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Leveling up as Game Masters!! Discussing Table-Top RPG news, systems, and design! Live on YouTube Saturday Mornings 9:00am PST! jorphdan.substack.com

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    Dice Stage Right - Roadshow of Ruin

    Dice Stage Right is back with a one-off episode performed live at the Tree Fort Music Festival. Our players return to visit an Antique Roadshow pitching and buying magic items. When an artifact of immense power brings the tradeshow to ruin!If you’re interested in extra photos from the event and notifications for future ones check out https://www.patreon.com/jorphdanDice Stage Right stars Matthew Melton, Evencio Bahena, Heather Lyon, Hannah Jane Austin, and special guest Alexander Kirk! Dungeon Master Jorphdan. Our characters are Level 5, and we’re playing D&D 2024!Catch it here, or on YouTube! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Dice Stage Right - Bite Club

    That’s a wrap on season 1! Dice Stage Right was performed for a live audience at a local theater in Idaho! Seven episodes total starting with this our introduction episode. If you’re interested in DM notes and extra photos from the events check out https://www.patreon.com/jorphdanDice Stage Right stars Matthew Melton, Evencio Bahena, Heather Lyon, and Hannah Jane Austin! Dungeon Master Jorphdan and ‘Wizard on the Soundboard’ Alexander Kirk!Our characters are Level 4, and we’re playing D&D 2024!Catch it here, or on YouTube! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Dice Stage Right - Shock Value

    Dice Stage Right was performed for a live audience at a local theater in Idaho! Seven episodes total starting with this our introduction episode. If you’re interested in DM notes and extra photos from the events check out https://www.patreon.com/jorphdanDice Stage Right stars Matthew Melton, Evencio Bahena, Heather Lyon, and Hannah Jane Austin! Dungeon Master Jorphdan and ‘Wizard on the Soundboard’ Alexander Kirk!Our characters are Level 4, and we’re playing D&D 2024!Catch it here, or on YouTube! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Dice Stage Right - Wrap Battle

    Dice Stage Right was performed for a live audience at a local theater in Idaho! Seven episodes total starting with this our introduction episode. If you’re interested in DM notes and extra photos from the events check out https://www.patreon.com/jorphdanDice Stage Right stars Matthew Melton, Evencio Bahena, Heather Lyon, and Hannah Jane Austin! Dungeon Master Jorphdan and ‘Wizard on the Soundboard’ Alexander Kirk!Our characters are Level 4, and we’re playing D&D 2024!Catch it here, or on YouTube! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Dice Stage Right - Hair Today Gone Tomorrow

    Dice Stage Right was performed for a live audience at a local theater in Idaho! Seven episodes total starting with this our introduction episode. If you’re interested in DM notes and extra photos from the events check out https://www.patreon.com/jorphdanDice Stage Right stars (from left to right) Matthew Melton, Evencio Bahena, Heather Lyon, and Hannah Jane Austin! Dungeon Master Jorphdan and ‘Wizard on the Soundboard’ Alexander Kirk!Our characters are Level 4, and we’re playing D&D 2024!Catch it here, or on YouTube! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Dice Stage Right - Now You See Me

    Dice Stage Right was performed for a live audience at a local theater in Idaho! Seven episodes total starting with this our introduction episode. If you’re interested in DM notes and extra photos from the events check out https://www.patreon.com/jorphdanDice Stage Right stars (from left to right) Matthew Melton, Evencio Bahena, Heather Lyon, and Hannah Jane Austin! Dungeon Master Jorphdan and ‘Wizard on the Soundboard’ Alexander Kirk!Our characters are Level 4, and we’re playing D&D 2024! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Dice Stage Right - Something's Fishy

    Dice Stage Right was performed for a live audience at a local theater in Idaho! Seven episodes total starting with this our introduction episode. If you’re interested in DM notes and extra photos from the events check out https://www.patreon.com/jorphdanDice Stage Right stars (from left to right) Matthew Melton, Evencio Bahena, Heather Lyon, and Hannah Jane Austin! Dungeon Master Jorphdan and ‘Wizard on the Soundboard’ Alexander Kirk!Our characters are Level 4, and we’re playing D&D 2024! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Dice Stage Right - Double Trouble

    Dice Stage Right was performed for a live audience at a local theater in Idaho! Seven episodes total starting with this our introduction episode. If you’re interested in DM notes and extra photos from the events check out https://www.patreon.com/jorphdanDice Stage Right stars (from left to right) Matthew Melton, Evencio Bahena, Heather Lyon, and Hannah Jane Austin! Dungeon Master Jorphdan and ‘Wizard on the Soundboard’ Alexander Kirk!Our characters are Level 4, and we’re playing D&D 2024! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Dice Stage Right - Manticorp Orientation

    Dice Stage Right was performed for a live audience at a local theater in Idaho! Seven episodes total starting with this our introduction episode. If you’re interested in DM notes and extra photos from the events check out https://www.patreon.com/jorphdanDice Stage Right stars (from left to right) Matthew Melton, Evencio Bahena, Heather Lyon, and Hannah Jane Austin! Not pictured, Dungeon Master Jorphdan and ‘Wizard on the Soundboard’ Alexander Kirk!Our characters are Level 4, and we’re playing D&D 2024! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep 26 - Land of Eem with the Creators Ben and James!

    I chat with James Parks and Ben Costa about Land of Eem and their new Kickstarter. Check out Land of Eem & Land of Eem: Beginners RPG for Kids + Underlands Expansion This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep 025 - Monsters and the Manual within

    Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!News* [ ] Critical Role Darington Press to be in Barnes & Noble* [ ] WotC 2024 Monster Manual preview videos: Release Feb 17th* [ ] Less is More, and hits harder* [ ] d4: D&D Deep Dive Monster Video* [ ] Dungeon Dudes Animal Lords Monster Video* [ ] Dungeon Dad on Cyclopes* [ ] Male and female medusas, hags, dryads, etc.* [ ] Gnolls are Fiends, Kobolds are Dragons, Goblins are Fey* [ ] Should the Monster Manual have come out first?* [ ] Goodman Games Dungeon Denizens PDF* [ ] My Unicorg!* [ ] Every Goodman Games AdventureCrowd Funding & Deals* [ ] Invisible Sun Humble Bundle! https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/RGRVoN (affiliate)Design / Inspiration* [ ] Modular_D6 v0.6.8 on Itch! (FREE)* [ ] Need a setting to go with it* [ ] Reading through Ultraviolet Grasslands 2e (UVG)My Games* [ ] Spelljammer Academy* [ ] DCC as a Player! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep 024 - I played 10 hours into 2025, so far no improvements

    Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!News* [ ] Welcome to the New Year!* [ ] Draw Steel is out (if you’re a patron)* [ ] Anticipated RPGs of 2025* [ ] D&D Pinball and Slot Machines* Link"Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, Dungeons & Dragons has captivated fans across generations and has become a cultural phenomenon. As part of Hasbro's year-long celebration of this milestone, Games Global will harness The World's Greatest Roleplaying Game to create an immersive, high-engagement slot experience, giving operators a chance to tap into the global fanbase," reads the statement from Games Global.* [ ] Dark Alliance Servers shutting down, 02/24/2025Crowd Funding & Deals* [ ] Tarot Coin CollectionDesign / Inspiration* [ ] Modular_D6 v0.6.8 on Itch! (FREE)* [ ] Action Points to reroll dice.* [ ] Magical Substance: Ink* [ ] Caves of QUD* [ ] BONE Video EssayMy Games* [ ] Spelljammer Academy* [ ] Creating a Campaign Book This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep 023 - My 2024 in Review!

    Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!News* [ ] What happened in 2024 Tabletop?* [ ] Vecna Eve of Ruined* [ ] 2024 PHB and DMG* [ ] Roll20 acquired Demiplane* [ ] 3rd party content on DnD Beyond* [ ] WotC, more layoffs, sued by investors,* [ ] Planegea* [ ] Dungeon Crawl Classics* [ ] Music is the Sphere of Chaos* [ ] DCC Day at my local store* [ ] Ran lots of Dying Earth* [ ] Played in Forbidden Lands* [ ] Mothership 1e* [ ] Jorphdan Channel Hit 25 million viewsCrowd Funding & Deals* [ ]Design / Inspiration* [ ] Modular_D6 v0.6.8 on Itch! (FREE)* [ ] Writing Modules, fixing spells, working out stuff.My Games* [ ] Mausritter* [ ] Shadowdark maybe?* [ ] Spelljammer Nu 5e game This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep 022 - Secret Levels and Artificers

    Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!News* [ ] WotC dropping Artificer Playtest* [ ] Feb 18 - Monster Manual 2024* [ ] Summer - Dragon Anthology* [ ] Fall - Starter Set* [ ] Late 2025 - Forgotten Realms Player/Campaign Guide* [ ] 36-Word RPG Jam on itch.io* [ ] Secret Level Amazon ShowCrowd Funding & Deals* [ ] Terror from the Underdeep (5e) Goodman Games (Backerkit)* [ ] Free League Humble BundleDesign / Inspiration* [ ] Modular_D6 v0.6.8 on Itch! (FREE)* [ ] Writing Modules, fixing spells, working out stuff.* [ ] Scavengers Reign* [ ] Lower Decks Season Finale* [ ] Re-read through ShadowdarkMy Games* [ ] Dragonbane as a player in January* [ ] Shadowdark maybe?* [ ] Post Christmas starting a Spelljammer 5e Game! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep 21 - Goodman Games to make their own 5E

    Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9News* [ ] Thanksgiving done, into the holiday season!* [ ] Bluesky is kicking, find me there.* [ ] Goodman Games creating their own version of 5e.Crowd Funding & Deals* [ ] Waiting for new 5e License, Christmas there are few Kickstarters.* [ ] Pico: Tiny Bugs* [ ] New affiliate: Shop of Many Things,Design / Inspiration* [ ] Modular_D6 v0.6.8 on Itch! (FREE)* [ ] Monte Cook Games The Weird - Spell Crits and Fumble Tables* [ ] Conversation with current group on a universal system* [ ] I keep coming back to Cypher. Is Cypher my system? Should I dive all in?My Games* [ ] Planegea Over and Done - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/427037/planegea-5e-standard-edition-the-star-shaman-s-song-of-planegea-planegea?affiliate_id=728035* [ ] DCC Dying Earth, final game tomorrow - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/393059/dungeon-crawl-classics-dying-earth-5-penumbra-of-the-polar-ape?affiliate_id=728035* [ ] Dragonbane as a player* [ ] Additional MD6 playtesting* [ ] Next 5e game is Eberron!! Not sure, maybe 2024 rules? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep020 - Mothership Month!

    Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9News* [ ] I’m back! Had to travel for my muggle job, and exhausted.* [ ] D&D Immersive Experience coming to Ontario* [ ] Similar to Universal D&D fan night* [ ] PAX Unplugged 2024 Dec 6-8th* [ ] Dropout releases “Never Stop Blowing Up” for free* [ ] Critical Role’s in-game novel “Tusk Love” to be published by Penguin Random HouseCrowd Funding & Deals* [ ] It’s MotherShip Month! (Backerkit)* [ ] DCC Goblin Holiday Bundle (Kickstarter)* [ ] Stay Frosty REMASTERED (Backerkit)Design / Inspiration* [ ] Modular_D6 v0.6.7 on Itch! (FREE)* [ ] Rewriting and working on 0.6.8, building test charactersRunning Games* [ ] Planegea end of the month - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/427037/planegea-5e-standard-edition-the-star-shaman-s-song-of-planegea-planegea?affiliate_id=728035* [ ] DCC Dying Earth - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/393059/dungeon-crawl-classics-dying-earth-5-penumbra-of-the-polar-ape?affiliate_id=728035* [ ] Early Christmas DCC game for locals - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/335600/dungeon-crawl-classics-2020-holiday-module-the-doom-that-came-to-christmastown?affiliate_id=728035 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep019 - Cairn 2e is out and WotC IP everywhere

    Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9News* [ ] Happy Halloween!* [ ] Cairn 2e is available now on itch.* [ ] DMG 2024 in my hands!* [ ] Too much put on D&D Beyond.* [ ] Comic Con in London featured the Baldur’s Gate 3 cast playing D&D 2024* [ ] Ravenloft Novel: Heir of Strahd* Synopsis* [ ] Five strangers armed with steel and magic awaken in a mist-shrouded land, with no memory of how they arrived: Rotrog, a prideful orcish wizard; Chivarion, a sardonic drow barbarian; Alishai, an embittered tiefling paladin; Kah, a skittish kenku cleric; and Fielle, a sunny human artificer.* After they barely survive a nightmarish welcome to the realm of Barovia, a carriage arrives bearing an invitation:Fairest Friends, I pray you accept my humble Hospitality and dine with me tonight at Castle Ravenloft. It is rare we receive Visitors, and I do so Endeavor to Make your Acquaintance. The Carriage shall bear you to the Castle safely, and I await your Arrival with Pleasure. Your host, Strahd von Zarovich* [ ] DriveThru RPG has a “No AI-Content” filter* [ ] Wizkids announces: Edge of the Realms, a mapmaking Forgotten Realms Board GameCrowd Funding & Deals* [ ] ElfQuest Classic Deluxe (Kickstarter)* [ ] Downcrawl 2E (Backerkit)* [ ] Salvage Union Starter Set (Backerkit)Design / Inspiration* [ ] Modular_D6 v0.6.7 on Itch! (FREE)* [ ] Changes after playtest* [ ] Focus on gameplay first, character creation second.My Games* [ ] DCC Tomorrow! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep018 - Lucien returns to chat games!

    Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9News* [ ] Lucien is back!* [ ] Perkins is now “Creative Director”* [ ] DMG 2024 - on D&D Beyond Oct 29th, Print November 12th* [ ] Pathfinder 2e - War of the Immortals* [ ] Starfinder 2e - Empires DevouredCrowd Funding & Deals* [ ] Monte Cook Games - The Darkest Woods (Backerkit)* [ ] The Widow’s Web 5e (Kickstarter)* [ ] Lots of TTRPG Humble Bundles going on (affiliate)* [ ] The Broken Empires (Kickstarter)* [ ] D100 system, No Classes skill based, Free form magic, travel and social intrigue rules, Solo play optionDesign / Inspiration* [ ] Modular_D6 v0.6.7 on Itch! (FREE)My Games* [ ] Planegea today!* [ ] DCC Recap* [ ] Lucien Dungeon of the Mad Mage This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep017 - More CC Licenses for TTRPGs

    Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9News* [ ] Ars Magica open License* [ ] Chris Perkin’s stepping down as Project Lead* [ ] DMG 5.5 will be released Nov 12thCrowd Funding & Deals* [ ] Ars Magica Definitive Edition (backerkit)* [ ] Mycologist’s Primer (kickstarter)* [ ] Discworld gets a TTRPG (kickstarter)* [ ] Vaesen Expansions (Kickstarter)* [ ] Lots of TTRPG Humble Bundles going on (affiliate)Design / Inspiration* [ ] Modular_D6 v0.6.7 on Itch! (FREE)* [ ] Layout update to MD6* [ ] Planegea: NOD, Shadowfell, Feywild, the Far RealmMy Games* [ ] Planegea today!* [ ] DCC tomorrow~ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep 016 - Magic Items and Bastions!

    Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9News* [ ] Video Unclear* [ ] D&D ‘24 - Showcasing new DMG* [ ] Bastions? Better than Strongholds and Followers? Better than Acquisitions Inc?* [ ] Magic Items, new and old, plus crafting rules* [ ] Witch + Craft* [ ] Battlezoo Bestiary 5e* [ ] Oct 15th the Embargo lifts* [ ] Horizons TTRPG Magazine* [ ] CR: Vox Machina Season 3 is out* [ ] Universal Fan Fest NightsCrowd Funding & Deals* [ ] Dragon Town by JP Coovert* [ ] Historica Arcanum: Echoes of Renaissance (5E+)* [ ] Enter the Labyrinth (5e / TOV)* [ ] Lots of TTRPG Humble Bundles going on (affiliate)Design / Inspiration* [ ] Modular_D6 v0.6.5 on Itch! (FREE)* [ ] Tower of Babel - Senlin Ascends (affiliate)My Games* [ ] Epic Planegea game!* [ ] DCC tomorrow~ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep 015 - D&D 5e, DMG, and being a nerd in 2024!

    Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9News* [ ] D&D 2024 is out!* [ ] Did they sell much less, or much more than 2014?* [ ] WotC says this is the fastest selling PHB of all time.* [ ] Miska the Wolfspider Mini, looks pretty bad* [ ] Welcome to Spook-tober!* [ ] I want to run the Darkest House with Kids on Bikes* [ ] FanX in SLC* [ ] Cosplay Fun* [ ] D&D PanelsCrowd Funding & Deals* [ ] Dragon Town by JP CoovertDesign / Inspiration* [ ] Modular_D6 v0.6.5 on Itch! (FREE)* [ ] Learning Affinity Publisher to make Modular D6 look cool~* [ ] Public Domain / CC art, but I might start drawing soon.* [ ] Sooth Deck (Invisible Sun) podcast - Dice BreakerMy Games* [ ] I played Mork Borg for the first time. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep014 - AI was always on the table for WotC

    Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9News* [ ] WotC CEO talks about using AI in his games, and with the future of D&D.* [ ] Laid off WotC employee previously warned about AI.* [ ] Want to use AI for Game Masters, vs the stance on AI Art.* [ ] RPGs are becoming viewed as art, but WotC views it as brand profits.* [ ] Bob Observation: Darington Press not a featured partner on D&D Direct.* [ ] D&D preorders via Paypal might be canceled.* [ ] 20 Sided Tavern to host celebrity guests.Crowd Funding & Deals* [ ] Knave 2e Adventure Jam* [ ] Transformers Humble Bundle* [ ] Lost works of Gygax* [ ] Star Trek Adventures 1eDesign / Inspiration* [ ] Modular_D6 v0.6.5 on Itch! (FREE)* [ ] Using Shadowdark to play Ravenloft AdventuresMy Games* [ ] DCC Dying Earth is in uncharted territory! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep013 - New Keith Baker Eberron, and Draw Steel!

    Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9News* [ ] Draw Steel playtest out for backers* [ ] MCDM’s Draw Steel Creator License* [ ] Compared to Paizo’s ORC License?* [ ] Changes to 2024 D&D on DnD beyond compared to books.* [ ] Day 1 Errata?* [ ] Greg Tito leaves WotCCrowd Funding* [ ] Faster Purple Worm! Everybody Dies, Vol. 1* [ ] DMs Guild: Frontiers of Eberron: Quickstone* [ ] Interactive Eberron MapDesign / Inspiration* [ ] Modular_D6 v0.6.5 on Itch! (FREE)My Games* [ ] Planegea 5e* [ ] Running Dying Earth DCC - The Great Visp Hunt* [ ] Next Module, level 3 - Magnific Machinations at the Grand Exposition of Marvels This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep012 - More Forgotten Realms and Modular_D6!

    Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9valgabriev - Love the show, always glad when you have an episodegarchomp635 - What are your thoughts on painting miniatures?News* [ ] D&D Direct August 27th on YouTube.* [ ] Cosmere RPG Kickstarter finished at $14,692,791* [ ] Shipping Estimated September 2025* [ ] Someone made an Alien Romulus module!Design / Inspiration* [ ] BLAME!* [ ] DamiLee Video on BLAME!* [ ] Modular_D6 v0.6.5 on Itch! (FREE)My Games* [ ] Planegea 5e* [ ] Running Dying Earth DCC - The Great Visp Hunt This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep 011 - D&D Direct and the Errata Edition

    Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9News* [ ] D&D Direct August 27th on YouTube.* [ ] Alt Covers delayed outside of North America.* [ ] UK and Europe - Oct 18* [ ] Australia - Oct 24 (BIRTHDAY!)* [ ] New Zealand - Oct 31* [ ] Dungeon Master’s Guide 11/12/2024* [ ] Monster Manual 02/18/2025* [ ] D&D Beyond to include 2014 and 2024, but merge some rules?* [ ] It was problematic including playtest material, doing both editions is going to be difficult.* [ ] New spells will replace old versions* [ ] Or they won’t?* [ ] Secret Level - Animated series Dec 10th* [ ] Features Tiamat, and other game stories.* [ ] New Paizo book features Six New Schools of MagicCrowd Funding* [ ] Our Golden Age (OGA) - BackerkitDesign / Inspiration* [ ] Bloomburrow and Mousefolk!* [ ] Ptolus! Amazing setting, really neat.* [ ] Alien Romulus as a dungeon crawl.* [ ] Barrowmaze! An OSR mega dungeon* [ ] Sword World - What if TTRPGs developed without D&D’s influence?My Games* [ ] Planegea 5e* [ ] Running Dying Earth DCC - the Laughing Idol of Lar Shan tomorrow! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep010 - Blurred videos and copyright strikes

    Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9News* [ ] What happened!?* [ ] Great video by Bob World Builder on what is a Ranger?* [ ] Dragonlance Legacies - a new Trilogy from Weis and Hickman* [ ] Dragonlance Chronicles releases Feb 4th 2025* [ ] Nu5e - are Lair Actions gone?* [ ] Weird Tales Shadowdark Game JamCrowd Funding* [ ] Cosmere RPG* [ ] Beta Rules Available* [ ] Demiplane has a Cosmere Nexus* [ ] Kobold Press - LabyrinthDesign / Inspiration* [ ] Need to write spells descriptions, and a few monsters.* [ ] Cypher Character GeneratorMy Games* [ ] Mushrooms worked in Planegea!* [ ] Running Dying Earth DCC - the Laughing Idol of Lar Shan tomorrow! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep009 - Shadowdark wins Product of the Year!

    Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9News* [ ] ENnie Award Winners for 2024* [ ] D&D 2024 PHB is out in the wild. Reviews are popping up.* I’m still confused about duel wielding.* [ ] Alphastream has a good video review.* [ ] Sly Flourish does too.* [ ] GenCon* [ ] DnD Beyond VTT (Project Sigil) will go to consoles* [ ] Want this to be a digital toybox, not a game like Baldur’s Gate 3* [ ] Artificer is coming (of course) and I’m sure further redesigns of existing sub classes.* [ ] Paizo launched Starfinder 2e playtest. This is part of the breakaway from the OGL, like Pathfinder 2e Remaster.* [ ] Alien: the RPG gets a 2e, going to Kickstarter* [ ] Modiphius to release a Space: 1999 TTRPG.* [ ] Space: 1999 was a 1975 sci-fi British tv show.* [ ] Uses their 2d20 system, Dune, Fallout, Homeworld, Star Trek Adventures, etc.Crowd Funding* [ ] Our Golden Age (OGA)* [ ] sequel/prequel to Ultraviolet Grasslands* [ ] ION Heart* [ ] A Lo-Fi Solo Mech Exploration gameMy Games* [ ] Planegea - Hallucinogenic Mushrooms?, Fighting a pseudo-God, Gnolls This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep 008 - Will 2024 D&D work with 2014?

    Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9News* [ ] Deadpool and Wolverine! - no spoilers* [ ] GenCon around the corner, and 2024 PHB will be available.* [ ] Lots of fun panels too. Sadly I can’t make it.* [ ] New WotC president John Hight who led the WoW division of Blizzard for 12 years.* [ ] WotC removed Digital Content Team Credits from D&D Beyond.* [ ] Lifestyle brand:* [ ] Dark Horse Comics to make MTG and D&D comics* [ ] Lego D&D Minifigures - September* [ ] Beadle & Grimms Classic Module Dice sets.* [ ] Dungeon Craft had an “I Told you So” video detailing the digitalization of D&D.* [ ] Paizo updates their licenses and fan content policy* [ ] May use logos to display compatibility.* [ ] Pathfinder and Starfinder Infinite is on hold until Pathfinder 2E is released.* [ ] MCDM announced the name of the MCDM RPG.* [ ] Meanwhile I’m making videos on Gate Towns!* [ ] Will 2014 D&D work with 2024? Yes I think so!Crowd Funding* [ ] Codex Arcana (Kickstarter)* [ ] ‘80s Adventures (Kickstarter)* [ ] D6 System 2E (Kickstarter)Design / Inspiration* [ ] Dictionary of Imaginary PlacesMy Games* [ ] Dying Earth DCC funnel success. Level 1 tomorrow.* [ ] DCC Day a success! Ran The Queen of Elfland’s Son.* [ ] DCC First time fan kit, great deal! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep 007 - D&D 2024 complexity grows

    Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9News* [ ] 2024 PHB Videos Continue* [ ] Monk, Sorcerer, Cleric, Bard, Dragon designs* [ ] Monk seems extra complex, Bard has limited magical secrets but more spell options than a Wizard?* [ ] Lots of video game bundle prepurchase stuff on D&D Beyond.* [ ] Quests from the Infinite Staircase is out on D&D Beyond* [ ] 2024 Ennie Nominations are out! Voting opens July 12th, runs through July 21st.* [ ] Daggerheart Final Beta playtest is out.* [ ] DCC Day is July 20th!Crowd Funding* [ ] Moonbeam - a new streaming service.* [ ] Monte Cook Games - The Anywhere Door* [ ] Caverns of Thracia - 460k+* [ ] Tanares by Dragori GamesDesign / Inspiration* [ ] I don’t want classes. Or do I?* [ ] Dave Thaumavore Reviews the setting for Forbidden LandsMy Games* [ ] Planegea 5e* [ ] Forbidden Lands is pausing, I’m going to run DCC Dying Earth This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep006 - ENNIE nominations for 2024!

    Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!News* [ ] 2024 PHB Videos Continue* [ ] Spells > Influence from Baldur’s Gate 3* [ ] Crafting Sneak Peak > interesting it’s in the PHB and not DMG.* [ ] Makes your tool proficiency useful.* [ ] 2024 Ennie Nominations are out! Voting opens July 12th, runs through July 21st.* [ ] Standouts for Jorphdan* [ ] Gods of the Forbidden North: Volume 1 for OSE* [ ] One-Shot Wonders* [ ] Empires of the Silk Road, the album* [ ] Hexcrawl Toolbox* [ ] Shadowdark* [ ] Salvage Union* [ ] Dave Thaumavore* [ ] RPG StampsDesign / Writing* [ ] ModularD6 is on Patreon, v 0.6.4.* [ ] For spells, separating magical damage from useful mechanics. So Fireball is handled differently than Fly unlike in 5e. This is similar to how Cairn handles spells.Home Games* [ ] Weird improve game from my perspective. I felt unprepared. Fought a dragon slime ooze, and I plan on doubling down on their interest into going to NOD, the land of nightmares. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

  31. 271

    Ep005 - canceled CRIT Awards at Gen Con

    Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!News* [ ] How was Free RPG Day?* [ ] Crit Awards leaves Gen Con for 2024* [ ] Gen Con revoked their attendance due to “safety concerns” violating Gen Con Policy.* [ ] More D&D vids on classes for 2024.* [ ] Ranger Changes, Hunter’s Mark further integrated into the class* [ ] Counter spell & Dispel Magic get a boost with the Abjuration Wizard* [ ] Druid Wild shape Updates* [ ] 2024 PHB has an embargo of August 1st.* [ ] Kraken Week is a collab with YouTubers to make water themed videos for July 1st-7th.* [ ] Monte Cook Games is having a really good 5e sale.* [ ] https://itch.io/physical-games/on-sale/tag-ttrpgCrowd Funding* [ ] Caverns of Thracia (Backerkit)Design / Writing* [ ] Full changes along with Modules will be on Patreon this weekend.* [ ] Spells to be tackled next.Home Games* [ ] Planegea! Gotta prep some games. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

  32. 270

    Ep 004 - Extra Art on D&D Beyond and FREE RPG DAY!!

    Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!News* [ ] Free RPG Day!* [ ] I’m running Beneath the Well of Brass for DCC.* [ ] Vecna EoR has more art and changes in DnDBeyond compared to the physical book.* [ ] Lots of WotC sponsored videos on youtube featuring stuff from the 2024 books.* [ ] Greyhawk is the new default campaign setting in the DMG 2024.* [ ] 5e backwards compatible with 2024 d&d.* [ ] I think it’ll work because 5B works really well with existing 5e classes.* [ ] The Kraken is Coming?* [ ] Ginny Di* [ ] Pointy Hat* [ ] Corkboards & Curiosities* [ ] Dungeon Dudes* [ ] Legal KimchiCrowd Funding* [ ] Caverns of Thracia for 5e and DCC (Backerkit)Design / Writing* [ ] Playtesting with friends! Building simplified characters and a quick dungeon.Home Games* [ ] Between two Cairns, Brad summed up his Forbidden Lands game. I’m having similar thoughts with the system.* [ ] Planegea picks back up on the 30th.* [ ] I want to run Sea of Sands or The Undying Sands with Old-School Essentials.Cool StuffUnique Dice, Metal Dice Roulette Wheel. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

  33. 269

    Ep 003 - Dicebreaker is Dice Broken

    Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!News* [ ] Dice Breaker is no more. IGN bought parent company and the team is laid off.* [ ] Modiphius to Publish Ubisoft’s Heroes of Might & Magic TTRPG.* [ ] Using their 2d20 system. Dune, Fallout, Homeworld, Star Trek Adventures, John Carter of Mars* [ ] June 18th starts the D&D PHB 2024 previews.Crowd Funding* [ ] Neon Skies (Kickstarter)* [ ] It’s Only Magic (Monte Cook Games)Design / Writing* [ ] Sword World!* [ ] Sword World Intro YouTube Playlist* [ ] More Info on Reddit/r/SwordWorldHome Games* [ ] Planegea 5e - Poison Dart Grung and Locating the first Divine Idols.* [ ] Trying out some crafting from BattleZoo Bestiary, (Roll for Combat)* [ ] Cthulhu, not for me?Cool StuffUnique Dice, Metal Dice Roulette Wheel. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

  34. 268

    Ep 002 - AI engineers and Baldur's Gate Modding

    News* [ ] WotC looking for an “AI Engineer”* [ ] Baldur’s Gate 3 offering Community Modding Support* [ ] Roll20 Bought Demiplane* [ ] D&D 2024 Monster Manual cover released* [ ] Free RPG Day June 22ndCrowd Funding* [ ] DC20 by the Dungeon Coach (Kickstarter)* [ ] Adventure Double Feature - Merry Mushmen (Kickstarter)* [ ] MAZES City of Skull - 9th Level Games (Backerkit) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

  35. 267

    Ep 001 - Tabletop Junction!

    YouTube Link - TTRPG News* [ ] Ember - Foundry VTT is building a digital roleplaying game for their VTT.* [ ] WotC 5e - Quests from the Infinite Staircase releases July 16th 2024.* [ ] D&D live action show stalled* [ ] Free RPG Day (June 22nd 2024)* [ ] D&D tie-in with Destiny 2 and Dead by DaylightWeekly Thoughts and Content* [ ] SuperGeek Mike had a fun video on how Critical Role stole the 4e Pantheon, and got away with it.Crowdfunding* [ ] Kids in Capes (Kickstarter)Design and Writing* [ ] Working on a character sheets for Modular_D6Home Games* [ ] No games this week due to player conflicts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

  36. 266

    Ep 263 - Vecna, Thracia, Valiant, and more!

    Solo Jorphdan show catching up on TTRPG news!* OAR #8 DCC/5e Caverns of Thracia, October 2024* D&D Gold Dragon redesign, all dragons getting redesigned?* Reddit Post on more dragons* Tales of the Valiant - https://www.talesofthevaliant.com/* Crowdfunding* Backerkit: Wayward Gazette (DCC Weird Frontiers)* Live now, funded* Kickstarter: DC20 (Dungeon Coach’s fantasy rpg)* Launches June 4th👾 Join The Discord Server - https://bit.ly/Jorphdan 🌟 Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/jorphdan This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

  37. 265

    Ep 262 - We're Back! A podcast story.

    Catching up on TTRPG news but really just catching up with each other and everyone else!👾 Join The Discord Server ► https://bit.ly/Jorphdan🌟 Phatreon ► https://www.patreon.com/jorphdan📹 YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/@JocularJunction🎲 Games ► https://jorphdan.itch.io/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep 261 - New Year Who Dis?

    Reflecting on 2023 and looking at the new year! News about ttrpgs and more!Really good Call of Cthulhu Humble Bundle this week!https://jorphdan.itch.io/👾 Join The Discord Server - https://bit.ly/Jorphdan🌟 Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/jorphdan This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep260 - Deck of Many Delays

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep 259 - Book of Many (expensive) Things

    Lucien arrives late to the show and we talk about the $100 book plus cards for the Book of Many Things!Vampire the Masquerade is available cheap on Humble Bundle.https://jorphdan.substack.com & https://jorphdan.itch.io/👾 Join The Discord Server - https://bit.ly/Jorphdan🌟 Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/jorphdan This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep 258 - Dragonbane Bestiary, TMNT RPG, and Ravenloft Sale

    👾 Join The Discord Server ► https://bit.ly/Jorphdan 🌟 Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/jorphdan This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep 257 - Dungeons and Dragons and Penguins?

    👾 Join The Discord Server ► https://bit.ly/Jorphdan 🌟 Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/jorphdan This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep 256 - Minecraft, Planescape, and Rebel Moon

    👾 Join The Discord Server ► https://bit.ly/Jorphdan 🌟 Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/jorphdan This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep 255 - Final Fantasy TTRPG & MTG Faeries

    👾 Join The Discord Server ► https://bit.ly/Jorphdan 🌟 Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/jorphdan This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep 254 - Invisible Sun, Purple Planets, and Magnus Archives

    👾 Join The Discord Server ► https://bit.ly/Jorphdan 🌟 Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/jorphdan This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep 253 - Solo Show, Phandelver and UA7

    👾 Join The Discord Server ► https://bit.ly/Jorphdan 🌟 Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/jorphdan This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep 252 - Solo Jorphdan show on Planegea

    The Obelisk reveal will be televised! Also BG3 gazetteer for your roleplaying needs.Lucien and Jorphdan have a post GenCon discussion and catch up!👾 Join The Discord Server - https://bit.ly/Jorphdan 🌟 Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/jorphdan This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep 251 - Obelisks and Gazetteers

    The Obelisk reveal will be televised! Also BG3 gazetteer for your roleplaying needs.Lucien and Jorphdan have a post GenCon discussion and catch up!👾 Join The Discord Server - https://bit.ly/Jorphdan 🌟 Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/jorphdan This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep 250 - Baldur's Gate 3 has ruined my time

    Cypher System Monster Finder - https://www.montecookgames.com/cypher-system-creature-search/ AJ's Silicone Battlemats - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ajpickett/silicone-battlemats-for-tabletop-gamesCatch us Live on YouTube! Saturday Mornings 9:00am PST https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgK09rx0qzZ8GPPFOltlFTg/ Discord for Chatting - https://bit.ly/Jorphdan This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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    Ep 249 - AI Art, GenCon, and Dolmenwood!

    Cypher System Monster Finder - https://www.montecookgames.com/cypher-system-creature-search/ AJ's Silicone Battlemats - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ajpickett/silicone-battlemats-for-tabletop-gamesCatch us Live on YouTube! Saturday Mornings 9:00am PST https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgK09rx0qzZ8GPPFOltlFTg/ Discord for Chatting - https://bit.ly/Jorphdan This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

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