10 Minute Tabletop News: Recent Episodes
Devon Chulick
Each week we highlight the three biggest stories and news from TTRPGs in a quick ten minute breakdown.
This week's we’re talking about "Flee, Mortals!" from MCDM, has launched on D&D Beyond. Could the success of the DnD Beyond marketplace impact third party publishers striking out on their own with new TTRPG systems? The virtual tabletop platform, One More Multiverse, is shutting down. D&D announced new content for its 2024 Player's Handbook and Dungeon Master’s Guide, including a focus on the Greyhawk setting and expanded playable options. The Adventure Time TTRPG Kickstarter campaign concluded successfully, raising over $1.5 million. Lastly, we discuss the impact of D&D Beyond's recent changes to its purchasing options and guessing the new characters for the upcoming Dead by Daylight and D&D collaboration.
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This week, how playing Dungeons & Dragons could positively impact your mental health according to a recent study published in Games for Health. Learn about the big shakeup at Asmodee as it splits from its parent company Embracer Group, inheriting debt. Plus, get ready for Roll20's new integration with Discord. Lastly Find Familiar Spirits' newest whiskey inspired by Critical Role's Vox Machina campaign, Sandkheg's Hide.If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychillGet $10 in credit on StartPlaying when you sign up for a new account using this link: https://startplaying.games/referral/ck90w2cdc0166bopk2h8f2mw5Editing and Mixing - Viacheslav Zhiradkov Content Editor - Sergio Solorzano--------For more actual plays, reviews, giveaways, and recommendations check out https://totalpartychill.com Buy TPC merch: https://totalpartychill.com/
This week Kobold Press' Tome of Beasts, launches on D&D Beyond. The updated Tome of Beasts on D&D Beyond offers streamlined mechanics, new monster art, and improved organization for easy reference.Lego has released a 3,745-piece D&D set called "Red Dragon’s Tale," complete with its own playable one-shot adventure. This collaboration highlights D&D's growing popularity and appeal across generations, tapping into the nostalgia of adult fans while introducing younger audiences to the world of tabletop gaming.Aconyte Books has announced the release of "Welcome To Arkham Guidebook," an illustrated guide to the mysterious town of Arkham, a setting steeped in Lovecraftian lore. This setting book is system-agnostic, making it suitable for use with a variety of RPG systems, including Call of Cthulhu, Trail of Cthulhu, and more. This release marks a new trend in RPG supplements, offering lore-rich setting guides without the need for additional rules or mechanics, potentially paving the way for more system-agnostic content in the future.If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychillEditing and Mixing - Viacheslav Zhiradkov Content Editor - Sergio Solorzano--------For more actual plays, reviews, giveaways, and recommendations check out https://totalpartychill.com Tweet us: https://twitter.com/ttlprtychllBuy TPC merch: https://totalpartychill.com/
This week we talk about Hasbro and their AI experiments. The announcement of a new survival farming D&D open world game. Wizards of the Coast embraces professional Dungeon Masters.Find the podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-tabletop-news/id1668590562If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychillEditing and Mixing - Viacheslav Zhiradkov Content Editor - Sergio Solorzano
This week we chat about Wizard of the Coast being more collaborative in partnerships and licensing deals after Hasbro losses in Q4 earnings call. D&D goes Off-Broadway*. EN World Morrus reveals the rise and fall of Evil Genius Games. Youtube brings Tabletop Roleplaying games mainstream. The Legend in the Mist crushes their crowdfunding goals. D&D is finally releasing a high level adventure. Marvel does their first actual play. Rascal.News a worker owned TTRPG news site launches.Evil Hat to launch a Tomb Raider TTRPG. Find the podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-tabletop-news/id1668590562If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychillEditing and Mixing - Viacheslav Zhiradkov Writer - Sergio Solorzano--------For more actual plays, reviews, giveaways, and recommendations check out https://totalpartychill.com Tweet us: https://twitter.com/ttlprtychllBuy TPC merch: https://totalpartychill.com/
This past week was full of AI fiasco's. With a false accusation against Wizards of the Coast, Terminator RPG pulling ai art (the irony), and Several Redditors accusing some creators on DriveThruRPG of producing ai art, unlabeled. MCDM also had the highest success out of any Backerkit to date! Plus updates on the D&D Streaming service!If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychill
Hasbro lays off 20% of their staff. MCDM breaks their crowdfunding record. Hasbro announces two new video games, one with a new IP and the other set in the world of D&D. Baldur's Gate 3 wins multiple awards.
2024 is the year of TTRPG launches. Daggerheart, MCDM, D&D Update, and more! Wrath and Glory gets a starter set that might get a nice boost after Rogue Trader releases. Legends of Avantris has record breaking kickstarter.Get $10 off your first game on StartPlaying when you sign up for a new account with this link - https://startplaying.games/referral/ck90w2cdc0166bopk2h8f2mw5Find the podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-tabletop-news/id1668590562If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychillEditing and Mixing - Viacheslav Zhiradkov Writer - Sergio Solorzano--------For more actual plays, reviews, giveaways, and recommendations check out https://totalpartychill.com Tweet us: https://twitter.com/ttlprtychllBuy TPC merch: https://totalpartychill.com/
Here are the biggest TTRPG news stories from the past week. The future of D&D and TTRPGs estimated TAM from Chris Cox. D&D Beyond launches it's first 3rd party product, Baldur's Gate draws new interests into D&D and makes more money for Hasbro then their films. If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychill--------For more actual plays, reviews, giveaways, and recommendations check out https://totalpartychill.com Tweet us: https://twitter.com/ttlprtychllBuy TPC merch: https://totalpartychill.com/
Here are the biggest TTRPG news stories from the past week.
D&D faces backlash after AI art was discovered in their latest book release. GenCon has 2nd best attendance. Over $300,000 worth of Magic the Gathering Cards stolen from GenCon vendor floor. Darrington Press's new game gets early praise. The D&D Movie franchise faces obstacles for a sequal. Starfinder 2e is announced. Post Malone is Golem after purchasing the One Ring card.
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Here are the biggest TTRPG news stories from the past week.
Dimension 20 announces new season with Hank Green and playing Kids on Bikes from Hunters Entertainment. Wizards of the Coast announces Planescape box set release, with critics warning of lack luster delivery similar to Spelljammer. Backerkit exists their closed beta, and is now officially competing against Kickstarter.
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Here are the biggest TTRPG news stories from the past week.
The One Ring Card Magic the Gatherings Tales of Middle Earth has been found! D&D will stop direct sales of their books without bundles in an effort to grow D&D Beyond. Kickstarter is moving away from the hype of crypto and blockchain as they try to win back the community.
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Here are the biggest TTRPG news stories from the past week.
The new Tales of Middle Earth Magic the Gathering set is bringing new players to the game, Gloomhaven has notable crowdfunding for their TTRPG, and Tales of Valiant crosses 1 million dollars for new D&D Competitor.
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Here are the biggest TTRPG news stories from the past week.
Dimension 20 announces new season featuring some of the biggest drag stars. The anti-woke NuTSR files for bankruptcy. Paizo announces another video game in Vampire Survivor style.
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Here are the biggest TTRPG news stories from the past week.
Twitch tries to get more of the pie with new changes, and walks them back. These changes would have had a massive impact on Critical Role. Foundry VTT announces an exclusive TTRPG, called Crucible. Paizo workers ratify first contract.
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Here are the biggest TTRPG news stories from the past week.
Critical Role snags two wins this week. First with huge viewership on Candela Obscura, and growth of the game being played on StartPlaying. CR also surprised everyone with a Nintendo Sectioned Zelda one-shot, is Nintendo going to enter the TTRPG space? Last, Pathfinder moves further away from D&D lore and the OGL be removing Drow wholesale from their lore.
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Here are the biggest TTRPG stories and industry news from the past week.
Wizards of the Coast announces price increases for D&D Books, Kobold Press is within throwing distance of a million dollar crowdfunding campaign, and Magical Girl TTRPG Girl by Moonlight smashes through crowdfunding goal.
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Here are the biggest TTRPG news stories from the past week. Hasbro is launching a 24/7 D&D Streaming Service with a terrible name, King Kong & Pacific Rim TTRPG launch, Kobold Press Announces Kickstarter launch date.Find the podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-tabletop-news/id1668590562If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychill--------For more actual plays, reviews, giveaways, and recommendations check out https://totalpartychill.com Watch Livehttps://twitch.tv/totalpartychillTweet us: https://twitter.com/ttlprtychllInstagram us: https://www.instagram.com/totalpartyc....Like us: https://www.facebook.com/totalpartych...Buy TPC merch: https://totalpartychill.com/
Here are the biggest TTRPG news stories from the past week. Fablecraft, the first Virtual Tabletop Roleplaying Game fully funds in 10 minutes on Kickstarter. Critical Role announced a new show using their own TTRPG system, Illuminated Worlds. Tractor Supply Store starts selling TTRPGs.Find the podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-tabletop-news/id1668590562If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychill--------For more actual plays, reviews, giveaways, and recommendations check out https://totalpartychill.com Watch Livehttps://twitch.tv/totalpartychillTweet us: https://twitter.com/ttlprtychllInstagram us: https://www.instagram.com/totalpartyc....Like us: https://www.facebook.com/totalpartych...Buy TPC merch: https://totalpartychill.com/
Here are the 3 biggest tabletop roleplay gaming news stories from the past week and why they are important. D&D Beyond quietly announces they are working on a 3rd party marketplace. One that could be a direct DriveThru competitor. Roll20 announces their redesign. Pathfinder provides more details on their next upcoming video game, and shares it will be a hack & slash instead of turn based.If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychill
Gloomhaven announces their crowdfunding date, and is sticking with Backerkit and leaving Kickstarter. Alchemy RPG, a VTT focused on Theater of the Mind play raised 20X their goal in a single day. Wizards of the Coast finds themselves in another PR crisis after sending Pinkerton agents to a content creators house.
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Here are the 3 biggest tabletop roleplay gaming news stories from the past week and why they are important. Critical Role's Darrington Press announces two TTRPGs. One that could be a direct D&D competitor. Avatar: The Last Airbender announces their first expansion, riding high on success. Arby's launches another TTRPG dice set, because, why not. Find the podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-tabletop-news/id1668590562If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychill--------For more actual plays, reviews, giveaways, and recommendations check out https://totalpartychill.com Watch Livehttps://twitch.tv/totalpartychillTweet us: https://twitter.com/ttlprtychllInstagram us: https://www.instagram.com/totalpartyc....Like us: https://www.facebook.com/totalpartych...Buy TPC merch: https://totalpartychill.com/
Here are the 3 biggest tabletop roleplay gaming news stories from the past week and why they are important. Koboa Brings South American Stories To 5E, Pathfinder, And Black Flag/Tales of Valiant. Alchemy VTT Announces Partnership With Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu. Japanese D&D Players Get Their Own Adventuring Party in new starter set.If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychill--------For more actual plays, reviews, giveaways, and recommendations check out https://totalpartychill.com Watch Livehttps://twitch.tv/totalpartychillTweet us: https://twitter.com/ttlprtychllInstagram us: https://www.instagram.com/totalpartyc....Like us: https://www.facebook.com/totalpartych...Buy TPC merch: https://totalpartychill.com/
Here are the 3 biggest tabletop roleplay gaming news stories from the past week and why they are important. The D&D Creator Summit was rife with issues, Paizo announces two new video games with BKOM Studios, and the ORC is now in public feedback stage.If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychill--------For more actual plays, reviews, giveaways, and recommendations check out https://totalpartychill.com Watch Livehttps://twitch.tv/totalpartychillTweet us: https://twitter.com/ttlprtychllInstagram us: https://www.instagram.com/totalpartyc....Like us: https://www.facebook.com/totalpartych...Buy TPC merch: https://totalpartychill.com/
Here are the 3 biggest tabletop roleplay gaming news stories from the past week and why they are important.
Fablecraft Announces it's VTT RPG, Critical Role Acquires a Audio Drama, and Announcements from D&D Direct 2023
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Here are the 3 biggest tabletop roleplay gaming news stories from the past week and why they are important. D&D Movie Early Screenings: https://startplaying.games/blog/posts/ttrpg-news-dnd-movie-early-trans-rightsTTRPG Bundle for Trans Rights in Florida: https://itch.io/b/1753/ttrpgs-for-trans-rights-in-floridaWalking Dead Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/the-walking-dead-universe-roleplaying-game?ref=checkout_rewards_pageIf you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychill--------For more actual plays, reviews, giveaways, and recommendations check out https://totalpartychill.com
Here are the 3 biggest tabletop news stories from the past week and why they are important. Read More: https://startplaying.games/blog/posts/ttrpg-news-dnd-creator-summit-kobold-press
D&D Creator Summit - https://startplaying.games/blog/posts/ttrpg-news-dnd-creator-summit-kobold-press
Titan Craft - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/263291121/titancraft-heroes/posts/3719657
$100k+ of Magic the Gathering Cards Destroyed at the Dump- https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/magic-the-gathering-game/news/magic-the-gathering-boosters-worth-thousands-discovered-garbage-dump-destroyed
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Here are the 3 biggest tabletop news stories from the past week and why they are important.
Starfinder Enhanced - https://paizo.com/products/btq02efv/discuss?Starfinder-Enhanced
Matthew Mercer Joins Dimension 20 - https://twitter.com/dimension20show/status/1630274064924155910
Avatar the Last Airbender TTRPG at Target - https://www.target.com/p/avatar-legends-game-starter-set/-/A-86281031
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Here are the 3 biggest tabletop news stories from the past week and why they are important.
Walking Dead TTRPG: https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-game...
Nerd Immersion Reaction to One D&D Playtest Release: https://www.youtube.com/live/TEYEIwHD...
MCDM Announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFsI9...
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Here are the 3 biggest tabletop News Stories from the past week and why they are important.
What the Marvel TTRPG and the X-Men expansion mean for the TTRPG industry as Disney moves more into the space. The Q4 earnings call from Hasbro shows that the OGL had minor impact on their revenue. How Alice is Missing continues to innovate and expand what TTRPGs are.
Marvel X-Men Expansion: https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/marvel-multiverse-role-playing-game/news/x-men-expansion-marvel-rpg
Hasbro Q4 Earnings Call: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/16/hasbro-has-earnings-q4-2022.html
Alice is Missing Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/huntersbooks/alice-is-missing-silent-falls
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This week we chat about the explosion in sales from indie game publishers, Codex of Worlds release, and Bank of America shaming Hasbro in their latest report.
Indie Game Publishers Sales Surge because of the OGL: https://www.polygon.com/23587624/non-dnd-dungeons-dragons-ogl-controversy-indie-sales-numbers
More info on Codex of Worlds here (fundraising on Backerkit): https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/83fb2df1-487f-4a3b-b5e0-19b084214e52/landing
Bank of America Shames Hasbro: https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/hasbro-dilutes-magic-the-gathering-brand-stock-price-bank-america-2023-2
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Hasbro Layoffs, Worlds Beyond Numbers Breaks Records, and Updates from Kobold Press Black Flag Project. If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychill --------
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10 Minute Tabletop News Produced by TPC StudiosWriter and Content Editor - Sergio SolorzanoHosts: Daryn Wood & Devon ChulickSponsored by StartPlaying.GamesDungeons & Dragons OGL 1.0a To Go UntouchedIn a surprise D&D Beyond announcement this morning, WotC stated that it will not deauthorize the OGL 1.0a. Additionally, it placed the entire SRD 5.1 under a Creative Commons license. These two actions together should protect third party creations for 5e in an irrevocable way moving forward. It also ends talk of things like royalty payments and restrictive VTT rules that WotC was experimenting with in drafts of its proposed OGL 1.1 and 1.2.
With this the matter seems well and truly closed. WotC is leaving the original OGL in place and will no longer try to deauthorize it. For now, at least. Many players are still skeptical of the company’s motives, and those of parent company Hasbro. Rumor has it that Hasbro wants a digital future with One D&D that will bring in more recurring payments from players. And the D&D Beyond statement does bring this up:
“So, what about the goals that drove us when we started this process?
We wanted to protect the D&D play experience into the future. We still want to do that with your help. We're grateful that this community is passionate and active because we'll need your help protecting the game's inclusive and welcoming nature.”
Pathfinder Is Selling Out Faster Than A Monk With Boots Of SpeedIn the time it took WotC to make this happy D&D decision, fans have been looking to other games. Pathfinder has likely seen the biggest benefit from this D&D exodus, as confirmed by some amazing numbers reported by publisher Paizo. In a series of tweets, Paizo mentions that it sold through an eight-month supply of its Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook in the last two weeks. Printing and shipping are working overtime to meet demand as a result, but that’s a good problem to have!
Critical Role Charms Amazon Into Signing New Multi-Project DealOne group that has been under a lot of watch during all this D&D mess is Critical Role. While the group gained their fame playing D&D on livestream, the brand has since grown into its own thing. The company has run one-shots in different systems, vocally supported independent creators, and even created its own games under the Darrington Press label. And of course, there’s the Vox Machina animated series on Amazon that makes sure to not include licensed D&D content despite being an adaptation of Critical role’s first D&D campaign.
Now it looks like Critical Role is continuing to forge its own success, with some help from Amazon. Variety reports that Amazon and Critical Role signed a multiyear TV and first-look film deal. The first product of this union will be an animated series based on Mighty Nein, the second Critical Role campaign. While shorter stories like Exandria Unlimited could be made into films, there’s interest in stories “both in and outside of the Critical Role universe” according to the announcement.