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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Nerdcognito episodes:

January 25, 2023Nerdcognito - Episode 158: Things to Play that are NOT D&D; The OGL Saga Continues
This week, the guys each give a "classic" and "modern" system for you to bring to your table in lieu of D&D. Lots of folks are looking to boycott everything WotC including their rulesets, and the boys are here to help! A short news cycle leads into the update of the state of the hobby and the OGL/ORC debacle. Stay vigilant and up to date on the facts and our opinions about this week's progression.

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The News:
Call me "Snake"
Konami Announcing Moves
"Zombies are..."
Your pee smells funny
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1h 2min
January 18, 2023Nerdcognito - Episode 157: OGL Fallout Births the ORC, Wretched Époque Review
The Nerdcognito guys are joined by guest co-host The T-Shirted Historian this week as they discuss the WotC response to the OGL leak. The gang then dives into the positives and potential negatives of Paizo's ORC. T-shirted makes it through the news, then Bert and Ryan rundown and review The Red Room's unique setting and ruleset set in early 1900's Paris, Wretched Époque.
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The News:
Another Terrible "Top" Board Game List
VR Zelda?!?
The OG Oculus is Dead
Stadia Controller Rebirth!
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58min
January 09, 2023Nerdcognito - Episode 156: The OGL OSR Roundtable
Hasbro / Wizards of the Coast's alleged Open Game License 1.1 has leaked, crippling content creators, "revoking" an irrevocable document, and intending to collect royalties, among other egregious restrictions, and the entire hobby is stunned. As these dark clouds roll over the land, the council was forced to convene once again to discuss the potential impact of this draconian document through the lenses of authors, content creators, entrepreneurs, and lifelong players. A must listen!
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The Roundtable:
Grim Jim (@Grimasaur)
Erik Jensen (@daydreamtiger1)
David Guyll (@antiochow)
Joe Hardin (@biggeekemporium)
T-Shirted Historian (@thetshirtedone)
Magic User Kevin (@magicusergames)
plus, Ryan David and Bert
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1h 2min
January 04, 2023Nerdcognito - Episode 155: Cancelling Castles & Crusades; On The Horizon for 2023
The SparkleTrolls are at it again, this time targeting "Castles & Crusades," one of the standard bearers in the OSR gaming community. The guys talk about how Troll Lord Games and their admirable effort to remain neutral on the political front now has them in the cancellation crosshairs. After the news, the boys run down some titles that they are looking forward to in 2023 in the TTRPG, Board Game, and Video Game space.----more----
The News:
Bards -- never powerful enough... sike!
The Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti is the card to own
Support Indie artisans, not corporate crap
The return of the AV projector!
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1h 2min
December 28, 2022Nerdcognito - Episode 154: WotC is Closing the OGL; OSR Rundown and Review of Dungeons & Delvers
Wizards of the Coast is at it again -- this time introducing a "new" Open Game License that seems to be anything but open. Is WotC intentionally trying to suppress indie content creation ahead of OneD&D? The news has some 2022 casualty talk, and one resurrection. Lastly, the guys are blown away by OSR Core Book, Dungeons & Delvers by David and Melissa Guyll. They tear through and give their thoughts on this "Red Book."

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The "Deadly" News:
Death of the new Atari console
Dead TV shows in '22
Back from the dead: Skies of Arcadia!?!
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59min
December 21, 2022NanoNerdcognito - Holiday Potpourri: Predators, (not) Minsc, The News, Cavill, and More!
In this shorter pre Christmas episode, Ryan and Bert talk about a range of all things nerdy. Predator 2 (yes, really) and WotC replacing the original Minsc voice actor, Jim Cummings, with Matt "The Harbinger of D&Death" Mercer get the treatment first. Then the boys move on to a news segment that is all over the place before talking about the trials and tribulations for Hollywood Head Nerd Henry Cavill. Lastly, a woke, less-than-friendly gaming store gets the finale it earned.
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The News:
Ghibli Park!
Cyberpunk off RD's loser list
Blade Runner TTRPG
Mass Effect 5 might actually be good!
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44min
December 15, 2022Nerdcognito - Episode 153: Hasbro Wants More (Money); OSR Dungeon Generation
This week, Bert talks about a big (and obscure, yet specific) request to run a game. Hasbro and Wizards shout about how "under monetized" Dungeons and Dragons is; the guys ponder if this is another nail in the coffin of the brand. Next, the news is full of video game updates. Finally, Ryan recounts the joy he found creating a dungeon the old school way (which led to an entire OSR adventure) --with random dice, tables, and a good friend.
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The News:
Bioshock 4 Lands a Lead Writer
Ghost Story Games Drops an Odd Trailer
Final Fantasy XVI Announces a Gold Date
American Gods WAS Cursed
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November 30, 2022Nerdcognito - Episode 151: D&D Disaster Discounts; Spinoffs
This turkey-coma induced episode begins with the guys talking about gobble-day, Black Friday shopping and the perceived woes lying ahead for WotC and D&D. They then dig into the news (with a list!) before talking about spinoffs of all kinds. From television, to TTRPGs like Dragonlance and Spelljammer, to Doctor Mario?!? Tune in!
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The News:
Defunct Game Developers
Warhammer and Dark Souls have a baby?
Shatner (finally) Speaks about Takei's Slander
That Computer Can Lie!
Nintendo Says: Nintendon't Produce ROM Art
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59min
November 23, 2022Nerdcognito - Episode 150: Video Game-ifying TTRPGs; We Are Thankful
"It's. Not. A. Video. Game!" RD has been saying it a while, but the guys notice and discuss how the pop gaming "media" has been pumping trash content out which seems to be counterproductive to supporting "roleplaying games." Once they chew through that toughness, they tackle the news, as always. Finally, as cliché as it may be, the boys share some of their top "thankfuls" with you, our friends and fans!
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The News:
Hasbro's HeroScape Reboot -- FAILS!
Elden Ring Boardgame Kickstarter
RIP Green Ranger
Ninja Gaiden and DOA in Development
Would You Kindly Talk About Bioshock: The Movie?
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56min
November 17, 2022Nerdcognito - Episode 149: Too Much Gaming, $50 Board Game Picks, Mezo Rundown and Review
How many gaming groups is too many gaming groups? If you answered "seven," don't tell Bert! The guys talk gaming saturation and then dive into a chinwaggle where they end up throwing out some great board game recommendations -- all under fifty bucks. The news comes and goes, with a little help from our Cenobite friends and does not disappoint. Finally, our "better-late-than-never" rundown and review of the area control board game, Mezo.
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The News:
Richard Garfield Airs Magic: The Gathering Concerns
Hellraiser's Lament Configuration for Kids!
Twitter's Checkmark Snubs Android
Far Future 5e Sci-Fi Setting Looking... Good?
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52min

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How many episodes does Nerdcognito have?

The podcast currently has 177 episodes available.

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