Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk

Every roleplaying campaign, whether it’s D&D, Pathfinder, Star Wars, Shadowrun, FATE, or anything in between starts with making characters. Morrus and Peter share their tips and tricks on how players and Dungeonmasters both can work together to create more interesting and unique player characters. In the news, we cover Evil Hat’s product release rollback and layoffs, the new Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition errata and Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica teaser, Judge Dredd and the Worlds of 2000 AD news, and a lot, lot more! Plus our favorite game in all the world and a new sketch featuring King Arthur and the Bridgekeeper! -------------------  What’s Caught Our Eye Maze Rats https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/197158/Maze-Rats?affiliate_id=36142 Doctor Who https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/68979/Doctor-Who-Adventures-in-Time-and-Space?affiliate_id=36142 -------------------  News Evil Hat Rolls Back Production https://www.evilhat.com/home/refocused-resized-hat-mode-activated/ List of Evil Hat Products Affected https://www.evilhat.com/home/project-status/ D&D 5th Edition Errata https://twitter.com/JeremyECrawford/status/1047224307607191552 D&D Gift Set on Amazon https://amzn.to/2RCWqvM EN World Character Builds and Optimization Forum http://www.enworld.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?363-Character-Builds-amp-Optimization Android: Shadow of the Beanstalk Setting for Genesys System https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2018/10/2/shadow-of-the-beanstalk/ Free League and Järnringen Merger http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5667-Free-League-J%E4rnringen-Have-Merged Judge Dredd and the Worlds of 2000 AD Quick Start https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/253759?affiliate_id=36142 Judge Dredd and the Worlds of 2000 AD Kickstarter https://kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/judge-dredd-and-the-worlds-of-2000-ad-roleplaying?ref=enworld Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica Circle of Spores Druid http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5674-WotC-s-Nathan-Stewart-Reveals-Ravnica-s-Druid-Circle-of-Spores Odd Soot from Frostbyte Games http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5659-Dusting-Up-Some-Odd-Soot Syndrathrax the Soul Hoarder https://www.patreon.com/posts/21716952 Mythological Figures: Queen Boudica http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5653-Mythological-Figures-Queen-Boudica-(5E) -------------------  Kickstarters Fiends & Foes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ben-j-n/fiends-and-foes-adorably-deadly-chibi-style-5e-mon/?ref=enworld Age of Myth: The Ancient World https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1107742119/age-of-myth-ancient-world-supplement-for-5th-editi?ref=enworld RPG Stamps https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/smorpheus/rpg-stamps-commemorate-deaths-and-track-accomplish?ref=enworld Lex Arcana https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/qualitygames/lex-arcana-an-empire-without-end-rpg?ref=enworld ------------------- Don’t forget to support the show on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus and join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033145023517295/ (or search for Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Podcast)

Russ and Peter talk about worldbuilding for RPGs for science fiction and fantasy, how to steal the best ideas for your game, and how your players and NPCs help the world take shape. They even create a brand-new world live! In the news, we cover big Starfinder and Star Trek Adventures new releases and the closing of the D&D-inspired cartoon Adventure Time. Plus Our Favorite Game in All the World, a brand-new sketch with the Monster Therapist, and more! ------------------- What’s Caught Our Eye Judge Dredd and the Worlds of 2000 AD Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/judge-dredd-and-the-worlds-of-2000-ad-roleplaying?ref=enworld Pathfinder Kingmaker https://www.humblebundle.com/store/pathfinder-kingmaker-explorer-edition?partner=gamerstavern Steam Version https://store.steampowered.com/app/640820/Pathfinder_Kingmaker/ GOG Version https://www.gog.com/game/pathfinder_kingmaker_explorer_edition -------------------  News Star Trek: Deep Space Nine for Star Trek Adventures https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/252283/Star-Trek-Adventures-Deep-Space-Nine-Player-Characters?affiliate_id=36142 Starfinder Alien Archive 2 Pre-Order https://amzn.to/2DTlQm8 Adventure Time https://www.cartoonnetworkme.com/show/adventure-time -------------------  Kickstarters Bunnies and Burrows https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/froggodgames/bunnies-and-burrows?ref=enworld The Pelion Report for Olympus Inc. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1359478628/the-pelion-report-for-olympus-inc-a-savage-worlds?ref=enworld Shadows Over Driftchapel https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/absolutetabletop/adventure-kit-shadows-over-driftchapel-5e-compatib?ref=enworld The Dawn Line RPG https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/josephleebush/the-dawnline-rpg-vampires-nomads-endless-night?ref=enworld Judge Dredd and the Worlds of 2000 AD https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/judge-dredd-and-the-worlds-of-2000-ad-roleplaying?ref=enworld -------------------  Worldbuilding Magical Medieval Society https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/2018/A-Magical-Medieval-Society-Western-Europe?affiliate_id=36142 Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond https://amzn.to/2DT8tCe -------------------  Don’t forget to support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus

It's the end of Season 3 and of the show! The Explorer makes some tough choices as it tries to track down and capture Carter McQuaid in the finale of the show. Wacksteven and the crew will be back soon with two new shows, so stay tuned!

Morrus and Peter talk about how to get started in roleplaying and running a game for the first time, the first in a series. We debut a new segment for reviews from our listeners (with details on how you can submit your review), play Our Favorite Game in All the World, a very special sketch, and more. In the news, we cover the Pathfinder Playtest update, new product releases, two tabletop RPGs coming to video game consoles and PCs soon, an update from GAMA, and a certain new Kickstarter you may have heard of called Judge Dredd and the Worlds of 2000AD. -------------------  Podcasts Russ Was on the Last Week Shane Plays Podcast https://shaneplays.com/judge-dredd-worlds-of-2000-ad-rpg-with-morrus-radio-show-podcast-episode-165/ Victory Condition Gaming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSWyG3f2Poo What Would the Smart Party Do? https://www.whatwouldthesmartpartydo.com/2018/09/20/judge-dredd-and-the-worlds-of-2000ad/ -------------------  What’s Caught Our Eye The Monsters Know http://themonstersknow.com/ Pathfinder 2 Playtest Download http://paizo.com/pathfinderplaytest Pathfinder 2 Hardcover (no longer in print, still in stock in some stores and on Amazon) https://amzn.to/2OhsTZJ Pathfinder 2 Playtest Update http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5636-The-Latest-Pathfinder-2-Playtest-Update-Has-Dropped! -------------------  News Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5625-%85Wait-till-you-see-Waterdeep-Dungeon-of-the-Mad-Mage-(Spelljammer-) Pathfinder Adventure Path: Return of the Runelords http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5626-Pathfinder-s-Runelords-Are-Returning! Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica Details http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5607-New-D-D-Monsters-and-More-in-Guildmasters%92-Guide-to-Ravnica Pathfinder Playtest Survey http://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sg9c?Ancestry-and-Class-Surveys Pathfinder: Kingmaker Released https://www.humblebundle.com/store/pathfinder-kingmaker-explorer-edition Call of Cthulhu Video Game https://www.humblebundle.com/store/call-of-cthulhu?partner=gamerstavern GAMA President Censured http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5621-News-Digest-Upcoming-D-D-Releases-New-Pathfinder-Playtest-Survey-Call-of-Cthulhu-Gameplay-Footage-and-more! Mike Mearls Design Twitter Thread http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5629-Mearls-On-D-D-s-Design-Premises-Goals Judge Dredd Kickstarter Launches https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/judge-dredd-and-the-worlds-of-2000-ad-roleplaying?ref=enworld -------------------  Kickstarters Judge Dredd https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/judge-dredd-and-the-worlds-of-2000-ad-roleplaying?ref=enworld Occam’s Razor https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stephaniemcalea/occams-razor-a-collection-of-scenarios-for-call-of?ref=enworld Jack Hack https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1839381666/the-jack-hack-complete-a-dark-victorian-role-playi?ref=enworld Blades and Blasters https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1253741462/blades-and-blasters-5e-dnd-alien-invasion-rulebook?ref=enworld ------------------- Don’t forget to support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus for exclusive bonus content!

The group makes plans to find Carter McQuaid with Captain T'Hani and learns some troubling information about Captain Emxitl while Commander Beige tries to convince rA9 about the evils of Helvetica.

Hi folks! Over on Patreon you can get access to exlcusive bonus content by supporting our show, and it's often 20-40 minutes of extra content! Here's this week's bonus content for free, so you can see what to expect. More streaming tips, blame the guest, freedom pounds, new names for Our Favorite Game in All the World, and a lot more! The bonus content contains outtakes, additional material, and more. We usually record for 2+ hours, and Darrly magically transforms that into a 1-hour podcast, so there's always plenty of extra material for your enjoyment. https://www.patreon.com/morrus Please do head on over to Patreon and support our podcast. You're what makes this possible!

DM-of-Doom Wacksteven joins Morrus and Peter in the studio to talk all about live streaming tabletop RPGs on Twitch, and the challenges involved in putting on a successful show. In the news we cover D&D's big survey, Pathfinder's new System Reference Document, a return to the Barrier Peaks, and more. Plus our favourite game in all the world, and Malach the Maleficent's musical debut! ------------------- Our Guest: Wacksteven Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wacksteven YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe4T8n6a5W5MXqgibpzsScw ------------------- What’s Caught Our Eye Critical Hits Dungeonomics https://critical-hits.com/blog/category/critical-hits/columns/dungeonomics/ Critical Role at London MCM https://critrole.com/event/critical-role-at-2018-london-mcm/ Waterdeep: Dragon Heist https://amzn.to/2DaD7Xm Curse of Strahd https://amzn.to/2pnh2LO ------------------- News Dungeons & Dragons Survey http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/news/dd-survey-1 (Seriously, carve out time for this, it takes a while) Expedition to Barrier Peaks for Extra Life http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5598-D-D-s-Going-To-The-Barrier-Peaks Gale Force 9 Miniatures and DM Screen, Pathfinder Playtest updates, Fortnite RPG possibility all in the News Digest column http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5603-News-Digest-More-Dragon-Heist-Products-Pathfinder-Playtest-Update-Fortnite-to-Tabletop-and-more! New Pathfinder SRD http://pfrd.info New Starfinder SRD http://sfrd.info Shane Plays Podcast (Morrus will be appearing soon) https://shaneplays.com/ ------------------- Kickstarters North Sea Epilogues https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shem/the-north-sea-epilogues-rpg-raiders-play-mat?ref=enworld Rockopolis https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/minosgames/rockopolis-rpg?ref=enworld Dystopia Rising colon Evolution https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/200664283/dystopia-rising-evolution-tabletop-rpg?ref=enworld Jungle Tomb of the Mummy Bride https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/planetxgames/jungle-tomb-of-the-mummy-bride?ref=enworld ------------------- Livestreaming Sites to Stream to: http://twitch.tv http://youtube.com https://mixer.com/ Software for Streaming: OBS (Open Broadcaster Studio) https://obsproject.com/ Streamlabs (customized version of OBS) https://streamlabs.com/slobs/d/2203538 XSplit (subscription required) https://www.xsplit.com/ Stream Elements (overlays and other tools) https://streamelements.com/ Muxy (Twitch extensions) https://muxy.io/ ------------------- Bonus Link Perturbed Dragon Episodes https://theperturbeddragon.com/            ------------------- Don’t forget to support the show on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus to get access to our exclusive deleted scenes episode each week!

In the midst of a Civil War, the crew celebrates an important birthday whilst they meet with Captain Emxitl of the Alliance of Solar Systems and Planetary Orbital Organizations Starship Pathfinder.

Don't have time to listen to the full podcast "unboxing"? Or just want a quick summary? This quick capsule review of the latest D&D adventure, Waterdeep Dragon Heist, is under 4 minutes long! 

Morrus and Peter take a look at the latest D&D adventure from WotC, and page through the book in an audio unboxing. Plus the latest news, Things from the Flood, the new Drizzt novel, Timeless, and more. Malach the Maleficent returns, and we play our favourite game in all the world. ------------------- What Caught Our Eye 12 Micro RPGs on two sheets of paper https://www.reddit.com/r/rpg/comments/9d59mx/i_put_12_micro_rpgs_on_2_sheets_of_paper/ Things from the Flood (sequel to Tales from the Loop) http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5590-Things-From-The-Flood-Is-The-Sequel-To-Tales-From-The-Loop ------------------- News Timeless by R. A. Salvatore https://amzn.to/2Nanyn8 Art and Arcana https://amzn.to/2Qo2wzu Art and Arcana Special Edition https://amzn.to/2p057mP Mists of Akuma Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/verantheacodex/eastern-fantasy-adventures-for-dandd-5e-and-sotdl New Judge Dredd Preview http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5587-The-Robots-Are-Revolting! Dice Envy http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5548-Filled-with-Dice-Envy ------------------- Kickstarters Arkadia https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/arcanagames/arkadia-the-mythic-greek-setting-for-5e?ref=enworld Ghost Writer https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1588759266/ghost-writer-a-gothic-horror-adventure?ref=enworld Black Star: Death and Decay https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2061874799/blackstar-death-and-decay-creature-codex?ref=enworld ------------------- Waterdeep: Dragon Heist Wizards of the Coast Product Page http://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/dragonheist EN World Review by Beth Rimmels http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5593-Pulling-off-a-Dragon-Heist-in-Waterdeep Amazon link https://amzn.to/2N5MGvj Dragon Heist Dice Set https://amzn.to/2p2kOKg Dragon Heist Miniature Set https://amzn.to/2x9v5aX ------------------- Support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033145023517295/

The crew deals with the repairs and aftermath of the Carter McQuaid's attack while the Venetians are posturing for Civil War.

In this episode, Morrus and Peter have a rambling chat about their own RPG history and experiences. Plus, they do more SCIENCE! Malach the Maleficent returns with his after-action interview after his attempt at world domination, and we cover all the latest news, including new D&D minis, a new edition of Savage Worlds, Rick and Morty playing D&D, and a surprising mathematical reveal about what is actually statistically important in a D&D combat! What’s Caught Our Eye Era the Chosen Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shadesofvengeance/era-the-chosen-a-horror-rpg-defend-our-dimension-0?ref=enworld D20 Data Science https://github.com/cyberscribe/d20datascience Dungeons & Dragons Endless Quest To Catch a Thief (Rogue) https://amzn.to/2M2vUYx Escape the Underdark (Fighter) https://amzn.to/2wMIgi6 Into the Jungle (Cleric) https://amzn.to/2MOwv5r Big Trouble (Wizard) https://amzn.to/2wVrOgv ------------------- News WizKids Icons of the Realms Miniatures http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5564-WizKids-Previews-New-D-D-Mini-Sets https://amzn.to/2NiywX8 Savage Worlds 2nd Edition http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5563-There-s-A-New-Edition-of-Savage-Worlds-Coming! Rick and Morty Comic http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5562-When-Rick-Morty-Play-D-D-It-Goes-As-You-d-Expect! Cyberpunk 30th Anniversary https://rtalsoriangames.wordpress.com/2018/08/27/a-celebration-of-cyberpunk-day-one/ GAMA Management Shakeup http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5560-News-Digest-Pathfinder-Starfinder-Adventure-Paths-Announced-New-D-D-Classic-Module-Conversion-Judge-Dredd-The-Worlds-of-2000AD-News-Cyberpunk-s-Anniversary-and-more! Waterdeep: Dragon Heist Release http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5553-Waterdeep-Dragon-Heist-Hot-Off-The-Press http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5574-Here%92s-Waterdeep-Dragon-Heist%92s-Disclaimer http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5576-In-Which-I-Attempt-a-Waterdeep-Dragon-Heist-Photoshoot https://amzn.to/2wOvWO6 -------------------  Kickstarters Main Gauche https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grimandperilous/main-gauche-a-zweihander-grim-and-perilous-rpg-sup Domina Magica https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1445739002/domina-magica-a-magical-girl-rpg Entromancy https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/756777290/entromancy-a-cyberpunk-fantasy-roleplaying-game ------------------- Community Building EN World (I’d hope you’d have this link already if you’re here) http://enworld.org Southampton Guild of Roleplayers Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1444839072226535/ Southampton Guild of Roleplayers Meet-up https://www.meetup.com/Southampton-Guild-of-Roleplayers/?_cookie-check=FfXBOt2k-KVgn8MC  

The trade dispute between the Venetians and Boreans comes to a head as Captain Braxton McQuaid meets a blast from the past at an inopportune time.

Morrus and Peter are joined by not one, but TWO special guests this week, as writers Darren Pearce and Andy Peregrine drop by to spill all the beans on the upcoming Judge Dredd & The Worlds of 2000 AD roleplaying game. Plus, of course, all the news (including the new Adventure Paths for Starfinder and Pathfinder, Dungeons & Dragons 5e update of a classic module, a new RPG from Modiphius, 7th Sea's Lands of Gold and Fire, and more), we invite our guests to play our favourite game in all the world, and we meet Malach the Maleficent and discuss his plans for world domination. ------------------- What's Caught Our Eye Outcaste Revolution https://www.patreon.com/OutcasteNovels/overview Warhammer 40K: Wrath & Glory https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/249388/Wrath--Glory-Core-Rules?affiliate_id=36142 Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4th Edition https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/248284/Warhammer-Fantasy-Roleplay-Fourth-Edition-Rulebook?affiliate_id=36142 Monte Cook's Invisible Sun https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product-category/all-products/invisible-sun/ ------------------- News Dungeons & Dragons Charity Stream with Joe Manganiello, Mike Mearls, Luke Gygax, Ashley Miller, and more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVRU9z5tI94 Isle of Dread from Goodman Games http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5538-Goodman-Games-To-Resurrect-The-Isle-of-Dread Legend of the Five Rings Beginner Box https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2018/8/9/the-topaz-championship/ Unity RPG from Modiphius https://www.modiphius.com/modiphius-press-releases/four-faction-one-destiny-in-the-awesome-new-unity-rpg 7th Sea Lands of Gold and Fire http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5532-Sailing-the-7th-Sea-to-the-Lands-of-Gold-and-Fire Pathfinder and Starfinder Adventure Paths http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5509-Paizo-News-Roundup-Escape-from-the-Prison-Moon-It-Came-from-Hollow-Mountain-Plane-Hopper-s-Handbook ------------------- Judge Dredd & The Worlds of 2000AD Official Website https://www.worldsof2000adrpg.com/ The Judge Dredd & The Worlds of 2000 AD Kickstarter launches on Tuesday, September 25th at 5:00 PM GMT (That's 10:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET) Promotional Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBhaw0lebMM Character Creation Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wA9eTY4c0g WOIN Monster/NPC Creator http://www.enworld.org/forum/dnd_view_block.php?id=2032 ------------------- Kickstarters House of Keys https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/218255739/house-of-keys-both-praxis-and-protocol-squared-edi Rise of the Demigods https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/godsfall/rise-of-the-demigods The Year of Cthulhu https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/newcometgames/the-year-of-cthulhu-a-2019-calendar

If you’ve ever wondered how to pronounce “Mordenkainen” or wanted to be surprised how “Sigil” is properly said, Morrus and Peter delve into mythology, etymology, and the word of the creators themselves to figure out how to pronounce the more unusual words and phrases from Dungeons & Dragons. Also, news about Judge Dredd and the Worlds of 2000AD, the Dune roleplaying game, Magic: The Gathering sourcebooks for Dungeons & Dragons, Our Favorite Game in All the World, contest winners from last week, and a lot more! ------------------- What’s Caught Our Eye Judge Dredd and the Worlds of 2000AD https://www.worldsof2000adrpg.com/ Dune Roleplaying Game http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5520-Gale-Force-Nine-Sign-Master-License-for-Dune-%91Games%92-Modiphius-Designing-RPG! ------------------- News Races of Ravnica http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/unearthed-arcana/races-ravnica Harlem Unbound 2nd Edition https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/board-games/news/racism-confronting-lovecraftian-rpg-harlem-unbound-returns-in-second Star Wars Clone Wars http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5519-Star-Wars-RPG-Delves-Into-The-Clone-Wars! Gail Gygax Lawsuit http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5516-Gail-Gygax-Sued-By-Movie-Producer Planeshift: Dominaria https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/plane-shift-dominaria-2018-07-31 ------------------- D&D Pronunciation Guide EN World Article http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?151-D-D-Pronunciation-Guide ------------------- Kickstarters The Expanse https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1780208966/the-expanse-roleplaying-game The Fantasy Trip https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sjgames/the-fantasy-trip-old-school-roleplaying Oddity High https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1894477151/oddity-high Cthulhu Mythos Cultist Badges https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1588759266/cthulhu-mythos-cultist-badges Your Best Game Ever https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/montecookgames/your-best-game-ever   Don't forget to support the show on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus