The RPG Rundown

With a full "Draw Steel" playthrough under their belts, Jeff & Seth give a detailed review of the TTRPG. Plus, a look back at Season 3!

Today, Seth & Jeff are diving into the art of world-building, but they’re not just talking theory—they’re giving you real tools to make it happen! They’ll be breaking down 7 essential tool categories, covering everything from random tables, to organizational tools, map creators and much more.

Jeff & Seth have played over 15 different TTRPGs, and today they will break down their absolute favorite mechanics from all across those systems. Plus, D&D is returning to Greyhawk!

In this episode, Kickstarter comes through with a set of Pixels Dice! Pixels Dice have the same look and feel of standard dice but include all new features, like a Bluetooth connection, roll tracking, and customizable LED lights. Are they worth the hype?Check them out for yourself at gamewithpixels.com

Jeff & Seth take a deeper look at Draw Steel's playtest packet. Matt Coleville and the team at MCDM have released their in-development TTRPG system’s 1st Playtest Packet. Draw Steel was revealed as the name of their custom system and backers received an email with links to the packet for creating a level one character, with only 5 classes to start, but with enough to get playing!

Big changes are coming to D&D 2024, and we’ve got the inside scoop. From revamped classes to game-changing mechanics, we’re breaking down our top 5 favorite changes—and we both agree that number 5 is the most exciting. Let’s dive in!

Join Jeff & Seth as they dive into their unforgettable experience at Gen Con. They share insights on the latest games they explored, the fascinating people they connected with, and their predictions on where D&D is heading by the end of 2024. Whether you're a seasoned RPG player or just curious about the world of tabletop gaming, this episode has something for everyone!Connect with Us:X(Twitter) - @TheRPGRundownInstagram -@rpgrundownTikTok - @therpgrundown

It’s our premiere episode of Season THREE, and we are freshly back from GenCon, where we had an amazing opportunity to get our hands on the Stormlight Archive RPG (now officially named Cosmere RPG on Kickstarter). We talk about first impressions and what excited us about this new system. Find Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere RPG on Kickstarter!We’ll be back soon with a full GenCon Re-cap episode!Connect with Us:X(Twitter) - https://twitter.com/TheRPGRundownInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rpgrundown/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therpgrundownYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheRPGRundownLTN

It’s our final episode of Season TWO, and we are pumped to have played Tales of the Valiant with some of our faithful players! We played the first part of the intro adventure “Caverns of the Spore Lord”. We talk about first impressions and some of the differences we saw between ToV and Wizards D&D.

So much recent news to cover! We talk about Wizards of the Coast changing DnDBeyond (for the worse), Critical Role launching their own paid service, and other recent and upcoming launch news! Plus we talk about going to GenCon!

Jeff & Seth talk about our top ten campaign settings for TTRPGs and take a look at recent TTRPG news.

We’re talking about any news that we missed, as well as take a look at the Virtual Tabletop Seth backed on Kickstarter called AlchemyRPG. We also get back to our regular Campaigns and talk about what we’ve played recently.

We’re reviewing the Daggerheart Beta!! Both of us have had a chance to play the Darrington Press & Critical Role TTRPG that was released in open beta on March 12th. We will talk about what’s in the Beta documents, our playtest experiences, and our thoughts and concerns! Leave a comment and let us know what you think of Daggerheart so far in our episode NINE discussion! (Yes, we accidentally said 10.)

The RPG Rundown continues Season 2 with Episode 8  as we discuss our recent TTRPG products, unbox our next Actual Play system, and talk about the benefits of Random Tables! Here are the topics covered this episode:NTSD GM Bag and Dice Tower (Mention only, review incoming)Humblewood book now on D&D BeyondD&D Warriors of Krynn box for $9.99 from Ollie’s DiscountDigital version of Lancer TTRPGAvatar Legends Starter SetTarget Find: The GM’s Book of Astonishing Random Tables (& Series)Using Custom TablesConnect with Us:X(Twitter) - https://twitter.com/TheRPGRundownInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rpgrundown/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therpgrundownYoutube Episode VODs (LTN) - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLibAByUqZ70-u9f_ko7mXs_pjQKVPUror&si=SwrIlmb7nI0Zs-fiYoutube (Actual Play) - https://www.youtube.com/@RundownActualPlays

The RPG Rundown starts Season 2 with Episode 7 and we are pumped to be back! We have big plans for this season, with brand new systems to test out, products to review, and this season: GUESTS! We have several that we are excited to try and have on the show, so stay tuned to know when they are coming out. Here are the topics covered this episode:NTSD DM screen (Mention only, review incoming)DC20 Alpha 0.5.1?Humblewood Hardback Campaign Books & Boxes (Imperfect) deeply discountedAlchemy RPG: Updates and Kickstarter rewardsSigned up for Daggerheart Beta testingKraken Dice(& Discs) Quick mentionDragonBane Bestiary & Core Rulebooks shipping in Feb (PDFs already available)1-UP Dice KS receivedMCDM Kickstarter BackedKobold Press GM Guide Kickstarter BackedConnect with Us:X(Twitter) - https://twitter.com/TheRPGRundownInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rpgrundown/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therpgrundownYoutube Episode VODs (LTN) - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLibAByUqZ70-u9f_ko7mXs_pjQKVPUror&si=SwrIlmb7nI0Zs-fiYoutube (Actual Play) - https://www.youtube.com/@RundownActualPlays

We’re reviewing the DC20 system and discussing our recent play test session of the DC20 Alpha 0.4. We look at how the system compares to other TTRPG systems and talk about things we liked, things that we want to test further, and things that we feel need work or clarification. Special thanks to our players and those that tuned into the live stream. You can watch the full VOD of our play test on our youtube channel.WINTER BREAK ANNOUNCEMENTReminder that this is our last episode of 2023 as the LoveThyNerd Podcast Network breaks for Christmas and New Year. We will return for Season TWO of the RPG Rundown at the beginning of February 2024!Connect with Us:X(Twitter) - https://twitter.com/TheRPGRundownInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rpgrundown/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therpgrundownYoutube Episode VODs (LTN) - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLibAByUqZ70-u9f_ko7mXs_pjQKVPUror&si=SwrIlmb7nI0Zs-fiYoutube (Actual Play) - https://www.youtube.com/@RundownActualPlays

On today's episode, we dive into the vast world of worldbuilding! Ever wondered where to start? Got questions about history, cultures, or maps? We've got you covered. Having crafted unique worlds for our own games, this episode's discussion is all about delving into the art of constructing an enjoyable and expansive TTRPG world. Join us as we explore the essentials and share tips for crafting your very own tabletop realm.In the News:-The Electric State RPG Kickstarter foes live Dec. 5th. Movie to be released in 2024 staring Milli Bobbie Brown and Chris Pratt.-Stormlight Archive RPG Dev team announced. More info coming Nov. 20-21.Connect with Us:X(Twitter) - https://twitter.com/TheRPGRundownInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rpgrundown/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therpgrundownYoutube Episode VODs (LTN) - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLibAByUqZ70-u9f_ko7mXs_pjQKVPUrorYoutube (Actual Play) - https://www.youtube.com/@RundownActualPlays

On this special Halloween episode, Jeff & Seth shares some of their spookiest stories and themes in their TTRPG games throughout the years.

 Jeff & Seth play-tested Dragonbane and now they have their rundown and review. Plus, a little industry news. 

Jeff & Seth dive into everything they know about the upcoming game release - DC20 (not it's final name) - as well as sharing some industry news.