The Eldritch Lorecast

Some of the best rules at a D&D table don't come from D&D at all. This week we dig into other games like Daggerheart and Shadowdark to find what's worth smuggling into your 5.5e game.

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Ben: @TheBenByrne
Dael: @dailydael
Matt:  @heyitsMattyP 
Adam:  @RetroArchetype 

Editor:  @jberrt 

Topics:
00:00 - Intro
00:42 - TTRPG's that make D&D better!
25:30 - Kobold Press x Shadowdark
28:18 - White Wolf & Renegade Games part ways
34:52 - D&D workers union
37:38 - D&D Star Wars
39:51 - Hacks for learning new games

Jay Jani from D&D Beyond joins us to talk digital tools at the table, what goes into a monthly Drop, and the Sorrow Knight! The first full subclass to arrive through the program. We also get into Ravenloft: Project Lamordia, what Ghostfire is bringing to PAX Australia, and how to make a horror adventure scare and delight your players.

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Find out more information about our Panel at PAX Australia here: https://conventions.leapevent.tech/schedules/view/943573
Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.comShawn: @shawnmerwinDael: @dailydaelTodd: @ToddKenreckJay: @GPyromaniaEditor: @jberrtTopics:00:00 - Intro00:39 - Using Digital Tools in Your D&D Games07:58 - D&D Drops: October Release22:51 - Ravenloft: Project Lamordia25:11 - Ghostfire at PAX Australia26:42 - Restarting a Campaign34:10 - Running Horror Adventures49:08 - Importing 3rd Party Content on D&D Beyond

The D&D: World of Warcraft previews keep rolling in, and the new monster abilities have everyone asking whether casters are finally getting reined in. We also cover Dragonlance joining the D&D Icons line, D&D novels getting reprinted in the UK, and whether bolting rules from other games together is a 5th Edition habit or something D&D faithfuls have always done.Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.comShawn: @shawnmerwinDael: @dailydaelTodd: @ToddKenreckAdam: @retroarchetypeEditor: @jberrtTopics:00:00 - Intro07:37 - D&D World of Warcraft: Updates24:34 - Wizards of the Coast Staff Changes28:59 - D&D Icons: Dragonlance33:08 - D&D Novel Reprints in the UK38:37 - Is combining multiple systems unique to 5th Edition D&D?44:45 - Best DMing moments?

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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Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com
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?