Two DnD nerds attempting to roll decent investigation checks into different TTRPG Systems as brand new players! We explore different tabletop role-playing games through exploration, discussion, and actual-play. We also discuss TTRPG topics, products, and more!
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! You can find Nat 1 Nerds on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads for podcast updates, memes, and TTRPG advice! https://linktr.ee/nat1nerdsMusic 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/33mrC2jfYciUs76XUd81k7You can find Nat 1 Nerds on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads for updates on TTRPG systems being explored, memes, and tabletop insights.https://www.instagram.com/nat1nerdspodcast/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3DMusic 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! You can find Nat 1 Nerds on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads for updates, fun TTRPG content, or suggest TTRPG systems to explore! 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! You can find Nat 1 Nerds on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads for updates and suggest TTRPG Systems or aspects to explore! Rooftops and Reindeer TTRPG 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
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. Nicolas arrives in Part 1 of this actual-play Holiday venture! You can find Nat 1 Nerds on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads for updates and suggest TTRPG Systems or aspects to explore! Rooftops and Reindeer TTRPG 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
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 episode, your hosts Parker and Brandon reunite to begin their exploration of the Avatar:Legends TTRPG! They first reminisce on their love for the two shows the system is based on, and get to the quinchiest part of the episode: character creation! They discuss a couple unique mechanics that highlight the systems focus on character, and showcase the basics of Brandon's character for the upcoming actual-play! For podcast updates, news, TTRPG memes and tips, check out Nat 1 Nerds on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and YouTube! Avatar: Legends is published by Magpie Games. Check out their website at https://magpiegames.com/ 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' and 'Legend of Korra' are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Avatar Legends created by Avatar Studios.
In this special bonus 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, Escapism, 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 :) You can follow Nat 1 Nerds on social media on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and YouTube for updates and additional TTRPG posts. "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 a fantastic discussion on the origins, inspiration, and aspects of their TTRPG that has proven to a 'gateway' TTRPG for many! 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/ Follw Nat 1 Nerds on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and YouTube! You can also support us on our KO-FI page! Music for this episode was created by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing music for all things TTRPG and fantasy at www.monumentstudios.net
In this episode, your host Parker is joined by his wife Savannah in their exploration of 'Roll Table for 2', a TTRPG system by Fights and Fancy that only requires two players... and NO GM! A system that acts as the game master? Yep! They discuss their initial thoughts, discuss abilities and their required ability points, and create Savannah's character from scratch! You can follow Nat 1 Nerds on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and YouTube for TTRPG thoughts and sneak peaks! Music and sound effects for this episode was created by Monument Studios. Check out their music for all things TTRPG and Fantasy at www.monumentstudios.net Roll Table for 2 is published by Fights and Fancy. Defiantly check out their website for awesome "Games, TTRPG tools and fantasy themed artwork" at https://fightsandfancy.co.uk/ Promo for this episode is Rosemary PG Studios. Check out their website (or Youtube channel) at www.rosemarypgstudios.com
In this episode, your hosts Parker and Brandon give some updates and announcements for the podcast. They also give sneak peaks into some of the systems they'll be exploring, Brandon gives his sixty-second review of a Netflix show, and pose the question: Is it OK to mark your TTRPG books? You can follow "Nat 1 Nerds" on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and YouTube for more TTRPG insights and discussions! This episodes promo is from the podcast "Friend and Foe Adventuring Co", a Bunkers and Badasses TTRPG actual-play podcast you can find on the podcast of your choice. Intro and Exit music by Monument Studios. Check out their awesome music for all things fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net
The official Nat 1 Nerds trailer: who we are, what we do, and where to find us. Explore various different tabletop-role playing games with two D&D nerds on their quest to learn unique mechanics and further enhance our tabletop storytelling! Welcome to the table everyone, and happy rolling!
Ten thousand feet up, up the side of the mountain to the tiptop to find Yule! Will they find the mysterious benefactor who's provided fair weather year after year? Will they convince them to again provides trinkets and toys in stockings on Yule? Or perhaps they'll find instead an unexpected need and a Yule-time wish? Join Furball (Brandon), Jolly Jingleberry (Savannah), Martha June (Sierra), Mary Cariah (Emily), and Leland (Kobe) in reaching Delectation and discovering who stole the Yule-time Magic in Part Two of this D&D one-shot actual-play! Check out Rosemary PG Studios on their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RPGStudios Music is by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing selection of music for all things fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net The setting and story of Autumn's Refuge and Delectation was created by Parker Sappington. This episode is unoffical fan content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards of the Coast. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast @Wizards of the Coast LLC.
The town of Autumn's Refuge, known for it's pleasant seasons year-round, finds itself empty of fair weather, empty of toys in stockings, and empty of magic. A collection of denizens and travelers must find the cause, and prepare to climb to the hamlet where the mysterious benefactor of the magic supposedly dwells. Join Parker as the Dungeon Master, with the denizens and visitors of Autumn's Refuge: Furball the Bugbear ranger (Brandon), the half-elf bard Jolly Jingleberry (Savannah), the Loxodon warlock (Kobe), the Asamair paladin (Sierra), and the human bard Mary Cariah (Emily). Check out Rosemary PG Studios on their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RPGStudios Music is by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing selection of music for all things fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net The setting and story of Autumn's Refuge and Delectation was created by Parker Sappington. This episode is unoffical fan content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards of the Coast. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast @Wizards of the Coast LLC.
In this final episode of Season One for the podcast, your hosts Parker and Brandon look back at the TTRPG Systems the table has explored: D&D 5th Edition, Fate Accelerated, Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition, and The One Ring 2nd Edition. They discuss their personal plans during the break, which systems they personally enjoyed the most, how each system offers something fun and unique, and how diverse tabletop-role playing really is. They also answer a great question from a listener: which mechanics did you not get to explain well? You can find Nat 1 Nerds on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads for podcast updates, TTRPG insights, and fun memes. You can also contact us at nat1nerdspodcast@gmail.com with comments, questions, and suggestions! If you like what we do overall, consider leaving us a 5-star review on the podcatcher of your choice (it seriously helps), or share with your friends! Music created by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing music library for all things fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net
Here at last, at the end of this episode, comes the end of our exploration of "The One Ring" TTRPG system. Like The hobbits, Parker is quite sad, but his substitute co-host Savannah comforts him as we revisit a couple more aspects and mechanics we enjoyed, what our final grade was (though Brandon provided some notes on his thoughts as well), and impart some final thoughts for a system we're sure to revisit. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads as well! If you like what we're doing, leave us a review and share with your friends! It really helps! Music for this episode created by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing music for all things fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net "The One Ring" 2nd Edition is published by Free League Publishing. Check out their amazing products at www.freeleaguepublishing.com
In this episode, your hosts Parker and Brandon discuss their thoughts on how Parker did as a first-time Loremaster for The One Ring TTRPG system. After Parker gushes over his love for all things Tolkien, they talk about what mechankcs could have been better implemented, additional information on those mechanics, and if Tolkien ever wrote about the Fourth Age of Middle-earth. They also share their favorite mechanic of the system. You can find Nat 1 Nerds on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, or at nat1nerdspodcast@gmail.com for comments, questions, and recommendations! If you like what we do, leave us a review and share the podcast with your friends! "The One Ring" 2nd Edition TTRPG is published by Free League Publishing. Check out their awesome TTRPG producst at www.freeleaguepublishing.com Music for this episode was created by Monument Studios. Check out their website for fantastic TTRPG and Fantasy music at www.monumentstudios.net
We continue exploring our first play-through of "The One Ring" 2nd Edition TTRPG system by Free League Publishing with Parker as the Loremaster, Hanar of Durin's Folk (Brandon), Elanor of Lindon (Afton), and the Dunedain ranger Genevieve (Savannah) as they reach the ruins of Eragon and encounter dark and strange creatures as they search for the rumored seeing stone... primarily exploring the systems unique combat mechanics (though we probably showcase our foundations in D&D lol)! "The One Ring" 2nd Edition TTRPG is published by Free League Publishing. Check out their great products at www.freeleaguepublishing.com Music for this episode was created by Monument Studios. Check out their fantastic selection of music for all things fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net
In this actual-play session utilizing Free League Publishing's "The One Ring" 2nd edition TTRPG system, your host Parker takes you into the wild and to the house of Elrond as the Loremaster (GM) with Hanar of Durin's Folk (Brandon), Elanor of Lindon (Afton), and the ranger Geniveve (Savannah) as they assist their elven companion deliver troubling news to Lord Elrond from Ciridan the Shipwright regarding an impossible possibility that will lead them to ancient elven ruins of a begone age of the world... all while exploring the systems unique skill checks, Council Phase, and Travel phase mechanics. "they are not all accounted for, the lost seeing stones..." "The One Ring" 2nd Edition TTRPG is published by Free League Publishing. Check out their great products at www.freeleaguepublishing.com Music for this episode was created by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing music selection for all things fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net
In this special "extra" episode, your host Parker is again joined by Savannah to help give a little additional insight into the region of Eriador, the primary region of Middle-earth The One Ring system focuses game play in (before the actual-play). He explains further context, history, and basic lore of Eriador and it's ancient kingdom of Arnor for both players and lore-masters alike. Savannah and him also mention the importance of the improve principle of "yes and", the Dunedain Rangers, and her character Geniveve's basic backstory. linktr.ee/nat1nerds You can follow 'Nat 1 Nerds' on social media for updates, tips, and classic tabletop shenanigans on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, as well as email them at nat1nerdspodcast@gmail.com with comments, questions, and recommendations on what to explore next with the table! Music for this episode was created by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing music selection of all things fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net The One Ring 2nd Edition TTRPG is published by Free League Publishing. Check out their great products at www.freeleaguepublishing.com
In this episode, your hosts.... Savannah and Afton take over? They introduce your regular hosts (and their spouses) turned guests, Parker and Brandon to help them create their characters (PC's) for "The One Ring" 2nd Edition TTRPG for the upcoming one-shot actual play session! They discuss in detail Heroic Cultures and it's associated cultural blessings; Callings; Target Numbers: Endurance, Hope, and Parry; and also Combat Proficiency. While creating their characters, Brandon gives a couple random insights into his own character already created... in secret. Music for this podcast was created by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing selection of music for all things fantasy and TTRPG ar www.monumentstudios.net The One Ring 2nd Edition TTRPG is published by Free League Publishing. Check out their great products at www.freeleaguepublishing.com
In this episode, your hosts Parker and Brandon introduce us a brand new system: The One Ring 2nd Edition (by Free League Publishing) and the world of Tolkien's Middle-earth, particularly the northern regions where dwell hobbits, men, elves, and... dark things in long forgotten ruins. Parker takes the opportunity to flex his Tolkien knowledge a bit and begins giving his initial thoughts, expectations, and ultimate hopes for the system. They discuss the setting, dice mechanics, character options, and the unique system mechanics regarding Endurance, Hope, and Shadow... You can follow Nat 1 Nerds on social media for updates, tips, and classic tabletop shenanigans on Facebook and Instagram (@nat1nerdspodcast), as well as email them at nat1nerdspodcast@gmail.com with comments, questions, or recommendations on what to explore next with the table! Music for the podcast was created by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing selection of music for all things fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net The One Ring 2nd Edition TTRPG is published by Free League Publishing. Check out their great products at www.freeleaguepublishing.com
In Part 2 of our Dungeons and Dragons Trivial Pursuit episode, your host Parker, and guests Matt and Derrick continue to showcase their knowledge of D&D history, lore, and also the lack thereof; proving that even the most experienced Dungeon Master's don't know half of what's been published... and that they don't need too. It's also here that the champion of the wedges is declared! Check out both Derrick's podcast 'How Not to DM' (@hownottodm) and Matt's podcast 'Twenty Sides' (@twentysidespod)! If you like what we're doing over-all leave us a 5 star review on the pod-catcher of your choice and share with your friends! You can connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @nat1nerdspodcast and nat1nerdspodcast@gmail.com Music provided by Monument Studios. You can find their awesome selection of fantasy and TTRPG music at www.monumentstudios.net
Your host Parker really wanted to play his unopened gift from Christmas: "Dungeons and Dragons Trivial Pursuit" Ultimate Edition. So naturally he invited Derrick from the podcast "How Not To DM" and Matt from a D&D actual-play podcast "Twenty Sides" to join him in a leisure game. It was anything but leisure. In this episode you'll hear Derrick and Matt introduce themselves and their fantastic podcasts, how the questions started off easy until Parker shuffled the deck, and their struggle to answer any questions regarding both in-game lore and real-world history (they legit got hard lol). Part 2 will come soon and reveal who had the most wedges in the end! Check out both Derrick and Matt's amazing podcasts wherever you find podcasts, and also check their Instagram pages @hownotodm and @twentysidespod If you like what we're doing over-all leave us a 5 star rating on your pod-catcher of choice and share with your friends! You can connect with us on both Facebook and Instagram @nat1nerdspodcast or email us at nat1nerdspodcast@gmail.com! Music created by Monument Studios. Check out their fantastic music for all things fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net Trivial Pursuit is owned by Hasbro. Dungeons and Dragons are owned by Wizards of the Coast. This episode is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
In this episode that wraps up their exploration of the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG, your hosts Brandon and Parker give their final thoughts as newcomers on the system and their "grade" for each aspect of the game. They discuss their favorite mechanics of the system, how to potentially incorperate those into D&D and other TTRPG systems, and how Parker can't smite spiders to save his life (almost). You can follow Nat 1 Nerds on their social media on Facebook and Instagram (@nat1nerdspodcast), as well as email them at nat1nerdspodcast@gmail.com with comments, questions, or recommendations on what to explore next. Music for the podcast was created by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing selection of music for all things fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net Call of Cthulhu is published by Chaosium. Check out their website for more info at www.chaosium.com
In this episode, your hosts Brandon and Parker spend some discussing about what it takes to be a Keeper running the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG system, and what is needed to do so. They specifically dive into Brandon's first time running the system with Parker, Savannah, and Pedro as their foundation. Also discussed is that despite the horror aspects of the system, that if enough imagination is used (Rainbows and Ponies??), it can more versatile in setting then one might initial think. You can find 'Nat 1 Nerds' on Facebook and Instagram, as well as at nat1nerdspodcast@gmail.com for comments, questions, clarifications, and even suggestions on what TTRPG system to explore next. If you like what we do, please share the podcast and leave us a review! Music is by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing music for all things fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net Call of Cthulhu is published by Chaosium. Check out their website (and to aquire the Quick-Start Guide to Call of Cthulhu) at www.chaosium.com
In Part Two of this Call of Cthulhu actual-play, Brandon continues as Keeper (GM) with Parker (as the clergyman Donald), Savannah (the actress Ms. Claire), and Pedro from 'The Storyteller's Tavern' podcast (as the lawyer Jonathan). After an initial look inside the mine, the group discovers raven-like monstrosities inhabiting the mine and manage to escape back to town after Ms. Claire sustained injuries due to Donald's rash-decision making. Once recovered after a week in the local hospital, the group again returns to stop the hellish darkness within the haunted shafts. Will they be lucky enough to escape again? Or will they succumb to the horrors within the heart of darkness? After all, the "raven sees all"... 'The Storyteller's Tavern' is an actual-play TTRPG podcast that has explored Call of Cthulhu and Dungeons and Dragons 5e via actual-play. Check them out as well! Music is by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing selection for all things fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net Call of Cthulhu is published by Chaosium. Check out their website for more info at www.chaosium.com
In this actual-play episode, your hosts Brandon and Parker are again joined by Pedro from 'The Storyteller's Tavern' podcast and another special guest: Parker's wife Savannah! Brandon takes the reigns of Keeper (or Game Master) for a Call of Cthulhu one-shot adventure set in the deserts of Apache Junction, Arizona in the mid 1920's. Join the lawyer Jonathan (Pedro), Reverend Donald Dillard (Parker), and Miss Claire (Savannah) as they assist Jonathan in uncovering the mysterious darkness plaguing a newly discovered mine that caused all the miners to die... with the exception of one lone miner gone completely mad. Can they solve the ominous warnings scratched into the rock? (Part Two coming soon!) 'The Storyteller's Tavern' is an actual-play TTRPG podcast that has explored Call of Cthulhu and Dungeons and Dragons via actual-play through on most major podcast platforms. Music is by Monument Studios. Check out their fantastic music for all things fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net Call of Cthulhu is published by Chaosium. Check out more info at https://www.chaosium.com/
In this enlightening episode, your hosts Parker and Brandon make their own Call of Cthulhu character/investigator with the help of Pedro from The Storyteller's Tavern podcast! They dive deep into the exact mechanics surrounding the creation of an investigator, how important percentile dice are, and discuss everything on the character sheet. They also create Parker's character, Donald Dillard, step by step... or roll by roll. Hopefully Donald's stats are good enough to keep him more sane then not... if he survives Brandon's one-shot adventure next episode. Pedro is the "forever DM" of the podcast, The Storyteller's Tavern, where they have a Call of Cthulhu actual-play and currant Dungeons and Dragons actual-play adventure. You can find them on Instagram and most major podcatchers like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Check out their amazing stories on your favorite podcatcher! Music for the episode was created by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing selection of fantasy and TTRPG music at www.monumentstudios.net Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition system is published by Chaosium. Check out the Quick-Start rules (and other products) at their website: https://www.chaosium.com/content/FreePDFs/CoC/CHA23131%20Call%20of%20Cthulhu%207th%20Edition%20Quick-Start%20Rules.pdf
Welcome to our next system! Today, your hosts Brandon and Parker begin the exploration of the TTTPG system "Call of Cthulhu" with a brief introduction by sharing their initial impressions, basic mechanics, and seeing how sane they'll stay after venturing into the eldritch unknown... If you like the episode, we'd love for you to leave a review, subscribe to the podcast, and share with your friends! If you want to leave a lengther review, you can message Nat 1 Nerds on Facebook, Instagram, or email at nat1nerdspodcast@gmail.com "Call of Cthulhu" is published by Chaosium. You can find the basic rules for the system at: https://www.chaosium.com/content/FreePDFs/CoC/CHA23131%20Call%20of%20Cthulhu%207th%20Edition%20Quick-Start%20Rules.pdf Thanks again to Monument studios for your amazing music! You can check them out at www.monumentstudios.net
In this special episode, your hosts Parker and Brandon are joined by fellow TTRPG explorer Willow from the RPG Goblin podcast to talk about what we love most: tabletop-roleplaying games! They discuss some of their favorite aspects of TTRPG's in general: dice making, favorite TTRPG's, and most importantly why they love exploring various different tabletop-roleplaying systems. They also share their thoughts on why others should allow themselves to explore and learn about different types of TTRPG systems; even when some may not want to diverge from their initial (or comfort) system of choice. The benefits may surprise you... and Uncle Iroh might agree with them. You can find Nat 1 Nerds on Facebook (Nat 1 Nerds Podcast) and Instagram (@nat1nerdspodcast). You can also send us an email with your comments, questions, and suggestions at nat1nerdspodcast@gmail.com! Intro and Outro Music by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing music for all things fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net Find Willow as a fantastic dice-maker on Instagram @druidic_dice, or check out her podcast (The RPG Goblin) on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms (especially if you want to learn about Monster of the Week TTRPG!).
In this episode, your hosts Parker and Brandon wrap up their exploration of the Fate Accelerated tabletop roleplaying system with some parting thoughts, final impressions, and overall grade of this particular system. They discuss the true nature of chaotic neutral characters, answer fan submitted questions, talk about the difficulty of finding players when trying out new TTRPG systems, and something about a horror mystery adventure at Disneyland?? Overall, the final grade for this system was passing, and they look forward to trying out the full version in the Fate Core system! If you have questions about the Fate Accelerated system, TTRPG's in general, or comments on the podcast... reach out! You can find us on Instagram and Facebook, or email us at nat1nerdspodcast@gmail.com! We love all the memes, stories, and comments! Intro and Outro music created by Monument Studios. Check out their excellent selection for all things fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net The Fate Accelerated and Fate Core systems published by Evil Hat Productions. Check out their selection of TTRPG's at www.evilhat.com
In this overdue episode, your hosts Parker and Brandon dive right back into the Fate Accelerated TTRPG system by focusing their conversation from the point of view of the Game Master, or GM, who runs the session and table. Similar to a Dungeon Master for D&D, the Game Master for Fate is slightly different for a different system. Parker and Brandon talk about those slight differences (and similarities) with D&D, discuss how well Christian did as a GM for the players in our recent one-shot (Spoilers for A Mysterious Christmas Carol one-shot adventure), and... how dad jokes make hilarious mediums for Vicious Mockery?? Be sure to listen to our one-shot adventure "A Mysterious Christmas Carol" beforehand! You can follow Nat 1 Nerds on Facebook (Nat 1 Nerds) and Instagram (@nat1nerdspodcast) for more content. If you have questions, suggestions, or memes send us a message on our social media, or email us at nat1nerdspodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from ya'll! Intro and Outro Music created by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing music for all things fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net Thanks again to Improv Tabletop podcast (especially Ned and Christian) for guest starring in our previous 3 episodes. You can find them on Facebook, Instagram, and on most major podcast platforms for more Fate Accelerated, Avatar Legends, and Blades in the Dark actual-play adventures! Fate Accelerated and the overall Fate system published by Evil Hat Productions. Check out their products even further at www.evilhat.com
In Part 2 of this special Holiday adventure with Improv Tabletop's Christian Randall and Ned Wilcock, our hero's Sam, Deggy, and Whatsly found a woman who seemed to recognize them as the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future while observing the funeral of their murdered haunt. However, no one has been able to see them before as they travel through the timestream searching for clues. What does this mean? Is she involved somehow? If so, how and why? The answers come as a shock to our new Christmas ghosts as they finally confront the perpetrators... Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Nat 1 Nerds! Music throughout this episode created by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing music for all things Fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net Check out 'Improv Tabletop' and their fantastic Fate Accelerated adventures at www.improvtabletop.com, and find them on social media on Facebook and Instagram. Fate Accelerated and the Fate Core system published by Evil Hat Productions. Check out their great products at www.evilhat.com
In this special Holiday adventure using the Fate Accelerated TTRPG system, Christian of the 'Improve Tabletop' podcast takes the reigns (pun intended) of Gamemaster as Parker, Brandon, and the usual Gamemaster of 'Improve Tabletop' Ned become the new ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come... except their first haunting has become a murder! It's as though someone knew these ghosts were coming beforehand... Will our reluctant ghosts Sam the psychic, Deggy the mailman, and Whatsly the accountant be able to solve the murder? Intro and Outro music created by Monument Studios. Check their great music for all things fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net Check out Improv Tabletop and their fantastic Fate Accelerated adventures at www.improvtabletop.com Fate Accelerated and the Fate Core system published by Evil Hat Productions. Check out their great products at www.evilhat.com
In this episode, your hosts Parker and Brandon become apprentices of some masters of the Fate Accelerated TTRPG system... Ned Wilcock and Christian Randell from one of Parker's favorite podcasts, Improv Tabletop! Having several Fate Accelerated mini campaigns under their belt, both Christian and Ned know the system in and out. While debating physical books (Parker) vs PDF's (Brandon) and reviewing the basic mechanics of the system, Ned and Christian help explain the simple and straightforward process of creating player characters for Fate Accelerated for our special Holiday One-shot adventure next episode. If you have questions about tabletop roleplaying games, comments on the podcast, or suggestions on what TTRPG system to explore next, check out our social media pages on Facebook (Nat 1 Nerds Podcast), Instagram (@nat1nerdspodcast), or email us at nat1nerdspodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to swap TTRPG stories! If you'd like to check out Ned and his associate's fun Fate Accelerated adventures, or their newer Avatar Legends TTRPG campaign, check out their podcast 'Improv Tabletop' by visiting their website (or social media on Facebook and Instagram) at https://www.improvtabletop.com/ Intro and Outro music by Monument Studios. Check out their fantastic music for all things fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net Fate Accelerated (and the Fate Core system) owned and published by Evil Hat Productions. Check out their website at https://evilhat.com/
In this first episode of our exploration arch of the Fate Accelerated system, your hosts Parker and Brandon discuss their first impressions and hopes as they begin their dive into this recommended system for those wanting to branch away from their original roots in the TTRPG community, or especially those who are interested in joining the TTRPG community in general. They compare the system's roleplaying and encounters (combat) with those in Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition, and also announce two special guests joining them in upcoming episodes to further explore a fun system more! If you have questions about us or tabletop roleplaying games in general, comments on the podcast, or suggestions on what we should explore next, check out our social media pages on Facebook (Nat 1 Nerds Podcast), Instagram (@nat1nerdspodcast), or email us at nat1nerdspodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to swap TTRPG stories! Intro and Outro music created by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing music for all things fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net Fate Accelerated (and the Fate Core System) are owned and published by Evil Hat Productions. Check out their great products at www.evilhat.com
Special guests Emily and Sierra from Rosemary PG Studios join your host Parker in geeking out over their favorite D&D 5e supplement books! Why? Because there are A LOT of additional books that can be used to help better understand and enhance your table-top experience, and it can get overwhelming. Out of the 32 offical publications for 5th edition by Wizards of the Coast, we recommend 5 out of the 32 (besides the essential Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, and the Monster Manual) and one 3rd party publication. We also discuss some more tips and advise for Dungeon Masters, and favorite D&D characters further. Rosemary PG Studios is a YouTube channel dedicated to providing clean fantasy entertainment, and short D&D 5e explanation videos for those who are new or need a refresher. Check them out on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram under Rosemary PG Studios, as well as their website at https://www.rosemarypgstudios.com/ (Disclaimer: Due to technical difficulties, our software utilized the incorrect microphone somehow during recording. While some of the audio is less then our usual quality, we hope you still enjoy the episode!)
In this final episode exploring Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition, your hosts Parker and Brandon give their final thoughts on the classic system that introduced them (and so many others) into the world of table-top role-playing games. Though they admit their biased grade in the system's favor (such as how well the combat mechanics and rules work), they still have their criticism; notably the games lack of role-play support mechanically speaking. They also give further insight into being a good Dungeon Master, and some talk on how to run a campaign with different types of players at the table. Overall, they recommend Dungeons and Dragons 5e and look forward to the new edition in the next couple years.
[Disclaimer: Due to this being our first recorded actual-play with limited equipment/knowledge, the audio of both Parts 1 and 2 of this actual-play isn't ideal. While still understandable, we recommend listening to our 2023 D&D Holiday-themed actual-play "Tis the Season For No Magic" for a better auditory D&D experience.] Your hosts Parker and Brandon continue their very first session-long adventure (one-shot) on the podcast using the Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition system with guests Afton and Aubrey. As their characters engage in some ghost busting, questions remain: where are they? Will they survive this horror ride through the mist that destroyed a kingdom? Who, or what, awaits them in the final train car? At the end, each player shares something they learned (or re-learned) about their characters, the mechanics of D&D 5e, or podcasting in general. Thank you for joining us on our very first TTRPG adventure here at Nat 1 Nerds! Intro and Outro Music created by Monument Studios. Check out their music for all things fantasy and TTRPG at monumentstudios.net This episode (parts 1 and 2) inspired by "Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft", an offical D&D 5e supplement published in 2021 by Wizard's of the Coast. This episode is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
[Disclaimer: Due to this being our first recorded actual-play with limited equipment/knowledge, the audio quality of both Parts 1 and 2 of this actual-play isn't ideal. While still understandable, we recommend listening to our 2023 D&D Holiday-themed actual-play "Tis the Season For No Magic" for a better auditory D&D experience.] Your hosts Parker and Brandon are joined by two special guests, Afton and Aubrey, as they continue exploring the Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition system... by playing a one session long adventure! Their character's, Tarren the Sorcerer, Aethera the Warlock, and Tazle the Cleric, all meet at tavern on the borders of a destroyed kingdom shrouded in mist. What lays beyond the mist? Will they survive what lies beyond? Will they board a long forgotten train in? As they play, Parker and Brandon do their best to explain some aspects of race, class, and even some spells. Intro and Outro Music created by Monument Studios. Check out their music for all things fantasy and TTRPG at monumentstudios.net This episode (Parts 1 and 2) inspired by "Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft", an offical D&D 5e supplement published in 2021 by Wizard's of the Coast. This episode is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Continuing our exploration of Dungeons and Dragons 5e, hosts Parker and Brandon discuss what it takes to run a D&D campaign as the Dungeon Master/Game Master (or DM) for the first time. What materials do you need? How do you begin a D&D campaign? What are some things to keep in mind? What's the importance of a Session 0, and how does it set the foundation of a good TTRPG experience for everyone at the table? How do you run social encounter's? There is a lot of work and reward in becoming a Dungeon Master. Being veteran DM's themselves, Parker and Brandon talk about what materials they found useful when they first started, favorite settings like Eberron and Spelljammer, character mini's, the importance of a DM screen, how to run combat, and more in this episode. If you have questions about us or table-top role-playing games in general, comments on the podcast, or suggestions on what we should explore and elaborate on, check out our social media pages on Facebook (Nat 1 Nerds Podcast) or Instagram (@nat1nerdspodcast), or email us at nat1nerdspodcast@gmail.com Music created by Monument Studios. Check out their amazing selection of music for all things TTRPG at: https://www.monumentstudios.net/ This episode is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
In this second episode on Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition, hosts Brandon and Parker discuss the process and considerations in creating your first character. They discuss Race, Class, Background, and how to implement those traits onto your character sheet by building an original character (step by step) voted on by listeners while recording. Not only will you have a better understanding on how to build a character and how to acquire your stats, but also discover why Parker and Brandon's character apparently skipped leg day at the gym... (hint: we rolled a 5 for Strength). Happy Rolling! Intro and Outro music created by Monument Studios. Check out their awesome music and background sounds for all things TTRPG at: https://www.monumentstudios.net/ 5th Edition printable Character Sheet Resource: https://dnd.wizards.com/resources/character-sheets This episode is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Ever wonder what the big deal is with D&D, or why some friends really enjoy it? In this episode (or "session"), your hosts Brandon and Parker give a general overview on how the 5th edition of Dungeons and Dragons works, as well as revisiting to when they were new players. They discuss why Dungeons and Dragons is such a popular game, the benefits of investing time to play, what materials are recommended for a new player, what the different sided dice are used for, an overview of what character stats are, and how combat works within the system. If you have questions about us or Dungeons and Dragons in general, comments on the podcast, or suggestions on what we should explore and elaborate on, find us on Facebook (Nat 1 Nerds Podcast) and Instagram (@nat1nerdspodcast) and send us a message! Or email us at nat1nerdspodcats@gmail.com. Happy Rolling! Music created by Monument Studios. Visit their website for more great RPG music at https://www.monumentstudios.net/ Character Sheet: https://media.wizards.com/2016/dnd/downloads/5E_CharacterSheet_Fillable.pdf Recommend App for Character Creation (besides D&D Beyond): Fifth Edition Character Sheet This episode is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
In this episode, co-hosts Brandon and Parker introduce their brand new podcast. In their introduction, they discuss how they met, their introduction to tabletop role-playing, share their currant Dungeon's and Dragons characters, what makes tabletop role-playing fun and productive, and what they ultimately hope this podcast will turn into as they continue to improve themselves. If you have questions about us or TTRPG's in general, comments on the podcast, or suggestions on what we should explore, find us on Facebook (Nat 1 Nerds Podcast) and Instagram (@nat1nerdspodcast) and send us a message! Or email us at nat1nerdspodcast@gmail.com Happy Rolling! Music created by Monument Studios. Visit their website if you like their music for all things Fantasy and RPG at https://www.monumentstudios.net/
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