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Welcome to another episode of Perspective Checks where I sit down with friends and folks from the TTRPG world and discuss what they love about this wonderful hobby!   Perspective Checks #2 this month! I'm joined by the prolific duo A Couple of Drakes to talk about their journey in the TTRPG space. If you don't recognize the name, maybe you've heard of any of their incredible games out there, like: Court of Blades - Political Intrigue Forged in the Dark! Dead Belt - Solo/Co-op Space Salvage Survival! Dungeon Jam! - Literal Jam makin' dungeon delving! Fe Borg - Dark Fey a la Mork Borg! HEDGE - Illuminated by LUMEN battle vs. Fey! Disaster/Peace & Disaster/Wing - Magical Girl & Mecha Forged in the Dark! Many, many Blades in the Darks resources! and even more! We sat down with no real goal in sight, but ended up talking about all things "doing this TTRPG thing," about how they've gone full time and don't give anything but the whole ass in their designs, and how they can't resist a good game jam / tinkering with a new SRD.   Definitely do yourself a favor and go check out literally any of the games by Shawn & Navi, you're sure to find something up your alley, and they're sure to have even more coming soon. ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel!   I made a Ko-Fi if you feel absurdly generous and want to help cover podcast hosting costs & all the upkeep. I'm still working on whether I want to offer anything special over there or just give my extreme gratitude (maybe some stickers or something in the mail) to those who donate, but no pressure whatsoever :)   Where to Follow Rene Plays Games: LinkTree |  BlueSky | Threads | Instagram | Facebook | DMs After Dark Rene's Games: MECH | One Last Quest email: RenePlaysGamesPod@gmail.com   Music in the Episode: Theme Song written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Contents 00:00 Show Start 01:08 Sly Flourish News: New Articles, Key of Worlds Scenario 10, COA Shipping News 06:25 D&D & RPG News: Raging Swan Bundle of Holding 09:14 Kickstarter Spotlight: Neon City Outlaws by Rodney Thompson 12:17 D&D & RPG News: D&D 2024 5.2 SRD Available in Markdown 16:51 D&D & RPG News: Patchwork Paladin on Lord of the Rings 5e Dissecting and Piecing Together 5e 21:11 Commentary: Gary Gygax's 25 Year D&D Predictions from 1999 35:41 Commentary: 25 Years of WOTC Making Fun of It's Own Products 39:46 Commentary: AI GMing Taken to the Logical Conclusion - Just Run the Whole Game For Us 42:22 DM Tip: Lightning Rods for Each 5e Class Links Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books: Raging Swan Bundle of Holding Neon City Outlaws D&D 2024 5.2 SRD in Markdown Pulling Apart D&D 5e – Patchwork Paladin Lightning Rods – Showcase Powerful Character Abilities

Stop your TTRPG players from sleeping through your early campaign lore dumps! We're also dissecting dragons and the SRD 5.2. Will WotC dodge tariff chaos with D&D and MtG?Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.comBen: @TheBenByrneDael: @DailyDaelJames: @jamesjhaeckShawn: @shawnmerwinEditor:  @ZsDante  Topics:00:00 - Best dragon harvest05:20 - WotC vs tariffs11:39 - Tariff lightning round14:50 - SRD 5.2 deep dive29:35 - Westmarch style systems40:55 - How much lore, too much?

D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Contents 00:00 Show Start 01:04 Sly Flourish News: Ruins of the Grendleroot On Sale 04:42 Sly Flourish News: 5e Artisanal Monster Database Updated with D&D 2025 MM Monsters 07:42 Sly Flourish News: New Articles and Podcasts 10:04 Kickstarter Spotlight: Knock Issue 5 from Merry Mushman 13:17 D&D & RPG News: 5.2 SRD Released into the Creative Commons 22:07 Commentary: What can GM's Do with the 5.2 SRD? 27:40 Commentary: A Look at Mike's Little Candles -- Is WOTC Being a Good Steward of the Hobby? 45:36 D&D & RPG News: D&D 2024 Errata 49:34 DM Tip: Using Physical Book At the Table Links Ruins of the Grendleroot On Sale for $5 Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books: Knock Kickstarter 5.2 SRD Page 5.2 SRD PDF D&D 2024 PHB Errata D&D 2024 DMG Errata D&D 2024 MM Errata

Dale discusses what could be the most radical shift in TTRPG accessibility yet. We're not just talking about a new ruleset. We're talking about reclaiming the tabletop for everyone.Free5e isn't another clone. It's a community-led, open-source, fully accessible reimagining of 5e designed for affordability, inclusivity, and actual usability. Dale explains how it stays SRD-compliant while offering more than just “good enough.” You'll hear about:Accessible formats: Digital braille, high-contrast PDFs, large print, audio, and more Affordability: Free digital books, print-at-cost, and Kickstarter-exclusive deeper discounts Disability representation: Three modular systems for including disabled characters on your terms Flexible design: Inclusive mechanics without creating power imbalances Creative Commons licensing: Remix, translate, and adapt—without the legal minefieldOpen the Gates GamingDale talks to Chris Campbell-Bohen and Elizabeth McClain from Open the Gates Gaming, two academics who are using their expertise and lived experiences to reshape how we play and how we design for neurodivergence, disability, and cultural diversity.How Open the Gates Gaming's cognitive access tools—like simplified character sheets, modular ability/spell cards, decision guides, and explainer videos—are changing the onboarding experience Why cultural representation and narrative inclusion are as vital as mechanics The Access Forward Gaming Lounge at PAX East: an experiment in radical accessibility, cross-disability solidarity, and real-time adaptation The dangers of defaulting to Eurocentric fantasy tropes and how to tell new stories How accessibility is not just a checkbox—it's a design philosophyWhether you're a game designer, a DM, or a player who just wants more people to feel safe at your table, this episode is essential listening.Show Outline00:00:00 What if D&D Could Be for Everyone?00:01:25 Introducing Free5e: Free, Open, Accessible00:12:38 Meet the Game-Changers Behind Inclusive TTRPGs00:15:01 How Open the Gates Gaming is Redefining Play00:22:26 Fixing Accessibility: Why "Everyone's Welcome" Isn't Enough00:30:05 TTRPGs as Empowerment: Finding Belonging at the Table00:43:00 Designing for Flexibility Without Losing the Magic01:03:00 The Hard Truth About Inclusive Game Design01:09:30 When Players Break the Script—and Why It Matters01:16:30 How You Can Start Making Your Table More Accessible01:20:00 Is Accessibility Ruining Games? (Spoiler: No)01:24:00 Upcoming Projects That Could Change Gaming Forever01:25:15 Patreon Spotlight: Shape the Future of TTRPGsLinks & Resources:Free5e Kickstarter (live until end of April): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wyrmworkspublishing/free5e-a-free-open-source-dungeons-and-dragons-alternative?ref=6orsnt Open the Gates Gaming: https://www.openthegatesgaming.org/ Access Forward Gaming Lounge at PAX East https://east.paxsite.com/en-us/features/pax-together.html Virginia Tech Disability Community Technology Center: https://discoteccenter.org/ Dots RPG: https://dotsrpg.org Wyrmworks Publishing Patreon: https://patreon.com/WyrmworksPublishing If you found this episode helpful, subscribe, rate, and share to help more people find and benefit from it!

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Does releasing the SRD 5.2 for D&D 2024 fulfill the last of the WotC promises? Can 3rd party 5e publishers finally rejoice? We ponder these questions while the Tabletop Games industry collapses around us due to tariffs.D&D Beyond changelog: https://www.dndbeyond.com/changelog#2024CoreRulesErrataTTRPG industry survey: https://cardboardedison.com/tariffsEmail your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.comBen: @TheBenByrneDael: @DailyDaelJames: @jamesjhaeckShawn: @shawnmerwinEditor:  @ZsDante  Topics:00:00 - Intro05:54 - SRD 5.215:24 - Baldur's Gate 3 final patch24:07 - Xanathar's puppet25:50 - Dungeons and Cabins28:40 - Meredith Placko resigns30:18 - Tariffs toll on the industry39:54 - GM Presentation

D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Contents 00:00 Show Start 01:01 Sly Flourish News: City of Arches, Latest SF articles and podcasts, new CC material 12:15 D&D & RPG News: D&D 2024 5.2 System Reference Document on Tuesday 15:09 Commentary: Why the 5.2 SRD Matters to GMs 20:25 Commentary: Do we Need a 5.2 SRD in the OGL? No! 24:52 Commentary: How to Play D&D 6E Today! 31:49 DM Tip: Get Your Players to Play Other Systems 39:47 Patreon Question: Getting Players to Search More 44:56 Patreon Question: Grim Portents and Focusing On Your Next Game 49:04 Patreon Question: Revealing Secrets Through Sages 51:22 Patreon Question: What Sections Are Missing From Most GM Books? Monuments Links Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books: City of Arches D&D 2024 5.2 SRD Coming Tuesday 13th Age Shadow of the Weird Wizard Numenera Dusk City Outlaws Lazy GM's Resource Document

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

Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - Mascon by TELUS informed at least 10 Cortes Island residents that their internet service will be terminated on June 2, 2025. A dozen people were chatting about it on the Cortes Island Is Home Facebook page, where one typed a message to Regional Director Mark Vonesch, “The SRD was part of the whole CityWest to insure all communities were connected? Most of us do not have access to CityWest yet and now we are losing access to our only other option.” Nancy Kendel posted a comment on the Tideline, “A LOT OF GOVERNMENT MONEY was given to the Connected Coast Partnership of CityWest and the Strathcona Regional District, but THE JOB IS NOT FINISHED! When will Cortes Island be connected?” She also emailed Cortes Currents, which is what led to this story.

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - Week 12 SYNGAP1 & Unmet Need Preface  Let's separate the notion of symptoms and disease description with lived caregiver and patient experience.  When you do this, charts about seizure progression and symptom list lose their sterile veneer and become horror stories.   This is critical because clinicians have become desensitized to patients' complaints and SYNGAP1 caregivers are tired of trying to explain to people how this disease hits you. SRD is slow moving, but suddenly changing and completely enervating. Medical: Existing treatments/polypharmacy is woefully inadequate & worsens as patients age:   Unrelenting intractable and worsening seizures cause side effects and require constant vigilance and partnership with Neuros Medication changes can cause issues such at rage Long-term side effects, e.g., bone health issues, from chronic medication use Drug-drug interactions (DDIs) are rarely addressed despite complex prescriptions from multiple specialists (Neuro, Psych, Primary, supplements, etc.) Some go to challenging non-pharma options: Not to mention tube feeding, keto diet, and neuro surgical options like VNS/CC as well as hip surgery for severe gait. Behavioral & ID: Our kids have enough physical ability to make behavior very challenging: Pain and behavior compounded by being non-verbal as they grow   Violence against family—bites and scratches   Violence against self, just sheer frustration Elopement & no sense of danger as a constant stress/burden  ABA can be helpful if the team is high caliber but often fails due to staffing, rigidity, insurance or lack of skill. Family: Toll on caregivers & family is a heavy cost that is rarely counted:   Almost all of our kids have severely disrupted sleep and that is a form of torture for the whole family.  Exhaustion from the diagnostic journey, assessments, and caregiving. Marriages fall apart under the pressure. Nobody can care for our kids—no respite, no support, schools fail. Parents are afraid to die, fearing what will happen to their children. Siblings are the last to be noticed but first affected.   Emphasize: The patients are very complex, the system isn't working, families are in crisis, and they need real solutions.   Parents will travel:   We've had 100 patients go to CHOP from all over the USA, no cure here, just expertise. Example: the day I wrote this presentation I saw these 4 Facebook posts:  VHM at CHOP https://www.facebook.com/virginie.herradormcnamar/posts/pfbid02NbqkEsH84XtaoNc8qma5LsPEsC16NVGmzgq6fXRb3opP4rGJjP2WjGkMUGhbBTjpl B at CHCO https://www.facebook.com/beata.tarasiuk.56/posts/pfbid0YJ4AxBuxtzoeqHyHHtwP5tLR8jGgRjxzxkJ  CB at WCMC https://www.facebook.com/corey.baysden/posts/pfbid0c7RZtzm8hsB3k5mTGpmiXhaq7xzL9vLptfVn5FYZ8ZcFEuxqiYETHss7eUxpwo8Bl RR at UCSF https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02JvfR1G33tAg9XRZVXMidstcZYcEjzrqFeutvepYoPVb1RbjTEF1QCJj4kbDdScKQl&id=100088305909698    Episode 166 of #Syngap10  #Advocate #PatientAdvocacy #UnmetNeed #SYNGAP1 #SynGAP #SynGAProMMiS

Lester Kiewit speaks to Nedbank economist Isaac Matshego, about the key decision emerging from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Budget, which includes a scaling down of his original two percentage point VAT hike, to a 0,5-percentage point increase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester speaks to Zimbali Mncube, Tax and Budget policy researcher at Institute for Economic Justice, about why they want the Minister of Finance to step down ahead of the delivery of his Budget speech which was delayed in from February. The IEJ says Minister Enoch Godongwana is misleading the nation when he says a VAT hike is needed to fund the Social Relief of Distress grant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has proposed a surprising trade-off; scrapping the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant in exchange for avoiding a Value-Added Tax (VAT) hike. This as Minister Godongwana prepares to deliver his Budget speech tomorrow (Wednesday). The proposal has sparked concerns among low-income households, who rely heavily on the SRD grant. To shed more light on this development, Elvis Presslin spoke to Elizabeth Raiters, Deputy Director of the #PayTheGrants campaign

Hot Topic Topic: Budget speech look ahead: Finance minister accused of misleading nation on funding of SRD grant. Guest: Neil Coleman -Co-Founder and Senior Policy Specialist at Institute For Economic Justice (IEJ_SA)

Listeners shared their thoughts on minister of finance proposing the cancellation of the SRD grant or increasing vat. Listeners also shared their thoughts on SA sending a delegation to US to have talks with Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clement Manyathela hosts DA spokesperson for finance Dr Mark Burkes, Mathew Parks, who is the Cosatu Parliamentary Coordinator and Mdumiseni Ntuli, who is the ANC Chief Whip as they discuss the proposal by minister of finance to either increase VAT or cut the SRD grants ahead of the budget speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining us for this episode of Feedstuffs in Focus is Dr. David Baumert, Senior Technical Services Veterinarian at Zoetis Pork, to discuss the reasons why producers sometimes choose not to treat pigs — usually heavier weight finishers — in need of swine respiratory disease (SRD) therapy and the implications of non-use from a performance, labor and economic standpoint. This episode of Feedstuffs in Focus has been brought to you by Zoetis Pork.IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: People with known hypersensitivity to penicillin or cephalosporins should avoid exposure to EXCENEL RTU EZ. Do not use in swine found to be hypersensitive. Withdraw 6 days prior to slaughter when injection site volumes are greater than 5 mL up to 15 mL per injection site and 4 days prior to slaughter when injection site volumes are less than or equal to 5 mL per injection site. See full Prescribing Information at Excenelpork.com/PI.ReferencesPantoja L, Kuhn M, Farrand E, et al. Impact of a Husbandry Education Program on nursery pig mortality, productivity, and treatment cost. Journal of Swine Health and Production [serial online]. 2013;21 (4):188-194. Available from: CAB Abstracts, Ipswich, MA. Accessed May 1, 2018. Pineiro C, Morales J, Doncecchi P, et al. Individual Pig Care program improves productive performance and animal health in nursery-growing pigs. Journal of Swine Health and Production [serial online]. 2014;22 (6):296-299. Available from: CAB Abstracts, Ipswich, MA. Accessed August 1, 2018.Bowersock, T. L., Meeuwse, D. M., Kausche, F. M., Lucas, M. J., Bryson, W. L. and Dame, K.J. Efficacy of ceftiofur crystalline free acid and ceftiofur hydrochloride administered intramuscularly in swine inoculated with Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae. Pharmacia Animal Health. 2001. Data on file, Study Document No. ZRD-PSC-004402, Zoetis Inc.All trademarks are the property of Zoetis Services LLC or a related company or a licensor unless otherwise noted. © 2024 Zoetis Services LLC. All rights reserved. EXC-00084

Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - While most of the Strathcona Regional District's costs can be directly allocated to specific areas, others are labelled administration costs and need to be shared among the 10 communities. At their February 19 meeting the SRD Board discussed ways to make a more fair allocation of this expense.  Chief Administrative Officer David Leitch explained, “ To put this in perspective, let's say the SRD's total budget is $20 million or whatever it may be this year, we're talking about $2.8 million for admin costs.” Campbell River has close to three quarters of the SRD's population, but only contributes $1.6 million towards the $2.8 million administration bill. That's just under 56%. Some Campbell River Directors dispute that number and most appear to think they are paying too much for a service they derive very little benefit from. Mayor Kermit Dahl served notice that at the next SRD Board meeting he will move to slash Campbell River's contribution by 82%.

Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - A quick question just came up in regard to Cortes Island's ongoing Zoning Bylaw Review. Cortes Island residents have up until noon on Friday, March 7, to make their thoughts known on possible limits to house sizes known.   “Do we want to put a limit on the maximum house size on Cortes?  It's a basic yes or no question.” asked Regional Director Mark Vonesch.    “If you do agree, what is the maximum size you would like to see happen? Everything from 2,500 square feet to 4,300 square feet. I've certainly heard from a lot of people that this is something that's important to consider.  Basically do we want to have folks buy land here and build mega mansions?  Do we want to have Cortes be a place where the ultra wealthy can buy a piece of land and build a summer mansion?”  “There's probably going to be quite heated thoughts on both sides of this question and rather than me just making a decision I want to understand what the wishes of the community are.”  “If this new regulation goes through and we do say Cortes agrees that we should limit the size of the houses that are built, one of the questions people have is what does that mean for houses that are already larger than whatever square footage that we choose? The answer for that is simple, they'll be grandfathered in. The bylaw does affect new builds only. If the house burns down, they won't be able to build to that same size.”  “If this regulation does go through and anyone decides to build a house that's larger than the square footage that Cortes Wants, then the SRD can create a court injunction and have them either go through the process of reducing the size of their house to conform to the regulation, or take the house down.”   “Is this something we want? How do we want to have land use on, on Cortez B? I'm really excited to hear people's answers.”

Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - It is only two weeks until President Donald Trump decides whether to impose 25% tarrifs on Canada and Mexico. There is some question whether he will follow through. Trump was initially going to impose the tarrifs on February 4, but the previous day Wall Street's three main indices fell sharply over concerns about the global economy. The stock market recovered that afternoon after Trump announced he would postpone the tarrifs for a month. However Canadians are preparing for the worst and, on the local level, one of the topics discussed at yesterday's Strathcona Gardens Commission meeting is impact Trump's proposed tarrifs could have on Campbell River's $130 million REC-reate Strathcona Gardens project. Commissioner Cal Grunerud raised the question: “ What's happening with America.” Commissioner Ron Kerr stressed,  “This is a tariff that is definitely going to raise our costs.” Wolfgang Parada, Senior Engineering Manager with the Strathcona Regional District, assured the Comissioners that steps are already being taken to minimize any impact.  “The first thing is looking at the contracts, what type of contract the general contractor has with the trades. It's under the duties and taxes, basically the trades are only responsible for those duties and taxes when they bid for the project. Anything extra will be billed to the general contractor. The general contractor will pass it to us.” “We need to work carefully to minimize the impact to the project and the first thing that we have done is we asked the General Contractor to compile a list of materials and equipment coming from the States.” “This is very preliminary right now because if the tariffs are implemented to Canada, that doesn't affect the project. It will only affect the project when Canada retaliates and put tariffs on the States, if those tariffs are related to some of the materials that are coming for this project. That list is being developed at this point. We need to understand what suppliers we have here in Canada, if there are alternatives. We need to look at the status of the solutions.” “This is not an easy process. When we hire a trade, that trade needs to submit shop drawings. Those shop drawings are approved. They need to procure the equipment. Once they buy the equipment, they ship the equipment from the States. Once they cross the border, that's when they pay the tax.” Parada explained they are trying to assess which materials can be brought into Canada before the tarrifs are implemented. They are also trying to identify Canadian alternatives for some products. “I'm happy to provide an update as soon as I have more information, but we know it's critical. We're ahead of the game and we're hoping that the project budget and as well as the schedule doesn't get impacted by the tariffs.” David Leitch, CAO of the SRD, added, “If there's going to be a negative impact, we're going to let our MP, MLA and the province know because they will be hurting us.”

In this episode of Swine Health Insights, we sit down withDr. Jessica Risser, DVM, Swine Technical Consultant at Elanco Animal Health, to discuss Pradalex®, an innovative antimicrobial treatment for swine respiratory disease (SRD). With SRD being one of the most persistent challenges in pork production, Dr. Risser explains how Pradalex®'s fluoroquinolone formulation enhances efficacy while supporting responsible antibiotic use. We dive into best practices for veterinarians, how Pradalex® fits into broader herd health strategies, and why its broad-spectrum coverage and short withdrawal period make it a game-changer for swine producers. Tune in to learn how Pradalex® can help improve herd health and long-term performance.

Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) may have a nasty surprise for property owners in Campbell River and Area D. They may soon be asked to approve an additional $54 million debt to finance the second phase of the new REC-REATE Strathcona Gardens project. When they originally consented through an Alternative Approval Process (which automatically passes unless 10% of the electorate object), taxpayers were informed the cost was almost half of what is now being put forward “The April 2023 staff report indicated that both phases of the REC-CREATE project were going to be included. They had a Class A estimate they were using for the swimming pool and Wellness Center and they had a  2019 Class D estimate for the ice arena. They also said that the Class D estimate for the ice arena had been escalated. So you would assume by reading that the April  2023 staff report was costed up to be based on current construction costs and inflation.  In addition to that, what I found in the staff report was that they said that the $73 million would include both phases and that staff would strive to deliver the project within the $73 million budget.  That staff report, since it was in April 2023, was less than two years ago,” explained Deborah Rasnick, a professional accountant who worked in senior budget positions of BC public sector organizations for 15 years. “ The new business case that was presented in December of 2024, and approved tentatively by the Strathcona Gardens Commission now, has an estimated cost for phase two only of $58 million. That's on top of The previous approval. So the total cost now of the entire REC-REATE project could increase to around $130 million, and that's an 80% increase from the prior amount.”  “Same thing goes with debt. The original approval allowed for the SRD to borrow Up to $64.67 million and that was approved through AAP. Now this new REC-REATE project phase two, as they're calling it,  wants to allow for an additional $54 million, creating a total debt of up to $118 million, providing they get authority to do that from the participants in the Strathcona Gardens service area.  That increase to total debt reflects an over 80% increase from the prior balance as well.” 

D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Contents 00:00 Show Start 00:02:11 Product Spotlight: Horizon Magazine 00:07:31 D&D & RPG News: Alphastream on 2025 D&D Monster Manual Math 00:09:31 Commentary: D&D at Madison Square Garden 00:13:28 D&D & RPG News: Mike Mearls and Ray Winninger on the Past and Future of D&D 5e 00:15:42 Product Spotlight: 2025 Monster Manual Initial Thoughts 00:27:56 Product Spotlight: D&D 2025 Monster Manual Lich 00:32:28 DM Tip: Avoid Getting Caught in the Zeitgeist 00:44:13 Patreon Spotlight: Talk Show and Patreon Q&A Databases 00:47:13 Patreon Question: What D&D Classes and Features Do I Ban? 00:52:19 Patreon Question: Making Flat Paper Character Minis 00:54:34 Patreon Question: Dealing with Agency-Stealing Effects like Stun 01:00:32 Patreon Question: Basic Rules or 5.1 SRD for New Players Links Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books: Horizon Magazine Alphastream on 2025 D&D Monster Manual Math Ray Winninger and Mike Mearls on Past and Future of D&D 5e Printable Heroes

Wallacedene residents, fed up with the uncollected refuse in their neighbourhood, have taken it upon themselves to clean up the area of illegal dump sites; Healthcare providers left with uncertain future after Donald Trump executive order; court rules aspects of SRD grant unconstitutional, Africa Melane discusses these stories with GroundUp editor Nathan Geffen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - A timeline on the REC-REATE – Strathcona Gardens Revitalization Project website traces the origins of this project back to an operational review in 1998. At that time, most of the community was satisfied with the existing facility and the idea of building a new complex did not gain momentum until 2015. A community survey taken between February 2nd and March 2nd that year found that someone from 72% of the Campbell River and 64% of Area D households visited Strathcona Gardens at least once a year. Construction for Phase One,  the New Aquatic and Wellness Centre, finally began on September 10, 2024. However the estimated cost of this project had risen to $73 million and the Strathcona Regional District is exploring the idea that Quadra Island and Sayward taxpayers should be contributing. Nothing has been decided, but the SRD has received a stream of letters from hundreds of Quadra Island residents stating they do not use Strathcona Gardens and definitely do not want to pay for it! A little group calling itself the Friends of Area C collected hundreds of names on a petition opposing the suggestion that Quadra taxpayers should be included in Strathcona Garden catchment area.  Cortes Currents: How long have you been collecting signatures? “We've been collecting for two and a half weeks. We have well over 600. My last estimate, because I haven't actually collected the form, is that we're closer to 800 already.  We're actively canvassing, in some cases door to door. We have signing tables in front of the grocery stores. We have petition sign up locations at a multiple business locations throughout the island,” explained Mike Gall from the Friends of Area C. Cortes Currents: How long will you continue to collect? Mike Gall: “Well, I could set a limit and say 1,000. We think that would be a pretty good representation of the sense of the community. Or a week or so before the next board meeting, which will be February 19th. There's no set timeline for all of this because it's really a non-binding petition.”

The #PayTheGrants Campaign has welcomed a landmark court ruling, declaring SASSA's 2023 regulations limiting access to the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant as unconstitutional and invalid. #PayTheGrants Deputy Director, Elizabeth Raiters, hailed the Gauteng High Court's decision as a major victory for current SRD grant beneficiaries and those previously excluded due to SASSA's restrictive regulations. She spoke to our senior producer Ronald Phiri

Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - Campbell River's Strathcona Gardens is in the midst of re-development. Following a successful Alternative Approval Process (APP) in Campbell River and Area D, whose residents use this complex, in 2023 the Board authorized borrowing up to $64.6 million for this project. Crews are currently building the foundations. The SRD is exploring the possibility of using Area C property tax dollars to support this complex, but has not yet decided upon a course of action. This sparked a great deal of resistance from Area C residents who do not want to see their property taxes increased to pay for a ‘Campbell River' project. In a motion made by Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney in November, she referred to hundreds of items of correspondence to that effect. The flow of correspondence continues. Emails and scanned letters from 65 Quadra residents, 2 Read Island residents and 1 Maurelle Island resident were received as correspondence at the January 22, 2025 SRD Board Meeting. None of the 68 correspondents supported the project. One admitted to using the Strathcona Gardens approximately 4 times during her 40 years on Quadra Island.

Here's a relatively quick overview of Black Sword Hack, the sword & sorcery game that ponders the question: "What is best in life?" You can purchase the complete "Ultimate Chaos Edition" or get the free SRD for the game at The Merry Mushmen website.

A look back on the last year in gaming, and for the show. Intro (0:34) – Thoughts of gaming in 2024 Video Games (14:11) – BG3's director thinks the game shouldn't be on subscription services. Is this old-school mindset hurting the game, in the long term? (Ep. #361) Tabletop Roleplaying (35:07) – The SRD for […]

Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - At their December 11 meeting, the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) Board passed a bylaw to regulate bulk water processing, bottling and sales on Maurelle, Sonora, Stuart, and the Rendezvous islands. Three Campbell River Directors voted against receiving the staff report for this bylaw. Director Susan Sinnott explained,  “I just want to hear from staff, the reasons necessary. Is there a pending application for people to bulk water in the distillation sound area? Is there an imminent issue?” Chief Administrative Officer David Leitch replied,  “The impetus of this. Bylaws came from the directors. So I think it's probably more appropriate for the director to speak to it.” Cortes Island Director Mark Vonesch pointed out,  “This is the same bylaw we already passed for Area D, Cortes and Quadra Islands.” Director Sinnott:  “Well, thank you, my recollection was there was concerns about water usage and aquifer protection. I just wanted to know if this was similar. I don't know if there's an issue in the Desolation Sound area that's similar.” Robyn Mawhinney is the Regional Director for Area C, which includes Quadra, Maurelle, Sonora, Stuart, and the Rendezvous islands:  “Although it says the Desolation Sound Rural Land Use Bylaw it's funnily enough, not in Desolation Sound. It's Read, Maurelle, Sonora, Stuart, and the Rendezvous Islands. If you look at the bylaws, it's really about providing an opportunity for community to have a public hearing If there is an application for a commercial water extraction enterprise.”  Director Sinnot: So raising my question again, are we regulating something that's not ever going to happen? I can't imagine there's ever going to be a person that wants to bulk water bottling or any type of extraction of a very remote area without ferry service. So one, I don't like the idea of regulating things if we don't have to, but second of all, we're intruding into an area outside our jurisdiction if it's about water preservation.” Director Mawhinney: “I would suggest that providing an opportunity for the community to have input on a commercial enterprise, which could drastically affect their drinking water is reasonable. I think when you look at what happened in Merville, if you wait until an application is coming forward it's too late.” The concern about bulk water extraction can be traced back to a Merville property owner's idea to bottle and sell the water beneath his property. On March 8, 2023, two weeks before CVRD approved MacKenzie's application, Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney asked the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) to report on the possibilities for limiting groundwater extraction within Area C. The District had just gone through the severest drought in Campbell River's records and it was about to go through the drought of 2023. On September 25, 2024, the SRD passed bylaws prohibiting ‘bulk water sales, bulk water processing and bulk water bottling' on any upland or foreshore area of Cortes or Quadra except where expressly permitted within a zone. That was when Director Mawhinney then introduced what has erroneously been called the Desolation Sound Bulk Water Regulation. Director Mawhinney: “ We've had a public hearing and the community was in support of it, as they have been for Area D, Area B (Cortes Island) and the Quadra island portion of Area C.”

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - The 32 properties in Tiber Bay are one step closer to being included in the South Cortes Island fire protection area. They are currently outside the boundary and, consequently, the Cortes Fire department cannot immediately respond to fires in that area. It needs direction from the BC Wildfire Service. Tiber Bay residents will soon be receiving a petition in which they can state their preferences. Cortes Island Director Mark Vonesch read out the motion at the December 11 SRD Board Meeting,  “That a petition be prepared and distributed to affected property owners to determine if they support the extension initiative, and then a further report be prepared for the Board's consideration at the conclusion of the petition process.” The only resistance came from two Campbell River Directors who had questions about process. Campbell River Director Susan Sinnott asked, “ With the petition being distributed during the mail strike, how are we doing this?” Shaun Koopman, the SRD's Protective Service's Coordinator, responded  “We're going to work with the Cortez Island Fire Department who will, we'll also work with the resident to make sure that everyone's envelope ends up in their hands.” Director Sinnott:  “So I'm assuming that there is a procedure under a petition that we can do this?” Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) David Leitch explained, “There's a petition process in generally. If you have a small amount of people in an area, you'll do a petition. If there's 10, 20, or 40 50 of them, whatever petition is totally acceptable. So this is a small group and a small area, and you can deliver the petitions to them.” Campbell River Director Doug Chapman objected to this,  “The only comment I have is that I wouldn't send the volunteer fire department into the new area at the risk of appearing to be pressuring people to sign. I think it should be people in the current area seeking signatures from those who are already in the area.” CAO Leitch: “ I think what we'll end up doing is they'll be delivering them to their door. There's no solicitation here.” Director Vonesch: “This extension is a request of this community already. So it is a bit of a formality to go through this, the residents have signed on for this.” Director Chapman: “So, what you're saying is that every single resident who's going to be included has already said they're in favor. Is that my understanding of what you're saying?” Director Vonesch: “I believe that's what happened here.” Director Chapman: “I know you believe that, but is it a fact.” CAO Leitch: “After the petition process, we'll find out.” Director Vonesch: I guess we will. Let's see what happens here Doug.” Director Chapman voted against the motion being given a second reading, but the decision to send out a petition was unanimous when Vice Chair Matthew Jack called the final vote

With disease outbreaks on the rise across the Midwest, controlling swine respiratory disease (SRD) pathogens has become even more crucial. Air filtration has been shown to reduce pathogen introduction. However, aerosol transmission into barns continues to occur.This episode is brought to you by Pharmgate Animal Health, a growing business that puts livestock first. Pharmgate provides a proven portfolio of technically supported, high-quality products that are the foundation of custom herd health protocols. By offering multiple options for active ingredients, concentrations, and administration routes, Pharmgate provides you with choices to fit your needs, backed by a team with technical expertise to get the results you want.From the 2024 International Conference of Swine Viral Diseases in Chicago, Feedstuffs' Ann Hess talks with Erin Kettelkamp of Swine Vet Center to, among other things, dig into a recent study in the area of biocontainment and airborne swine pathogens and its findings. To access more SRD resources and connect with an expert, visit Pharmgate.com.

Nathan Geffen, Editor of GroundUp, joins John Maytham to discuss the flawed investigation into SASSA's SRD grant system. Geffen highlights how the investigation, costing R280,000, failed to address crucial questions about fraudulent applications and payouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

     In this Episode Saul and Jolene talk about making a RPG from a computer game.  This was from a question that Saul read online about a father that wanted to make a RPG for his kids that played Destiny 2.  Saul thought he recognized the game and even thought he had the older computer game but he was thinking of Mass Effect 2.  Still Jolene and Saul discussed the trials and tribulations of making your own RPG.        It has been Saul's belief that making your own game would be a big work and time investment.  But a few years ago he saw the show Carnival Row.  He even downloaded a free version that used the Cypher System from Monte Cook Games.  It had a lot of the lore and art from the show but Saul didn't like the Cypher System for this game.  He set to port it to Free Leagues Year Zero Engine.  This was before Free League put out their SRD or their version of the OGL.         And just a couple of months ago Saul wrote up another game based on Year Zero about cuddly animals going on adventures in the spirit of The Wind the the Willows, Watership Down,  Books by Brian Jacques.  Saul wrote it in one day and with a bit of adjustments he made a playable game where he ran two separate adventures.      So it can be done.  Saul and Jolene also talk about writing a RPG with a big IP and whether its worth trying to publish such a RPG game.            Thank you all for Listening      Web Art by Jim Foster      Episode Art by Michael Shean-Jones     Music by Soul Understated, song Gonna Make It,  off the album Unreleased      Available from Tribeofnoise.com     Used Under the Creative Commons License 3.0     https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Trump vs Harris. Una elección crucial que no se limita solo a votar por el rumbo de los Estados Unidos Donald Trump o Kamala Harris. La candidata demócrata o el regreso del hombre que revolucionó el partido republicano colocándolo de rodillas y a sus órdenes. Las instituciones democráticas, el respeto a la independencia de poderes, la mínima empatía versus... Donald Trump y su modo de entender el poder. Mañana Estados Unidos vota, elige, selecciona. Un sistema complejo que terminará ungiendo al presidente del mundo ECDQEMSD podcast El Cyber Talk Show - episodio 5906 El Presidente del Mundo - Entre Kamala Harris o Donald Trump Conducen: El Pirata y El Sr. Lagartija https://canaltrans.com Noticias del Mundo: A horas de las Elecciones USA 2024 - Los reyes embarrados en Valencia - Titulares post Halloween - Gracias por la fiesta - El nuevo disco de The Cure - El robo de los Warhol - La Séptima SRD en Salta Historias Desintegradas: Preguntas infrecuentes - Perros con comandos - Inglés para perros - El chihuahua no se adiestra - El pastor alemán y el tercer reich - Las caritas de satisfacción - Más asientos en el aeropuerto - El código QR que nadie vio - Onomatopeyas - Academia de belleza - Problemas con el tiente - La estilista de confianza - Shampoo, enjuague y crema - La línea completa - Día de los Enamorados en Egipto - De Nefertiti a Cleopatra - Mucho Marketing y más... En Caso De Que El Mundo Se Desintegre - Podcast no tiene publicidad, sponsors ni organizaciones que aporten para mantenerlo al aire. Solo el sistema cooperativo de los que aportan a través de las suscripciones hacen posible que todo esto siga siendo una realidad. Gracias Dragones Dorados!! NO AI: ECDQEMSD Podcast no utiliza ninguna inteligencia artificial de manera directa para su realización. Diseño, guionado, música, edición y voces son de  nuestra completa intervención humana.

Swine respiratory disease (SRD) is a commonly encountered health challenge in today's hog industry. SRD includes a wide range of bacterial pathogens that can impact pig respiratory systems as well as the overall health of a farm system. What might all this mean for your operation, and how can you fight back? This episode is brought to you by Pharmgate Animal Health, a growing business that puts livestock first. Pharmgate provides a proven portfolio of technically supported, high-quality products that are the foundation of custom herd health protocols. By offering multiple options for active ingredients, concentrations, and administration routes, Pharmgate provides you with choices to fit your needs backed by a team with technical expertise to get the results you want.Joining us today on Feedstuffs in Focus is Dr. Nic Lauterbach, technical services veterinarian with Pharmgate Animal Health. Our topic is that of how swine respiratory disease can be stopped in its tracks through the implementation of practical strategies and recommendations for improving herd health outcomes when faced with the threat of swine respiratory disease.To access more SRD resources and connect with an expert, visit Pharmgate.com.

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 First Principles Genetic disease means that gene broken since conception. Novel medicines are possible ways to fix the gene - Genetic Therapies (ASO &/or AAV), this is recent, before now, kids with these diseases were a “go home and love them” situation. These are delivered via spinal tap or directly to the brain in leading medical centers. First though, regulators must approve.   Our job Develop medicines or get industry to - This is happening see Pipeline Get regulators to approve trials Get medical centers up to speed on SYNGAP1-Related Disorders (SRD) What we are building on CHOP ENDD funded externally (see #S10e92) and replicating what was built for STXBP1, check last week's webinar https://curesyngap1.org/resources/webinars/93-endd-chop-2024-syngap1/ Rare-X platform for PRO collection Regulatory pathway being made clearer every day by Stoke (Dravet), Praxis (SCN2A), Ionis (many) all of whom are working on SYNGAP1 as well.   What we are asking for We need to raise at least $500k (3rd site), preferably $1.13M (ProMMiS) Make your largest gift ever to SRF Fundraise with friends and family ACES is now ProMMiS, who knew ACE meant Adverse Childhood Event, not us. Key slides: S1 Path to Treatment | 2024 (09.27.24) 1. Why Now?  Why is it time to go from bench to bedside (research to clinical)? At least 10 companies on our pipeline not to mention multiple small molecule efforts We have limited resources – so the focus has to transition, clinical funding first. CHOP Gift is 1 year down… 2. Why NHS?Understand SYNGAP1 better, go beyond Vlaskamp 2019 and Wiltrout 2024, see #S10e105  FYI at CHOP, as I shared in #S10e151, at year 1, we are at  – 86 (Visits) + 10 (new scheduled) + 19 (2nd) + 4 (3rd)  + 22 (follow up)  Learn what to measure in clinical trials for SRD, remember our seizures are challenging Ideally we develop a Synthetic Control Arm if we use GCP Why top shelf?  We need institutions the FDA will take seriously and our children are very complex requiring experienced clinicians.  3. Why Multidisciplinary. Neuro, Psych, Genetics, PT, ST, OT, GI, Sleep, ENT, Ortho. Beyond the sheer burden of getting our kids out and about for multiple appointments the coordination by a parent is almost impossible.   4. Why Multisite/3 sites?Replicable/scalable required by regulators Accessibility (not primary reason) Establish more locations where trials will be managed Laying a foundation for a national self-sustaining network 3 is the minimum, look at STARR or Angelman, both had/ve 4. 5. How and why so fast? Because we can.  Time is Brain. Following a well trodden path SMA, Rett, Angelman, Dravet, but we are moving FASTER. 6. Does the industry really care? We are next there are so so many behind us, eager to take the resources we have access to today. Market size (Per our Census 425 US/1500 global is tip of iceberg) Multiple players reassuring each other Relatively strong amount of scientific and clinical research Haploinsufficiency (like Dravet – STOKE) – so relatively easy 7. Expensive? No. Clinical Research is more expensive than basic scientific research. Leveraging CHOP and Rare-X, setting up required networks to prepare for clinical trials.  It's time. 8. Why Bother/Help? Now is the time for SYNGAP1, we miss it at our peril. Sure, once in these places we will still see our patients, but the study, the support and the focus may pass. Our kids don't die, regardless of patient age, what we are doing can change their future and that of their loved ones and caregivers. If not us, then who? It is a rare exception when a non-family member gives a gift, and it is always because a family member asked.  We must ask. 9. What can I do? Donate to, share, join our Coast2Coast Clinics Challenge – two SYNGAP1 Squads in West and East – it's critical $500k goal by end of 2024; more than $1M needed just for the SYNGAP1ProMMiS. So far, donations from $25 to $25,000 – each and every contribution matters. This requires our entire S1 network to solicit family, friends, work colleagues, companies, etc. to contribute. Many causes out there – why not ours? Syngap.Fund/C2C   https://Syngap.Fund/C2C > https://secure.givelively.org/donate/syngap-research-fund-incorporated/coast2coast-clinics-challenge   Two teams:  https://Syngap.Fund/West & https://Syngap.Fund/East

Subscriber-only episodelistener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!In this EXTENDED members-only episode, we are joined by Chicano author Scott Russell Duncan to talk about his new book "Old California Strikes Back" and the state of Chicano publishing!"Old California Strikes Back is a modern Ramona Diary, the record tourists kept of the sites of Old California and the book Ramona and Hollywood movies that renamed and transformed them. A mix of fantasy and memoir, the author SRD's tour turns surreal as he enters the myths of the Californios with the talking head of the Chicano folk hero Joaquin Murrieta. They race a self-styled Zorro to get the spurious Jewels of Ramona while the media is convinced SRD and Joaquin are the serial killer dubbed Two-Heads. Ultimately, SRD records his truth and recreates a reality where he may exist."Purchase here: https://amzn.to/483B3LAYour hosts:Kurly Tlapoyawa is an  archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His  research covers  Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the  historical connections  between the two regions. He is the author of  numerous books and has  presented lectures at the University of New  Mexico, Harvard University,  Yale University, San Diego State  University, and numerous others. He  most recently released his  documentary short film "Guardians of the  Purple Kingdom," and is a  cultural consultant for Nickelodeon Animation  Studios.@kurlytlapoyawaRuben Arellano Tlakatekatl is a scholar, activist, and professor of history. His research explores Chicana/Chicano indigeneity, indigenist nationalism, and Coahuiltecan revitalization. Other areas of research include Aztlan (US Southwest), Anawak (Mesoamerica), and Native North America. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Mexicolore, and several academic journals. He frequently presents at historical conferences and has taught courses at numerous colleges & universities. He currently teaches history at Dallas College – Mountain View Campus.   Find us: https://www.facebook.com/TalesFromAztlantis Merch: https://chimalli.storenvy.com/ Book: The Four Disagreements: Letting Go of Magical Thinking (Amazon)

listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!In this episode we are joined by Chicano author Scott Russell Duncan to talk about his new book "Old California Strikes Back" and the state of Chicano publishing!"Old California Strikes Back is a modern Ramona Diary, the record tourists kept of the sites of Old California and the book Ramona and Hollywood movies that renamed and transformed them. A mix of fantasy and memoir, the author SRD's tour turns surreal as he enters the myths of the Californios with the talking head of the Chicano folk hero Joaquin Murrieta. They race a self-styled Zorro to get the spurious Jewels of Ramona while the media is convinced SRD and Joaquin are the serial killer dubbed Two-Heads. Ultimately, SRD records his truth and recreates a reality where he may exist."Purchase here: https://amzn.to/483B3LAYour hosts:Kurly Tlapoyawa is an  archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His  research covers  Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the  historical connections  between the two regions. He is the author of  numerous books and has  presented lectures at the University of New  Mexico, Harvard University,  Yale University, San Diego State  University, and numerous others. He  most recently released his  documentary short film "Guardians of the  Purple Kingdom," and is a  cultural consultant for Nickelodeon Animation  Studios.@kurlytlapoyawaRuben Arellano Tlakatekatl is a scholar, activist, and professor of history. His research explores Chicana/Chicano indigeneity, indigenist nationalism, and Coahuiltecan revitalization. Other areas of research include Aztlan (US Southwest), Anawak (Mesoamerica), and Native North America. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Mexicolore, and several academic journals. He frequently presents at historical conferences and has taught courses at numerous colleges & universities. He currently teaches history at Dallas College – Mountain View Campus.   Support the showFind us: https://www.facebook.com/TalesFromAztlantis Merch: https://chimalli.storenvy.com/ Book: The Four Disagreements: Letting Go of Magical Thinking (Amazon)

Back at it again, the SRD crew tries out the depths of this new system, and has a great time building the story and playing out some dramatic action! What fate will befall the planetary odysssey beginning around our writers table!? https://www.lamemage.com/microscope/ CREDITS: Cheyenne Vazquez Benjamin Weiner Michael Giacomelli Jesse Shiroma Zachary Moore-Smith ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK: Composed & Arranged by Darkbriar (Ben Weiner) 'River Flute,' 'Beauty Flow,' ,' 'Half Mystery,' 'Water Prelude,' By Kevin MacCleod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License (incompetech.com) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Additional Music from Syrinscape

Welcome to another edition of You Heard it Here Last, where we talk about news you've already heard.https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/dandds-new-rules-will-be-available-under-a-creative-commons-licence/We are kicking off today with yet more D&D News. It's funny how much we talk about a game we don't play. But that's a topic for another day. Today we are talking about the fact that the new D&D Rules that is being called D&D 2024 for now will be released under a Creative Commons License.Wizards of the Coast has already put 5E material in their SRD or Systems Reference Document which allows third party contributors to use the rules in their products and now promises that all of the new game material will also be available in the SRD.Now we can talk about something that is not D&D Related.https://www.enworld.org/threads/asmodee-owner-to-split-into-3-companies.703830/Embracer Group, the Swedish company that owns Asmodee, Edge Studios, and Fantasy Flight Games will split into three different companies. With over 9,000 IPs this is bound to have an affect on games we love.The company has been going through a rough time with hundreds of layoffs and closures and this move is being made to allow the different groups to publicly trade and focus on what the do best. The three groups are Asmodee (table top gaming), Coffee Stain & Friends (Premium and Free to Play Online Gaming), Middle Earth Enterprises & Friends (LOTR Content, Dark Horse Comics, and Tomb Raider) 

Hello listeners! Welcome to another episode of Reckless A-Talk, our TTRPG interview show where we sit down with some of our favorite writers, players, GMs, and streamers to get to know a little bit more about what makes them who they are.I am as always your host GM Nathan I use he/him pronouns, and I am so happy to present to you this frankly long overdue, very inspirational and very fun interview with game designer and shitpost legend and marketing extraordinaire Lex from TitanomachyRPG.We talk about this a little during the actual episode, but Lex started a little ahead of us in the tabletop gaming space, and was always someone I personally looked up to. Super creative, hardworking, consistent, and generally generous with their time and expertise. Plus, incredibly funny and thoughtful.Lex has designed many games across a variety of genres and systems, but they are probably best known for their Caltrop Core System Reference Document or SRD.As of last count at the publishing of this episode, more than 230 games have been published through Caltrop Core and the document has been downloaded more than 2000 times.In this episode, we talk about Caltrop Core, but also about self-expression, depression, perseverance, the importance of failure and growth, and shitposting.As always if you enjoy this episode please go check out some of our other Reckless A-Talk interviews and maybe even our actual play episodes.Thanks for listening!—Edited by Nathan Lurz and Jonathan Zhang—Website: https://titanomachyrpg.com/Lex on social media:https://x.com/titanomachyRPG https://www.tumblr.com/titanrpg Lex on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TitanRPG VOD of Nighthawks: https://www.twitch.tv/namelessdomain/video/1749027564 Self Promo/Digital Marketing Crash Course by Lex: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXOmQ6ypOCI Lex-hosted Queer Wrath Game Jame for Pride Month, running through July 1 2024!https://itch.io/jam/queerwrathPrinciples of Anarchismhttps://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/lucy-e-parsons-the-principles-of-anarchism  Fat Magic Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hannaht/fat-magic-rpg-5e-campaign-setting A shitpost: https://x.com/titanomachyRPG/status/1558196629286567944?lang=en 

Ryan and Ben talk about some of the most recent Wizards of the Coast News and then discuss campaign and adventure length Matt Colville's video “How Long Should an Adventure Be?” Community Pages: How Long Should an Adventure Be?; D&D Beyond's VTT map tool updates; Expanding the SRD; Polygon's Vecna: Eve of Ruin review; Adventure … Continue reading "Episode 111 – Campaign Length and News"

A bit of a news breakdown today. Wizards of the Coast is surprisingly adding the new Core Rulebooks's updated SRD to Creative Commons. But then they juke in another direction and make some unpopular changes to D&D Beyond! Kobold Press issues has some things to say about the reception of their Black Flag Reference Document, and Josh compares *just how similar* it is to D&D's 5.1 SRD (spoilers: a lot). D&D Beyond Changes: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1709-d-d-beyond-marketplace-redesign-see-whats-new-here New Core Rulebooks SRD will be Creative Commons: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1717-2024-core-rulebooks-to-expand-the-srd GET OUR MONTHLY GAMING NEWS NEWSLETTER:  https://goblinsandgrowlers.beehiiv.com/subscribe SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtSPHOe-0jQARPpxvi0xgHQ JOIN 800+ GOBLINS ON OUR DISCORD:  http://bit.ly/goblindiscord Don't forget the usual: Telephone, Telegraph, Tell a Friend about the Goblins and Growlers Podcast. ----more---- LISTEN, RATE, AND SUBSCRIBE! If you like the show, please tell a friend about it. And if you want to tell more people, then please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and/or your podcatcher of choice. You can find and/or support us at all the places below: https://instagram.com/WayOfBrandolore https://patreon.com/goblinsgrowlers https://facebook.com/GoblinsAndGrowlers https://goblinsandgrowlers.podbean.com (and basically any other podcatcher) https://quidproroll.podbean.com (our sister podcast, the best narrative play) The Goblins and Growlers Podcast is produced by Goblins and Growlers, a Richmond, Virginia-based tabletop-roleplaying game content and events company dedicated to inclusivity through TTRPGs. 

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica have a preview of the upcoming Voidrunner's Codex for Level Up: Advanced 5e. In the news, the 2024 Dungeons & Dragons rules will be in the SRD, 13th Age 2nd edition Kickstarter is live, Critical Role launches streaming service Beacon, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about a ranger with an unconventional animal companion. -------------------- News Kobold Press releases SRD for Black Flag System under ORC License https://www.enworld.org/threads/kobold-press-black-flag-system-reference-document-released.704095/ Black Flag Reference Document https://bfrd.net/ Level Up SRD plus others https://a5esrd.com/ 2024 D&D Core Rules will be added to SRD in 2025 https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-d-d-core-rules-will-be-added-to-srd-in-2025.704057/ Cynthia Williams new CEO of Funko https://investor.funko.com/news-and-events/press-releases/Press-Releases/2024/Funko-Appoints-Cynthia-Williams-Chief-Executive-Officer-Board-Member/default.aspx 13th Age Second Edition Kickstarter launches https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-13th-age-2nd-edition-kickstarter-has-launched.704098/ See Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk recording live at UK Games Expo on Friday, May 31 https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1845-live-podcast-recording-of-morrus-unofficial-tabletop-rpg-talk/ Green Ronin launches Engine: The AGE Roleplaying Game Magazine https://www.enworld.org/threads/green-ronin-launches-engine-the-age-roleplaying-game-magazine.704128/ Warrior on the cover of the D&D Red Box revealed https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-red-box-who-is-the-warrior.704086/ Critical Role launches Beacon, a new streaming and membership service https://www.enworld.org/threads/critical-role-launches-subscription-streaming-and-member-service.704130/ -------------------- Voidrunner's Codex Voidrunner's Codex introduction https://www.enworld.org/threads/here-it-comes-the-voidrunners-codex-a5e-in-space.704063/ Kickstarter pre-launch page for Voidrunner's Codex – Sign up now to be notified with the Kickstarter goes live https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/the-voidrunners-codex-sci-fi-box-set-for-5e-and-level-up-a5e Book preview from April https://www.enworld.org/threads/introducing-the-voidrunner%E2%80%99s-codex.703605/ Preview of hacking rules for Voiderunner's Codex https://www.enworld.org/threads/hacking-in-the-voidrunner%E2%80%99s-codex.704145/ A look inside the Star Captain's Manual https://www.levelup5e.com/news/lets-peer-inside-the-star-captains-manual -------------------- Please support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus Don't forget to join the Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033145023517295/ and join us on Discord at https://discord.gg/VAuxX8M Ask your Listener Question on Twitter, email morruspodcast@gmail.com, or contact us on TikTok at TikTok -------------------- Hosts: Russ “Morrus” Morrissey, Peter Coffey, and Jessica Hancock Editing and post-production: Darryl Mott Theme Song: Steve Arnott Malach the Maleficent played by Darren Morrissey Check out all the media content from EN World at http://enliverpg.com

Almost everyone has house rules for their games, but are there house rules that are good for (nearly) every game? DMs Matt and Rob share over a dozen house rules from their games and their favorite systems that can (probably) be lifted and inserted into whatever TTRPG system your table plays. Subscribe to the DMofNone Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/DungeonMasterOfNone  Join the DMofNone Discord! Links to rules:  FATE CORE, "Declaring a Story Detail" Year Zero Engine SRD, Chapter 4, "Rounds & Initiative" Giffglyph, Darker Dungeons, "Chapter 20: Active Defense" Traverse Fantasy, "Damage Roll as Attack Bonus" 13th Age SRD, Character Rules, "Choose Your One Unique Thing" Cypher System SRD, Creating Your Character, "Character Descriptor, Type, and Focus" Daggerheart Playtest 1.4, Open Playtest Manuscript, "Maps, Range, and Movement" Odd Skull Blog, "Combat Maneuvers, The Easy Way" Blades in the Dark SRD, "Progress Clocks" Troll Smyth, "Shields Shall Be Splintered!" Lich Van Winkle, "The Genealogy of Advantage and Disadvantage in RPG Mechanics" 5e SRD, Rules, "Advantage and Disadvantage" Music: Pac Div - Roll the Dice; Odetta - Hit or Miss. 

Wizards of the Coast drops microtransactions from D&D Beyond, promises to update the 5e SRD, and releases an AI art FAQ. Should every TTRPG have a TV show like Fallout? Crowdfund Campaign Cabinets here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/loudounlaserworks/campaign-cabinets?ref=cq6nex Sign for the Monster Hunter playtest: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHPG_2024_4_134 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael James: @JamesJHaeck  Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor:  @ZsDante  Topics: 00:00 - Intro 05:09 - D&D SRD update 10:26 - D&D Beyond microtransactions 19:29 - WotC AI art FAQ 25:28 - Campaign cabinets 29:12 - Fallout TTRPG sales 43:18 - AI art and small creators 51:40 - AI art and GM use

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica catch up with all the TTRPG news for the week including D&D Lego and Converse, the end of Baldur's Gate, Kobold Press on D&D Beyond, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about deciphering monster classifications. -------------------- News Gamesmarkt.de English language site https://www.gamesmarkt.de/en Jim Ward passed away https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-luminary-jim-drawmij-ward-passes.703205/ Jim Ward's column on EN World https://www.enworld.org/ewr-porta/categories/drawmijs-tsr.92/ No DLC or sequel for Baldur's Gate 3 https://www.enworld.org/threads/no-more-baldurs-gate-from-larion-team-is-elated.703271/ 5e SRD 5.1 Braille Transcription https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/472156/5e-srd-5-1-system-reference-document-braille-transcription-and-tutorial?affiliate_id=36142 US and Canadian local game stores will have D&D new releases 2 weeks early https://www.enworld.org/threads/us-canada-gamers-get-d-d-books-2-weeks-early-at-local-game-stores.703198/ Quest from the Infinite Staircase Adventures Revealed https://www.enworld.org/threads/quest-from-the-infinite-staircase-adventures-revealed.703239/ Kobold Press is now on D&D Beyond with Tome of Beasts https://www.enworld.org/threads/kobold-press-tome-of-beasts-joins-d-d-beyond.703252/ Official D&D Lego Set https://www.enworld.org/threads/official-lego-set-for-dungeons-dragons-coming-soon.703267/ Converse D&D Chuck Taylors https://www.enworld.org/threads/converse-releasing-limited-edition-dungeons-dragons-sneakers.703266/ The Multiversal Garden https://sealight-studios.itch.io/the-multiversal-garden Dungeons & Dragons HeroClix https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-coming-to-heroclix.703148/ GoFundMe for Owen K.C. Stephens https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-owen-kc-stephens-fight-cancer The Owen K.C. Stephens is RAD Bundle with over $1000 worth of RPG products for just $29.99 https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/473197/owen-kc-stephens-is-rad-bundle?affiliate_id=36142 Rob Wieland's review of Dragonbane Bestiary https://www.enworld.org/threads/dragonbane-bestiary-adds-antagonists-and-allies-to-your-game.702836/ Daggerheart Open Beta Playtest https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/473383/daggerheart-open-beta-playtest?affiliate_id=36142 Cats of Catthulhu 10th Anniversary Edition on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mrjoel/cats-of-catthulhu-10th-anniversary-edition The Untold Story of Kickstarter's Crypto Hail Mary – And the Secret $100 Million a16z-led Investment to Save Its Fading Brand on Fortune https://fortune.com/crypto/2024/03/11/kickstarter-blockchain-a16z-crypto-secret-investment-chris-dixon/  -------------------- Please support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus Don't forget to join the Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033145023517295/ and join us on Discord at https://discord.gg/VAuxX8M Ask your Listener Question on Twitter, email morruspodcast@gmail.com, or contact us on TikTok at TikTok -------------------- Hosts: Russ “Morrus” Morrissey, Peter Coffey, and Jessica Hancock Editing and post-production: Darryl Mott Theme Song: Steve Arnott Malach the Maleficent played by Darren Morrissey Check out all the media content from EN World at http://enliverpg.com

Josh was under the weather, so we were lucky enough to snag Noted TTRPG Attorney Noah Downs, Esq., to come and talk about and offer his on-the-ground perspective about the tumultuous last 12 months in Dungeons & Dragons and the tabletop gaming space overall. Do you think Wizards of the Coast/Hasbro has recovered from the PR nightmare that was the Open Gaming License controversy? I'd argue that even with last month's layoffs, D&D is far stronger now and better positioned to thrive than it was this time last year. Check below for all the topics we discussed. The OGL Controversy One Year Later Despite the body blow to the company, is Wizards of the Coast actually *better off* now than they were a year ago? WotC juking everyone with Creative Commons D&D's 5.1 SRD going into Creative Commons wasn't at the top of anyone's list of probabilities when everything with OGL started. Third Parties' Plans Foiled Third-party publishers clearly planned for a different outcome when they started announcing their upcoming D&D alternatives. But, once WotC went with Creative Commons, it seems like they scrambled to still move forward without losing face even though their original motivation was less and less relevant. One D&D (Can we even call it that anymore)? Call it One D&D, call it 6.0. Whatever it is, it's coming, and it remains to be seen if it's going to be "iterative" like was originally announced or an entirely new ruleset. You would think that releasing the 5.1 SRD into Creative Commons would incentivize them to release a whole new ruleset. Wasn't there a D&D movie? Yes, and it bombed. We talk about why. WotC's Book Price Bloat Sure there's inflation and things generally cost more, but what extra value are you getting for the additional cost of these books? Planescape returns… is it worth it? Rerelease, remix, or return to get your money back? Does the new 5E Planescape justify its existence? Ernie Gygax and Justin La Nasa's NuTSR files Chapter 7 Uninclusive company with a racist and transphobic product continues to have problems and files for bankruptcy after ing around and finding out. Weird D&D channel What's the deal with that D&D free ad-supported television channel? Who asked for this? More importantly, who's paying for it? AI's influence on content creation AI has 100% affected every corner of content creation in the last year and WotC wasn't safe, either. We talk about the real AI art scandal and the smaller, made-up one that came at the end of the year. GET OUR MONTHLY GAMING NEWS NEWSLETTER:  https://goblinsandgrowlers.beehiiv.com/subscribe CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE AND GIVE US A SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtSPHOe-0jQARPpxvi0xgHQ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@goblinsandgrowlers JOIN 800+ GOBLINS ON OUR DISCORD:  http://bit.ly/goblindiscord OBLIGATORY 'FORGOTTEN PATHS' PLUG Also, I have to promote "Forgotten Paths," or Noah will hunt me down and end me chillingly and mysteriously. So anyway, check out "Forgotten Paths! LISTEN, RATE, AND SUBSCRIBE! If you like the show, please tell a friend about it. And if you want to tell more people, then please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and/or your podcatcher of choice. You can find and/or support us at all the places below: https://instagram.com/WayOfBrandolore https://twitter.com/BlackCloakDM https://patreon.com/goblinsgrowlers https://facebook.com/GoblinsAndGrowlers https://goblinsandgrowlers.podbean.com (and basically any other podcatcher) https://quidproroll.podbean.com (our sister podcast, the best actual play) The Goblins and Growlers Podcast is produced by Goblins and Growlers, a Richmond, Virginia-based tabletop-roleplaying game content and events company dedicated to inclusivity through TTRPGs.