The Switch “Pro” finally got announced, and things are simply ugly over at TSR/WFG

* Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.

* Main Topic (2:05) – The “Not Pro” Nintendo Switch is coming. I’d just like to say WE WERE RIGHT!

* Tabletop Gaming News (15:23) – More woes and weirdness coming from the newest former TSR.

* Wrap (34:51) – Final thoughts.

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“Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Dealing with troublesome players, and broken video games, on today’s podcast

* Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.

* Main Topic (9:28) – GM advice for dealing with troublesome players, and perhaps recognizing them early

* Video Game News (31:07) – “Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance” apparently sucks. Let’s discuss.

* Wrap (47:56) – Final thoughts.

Music from https://filmmusic.io

“Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Discussing some serious BS from Funcom regarding Secret World Legends, and a giant of TTRPG history is back (to our chagrin)!

* Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.

* Main Topic (4:19) – Funcom fails at supporting SWL, as well as honoring the death of a beloved community member

* Tabletop Gaming News (23:42) – Guess what’s back? TSR! But not the TSR we wanted…

* Wrap (47:41) – Final thoughts.

Music from https://filmmusic.io

“Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Let’s discuss the inevitable 6th edition of “Dungeons & Dragons”. Also, Google is bringing Stadia to Android devices… and no one cared.

* Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.

* Main Topic (14:02) – WotC will inevitably release a 6th edition of D&D. What do we think that will look like?

* Video Game News (38:49) – Google Stadia is reportedly coming to Android devices. *yawn*

* Wrap (48:06) – Final thoughts.

Music from https://filmmusic.io

“Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Today we discuss the upcoming Casual MMO “Palia”, as well as the recently announced books for D&D5e.

* Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.

* Main Topic (6:08) – Let’s talk about “Palia“, and how it might save the MMORPG genre

* Tabletop Gaming News (22:55) – Two new adventure books have been announced for D&D, and a third confirmed but not announced yet. Let’s discuss them.

* Wrap (40:13) – Final thoughts.

Music from https://filmmusic.io

“Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Things are looking rosy for the games previously controlled by Daybreak, and people are going insane over Pokemon TCG cards.

* Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.

* Main Topic (4:28) – Dweebs fight over Pokemon TCG cards, which is about as ‘Murica as you can get, outside of a school shooting.

* Video Game News (15:53) – Enad Global 7’s purchase of Daybreak Games went pretty damn well, it appears.

* Wrap (33:34) – Final thoughts.

Music from https://filmmusic.io

“Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

So apparently there is an upgraded Nintendo Switch coming, possibly this Autumn. Also, let’s talk about an awesome new TTRPG on Kickstarter, that really deserves your attention!

* Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.

* Main Topic (5:38) – Word is the Switch Pro is indeed a Thing. Let’s discuss!

* Tabletop Roleplaying News (26:16) – I found a great TTRPG

* Wrap (44:08) – Final thoughts.

Music from https://filmmusic.io

“Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Episode #43 – We discuss the new expansion for “Elite: Dangerous”, and Scormey has a bit of a Rant about Amazon.

* Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.

* Main Topic (8:58) – “Elite Dangerous: Odyssey” just launched. We have thoughts on the new expansion.

* Rant (25:28) – Do not preorder TTRPGs through Amazon!

* Wrap (43:31) – Final thoughts.

Music from https://filmmusic.io

“Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Episode #42 – Today we discuss the upcoming D&D crossover into “Magic: The Gathering”, as well as Scormey has a bit of a rant about Twitch.

* Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.

* Main Topic (8:44) – Taking a look at the upcoming D&D crossover into “Magic: The Gathering”

* Rant (25:13) – Can these women ever catch a break?!

* Wrap (43:10) – Final thoughts.

Music from https://filmmusic.io

“Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Episode #41 – Lets talk about addictions in the TTRPG sphere, and whether the obsession with MMORPGs is over.

* Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.

* Main Topic (7:30) – Which TTRPG products are the most addictive: Dice, Minis, or the Games themselves?

* Other Bullshit (22:04) – Does anyone really care about MMORPGs anymore?

* Wrap (36:41) – Final thoughts.

Music from https://filmmusic.io

“Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)