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The Eldritch Lorecast

Ghostfire Gaming
Dungeons & Dragons
Tabletop Rpgs
Wizards Of the Coast
D&D Beyond
Daggerheart
Dungeons and Dragons
Critical Role
Tabletop Roleplaying Games
Ghostfire Gaming
Game Design
Grim Hollow
Unearthed Arcana
Gen Con
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Role-Playing Games
Pathfinder
Monster Manual
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Baldur's Gate 3
Tabletop Role-Playing Games

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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D&D Beyond's November Drop brings back the Bariaur for the first time since 3.5e, along with Valkyries, Upper Planes feats and... a pitchfork. Paizo adds Dracula, Frankenstein and The Wicker Man to 13 Omens, plus we get into romance in TTRPGs, cozy "... more

D&D Beyond's search function finally works! Plus physical copies of D&D: World of Warcraft are running late in North America, Dan Ayoub steps up as Wizards of the Coast president and a court clears the way for Paizo and Green Ronin to get their books... more

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Chaosium just pulled more than 40 community titles over AI-generated content, so what does that mean for TTRPG creators? We also share our best tricks for prepping D&D sessions in less time, then get into Misplaced Monsters Vol. 2, Games Workshop scr... more

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​ @Runesmith joins us to talk through the final book in the Seeker's series! We also get into how to actually use a campaign setting instead of letting it gather dust, building fights around deception, and whether having unique NPC minis and tokens i... more

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Logan Reiss
Creator of The Seeker's Guide series and tabletop gaming content creator known as Runesmith
Episode: #264. D&D’s Most Charming Guide Is Now Its DEADLIEST Villain
Matthew Perkins
YouTube mentor, co-hosted welcome guest; known for Start A Quest channel
Start A Quest / YouTube
Episode: #263. Things Every D&D Table Should Be Stealing From Other Games | Eldritch Lorecast
Jay Jani
Wizards of the Coast/ D&D Beyond representative
Wizards of the Coast, D&D Beyond
Episode: #262. The Sorrow Knight is D&D's Most Emo Subclass Yet | Eldritch Lorecast
Adam Cannavale
Special guest
Episode: #261. Is D&D Finally Nerfing Casters?
Jordy Stewart
Australian-based TTRPG and D&D content creator; Starlight Children's Foundation supporter
Starlight Children's Foundation / Ghostfire Gaming
Episode: #259. D&D Has Gone Off the Deep End With Playable Kuo-toa...
Jennifer Kretchmer
Industry professional featured on the podcast
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Episode: #247. How Vampire: the Masquerade Landed on D&D Beyond!
Logan Reese
Special guest
Episode: #246. Would You Play a Transformer in D&D 5.5e?!
Brennan Lee Mulligan
Guest host/guest star referenced as being on the show
Episode: #240. How to Transform D&D Adventure Modules to Other Settings!
Brian Perry
From D&D Beyond (as discussed on the episode)
D&D Beyond
Episode: #232. A D&D Roadmap FINALLY Arrives and It Looks... Sick?

Hosts

Ben Byrne
Dael Kingsmill
Shawn Merwin
Todd Kenreck

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 342 ratings
  • Great pod

    It’s really great I basically wouldn’t know any D&D news without it. It’s funny and informative everything you want from a D&D news cast

    P.s. please have another Adam Carnavale episode

    P.p.s. Thank you so much for doing another Adam Carnavale episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    -kholin-
    Australiaa month ago
  • demonstrably the number one podcast in all the realms

    Demonstrably the number one podcast in all the realms.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fullspeedintothesun
    United States2 months ago
  • Perfect for washing the car or driving the dishes.

    The Eldritch Lorecast is a great way to keep up with what’s going on the RPG hobby. The vibes are cozy and chaotic. The hosts have great insights on the industry and game design.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nate923
    Canada2 months ago
  • Great pod

    It’s really great I basically wouldn’t know any D&D news without it. It’s funny and informative everything you want from a D&D news cast

    P.s. please have another Adam Carnavale episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    -kholin-
    Australia5 months ago
  • Great D&D podcast

    An amazing podcasts for TTRPG tips and industry news for players and DMs alike.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _Hello world
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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Fans appreciate informed coverage of D&D releases and the broader RPG hobby without getting bogged down in rules minutiae.
The hosts' humor, rapport, and lively debate are a major part of the appeal.
Some listeners feel the coverage favors certain games and viewpoints, and one review notes that a host can dominate the conversation.
Listeners value the combination of tabletop industry news, game-design discussion, and practical advice for players and game masters.

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#266. D&D Beyond's WORST Feature Fixed?
Q: How many games do you play in or DM in at the same time on a regular basis?
Shawn says he is involved in several games through campaigns and design work; Todd describes previously running and playing in games and says he is looking to return to DMing; Ben says he currently plays in one game a week and usually DMs; Dael says her limit is about two or three games.
#266. D&D Beyond's WORST Feature Fixed?
Q: What goes into running an epic? How are they designed? Is it worth the effort? What works and doesn't work?
Shawn describes an epic as a multi-table event in which groups share a story and their actions can affect other tables. The hosts say successful events need strong communication, organizers, clear timing and interactions that feel narratively meaningful, while avoiding mechanics that disrupt other groups' enjoyment.
#265. Chaosium just NUKED their TTRPG Creator Content!
Q: What are encounters that can happen, that happen only on the ship and only ever being on the ship?
They propose a ship that functions like a dungeon, changing mysteries and threats, environmental hazards, resource management, and varied interactions with crew. They also suggest adapting a system better suited to a confined, slow-burn story.
#265. Chaosium just NUKED their TTRPG Creator Content!
Q: So, any advice for actual low prepping a session?
The hosts suggest theater of the mind, accepting imperfect or abstract maps, using simple tools to improvise encounters, and starting with no preparation before adding only what proves necessary.
#264. D&D’s Most Charming Guide Is Now Its DEADLIEST Villain
Q: How do you become familiar with a new campaign setting, choose a starting location, and use it quickly?
Start with a small area, use the artwork and concise setting guides to get the feel, and learn more as play progresses. It is fine to improvise details and establish your own version of the setting.

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A regular roundtable brings together Ben Byrne, Dael Kingsmill, Shawn Merwin, and Todd Kenreck to cover tabletop roleplaying game news, game design, and the practical challenges of playing and running campaigns. The hosts discuss Dungeons & Dragons alongside other systems, share advice for players and game masters, and debate how rules, digital tools, and new publishing choices affect play at the table. Industry developments, product releases, conventions, and community issues sit alongside listener questions and campaign ideas, with humor and lively differences of opinion shaping the conversation. Guests include game designers and creators, industry representatives, and tabletop content makers who offer firsthand perspectives on products, ... more

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