Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk

The Ogron prisoner Bokur, has been the only thing on Neil's mind lately, and the crew tries their best to find out her intentions.  Captain McQuaid has a heart-to-heart with Neil about his feelings.

In this episode, Morrus and Peter delve into what it's like to run an RPG Kickstarter campaign, and Morrus offers his best tips, which may or may not be good. Also Morrus gets a surprise package delivery from WotC live while on air, and we cover the latest RPG news including the Starfinder Beginner Boxed Set and D&D on The Late Show. Plus our favourite game in all the world, and more! --------------------What’s Caught Our Eye Zweihander https://grimandperilous.com/what-is-zweihander/ Convention Season 2018 http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5506-Conventions-All-Report-Record-Attendance --------------------  Special Delivery: D&D Coloring Book (seriously, this was not staged) Dungeons & Dragons Adventures Outlined http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5521-Mind-Flayers-Flumphs-and-Owlbears-Feature-In-This-D-D-Colouring-Book  -------------------- News Starfinder Beginner Box http://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkzn?Starfinder-Beginner-Box-Announced Late Show Segment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD0epul2H94 -------------------- Kickstarters (Topic) The Expanse https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1780208966/the-expanse-roleplaying-game Your Best Game Ever https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/montecookgames/your-best-game-ever In a deleted scene, a guidebook on tabletop gaming Kickstarters was mentioned: Kicking It by Monte Cook and Shanna Germain https://www.drivethrufiction.com/product/107011/Kicking-It-Successful-Crowdfunding?affiliate_id=36142 --------------------  Kickstarters (Game) Dungeon Delve #2: Dungeons of the Dread Wyrm https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/182043854/dungeon-delve-2-dungeons-of-the-dread-wyrm Oracle Sights https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oraclesights/oracle-sights-handheld-projection-devices-for-tabl Eldritch Century: Monsters Wave 1 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dracostudios/eldritch-century-resin-miniatures-wave-1 Over the Edge https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atlasgames/over-the-edge-a-roleplaying-game-of-weird-urban-da

Dealing with the aftermath of their arrival on Vendalyr, the crew seeks to smooth things over with the Venetians and call in a specialist amongst them to help.

Take a peek behind the scenes at the life of an RPG freelancer, as Morrus and Peter delve into the world of RPG freelance writing, and discuss all sorts of fun stuff like contract types, pay rates, and more! Also, we cover the latest news, including this year's ENnies winners, the deluxe $500 D&D Waterdeep adventure, new industry stats, Eberron in DDAL, and more; plus we play our favourite game in all the world, and meet Dr. Victor Von Wolfhausen-Smythe once more! ---------------------- What’s Caught Our Eye Questing Time http://questingtime.com/ Critical Role in London https://critrole.com/event/critical-role-at-2018-london-mcm/ Beadle & Grimm Platinum Edition of Waterdeep: Dragon Heist http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5487-Here-s-What-s-In-That-500-Beadle-Grimm-Platinum-Edition-of-Waterdeep-Dragon-Heist ----------------------  News ENnie Award Winners http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5490-Congratulations-to-2018-s-ENnie-Award-Winners! The Falling Star Sailing Ship http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5488-Add-A-Colossal-250-Sailing-Ship-To-Your-D-D-Minis-Collection! Pathfinder 2nd Edition Playtest http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5482-It%92s-LAUNCH-DAY-For-The-Pathfinder-2-Playtest! Diana Jones Award Winner http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5483-Diana-Jones-Award-Goes-To-Actual-Play-! ICv2 Gaming Market Numbers, Kickstarter Tabletop Report, and Eberron in Adventure League http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5485-News-Digest-Eberron-in-Adventure-League-Munchkin-Warhammer-40K-Asmodee-CEO-Leaving-Industry-Sales-Reports-Released-and-more! Adventure League Rules Changes http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/news/changes-dd-adventurers-league-rewards Freeport: City of Adventure RPG http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5486-There-s-A-Freeport-Video-Game-Coming! ----------------------  RPG Freelancing What’s a Freelance RPG Writer Worth? http://www.enworld.org/forum/showthread.php?413765-What-s-a-Freelance-RPG-Writer-Worth What’s an Artist Worth? http://www.enworld.org/forum/showthread.php?479049-Self-Publishing-What-s-An-Artist-Worth EN5ider https://www.patreon.com/ensider Trailseeker https://www.patreon.com/trailseeker EONS https://www.patreon.com/woinrpg Kobold Press Freelancer Guidelines https://koboldpress.com/submit/ Paizo’s RPG Superstar http://paizo.com/rpgsuperstar ----------------------  Kickstarter Ancient Worlds Atisi https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ancient-worlds-atisi-books-fantasy Woodfall https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lazylitch/woodfall-a-mini-hexcrawl-setting Esoterica Tabletop RPG https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2120854352/esoterica-tabletop-roleplaying-game Zombie World https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1277034820/zombie-world-a-card-based-tabletop-rpg-of-zombie-h

Space opera actual-play shenanigans! The crew arrives at Vendalyr and gives their Ogron prisoners over to the Council of Inquiry, only to have some unfortunate transporter problems.

Morrus and Peter discuss some big Gen Con releases coming this week, including Warhammer, Pathfinder 2, The Witcher, and more; plus we cover the latest news, and Peter interviews the famous explorer, Doctor Victor Von Wolfhausen-Smythe! ---------------------- What’s Caught Our Eye Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4th Edition Your Best Game Ever on Kickstarter ---------------------- News Expanse Kickstarter Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica Wayfinder’s Guide to Eberron Encounters in Sharn Razorclaw Shifters Hasbro CEO Interview on Mad Money D&D Championship Series National Society for Crazed Gamers Zombiecide RPG Robotech RPG ----------------------  Gen Con Warhammer 40,000: Wrath and Glory Pathfinder 2nd Edition Playtest EN World Pregen Previews The Witcher RPG Modern AGE Runequest Diana Jones Award ENnie Awards ---------------------- Kickstarters Geist: The Sin-Eaters 2nd Edition Delta Green: The Labrynth Fantasy World Creator John Silence Towns and Dungeons RPG Deck The Complete McCaigue Creature Compendium Careless Adventurer’s Guide Infinity D4

Hi folks! Over on Patreon you can get access to exlcusive bonus content by supporting our show. Here's this week's bonus content for free, so you can see what to expect. This week, the guys try very, very hard to get the podcast started and fail for several minutes, try to explain American holidays, an NSFW Patreon promotion tactic, Peter channels his inner art critic, and two deleted projects from Our Favorite Game in All the World, Guess the Kickstarter Just from Being Told the Name! Please, please support the show via our patreon at https://www.patreon.com/morrus - we can't do it without you! Thanks for listening!

The space opera actual play absurdity continues! The crew pushes through the journey to Vendalyr as productivity drops, Captain McQuaid suggests a day long feast and day of recreation to help alleviate some of the rough patches.

In this week's episode, we weigh some D&D books in order to scientifically calculate the page count of the upcoming Ravnica setting book for D&D. Talking of which, we discuss the new setting, along with rumours of Eberron's return. Note that this podcast was recorded shortly before those settings were announced on July 23rd, yet is remarkably accurate. We also cover the latest news and play our favourite game in all the world. --------------------- What's Caught Our Eye Dungeons & Doggies Rogue Trooper movie announcement The Expanse Kickstarter --------------------- News Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica Amazon Page Official Product Page from Wizards of the Coast (released after the podcast was recorded) Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron on the DM's Guild (released after the podcast was recorded) ABCs of D&D by Ivan Van Norman and Caleb Cleveland Dungeons & Dragons Core Rules Gift Set Tales from the Loop TV Series BackerKit Creative Fund --------------------- Kickstarters Occult Secrets of the Underworld Pathfinder RPG Dark Fantasy Adventures Collected Cathulhu - Tails of Valor and Terror CYNTEK: Starship Maps & Miniatures The GM's Tarot Primordial Power: Apocalyptic Magic for 5e

The Ogrons brought aboard the Explorer are put through a rigorous interrogation between the good cop of Commander Neil Beige and bad cop of Lt. Commander Weiler.

In today’s episode, Morrus and Peter wonder what the greatest D&D video game of all time is! We also cover the latest RPG news including Warhammer 40K: Wrath & Glory, a BioWare developer’s new Dungeons & Dragons setting, Joe Manganiello’s new D&D clothing line, more Pathfinder playtest news, and more, plus play our favourite game in all the world and listen in as the Monster Psychologist helps a troll with an odd phobia. Support Our Podcast On Patreon! Support our podcast with a small monthly donation and help to keep it going! As a bonus, you'll get access to our Outtakes & Deleted Scenes bonus podcast each week which contains bloopers, as well as additional content!  https://www.patreon.com/morrus   Show Notes ------------------------------- Caught Our Eyes Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay: Wrath & Glory http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5402-Ross-Watson-talks-Wrath-Glory! BioWare Developer James Ohlen Forms Tabletop RPG Company Arcanum Worlds, Making Odyssey of the Dragon Lords for Dungeons & Dragons 5e http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5412-Baldur-s-Gate-Designer-Leaves-Bioware-To-Form-D-D-Publishing-Company ------------------------------- News Joe Manganliello’s New D&D Clothing Line https://www.death-saves.com/ The Witcher RPG http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5389-The-Witcher-RPG-to-Debut-At-GenCon! ENnie Awards Voting http://www.ennie-awards.com/ Pathfinder Playtest Character Sheet Previews http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5409-Pathfinder-2-Character-Sheet-1-Fumbus-Goblin-Alchemist ------------------------------- Kickstarters The Complete White Ship Campaign https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/563681582/the-complete-white-ship-campaign-1eand5e-mega-adve City of Brass https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/froggodgames/city-of-brass-epic-adventure-for-5e-and-swords-and Grimtooth’s Trapsylvania https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1409961192/grimtooths-trapsylvania-dcc-sourcebook Operation: Arctic Blast https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/newcometgames/operation-arctic-blast-a-top-secret-nwo-adventure

The Explorer encounters a rudimentary trap set up by some unfriendly guests and is forced to fend them off. The weekly space opera actual-play livestream hijinks continue!

In this episode we cover the latest RPG news including The Witcher, The Expanse, Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4E's careers, Pathfinder 2nd Edition's new ranger, and more. We also play our favourite game in all the world, and discuss licensed RPGs and how they work. Plus a monster psychiatrist deals with an orc with anger issues.

Finally getting an opportunity to take a break after 11 straight days of travel in Warp, most of the crew takes a day to recuperate. Things go awry when Jimmy decides to enjoy the time sans clothing.

In this episode Morrus & Peter are joined by Angus as we take a look at the 2018 Gen Con EN World RPG Award nominees, play our favourite game in all the world, and more!  Support Our Podcast On Patreon! Support our podcast with a small monthly donation and help to keep it going! As a bonus, you'll get access to our Outtakes & Deleted Scenes bonus podcast each week which contains bloopers, as well as additional content!  https://www.patreon.com/morrus   Show Notes ------------------------------- ENnies Nominees 2018http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5378-Congratulations-To-The-2018-ENnies-Nominees! http://www.ennie-awards.com/blog/2018-nominations/ ------------------------------- News Roll20's Charactermancerhttp://blog.roll20.net/post/175281766075/june-26-update-is-live-charactermancer WFRP4's Core Character Statshttp://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5352-Warhammer-Fantasy-Roleplay-s-Core-Character-Stats Chris Spivey's Sci-FI RPG For Chaosiumhttps://www.chaosium.com/blogchris-spivey-to-develop-scifi-rpg-game-setting-for-chaosium/ Pathfinder 2 Archetypeshttp://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5357-Pirates-Gray-Maidens-Archetypes-in-Pathfinder-2nd-Edition! ------------------------------- Kickstarters Irongate: Savage Worlds SciFi Expansion for The Last Parsec by Shane Hensleyhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/545820095/irongate-savage-worlds-scifi-expansion-for-the-las Vault of K’Horror A Tunnels & Trolls GM Adventure by Richard Loomishttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/994700393/vault-of-khorror-a-tunnels-and-trolls-gm-adventure The Eye of the Cyclops from Forge of Ice by Alex Bateshttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/966071466/the-eye-of-the-cyclops-from-forge-of-ice Dragonscales Fantasy RPG by James M Ward and Stephen A Leehttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1644549315/dragonscales-fantasy-rpg-by-james-m-ward-and-steph The Host – A cybernetic guide for Warsong by Raymondhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/highergrounds/the-host-a-cybernetic-setting-guide-for-warsong SideQuests: Tip-Top Taverns for DND, Pathfinder, and RPGs by Dominic Mhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sidequests/sidequests-tip-top-taverns-for-dnd-pathfinder-rpgs Critical Role by Steamforged Games Ltd https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steamforged/critical-role Easy Read Large Print Dice by Andy “Cosmo-Joe” Watkinshttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/497057119/easy-read-large-print-dice