Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk

This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica discuss the different Virtual Tabletop options. In the news, Evil Genius Games sues Netflix, Dungeons & Dragons Planescape preview, Pathfinder 2nd Edition playtest, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about a keen detective hot on the case of a murderer. -------------------- News Evil Genius Games sues Netflix for breach of contract https://www.enworld.org/threads/evil-genius-games-sues-netflix-over-rebel-moon-roleplaying-game.700124/ Planescape Character Options https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-the-planescape-character-options.700094/ Pathfinder 2e Playtest https://www.enworld.org/threads/pathfinder-playtest-updates-and-new-releases.700006/ RPG Print News (Old Gods of Appalachia Character Portfolio) https://www.enworld.org/threads/rpg-print-news-%E2%80%93-arc-dream-publishing-goodman-games-and-more.700064/ Monstrous on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cloudcurio/monstrous-3 Ghosts, Monsters, and Demons of India by Rakesh Khanna and J. Furcifer Bhairav on Amazon https://amzn.to/45biT7M Worlds to-go! The Elysians by PJ Coffey on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homebrewandhacking/worlds-to-go-the-elysians EN Publishing September Update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWwwV9ZnFg4 -------------------- Virtual Tabletops Roll20 https://roll20.net/ Foundry https://foundryvtt.com/ Fantasy Grounds http://affiliates.fantasygrounds.com/318633/15958/url_27562 Owlbear Rodeo https://www.owlbear.rodeo/ Tableplop https://new.tableplop.com/ Astral Tabletop (no longer available) https://arkenforge.com/farewell-to-astral-tabletop/ Tablespire https://talespire.com/ Tabletop Simulator https://www.humblebundle.com/store/tabletop-simulator?partner=gamerstavern Role https://www.playrole.com/ Let’s Role https://lets-role.com/ Skirmish! VT https://www.skirmish-vt.com/ D20 Pro https://d20pro.com/ EpicTable https://www.epictable.com/ Beyond Tabletop https://www.beyondtabletop.com/ Schmeppy https://shmeppy.com/ Alchemy https://alchemyrpg.com/ The RPG Engine https://store.steampowered.com/app/1818180/The_RPG_Engine/ Diceweaver https://www.diceweaver.com/ Shard https://www.shardtabletop.com/ One More Multiverse https://multiverse.com/ Gamemaster Engine https://store.steampowered.com/app/1451680/Game_Master_Engine/ Fablecraft https://fablecraft.riftweaver.com/ Quest Portal https://www.questportal.com/ Sending Stone https://www.sendingstone.com/ Map Tool https://www.rptools.net/toolbox/maptool/ Dungeon Club https://dungeonclub.net/ Cauldron VTT https://www.cauldron-vtt.net/ D&D Beyond Maps blog post https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1570-d-d-beyond-maps-how-to-start-playing-today Level Up: Advanced 5e Virtual Tabletop Support https://www.levelup5e.com/resources -------------------- 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 dungeonmaster tends to be a bit repetitive in monster choice.

This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about difficulty settings in tabletop RPGs. In the news, preview of Planescape sourcebook for Dungeons & Dragons, Baldur’s Gate 3 update released, changes to the Pathfinder 2e Remaster Wizard, Final Fantasy getting an official TTRPG, and more! Plus a brand new sketch peeking into the executive boardroom discussions about new market strategies for Burrows & Bearowls. -------------------- News Baldur’s Gate Patch #3 https://baldursgate3.game/news/patch-3-mac-support-magic-mirror-more_93 High Rollers Twitch channel live stream with Baldur’s Gate 3 voice actors https://www.twitch.tv/highrollersdnd Changes to Wizard Class in Pathfinder 2e Remaster https://www.enworld.org/threads/wizard-changes-in-pathfinder-2e-remaster.699985/ Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Sketch #82: Levels https://morrus.podbean.com/e/sketch-82-levels/ D&D Dress Up - Dwarf Cleric on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rengin/dandd-dress-up-dwarf-cleric Final Fantasy XIV Tabletop RPG https://www.enworld.org/threads/final-fantasy-xiv-getting-an-official-ttrpg.699961/ Friends & Factions: Lost Mine of Phandelver from Adam Hancock on Dungeonmasters Guild https://www.dmsguild.com/product/453423/Friends--Factions-Lost-Mine-of-Phandelver?affiliate_id=36142 Sneak Peek at Planescape https://www.enworld.org/threads/sneak-peak-of-planescape-a-preview.699977/ RPG Print News (Mothership adventure releases) https://www.enworld.org/threads/rpg-print-news-%E2%80%93-by-odin%E2%80%99s-beard-kobold-press-renegade-and-more.699875/ 12-Word Cartographer on Itch https://gestaltist.itch.io/12-word-cartographer Bruce Heard Wraps Up the World of Calidar https://www.enworld.org/threads/bruce-heard-wraps-up-the-world-of-calidar.699900/ Pirate Borg https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/games/pirate-borg/ Dukk Borg on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gemroomgames/dukk-borg The Electrum Archive https://www.electrumarchive.com/ NPC Descriptions, Maps and D100 Tables For Your TTRPG Games on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/snowysmaps/npc-descriptions-maps-and-d100-tables-for-your-ttrpg-games Itch.io Indie Creator Bundle https://itch.io/b/2023/itchio-indie-creator-bundle Homebrew and Hacking Battle Ready Pre-Gens https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?keywords=battle+ready+pre-gens&manufacturers_id=21080 Level Up: Advanced 5e Starter Box on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/a5e-starter-box Preview from the Level Up: Advanced 5e Starter Set: Mara, Halfling Sorcerer https://www.enworld.org/threads/meet-mara-halfling-sorcerer.699968/ Gywven, Dwarf Rogue https://www.enworld.org/threads/meet-gywven-dwarf-rogue.699931/ Diamond, Planetouched Cleric https://www.enworld.org/threads/meet-diamond-planetouched-cleric.699870/ Akanni, Human Adept https://www.enworld.org/threads/meet-akanni-human-adept.699831/ T’Lingbet, Dragonborn Ranger https://www.levelup5e.com/news/meet-tlingbet-dragonborn-ranger -------------------- Difficulty Settings in TTRPGs Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk #254: Can the GM Cheat? https://morrus.podbean.com/e/254-can-the-gm-cheat/ What’s OLD is NEW RPG from EN Publishing http://www.woinrpg.com/ “What Is Differentiated Instruction?” from University of San Diego https://onlinedegrees.sandiego.edu/differentiated-instruction/ -------------------- 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, Peter and Jessica have to figure out a sketch to do without Russ.

This week, Morrus and Jessica discuss what goes into a million-dollar RPG crowdfunding campaign. In the news, Baldur’s Gate 3 patch announced with Mac support, new D&D and Critical Role minis from WizKids, Pathfinder Gallowspire video game now in early access, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about determining the terms of a duel. -------------------- News Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 3 coming September 21 including full support for Mac https://twitter.com/baldursgate3/status/1702023390511374743 Pathfinder Gallowspire Survivors in Early Access and other Paizo news https://www.enworld.org/threads/pathfinder-gallowspire-survivor-in-early-access-and-organized-play-updates.699822/ WizKids New Products for 2024 https://www.enworld.org/threads/wizkids-announces-new-d-d-and-critical-role-miniatures-for-2024.699841/ Freebies, Sales, Charity Bundles for September 10, 2023 https://www.enworld.org/threads/freebies-sales-and-charity-bundles-for-september-10-2023.699749/ Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition Starter Set from EN Publishing on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/a5e-starter-box Hypercorps 2099: Cyberpunk Superheroes for the WOIN RPG by Mike Myler on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/verantheacodex/hypercorps-2099-cyberpunk-superheroes-for-the-woin-rpg -------------------- What Goes Into a Million-Dollar Kickstarter Magnus Archives Roleplaying Game on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/monte-cook-games/the-magnus-archives-roleplaying-game Moria - Through the Doors of Durin on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/moria-through-the-doors-of-durin Dolmenwood on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/dolmenwood-tabletop-rpg Gloomhaven Grand Festival on BackerKit https://www.backerkit.com/c/cephalofair/gloomhaven Ryoko’s Guide to the Yokai Realms on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dndshorts/ryokos-guide-to-the-yokai-realms-a-5e-tome Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition Starter Set from EN Publishing on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/a5e-starter-box What’s OLD is NEW Starter Set http://www.woinrpg.com/starter-set-1 Episode #250: The Cost of Printing an RPG Book https://morrus.podbean.com/e/250-the-cost-of-printing-an-rpg-book/ Episode #191: RPG Publishing and Fulfilment Demystified https://morrus.podbean.com/e/191-rpg-publishing-and-fulfilment-demystified-with-jessica-hancock/ -------------------- 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, an adventurer starts to see the rules that run their world.

This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about the new Dungeons & Dragons playtest packet. In the news, Paizo reveals two new Pathfinder classes, new release for Tales from the Loop, free handout for D&D Phandelver and Below, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about protecting the city from a suspicious visitor. -------------------- News Paizo Unveils Two New Classes https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-unveils-two-new-classes.699572/ Drittanbieter - Ten of a Kind https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/151673?affiliate_id=36142 Sarah Breyfogle’s site on DriveThruRPG (for when Motley Marvels goes live) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/23698/Sarah-Breyfogle D&D Beyond Shares Free “Phandalin Post” Player Handout https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-beyond-shares-free-phandalin-post-player-handout.699646/ Polygon: Dungeons & Dragons Introduces Its First Canonically Autistic Character https://www.polygon.com/23850698/dnd-dungeons-dragons-autistic-character-asteria Dreams and Machines Pre-order Live from Modiphius https://www.enworld.org/threads/dreams-and-machines-pre-orders-live-for-modphiuss-new-sci-fi-rpg.699689/ What’s OLD is NEW Starter Box http://www.woinrpg.com/starter-set-1 Level Up A5E Starter Box Coming Soon https://www.enworld.org/threads/level-up-a5e-starter-box-coming-soon.699629/ Era: The Empowered 5th Anniversary Superhero Tabletop RPG on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shadesofvengeance/empowered-5th-anniversary Tales from the Loop: They Grow Up So Fast adventure book https://www.enworld.org/threads/tales-from-the-loop-adventure-book-they-grow-up-so-fast-available-now-from-free-league.699687/ Worlds To-Go by PJ Coffey and D. Clarke https://homebrewandhacking.com/2023/09/09/worlds-to-go-the-elysians-kickstarter-pre-launch/ Moria: Through the Doors of Durin on Kickstarter until Thursday, September 14 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/moria-through-the-doors-of-durin Demiplane 5e Nexus https://app.demiplane.com/nexus/5e -------------------- Dungeons & Dragons Playtest Packet 7 Unearthed Arcana Playtest Packet 7 https://www.enworld.org/threads/unearthed-arcana-playtest-packet-7-live-on-d-d-beyond.699691/ D&D YouTube Deep Dive video from Wizards of the Coast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQxFfFGtdxw RPG Evolution: The Superman Problem (Michael Tresca discusses damage resistance in 5e) https://www.enworld.org/threads/rpg-evolution-the-superman-problem.699469/ -------------------- 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 definite article in Jabba the Hutt's name leads to confusion.

This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about Baldur’s Gate 3. In the news, more million-dollar crowdfunding projects, new releases for Doctor Who and Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, Gary Gygax’s classic dungeon coming back to print, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about the journey mattering more than the destination. -------------------- News The Magnus Archive Roleplaying Game on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/monte-cook-games/the-magnus-archives-roleplaying-game Moria Through the Doors of Durin for The One Ring and The Lord of the Rings (5e) RPGs on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/moria-through-the-doors-of-durin Dolmenwood Tabletop RPG on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/dolmenwood-tabletop-rpg Two New Doctor Who Sourcebooks for show’s 60th Anniversary https://www.enworld.org/threads/two-new-doctor-who-sourcebooks-for-shows-60th-anniversary.699559/ Luke Gygax Brings Back Gary Gygax’s Castle Zagyg https://www.enworld.org/threads/luke-gygax-brings-back-gary-gygaxs-castle-zagyg.699482/ EN World’s RPG Print News (Winds of Magic for Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay) https://www.enworld.org/threads/rpg-print-news-%E2%80%93-space-penguin-ink-cubicle-7-and-more.699473/ The Queerz! boxed set coming to retail https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/55003/japanime-games-reveals-queerz-ttrpg-basic-box-retail Dungeon Crawl Classics MegaBundle on Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com/books/dungeon-crawl-classics-mega-bundle-goodman-games-books?partner=gamerstavern More People Playing D&D Now Than Before Pandemic According to Survey by Merchoid https://www.enworld.org/threads/survey-rpg-play-up-37-since-pandemic-interest-in-d-d-up-85.699556/#post-9114271 Puzzling Encounters https://www.enworld.org/threads/add-some-puzzles-to-your-5e-game.699400/ Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition Starter Box Kickstarter Pre-Launch Page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/a5e-starter-box Alternate Level Up Character Sheet free on DriveThruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/447523?affiliate_id=36142 -------------------- Baldur’s Gate 3 Baldur’s Gate 3 https://baldursgate3.game/ Baldur’s Gate 3 on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/1086940/Baldurs_Gate_3/ Baldur’s Gate 3 on PlayStation 5 https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/baldurs-gate-3/ Baldur’s Gate 3 on GOG https://www.gog.com/en/game/baldurs_gate_iii Divinity: Original Sin II https://divinity.game/ Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition (original game) https://www.beamdog.com/games/baldurs-gate-enhanced/ Baldur’s Gate II Enhanced Edition https://www.beamdog.com/games/baldurs-gate-2-enhanced/ PC Gamer article on Josh Sawyer (Fallout: New Vegas, Pillars of Eternity) about clerics in Baldur’s Gate 3 https://www.pcgamer.com/obsidians-rpg-design-expert-reckons-he-knows-why-no-ones-maining-cleric-in-baldurs-gate-3-and-its-the-same-reason-no-one-plays-them-in-his-games-either/ Baldur’s Gate 3 Opening Cinematic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNY7AEQ59-8 Starfield https://bethesda.net/en/game/starfield Your Editor Darryl’s Twitch Channel where he will be playing Starfield on stream http://twitch.tv/gamerstavernshow -------------------- 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 group of commoners decide to become adventuring heroes.