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It isn't ONLY Dungeons & Dragons! - Nerdcognito Episode 349 (opens the original)
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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! *** Get your shirts, swag, and merch here: https://nerdcognito.printify.me/ *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no
The Business of the (TTRPG) Business - Nerdcognito Podcast Episode 348 (opens the original)
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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! *** Get your shirts, swag, and merch here: https://nerdcognito.printify.me/ *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero:
Mothership Mania! A Nerdcognito Actual Play - Episode 337 (opens the original)
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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! *** Get your shirts, swag, and merch here: https://nerdcognito.printify.me/ *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at
AD&D Character Creation with a Modern Era DM - Nerdcognito Episode 346 (opens the original)
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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?!? *** It's our annual fundraiser time! Get your 2026 GATEKEEPING IS GOOD t-shirt with hand drawn art by Rob Necronomicon! Despite being cancelled by brigading keyboard warriors, it is AVAILABLE here: https://nerdcognito.printify.me/ *** SUPPORT THE
A Gen-X Appendix N - Nerdcognito Episode 345 (opens the original)
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This week in an extended episode, the gang looks at updating the holy Appendix N based on their own personal influences in all forms of pop and nerdy media. Spanning print, film, television, and video games, hear the titles that get weaved into our gaming philosophy for Dungeons and Dragons, TTRPGs, and in general. *** It's our annual fundraiser time! Get your 2026 GATEKEEPING IS GOOD t-shirt with hand drawn art by Rob Necronomicon! Despite being cancelled by brigading keyboard warriors, it is A
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