Nerd And Son Podcast

Today we dive into the preview of the 2024 players handbook. Since I have not played 5th edition this was a great chance to see what the differences are from the past editions I have played. We break down some of the videos that WOTC have release. Find all our links below: https://linktr.ee/nerdandsonpod Who are we? We are just a couple of nerds who enjoy the game. Ralph, who has been running game...

Conner starts off a series about SWRP and Ralph learns along the way. Here we start off with Character Creation. Find all our links below: https://linktr.ee/nerdandsonpod Who are we? We are just a couple of nerds who enjoy the game. Ralph, who has been running games, and Conner, who has watched his father run the games and who has ventured out into the world to run some of his own. Together we tal...

Conner starts off a series about SWRP and Ralph learns along the way. Here we start off with Character Creation. Find all our links below: https://linktr.ee/nerdandsonpod Who are we? We are just a couple of nerds who enjoy the game. Ralph, who has been running games, and Conner, who has watched his father run the games and who has ventured out into the world to run some of his own. Together we tal...

Episode 27 Part of our environmental series where we look into a different environment each week and see all the role playing options that can be had. In this episode we are still in the Underdark and we discuss the creatures that can be met. Find all our links below: https://linktr.ee/nerdandsonpod Who are we? We are just a couple of nerds who enjoy the game. Ralph, who has been running games, an...

Episode 26 Part of our environmental series where we look into a different environment each week and see all the role playing options that can be had. In this episode we are still in the Underdark and we discuss the creatures that can be met. Find all our links below: https://linktr.ee/nerdandsonpod Who are we? We are just a couple of nerds who enjoy the game. Ralph, who has been running games, an...

Episode 25 Part of our environmental series where we look into a different environment each week and see all the role playing options that can be had. In this episode we are still in the Underdark and we discuss the creatures that can be met. Find all our links below: https://linktr.ee/nerdandsonpod Who are we? We are just a couple of nerds who enjoy the game. Ralph, who has been running games, an...

Episode 24 Part of our environmental series where we look into a different environment each week and see all the role playing options that can be had. In Scaling that Mountain we discuss the many adventures that can be had in this biome. We go over the many hazards and opportunities to run a game. We share out thought and notions of what we thought when searching a perch at the top of the world. F...

Episode 23 Part of our environmental series where we look into a different environment each week and see all the role playing options that can be had. In Scaling that Mountain we discuss the many adventures that can be had in this biome. We go over the many hazards and opportunities to run a game. We share out thought and notions of what we thought when searching a perch at the top of the world. F...

Part of our environmental series where we look into a different environment each week and see all the role playing options that can be had. In Scaling that Mountain we discuss the many adventures that can be had in this biome. We go over the many hazards and opportunities to run a game. We share out thought and notions of what we thought when searching a perch at the top of the world. Find all our...

Part of our environmental series where we look into a different environment each week and see all the role playing options that can be had. In Crossing the Dunes we discuss the many adventures that can be had in this biome. We go over the many hazards and opportunities to run a game. We share out thought and notions of what we thought when searching of water in the sea of sand. Find all our links...

Find all our links below: https://linktr.ee/nerdandsonpod Part of our environmental series where we look into a different environment each week and see all the role playing options that can be had. In Below the waves lands we discuss the many adventures that can be had in this biome. We go over the many hazards and opportunities to run a game. We share out thought and notions of what we thought wh...

Part of our environmental series where we look into a different environment each week and see all the role playing options that can be had. In Above the waves lands we discuss the many adventures that can be had in this biom. We go over the many hazards and opportunities to run a game. We share out thought and notions of what we thought when sailing the sea of blue. Find all our links below: https...

Part of our environmental series where we look into a different environment each week and see all the role playing options that can be had. In the Frozen lands we discuss the many biomes it contains. We go over the many hazards and opportunities to run a game. We share out thought and notions of what we thought was just frozen wasteland. Find all our links below: https://linktr.ee/nerdandsonpod Wh...

Find all our links below: https://linktr.ee/nerdandsonpod Part of our environmental series where we look into a different environment each week and see all the role playing options that can be had. Into the Green we discuss forests, jungles, woods and plains. We go over the many hazards and opportunities to run a game. we share out thought and pre perceived notions of what we thought was green. Wh...

We finish our discussion of puzzles and traps in episode 16. This ended up being longer than we expected so we split this up into two parts. We go over what we thing about puzzles in the game. We also go over what we think are good uses and bad uses with a few examples. Yes we are out of episode order but that is being corrected, LOL. Find all our links below: ⁠https://linktr.ee/nerdandsonpod⁠ Who...

We discuss puzzles and traps in episode 14. This ended up being longer than we expected so we split this up into two parts. We go over what we thing about puzzles in the game. We also go over what we think are good uses and bad uses with a few examples. Yes we are out of episode order but that is being corrected, LOL. Find all our links below: https://linktr.ee/nerdandsonpod Who are we? We are jus...

Episode #15 Yes, the episodes are out of order due to technical difficulties. But for now enjoy A Very Special Episode. Son has taken control! Due to my schedule son has taken control of the topics. Find all our links below: https://linktr.ee/nerdandsonpod Who are we? We are just a couple of nerds who enjoy the game. Ralph, who has been running games, and Conner, who has watched his father run the...

Episode #13 Player Notoriety / Infamy Here we discuss how we can use player fame to drive a story. https://linktr.ee/nerdandsonpod Show notes Consequences for actions⭐Businesses stop serving themPeople are wary when dealing with themLocal WatchDoors Open: Local gangs may try to recruit you as a trouble maker⭐⭐Angry Mob of Commoners (noose)Local BountiesGuardsLocal Baron now knows themDoors open...

Find all our links below: https://linktr.ee/nerdandsonpod Here we discuss all the different types of players you can deal with when running a game. Some are obvious while others are not. We also discuss a few personal encounters. This discussion also took quite a bit longer than expected and we had to split this into two parts. Who are we? We are just a couple of nerds who enjoy the game. Ralph, w...

Find all our links below: ⁠https://linktr.ee/nerdandsonpod Episode #11 Dealing with Players Issues Part 1 Here we discuss all the different types of players you can deal with when running a game. Some are obvious while others are not. We also discuss a few personal encounters. This discussion also took quite a bit longer than expected and we had to split this into two parts. Who are we? We are jus...

Episode #10 Starting and Created a game on the spot. Want to know how Nerd's mind works and see in real-time he brainstorms and creates a game session in roughly 15 minutes. This episode we discuss how and where to start a game. I also give a real-time example of how I would start a game session from beginning to end with lots of plot hooks in-between. This is also the start of a new series En...

Episode #9 Where to begin the Journey? Have you ever wondered how to start a game? Where to get ideas? Here we discuss options on how and where to start. Find all our links below: https://linktr.ee/nerdandsonpod Who are we? We are just a couple of nerds who enjoy the game. Ralph, who has been running games, and Conner, who has watched his father run the games and who has ventured out into the worl...

https://linktr.ee/nerdandsonpod Episode #8 Modifying NPC's and Monsters In this episode we take a creature and discuss its history. Then he have fun and add modifications to it and discuss possible encounters. Who are we? We are just a couple of nerds who enjoy the game. Ralph, who has been running games, and Conner, who has watched his father run the games and who has ventured out into the wo...

https://linktr.ee/nerdandsonpod Episode #7 Planning a EncounterHow do you plan an encounter? How do you make sure it will keep your players wanting more. Here we discuss how we design and run encounters. Who are we? We are just a couple of nerds who enjoy the game. Ralph, who has been running games, and Conner, who has watched his father run the games and who has ventured out into the world to run...

https://linktr.ee/nerdandsonpod Episode #6 Expecting the Unexpected We discuss how to handle situations that are thrown to the DM that is from the proverbial left field. Who are we? We are just a couple of nerds who enjoy the game. Ralph, who has been running games, and Conner, who has watched his father run the games and who has ventured out into the world to run some of his own. Together we talk...