The RPG Rundown Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-rpg-rundown Join Jeff & Seth as they take you through TTRPG game systems, 3rd party modules, community game aides, industry news, and more! © Love Thy Nerd Podcast Network 51bb2e56-cf5a-5b0f-8a57-50b2b013c675 yes The RPG Rundown Trailer en Sat, 16 May 2026 06:00:14 -0600 Sat, 16 May 2026 06:01:11 -0600 http://www.lovethynerd.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/91lJHhfpuiTW-zeAo8T6NZcth7Yh3Se_Fs6BXmL2b7U/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81NThk/N2RkNDAzZTkyOTcx/NjQ2M2RkNjY0OGFl/NzU0My5qcGc.jpg The RPG Rundown http://www.lovethynerd.com episodic Love Thy Nerd Join Jeff & Seth as they take you through TTRPG game systems, 3rd party modules, community game aides, industry news, and more! Join Jeff & Seth as they take you through TTRPG game systems, 3rd party modules, community game aides, industry news, and more!. Love Thy Nerd coker@lovethynerd.com No No Episode 41 | The TTRPG Learning Curve 6 6 Episode 41 | The TTRPG Learning Curve full ef8b4f14-9575-41ea-a88b-177325d60c9c https://share.transistor.fm/s/09ed7c38 Seth and Jeff wrap up their Critical Review series by breaking down the final letter: Learning Curve. In this episode of The RPG Rundown, they discuss how a TTRPG’s learning curve affects both players and GMs, from rules density and character creation to onboarding tools, terminology, combat complexity, and long-term campaign play. Using examples like Traveler, Daggerheart, Draw Steel, City of Mist, Dragonbane, Cosmere RPG, Avatar Legends, and Star Wars RPG, they explore what makes a system easy to teach, hard to master, or just right for a specific table.

]]> Seth and Jeff wrap up their Critical Review series by breaking down the final letter: Learning Curve. In this episode of The RPG Rundown, they discuss how a TTRPG’s learning curve affects both players and GMs, from rules density and character creation to onboarding tools, terminology, combat complexity, and long-term campaign play. Using examples like Traveler, Daggerheart, Draw Steel, City of Mist, Dragonbane, Cosmere RPG, Avatar Legends, and Star Wars RPG, they explore what makes a system easy to teach, hard to master, or just right for a specific table.

]]> Sat, 16 May 2026 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 3328 Seth and Jeff wrap up their Critical Review series by breaking down the final letter: Learning Curve. In this episode of The RPG Rundown, they discuss how a TTRPG’s learning curve affects both players and GMs, from rules density and character creation to onboarding tools, terminology, combat complexity, and long-term campaign play. Using examples like Traveler, Daggerheart, Draw Steel, City of Mist, Dragonbane, Cosmere RPG, Avatar Legends, and Star Wars RPG, they explore what makes a system easy to teach, hard to master, or just right for a specific table.

]]> No Episode 40 | The First Impression: The Role of Artwork and Design 6 6 Episode 40 | The First Impression: The Role of Artwork and Design full 10a4bfc1-18f1-4db5-9c88-028dfb82c69a https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb33aeea On this episode of The RPG Rundown, Seth & Jeff take a close look at how artwork and design shape the tabletop RPG experience long before the dice start rolling.

From cover art and visual identity to layout, typography, maps, and production quality, they explore how great design can improve readability, support worldbuilding, reduce cognitive load, and keep gameplay flowing smoothly at the table. They also discuss common design pitfalls, including cluttered pages, inconsistent art styles, poor contrast, and layouts that prioritize style over usability.

Using the CRITICAL Framework, Seth & Jeff evaluate what makes TTRPG artwork and design truly effective in both print and digital formats.

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> On this episode of The RPG Rundown, Seth & Jeff take a close look at how artwork and design shape the tabletop RPG experience long before the dice start rolling.

From cover art and visual identity to layout, typography, maps, and production quality, they explore how great design can improve readability, support worldbuilding, reduce cognitive load, and keep gameplay flowing smoothly at the table. They also discuss common design pitfalls, including cluttered pages, inconsistent art styles, poor contrast, and layouts that prioritize style over usability.

Using the CRITICAL Framework, Seth & Jeff evaluate what makes TTRPG artwork and design truly effective in both print and digital formats.

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 3148 On this episode of The RPG Rundown, Seth & Jeff take a close look at how artwork and design shape the tabletop RPG experience long before the dice start rolling.

From cover art and visual identity to layout, typography, maps, and production quality, they explore how great design can improve readability, support worldbuilding, reduce cognitive load, and keep gameplay flowing smoothly at the table. They also discuss common design pitfalls, including cluttered pages, inconsistent art styles, poor contrast, and layouts that prioritize style over usability.

Using the CRITICAL Framework, Seth & Jeff evaluate what makes TTRPG artwork and design truly effective in both print and digital formats.

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> No Episode 39 | Napoleon & Dragons: An Inside PEAK at the Temeraire RPG 6 6 Episode 39 | Napoleon & Dragons: An Inside PEAK at the Temeraire RPG full 01b6797c-0145-45fe-a30e-a18a2ef0a20c https://share.transistor.fm/s/51626894 Seth and Jeff are back with The RPG Rundown—and this time they’re taking an Inside PEAK at Temeraire RPG, the new Kickstarter project from Magpie Games based on Naomi Novik’s Temeraire novels. Even if you’ve never read the books, they kick things off with a quick elevator pitch before breaking down the game using their crowdfunding preview framework: PEAK (Premise, Engine, Atmosphere, Key Features). Expect sentient dragon partners, Napoleonic-era aerial corps drama, tactical sky engagements, and an engine built to balance emotional stakes with cinematic action.

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> Seth and Jeff are back with The RPG Rundown—and this time they’re taking an Inside PEAK at Temeraire RPG, the new Kickstarter project from Magpie Games based on Naomi Novik’s Temeraire novels. Even if you’ve never read the books, they kick things off with a quick elevator pitch before breaking down the game using their crowdfunding preview framework: PEAK (Premise, Engine, Atmosphere, Key Features). Expect sentient dragon partners, Napoleonic-era aerial corps drama, tactical sky engagements, and an engine built to balance emotional stakes with cinematic action.

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:47:13 -0700 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 2998 Seth and Jeff are back with The RPG Rundown—and this time they’re taking an Inside PEAK at Temeraire RPG, the new Kickstarter project from Magpie Games based on Naomi Novik’s Temeraire novels. Even if you’ve never read the books, they kick things off with a quick elevator pitch before breaking down the game using their crowdfunding preview framework: PEAK (Premise, Engine, Atmosphere, Key Features). Expect sentient dragon partners, Napoleonic-era aerial corps drama, tactical sky engagements, and an engine built to balance emotional stakes with cinematic action.

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> No Episode 38 | Shaping Momentum: The Role of Combat Systems 6 6 Episode 38 | Shaping Momentum: The Role of Combat Systems full 1b84dc8e-0afc-4166-85e1-432ce97f5c2e https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9709be6 Combat systems shape how danger feels, how fast sessions move, and whether play turns tactical, cinematic, gritty, or heroic. On this episode of The RPG Rundown, Jeff & Seth break down combat as a conflict engine, pacing regulator, and tone setter—then explore complexity, tactical depth, lethality, action economy, initiative, and how mechanics can make fights feel like story beats instead of math puzzles.

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> Combat systems shape how danger feels, how fast sessions move, and whether play turns tactical, cinematic, gritty, or heroic. On this episode of The RPG Rundown, Jeff & Seth break down combat as a conflict engine, pacing regulator, and tone setter—then explore complexity, tactical depth, lethality, action economy, initiative, and how mechanics can make fights feel like story beats instead of math puzzles.

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0700 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 4038 Combat systems shape how danger feels, how fast sessions move, and whether play turns tactical, cinematic, gritty, or heroic. On this episode of The RPG Rundown, Jeff & Seth break down combat as a conflict engine, pacing regulator, and tone setter—then explore complexity, tactical depth, lethality, action economy, initiative, and how mechanics can make fights feel like story beats instead of math puzzles.

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> No Episode 37 | The Physics of Fiction: The Role of In-Game Mechanics 6 6 Episode 37 | The Physics of Fiction: The Role of In-Game Mechanics full 9243d1bc-cb07-493e-b7fd-7776ef2166db https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a3134b7 Season 6 begins! Seth & Jeff return on The RPG Rundown to explore in-game mechanics as the physics of fiction—the invisible rules that shape player choices, narrative momentum, and system identity in tabletop RPGs.

This episode breaks down resolution systems, resource management, progression, non-combat mechanics, and subsystems, examining how each influences storytelling, tone, and player psychology. The conversation also includes hobby updates, current and upcoming RPG projects, and 2026 tabletop goals.

Hosts: Seth & Jeff
Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> Season 6 begins! Seth & Jeff return on The RPG Rundown to explore in-game mechanics as the physics of fiction—the invisible rules that shape player choices, narrative momentum, and system identity in tabletop RPGs.

This episode breaks down resolution systems, resource management, progression, non-combat mechanics, and subsystems, examining how each influences storytelling, tone, and player psychology. The conversation also includes hobby updates, current and upcoming RPG projects, and 2026 tabletop goals.

Hosts: Seth & Jeff
Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0700 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 4053 Season 6 begins! Seth & Jeff return on The RPG Rundown to explore in-game mechanics as the physics of fiction—the invisible rules that shape player choices, narrative momentum, and system identity in tabletop RPGs.

This episode breaks down resolution systems, resource management, progression, non-combat mechanics, and subsystems, examining how each influences storytelling, tone, and player psychology. The conversation also includes hobby updates, current and upcoming RPG projects, and 2026 tabletop goals.

Hosts: Seth & Jeff
Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> No Episode 36 | How to Improve Your Tabletop Experience 5 5 Episode 36 | How to Improve Your Tabletop Experience full 7c982120-2591-4ccd-8abd-799acd33201f https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a76fd8b In Episode 36 of The RPG Rundown, hosts Seth and Jeff explore one of their core review points: the Tabletop Experience. After a quick round of hobby updates—including Jeff’s time with Daggerheart—they break down practical ways for both players and GMs to elevate their sessions. From roleplay habits and table etiquette to narrative pacing, flexible prep, sensory detail, and props, this episode offers actionable strategies to make every game night more memorable.

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> In Episode 36 of The RPG Rundown, hosts Seth and Jeff explore one of their core review points: the Tabletop Experience. After a quick round of hobby updates—including Jeff’s time with Daggerheart—they break down practical ways for both players and GMs to elevate their sessions. From roleplay habits and table etiquette to narrative pacing, flexible prep, sensory detail, and props, this episode offers actionable strategies to make every game night more memorable.

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:44:28 -0700 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 3522 In Episode 36 of The RPG Rundown, hosts Seth and Jeff explore one of their core review points: the Tabletop Experience. After a quick round of hobby updates—including Jeff’s time with Daggerheart—they break down practical ways for both players and GMs to elevate their sessions. From roleplay habits and table etiquette to narrative pacing, flexible prep, sensory detail, and props, this episode offers actionable strategies to make every game night more memorable.

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> No Episode 35 | How to Get Your Players to Care about Lore 5 5 Episode 35 | How to Get Your Players to Care about Lore full 61b137ae-e9e7-4e20-a6bd-93278a062630 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c020ed85 Every GM has been there—you’ve built an incredible world full of history, legends, and deep lore… and your players still skip straight to the combat. In this episode, Seth and Jeff explore how to make your lore matter. Learn how to weave story elements into gameplay, give your players ownership of the world, and build deeper emotional connections to your setting.


Plus, we talk BattleTech Halloween adventures, Daggerheart, and what’s new in tabletop crowdfunding!


Hosted by Seth & Jeff.
Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> Every GM has been there—you’ve built an incredible world full of history, legends, and deep lore… and your players still skip straight to the combat. In this episode, Seth and Jeff explore how to make your lore matter. Learn how to weave story elements into gameplay, give your players ownership of the world, and build deeper emotional connections to your setting.


Plus, we talk BattleTech Halloween adventures, Daggerheart, and what’s new in tabletop crowdfunding!


Hosted by Seth & Jeff.
Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 2580 Every GM has been there—you’ve built an incredible world full of history, legends, and deep lore… and your players still skip straight to the combat. In this episode, Seth and Jeff explore how to make your lore matter. Learn how to weave story elements into gameplay, give your players ownership of the world, and build deeper emotional connections to your setting.


Plus, we talk BattleTech Halloween adventures, Daggerheart, and what’s new in tabletop crowdfunding!


Hosted by Seth & Jeff.
Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> No Episode 34 | Tome of Beasts: Splattered Ink Token Review 5 5 Episode 34 | Tome of Beasts: Splattered Ink Token Review full 99c127b9-083d-4268-98e2-4f2018d360de https://share.transistor.fm/s/85e1d1d3 Seth and Jeff review Splattered Ink’s Tome of Beasts I Acrylic Tokens—a massive collection of durable, full-color monster tokens pulled straight from Kobold Press’s iconic bestiary.

For DMs tired of managing endless mini bins or expensive terrain, these tokens offer a simple, travel-ready way to bring your encounters to life. The hosts break down how the system works, what makes it stand out, and whether it’s worth backing for your next campaign.


Check them out yourself!

Hosted by Seth & Jeff
Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> Seth and Jeff review Splattered Ink’s Tome of Beasts I Acrylic Tokens—a massive collection of durable, full-color monster tokens pulled straight from Kobold Press’s iconic bestiary.

For DMs tired of managing endless mini bins or expensive terrain, these tokens offer a simple, travel-ready way to bring your encounters to life. The hosts break down how the system works, what makes it stand out, and whether it’s worth backing for your next campaign.


Check them out yourself!

Hosted by Seth & Jeff
Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 2552 Seth and Jeff review Splattered Ink’s Tome of Beasts I Acrylic Tokens—a massive collection of durable, full-color monster tokens pulled straight from Kobold Press’s iconic bestiary.

For DMs tired of managing endless mini bins or expensive terrain, these tokens offer a simple, travel-ready way to bring your encounters to life. The hosts break down how the system works, what makes it stand out, and whether it’s worth backing for your next campaign.


Check them out yourself!

Hosted by Seth & Jeff
Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> No Episode 33 | 6 Tips for Better Roleplay 5 5 Episode 33 | 6 Tips for Better Roleplay full 1133970c-5f5b-4261-bbde-f7f81da2c482 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea2e3dca In this episode of The RPG Rundown, Seth and Jeff break down practical tips to help you become a better roleplayer at the table. From character creation and speaking in character to mastering your abilities and practicing with friends, you’ll learn how to bring your adventurers to life and make every session more immersive.

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> In this episode of The RPG Rundown, Seth and Jeff break down practical tips to help you become a better roleplayer at the table. From character creation and speaking in character to mastering your abilities and practicing with friends, you’ll learn how to bring your adventurers to life and make every session more immersive.

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 2848 In this episode of The RPG Rundown, Seth and Jeff break down practical tips to help you become a better roleplayer at the table. From character creation and speaking in character to mastering your abilities and practicing with friends, you’ll learn how to bring your adventurers to life and make every session more immersive.

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> No Episode 32 | 6 Tips for Great RPG Character Creation 5 5 Episode 32 | 6 Tips for Great RPG Character Creation full 34d983a5-826b-4477-a9ab-f9c7b8b6737d https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c5d9671 Creating great player characters isn’t always easy. In this episode of The RPG Rundown, Seth & Jeff share six tips to help you move beyond min/max builds and craft characters that are fun, memorable, and exciting to play. Perfect for both new and experienced TTRPG players!

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> Creating great player characters isn’t always easy. In this episode of The RPG Rundown, Seth & Jeff share six tips to help you move beyond min/max builds and craft characters that are fun, memorable, and exciting to play. Perfect for both new and experienced TTRPG players!

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 3185 Creating great player characters isn’t always easy. In this episode of The RPG Rundown, Seth & Jeff share six tips to help you move beyond min/max builds and craft characters that are fun, memorable, and exciting to play. Perfect for both new and experienced TTRPG players!

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> No Episode 31 | Finding Your Dragon Companion in Drakonym 5 5 Episode 31 | Finding Your Dragon Companion in Drakonym full e67fbc79-5de1-4b95-84fd-f534e5807122 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e6ce730 Seth kicks off Season 5 of The RPG Rundown with a solo episode, diving into Drakonym, the brand-new dragonbonding TTRPG from Crossed Paths. Known for their charming Brambletrek: Tales from the Hundred Acre Woods, the team is back with a game that lets you live out your dream of befriending a dragon.

From Dragonheart to How to Train Your Dragon, dragon companionship has inspired countless stories—and now you can bring that magic to your tabletop. The Drakonym crowdfunding campaign is live now on Backerkit, closing August 28th—so act fast if you want to support it!

Drakonym: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/crossed-paths/drakonym-a-dragonbonding-fantasy-ttrpg

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> Seth kicks off Season 5 of The RPG Rundown with a solo episode, diving into Drakonym, the brand-new dragonbonding TTRPG from Crossed Paths. Known for their charming Brambletrek: Tales from the Hundred Acre Woods, the team is back with a game that lets you live out your dream of befriending a dragon.

From Dragonheart to How to Train Your Dragon, dragon companionship has inspired countless stories—and now you can bring that magic to your tabletop. The Drakonym crowdfunding campaign is live now on Backerkit, closing August 28th—so act fast if you want to support it!

Drakonym: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/crossed-paths/drakonym-a-dragonbonding-fantasy-ttrpg

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 2309 Seth kicks off Season 5 of The RPG Rundown with a solo episode, diving into Drakonym, the brand-new dragonbonding TTRPG from Crossed Paths. Known for their charming Brambletrek: Tales from the Hundred Acre Woods, the team is back with a game that lets you live out your dream of befriending a dragon.

From Dragonheart to How to Train Your Dragon, dragon companionship has inspired countless stories—and now you can bring that magic to your tabletop. The Drakonym crowdfunding campaign is live now on Backerkit, closing August 28th—so act fast if you want to support it!

Drakonym: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/crossed-paths/drakonym-a-dragonbonding-fantasy-ttrpg

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/

]]> No Episode 30 | Top 10 GENCON Announcements 5 5 Episode 30 | Top 10 GENCON Announcements full 66720c37-d262-4cdd-afd2-2a26da238f54 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6f61fbce Welcome to season five of The RPG Rundown with Jeff & Seth! They’re back and ready to dive into a packed episode covering what they’ve been up to over the summer, the latest TTRPG releases, exciting new crowdfunding projects, and their Top 10 most thrilling announcements from Gen Con. It’s the perfect kickoff to a brand-new season of tabletop adventures!

X(Twitter) - https://twitter.com/TheRPGRundown
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rpgrundown/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therpgrundown
YT VODs: https://youtube.com/@TheRPGrundownLTN

]]> Welcome to season five of The RPG Rundown with Jeff & Seth! They’re back and ready to dive into a packed episode covering what they’ve been up to over the summer, the latest TTRPG releases, exciting new crowdfunding projects, and their Top 10 most thrilling announcements from Gen Con. It’s the perfect kickoff to a brand-new season of tabletop adventures!

X(Twitter) - https://twitter.com/TheRPGRundown
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rpgrundown/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therpgrundown
YT VODs: https://youtube.com/@TheRPGrundownLTN

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 4678 Welcome to season five of The RPG Rundown with Jeff & Seth! They’re back and ready to dive into a packed episode covering what they’ve been up to over the summer, the latest TTRPG releases, exciting new crowdfunding projects, and their Top 10 most thrilling announcements from Gen Con. It’s the perfect kickoff to a brand-new season of tabletop adventures!

X(Twitter) - https://twitter.com/TheRPGRundown
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rpgrundown/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therpgrundown
YT VODs: https://youtube.com/@TheRPGrundownLTN

]]> No Episode 29 | A Critical Look at Daggerheart 4 4 Episode 29 | A Critical Look at Daggerheart full 00d3dcdb-76a2-42f8-ac44-db20fc23e142 https://share.transistor.fm/s/09488469 On this episode of The RPG Rundown, Jeff & Seth dive into the official release of Daggerheart! After extensive playtesting and exploration of the system, they’re bringing you their full C.R.I.T.I.C.A.L review. From bold mechanics to big questions around balance and storytelling, they break down what works, what doesn’t, and whether Daggerheart earns a spot at your table. 

]]> On this episode of The RPG Rundown, Jeff & Seth dive into the official release of Daggerheart! After extensive playtesting and exploration of the system, they’re bringing you their full C.R.I.T.I.C.A.L review. From bold mechanics to big questions around balance and storytelling, they break down what works, what doesn’t, and whether Daggerheart earns a spot at your table. 

]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 4925 On this episode of The RPG Rundown, Jeff & Seth dive into the official release of Daggerheart! After extensive playtesting and exploration of the system, they’re bringing you their full C.R.I.T.I.C.A.L review. From bold mechanics to big questions around balance and storytelling, they break down what works, what doesn’t, and whether Daggerheart earns a spot at your table. 

]]> No Episode 28 | 7 Reasons to Play D&D with Your Kids 4 4 Episode 28 | 7 Reasons to Play D&D with Your Kids full 0a18660d-ec93-4198-9be5-7ea3cba99fb3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/792e7757 In this solo episode of The RPG Rundown, Seth takes the mic to share 7 compelling reasons why you should play Dungeons & Dragons—or any TTRPG—with the kids in your life. Whether it’s your children, grandkids, nieces, nephews, siblings, or family friends, Seth breaks down how tabletop roleplaying games can build stronger relationships, teach life skills, and create lasting memories across generations. 

]]> In this solo episode of The RPG Rundown, Seth takes the mic to share 7 compelling reasons why you should play Dungeons & Dragons—or any TTRPG—with the kids in your life. Whether it’s your children, grandkids, nieces, nephews, siblings, or family friends, Seth breaks down how tabletop roleplaying games can build stronger relationships, teach life skills, and create lasting memories across generations. 

]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 1194 In this solo episode of The RPG Rundown, Seth takes the mic to share 7 compelling reasons why you should play Dungeons & Dragons—or any TTRPG—with the kids in your life. Whether it’s your children, grandkids, nieces, nephews, siblings, or family friends, Seth breaks down how tabletop roleplaying games can build stronger relationships, teach life skills, and create lasting memories across generations. 

]]> No Episode 27 | Top 10 VTTs (Virtual Tabletops) 4 4 Episode 27 | Top 10 VTTs (Virtual Tabletops) full 3e69fecb-b698-4679-80ff-2fb839e00bbf https://share.transistor.fm/s/69fd1a45 In this episode of The RPG Rundown, Jeff & Seth dive into the exciting world of Virtual Tabletops (VTTs)! Whether you're playing across the country or prefer a digital experience, VTTs have changed the way we enjoy TTRPGs. They’ll review 10 different platforms, highlight what makes each one unique, and help you find the perfect fit for your next game night!

]]> In this episode of The RPG Rundown, Jeff & Seth dive into the exciting world of Virtual Tabletops (VTTs)! Whether you're playing across the country or prefer a digital experience, VTTs have changed the way we enjoy TTRPGs. They’ll review 10 different platforms, highlight what makes each one unique, and help you find the perfect fit for your next game night!

]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:49:31 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 4105 In this episode of The RPG Rundown, Jeff & Seth dive into the exciting world of Virtual Tabletops (VTTs)! Whether you're playing across the country or prefer a digital experience, VTTs have changed the way we enjoy TTRPGs. They’ll review 10 different platforms, highlight what makes each one unique, and help you find the perfect fit for your next game night!

]]> No Episode 26 | Traveller CRITICAL Review 4 4 Episode 26 | Traveller CRITICAL Review full 025ccb19-3ba1-44d8-9653-9006a7eeb54d https://share.transistor.fm/s/e16305d4 In this episode of The RPG Rundown, Jeff & Seth set course for adventure as they dive into their playtest of Traveller by Mongoose Games. Join them as they break down their hands-on experience and deliver their detailed C.R.I.T.I.C.A.L review of this classic sci-fi RPG system. Is Traveller your ticket to interstellar fun? Tune in and find out!

]]> In this episode of The RPG Rundown, Jeff & Seth set course for adventure as they dive into their playtest of Traveller by Mongoose Games. Join them as they break down their hands-on experience and deliver their detailed C.R.I.T.I.C.A.L review of this classic sci-fi RPG system. Is Traveller your ticket to interstellar fun? Tune in and find out!

]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 2834 In this episode of The RPG Rundown, Jeff & Seth set course for adventure as they dive into their playtest of Traveller by Mongoose Games. Join them as they break down their hands-on experience and deliver their detailed C.R.I.T.I.C.A.L review of this classic sci-fi RPG system. Is Traveller your ticket to interstellar fun? Tune in and find out!

]]> No Episode 25 | Brambletrek: Tales In The Hundred Acre Wood Playtest Preview 4 4 Episode 25 | Brambletrek: Tales In The Hundred Acre Wood Playtest Preview full fe8c530d-f622-4d95-a809-ac5de49512e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1c460e1 Imagine stepping into the heart of the Hundred Acre Woods, where rustling leaves whisper secrets and a gentle breeze carries hints of honey and adventure. Yet today, something is off—an eerie silence replaces familiar laughter, and the once cozy paths seem mysterious. Jeff & Seth got early access to Brambletrek: Tales In The Hundred Acre Wood, a new GM-less RPG from Crossed Paths currently on Backerkit. Join them on this episode of The RPG Rundown for their playtest preview of this uniquely intriguing game!

Backerkit: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/crossed-paths/brambletrek-tales-in-the-Hundred-Acre-Woods
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giXlnkZ1nUA
Playtest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgvslbdrAyQ

]]> Imagine stepping into the heart of the Hundred Acre Woods, where rustling leaves whisper secrets and a gentle breeze carries hints of honey and adventure. Yet today, something is off—an eerie silence replaces familiar laughter, and the once cozy paths seem mysterious. Jeff & Seth got early access to Brambletrek: Tales In The Hundred Acre Wood, a new GM-less RPG from Crossed Paths currently on Backerkit. Join them on this episode of The RPG Rundown for their playtest preview of this uniquely intriguing game!

Backerkit: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/crossed-paths/brambletrek-tales-in-the-Hundred-Acre-Woods
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giXlnkZ1nUA
Playtest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgvslbdrAyQ

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 3336 Imagine stepping into the heart of the Hundred Acre Woods, where rustling leaves whisper secrets and a gentle breeze carries hints of honey and adventure. Yet today, something is off—an eerie silence replaces familiar laughter, and the once cozy paths seem mysterious. Jeff & Seth got early access to Brambletrek: Tales In The Hundred Acre Wood, a new GM-less RPG from Crossed Paths currently on Backerkit. Join them on this episode of The RPG Rundown for their playtest preview of this uniquely intriguing game!

Backerkit: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/crossed-paths/brambletrek-tales-in-the-Hundred-Acre-Woods
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giXlnkZ1nUA
Playtest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgvslbdrAyQ

]]> No Episode 24 | Creating Memorable NPCs 4 4 Episode 24 | Creating Memorable NPCs full a366e7ee-1eb8-42a9-9488-d18d22f57290 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e57cc0c4  In this episode of The RPG Rundown with Jeff & Seth, we’re covering the latest TTRPG news, rolling the dice to pick our next system for playtesting, and unraveling the secrets of crafting memorable NPCs. Need a quick-fix shopkeeper? A complex rival with real depth? Or a quirky recurring character your players won’t forget? We’ve got all the tips and tricks in this jam-packed episode. 

]]>  In this episode of The RPG Rundown with Jeff & Seth, we’re covering the latest TTRPG news, rolling the dice to pick our next system for playtesting, and unraveling the secrets of crafting memorable NPCs. Need a quick-fix shopkeeper? A complex rival with real depth? Or a quirky recurring character your players won’t forget? We’ve got all the tips and tricks in this jam-packed episode. 

]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 2835  In this episode of The RPG Rundown with Jeff & Seth, we’re covering the latest TTRPG news, rolling the dice to pick our next system for playtesting, and unraveling the secrets of crafting memorable NPCs. Need a quick-fix shopkeeper? A complex rival with real depth? Or a quirky recurring character your players won’t forget? We’ve got all the tips and tricks in this jam-packed episode. 

]]> No Episode 23 | What's Coming to the CRITICAL Table This Season? 4 4 Episode 23 | What's Coming to the CRITICAL Table This Season? full c183c093-4086-4a0a-adce-8c20d73f728f https://share.transistor.fm/s/5212bc1f The RPG Rundown is here, with your hosts Jeff and Seth! In this off-season recap, we’re diving into our tabletop (and real-life) highlights, plus revealing the systems we’ll be playing—and taking a C.R.I.T.I.C.A.L. look at—this season. Buckle up for a new wave of adventures and insights on The RPG Rundown!

]]> The RPG Rundown is here, with your hosts Jeff and Seth! In this off-season recap, we’re diving into our tabletop (and real-life) highlights, plus revealing the systems we’ll be playing—and taking a C.R.I.T.I.C.A.L. look at—this season. Buckle up for a new wave of adventures and insights on The RPG Rundown!

]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 2366 The RPG Rundown is here, with your hosts Jeff and Seth! In this off-season recap, we’re diving into our tabletop (and real-life) highlights, plus revealing the systems we’ll be playing—and taking a C.R.I.T.I.C.A.L. look at—this season. Buckle up for a new wave of adventures and insights on The RPG Rundown!

]]> No Episode 22 | Exclusive Interview: A Time Traveler’s Guide to Dinosaur Hunting 4 4 Episode 22 | Exclusive Interview: A Time Traveler’s Guide to Dinosaur Hunting full 2a3b2ea9-b4fa-4660-94e5-400627d1a10a https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd9c3cb2 Join Seth for a thrilling conversation with Darryl Jones from Splattered Ink Games about their latest Kickstarter, A Time Traveler’s Guide to Dinosaur Hunting! Discover the inspiration behind this prehistoric adventure, the creative process of bringing dinosaurs to the tabletop, and what backers can look forward to in this time-hopping game. Plus, don’t miss an exclusive reveal of a brand-new add-on scheduled to launch on the 28th—it’s something you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a lifelong dino fan, a tabletop enthusiast, or just curious about game development, this interview is packed with insights, excitement, and a sneak peek at what’s to come from Splattered Ink Games!

]]> Join Seth for a thrilling conversation with Darryl Jones from Splattered Ink Games about their latest Kickstarter, A Time Traveler’s Guide to Dinosaur Hunting! Discover the inspiration behind this prehistoric adventure, the creative process of bringing dinosaurs to the tabletop, and what backers can look forward to in this time-hopping game. Plus, don’t miss an exclusive reveal of a brand-new add-on scheduled to launch on the 28th—it’s something you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a lifelong dino fan, a tabletop enthusiast, or just curious about game development, this interview is packed with insights, excitement, and a sneak peek at what’s to come from Splattered Ink Games!

]]> Sat, 25 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 3289 Join Seth for a thrilling conversation with Darryl Jones from Splattered Ink Games about their latest Kickstarter, A Time Traveler’s Guide to Dinosaur Hunting! Discover the inspiration behind this prehistoric adventure, the creative process of bringing dinosaurs to the tabletop, and what backers can look forward to in this time-hopping game. Plus, don’t miss an exclusive reveal of a brand-new add-on scheduled to launch on the 28th—it’s something you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a lifelong dino fan, a tabletop enthusiast, or just curious about game development, this interview is packed with insights, excitement, and a sneak peek at what’s to come from Splattered Ink Games!

]]> No Episode 21 | Draw Steel C.R.I.T.I.C.A.L. Review (Season 3 Finale) 3 3 Episode 21 | Draw Steel C.R.I.T.I.C.A.L. Review (Season 3 Finale) full 4493f428-e5e0-463d-afad-b05c3f71d5ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/324dd289 With a full "Draw Steel" playthrough under their belts, Jeff & Seth give a detailed review of the TTRPG. Plus, a look back at Season 3!

]]> With a full "Draw Steel" playthrough under their belts, Jeff & Seth give a detailed review of the TTRPG. Plus, a look back at Season 3!

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 3011 With a full "Draw Steel" playthrough under their belts, Jeff & Seth give a detailed review of the TTRPG. Plus, a look back at Season 3!

]]> No Episode 20 | 7(?) Tools for World-Building 3 3 Episode 20 | 7(?) Tools for World-Building full c25e0975-1a07-4042-a598-bae6ae3453cc https://share.transistor.fm/s/3ede03b6 Today, Seth & Jeff are diving into the art of world-building, but they’re not just talking theory—they’re giving you real tools to make it happen! They’ll be breaking down 7 essential tool categories, covering everything from random tables, to organizational tools, map creators and much more.

]]> Today, Seth & Jeff are diving into the art of world-building, but they’re not just talking theory—they’re giving you real tools to make it happen! They’ll be breaking down 7 essential tool categories, covering everything from random tables, to organizational tools, map creators and much more.

]]> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 3825 Today, Seth & Jeff are diving into the art of world-building, but they’re not just talking theory—they’re giving you real tools to make it happen! They’ll be breaking down 7 essential tool categories, covering everything from random tables, to organizational tools, map creators and much more.

]]> No Episode 19 | Top 10 Gaming Mechanics from ANY System 3 3 Episode 19 | Top 10 Gaming Mechanics from ANY System full 99f003f6-10eb-4641-b30d-9966f787d713 https://share.transistor.fm/s/009f534f Jeff & Seth have played over 15 different TTRPGs, and today they will break down their absolute favorite mechanics from all across those systems. Plus, D&D is returning to Greyhawk!

]]> Jeff & Seth have played over 15 different TTRPGs, and today they will break down their absolute favorite mechanics from all across those systems. Plus, D&D is returning to Greyhawk!

]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 3082 Jeff & Seth have played over 15 different TTRPGs, and today they will break down their absolute favorite mechanics from all across those systems. Plus, D&D is returning to Greyhawk!

]]> No Episode 18 | Pixels: Lighting Up Your Game 3 3 Episode 18 | Pixels: Lighting Up Your Game full 82541f3b-cc36-4db5-91cc-0e290ec8dc8d https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8ab6632 In this episode, Kickstarter comes through with a set of Pixels Dice! Pixels Dice have the same look and feel of standard dice but include all new features, like a Bluetooth connection, roll tracking, and customizable LED lights. Are they worth the hype?

Check them out for yourself at gamewithpixels.com

]]> In this episode, Kickstarter comes through with a set of Pixels Dice! Pixels Dice have the same look and feel of standard dice but include all new features, like a Bluetooth connection, roll tracking, and customizable LED lights. Are they worth the hype?

Check them out for yourself at gamewithpixels.com

]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 2573 In this episode, Kickstarter comes through with a set of Pixels Dice! Pixels Dice have the same look and feel of standard dice but include all new features, like a Bluetooth connection, roll tracking, and customizable LED lights. Are they worth the hype?

Check them out for yourself at gamewithpixels.com

]]> No Episode 17 | The Rundown on Draw Steel 3 3 Episode 17 | The Rundown on Draw Steel full 373c6a88-d4c0-4cb0-b991-4da2bb8cda5b https://share.transistor.fm/s/d19307f6 Jeff & Seth take a deeper look at Draw Steel's playtest packet. Matt Coleville and the team at MCDM have released their in-development TTRPG system’s 1st Playtest Packet. Draw Steel was revealed as the name of their custom system and backers received an email with links to the packet for creating a level one character, with only 5 classes to start, but with enough to get playing!

]]> Jeff & Seth take a deeper look at Draw Steel's playtest packet. Matt Coleville and the team at MCDM have released their in-development TTRPG system’s 1st Playtest Packet. Draw Steel was revealed as the name of their custom system and backers received an email with links to the packet for creating a level one character, with only 5 classes to start, but with enough to get playing!

]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 5047 Jeff & Seth take a deeper look at Draw Steel's playtest packet. Matt Coleville and the team at MCDM have released their in-development TTRPG system’s 1st Playtest Packet. Draw Steel was revealed as the name of their custom system and backers received an email with links to the packet for creating a level one character, with only 5 classes to start, but with enough to get playing!

]]> No Episode 16 | The Top 5 Changes Coming to D&D in 2024 3 3 Episode 16 | The Top 5 Changes Coming to D&D in 2024 full 2df12366-449c-4d57-996b-13a811701933 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5816ba14 Big changes are coming to D&D 2024, and we’ve got the inside scoop. From revamped classes to game-changing mechanics, we’re breaking down our top 5 favorite changes—and we both agree that number 5 is the most exciting. Let’s dive in!

]]> Big changes are coming to D&D 2024, and we’ve got the inside scoop. From revamped classes to game-changing mechanics, we’re breaking down our top 5 favorite changes—and we both agree that number 5 is the most exciting. Let’s dive in!

]]> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 2489 Big changes are coming to D&D 2024, and we’ve got the inside scoop. From revamped classes to game-changing mechanics, we’re breaking down our top 5 favorite changes—and we both agree that number 5 is the most exciting. Let’s dive in!

]]> No Episode 15 | The Rundown on GenCon 2024 3 3 Episode 15 | The Rundown on GenCon 2024 full 3150a4c5-b091-485b-88d2-cb008848e270 https://share.transistor.fm/s/acb2e6af Join Jeff & Seth as they dive into their unforgettable experience at Gen Con. They share insights on the latest games they explored, the fascinating people they connected with, and their predictions on where D&D is heading by the end of 2024. Whether you're a seasoned RPG player or just curious about the world of tabletop gaming, this episode has something for everyone!

Connect with Us:
X(Twitter) - @TheRPGRundown
Instagram -@rpgrundown
TikTok - @therpgrundown

]]> Join Jeff & Seth as they dive into their unforgettable experience at Gen Con. They share insights on the latest games they explored, the fascinating people they connected with, and their predictions on where D&D is heading by the end of 2024. Whether you're a seasoned RPG player or just curious about the world of tabletop gaming, this episode has something for everyone!

Connect with Us:
X(Twitter) - @TheRPGRundown
Instagram -@rpgrundown
TikTok - @therpgrundown

]]> Tue, 13 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 4167 Join Jeff & Seth as they dive into their unforgettable experience at Gen Con. They share insights on the latest games they explored, the fascinating people they connected with, and their predictions on where D&D is heading by the end of 2024. Whether you're a seasoned RPG player or just curious about the world of tabletop gaming, this episode has something for everyone!

Connect with Us:
X(Twitter) - @TheRPGRundown
Instagram -@rpgrundown
TikTok - @therpgrundown

]]> No Episode 14 | GenCon Review of the "Stormlight" RPG (Cosmere RPG) 3 3 Episode 14 | GenCon Review of the "Stormlight" RPG (Cosmere RPG) full 7a59a25c-f44f-457c-9d99-a93165a184f5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4da5ab12 It’s our premiere episode of Season THREE, and we are freshly back from GenCon, where we had an amazing opportunity to get our hands on the Stormlight Archive RPG (now officially named Cosmere RPG on Kickstarter). We talk about first impressions and what excited us about this new system. 


Find Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere RPG on Kickstarter!

We’ll be back soon with a full GenCon Re-cap episode!

Connect with Us:
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]]> It’s our premiere episode of Season THREE, and we are freshly back from GenCon, where we had an amazing opportunity to get our hands on the Stormlight Archive RPG (now officially named Cosmere RPG on Kickstarter). We talk about first impressions and what excited us about this new system. 


Find Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere RPG on Kickstarter!

We’ll be back soon with a full GenCon Re-cap episode!

Connect with Us:
X(Twitter) - https://twitter.com/TheRPGRundown
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rpgrundown/
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]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2024 07:09:50 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 5248 It’s our premiere episode of Season THREE, and we are freshly back from GenCon, where we had an amazing opportunity to get our hands on the Stormlight Archive RPG (now officially named Cosmere RPG on Kickstarter). We talk about first impressions and what excited us about this new system. 


Find Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere RPG on Kickstarter!

We’ll be back soon with a full GenCon Re-cap episode!

Connect with Us:
X(Twitter) - https://twitter.com/TheRPGRundown
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rpgrundown/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therpgrundown
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]]> No Episode 13 | Tales of the Valiant (Season 2 Finale) 2 2 Episode 13 | Tales of the Valiant (Season 2 Finale) full 5862857a-25e6-4278-b74d-abcb9b4295a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eaf7044b It’s our final episode of Season TWO, and we are pumped to have played Tales of the Valiant with some of our faithful players! We played the first part of the intro adventure “Caverns of the Spore Lord”. We talk about first impressions and some of the differences we saw between ToV and Wizards D&D.

]]> It’s our final episode of Season TWO, and we are pumped to have played Tales of the Valiant with some of our faithful players! We played the first part of the intro adventure “Caverns of the Spore Lord”. We talk about first impressions and some of the differences we saw between ToV and Wizards D&D.

]]> Tue, 28 May 2024 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 4032 It’s our final episode of Season TWO, and we are pumped to have played Tales of the Valiant with some of our faithful players! We played the first part of the intro adventure “Caverns of the Spore Lord”. We talk about first impressions and some of the differences we saw between ToV and Wizards D&D.

]]> No Episode 12 | D&D Beyond (Horrible) 2 2 Episode 12 | D&D Beyond (Horrible) full c4ddf871-20c9-4642-8f14-76c3902dc3b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f92c219 So much recent news to cover! We talk about Wizards of the Coast changing DnDBeyond (for the worse), Critical Role launching their own paid service, and other recent and upcoming launch news! Plus we talk about going to GenCon!

]]> So much recent news to cover! We talk about Wizards of the Coast changing DnDBeyond (for the worse), Critical Role launching their own paid service, and other recent and upcoming launch news! Plus we talk about going to GenCon!

]]> Tue, 14 May 2024 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 2142 So much recent news to cover! We talk about Wizards of the Coast changing DnDBeyond (for the worse), Critical Role launching their own paid service, and other recent and upcoming launch news! Plus we talk about going to GenCon!

]]> No Episode 11 | Top 10 Campaign Settings 2 2 Episode 11 | Top 10 Campaign Settings full e3fb0dd1-2447-41b1-863a-095bdf076336 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ce7fcc1 Jeff & Seth talk about our top ten campaign settings for TTRPGs and take a look at recent TTRPG news.

]]> Jeff & Seth talk about our top ten campaign settings for TTRPGs and take a look at recent TTRPG news.

]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 2952 Jeff & Seth talk about our top ten campaign settings for TTRPGs and take a look at recent TTRPG news.

]]> No Episode 10 | A Look at the AlchemyRPG Virtual Tabletop 2 2 Episode 10 | A Look at the AlchemyRPG Virtual Tabletop full 6a62b0bc-71bf-4ba8-ad41-ae084282b3ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/d62128f3 We’re talking about any news that we missed, as well as take a look at the Virtual Tabletop Seth backed on Kickstarter called AlchemyRPG. We also get back to our regular Campaigns and talk about what we’ve played recently.

]]> We’re talking about any news that we missed, as well as take a look at the Virtual Tabletop Seth backed on Kickstarter called AlchemyRPG. We also get back to our regular Campaigns and talk about what we’ve played recently.

]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 3123 We’re talking about any news that we missed, as well as take a look at the Virtual Tabletop Seth backed on Kickstarter called AlchemyRPG. We also get back to our regular Campaigns and talk about what we’ve played recently.

]]> No Episode 9 | The Rundown on the Daggerheart Open Beta 2 2 Episode 9 | The Rundown on the Daggerheart Open Beta full dda2390b-e557-44f7-8d6a-d5ff276c34bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/a763b8ac We’re reviewing the Daggerheart Beta!! Both of us have had a chance to play the Darrington Press & Critical Role TTRPG that was released in open beta on March 12th. We will talk about what’s in the Beta documents, our playtest experiences, and our thoughts and concerns! Leave a comment and let us know what you think of Daggerheart so far in our episode NINE discussion! (Yes, we accidentally said 10.)

]]> We’re reviewing the Daggerheart Beta!! Both of us have had a chance to play the Darrington Press & Critical Role TTRPG that was released in open beta on March 12th. We will talk about what’s in the Beta documents, our playtest experiences, and our thoughts and concerns! Leave a comment and let us know what you think of Daggerheart so far in our episode NINE discussion! (Yes, we accidentally said 10.)

]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 3549 We’re reviewing the Daggerheart Beta!! Both of us have had a chance to play the Darrington Press & Critical Role TTRPG that was released in open beta on March 12th. We will talk about what’s in the Beta documents, our playtest experiences, and our thoughts and concerns! Leave a comment and let us know what you think of Daggerheart so far in our episode NINE discussion! (Yes, we accidentally said 10.)

]]> No Episode 8 | The Game Master Series 2 2 Episode 8 | The Game Master Series full 532d128a-a069-4cc1-8b17-36d37c918965 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9f9a226 The RPG Rundown continues Season 2 with Episode 8  as we discuss our recent TTRPG products, unbox our next Actual Play system, and talk about the benefits of Random Tables! 

Here are the topics covered this episode:

  • NTSD GM Bag and Dice Tower (Mention only, review incoming)
  • Humblewood book now on D&D Beyond
  • D&D Warriors of Krynn box for $9.99 from Ollie’s Discount
  • Digital version of Lancer TTRPG
  • Avatar Legends Starter Set
  • Target Find: The GM’s Book of Astonishing Random Tables (& Series)
  • Using Custom Tables


Connect with Us:
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Youtube (Actual Play) - https://www.youtube.com/@RundownActualPlays

]]> The RPG Rundown continues Season 2 with Episode 8  as we discuss our recent TTRPG products, unbox our next Actual Play system, and talk about the benefits of Random Tables! 

Here are the topics covered this episode:

  • NTSD GM Bag and Dice Tower (Mention only, review incoming)
  • Humblewood book now on D&D Beyond
  • D&D Warriors of Krynn box for $9.99 from Ollie’s Discount
  • Digital version of Lancer TTRPG
  • Avatar Legends Starter Set
  • Target Find: The GM’s Book of Astonishing Random Tables (& Series)
  • Using Custom Tables


Connect with Us:
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Youtube (Actual Play) - https://www.youtube.com/@RundownActualPlays

]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 2317 The RPG Rundown continues Season 2 with Episode 8  as we discuss our recent TTRPG products, unbox our next Actual Play system, and talk about the benefits of Random Tables! 

Here are the topics covered this episode:

  • NTSD GM Bag and Dice Tower (Mention only, review incoming)
  • Humblewood book now on D&D Beyond
  • D&D Warriors of Krynn box for $9.99 from Ollie’s Discount
  • Digital version of Lancer TTRPG
  • Avatar Legends Starter Set
  • Target Find: The GM’s Book of Astonishing Random Tables (& Series)
  • Using Custom Tables


Connect with Us:
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rpgrundown/
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Youtube (Actual Play) - https://www.youtube.com/@RundownActualPlays

]]> No Episode 7 | DragonBane: Beastiary (& More We're Excited About Right Now) 2 2 Episode 7 | DragonBane: Beastiary (& More We're Excited About Right Now) full cbfea410-bff8-451d-aafa-5f02a97e36ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/97425d4e The RPG Rundown starts Season 2 with Episode 7 and we are pumped to be back! We have big plans for this season, with brand new systems to test out, products to review, and this season: GUESTS! We have several that we are excited to try and have on the show, so stay tuned to know when they are coming out. 

Here are the topics covered this episode:

  • NTSD DM screen (Mention only, review incoming)
  • DC20 Alpha 0.5.1?
  • Humblewood Hardback Campaign Books & Boxes (Imperfect) deeply discounted
  • Alchemy RPG: Updates and Kickstarter rewards
  • Signed up for Daggerheart Beta testing
  • Kraken Dice(& Discs) Quick mention
  • DragonBane Bestiary & Core Rulebooks shipping in Feb (PDFs already available)
  • 1-UP Dice KS received
  • MCDM Kickstarter Backed
  • Kobold Press GM Guide Kickstarter Backed


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Youtube (Actual Play) - https://www.youtube.com/@RundownActualPlays

]]> The RPG Rundown starts Season 2 with Episode 7 and we are pumped to be back! We have big plans for this season, with brand new systems to test out, products to review, and this season: GUESTS! We have several that we are excited to try and have on the show, so stay tuned to know when they are coming out. 

Here are the topics covered this episode:

  • NTSD DM screen (Mention only, review incoming)
  • DC20 Alpha 0.5.1?
  • Humblewood Hardback Campaign Books & Boxes (Imperfect) deeply discounted
  • Alchemy RPG: Updates and Kickstarter rewards
  • Signed up for Daggerheart Beta testing
  • Kraken Dice(& Discs) Quick mention
  • DragonBane Bestiary & Core Rulebooks shipping in Feb (PDFs already available)
  • 1-UP Dice KS received
  • MCDM Kickstarter Backed
  • Kobold Press GM Guide Kickstarter Backed


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]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 2880 The RPG Rundown starts Season 2 with Episode 7 and we are pumped to be back! We have big plans for this season, with brand new systems to test out, products to review, and this season: GUESTS! We have several that we are excited to try and have on the show, so stay tuned to know when they are coming out. 

Here are the topics covered this episode:

  • NTSD DM screen (Mention only, review incoming)
  • DC20 Alpha 0.5.1?
  • Humblewood Hardback Campaign Books & Boxes (Imperfect) deeply discounted
  • Alchemy RPG: Updates and Kickstarter rewards
  • Signed up for Daggerheart Beta testing
  • Kraken Dice(& Discs) Quick mention
  • DragonBane Bestiary & Core Rulebooks shipping in Feb (PDFs already available)
  • 1-UP Dice KS received
  • MCDM Kickstarter Backed
  • Kobold Press GM Guide Kickstarter Backed


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]]> No Episode 6 | Our Review of DC20 1 1 Episode 6 | Our Review of DC20 full 943b3c96-2e34-4abb-ac22-a5cde9611116 https://share.transistor.fm/s/54fe87cc We’re reviewing the DC20 system and discussing our recent play test session of the DC20 Alpha 0.4. We look at how the system compares to other TTRPG systems and talk about things we liked, things that we want to test further, and things that we feel need work or clarification. Special thanks to our players and those that tuned into the live stream. You can watch the full VOD of our play test on our youtube channel.

WINTER BREAK ANNOUNCEMENT
Reminder that this is our last episode of 2023 as the LoveThyNerd Podcast Network breaks for Christmas and New Year. We will return for Season TWO of the RPG Rundown at the beginning of February 2024!

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]]> We’re reviewing the DC20 system and discussing our recent play test session of the DC20 Alpha 0.4. We look at how the system compares to other TTRPG systems and talk about things we liked, things that we want to test further, and things that we feel need work or clarification. Special thanks to our players and those that tuned into the live stream. You can watch the full VOD of our play test on our youtube channel.

WINTER BREAK ANNOUNCEMENT
Reminder that this is our last episode of 2023 as the LoveThyNerd Podcast Network breaks for Christmas and New Year. We will return for Season TWO of the RPG Rundown at the beginning of February 2024!

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]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0700 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 3226 We’re reviewing the DC20 system and discussing our recent play test session of the DC20 Alpha 0.4. We look at how the system compares to other TTRPG systems and talk about things we liked, things that we want to test further, and things that we feel need work or clarification. Special thanks to our players and those that tuned into the live stream. You can watch the full VOD of our play test on our youtube channel.

WINTER BREAK ANNOUNCEMENT
Reminder that this is our last episode of 2023 as the LoveThyNerd Podcast Network breaks for Christmas and New Year. We will return for Season TWO of the RPG Rundown at the beginning of February 2024!

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]]> No Episode 5 | The World of Worldbuilding 1 1 Episode 5 | The World of Worldbuilding full ca112326-a4d8-4f04-a4ae-2d8ec1681db6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d27dd5c0 On today's episode, we dive into the vast world of worldbuilding! Ever wondered where to start? Got questions about history, cultures, or maps? We've got you covered. Having crafted unique worlds for our own games, this episode's discussion is all about delving into the art of constructing an enjoyable and expansive TTRPG world. Join us as we explore the essentials and share tips for crafting your very own tabletop realm.

In the News:
-The Electric State RPG Kickstarter foes live Dec. 5th. Movie to be released in 2024 staring Milli Bobbie Brown and Chris Pratt.
-Stormlight Archive RPG Dev team announced. More info coming Nov. 20-21.

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]]> On today's episode, we dive into the vast world of worldbuilding! Ever wondered where to start? Got questions about history, cultures, or maps? We've got you covered. Having crafted unique worlds for our own games, this episode's discussion is all about delving into the art of constructing an enjoyable and expansive TTRPG world. Join us as we explore the essentials and share tips for crafting your very own tabletop realm.

In the News:
-The Electric State RPG Kickstarter foes live Dec. 5th. Movie to be released in 2024 staring Milli Bobbie Brown and Chris Pratt.
-Stormlight Archive RPG Dev team announced. More info coming Nov. 20-21.

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Youtube (Actual Play) - https://www.youtube.com/@RundownActualPlays

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0700 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 3021 On today's episode, we dive into the vast world of worldbuilding! Ever wondered where to start? Got questions about history, cultures, or maps? We've got you covered. Having crafted unique worlds for our own games, this episode's discussion is all about delving into the art of constructing an enjoyable and expansive TTRPG world. Join us as we explore the essentials and share tips for crafting your very own tabletop realm.

In the News:
-The Electric State RPG Kickstarter foes live Dec. 5th. Movie to be released in 2024 staring Milli Bobbie Brown and Chris Pratt.
-Stormlight Archive RPG Dev team announced. More info coming Nov. 20-21.

Connect with Us:
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]]> No Episode 4 | Halloween Themes in TTRPGs 1 1 Episode 4 | Halloween Themes in TTRPGs full 8cf0435f-6817-45e6-a748-055102d09343 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4e47a6c On this special Halloween episode, Jeff & Seth shares some of their spookiest stories and themes in their TTRPG games throughout the years.

]]> On this special Halloween episode, Jeff & Seth shares some of their spookiest stories and themes in their TTRPG games throughout the years.

]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 2997 On this special Halloween episode, Jeff & Seth shares some of their spookiest stories and themes in their TTRPG games throughout the years.

]]> No Episode 3 | The Rundown on Dragonbane 1 1 Episode 3 | The Rundown on Dragonbane full a711e266-138b-49b9-94e0-97f225902408 https://share.transistor.fm/s/859a898f  Jeff & Seth play-tested Dragonbane and now they have their rundown and review. Plus, a little industry news. 

]]>  Jeff & Seth play-tested Dragonbane and now they have their rundown and review. Plus, a little industry news. 

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 2818  Jeff & Seth play-tested Dragonbane and now they have their rundown and review. Plus, a little industry news. 

]]> No Episode 2 | Looking Ahead to DC20 1 1 Episode 2 | Looking Ahead to DC20 full 9e7a236f-dfc3-4873-ac37-bc81af75e0d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/11e8c96d Jeff & Seth dive into everything they know about the upcoming game release - DC20 (not it's final name) - as well as sharing some industry news.

]]> Jeff & Seth dive into everything they know about the upcoming game release - DC20 (not it's final name) - as well as sharing some industry news.

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 2906 Jeff & Seth dive into everything they know about the upcoming game release - DC20 (not it's final name) - as well as sharing some industry news.

]]> No Episode 1 | Our RPG Journeys & a Look at Daggerheart (Pilot) 1 1 Episode 1 | Our RPG Journeys & a Look at Daggerheart (Pilot) full cc05b4f8-f493-4e0d-b32a-3f6327a95f81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6f6f98cb In this very first episode, Jeff (DrHeals) and Seth (WhiteFoxSG) introduce themselves and share about how they fell in love with tabletop RPGs. Then, they shift gears and take an in-depth look at the game Daggerheart.

]]> In this very first episode, Jeff (DrHeals) and Seth (WhiteFoxSG) introduce themselves and share about how they fell in love with tabletop RPGs. Then, they shift gears and take an in-depth look at the game Daggerheart.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 5295 In this very first episode, Jeff (DrHeals) and Seth (WhiteFoxSG) introduce themselves and share about how they fell in love with tabletop RPGs. Then, they shift gears and take an in-depth look at the game Daggerheart.

]]> No The RPG Rundown Trailer 1 1 The RPG Rundown Trailer trailer bccf4c7e-a4d2-40b9-97ce-6fd0238ba91e https://share.transistor.fm/s/a30f0999 Grab your dice! The RPG Rundown is coming!

]]> Grab your dice! The RPG Rundown is coming!

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:25:02 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 46 Grab your dice! The RPG Rundown is coming!

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