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- Rob Kuntz, Part II: "I'm Not Dead Yet!" - Nerdcognito Episode 352
Enjoy the second half of the conversation we had with Robert J. Kuntz, the last original Dungeons and Dragons creator! Rob wraps up his thoughts on WotC as custodians, we laugh about creative "helpers," and he shares wisdom for new (and old) nerds in the hobby!
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1 hr - Rob Kuntz, Part One: The Last Man Standing - Nerdcognito Episode 351
Join us as we welcome Mr. Robert J. Kuntz, the literal last man standing among the original creators of Dungeons and Dragons, as we chat about his philosophies, perspectives, and hear some great stories about building the foundation of our beloved hobby. Rob is the last primary source from the early days of the hobby, and shoots straight about the distortion of history that we see happening in modern gaming today.
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1 hr - The RPGPundit: What does the future hold for Indies & the OSR? - Nerdcognito Episode 350
What is the state of the indie and OSR TTRPG space now and in the future? The RPGPundit sits in and talks about the scene, the boons and banes we are seeing in the market, and his new Sci-Fi OSR game. A must listen for every Classic Gamer!
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1 hr 25 min - It isn't ONLY Dungeons & Dragons! - Nerdcognito Episode 349
Sure, we all likely started our journey in the hobby with D&D, but what alternative systems broadened your horizons? This week we talk OTHER games, historically and in the present indie-rich culture. The hobby is wide and deep!
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1 hr 14 min - The Business of the (TTRPG) Business - Nerdcognito Podcast Episode 348
So YOU want to be a TTRPG Designer? It's important that you understand "The Business of the Business!" This week, we invite 20+ year game designer, WotC alum, and recent Kickstarter success James Desborough to sit in and chat about the critical business end of D&D design and Indie Tabletop publishing. It's a must-listen if YOU are interested in how the orc sausages are made!
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1 hr 25 min - Mothership Mania! A Nerdcognito Actual Play - Episode 337
This week, grab your space helmet, pulse rifle, and enjoy the ride. See if the gang plus guest players Paladin Steve and Kyle can survive... something... aboard their research vessel! It's a Nerdcognito Actual Play of Mothership!
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2 hr 41 min - AD&D Character Creation with a Modern Era DM - Nerdcognito Episode 346
It's a fun time this week on Nerdcognito as Siobhan, who ONLY has experience running D&D 5e, steps up to the plate and drives character creation under Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition! Will there be complete characters by the end of the show?!?
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1 hr 16 min - A Gen-X Appendix N - Nerdcognito Episode 345
This week in an extended episode, the gang looks at updating the holy Appendix N based on their own personal influences in all forms of pop and nerdy media. Spanning print, film, television, and video games, hear the titles that get weaved into our gaming philosophy for Dungeons and Dragons, TTRPGs, and in general.
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1 hr 26 min - The Missing Link! Old School vs. Modern Gaming Philosophy - Nerdcognito Episode 344
RD figured it out! Well, he at least found a missing piece of the puzzle. This week, he discusses his "a-ha!" moment where he believes he discovered a main reason for the disconnect between Classic Gamers, the OSR, and grognards when compared to the "modern gamer!" Do you think he is right?!?
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https://amzn.to/3djotja1 hr 16 min - Shenanigans! What's YOUR Line? - Nerdcognito Episode 343
How much is too much for you as the DM/GM? Silliness, min/maxing, meta gaming, scheduling issues? Where do YOU draw the line? Hear our lines plus we chat about when you can forgive and when a player just might be best forgotten!
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