The Eldritch Lorecast

The D&D: World of Warcraft previews keep rolling in, and the new monster abilities have everyone asking whether casters are finally getting reined in. We also cover Dragonlance joining the D&D Icons line, D&D novels getting reprinted in the UK, and whether bolting rules from other games together is a 5th Edition habit or something D&D faithfuls have always done.Email your questions to [email protected]: @shawnmerwinDael: @dailydaelTodd: @ToddKenreckAdam: @retroarchetypeEditor: @jberrtTopics:00:00 - Intro07:37 - D&D World of Warcraft: Updates24:34 - Wizards of the Coast Staff Changes28:59 - D&D Icons: Dragonlance33:08 - D&D Novel Reprints in the UK38:37 - Is combining multiple systems unique to 5th Edition D&D?44:45 - Best DMing moments?

Preorders are open for D&D: World of Warcraft, the first book in the new Universes Beyond line. But, what does a crossover this big mean for the future of D&D? We also dig into the Seeker's Guide to Dreaded Demigods,hunt for systems that make non-combat gameplay sing, and work out why hexcrawls keep pulling us back in.Follow The Seeker's Guide to Dreaded Demigods on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostfiregaming/the-seekers-guide-to-dreaded-demigods Email your questions to [email protected]: @shawnmerwinDael: @dailydael Todd: @ToddKenreckLogan: @RunesmithEditor: @jberrtTopics:Intro - 00:0005:22 - D&D: World of Warcraft Preorders 11:29 - Impact of Universes Beyond on D&D?20:04 - The Seeker’s Guide to Dreaded Demigods29:49 - Martial vs Caster Support37:15 - Systems for Non Combat Gameplay?45:44 - Hexcrawls

Unearthed Arcana returns to the Underdark for round two, with new Cleric and Sorcerer subclasses, an updated Circle of Spores Druid, and FIVE playable species. Meanwhile, we tackle character death in D&D, figure out how to run a HUGE dungeon without losing your mind, and ponder whether Frankensteining game systems together makes a masterpiece or a monster?Back Aberration NOW it's the LAST 24 HOURS : https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHAB2_2026_8_935Email your questions to [email protected]:  @jbertart  Dael: @dailydael Jordy: @Arlentric Editor:  @jberrt  Topics:00:00 - Intro/ DnD Character Deaths07:22 - Starlight Event Recap14:22 - Unearthed Arcana: Underdark Pt.218:16 - CONTENT WARNING: ARACHNOPHOBIA!! 23:31 - Aberration: Oblivion’s Embrace - FINAL 24 HOURS!25:30 - Home TTRPG Games30:37 - Running Large Dungeons38:51 - Frankensteining Systems?

Netflix announces a Ravenloft TV series, but who should play D&D's most notorious villain, Strahd von Zarovich? We fondly remember the D&D movie, recap every announced (and cancelled) D&D TV show, and ponder whether 5.5e should have bounded Hit Points?Back Aberration NOW: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHAB2_2026_8_935Email your questions to [email protected]: @TheBenByrneDael: @dailydael Todd:  @ToddKenreck Shawn: @shawnmerwinEditor:  @jberrt  Topics:00:00 - Intro01:17 - Ravenloft coming to Netflix13:57 - Every announced D&D TV show17:13 - Remembering Honor Among Thieves23:29 - Castle Ravenloft board game 2e25:15 - Paizo still in trouble?29:30 - Encouraging player feedback44:30 - Bounded hit points?

Gameplay footage from Warlock gets a HUGE reaction, and D&D drops ANOTHER surprise video game trailer! Meanwhile, we ponder whether a 5.5e adventure could ever feel like The Odyssey?Back Aberration NOW: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHAB2_2026_8_935Email your questions to [email protected]: @TheBenByrneDael: @dailydaelTodd:  ⁨@ToddKenreck⁩ Shawn: @shawnmerwinEditor:  @jberrt  Topics:00:00 - Intro04:19 - Warlock video game14:35 - Long Rest Tavern game19:11 - Exodus (& octobot!)25:13 - Aberration26:40 - The Odyssey as a D&D adventure?41:57 - High Level Adventures