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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With a tumultuous economy made even more murky with tariffs, the future of the hobby has been questioned by some.  In today's slightly-more-political-than-usual Nerdcognito, the guys discuss tariffs in general and then move the lens over our hobby.  How can and will these increased potential costs impact design, product availability, and production in general?  
 
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Ryan rounds up Kyle and Bert to discuss yet another lost art in the modern DnD/TTRPG hobby: Homebrewing.  Why is it fading?  Where has the creativity of the modern Dungeons & Dragons fan gone?  Can this bespoke talent be resurrected or is it destined to vanish?  
 
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With Wizards of the Coast all but scrapping their official VTT for Dungeons & Dragons, laying off 90% of their digital staff, and Shadowdark roaring... we need a break!  The gang talks about their gaming, enjoy a session recap from the Nerdcognito group, and dive into other news from the hobby this week.  Reset button smashed!
 
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