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In this week's episode, we take a look at four different ebook formatting tools for indie authors. We also discuss the phenomenon of Star Wars day. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook of Malison: The Complete Series at my Payhip store: MALISON25 The coupon code is valid through June 3, 2025. So if you need a new book for spring, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates   Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 251 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is May 9, 2025, and today we are looking at ebook formatting tools. Before we get into our main topic, we'll have Coupon of the Week, a progress update at my current writing and audiobook projects, and then Question of the Week. We'll also close out the show with a preview of my new audiobook Ghost in the Assembly (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy).   This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook of Malison: The Complete Series at my Payhip store, and that is MALISON25. As always, we'll have the coupon code and the links in the show notes for this episode. This coupon code is valid through June the 3, 2025. So if you need a new ebook for spring, we have got you covered. Now here's where I'm at with my current writing projects. I am 87,000 words into Ghost in the Corruption and I'm hoping to hit 90,000 words by the end of today. So if all goes well, I will finish it up later this week and then begin editing. I am also 9,000 words into what my next project will be, which is Shield of Power, the final book in The Shield War series. I'm also 91,000 words into Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest, and that will be my main project after Shield of Power is finished. So my writing goals for the next couple months will be Ghost in the Corruption, Shield of Power, Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest, and then the final book in The Ghost Armor series (the title of which I should really decide since I'm getting close to being finished with the fifth book).   In audiobook news, recording of Ghost in the Assembly (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) is finished. That should be turning up on all the various audiobook stores before too much longer. Shield of Deception (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) is finished and available at all the audio stores: Audible, Apple, Google Play, Spotify, Chirp, and all the others. You can get that right now. Brad should be starting a recording of Shield of Battle sometime in the second half of May, if all goes well. So that is where I'm at with my current writing projects.   00:02:09 Question of the Week   And now let's move on to Question of the Week. Question of the Week is intended to inspire enjoyable discussions of interesting topics. This week's question: what is your favorite Star Wars? The inspiration for this question is the fact that May the Fourth has become Star Wars Day (in a very tongue in cheek manner). And as you might expect, we had a variety of responses to this question. Justin says: I have not seen any Star Wars TV series, but your other choices are mine as well. I have the Trawn Trilogy in the box set and got a PC joystick just for playing TIE Fighter again. Jonathan D. says: Empire Strikes Back is still the best film. I cannot get into the Disney canon after they destroyed the Expanded Universe. I watched The Force Awakens and that killed any interest in watching Disney Star Wars for me. Books is either Heir to the Empire Trilogy or the Darth Bain trilogy. A well done film adaptation of the Darth Bain books would be the only thing that would make me want to watch any new films. Video games would have to be Knight of the Old Republic 1 or 2, with Jedi Academy coming in third. The original Battlefront games were also great.   John Paul says: Loved the Mandalorian and the Book of Boba Fett, especially when they had the characters from each other's show guest starring in them. I saw somewhere they aren't making another series, but [there] was talk about a TV movie to finish it off, but [they are] now showing Series 4 on IBMD with no date. I grew up with the original trilogy though some of the later films are good, especially the special effects, though Jar Jar Binks spoiled the first three movies. Maybe they should reedit the character out since Lucas has spent some money on adding new effects to the trilogy to bring in line with the new movies. Skeleton Crew made me think of the movie Flight of the Navigator with Star Wars added, so I enjoyed that even though it's mainly for kids. I have fond memories of Space Invaders with the sidekick from the original Fall Guy TV show. Again, made for kids though adults can enjoy if they watch tongue in cheek.   Andrew says: There are only three Star Wars movies, of which Empire Strikes Back is my favorite. I really enjoyed Mandalorian Season One. Now Star Wars is dead to me, except for lightsaber battle videos. I really like the Princess Bride Battles. I played TIE Fighter, Dark Forces, and Knights of the Old Republic.   Tom says: Favorite film, Rogue One. With you on Mandalorian Season Two as favorite TV show. Favorite game, Rogue Squadron.   Tracy says: My favorite was Return of the Jedi.   Jenny says: Thrawn Trilogy for sure! Dark Forces was my very first computer game, so it's always going to hold a special place in my heart.   William says: The unofficial remasters of the original trilogy from preserved reels are a godsend.   MG says: Knights of the Old Republic was quite good and Knights of the Old Republic 2.   John K. says: I'm a grim dark sort of guy. Really liked Rogue One but it's slightly edged out by the original Episode IV. I absolutely love Andor but honestly, have not hated anything. Enjoyed them all. I was a nut for the original X-Wing game. Got good enough to one shot TIE Fighters with one quad shot and rarely missed and learned how to solo Star Destroyers pretty easily, though it would take forever. Having played the game that John K. is talking about, I can agree with him that you could take down Star Destroyers in your X-Wing if you knew what you were doing, but it really would take forever.   Dave says: Book wise, I really enjoyed the Thrawn books by Timothy Zahn, also the X-Wing series by Michael A. Stackpole was a personal favorite.   And finally Michael says: I agree on Empire Strikes Back though as a kid, I disliked the lack of upbeat movie. Also really liked the Solo movie. I confess I found the Thrawn books underwhelming, though the original Star Wars novelization is pretty good. And finally, I got to agree on TIE Fighter, such great game. Also, I have a soft spot for Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2.   For myself, I would have to break it down into four categories because Star Wars media covers so many different formats now. For favorite movie, I would say Empire Strikes Back, with Return of the Jedi as the runner up. For the favorite TV series, Season 2 of The Mandalorian. For my favorite book, The Thrawn Trilogy by Timothy Zahn, with Revenge of the Sith by Matthew Stover, Darth Plagueis by James Luceno, and The Darth Bane Trilogy by Drew Karpyshyn coming in as strong runners up. Seriously, if you're listening to this podcast, you probably enjoy reading books, so these five are definitely worth your time.   For my favorite video games, I would say TIE Fighter, with Knights of the Old Republic as a very close runner-up. But TIE Fighter was definitely my favorite. In the game, you play as an Imperial pilot, and the designers had the clever idea of making the Empire sympathetic by having the player spend most of the missions hunting ruthless pirates, suppressing alien civil wars, and fighting renegade Imperial warlords who are trying to overthrow the Emperor. In the last two expansion packs for the game, the player is flying as Grand Admiral Thrawn's elite pilot against the renegade Grand Admiral Zaarin, and finally defeating Zaarin after like forty missions was VERY satisfying.   So those are my favorite Star Wars media items. As we can see.  there is quite a range of opinion in the answer to that question.   00:06:54 Main Topic: Ebook Formatting Tools   Now let's move on to our main topic, which is ebook formatting tools. And this is an important thing for indie authors to discuss because if you do want to self-publish your books, it is one of those foundational skills you have to master. You need to know what kind of file format the platforms you're publishing to you take and how to produce it. Now this is something you can hire out but you really, really shouldn't in my opinion, especially because some ebook formatting services charge as much as $2,000 to turn a Word document into files ready to upload for ebook stores. Considering that it is something you can easily do yourself with free tools and a little bit of practice, spending any amount of money on it is probably a waste. I mean, there's a difference between the kind of intricate formatting you would need for say, a full color medical textbook with illustrations and a 60,000 word romance novel. Fortunately, all the major software programs are nowhere near as expensive as $2,000 a book and don't have as much of a learning curve as you might expect. Both video and written tutorials are plentiful for all of these options, making it easy to learn at your own pace. Today we're going to go over four software options for formatting ebooks and discuss their pros, cons, and the best uses for them. Although some of these products have word processing functionality and other features built in, today we'll focus on just the ebook formatting part of the software. #1: The first option we will look at is Atticus. Atticus is from the same company that makes Publisher Rocket, which is a software program I've spoken of very favorably of on the show over the years. The company has made an effort to understand the needs of authors over the years and added new features to Publisher Rocket consistently as time went on. The company Kindlepreneur has also made significant enhancements to Atticus since it launched. As of the time of this recording, it is a one-time purchase option that has free ongoing updates and the current cost is $147 (in United States dollars). Expensive, but the founder of the company Dave Chesson has said frequently he doesn't like software subscriptions. So hopefully this will continue to be a one-time fee and not become a subscription thing.   So here are the pros to using Atticus. It is less expensive than Vellum and has the same features. It works on operating systems other than Mac. In theory, since it has a web client, it can work on any platform. Reviewers say it is very pleasant to use and those who want a lot of customization options are generally happy with it and it has a nice tool for creating and reusing the template for things like author bios or link pages.   The con is that it does require an Internet connection to use and you have to have a computer connected to the Internet. Some people also prefer not to have their work stored in the cloud like Atticus does. Some users report slowness while opening or closing or when saving a file, especially if it's a book with a high word account. Because of the online requirement, there can be issues related to syncing. It does not support .mobi as a file export option. However, that's not a big deal anymore because Amazon is officially phasing out the .mobi file extension and is requiring people to use .epub. So this is not a major point and it's only for people who have a customer base with very old e-readers that can't handle .epub.   And finally, Atticus does not offer a free trial period if you just want to try it out, but does offer a refund within the first 30 days if you try it and decide that you don't like it. So what users would find Atticus the best? It's probably best for PC or Linux users who don't want a Mac and also want to have lots of fine control of your formatting or customizing your layout. Atticus is also heavily built around collaboration, where different people can work on the same file. So if you do work with a team (and many indie authors do) or are co-writing a book, then Atticus might be a good tool for you to use.   #2: The second program we're going to look at is called Vellum.  Vellum has been seen as the default option for ebook formatting for a lot of writers for a while now. As of the time of recording, there is a one-time purchase option that has free ongoing updates. The current cost is $199 for the ebook only version or $249 for the version that includes paperbacks. Vellum has gone on sale occasionally in the past, usually for Cyber Monday in November. The pros for Vellum are that many reviewers consider it the best option for ebook formatting and say it delivers professional results without too much work and a minimal learning curve. Vellum lets you try out the software for free, but you won't be able to export the files you're publishing until the software is purchased. Like Atticus, it offers a 30 day window for a refund.   Vellum is not cloud-based software and it can be used offline. So if you are, for instance, working on a laptop on the road with spotty internet connectivity, this can be a lifesaver. Now for the cons and the biggest con is a big one- that Vellum is Macintosh only. You need to have a Mac to use it and it is not currently available for Windows and Linux. The developers have said that presently they have no plans to port it to either Windows or Linux. It will also not work on iOS, so that means you can't run it on your iPad or your iPhone. You can in theory use it on a PC with a Mac OS virtual machine, but people have reported very mixed success with that. The other con is that it is the most expensive option. So the users this is best for I think would be if you already have a Mac or you are willing to buy a Mac for just one piece of software. #3: The third software program we're going to look at is called Jutoh. Jutoh is a labor of love, mainly created by two people in the UK and has been around for a long, long time. As of the time of this recording, there is a one-time purchase option that costs $45 (US dollars) and a Plus version for $90 that supports some additional features. It currently offers a free trial that you can download and install, but functionality is limited in the trial version. The pros of Jutoh is that it works on Windows, Mac, and most versions of Linux. It is not cloud-based software/is local to your computer. It does not need a constant Internet connection to function. Reviewers frequently praised how responsive their customer support is and of the paid options we are discussing, it will be the least expensive of all of them. The cons are the interface is a bit dated. It does kind of look like something from the early 2000s in terms of the buttons and where they are. Because of that, it can be more difficult for some users to use than Atticus or Vellum. It does not create PDFs or print ready files, so you would not be able to use it to format your files for print books, which is something both Atticus and Vellum offer. I think this is best used for users who want a less expensive option than Atticus or Vellum or a PC user who wants a non-cloud based option.   #4: The fourth and final program we're going to look at is called Kindle Create. And as of this recording, it is the only one of these four options that is free. It is a free download. This software is created and maintained by Amazon. The pro? It's free and you can use the .epubs it creates to upload your books onto other platforms. Just because you've made your ebook in Amazon Create, that doesn't mean you can't use the file for Barnes & Noble and Kobo and Apple and so forth. You can go ahead and do that. However, because it is free software, there are quite a few cons to it. The functionality is pretty limited and only a few fonts are available. It is not good with complex layouts and Amazon's own documentation recommends not using it for books with tables, footnotes, or complex text formatting.   The program doesn't handle edits well. There are people who write books in Vellum even though the developers don't exactly recommend that. And Atticus is designed to have books written in it. However, Kindle Create definitely cannot handle that very well. Windows and Mac are supported, but you can't install it on Linux. Kindle Create no longer supports .mobi as a file export option since Amazon is moving away from that option and most other vendors haven't used it ever. That is a minor point.   I think Kindle Create is best used by users who are just starting out and don't have much in the way of budget and have books that don't require a lot of complex formatting. Kindle Create is actually quite good for novels because novels in general don't have a lot of complex formatting and because it's free, it has a little bit of a steeper learning curve, but that can be advantageous as well.   So looking at those four options, what do I use and why? Well, for the first seven or so years I was self-publishing, I didn't use any of these. I used a program called Sigil, which is an .epub editor. And if Kindle Create has a high learning curve, Sigil's is much higher because you're essentially editing the raw guts of the .epub file.   I was content using that for a number of years, but what I needed was a program that would make uploading print books and formatting print books much easier because at the time I was using Create Space and Create Space required a specialized Word template that was just an enormous headache to use. And the reason that many of the Frostborn books have exactly 24 chapters is because I had a template that worked really well with 24 chapters for print books and I wasn't going to mess that up by trying to add a chapter or have one fewer chapter. So for some of the Frostborn books, I made sure there were 24 chapters.   Obviously this was not a tenable situation for the print books, even though I was happy using Sigil for the eBooks. So I eventually heard good things about Vellum. In 2018 (I believe) I got a used Mac and installed Vellum and started using that for print books. I was much happier with that.   Because the books looked so good in print, I eventually switched over to using Vellum for formatting my ebooks as well and I've been using that ever since. So my main ebook format writing program (as of May 9, 2025) is Vellum and I have a Mac specifically for that purpose. However, I also has high praise to say about Jutoh. I got started using Jutoh because for a while, Smashwords required you to upload a book using a specialized Word format. They didn't accept .epubs for the longest time and formatting a book in that proper Word format for Smashwords was a large headache, I have to admit. I never managed to get it automated quite right. And I had frequent problems with Smashwords rejecting the Word document I uploaded and so forth. Eventually, I discovered that Jutoh also had an export option for creating Smashwords-friendly Word documents. So I tried it out and that was just a godsend, I have to admit. It saved me so much time. So for about seven years as well, I used Jutoh for Smashwords formatting. However, in 2024 after Smashwords was acquired by Draft 2 Digital and the two companies became more and more merged, Smashwords changed and now accepts properly formatted .epubs. They don't do that specialized Word document thing anymore, which has made it much easier to upload files to Smashwords, I must say. But that also means that I've used Jutoh less and less in favor of Vellum because I no longer need those specially formatted Word documents. However, I do have nothing but positive things to say about Jutoh; it is a very good program. If you don't want to shell out the $249 for Vellum or if you don't have a Mac, I think Jutoh is an excellent option for you to use. I have never actually used Atticus, but it's popular enough that I wanted to talk about it on this show. I do know a lot of people who have used it to good effect. Just bear in mind the pros and cons we mentioned. And as for Kindle Create, there's nothing wrong with it. I think it's good starting point, especially if you're just starting out and want to format your book without paying a lot of money or having to pay $2,000 to someone on the Internet to do it. I do think it's a good starting point, even though it's very basic and for your first couple of books, it would be good. But as you get more experienced and want to branch into things like print books, you'll probably want a program with greater functionality like Jutoh, Vellum, or Atticus. So myself, I use mostly Vellum (with Jutoh occasionally), and that is what I use for ebook formatting.   So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.   00:19:53 Audiobook Excerpt   And now we'll close out the show with a short excerpt from Ghost In the Assembly, as narrated by Hollis McCarthy. [Remainder of podcast is audiobook except]

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This episode is brought to you by Morvun & Phineas' latest sound mimir ‘Bleaker Than Ever' – Existential dread directly to your earbuds Welcome to the topsy-turvy world of Mobius. Buckle up cutter because the ride ‘bout to get bumpy! The old Cage is brewing, and someone's gone and kicked the Hive. In a world where anything can be a portal to and from the center of the multiverse, it's no surprise there's so much going on at any given time. This story-driven D&D 5e real-play podcast is set in the Planescape setting. We're not sticking too close to the official timeline of events; in fact, the DM is putting in play a lot of NPCs from AD&D. If you are a fan of the original books and material, some tidbits might make you smile. If you are new to Planescape, don't fight the weirdness. We're here to have fun. Sigil is all nonsense and absurdity. Camp at its best. DM is also a fan of sci-fi dystopias and Sigil is a good canvas for it. So here you go: a soup of a whole lot. We now have a Ko-Fi page and a Patreon. If you wish you support the production of Mobius, we'd be eternally grateful. I highly recommend you visit our YouTube and TikTok to get my DMlogs. That's where I'll explain some of Sigil's idiosyncrasies (like the calendar or flying hazards), share my homebrew items, etc, etc, etc.See you in a month for the next episode.

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Cast:Benjamin ChandlerLindsey HuebnerAdditional Music: 'Ghar Thowr' by Sight of Wonders (Epidemic Sound), 'Every Color in the World' by Taomito (Epidemic Sound), 'Taproot' by Esme Cruz (Epidemic Sound), 'Terms of Trade' by Esme Cruz (Epidemic Sound), 'Descendants' by Esme Cruz (Epidemic Sound), 'Syncopations' by Rune Dale (Epidemic Sound).Content warnings: Strong themes of death and scenes involving slavery.#planescape #planescapetorment #dnd #audiodrama #podcast #opendnd #fanfiction #fantasy #undersigil #philosophyWith thanks to all our Patrons and donators.In search of coin, Annah leads the party into the Open-Air Market of the Lower Ward, where they meet a wider range of Sigil's denizens.Listen along to the story of the Nameless One and his companions in this audio drama/podcast style re-telling of this classic Dungeons & Dragons game.To support this show, please consider joining our Patreon at: patreon.com/revocergmOr donating on our Ko-Fi page at: ko-fi.com/revocergmOn these pages you will also find my Discord invite link, available to everyone.Also check out Mimir.net for some wonderful articles on Planescape lore and locations.You can also find us on Threads, Instagram and X, all at @revocergmThank you,RevocerGM (Squidge) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  Wizards of the Coast has officially shut down its long-anticipated Sigil Virtual Tabletop (VTT), a project that consumed years of development and significant funding. With the closure came massive layoffs, and Sigil has now been relegated to a minor feature for D&D Beyond subscribers. Despite this, Wizards released the “Unclaimed Treasure Pack” containing two […]

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Jamie is back from vacation and him and John go over the news they missed...except that's days news because it's april 1st...

The guys are back from Gary Con and have tons of stories to tell about how the con went and their favorite things about it. Also GDM Christopher rants about WotC and the reason for killing Sigil.

Ryan and Ben lament the newest Sigil updates then take a turn toward the dark side and discuss what it takes to play the villain. Community Pages: Emworld Sigil article; PC Gamer Sigil article; Chase Taylor-Carter Sigil post; Alphastream's How to Create a Monster; The Blind Bard's TikTok. Socials: Discord; Bluesky; Ryan's Bluesky; Ben's Bluesky

D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Contents 00:00 Show Start 01:17 Kickstarter Spotlight: Free5e 07:24 Kickstarter Spotlight: Alien RPG Evolved Edition 09:23 D&D & RPG News: New Miniatures for Sigil? Where's my Gold Dragon Docker?? 14:01 D&D & RPG News: D&D 2024 5.2 System Reference Document Coming "Soon" 19:14 Commentary: Memoirs of a Dracolich 28:35 DM Tip: Slow, Medium, and Fast Initiative 32:03 Patreon Question: Promote Better Behavior for Online Play 35:56 Patreon Question: Choose Your Gamemaster's Guide 39:29 Patreon Question: Incentivizing Movement for Ranged Attackers 43:49 Patreon Question: Stealth and Hiding in D&D 2024 50:46 Patreon Question: Forge of Foes for Shadowdark? 52:18 Patreon Question: Lazy Encounter Benchmark for Tales of the Valiant Links Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books: Free5e Kickstarter Alien RPG Evolved Kickstarter D&D Mimic Miniature for Sigil 5.2 SRD "Soon" Discussion on D&D Beyond Ginny Di on Better Online Behavior Merric Blackman on Hiding Justin Alexander on Better Stealth Rules Shadowdark Monster Stats Creating and Adapting Monsters for use in Shadowdark RPG The Lazy Encounter Benchmark Comparing D&D 2024 to the Lazy Encounter Benchmark

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Sigil VTT is out and well...you'll just have to listen to find out what happened next.#ttrpg #rpg #dnd #VTT #wotc

This week we talk about the new John Wick Experience, Tell Me What You Did by Carter Wilson, Snow White, Last Breath, Tomb of Horrors, Dungeons and Dragons, Something is Killing the Children, Late Night with the Devil, Once Upon a Time, The Pillowman, the Doomsday cast, the fall of Sigil, the Bond controllers, Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle, Netflix plans, Fablehaven, and more. So lick that scorpion, it's time for a GeekShock!

The guys discuss WOTC's layoffs of 90% of the developers on the Sigil VTT before opening the discussion to how we all use maps in general. Are they even necessary? Also, the guys rank their top 5 action heroes of all time. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/ezco9j7Sqis Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at jointhenaish.com. Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Wizards of the Coast call it quits on Project Sigil, leaving the 3D VTT to mothball on D&D Beyond. Meanwhile the world gets strange as Texas lawmakers try to outlaw roleplaying in schools for entirely imaginary reasons.Start your Companion Quest here: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGLC_GGCQ_2025_2_003Rascal article about Texas roleplay bill: https://www.rascal.news/texas-furries-act-tabletop-roleplaying-games-in-schools/Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.comBen: @TheBenByrneDael: @dailydaelJames: @jamesjhaeckShawn: @shawnmerwinEditor:  @ZsDante  Topics:00:00 - Intro01:00 - Giving your players news04:26 - Sigil's sad fate24:00 - Texas to outlaw roleplaying32:31 - Avenues for self publishing44:24 - How to finish a project

Music used:'Planescape Torment Remix - The Gates of Sigil' by Scott Buckley - CC-BY DEED 3.0 - www.scottbuckley.com.au'Three Sheets to the Wind' by Scott Buckley - CC-BY 4.0 - www.scottbuckley.com.au'Blighted Forest' by Tabletop Audio (https://tabletopaudio.com/)'Aurora' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Strangled by Piano Strings' by Ludvig Moulin (Epidemic Sound)'Brood Mother' by Tabletop Audio (https://tabletopaudio.com/)'March of the Undead' by Deskant (Epidemic Sound)'The City Wakes Up' by Wendel Sherer (Epidemic Sound)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Cast:Alice RobinsonBenjamin ChandlerCaroline MoroneyJames DrakeLindsey HuebnerSteve GraneyContent warnings: Strong themes of horror and death, graphic descriptions of blood & violence and scenes involving psychological trauma.#planescape #planescapetorment #dnd #audiodrama #podcast #fantasy #philosophy #actualplay #liverecordedWith thanks to all our Patrons and donators.Here is something a little different; a break from the usual story of the Nameless One and his companions. We at RevocerGM wanted to introduce some of our actors into the joys of table-top role-playing games.GM'd by Benjamin Chandler, we have a story taking place in the same multiverse as Planescape: Torment - The Unofficial Audio Series, but in an adjacent timeline, or 'glitch' if you will.We follow the story of 5 characters as they seek to restore balance to Multiverse.To support this show, please consider joining our Patreon at: patreon.com/revocergmOr donating on our Ko-Fi page at: ko-fi.com/revocergmOn these pages you will also find my Discord invite link, available to everyone.Also check out Mimir.net for some wonderful articles on Planescape lore and locations.You can also find us on Threads, Instagram and X, all at @revocergmThank you,RevocerGM (Squidge) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Contents 00:00:00 Show Start 00:01:09 D&D & RPG News: Delta Green, Dragonlance, and Kobold Press Humble Bundles 00:05:22 Kickstarter Spotlight: Zaminora Ballad of the Witch 00:06:48 D&D & RPG News: Sigil's Demise 00:13:46 Commentary: Where's the 5.2 SRD? 00:16:40 Commentary: Shadow of the Weird Wizard Initial Thoughts 00:36:04 DM Tip: Defending Yourself Out of the Fun 00:57:03 Patreon Question: Catching Characters Up to Higher Level Adventures 00:59:23 Patreon Question: Running Heroic Adventures with Shadowdark 01:01:33 Patreon Question: Which Monster Book Do You Reach For? 01:05:19 Patreon Question: Experiences with Level Up Advanced 5e Links Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books: Delta Green Humble Bundle Dragonlance Novel Humble Bundle Kobold Press 5e Player Option Humble Bundle Zamanora Ballad of the Witch Kickstarter Has Wizards of the Coast Given Up on Sigil? Gizmodo – Hasbro Is Scrapping Dungeons & Dragons‘s Ambitious Virtual Tabletop Shadow of the Weird Wizard Soren Johnson – Players Optimize Out of the Fun Dungeon Master Diaries with Kelsey Dionne

Hasbro/WOTC announced this week that their long-anticipated virtual tabletop tool (VTT), Sigil, is suddenly end-of-life. How did they come to spend so many resources into a project like this, only to cancel it? Does it disrupt their overall strategy for the brand-new 2024 edition of Dungeons & Dragons? What's the landscape of VTT's for D&D look like today. And… is anyone really surprised?

  Wizards of the Coast's virtual tabletop project, Sigil, appears to be in trouble after mass layoffs eliminated 90% of its development team shortly after launch. Originally announced as part of the One D&D initiative in 2022, Sigil was intended to integrate with D&D Beyond and provide a high-end 3D alternative to existing VTTs like […]

Wizards of the Coast seem to have already thrown in the virtual tabletop towel as the Sigil team is dramatically downsized. However, there's Courage from a Critical Role partnership and a host of horror mashups on offer. About Audio EXP Audio EXP is Geek Native's highlights podcast. Each week, there's a recap of some favourite or exciting RPG and geeky news, conventions, interviews, and thought pieces. The average length of the podcast is just over 10 minutes long. You will find a transcript of this week's podcast and links to the stories mentioned here: https://www.geeknative.com/171911/audio-exp-podcast-280-whisky-and-horror/

This week, Robbie and Art discuss a 40-year-old secret that will soon be revealed to the public again. And even though Jay's out there are plenty of Geeks in this episode including A New History of the DC Universe, Jason Mamoa's update on his Lobo suit, Jon Bernthal not only starring in but helping to WRITE the upcoming Punisher movie, Sigil's virtual D and D facing a harsh reality, and the icing on the Diners and Drive-Ins cake, a comic book teaming Superman, Batman, and Guy Fieri! For those that make it through the Geeks of the Week, Robbie and Art discuss the event comic book series, Secret Wars, which will be coming out as 2 movies marking the Russo Brothers return to Marvel. Will they be able to recapture the old magic, or will no one share this Secret?

Their ducks in a row, the detectives of Open and Shut have one final case to solve. The rescue of Evrard begins now. The Loop will be broken.Thank you for listening to the Open and Shut campaign from Rolling with Difficulty! It has been our honor and our joy to have you out on the streets of Sigil with us. The pod will be back this summer for campaign 3, but until then, be sure to follow us on socials and Discord, and stay tuned for one shots and more info about our upcoming third campaign. Case closed, for now...---Our show contains fantasy violence (and the occasional foul language), treat us like a PG-13 program!---Special Thank You to Our Friends at Twice Rolled Tales:https://linktr.ee/twicerolledtaleshttps://www.twicerolledtales.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twicerolledtalesBlueSky: @twicerolledtales.bsky.socialRolling with Difficulty Patreon:patreon.com/rollingwithdifficultyRolling with Difficulty Discord:https://discord.gg/6uAycwAhy6Merch:Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/RWDPodcast/shop?asc=uContact the Pod:rollwithdifficulty@gmail.comTwitter: @rollwdifficultyInstagram: @rollwithdifficultyRSS Feed: https://rollingwithdifficultypod.transistor.fm/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RollingwithDifficultyTik Tok: @rollwithdifficultyBlueSky: @rollwithdifficulty.bsky.socialCast:Dungeon Master - Austin FunkTwitter: @atthefunkThe Set's Journal of Faerun: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/345568/The-Sets-Journal-of-Faerun-Vol-1?term=the+setBlueSky: @atthefunk.bsky.socialBileyg - OSP RedTwitter: @OSPyoutubeInstagram: @overly.sarcastic.productionsOverly Sarcastic Productions: https://www.youtube.com/c/OverlySarcasticProductionsChannel/Ingrid -  Sophia RicciardiTwitter: @sophie_kay_Instagram: @_sophie_kayMoviestruck: https://moviestruck.transistor.fm/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/moviestruckBlueSky: @sophiekay.bsky.socialFally - LinnieInstagram: @linnieschell@linnieschell on all platformsOobtaglor - NoirTwitter: @NoirGalaxiesBlueSky: @noirgalaxies.bsky.socialEvrard - WallyInstagram: @stuckinspaceTwitter: @walpoleinspacePortfolio: https://ghost_astronaut.artstation.com/BlueSky: @wallydraws.bsky.socialWant to send us snail mail? Use this Address:Austin Funk1314 5th AvePO Box # 1163Bay Shore NY 11706Character Art by @stuckinspaceBackground Art by @tanukimi.sMusic by: Dominic Ricciardihttps://soundcloud.com/dominicricciardimusicFeatured Tracks:Open and Shut ThemeCity of Doors ThemeInvestigation ThemeFinal Battle ThemeMysterious Theme ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Back after a week off (our first ever?) we'll be talking about D&D's Project Sigil cancellation, THREE new million-dollar crowdfunders, increasing print-on-demand print costs, and more! Livestreaming as always today at 2pm UK time (10am EDT)! DriveThruRPG Print-on-Demand Prices Going Up By As Much As 50% In The US New Ravenloft Novel Heir of Strahd Coming Soon Shadowdark Setting Looks Set To Be 2025's First Million Dollar TTRPG Crowdfunder Score +2 For Million Dollar Crowdfunders! Million Dollar TTRPG Crowdfunder Club Fallen London: The Roleplaying Game The Magnus Archives RPG: Tangled in the Web Castle Zagyg Galleries of the Arch Mage One HONK Two Furious: A Goose-Based TTRPG Paizo New Releases and Women's History Month Sale 90% Of D&D's Project Sigil Team Laid Off Has Wizards of the Coast Given Up on Sigil? Wizards of the Coast Is Sunsetting Sigil's Active Development Proposed Texas Law Could Ban RPGs In Schools The Unbelievable Scale of AI's Pirated-Books Problem The ‘Dragonlance' Humble Bundle Gives You The Entire Trilogy Plus 23 More Books This Year's Origin Awards RPG Finalists are Absolute Powerhouses: ‘Yazeba', ‘Cowboy Bebop', and More

The D&D 3D VTT is off to a bumpy launch. MCDM quietly tinkers with it's own Draw Steel VTT. We ponder whether the Hero Forge dice are balanced while Ben and Dael argue what a Critical Role video game might (not) look like.Start your Companion Quest here: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGLC_GGCQ_2025_2_003Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.comBen: @TheBenByrneDael: @dailydaelJames: @jamesjhaeckShawn: @shawnmerwinEditor:  @ZsDante  Topics:00:00 - Intro01:04 - Dice collections08:45 - Hero Forge dice16:06 - Critical Role video game28:29 - Sigil's bumpy release34:58 - The MCDM VTT38:21 - Companion Quest40:13 - Low level Legendary Monsters

Ryan and Ben talk about the new starter set, look into the updated artificer, and delve into Sigil. Community Pages: D&D Starter Set; Gamesradar sneak peek; Enworld sneak peek; Enworld's deeper look; Welcome to Sigil; Brennan Lee Mulligan answer's Wired questions. Socials: Discord; Bluesky; Ryan's Bluesky; Ben's Bluesky

  Dungeons & Dragons' new virtual tabletop platform, Sigil, has launched with high expectations but demonstrates significant shortcomings, feeling incomplete and more akin to a pre-alpha version than a polished product. While it boasts aesthetically pleasing 3D graphics and ties to D&D Beyond for character integration, the app struggles with functionality, lacking essential features for […]

In order to clear their names in the eyes of Sigil's more powerful factions, the detectives of Open and Shut must steal from the Dead themselves. Information is gathered, every boon is called in, and the Mortuary looms as the Chronosphere beckons. They cannot fail, but do they have the brains to succeed?---Our show contains fantasy violence (and the occasional foul language), treat us like a PG-13 program!---Kyana and Finbar Pin Pack Available Now! Presale has been extended for one week, preorder for yourself at:https://crowdmade.com/collections/rolling-with-difficultySpecial Thank You to Our Friends at 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat! Check Them Out:https://www.5gmsinatrenchcoat.com/Instagram: @5gmsinatrenchcoatThreads: @5gmsinatrenchcoatTwitter: @5GMsOfficialBlueSky: @5gmsofficial.bsky.socialTik Tok: @5gmsinatrenchcoatSpecial Thank You to Our Friends at Twice Rolled Tales:https://linktr.ee/twicerolledtaleshttps://www.twicerolledtales.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twicerolledtalesBlueSky: @twicerolledtales.bsky.socialRolling with Difficulty Patreon:patreon.com/rollingwithdifficultyRolling with Difficulty Discord:https://discord.gg/6uAycwAhy6Merch:Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/RWDPodcast/shop?asc=uContact the Pod:rollwithdifficulty@gmail.comTwitter: @rollwdifficultyInstagram: @rollwithdifficultyRSS Feed: https://rollingwithdifficultypod.transistor.fm/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RollingwithDifficultyTik Tok: @rollwithdifficultyBlueSky: @rollwithdifficulty.bsky.socialCast:Dungeon Master - Austin FunkTwitter: @atthefunkThe Set's Journal of Faerun: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/345568/The-Sets-Journal-of-Faerun-Vol-1?term=the+setBlueSky: @atthefunk.bsky.socialBileyg - OSP RedTwitter: @OSPyoutubeInstagram: @overly.sarcastic.productionsOverly Sarcastic Productions: https://www.youtube.com/c/OverlySarcasticProductionsChannel/Ingrid -  Sophia RicciardiTwitter: @sophie_kay_Instagram: @_sophie_kayMoviestruck: https://moviestruck.transistor.fm/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/moviestruckBlueSky: @sophiekay.bsky.socialFally - LinnieInstagram: @linnieschell@linnieschell on all platformsOobtaglor - NoirTwitter: @NoirGalaxiesBlueSky: @noirgalaxies.bsky.socialWant to send us snail mail? Use this Address:Austin Funk1314 5th AvePO Box # 1163Bay Shore NY 11706Character Art by @stuckinspaceBackground Art by @tanukimi.sMusic by: Dominic Ricciardihttps://soundcloud.com/dominicricciardimusicFeatured Tracks:Open and Shut ThemeBig DowntimeInvestigation ThemeMysterious ThemeTense MomentFinal BattleCity of Doors Theme ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Here's a funny and engaging set of show notes and key takeaways for the episode: In this episode, the RPGBOT team bravely ventures into the digital dungeon of Sigil VTT, the latest virtual tabletop experiment from Wizards of the Coast. They dissect its features, question its "user-friendly" design, and debate whether it's a game-changer or just a new way to set money on fire. Along the way, they compare Sigil to classics like Roll20, Foundry, and Dungeon Alchemy, discuss the importance of map-making, spellcasting mechanics, and undo buttons (seriously, why is that still an issue?), and ponder the future of D&D in a world where subscription models are king. They also take a hard look at monetization strategies, because nothing says immersive fantasy roleplaying like microtransactions and corporate greed. Is Sigil the beginning of a bright new era for D&D, or just another way to charge players for digital dice? The hosts have thoughts, and they're not holding back. Key Takeaways Sigil VTT is in beta and, like most betas, it's got issues. The user interface? A puzzle unto itself, and not the fun kind. Graphics range from "cool" to "wait, did my internet just die?" Three-dimensional movement? Neat! Terrain management? A tragic comedy. Spellcasting animations exist, so at least there's some razzle-dazzle. Undo button? Oh, you sweet summer child. Integration with D&D Beyond? More like integration pending. Map creation tools feel like they were designed by someone who never made a map. Dungeon Alchemy is still winning in the VTT race. Game masters deserve better, and Sigil isn't there yet. Kids might love it because it looks like a video game. Serious gameplay? Maybe in a few updates. Subscription models are here to stay, and we are tired. Digital content ownership is a concern, because who really owns your virtual minis? Hasbro wants your money. That's not a conspiracy, that's just math. The gaming community is skeptical, and for good reason. The future of D&D depends on whether Wizards listens to actual players. Will Sigil level up or end up rolling a natural 1 on usability? Tune in to find out! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

  In this episode, the RPGBOT team bravely ventures into the digital dungeon of Sigil VTT, the latest virtual tabletop experiment from Wizards of the Coast. They dissect its features, question its "user-friendly" design, and debate whether it's a game-changer or just a new way to set money on fire. Along the way, they compare Sigil to classics like Roll20, Foundry, and Dungeon Alchemy, discuss the importance of map-making, spellcasting mechanics, and undo buttons (seriously, why is that still an issue?), and ponder the future of D&D in a world where subscription models are king. They also take a hard look at monetization strategies, because nothing says immersive fantasy roleplaying like microtransactions and corporate greed. Is Sigil the beginning of a bright new era for D&D, or just another way to charge players for digital dice? The hosts have thoughts, and they're not holding back. Key Takeaways Sigil VTT is in beta and, like most betas, it's got issues. The user interface? A puzzle unto itself, and not the fun kind. Graphics range from "cool" to "wait, did my internet just die?" Three-dimensional movement? Neat! Terrain management? A tragic comedy. Spellcasting animations exist, so at least there's some razzle-dazzle. Undo button? Oh, you sweet summer child. Integration with D&D Beyond? More like integration pending. Map creation tools feel like they were designed by someone who never made a map. Dungeon Alchemy is still winning in the VTT race. Game masters deserve better, and Sigil isn't there yet. Kids might love it because it looks like a video game. Serious gameplay? Maybe in a few updates. Subscription models are here to stay, and we are tired. Digital content ownership is a concern, because who really owns your virtual minis? Hasbro wants your money. That's not a conspiracy, that's just math. The gaming community is skeptical, and for good reason. The future of D&D depends on whether Wizards listens to actual players. Will Sigil level up or end up rolling a natural 1 on usability? Tune in to find out! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

We're delighted to welcome back Dr. Dean Radin, and has he ever been busy -- as a researcher, entrepreneur, and author! We discuss his recently published SIGIL experiment, and why his presentiment experiment is one of his most important works. Dean shares recent discoveries of the brain and consciousness, and discusses the clinical trials for his Cognigenics company, and the progress it has made on a product to prevent Alzheimer's and memory loss. He also outlines what The Institute of Noetic Sciences is about and the work they are doing there. He discusses his new book coming out in 2025, a kind of follow up to his popular Real Magic book. Dean even offers a glimpse into his work on a science fiction script for streaming, and what it's like to take on such a project. He's a very busy man.CONTACT: DEAN RADINVISIT HIS WEBSITE: https://www.deanradin.comAND The Institute of Noetic Science WEBSITE: https://noetic.orgFOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/ASMALPodcastVISIT OUR WEBSITE: http://www.asmallmediumatlarge.coEMAIL: asmallmediumatlargepodcast@gmail.com Show Produced by Green Valley Production StudioMusic by DJ Booda: http://www.djbooda.com

Wizards of the Coast finally realized its 3d virtual tabletop for 5.5e Dungeons and Dragons: Project Sigil. While DMs Rob and Matt agree it is technically 3d and virtual and a tabletop...is Project Sigil a good VTT? Also, are you Gleemaxing?  Follow Dungeon Master of None on Blue Sky:  https://bsky.app/profile/dmofnone.bsky.social  https://www.patreon.com/DungeonMasterOfNone  Join the DMofNone Discord! Music: Pac Div - Roll the Dice, Jamiroquai - Virtual Insanity.

Content Warning: Fungi, Disease, Medical Malpractice, Austin is Gross (Again)The detectives of Open and Shut may be reeling from retaliation from the Fortune's Wheel, but they are professionals, and they have a case. They open investigation into the new mysterious disease on the streets of Sigil, and quickly find the source may be more deeper and more sinister then some rogue flies...Producer Note: We had to re-record the second half of this episode due to major technical difficulties (the greatest foe any podcaster can face!) Though Sophia rolled pretty high on her "clean up audio" check, there may still be some noticeable glitches. Thank you for listening along anyway and we hope you enjoy this adventure!---Our show contains fantasy violence (and the occasional foul language), treat us like a PG-13 program!---Kyana and Finbar Pin Pack Available Now! Presale has been extended for one week, preorder for yourself at:https://crowdmade.com/collections/rolling-with-difficultySpecial Thank You to Our Friends at Twice Rolled Tales:https://linktr.ee/twicerolledtaleshttps://www.twicerolledtales.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twicerolledtalesBlueSky: @twicerolledtales.bsky.socialRolling with Difficulty Patreon:patreon.com/rollingwithdifficultyRolling with Difficulty Discord:https://discord.gg/6uAycwAhy6Merch:Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/RWDPodcast/shop?asc=uContact the Pod:rollwithdifficulty@gmail.comTwitter: @rollwdifficultyInstagram: @rollwithdifficultyRSS Feed: https://rollingwithdifficultypod.transistor.fm/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RollingwithDifficultyTik Tok: @rollwithdifficultyBlueSky: @rollwithdifficulty.bsky.socialCast:Dungeon Master - Austin FunkTwitter: @atthefunkThe Set's Journal of Faerun: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/345568/The-Sets-Journal-of-Faerun-Vol-1?term=the+setBlueSky: @atthefunk.bsky.socialBileyg - OSP RedTwitter: @OSPyoutubeInstagram: @overly.sarcastic.productionsOverly Sarcastic Productions: https://www.youtube.com/c/OverlySarcasticProductionsChannel/Ingrid -  Sophia RicciardiTwitter: @sophie_kay_Instagram: @_sophie_kayMoviestruck: https://moviestruck.transistor.fm/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/moviestruckBlueSky: @sophiekay.bsky.socialFally - LinnieInstagram: @linnieschell@linnieschell on all platformsOobtaglor - NoirTwitter: @NoirGalaxiesBlueSky: @noirgalaxies.bsky.socialWant to send us snail mail? Use this Address:Austin Funk1314 5th AvePO Box # 1163Bay Shore NY 11706Character Art by @stuckinspaceBackground Art by @tanukimi.sMusic by: Dominic Ricciardihttps://soundcloud.com/dominicricciardimusicFeatured Tracks:Open and Shut ThemeCity of Doors ThemeInvestigation ThemeMysterious ThemeBig Battle ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dungeons & Dragons VTT Sigil released without any hype or notification. Is it any good? Also Eberron UA for the Artificer Sub-class the Cartographer, and is Eve of Ruin any good as an Adventures League setting?

WAIT! Project Sigil has launched on D&D Beyond? The Artificer is getting a new subclass? D&D 2024 is getting a new Starter Set? All that TTRPG news, and more!Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.comJames: @jamesjhaeckDael: @dailydaelShawn: @shawnmerwinEditor:  @ZsDante  Topics:00:00 - Intro01:13 - THE BEST D&D miniature04:17 - Winter Fantasy recap09:39 - Project Sigil launches!20:16 - New D&D starter set28:10 - Artificer Unearthed Arcana33:57 - Ernie Gygax passes35:01 - Mega dungeon design45:04 - Monster Manual art

What makes interesting player characters and NPC for one shots00.00.40: Introductions https://www.youtube.com/@reluctantartsy 00.07.36: Invincible year zero supers announced; Alien Evolved KS launching later this month; WotC have a new VTT, Sigil link to Enworld's article; Space 1999 pdf out; Terraforming Mars is from Ken Hite and friend of the show Gar Hanrahan;  Fallen London; Ernie Gygax00.33.44 : Old West News: PledgeManager coming soon; custom dice feel great00.44.20: Essay - Year Zero without Skills? It's madness! 01.20.00: Next time and Goodbye Effekt is brought to you by Effekt Publishing. Music is by Stars in a Black Sea, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing.Like what we do?Sign up for updates on Tales of the Old West via our new website and download Tales of the Old West QuickDraw available for free on DriveThru. Missed the KS? Pre-orders available on PledgeManagerPut our brand on your face! (and elsewhere)Buy pdfs via our DriveThru Affiliate linkLeave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind our Actual Play recordings on effektapFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogs ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The month of the Drow begins! We're talking ALL drow ALL March and we start off with the City of Spiders itself... Menzoberranzan. We dig into its founding and its history in this episode. DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane novel *** Sigil, DnDBeyond's VTT, is LIVE Unearthed Arcana - Eberron and Artificer (accompanying YT video with Jeremy Crawford HERE) Homebrew Corner: The Ballad of the Dark Maiden *** Equip your own adventures: D&D 5th Edition Starter Set: https://amzn.to/2WgZX6O  D&D 5th Edition Players Handbook: https://amzn.to/3iRtcH4  D&D 5th Ed Monster's Manual: https://amzn.to/2Eeh8Qp  38 Fantasy Miniatures: https://amzn.to/34kh6kX  Awesome Looking Dice Sets: https://amzn.to/3aHFwpM Links: Lore TA Shaun's second novel, The Dissonance, is out NOW Pantheon/PRH! Buy it ANYWHERE books are sold! And pick up Shaun's Conan the Barbarian ebook short story, also available now! Fandom University - Sergio and Shaun's OTHER nerdy podcast! Multi-episodes arcs deep-diving into various nerdy topics Check out all the socials right here: https://linktr.ee/dndlorecast And send us a note! Email us at dndlorecast@gmail.com  ROBOTSRADIO.net - Smart Shows for Interesting People. Explore all the awesome shows on the network. Robots Radio Network Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Livestreaming as always today at 2pm UK time (9am Eastern)! In this week's news we'll be covering the new Eberron-themed UA playtest, D&D's Sigil 3D VTT launch, Dragon Delves covers, and more! Join us live or catch up later on YouTube! D&D Launches New Eberron-Themed Playtest, With Dragonmarked Feats Sigil, Wizards of the Coast's VTT, Officially Launches Full Cover Treatments for Dragon Delves Revealed D&D Marilith Is Far More Bestial In 2025 Teased Lorwyn-Shadowmoor Supplement Crosses Magic: the Gathering and D&D Dimension 20 Crosses Over With WWE For New Season WizKids Announces Potato Head Beholder Miniature D&D: ‘Dungeons of Drakkenheim' Gets a New Adventure On D&D Beyond Pathfinder Gets A New CRPG...Sort Of Invincible RPG Announced by Free League Secrets of the Grave: Undead Monstrosities & Spells of Decay

New York Times bestselling author Kevin Hearne returns to Epic Realms to share updates on his latest projects, creative insights, and journey as a writer. We dive into his expansion across multiple genres, his experiences in publishing, and his independent imprint, Horned Lark Press. Kevin also discusses Coyote Run, his upcoming collaboration with Lilith Saintcrow, and provides exciting updates on fan-favorite series, including Ink & Sigil, the Iron Druid Chronicles, and The Seven Kennings. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to his work, this episode is packed with must-hear details! Don't miss this fantastic conversation with Kevin Hearne!

In this eye-opening episode, Jessie Czebotar returns to discuss hidden sigils, ritual walls, and the eerie fog appearing in major cities. Could this strange mist be part of something larger, possibly connected to the Voice of God Project—a classified initiative believed to manipulate perception and consciousness?We also explore Orlando's sigil, an often-overlooked symbol with deep esoteric significance. What does it represent, and how does it tie into the elite brotherhoods and hidden power structures that use sigils to mark their territories? Additionally, Jessie shares insights into ritual walls, explaining their dark purpose, the symbols embedded in them, and their connection to occult practices and underground networks.⚡ Key topics in this episode:The mysterious fog—natural occurrence or something more sinister?Could this fog be linked to frequencies, consciousness control, or spiritual warfare?Orlando's sigil and its connection to secret societies.The chilling reality behind ritual walls—what they symbolize and why they exist.How elite groups use symbols and esoteric markings to manipulate energy and maintain control.The Voice of God Project—a secret technology allegedly capable of transmitting voices and controlling thoughts.This is an episode you don't want to miss! Jessie shares rare, firsthand knowledge that challenges mainstream narratives and encourages critical thinking about the hidden forces at play.

This episode is brought to you by: PRIME EXOTICS – A companion or a snack, we have the disease-free critter for you!The House of the Griffin makes its way under the Zaddfum trestle and explores the shantytown built in the shallow part of the Ditch. There they meet a motley crew of children, dubious adults, and signs of clandestine activity. Will their preparations be enough to catch the Copper Badgers unawares? Welcome to the topsy-turvy world of Mobius. Buckle up cutter because the ride ‘bout to get bumpy! The old Cage is brewing, and someone's gone and kicked the Hive. In a world where anything can be a portal to and from the center of the multiverse, it's no surprise there's so much going on at any given time. This story-driven D&D 5e real-play podcast is set in the Planescape setting. We're not sticking too close to the official timeline of events; in fact, the DM is putting in play a lot of NPCs from AD&D. If you are a fan of the original books and material, some tidbits might make you smile. If you are new to Planescape, don't fight the weirdness. We're here to have fun. Sigil is all nonsense and absurdity. Camp at its best. DM is also a fan of sci-fi dystopias and Sigil is a good canvas for it. So here you go: a soup of a whole lot.We now have a ko-fi page and a patreon . If you wish you support the production of Mobius, we'd be eternally grateful. I highly recommend you to visit our tiktok to get my DMlogs. That's where I'll explain some of Sigil idiosyncrasies (like the calendar or flying hazards), share my homebrew items, etc, etc, etc.See you in a month for the next episode. GM Myriam.

Dean Radin is Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), Associated Distinguished Professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies, and cofounder and chairman of the biotech company, Cognigenics. He earned an MS (electrical engineering) and a PhD (psychology) from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and in 2022 was awarded an Honorary DSc (doctor of science) from the Swami Vivekananda University in Bangalore, India.Before joining the IONS research staff in 2001, Radin worked at AT&T Bell Labs, Princeton University, University of Edinburgh, and SRI International. He has given over 750 talks and interviews worldwide, and he is author or coauthor of some 7 patents, 300 scientific and popular articles, four dozen book chapters, and nine books, four of which have been translated into 15 foreign languages: The Conscious Universe (1997), Entangled Minds (2006), Supernormal (2013), and Real Magic (2018).  In this interview, Dean opens the conversation by talking about why the scientific community is slow to emerge with theoretical explanations as to why anomalous phenomena occur, even with the empirical evidence. He then explains how the three main classes of magickal practice (Divination, Enchantment, and Theurgy) coincide with the three main of psychic phenomena that have been studied over the years by scientists (Clairvoyance, Psychokinesis, and Survival after death). First explaining the three most notable types of tests that have been developed over the years (tossed dice, random number generator outputs, and photon interference), Dean then explains in more detail the last test and the mystery of the ‘wave-particle duality' that ‘violates the commonsense doctrine of realism, which assumes that the physical world is completely independent of observation.' We then move on to the SIGIL (scientific investigation of gazing with intention/intuition at light) experiment that Dean performed with the funding of the Bial Foundation and RENSEP, involving practicing magicians and mediators, and the results of this experiment. Dean talks a bit about further experiments that could be created on the foundation of the SIGIL experiment, and also how all of this ties into the larger discussions about the nature of consciousness and interconnectedness.  https://www.deanradin.com/https://www.cognigenics.io/https://noetic.org/https://www.youtube.com/@InstituteofNoeticScienceshttps://www.rensep.org/https://www.youtube.com/@rensephttps://www.instagram.com/ionsonline/ https://www.instagram.com/rensep_official/Photo Credit: Jordan Engle @ Lens & SoulTheme Music & Editing: Daniel P. SheaEnd Production: Stephanie SheaThe full episode can be found at my Patreon page; it can also be purchased for a one-time fee: www.patreon.com/RejectedReligion 

The Summoner's Sigil has received a new update. Here's what's different and my 10 cent take.

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Content Warning: ArachnophobiaWhen the employees of the Rat Cafe go mysteriously missing, only the detectives at Open and Shut can find them! After all, they were the only ones asked to investigate. Along with their newest hire, Nix, they'll delve the sewers of Sigil and beyond to find the city's most beloved residents.---Our show contains fantasy violence (and the occasional foul language), treat us like a PG-13 program!---Special Thank You to Our Friends at Rolls Untold Check Them Out:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RollsUntoldTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/rollsuntoldInstagram: @rollsuntoldRolling with Difficulty Patreon:patreon.com/rollingwithdifficultyRolling with Difficulty Discord:https://discord.gg/6uAycwAhy6Merch:Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/RWDPodcast/shop?asc=uContact the Pod:rollwithdifficulty@gmail.comTwitter: @rollwdifficultyInstagram: @rollwithdifficultyRSS Feed: https://rollingwithdifficultypod.transistor.fm/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RollingwithDifficultyTik Tok: @rollwithdifficultyBlueSky: @rollwithdifficulty.bsky.socialCast:Dungeon Master - Austin FunkTwitter: @atthefunkThe Set's Journal of Faerun: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/345568/The-Sets-Journal-of-Faerun-Vol-1?term=the+setBlueSky: @atthefunk.bsky.socialBileyg - OSP RedTwitter: @OSPyoutubeInstagram: @overly.sarcastic.productionsOverly Sarcastic Productions: https://www.youtube.com/c/OverlySarcasticProductionsChannel/Ingrid -  Sophia RicciardiTwitter: @sophie_kay_Instagram: @_sophie_kayMoviestruck: https://moviestruck.transistor.fm/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/moviestruckBlueSky: @sophiekay.bsky.socialNix - OliviaInstagram: @o.k.rosArt Instagram: @oliviarosartsRolls Untold: @rollsuntoldOobtaglor - NoirTwitter: @NoirGalaxiesBlueSky: @noirgalaxies.bsky.socialWant to send us snail mail? Use this Address:Austin Funk1314 5th AvePO Box # 1163Bay Shore NY 11706Character Art by @stuckinspaceBackground Art by @tanukimi.sMusic by: Dominic Ricciardihttps://soundcloud.com/dominicricciardimusicFeatured Tracks:Open and Shut ThemeCity of DoorsInvestigation ThemeBig BattleRolling, Possibly with a Bit of DifficultyMysterious Theme ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Laura Tempest Zakroff (she/they) is a professional artist, author, performer, and Modern Traditional Witch based in New England. She holds a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and her artwork has received awards and honors worldwide. Her work embodies myth and the esoteric through her drawings and paintings, jewelry, talismans, and other designs. Laura is the author of several bestselling Llewellyn books including Weave the Liminal, Sigil Witchery, Visual Alchemy, and Anatomy of a Witch, as well as the artist and author of the Sigil Witchery Oracle, Anatomy of a Witch Oracle, and The Liminal Spirits Oracle. She is also devoted to magical activism through her sigil offerings and other work. To that end, Laura edited The New Aradia: A Witch's Handbook to Magical Resistance, The Gorgon's Guide to Magical Resistance, and Serpents of Circe: A Manual to Magical Resilience from Revelore Press. Laura is the creative force behind several community events and teaches workshops online and worldwide. Her site WeAreAradia.org is a hub for magic and activism, and lauratempestzakroff.com is where you can learn more about all her other art witch offerings. On this episode, Laura discusses the importance of magical resistance in tumultuous times, the art of crafting sigils, and the power of embracing the embodied divine.Pam also talks about the centering magic of stars, and answers a listener question about what to do with a loved one's old spell jars.Our sponsors for this episode are Woodland Magic, the Many Moons 2025 Lunar Planner, TU·ET·AL, BetterHelp, ZOUZ Incense, Grimsby Hollow Meadery, Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, and Snowy Owl TeaWe also have print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here, and all sorts of other bewitching goodies available in the Witch Wave shop.And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to detailed show notes, bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam's monthly online rituals, and more! That's patreon.com/witchwave