Nerdarchy on D&D Design: Creating New D&D Races 5e
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Undd8Ty1u6w In this 15-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted discuss creating a new race for fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons. This D&D idea comes from their own home game. During the video they explain the inspiration for the unusual anthropomorphic chinchilla race...
Nerdarchy on Dungeons, Dragons, and Motorcycle Gangs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AGS2jkHJl0 In this 18-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted discuss motorcycles in fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons and ask the question of whether they belong in a 5E D&D game. During the video they share details from a new campaign they recently...
RPG Ideas — Swords
Welcome once again to the weekly newsletter. This week’s topic is swords, which we discussed in our weekly live chat. We hangout every Monday evening at 8 p.m. EST on Nerdarchy Live to talk about D&D, RPGs, gaming, life and whatever nerdy stuff comes up. Speaking of swords there’s nine of them in our Mage Forge collection of 250 magic items for Fifth Edition along with dozens of other magic weapons of various kinds and hundreds more designed to make your games more amazing and immersive. You can get the Nerdarchy Newsletter delivered to your inbox each week, along with updates and info on how to game with Nerdarchy plus snag a FREE GIFT by signing up here. You can get the Nerdarchy Newsletter delivered to your inbox each week, along with updates and info on how to game with Nerdarchy plus snag a FREE GIFT by signing up here.
Nerdarchy on Mixing D&D Races Up Tal’Dorei Reborn Style
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAILwJ0ItsM In this 18-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted get inspired by the Critical Role campaign setting to talk about mixing and matching fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons races. During the video they explain how half-races are representing in official 5E D&D...
RPG Ideas — Relationships
Welcome once again to the weekly newsletter. This week’s topic is relationships, which we discussed in our weekly live chat. We hangout every Monday evening at 8 p.m. EST on Nerdarchy Live to talk about D&D, RPGs, gaming, life and whatever nerdy stuff comes up. Speaking of relationships another creator we’ve developed a great relationship with is Penny Dragon Games, who’s giving a free hard cover copy of Firestar Falling to everyone who backs a physical tier of the Bergin’s Book of Beasts Kickstarter in the first 48 hours. The cosmic horror adventure takes characters through an investigation of an abandoned village and battle against creatures twisted by a mysterious entity from another plane. You can get the Nerdarchy Newsletter delivered to your inbox each week, along with updates and info on how to game with Nerdarchy plus snag a FREE GIFT by signing up here. You can get the Nerdarchy Newsletter delivered to your inbox each week, along with updates and info on how to game with Nerdarchy plus snag a FREE GIFT by signing up here.
Nerdarchy on D&D Mechanics: You can Only be a Winner or Loser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W9kFD6DMSE In this 25-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted dive into the rules of Dungeons & Dragons throughout the editions from AD&D to fifth edition D&D. During the video they explain what a pass or fail RPG system is and D&D's place...
Nerdarchy on 3 RPGs that are Better than D&D for Beginners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASqgIwyLKP4 In this 19-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted look at roleplaying games other than fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons as ways to get into the RPG hobby. During the video they discuss why D&D is often looked at as the gateway...
RPG Ideas — Technology
Welcome once again to the weekly newsletter. This week’s topic is technology, which we discussed in our weekly live chat. We hangout every Monday evening at 8 p.m. EST on Nerdarchy Live to talk about D&D, RPGs, gaming, life and whatever nerdy stuff comes up. Speaking of technology Vargarian Collective blends sci-fi technology with fantasy for Fifth Edition in an adventure for 4-6 characters of 5th-10th level along with a new playable race, four new magic items and 10 new creatures. You can get the Nerdarchy Newsletter delivered to your inbox each week, along with updates and info on how to game with Nerdarchy plus snag a FREE GIFT by signing up here. You can get the Nerdarchy Newsletter delivered to your inbox each week, along with updates and info on how to game with Nerdarchy plus snag a FREE GIFT by signing up here.
Nerdarchy on Why Game Masters Should Encourage Metagamers in RPGs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjeBXQdnZjs&ab_channel=Nerdarchy In this 13-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted explore metagaming in tabletop roleplaying games. Metagaming is often considered a negative part of the RPG experience but it doesn't have to be -- it can be a tool for players and...
RPG Ideas — Souls
Welcome once again to the weekly newsletter. This week’s topic is souls, which we discussed in our weekly live chat. We hangout every Monday evening at 8 p.m. EST on Nerdarchy Live to talk about D&D, RPGs, gaming, life and whatever nerdy stuff comes up. Speaking of souls to celebrate International Tabletop Day 2018 we launched our revised Patreon rewards by sharing Empusia, Curator of Souls for free. We’re making some changes over at Nerdarchy the Store including a new category for our FREE material like this one. You can get the Nerdarchy Newsletter delivered to your inbox each week, along with updates and info on how to game with Nerdarchy plus snag a FREE GIFT by signing up here. You can get the Nerdarchy Newsletter delivered to your inbox each week, along with updates and info on how to game with Nerdarchy plus snag a FREE GIFT by signing up here.
Nerdarchy on D&D Magic Items or Plot Devices The Mage Forge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh1Hm22Msp4 In this 21-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted discuss creating a new fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons magic item -- the Mage Forge. They also discuss using it as a plot device for a 5E D&D game. In the video they...
Nerdarchy on More Exciting D&D Fights by Stealing From Cypher System RPG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Fk5ZWuNow In this 17-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted explore combining combat mechanics from other RPGs to fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons to make combat more interesting. Specifically they look at what Cypher System offers in the way of dice roll...
Nerdarchy on New D&D Mechanics for Extracurriculars, Jobs, Exams, Relationships from Strixhaven
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVMf7xt4904 In this 20-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted dive back into the new fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons book Strixhaven: Curriculum of Chaos. They look at the new 5E D&D mechanics for downtime at a wizard school in this latest...
Legend of Vox Machina Brings D&D to Your Living Room
I’d be lying if I didn’t open this post by disclosing I’m a massive Critter (fan of Critical Role) and I just got finished with the first three episodes of The Legend of Vox Machina on Amazon Prime. I think The Legend of Vox Machina isn’t what anyone expected. It’s topping critical reviews and it’s delighted many fans including me. Before we dive into things too much we need some context.
Nerdarchy on New D&D Monsters from Strixhaven
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyhA3zkBPVA&ab_channel=Nerdarchy In this 19-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted dive back into the new 5E D&D book Strixhaven: Curriculum of Chaos. They look at the new monsters in this latest 5E D&D and Magic: the Gathering crossover. Strixhaven presents 44 new 5E...
