The Eldritch Lorecast

Matt Colville joins the Lorecast to explore whether digital tools like D&D Beyond or Project Sigil actually improve tabletop gaming? Also, which action economy is right for you? Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Shawn: @shawnmerwin Matt:  @mcolville  Editor:  @ZsDante  Topics: 00:00 - Intro 02:01 - Digital tools in TTRPGs 17:25 - Project Sigil 34:57 - D&D 2025 releases 50:26 - Greg Tito leaves WotC 51:52 - Prescribed actions vs free actions 01:00:00 - Changing action economy

James Introcaso, a contributor from MCDM, shares his insights on the merits of public development in tabletop RPGs, arguing it can lead to more engaging games. He discusses the recent updates from D&D Beyond and Paizo, exploring how community feedback shapes these policies. The conversation dives into whether RPGs can thrive on purely narrative mechanics, sparking intriguing debates on storytelling versus traditional gameplay. Additionally, they dissect the highly anticipated adaptation of Critical Role’s Mighty Nein, analyzing its potential new direction.

Good news and bad news in the TTRPG industry this week as D&D books are delayed, Geek & Sundry return, Paizo changes their 3rd party licensing, and Deborah Ann Woll teaches us all about roleplaying games! Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael James: ‪@JamesJHaeck‬ Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ‪@ZsDante‬ Topics: 00:00 - Intro 02:05 - Deborah Ann Woll teaches D&D 11:23 - D&D 2024 delays 12:28 - Geek & Sundry return 15:12 - Patreon problems 24:20 - Critical Role are Among Us 27:11 - Paizo licensing changes 31:19 - Roll20 preorder incentives 34:35 - Writing your first adventure

In the aftermath of Gen Con, a miscommunication from WotC leads to big trouble for D&D YouTubers. Meanwhile, a new record in TTRPG crowdfunding is being broken. Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Shawn: @shawnmerwin Dael: @dailydael James:  @JamesJHaeck Editor:  @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Con drop 07:52 - Gen Con news recap 22:47 - WotC vs YouTube 42:07 - D&D's digital future? 53:15 - Cosmere Kickstarter

Join WotC designers Makenzie De Armas and Justice Ramin Arman as they discuss the exciting features of the upcoming 2024 Player's Handbook. They dive into innovative healing spells, unique character creation processes, and the revamped Monster Manual, including new abilities for dragons. Get an inside look at Project Sigil—a 3D virtual tabletop tool—and explore the creative chemistry between gameplay mechanics and narrative art. Plus, enjoy humorous anecdotes from their Gen Con experiences and hints about the game-changing title, Draw Steel!

We dismantle the D&D 2024 crafting rules to discover why players like to craft, before diving in to fix the 5e exploration pillar and ask whether it's simply misunderstood? Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael James: @JamesJHaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - New dragon types 06:34 - D&D 2024 Crafting rules 11:34 - In game economies 15:17 - Why do players craft? 18:36 - Is crafting player facing? 27:36 - Gen Con 2024 30:48 - Non-combat pillars of play 42:15 - Exploration pillar deep dive

Excitement for D&D 2024 PHB early release at Gen Con, USPS D&D Stamps, WotC's new president, Role Gate acquisition of Tabletop Mirror, favorite character flaws in tabletop games

The new D&D Monk splits the Lorecast crew, Wizards of the Coast reshuffle their staff with a notable absence, and a new streaming service strives to compete with Twitch. Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael James:  @JamesJHaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor:  @ZsDante  Topics: 00:00 - Intro 06:14 - Monk 2024 27:13 - Bard 2024 30:51 - Sorcerer 2024 32:37 - Cleric 2024 35:23 - Kyle Brink leaves WOTC 38:50 - D&D stamps 41:58 - Moonbeam 52:40 - Sci fi TTRPG's

A pre-order bonus for the D&D 3D VTT has us wondering how close it is and how WotC plan to monetize it? Are the new dragons an upgrade from the old? Wouldn't you like to custom make your character's species? Playtest Grim Hollow's heritage system: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHPG_2024_7_145 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael James: @JamesJHaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 04:29 - Sam Riegel 07:24 - D&D 3D VTT update 20:31 - D&D Preorder bonuses 34:50 - Roll20 data leak 38:11 - 2024 Ennie nominations 41:15 - New heritage system 49:12 - Ranger core fantasy

There's a lot to say about the new 5e 2024 Ranger, and... well... it's a thing! We also review the new D&D 2024 spells and try to get more players into the GM chair. Sign up for Grim Hollow Kickstarter updates: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostfiregaming/grim-hollow?ref=3hjfbf Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com James: @JamesJHaeck Dael: @dailydael Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 06:22 - New 5e Ranger 19:38 - New 5e Spells 27:51 - 5e Ranger redux 35:30 - Make new Game Masters 45:40 - Core systems that work