Necromancer Patron’s Coffer First Look

Necromancer Patron’s Coffer First Look

Oct 31, 2024

Drac takes a look at all the offerings from the Necromancer Coffers. Notice – I did not look at the Glamered Weapon Aura or the Harvesting Sickle (cosmetic weapon).       *Note A code was provided to Drac from Standing Stone Games.  ...

Toys “R” Us is Back! A New Era of Fun Opens in Suburban Chicago

Toys “R” Us is Back! A New Era of Fun Opens in Suburban Chicago

Oct 31, 2024

    A Nostalgic Return Get ready to relive your childhood dreams! Toys “R” Us, the iconic toy retailer, has made a triumphant return to the Chicago area with a brand-new standalone store. Located in the bustling Harlem Irving Plaza in Norridge, this 10,000-square-foot wonderland is a haven for kids (and kids at heart).   A Grand...

Cormyr Server Launch: A Rocky Start

Cormyr Server Launch: A Rocky Start

Oct 24, 2024

  Standing Stone Games’ highly anticipated launch of the Dungeons & Dragons Online Cormyr server didn’t go as smoothly as planned. Despite being the game’s first-ever 64-bit server, the launch was plagued by technical issues that forced multiple server outages.     Initial Problems The server’s debut for VIP players...

DDO Players News Episode 348- The One With Lanterns Crossbows And Sabertooth

DDO Players News Episode 348- The One With Lanterns Crossbows And Sabertooth

Oct 19, 2024

  This week we discuss update 70, Crossbows Changes, Cormyr, Lanterns in the Mist, and much more! 0:00 Start 00:38 Update 69.4 Release Notes 02:02 Update 69.4.1 Release Notes 03:14 Update 70 Lanterns in the Mist/Crossbow Changes/Lanterns Event Talk 44:59 Cormyr Arrives on Wednesday, October 23rd 49:24 Store Sales 51:53 Greyhawk Returns in 2024 Dungeon...

Lanterns in the Mist Intro Dungeon And Cosmetic Mount First Look

Lanterns in the Mist Intro Dungeon And Cosmetic Mount First Look

Oct 17, 2024

  Drac runs the intro lanterns dungeon and takes a look at the cosmetic’s and Mount! Note – this was the 2nd build on Cormyr, so this might be subject to change…      ...

DDO Players News Episode 347 The One With Night Revels And 64 Bit Tests

DDO Players News Episode 347 The One With Night Revels And 64 Bit Tests

Oct 3, 2024

  Drac is joined by Community Manager Cordovan this week, we talk Night Revels, The 64 Server Test And Much more!   Audio Only Listen And Download Link http://subvertedmadness.com/ddo/playersnews/DPN347.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (72.6MB)   YouTube Watch Links Game News Update 69.3 Release Notes Night Revels Expired Ingredient Bug...

64 Bit Server – “Cormyr” Coming To DDO

64 Bit Server – “Cormyr” Coming To DDO

Sep 24, 2024

  Disclaimer: This blog post is based on information gathered from the friday’s at four live video stream and may contain inaccuracies. Please refer to any official DDO announcements for the most up-to-date details.   The 64 Bit  Era for DDO: DDO is taking a significant step forward with the introduction of 64-bit servers. This transition...

DDO Players News Episode 343 – The Squirrels Of Cthulhu

DDO Players News Episode 343 – The Squirrels Of Cthulhu

Jun 23, 2024

  Evil Beeker joins Drac to talk about Magic of Myth Drannor Expansion Pre Orders and MUCH MUCH More! Buckle up folks! it’s a longer show! But with Beeker you know that was going to happen!!!   0:00 Start 01:22 Magic of Myth Drannor Expansion Pack Pre Orders Are Live 07:01 Magic of Myth Drannor FAQ 14:29 Update 68.0.1 Release Notes 21:30...

Magic of Myth Drannor Expansion Pack Pre Orders Are Live

Magic of Myth Drannor Expansion Pack Pre Orders Are Live

Jun 12, 2024

  The upcoming expansion Magic of Myth Drannor, is now available for pre-purchase, and different bundles available as always. Pre-purchase the latest update hitting Dungeons and Dragons Online that brings us deep within the Forgotten Realms to make our way through the ruins of Myth Drannor. There are three different Bundles to choose from, including...

DDO Players News Episode 338 – The One With Dragon Lords And Mcribs

DDO Players News Episode 338 – The One With Dragon Lords And Mcribs

Feb 29, 2024

  We talk Update 66, Update 66.0.1 and more!   Audio Only Listen And Download Link http://subvertedmadness.com/ddo/playersnews/DPN338.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (76.8MB)   YouTube Watch Links Game News Update 66 Release Notes Update 66.0.1 Release Notes Join DDO at PAX East on March 21st Sales: February 29th – March 7th...

Matthew Lillard To Launch Whiskey Inspired By Dungeons & Dragons

Matthew Lillard To Launch Whiskey Inspired By Dungeons & Dragons

Aug 24, 2023

  Matthew Lillard, an actor known for roles such as Shaggy in the live-action “Scooby-Doo” and Stu in the Scream Franchise. Is set to launch a whiskey inspired by… Dungeons and Dragons.     Find Familiar Spirits – founded by Lillard, screenwriter Justin Ware, and Blue Run Spirits co-founder Tim Sparapani – this fall is launching Quest’s End, a...

Amazon Is Working On A New Lord Of The Rings MMO

Amazon Is Working On A New Lord Of The Rings MMO

May 16, 2023

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Amazon is making an MMO based on The Lord of the Rings.     A Lord of the Rings game is on the way from Amazon Games, as it enters an agreement with Embracer Group to develop an MMO game set within the stories of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit books. That’s right, Amazon Games has...

DDO Players News Episode 327 – Pinkerton’s At The Door

DDO Players News Episode 327 – Pinkerton’s At The Door

May 2, 2023

This week we talk about Update 59, New Forums, and what happens when you break and embargo from WOTC/Hasbro and much more!   Audio Only Listen And Download Link http://subvertedmadness.com/ddo/playersnews/DPN327.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (78.5MB) YouTube Watch Links   Game News Update 59 Release Notes New forums arrive next week  ...

Gloomhaven: The Role Playing Game Will Include 600 + Miniatures

Gloomhaven: The Role Playing Game Will Include 600 + Miniatures

Apr 30, 2023

    Gloomhaven: The Role Playing Game, an open-world tabletop role-playing game based on the hit series of award-winning board games, will launch a crowdfunding campaign on June 20 using Backerkit’s new crowdfunding platform. The RPG will expand the world created by Isaac Childres with eight ancestries, 16 classes, and a line of more than 600...

DDO Players News Episode 326 – A Wonka Bar In The Plainscape

DDO Players News Episode 326 – A Wonka Bar In The Plainscape

Apr 13, 2023

It’s been awhile! So we have a SUPERSIZED size for you! Patrick and Evilbeeker join us this week we cover Update 59 and beyond on Lamannia, The D&D 5e road map, One Magic card to rule them all, and we review the D&D Honor Among Thieves movie. Plus much more! Timestamps for video version (Audio should be fairly close to these) 0:00 Start 02:25 Game...

Everyday Heroes Core Rule book Review

Everyday Heroes Core Rule book Review

Feb 1, 2023

  Introduction to Everyday Heroes Everyday Heroes TTRPG is a role-playing game designed by Evil Genius Games. It is set in a world of superheroes and villains, and players take on the roles of those heroes and villains in order to save the world. The game is designed to be fast-paced and action-packed, with a focus on story-telling and player-driven...

DDO Players News Episode 311 – Litter Box Catastrophe

DDO Players News Episode 311 –  Litter Box Catastrophe

Apr 14, 2022

This week we talk Update 53.2 Preview, Dark Souls is getting and RPG and Drac rants about Stranger Things, and much more!   Audio Only Listen And Download Link http://subvertedmadness.com/ddo/playersnews/DPN311.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (68.6MB) YouTube Watch Links   Game News Lamannia U53.2 Preview 1 (4/13 – 4/15) U53.2 Preview...

DDO Players News Episode 308 The One With The Ravenloft Plagues And Dinosaurs

DDO Players News Episode 308   The One With The Ravenloft Plagues And Dinosaurs

Feb 19, 2022

We cover the Producer’s Letter and more!   Audio Only Listen And Download Link http://subvertedmadness.com/ddo/playersnews/DPN308.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (86.4MB) YouTube Watch Links...

Immersive D&D Inspired Restaurant And Amusement Center Planned In Lake Geneva

Immersive D&D Inspired Restaurant And Amusement Center Planned In Lake Geneva

Nov 25, 2021

  An immersive fantasy-themed restaurant will open in the birthplace of Dungeons & Dragons in 2024. The Griffin & Gargoyle is a planned 350-seat restaurant that will open in Lake Geneva, best known to D&D fans as the home of Gary Gygax, one of the co-creators of Dungeons & Dragons, and the headquarters for original D&D publisher TSR....

Gen Con Indy 2021 Returned To Indianapolis, Drawing Over 35,000 Attendees

Gen Con Indy 2021 Returned To Indianapolis, Drawing Over 35,000 Attendees

Sep 22, 2021

  Gen Con, the largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention in North America, returned to Indy this week for the first time since 2019, drawing a unique attendance of over 35,000 gaming fans to the Indiana Convention Center about 50% of attendance in 2019 for four days of gaming, shopping, cosplay, and great local food and entertainment. The...