DiscoverThe Eldritch Lorecast#157. Is Less Detail Better for Building TTRPG Settings?
#157. Is Less Detail Better for Building TTRPG Settings?

#157. Is Less Detail Better for Building TTRPG Settings?

Update: 2024-10-02
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We explore our favorite TTRPG settings and what makes a good campaign setting, whether the 80's D&D cartoon will ever get a revival, and can 5e be played in low magic worlds?




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Dael: @dailydael


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Editor:  @ZsDante 




Topics:


00:00 - Intro


01:44 - Best TTRPG settings


09:57 - Deep lore vs flexible lore


26:19 - Critical Role cartoon is free


28:45 - Free D&D Beyond one shot


30:41 - 80's cartoon revival?


35:52 - D&D 2024 sales


41:13 - Is low magic better?


55:55 - Polymorph clarification

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#157. Is Less Detail Better for Building TTRPG Settings?

#157. Is Less Detail Better for Building TTRPG Settings?

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