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Where should you focus your DM prep when planning a D&D campaign? Will Bastions be included in future 5e adventure modules? Is AI art infiltrating boardgames? All that and more, right now!
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Dael: @dailydael
James: @jamesjhaeck
Shawn: @shawnmerwin
Editor: @ZsDante
Topics:
00:00 - Intro01:51 - Infinite GM prep time?
09:02 - How much is too much prep?
18:22 - AI art in the boardgames
34:45 - Tabletop games jobs fair
37:44 - Steamforged Games partnerships
39:49 - Well wishes Darryl Mott
40:31 - Bastions in adventure modules?
50:21 - Is the DMG Essential?
A torrent of TTRPG news hits, including 5e 2024 monsters previewed on D&D Beyond, Critical Role touring the globe, DriveThruRPG increasing AI browsing features, and a new Ravenloft novel!
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Dael: @dailydael
Shawn: @shawnmerwin
Editor: @ZsDante
Topics:
00:00 - Videogames into TTRPGs
07:55 - D&D Funko pop
09:32 - D&D Beyond oopsie
12:51 - DriveThruRPG filters AI
18:40 - Critical Role global tour
31:51 - New Ravenloft novel
37:30 - 5e '24 monster changes
43:42 - Character red flags
Hasbro changes its corporate structure which leads to layoffs, new jobs, and a new future for D&D 5e. We also discuss which TTRPG will make you a better GM, and celebrate our Lorecast Halloween tradition!
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Ben: @TheBenByrne
Dael: @dailydael
James: @jamesjhaeck
Shawn: @shawnmerwin
Editor: @ZsDante
Topics:
00:00 - Halloween costumes!
02:26 - Grim Hollow KS ending
06:40 - New DM Screen
16:49 - Hasbro corporate restructure
31:13 - Chris Perkins new job
37:02 - October recap
44:47 - Games that teach GMing
LIVE from Gamehole Con, the Eldritch Lorecast peaks inside the D&D 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide with LaTia Jacquise. It's a whole Dungeon Master toolbox filled with chase rules, the entire Greyhawk setting, and... doors?
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Joe: @_Joe_Raso
LaTia: @latiajacquise
Shawn: @shawnmerwin
Editor: @ZsDante
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
01:03 - Gamehole Con
08:12 - 2024 DMG
16:04 - Greyhawk setting
21:38 - D&D movie sequel?
27:14 - Losing animal companions
35:44 - Hobby vs profession
46:37 - Player red flags
Live from PAX Aus, the Eldritch Lorecast hosts a discussion about the toll YouTube takes on the mental health of D&D and Tabletop creators.
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Trent: @Miscast
Luna: @Luboffin
Dave: @TabletopTime
Dael: @MonarchsFactory
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Editor: @ZsDante
After a quick convo about community etiquette and making the internet safer, we dive into the D&D 2024 DMG update and which Bastion system is right for you?
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Ben: @TheBenByrne
Dael: @dailydael
James: @jamesjhaeck
Shawn: @shawnmerwin
Editor: @ZsDante
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
01:01 - Staying current with editions
06:53 - Convention news
12:46 - MTG Commander community
23:23 - DMG 2024 preview
41:07 - Low magic in 5e
We explore our favorite TTRPG settings and what makes a good campaign setting, whether the 80's D&D cartoon will ever get a revival, and can 5e be played in low magic worlds?
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Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com
Ben: @TheBenByrne
Dael: @dailydael
Shawn: @shawnmerwin
Editor: @ZsDante
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
01:44 - Best TTRPG settings
09:57 - Deep lore vs flexible lore
26:19 - Critical Role cartoon is free
28:45 - Free D&D Beyond one shot
30:41 - 80's cartoon revival?
35:52 - D&D 2024 sales
41:13 - Is low magic better?
55:55 - Polymorph clarification
Kobold Press takes a strong stance on AI in the TTRPG industry, Adventurer's League integrates D&D 2024 into its organized play, and we redesign Strahd for the modern age!
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Dael: @dailydael
James: @JamesJHaeck
Adam: @RetroArchetype
Editor: @ZsDante
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
01:46 - Favorite CRPG
09:53 - Adventurer's League 2024
25:19 - Ravenloft novel
35:31 - Kobold Press and AI
50:32 - Making Strahd better
Comments from Hasbro CEO ignites another discussion on AI tools in D&D, MCDM releases their creator license for Draw Steel, and we debate whether being a YouTuber helps or hinders success for TTRPG creators?
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Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com
Ben: @TheBenByrne
Dael: @dailydael
James: @JamesJHaeck
Shawn: @shawnmerwin
Editor: @ZsDante
Topics:
00:00 - Intro01:11 - Scheduling regular games
06:30 - Chris Cocks talks AI
15:30 - D&D preorders cancelled
16:26 - Draw Steel! creator license
23:27 - YouTube & TTRPG publishers
40:31 - DriveThru game jam
49:32 - Grim Hollow Transformed!
54:46 - In-game laws of magic
This week the Lorecast discusses the ethics of designing wargames for the military, discusses whether bounded accuracy supports a "heroic fantasy" ludonarrative, and revises the Grim Hollow transformation rules!
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Check out People Make Games' excellent video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYaDXZ2MI-k
Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com
Ben: @TheBenByrne
Dael: @dailydael
James: @JamesJHaeck
Shawn: @shawnmerwin
Editor: @ZsDante
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
04:58 - Structuring adventures
13:48 - Grim Hollow transformations
26:09 - Designing games for the military
43:12 - Bounded accuracy
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