Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica look back at 2023 in RPGs and the industry. In the news, Wizards of the Coast AI art controversy AGAIN, PaizoCon coming to local game stores, a new Disney RPG from Ravensburger, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about confronting the GM about the tone of her games. -------------------- News Jennell Jaquays passed away https://www.enworld.org/threads/industry-veteran-jennell-jaquays-passes.702020/ GoFundMe by Jennell’s wife to cover medical costs and final expenses https://www.gofundme.com/f/jennell-jaquays-has-a-long-road-back WotC: “We made a mistake when we said an image not AI” https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-we-made-a-mistake-when-we-said-an-image-not-ai.701976/ PaizoCon at Local Game Stores https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizocon-at-local-game-stores.702005/ Ravensburger announces RPG/storytelling board game Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls licensed by Disney https://www.enworld.org/threads/ravensburger-releasing-disney-rpg-chronicles-of-light-darkness-falls.702050/ Utility Spells Redux from Purple Martin Games https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/466232/utility-spells-redux-a5e?affiliate_id=36142 Extra Credits and Deeper Mysteries from Roll Them Bones Gaming https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/466618/extra-credit-and-deeper-mysteries?affiliate_id=36142 Toil and Trouble: The Kitchen Witch Archetype & Hearth Magic for Every Witch from Plant Witch Press https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/466664/toil-and-trouble-the-kitchen-witch-archetype-hearth-magic-for-every-witch?affiliate_id=36142 Level Up: A5E Gate Pass Gazette Annual 2023 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/level-up-a5e-gate-pass-gazette-annual-2023 Licensed D&D journal and notebook sets from Random House https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-licensed-dungeons-dragons-journal-sets-from-random-house.702049/ Pick up Troika! the science-fantasy TTRPG for free https://www.enworld.org/threads/pick-up-troika-the-sci-fantasy-ttrpg-for-free.702053/ DOOM GUARD: Super Powered Board Game from Pinnacle Entertainment https://www.enworld.org/threads/doom-guard-super-powered-board-game-from-pinnacle-entertainment.701480/ What’s coming from EN Publishing in 2024 https://www.enworld.org/threads/planestriders-voidrunners-and-monstrous-menagerie-ii-en-publishings-2024-slate.701969/ Vote for the Most Anticipated RPG for 2024 – Polls open until January 15 https://www.enworld.org/threads/vote-for-the-most-anticipated-rpg-of-2024.701867/ -------------------- 2023 Year in Review OGL Crisis Concludes https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-backs-down-original-ogl-to-be-left-untouched-whole-5e-rules-released-as-creative-commons.694850/ Beth Rimmels reviews Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-honor-among-thieves-movie-review.696726/ D&D Creator Summit https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-creator-summit-vtt-one-d-d.696974/ Bigby Presents Glory of the Giants algorithmically generated art controversy https://www.enworld.org/threads/glory-of-the-giants-ai-enhanced-art.699127/ Wizards of the Coast responds to Bigby art controversy https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-artists-must-refrain-from-using-ai-art-generation.699147/ Wizards of the Coast artist falsely accused of using AI https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-updates-d-ds-ai-policy-after-youtubers-false-accusations.701714/ Hasbro layoffs and effects on the D&D team https://www.enworld.org/threads/updated-hasbro-laying-off-1-100-employees.701567/ Deck of Many Things release delayed due to printing issue https://www.enworld.org/threads/deck-of-many-things-release-delayed.700685/ Paizo announces ORC License https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-announces-new-irrevocable-open-rpg-license-to-replace-the-ogl.694404/ Kobold Press announces Project Black Flag https://www.polygon.com/23695923/mtg-aftermath-pinkerton-raid-leaked-cards Critical Role sells out Wembley Arena https://www.enworld.org/threads/critical-roles-sold-out-wembley-arena-show.700667/ D&D Beyond Partnered Content starting with Critical Role’s Tal’Dorei Reborn https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-adds-partnered-content-to-dndbeyond-starting-with-critical-roles-tal%E2%80%99dorei-campaign-setting.699327/ News Digest for August 11, 2023 (Story on the GenCon theft) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-august-11-2023.699225/ Interview with Walking Dead Universe RPG designer Nils Hintze from this week https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-walking-dead-universe-rpg-an-interview-with-nils-hintze.701371/ Rob Wieland reviews Blade Runner The Roleplaying Game https://www.enworld.org/threads/a-review-of-blade-runner.693803/ Rob Wieland reviews Dragonbane https://www.enworld.org/threads/dragonbane-offers-a-box-full-of-classic-fantasy.699064/ Million Dollar Crowdfunding Club https://www.enworld.org/threads/million-dollar-ttrpg-kickstarter-club.678540/ Far West RPG finally delivers on Kickstarter funded in 2011 https://www.enworld.org/threads/far-west-now-available.699708/ Evil Genius Games Sues Netflix Over ‘Rebel Moon’ Roleplaying Game https://www.enworld.org/threads/evil-genius-games-sues-netflix-over-rebel-moon-roleplaying-game.700124/ -------------------- 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 seeks assistance from a potion seller with a disappointing collection.

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about their New Year’s gaming resolutions. In the news, RPG history Ben Riggs declares the golden age of TTRPGs is dead, voting open for the most anticipated RPG of 2024, MCDM RPG clears $4.6 million on Backerkit, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about finding a fork in the dungeon hall and taking it. -------------------- News Ben Riggs: “The Golden Age of TTRPGs is Dead” https://www.enworld.org/threads/ben-riggs-the-golden-age-of-ttrpgs-is-dead.701902/ RPG artists among 4700 listed as sources in Midjourney lawsuit https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/famous-artists-trained-ai-generator-viral-list-rcna131995 Renegade Game Studios Intro Bundles https://renegadegamestudios.com/game-type/intro-bundles/ Freebies, Sales, and Charity Bundles for December 31, 2023 https://www.enworld.org/threads/freebies-sales-and-charity-bundles-for-december-31-2023.701855/ Paizo’s Humble Bundle raises over $40,000 for Comis for Kids https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizos-humble-bundle-brings-comfort-and-joy-with-comicbooks-for-kids.701932/ Vote for the Most Anticipated RPG for 2024 – Polls open until January 15 https://www.enworld.org/threads/vote-for-the-most-anticipated-rpg-of-2024.701867/ The MCDM RPG on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/mcdm-productions/mcdm-rpg Periodic Table of Elementals on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/catilus/periodic-table-of-elementals-by-catilus “The Elements” by Tom Lehrer https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c4/The-Elements.mp3 Dune: Desert Planet Adventure Compendium Volume 1 https://www.modiphius.net/collections/dune-adventures-in-the-imperium/products/dune-desert-planet-adventure-compendium-vol-1 -------------------- 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 adventurers deal with a publisher running out of ideas.

Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, we join in on the adventures of the legendary archeologist and treasure-hunter Montana Drones!

This week, Morrus and PJ talk about recent controversies with AI generated art. In the news, new releases for Fallout RPG, Valiant Adventures RPG from Green Ronin headed to Kickstarter, Paranoia video game released, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about the usefulness of the ten foot pole. -------------------- News Baldur’s Gate 3 characters available on D&D Beyond https://www.dndbeyond.com/claim/dice/baldurs-gate-3 New Publisher and New Edition for Barbarians of Lemuria https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-publisher-for-and-new-edition-of-barbarians-of-lemuria.701713/ A Leveled Up Bestiary – Book 1 from Faolyn on the EN World forums https://www.enworld.org/threads/a-leveled-up-bestiary-book-1.701724/ Green Ronin announced Kickstarter dates for Valiant Adventures Superhero RPG https://www.enworld.org/threads/valiant-adventures-superhero-ttrpg-coming-from-green-ronin.701753/ Paranoia: Happiness is Mandatory video game returns to digital store shelves after being pulled from release due to legal issues in 2020 https://www.enworld.org/threads/paranoia-happiness-is-mandatory-video-game-released-on-steam.701737/ Fallout RPG 2024 releases including NCR, West Coast, Mojave, and Appalachia https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-fallout-the-roleplaying-game-releases-coming-in-2024.701747/ Carcassay: Titan Rat City https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/464124/Carcassay-Titan-Rat-City?affiliate_id=36142 Elric of Melniborne in Swords of the Serpentine https://pelgranepress.com/2020/11/13/the-iconic-hero-elric-of-melnibone-in-swords-of-the-serpentine/ Batman Gotham City Chronicles RPG https://monolithedition.com/en/portfolio/batman-gotham-city-chronicles-the-roleplaying-game/ -------------------- Algorithmic Art Generation in RPGs (Again) Freelance artist uses AI artwork in Terminator RPG sourcebook https://www.enworld.org/threads/ai-art-removed-from-upcoming-terminator-rpg-book.701719/ Is It Ai? algorithmic generation detector https://isitai.com/ Wizards of the Coast falsely accused of using AI art to promote the 2024 core rulebook re-release https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-updates-d-ds-ai-policy-after-youtubers-false-accusations.701714/ -------------------- 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, Santa's elves go on strike.

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica discuss the Hasbro layoffs and how they affect Dungeons & Dragons and the RPG industry as a whole. In the news, Baldur’s Gate 3 advent calendar, rumors of a Baldur’s Gate TV show on Netflix, Paizo and TYPE40 kickstarting a Wayfinder Compass replica, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about the Four Horsemen of the Modern Apocalypse. -------------------- News Kaz the Minotaur comes to 5e for his 35th anniversary https://www.enworld.org/threads/kaz-the-minotaur-comes-to-5e-for-his-35th-anniversary.701565/ Nominations for Most Anticipated RPG of 2024 are open https://www.enworld.org/threads/nominate-your-most-anticipated-rpg-of-2024.701616/ The MCDM RPG on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/mcdm-productions/mcdm-rpg Paizo and TYPE40 announce launch date for the Wayfinder Compass high-quality prop on Kickstarter https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-and-type40-announce-launch-date-of-wayfinder-compass-kickstarter.701610/ Legacy of Worlds and Adventure League New Season https://www.enworld.org/threads/an-epic-journey-through-the-multiverse-legacy-of-worlds-and-ddal00-14-proxy-hunt.701566/ Baldur’s Gate 3 Advent Calendar https://advent.baldursgate3.game/ EN World thread on the BG3/Netflix show rumors https://www.enworld.org/threads/baldurs-gate-3-live-action-series-talks-at-netflix.701612/ The Electric State on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/the-electric-state-roleplaying-game Games Workshop pay staff £2500 bonus each https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/dec/07/games-workshop-hands-staff-2500-bonus-as-half-year-profits-rise-12 EN Publishing’s Dungeon Delver’s Guide for Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition makes Polygon’s list of Best TTRPG Books of 2023 https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeon-delvers-guide-in-polygons-best-ttrpg-books-of-2023.701622/ -------------------- Hasbro Layoffs Hasbro laying off 1100 employees – D&D layoffs confirmed https://www.enworld.org/threads/updated-hasbro-laying-off-1-100-employees.701567/ Hasbro Quarterly Reports https://investor.hasbro.com/financial-information/quarterly-results Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk #272: Blades in the Dark (discusses the Hasbro financial situation following the Q2 2023 report during the news segment) https://morrus.podbean.com/e/272-blades-in-the-dark/ Wizards of the Coast founder and ex-CEO Peter Adkison comments on Hasbro’s layoffs https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-founder-peter-adkison-on-hasbros-layoffs.701609/ Sly Flourish on Mastodon https://chirp.enworld.org/@slyflourish/111584330033721946 -------------------- 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 discovers a magic item shop that’s a bit…underwhelming.

This week, Morrus and Jessica are joined by Mike Shea aka Sly Flourish to talk about D&D Beyond and walled gardens. In the news, D&D announcements from PAX Unplugged, MCDM’s new RPG on Backerkit, Pathfinder 2e charity bundle, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about the wondrous inventions of a rather mundane artificer. -------------------- Our Guest Mike Shea aka Sly Flourish https://slyflourish.com/ Like Lazy RPG Podcast https://slyflourish.podbean.com/ Sly Flourish on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/slyflourish -------------------- News Dragonmeet After Action Report https://www.enworld.org/threads/dragonmeet-after-action-report.701390/ WotC Removes Release Dates from Promo Images for 2024 https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-removes-release-dates-from-promo-images-for-2024.701375/ The 2024 Core D&D Rulebooks Are Coming May https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-2024-core-d-d-rulebooks-are-coming-in-may.701361/ Vecna: Even of Ruin Coming 2024 https://www.enworld.org/threads/vecna-eve-of-ruin-coming-2024.701359/ Quests from the Infinite Staircase https://www.enworld.org/threads/quests-from-the-infinite-staircase-coming-july-2024.701363/ Descent Into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth is the first of several single session D&D events https://www.enworld.org/threads/descent-into-the-lost-caverns-of-tsojcanth-is-the-first-of-several-single-session-d-d-events.701367/ Dungeons & Dragons Making Of Book https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-making-of-book-coming-june-2024.701364/ Roll for Combat VTT impressions live stream archive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGa4AJmcgjg MCDM new RPG on Backerkit raises over $1 million in first day, at time of writing was over $2.5 million https://www.enworld.org/threads/mcdms-new-tactical-ttrpg-hits-1m-crowdfunding-on-first-day.701473/ Shadowrun 1st Edition Hardcover from 1989 getting a reprint https://www.enworld.org/threads/shadowrun-1st-edition-to-be-reprinted.701404/ Pathfinder 2nd Edition Legacy Bundle on Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com/books/pathfinder-second-edition-legacy-bundle-paizo-books?partner=gamerstavern R. Talsorian announced Shadow Scar coming in 2024 https://www.enworld.org/threads/r-talsorian-games-announces-shadow-scar.701472/ Baldur’s Gate 3 wins 6 awards at the 2023 Game Awards inlcuindg Game of the Year and Player’s Voice https://www.ign.com/articles/the-game-awards-2023-winners-the-full-list Steve Jackson Games 2024 Release Schedule https://www.enworld.org/threads/steve-jackson-games-announces-2024-release-schedule.701492/ Gate Pass Gazette Annual 2023 Pre-Launch Page on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/level-up-a5e-gate-pass-gazette-annual-2023 -------------------- D&D Beyond and Walled Gardens D&D Beyond https://www.dndbeyond.com/ Open5e https://open5e.com/ Level Up: Advanced 5e on Foundry https://foundryvtt.com/packages/a5e Fantastic Lairs on Roll20 https://marketplace.roll20.net/browse/bundle/21371/fantastic-lairs-tier-1-1st-4th-level Demiplane 5e Nexus https://app.demiplane.com/nexus/5e Shard Tabletop https://www.shardtabletop.com/ Clash on Owlbear Rodeo https://extensions.owlbear.rodeo/clash Warmage Wizard Archetype on the Level Up website https://www.levelup5e.com/news/the-warmage-wizard-archetype D&D’s Inclusivity Language Alterations in Core Rules https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-ds-inclusivity-language-alterations-in-core-rules.701114/ -------------------- 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