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#179. Why has Project Sigil Launched in Secret on D&D Beyond?
The Eldritch Lorecast
03/04/25 • 53 min
WAIT! Project Sigil has launched on D&D Beyond? The Artificer is getting a new subclass? D&D 2024 is getting a new Starter Set? All that TTRPG news, and more!
Email your questions to [email protected]
James: @jamesjhaeck
Dael: @dailydael
Shawn: @shawnmerwin
Editor: @ZsDante
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
01:13 - THE BEST D&D miniature
04:17 - Winter Fantasy recap
09:39 - Project Sigil launches!
20:16 - New D&D starter set
28:10 - Artificer Unearthed Arcana
33:57 - Ernie Gygax passes
35:01 - Mega dungeon design
45:04 - Monster Manual art
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#167. An Honest Discussion about D&D Safety Tools
The Eldritch Lorecast
12/11/24 • 58 min
Are safety tools important for your D&D game? We discuss the pros and cons of deploying the X-card during a TTRPG, and reflect on the multimedia success of Critical Role, Daggerheart, and what they're planning next!
This Effin GM's video about Safety Tools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07dLCOgEjqE
Critical Role article from Rolling Stone: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/rs-gaming/critical-role-dungeons-and-dragons-interview-1235188141/
Email your questions to [email protected]
Ben: @TheBenByrne
Dael: @dailydael
James: @jamesjhaeck
Shawn: @shawnmerwin
Editor: @ZsDante
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
01:39 - Game randomizers
09:58 - Critical Role Christmas Album
12:18 - Daggerheart
24:36 - A CR videogame?
31:25 - US tariffs impacting TTRPGs
34:34 - Safety tools at the table
53:52 - Teaching TTRPG designers
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#178. Is D&D Beyond Leaving Book Owners Behind?
The Eldritch Lorecast
02/26/25 • 60 min
Big D&D news as WotC announces a Lorwyn Shadowmoor 5e setting book, another 3rd party release hits D&D Beyond, and the Monster Manual 2025 gets a second patch, and we all geek out about video games!
Check out the new D&D Beyond Drakkenheim adventure: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_NILE_2025_2_178
Email your questions to [email protected]
Ben: @TheBenByrne
James: @jamesjhaeck
Monty: @montycmartin
Kelly: @kaiinreallife
Dungeon Dudes: @DungeonDudes
Editor: @ZsDante
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
01:18 - Video game influences
11:08 - A new D&D video game?
15:00 - In Search of Smugglers' Secrets
25:47 - Lorwyn book announced
32:50 - Dragon Delves cover art
36:02 - Kobold Press' cosy RPG
43:28 - D&D Beyond monster errata
49:51 - Escape Room game design
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#181. Is the MCDM VTT Going to DESTROY Project Sigil?
The Eldritch Lorecast
03/19/25 • 54 min
The D&D 3D VTT is off to a bumpy launch. MCDM quietly tinkers with it's own Draw Steel VTT. We ponder whether the Hero Forge dice are balanced while Ben and Dael argue what a Critical Role video game might (not) look like.
Start your Companion Quest here: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGLC_GGCQ_2025_2_003
Email your questions to [email protected]
Ben: @TheBenByrne
Dael: @dailydael
James: @jamesjhaeck
Shawn: @shawnmerwin
Editor: @ZsDante
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
01:04 - Dice collections
08:45 - Hero Forge dice
16:06 - Critical Role video game
28:29 - Sigil’s bumpy release
34:58 - The MCDM VTT
38:21 - Companion Quest
40:13 - Low level Legendary Monsters
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#177. Do Romance Rules Belong in a TTRPG?
The Eldritch Lorecast
02/19/25 • 62 min
Pathfinder introduces NPC romance and relationship rules, D&D signs a deal with Netflix for a Forgotten Realms tv series, and evil Drow could be returning to 5e 2024!
Explore Jarren's Outpost here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dndnerds/jarrens-outpost
Email your questions to [email protected]
Ben: @TheBenByrne
Dael: @dailydael
Shawn: @shawnmerwin
Adam: @RetroArchetype
Editor: @ZsDante
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
02:13 - Favorite D&D species
11:54 - Evil Drow returning!
14:15 - D&D Netflix Series
21:59 - Jarren's Outpost
27:39 - Pathfinder romance rules
39:08 - Kickstarter Pledge Over Time
44:31 - Steve Jackson Games & Possum Creek
49:05 - Fantasy travel between settlements
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#172. The D&D 2024 Monster Manual is a Horror Show!
The Eldritch Lorecast
01/15/25 • 54 min
A MASSIVE preview of the D&D 2024 Monster Manual sparks discussions about variant stat blocks, Legendary Actions, monster type changes, and whether a monster's gender is important to your campaign?
Late pledge to Grim Hollow here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostfiregaming/grim-hollow?ref=9y5qai
Email your questions to [email protected]
Ben: @TheBenByrne
Dael: @dailydael
James: @jamesjhaeck
Shawn: @shawnmerwin
Editor: @ZsDante
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
01:27 - Monsters from myth
08:00 - New Grim Hollow playtest
13:55 - Monster Manual 2024
22:00 - Legendary Actions return!
26:26 - How to index your monsters
33:13 - Monster type changes
36:08 - Challenge Rating fixed?
42:16 - Monster gender changes
48:72 - New monster artwork
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#170. Unique Ways to Roleplay D&D Familiars & Followers!
The Eldritch Lorecast
01/01/25 • 60 min
We start the year with a mailbag of listener questions, including whether you can play an entire D&D campaign as a familiar? How do you use 5e character abilities outside combat? How to make your gaming sessions last longer?
Email your questions to [email protected]
Ben: @TheBenByrne
Dael: @dailydael
Diana: @DianaOfTheRose
Shawn: @shawnmerwin
Editor: @ZsDante
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
01:56 - Best social media platform?
05:42 - Play as a familiar?
14:43 - Class features outside combat
26:34 - Rule of Cool
29:58 - Longer session playtime
40:12 - Showing the GM's hand
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#176. There's Already Updates to the 2025 Monster Manual
The Eldritch Lorecast
02/12/25 • 62 min
The 2025 Monster Manual receives a day 1 patch, we finally address the D&D Orc controversy, Daggerheart gets a release date to revolutionize the TTRPG industry, and Ghostfire is making a boardgame!
Start your Companion Quest here: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGLC_GGCQ_2025_2_003
Email your questions to [email protected]
Ben: @TheBenByrne
Dael: @dailydael
Logan: @Runesmith
Shawn: @shawnmerwin
Editor: @ZsDante
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
00:49 - No orcs
07:01 - Monster Manual day 1 patch
11:28 - Monster initiative
18:20 - Companion Quest
24:23 - Magic the Gathering cinematic universe
36:43 - Daggerheart release date
38:07 - Diamond debt reclamation
40:57 - Spells in monster stats
49:56 - How to recap a campaign
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#171. How D&D 2024 Reforges or Ruins the Artificer?
The Eldritch Lorecast
01/08/25 • 59 min
D&D Beyond releases an Unearthed Arcana for the Artificer while Pathfinder commences the Impossible Playtest on two new classes. Meanwhile, why is that one relative asking you about Dungeons & Dragons all of a sudden?
Email your questions to [email protected]
Ben: @TheBenByrne
Dael: @dailydael
James: @jamesjhaeck
Shawn: @shawnmerwin
Editor: @ZsDante
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
01:21 - Secret Level (spoilers)
06:05 - Artificer UA review
18:44 - Pathfinder's 'Impossible playtest'
22:48 - D&D licensing corner
30:46 - Wyrmwood layoffs
31:42 - D&D in the New York Times
43:26 - Using real myths in D&D
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#168. How to Find Compatible Players for Your D&D Table?
The Eldritch Lorecast
12/18/24 • 68 min
Let's talk strategies for finding compatible players for your D&D table, how to design adventures that don't cater only for certain 5e classes, and how magic shops can add to the worldbuilding of your campaign.
Late Pledge to Enchanting Emporiums: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eldermancy/the-seekers-guide-to-enchanting-emporiums?ref=83s14q
Email your questions to [email protected]
Ben: @TheBenByrne
Dael: @dailydael
Brooks: @brookstho
Shawn: @shawnmerwin
Editor: @ZsDante
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
01:40 - Creative strengths
14:12 - Enchanting Emporiums
22:02 - Finding compatible players
38:49 - Adventure design and player classes
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How many episodes does The Eldritch Lorecast have?
The Eldritch Lorecast currently has 181 episodes available.
What topics does The Eldritch Lorecast cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Games and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The Eldritch Lorecast?
The episode title '#172. The D&D 2024 Monster Manual is a Horror Show!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Eldritch Lorecast?
The average episode length on The Eldritch Lorecast is 62 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Eldritch Lorecast released?
Episodes of The Eldritch Lorecast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Eldritch Lorecast?
The first episode of The Eldritch Lorecast was released on Oct 6, 2021.
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