Ben Byrne, Dael Kingsmill, Shawn Merwin, and James Haeck bring you the latest tabletop hobby news, discussions on roleplaying game design, ideas for players and...
#172. The D&D 2024 Monster Manual is a Horror Show!
A MASSIVE preview of the D&D 2024 Monster Manual sparks discussions about variant stat blocks, Legendary Actions, monster type changes, and whether a monster's gender is important to your campaign?
Late pledge to Grim Hollow here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostfiregaming/grim-hollow?ref=9y5qai
Email your questions to [email protected]
Ben: @TheBenByrne
Dael: @dailydael
James: @jamesjhaeck
Shawn: @shawnmerwin
Editor: @ZsDante
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
01:27 - Monsters from myth
08:00 - New Grim Hollow playtest
13:55 - Monster Manual 2024
22:00 - Legendary Actions return!
26:26 - How to index your monsters
33:13 - Monster type changes
36:08 - Challenge Rating fixed?
42:16 - Monster gender changes
48:72 - New monster artwork
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#171. How D&D 2024 Reforges or Ruins the Artificer?
D&D Beyond releases an Unearthed Arcana for the Artificer while Pathfinder commences the Impossible Playtest on two new classes. Meanwhile, why is that one relative asking you about Dungeons & Dragons all of a sudden?
Email your questions to [email protected]
Ben: @TheBenByrne
Dael: @dailydael
James: @jamesjhaeck
Shawn: @shawnmerwin
Editor: @ZsDante
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
01:21 - Secret Level (spoilers)
06:05 - Artificer UA review
18:44 - Pathfinder's 'Impossible playtest'
22:48 - D&D licensing corner
30:46 - Wyrmwood layoffs
31:42 - D&D in the New York Times
43:26 - Using real myths in D&D
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#170. Unique Ways to Roleplay D&D Familiars & Followers!
We start the year with a mailbag of listener questions, including whether you can play an entire D&D campaign as a familiar? How do you use 5e character abilities outside combat? How to make your gaming sessions last longer?
Email your questions to [email protected]
Ben: @TheBenByrne
Dael: @dailydael
Diana: @DianaOfTheRose
Shawn: @shawnmerwin
Editor: @ZsDante
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
01:56 - Best social media platform?
05:42 - Play as a familiar?
14:43 - Class features outside combat
26:34 - Rule of Cool
29:58 - Longer session playtime
40:12 - Showing the GM's hand
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#169. Why 2024 Was a Better Year for TTRPG's
The Eldritch Lorecast celebrates another year of D&D and the TTRPG industry with the Elly Awards!
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Ben: @TheBenByrne
Dael: @dailydael
James: @jamesjhaeck
Shawn: @shawnmerwin
Editor: @ZsDante
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
01:06 - Personal yearly highlights
07:03 - Biggest news of 2024
20:42 - Best TTRPG release
30:36 - Best TTRPG related release
33:44 - Best Con of 2023
38:33 - Guests of the year
42:46 - Best Lorecast moments
48:50 - New Years resolutions
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#168. How to Find Compatible Players for Your D&D Table?
Let's talk strategies for finding compatible players for your D&D table, how to design adventures that don't cater only for certain 5e classes, and how magic shops can add to the worldbuilding of your campaign.
Late Pledge to Enchanting Emporiums: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eldermancy/the-seekers-guide-to-enchanting-emporiums?ref=83s14q
Email your questions to [email protected]
Ben: @TheBenByrne
Dael: @dailydael
Brooks: @brookstho
Shawn: @shawnmerwin
Editor: @ZsDante
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
01:40 - Creative strengths
14:12 - Enchanting Emporiums
22:02 - Finding compatible players
38:49 - Adventure design and player classes
Ben Byrne, Dael Kingsmill, Shawn Merwin, and James Haeck bring you the latest tabletop hobby news, discussions on roleplaying game design, ideas for players and GMs, and share their passion for tabletop roleplaying games and the community!
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