Where should you focus your DM prep when planning a D&D campaign? Will Bastions be included in future 5e adventure modules? Is AI art infiltrating boardgames? All that and more, right now!

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Topics:

00:00 - Intro01:51 - Infinite GM prep time?

09:02 - How much is too much prep?

18:22 - AI art in the boardgames

34:45 - Tabletop games jobs fair

37:44 - Steamforged Games partnerships

39:49 - Well wishes Darryl Mott

40:31 - Bastions in adventure modules?

50:21 - Is the DMG Essential?

A torrent of TTRPG news hits, including 5e 2024 monsters previewed on D&D Beyond, Critical Role touring the globe, DriveThruRPG increasing AI browsing features, and a new Ravenloft novel!

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Topics:

00:00 - Videogames into TTRPGs

07:55 - D&D Funko pop

09:32 - D&D Beyond oopsie

12:51 - DriveThruRPG filters AI

18:40 - Critical Role global tour

31:51 - New Ravenloft novel

37:30 - 5e '24 monster changes

43:42 - Character red flags

Hasbro changes its corporate structure which leads to layoffs, new jobs, and a new future for D&D 5e. We also discuss which TTRPG will make you a better GM, and celebrate our Lorecast Halloween tradition!

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Topics:

00:00 - Halloween costumes!

02:26 - Grim Hollow KS ending

06:40 - New DM Screen

16:49 - Hasbro corporate restructure

31:13 - Chris Perkins new job

37:02 - October recap

44:47 - Games that teach GMing

LIVE from Gamehole Con, the Eldritch Lorecast peaks inside the D&D 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide with LaTia Jacquise. It's a whole Dungeon Master toolbox filled with chase rules, the entire Greyhawk setting, and... doors?

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Topics:

00:00 - Intro

01:03 - Gamehole Con

08:12 - 2024 DMG

16:04 - Greyhawk setting

21:38 - D&D movie sequel?

27:14 - Losing animal companions

35:44 - Hobby vs profession

46:37 - Player red flags

Live from PAX Aus, the Eldritch Lorecast hosts a discussion about the toll YouTube takes on the mental health of D&D and Tabletop creators.

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After a quick convo about community etiquette and making the internet safer, we dive into the D&D 2024 DMG update and which Bastion system is right for you?

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Topics:

00:00 - Intro

01:01 - Staying current with editions

06:53 - Convention news

12:46 - MTG Commander community

23:23 - DMG 2024 preview

41:07 - Low magic in 5e

We explore our favorite TTRPG settings and what makes a good campaign setting, whether the 80's D&D cartoon will ever get a revival, and can 5e be played in low magic worlds?

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Topics:

00:00 - Intro

01:44 - Best TTRPG settings

09:57 - Deep lore vs flexible lore

26:19 - Critical Role cartoon is free

28:45 - Free D&D Beyond one shot

30:41 - 80's cartoon revival?

35:52 - D&D 2024 sales

41:13 - Is low magic better?

55:55 - Polymorph clarification

Kobold Press takes a strong stance on AI in the TTRPG industry, Adventurer's League integrates D&D 2024 into its organized play, and we redesign Strahd for the modern age!

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Topics:

00:00 - Intro

01:46 - Favorite CRPG

09:53 - Adventurer's League 2024

25:19 - Ravenloft novel

35:31 - Kobold Press and AI

50:32 - Making Strahd better

Comments from Hasbro CEO ignites another discussion on AI tools in D&D, MCDM releases their creator license for Draw Steel, and we debate whether being a YouTuber helps or hinders success for TTRPG creators?

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Topics:

00:00 - Intro01:11 - Scheduling regular games

06:30 - Chris Cocks talks AI

15:30 - D&D preorders cancelled

16:26 - Draw Steel! creator license

23:27 - YouTube & TTRPG publishers

40:31 - DriveThru game jam

49:32 - Grim Hollow Transformed!

54:46 - In-game laws of magic

This week the Lorecast discusses the ethics of designing wargames for the military, discusses whether bounded accuracy supports a "heroic fantasy" ludonarrative, and revises the Grim Hollow transformation rules!

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Topics:

00:00 - Intro

04:58 - Structuring adventures

13:48 - Grim Hollow transformations

26:09 - Designing games for the military

43:12 - Bounded accuracy

Matt Colville joins the Lorecast to explore whether digital tools like D&D Beyond or Project Sigil actually improve tabletop gaming? Also, which action economy is right for you?

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Topics:

00:00 - Intro

02:01 - Digital tools in TTRPGs

17:25 - Project Sigil

34:57 - D&D 2025 releases

50:26 - Greg Tito leaves WotC

51:52 - Prescribed actions vs free actions

01:00:00 - Changing action economy