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Nerdcognito episodes

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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1 hr
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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59 min
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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56 min
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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52 min
November 10, 2022Nerdcognito - Episode 148: Crafting One-Shots and SparkleTroll Racism
Bert is crafting a one-shot for new players to the TTRPG hobby and discusses considerations and creation strategies with RD. What do you take into account for your one-shots? The news starts with the hotness and ends with Ryan hot and steaming over Swedish furniture moguls. After he simmers down, the boys look at the latest example of the "inclusive" racism in the hobby that the SparkleTrolls have rallied behind in the Twitterverse this week.
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The News:
Who You Gonna Call to Your Table?
Slay the Spire Board Game Looks Amazing
Video Game Quick Bites: Kojima Leak and Fallout Textures
Carnevale Mini Skirmish Game Does It Right
IKEA Pisses Us Off!
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1 hr 4 min
November 02, 2022Nerdcognito - Episode 147: The Rule of Cool, Isn’t & Holiday Game Scheduling
Bert and Ryan chit chat about the "Rule of Cool." With some misunderstandings between the boys regarding exactly WHAT the ROC actually IS, the one thing we can take away is that it seems to create more problems than it is worth. The news is stacked this week! After slogging through the collection of articles, the boys discuss your game table and how to effectively not let the Holiday Season screw up your scheduling and find a surprise about their own table's calendar.
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The News:
Kojima's Big Claim
MYZ and Wargames in General
Netflix Killers: Dahmer and Witcher Casting
The McDeath of the McRib
Smell Like Batman!
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1 hr 1 min
October 26, 2022Nerdcognito - Episode 146: RD’s De-Twittering, Bad Expansion Books, and Assassin TTRPGs
Missed your Twitter dose of Ryan David? You're not the only one. After a successful "game the reporting algorithm" campaign, Twitter suspended RD's account. He provides the deets to Bert and the world, and it's NOT AT ALL what we were expecting. The boys then tackle the news before talking about how board game expansion manuals can be better and brainstorming how to bring a "Hitman" assassin-style mission to the RPG table courtsey of our friends' at The Red Room's "Wretchploitation!"
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The News:
John Carpenter is a wastelander
Home is where the haunt is
Mopping up entrails
Free LTE forever -- sort of
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57 min
October 12, 2022Nerdcognito - Episode 145: Creating Characters, Disorganized DMs, and the Attack on OSR Creators
This week, our favorite segment of the TTRPG hobby, the SparkleTrolls, went on the offensive and did their best to "shame" and "cancel" creators aligned with the OSR. Before we tell our tale (yes, we were targeted too!) we tackle the Character Creation process and talk about what to do when you have a great DM that is terrible at organizing events. Sandwiched in-between is a healthy dose of nerdy news to complete this delicious episode.
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The News:
Heroscape is how much?!?
Renegade takes over #AvalonHill re-releases
Deathloop and Dishonored link confirmed
Singing about dysentery
Frosthaven receives mixed reviews
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1 hr 2 min
October 05, 2022Nerdcognito - Episode 144: Author Robert Kroese and the Boys Love Autumn and Horror!
Prolific author and founder of BasedCon, Robert Kroese swings by to report on the success of this year's con and discuss his upcoming series The Cross-Time Crusade and annual Kickstarter. The news this week includes a list of "creepy" board games, which inspires the guys, particularly RD, to talk about the Horror genre, Fall, and their love of getting spooked and the season. A little off-book, but a fun chat nonetheless!
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The News:
RIP Stadia
Mario Maker Insanity!
WotC ALREADY Walked Back OneDND Changes
"Creepy" Board Games for the Season
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1 hr 12 min
September 28, 2022 Nerdcognito - Episode 143: Kicking Bad Players from the TTRPG Table and Auras: The Roleplaying Game Preview
This week we open by talking about what to do with "that guy" and how a group can deal with and recover from punting a bad player. The news spans television, retro arcade gaming, and Star Wars this week; it still is a downer. After the news, Bert talks to RD about the current "in development" TTRPG that he is finally putting together, Auras: The Roleplaying Game. Learn about the inspiration for a very different, adaptable, and accessible entry in the gaming world.
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The News:
Trek Gets a New Hero Ship
Whoops! Malware Google?
Mortal Kombat Design Dish
Emoticons Are Old!
Vader's Voice will Live On
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59 min