Episodes
7 days ago
7 days ago
This week, Morrus and Jessica talk about psionics and other flavors of magic. In the news, Asmodee spinning off from Embracer Group, Dungeons & Dragons fireside chat, Roll20 and Discord integration, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about the tenets of being a rogue.
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News
See Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk recording live at UK Games Expo on Friday, May 31 https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1845-live-podcast-recording-of-morrus-unofficial-tabletop-rpg-talk/
Asmodee spinning off into its own company as Embracer Group splits into 3 companies https://www.enworld.org/threads/asmodee-owner-to-split-into-3-companies.703830/
Hasbro’s tabletop sales and profits heading up again https://www.enworld.org/threads/hasbros-tabletop-is-on-the-up-again.703869/
Wizards of the Coast Fireside Chat talks about the 2024 D&D Player’s Handbook https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-fireside-chat-revised-2024-player%E2%80%99s-handbook.703857/
Roll20 testing the VTT as an Activity on Discord https://www.enworld.org/threads/roll20-announces-discord-activity-integration.703877/
“AI” fails to write a Dungeons & Dragons news story https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-ai-fail.703775/
Monsters of Drakkenheim crosses $1 million mark on Kickstarter in final day https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-dungeon-dudes-notch-up-another-million-dollar-kickstarter.703873/
Calendar of Many Adventures 2025 from Loke Battle Mats on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/loke-battle-mats/calendar-of-many-adventures-2025
Goodman Games closes forums https://goodman-games.com/blog/2024/04/25/the-goodman-games-forums-are-closing/
Critical Role Candela Obscura Live in LA on Mary 25 https://critrole.com/event/co-live/
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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
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Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Join Us Live At UKGE on Friday 31st May!
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Hey folks! We will be doing a LIVE SHOW at UK Games Expo in Birmingham this year (just like we did last year!) and you're all invited! You'll find us at 3pm on Friday 31st May. We'll confirm the exact location later, but mark your diaries!
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
DnD Sketch 225 | Planar Destinations
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
The party gets a planar sailing ship and choose a destination..
Saturday Apr 20, 2024
295 | WotC President Resigns, Hasbro Seeks New Partner for BG4, and more!
Saturday Apr 20, 2024
Saturday Apr 20, 2024
This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica bring you up to date with all the tabletop RPG news including the resignation of Wizards of the Coast President Cynthia Williams, Hasbro searching for new partner for Baldur’s Gate 4, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about the importance of cabbages.
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News
Wizards of the Coast President Cynthia Williams Resigns https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-president-cynthia-williams-resigns.703723/
Hasbro looking for a new partner to make Baldur’s Gate 4 https://www.enworld.org/threads/hasbro-is-looking-for-partners-for-baldurs-gate-4.703740/
Vecna: Eve of Ruin Trailer Stars Baldur’s Gate’s Astarion’s Voice Actor https://www.enworld.org/threads/vecna-eve-of-ruin-trailer-stars-baldurs-gates-astarion-actor.703763/
Nest of the Eldritch Eye Released to Vecna: Eve of Ruin Pre-order Customers https://www.enworld.org/threads/nest-of-the-eldritch-eye-was-released-to-eve-of-ruin-pre-order-customers.703746/
40+ Multiversal Monsters in Vecna: Eve of Ruin https://www.enworld.org/threads/meet-some-of-the-40-multiversal-monsters-in-vecna-eve-of-ruin.703764/
Beedle & Grimm’s Platinum Edition of Vecna: Eve of Ruin details https://www.enworld.org/threads/heres-all-the-loot-in-b-gs-vecna-eve-of-ruin-platinum-edition.703742/
13th Age Second Edition Kickstarter pre-launch page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pelgranepress/13th-age-second-edition-storytelling-action-fantasy-game
Not DnD – 13th Age 2nd Edition with Rob Heinsoo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyHzFjEb2Cw
What to expect in Star Trek Adventures 2nd Edition https://www.enworld.org/threads/what-to-expect-in-star-trek-adventures-2nd-edition.703739/
Pathfinder Meta Event War of Immortals https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-announces-pathfinder-war-of-immortals-meta-event.703730/
Critical Role Whiskey from Quest’s End https://www.enworld.org/threads/critical-role-whiskey-coming-from-quest%E2%80%99s-end.703758/
Peer-Reviewed study says that D&D is good for mental health https://www.enworld.org/threads/peer-reviewed-study-says-dungeons-dragons-good-for-mental-health.703759/
Steve Jackson Games 2023 Annual Stakeholder Report https://www.enworld.org/threads/steve-jackson-games-releases-stakeholder-report-for-2023.703757/
Pathfinder Life Size Baby Goblin from WizKids https://www.enworld.org/threads/pathfinder-life-size-baby-goblin-coming-from-wizkids.703760/
Monsters of Drakkenheim on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dungeondudes/monsters-of-drakkenheim-5e
The Laundry 2nd Edition on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cubicle-7-games/the-laundry-roleplaying-game-second-edition
Adventure Time: The Roleplaying Game on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cze/adventure-time-the-roleplaying-game
Field Guide to Floral Dragons on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hitpointpress/the-field-guide-to-floral-dragons
Potential Monsters in Quests from the Infinite Staircase Adventures https://www.enworld.org/threads/potential-monsters-in-quests-from-the-infinite-staircase-adventures.703743/
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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
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
DnD Sketch 224 | Speeding Ticket
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Traffic laws and speed limits are very important in the Nine Duchies.
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica bring you up to date with all the tabletop RPG news including Dimension 20 at Madison Square Garden, Planet of the Apes and Black Company both getting new RPGs, edible gummy minis, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about the differences between modern editions and the original game.
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Para Bellum Consulting purchases James M. Ward’s Metamorphosis Alpha https://www.enworld.org/threads/para-bellum-consulting-purchases-james-m-ward%E2%80%99s-metamorphosis-alpha.703613/
The Laundry RPG 2nd Edition on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cubicle-7-games/the-laundry-roleplaying-game-second-edition
Planet of the Apes RPG announced using a version of the West End Games D6 system https://www.enworld.org/threads/planet-of-the-apes-roleplaying-game-coming-from-magnetic-press.703621/
Glen Cook’s Black Company getting a new RPG from Arc Dream https://www.enworld.org/threads/arc-dream-announces-black-company-rpg.703622/
Dimension 20 playing D&D live at Madison Square Garden in 2025 https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-live-play-dimension-20-at-madison-square-garden.703560/
Gummyquest line of edible miniatures with 150 miniatures in 25 different flavors https://www.enworld.org/threads/eat-the-monsters-literally-with-gummyquest.703561/
Introducing the sci-fi sourcebook Voidrunner’s Codex, coming soon to Kickstarter for Level Up: Advanced 5e https://www.enworld.org/threads/introducing-the-voidrunner%E2%80%99s-codex.703605/
This Is Free Trader Beowulf from Mongoose Publishing https://www.mongoosepublishing.com/products/this-is-free-trader-beowulf
Daggerheart 1.3 playtest update https://www.daggerheart.com/blog/daggerheart-v1-3-release
Knight of the Grade from Darrin Drader Designs on DriveThruRPG https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/472160/Knight-of-the-Grave?affiliate_id=36142
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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
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
DnD Sketch 223 | Genie EULA
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Always make sure to read the license agreement before making your wishes.
Saturday Apr 06, 2024
Saturday Apr 06, 2024
This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica bring you up to date with all the tabletop RPG news including Dungeons & Dragons minis for the 1980s cartoon, Star Trek Picard actors in a D&D charity live stream, Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors released early, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about questioning the gifts of the Fae.
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Sugar Cubed Studios d20 Bag https://www.sugarcubedstudios.com/collections/d20-bag
Jess on TikTok talking about dice organization https://www.tiktok.com/@tabletopjess/video/7354347573198507296
D&D cartoon characters in WizKids 50th anniversary miniatures https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-cartoon-characters-in-wizkids-50th-anniversary-miniatures.703468/
NPR Here & Now interview with Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks https://www.npr.org/2024/04/03/1196980098/here-now-anytime-04-03-2024
Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors now available https://store.steampowered.com/app/2388460/Pathfinder_Gallowspire_Survivors/
Red Dragon’s Tale Lego Adventure available for free https://www.enworld.org/threads/download-legos-the-red-dragons-tale.703502/
Star Trek Picard’s Todd Stashwick Hosting D&D Charity Stream https://www.enworld.org/threads/star-trek-picard%E2%80%99s-todd-stashwick-hosting-d-d-charity-stream.703501/
Monsters of Drakkenheim interview with Egg Embry https://www.enworld.org/threads/monsters-of-drakkenheim-d-d-beyond-and-kickstarter-with-nick-ingamells-ghostfire-gaming.703388/
RPG Creators Relief Fund https://www.enworld.org/threads/rpg-evolution-meet-the-rcrf.703334/
Venture Forth – Over 100 Knacks for the Core Classes for Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/475538/Venture-Forth-Over-100-Knacks-for-the-Core-Classes-A5e?affiliate_id=36142
Starfinder: THE GAP Product Page https://paizo.com/products/btq02f0s?Starfinder-THE-GAP
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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
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
DnD Sketch 222 | Paying the Toll
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Paying the toll of Charon -- Err, Bob -- The Ferryman
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica bring you up to date with all the tabletop RPG news including a few D&D Adventure from D&D Beyond, the tabletop gaming industry in a downturn, Hasbro’s AI plans, a new Dungeons & Dragons novel, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about helping a ghost with unfinished business.
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ICv2 Hobby Games 2023 Sales Report https://www.enworld.org/threads/icv2-reports-disappointing-year-for-hobby-games-channel-ttrpgs-down-d-d-declines-30.703385/
Polygon article quoting the interview with Brennan Lee Mulligan about D&D being a combat-heavy game https://www.polygon.com/24105875/worlds-beyond-number-narrative-style-adventure
Free Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth Adventure on D&D Beyond https://www.enworld.org/threads/free-descent-into-the-lost-caverns-of-tsojcanth-adventure-on-d-d-beyond.703343/
D&D Beyond support included in the Monsters of Drakkenhelm Kickstarter https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-beyond-support-included-in-%E2%80%98monsters-of-drakkenheim%E2%80%99-kickstarter.703387/
Paradigms of Skill: Expanded Skill Criticals on DriveThruRPG https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/474819/Paradigms-of-Skill-Expanded-Skill-Criticals?affiliate_id=36142
Dungeons & Dragons: The Fallbacks: Bound of Ruin Review https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-the-fallbacks-bound-for-ruin-review.703101/
Dice on the Borderlands event info at Chepstow Castle https://warhorn.net/events/dice-on-the-borderlands/
RPG Evolution: Hasbro’s AI Plans https://www.enworld.org/threads/rpg-evolution-hasbros-ai-plans.703220/
Doppel is a Physical Digital Miniature https://www.enworld.org/threads/doppel-is-a-physical-digital-miniature.703386/
Monster Vault Preview: Tales of the Valiant Wight https://koboldpress.com/monster-vault-preview-tales-of-the-valiant-wight/
Fantasy AGE 2nd Edition Quickstart https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/475020/fantasy-age-rpg-second-edition-quickstart-free-pdf?affiliate_id=36142
Planestrider’s Journal for Level Up A5E and D&D 5E on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/planestriders-journal
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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