Comments from Hasbro CEO ignites another discussion on AI tools in D&D, MCDM releases their creator license for Draw Steel, and we debate whether being a YouTuber helps or hinders success for TTRPG creators?

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Dael: @dailydael

James: @JamesJHaeck

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor: @ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro01:11 - Scheduling regular games

06:30 - Chris Cocks talks AI

15:30 - D&D preorders cancelled

16:26 - Draw Steel! creator license

23:27 - YouTube & TTRPG publishers

40:31 - DriveThru game jam

49:32 - Grim Hollow Transformed!

54:46 - In-game laws of magic

This week the Lorecast discusses the ethics of designing wargames for the military, discusses whether bounded accuracy supports a "heroic fantasy" ludonarrative, and revises the Grim Hollow transformation rules!

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

Check out People Make Games' excellent video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYaDXZ2MI-k

Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com

Ben: @TheBenByrne

Dael: @dailydael

James: @JamesJHaeck

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor: @ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

04:58 - Structuring adventures

13:48 - Grim Hollow transformations

26:09 - Designing games for the military

43:12 - Bounded accuracy

Matt Colville joins the Lorecast to explore whether digital tools like D&D Beyond or Project Sigil actually improve tabletop gaming? Also, which action economy is right for you?

Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com

Ben: @TheBenByrne

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Matt: @mcolville

Editor: @ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

02:01 - Digital tools in TTRPGs

17:25 - Project Sigil

34:57 - D&D 2025 releases

50:26 - Greg Tito leaves WotC

51:52 - Prescribed actions vs free actions

01:00:00 - Changing action economy