{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/674cf5861c6967d814005868/67e35847ff10fa253f1562cd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Are TTRPGs taking a turn away from crunchy to bring us more narrative-focused one-shots?","description":"<p>While there are still plenty of crunchy tabletop games out there, lately we're playing a lot of shorter TTRPGs that lean into narrative elements — and are easier to schedule than long form campaigns. We talk about our recent Pigeon's 11 game, the cozy fantasy of Legend in the Mist, and the Nebula-nominated Yazeba's Bed and Breakfast. Also, we're apparently going back to Eberron this year in a surprise D&amp;D book that wasn't part of the original 2025 release slate.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus the speedy demise of Sigil, Wizards of the Coast's Unreal-based VTT that launched and laid off its staff within a month. Yikes.</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy the show, please<a href=\"http://patreon.com/blizzardwatch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> support us on Patreon</a>, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free!</p>","author_name":"Blizzard Watch"}