The Eldritch Lorecast

Some of the best rules at a D&D table don't come from D&D at all. This week we dig into other games like Daggerheart and Shadowdark to find what's worth smuggling into your 5.5e game.

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Dael: @dailydael

Matt:  @heyitsMattyP 

Adam:  @RetroArchetype 

Editor:  @jberrt 

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

00:42 - TTRPG's that make D&D better!

25:30 - Kobold Press x Shadowdark

28:18 - White Wolf & Renegade Games part ways

34:52 - D&D workers union

37:38 - D&D Star Wars

39:51 - Hacks for learning new games

Jay Jani from D&D Beyond joins us to talk digital tools at the table, what goes into a monthly Drop, and the Sorrow Knight! The first full subclass to arrive through the program. We also get into Ravenloft: Project Lamordia, what Ghostfire is bringing to PAX Australia, and how to make a horror adventure scare and delight your players.

Want to join Ghostfire Gaming at PAX Australia? See the Game Schedule here and book now: https://events.humanitix.com/gfg-pax-aus?ml_recipient=200315957349975649&ml_link=200315818930603626

Find out more information about our Panel at PAX Australia here: https://conventions.leapevent.tech/schedules/view/943573

Email your questions to [email protected]: @shawnmerwinDael: @dailydaelTodd: @ToddKenreckJay: @GPyromaniaEditor: @jberrtTopics:00:00 - Intro00:39 - Using Digital Tools in Your D&D Games07:58 - D&D Drops: October Release22:51 - Ravenloft: Project Lamordia25:11 - Ghostfire at PAX Australia26:42 - Restarting a Campaign34:10 - Running Horror Adventures49:08 - Importing 3rd Party Content on D&D Beyond

The D&D: World of Warcraft previews keep rolling in, and the new monster abilities have everyone asking whether casters are finally getting reined in. We also cover Dragonlance joining the D&D Icons line, D&D novels getting reprinted in the UK, and whether bolting rules from other games together is a 5th Edition habit or something D&D faithfuls have always done.Email your questions to [email protected]: @shawnmerwinDael: @dailydaelTodd: @ToddKenreckAdam: @retroarchetypeEditor: @jberrtTopics:00:00 - Intro07:37 - D&D World of Warcraft: Updates24:34 - Wizards of the Coast Staff Changes28:59 - D&D Icons: Dragonlance33:08 - D&D Novel Reprints in the UK38:37 - Is combining multiple systems unique to 5th Edition D&D?44:45 - Best DMing moments?

Preorders are open for D&D: World of Warcraft, the first book in the new Universes Beyond line. But, what does a crossover this big mean for the future of D&D? We also dig into the Seeker's Guide to Dreaded Demigods,hunt for systems that make non-combat gameplay sing, and work out why hexcrawls keep pulling us back in.

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Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Dael: @dailydael 

Todd: @ToddKenreck

Logan: @Runesmith

Editor: @jberrt

Topics:

Intro - 00:00

05:22 - D&D: World of Warcraft Preorders 

11:29 - Impact of Universes Beyond on D&D?

20:04 - The Seeker’s Guide to Dreaded Demigods

29:49 - Martial vs Caster Support

37:15 - Systems for Non Combat Gameplay?

45:44 - Hexcrawls

Unearthed Arcana returns to the Underdark for round two, with new Cleric and Sorcerer subclasses, an updated Circle of Spores Druid, and FIVE playable species. Meanwhile, we tackle character death in D&D, figure out how to run a HUGE dungeon without losing your mind, and ponder whether Frankensteining game systems together makes a masterpiece or a monster?

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Jess:  @jbertart 

Dael: @dailydael

Jordy: @Arlentric

Editor:  @jberrt 

Topics:

00:00 - Intro/ DnD Character Deaths

07:22 - Starlight Event Recap

14:22 - Unearthed Arcana: Underdark Pt.2

18:16 - CONTENT WARNING: ARACHNOPHOBIA!!

23:31 - Aberration: Oblivion’s Embrace - FINAL 24 HOURS!

25:30 - Home TTRPG Games

30:37 - Running Large Dungeons

38:51 - Frankensteining Systems?

Netflix announces a Ravenloft TV series, but who should play D&D's most notorious villain, Strahd von Zarovich? We fondly remember the D&D movie, recap every announced (and cancelled) D&D TV show, and ponder whether 5.5e should have bounded Hit Points?

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Ben: @TheBenByrne

Dael: @dailydael

Todd:  @ToddKenreck 

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor:  @jberrt 

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

01:17 - Ravenloft coming to Netflix

13:57 - Every announced D&D TV show

17:13 - Remembering Honor Among Thieves

23:29 - Castle Ravenloft board game 2e

25:15 - Paizo still in trouble?

29:30 - Encouraging player feedback

44:30 - Bounded hit points?

Gameplay footage from Warlock gets a HUGE reaction, and D&D drops ANOTHER surprise video game trailer! Meanwhile, we ponder whether a 5.5e adventure could ever feel like The Odyssey?

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Ben: @TheBenByrne

Dael: @dailydael

Todd:  ⁨@ToddKenreck⁩ 

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor:  @jberrt 

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

04:19 - Warlock video game

14:35 - Long Rest Tavern game

19:11 - Exodus (& octobot!)

25:13 - Aberration

26:40 - The Odyssey as a D&D adventure?

41:57 - High Level Adventures

The latest D&D Unearthed Arcana lets your 5.5e character "transform" into a Mind Flayer! But shouldn't turning into a monster be a bad thing?

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Ben: @TheBenByrne

Dael: @dailydael

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor:  @jberrt 

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

01:28 - UA: Mind Flayer Transformation

26:18 - Aberration board game

30:53 - UA: Underdark subclasses

54:33 - Ravenloft D20 Popcorn Bucket

Digital platforms like D&D Beyond continue to infiltrate the TTRPG industry with the release of Free League Unbound! Could Paizo recover from their money troubles? And what's the secret to ensuring your D&D Players are always having fun? Learn how to use their curiosity against them!

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Ben: @TheBenByrne

Dael: @dailydael

Todd:  @ToddKenreck 

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor:  @jberrt 

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

01:12 - Best TTRPG video games

08:57 - Free League Unbound

17:51 - Paizo's got money troubles

23:10 - Rowan, Rook & Decard unionize

24:08 - D&D Beyond disgusting Drops

26:16 - Using curiosity to craft campaigns

39:14 - Noticing interactive objects

48:59 - Sparking player curiosity

An UNPRECEDENTED amount of D&D news fell out of Gen Con, including Icons, Dark Sun, and even Universes Beyond setting up a massive number of new D&D products!

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Ben: @TheBenByrne

Dael: @dailydael

Todd:  @ToddKenreck 

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor:  @jberrt 

Topics:

00:00 - Gen Con Recap

08:57 - Gen Con breaks records!

10:11 - D&D keynote recap

13:37 - World of Warcraft

16:37 - Is D&D flooding the market?

28:20 - D&D Beyond updates

32:01 - Aberration

34:18 - Ghostfire Gaming x Ravenloft

37:23 - Daggerheart & V:TM V6

42:35 - ANOTHER new OGL