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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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00:57:29

#77. First Look at Black Flag's Fighter & Wizard

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/03/22

We scrutinize the second Project: Black Flag playtest packet from Kobold Press, finally get some insight from the One D&D survey results, and ponder how a GM can 'humble' troublesome players. Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 05:25 - Black Flag playtest packet 2 30:14 - One D&D survey results 40:18 - Chaosium announce Basic Roleplaying Universal

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#76. Wine & Dine Me, Wizards of the Coast!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/03/15

Some thoughts on the D&D Content Creator Summit, Wizard of the Coast's apparent strategy for the community moving forward, and how to DM climactic boss encounters! Meanwhile Ben and Dael got to see Honor Among Thieves a little early. Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Join the Valikan Clans Kickstarter: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHVC_2023_1_069 Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 04:00 -

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00:57:50

#75. Did WotC just Spoil Honor Among Thieves?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/03/08

'Tabletop News' producer Adam Rady joins the Lorecast to discuss the state of news and entertainment in the TTRPG industry! Also, did the characters' stats from Honor Among Thieves spoil the D&D movie? Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Join the Valikan Clans Kickstarter: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHVC_2023_1_069 Follow Tabletop News: https://twitter.com/watchtabletop Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael Shawn: @shawnmerwin Adam: @HatlessWizard Editor:

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00:59:07

#74. Ardling Any Point to One D&D Right Now?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/03/01

The ardling exits stage right while the Druid and Paladin receive the One D&D playtest treatment! We dash through the Dimension 20 and Baldur's Gate news before diving deep into the Unearthed Arcana. Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Join the Valikan Clans Kickstarter: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHVC_2023_1_069 Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Physical vs digital dice 09:53 - Matt

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00:58:08

#73. All Your Tabletop News in One Place!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/02/21

We look over the TTRPG news of the week before answering a host of listener questions! How easy is it to convert 5e adventures to other systems, like Pathfinder? How can you surprise a player who's read the adventure module your running? What else can we share from Australian culture? Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Discover Grim Hollow: Valikan Clans: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHVC_2023_1_069 Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn:

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01:08:37

#72. Will Black Flag be Better than D&D 5e?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/02/15

This week we start by launching Grim Hollow: Valikan Clans, the latest 5e Kickstarter from Ghostfire Gaming! Then we're reviewing Kobold Presses first playtest packet for Black Flag. Raid and sail in Grim Hollow: Valikan Clans: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHVC_2023_1_069 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Scott: @scottfgray James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 02:26 - A mechanic you'd add to 5e 12:11 - Grim Hollow:

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01:00:13

#71. The Sundering of D&D 5e!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/02/08

This week we review the Kyle Brink interview over on 3 Black Halflings, discuss the fracturing of D&D 5e into multiple successor games, glimpse the reality of a digital future, and catch up once more on The Legend of Vox Machina! Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Become an Agent of the Empire: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_FB03_2023_2_071 Discover Grim Hollow: Valikan Clans: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHVC_2023_1_069 Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James:

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01:06:28

#70. The Aftermath of the 5e OGL Wars...

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/02/01

The OGL wars are over, with Wizards of the Coast reverting to 1.0a and releasing the entire SRD 5.1 to Creative Commons. What does this mean for the future of Black Flag and One D&D? We also fire through the copious Critical Role news this week in order of importance! Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Get updates on Grim Hollow: Valikan Clans - https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHVC_2023_1_069 Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael Luna: @luboffin Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor:

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00:56:26

#69. How Should We Respond to OGL 1.2?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/01/25

This week is a deep dive into the D&D OGL 1.2, as we consider our responses to the survey. The Legend of Vox Machina Season 2 also kicks off and we find out WTF is up with Fishblade? Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Get updates on Grim Hollow: Valikan Clans - https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHVC_2023_1_069 Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Worst NPC names 07:22 - OGL 1.2 in depth breakdown 37:34 -

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01:00:36

#68. Everything's Fine, Why Do You OGL... I mean ask?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/01/18

This week we reflect on the OGL leaks and all of the fallout since. We also celebrate our 3rd Party Publisher friends and discuss Ghostfire's future plans with 5e. Are you looking forward to the D&D TV show? Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ghostfire Gaming's statement: https://ghostfiregaming.com/blog/forging-our-future/ Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 01:19 - Favorite 3rd Party 5e

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01:08:54

#67. It's Not Too Late to Start Your Dungeon23!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/01/11

This week we start by addressing the OGL elephant in the room before diving into the fun of #dungeon23. We also experiment with Chat GPT applications in game design and learn more than intended about the Realm of Shadow! Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Didn't back Quest-O-Nomicon? No problem, check it out here - https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_XPQN_2023_1_067 Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 -

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00:54:51

#66. Ghostfire Gaming's Future with 5e in 2023?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2023/01/04

We spill what Ghostfire Gaming has planned for 2023, ponder about D&D 5th and 6th Editions in the coming year, and set our New Year's resolutions! Accept your first mission in Fables: Agents of the Empire here - https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_FB03_2023_1_066 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - New year's resolutions 05:48 - Fables 3: Agents of the

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01:01:18

#65. The Elly TTRPG Awards for 2022!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/12/28

We look back on the highlights of 2022 in the D&D and TTRPG industry, and reflect on the first full year of the Eldritch Lorecast! Help us celebrate with the most prestigious of award ceremonies, the Elly TTRPG Awards! Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 01:36 - The naming of the awards! 04:20 - "Let Me Tell You About My Character" Award (TTRPG highlights) 09:39 -

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01:06:32

#64. Breaking Down The Legend of Vox Machina S2 Trailer

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/12/21

This week we dig into The Legend of Vox Machina Season 2 trailer, including the episode list and season predictions! The rest of the podcast is devoted to answering listener emails about Ardlings in D&D 6e, and whether power creep is ruining 5e? Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 00:49 - The Lorecast's evil minions! 05:23 - Breaking Down 'The Legend of Vox

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01:04:10

#63. Wizards Plan to "Monetize" Dungeons & Dragons!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/12/14

Wizards of the Coast have a plan to better "monetize" the D&D brand, which we discuss with only a pinch of cynicism. The Lorecast also celebrates a release window for Baldur's Gate 3, and gives a sneak peak into Ghostfire Gaming's next Fable, Agents of the Empire! Learn more about 'Fables: Agents of the Empire': https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_FB03_2022_12_063 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Joe Raso:

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01:13:45

#62. Is 'Species' the Right Change for One D&D?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/12/07

The latest One D&D Unearthed Arcana playtest packet is here! It arrives with changes to the Cleric class, revisions to Ardlings, Goliaths, and Dragonborn, and Wizards of the Coast changing 'race' to 'species' in the future of D&D. All that and more, right now! Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Luna: @Luboffin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - What cleric is best cleric 04:42 - Honor Among Thieves

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01:03:06

#61. Who Owns the Lore of a D&D Campaign World?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/11/30

This week's onslaught of 5e news includes 'Citadel of the Unseen Sun' getting a physical release, a popular D&D adventure re-re-releasing, and a debate about who owns a D&D campaign world off the back of Keith Baker releasing his own 'Chronicles of Eberron' book! Discover the 'Citadel of the Unseen Sun': https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_FB01_2022_11_061 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn:

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#60. Previewing Dragonlance with D&D Beyond's Amy Dallen

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/11/23

Amy Dallen from D&D Beyond and Phil Beckwith from Ghostfire Gaming jump aboard this week's episode for a final Dragonlance preview! Dael's jacket doesn't have pockets and Ben's positively buzzing. Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael Amy: @enthusiamy Phil: @PhilBeckwithDnD Topics: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Dael's pockets 01:28 - Which monster is most underused? 06:08 - Which dragon is best dragon? 09:31 - Dragonlance final preview! 23:09 -

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00:59:25

#59. Will One D&D be the End of 5e Publishers?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/11/16

Will One D&D spell the end of 5e publishers like Ghostfire Gaming or MCDM? This week we clarify some misinformation about how the Open Game License works for 3rd party publishers, with the help of special guest Gabe Hicks! Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael Shawn: @shawnmerwin Gabe: @GabeJamesGames Topics: 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Favourite 3rd Party 5e Supplements? 07:00 - Ben's books were slanted... 07:23 - The Session Zero System 17:10 - Is

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01:06:05

#58. The Future of the TTRPG Industry on Twitter

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/11/09

With Twitter catching fire under new management, the crew discuss what this means for D&D and the TTRPG industry. We then learn the true tale of a real life D&D artifact, and how to approach publishers as an independent creator! Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Topics: 00:00 - Favorite social media platform for TTRPGs 08:37 - Performative vs productive social media habits 21:28 - The future of

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