The Eldritch Lorecast

Preorders are open for D&D: World of Warcraft, the first book in the new Universes Beyond line. But, what does a crossover this big mean for the future of D&D? We also dig into the Seeker's Guide to Dreaded Demigods,hunt for systems that make non-combat gameplay sing, and work out why hexcrawls keep pulling us back in.

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Shawn: @shawnmerwin
Dael: @dailydael 
Todd: @ToddKenreck
Logan: @Runesmith
Editor: @jberrt

Topics:
Intro - 00:00
05:22 - D&D: World of Warcraft Preorders 
11:29 - Impact of Universes Beyond on D&D?
20:04 - The Seeker’s Guide to Dreaded Demigods
29:49 - Martial vs Caster Support
37:15 - Systems for Non Combat Gameplay?
45:44 - Hexcrawls

Unearthed Arcana returns to the Underdark for round two, with new Cleric and Sorcerer subclasses, an updated Circle of Spores Druid, and FIVE playable species. Meanwhile, we tackle character death in D&D, figure out how to run a HUGE dungeon without losing your mind, and ponder whether Frankensteining game systems together makes a masterpiece or a monster?

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Jess:  @jbertart 
Dael: @dailydael
Jordy: @Arlentric
Editor:  @jberrt 

Topics:
00:00 - Intro/ DnD Character Deaths
07:22 - Starlight Event Recap
14:22 - Unearthed Arcana: Underdark Pt.2
18:16 - CONTENT WARNING: ARACHNOPHOBIA!!
23:31 - Aberration: Oblivion’s Embrace - FINAL 24 HOURS!
25:30 - Home TTRPG Games
30:37 - Running Large Dungeons
38:51 - Frankensteining Systems?

Netflix announces a Ravenloft TV series, but who should play D&D's most notorious villain, Strahd von Zarovich? We fondly remember the D&D movie, recap every announced (and cancelled) D&D TV show, and ponder whether 5.5e should have bounded Hit Points?

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Dael: @dailydael
Todd:  @ToddKenreck 
Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor:  @jberrt 
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
01:17 - Ravenloft coming to Netflix
13:57 - Every announced D&D TV show
17:13 - Remembering Honor Among Thieves
23:29 - Castle Ravenloft board game 2e
25:15 - Paizo still in trouble?
29:30 - Encouraging player feedback
44:30 - Bounded hit points?

Gameplay footage from Warlock gets a HUGE reaction, and D&D drops ANOTHER surprise video game trailer! Meanwhile, we ponder whether a 5.5e adventure could ever feel like The Odyssey?

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Ben: @TheBenByrne
Dael: @dailydael
Todd:  ⁨@ToddKenreck⁩ 
Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor:  @jberrt 

Topics:
00:00 - Intro
04:19 - Warlock video game
14:35 - Long Rest Tavern game
19:11 - Exodus (& octobot!)
25:13 - Aberration
26:40 - The Odyssey as a D&D adventure?
41:57 - High Level Adventures

The latest D&D Unearthed Arcana lets your 5.5e character "transform" into a Mind Flayer! But shouldn't turning into a monster be a bad thing?

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Ben: @TheBenByrne
Dael: @dailydael
Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor:  @jberrt 

Topics:
00:00 - Intro
01:28 - UA: Mind Flayer Transformation
26:18 - Aberration board game
30:53 - UA: Underdark subclasses
54:33 - Ravenloft D20 Popcorn Bucket