Best Onednd Podcasts (2024)

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Nerdcognito - Episode 239: WotC Forces OneDND on EVERYONE Using D&D Beyond 1:04:05

17d ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Well, Wizards of the Coast (with lots of Hasbro fingerprints) has stuck it to fans again -- this time, their 5e base. WotC has chosen to force the shift to OneDND and will auto convert all materials in D&D Beyond to the new platform, once again breaking their word about backwards compatibility. The SparkleTroll crowd is NOT happy. Can we utilize th…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 241: Not a Hero's Feast for the Eyes! 1:06:37

3d ago1:06:37

1:06:37

The Hero's Feast artwork from OneDND is the most Wizards of the Coast thing WotC has done... this week. We pick it apart, talk about "why?", and have a general good time because YouTube sensation The Dungeon Delver, Mr. Bill Silvey is guest hosting this week! This, plus one or two abysmal Reddit takes and the news makes for a great conversation abo…

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Episode 7: Sleepy Time With Zadaxin 1:38:04

4d ago1:38:04

1:38:04

Big day requires big snooze, Zadaxin takes a nap. Step into the whimsical world of 'Roll For Rizz,' where a band of heroes, reincarnated into modern-day Japan by Goddess Inc., face an unexpected challenge: adapting to everyday life while thwarting the sinister remnants of their former nemesis. Created by Chester Lidden, this improvised comedy serie…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 240: WotC to "Revise" Keep on the Borderlands; Building Intrigue as a DM 1:05:15

10d ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Continuing the path of destruction and erasure of the OG creators of D&D, Wizards of the Coast has announced that the new DND 5.5/OneDND starter set will include a new version of B2: Keep on the Borderlands, but "updated for modern audiences." Why are they intentionally scrubbing or rewriting classic content that has no need for revision? Then, aft…

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Episode 6: Epic Gamer Moment! 1:24:06

11d ago1:24:06

1:24:06

Zadaxin may or may not perform a total party wipe...just saying! Step into the whimsical world of 'Roll For Rizz,' where a band of heroes, reincarnated into modern-day Japan by Goddess Inc., face an unexpected challenge: adapting to everyday life while thwarting the sinister remnants of their former nemesis. Created by Chester Lidden, this improvis…

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Episode 5: Knowledge...But At What Cost? 1:10:55

18d ago1:10:55

1:10:55

The Mighty Heroes! Go up against a whole new type of enemy, workplace rivalry...and soccer! All of this and more in this weeks episode of Roll For Rizz! Step into the whimsical world of 'Roll For Rizz,' where a band of heroes, reincarnated into modern-day Japan by Goddess Inc., face an unexpected challenge: adapting to everyday life while thwarting…

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Fudging: Barkeep's Banter with the Elven Maid Inn - #001 13:44

19d ago13:44

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In the debut episode of the Elven Maid Inn's short-form show, she talks about Fudging and it's implications and impact on games and the hobby. *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL!! ...and go to your favorite podcast player or nerdcognito.com or to subscribe to the OG podcast, Nerdcognito! linktr.ee/nerdcognito…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 238: Designers NEED To Insert... Identity Politics & Social Justice Themes?!? 59:30

24d ago59:30

59:30

Continuing the 2-part show from last week, Grim Jim joins RD and Bert to talk about the discussion in the mainstream TTRPG/DnD hobby for the "need" for game designers to insert and address political themes, social justice, and "wrongs" of society in their games. Why is this a "need?" Answer: It is not. Plus, we begin the show laughing at some insan…

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Episode 4: Community Man! 1:13:12

25d ago1:13:12

1:13:12

Mot-Lee is given the job of running a board game night at his work! Step into the whimsical world of 'Roll For Rizz,' where a band of heroes, reincarnated into modern-day Japan by Goddess Inc., face an unexpected challenge: adapting to everyday life while thwarting the sinister remnants of their former nemesis. Created by Chester Lidden, this impro…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 237: Play THIS! ...not OneDND! (with special guest host Grim Jim Desborough) 1:02:12

1M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

OneDND has been set free by Wizards of the Coast. With WotC's "new" and "daring" upgrade now getting a lot of buzz, we take an ENTIRE episode talking about other games you can and should bring to your table! With Kyle out on vacation, our friend Grim Jim Desborough sits in and brings his unique perspective and two decades of professional game desig…

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Episode 3: The Mage 1:27:55

1M ago1:27:55

1:27:55

Our MIGHTY Heroes encounter a shape-shifter, a demon, and used car salesmen! All of this and more on this weeks episode of Roll For Rizz!! Step into the whimsical world of 'Roll For Rizz,' where a band of heroes, reincarnated into modern-day Japan by Goddess Inc., face an unexpected challenge: adapting to everyday life while thwarting the sinister …

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Nerdcognito - Episode 236: Dave Arneson RIPPED OFF at GenCon; ShadowDark Sweep! 57:08

1M ago57:08

57:08

Did you know that Dave Arneson worked on a super-secret follow-up to Blackmoor with a nobody studio that no one has heard of? NEITHER DID THE ARNESON ESTATE. This disgusting grift really has RD and the boys upset, and they detail the situation for you. Plus, Kelsey and ShadowDark sweep the ENNIEs and a Reddit redemption story. ----more---- The News…

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Episode 2: With Enough Gold You Too Can Own Anything! 1:59:29

1M ago1:59:29

1:59:29

After being hit by a car, our cast of characters are swindled out of their money and begin the MINIMUM WAGE ARC! Step into the whimsical world of 'Roll For Rizz,' where a band of heroes, reincarnated into modern-day Japan by Goddess Inc., face an unexpected challenge: adapting to everyday life while thwarting the sinister remnants of their former n…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 235: Hasbro's 2Q Earnings and WotC's Impact; New Ranger, Old Mindsets 1:06:14

2M ago1:06:14

1:06:14

Hasbro's 2nd Quarter earnings have posted. WotC continues to bleed. Sales are down. BUT -- RD thinks the Q looks... good?!? An economics light discussion of why Hasbro may not be in as much peril as some in the hobby would like. Plus, Elder Gods and Woke Warriors in the news. After the news, the guys look at how Wizards of the Coast believes they a…

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Episode 1: Your Reincarnation Representative 1:15:36

2M ago1:15:36

1:15:36

Our cast of heroes embarks on their mighty quest to defeat Darkness. But not in the way any of them would have planned... Step into the whimsical world of 'Roll For Rizz,' where a band of heroes, reincarnated into modern-day Japan by Goddess Inc., face an unexpected challenge: adapting to everyday life while thwarting the sinister remnants of their…

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Welcome To Roll For Rizz - Trailer 1:01

2M ago1:01

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Step into the whimsical world of 'Roll For Rizz,' where a band of heroes, reincarnated into modern-day Japan by Goddess Inc., face an unexpected challenge: adapting to everyday life while thwarting the sinister remnants of their former nemesis. Created by Chester Lidden, this improvised comedy series takes cues from beloved anime like Konosuba, Mis…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 234: Neo-Appendix N! Non-print Inspiration for the Gang! 1:07:46

2M ago1:07:46

1:07:46

Bert and RD sit down and talk about a request from a friend of the show: "What is your personal 'Appendix N-like' curated list of non-print inspiration?" Listen as the guys chronicle everything from Movies to TV to Video Games and more! How did these items impact their games and their creativity? The news this week is, well, exactly what you would …

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Nerdcognito - Episode 233: Your Character is DEAD!; Player Input into World Building 1:07:33

2M ago1:07:33

1:07:33

Oh no! That giant just turned Bert's character into meat paste! What considerations are necessary and what must a player, a DM, and a gaming group do to pivot when a PC buys the farm? RD and Bert pontificate this point because, well, Bert's character was turned into meat paste at the last gaming session. After the news, the duo discuss what input, …

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Nerdcognito - Episode 232: D&D Crafting Change Catastrophe!; Sci-Fi/Horror Gem Mothership 1:01:55

2M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

Surprise, surprise: Wizards of the Coast continues to "re-imagine" Dungeons & Dragons... potentially into the grave. The "improvements" to crafting and the introduction of a hybrid "Minecraft" and "MMO" crafting system were released, and it looks like once again the game is getting fundamentally changed for the worse. The news makes us laugh as we …

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Nerdcognito - Episode 231: DM as Referee?!? What is the Correct Title and Role?; Western Renaissance 59:47

3M ago59:47

59:47

Spinning out of a conversation from last week, the gang talks about the title and role of the Dungeon Master in DnD. Is "referee" appropriate? What level of separation must the DM have with the group and the world? After this fun debate, with each of the guys having a distinct opinion, we tackle the news before saddling up to talk the resurgence of…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 230: WotC's Hideous, Woke, and Racist Art Drop 1:03:51

3M ago1:03:51

1:03:51

Wizards of the Coast has dropped a bunch of the "New" Dungeons & Dragons art... and it is just as hideous, woke, and racist as you could hope for. The guys talk about some of the more outlandish pieces and discuss how art, generally, is important to the hobby and hooks players in each game. Are some of these pieces intentionally horrific? Then, aft…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 229: D&D, Influenced by It's Own Supplements! 1:04:14

3M ago1:04:14

1:04:14

The "Dungeons and Dragons," TTRPG hobby has a boatload of influences... but is unique in the fact that it often influences.... itself. The guys talk about pivotal supplements that have shaped the hobby and how modern guidance continues to change our beloved passion. Plus everything from Critical Role to "ding dong" in the news! You won't want to mi…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 228: Gaming Group Meeting Failures; Unfathomable Board Game Revisited 1:02:51

3M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

In this episode, the gang talk about the TTRPG curse older than time: Getting the group together. Inevitably, every group is going to ride the rocky road of scheduling. Why is this the killing blow for some groups? How can you pivot? Is it the end of the D&D World? Then after the news, as requested by the Nerdcognito Nation, the boys revisit, run d…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 227: 40+ "Rules" for the TTRPG Table... (He's not wrong!) 59:48

3M ago59:48

59:48

A frustrated Dungeon Master presented his players (do they play?) with a list of "rules" that were going to be implemented moving forward. While clearly frustrated with SparkleTroll and otherwise bad player behavior as we dig through his list we have to ask... "Is he wrong?" The guys discuss faux pas of players at the TTRPG table and how the DM can…

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NanoNerdcognito: "Accidental Overpowering" 38:57

4M ago38:57

38:57

The holiday weekend in the States and a few too many life incidents have abbreviated this week's episode into a Nano! Fear not, though a touch shorter than usual, it is still packed with everything you'd expect -- Beginning with talk of how a DM can correct an "accidential overpowering" of a party and ending with news (from Reddit) RD and Bert sque…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 226: Too Many Classes! (aka Less is More) 59:54

4M ago59:54

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With ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SIX OFFICIAL (you read that correctly) classes and subclasses in DnD 5e, it's time the gang evaluated class structures in TTRPGs. There are no surprises here -- the guys believe less is more. Add in some tales of characters gone by, bard mocking, and of course the news, and you have a full episode of nerdy goodness that …

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Nerdcognito - Episode 225: From the Tabletop to the Screen! (and back!) 1:05:37

4M ago1:05:37

1:05:37

Fallout... The Last of Us... Rings of Power... Castlevania... there are a LOT of game-inspired screen adaptations hitting lately, and the trend is not going to end. This week, the boys look at all of the players and talk about what TTRPG, video, and board game adaptations they would like to see! Plus, a newsy tribute to Roger Corman starts a banger…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 224: WotC's AI Art Dust Storm... plus The Dungeon Delver! 1:01:59

4M ago1:01:59

1:01:59

This week, our good friend The Dungeon Delver drops in to chew the fat with the gang about the incredible nothingburger that was the Wizards of the Coast "AI art FAQ." There was a lot of internet noise, but is WotC doing... the right thing? The boys and Bill dig in deep to this offering insight, perspective, and opinion. Plus, the news will NOT dis…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 223: Grim Jim and the TTRPG Hobby's Toxic Cancel Culture 1:06:21

5M ago1:06:21

1:06:21

Hot on the heels of Nerdcognito getting de-platformed on YouTube after an alleged cancel culture report strike -- and the RD having his personal account targeted and wiped as well -- we look at cancel culture in the hobby in general. Who better to bring in for this discussion but "Grim" James Desborough? Jim gives his perspective on the hobby and i…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 222: Cynthia Williams out at WotC, Modules!, Dystopian Dawn Time Warped 1:19:50

5M ago1:19:50

1:19:50

Cynthia Williams has announced her departure from Wizards of the Coast! What does this mean? Listen to the guys give their takes on her exodus. Then, as promised, a lively deep dive into what makes a module and their role in the hobby. After the news, creator of Dystopian Dawn, Tony Garcia stops by to talk about his latest project and the gang brie…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 221: Can Tourists and SparkleTrolls be "Saved??" 1:04:43

5M ago1:04:43

1:04:43

Can a SparkleTroll be saved? Is a tourist worth bringing to the table? Should we even bother? This week the gang tears into all things tourist -- from origins to Critical Role toxins to playstyles. Can we bring the hobby back from a fundamental and philosophical shift? Plus, the news has LOTS of TTRPG goodness that you won't want to miss! (...and M…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 220: Player Requests, Suggestions, and DEMANDS?!? 1:00:06

5M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Players drop hints all the time. What happens when it is more than a friendly poke? How should you handle your group asking for in-game favors, dictating game/world events, demanding items, or throwing an X-card (just kidding, show the X'er the door!). Plus, the news, Ryan revives "Oriental" and shoves it back into the acceptable category, and tale…

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SPECIAL Nerdcognito - Episode 219: Discomfiting Dialogue with Daniel D. Fox (friend of the show?!?) 1:24:13

6M ago1:24:13

1:24:13

Nerdcognito talks to... Daniel D. Fox?!? (yes, THAT Daniel D. Fox) Uh oh."Infamous" RD and Kyle sit down with the "notorious" Daniel D. Fox, creator of Zweihander, alleged destructor of The Trove, and all around polarizing figure in the TTRPG space. Publicly politically misaligned with the guys AND potentially on the opposite end of the gaming spec…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 218: "You Can't Play With THEM!" 59:00

6M ago59:00

59:00

It happens -- a friend, a partner -- someone tells you "You can't play with THEM!" Maybe not you, but maybe that guy with the antisocial eye-rolling leftie girlfriend slowly exits from your table. Why and how do these ultimatums get made and how do they effect your table? Plus, the pros and cons of modules. Maybe. Probably not. ----more----Grab The…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 217: TPKs and Near Total Party Kills in D&D/TTRPGs 1:02:23

6M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

This week, the gang dives deep on the Total Party Kill. Talking about this unique situation that apparently makes SparkleTrolls weep, the boys look into it mechanically, from a story perspective, and through the eyes of both player and dungeon master. Of course, there are some great TPK stories thrown in there as well. This, combined with longer ch…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 216: Real Relationships at the Fake D&D Table; Arkham Files TTRPG! 1:01:13

6M ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Ever play at a table with that cutsey-wootsey couple that just seems to always help each other? How about the BF DM that always give the right magic item to his boo? This week we talk about how real relationships can alter a table and give our thoughts on how to preserve the integrity of your game. Also, a positive news week spins into an exciting …

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Nerdcognito - Episode 215: RD admits "I was wrong!", Horror at the Table, Blister Critters 1:08:24

6M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

This is a milestone episode: RD admits that he "was wrong" multiple times! First, the guys talk about introducing horror elements at the table. After the news, Anthony Grasso and Wythe Marschall drop by to talk about Blister Critters, their new Kickstarter game that originally was panned by Ryan before he did his homework only to be now praised bas…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 214: Mythology, Folklore, and History in D&D, Creativity and Improv 1:05:44

7M ago1:05:44

1:05:44

This episode, we look at how myth, legend, history, and tall tales have influenced Dungeons and Dragons specifically and the TTRPG world in general. Some folks claim this is a bad thing... but it's a great element that should be celebrated! The news includes RD doing a 180 after more details on a game he panned became available. After Ryan eats cro…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 213: Backstories?!? Encounter Balance?!? Pfft!! 1:00:40

7M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Birthed from last week's "Session Zero" descriptions, we have TWO topics this week that make the show -- and our heads spin: Backstories... and Encounter Balance. Are they needed? Do they make an appearance at our tables? How have these elements impacted the TTRPG Hobby? As if that wasn't enough... of course there is some crazy news, with a stroll …

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Nerdcognito - Episode 212: Consequences and Death in Your TTRPG; Our Own "Session Zero" 1:02:35

7M ago1:02:35

1:02:35

This week, the guys talk about consequences of action and PC death in TTRPGs. Why are these "horrible" things critical for your game? The news kicks around some nerdy developments on past stories and is highlighted by our "unnamed" hat tip on Reddit. Finally, Session Zero talk online has been rumbling again, so each of the gang describes what their…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 211: Nostalgia at your TTRPG table; Let's not make money! 1:02:48

7M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

Last week was a barnburner, so we needed to pump the brakes and return to some good ol' nerdy chatter! We open with a discussion of nostalgia, and the role it plays at your table. After the news, the guys ask the question "When did making money become a secondary goal in business?" ...specifically in our hobby! ----more----Grab The Village of Green…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 210: Grim Jim Desborough Co-Hosts and Digs Into #DungeonDrama 1:32:25

8M ago1:32:25

1:32:25

When Grim Jim calls, we answer. A special, extended-length episode that details the revelations that should shock the TTRPG design world. The gang and Jim dig deep into the article, talk about their perspective, and offer a path forward for our corner of the hobby. #DungeonDrama ----more----Grab The Village of Greenhaven NOW! https://www.drivethrur…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 209: Player Skill v. Character Ability; Tragedy at Taigon's Falls Review 59:26

8M ago59:26

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Dovetailing with last week's conversation about Power Gamers, the boys have a deep talk about how actual Player Skill vs. Character "Ability" can be balanced in a game. Where does a check fall as opposed to playing it out in the mind or at the table of the PC's creator? After the news, a look at the new OSR Adventure, The Tragedy at Taigon's Falls …

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Nerdcognito - Episode 208: Power Gamers and Meta Gamers be Damned!; World Building 1:04:56

8M ago1:04:56

1:04:56

Power and meta gamers. Min-maxers. Those afflicted with main character syndrome. It's a real disease in the hobby and the guys have the cure. After a lively discussion about this abomination of a player, the news doesn't disappoint with everything from the Sopranos to the Tomb of Horrors. Lastly, world building comes up on the block and different s…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 207: NPC Do’s and Don’ts; Names and TNK Preview 1:06:53

8M ago1:06:53

1:06:53

The gang digs into NPCs this week! Talking about how to make effective and memorable characters, what to avoid in NPC creation, and how to sidestep tropes and the "predictable" nature of this important piece of the TTRPG/DnD puzzle. The news of the week tips off with us not touching the WotC AI piece, simply because it's all just conjecture at this…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 206: Greenhaven is gold; DM Tips 1:07:22

9M ago1:07:22

1:07:22

It's release week for The Village of Greenhaven! Hear Kyle and Bert dig in and ask RD about Greenhaven, learn about it's creation, and what the system-agnostic supplement can do for your table! There is a list in the news, and it involves the BEAR! Lastly, inspired by the rotten advice in the news for Dungeon Masters, the guys each give some advice…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 205: 2023’s Past, Present, and Future in our Hobby! 1:02:05

9M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

This week, the gang is haunted by three spirits! That's right -- 2023's Ghosts of Past, Present and Future frame the whole show. What were the personal touches, opinions, and events that shaped each? Plus, the "future" brings a glimpse of what each of the guys is hoping for and predicts in the coming year! ----more---- Don't forget to get your Gate…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 204: The Hasbro Layoffs; Jumping Back Into Fantasy TTRPG! 58:10

9M ago58:10

58:10

Well, unless you've been in the remote woods like Bert (and even he knew about it) you've heard about the WotC cuts. We talk about the human price of these cuts, each host having varying and predicable degrees of empathy. What does the future hold for Wizards? After the news, the guys discuss how the Nerdcognito core TTRPG group went back to the ba…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 203: Appendix N Addons; Gamer Cancelled by TTRPG Creator? 1:08:27

9M ago1:08:27

1:08:27

The boys try to cleanse the room and open the show by looking at the "Bro-holy" document that is Appendix N, and then each of the guys adds a line item to the list of required reading! The news presents everything from the huge MCDM kickoff to a quite chilly topic. After the news, Hunter aka Ultra-American TTRPGer stops in to tell his side of the H…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 202: TTRPG Week of Woke; OD&D Reprint... Sort Of! 1:01:48

10M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

Oh my goodness! What a week of woke! Starting with Wizards of the Coast redacting lore and modifying language to be less "problematic" and ending with Goodman Games caving to SparkleTroll diversity lunacy and destroying the Dungeon Crawl Classics base, it has been a wild ride. RD and Kyle talk about it all and try to bring some perspective into the…

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