🎲 State of the Table – April 2025 | SRD 5.2, Crawford & Perkins Exit, Tariffs (Episode 224)
In this episode of State of the Table, we break down the latest headlines shaking the tabletop RPG world. From the release of the D&D SRD 5.2 to the unexpected departure of two of the biggest names in D&D design—Jeremy Crawford and Chris Perkins—and the looming shadow of new tariffs on the publishing industry, we cover it all. Buckle up for news, analysis, and a few strong opinions.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated on all things TTRPG!Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Table Talk07:00 – 🧾 D&D SRD 5.2: What’s Changed & Why It Matters22:17 – 🧠 WotC Shakeup: Jeremy Crawford & Chris Perkins Leave45:19 – 💸 Tariffs and Tabletop: Economic Pressure on TTRPGs📢 Let us know your thoughts in the comments: What’s your take on the new SRD? Are you optimistic or worried about the future of D&D without Crawford & Perkins? And how do you think economic shifts will affect indie publishers?#TTRPG #DND #DungeonsAndDragons #SRD52 #WizardsOfTheCoast #JeremyCrawford #ChrisPerkins #TabletopGaming #TTRPGNews #IndieRPG #DNDNews #StateOfTheTable #Tariffs #RPGIndustry #OpenGaming #OGL #DND5E #DNDCommunity #RPGPublishing #TabletopTalk
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Star Trek: Preservations - Reputation Rolls (The S 3 Ep 2 Bonus Feature)
🎬 This Time, It’s Personal… For Their Reputations.🌠 Join the crew of the U.S.S. Dilamus Christian as they step off the bridge and into the debriefing room for a no-holds-barred bonus feature from Star Trek: Preservations – Season 3, Episode 2: Shadow of the Storm!✨ Dive deep into the Reputation Rolls, a powerful mechanic from the Star Trek Adventures RPG (2nd Edition) by Modiphius Entertainment. Did the crew rise to the occasion, uphold Starfleet’s finest ideals, and earn their acclaim? Or did... someone pull a tiny bit of a "Tobor"? (Yeah, you know who you are, Captain.)🎲 This isn’t just a recap—it’s a roleplay-rich bonus feature packed with laughs, heart, and some unexpected upgrades. Get behind the curtain with the cast as they reflect on their choices, roll the dice, and bring the real stakes of Starfleet service to life.🖖 Whether you're a diehard Trekkie, a curious TTRPG explorer, or a fan of actual play storytelling—this is the bonus content that boldly goes where your character sheet usually doesn’t.💫 Join the Crew 💫🚀 Like ✅ Subscribe 🔔 Ring the Bell — so you never miss an episode from the Tabletop Journeys crew!🧭 Want to play in this galaxy yourself? Enlist at: https://patreon.com/ttjourneys🧑🚀 For details on live, in-person missions: 👉 Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttjourneys/🌐 Or beam into our Discord: https://discord.gg/tCMdWMTh🎥 #startrekadventuresrpg #ActualPlay #TTRPG #TabletopJourneys #StarTrekPreservations #Modiphius #RPGpodcast #SciFiRPG #STArPG2E #TabletopGaming #StarfleetLife #JoinTheCrew 🖖🎙️-------------------------------------------------------------------Star Trek Adventures RPG Published by Modiphius Entertainment. 2d20 System Designer: Nathan Dowdellhttps://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/star-trek-adventures
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Exploring the Wild Magic of The Sylvan, a solo journaling game by Chris Hill (Episode 223)
In this episode, we sit down with **Chris Hill**, the creative force behind **Scrap Yarn Games**, to talk about her newest project: *The Sylvan* — a storytelling game of wild nature, quiet magic, and hidden danger. Chris takes us deep into the tangled woods of her design process, shares what inspired this evocative game, and how it draws from folklore, emotional storytelling, and the unpredictable beauty of the natural world. 🌲 We talk about:- The origins of *The Sylvan* and its folkloric influences - Designing games that embrace quiet magic and emotional depth - How nature, myth, and solitude shape gameplay - What makes *The Sylvan* different from other TTRPGs - Scrap Yarn Games’ unique aesthetic and narrative focus - Advice for indie TTRPG designers Whether you're a game designer, a fan of cozy and mysterious storytelling, or just curious about the intersection of nature and narrative, this episode is for you. 📖 Learn more about *The Sylvan*: https://scrap-yarn-games.itch.io/the-sylvan🧵 Check out Scrap Yarn Games: https://www.scrapyarngames.com/ 🦋Follow Scrap Yarn Games on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/scrapyarngames.bsky.social💬 Have thoughts about the episode? Drop a comment below or reach out on social media — we’d love to hear from you!
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Star Trek: Preservations - Season 3 Episode 2 (Part 3)
🚨 Diplomacy tested. Lives at stake. A storm that won't be stopped by science alone. 🌩️The U.S.S. Dilamus Christian has the solution… but will the colony's leaders listen in time? As Starfleet officers race against intensifying storms, political resistance, and technological limits, the true challenge emerges: earning trust under fire.From field repairs in a storm-battered colony to a heated confrontation that may shift the fate of an entire people, the stakes couldn’t be higher. And behind every roll—be it presence + command, daring + science, or a bold engineering check—is the heart of what makes Star Trek Adventures 2E shine: collaborative storytelling, ethical dilemmas, and tough decisions made in the heat of the moment. 🎲🖖Will diplomacy triumph over division?Will science prevail before time runs out?And how far will a crew go to uphold the ideals of Starfleet in the face of fear?🎥 Watch now and experience a masterclass in 2E mechanics like extended tasks, momentum spends, threat escalation, and determination-fueled drama—all wrapped in cinematic roleplay!⭐ Like, Subscribe, and ring the alert bell to stay up-to-date on every episode of Star Trek: Preservations, an immersive TTRPG Actual Play by the Tabletop Journeys crew.💫 Want to join us at the table? 🎙 Become a player in our Star Trek Adventures RPG world: patreon.com/ttjourneys💬 Connect with the crew on Discord: https://discord.gg/tCMdWMTh#TTRPG #ActualPlay #STAPreservations #TTRPG #ActualPlay #StarTrekAdventuresRPG #CallYourBoysTTJ🛸✨-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Star Trek Adventures RPG Published by Modiphius Entertainment. 2d20 System Designer: Nathan Dowdellhttps://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/star-trek-adventures-----------------------------------------------------Where to find the Show:Discord: https://discord.gg/HAqYF7rkJvFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttjourneys/-----------------------------------------------------To support the show:Join our Patreon today. We have tiers to fit any budget: https://www.patreon.com/ttjourneys Check out our latest publications: https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Tabletop%20Journeys TTJ gear is available at our own Teespring shop: https://tabletop-journeys-swagshop.creator-spring.com/ -----------------------------------------------------Affiliate Links:And be sure to Grab a special Tabletop Journeys discount for dice and accessories from Fanroll Dice: https://ttjourneys.com/fanroll
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Class Warfare: Wizards, Part 2 (Episode 222)
🧙 Class Warfare: All-Wizard Party | D&D Simulation Part 2 ⚔️The arcane descent begins...In Part 2 of our Class Warfare wizard-only actual play, the party enters the shadowy ruins beneath the fallen city of Greystone. Tasked with retrieving powerful relics from a magically sealed vault, these spell-slinging scholars must brave traps, twisted echoes of magic, and the acidic aftermath of whatever horrors came before.✨ This Episode:The mystery deepens beneath the ruined templeShadowy corridors, foul-smelling puddles, and suspicious silenceArcane investigations, divine augury, and tactical debates about cracks (the architectural kind, mostly)Plenty of wizardly wit, wizardly whining, and wizardly weirdnessActual teamwork… and actual acid🎲 Will they unlock the vault before time runs out? Or become permanent residents of the ruins?📚 About Class Warfare:Class Warfare is an actual play D&D series where every episode features a party made up entirely of one class. Wizards, clerics, rogues—if it can TPK itself, we’ll play it.📺 Missed Part 1? Catch the full party intro and temple infiltration here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BI2jPG5hzaKq8IDn95qxN?si=snLkgbT6Q4KR-5Oh5iVQRg💬 Let us know what wizard subclass you'd survive with in the comments!🔔 Like, subscribe, and ring the bell for more all-class chaos!#dnd #actualplay #dungeonsanddragons #classwarfare #ttrpg #wizardparty #dndsimulation #wizardonly #dnd5e
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