Lord Matteus sits in as guest host to discuss eroticism, sexuality, and naughty bits in gaming -- specifically taking a look at Paizo's new rainbow-stravaganza game blurring the lines between the gaming table and LGBT activism. After the news, the gang talks about long game sequels and how a show can be necro'ed, sometimes after decades!
 
 
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We know that the "six sessions" that the modern DnD gamer call a campaign seems short, so this week we ask the question of "why?"  The differences between Classic Gaming/OSR tables vs. modern absolutely impact how we can have campaigns lasting years while they can't make a week.  Then after the news, the guys break down the latest in the City State of the Invincible Overlord drama between Judge's Guild and Goodman Games.
 
 
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One year later... Daniel D. Fox, controversial creator of Zweihander and other TTRPGs, returns to Nerdcognito.  His first trip addressed the "why we should not like each other" bits... and we came out of it... friends?!?  This time around, Dan sits in with Ryan and Kyle and just talk about the hobby, their families, Wizards of the Coast, a hint of politics, and their friendship.  Plus, Ryan introduces Daniel to the news... with a hint of Reddit!
 
 
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Goodman Games, creators of Dungeon Crawl Classics are now endeavoring to re-release The City State of the Invincible Overlord -- a legendary module which shaped Dungeons and Dragons and TTRPGs.  Two issues have them drawing fire from all sides. "Reimagining for modern audiences" has Classic Gaming and the OSR up in arms while supporting a creator the SparkleTroll leftists view as a 1940s German is bringing ire from the other side.  We dig deep into the situation and discuss if and how Goodman can navigate this minefield.
 
 
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Rule Zero!  The gang dives back into Rule 0 as TTRPG/DnD buzz online has picked up about it, RAW (rules as written), and the pros and cons of implementing this at the table.  Opinions are across the board, and Bert gets a little hot at RD.  Plus not one, but TWO trips to Reddit... with a twist!
 
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The guys reflect back on the visit that shocked the hobby... when Daniel D. Fox, creator of Zweihander and "enemy of the OSR" sat in and talked with RD and Kyle.  We revisit this chat in anticipation of the upcoming "One Year Later" episode when Dan stops by again!  Plus, chatter about the nerdy things we love, the news, and... a trip to Reddit!
 
 
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Ryan doesn't have a voice, but that doesn't stop he and Kyle from educating the very disconencted-from-the-internet Bert about the recent delving into Wizards of the Coast's license agreement -- which can be interpreted as opening the door to "stealing" content from designers and players alike.  We don't often agree, but we can agree on this... content lifting is NOT cool.
 
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Jeremy Crawford has followed in the footsteps of others and "exited" (on his terms?) Wizards of the Coast. With now ALL of the core designers and decision makers out of the mix, where does this leave Dungeons and Dragons specifically, and the future of hobby in general?
 
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