#245. WotC Backtracks on D&D Beyond Drops!

#245. WotC Backtracks on D&D Beyond Drops!

June 10, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 245

About this episode

The episode discusses WotC's changes to D&D Beyond Drops and features updates on the D&D Advisory Group and Hasbro's new AI company.

Is WotC listening to the community with the changes to D&D Beyond Drops? We meet the members of the D&D Advisory Group, Hasbro starts up an AI company, and Paizo are forced to make some difficult choices. Grim Hollow now Available: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHRF_2026_6_244 Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael Todd: @ToddKenreck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @jberrt Topics: 00:00 - What is Homebrew? 09:08 - D&D Beyond Drops update 13:31 - D&D Advisory Group 19:14 - New D&D book and Baldur’s Gate 2? 27:58 - Hasbro AI studio 32:50 - Paizo layoffs 35:55 - Neon Odyssey breaks records 45:24 - John Blanche 46:42 - Digital dice themes

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