Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk

In this episode Jessica is back from her stint as Vice President of the USA, and Elon Musk explodes all over D&D. Nominate your MOST ANTICIPATED RPG of 2025 The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Added to D&D Beyond Wizards of the Coast's Archetype Entertainment to Publish Exodus TTRPG Based on Upcoming Exodus Video Game Elon Musk Calls for Wizards of the Coast to "Burn in Hell" Elon Musk Wants To Know 'How Much Is Hasbro?'

While Jess is off fulfilling her duties as Vice President of the United States (but not with her goblin voice, disappointingly), Morrus & PJ Coffey delve into the week's TTRPG news! Hasbro Confirms New Unannounced Dungeons & Dragons Video Game in Development https://www.enworld.org/threads/hasbro-confirms-new-unannounced-dungeons-dragons-video-game-in-development.708011/ Hasbro Getting Out Of The Movie Business https://www.enworld.org/threads/hasbro-getting-out-of-the-movie-business.708081/ New Trailer for Secret Level's D&D Episode Released https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-trailer-for-secret-levels-d-d-episode-released.707971/ D&D Beyond Adds Illrigger Class from MCDM https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-beyond-adds-illrigger-class-from-mcdm.708024/ Kickstarter's 'U' Shaped Curve Is A Reverse 'J' And More Pronounced Than You Thought! https://www.enworld.org/threads/kickstarters-u-shaped-curve-is-a-reverse-j-and-more-pronounced-than-you-thought.707995/ Shadowrun 1E Reprint Coming https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2024/11/listen-chummer-the-shadowrun-1st-edition-35th-anniversary-reprint-is-on-the-way.html Sly Flourish After-School RPG Scholarships https://www.facebook.com/slyflourish/posts/pfbid0jyXjB2hYjN296gPUUPVTDbKTooBHyZJob7ctFydPnZzswLSgcvaQSptnxegkdz4bl? The Cyberpunk Set - Official RPG Battle Maps and MUCH more! https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/loke-battle-mats/the-cyberpunk-set Itch.io No-AI Tag https://bsky.app/profile/itch.io/post/3lbhkjyg6rs2f Dawn of the Orcs https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lyme/dawn-of-the-orcs? Darkest Hour: A Horror Tabletop Game https://gamemakerm.itch.io/darkest-hour-a-horror-tabletop-game? Polymath Dice Font https://hedgemazepress.itch.io/polymath-dice-font? We’re On BlueSky https://www.enworld.org/threads/we%E2%80%99re-on-bluesky.707980/

This week, Russ aka Morrus is joined by PJ Coffey from the Southampton Guild of Roleplayers, Jessica from EN Publishing, and special guest Paul Hughes, renowned for his work on the Blog of Holding.  This week we're discussing the Monstrous Menagerie II: Hordes & Heroes. In addition to the core topic, the episode covers all the latest tabletop RPG news as usual! Monstrous Menagerie II: Hordes & Heroes: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/monstrous-menagerie-ii Darryl Mott's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-darryl-motts-medical-recovery Pico: Tiny Bugs, Big World: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mythworks/pico-tiny-bugs-big-world Bastion Builder - Modular Battlemap Tiles: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/heroicmaps/bastion-builder-modular-battlemap-tiles UST (Unresolved Sapphic Tension): https://adisasterqueer.itch.io/ust Star Trek Adventures Starter Set: Shttps://www.enworld.org/threads/star-trek-adventures-new-edition-has-a-starter-set.707892/ Tiamat in Amazon's Secret Level: https://www.enworld.org/threads/a-quick-peek-at-tiamat-in-amazons-secret-level-anthology-tv-show.707860/ D&D Live Experience In Canada: https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-the-immersive-quest-live-experience-details-revealed.707849/ DC Heroes Reprint from Cryptozoic: https://www.enworld.org/threads/dc-heroes-role-playing-game-gets-new-reprint-from-cryptozoic.707829/ Critical Role's 'Tusk Love' Novel: https://www.enworld.org/threads/random-house-to-publish-new-tusk-love-critical-role-novel.707920/ Kobold Press' DMG Review: https://koboldpress.com/comparing-the-tov-game-masters-guide-to-the-dungeon-masters-guide/ ... and their apology: https://koboldpress.com/a-statement-on-comparisons-from-kobold-press/  

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.