Bob World Builder joins the crew to briefly review the D&D 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide, Ben gushes about the Bastion system, Shawn still wants less world building, and Dael idolizes Indiana Jones!

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Ben: @TheBenByrne

Dael: @dailydael

Bob: @BobWorldBuilder

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor: @ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

01:30 - D&D's mascot

05:39 - #3 podcast in the realms

07:16 - D&D DMG 2024

15:36 - Bastions are cool?

33:08 - Lorecast in December

35:46 - Creating living worlds

49:00 - Avoiding no-fun consequences

1:00:00 - TTRPG YouTube back to basics

Where should you focus your DM prep when planning a D&D campaign? Will Bastions be included in future 5e adventure modules? Is AI art infiltrating boardgames? All that and more, right now!

BoardGameWire article: https://tinyurl.com/BoardGameWireArticle

Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com

Ben: @TheBenByrne

Dael: @dailydael

James: @jamesjhaeck

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor: @ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro01:51 - Infinite GM prep time?

09:02 - How much is too much prep?

18:22 - AI art in the boardgames

34:45 - Tabletop games jobs fair

37:44 - Steamforged Games partnerships

39:49 - Well wishes Darryl Mott

40:31 - Bastions in adventure modules?

50:21 - Is the DMG Essential?

A torrent of TTRPG news hits, including 5e 2024 monsters previewed on D&D Beyond, Critical Role touring the globe, DriveThruRPG increasing AI browsing features, and a new Ravenloft novel!

Late Pledge Grim Hollow Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostfiregaming/grim-hollow?ref=5z40qv

Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com

Ben: @TheBenByrne

Dael: @dailydael

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor: @ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Videogames into TTRPGs

07:55 - D&D Funko pop

09:32 - D&D Beyond oopsie

12:51 - DriveThruRPG filters AI

18:40 - Critical Role global tour

31:51 - New Ravenloft novel

37:30 - 5e '24 monster changes

43:42 - Character red flags