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The Eldritch Lorecast

Ghostfire Gaming
Dungeons & Dragons
Tabletop Rpgs
Adventurer's League
Adventure Selection
D&D Beyond
Player Agency
Wizards Of the Coast
Playtesting
Tabletop Roleplaying Games
Chaosium
Game Design Contests
Ghostfire Gaming
Dungeons and Dragons
Role-Playing Games
Tabletop RPG News
Lego
Narrative Direction
Pokemon
Role Playing Game Design
Daggerheart

Ben Byrne, Dael Kingsmill, Shawn Merwin, and Todd Kenreck bring you the latest tabletop hobby news, discussions on roleplaying game design, ideas for players and GMs, and share their passion for tabletop roleplaying games and the community! For More info be sure to check out ghostfiregaming.com.

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Latest Episodes

WotC reveal D&D Seasons as the roadmap forward in 2026, including new Ravenloft content in the Season of Horror and Arcana Unleashed to empower spellcasters!

Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com

Ben: @TheBenByrne

Dael: @dailydael

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Ben & Todd talk to Brian Perry (Executive Producer) and Zac Cohn (MAPS Product Manager) to explore how D&D Beyond is changing to make playing D&D 5.5e a better game to play! Critical Role makes a new hire, and the Exodus TTRPG not published by WotC? more

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A roadmap for D&D Beyond reveals new upcoming features, the OGL architect claims AI could replace game designers, and is it better to have more classes or subclasses in a TTRPG like D&D or Pathfinder?

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Chris Perkins reveals how Vecna: Eve of Ruin COULD have been a perfect finale for 5e 2014, D&D continues the march towards its digital future, and is the fall of Discord going to harm tabletop roleplaying games?

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Brian Perry
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Zach Cohn
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Zac Cohn
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Adam Cannavale
Guest from the cupboard, excited to be on the podcast
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LaTia Jacquees
Returning guest, excited to be on the podcast
Episode: #209. Why the Hellfire Club is for EXPERIENCED D&D Players Only!
Erin Roberts
Prolific writer in the tabletop RPG industry
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Mike Shea
A prominent tabletop RPG designer and writer, known for his work in tabletop RPGs and his approach to game mastering.
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Todd Kenreck
Former host and video strategist for D&D, now creating content focused on various game systems.
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Hannah Atkins
A guest from Ghostfire Gaming and previously worked on tabletop gaming coverage for comicbook.com.
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Hosts

Ben Byrne
Co-host and a knowledgeable voice in the tabletop RPG community, actively involved in discussing gaming mechanics and industry trends.
Dael Kingsmill
Co-host known for insightful commentary on game design and culture within the RPG community.
Shawn Merwin
Co-host with expertise in game design and storytelling, contributing to engaging discussions on RPGs.
Todd Kenreck
Co-host who brings a fresh perspective as a newcomer to the team, focusing on both gameplay and community aspects.
James Haeck
Former co-host with a significant background in game design, who recently transitioned to a new role at Wizards of the Coast.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 312 ratings
  • My go-to for tabletop role-playing game news. Definitely leans toward mainstream fantasy ttrpgs.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ArtTheArt
    17 days ago
  • #1 in all the Realms!

    Very fun banter about the state of the industry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the Shepster
    United States5 months ago
  • Likes and thumbs and stars and stuff

    Great podcast! I cannot express just how much I love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Akatoriz
    United States9 months ago
  • Good Podcast

    This is a very good podcast. The content is good and the subject matter expertise is strong. My only critique would be that this group has an element of elitism where they ignore elements of the RPG community and only cover the things THEY think are cool (e.g., they are Daggerheart and Draw Steel fanboys but totally ignore other successful games like Shadowdark). Finally, one cast member over talks everyone else multiple times per episode - be better.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LyonPryde13
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Info and Discussions

    I am just getting back into D & D with the new 2024 ed., and this show provides great info on the new material. The folks offer a good blend of discussion and debate without getting too far into the minutia of D & D. Also, I agree with them that AI is terrible. : )

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NW from CA
    United Statesa year ago

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The podcast is praised for its informative discussions and ability to blend humor with in-depth analysis.
Fans appreciate the blend of advice for gamers and DMs, celebrating the camaraderie and rapport between hosts.
Some critiques mention a perceived elitism in covering specific RPGs while others feel left out of discussions on lesser-known games.
Listeners rave about the fun and engaging banter among the hosts, citing it as one of the best in the gaming community.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#131
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#40
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#89
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#224
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#40
Australia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#186
Italy/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#231. D&D Beyond FINALLY Fixes the 5.5e Confusion!
Q: How will future updates balance simplicity for new players with the complexity needed by veterans?
They plan iterative, user-tested enhancements like Quick Builder and modular features that scale with user needs, keeping the interface approachable while enabling deeper customization in the back end.
#231. D&D Beyond FINALLY Fixes the 5.5e Confusion!
Q: What practical tools are being added to Maps to improve DM prep and session documentation?
Maps will integrate DM prep tools, journals, and a unified content view to minimize tab-switching, with artifacts linked to adventures and metadata to help track what happened in sessions.
#231. D&D Beyond FINALLY Fixes the 5.5e Confusion!
Q: Why switch from 5e naming to 5.5e, and what practical changes does that bring for players?
The change clarifies which ruleset users are following and reduces confusion between older content and new core books, while making it easier to differentiate pre- and post-core-book material for play.
#223. New Year, New Co-Host, but Where's D&D in 2026?
Q: Do you know the email address for folks to email the podcast?
They would email podcast at ghostfiregaming.com.
#218. We've Been LIED To About D&D Sales!
Q: What advice do you have for wrapping up a long campaign satisfyingly?
Incorporate multiple layers of resolution, celebrate the conclusion, and encourage players to share their character's achievements and future plans as part of the wrap-up.

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