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Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk

Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk

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The world’s biggest tabletop RPG weekly news show! News and chat about Dungeons & Dragons (and other tabletop roleplaying games) since June 2018!

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Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk - #191: RPG Publishing and Fulfilment Demystified with Jessica Hancock
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03/12/22 • 110 min

This week, Morrus and Peter are joined by Jessica Hancock to talk about the process of publishing an RPG book. In the news, Dragonlance rules in Unearthed Arcana, Critical Role’s Call of the Netherdeep previews, TTRPGs dominate Nebula Award nominations for game writing, and more! Plus Our Favourite Game in All the World and a brand new sketch about the journey rather than the destination.

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Our Guest

Jessica Hancock https://enpublishingrpg.com/

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News

Newest Unearthed Arcana is Dragonlance https://www.enworld.org/threads/dragonlance-lives-unearthed-arcana-explores-heroes-of-krynn.686532/

Call of the Netherdeep preview https://www.enworld.org/threads/call-of-the-netherdeep-previews.686566/

This Week in TTRPG for March 11 https://www.enworld.org/threads/this-week-in-ttrpg-11-march-22.686618/

Rob Wieland’s review of Call of the Netherdeep https://www.enworld.org/threads/my-five-favorite-things-from-critical-role-call-of-the-netherdeep.686600/

Nebula Award Nominees for Game Writing https://www.enworld.org/threads/tabletop-rpgs-nominated-for-nebula-awards.686594/

ICv2 Sales Rankings for Fall 2021 https://www.enworld.org/threads/icv2s-latest-rpg-chart-pathfinder-up-fallout-arrives.686524/

News Digest for the Week of March 11 (Wizards of the Coast counter-sues TSR3, Itch.io Charity Bundles) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-the-week-of-march-11.686605/

Power Rangers TTRPG Accessories Announced https://www.enworld.org/threads/power-rangers-ttrpg-accessories.686519/

EN Live launches https://www.enliverpg.com/

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Kickstarters

Astro Inferno https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/haxanstudios/astro-inferno

Zin Never Dies https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/znd/zin-never-dies-the-roleplaying-game

Furhaven https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kimbolt/furhaven

Shiver Gothic https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/399308593/shiver-gothic-classic-horror-reborn

Find all the TTRPG crowdfunding projects ending soon each week with Egg Embry’s RPG Crowdfunding News on EN World https://www.enworld.org/threads/rpg-crowdfunding-news-%E2%80%93-2023-quest-calendar-pirate-borg-fragged-empire-2e-and-more.686522/

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RPG Publishing and Fulfillment

EN Publishing https://enpublishingrpg.com/

DriveThruRPG (most popular print-on-demand) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/join.php

ShipQuest (UK fulfilment partner) https://www.shipquest.co.uk/

Quartermaster Logistics (US fulfillment partner) https://www.qmlogistics.com/

BackerKit https://www.backerkit.com/for-creators

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Please support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus

Don’t forget to join the Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033145023517295/ and join us on Discord at https://discord.gg/VAuxX8M

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Hosts: Russ “Morrus” Morrissey and Peter Coffey

Editing and post-production: Darryl Mott

Theme Song: Steve Arnott

Kickstarter Game Research: Egg Embry

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Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk - #107: Mythological Figures & Maleficent Monsters with Mike Myler
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07/05/20 • 73 min

This week, Morrus and Peter are joined by Mike Myler to talk about the current EN Publishing Kickstarter, Mythological Figures & Maleficent Monsters. In the news, ENnie nominations announced, a new RPG from 2000 AD publisher Rebellion, Warhammer 40K Wrath & Glory Release Schedule, controversy over DMs Guild Art, and more! Plus Our Favorite Game in All the World and a brand new sketch about a dearly departed ally.

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Mike Myler https://mikemyler.com/

Mythological Figures & Maleficent Monsters on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/mythological-figures-and-maleficent-monsters

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News

2020 ENnie Nominations https://www.enworld.org/threads/congratulations-to-the-2020-ennies-nominees.672979/

Judge Dredd Uprising: The Live Experience https://2000ad.com/news/coming-spring-2021-judge-dredd-uprising-the-live-experience/

2000 AD Publisher Rebellion Launches Anthology RPG Series https://www.enworld.org/threads/2000-ad-publisher-rebellion-launches-anthology-rpg-series-starting-with-tartarus-gate.673021/

Here’s What’s Coming for Warhammer 40,000: Wrath & Glory https://www.enworld.org/threads/heres-whats-coming-for-warhammer-40k-wrath-glory.672999/

Jeremy Crawford Talks Dungeons & Dragons Alignment Changes https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotcs-jeremy-crawford-talks-d-d-alignment-changes.673029/

Esper Genesis Master Technicians Guide Preview https://www.enworld.org/threads/heres-some-previews-of-esper-genesis-master-technicians-guide.673036/

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay’s Death on the Reik Released https://www.enworld.org/threads/wfrps-death-on-the-reik-out-in-pdf.673032/

News Digest for the Week of July 3 (Jim Holloway Passed Away, DMs Guild Art Guidelines Controversy) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-the-week-of-july-3.673053/

RPG Writer Workshop https://www.rpgwriterworkshop.com/

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Kickstarters

Ngolo Diaspora https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mvmedia/ngolo-diaspora-an-african-martial-arts-adventure

Terra Oblivion https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1269000670/terra-oblivion

RPG Crowdfunding News https://www.enworld.org/threads/crowdfunding-news-%E2%80%93-terra-oblivion-ngolo-diaspora-and-more.672948/

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Mythological Figures & Maleficent Monsters

Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/mythological-figures-and-maleficent-monsters

Mythological Figures and Epic Monsters Column Series on EN World https://www.enworld.org/ewr-porta/categories/mythological-figures.56/

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Hosts: Russ “Morrus” Morrissey and Peter Coffey

Editing and post-production: Darryl Mott

Kickstarter News Column used for the Kickstarter Game: Egg Embry

Theme Song: Steve Arnott

Kickstarter Game Theme: Lyrics by Russ Morrissey, Vocals by “drwilko”, Guitar by Darryl Mott

Malach the Maleficent played by Darren Morrissey

Please support the show on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus

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Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk - Sketch #162: Demihuman Resources

Sketch #162: Demihuman Resources

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02/09/23 • 6 min

Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the adventurers must deal with the most dreaded of enemies – the HR Department.

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This week, Morrus and PJ discuss what system to use for an Alien RPG game other than Alien. In the news, a look at the Cosmere RPG Beta rules, Welcome to Night Vale RPG crowdfunding announced, Deborah Ann Woll teaches Jon Bernthal D&D, and more!

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News

[0:05:43] What games to use to play Alien other than Alien

[0:17:03] A Sprinting Owl Manual for Making TTRPGs on Itch.io https://kumada1.itch.io/a-sprinting-owl-manual-for-making-ttrpgs

[0:19:44] Deborah Ann Woll Teaches Jon Bernthal Dungeons & Dragons

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpVJZrabMQE

Full episode of Real Ones with Jon Bernthal featuring Deborah Ann Woll https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC07aVjdRC8

[0:23:00] Welcome to Night Vale TTRPG Crowdfunding https://www.enworld.org/threads/welcome-to-night-vale-ttrpg-crowdfunding-announced.706169/

[0:25:47] Cosmere RPG Beta Rules Preview from Brotherwise Games and Brandon Sanderson https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/489715/cosmere-rpg-beta-rules-preview?affiliate_id=36142

Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere RPG on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brotherwise/the-stormlight-archive-rpg

[0:53:53] Lawsuit against Stable Diffusion for Copyright Infringement Proceeds Despite Attempts to Dismiss https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/artists-score-major-win-copyright-case-against-ai-art-generators-1235973601/

[0:58:31] Patreon blog post about changes to the iOS app and pricing https://news.patreon.com/articles/understanding-apple-requirements-for-patreon

Caleb aka Hebanon Games Blusky thread about Patreon and iOS https://bsky.app/profile/hebanongames.bsky.social/post/3kzk4i2goto26

[1:08:04] Alchemy post on the platform’s subreddit reproducing the email sent out to Alchemy customers https://www.reddit.com/r/alchemyrpg/comments/1esdhvc/free_league_pdfs_and_what_you_need_to_know/

[1:15:17] Dragons of Deceit: Dragonlance Destinies: Volume 1 on Amazon https://amzn.to/4cqPtGt

Dragons of Fate: Dragonlance Destinies: Volume 2 on Amazon https://amzn.to/3X9zQyO

Dragons of Eternity: Dragonlance Destinies: Volume 3 on Amazon https://amzn.to/4cyt0ap

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Please support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus
Don’t forget to join the Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033145023517295/ and join us on Discord at https://discord.gg/VAuxX8M
Ask your Listener Question on Twitter, email [email protected], or contact us on TikTok at TikTok
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Hosts: Russ “Morrus” Morrissey, PJ Coffey, and Jessica Hancock
Editing and post-production: Darryl Mott
Theme Song: Steve Arnott
Malach the Maleficent played by Darren Morrissey
Check out all the media content from EN World at http://enliverpg.com

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Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk - Ep 290: Avoiding Disaster While Running an RPG

Ep 290: Avoiding Disaster While Running an RPG

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03/10/24 • 94 min

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica discuss how to save an RPG session from disaster. In the news, NASA released a TTRPG adventure, Arkham Horror RPG coming at Gen Con, Chaosium offers over $10,000 in prizes in design contest, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about the realism of science in science fiction RPGs.

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News

NASA Releases The Lost Universe TTRPG Adventure https://www.enworld.org/threads/nasa-releases-the-lost-universe-ttrpg-adventure.702970/

International GM’s Day was this past Monday https://www.enworld.org/threads/its-gms-day.702955/

Win up to $2000 in cash prizes from Chaosium in their Basic Roleplay Design Challenge https://www.enworld.org/threads/win-up-to-2k-in-chaosiums-design-challenge.703015/

D&D Adventure League changes announced, including a move to D&D Beyond https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-adventurers-league-moves-and-welcomes-international-premier-organizer.702994/

Steamforged Games partners with Kobold Press to make Tales of the Valiant Starter Set https://www.enworld.org/threads/steamforged-games-making-the-tales-of-the-valiant-starter-set.703034/

Arkham Horror board game getting a TTRPG at Gen Con https://www.enworld.org/threads/board-game-arkham-horror-getting-an-rpg-from-edge-studio.703033/

AireCon on March 14-17, 2024 at the Harrogate Convention Centre https://www.airecon.co.uk/rpgs

Sly Flourish’s Lazy RPG Talk Show – Use Paper Sheets for 5e and D&D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QsTgmcdbO8

Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors release info https://www.enworld.org/threads/seal-away-the-whispering-tyrant-in-pathfinder-gallowspire-survivors.702989/

Transformer and GI Joe Beginner Box release info https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/56422/renegade-plans-transformers-g-i-joe-beginner-boxes

Fey Earth from Bramble Heart Games on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brambleheartgames/fey-earth-1

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Please support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus
Don’t forget to join the Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033145023517295/ and join us on Discord at https://discord.gg/VAuxX8M
Ask your Listener Question on Twitter, email [email protected], or contact us on TikTok at TikTok

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Hosts: Russ “Morrus” Morrissey, Peter Coffey, and Jessica Hancock
Editing and post-production: Darryl Mott
Theme Song: Steve Arnott
Malach the Maleficent played by Darren Morrissey
Check out all the media content from EN World at http://enliverpg.com

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Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk - #31 Top 20 RPG Podcasts of 2018

#31 Top 20 RPG Podcasts of 2018

Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk

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01/16/19 • 74 min

This week, Russ (who still has the plague) and Peter count down the Top 20 RPG Podcasts with the 10 best Actual Play podcasts and 10 best RPG talk podcasts! 9,099 votes on 99 nominated podcasts! In the news, Pathfinder Playtest closes, a new D&D class coming to Unearthed Arcana, the most popular games on Fantasy Grounds of 2018, and more! Plus Our Favorite Game in All the World and another listener-submitted sketch!

(Editor’s Note: Due to Russ’s voice, I had to raise the overall volume of the recording which means the room echo is a bit more pronounced than normal.)

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What’s Caught Our Eye

Starfinder Flip Mats https://amzn.to/2TVegKW

Mech Frame Zero http://mobileframezero.com/mfz/

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News

Fantasy Grounds Player Statistics http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5959-Top-Games-Played-On-FG-In-2018-D-D-Pathfinder-Savage-Worlds

Pathfinder Playtest Closes https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sgg9?The-Pathfinder-Playtest-is-Closed

Silver Gryphon Games Stops Sales of Savage World Products https://silvergryphongames.com/2019/01/departing-savage-worlds/

“Artemis Entrari”’s Rations for Forgotten Realms Races http://artemis-entreri.tumblr.com/post/160744381948/rations-for-various-rpg-races

Unearthed Arcana Class Announcement for February http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5962-Artificer-UA-to-be-released-in-February

RPG Job Listings http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5960-RPG-Jobs-Roundup-January-2019-%96-New-Year-New-Opportunities

Choose Your Own Adventure Sues Netflix https://variety.com/2019/biz/news/bandersnatch-lawsuit-choose-your-own-adventure-netflix-1203105544/

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Kickstarters

Make100: Era: Lyres https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shadesofvengeance/make100-era-lyres-definitive-edition

They Came from Beneath the Sea https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/200664283/they-came-from-beneath-the-sea-a-tabletop-roleplay

Heck Yeah / Oh No! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1871496317/heck-yeah-oh-no-d20-dice

Treacherous Traps for 5th Edition https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nordgames/treacherous-traps-for-5th-edition

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Please support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus

Don’t forget to join the Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033145023517295/ and join us on Discord at https://discord.gg/VAuxX8M

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Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk - Sketch #111: An Angry Snake

Sketch #111: An Angry Snake

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01/27/22 • 2 min

Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the group tries to figure out how to tell when a snake looks angry.

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Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk - DnD Sketch 222 | Paying the Toll

DnD Sketch 222 | Paying the Toll

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04/04/24 • 7 min

Paying the toll of Charon -- Err, Bob -- The Ferryman

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Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk - Sketch #45: D&D with a Dog

Sketch #45: D&D with a Dog

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10/08/20 • 3 min

Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, we attempt to play Dungeons & Dragons with a dog.

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Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk - Sketch #186: Small Large Giant

Sketch #186: Small Large Giant

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07/27/23 • 1 min

Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the players encounter a small large giant.

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