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PODCAST

The Eldritch Lorecast

Ghostfire Gaming

Ben Byrne, Dael Kingsmill, Shawn Merwin, and Todd Kenreck bring you the latest tabletop hobby news, discussions on roleplaying game design, ideas for players and GMs, and share their passion for tabletop roleplaying games and the community! For More info be sure to check out ghostfiregaming.com.

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01:01:20

#117. How to Publish a TTRPG from Homebrew to Hardcover

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2024/01/02

Learn the entire process of publishing a TTRPG product in the industry, from game design, writing, editing, art, graphic design, project managing, and marketing your book. A special episode of The Eldritch Lorecast recorded LIVE at PAX Aus 2023. Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne James: @jamesjhaeck Phil: @PhilBeckwithDnD Vee: @Rocketeer_Vee Hayley: @storybrewers Editor: @ZsDante

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01:04:25

#116. Was 2023 the Best or Worst Year for TTRPG's?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/12/20

We celebrate a massive year for D&D the Tabletop Roleplaying Game industry as a whole! The ups, the downs, and everything in between. Final hours to back Enchanting Emporiums on Kickstarter: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_ELEE_2023_11_109 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @JamesJHaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 08:12 - Biggest news of 2023 18:32 - Best TTRPG release 30:01 - Best TTRPG related

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00:59:05

#115. Could The MCDM RPG Launch be Any More Wild?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/12/13

After being blown away by The MCDM RPG day 1 success, the team review the 50 Years of D&D panel and all the 5e books set for release in 2024. Support the Enchanting Emporium's Kickstarter: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_ELEE_2023_11_109 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @JamesJHaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - Most spent on crowdfunding 08:29 - The MCDM RPG 25:21 - 50 Years Of D&D

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01:07:03

#114. D&D Beyond Unleashes Surprise 3rd Party 5e...

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/12/06

Ghostfire Gaming arrives on D&D Beyond with Lairs of Etharis and Dungeons of Drakkenheim, the first 3rd party 5e content after Critical Role. We also take time to answer listener emails. Get Lairs of Etharis on D&D Beyond: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHMG_2023_12_114 Support the Enchanting Emporium's Kickstarter: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_ELEE_2023_11_109 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @JamesJHaeck Shawn:

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00:59:44

#113. Mo' Monk, Mo' Problems - Stunning Strike is...

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/11/29

Reviewing the new D&D Unearthed Arcana playtest packet 8 leads to pondering whether 5e still needs resource management and if it's better for a monk's foe to succeed against Stunning Strike? Follow the Enchanting Emporium's Kickstarter: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_ELEE_2023_11_109 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjHaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 01:33 - Thanksgiving 04:29

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01:05:51

#112. STOP Making Boring D&D Shopping Sessions!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/11/22

This week we deep dive into 'The Seeker's Guide to Enchanting Emporiums', and why the latest 5e release 'Peril in Pinebrook' isn't for D&D players! We also discuss the application of crafting in your TTRPG campaign. Follow the Enchanting Emporium's Kickstarter: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_ELEE_2023_11_109 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Logan: @the_Runesmith Editor:

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01:08:45

#111. Why the Brawler Got KO'd from the D&D Playtest!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/11/15

Dael and Ben argue whether the D&D Brawler should be a Fighter or a Monk subclass. We review the updates to D&D Beyond Maps, celebrate the release of Candela Obscura, and ponder how to fight god. Follow the Enchanting Emporium's Kickstarter: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_ELEE_2023_11_109 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 06:40 - D&D Playtest

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01:04:03

#110. Why is EVERYONE Talking About This D&D Adventure?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/11/08

This week we're talking Magic Item Shops, new Black Flag adventures from Ghostfire Gaming, why in the Nine Hells EVERYONE is talking about Chains of Asmodeus, and clues about D&D 2024's core 5e rulebooks and release slate! Follow the Enchanting Emporium's Kickstarter: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_ELEE_2023_11_109 Arora: We All Fall Down (Black Flag adventure): https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/458423/arora-we-all-fall-down Email your questions to

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00:59:01

#109. D&D's Beautiful Catastrophe!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/11/01

Wizards of the Coast delays the D&D Deck of Many Things, MCDM announces their RPG Backerkit launch, and Kobold Press releases the Black Flag SRD. Meanwhile, nobody is impressed by Critical Role!? Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 02:50 - Deck of Many Things delayed 15:30 - WotC increased revenue 20:32 - D&D arriving to schools 23:58 - MCDM RPG launch

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00:54:10

#108. Planescape's Surprise Update & Pathfinder's...

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/10/25

Shawn reports back from Gamehole Con on the MCDM RPG, D&D Beyond launches Day 1 DLC for Planescape, the Candela Obscura draws near, and Paizo hikes its Pathfinder prices! All that Tabletop News, and more to come! Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 03:32 - Gamehole Con 07:59 - MCDM RPG round 2 19:21 - Tabletop News launches 26:46 - Candela Obscura and horror

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00:58:57

#107. Why is D&D Returning to Magazines and Print Media?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/10/18

This week D&D returns to magazine shelves with Dungeons & Dragons Adventurer, new iconic D&D characters are possibly teased, and we return to our discussion social encounter game mechanics to decide how much crunch is the right amount. Aberration on Gamefound: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHAB_2023_10_107 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Adam: @RetroArchetype Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 -

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01:14:58

#106. We Play Tested the MCDM TTRPG! We Have Thoughts...

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/10/11

After playtesting the MCDM TTRPG at PAX Aus, Ben, Dael and James have thoughts... we also look at the Bastion system in the new D&D Unearthed Arcana playtest packet. Shawn doesn't think the sky is falling for bookstores. Check out Aberration: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHAB_2023_10_106 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 06:42 - MCDM RPG Playtest 12:56

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01:10:29

#105. Powerful New Fey Stat Blocks Hit D&D Beyond

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/10/03

This week the Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4 unleashes on D&D Beyond, Netflix rolls for initiative against a TTRPG publisher, and the Australians' lose their minds. Discover Aberration here: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHAB_2023_10_105 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael Shawn: @shawnmerwin Adam: @RetroArchetype Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - Favorite gaming convention? 06:03 - Find us at PAX Aus 12:50 - Evil Genius vs

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00:57:56

#104. D&D Beyond Surprise Launches New VTT!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/09/27

Game designer Peter Lee joins the Lorecast to discuss board game development, how to use playtest feedback, and the history of his career. We also take a look the new D&D Beyond Maps and dissect some D&D sales data! Back Aberration here: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHAB_2023_9_104 Find Teos' blog: https://alphastream.org/index.php/2023/09/25/how-dd-sells-and-what-it-means-for-the-hobby/ Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael Shawn:

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01:04:13

#103. 3rd Party Publishers Arrive on 5e Nexus!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/09/20

This week is look at how Baldur's Gate 3 uses initiative, celebrate Grim Hollow: The Monster Grimoire arriving on 5e Nexus, and explore implicit storytelling in TTRPG adventures. Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 01:07 - Best way to use initiative 15:24 - D&D Beyond VTT alpha 18:35 - Roll20 buys Dungeon Scrawl 24:49 - 3rd parties on 5E Nexus 30:42 - Email

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00:58:03

#102. Barbarians Are D&D's Best Spellcasters, After All!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/09/13

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"? Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne 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

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01:03:17

#101. Phandelver and Below is NOT Child Friendly!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/09/06

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. Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne 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

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01:00:55

#100. The #1 TTRPG Podcast in All The Realms!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/08/30

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! Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com 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

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01:03:31

#99. D&D Beyond Publishes 3rd Party Content

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/08/23

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. Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com 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

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01:06:42

#98. Daggerheart's Radical Divergence from D&D 5e!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/08/16

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 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante

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