Nerdcognito

What is the state of the indie and OSR TTRPG space now and in the future? The RPGPundit sits in and talks about the scene, the boons and banes we are seeing in the market, and his new Sci-Fi OSR game. A must listen for every Classic Gamer!

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How much is too much for you as the DM/GM? Silliness, min/maxing, meta gaming, scheduling issues? Where do YOU draw the line? Hear our lines plus we chat about when you can forgive and when a player just might be best forgotten!

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Sure, we all likely started our journey in the hobby with D&D, but what alternative systems broadened your horizons? This week we talk OTHER games, historically and in the present indie-rich culture. The hobby is wide and deep!

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So YOU want to be a TTRPG Designer? It's important that you understand "The Business of the Business!" This week, we invite 20+ year game designer, WotC alum, and recent Kickstarter success James Desborough to sit in and chat about the critical business end of D&D design and Indie Tabletop publishing. It's a must-listen if YOU are interested in how the orc sausages are made!

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This week, grab your space helmet, pulse rifle, and enjoy the ride. See if the gang plus guest players Paladin Steve and Kyle can survive... something... aboard their research vessel! It's a Nerdcognito Actual Play of Mothership!

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It's a fun time this week on Nerdcognito as Siobhan, who ONLY has experience running D&D 5e, steps up to the plate and drives character creation under Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition! Will there be complete characters by the end of the show?!?

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