Nerdcognito

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Nerdcognito episodes

February 22, 2023Nerdcognito - Episode 162: The Red Room Speaks After Being Murdered By DriveThru and More
The Red Room, Miguel and Silvia Ribeiro, give insight and their perspective to DriveThruRPG de-platforming the entirety of their work. Hear from them, in their own words, their account of the events which took place and is threatening to destroy an independent publisher. Plus, Erik Jensen sits in as co-host this week and is tortured with the news instead of Bert. Lastly, Erik and RD talk about the state of their gaming tables and what may be down the road for adventurers and friends.
The News:
An Open License with the Word Irrevocable!
Bing Chat AI Gets Scary
Censoring Classics: Roald Dahl Rewritten
Barry Allen, Not Portrayed by Them
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1 hr 10 min
February 15, 2023Nerdcognito - Episode 161: Love or VD, WotC Keeps Hating
Happy VD! Ew. But seriously, what are some hidden nerd "loves" of the guys? Find out some hidden nerd "loves" of the boys. There are some deep geek reveals here! After the news, it's the moment you've all been waiting for (yeah right). Wizards just keeps doing stupid stuff, and King Kyle spouts racist bile which the boys will walk trough, so you don's have to!
The News:
RD is a neologist! Thanks ChatGPT!
Michael Keaton is back as Batman... again!
Witcher 3 Hoo Haws
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48 min
February 08, 2023Nerdcognito - Episode 160: SparkleTrolls fall back in line; ”My Father’s Work” Board Game Review
You read that title correctly! The SparkleTrolls have quickly fallen back in step with Wizards... forgetting the atrocity that was the OGL "update" and even going so far as defending the action. Other RPG Options litter the news since YOU SHOULD be finding something else to play. Lastly, the boys finally got the hot Kickstarter "My Father's Work" to the board game table this week; they rundown and review this gem.
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The News:
Lots of Pathfinder for a Little Bit of Dough
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Another "Dragon" TTRPG
What's Your Sign?
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55 min
February 01, 2023Nerdcognito - Episode 159: Wizards Walks Back the OGL Oops; Venger Satanis
Wizards backpedals on the OGL, but why? The guys update you and give their thoughts on WotC's walk back of the statements that destroyed their fanbase. The news this week includes some long gone fat foods plus the standard fare. After the news, Venger Satanis sits in to talk about the follow-up to his original "how to" guide: "Advanced Game Mastering Like a F**king Boss." And Cha'alt. Of course, Cha'alt.
Venger's Kickstarter: https://tinyurl.com/5n8mnxps

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The News:
RIP: Foods that Died in 2022
Hickory Dickory A Board Game on a Clock
Sarah Michelle Gellar is Dreamy (but her new show sucks)
T-1000: No Longer Movie Magic
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1 hr 4 min
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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1 hr 2 min
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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58 min
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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1 hr 2 min
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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1 hr 2 min
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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59 min
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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44 min