x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

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.

leisure games

All Episodes

01:00:54

#157. Is Less Detail Better for Building TTRPG Settings?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2024/10/02

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?Back the Grim Hollow Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostfiregaming/grim-hollow?ref=5z40qv 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

en-us

01:05:50

#156. Reinventing Strahd for the Modern World!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2024/09/25

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! Follow the Grim Hollow Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostfiregaming/grim-hollow?ref=5z40qv Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael James: @JamesJHaeck Adam: @RetroArchetype Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 01:46 - Favorite CRPG 09:53 -

en-us

01:04:50

#155. We Need to Talk About AI in D&D... Yes, Again!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2024/09/18

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? Follow the Grim Hollow Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostfiregaming/grim-hollow?ref=5z40qv Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael James: @JamesJHaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro01:11 -

en-us

01:06:29

#154. The Ethics of RPG's Used as Military Training...

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2024/09/11

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!Follow the Grim Hollow Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostfiregaming/grim-hollow?ref=5z40qv Check out People Make Games' excellent video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYaDXZ2MI-k Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben:

en-us

01:07:23

#153. Is Project Sigil a D&D Game Changer or a Gimmick?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2024/09/04

Matt Colville joins the Lorecast to explore whether digital tools like D&D Beyond or Project Sigil actually improve tabletop gaming? Also, which action economy is right for you?Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Shawn: @shawnmerwin Matt: @mcolville Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 02:01 - Digital tools in TTRPGs 17:25 - Project Sigil 34:57 - D&D 2025 releases 50:26 - Greg Tito leaves WotC 51:52 - Prescribed actions vs free actions 01:00:00 -

en-us

01:02:43

#152. Why Every TTRPG Should Be Publicly Developed

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2024/08/28

James Introcaso from MCDM joins us to talk Draw Steel and whether developing games publicly make for better TTRPG's? D&D Beyond and Paizo both walk back unpopular policies, and can RPG's have purely storytelling rules without dice?Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne James: @JamesJHaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Big Jimbo: @JamesIntrocaso Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 02:50 - Developing Draw Steel 18:18 - D&D Beyond updates 29:52 - Paizo

en-us

01:00:57

#151. What Deborah Ann Woll Teaches Us All About D&D

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2024/08/22

Good news and bad news in the TTRPG industry this week as D&D books are delayed, Geek & Sundry return, Paizo changes their 3rd party licensing, and Deborah Ann Woll teaches us all about roleplaying games!Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael James: ‪@JamesJHaeck‬ Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ‪@ZsDante‬ Topics: 00:00 - Intro 02:05 - Deborah Ann Woll teaches D&D 11:23 - D&D 2024 delays 12:28 - Geek & Sundry return 15:12 -

en-us

01:04:15

#150. Mistakes Were Made...

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2024/08/14

In the aftermath of Gen Con, a miscommunication from WotC leads to big trouble for D&D YouTubers. Meanwhile, a new record in TTRPG crowdfunding is being broken.Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Shawn: @shawnmerwin Dael: @dailydael James: @JamesJHaeck Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Con drop 07:52 - Gen Con news recap 22:47 - WotC vs YouTube 42:07 - D&D's digital future? 53:15 - Cosmere Kickstarter

en-us

01:04:02

#149. Talking D&D 2024 with the WotC Design Team

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2024/08/07

LIVE from Gen Con we explore the D&D 2024 Player's Handbook with WotC designers Makenzie De Armas and Justice Ramin Arman. We also get a sneak peak at Project Sigil, the D&D 3D VTT, and prepare ourselves to Draw Steel!Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Shawn: @shawnmerwin Makenzie: @MakenzieLaneDA Justice: @justicearman Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 01:11 - Gen Con 06:29 - Puncheons & Flagons 09:12 - 2024 PHB 24:54 - The "Math" 32:43 -

en-us

01:04:55

#148. We Spent an Hour Fixing D&D Exploration and...

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2024/07/31

We dismantle the D&D 2024 crafting rules to discover why players like to craft, before diving in to fix the 5e exploration pillar and ask whether it's simply misunderstood?Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael James: @JamesJHaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - New dragon types 06:34 - D&D 2024 Crafting rules 11:34 - In game economies 15:17 - Why do players craft? 18:36 - Is crafting player facing? 27:36 - Gen

en-us

00:53:55

#147. How To Get the D&D 2024 PHB Early!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2024/07/24

The Eldritch Lorecast gets hype for Gen Con, where you can buy the first copies of the D&D 2024 Player's Handbook! What does the new president of WotC spell for the game's future?Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael James: @JamesJHaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 04:45 - 2024 PHB selling at Gen Con 09:40 - USPS D&D Stamps 11:37 - Ghostfire at Gen Con 13:26 - WotC's new president 20:55 - Role

en-us

00:58:56

#146. Why the New D&D Monk Isn't on Dael's Spangley...

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2024/07/17

The new D&D Monk splits the Lorecast crew, Wizards of the Coast reshuffle their staff with a notable absence, and a new streaming service strives to compete with Twitch.Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael James: @JamesJHaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 06:14 - Monk 2024 27:13 - Bard 2024 30:51 - Sorcerer 2024 32:37 - Cleric 2024 35:23 - Kyle Brink leaves WOTC 38:50 - D&D stamps 41:58 - Moonbeam 52:40 -

en-us

01:02:21

#145. D&D's 3D VTT is Closer Than You Think!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2024/07/10

A pre-order bonus for the D&D 3D VTT has us wondering how close it is and how WotC plan to monetize it? Are the new dragons an upgrade from the old? Wouldn't you like to custom make your character's species?Playtest Grim Hollow's heritage system: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHPG_2024_7_145 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael James: @JamesJHaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 04:29 - Sam

en-us

00:56:16

#144. The D&D 2024 Ranger is... Well... It's a Thing!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2024/07/03

There's a lot to say about the new 5e 2024 Ranger, and... well... it's a thing! We also review the new D&D 2024 spells and try to get more players into the GM chair.Sign up for Grim Hollow Kickstarter updates: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostfiregaming/grim-hollow?ref=3hjfbf Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com James: @JamesJHaeck Dael: @dailydael Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 06:22 - New 5e Ranger 19:38 - New 5e Spells 27:51 -

en-us

01:03:12

#143. D&D 2024 is Looking Pretty Good... well, Except...

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2024/06/25

The Eldritch Lorecast deep dives into the D&D 2024 previews to explore backgrounds, weapon mastery, heroic advantage, subclasses, and that one missed opportunity!Experience Grim Hollow on D&D Beyond: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHPG_2024_6_143 Follow the Grim Hollow Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostfiregaming/grim-hollow?ref=3hjfbf Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael Shawn: @shawnmerwin Robert:

en-us

00:55:51

#142. Fans Notice D&D Beyond Differences in Vecna:...

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2024/06/19

Fans notice differences in the D&D Beyond Vecna: Eve of Ruin, Chris Cocks submits to an amazingly awkward interview, and we ponder who the average TTRPG player is? Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael James: @JamesJHaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 01:52 - Player's Handbook predictions 17:17 - Eve of Ruin print vs digital 23:17 - Chris Cocks interview 34:08 - Who is the average player? 41:06 - TTRPG

en-us

00:56:42

#141. The Influencer-fication of the TTRPG Industry

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2024/06/12

Do you need to be an Influencer to be a successful TTRPG designer? Is Roll20 buying Demiplane good for the RPG industry? Why has Dicebreaker stopped reporting on D&D? All that and more, right now...Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael James: @JamesJHaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - Monster Manual covers 04:23 - Roll20 buys Demiplane 11:40 - Dael’s Dragon Age corner 14:12 - Dicebreaker conspiracy 19:16

en-us

00:58:51

#140. Will the WotC Controversies Ever STOP!?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2024/06/05

Wizards of the Coast publish a job listing for an AI Engineer, the new D&D Dungeon Master's Guide has its cover revealed, and we might have found an official name for the MCDM RPG.Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael James: @JamesJHaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 04:44 - 5e DMG Covers 09:44 - WotC hiring AI Engineers 19:35 - Adam Bradford joins Fantasy Grounds 31:56 - D&D Show leaves Paramount+ 34:07

en-us

01:01:57

#139. Are these D&D Settings too Problematic to Return?

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2024/05/29

We dive into D&D adventure settings from Greyhawk to Kara Tur, from Forgotten Realms to Dark Sun, and ponder which deserve to return to 5e?Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Teos: @Alphastream Omar: @OmarNajam Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 05:36 - Greyhawk 10:59 - Campaign settings & GMs 17:59 - D&D: Worlds and Realms 25:11 - Kara Tur 33:39 - D&D translations and accessibility 36:01 - "Blue Shell" rubber

en-us

01:00:24

#138. Details in WotC's New Art shows D&D's Future!

The Eldritch Lorecast ·

2024/05/22

New D&D art drops, showcasing the cover of the next 5e PHB. MCDM rockets onto D&D Beyond with two 3rd party titles. Vecna is revealed as the next Dead by Daylight villain.Get 30% off at Into the AM until May 29: https://intotheam.com/GhostfireGaming Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael James: @JamesJHaeck Zac: @ZacSpeaksGiant Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 02:05 - How important is art? 07:54 - New D&D Covers 24:12 -

en-us

237 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

詭哭郎嚎

郎祖筠 & FMTaiwan製作團隊

Ron en Erik Podcast

Ron en Erik

Poor Man"s Pinball Podcast

Poor Men Ian and Drew

WeAreChange on Odysee

WeAreChange