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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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01:03:42

#97. AI Art 'Lends a Hand' to D&D's Giants Book

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/08/09

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. Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com 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

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01:04:43

#96. Is Kickstarter Killing the TTRPG Industry?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/08/02

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! Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com 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

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01:07:55

#95. Will MCDM's New TTRPG Change the Industry?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/07/26

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! Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com 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

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01:05:43

#94. Bigby Presents- Hold on, is Gandalf a Paladin?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/07/19

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!? Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com 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

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01:01:40

#93. How Much D&D Romance is Too Much?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/07/12

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 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 03:22 - Aetherial Expanse leaving Kickstarter 05:51 - Ennie Award

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00:57:53

#92. Is New D&D 5e too Focused on Player Success?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/07/05

The latest Unearthed Arcana drops another 5e playtest packet, prompting more conversation about D&D's goals as a game. We also give a few opinions on the latest changes. Discover 'Arora: Age of Desolation' with new 5e exploration mechanics: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_AR01_2023_7_092 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 04:28 - The ORC

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01:04:02

#91. Valiant Tales About TTRPG Publishing

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/06/28

Shawn Merwin, Dael Kingsmill and James Haeck hosts this episode discussing the Tales of the Valiant, how to get noticed if you plan to publish your own adventure/TTRPGs and other listener emails with our honoured guest Scott Fitzgeralt Gray! Check out Aetherial Expanse: Setting Guide https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_AESG_2023_6_089 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Shawn: @shawnmerwin Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Scott: @scottfgray Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 -

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01:06:00

#90. Favorite 5e Monsters to Make Formidable!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/06/21

D&D Community managers Sarah Chaffee and LaTia Jacquise join the Eldritch Lorecast to chat about the spookiest monsters, playing games in public spaces, and being part of this wonderful community! Check out Aetherial Expanse: Setting Guide https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_AESG_2023_6_089 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne James: @jamesjhaeck Sarah: @sarahiscoffee LaTia: @LaTiaJacquise Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Memorable game moments 09:27

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00:59:54

#89. The REAL Reason D&D isn't Changing Editions!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/06/14

The Aetherial Expanse Kickstarter launches, the city of Baldur's Gate is finally revealed, and Jeremy Crawford predicts another 10 years of D&D 5e. Check out Aetherial Expanse: Setting Guide https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_AESG_2023_6_089 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne James: @jamesjhaeck Luna: @luboffin Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Urban vs Wilderness campaign 08:42 - Baldur's Gate revealed 14:26 - Aetherial Expanse: Setting

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01:04:07

#88. Pathfinder Refresh Moves out from D&D's Shadow

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/06/07

Pathfinder tries to separate itself further from D&D with a rules refresh! Teos and Adam rejoin the Lorecast to review the Pathfinder changes and answer some pressing listener emails. Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Shawn: @shawnmerwin Adam: @RetroArchetype Teos: @Alphastream Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 06:05 - Problem with Pathfinder 09:36 - Pathfinder rules refresh 15:42 - Pathfinder removing alignment 23:46 - Changes to lineage 25:45 - New GM

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01:00:44

#87. Is Candela Obscura a TTRPG Clone?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/05/31

The Eldritch Lorecast dives into the Candela Obscura quickplay rules, and answers if there's been a copyright breach? Is the D&D Movie likely to get a sequel? Should we be worried about a TTRPG price rise? Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 04:33 - Candela Obscura 19:07 - Games copyright 33:35 - D&D Movie sequel? 37:01 - 2023 D&D releases 48:35 - D&D books

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01:10:24

#86. You'll Like Feats if We TELL YOU to Like Feats

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/05/24

Blasting through the small amount of D&D and TTRPG news, we then discuss game design through the lens of writing style, flavor text vs rules text, and how to name things. Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 04:27 - Ghostfire's going to Gen Con 2023 12:02 - Dael’s strange experience 14:31 - Latest D&D playtest video 19:19 - Other TTRPG news 20:55 - Importance of

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01:02:15

#85. A New 5e Setting on a Sea of Starlight!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/05/17

We dive into the Aetherial Expanse to explore Ghostfire Gaming's new 5e campaign setting, get hyped for Critical Role's "Candela Obscura", and a fantastic listener email plunges us into a discussion of game design theory. Get notified when The Aetherial Expanse sets sail: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/977277590/the-aetherial-expanse-setting-guide Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn:

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01:07:00

#84. D&D Beyond Misplaces Monsters for Charity!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/05/10

We celebrate the release of Misplaced Monsters for a great cause, discuss what a 3rd Party D&D Beyond marketplace would look like, and explore the multiverse! Find your Misplaced Monsters: https://www.dndbeyond.com/marketplace/sourcebooks/misplaced-monsters-volume-one Get updates on the Aetherial Expanse: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/977277590/the-aetherial-expanse-setting-guide Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James:

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01:02:26

#83. Are D&D Classes System or Content?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/05/03

While breaking down the latest D&D 5e playtest packet, we ponder whether classes are indeed system or content? Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Spell school quiz 06:53 - Are player classes system or content? 36:05 - Reviewing the D&D playtest packet 5 55:23 - Tales of the Valiant playtest packet 01:01:07 - Pathfinder 2e refresh

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01:10:08

#82. Is Critical Role Finished With D&D?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/04/26

We decide what should be in the new 5e DMG, before gauging our hype levels for Daggerheart and Illuminated Worlds from Darrington Press! Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael Shawn: @shawnmerwin Mike: SupergeekMike Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro04:24 - When to call in the Pinkertons13:54 - 2024 Dungeon Masters Guide sneak peak40:49 - Word's largest D&D game44:30 - Matt Mercer's Dimension 20 campaign49:01 - Critical Role

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01:08:02

#81. Marisha Ray And Never Giving Up!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/04/19

This week Adam Carnevale ("D&D is for Nerds") gives us his best D&D puzzle ideas, we ponder the roll out of 5.5e on D&D Beyond, and celebrate Marisha Ray's amazing throw down at Creator Clash 2. Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Discover "D&D is for Nerds": https://www.sanspantsradio.com/podcasts/dd-is-for-nerds/ Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael Shawn: @shawnmerwin Adam: @RetroArchetype Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 01:14 -

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01:12:30

#80. The D&D Creator Summit's Unmet Expectations

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/04/12

Teos Abadia reports from the field at the D&D Creator Summit, where tensions got a little heated as the future of 5e was revealed! Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Teos: @Alphastream Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 04:56 - D&D Creator Summit recap 06:43 - Mismatched expectations 15:40 - D&D VTT hands on 41:31 - Tales of the Valiant 43:43 - Reviewing the ORC first draft 59:30 - D&D 5e rules

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00:59:37

#79. Will the D&D VTT Change Tabletop Gaming?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/04/05

All the news from the D&D Direct is dissected while a Ghostfire spy feeds us information from the Digital D&D Creator Summit! Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 05:07 - Honor Among Thieves review (No Spoilers!) 06:41 - D&D Direct 07:42 - Minecraft x D&D DLC 13:06 - Hasbro toy showcase 14:09 - MTG movie secret lair 16:00 - Neverwinter: Menzoberranzan 17:49 -

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01:00:46

#78. Pondering our 'D&D Direct' Predictions

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/03/29

Timely as always, this week's episode predicts the D&D Direct event only hours before it goes live! We ponder what the core books of One D&D might look like, and the give advice to folks starting out as game designers. Email the podcast: podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrneDael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 02:56 - Pre D&D Direct predictions 14:15 - What will One D&D core books look like? 35:20 - D&D

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