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Nerdcognito

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Nerds invite you into their world and chats about TTRPGs w/ OSR vibes, Board & Video Games, pop culture, & more! Listen and Subscribe for real, irreverent, yet relevant discussions, creator interviews, nerdy news, product reviews, and more!

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31:46

NanoNercognito: Slicing the Top 10 Off of a ”Top 100”...

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2023/05/28

This week on Nerdcognito, the guys ran short on time and bumped this segment to a Nano release all of its own! Bert unearthed a "Top 100 of all time" Horror Film list... and you know what happens from there. The guys run through the top ten of this list. See if the list was close or criminal -- and listen to RD wax about his favorite genre of film. ----more---- Buy a SparkleTroll Shirt: https://tinyurl.com/NerdcognitoShirt ----more---- ----more---- Episode Sponsors and Affiliates: Shop Amazon

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01:00:22

Nerdcognito - Episode 174: News Blender - WotC...

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2023/05/23

With a bunch of silly things going on in pop media, the guys fall back to just talking about the happenings of the week in the nerd-o-sphere. A nerdy news-filled potpourri episode that includes Wizards of the Coast new "D&D" network, a video game teaching the DoD's AI how to run a character, Gloomhaven slides, Monte Cook (twice!) and a plethora of new Kickstarters in the TTRPG and board game world! ----more---- Bonus! The guys ran overtime and announced a Nano episode with that overage to be

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59:54

Nerdcognito - Episode 173: Leylines Screws The...

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2023/05/16

What would the #TTRPG scene be like if someone forgot to virtue signal for just a week? Thankfully, Leylines (who?) tried, got called on it, and failed miserably this week. Instead of accepting it, they doubled down and went to a place no biz ever should. Of course, after that, the news seems like a good transition for the guys who end the show talking about the good time they had bringing the Fallout RPG to the table! ----more---- The News: Break!! is a go! Video Game Hall of Fame Wilderfeast

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01:03:40

Nerdcognito - Episode 172: More (yay) WotC...

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2023/05/09

Wizards of the Coast has even more new D&D Announcements, oh joy! These unearth a sore spot for RD, and he unloads on what he calls "FauxSR" OSR "influencers." To calm him down, the topic shifts to what's on the gaming table this week and eventually transitions into the news. After headlines and a frozen-treat list, the guys welcome indie comic author Jason Sandberg to the show. The gang discusses Jason's already successful crowdfunder for JUPITER, his present-day sci-fi "not a superhero"

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59:43

Nerdcognito - Episode 171: WotC Sends In The...

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2023/05/02

Just when you thought Wizards of the Coast couldn't do anything more self-destructive... they call in the Pinkertons (yes, THOSE Pinkerton thugs) on a MtG fan that was accidently shipped an unreleased product. Is Hasbro trying to de-value and dump WotC? The news starts with the biggest board game in the last ten years and ends with... Hello Kitty?!? Lastly, the guys run down and review standalone TTRPG / City Builder / Co-op Storytelling game "The Quiet Year." ----more---- Buy "The Quiet Year":

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01:02:47

Nerdcognito - Episode 170: Losing a DM - How a Group...

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2023/04/25

Ryan and Bert start the show with some Auras dev banter before digging in to the question of "What does your group do when your DM goes on hiatus?" That convo gets clipped when the news rolls -- along with our eyes! After the news, RD has a proposal for a "new-to-him" TTRPG/City Builder hybrid to get to the table with the Nerdcognito group! A solid week of nerd speak! ----more---- Buy "The Quiet Year": https://tinyurl.com/NerdcognitoQuietYear ----more---- The News: The critics (pshaw!) have a

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59:22

Nerdcognito - Episode 169: OSR DriveThru Confliction;...

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2023/04/18

There was a great schism among the talking heads of the OSR -- regarding OBS / DriveThruRPG this week. Ryan is very conflicted and tries to put everything in perspective so that we can all get back to playing games! The news spans genres, as always, and finishes with a powerbomb announcement. After the news, the guys run down and review the new solo board game hotness, Final Girl. ----more---- Last week! Help us out with our annual t-shirt fundraiser! SparkleTroll Shirts Supporting

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52:36

Nerdcognito - Episode 168: WotC D&D Showcase Falls...

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2023/04/05

Ah Wizards of the Coast, you never fail to provide entertainment. With the recent DnDdirect event hyped to the moon, WotC barely gets off the ground with their "amazing reveals." Ryan drools at the end of the news. Hint: pleather. After the cleanup, Tony Garcia swings by to talk his now-crowdfunded Dystopian Dawn Sci-Fi Fantasy RPG. ----more---- #SparkleTroll Shirts Supporting Nerdcognito https://www.bonfire.com/sparkletroll-shirts-supporting-nerdcognito/ We don't shill products, accept money

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01:03:45

Nerdcognito - Episode 167: TTRPG Character...

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2023/03/28

The boys throw the format out the window this week! RD and Bert begin by talking about the different methods and philosophies in the world of TTRPG character advancement. Then the news gets disjointed, and the guys turn entire shorts into mini-segments! Finally, the show gets back on track with a review of The Braunhaven Campaign Setting for Old School Essentials. ----more---- The News: Little Caesars, what have you done?!? Stop doing THAT-- Ghibli Japanese Strangeness Picard is GOOD. Shaw is

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01:01:56

Nerdcognito - Episode 166: Immortal Rising Comics...

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2023/03/22

Friend of the show Aaron aka Immortal Rising sits in for "the full hour!" We get a preview and chat about his upcoming comic book; an insider peek at the Castlevania-meets-Final Fantasy extravaganza! Immortal also gets to experience the news just before Bert and Ryan blow the dust off of the Lost Ruins of Arnak board game! Buy Arnak: https://amzn.to/3yZ1gug ----more---- The News: Aethermancer - upcoming turn based RPG "Peeps" No PC Death in TTRPGs?!? "The Smartest" film

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59:28

Nerdcognito - Episode 165: Premium Game Upgrades;...

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2023/03/15

A benign week in the nerd-o-sphere brings a welcome lighthearted episode! The boys open talking about premium accessories and pimping out your gaming experience. After the news, the boys reminisce about some obscure, but well loved, video games that they would like to see make a comeback. Here's to hoping the sky doesn't fall next week! The News: Picard S3 is... good Break! TTRPG "Hey Butt Head..." Star Wars Foot-In-Mouth You Need an Engineer to Put This Back Together

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01:00:20

Nerdcognito - Episode 164: ShadowDark Makes No Sense;...

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2023/03/08

RD is losing his voice! SparkleTrolls rejoice! This week the guys talk about the abnormal situation that is ShadowDark -- from concept, to performance, to outrage. Then, before the news, Ryan leaks that instead of a pledge drive, the "first edition" of the SparkleTroll T-shirt will debut! After the news, the guys run down and review CMON's minis dungeon crawler, Massive Darkness 2! The News: Children of the Corn redux Wendy's Chili! Cthulhu Batman AI Art and Paizo's Headline

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54:59

Nerdcognito - Episode 163: WotC’s Whoopsies of the...

Nerdcognito ·

2023/03/01

Bert is back just in time for a double shot of Wizards nonsense. Hear what they (predictably) did to correct a lore issue with the D&D movie and listen to Kyle call a classic "problematic." Then we dig into the news before talking about the most serious subject ever tackled in the gaming podcast world: snacks at the table. Wipe those Cheeto fingers clean and enjoy! The News: New #1 Board Game in the "World!" Buy it here: https://amzn.to/3J3eVXa Solid RPG #BoardGames Roald Dahl Rewrite

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01:09:58

Nerdcognito - Episode 162: The Red Room Speaks After...

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2023/02/22

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

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47:10

Nerdcognito - Episode 161: Love or VD, WotC Keeps Hating

Nerdcognito ·

2023/02/15

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 ----more---- Episode

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54:42

Nerdcognito - Episode 160: SparkleTrolls fall back in...

Nerdcognito ·

2023/02/08

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. ----more---- The News: Lots of Pathfinder for a Little Bit of Dough Check out the

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01:03:36

Nerdcognito - Episode 159: Wizards Walks Back the OGL...

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2023/02/01

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 ----more---- The News: RIP: Foods that

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01:01:08

Nerdcognito - Episode 158: Things to Play that are...

Nerdcognito ·

2023/01/25

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. ----more---- The News: Call me "Snake" Konami Announcing Moves "Zombies are..." Your pee smells

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57:55

Nerdcognito - Episode 157: OGL Fallout Births the...

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2023/01/18

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. ----more---- The News: Another Terrible "Top" Board Game List VR Zelda?!? The OG Oculus is Dead Stadia Controller

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01:01:02

Nerdcognito - Episode 156: The OGL OSR Roundtable

Nerdcognito ·

2023/01/09

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

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