In this Holiday themed episode, the whole Nat 1 Nerds Crew are reunited in person and waste no time geeking out about a variety of Nerdy items they think would make great gifts for your fellow adventurers! They discuss what constitutes "too much dice" (some said that was impossible), TTRPG systems not yet explored, books, and more!
Even if not for this upcoming Holiday, they hope it will prove useful for upcoming birthdays and other celebrations in the next year! Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year!
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Music by Monument Studios. Check out their fantastic selection of TTRPG and Fantasy music at www.monumentstudios.net
In this episode, your hosts Savannah and Parker discuss one of Savannah's recent TTRPG gifts: The Librarian's Apprentice, by Dan Bronson-Lowe and winner of the 2024 CRIT Awards for Best Solo TTRPG. In their discussion, they discuss the system, Savannah's experience thus far, and how solo-journaling tabletop roleplaying games can act as a good introduction to the TTRPG community for some! They also mention similar systems they are starting to explore (or would like to explore) within this new fun sub-genre of TTRPG.
You can find Nat 1 Nerds on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads in addition to reaching out with suggestions, recommendations, on what to explore next, or anything TTRPG at their email at nat1nerdspodcast@gmail.com
The Librarian's Apprentice is by Dan Bronson-Lowe and published by Almost Bedtime Theater, which you can find here: https://almostbedtimetheater.itch.io/the-librarians-apprentice
Music is created by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing selection of fantasy and TTRPG music at www.monumentstudios.net
After checking in with one of the Kyoshi Warriors, Ty Lee, after the skirmish, what more could possibly await our heroes Marin (Savannah), Luma (Afton), and Ganzaya (Brandon)? Find out who's suddenly leaving cryptic messages in the final part of our 3-part actual-play!
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Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game is published by Magpie Games. Check out their website for more information and other TTRPG systems at www.magpiegames.com
Avatar: the Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra are owned by Nickelodeon/Paramount Global Studios, and were created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko
Music used was created by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing Fantasy and TTRPG music at www.monumentstudios.net
Our heroes Ganzaya (Brandon), Luma (Afton, and Marin (Savannah) find themselves in the midst of defending the new Fire Lord from ambush! Will they be successful, or come out burned in more ways then one? Find out in Part 2 of our 3-part actual-play!
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Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game is published by Magpie Games. Check out their website for more information and other TTRPG systems at www.magpiegames.com
Avatar: the Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra are owned by Nickelodeon/Paramount Global Studios, and were created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko.
Music was created by Monument Studios. Check out their website for amazing Fantasy and TTRPG music at www.monumentstudios.net
Your host Parker takes up the mantle of Gamemaster as he attempts to master all the elements of the Avatar Legends TTRPG system by Magpie Games, and guide three heroes in helping keep the fragile balance in the world.
Set shortly after Fire Lord Zuko's ascension to the throne, Marin (Savannah), Ganzaya (Brandon), and Luma (Afton), notice suspicious activity around the new Fire Lord as he embarks on another diplomatic mission. Will they be able to identify and stop whatever may be happening? Find out in Part 1 of our Actual-play!
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Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game is published by Magpie Games. Check out their website for more information and other TTRPG systems at www.magpiegames.com
Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra are owned by Nickelodeon/Paramount Global Studios, and were created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. Music was created by Monument Studios. Check their website for amazing Fantasy and TTRPG music at www.monumentstudios.net
In this episode, Parker and Brandon dive into their first look at Magpie Game's Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game set in the world of "Avatar: The Last Airbender"! They geek out about their love for both The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra, look at it's unique mechanic of Balance, and build an example character!
*This episode was technically published a few months ago, but was pulled in the attempt to keep our exploration of the system close together. Some smaller podcatchers may still have the original publication of the episode up, making this one appear as a duplicate. We have an actual-play now to pair with this episode, so enjoy!*
Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game is published by Magpie Games (Avatar: The Last Airbender owned by Nickelodeon). Check out their website at www.magpiegames.com
Music created by Monument Studios. Check out their website for fantastic fantasy and TTRPG music at www.monumentstudios.net
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In this episode, your host Savannah takes over to interview her sister-in-law Morgan, whom Parker had finally convinced to try Dungeons and Dragons a few months ago. She and Savannah talk about how Morgan finally rolled the dice, the pros and cons of their recent campaign experience, character backstories and origins, and more!
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Music created by Monument Studios. Check out their fantastic selection of music for all things fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net
In this episode, your hosts Brandon, Afton, Savanah, and Parker all have a casual conversation on Character Alignment in Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition character creation. They discuss how noting different alignments within an adventuring party sometimes offer insights into better communication (and therefore better fun) at your table.
They also discuss personal experiences, talk about how Paladins work in 5E, and advice for Dungeon Masters!
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Music for this episode was created by Monument Studios. Check out their fantastic selection of music for all Fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net
Your hosts Parker, Brandon, and Afton are joined by Cade Larsen, Dungeon Master for the D&D Actual-play podcast "The Badventure Club" to discuss the simple yet creative One-Page TTRPGs, in particular,The Witch is Dead by Grant Howlit. They discuss the importance of creative problem solving, adaptability, and of course some fun tangent shenanigans!
(Also, shout-out to Derek and Neil from "The Dungeon Master's Block" podcast)
Check out "The Badventure Club", a D&D actual-play podcast found on your preferred podcatcher of choice!https://open.spotify.com/show/33mrC2jfYciUs76XUd81k7
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Music created by Monument Studios. Check out their great collection of music for all things fantasy and TTRPG atwww.monumentstudios.net
Our misfits heroes have defeated rotten sugar-plums, traversed a gingerbread castle, and narrowly avoided a cranky Fruitcake! Yet one more obstacle awaits before the children are once again snuggled safely in their beds before St. Nick arrives. Will they be able to turn this nightmare back into a dream? Find out in Part 3 (and Final Part) of our 2024 Holiday Actual-play! And Happy Holidays from Nat 1 Nerds!
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Rooftops and Reindeer: The Christmas RPG is by Evin Weston. Support the system by checking it out at https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/165169/rooftops-reindeer-the-christmas-rpg
Music is by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing music for all things Fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net
Jolly Jingleberry, one of Santa's elves, has recruited a Nutcracker, a Miser, and a Toy Duck to rescue a pair of children from a dream turned nightmare so that they may be snuggled in their beds before St. Nicholas arrives! Now that they have arrived in the dream, will they be able to locate the children? Continue the adventure with Savannah as the GM, Afton as Scarlet the Miser, Brandon as Bubbles the Duck, and Parker as Captain Cracker Jack in Part 2 of 3 of this Actual-play!
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Rooftops and Reindeer TTRPGis by Evin Weston. Support the system by checking it out at https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/165169/rooftops-reindeer-the-christmas-rpg
Music is by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing music for all things Fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net
Twas the nightmare before Christmas and all through the house... sugar plums rot and elves begin to panic?! Utilizing a unique Christmas-themed TTRPG system, your GM Savannah takes the reigns in leading three misfit heroes to ensure the children are snuggled safely in their beds before St. Nicholas arrives in Part 1 of this actual-play Holiday venture!
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Rooftops and Reindeer TTRPGis by Evin Weston. Support the system by checking it out at https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/165169/rooftops-reindeer-the-christmas-rpg
Music is by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing music for all things Fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net
Your hosts Savannah and Parker are once again joined by Emily from Rosemary PG Studios to discuss gift recommendations for the TTRPG fan in your life (including yourself of course!) that they have enjoyed having in their collections, and hope it provides you bardic inspiration in your holiday shopping!
Links to Suggested Gifts:
The Witchy Alchemist: https://msha.ke/thewitchyalchemist?fbclid=PAY2xjawGxcXFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABppFuiyQnnAxFOV_hwNlli66b_KePi73fyJ1rolVV44wZOJ2ivJeMZg6w_A_aem_IzVW5MkShZPyvp9hkWoDQQ
Kenzie's Cauldron: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KenziesCauldron?fbclid=PAY2xjawGxckJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpgoa3xCoOQJWFGbq1LISuLIpIcS6TIpbfVz0OGmONJEERRt7oPM6cpzaow_aem_BSZIeT2dlYouY53C3Bonmw
Campaign Keeper, 2nd Edition: https://amzn.to/4hSn3Jq
Blades in the Dark TTRPG: https://a.co/d/2aMctkC
Field Notes 5e Character Journal: https://a.co/d/76U5GpB
The Game Master's Book of Astonishing Random Tables: https://a.co/d/hd7pENV
Battle Maps: https://amzn.to/3AJZ7qI
Dungeon and Dragons Spellbook Cards, Monsters 0-5: https://amzn.to/40ULwI1
Premium 8-Inch Dice Tray: https://amzn.to/4exTWYV
Check out Rosemary PG Studios for their D&D tips, suggestions, and Actual-play campaigns! https://www.rosemarypgstudios.com/
Music created by Monument Studios. Check out their fantastic music for all things fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net
We're back for more TTRPG exploration in Season 2 of Nat 1 Nerds! Parker, Brandon, and Afton share some updates and announcements for the podcast moving forward, as well as some stories from their own TTRPG shenanigans.
Intro and Outro Music by Monument Studios. Check out their website for all your TTRPG and fantasy music needs at www.monumentstudios.net
In this special episode, your hosts Parker and Brandon are joined by Robert Walker, host of the "Dungeons, Dragons, and Psychology Podcast" and author of 'Session Zero: The DMG to Writing Great Campaigns in Any Setting'. They discuss some psychological aspects of TTRPG's such as the popularity of Dungeons and Dragons and Pathfinder, what makes a good Villain, and other topics! Check out Robert's fantastic podcast on your podcatcher of choice, as well as finding him on Instagram, Facebook, and X (Twitter).You can follow Nat 1 Nerds on their social media on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and YouTube for podcast updates and TTRPG posts. Music is created by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing music for all things TTRPG and fantasy at www.monumentstudios.net
In this final episode exploring "Roll Table for 2" by Fights and Fancy, your hosts Savannah and Parker give their parting thoughts and grades for the TTRPG system, discussing the session 0 they unknowingly had and remarks on it's combat mechanics. Their infant son also gives his two cents as well :)
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"Roll Table for 2" TTRPG system is created and published by Fights and Fancy. Check out their other system, "Notes in the Twilight" and D&D journals at https://fightsandfancy.co.uk/
Music created by Monument Studios. Check out their fantastic music for all things fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net
Poppy, one of the co-creators of the TTRPG "Roll Table for 2" from Fights and Fancy, joins Parker in this GM episode for a fantastic discussion on the origins, inspiration, and aspects of their TTRPG! They also discuss their Solo Journal TTRPG system, "Notes in the Twilight" and why both systems (and those like them) are valuable tools for TTRPG players, GM's, artists, writers, and creatives.
You can follow Nat 1 Nerds on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and YouTube for more TTRPG content and posts! "Roll Table for 2" and "Notes in the Twilight" are created by Poppy and Sammy of Fights and Fancy. Check out their fantastic products at https://fightsandfancy.co.uk/ Music was created by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing music for all things TTRPG and fantasy at www.monumentstudios.net
In Part 2 of our Actual-Play of "Roll Table for 2" by Fights and Fancy with your hosts Parker and Savannah, the festivities continue in the quaint village of IvyFell, or do they?
You can follow Nat 1 Nerds on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and also YouTube for updates and further TTRPG content! "Roll Table for 2" is a fun and unique TTRPG system created by Fights and Fancy. Check it out along with their other amazing products at https://fightsandfancy.co.uk/ Music created by Monument Studios. Check out their fantastic music for all things Fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net
Your hosts Parker and Savannah play the first session of Fights and Fancy's Roll Table for 2, where two thieves are reunited after a shared and tragic backstory! This system, since it's made for two players and no GM, is broken up into Session booklets, the first one called "The Meeting Point" which your hosts explore and read from.
Roll Table for 2, Session 1: The Meeting Point, is published by Fights and Fancy, and written by Poppy and Sammy Layton. Parts of this episode are read directly from their creative work. Support their amazing work at https://fightsandfancy.co.uk/ Follow Nat 1 Nerds on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and YouTube!
Music for this episode was created by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing music for all things TTRPG and fantasy at www.monumentstudios.net