Leveling up as Game Masters!! Discussing Table-Top RPG news, systems, and design! Live on YouTube Saturday Mornings 9:00am PST! jorphdan.substack.com
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Join Jeff & Seth as they take you through TTRPG game systems, 3rd party modules, community game aides, industry news, and more!
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Nerds invite you into their world and chats about TTRPGs w/ OSR vibes, Board & Video Games, pop culture, & more! Listen and Subscribe for real, irreverent, yet relevant discussions, creator interviews, nerdy news, product reviews, and more!
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🎲System-agnostic tabletop roleplaying game discussions. Level up your TTRPG sessions with topic deep-dives, news, and tips for D&D and so much more. 🌲New EVERGREEN episodes every Wednesday. 🤹♂️Always as goofy as they are sincere, Ivan and Steve are two forever GMs obsessed with making your next TTRPG session the best one yet. 🗣Covering topics including •metagaming •interviews with industry leaders •bringing real life socio-political issues into your campaigns •TTRPG news, and beyond. 🧙♂️Pa ...
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Ben Byrne, Dael Kingsmill, Shawn Merwin, and James Haeck bring you the latest tabletop hobby news, discussions on roleplaying game design, ideas for players and GMs, and share their passion for tabletop roleplaying games and the community! For More info be sure to check out ghostfiregaming.com.
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Chapter and Multiverse is a brand-new actual play podcast, using multiple game systems of different genres to explore the city of Chapter. Every new campaign is set in the same city, but in a different alternate universe. One season, Chapter may be a medieval fantasy town complete with monarchs, magic and monsters, but another season, it may be a gritty futuristic metropolis where corporations control everyone’s daily lives. Along the way the Eternal Tavern Keeper guides the listeners, a ...
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Presented by Twinsticks and Ties, the 1v1 Business of Gaming podcast features interviews from some of the world's most interesting video games, esports and gaming industry professionals. From gaming news and esports tournaments, to video game business and industry movers, 1v1 features in-depth 1 on 1 interviews with professionals who have learned how to make a living in video games and competitive esports. Connect with Brad: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/braddicks/ Connect with Twins ...
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A rotating cast of nerdy friends blend collaborative leftist storytelling with irreverent humor to create a series of small campaign Actual Plays covering a wide variety of TTRPGs such as D&D5e, PF2e, The Spy Game, Cy_Borg, Starfinder, Into the Odd, & more! Listen in as the PDG RPG crew create a special kind of cathartic chaos using dice and rules! Follow the show, get custom TTRPG content, and more at https://www.patreon.com/psychicdolphingarage
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Worldbuilders Weekly brings you interviews with authors, artists, designers and more from the sci-fi, fantasy, and gaming community. Every episode also includes the latest news from Patrick Rothfuss' geek-powered charity: treasures from the Worldbuilders Market, trivia, nerdy tangents, and plenty of geeks-doing-good stories thanks to your incredible support! Worldbuilders works to create sustainable change for the better throughout the world in partnership with other charities and through ou ...
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With a full "Draw Steel" playthrough under their belts, Jeff & Seth give a detailed review of the TTRPG. Plus, a look back at Season 3!由Jeff & Seth
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Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9 News * [ ] I’m back! Had to travel for my muggle job, and exhausted. * [ ] D&D Immersive Experience coming to Ontario * [ ] Similar to Universal D&D fan night * [ ] PAX Unplugged 2024 Dec 6-8th * [ ] Dropout releases “Never …
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Where should you focus your DM prep when planning a D&D campaign? Will Bastions be included in future 5e adventure modules? Is AI art infiltrating boardgames? All that and more, right now! BoardGameWire article: https://tinyurl.com/BoardGameWireArticle Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael James: @ja…
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The whole gang is here and Ryan David leads the discussion around what "bones" are a must-have for the perfect fantasy role playing game? Spanning from philosophy to mechanics, the crew nominate elements that they simply couldn't exclude from their own "perfect D&D." The news is just one article -- but what an article it is! Do you know what your d…
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A torrent of TTRPG news hits, including 5e 2024 monsters previewed on D&D Beyond, Critical Role touring the globe, DriveThruRPG increasing AI browsing features, and a new Ravenloft novel! Late Pledge Grim Hollow Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostfiregaming/grim-hollow?ref=5z40qv Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.c…
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Nerdcognito - Episode 249: 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide GUTTED! Erased Options & Choices for 5e Tables!
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Wizards of the Coast has further GUTTED 2024 Dungeons and Dragons. Thanks to a leak and preview materials, we review all of the options and play choices that new to the hobby players and 5e folks alike now have had erased! It's not just an attack on most current players and old school classic gamers, it's open season for anything that doesn't fit t…
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Today, Seth & Jeff are diving into the art of world-building, but they’re not just talking theory—they’re giving you real tools to make it happen! They’ll be breaking down 7 essential tool categories, covering everything from random tables, to organizational tools, map creators and much more.由Jeff & Seth
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Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9 News * [ ] Happy Halloween! * [ ] Cairn 2e is available now on itch. * [ ] DMG 2024 in my hands! * [ ] Too much put on D&D Beyond. * [ ] Comic Con in London featured the Baldur’s Gate 3 cast playing D&D 2024 * [ ] Ravenloft …
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Hasbro changes its corporate structure which leads to layoffs, new jobs, and a new future for D&D 5e. We also discuss which TTRPG will make you a better GM, and celebrate our Lorecast Halloween tradition! FINAL DAYS to back the Grim Hollow Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostfiregaming/grim-hollow?ref=5z40qv Email your questions …
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Nerdcognito - Episode 248: D&D in Decline - The 2024 DMG Destroys DM Agency & Codifies Safety Tools!
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Your Dungeon Master has no autonomy. Players can steamroll the table. PCs get a safe space where they are untouchable. The Wizards of the Coast 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide has codified safety tools and empowered the woke crybullies that run rampant in the hobby. Further accelerating the destruction of our hobby and bending the knee to the screaming…
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Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9 News * [ ] Lucien is back! * [ ] Perkins is now “Creative Director” * [ ] DMG 2024 - on D&D Beyond Oct 29th, Print November 12th * [ ] Pathfinder 2e - War of the Immortals * [ ] Starfinder 2e - Empires Devoured Crowd Funding…
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Randy dropped in and the gang just couldn't keep it to an hour! Listen to the overtime segment where the topic turns to the dark side... what happens when you have to remove a player from your group. The old kick to the curb is necessary and a part of the hobby, but how do you and your table handle this unpleasant task? Listen for insight, tales of…
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LIVE from Gamehole Con, the Eldritch Lorecast peaks inside the D&D 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide with LaTia Jacquise. It's a whole Dungeon Master toolbox filled with chase rules, the entire Greyhawk setting, and... doors? Back the Grim Hollow Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostfiregaming/grim-hollow?ref=5z40qv Email your questions…
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This week, friend of the show Randy Nichols sits in and talks with Ryan and Bert about preparations a player makes when tackling a new system, new table, or both. The boys talk their rituals and TTRPG "study habits." Of course, they get to talking and get caught up in the conversation -- so once the chat about the news finishes discussing the pop g…
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Jeff & Seth have played over 15 different TTRPGs, and today they will break down their absolute favorite mechanics from all across those systems. Plus, D&D is returning to Greyhawk!由Jeff & Seth
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Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9 News * [ ] Ars Magica open License * [ ] Chris Perkin’s stepping down as Project Lead * [ ] DMG 5.5 will be released Nov 12th Crowd Funding & Deals * [ ] Ars Magica Definitive Edition (backerkit) * [ ] Mycologist’s Primer (k…
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Live from PAX Aus, the Eldritch Lorecast hosts a discussion about the toll YouTube takes on the mental health of D&D and Tabletop creators. Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @GhostfireGaming Trent: @Miscast Luna: @Luboffin Dave: @TabletopTime Dael: @MonarchsFactory __ Editor: @ZsDante…
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Extreme violence. Naughty bits. Gore. Uncomfortable situations. How much is too much at the table? Where is there a line? IS THERE a line? The gang weighs in. The news includes some surprising 2024 DND PHB information kicking off the week's update. After the news, the guys discuss player engagement and how to keep the focus on the table instead of …
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Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9 News * [ ] Video Unclear * [ ] D&D ‘24 - Showcasing new DMG * [ ] Bastions? Better than Strongholds and Followers? Better than Acquisitions Inc? * [ ] Magic Items, new and old, plus crafting rules * [ ] Witch + Craft * [ ] B…
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After a quick convo about community etiquette and making the internet safer, we dive into the D&D 2024 DMG update and which Bastion system is right for you? Back the Grim Hollow Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostfiregaming/grim-hollow?ref=5z40qv Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailyd…
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Ryan David does no prep. Bert does a lot. Kyle is in the middle. What session prep style is best, how does prep affect a game, and what ramifications does it have for your group at the table? Some interesting news with a new contender to dethrone the "horse." After, a DND DM is looking for an exit... but is he not enjoying the game because he isn't…
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In this episode, Kickstarter comes through with a set of Pixels Dice! Pixels Dice have the same look and feel of standard dice but include all new features, like a Bluetooth connection, roll tracking, and customizable LED lights. Are they worth the hype? Check them out for yourself at gamewithpixels.com…
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Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9 News * [ ] D&D 2024 is out! * [ ] Did they sell much less, or much more than 2014? * [ ] WotC says this is the fastest selling PHB of all time. * [ ] Miska the Wolfspider Mini, looks pretty bad * [ ] Welcome to Spook-tober! …
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We explore our favorite TTRPG settings and what makes a good campaign setting, whether the 80's D&D cartoon will ever get a revival, and can 5e be played in low magic worlds? Back the Grim Hollow Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostfiregaming/grim-hollow?ref=5z40qv Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenB…
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The 2024 DND Players Handbook is the best selling Dungeons & Dragons supplement... EVER?!? Really? We dig into the numbers that are available and have some questions and commentary. This week we also welcome the Lost Lore Scholar, Jack into his seat as the newest host of Nerdcognito! After the news, all four of your friends, Ryan David, Bert, Jack,…
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Kobold Press takes a strong stance on AI in the TTRPG industry, Adventurer's League integrates D&D 2024 into its organized play, and we redesign Strahd for the modern age! Follow the Grim Hollow Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostfiregaming/grim-hollow?ref=5z40qv Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenBy…
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The show picks up where we left off last week -- talking about comedy TTRPGs. Can funny have legs? Is a long-term comedy campaign sustainable? Then, we get buried in the news this week starting with a deep discussion on 2024 DND's new "time out" cleric spell; the one that allows you to short rest during a combat. Plus, woke warriors are forming yet…
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Comments from Hasbro CEO ignites another discussion on AI tools in D&D, MCDM releases their creator license for Draw Steel, and we debate whether being a YouTuber helps or hinders success for TTRPG creators? Follow the Grim Hollow Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostfiregaming/grim-hollow?ref=5z40qv Email your questions to podcas…
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The gang pivots from talking about WotC, woke, or faux warrior drama this week and puts on their player character hats. What mindset, procedure, and thought process go behind the making of a character for D&D or any other TTRPG? Three very different perspectives and practices that offer insight into their game -- and hopefully yours! Plus, an exten…
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Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9 News * [ ] WotC CEO talks about using AI in his games, and with the future of D&D. * [ ] Laid off WotC employee previously warned about AI. * [ ] Want to use AI for Game Masters, vs the stance on AI Art. * [ ] RPGs are becom…
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Jeff & Seth take a deeper look at Draw Steel's playtest packet. Matt Coleville and the team at MCDM have released their in-development TTRPG system’s 1st Playtest Packet. Draw Steel was revealed as the name of their custom system and backers received an email with links to the packet for creating a level one character, with only 5 classes to start,…
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This week the Lorecast discusses the ethics of designing wargames for the military, discusses whether bounded accuracy supports a "heroic fantasy" ludonarrative, and revises the Grim Hollow transformation rules! Follow the Grim Hollow Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostfiregaming/grim-hollow?ref=5z40qv Check out People Make Game…
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The Hero's Feast artwork from OneDND is the most Wizards of the Coast thing WotC has done... this week. We pick it apart, talk about "why?", and have a general good time because YouTube sensation The Dungeon Delver, Mr. Bill Silvey is guest hosting this week! This, plus one or two abysmal Reddit takes and the news makes for a great conversation abo…
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Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9 News * [ ] Draw Steel playtest out for backers * [ ] MCDM’s Draw Steel Creator License * [ ] Compared to Paizo’s ORC License? * [ ] Changes to 2024 D&D on DnD beyond compared to books. * [ ] Day 1 Errata? * [ ] Greg Tito lea…
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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 T…
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Nerdcognito - Episode 240: WotC to "Revise" Keep on the Borderlands; Building Intrigue as a DM
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Continuing the path of destruction and erasure of the OG creators of D&D, Wizards of the Coast has announced that the new DND 5.5/OneDND starter set will include a new version of B2: Keep on the Borderlands, but "updated for modern audiences." Why are they intentionally scrubbing or rewriting classic content that has no need for revision? Then, aft…
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Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9 valgabriev - Love the show, always glad when you have an episodegarchomp635 - What are your thoughts on painting miniatures? News * [ ] D&D Direct August 27th on YouTube. * [ ] Cosmere RPG Kickstarter finished at $14,692,791…
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James Introcaso from MCDM joins us to talk Draw Steel and whether developing games publicly make for better TTRPG's? D&D Beyond and Paizo both walk back unpopular policies, and can RPG's have purely storytelling rules without dice? Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne James: @JamesJHaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Big Jimb…
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Big changes are coming to D&D 2024, and we’ve got the inside scoop. From revamped classes to game-changing mechanics, we’re breaking down our top 5 favorite changes—and we both agree that number 5 is the most exciting. Let’s dive in!由Jeff & Seth
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Well, Wizards of the Coast (with lots of Hasbro fingerprints) has stuck it to fans again -- this time, their 5e base. WotC has chosen to force the shift to OneDND and will auto convert all materials in D&D Beyond to the new platform, once again breaking their word about backwards compatibility. The SparkleTroll crowd is NOT happy. Can we utilize th…
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Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9 News * [ ] D&D Direct August 27th on YouTube. * [ ] Alt Covers delayed outside of North America. * [ ] UK and Europe - Oct 18 * [ ] Australia - Oct 24 (BIRTHDAY!) * [ ] New Zealand - Oct 31 * [ ] Dungeon Master’s Guide 11/12…
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In the debut episode of the Elven Maid Inn's short-form show, she talks about Fudging and it's implications and impact on games and the hobby. *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL!! ...and go to your favorite podcast player or nerdcognito.com or to subscribe to the OG podcast, Nerdcognito! linktr.ee/nerdcognito…
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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 T…
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Nerdcognito - Episode 238: Designers NEED To Insert... Identity Politics & Social Justice Themes?!?
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Continuing the 2-part show from last week, Grim Jim joins RD and Bert to talk about the discussion in the mainstream TTRPG/DnD hobby for the "need" for game designers to insert and address political themes, social justice, and "wrongs" of society in their games. Why is this a "need?" Answer: It is not. Plus, we begin the show laughing at some insan…
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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 - Wot…
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Nerdcognito - Episode 237: Play THIS! ...not OneDND! (with special guest host Grim Jim Desborough)
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OneDND has been set free by Wizards of the Coast. With WotC's "new" and "daring" upgrade now getting a lot of buzz, we take an ENTIRE episode talking about other games you can and should bring to your table! Our friend Grim Jim Desborough sits in and brings his unique perspective and two decades of professional game design experience to the convers…
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Join Jeff & Seth as they dive into their unforgettable experience at Gen Con. They share insights on the latest games they explored, the fascinating people they connected with, and their predictions on where D&D is heading by the end of 2024. Whether you're a seasoned RPG player or just curious about the world of tabletop gaming, this episode has s…
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Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9 News * [ ] What happened!? * [ ] Great video by Bob World Builder on what is a Ranger? * [ ] Dragonlance Legacies - a new Trilogy from Weis and Hickman * [ ] Dragonlance Chronicles releases Feb 4th 2025 * [ ] Nu5e - are Lair…
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LIVE from Gen Con we explore the D&D 2024 Player's Handbook with WotC designers Makenzie De Armas and Justice Ramin Arman. We also get a sneak peak at Project Sigil, the D&D 3D VTT, and prepare ourselves to Draw Steel! Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Shawn: @shawnmerwin Makenzie: @MakenzieLaneDA Justice: @justi…
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Did you know that Dave Arneson worked on a super-secret follow-up to Blackmoor with a nobody studio that no one has heard of? NEITHER DID THE ARNESON ESTATE. This disgusting grift really has RD and the boys upset, and they detail the situation for you. Plus, Kelsey and ShadowDark sweep the ENNIEs and a Reddit redemption story. ----more---- The News…
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