The Eldritch Lorecast #05. Why YOU should play TTRPGs
Nov 3, 2021
58:43
In Episode #05 we take a break from the news cycle to ask each other what we love most about playing tabletop roleplaying games like D&D 5e? How do you get started if you've never played before? Do complex game mechanics tell a better story than simple ones? Ben has strong feelings about whether you should turn your passion for TTRPGs into your job while Dael sees into the future and talks briefly about candy.
Topics:
02:37 - Why Play TTRPGs?
23:24 - Evolution of D&D through the Editions
36:35 - Crunchy game mechanics vs simple mechanics?
40:43 - Is 5th Edition the ultimate malleable RPG?
45:49 - How to get started playing TTRPGs?