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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 143 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Travel can be a cumbersome task to bring to your D&D/TTRPG table. Many folks just ~poof~ eliminate it from the game and the party "teleports" from Point A to B. This week, we discuss how to make travel meaningful AND interesting for your group!
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Monsters are not just for swords and fireballs. In your D&D or TTRPG game, monsters exist in your world... for various reasons and to serve both narrative and mechanical purposes. Why and how do we place monsters into our game realms and how can we a... more
How much prep is too much prep? From zero-prep to every-detail DMs, how can you streamline your game and keep the flow... well, flowing? We talk about game master cadence and preparation for D&D and TTRPGs so that you can have a great time without fo... more
TTRPGs in general and D&D specifically typically have a party of heroes fighting against some Big Bad Evil Guy. On this week's episode, we talk about how to construct a BBEG, their motivations, and their presence in the world!
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Why is it necessary to comment on Ginny's boobs and arms and call her old? Especially coming from the dude who seems to be geriatric, since he doesn't know the term "situationship". I'm sorry (no I'm not) but this guy is just misogynistic and not funny at all.
If you are looking for a great show about the art of roleplaying, this is it. Smart and funny and unafraid. Nerds have more fun !!
Ryan ,Bert and Jyle are my kind of nerds. They do a great job with the design of the show and they always have some interesting things to say. What else can Be said but Subcribe , to get the Nerdcognito goodness!
Sad overly scripted, pre-planned ramblings from aging bigots, upset that the world of D&D has moved on without them, regularly lashing out at actual unscripted shows that are popular with the public.
Little left but trying to cater to their fellow right-wing incels.
you know when a podcast makes you feel like you’d wanna be friends with them? this is the opposite of that
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This show offers in-depth, irreverent discussions of tabletop RPGs with OSR influences, often comparing modern publishing, marketing, and production choices to traditional playstyles. Episodes span archetypes of DMs, treasure and lethality debates, romance mechanics in RPGs, and how industry shifts (from WotC to OSR scenes) shape gameplay, community dynamics, and publishable content. The tone mixes practical play insight with cultural commentary, guest-free rigor in some episodes, and frequent calls to explore indie products and community channels. It's particularly notable for its candid takes on branding, accessibility of rules, and the balance between nostalgia and modern game design, making it a lively resource for DMs, players, and cre... more
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2. Mr. Grim Jim
3. Bill Silvey
4. Yang Zhao
5. Grim Jim Despero
6. Mark Iradian
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