About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of Gen Con on the future of D&D, including new playtests and award nominations.

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 podcast@ghostfiregaming.com 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 AI 49:19 - Invasion of the Doppelgängers?

People in this episode

Hosts: Ben, Dael, Todd, Shawn

Topics covered

• Gen Con
• D&D events
• Daggerheart playtests
• Ennie Awards
• Chaosium vs AI
• D&D Season of Magic

Keywords

• Gen Con
• D&D
• 5.5e
• Daggerheart
• Summoner
• Blood Hunter
• ENNIES
• Chaosium
• playtests

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WotC, Chaosium

Products: D&D, 5.5e, Daggerheart, Summoner, Blood Hunter

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