Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk

Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the party encounters a foe that doesn’t quite match up to the legends.

This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica discuss gamemaster burnout. In the news, new D&D playtest packet released, Dungeons & Dragons stamps from the USPS in 2024, Baldur’s Gate III gets a big update, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about choosing a destination among the wonders of the planes. -------------------- News US Postal Service announces D&D stamps https://www.enworld.org/threads/us-postal-service-releases-d-d-stamps.701351/ Dungeons of Drakkenheim & Lairs of Etharis: WotC Adds Third Party Products to D&D Beyond https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-of-drakkenheim-lairs-of-etharis-wotc-adds-third-party-products-to-d-d-beyond.701324/ EN World article on the packet’s release https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-unearthed-arcana-playtest-includes-barbarian-druid-and-monk.701255/ Download the packet https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/ua/ph-playtest-8 D&D Advent Calendar on D&D Beyond https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-beyond-launches-2023s-official-d-d-advent-calendar.701348/ Baldur’s Gate III Patch 5 released https://www.enworld.org/threads/baldur%E2%80%99s-gate-iii-gets-epilogue-two-new-play-modes-with-patch-5.701342/ Roll20 Announces “Jumpgate” Overhaul of the VTT https://www.enworld.org/threads/jumpgate-is-an-overhaul-of-the-roll20-vtt.701309/ The Arcane Exterminator https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/461487/The-Arcane-Exterminator-An-Artificer-Archetype-and-Magic-Item-Compendium?affiliate_id=36142 -------------------- GM Burnout GMing with Joy: GM Tools That Can Last a Lifetime https://www.enworld.org/threads/gming-with-joy-gm-tools-that-can-last-a-lifetime.700712/   -------------------- Please support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus Don’t forget to join the Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033145023517295/ and join us on Discord at https://discord.gg/VAuxX8M Ask your Listener Question on Twitter, email morruspodcast@gmail.com, or contact us on TikTok at TikTok -------------------- 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  

Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, a wizard must face the dangerous foe of a tower repair contractor.

This week, Morrus and Peter talk about playing as animals in an RPG. In the news, update on the Deck of Many Things delay, Wizards of the Coast and Paizo going to PAX Unplugged, MCDM’s new RPG system coming to Backerkit, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about trying to get out of a traffic stop by the city watch. -------------------- News Shipping Update for Deck of Many Things https://www.enworld.org/threads/shipping-update-for-deck-of-many-things.701156/ D&D’s Inclusivity Language Alterations in Core Rules https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-ds-inclusivity-language-alterations-in-core-rules.701114/ D&D at PAX Unplugged Next Week https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-at-pax-unplugged-next-week.701165/ Adventure Time TTRPG Drops “Yes And” System, Switches to 5e https://www.enworld.org/threads/adventure-time-ttrpg-drops-yes-and-system-switches-to-5e.701161/ Paizo at PAXU 2023 https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sigh?Paizo-at-PAXU-2023 Bludgeon the TTRPG on Itch.io https://tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the-ttrpg MCDM Tactical Heroic Cinematic Fantasy on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/4f491fde-65fc-4213-9cfd-a9137397012b/landing The Monsters Know What They’re Doing https://www.themonstersknow.com/ -------------------- Playing as Animals Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/palladiumbooks/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-and-other-strangeness Honey Heist https://gshowitt.itch.io/honey-heist Ironclaw Player’s Book https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/103569/ironclaw-player-s-book?affiliate_id=36142 ACE #9: Accidentally Anthropomorphic Animal Heroes from EN Publishing https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/391396/a-c-e-9-accidentally-anthropomorphic-animal-heroes?affiliate_id=36142 The Warren https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/168477/the-warren?affiliate_id=36142 Bunnies & Burrows https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/82542/bunnies-and-burrows?affiliate_id=36142 Monarchies of Mau https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/243273/monarchies-of-mau-core-rulebook?affiliate_id=36142 Pugmire Core Rulebook https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/204313/pugmire-core-rulebook?affiliate_id=36142 Squirrel Attack https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/2757/squirrel-attack-operation-get-mr-jones-nuts?affiliate_id=36142 Cats of Catthulhu https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/128633/Cats-Of-Catthulhu-Book-I-THE-NEKONOMIKON?affiliate_id=36142 Mouse Guard RPG 2nd Edition https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/166655/mouse-guard-rpg-2nd-edition?affiliate_id=36142 Root: The Roleplaying Game https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/373406/root-the-roleplaying-game?affiliate_id=36142 Wanderhome https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/353966/wanderhome?affiliate_id=36142 Honk! https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/360486/honk?affiliate_id=36142 One Honk Before Midnight on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/adventuringwithpride/one-honk-before-midnight-a-goose-based-rpg-adventure Be Like a Crow https://criticalkit.us/collections/be-like-a-crow Raccoon Sky Pirates https://www.hecticelectron.com/product/raccoon-sky-pirates/ Brass Rings (the “steampunk rats or raccoons on the rings of Saturn” game) https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/329993/brass-rings?affiliate_id=36142 A5E Tools page for Lizardfolk that Peter found disturbing https://a5e.tools/rules/lizardfolk -------------------- Please support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus Don’t forget to join the Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033145023517295/ and join us on Discord at https://discord.gg/VAuxX8M Ask your Listener Question on Twitter, email morruspodcast@gmail.com, or contact us on TikTok at TikTok -------------------- 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

Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the party confuses itself with semantic arguments.

This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica discuss merchandise in TTRPGs. In the news, Pathfinder Remaster released, Transformers new rules expansion announced, Critical Role’s Candela Obscura released, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about the terms and conditions of granting wishes. -------------------- News Pathfinder Player and GM Core Are Now Available https://www.enworld.org/threads/pathfinder-player-and-gm-core-are-now-available.701043/ Pathfinder 2nd Edition Item Card Starter Pack https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/459879/pathfinder-2e-item-cards-starter-pack?affiliate_id=36142 Transformers: The Enigma of Combination Sourcebook Announced https://www.enworld.org/threads/transformers-the-enigma-of-combination-sourcebook-announced.701088/ New Edition of Encyclopedia Cthulhiana Coming from Chaosium https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-edition-of-encyclopedia-cthulhiana-coming-from-chaosium.701087/ Manual of Adventurous Resources: Complete for A5E from Purple Martin Games https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/453064/manual-of-adventurous-resources-complete-a5e?affiliate_id=36142 D&D Adventurers League Unveils New DungeonCraft Document with Planescape in Focus https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-adventurers-league-unveils-new-dungeoncraft-document-with-planescape-in-focus.700991/ Candela Obscura https://darringtonpress.com/candela/ Watch Not DnD on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@enworldlive Grimtooth’s Old School Traps for 5e and DCC on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/goodman-games/grimtooth-s-old-school-traps-for-5e-and-dcc Rancid Canyons of the Floating Death Sheep for Swords & Wizardry https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/385474/Rancid-Canyons-of-the-Floating-Death-Sheep-Swords--Wizardry?affiliate_id=36142 Dungeons & Dragons Adventures Streaming Channel https://watch.plex.tv/live-tv/channel/dungeons-and-dragons-adventures Polygon coverage of the Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition Blood Stained Love supplement https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-games/23962341/vampire-the-masquerade-bleed-controversy-explained -------------------- Please support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus Don’t forget to join the Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033145023517295/ and join us on Discord at https://discord.gg/VAuxX8M Ask your Listener Question on Twitter, email morruspodcast@gmail.com, or contact us on TikTok at TikTok -------------------- 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

Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one recorded live at UK Games Expo, the crew of a starship are sent to a dangerous inhabited world.

This week, Morrus and Jessica talk about managing and moderating an online RPG community. In the news, D&D Studio Update, new Simon Stålenhag art-inspired RPG from Free League, PaizoCon Online 2024 dates announced, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about paying the toll for the ferryman (adjusted for inflation). -------------------- News EN Publishing’s Vault of Splintered Souls on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/vault-of-splintered-souls Candela Obscura https://darringtonpress.com/candela/ Player Core and Gamemaster Core Remaster Review https://www.enworld.org/threads/player-core-and-gamemaster-core-remastered-review.700758/ PaizoCon Online 2024 Dates Announced https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizocon-online-2024-dates-and-details-announced.700945/ Paizo and Natural Pengu Partner Up https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-and-natural-pengu-partner-up.700885/ D&D Studio Update 2024 https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-update-2024-rulebooks-survey-results.700891/ Diablo TTRPG Announced https://www.enworld.org/threads/theres-a-diablo-ttrpg-and-boardgame-coming.700852/ The Electric State RPG from Free League based on the art of Simon Stålenhag https://www.enworld.org/threads/free-league-announces-the-electric-state-rpg-based-on-the-art-of-simon-st%C3%A5lenhag.700941/ Blade Runner RPG Case Files 02: Fiery Angels https://www.enworld.org/threads/pre-orders-open-for-blade-runner-rpg-case-files-02-fiery-angels.700943/ Beth Rimmels review of Lore & Legends https://www.enworld.org/threads/lore-legends-sheds-new-light-on-d-d-5e.700916/ Lin Codega announces they were laid off from G/O Media https://twitter.com/lincodega/status/1722678033037865255 One HONK Before Midnight on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/adventuringwithpride/one-honk-before-midnight-a-goose-based-rpg-adventure Lightraiders RPG Adventure Bible System on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/lightraider-academy/lightraiders-adventure-bible-system Claudia Christian’s Musketeers vs Cthulhu RPG on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nightfall/claudia-christensens-musketeers-vs-cthulhu-tabletop-rpg Morrus updates the TTRPG crowdfunding chart calculated by company https://www.enworld.org/threads/monte-cook-games-free-league-lead-the-ttrpg-crowdfunding-charts.700853/ -------------------- RPG Community Management and Moderation EN World/EN Publishing Discord Server https://discord.gg/VAuxX8M EN World Forums https://www.enworld.org/forums/-/list EN World Terms and Rules https://www.enworld.org/help/terms/ -------------------- Please support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus Don’t forget to join the Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033145023517295/ and join us on Discord at https://discord.gg/VAuxX8M Ask your Listener Question on Twitter, email morruspodcast@gmail.com, or contact us on TikTok at TikTok -------------------- 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

Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, a city guard is confused over the concept of a horse.

This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about the logistics of organizing an RPG game. In the news, Deck of Many Things delayed, preview of the new Dungeons & Dragons streaming channel, more million-dollar Kickstarters, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about The Companionship of the Orb. -------------------- News Deck of Many Things Physical Release Delayed https://www.enworld.org/threads/deck-of-many-things-release-delayed.700685/ Arcanum Worlds Presents Chains of Asmodeus benefitting Extra Life https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/457996/chains-of-asmodeus?affiliate_id=36142 EN Publishing’s Vault of Splintered Souls on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/vault-of-splintered-souls Hasbro releases trailer for new shows on the Dungeons & Dragons Adventures free video streaming service https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-these-previews-of-hasbros-new-d-d-fast-channel.700814/ The Aurita Mission (Lancer RPG podcast) on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/auritamission/aurita-mission Vaesen RPG available for free the last two days of October https://www.enworld.org/threads/free-leagues-nordic-horror-vaesen-rpg-is-free-today.700755/ Era: Dragonsong on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shadesofvengeance/era-dragonsong Expect Three Visitors RPG on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/plane-sailing-games/expect-three-visitors-rpg The Crooked Moon: Folk Horror in 5e on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/legendsofavantris/the-crooked-moon-folk-horror-in-5e Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/palladiumbooks/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-and-other-strangeness Til Undeath Do Us Part for A5E from Anthony Alipio https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/457752/til-undeath-do-us-part-a5e?affiliate_id=36142 Manual of Adventurous Resources Complete coming next Friday from Purple Martin Games (link to the company page on DriveThruRPG) https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/19823/purple-martin-games?affiliate_id=36142 Two New Shadowrun Books Announced for November https://www.enworld.org/threads/two-new-shadowrun-books-announced-for-november.700824/ Rob Wieland’s review of the new edition of Paranoia https://www.enworld.org/threads/citizen-you-have-the-clearance-to-read-this-paranoia-review.700235/ Not DnD – Paranoia Perfect Edition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEHr_EX96GY Dawn Dalton’s review of Pathfinder 2nd Edition Player Core and Gamemaster Core Remastered Edition https://www.enworld.org/threads/player-core-and-gamemaster-core-remastered-review.700758/ How Pathfinder Society is Handling Remaster https://www.enworld.org/threads/how-pathfinder-society-is-handling-remaster.700668/ Freebies, Sales, and Charity Bundles for October 29, 2023 (Caves & Catacombs: Into the Wild and The Ammads Family) https://www.enworld.org/threads/freebies-sales-and-charity-bundles-for-october-29-2023.700709/ International Journal of Role-Playing Call for Papers https://journals.uu.se/IJRP/CFP Tabletop Game Designers Association https://www.ttgda.org/ Worlds to-go! The Elysians by PJ Coffey on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homebrewandhacking/worlds-to-go-the-elysians Homebrew and Hacking website and blog https://homebrewandhacking.com/ -------------------- Please support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus Don’t forget to join the Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033145023517295/ and join us on Discord at https://discord.gg/VAuxX8M Ask your Listener Question on Twitter, email morruspodcast@gmail.com, or contact us on TikTok at TikTok -------------------- 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