpress.com/comparing-the-tov-game-masters-guide-to-the-dungeon-masters-guide/... and their apology: https://koboldpress.com/a-statement-on-comparisons-from-kobold-press/

  • Join Russ, PJ Coffey from the Southampton Guild Roleplayers, and Jessica from EN Publishing, along with special guest Mike Shea, as they delve into the newly released 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide. This week's episode focuses on a comprehensive analysis of the guide, highlighting its strengths, areas for improvement, and its potential impact on both new and seasoned Dungeon Masters.

    Mike Shea provides his firsthand experience with the guide, sharing insights on the book's organization, the inclusion of essential tools, and its approach to aiding Dungeon Masters in running engaging campaigns. The discussion also touches on the practical aspects of adventure creation and the inclusion of Bastions as a new game feature.

    In addition to the core topic, the episode briefly covers the latest tabletop RPG news, including the 10th anniversary of the Era: The Consortium, Blades in the Dark's new expansion, and Critical Role's Christmas album. The hosts also discuss the implications of Apple's new Patreon policy and Twitch's updated content guidelines.

  • Table of Contents for Dungeon Masters Guide Leaked

    D&D Cartoon Character Stats & Magic Items

    Check Out Starfinder 2E's High Level Playtest

    DriveThruRPG's New AI-Content Filter

    WizKids to Release Edge of the Realms, New D&D Map-Building Game

    Ravenloft: Heir of Strahd Cover, Synopsis Revealed

    Watch the Baldur's Gate 3 Cast Play 'What We Do In The Shadow-Cursed Lands'

    Former World of Game Design Employees Claim Tabletop Company Exploits Workers and Clients

  • This episode suffered some technical issues, so this audio is the unedited, raw version! Hopefully this 'behind the curtain' version won't put you off... too much!

    Hasbro Hit With Layoffs, Wizards of the Coast Impacted

    Some Takeaways From Hasbro's Latest Reports

    D&D's Christopher Perkins Promoted to Creative Director

    D&D 'One-Shot Days' At Hobby Stores Throughout November & December

    Critical Role Returns to Gen Con in 2025, 4 Other Live Shows Announced

    Game Night Is Well Catered With These Official D&D Meat Sticks

    The Legend of Vox Machina Renewed for Fourth Season

    Drizzt's Daughter Gets Audible-Exclusive Book Launching This Week

    Scions of Elemental Evil Released on D&D Beyond

  • Hey folks, as you may have realised we had some technical issues with this week's show. We hope to get it up soon, but there's a few hitches going on behind the scenes. Sorry for the ... errr... inconvenience? That's not the right word. Anyway, catch you soon!

  • This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about all the week’s tabletop RPG news including more DMG previews, Discworld RPG breaks $1 million, Chris Perks no longer production lead, and more!

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    NewsDiscworld RPG Kickstarternow over $1 million https://www.enworld.org/threads/discworlds-headed-for-a-million-dollars.707337/

    Discworld RPG live stream from Modiphius https://www.enworld.org/threads/watch-this-discworld-livestream-game-from-modiphius.707286/

    Vaesen travels to Prague and Stockholm in new expansions https://www.enworld.org/threads/vaesen-travels-to-prague-and-stockholm-in-new-expansions.707365/

    Call of Cthulhu in a Prison https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/call-of-cthulhu-pentridge-prison-tours-tickets-1023143699347

    Steve Jackson Games releasing Fighting Fantasy gamebooks in the US https://www.enworld.org/threads/fighting-fantasy-gamebooks-coming-to-america-via-steve-jackson-games.707386/

    2024 DMG will be Chris Perkins’s last book as Project Lead https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-2024-dungeon-masters-guide-is-chris-perkins-last-book-as-product-lead.707360/

    Wyrd Science https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/499186/wyrd-science-vol-1-issues-1-6-bundle-bundle?affiliate_id=36142

    Monstrous Menagerie II introduction https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-monstrous-menagerie-ii%E2%80%99s-introduction.707356/

    Slayer’s Survival Kit and Hunter’s Journal on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/evil-hat/slayers-survival-kit-and-hunter-s-journal

    A deep dive into the 2024 Player’s Handbook https://www.enworld.org/threads/a-deep-dive-into-the-2024-d-d-players-handbook.707382/

    A sneak peek at the 2024 Dungeon Masters’ Guide https://www.enworld.org/threads/a-sneak-peek-of-the-2024-d-d-dungeon-masters-guide.707331/

    Five Big Takeaways from the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide https://www.enworld.org/threads/five-big-takeaways-from-the-2024-dungeon-masters-guide.707318/

    Dungeons & Dragons has done away with the Adventuring Day https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-has-done-away-with-the-adventuring-day.707237/

    Grewhawk now an option for DMs Guild material https://www.enworld.org/threads/you-can-now-make-greyhawk-stuff-on-dms-guild.707335/

    Dungeons & Dragons may not come back to Greyhawk after the 2024 DMG https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-may-not-come-back-to-greyhawk-after-2024-dungeon-masters-guide.707276/

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  • This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about all the week’s tabletop RPG news including more previews from the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide, Path of Glory campaign for Dragonbane, Dungeons & Dragons movie gets second life on streaming, and more!--------------------News[2:36] Ghostbusters Live RPG event to raise funds for charity https://www.enworld.org/threads/ghostbusters-live-rpg-event-to-raise-funds-for-charity.707261/[6:15] Free League releases Path of Glory campaign for Dragonbane https://www.enworld.org/threads/free-league-to-release-path-of-glory-for-dragonbane.707213/[12:24] Alien 2nd Edition crowdfunding campaign delayed, will now include Alien Romulus material and incorporate fan feedback https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-edition-of-alien-rpg-includes-romulus-material-but-kickstarter-delayed-to-2025.707246/[15:19] Monsters, Horrors, and Abominations on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/periaptgames/monsters-horrors-and-abominations[16:24] Chaosium launches Companions of Arthur community content program for Pendragon 6th Edition https://www.enworld.org/threads/chaosium-launches-pendragon-community-content-program.707257/[19:50] Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves gets new life on Netflix https://screenrant.com/dungeons-and-dragons-honor-among-thieves-movie-netflix-top-10/[22:45] Ars Magica Open License https://atlas-games.com/arsmagica/openars[25:50] New details about the Universal Studios Dungeons & Dragons attraction https://www.enworld.org/threads/universal-studios-hollywood-releases-new-details-about-dungeons-dragons-universal-fan-fest-nights.707229/[27:56] Expanse Transport Union Edition on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/green-ronin-publishing/the-expanse-roleplaying-game-transport-union-edition[28:37] Mists of Akuma 5e+ Eastern Fantasy Noir Steampunk on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/verantheacodex/mists-of-akuma-5e-eastern-fantasy-noir-steampunk-bonanza[31:01] Triumph of the Tusk Player’s Guide for Pathfinder 2nd Edition https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6wmp2[32:04] Magnus Archives RPG https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/the-magnus-archives-roleplaying-game/[34:16] DM’s Toolbox in the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-new-dm-tools-in-the-new-dungeon-masters-guide.707247/[59:17] Crafting Magic Items in the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide https://www.enworld.org/threads/magic-items-crafting-in-the-new-dungeon-masters-guide.707208/--------------------Please support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus

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  • This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about all the week’s tabletop RPG news including previews of the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide, a look at the Discworld quickstart, new Dungeons & Dragons accessories, and more!

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    News

    [2:24] Longshoreman strike ends after 3 days with tentative agreement in place until January 15 https://www.enworld.org/threads/follow-up-longshoreman-strike-ends-after-three-days.707125/

    [4:49] UK hands over Chagos Islands to Mauritius https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98ynejg4l5o

    [7:34] Discworld Quickstart and trailer released by Modiphius https://www.enworld.org/threads/modiphius-discworld-rpg-has-a-quickstart-and-a-trailer-and-its-very-pratchett.706994/

    [15:29] Advanced Fighting Fantasy on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2036759092/advanced-fighting-fantasy-dark-dungeons-the-boardgame

    [18:44] PETA releases three new D&D subclasses https://www.enworld.org/threads/peta-releases-three-new-dungeons-dragons-subclasses.706997/

    [22:02] Baldur’s Gate 3 cast reunites for MCM Comic Con London D&D Live performance https://www.enworld.org/threads/baldurs-gate-3-cast-reunites-for-d-d-live-at-mcm-comic-con-london.707046/

    [23:40] WizKids releasing Baldur’s Gate 3 miniatures https://www.enworld.org/threads/wizkids-to-release-baldurs-gate-3-miniatures.706945/

    [25:27] Catalyst Game Labs announces Voltron RPG https://www.enworld.org/threads/theres-a-voltron-rpg-coming.707064/

    [26:39] Cubicle 7 Warhammer Day Sale https://cubicle7games.com/warhammer-day-sale

    [30:22] Candela Obscure gets first official adventure book https://www.enworld.org/threads/candela-obscura-gets-first-official-adventure-book.706958/

    [32:46] The Beacons Are Lit Bundle benefitting Owen KC Stephens medical expenses https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/493349/the-beacons-are-lit-bundle?affiliate_id=36142

    [34:15] Mongoose acquires rights to Twilight 2000 and 2300AD https://www.enworld.org/threads/mongoose-acquires-twilight-2000-and-2300-ad.707036/

    [36:13] FiveEvil Splingers on DriveThruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/495664/fiveevil-splinters?affiliate_id=36142

    [38:38] New licensed accessories for Dungeons & Dragons announced https://www.enworld.org/threads/multiple-officially-licensed-dungeons-dragons-accessories-announced.707127/

    [42:19] ‘Dungeon Crawler’ added to Merrium-Webster Dictionary https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeon-crawler-is-now-part-of-the-english-dictionary.707083/

    [43:05] Zombie Road on Gamefound https://gamefound.com/en/projects/dragonmount-press/zombieroadrpg

    [46:31] Dragon Reflections #8 by M.T. Black about the mentioned issue of Dragon https://www.enworld.org/threads/dragon-reflections-8-%E2%80%93-a-whole-new-multiverse.665643/

    [52:32] New Dungeon Master’s Guide art and details revealed https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-dungeons-dragons-dungeon-masters-guide-art-and-details-revealed.707042/

    [61:07] Dungeon Master’s Guide Bastion System https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeon-masters-guide-bastion-system-lets-you-build-a-stronghold.707068/

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  • This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about all the week’s tabletop RPG news including a free Dungeons & Dragons adventure based on the 1980s cartoon, the D&D Players Handbook is the fastest selling D&D Book ever, Mork Borg getting a video game, and more!

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    News

    [2:52] 2024 Players Handbook Fastest Selling D&D Book Ever https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-player%E2%80%99s-handbook-is-%E2%80%98fastest-selling-d-d-book-ever%E2%80%99.706875/

    [10:29] TTRPGs for Accessible Gaming Charity Bundle on Itch.io https://itch.io/b/2623/ttrpgs-for-accessible-gaming-charity-bundle

    [12:53] Dungeon Master’s Guide Previews Start October 1sthttps://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeon-masters-guide-previews-start-october-1st.706881/

    [15:01] Wizards of the Coast is hiring a new Brand Publicity Manager https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-is-hiring-a-new-brand-publicity-manager.706855/

    [16:46] Conspiracy and Reality on Itch.io https://ksandra.itch.io/conspiracy-and-reality

    [18:23] Dungeons & Dragons 50th Anniversary Double Vinyl Album themed on Forgotten Realms coming https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-to-release-50th-anniversary-double-vinyl-record.706894/

    [22:29] The Collaborative Worldbuilder’s Guide on Itch.io https://brookletgames.itch.io/the-collaborative-worldbuilders-guide

    [23:47] D&D Beyond releases free adventure featuring 1980s cartoon characters https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-beyond-releases-new-free-d-d-adventure-featuring-1980s-cartoon-characters.706878/

    Official 5e stats for the 1980s D&D cartoon characters https://www.enworld.org/threads/heres-the-d-d-cartoon-characters-stats.706882/

    [26:04] Image Comics releasing 5e campaign as part of graphic novel release for The Swords of the Wintersea https://www.enworld.org/threads/image-comics-to-release-the-swords-of-the-wintersea-graphic-novel-includes-5e-campaign.706862/

    [27:06] Alien RPG 2nd Edition maps revealed https://www.enworld.org/threads/alien-rpg-2nd-edition-maps-revealed.706931/

    [29:27] Cult of Jai’crodah for Level Up: Advanced 5e from Anthony Alipio on DriveThruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/495402/the-cult-of-jai-crodah-a5e?affiliate_id=36142

    [31:43] Beadle & Grimm revealed what maps will appear in the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide https://www.enworld.org/threads/map-list-for-2024-dungeon-masters-guide-revealed.706917/

    [34:55] Impending Longshoreman Union strike could affect UK and EU games shipments to the USA https://www.enworld.org/threads/longshoreman-union-strike-could-affect-eu-uk-games-shipping-to-usa.706930/

    [41:20] How the Discworld TTRPG works https://www.enworld.org/threads/how-the-discworld-ttrpg-works.706903/

    Download the free Quickstart for Terry Pratchett’s Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork https://modiphius.net/en-us/collections/new-arrivals/products/discworld-quickstart-guide-pdf

    [52:19] Mork Borg video game Heresy Supreme coming to Steam https://www.enworld.org/threads/m%C3%B6rk-borg-is-getting-a-video-game.706879/

    [53:05] Fantasy AGE 2e gets Cthulhu Mythos sourcebook https://www.enworld.org/threads/fantasy-age-2e-gets-cthulhu-mythos-sourcebook.706929/

    [56:53] Titmouse announces Drunkards, Druggies, & Delinquents, a TTRPG party game https://www.enworld.org/threads/titmouse-announces-drunkards-druggies-delinquents-new-ttrpg-party-game.706846/

    [59:43] Level Up Gateway dev update from September https://www.levelup5e.com/news/level-up-gateway-september-dev-update

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  • This week, Morrus and Jessica are joined by Marc Kenobi to talk about EN Publishing’s new board game Split the Hoard. In the news, 2024 Players Handbook now available, ElfQuest RPG returns, new Ravenloft novel in 2025, and more!

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    Marc Kenobi

    Split the Hoard Kickstarter Pre-Launch Page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/split-the-hoard

    Split the Hoard on Tabletopia https://tabletopia.com/games/split-the-hoard

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    News

    [5:26] Ravenloft novel coming in 2025 https://www.enworld.org/threads/ravenloft-novel-coming-in-2025.706717/

    [8:19] 2024 Player’s Handbook now available for sale https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-2024-players-handbook-officially-on-sale-today.706756/

    [11:22] ElfQuest TTRPG returns for new printing https://www.enworld.org/threads/elfquest-ttrpg-returns-for-new-printing.706740/

    [14:33] Daggerheart to release Spring 2025, pre-orders available now https://www.enworld.org/threads/daggerheart-to-release-spring-2025-pre-orders-available-now.706754/

    [18:11] Kobold Press State of Play issues “No AI Pledge” https://www.enworld.org/threads/kobold-press-state-of-play-issues-%E2%80%9Cno-ai-pledge%E2%80%9D.706786/

    [20:42] More details about Pathfinder: The Dragon’s Demand video game released https://www.enworld.org/threads/more-details-about-pathfinder-the-dragons-demand-video-game-revealed.706725/

    [22:47] Storypath Ultra Core Manual on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/onyx-path/storypath-ultra-rules-manual

    [24:02] Faster Purple Worm! Everybody Dies Vol 1 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beadleandgrimms/faster-purple-worm-everybody-dies-vol-1

    [25:10] Monstrous Menagerie II: Hordes & Heroes coming soon https://www.enworld.org/threads/monstrous-menagerie-ii-hordes-heroes-coming-soon.706768/

    [33:18] Main Topic: Split the Hoard and Designing a Board Game

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  • This week, Morrus and Jessica are joined by Sam Parks to talk about romance and You’ve Got Chainmail. In the news, Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks talks AI and D&D, PayPal error cancels Players Handbook preorders, Discworld heading to Kickstarter, and more!

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    Sam Parks

    You’ve Got Chain Mail https://www.samanthaparks.com/youve-got-chain-mail

    Bookshop.org: https://uk.bookshop.org/.../mead-me-at-the-ren.../7593502...

    Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Youv.../dp/0008685584/ref=sr_1_1...

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  • This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about all the week’s tabletop RPG news including The 2024 Player’s Handbook is live on D&D Beyond, Greg Tito leaves Wizards of the Coast, D&D gets an official stout and bourbon, and more!

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    News

    [2:13] Not DnD – Vaesen with Nils Hintze https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErPeH9brtFE

    [5:21] Greg Tito Leaves Wizards of the Coast https://www.enworld.org/threads/greg-tito-leaves-wizards-of-the-coast.706433/

    Greg Tito on Leaving WotC: “It feels good to do something that doesn’t just line the pockets of ***holes” https://www.enworld.org/threads/greg-tito-on-leaving-wotc-it-feels-good-to-do-something-that-doesnt-just-line-the-pockets-of.706438/

    [9:45] 2024 Player’s Handbook Officially Live on D&D Beyond https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-players-handbook-officially-live-on-d-d-beyond.706494/

    Dungeons & Dragons Releases New Free Rules Based on 2024 Rules https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-releases-updated-free-rules-based-on-2024-ruleset.706501/

    Here’s The Full List of Changes in the D&D 2024 Player’s Handbook https://www.enworld.org/threads/heres-the-full-list-of-changes-in-the-d-d-2024-players-handbook.706503/

    [21:17] 2024 D&D Character Sheets Available on D&D Beyond https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-d-d-character-sheets-available-to-download.706499/

    [34:52] Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Player’s Handbook Is Already Getting Online Errata https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-2024-players-handbook-is-already-getting-errata.706523/

    [36:58] Argo-0 from Hatchlings Games on Kickstarter coming soon https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tatteredbear/argonought

    [40:08] Legend of Vox Machina Season 3 Trailer https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-legend-of-vox-machina-season-3-trailer-released.706372/

    Lance Riddick Recorded the Legend of Vox Machina Season 3 Before His Passing https://www.enworld.org/threads/lance-reddick-recorded-the-legend-of-vox-machina-season-3-before-his-passing.706417/

    [41:12] D&D Is Getting an Official Stout and Bourbon https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-is-getting-an-official-stout-and-bourbon.706535/

    [42:29] Split the Hoard Kickstarter pre-launch page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/split-the-hoard

    Tabletopia Split the Hoard page https://tabletopia.com/games/split-the-hoard

    [44:25] Pathfinder NPC Core https://paizo.com/products/btq06x2l?Pathfinder-NPC-Core

    [45:32] So You’ve Met a Thousand Year Old Vampire on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/tim-hutchings/so-you-ve-met-a-thousand-year-old-vampire

    [46:58] Baldur’s Gate 3 Retrospective at PAX West https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEcb2HbZlcM

    [49:33] Discussion thread on EN World on Monstrous Menagerie 2 https://www.enworld.org/threads/monstrous-menagerie-ii.702741/

    [53:50] Level Up Gateway September Dev Update https://www.levelup5e.com/news/level-up-gateway-september-dev-update

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  • This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica are joined by Rich Lescouflair to talk about Phantasy Star. In the news, lots of big D&D news including D&D Direct recap, new Forgotten Realms sourcebooks, Project Sigil details, and more!

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    Rich Lescouflair

    Skydawn Games and Phantasy Star TTRPG https://skydawngames.com/phantasystar/

    Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Ep. 112: Esper Genesis with Rich Lescouflair https://morrus.podbean.com/e/112-esper-genesis-with-rich-lescouflair/

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    [3:06] Manual of Adventurous Resources Complete https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/453064/manual-of-adventurous-resources-complete-a5e?affiliate_id=36142

    [3:39] Cosmere Overtakes Avatar Legends to Become Biggest TTRPG Kickstarter Ever https://www.enworld.org/threads/cosmere-overtakes-avatar-legends-to-become-biggest-ttrpg-kickstarter-ever.706288/

    [6:41] Traveller Creator Marc Miller Passes Ownership to Mongoose https://www.enworld.org/threads/traveller-creator-marc-miller-passes-ownership-to-mongoose.706368/

    [10:20] Controversial designer Luke Crane announces new edition of Dungeon World after purchasing rights from Adam Koebel https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeon-world-gets-new-owners-second-edition-planned.706370/

    [13:40] Legend of Vox Machina Season 3 Trailer Released https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-legend-of-vox-machina-season-3-trailer-released.706372/

    [15:38] Interrupting Interment on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/704342933/interrupted-internment-rpg

    [18:11] D&D Direct 2024 Watch Thread https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-d-d-direct-2024-watch-thread.706340/

    [19:09] New Project Sigil Details https://www.enworld.org/threads/all-the-deets-on-project-sigil-the-d-d-3d-virtual-tabletop.706347/

    [36:07] Wizards of the Coast Backtracks on D&D Beyond and Handling of 2014 Content https://www.enworld.org/threads/wizards-of-the-coast-backtracks-on-d-d-beyond-and-2014-content.706310/

    [38:45] Wizards of the Coast Announces Third Party Creator Partners https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-announces-3rd-party-creator-partners.706345/

    [49:30] D&D Dragon Anthology coming in 2025 https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-dragon-anthology-coming-2025.706341/

    [51:40] New D&D Starter Set Coming in Fall of 2025 https://www.enworld.org/threads/heroes-of-the-borderlands.706342/

    [57:56] 12 New Collectible LEGO Minifigs Coming in September https://www.enworld.org/threads/12-new-lego-collectible-d-d-minifigs-in-september.706344/

    [58:47] The Strong National Museum of Play Dungeons & Dragons 50 Years of Storytelling Exhibit https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-dungeons-dragons-50th-anniversary-exhibit-at-national-museum-of-play.706404/

    [59:45] Secret Lair x Dungeons & Dragons 50th Anniversary https://www.enworld.org/threads/secret-lair-x-dungeons-dragons-50th-anniversary.706343/

    [1:01:04] Two new Forgotten Realms hardcovers coming in 2025 https://www.enworld.org/threads/forgotten-realms-player-guide.706346/

    [1:09:46] Main Topic Phatasy Star TTRPG

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  • This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica are joined by Kelsey Dionne to talk about Shadowdark. In the news, D&D Beyond and the 2024 update, Secret Level animated series featuring D&D and 40K, Paizo brings back Community Use Policy, and more!

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    Kelsey Dionne

    The Arcane Library https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/

    Shadowdark https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/pages/shadowdark

    Cursed Scroll Zine Volume 1 https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/products/cursed-scroll-zine-vol-1-diablerie

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    News

    [3:44] Cosmere Overtakes Avatar Legends to Become Biggest TTRPG Kickstarter Ever https://www.enworld.org/threads/cosmere-overtakes-avatar-legends-to-become-biggest-ttrpg-kickstarter-ever.706288/

    Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere RPG Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brotherwise/the-stormlight-archive-rpg

    [10:25] Paizo Reverses Course, Re-Instates Community Use Policy https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-reverses-course-re-instates-community-use-policy.706269/

    [17:53] Affinity Publisher Templates from Fari RPGs and René-Pier Deshaies https://store.farirpgs.com/l/affinity-templates-songs-and-sagas?layout=profile

    [19:54] Deadpool Roleplays the Marvel Universe review from Rob Wieland https://www.enworld.org/threads/deadpool-delivers-a-delightful-adventure-for-marvel-multiverse-rpg.706057/

    [22:29] Homebrew and Hacking DriveThruRPG store page https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/21080/homebrew-and-hacking?affiliate_id=36142

    [24:46] Sentients: The Roleplaying Game of Artificial Consciousness on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/t3db0t/sentients-the-role-playing-game-of-artificial-consciousness

    [27:11] D&D Direct Coming on August 27 https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-direct-will-talk-about-project-sigil-future-of-d-d-on-aug-27th.706229/

    How You Can Watch WotC’s 3D VTT “Project Sigil” In Action https://www.enworld.org/threads/now-you-can-watch-wotcs-3d-vtt-project-sigil-in-action.705988/

    [32:11] How D&D Beyond Will Handle Access to 2014 Rules https://www.enworld.org/threads/how-d-d-beyond-will-handle-access-to-2014-rules.706245/

    [41:48] Secret Level from Amazon Prime https://press.amazonmgmstudios.com/us/en/press-release/every-game-has-a-story-prime-video-announces-premi

    [45:20] Main Topic - Shadowdark

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  • This week, Morrus and PJ discuss what system to use for an Alien RPG game other than Alien. In the news, a look at the Cosmere RPG Beta rules, Welcome to Night Vale RPG crowdfunding announced, Deborah Ann Woll teaches Jon Bernthal D&D, and more!

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    [0:05:43] What games to use to play Alien other than Alien

    [0:17:03] A Sprinting Owl Manual for Making TTRPGs on Itch.io https://kumada1.itch.io/a-sprinting-owl-manual-for-making-ttrpgs

    [0:19:44] Deborah Ann Woll Teaches Jon Bernthal Dungeons & Dragons

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpVJZrabMQE

    Full episode of Real Ones with Jon Bernthal featuring Deborah Ann Woll https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC07aVjdRC8

    [0:23:00] Welcome to Night Vale TTRPG Crowdfunding https://www.enworld.org/threads/welcome-to-night-vale-ttrpg-crowdfunding-announced.706169/

    [0:25:47] Cosmere RPG Beta Rules Preview from Brotherwise Games and Brandon Sanderson https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/489715/cosmere-rpg-beta-rules-preview?affiliate_id=36142

    Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere RPG on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brotherwise/the-stormlight-archive-rpg

    [0:53:53] Lawsuit against Stable Diffusion for Copyright Infringement Proceeds Despite Attempts to Dismiss https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/artists-score-major-win-copyright-case-against-ai-art-generators-1235973601/

    [0:58:31] Patreon blog post about changes to the iOS app and pricing https://news.patreon.com/articles/understanding-apple-requirements-for-patreon

    Caleb aka Hebanon Games Blusky thread about Patreon and iOS https://bsky.app/profile/hebanongames.bsky.social/post/3kzk4i2goto26

    [1:08:04] Alchemy post on the platform’s subreddit reproducing the email sent out to Alchemy customers https://www.reddit.com/r/alchemyrpg/comments/1esdhvc/free_league_pdfs_and_what_you_need_to_know/

    [1:15:17] Dragons of Deceit: Dragonlance Destinies: Volume 1 on Amazon https://amzn.to/4cqPtGt

    Dragons of Fate: Dragonlance Destinies: Volume 2 on Amazon https://amzn.to/3X9zQyO

    Dragons of Eternity: Dragonlance Destinies: Volume 3 on Amazon https://amzn.to/4cyt0ap

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  • This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica are joined by Mike Shea aka Sly Flourish to talk about The City of Arches. In the news, Wizards sending takedowns to YouTubers, Stormlight Archive breaks $1 million in an hour, Sigil VTT previews from Gen Con, and more!

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    Mike Shea

    Sly Flourish and Lazy DM website https://slyflourish.com/

    Sly Flourish - The Lazy Dungeon Master on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SlyFlourish

    City of Arches – A High Fantasy 5e RPG City Sourcebook on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/slyflourish/the-city-of-arches-a-high-fantasy-5e-rpg-city-sourcebook

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    Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive TTRPG makes $1 million in under one hour on Kickstarter https://www.enworld.org/threads/brandon-sandersons-stormlight-archive-ttrpg-makes-1m-in-under-an-hour.705998/

    The Stormlight Archive RPG on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brotherwise/the-stormlight-archive-rpg

    “Blurgate” – Wizards of the Coast issues takedowns/copyright claim requests against YouTubers for Player’s Handbook https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-players-handbook-video-redactions-takedowns.705901/

    Eldritch Lorecast #149 with guests Makenzie De Armas and Justice Arman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PigdRLAA7Ro

    When We Were Wizards Podcast https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/e8dzg-2732b7/When-We-Were-Wizards-Podcast

    Project Sigil Live Stream Reveal https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-live-at-gen-con-reveals-project-sigil.705887/

    Update on Project Sigil https://www.enworld.org/threads/project-sigil-updates-d-ds-3d-virtual-tabletop.705847/

    Project Sigil Live in Action https://www.enworld.org/threads/now-you-can-watch-wotcs-3d-vtt-project-sigil-in-action.705988/

    New Dragonlance Trilogy from Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-dragonlance-novels-from-weis-and-hickman-in-2026.706042/

    Either/Orc on Itch.io https://robotpaper.itch.io/eitherorc

    2024 ENNIE Award Winners https://www.enworld.org/threads/congratulations-to-the-2024-ennie-award-winners.705989/

    Deck of Many Insults from Loke Battle Mats https://www.lokebattlemats.us/shop/p/deck-of-many-insults

    Perilous Void https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1735046512/the-perilous-void

    City of Arches – A High Fantasy 5e RPG City Sourcebook https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/slyflourish/the-city-of-arches-a-high-fantasy-5e-rpg-city-sourcebook

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