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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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01:08:20

#57. Spooky, Scary, D&D Adventure Ideas!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/11/02

The crew all get dressed up for Halloween this week to explore some of our spookiest D&D adventure ideas to send shivers down your spine! We also touch on the news of the week with the Dragonlance preview, the latest D&D toys; Dicelings, and Henry Cavill leaving The Witcher. Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Topics: 00:00 - Halloween costumes! 02:18 - Dragonlance preview 06:18 - Lunar magic and

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01:05:46

#56. Could Your DM be Replaced by a Computer in One D&D?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/10/26

With fans anxious about the digital future of D&D, a surprise departure from Wizard's of the Coast could provide hints about where things are headed. The team also talk objective-based combat encounters and organising GM prep notes. Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Topics: 00:00 - Intro 02:01 - Favorite beholder eye ray? 04:54 - James' appearing at Big Bad Con 08:24 - The Lorecast attending

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01:03:58

#55. Are Video Games the Future of D&D?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/10/19

Are video games the future of D&D's financial success? Would you watch a documentary featuring celebrities gushing about D&D's history? Do complex rules make it harder to tell good stories? All that and more, now! Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Topics: 00:00 - Intro 01:42 - James Haeck has not seen a wombat 02:29 - Your favorite D&D outer plane? 07:44 - D&D's video game news 20:14 -

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01:09:42

#54. More D&D News Than You Can Shake An Owlbear At!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/10/12

The Legend of Vox Machina previews Season 2, D&D teams up with LEGO, prequal novels to 'Honor Among Thieves' are announced, and Ghostfire Gaming teases the future of Grim Hollow! All that and more, right now. The Monster Hunter class: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_ALL1_2022_10_919 Playtest survey: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_ALL1_2022_10_920 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Topics: 00:00 -

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01:17:43

#53. Is One D&D Repeating The Mistakes of 4e?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/10/05

We're breaking down the latest One D&D release including Expert Classes, Feats & Spell lists. Sly Flourish joins us to speculate on the difficult position Wizards of the Coast may be finding themselves in, and is Dungeons & Dragons' future digital? Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Sly Flourish and all the Lazy Dungeon Master's content can be found over on SlyFlourish.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael Shawn: @shawnmerwin Topics: 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Advantages

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01:04:59

#52. You Can't Make a Mega Dungeon That Big!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/09/28

Design your own campaign spanning mega dungeon with these handy tips! Wizards of the Coast introduce an after school program, the crew lament directional dungeon doors, and we ponder whether to subscribe to a TTRPG streaming service. Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Take a gander at https://www.dragont4c.com/ streaming service. Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Topics: 00:00 - Intro 04:00 - A TTRPG streaming service 18:22 - Wizards of

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01:04:34

#51. Did Critical Role Just TPK the Party?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/09/21

Recent events on Critical Role has everyone discussing when and how a Total Party Kill (TPK) happens, and how to handle it as a player and a GM. Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Topics: 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Being part of a TPK 05:33 - How to handle TPKs 10:37 - Potential spoilers for Critical Role starts 11:37 - Spoilers over 17:55 - GM intervention to avoid player-character death 29:44 - The rings of

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01:02:04

#50. Sebastian Crowe needs you!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/09/14

The Dungeon Dudes return to the Eldritch Lorecast once again as "Sebastian Crowe's Guide to Drakkenheim", their second Kickstarter is finishing soon! We touch on a bit of Monty Python, talk about the Dungeons of Drakkenheim show and its sequel, and workshop some minigames to learn a language in-game! Follow "Sebastian Crowe's Guide to Drakkenheim" Kickstarter: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_SCGD_2022_7_043 Email questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Join our Discord community:

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00:59:38

#49. Exploration Mechanics In One D&D?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/09/07

We're dissecting One D&D further in response to the playtest survey on D&D Beyond, which launches into a massive chat about how the game could better support the exploration and social pillars of play, for 5e and in future! Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Topics: 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - How to start a D&D Campaign 09:08 - We're going to PAX Aus!! 13:13 - Responding to One D&D's playtest

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01:02:03

#48. Reviewing the D&D 2023 Release Schedule

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/08/31

We discuss our expectations of Dungeons & Dragons' 2023 release schedule, prompting discussions about heist adventures, the deck of many things, and rediscovering Planescape! Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Check out Sebastian Crowe's Guide to Drakkenheim: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_SCGD_2022_8_046 Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Topics: 00:00 - Intro 00:59 - The module that defined 5th Edition 08:58 - Keys From the Golden

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01:15:50

#47. Is One D&D the Last Edition of Dungeons & Dragons?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/08/24

This week we're taking a deep dive into the One D&D Unearthed Arcana, closely examining the D&D Beyond VTT announcement, and asking what all this news means for the TTRPG industry? Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Topics: 00:00 - Intro 05:09 - Spelljammer impressions 08:39 - Beings From Beyond the Horizon 11:45 - Start of One D&D discussion 17:31 - Wizards of the Coast's VTT 32:36 - Is One

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00:57:39

#46. Support For Theatre of the Mind In D&D 5.5e

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/08/17

We pontificate further about what we'd like to see in D&D 5.5e, "Sebastian Crowe's Guide to Drakkenheim" gets funded in 3 minutes, and our expert panelists break down the art of running one shots! Check out Sebastian Crowe's Guide to Drakkenheim: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_SCGD_2022_8_046 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Topics: 00:00 - Your "Go To" one-shot adventure 07:41 - Sebastian Crowe's

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01:03:17

#45. 'Wizards Presents' Predictions with Matt Colville

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/08/10

We're joined by Matt Colville to reflect on the past and present of D&D to predict the future of the world's most popular roleplaying game! The Lorecast graduates to it's own YouTube channel and we congratulate James Haeck alongside his fellow ENNIE award winners. Email questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Matt: @mattcolville 00:00 - "Fixing" rules from D&D 5e 15:42 - The Eldritch Lorecast graduates to its own YouTube

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01:01:24

#44. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Owlbears

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/08/03

James and Shawn return in time to pick apart the D&D movie trailer and give their opinion on Owlbear-gate. Speaking of monsters, we answer a YouTube listener question about running 'monster of the week' style campaigns. Email questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/7CJU7b5GYB Ben: @Melb_DM Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Topics: 00:58 - Older D&D movies 08:01 - Pirates of the Aetherial Expanse episode 2 11:45 - New

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01:04:04

#43. Sebastian Crowe Guides Us Back To Drakkenheim

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/07/27

The Dungeon Dudes return to the Eldritch Lorecast with "Sebastian Crowe's Guide to Drakkenheim", their second Kickstarter! We weigh in on the Owlbear vs wild shape debate while geeking out over the 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' trailer! Follow "Sebastian Crowe's Guide to Drakkenheim" Kickstarter: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_SCGD_2022_7_043 Email questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/7CJU7b5GYB Ben: @Melb_DM Dael:

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00:53:30

#42. Unearthed Wonders of the Multiverse

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/07/20

A new Unearthed Arcana arrives halfway through recording and we marvel at the Wonders of the Multiverse! There's speculation over the Roll20 and OneBookShelf merger, anticipation for the "next versions" of the D&D core books, and time for a snack! Email questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/7CJU7b5GYB Ben: @Melb_DM Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Topics: 00:00 - Intro 04:19 - Roll20 and OneBookShelf (DMs Guild)

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01:02:52

#41. Spelljammer Academy Has Free Tuition!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/07/13

We break news with Spelljammer Academy releasing free on D&D Beyond, celebrate the announcement of the ENNIE award nominations with nominee James Haeck, and think up questions to ask players during character creation! Email questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/7CJU7b5GYB Ben: @Melb_DM Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Topics: 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - How to use exposition without boring your players! 19:18 - Spelljammer

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00:57:03

#40. The D&D Civil War Heats Up!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/07/06

We celebrate the launch of Fables 2: Pirates of the Aetherial Expanse, dissect the news about DM's Guild partnering with Roll20, and congratulate celebrated RPG 'Alice is Missing' receiving a movie deal! Email questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Find out more about 'Fables 2: Pirates of the Aetherial Expanse' here: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_FB02_2022_7_040 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/7CJU7b5GYB Ben: @Melb_DM Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn:

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01:04:31

#39. Radiant Citadel's First Chapter Is Free!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/06/29

We consider TTRPG's digital future with D&D Beyond releasing of the first chapter from Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel free. Ben geek's out over a D&D themed breakfast, James listens to the official Critical Role album, Shawn talks marketing strategies, and Dael judges the transitions. Email questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Follow us on Twitch for live episode recordings (Monday, 7pm EDT): https://www.twitch.tv/ghostfire_official Ben: @Melb_DM Dael: @DailyDael James:

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01:01:32

#38. This One Spell That All D&D GM's Hate!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2022/06/23

How high have you levelled up playing D&D 5e? Is it better to be a creative story writer or game mechanic engineer when writing for TTRPG's? Why is goodberry just the worst!? The answers to all these questions and more awaits! Email YOUR questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Follow us on Twitch for live episode recordings (Monday, 7pm EDT): https://www.twitch.tv/ghostfire_official Ben: @Melb_DM Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Topics: 00:00 - Ben's "sick"

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