In this episode of State of the Table, we break down the latest headlines shaking the tabletop RPG world. From the release of the D&D SRD 5.2 to the unexpected departure of two of the biggest names in D&D design—Jeremy Crawford and Chris Perkins—and the looming shadow of new tariffs on the publishing industry, we cover it all. Buckle up for news, analysis, and a few strong opinions.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro & Table Talk

07:00 – 🧾 D&D SRD 5.2: What’s Changed & Why It Matters

22:17 – 🧠 WotC Shakeup: Jeremy Crawford & Chris Perkins Leave

45:19 – 💸 Tariffs and Tabletop: Economic Pressure on TTRPGs

📢 Let us know your thoughts in the comments: What’s your take on the new SRD? Are you optimistic or worried about the future of D&D without Crawford & Perkins? And how do you think economic shifts will affect indie publishers?

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🎬 This Time, It’s Personal… For Their Reputations.🌠 Join the crew of the U.S.S. Dilamus Christian as they step off the bridge and into the debriefing room for a no-holds-barred bonus feature from Star Trek: Preservations – Season 3, Episode 2: Shadow of the Storm!✨ Dive deep into the Reputation Rolls, a powerful mechanic from the Star Trek Adventures RPG (2nd Edition) by Modiphius Entertainment. Did the crew rise to the occasion, uphold Starfleet’s finest ideals, and earn their acclaim? Or did... someone pull a tiny bit of a "Tobor"? (Yeah, you know who you are, Captain.)🎲 This isn’t just a recap—it’s a roleplay-rich bonus feature packed with laughs, heart, and some unexpected upgrades. Get behind the curtain with the cast as they reflect on their choices, roll the dice, and bring the real stakes of Starfleet service to life.🖖 Whether you're a diehard Trekkie, a curious TTRPG explorer, or a fan of actual play storytelling—this is the bonus content that boldly goes where your character sheet usually doesn’t.💫 Join the Crew 💫🚀 Like ✅ Subscribe 🔔 Ring the Bell — so you never miss an episode from the Tabletop Journeys crew!🧭 Want to play in this galaxy yourself? Enlist at: https://patreon.com/ttjourneys🧑‍🚀 For details on live, in-person missions: 👉 Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttjourneys/🌐 Or beam into our Discord: https://discord.gg/tCMdWMTh🎥 #startrekadventuresrpg #ActualPlay #TTRPG #TabletopJourneys #StarTrekPreservations #Modiphius #RPGpodcast #SciFiRPG #STArPG2E #TabletopGaming #StarfleetLife #JoinTheCrew 🖖🎙️

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In this episode, we sit down with **Chris Hill**, the creative force behind **Scrap Yarn Games**, to talk about her newest project: *The Sylvan* — a storytelling game of wild nature, quiet magic, and hidden danger. Chris takes us deep into the tangled woods of her design process, shares what inspired this evocative game, and how it draws from folklore, emotional storytelling, and the unpredictable beauty of the natural world. 🌲 We talk about:- The origins of *The Sylvan* and its folkloric influences - Designing games that embrace quiet magic and emotional depth - How nature, myth, and solitude shape gameplay - What makes *The Sylvan* different from other TTRPGs - Scrap Yarn Games’ unique aesthetic and narrative focus - Advice for indie TTRPG designers Whether you're a game designer, a fan of cozy and mysterious storytelling, or just curious about the intersection of nature and narrative, this episode is for you. 📖 Learn more about *The Sylvan*: https://scrap-yarn-games.itch.io/the-sylvan🧵 Check out Scrap Yarn Games: https://www.scrapyarngames.com/ 🦋Follow Scrap Yarn Games on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/scrapyarngames.bsky.social💬 Have thoughts about the episode? Drop a comment below or reach out on social media — we’d love to hear from you!

🚨 Diplomacy tested. Lives at stake. A storm that won't be stopped by science alone. 🌩️The U.S.S. Dilamus Christian has the solution… but will the colony's leaders listen in time? As Starfleet officers race against intensifying storms, political resistance, and technological limits, the true challenge emerges: earning trust under fire.From field repairs in a storm-battered colony to a heated confrontation that may shift the fate of an entire people, the stakes couldn’t be higher. And behind every roll—be it presence + command, daring + science, or a bold engineering check—is the heart of what makes Star Trek Adventures 2E shine: collaborative storytelling, ethical dilemmas, and tough decisions made in the heat of the moment. 🎲🖖Will diplomacy triumph over division?Will science prevail before time runs out?And how far will a crew go to uphold the ideals of Starfleet in the face of fear?🎥 Watch now and experience a masterclass in 2E mechanics like extended tasks, momentum spends, threat escalation, and determination-fueled drama—all wrapped in cinematic roleplay!⭐ Like, Subscribe, and ring the alert bell to stay up-to-date on every episode of Star Trek: Preservations, an immersive TTRPG Actual Play by the Tabletop Journeys crew.💫 Want to join us at the table? 🎙 Become a player in our Star Trek Adventures RPG world: patreon.com/ttjourneys💬 Connect with the crew on Discord: https://discord.gg/tCMdWMTh#TTRPG #ActualPlay #STAPreservations #TTRPG #ActualPlay #StarTrekAdventuresRPG #CallYourBoysTTJ🛸✨-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Star Trek Adventures RPG Published by Modiphius Entertainment. 2d20 System Designer: Nathan Dowdellhttps://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/star-trek-adventures-----------------------------------------------------Where to find the Show:Discord: https://discord.gg/HAqYF7rkJvFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttjourneys/-----------------------------------------------------To support the show:Join our Patreon today. We have tiers to fit any budget: https://www.patreon.com/ttjourneys Check out our latest publications: https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Tabletop%20Journeys TTJ gear is available at our own Teespring shop: https://tabletop-journeys-swagshop.creator-spring.com/ -----------------------------------------------------Affiliate Links:And be sure to Grab a special Tabletop Journeys discount for dice and accessories from Fanroll Dice: https://ttjourneys.com/fanroll

🧙 Class Warfare: All-Wizard Party | D&D Simulation Part 2 ⚔️

The arcane descent begins...

In Part 2 of our Class Warfare wizard-only actual play, the party enters the shadowy ruins beneath the fallen city of Greystone. Tasked with retrieving powerful relics from a magically sealed vault, these spell-slinging scholars must brave traps, twisted echoes of magic, and the acidic aftermath of whatever horrors came before.

✨ This Episode:

• The mystery deepens beneath the ruined temple

• Shadowy corridors, foul-smelling puddles, and suspicious silence

• Arcane investigations, divine augury, and tactical debates about cracks (the architectural kind, mostly)

• Plenty of wizardly wit, wizardly whining, and wizardly weirdness

• Actual teamwork… and actual acid

🎲 Will they unlock the vault before time runs out? Or become permanent residents of the ruins?

📚 About Class Warfare:
Class Warfare is an actual play D&D series where every episode features a party made up entirely of one class. Wizards, clerics, rogues—if it can TPK itself, we’ll play it.

📺 Missed Part 1? Catch the full party intro and temple infiltration here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BI2jPG5hzaKq8IDn95qxN?si=snLkgbT6Q4KR-5Oh5iVQRg

💬 Let us know what wizard subclass you'd survive with in the comments!

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🌩️ Something’s wrong on Dovrek III.The U.S.S. Dilamus Christian responds to a desperate call for help, and its crew steps into a maelstrom of failing infrastructure and political distrust. The storm above is only part of the danger—and the true cause may be far more than weather.With the away team on a planet wracked by storms, trying to help a colony teetering on the edge of collapse, the crew walks the line between diplomacy and disaster. Now, with time running out and systems breaking down, they must navigate failing tech, suspicious leaders, and an escalating threat that defies explanation. 🌌🌪️ Is this a natural disaster—or the start of something far more sinister?🖖 Who can be trusted? What lies beneath the static? And how far will Starfleet go to protect life without violating its core principles?🛸 Dive into the next thrilling entry in Star Trek: Preservations, a TTRPG Actual Play powered by Star Trek Adventures 2nd Edition. High stakes. Deep characters.🎲 This is Star Trek Adventures 2E like you’ve never experienced before: gripping drama, ethical dilemmas, and immersive TTRPG storytelling at its finest.🖖 Subscribe, Like, and ring the ship’s alert bell to follow the journey every week. 🌟🚀 Want to play? Beam into our adventures:🌐 Patreon – patreon.com/ttjourneys💬 Join us on Discord – https://discord.gg/tCMdWMTh🛰️ #StarTrek #ActualPlay #TTRPG #StarTrekAdventuresRPG #StarTrekRPG #SciFiTTRPG #CallYourBoysTTJ ✨===========================================================Star Trek Adventures RPG Published by Modiphius Entertainment. 2d20 System Designer: Nathan Dowdellhttps://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/star-trek-adventures-----------------------------------------------------Where to find the Show:Website: https://ttjourneys.com/Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttjourneys/-----------------------------------------------------To support the show:Join our Patreon today. We have tiers to fit any budget: https://www.patreon.com/ttjourneys Check out our latest publications: https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Tabletop%20Journeys TTJ gear is available at our own Teespring shop: https://tabletop-journeys-swagshop.creator-spring.com/ -----------------------------------------------------Affiliate Links:And be sure to Grab a special Tabletop Journeys discount for dice and accessories from Fanroll Dice: https://ttjourneys.com/fanroll

The arcane chaos begins! *Class Warfare* is BACK with a brand-new episode of our *Dungeons & Dragons* Simulation series, and it's all WIZARDS.Can a party of fragile, fireball-flinging, spellbook-clutching academics survive the simulation? Or will their combined brainpower go boom before initiative is even rolled?

✨ **This Episode:** A mysterious arcane rift has opened at the heart of an ancient ruin, and only a cadre of the realm's most powerful wizards can investigate the magical anomaly. Will their knowledge be enough to unravel the mystery—or will they unleash something beyond comprehension?

📚 **About Class Warfare:**

*Class Warfare* is an actual play series where every episode features an adventuring party made entirely of one D&D class. Wizards, rogues, barbarians—you name it, we play it. Featuring your three hosts, plus friends of the show, we are running through all the new classes in the 2024 Players Handbook.

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A routine mission turns into a desperate race against time! ⚡ The USS Dalamis Christian arrives at Dovrek III, where an orbital shade meant to protect the colony has caused catastrophic storms instead. But is it just a malfunction… or something more sinister? 👀

The team must use all their skills—diplomacy, science, and tactics—to prevent disaster. Can they weather the storm? 🌪️ Watch and find out!

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Star Trek Adventures RPG

Published by Modiphius Entertainment.

2d20 System Designer: Nathan Dowdell

https://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/star-trek-adventures

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Prepare yourself for an utterly silly and moderately educational romp through the Middle Ages as we dive into Monty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme! In this actual play, our players embody three delightfully absurd characters:

👑 The Monarch: Ruling with all the grace and wisdom of a slightly intoxicated pigeon, this sovereign faces the trials of leadership, including a cantankerous Director, rebellious peasants, and the crushing weight of existential ennui (Sorry about the foot, Chas...)

🎻 The Troubadour: With a trompette in hand and a lyric in their heart (of dubious quality), this wandering minstrel attempts to serenade, swindle, and survive the perils. Will they rhyme their way to glory, woo fair maidens, or be pelted with rotten turnips? Like Meatloaf said, two out of three ain't bad!

🔮 The Enchanter: Behold the enigmatic and ever-so-slightly unhinged wielder of magic! With spells that may or may not work as intended, the Enchanter conjures chaos and questionable wisdom in equal measure.Expect historical inaccuracy, questionable accents, and the ever-present risk of being buried in sausages. Whether you're a Python fanatic or simply enjoy a bit of comedic chaos in your tabletop adventures, this episode is guaranteed to leave you laughing, most definitely at our expense.

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📜 May all your reenactments be historically dubious!

Oh, PS... in some of the scenes in this actual play we get, uh, a little fond of cricket, wink wink know what I mean? Say no more! Maybe keep the kiddies away from such nonsense. Now if your partner likes photography, just traveled from Purley, or is up for a bit of swimming, enjoy it together with some toffee, and a lovely pint.

🚀 Star Trek Preservations Bonus Episode! 🚀

In this special session, we take a deep dive into the Star Trek Adventures 2E Reputation System—breaking down the mechanics, discussing character growth, and rolling to see who rises through the ranks! 🌟 Join the crew of the USS Dilamus Christian as they reflect on their mission, make key decisions, and embrace the narrative-driven advancement of STA.

🔹 Did Captain Tobor earn his new rank?

🔹 Will the crew’s reputation soar—or take a nosedive?

🔹 What twists and turns will their choices create?

Find out in this bonus episode of Star Trek Preservations! 🎲🎭

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