This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica cover all the tabletop RPG news of the week including the cover reveal of the Dungeons & Dragons Player’s Handbook 2024, what’s in the new D&D core rules, the Adventure Time RPG joining the Million Dollar Crowdfunding Club, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about facing down a classic dungeon puzzle.

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News

Blade Runner Replicant Rebellion coming to Kickstarter later this month https://www.enworld.org/threads/blade-runner-rpg-headed-to-kickstarter.704265/

Adventure Time RPG breaks $1 million in crowdfunding https://www.enworld.org/threads/5e-powered-adventure-time-joins-million-dollar-ttrpg-kickstarter-club.704193/

Neopets Tabletop Roleplaying Game on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/geekifyinc/neopets-official-tabletop-roleplaying-game-ttrpg

Dungeons & Dragons coming to Dead by Daylight (turns out it’s Vecna not a beholder so don’t know why the beholder was there, also the new survivor is Aestri Yazar, an original character) https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-monster-joining-dead-by-daylight.704131/

A5E Archetypes and Accessories Bundle https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/479335/a5e-archetypes-and-accessories-bundle?affiliate_id=36142

A5E New Classes Bundle https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/479366/a5e-new-classes-bundle-bundle?affiliate_id=36142

A5E Rules Expansions Bundle https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/479367/a5e-rules-expansions-bundle?affiliate_id=36142

A5E Premium Heritages Bundle https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/479369/a5e-premium-heritages-bundle?affiliate_id=36142

Shadowrun Munchkin available for pre-order https://www.enworld.org/threads/pre-orders-open-for-munchkin-shadowrun.704264/

See Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk recording live at UK Games Expo on Friday, May 31 https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1845-live-podcast-recording-of-morrus-unofficial-tabletop-rpg-talk/

What’s OLD is NEW Starter Set https://enpublishingrpg.com/products/whats-old-is-new-starter-box-set

Kickstarter pre-launch page for Voidrunner’s Codex – Sign up now to be notified with the Kickstarter goes live https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/the-voidrunners-codex-sci-fi-box-set-for-5e-and-level-up-a5e

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Dungeons & Dragons News

New 2024 Dungeons & Dragons Player’s Handbook cover reveal https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-d-d-editions-player%E2%80%99s-handbook-cover-reveal.704200/

Alternate Cover Art for the Player’s Handbook https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-d-d-editions-player%E2%80%99s-handbook-alternate-art-cover-reveal.704248/

Interior PHB art including the 1980s D&D cartoon heroes https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-d-d-cartoon-heroes-in-the-2024-phb.704210/

Fan made final episode of the D&D cartoon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsNHTnY6HQg

How does Greyhawk fit into the new edition? https://www.enworld.org/threads/how-does-greyhawk-fit-in-to-the-new-edition.704209/

More D&D 20214 tidbits: Aasimar, Goliaths, town-eating Gelatinous Cubes https://www.enworld.org/threads/more-d-d-2024-tidbits-aasimar-goliaths-town-eating-gelatinous-cubes.704229/

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The New Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse make their appearance.

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica have a preview of the upcoming Voidrunner’s Codex for Level Up: Advanced 5e. In the news, the 2024 Dungeons & Dragons rules will be in the SRD, 13th Age 2nd edition Kickstarter is live, Critical Role launches streaming service Beacon, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about a ranger with an unconventional animal companion.

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News

Kobold Press releases SRD for Black Flag System under ORC License https://www.enworld.org/threads/kobold-press-black-flag-system-reference-document-released.704095/

Black Flag Reference Document https://bfrd.net/

Level Up SRD plus others https://a5esrd.com/

2024 D&D Core Rules will be added to SRD in 2025 https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-d-d-core-rules-will-be-added-to-srd-in-2025.704057/

Cynthia Williams new CEO of Funko https://investor.funko.com/news-and-events/press-releases/Press-Releases/2024/Funko-Appoints-Cynthia-Williams-Chief-Executive-Officer-Board-Member/default.aspx

13th Age Second Edition Kickstarter launches https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-13th-age-2nd-edition-kickstarter-has-launched.704098/

See Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk recording live at UK Games Expo on Friday, May 31 https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1845-live-podcast-recording-of-morrus-unofficial-tabletop-rpg-talk/

Green Ronin launches Engine: The AGE Roleplaying Game Magazine https://www.enworld.org/threads/green-ronin-launches-engine-the-age-roleplaying-game-magazine.704128/

Warrior on the cover of the D&D Red Box revealed https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-red-box-who-is-the-warrior.704086/

Critical Role launches Beacon, a new streaming and membership service https://www.enworld.org/threads/critical-role-launches-subscription-streaming-and-member-service.704130/

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Voidrunner’s Codex

Voidrunner’s Codex introduction https://www.enworld.org/threads/here-it-comes-the-voidrunners-codex-a5e-in-space.704063/

Kickstarter pre-launch page for Voidrunner’s Codex – Sign up now to be notified with the Kickstarter goes live https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/the-voidrunners-codex-sci-fi-box-set-for-5e-and-level-up-a5e

Book preview from April https://www.enworld.org/threads/introducing-the-voidrunner%E2%80%99s-codex.703605/

Preview of hacking rules for Voiderunner’s Codex https://www.enworld.org/threads/hacking-in-the-voidrunner%E2%80%99s-codex.704145/

A look inside the Star Captain’s Manual https://www.levelup5e.com/news/lets-peer-inside-the-star-captains-manual

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A trip to the artificer shop ends up underwhelming.

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about all the week’s tabletop RPG news including leaks of Vecna: Eve of Ruin, Hasbro invests $1 billion in video games, big changes to D&D Beyond, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about a despot learning of the election results.

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News

See Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk recording live at UK Games Expo on Friday, May 31 https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1845-live-podcast-recording-of-morrus-unofficial-tabletop-rpg-talk/

Table of Contents leaked for Vecna: Eve of Ruin https://www.enworld.org/threads/vecna-eve-of-ruins-table-of-contents-leaked-spoilers.704005/

Amanda Hamon Player Advice for Vecna: Eve of Ruin https://www.enworld.org/threads/vecna-eve-of-ruin-player-advice-from-wotc.703939/

Edge Studios announces details about the Arhkam Horror RPG and the game’s Dynamic Pool System https://www.enworld.org/threads/edge-studios-announces-details-for-arkham-horror-rpg.704014/

Hasbro invests $1 billion in video games including Exodus from the creators of Mass Effect and “something like” Baldur’s Gate 3 https://www.enworld.org/threads/hasbro-has-invested-1b-in-video-games-including-a-new-d-d-game.704001/

Field Guide to Floral Dragons Kickstarter crosses $1 million funding in final hours https://www.enworld.org/threads/field-guide-to-floral-dragons-joins-million-dollar-kickstarter-club.704003/

Star Trek Adventures 2nd Edition pre-orders open now https://www.enworld.org/threads/star-trek-adventures-2nd-edition-pre-orders-open.704012/

Big changes coming to D&D Beyond Marketplace https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-beyond-no-more-%C3%80-la-carte-purchases-but-us-customers-can-buy-physical-books.704002/

The Guardian – Stop Trying to Turn Dungeons & Dragons into a Marvel-esque Cash ow – It Won’t Work https://www.theguardian.com/games/2024/may/03/dungeons-and-dragons-wizards-of-the-coast

Fallout TV show leads to double Fallout RPG sales and Modiphius to sell out of stock https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/fallout-roleplaying-game/news/fallout-tv-series-doubles-sales-of-miniature-game-sells-out-rpg-modiphius

New WizKids unpainted minis for D&D and Critical Role https://www.enworld.org/threads/wizkids-announces-unpainted-minis-for-d-d-critical-role.704013/

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This week, Morrus and Jessica talk about psionics and other flavors of magic. In the news, Asmodee spinning off from Embracer Group, Dungeons & Dragons fireside chat, Roll20 and Discord integration, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about the tenets of being a rogue.

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News

See Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk recording live at UK Games Expo on Friday, May 31 https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1845-live-podcast-recording-of-morrus-unofficial-tabletop-rpg-talk/

Asmodee spinning off into its own company as Embracer Group splits into 3 companies https://www.enworld.org/threads/asmodee-owner-to-split-into-3-companies.703830/

Hasbro’s tabletop sales and profits heading up again https://www.enworld.org/threads/hasbros-tabletop-is-on-the-up-again.703869/

Wizards of the Coast Fireside Chat talks about the 2024 D&D Player’s Handbook https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-fireside-chat-revised-2024-player%E2%80%99s-handbook.703857/

Roll20 testing the VTT as an Activity on Discord https://www.enworld.org/threads/roll20-announces-discord-activity-integration.703877/

“AI” fails to write a Dungeons & Dragons news story https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-ai-fail.703775/

Monsters of Drakkenheim crosses $1 million mark on Kickstarter in final day https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-dungeon-dudes-notch-up-another-million-dollar-kickstarter.703873/

Calendar of Many Adventures 2025 from Loke Battle Mats on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/loke-battle-mats/calendar-of-many-adventures-2025

Goodman Games closes forums https://goodman-games.com/blog/2024/04/25/the-goodman-games-forums-are-closing/

Critical Role Candela Obscura Live in LA on Mary 25 https://critrole.com/event/co-live/

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Hey folks! We will be doing a LIVE SHOW at UK Games Expo in Birmingham this year (just like we did last year!) and you're all invited! You'll find us at 3pm on Friday 31st May. We'll confirm the exact location later, but mark your diaries!

The party gets a planar sailing ship and choose a destination..

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica bring you up to date with all the tabletop RPG news including the resignation of Wizards of the Coast President Cynthia Williams, Hasbro searching for new partner for Baldur’s Gate 4, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about the importance of cabbages.

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News

Wizards of the Coast President Cynthia Williams Resigns https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-president-cynthia-williams-resigns.703723/

Hasbro looking for a new partner to make Baldur’s Gate 4 https://www.enworld.org/threads/hasbro-is-looking-for-partners-for-baldurs-gate-4.703740/

Vecna: Eve of Ruin Trailer Stars Baldur’s Gate’s Astarion’s Voice Actor https://www.enworld.org/threads/vecna-eve-of-ruin-trailer-stars-baldurs-gates-astarion-actor.703763/

Nest of the Eldritch Eye Released to Vecna: Eve of Ruin Pre-order Customers https://www.enworld.org/threads/nest-of-the-eldritch-eye-was-released-to-eve-of-ruin-pre-order-customers.703746/

40+ Multiversal Monsters in Vecna: Eve of Ruin https://www.enworld.org/threads/meet-some-of-the-40-multiversal-monsters-in-vecna-eve-of-ruin.703764/

Beedle & Grimm’s Platinum Edition of Vecna: Eve of Ruin details https://www.enworld.org/threads/heres-all-the-loot-in-b-gs-vecna-eve-of-ruin-platinum-edition.703742/

13th Age Second Edition Kickstarter pre-launch page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pelgranepress/13th-age-second-edition-storytelling-action-fantasy-game

Not DnD – 13th Age 2nd Edition with Rob Heinsoo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyHzFjEb2Cw

What to expect in Star Trek Adventures 2nd Edition https://www.enworld.org/threads/what-to-expect-in-star-trek-adventures-2nd-edition.703739/

Pathfinder Meta Event War of Immortals https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-announces-pathfinder-war-of-immortals-meta-event.703730/

Critical Role Whiskey from Quest’s End https://www.enworld.org/threads/critical-role-whiskey-coming-from-quest%E2%80%99s-end.703758/

Peer-Reviewed study says that D&D is good for mental health https://www.enworld.org/threads/peer-reviewed-study-says-dungeons-dragons-good-for-mental-health.703759/

Steve Jackson Games 2023 Annual Stakeholder Report https://www.enworld.org/threads/steve-jackson-games-releases-stakeholder-report-for-2023.703757/

Pathfinder Life Size Baby Goblin from WizKids https://www.enworld.org/threads/pathfinder-life-size-baby-goblin-coming-from-wizkids.703760/

Monsters of Drakkenheim on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dungeondudes/monsters-of-drakkenheim-5e

The Laundry 2nd Edition on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cubicle-7-games/the-laundry-roleplaying-game-second-edition

Adventure Time: The Roleplaying Game on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cze/adventure-time-the-roleplaying-game

Field Guide to Floral Dragons on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hitpointpress/the-field-guide-to-floral-dragons

Potential Monsters in Quests from the Infinite Staircase Adventures https://www.enworld.org/threads/potential-monsters-in-quests-from-the-infinite-staircase-adventures.703743/

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Traffic laws and speed limits are very important in the Nine Duchies.

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica bring you up to date with all the tabletop RPG news including Dimension 20 at Madison Square Garden, Planet of the Apes and Black Company both getting new RPGs, edible gummy minis, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about the differences between modern editions and the original game.

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News

Para Bellum Consulting purchases James M. Ward’s Metamorphosis Alpha https://www.enworld.org/threads/para-bellum-consulting-purchases-james-m-ward%E2%80%99s-metamorphosis-alpha.703613/

The Laundry RPG 2nd Edition on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cubicle-7-games/the-laundry-roleplaying-game-second-edition

Planet of the Apes RPG announced using a version of the West End Games D6 system https://www.enworld.org/threads/planet-of-the-apes-roleplaying-game-coming-from-magnetic-press.703621/

Glen Cook’s Black Company getting a new RPG from Arc Dream https://www.enworld.org/threads/arc-dream-announces-black-company-rpg.703622/

Dimension 20 playing D&D live at Madison Square Garden in 2025 https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-live-play-dimension-20-at-madison-square-garden.703560/

Gummyquest line of edible miniatures with 150 miniatures in 25 different flavors https://www.enworld.org/threads/eat-the-monsters-literally-with-gummyquest.703561/

Introducing the sci-fi sourcebook Voidrunner’s Codex, coming soon to Kickstarter for Level Up: Advanced 5e https://www.enworld.org/threads/introducing-the-voidrunner%E2%80%99s-codex.703605/

This Is Free Trader Beowulf from Mongoose Publishing https://www.mongoosepublishing.com/products/this-is-free-trader-beowulf

Daggerheart 1.3 playtest update https://www.daggerheart.com/blog/daggerheart-v1-3-release

Knight of the Grade from Darrin Drader Designs on DriveThruRPG https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/472160/Knight-of-the-Grave?affiliate_id=36142

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