Another full episode of pouring over a playtest packet for D&D 5e (2e), which raises game design questions about opportunity attacks, whether failure is good, and is D&D too "magical"?

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Dael: @DailyDael

James: @jamesjhaeck

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor: ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

03:05 - D&D Playtest 7

03:41 - Counterspell

07:24 - Wildheart barbarian

12:59 - Battle Master fighter

19:27 - Opportunity attacks

22:13 - 5e 2024 design goals?

31:58 - Wild Magic sorcerer

41:14 - Mild BG3 spoiler begins

41:57 - BG3 spoiler ends

41:58 - Barbarians are magic now

47:58 - Warlock changes

We're delving below Phandelver to preview the latest D&D 5e adventure, discussing new Pathfinder classes up for playtest, and then relax with a fine drink at the Quest's End.

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Dael: @DailyDael

Omar: @OmarNajam

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor: @ZsDante

00:00 - Intro

04:38 - Phandelver & Below

11:23 - Baldur's Gate Gazetteer

14:22 - New Pathfinder classes

27:43 - Quest's End D&D whiskey

38:26 - Does 5e have too many classes?

50:40 - D&D Beyond: Before the Storm

57:05 - Time travelling campaigns?

This week we take a break from the D&D news to answer YOUR questions about TTRPGs, 3rd party publishing, game mechanics and power rangers!

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Ben: @TheBenByrne

Dael: @DailyDael

James: @jamesjhaeck

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor: ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Our named wizards spells

04:37 - Our power ranger colors!

06:11 - Hopes for the next 100 episodes

07:32 - Balancing companion NPCs

13:38 - Art inspiration for RPGs

21:28 - Future of 3rd party publishing

26:05 - Best idea you've never run

32:12 - Indie mechanics for D&D

37:14 - What's your favorite color?

39:50 - TTRPG industry networking

43:45 - Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood?

45:48 - What are witches hats?

46:37 - A house rule you can't live without

49:54 - When does 5e become a new game?

53:00 - Names the Lorecast almost had

D&D Beyond publishes it's first 3rd party supplement, Tal'Dorei Reborn from Darrington Press. We also review Glory of the Giants, and decide when it's okay to give players meta knowledge to make in game choices.

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Ben: @TheBenByrne

Dael: @DailyDael

James: @jamesjhaeck

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor: ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

02:59 - D&D Beyond publishing 3rd parties

22:32 - Dael's giant sized adventure

25:02 - Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

36:00 - Giving players meta knowledge

49:42 - Class design discussion

57:11 - Oath breakers in 5e

We're diving into the design of Daggerheart from Darrington Press, and just how different it is from D&D 5e. We also announce a new board game, discuss the Playtest 5 survey results, and discover why not everyone's happy with Baldur's Gate 3's success.

Discover more about Aberration: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_ABB_2023_7_098

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Ben: @TheBenByrne

Dael: @DailyDael

James: @jamesjhaeck

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor:  ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

03:18 - Baldur's Gate 3

16:13 - Aberration: The Board Game

19:06 - D&D playtest 5 survey results

26:26 - Daggerheart preview

49:19 - Dropout back in production

50:45 - How to network at conventions

Live from Gen Con 2023 we discuss AI art infiltrating the TTRPG industry, events from the convention show floor, US pub culture vs Australian, and celebrate industry award winners.

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Ben: @TheBenByrne

Dael: @DailyDael

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Anthony: @AJoyce_Rivera

Editor: ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

00:44 - Gen Con 2023

17:14 - USA vs Australia

24:33 - Diana Jones award

26:12 - AI art in Bigby's giants book

39:49 - The Ennies

46:31 - Dnd rules update... update

51:21 - Meta currencies in games

This week we dive into the mailbag to answer your D&D and TTRPG questions, including whether the Kickstarter hype cycle is killing the TTRPG industry, and whether there's a solution to challenge ratings!

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Ben: @TheBenByrne

Dael: @DailyDael

James: @jamesjhaeck

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor: ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

00:38 - American vs Aussie slang

18:41 - Gen Con 2023

20:12 - Creating a TTRPG moment with music

28:09 - A solution to Challenge Ratings

36:23 - Is Eberron dark fantasy?

44:30 - Is Kickstarter good for the TTRPG industry?

Lots of sneak peaks this week: Matt Colville reveals design goals for the MCDM roleplaying game, Wizards of the Coast preview Planescape, and Candela Obscura announces Chapter 2!

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Ben: @TheBenByrne

Dael: @DailyDael

James: @jamesjhaeck

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor: ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

00:54 - Best incorporeal undead?

09:52 - Planescape sneak peak

22:23 - MCDM’s new game

39:45 - SAG-AFTRA & live plays

51:59 - Candela Obscura Chapter 2

54:41 - Why spell points suck

This week's Eldritch Lorecast asks the big question! Which giant is best giant? Why are psionics largely absent from D&D 5e? Is Gandalf a paladin!?

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Ben: @TheBenByrne

Dael: @DailyDael

James: @jamesjhaeck

Editor: ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

00:46 - Which Giant is best?

06:39 - Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

17:01 - Mirrorscape's augmented reality

24:06 - Best one shot modules

35:44 - Class narrative archetypes

51:39 - Is Gandalf a paladin?

54:49 - Psyonics in 5e

This episode includes Baldur's Gate 3, D&D romances, and a bear! We also congratulate the Ennie Award nominees, and Smosh (finally) starts their live play game.

Check out the Aetherial Expanse: Setting Guide: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_AESG_2023_6_089

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Ben: @TheBenByrne

Dael: @DailyDael

James: @jamesjhaeck

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor: ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

03:22 - Aetherial Expanse leaving Kickstarter

05:51 - Ennie Award Nominations

13:04 - Romancing a Bear

16:53 - Baldur's Gate 3 Updates

21:24 - Smosh D&D Stream

33:18 - Breaking class stereotypes