#249: Playing D&D Without Playing D&D - a podcast by Morrus

This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about playing D&D without D&D. In the news, One D&D survey results, the ORC License gets a new draft, Schwalb Entertainment will publish the modern-day Viking RPG When the Wolf Comes, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about naming an adventuring party.

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News

Homebrew and Hacking by PJ Coffey https://homebrewandhacking.com/

Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition system category on DriveThruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?filters=1000104_0_0_0_0&affiliate_id=36142

In This World on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lamemage/in-this-world

New Draft of the ORC License https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-posts-new-draft-of-orc-license.697758/

A5E SRD Website with information on how to use the different open licenses for gaming content https://a5esrd.com/

The Lazy GM’s Resource Document https://slyflourish.com/lazy_gm_resource_document.html

One D&D Paladin and Druid playtest survey results https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-survey-results-druid-paladin-unearthed-arcana-d-d.697751/

Episode #238 with the One D&D Playtest for Druid and Paladin in the news section https://morrus.podbean.com/e/238-how-rpg-mechanics-influence-a-game-s-feel-and-tone/

Heroes Feast sequel book announced (leaked?) by Amazon https://www.enworld.org/threads/theres-a-new-d-d-cook-book-coming-with-all-the-flavors-of-the-multiverse.697727/

Swamp Troll Witch(es) by Cats Have No Lord https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/410501/Swamp-Troll-Witchesaffiliate_id=36142

When the Wolf Comes – Modern Day Viking RPG using Shadow of the Demon Lord https://www.enworld.org/threads/when-the-wolf-comes-is-a-viking-rpg-set-in-modern-day.697778/

The International Journal of Role-Playing https://journals.uu.se/IJRP

News Digest for May 19, 2023 (Victoriana RPG, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves home video bonus features announced, Alien RPG Tournament at UK Games Expo) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-may-19-2023.697818/

UK Games Expo https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/

Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Show Live Recording Event https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1126-morrus-unofficial-tabletop-rpg-talk-show-ukge-live-recording/

German Folklore Map https://sunkencastles.com/german-folklore-map/

EN Publishing May Update Live Stream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO-P6B5HqsI

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Playing D&D without D&D

Basically 5e but not D&D:

Kobold Press – Tales of the Valiant aka Project Black Flag https://koboldpress.com/project-black-flag/

Cubicle Seven – C7d20 https://cubicle7games.com/blog/c7d20-our-design-goals

EN Publishing – Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition https://www.levelup5e.com/

D&D 5e-ish:

M.T. Black Games – Iskandar Player’s Handbook https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/427627/Iskandar-Players-Handbook-5E?affiliate_id=36142

Rogue Comet – Dungeonesque Red Box https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/198491/Dungeonesque-Red-Box-Players-Guide?affiliate_id=36142

Sigil Stone Publishing – Five Torches Deep https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/264584/Five-Torches-Deep?affiliate_id=36142

Basically D&D but not 5e:

Paizo – Pathfinder https://paizo.com/pathfinder

Pelgrane Press – 13th Age https://pelgranepress.com/13th-age/

Not DnD - 13th Age 2nd Edition with Rob Heinsoo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyHzFjEb2Cw

D&D Retroclones list from Taxidermic Owlbear http://taxidermicowlbear.weebly.com/dd-retroclones.html

5e-Powered games:

Standalone Third-Party Games Wiki on EN World https://www.enworld.org/wiki/dnd_settings/#3-standalone-third-party-games-8203

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