How impactful SHOULD character death be in a TTRPG like Daggerheart or D&D? We ponder this while Paizo experiences book delays, the ENNIE awards are announced, and we decide what monster manuals to make!

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Dael: @DailyDael

James: @jamesjhaeck

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor: @ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

00:46 - Shopping at FLGS

07:26 - Diamond bankruptcy

13:43 - Board game cafe strike

19:31 - ENNIE nominations

21:42 - Handling character death

34:42 - GM social leaders

48:36 - Monster themed books

More industry shuffles as Hasbro lays off more staff, Ivan Van Norman leaves Darrington Press, and we get a sneak peak at a cancelled D&D video game!

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Dael: @DailyDael

James: @jamesjhaeck

Editor: @ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

01:06 - Siege weapons in D&D

05:02 - Hasbro layoffs

07:47 - WotC cancelled video game

18:45 - Ivan Van Norman departs Darrington Press

26:10 - Character combat parity

42:55 - Player input on adventures

What will Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford joining Darrington Press mean for D&D 5e? Todd Kenreck is laid off from WotC, D&D's Vice President resigns, and other industry shaking events unfold!

Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com

Ben: @TheBenByrne

Dael: @DailyDael

James: @jamesjhaeck

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor: @ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

01:52 - Todd Kenreck laid off from WotC

13:29 - Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford join Darrington Press

28:50 - Jess Lanzillo leaves WotC

30:59 - Darrington Press' own OGL

Wizard's of the Coast is hiring new D&D designers, but can they fill Chris Perkins or Jeremy Crawford's shoes? A new D&D video game is announced, and World of Darkness publisher White Wolf rises from the grave!

Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com

Ben: @TheBenByrne

Dael: @DailyDael

James: @jamesjhaeck

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor: @ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

01:24 - Best question for Session 0?

13:40 - WotC hiring game designers

22:23 - White Wolf returns

28:38 - A new D&D video game!

33:53 - UK Games Expo

36:05 - Balancing a TTRPG

45:23 - Monstrous BBEG

A surprised Unearthed Arcana launches the Psion back into D&D! Wizards of the Coast inks an new video game publishing deal, while Baldur's Gate 3 goes Pathfinder 2e. Should TTRPG players git gud?

Hunt for Monsters of Drakkenheim on D&D Beyond: https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/DB4KDB0Q1

Wizards of the Coast signs deal with Giant Skull: https://newsroom.hasbro.com/news-releases/news-release-details/wizards-coast-announces-exclusive-publishing-agreement-giant

Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com

Ben: @TheBenByrne

Dael: @DailyDael

James: @jamesjhaeck

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor: @ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

01:15 - Best TTRPG settings

06:53 - The Psion Unearthed Arcana

22:36 - Monsters of Drakkenheim

24:56 - New WotC video game?

32:17 - BG3's Pathfinder mod

34:05 - Does player skill matter in a TTRPG?

We celebrate the launch of Daggerheart from Darrington Press, whilst comparing encounter design between Draw Steel, D&D, and Critical Role's new TTRPG.

Click to enter the Grim Hollow Player Pack D&D Beyond giveaway: https://forms.gle/RxFKrvYyJFFKHeTa7

Sign up to GM at Gen Con 2025: https://www.baldmangames.com/gencon-2025-dm-signup/

Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com

Ben: @TheBenByrne

Dael: @DailyDael

James: @jamesjhaeck

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor: @ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

08:50 - Weirdest place to play TTRPGs

10:16 - Daggerheart releases

27:10 - GM at Gen Con 2025

30:16 - Building Draw Steel encounters

48:59 - Improvising fun NPCs

How do 1-on-1 D&D sessions differ from a typical big party campaign? The fate of Gen Con's most infamous rogues is revealed! How can you create a gripping atmosphere at your gaming table or online?

Click to enter the Lairs of Etharis D&D Beyond giveaway: https://forms.gle/kyNDnZBxGjBJA65r7

Tariff Pause the Bare Minimum: https://www.wargamer.com/board-games/gloomhaven-tariff-pause

Game Publishers Brace for Shipping Price Hike: https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/05/13/board-game-publishers-brace-for-shipping-price-hike-delays-as-us-drops-tariffs-on-china-to-30-in-90-day-truce/

Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com

Ben: @TheBenByrne

Dael: @DailyDael

Editor: @ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

01:46 - 1 on 1 D&D

14:52 - Gen Con heist news

23:22 - Diana Jones Emerging Designers

27:24 - TTRPG tariff update

38:00 - Daggerheart actual play

39:47 - Creating game atmosphere