The Lazy RPG Podcast - D&D and RPG News and GM Prep from Sly Flourish Tabletop RPGs 2025 Year in Review – The Lazy RPG Talk Show
Dec 29, 2025
Reflecting on a vibrant year, key highlights from 2025 in tabletop RPGs are unpacked. New releases like Daggerheart and innovative games are celebrated. The impact of open licenses is discussed, alongside the introduction of doom points as an exciting DM tool. Critical Role's transition to D&D 2024 and the conclusion of Project Sigil spark engaging commentary. Predictions for a quieter 2026 are made, while the importance of fostering new players in the RPG community is emphasized. A rich overview brimming with insights awaits!
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Time Sessions For Conventions And One-Shots
- Use time-management tips for sessions to keep games within fixed time slots, especially for convention or one-shot play.
- Mike recently published an article on timing sessions with practical tricks and examples.
Running A Setting While It’s Being Built
- Mike Shea released City of Arches in 2025 and used it in play while still developing it.
- The campaign finished at level 20 and the physical book arrived during the run, which Mike found rewarding.
A Year Of Heavy Table Time
- Mike ran 110 RPG sessions in 2025 across conventions and home games, roughly ten per month.
- He completed a long campaign and ran multiple 5e rule-set variants at one table and said it worked fine.