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Bert brings a great question to the table: Are long-gapped sequels in nerdy movies really worth the wait? The gang and special guest Yang, Yan Zhao tear through a litney of new again old films! Plus, Yang talks about his upcoming TTRPG release for both 5e D&D and the OSR, Empire of the Undying Sun!

 

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Inspired by a question posed by the Nerdcognito Nation this past weekend on the Saturday Speakeasy, the gang decides if, and when, they would have "halted" edition progression in D&D. System nuance and personal preferences all get discussed about this fictional grand choice that could be made for the good of the hobby.

 

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We're chugging down the line!  This week we look into the dreaded DM device.... railroading.  Is there any good that can come of it?  Why and how is it applied in Dungeons and Dragons and the TTRPG hobby?  Also, we have a chat with Ben from the Manacaster team about their current projects!

 

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With major publishers now putting content restrictions in print about what subjects players may or may not talk about during the game, the guys examine how we got here and why or why not dictating content is acceptable.  Hint: It's not.  The news brings Bert another surreal not-quite-horse moment about how nuts some segments of the hobby have become.  Lastly, the gang talks about what might make an excellent gift to "lure" a new player to the table!

 

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The News:

• You want to sleep with... what?!?
• Food Chain Magnate redux!!!
• WotC's stealth edits, class bloat, and their exposed sexism.

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What a ride!  THANK YOU ALL for allowing us into your ears each week!  This episode we bring back the OG co-host, Just Mike (with his bad audio and all), and the entire gang strolls down memory lane and revisits topics from shows gone by.  Everything including Brandi Braids, predicting WotC's fall from grace, safety tools, DTRPG ousting The Red Room, and the guys outlining their "perfect" game.  You don't want to miss lots of laughs, good times, and clinking a pint with us in reverie!

 

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The News:

• Cities Skylines 2 Fumble
• D&D Inventory Dump
• Sonic Roll Board Game
• MotU Movie Transitions from Netflix to Amazon

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Who doesn't love the horny bard?  The orphaned princess?  The mad wizard?  Answer: after thousands of iterations, everyone.  This week the guys look at tropes in the TTRPG sphere and discuss both the good and the bad elements of their presence.  Bert is surly, but that doesn't prevent the news from presenting yet another game that makes Kyle spin.  After the news, the team has a frank conversation about confirmation bias and how it presents in the hobby -- among all of us!  From the OSR to Fauxs to SparkleTrolls, it is baggage that we all must remember we bring to the table.

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The News:

• Super Mario RPG Redux
• Wizards of the Coast seems to be "done" with OneDND
• Kelp, the board game needs more sell for RD
• Honk!  (you don't want to miss this!)

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Why do the same (lame) topics of "controversy" keep coming up in the TTRPG space?  Because... it's the "Controversy Carousel!"  The only way un-creatives can put themselves and their terrible ideology over!  After a few go-rounds, the guys talk about a serious accusation and blowup in the OSR over potential reverse racism from a game group finding app.  Lastly, the gang goes through the news and talks about sidestepping from a TTRPG to some other sort of nerdy goodness.

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The News:

• Monte Cook's Invisible Sun
• A New Take on Monopoly?!?
• WotC's NuDnD Cleric

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!  We've all had to do it -- whether we like it or not.  Sometimes, THAT player has to GO.  The guys discuss why and how you may need to remove a player from a gaming group.  RD goes off the rails dreaming about Heather Graham during the news.  After, the boys toss out a favorite, disturbing monster for your Halloween game and rattle of "worst" horror sequels (yes, there are a lot!).

 

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• No Ghosbusters 3 because...
• SparkleTroll Traps
• Heather Graham is dreamy
• Yo!  Meatwad!

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This week, the gang EFAPs a Ginny Di video dedicated to bringing "romance" to your TTRPG table.  Digging deeper in the video, discussion emerges about the social state of our nerd culture, and culture in general.  Plus, RD learns the word "situationship," and promptly melts down.  After the nerds recover, they also briefly dig into the news.

 

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Solo gaming has always existed but has seen large boons thanks to board games and TTRPGs over the last decade. This week Ryan, Bert, and Kyle dig into the idea of solo gaming and discuss its nuances. Plus, due to popular demand, Siobhan officially joins the gang for her first full episode of the big show!

 

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