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Nerdcognito - Episode 253: Pros and Cons if Elon Musk Buys Hasbro; Leave Them Kids Alone!
With the TTRPG scene buzzing about Elon Musk potentially buying Hasbro and/or Wizards of the Coast, the guys weigh in with pros... AND cons of a possible Musk takeover. You might be surprised about who has apprehension! Then, after the news, the gang talks about a push in gaming to intentionally produce games as a mental health tool! But wait, it's worse! ...a mental health therapeutic designed for children.
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The News:
New tech "changing" the way you play DnD?
9-year-old RD wants THAT
Revisiting the wallpaper copyright case
Alien: Earth details are unsettling
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SPECIAL Nerdcognito - Episode 252: BDubs of the BrOSR
You do not need to check your glasses or rub your eyes... Ryan has invited BDubs of the #BrOSR to pop in to the big show. Never shying away from a conversation with anyone, this special episode does not disappoint! With the noticeable shift in power, poise, and presentation, RD had to find out the "State of the BroSR." BDubs does not disappoint talking about general bro theory, Brozer, and the perceived shift in power in this niche of our niche. Of course, "Where's Jeffro?" comes up and the guys find some common ground and diverging philosophy with the new number one in the BrOSR.
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The News:
None this week -- The full hour is RD, BDubs, and Bert!
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Nerdcognito - Episode 251: Paladins MUST BE Lawful Good!; "DnD Math Is Too Hard!"
We hop on the controversy carousel and FINALLY give our thoughts on the old argument about paladins. Which of the gang believes they must be Lawful Good (and human) and who is playing the tiefling holy warrior? Then, we tackle the news with pop gaming garbage that boggles the minds of each of the guys. Lastly, we take a trip to Reddit where a LOT of SparkleTrolls and NuGamers are bemoaning that "DnD is too hard!" Crunch is good!
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The News:
A Drizzt movie should NOT be a fantasy adventure?!?
Schizo DMG Says Say "No" While Indulging Player's Power Fantasies
It came from Reddit...
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Nerdcognito - Episode 250: Building a "Perfect" TTRPG; Aberrations!
The whole gang is here and Ryan David leads the discussion around what "bones" are a must-have for the perfect fantasy role playing game? Spanning from philosophy to mechanics, the crew nominate elements that they simply couldn't exclude from their own "perfect D&D." The news is just one article -- but what an article it is! Do you know what your dice type tells the table about YOU? After that silliness, the guys discuss aberrations including personal favorites and weaker entries.
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Nerdcognito - Episode 249: 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide GUTTED! Erased Options & Choices for 5e Tables!
Wizards of the Coast has further GUTTED 2024 Dungeons and Dragons. Thanks to a leak and preview materials, we review all of the options and play choices that new to the hobby players and 5e folks alike now have had erased! It's not just an attack on most current players and old school classic gamers, it's open season for anything that doesn't fit the VTT model. Ryan and Kyle dig into the most egregious deletions and wonder how the DMG can provide any insight to a new GM and/or group.
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The News:
Bioware nearly vaporware thanks to Dragon Age woke BS!
ANOTHER WotC Whoopsie!
Continuity in your TTRPG and its importance
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