Today we’re talking about unusual settings we might use for various TTRPGs, and the fickleness of WotC fans. Intro (0:49) – Scormey’s dice have failed him, and Beoulus has been working (because that’s all he does). Tabletop Roleplaying (5:34) – LET’S TALK SETTINGS!… Which is to say, unusual locales to center your adventures in. Wrap […]
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Back to Business – Loot Mechanics #300
We’re all about business today, talking about antitrust lawsuits and open game licenses! Exciting stuff! Intro (0:49) – Scormey’s been getting back to solo roleplaying with “WitchCraft”, and Beoulus discusses some “No Man’s Sky” news. Video Games (5:58) – The FTC looks likely to move to block Microsoft’s acquisition of ActivisionBlizzard Wrap (28:24) – WotC […]
Yarrr! – Loot Mechanics #290
It’s “International Talk Like a Pirate Day”, so we’re all about pirates in Gaming, on today’s show! Intro (0:49) – Wizard 101 inundated with profane system messages, as it was either hacked or assaulted by a rogue employee. Other (12:33) – Talking about the role of Pirates in gaming, from board games to MMOs to […]
The First of Many to Fall – Loot Mechanics #289
We knew Wizards of the Coast’s purchase of D&D Beyond would cause issues for other TTRPGs, but this soon? Intro (0:49) – Discussing “No Man’s Sky” and a couple non-“Animal Crossing” games for the Switch. TTRPG (6:31) – WotC’s purchase of D&D Beyond claims its first victim! Wrap (29:20) – Will Amazon come to regret […]
Future Uncertain – Loot Mechanics #270
Catching up on stories we missed the last few weeks (D&D, No Man’s Sky, Girl Genius RPG), on today’s show! Intro (0:49) – Beoulus has some things to say about the new “No Man’s Sky” update, “Outlaws” Tabletop Gaming (7:57) – Big changes for D&D coming, with Hasbro is buying out “D&D Beyond”, plus “Dragonlance” […]
Of Paizo, and the Death of Pathfinder 2e
So Professor DungeonMaster at “Dungeon Craft” recently released a YouTube video, wherein he covered a disturbing change in Paizo’s publishing strategy. Specifically, they have turned away from publishing content for “Pathfinder” 2nd edition, and have started converting their adventure content to work with “Dungeons & Dragons” 5th edition. He had previously predicted that something like […]