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The 2024 DND Players Handbook is the best selling Dungeons & Dragons supplement... EVER?!? Really? We dig into the numbers that are available and have some questions and commentary. This week we also welcome the Lost Lore Scholar, Jack into his seat as the newest host of Nerdcognito! After the news, all four of your friends, Ryan David, Bert, Jack, and Kyle discuss how #GatekeepingIsGood and why the mechanics of a system can actually vet your players.----more----
The News:
"New" Greyhawk mapsDrow can't be evil! Drizzt was wrong!Ginny Di monetizing the stupidity of her fans----more----
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The show picks up where we left off last week -- talking about comedy TTRPGs. Can funny have legs? Is a long-term comedy campaign sustainable? Then, we get buried in the news this week starting with a deep discussion on 2024 DND's new "time out" cleric spell; the one that allows you to short rest during a combat. Plus, woke warriors are forming yet another sensitivity reader company to give game designers a big progressive thumbs up. SweetBaby for tabletop? ----more----
The News:
Wizards of the Coast further 'supers' D&DCultural approval, Indian-giving styleRayman on the table?Would you run 5e?----more----
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The gang pivots from talking about WotC, woke, or faux warrior drama this week and puts on their player character hats. What mindset, procedure, and thought process go behind the making of a character for D&D or any other TTRPG? Three very different perspectives and practices that offer insight into their game -- and hopefully yours! Plus, an extended trip through the news means we have to bump talk about comedy games until a future show! ----more----
The News:
DND licensed Dice Cups from a great dice makerPre-generated "Boss" encounters at the tableFinal Fantasy XIV TTRPG----more----
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The Hero's Feast artwork from OneDND is the most Wizards of the Coast thing WotC has done... this week. We pick it apart, talk about "why?", and have a general good time because YouTube sensation The Dungeon Delver, Mr. Bill Silvey is guest hosting this week! This, plus one or two abysmal Reddit takes and the news makes for a great conversation about the hobby with lots of laughs! ----more----
The News:
D&D Lifestyle Brand... Beer?"I want to autokill everything..."Cosplay at Universal Studios----more----
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Continuing the path of destruction and erasure of the OG creators of D&D, Wizards of the Coast has announced that the new DND 5.5/OneDND starter set will include a new version of B2: Keep on the Borderlands, but "updated for modern audiences." Why are they intentionally scrubbing or rewriting classic content that has no need for revision? Then, after the news which includes even MORE reimaginings, the gang talks about how you can build layers of intrigue, mystery, and engagement as a Dungeon Master for the players at your table! ----more----
The News:
...not just "Keep"Diablo IV borrowing from D2!Darkest Dungeon 2 meets XCOM?That (cardboard) Treasure Chest (notebook) is a MIMIC!----more----
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Well, Wizards of the Coast (with lots of Hasbro fingerprints) has stuck it to fans again -- this time, their 5e base. WotC has chosen to force the shift to OneDND and will auto convert all materials in D&D Beyond to the new platform, once again breaking their word about backwards compatibility. The SparkleTroll crowd is NOT happy. Can we utilize this move to save one or more 5e darlings and bolster our corner of the hobby? A detailed discussion between Ryan, Bert, and Kyle; and the stances the three take about saving (or not saving) the mainstream will surprise you! ----more----
The News:
Civ VII Going Back to BasicsDinosaurs and Knights!!Games Workshop AI HypocrisyPathfinder Wants Creators' Money!----more----
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In the debut episode of the Elven Maid Inn's short-form show, she talks about Fudging and it's implications and impact on games and the hobby.
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Continuing the 2-part show from last week, Grim Jim joins RD and Bert to talk about the discussion in the mainstream TTRPG/DnD hobby for the "need" for game designers to insert and address political themes, social justice, and "wrongs" of society in their games. Why is this a "need?" Answer: It is not. Plus, we begin the show laughing at some insanity in the pop media with the news and a trip to our favorite inmates-running-the-asylum online cesspool, Reddit. ----more----
The News:
Pop it!Milk it!Promote it!Reddit!----more----
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OneDND has been set free by Wizards of the Coast. With WotC's "new" and "daring" upgrade now getting a lot of buzz, we take an ENTIRE episode talking about other games you can and should bring to your table! With Kyle out on vacation, our friend Grim Jim Desborough sits in and brings his unique perspective and two decades of professional game design experience to the conversation. Our picks span fantasy, horror, sci-fi, post-apocalyptic, and more.. the guys dive deep into their choices of TTRPGs for your crew. ----more----
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Coming up next week!----more----
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Did you know that Dave Arneson worked on a super-secret follow-up to Blackmoor with a nobody studio that no one has heard of? NEITHER DID THE ARNESON ESTATE. This disgusting grift really has RD and the boys upset, and they detail the situation for you. Plus, Kelsey and ShadowDark sweep the ENNIEs and a Reddit redemption story. ----more----
The News:
ENNIEs and ShadowDarkVenger, Dungeon Master, and NostalgiaMystery Board Game-Turned-TTRPG!A SparkleTroll wakes up!----more----
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Hasbro's 2nd Quarter earnings have posted. WotC continues to bleed. Sales are down. BUT -- RD thinks the Q looks... good?!? An economics light discussion of why Hasbro may not be in as much peril as some in the hobby would like. Plus, Elder Gods and Woke Warriors in the news. After the news, the guys look at how Wizards of the Coast believes they are pandering to their SparkleTroll audience, but it may be backfiring based on response to the "new" Ranger class. ----more----
The News:
Arkham Horror TTRPG Makes RD SwoonStormlight RPG Getting a Bad Shake?Dungeons and Dragons Comics to Woke Horse----more----
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Bert and RD sit down and talk about a request from a friend of the show: "What is your personal 'Appendix N-like' curated list of non-print inspiration?" Listen as the guys chronicle everything from Movies to TV to Video Games and more! How did these items impact their games and their creativity? The news this week is, well, exactly what you would expect during a week when Wizards of the Coast released a Rainbow Brite sorcerer. It's a fun discussion that pulls from all of the things we love! ----more----
The News:
The new Xbox controller is... what?Pathfinder Keeps the Bloat ComingCyberpunk 2077 Board GameWotC's Slimmer Wizards----more----
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Oh no! That giant just turned Bert's character into meat paste! What considerations are necessary and what must a player, a DM, and a gaming group do to pivot when a PC buys the farm? RD and Bert pontificate this point because, well, Bert's character was turned into meat paste at the last gaming session. After the news, the duo discuss what input, if any, is appropriate for players to have and what sway do they carry as it relates to world building. ----more----
The News:
Pour a drink with this Board Game"Old" DND supplements for your 5e game. Heh.'The worst monster ever!'----more----
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Surprise, surprise: Wizards of the Coast continues to "re-imagine" Dungeons & Dragons... potentially into the grave. The "improvements" to crafting and the introduction of a hybrid "Minecraft" and "MMO" crafting system were released, and it looks like once again the game is getting fundamentally changed for the worse. The news makes us laugh as we ride the struggle bus through a Reddit post. Finally, we talk death in space with the fantastic horror/sci-fi TTRPG, Mothership. ----more----
The News:
Oooohhh Yeah! Dig it!Moar Elf Subraces!!!The Best Legacy Board Games to Buy in 2024Bear-banging Anniversary!----more----
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Spinning out of a conversation from last week, the gang talks about the title and role of the Dungeon Master in DnD. Is "referee" appropriate? What level of separation must the DM have with the group and the world? After this fun debate, with each of the guys having a distinct opinion, we tackle the news before saddling up to talk the resurgence of the Western in Hollywood. ----more----
The News:
Check out the Headlights on Her!Lord of the Rings crushes modern box officePlease, be a Power GamerNew Dungeons and Dragons Pricing----more----
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Wizards of the Coast has dropped a bunch of the "New" Dungeons & Dragons art... and it is just as hideous, woke, and racist as you could hope for. The guys talk about some of the more outlandish pieces and discuss how art, generally, is important to the hobby and hooks players in each game. Are some of these pieces intentionally horrific? Then, after a trip to DnD Reddit, the news keeps us cool in a very unique way before ending up with some quality "modern journalism." ----more----Grab The Village of Greenhaven NOW!PRINT ON DEMAND NOW AVAILABLE!
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The News:
Critical Role LIVE! ...aka Hobby Poison with a Ticket PriceDEI Gaming Media Woke-Extortion?!?Kickstarter: Better Late Than NeverA SparkleTroll's Guide to Building a Tabletop Group----more----
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The "Dungeons and Dragons," TTRPG hobby has a boatload of influences... but is unique in the fact that it often influences.... itself. The guys talk about pivotal supplements that have shaped the hobby and how modern guidance continues to change our beloved passion. Plus everything from Critical Role to "ding dong" in the news! You won't want to miss this week's show! ----more----Grab The Village of Greenhaven NOW!PRINT ON DEMAND NOW AVAILABLE!
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Critical Role LIVE! ...aka Hobby Poison with a Ticket PriceDEI Gaming Media Woke-Extortion?!?Kickstarter: Better Late Than NeverA SparkleTroll's Guide to Building a Tabletop Group----more----
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In this episode, the gang talk about the TTRPG curse older than time: Getting the group together. Inevitably, every group is going to ride the rocky road of scheduling. Why is this the killing blow for some groups? How can you pivot? Is it the end of the D&D World? Then after the news, as requested by the Nerdcognito Nation, the boys revisit, run down, and review the excellent co-op/traitor board game, Unfathomable! ----more----Grab The Village of Greenhaven NOW!PRINT ON DEMAND NOW AVAILABLE!
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The News:
"The Boys" woke creator says "watch something else."Planet of the Apes TTRPG looking good!Pop gaming telling you exactly what not to do----more----
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A frustrated Dungeon Master presented his players (do they play?) with a list of "rules" that were going to be implemented moving forward. While clearly frustrated with SparkleTroll and otherwise bad player behavior as we dig through his list we have to ask... "Is he wrong?" The guys discuss faux pas of players at the TTRPG table and how the DM can wrangle his DnD group back into reality. Plus, the news! ----more----Grab The Village of Greenhaven NOW!PRINT ON DEMAND NOW AVAILABLE!
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The News:
Beetlejuice's Backstory?!?Actual Plays -- They Aren'tLive-Action D&D Show ScrappedWotC is Hiring an AI Overlord!----more----
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The holiday weekend in the States and a few too many life incidents have abbreviated this week's episode into a Nano! Fear not, though a touch shorter than usual, it is still packed with everything you'd expect -- Beginning with talk of how a DM can correct an "accidential overpowering" of a party and ending with news (from Reddit) RD and Bert squeeze a full show into a condensed timeline! ----more----Grab The Village of Greenhaven NOW!PRINT ON DEMAND NOW AVAILABLE!
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The News:
WotC Dragon "Redesigns"Life-Sized Totoro?TMNT/MotU Disappointment"Don't Ignore Muh Backstory!"----more----
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