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An UNPRECEDENTED amount of D&D news fell out of Gen Con, including Icons, Dark Sun, and even Universes Beyond setting up a massive number of new D&D products! Follow Aberration here: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHAB2_2026_8_935 Email your questions to [email protected] Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael Todd: @ToddKenreck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @jberrt Topics: 00:00 - Gen Con Recap 08:57 - Gen Con breaks records! 10:11 - D&D keynote recap 13:37 - World of Warcraft 16:37 - Is D&D flooding the market? 28:20 - D&D Beyond updates 32:01 - Aberration 34:18 - Ghostfire Gaming x…
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Ghostfire Gaming · Leisure & Travel · English
Ben Byrne, Dael Kingsmill, Shawn Merwin, and Todd Kenreck bring you the latest tabletop hobby news, discussions on roleplaying game design, ideas for players and GMs, and share their passion for tabletop roleplaying games and the community! For More info be sure to check out ghostfiregaming.com .
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E259 · 16 Sep 2026 · 51 min
#259. D&D Has Gone Off the Deep End With Playable Kuo-toa...
Unearthed Arcana returns to the Underdark for round two, with new Cleric and Sorcerer subclasses, an updated Circle of Spores Druid, and FIVE playable species. Meanwhile, we tackle character death in D&D, figure out how to run a HUGE dungeon without losing your mind, and ponder whether Frankensteining game systems together makes a masterpiece or a monster? Back Aberration NOW it's the LAST 24 HOURS : https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHAB2_2026_8_935 Email your questions to [email protected] Jess: @jbertart Dael: @dailydael Jordy: @Arlentric Editor: @jberrt Topics: 00:00 - Intro/…
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E258 · 9 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
#258. Wake Up Babe, a New D&D TV Show Announced!
Netflix announces a Ravenloft TV series, but who should play D&D's most notorious villain, Strahd von Zarovich? We fondly remember the D&D movie, recap every announced (and cancelled) D&D TV show, and ponder whether 5.5e should have bounded Hit Points? Back Aberration NOW: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHAB2_2026_8_935 Email your questions to [email protected] Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael Todd: @ToddKenreck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @jberrt Topics: 00:00 - Intro 01:17 - Ravenloft coming to Netflix 13:57 - Every announced D&D TV show 17:13 - Remembering Honor Among…
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E257 · 2 Sep 2026 · 53 min
#257. Reacting to the Warlock Trailer and D&D's Digital Future!
Gameplay footage from Warlock gets a HUGE reaction, and D&D drops ANOTHER surprise video game trailer! Meanwhile, we ponder whether a 5.5e adventure could ever feel like The Odyssey? Back Aberration NOW: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHAB2_2026_8_935 Email your questions to [email protected] Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael Todd: @ToddKenreck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @jberrt Topics: 00:00 - Intro 04:19 - Warlock video game 14:35 - Long Rest Tavern game 19:11 - Exodus (& octobot!) 25:13 - Aberration 26:40 - The Odyssey as a D&D adventure? 41:57 - High Level Adventures
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E156 · 26 Aug 2026 · 58 min
#256. D&D Now Lets You Play as a Mind Flayer... (which SHOULD be a Bad Thing, Right?)
The latest D&D Unearthed Arcana lets your 5.5e character "transform" into a Mind Flayer! But shouldn't turning into a monster be a bad thing? Back Aberration NOW: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHAB2_2026_8_935 Email your questions to [email protected] Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @jberrt Topics: 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - UA: Mind Flayer Transformation 26:18 - Aberration board game 30:53 - UA: Underdark subclasses 54:33 - Ravenloft D20 Popcorn Bucket
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E255 · 19 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
#255. Does EVERY TTRPG Have to be a Video Game, Now?
Digital platforms like D&D Beyond continue to infiltrate the TTRPG industry with the release of Free League Unbound! Could Paizo recover from their money troubles? And what's the secret to ensuring your D&D Players are always having fun? Learn how to use their curiosity against them! Noclip documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAv0LYLQi5c&tEmail your questions to [email protected] Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael Todd: @ToddKenreck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @jberrt Topics: 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - Best TTRPG video games 08:57 - Free League Unbound 17:51 - Paizo's got…
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E253 · 5 Aug 2026 · 41 min
#253. How D&D SLAYED Gen Con to Remain the #1 TTRPG
SO MUCH D&D news exploded at Gen Con, including Icons, Dark Sun, Greyhawk, and the Universes Beyond projects: World of Warcraft and Star Wars... we barely had time to cover it all while sheltering from a tornado! GeeknSon gaming tables: https://geeknson.com/pages/game-room-gaming-table Email your questions to [email protected] Ben: @TheBenByrne Joey: @JamesJHaeck Justice: @justiceraminarman Foster: @TheatreOfTheUnaligned Editor: @jberrt Topics: 00:00 - Gen Con 2026 13:50 - D&D Icons 22:14 - Uh oh, A Tornado 22:46 - GeeknSon 24:01 - Dark Sun 28:08 - Star Wars 30:41 - World of Warcraft
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29 Jul 2026 · 57 min
#252. The Deadliest Challenge Your D&D Party can Face!
What's more dangerous in D&D than a monster? The party! So give your players a taste of their own medicine with the "Anti-Party" method. Also, should roleplaying be MANDATORY for a Warlock player? Email your questions to [email protected] Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael Todd: @ToddKenreck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @jberrt Topics: 00:00 - Intro 03:42 - The "Anti-Party" 16:41 - Gen Con events 19:28 - Warlock players MUST roleplay 37:14 - Is 5.5e crafting broken? 46:58 - Is a monster book a setting guide?
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E251 · 22 Jul 2026 · 52 min
#251. Is D&D Abandoning the Adventurer's League?
Are D&D Encounters replacing the Adventurer's League? Meanwhile, Paizo revokes its Pathfinder and Starfinder license from Archives of Nethys and we decide the best social encounter rules. Book your seat for the Starlight D&D Epic: https://events.humanitix.com/starlight-dnd Email your questions to [email protected] Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael Todd: @ToddKenreck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @jberrt Topics: 00:00 - Using a DM Screen? 07:45 - D&D Encounters S2 16:53 - Finding a TTRPG group 21:19 - Starlight D&D Epic 23:35 - Ghostfire at Gen Con 25:09 - Paizo revoke license 41:06…
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E250 · 15 Jul 2026 · 59 min
#250. How Gen Con will Reshape D&D's Future!
WotC announces a STAGGERING number of D&D events for Gen Con, which could change the future of 5.5e forever! Daggerheart releases new playtests for the Summoner and Blood Hunter, while Chaosium Vote Grim Hollow for Best Setting at the ENNIES: https://vote.ennie-awards.com/vote/2026/ Email your questions to [email protected] Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael Todd: @ToddKenreck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @jberrt Topics: 00:00 - Hiding Ability Check DC's 14:16 - The D&D TOWER!! 29:35 - Ennie Awards voting 30:47 - D&D Season of Magic 39:15 - Daggerheart playtests 45:50 - Chaosium vs…
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E249 · 8 Jul 2026 · 59 min
#249. DON'T Let Party Conflict Ruin Your D&D Campaign!
Is it ever safe to let your D&D party argue among themselves? Should just ANY character be allowed to use Thieves Tools to pick a lock? What makes a great TTRPG open game license? We answer the tough questions on this week's episode! Learn about Aberration: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHAB_2026_7_249 Email your questions to [email protected] Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @jberrt Topics: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Project Hail Mary [SPOILERS!] 06.23 - Letting Sorcerers pick locks? 18:41 - Ennie Awards nominations 22:45 - A Grim Hollow board game!…
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