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TTRPGs vs Other RPG-like Games


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Episode 125 Streamed Live Tuesday February 7, 2023

Be sure to check out Nerdcognito: https://www.nerdcognito.com/

WoTC Trash Again x2

  1. D&D Beyond shut down for a while this past weekend https://youtu.be/_n0zdSCzkB8
  2. WotC’s Kyle Brink says White Men can’t leave the hobby fast enough
  3. Diversity and Dragons: https://youtu.be/yVjRJdBXA4M
    Mr. Max Boivin: https://youtu.be/UtywtAOWRLE
  4. Done with WoTC
  5. TTRPGs vs Other RPG-like Games With Special Guest: Patrick Demo of Pointy Hat Games

    Board Games: Talisman, Heroquest (V1.0 and 2.)0, Descent, D&D Adventure System: (Wrath of Ashardalon, Castle Ravenloft etc), Runewars , Gloomhaven

    Video Games: Goldbox Games, Legend of Zelda, Baldur’s Gate (original), Mass Effect, Skyrim
    Card Games: Expedition(https://expeditiongame.com/), Pathfinder Adventure Card Game (https://paizo.com/pacg)

    Do these games adequately re-create the TTRPG experience?

    What audience do these serve?
    Are they worth the effort when compared to a true TTRPG?
    Do you want or need miniatures for any of them?
    How well do you like them, ie, the categoriesof games?
    Which are your favorites and why?

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