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Darryl Mott

Darryl Mott is a tabletop gaming and media journalist with bylines from outlets including Ain't It Cool News, EN World, and Zombie Orpheus Entertainment. He also makes videos for YouTube and does live streams on Twitch as well as doing post-production and editing for the Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk podcast.

Cyberpunk Red Jumpstart Kit Announced from R. Talsorian Games

May 29

R. Talsorian Games announced details for the introductory boxed set for Cyberpunk Red, the new edition of the iconic cyberpunk roleplaying game.

Podcast #50: Special Celebration Episode with Shane Stacks and Darryl Mott!

May 29

This week, Morrus is joined by Shane Stacks (Shane Plays) and Darryl Mott for an epic length celebratory episode for Episode Number 50! Over the extra-long episode, we talk about how to break into the RPG business, the importance of chronicling the history of RPGs, how EN Publishing got the license for Judge Dredd and the Worlds of 2000 AD, producing a podcast, the Alien franchise, and a lot, lot, LOT more! Plus we have a brand-new sketch written by Shane!

News Digest: Summary of the D&D Announcements of the Week, One Ring 2nd Edition Announced, New Elder

May 23

Hello everyone, Darryl here with this week’s gaming news! A summary of the big D&D announcements and aftermath, One Ring Second Edition, an Elder Scrolls narrative wargame announced, Spiel des Jahres 2019 nominees announced, and more!

Podcast #49: The Descent into D&D's 2019 Announcements

May 22

This week, Morrus and Peter delve into The Descent for all the big Dungeons & Dragons product announcements for the second half of 2019! In the news, an update on the Bethesda plagiarism story, a new D&D art documentary premiered, Warhammer Age of Sigmar and Warhammer 40K Wrath and Glory news from Cubicle 7, The Expanse RPG available for pre-order, and more! Plus our favorite game in all the world and a brand new sketch!

The Final Announcement from The Descent Live Stream: Eberron Hardcover

May 20

The final announcement at the end of The Descent stream is a hardcover book for the Eberron setting!

Full Stats for Infernal War Machine from Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

May 18

We've now got the full stats for the Infernal War Machine thanks to Twitter user @JohnCarney.

The New Dungeons & Dragons Storyline for 2019 Leaked Ahead of Live Stream

May 17

Canadian bookstore chain Renaud-Bray posts listing for new Dungeons & Dragons adventure due this September several hours ahead of the planned live stream release. The title of the new adventure is...

News Digest: Warhammer RPG Updates, New Tariffs Worrying Game Companies, New Star Wars RPG Books Ann

May 16

Hello everyone, Darryl here with this week’s gaming news. The vanishing Warhammer 40K: Wrath & Glory mystery has been solved and it’s tied to Age of Sigmar news, new tariffs have game companies worried, new Star Wars RPG titles announced, and more!

Podcast #48 Exploring Saltmarsh Finale: The Styes

May 15

This week, Morrus and Peter take a look at the final adventure from Ghosts of Saltmarsh, The Styes originally published in Dungeon Magazine #121. In the news, we’ve got a peek at Ghosts of Saltmarsh itself, Bethesda allegedly plagiarizes a D&D Adventure League adventure, the Shadowrun Sixth Edition release schedule, and more! Plus our favorite game in all the world and a brand new listener-submitted sketch!

Shadowrun Sixth World Beginner Box Review

May 12

The Shadowrun Sixth World Beginner Box due for release at Origins this June will be our first look at the new edition of the now 30-year-old Shadowrun game system. This new edition promises to be a more streamlined experience for new players while still satisfying veterans, but does it live up to that promise?

News Digest: More Shadowrun 6e News, Sneak Peek at Ghosts of Saltmarsh, Bethesda Accused of Plagiari

May 09

Hello everyone, Darryl here with this week’s gaming news! More Shadowrun 6th Ed news, a sneak peek at Ghosts of Saltmarsh, Bethesda allegedly plagiarizes Adventure League module, Paizo crowdfunding a 5e book, and so much more I had to do a rapid-fire round!

Bethesda Pulls Promotional Elder Scrolls D&D Module Following Plagiarism Accusations

May 08

Bethesda released a free D&D adventure set in Tamriel in order to promote the new expansion to their Elder Scrolls Online MMO. Shortly after posting, multiple similarities were discovered between the "Elsweyr Tabletop Scenario" and DDAL05-02 “The Black Road”, a D&D Adventure League adventure from 2016 by Paige Leitman and Ben Heisler.

Podcast #47 Expedition to Saltmarsh – Tammeraut’s Fate

May 08

This week, Morrus and Peter take a look at “Tammeraut’s Fate” from Dungeon #106, the next-to-last adventure to be remade for D&D’s Ghosts of Saltmarsh. In the news, a new edition of Shadowrun is coming out this year, the Origins Award Nominees are announced, Paizo is making a Pathfinder Adventure Path for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (?!?), and more! Plus a brand new sketch and our favorite game in all the world!

News Digest: Shadowrun Sixth Edition, Origins Award Nominees, BESM New Edition Amid Controversy, Ali

May 02

Hello everyone, Darryl here with this week’s gaming news. Shadowrun Sixth Edition. I will do my best to also talk about other things, such as the new Big Eyes Small Mouth, an official Alien RPG, the Origins Award nominees, and more!

Shadowrun Sixth Edition Announced!

May 01

The Sixth World is getting a Sixth Edition this year! As part of the 30th anniversary of the Shadowrun game system, Catalyst Game Labs announced that the new sixth edition will be released this summer.

Origins Awards Nominees Announced

May 01

The Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for this years Origins Awards.

Podcast #46 Salvage Operation to the Isle of the Abbey

May 01

This week, Morrus and Peter continue their review of the Ghosts of Saltmarsh original adventures by looking at two Dungeon Magazine adventures, Salvage Operation (#123) and Isle of the Abbey (#34).

News Digest: Ex-BioWare Designer to WotC, Baldur's Gate Adventure on DM's Guild from Original Creato

Apr 25

Hello everyone, Darryl here with this week’s gaming news. Former BioWare Designer James Ohlen has been very busy with Wizards of the Coast and D&D, new WizKids miniature line for Starfinder, Darker Hue Studios announces its next project, and more!

Podcast #45 U3 The Final Countdown-- Err, Enemy

Apr 24

This week, Morrus and Peter delve into the final of the U-Series modules for Dungeons & Dragons, The Final Enemy in anticipation for the release of Ghosts of Saltmarsh. In the news, the Pathfinder 2nd Ed live stream Oblivion Oath starts, ex-BioWare devs’ Odyssey of the Dragonlords for 5e launches Kickstarter, RPGs up but games overall down in 2018 industry financial report, and more! Plus a brand new user-submitted sketch, Our Favorite Game in All the World, and more!

News Digest: $1 Billion Raised for Games Via Kickstarter, New DM Screen Announced, a Brand-New Drizz

Apr 19

Hello everyone, Darryl here with this week’s gaming news! Games on Kickstarter crosses $1 billion raised, Ghosts of Saltmarsh DM Screen and more announced, preview of the new Drizzt novel Boundless, Warhammer fan survey open, and more!