Pets & Familiars: Classic vs. Modern Roleplaying - Nerdcognito Episode 305
Two VERY different approaches to the same concept. Pets, animal companions, and familiars have always been in Dungeons and Dragons and TTRPGs -- but NOW, the modern gamer through culture, perversion, and self-insertion chips away at yet another staple of the hobby.***SUPPORT THE SHOW!Be a Check Mark Hero:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA***Episode Sponsors and AffiliatesWe earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Grab something from DriveThru!http://drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=3908211 Get YOUR T-shirt!https://amzn.to/3D5xr0zShop Amazon and Support the Show: https://amzn.to/3djotja
It's the holiday season! That means a nightmare is coming... for your TTRPG/DnD group's schedule! How do you keep a game going over the next few months? We talk about staying focused and maintaining your game. After the news, we dive into last week's bumped topic, the Random Number -- is there such a thing as too much random?***Be a Check Mark Hero:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA***Episode Sponsors and AffiliatesWe earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Grab something from DriveThru!http://drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=3908211 Get YOUR T-shirt!https://amzn.to/3D5xr0zShop Amazon and Support the Show: https://amzn.to/3djotja
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12 More Months of Ginny Di - Nerdcognito Episode 303
Modern Gaming's pinup gal, Ginny Di has her new calendar coming out, and markets it... like an anime gal? The gang talks about marketing and monetizing the hobby before diving into the news, which is always a treat! After a hot few weeks in our corner of the hobby, this week is a good time to kick back and just have a fun chat!***Be a Check Mark Hero:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA***Episode Sponsors and AffiliatesWe earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Grab something from DriveThru!http://drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=3908211 Get YOUR T-shirt!https://amzn.to/3D5xr0zShop Amazon and Support the Show: https://amzn.to/3djotja
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Old School Essentials Abandons the OSR?!? - Nerdcognito Episode 302
OSE is leaving the B/X ruleset behind, opting to only support and produce their 'Advanced' ruleset, which is a unique hybrid of B/X and AD&D. With Race as Class now in the rear view mirror, does this represent another nail in the coffin of the OSR?***Be a Check Mark Hero:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA***Episode Sponsors and AffiliatesWe earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Grab something from DriveThru!http://drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=3908211 Get YOUR T-shirt!https://amzn.to/3D5xr0zShop Amazon and Support the Show: https://amzn.to/3djotja
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Seven Levels of DnD/TTRPG Reddit - Nerdcognito Episode 301
WHAT'S IN THE BOX??? This week, we examine seven (yes, seven!) different Reddit yarns spun by the modern gamer. The state of that vocal fringe of the hobby is frightenting, but their voices are loud, and are often mistaken for the mainstream gamer. Are you ready for this journey?***Be a Check Mark Hero:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA***Episode Sponsors and AffiliatesWe earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Grab something from DriveThru!http://drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=3908211 Get YOUR T-shirt!https://amzn.to/3D5xr0zShop Amazon and Support the Show: https://amzn.to/3djotja
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