Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk

D&D historian Ben Riggs dives into the Gary Gygax sexism controversy, analyzing the impact on the game's history and community. He discusses the recent launch of Moonbeam, a new streaming service aimed at tabletop RPG enthusiasts, and how it plans to rival Twitch. The conversation also touches on the latest ENNIE nominees and the importance of language in gaming, all while sharing personal experiences that highlight the evolving narrative within tabletop RPGs. Get ready for a mix of serious discussions and light-hearted gaming anecdotes!

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica go over all the tabletop RPG news of the week including the Roll20 hack, no more Hydro74 alternate D&D covers, exciting Kickstarters, and more! -------------------- News Hydro74 will be doing no more alternate D&D covers https://www.enworld.org/threads/there-will-be-no-more-hydro74-alternate-d-d-covers.705079/ A Peek at Quests from The Infinite Staircase https://www.enworld.org/threads/a-peek-at-quests-from-the-infinite-staircase.705057/ Table of Contents from Quests from the Infinite Staircase https://www.enworld.org/threads/quests-from-the-infinite-staircase-toc-and-zargon.705054/ Roll20 Hacked, Customer Information Possible Exposed https://www.enworld.org/threads/roll20-hacked-customer-information-possibly-exposed.705130/ Moria: Through the Doors of Durin pre-orders are open https://www.enworld.org/threads/moria-through-the-doors-of-durin-pre-orders-open.705129/ RPG Print News https://www.enworld.org/threads/rpg-print-news-%E2%80%93-cubicle-7-arc-dream-publishing-and-more.705020/ Planet of the Apes RPG on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/magneticpressplay/the-official-planet-of-the-apes-role-playing-game Dr. Dhrolin’s Dictionary of Dinosaurs from PalaeoGames for Pathfinder 2nd Edition on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/palaeogames/pathfinder-second-ed-dr-dhrolins-dictionary-of-dinosaurs Songs of the Spellbound Sea: Nautical Adventures for 5e (the one including a mod for Baldur’s Gate 3) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/somanyrobots/songs-of-the-spellbound-sea-new-player-options-for-5e EN World Thread on Pre-Order Bonuses for 2024 Player’s Handbook https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-pre-orders-this-is-sad.705106/ -------------------- 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, PJ 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

Rob Heinsoo, a notable designer in tabletop role-playing games, discusses the exciting developments in the 13th Age Second Edition. He dives into unique mechanics like the 'escalation die' and 'one unique thing,' highlighting how they enhance storytelling. The conversation also touches on the playful economics of fantasy gaming, pet ownership dynamics, and updates on Dungeons & Dragons class revisions. The insights into the evolving tabletop landscape reveal the balance between nostalgia and innovation, making for a captivating listen!

Having meaningful names is all well and good for heroes, but what about the others?

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about the week’s tabletop RPG news including new previews of the Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Player’s Handbook, controversy with Evil Genius Games again, and more! -------------------- News Is Evil Genius Games Doubling Down on NFTs & Blockchain? https://www.enworld.org/threads/is-evil-genius-games-doubling-down-on-nfts-blockchain.704819/ Glaze 2.0 released https://glaze.cs.uchicago.edu/downloads.html DC20 Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thedungeoncoach/dc20 The Stormlight Archive RPG Kickstarter pre-launch page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brotherwise/the-stormlight-archive-rpg Roll20 Updated D&D Character Sheet https://app.roll20.net/characters/create/dnd2024alpha 2024 D&D Character Sheets on D&D Beyond https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/LP-CRB-2024/D3898000 All 48 Player’s Handbook 2024 Subclasses https://www.enworld.org/threads/all-48-player%E2%80%99s-handbook-2024-subclasses.704863/ Greyhawk map from Mike Schley https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-the-new-dungeon-masters-guides-greyhawk-map.704864/ Wizards of the Coast 2024 Player’s Handbook Reveal #1 “Everything You Need to Know” https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-players-handbook-reveal-1-everything-you-need-to-know.704817/ Reveal #2 “New Fighter https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-players-handbook-reveal-2-new-fighter.704843/ Reveal #3 “New Paladin” https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-players-handbook-reveal-3-new-paladin.704871/ Reveal #4 “New Barbarian” https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-players-handbook-reveal-4-new-barbarian.704894/ Pre-order page for D&D Beyond https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/core-rulebook-bundle Pre-order page for Roll20 https://marketplace.roll20.net/browse/bundle/31887/dandd-core-rulebook-bundle-2024 Pre-order page for Fantasy Grounds http://affiliates.fantasygrounds.com/318633/15958/url_30966 Pre-order page for Foundry https://foundryvtt.com/packages/dnd-players-handbook Pre-order page for Amazon Player’s Handbook https://amzn.to/3VxjeyV Dungeon Master’s Guide https://amzn.to/3VRKoln Monster Manual https://amzn.to/3KSsrwG Dungeon Master’s Screen https://amzn.to/3VX5BdS Character Sheets https://amzn.to/3KVCpNO Egg Embry’s Free RPG Day 2024 Guide https://www.enworld.org/threads/free-rpg-day-2024-guide.704816/ Voidrunner’s Codex on Kickstarter from EN Publishing https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/the-voidrunners-codex-sci-fi-box-set-for-5e-and-level-up-a5e EN Publishing Update for June 2024 covering Voidrunner’s Codex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjZdFXBTlek Pathfinder Plushies from WizKids available for pre-order https://www.enworld.org/threads/pre-orders-open-for-pathfinder-plushies-from-wizkids-and-kidrobot.704884/ -------------------- 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, PJ 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

Don't you hate it when you make it all the way to your destination and realize you forgot something important?

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about the starship combat and hacking rules from Voidrunner’s Codex. In the news, DC20 Kickstarter breaks $1 million, new Champion class from Pathfinder Remaster, Heroes of Might and Magic TTRPG coming from Modiphius and more! -------------------- News RPG.net owner accused of liking/sharing right-wing social media posts https://esperderek.tumblr.com/post/753021968694034432/just-left-rpgnet-that-venerable-old-tabletop-rpg EN World thread on the closure of Dicebreaker https://www.enworld.org/threads/dicebreaker-closing-where-to-get-your-ttrpg-news.704723/ DC20 on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thedungeoncoach/dc20 An Adventure Double Feature on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/896102915/an-adventure-double-feature-by-the-merry-mushmen Doctor Who A Stitch in Time from Cubicle 7 https://cubicle7games.com/doctor-who-a-stitch-in-time Pendragon 6th Edition from Chaosium https://www.chaosium.com/pendragon/ The True Cost of Cantrips by PJ Coffey https://homebrewandhacking.com/2024/05/17/the-true-cost-of-cantrips/ Heroes of Might and Magic RPG from Modiphius https://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/heroes-of-might-and-magic-rpg Preview of Pathfinder Player Core 2 and New Champion Class https://www.enworld.org/threads/preview-of-pathfinder-player-core-2-and-new-champion-class.704753/ Era: Balam on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shadesofvengeance/era-balam Stormlight Archive RPG pre-launch page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brotherwise/the-stormlight-archive-rpg Fungi of the Far Realms on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/melsonia/fungi-of-the-far-realms-0 Voidrunner’s Codex Sci-Fi Box Set for D&D 5e and Level Up: A5E from EN Publishing on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/the-voidrunners-codex-sci-fi-box-set-for-5e-and-level-up-a5e -------------------- 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, PJ 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

A Dalek attempts to infiltrate an adventuring party.

This week, Morrus and PJ talk to guest Michael C. Davis from CERN to talk about Return of the Ripper. In the news, Adam Bradford going to Fantasy Grounds as Roll20 buys Demiplane, cover reveal for the new Monster Manual, Diana Jones Award finalists announced, and more! -------------------- News Adam Bradford, D&D Beyond founder and former Demiplane developer, hired by Fantasy Grounds as Chief Development Officer https://www.enworld.org/threads/smiteworks-hires-d-d-beyond-founder-as-chief-development-officer-of-fantasy-grounds.704580/ Roll20 purchases Demiplane https://www.enworld.org/threads/roll20-purchases-demiplane.704589/ Cover reveal for 2025 Monster Manual https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-monster-manual-cover.704590/ Alternate cover for the Monster Manual https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-the-2025-monster-manual-alternate-cover.704631/ Back from UK Games Expo https://www.enworld.org/threads/back-from-uk-games-expo.704582/ Morrus accidentally bought a sword https://www.enworld.org/threads/so-who-else%E2%80%A6.704578/ Advanced Player’s Guide 2 and Bestiary 2 for Savage Worlds on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/545820095/pathfinder-for-savage-worlds-apg-2-and-bestiary-2 Paramount+ not continuing with development of live-action D&D TV show https://www.enworld.org/threads/paramount-will-not-proceed-with-dungeons-dragons-live-action-tv-show.704528/ Gamers 4: Dorkness Falls on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1464770493/gamers-4-dorkness-falls Preview of The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons 1970-1977 https://www.enworld.org/threads/a-preview-of-the-making-of-original-dungeons-dragons-1970-1977.704490/ SFWA posthumously presents Jennell Jaquays with the 2024 Kate Wilhelm Solstice Award for “significant contributions to the science fiction, fantasy, and related genres community” https://www.enworld.org/threads/sfwa-posthumously-presents-jennell-jaquays-with-the-2024-kate-wilhelm-solstice-award.704638/ 2024 Diana Jones Award Finalists announced https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-diana-jones-award-finalists-announced.704637/ Shadowrun 5th Edition Essentials Bundle on Bundle of Holding https://bundleofholding.com/presents/2024SR5Essentials Voidrunner’s Codex from EN Publishing on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/the-voidrunners-codex-sci-fi-box-set-for-5e-and-level-up-a5e Era: Balam from Shades of Vengeance https://www.shadesofvengeance.com/era-balam/ TTRPGs for Palestine Bundle on Itch.io https://itch.io/b/2295/ttrpgs-for-palestine Dungeons & Dragons HeroClix Inconix: Cave of the Owlbear from WizKids https://shop.wizkids.com/products/dungeons-dragons-heroclix-iconix-cave-of-the-owlbear Lancer TTRPG Core Rulebook on Amazon https://amzn.to/4bQoKn8 Astronomical Scenery Dresses Up Your Space Travel https://www.enworld.org/threads/astronomical-scenery-dresses-up-your-space-travel.704604/ -------------------- Return of the Ripper Return of the Ripper on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michaeldavisphd/return-of-the-ripper-a-l1-horror-adventure-for-dcc-rpg?ref=discovery CERN Games Club https://games-club.web.cern.ch/rpgs     -------------------- 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

The Narrator is informed that her campaign might be a bit TOO much fun.