Nerdcognito

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Nerds invite you into their world and chats about TTRPGs w/ OSR vibes, Board & Video Games, pop culture, & more!

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June 10, 2025 Large Scale Combat in D&D/TTRPGs - Nerdcognito Episode 280
As the gang looks forward to a week of vacation, this first part of a two part episode brings you a discussion of large scale combat and big battles in TTRPGs! There are a bevy of ways to handle these as a Dungeon Master, but when your party goes to war... what works for YOUR table? All the massive scale chatter you can handle, plus a tiptoe into the news make for a delightful "part one" episode!

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June 03, 2025 Why Does it ALWAYS Come Down to SEX? - Nerdcognito Episode 279
Lord Matteus sits in as guest host to discuss eroticism, sexuality, and naughty bits in gaming -- specifically taking a look at Paizo's new rainbow-stravaganza game blurring the lines between the gaming table and LGBT activism. After the news, the gang talks about long game sequels and how a show can be necro'ed, sometimes after decades!

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1h 30min
May 27, 2025 D&D Campaign Longevity: Why WE Have It and SparkeTrolls Don't - Nerdcognito Episode 278
We know that the "six sessions" that the modern DnD gamer call a campaign seems short, so this week we ask the question of "why?" The differences between Classic Gaming/OSR tables vs. modern absolutely impact how we can have campaigns lasting years while they can't make a week. Then after the news, the guys break down the latest in the City State of the Invincible Overlord drama between Judge's Guild and Goodman Games.

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1h 14min
May 20, 2025 Just Between Friends (Daniel D. Fox, One Year Later) - Nerdcognito Episode 277
One year later... Daniel D. Fox, controversial creator of Zweihander and other TTRPGs, returns to Nerdcognito. His first trip addressed the "why we should not like each other" bits... and we came out of it... friends?!? This time around, Dan sits in with Ryan and Kyle and just talk about the hobby, their families, Wizards of the Coast, a hint of politics, and their friendship. Plus, Ryan introduces Daniel to the news... with a hint of Reddit!

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1h 17min
May 13, 2025 Modern State of the Woke Overlord - Nerdcognito Episode 276
Goodman Games, creators of Dungeon Crawl Classics are now endeavoring to re-release The City State of the Invincible Overlord -- a legendary module which shaped Dungeons and Dragons and TTRPGs. Two issues have them drawing fire from all sides. "Reimagining for modern audiences" has Classic Gaming and the OSR up in arms while supporting a creator the SparkleTroll leftists view as a 1940s German is bringing ire from the other side. We dig deep into the situation and discuss if and how Goodman can navigate this minefield.

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1h 22min
May 06, 2025 Rule Zero Rumble - Nerdcognito Episode 275
Rule Zero! The gang dives back into Rule 0 as TTRPG/DnD buzz online has picked up about it, RAW (rules as written), and the pros and cons of implementing this at the table. Opinions are across the board, and Bert gets a little hot at RD. Plus not one, but TWO trips to Reddit... with a twist!

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1h 15min
April 29, 2025 Foxy Reflections - Nerdcognito Episode 274
The guys reflect back on the visit that shocked the hobby... when Daniel D. Fox, creator of Zweihander and "enemy of the OSR" sat in and talked with RD and Kyle. We revisit this chat in anticipation of the upcoming "One Year Later" episode when Dan stops by again! Plus, chatter about the nerdy things we love, the news, and... a trip to Reddit!

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April 22, 2025 What's YOURS is Wizards' - Nerdcognito Episode 273
Ryan doesn't have a voice, but that doesn't stop he and Kyle from educating the very disconencted-from-the-internet Bert about the recent delving into Wizards of the Coast's license agreement -- which can be interpreted as opening the door to "stealing" content from designers and players alike. We don't often agree, but we can agree on this... content lifting is NOT cool.

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April 15, 2025 WotC Spring Cleaning... and the future of D&D - Nerdcognito Episode 272
Jeremy Crawford has followed in the footsteps of others and "exited" (on his terms?) Wizards of the Coast. With now ALL of the core designers and decision makers out of the mix, where does this leave Dungeons and Dragons specifically, and the future of hobby in general?

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1h 18min
April 08, 2025 Tariffs, Tension, and TTRPGs - Nerdcognito Episode 271
With a tumultuous economy made even more murky with tariffs, the future of the hobby has been questioned by some. In today's slightly-more-political-than-usual Nerdcognito, the guys discuss tariffs in general and then move the lens over our hobby. How can and will these increased potential costs impact design, product availability, and production in general?

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1h 17min

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