In the aftermath of Gen Con, a miscommunication from WotC leads to big trouble for D&D YouTubers. Meanwhile, a new record in TTRPG crowdfunding is being broken.

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Topics:

00:00 - Con drop

07:52 - Gen Con news recap

22:47 - WotC vs YouTube

42:07 - D&D's digital future?

53:15 - Cosmere Kickstarter

LIVE from Gen Con we explore the D&D 2024 Player's Handbook with WotC designers Makenzie De Armas and Justice Ramin Arman. We also get a sneak peak at Project Sigil, the D&D 3D VTT, and prepare ourselves to Draw Steel!

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Topics:

00:00 - Intro

01:11 - Gen Con

06:29 - Puncheons & Flagons

09:12 - 2024 PHB

24:54 - The "Math"

32:43 - Designing for humans

36:04 - Monster Manual

41:25 - Designing from art

48:07 - Project Sigil

53:27 - Draw Steel!

We dismantle the D&D 2024 crafting rules to discover why players like to craft, before diving in to fix the 5e exploration pillar and ask whether it's simply misunderstood?

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Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor: @ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - New dragon types

06:34 - D&D 2024 Crafting rules

11:34 - In game economies

15:17 - Why do players craft?

18:36 - Is crafting player facing?

27:36 - Gen Con 2024

30:48 - Non-combat pillars of play

42:15 - Exploration pillar deep dive

The Eldritch Lorecast gets hype for Gen Con, where you can buy the first copies of the D&D 2024 Player's Handbook! What does the new president of WotC spell for the game's future?

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Topics:

00:00 - Intro

04:45 - 2024 PHB selling at Gen Con

09:40 - USPS D&D Stamps

11:37 - Ghostfire at Gen Con

13:26 - WotC's new president

20:55 - Role Gate buys Tabletop Mirror

27:40 - San Diego Comic Con

29:43 - Favorite character flaws

The new D&D Monk splits the Lorecast crew, Wizards of the Coast reshuffle their staff with a notable absence, and a new streaming service strives to compete with Twitch.

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Topics:

00:00 - Intro

06:14 - Monk 2024

27:13 - Bard 2024

30:51 - Sorcerer 2024

32:37 - Cleric 2024

35:23 - Kyle Brink leaves WOTC

38:50 - D&D stamps

41:58 - Moonbeam

52:40 - Sci fi TTRPG's

A pre-order bonus for the D&D 3D VTT has us wondering how close it is and how WotC plan to monetize it? Are the new dragons an upgrade from the old? Wouldn't you like to custom make your character's species?

Playtest Grim Hollow's heritage system: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHPG_2024_7_145

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Editor: @ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

04:29 - Sam Riegel

07:24 - D&D 3D VTT update

20:31 - D&D Preorder bonuses

34:50 - Roll20 data leak

38:11 - 2024 Ennie nominations

41:15 - New heritage system

49:12 - Ranger core fantasy

There's a lot to say about the new 5e 2024 Ranger, and... well... it's a thing! We also review the new D&D 2024 spells and try to get more players into the GM chair.

Sign up for Grim Hollow Kickstarter updates: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostfiregaming/grim-hollow?ref=3hjfbf

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Topics:

00:00 - Intro

06:22 - New 5e Ranger

19:38 - New 5e Spells

27:51 - 5e Ranger redux

35:30 - Make new Game Masters

45:40 - Core systems that work

The Eldritch Lorecast deep dives into the D&D 2024 previews to explore backgrounds, weapon mastery, heroic advantage, subclasses, and that one missed opportunity!

Experience Grim Hollow on D&D Beyond: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHPG_2024_6_143

Follow the Grim Hollow Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostfiregaming/grim-hollow?ref=3hjfbf

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Robert:  @RobertHartleyGM

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Topics:

00:00 - Intro

03:20 - Grim Hollow on D&D Beyond

10:31 - Grim Hollow Tranformed

16:46 - D&D '24 PHB preview

19:29 - Backgrounds and origins

34:50 - Major rules changes52:50 - New subclasses

Fans notice differences in the D&D Beyond Vecna: Eve of Ruin, Chris Cocks submits to an amazingly awkward interview, and we ponder who the average TTRPG player is?

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Editor:  @ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

01:52 - Player's Handbook predictions

17:17 - Eve of Ruin print vs digital

23:17 - Chris Cocks interview

34:08 - Who is the average player?

41:06 - TTRPG chase scenes

Do you need to be an Influencer to be a successful TTRPG designer? Is Roll20 buying Demiplane good for the RPG industry? Why has Dicebreaker stopped reporting on D&D? All that and more, right now...

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Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor:  @ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

00:58 - Monster Manual covers

04:23 - Roll20 buys Demiplane

11:40 - Dael’s Dragon Age corner

14:12 - Dicebreaker conspiracy

19:16 - Legend of Vox Machina S3

20:45 - Diana Jones Award nominees

32:24 - YouTubification of TTRPG's