Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk

This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about pay rates for writers in the RPG industry. In the news, free Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer from D&D Beyond, Matthew Lillard launches D&D-themed bourbon, details released for Assassin’s Creed RPG from CMON, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about what makes an appropriate battlecry. -------------------- News Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer Free on D&D Beyond https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-beyond-offers-a-free-baldurs-gate-gazetteer.699423/ Matthew Lillard launches D&D-themed bourbon https://www.enworld.org/threads/beadle-grimms-matthew-lillard-launches-d-d-themed-bourbon.699454/ The Merry Mushmen https://www.themerrymushmen.com Sneak Peak of Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk https://www.enworld.org/threads/sneak-peak-of-phandelver-and-below-the-shattered-obelisk.699396/ Beth Rimmels reviews The Practically complete Guide to Dragons https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-practically-complete-guide-to-dragons-review.699385/ Assassin’s Creed TTRPG https://www.enworld.org/threads/cmon-releases-details-on-assassins-creed-ttrpg.699453/ Witcher RPG hiatus https://www.enworld.org/threads/r-talsorian-updates-on-cyberpunk-red-the-witcher-and-a-new-secret-project.699452/ Play Renegade public event promotional program https://www.enworld.org/threads/renegade-game-studios-announces-new-public-event-support-program.699458/ Meal Train fundraiser for Meguey Baker and family https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/lk908w/ SOE Sourcebook from Russell Phillips Kickstarter pre-launch page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/russellphillips/soe-sourcebook The Codex of Worlds for Monster of the Week from Evil Hat https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-codex-of-worlds-sourcebook-released-for-evil-hats-monster-of-the-week.699459/ Puzzling Encounters for 5e from EN Publishing on Kickstarter now https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/puzzling-encounters EN Publishing August 2023 Update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIzqxPwHk0E&t=613s Munchkin Paranoia https://www.enworld.org/threads/steve-jackson-games-announces-munchkin-paranoia.699457/ -------------------- RPG Freelance Rates What Are The Current Freelance Writing Rates in the TTRPG Industry? https://www.enworld.org/threads/what-are-the-current-freelance-writing-rates-in-the-ttrpg-industry.699085/ 2015 article “What’s a Freelance RPG Writer Worth?” https://www.enworld.org/threads/whats-a-freelance-rpg-writer-worth.662811/ -------------------- 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, one of the Rebel Starfighters chooses an uncommon choice for code color for the squad.

This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about what makes an interesting monster. In the news, D&D will return to previously published settings, Critical Role on D&D Beyond, more million dollar Kickstarters, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about playing D&D with your pets. -------------------- News RPG Evolution: Bad Vibes in Barbieland https://www.enworld.org/threads/rpg-evolution-bad-vibes-in-barbieland.699058/ Baldur’s Gate 3 https://baldursgate3.game/ D&D’s Classic Settings Are Not ‘One Shots’ https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-ds-classic-settings-are-not-one-shots.699265/ Mike Schley on Twitter mentioning a mystery project https://twitter.com/schley/status/1692328337216078245 Bigby Presents Glory of the Giants review by Beth Rimmels https://www.enworld.org/threads/bigby-presents-glory-of-the-giants-review.699261/ Third Party content available on D&D Beyond now, starting with Critical Role campaign setting https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-adds-partnered-content-to-dndbeyond-starting-with-critical-roles-tal%E2%80%99dorei-campaign-setting.699327/ Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1985games/obojima-tales-from-the-tall-grass-a-5e-campaign-setting Doilmenwood on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/dolmenwood-tabletop-rpg The One Ring/Lord of the Rings RPG Moria adventure book pre-launch page on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/moriatm-the-long-dark-for-the-one-ringtm-rpg MCDM on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/users/2125010/profile Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition Starter Box https://www.enworld.org/threads/here-comes-the-level-up-a5e-starter-box.699278/ News Digest for the Week of August 18 (Cults of RuneQuest sourcebooks) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-august-18-2023.699339/ Dragonbane Physical Box Set Release https://www.enworld.org/threads/dragonbane-offers-a-box-full-of-classic-fantasy.699064/ Molotov Cockatiel Hex Map Maker https://molotovcockatiel.com/ Pathfinder Gallowspire Survivors Early Access https://www.enworld.org/threads/pathfinder-gallowspire-survivors-launches-into-early-access.699271/ Jeremy Crawford on High Level Play for D&D https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dungeons-dragons-high-level-adventures-2024-rules-revisions/ -------------------- 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 discusses different scrying and magical communication methods in a manner that in no way reflects reality whatsoever.

This week, Peter and Jessica talk about the winners of the 2023 ENnie Awards. In the news, Dungeons & Dragons AI art controversy, Unearthed Arcana playtest survey results, Gen Con aftermath, Shadow of the Weird Wizard Kickstarter, and more! Plus a new version of a classic sketch about new class options in Burrows and Bearowls! -------------------- News Glory of the Giants AI-Enhanced Art https://www.enworld.org/threads/glory-of-the-giants-ai-enhanced-art.699127/ Wizards of the Coast first statement about the AI art controversy https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-artists-must-refrain-from-using-ai-art-generation.699147/ Updated posted to D&D Beyond after the podcast was recorded https://www.dndbeyond.com/community-update#OnAIArtGenerationinDD D&D Unearthed Arcana Playtest 5 Survey Results https://www.enworld.org/threads/one-d-d-survey-feedback-weapon-mastery-spectacular-warlock-and-wizard-mixed-reactions.699213/ Advanced Weapon Mastery from PJ Coffey on DriveThruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/443473/Advanced-Weapon-Mastery?affiliate_id=36142 News Digest for August 11, 2023 (ICv2 quarterly industry report and Hasbro earnings call, Gen Con attendance and contract renewal, Gen Con Heist, Dimension 20 returns to production, ) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-august-11-2023.699225/ Shadow of the Weird Wizard on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/432417423/shadow-of-the-weird-wizard Not DnD on Shadow of the Weird Wizard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl_Rev4jtGs EN Publishing sponsorship for Level Up: Advanced 5e Actual Play shows https://enworld.live/sponsorship -------------------- 2023 ENnie Awards ENnie Award Nominees and Winners for 2023 https://ennie-awards.com/2023-nominees/ -------------------- 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 has difficulty getting through a door.

This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica go over all the news (so far) from Gen Con including Starfinder 2nd Edition, Welcome to Night Vale RPG, Moria: The Long Dark for One Ring, Cy_Borg and Pirate Borg sourcebooks, and a lot more! Plus a brand new sketch about dark omens of a terrifying calamity with horrors beyond imagining. -------------------- News Beth Rimmels reviews Dragonlance: Dragons of Fate for EN World https://www.enworld.org/threads/dragonlance-dragons-of-fate-review.699047/ Dragonlance: Dragons of Fate on Amazon https://amzn.to/47iomMa News Digest for August 4, 2023 (Roll20 suffers DDoS attack, Steam crashes due to Baldur’s Gate 3, Moria: The Long Dark from Free League, Mork Borg/Cy_Borg/Pirate Borg Releases, Kickstarter “AI” Policy, Welcome to Night Vale RPG announced, Marvel Multiverse RPG on Roll20, Hasbro sells eOne, Shadowrun: Takedown narrative card game Kickstarter) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-august-4-2023.699104/ 2023 Diana Jones Award Winner: Coyote & Crow https://www.enworld.org/threads/coyote-crow-wins-2023-diana-jones-award.699086/ ENnie Awards webpage https://ennie-awards.com/ Starfinder 2nd Edition https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-announces-starfinder-2nd-edition.699062/ Under a Blood-Red Sun from Myth-forged Games https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/441989/Under-a-BloodRed-Sun-Pocket-Quest-2023?affiliate_id=36142 OneBookShelf (DriveThruRPG, DMs Guild, Roll20, etc.) updated policy on algorithmically generated content https://help.onebookshelf.com/hc/en-us/articles/12780748778135-Product-Standards-Guidelines#product-activation-0-12 A5e SRD ORC License Guide https://a5esrd.com/how-to-use-the-open-rpg-creative-orc-license A5e SRD https://a5esrd.com/a5esrd Giants of the Star Forge on D&D Beyond for free https://www.dndbeyond.com/claim/source/giants-of-the-star-forge DungeonScrawl https://www.dungeonscrawl.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

Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the party has difficulties figuring out magic words.

This week, Morrus and Jessica talk with special guest Mike Shea about Open5e. In the news, Dungeons & Dragons comes back to Gen Con, Pathfinder coming to mobile, D&D 5e SRD has been translated into four languages, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about a very odd potion shop. -------------------- Mike Shea Sly Flourish website https://slyflourish.com/ Sly Flourish on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/slyflourish Sly Flourish on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/slyflourish -------------------- News Biggest TTRPG crowdfunding companies of all time https://www.enworld.org/threads/who-are-the-biggest-ttrpg-crowdfunders-of-all-time.698975/ Mirrorscape Open Beta launches https://www.enworld.org/threads/augmented-reality-app-mirrorscape-launches-on-mobile.698973/ Level Up: Monstrous Menagerie VTT Tokens https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/443894/Level-Up-Monstrous-Menagerie-VTT-Tokens-A5E?affiliate_id=36142 News Digest for July 28, 2023 (D&D at Gen Con, Elemental Stones board game from Paizo, Shadowrun: Shoot Straight) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-the-week-of-july-28.698981/ Gary Gygax Park Bench Dedication https://www.enworld.org/threads/gary-gygax-park-bench-dedication.698968/ Paizo and TabletopTown partnership for asynchronous RPG play on mobile devices https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-partnering-with-tabletoptown-and-new-releases.698970/ Pathfinder Loremaster trivia game app https://www.enworld.org/threads/lore-masters-and-updates-to-the-pathfinder-society.698952/ Update from Paizo President Jim Butler (covers the closure of the Redmond office under “Mostly Remote” header) https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sid6?Update-from-Paizo-President-Jim-Butler Official Dungeons & Dragons YouTube Channel (where you can find all the videos about Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants) https://www.youtube.com/@DNDWizards/videos Dyson Logos’s Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dysonlogos D&D Beyond Community Update with links to the French, Italian, German, and Spanish SRDs for 5e https://www.dndbeyond.com/community-update -------------------- Open5e Open5e website https://open5e.com/ Open5e API documentation https://open5e.com/api-docs Owlbear Rodeo VTT https://www.owlbear.rodeo/ Owlbear Rodeo Clash! Initiative Tracker https://extensions.owlbear.rodeo/clash Perchance Random Generator https://perchance.org/welcome A5E Tools https://a5e.tools/ The Ens***tification of TikTok by Cory Doctorow https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-platforms-cory-doctorow/ -------------------- 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 players encounter a small large giant.