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Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk

A podcast all about the latest tabletop roleplaying game news! From D&D and Pathfinder to the latest indie games, it won’t necessarily be accurate, or informative, or even competent, but we will try to have fun! Join ENnies creator, EN Publishing CEO, and EN World owner Morrus, Southampton Guild of Roleplayers founder Peter Coffey, and EN Publishing Business Manager Jessica Hancock each week. You might learn something. But you probably won’t.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    323 | Diving into the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide: Insights and Analysis

    Join Russ, PJ Coffey from the Southampton Guild Roleplayers, and Jessica from EN Publishing, along with special guest Mike Shea, as they delve into the newly released 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide. This week's episode focuses on a comprehensive analysis of the guide, highlighting its strengths, areas for improvement, and its potential impact on both new and seasoned Dungeon Masters. Mike Shea provides his firsthand experience with the guide, sharing insights on the book's organization, the inclusion of essential tools, and its approach to aiding Dungeon Masters in running engaging campaigns. The discussion also touches on the practical aspects of adventure creation and the inclusion of Bastions as a new game feature. In addition to the core topic, the episode briefly covers the latest tabletop RPG news, including the 10th anniversary of the Era: The Consortium, Blades in the Dark's new expansion, and Critical Role's Christmas album. The hosts also discuss the implications of Apple's new Patreon policy and Twitch's updated content guidelines.

    1h 48m

  2. 1 NOV

    322 | DMG Contents, D&D Cartoon Magic Items, WoGD Controversy, & More

    Table of Contents for Dungeon Masters Guide Leaked D&D Cartoon Character Stats & Magic Items Check Out Starfinder 2E's High Level Playtest DriveThruRPG's New AI-Content Filter WizKids to Release Edge of the Realms, New D&D Map-Building Game Ravenloft: Heir of Strahd Cover, Synopsis Revealed Watch the Baldur's Gate 3 Cast Play 'What We Do In The Shadow-Cursed Lands' Former World of Game Design Employees Claim Tabletop Company Exploits Workers and Clients

    1h 6m

  3. 29 OCT

    321 | D&D Meat(!), Hasbro Earnings & Layoffs, Free D&D Adventure, & More!

    This episode suffered some technical issues, so this audio is the unedited, raw version! Hopefully this 'behind the curtain' version won't put you off... too much! Hasbro Hit With Layoffs, Wizards of the Coast Impacted Some Takeaways From Hasbro's Latest Reports    D&D's Christopher Perkins Promoted to Creative Director   D&D 'One-Shot Days' At Hobby Stores Throughout November & December    Critical Role Returns to Gen Con in 2025, 4 Other Live Shows Announced   Game Night Is Well Catered With These Official D&D Meat Sticks    The Legend of Vox Machina Renewed for Fourth Season    Drizzt's Daughter Gets Audible-Exclusive Book Launching This Week    Scions of Elemental Evil Released on D&D Beyond

    57 min

  4. 28 OCT

    A Few Technical Issues!

    Hey folks, as you may have realised we had some technical issues with this week's show. We hope to get it up soon, but there's a few hitches going on behind the scenes. Sorry for the ... errr... inconvenience? That's not the right word. Anyway, catch you soon!

    1 min

  5. 20 OCT

    320 | More DMG Previews, Discworld RPG Over $1 million, Chris Perkins No Longer Production Lead, and more!

    This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about all the week’s tabletop RPG news including more DMG previews, Discworld RPG breaks $1 million, Chris Perks no longer production lead, and more! -------------------- NewsDiscworld RPG Kickstarternow over $1 million https://www.enworld.org/threads/discworlds-headed-for-a-million-dollars.707337/ Discworld RPG live stream from Modiphius https://www.enworld.org/threads/watch-this-discworld-livestream-game-from-modiphius.707286/ Vaesen travels to Prague  and Stockholm in new expansions https://www.enworld.org/threads/vaesen-travels-to-prague-and-stockholm-in-new-expansions.707365/ Call of Cthulhu in a Prison https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/call-of-cthulhu-pentridge-prison-tours-tickets-1023143699347 Steve Jackson Games releasing Fighting Fantasy gamebooks in the US https://www.enworld.org/threads/fighting-fantasy-gamebooks-coming-to-america-via-steve-jackson-games.707386/ 2024 DMG will be Chris Perkins’s last book as Project Lead https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-2024-dungeon-masters-guide-is-chris-perkins-last-book-as-product-lead.707360/ Wyrd Science https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/499186/wyrd-science-vol-1-issues-1-6-bundle-bundle?affiliate_id=36142 Monstrous Menagerie II introduction https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-monstrous-menagerie-ii%E2%80%99s-introduction.707356/ Slayer’s Survival Kit and Hunter’s Journal on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/evil-hat/slayers-survival-kit-and-hunter-s-journal A deep dive into the 2024 Player’s Handbook https://www.enworld.org/threads/a-deep-dive-into-the-2024-d-d-players-handbook.707382/ A sneak peek at the 2024 Dungeon Masters’ Guide https://www.enworld.org/threads/a-sneak-peek-of-the-2024-d-d-dungeon-masters-guide.707331/ Five Big Takeaways from the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide https://www.enworld.org/threads/five-big-takeaways-from-the-2024-dungeon-masters-guide.707318/ Dungeons & Dragons has done away with the Adventuring Day https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-has-done-away-with-the-adventuring-day.707237/ Grewhawk now an option for DMs Guild material https://www.enworld.org/threads/you-can-now-make-greyhawk-stuff-on-dms-guild.707335/ Dungeons & Dragons may not come back to Greyhawk after the 2024 DMG https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-may-not-come-back-to-greyhawk-after-2024-dungeon-masters-guide.707276/ --------------------Please support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrusDon’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/VAuxX8MAsk your Listener Question on Twitter, email morruspodcast@gmail.com, or contact us on TikTok at TikTok--------------------Hosts: Russ “Morrus” Morrissey, PJ Coffey, and Jessica HancockEditing and post-production: Darryl MottTheme Song: Steve ArnottMalach the Maleficent played by Darren MorrisseyCheck out all the media content from EN World at http://enliverpg.com

    1h 26m

  6. 13 OCT

    319 | DMG 2024 Preview, New Dragonbane Campaign, D&D Movie Finds New Life on Streaming, and more!

    This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about all the week’s tabletop RPG news including more previews from the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide, Path of Glory campaign for Dragonbane, Dungeons & Dragons movie gets second life on streaming, and more!--------------------News[2:36] Ghostbusters Live RPG event to raise funds for charity https://www.enworld.org/threads/ghostbusters-live-rpg-event-to-raise-funds-for-charity.707261/[6:15] Free League releases Path of Glory campaign for Dragonbane https://www.enworld.org/threads/free-league-to-release-path-of-glory-for-dragonbane.707213/[12:24] Alien 2nd Edition crowdfunding campaign delayed, will now include Alien Romulus material and incorporate fan feedback https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-edition-of-alien-rpg-includes-romulus-material-but-kickstarter-delayed-to-2025.707246/[15:19] Monsters, Horrors, and Abominations on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/periaptgames/monsters-horrors-and-abominations[16:24] Chaosium launches Companions of Arthur community content program for Pendragon 6th Edition https://www.enworld.org/threads/chaosium-launches-pendragon-community-content-program.707257/[19:50] Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves gets new life on Netflix https://screenrant.com/dungeons-and-dragons-honor-among-thieves-movie-netflix-top-10/[22:45] Ars Magica Open License https://atlas-games.com/arsmagica/openars[25:50] New details about the Universal Studios Dungeons & Dragons attraction https://www.enworld.org/threads/universal-studios-hollywood-releases-new-details-about-dungeons-dragons-universal-fan-fest-nights.707229/[27:56] Expanse Transport Union Edition on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/green-ronin-publishing/the-expanse-roleplaying-game-transport-union-edition[28:37] Mists of Akuma 5e+ Eastern Fantasy Noir Steampunk on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/verantheacodex/mists-of-akuma-5e-eastern-fantasy-noir-steampunk-bonanza[31:01] Triumph of the Tusk Player’s Guide for Pathfinder 2nd Edition https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6wmp2[32:04] Magnus Archives RPG https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/the-magnus-archives-roleplaying-game/[34:16] DM’s Toolbox in the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-new-dm-tools-in-the-new-dungeon-masters-guide.707247/[59:17] Crafting Magic Items in the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide https://www.enworld.org/threads/magic-items-crafting-in-the-new-dungeon-masters-guide.707208/--------------------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

    1h 14m

  7. 6 OCT

    318 | 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide Preview, Discworld RPG, D&D Accessories, and more!

    This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about all the week’s tabletop RPG news including previews of the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide, a look at the Discworld quickstart, new Dungeons & Dragons accessories, and more! -------------------- News [2:24] Longshoreman strike ends after 3 days with tentative agreement in place until January 15 https://www.enworld.org/threads/follow-up-longshoreman-strike-ends-after-three-days.707125/ [4:49] UK hands over Chagos Islands to Mauritius https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98ynejg4l5o [7:34] Discworld Quickstart and trailer released by Modiphius https://www.enworld.org/threads/modiphius-discworld-rpg-has-a-quickstart-and-a-trailer-and-its-very-pratchett.706994/ [15:29] Advanced Fighting Fantasy on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2036759092/advanced-fighting-fantasy-dark-dungeons-the-boardgame [18:44] PETA releases three new D&D subclasses https://www.enworld.org/threads/peta-releases-three-new-dungeons-dragons-subclasses.706997/ [22:02] Baldur’s Gate 3 cast reunites for MCM Comic Con London D&D Live performance https://www.enworld.org/threads/baldurs-gate-3-cast-reunites-for-d-d-live-at-mcm-comic-con-london.707046/ [23:40] WizKids releasing Baldur’s Gate 3 miniatures https://www.enworld.org/threads/wizkids-to-release-baldurs-gate-3-miniatures.706945/ [25:27] Catalyst Game Labs announces Voltron RPG https://www.enworld.org/threads/theres-a-voltron-rpg-coming.707064/ [26:39] Cubicle 7 Warhammer Day Sale https://cubicle7games.com/warhammer-day-sale [30:22] Candela Obscure gets first official adventure book https://www.enworld.org/threads/candela-obscura-gets-first-official-adventure-book.706958/ [32:46] The Beacons Are Lit Bundle benefitting Owen KC Stephens medical expenses https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/493349/the-beacons-are-lit-bundle?affiliate_id=36142 [34:15] Mongoose acquires rights to Twilight 2000 and 2300AD https://www.enworld.org/threads/mongoose-acquires-twilight-2000-and-2300-ad.707036/ [36:13] FiveEvil Splingers on DriveThruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/495664/fiveevil-splinters?affiliate_id=36142 [38:38] New licensed accessories for Dungeons & Dragons announced https://www.enworld.org/threads/multiple-officially-licensed-dungeons-dragons-accessories-announced.707127/ [42:19] ‘Dungeon Crawler’ added to Merrium-Webster Dictionary https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeon-crawler-is-now-part-of-the-english-dictionary.707083/ [43:05] Zombie Road on Gamefound https://gamefound.com/en/projects/dragonmount-press/zombieroadrpg [46:31] Dragon Reflections #8 by M.T. Black about the mentioned issue of Dragon https://www.enworld.org/threads/dragon-reflections-8-%E2%80%93-a-whole-new-multiverse.665643/ [52:32] New Dungeon Master’s Guide art and details revealed https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-dungeons-dragons-dungeon-masters-guide-art-and-details-revealed.707042/ [61:07] Dungeon Master’s Guide Bastion System https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeon-masters-guide-bastion-system-lets-you-build-a-stronghold.707068/ -------------------- Please support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrusDon’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/VAuxX8MAsk your Listener Question on Twitter, email morruspodcast@gmail.com, or contact us on TikTok at TikTok--------------------Hosts: Russ “Morrus” Morrissey, PJ Coffey, and Jessica HancockEditing and post-production: Darryl MottTheme Song: Steve ArnottMalach the Maleficent played by Darren MorrisseyCheck out all the media content from EN World at http://enliverpg.com

    1h 12m

  8. 28 SEPT

    317 | Free D&D adventure based on 1980s cartoon | PHB fastest selling D&D book ever, Mork Borg video game, and more!

    This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about all the week’s tabletop RPG news including a free Dungeons & Dragons adventure based on the 1980s cartoon, the D&D Players Handbook is the fastest selling D&D Book ever, Mork Borg getting a video game, and more! -------------------- News [2:52] 2024 Players Handbook Fastest Selling D&D Book Ever https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-player%E2%80%99s-handbook-is-%E2%80%98fastest-selling-d-d-book-ever%E2%80%99.706875/ [10:29] TTRPGs for Accessible Gaming Charity Bundle on Itch.io https://itch.io/b/2623/ttrpgs-for-accessible-gaming-charity-bundle [12:53] Dungeon Master’s Guide Previews Start October 1sthttps://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeon-masters-guide-previews-start-october-1st.706881/ [15:01] Wizards of the Coast is hiring a new Brand Publicity Manager https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-is-hiring-a-new-brand-publicity-manager.706855/ [16:46] Conspiracy and Reality on Itch.io https://ksandra.itch.io/conspiracy-and-reality [18:23] Dungeons & Dragons 50th Anniversary Double Vinyl Album themed on Forgotten Realms coming https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-to-release-50th-anniversary-double-vinyl-record.706894/ [22:29] The Collaborative Worldbuilder’s Guide on Itch.io https://brookletgames.itch.io/the-collaborative-worldbuilders-guide [23:47] D&D Beyond releases free adventure featuring 1980s cartoon characters https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-beyond-releases-new-free-d-d-adventure-featuring-1980s-cartoon-characters.706878/ Official 5e stats for the 1980s D&D cartoon characters https://www.enworld.org/threads/heres-the-d-d-cartoon-characters-stats.706882/ [26:04] Image Comics releasing 5e campaign as part of graphic novel release for The Swords of the Wintersea https://www.enworld.org/threads/image-comics-to-release-the-swords-of-the-wintersea-graphic-novel-includes-5e-campaign.706862/ [27:06] Alien RPG 2nd Edition maps revealed https://www.enworld.org/threads/alien-rpg-2nd-edition-maps-revealed.706931/ [29:27] Cult of Jai’crodah for Level Up: Advanced 5e from Anthony Alipio on DriveThruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/495402/the-cult-of-jai-crodah-a5e?affiliate_id=36142 [31:43] Beadle & Grimm revealed what  maps will appear in the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide https://www.enworld.org/threads/map-list-for-2024-dungeon-masters-guide-revealed.706917/ [34:55] Impending Longshoreman Union strike could affect UK and EU games shipments to the USA https://www.enworld.org/threads/longshoreman-union-strike-could-affect-eu-uk-games-shipping-to-usa.706930/ [41:20] How the Discworld TTRPG works https://www.enworld.org/threads/how-the-discworld-ttrpg-works.706903/ Download the free Quickstart for Terry Pratchett’s Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork https://modiphius.net/en-us/collections/new-arrivals/products/discworld-quickstart-guide-pdf [52:19] Mork Borg video game Heresy Supreme coming to Steam https://www.enworld.org/threads/m%C3%B6rk-borg-is-getting-a-video-game.706879/ [53:05] Fantasy AGE 2e gets Cthulhu Mythos sourcebook https://www.enworld.org/threads/fantasy-age-2e-gets-cthulhu-mythos-sourcebook.706929/ [56:53] Titmouse announces Drunkards, Druggies, & Delinquents, a TTRPG party game https://www.enworld.org/threads/titmouse-announces-drunkards-druggies-delinquents-new-ttrpg-party-game.706846/ [59:43] Level Up Gateway dev update from September https://www.levelup5e.com/news/level-up-gateway-september-dev-update -------------------- Please support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrusDon’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/VAuxX8MAsk your Listener Question on Twitter, email morruspodcast@gmail.com, or contact us on TikTok at TikTok--------------------Hosts: Russ “Morrus” Morrissey, PJ Coffey, and Jessica HancockEditing and post-production: Darryl MottTheme Song: Steve ArnottMal

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A podcast all about the latest tabletop roleplaying game news! From D&D and Pathfinder to the latest indie games, it won’t necessarily be accurate, or informative, or even competent, but we will try to have fun! Join ENnies creator, EN Publishing CEO, and EN World owner Morrus, Southampton Guild of Roleplayers founder Peter Coffey, and EN Publishing Business Manager Jessica Hancock each week. You might learn something. But you probably won’t.

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