About this episode
Wizards of the Coast chart their future D&D plans as a franchise, we explore whether a TTRPG should be balanced or fun, and there's IMPORTANT late-breaking Critical Role news! LAST CHANCE to Set Sail on the Aetherial Expanse: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_AEDG_2025_7_933Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 03:53 - Aetherial Expanse ENDING soon! 07:54 - Critical Role play with puppies 08:44 - WotC plans for the future 23:29 - Is AI actually the future? 33:37 - Adventures with TOO MANY choices 43:25 - Does game balance matter?