Monsters! ...as a game mechanic - Nerdcognito Episode 331

About this episode

The episode discusses the role of monsters as game mechanics in TTRPGs and D&D.

This week we welcome new co-host Michael (GraphPaper Architect) to the show and discuss monsters! Instead of talking favorite mobs or deadliest foes, we look at the baddies through the lens of game mechanics. What purpose do they serve and how do they impact your TTRPG/D&D game world? *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Check out Aoethra and CritHeads on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/31439/critheads-gaming?affiliate_id=3908211 Looking for dice? ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%! Grab something from DriveThru! ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=3908211⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get YOUR T-shirt!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3D5xr0z⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Amazon and Support the Show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3djotja

People in this episode

Guest: Michael

Topics covered

• game mechanics
• monsters
• TTRPG
• D&D
• co-host introduction

Keywords

• monsters
• game mechanics
• TTRPG
• D&D
• co-host

Sponsors

Aoethra, CritHeads, OnlyCrits, Amazon

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: INFAMOUS Media Group, DriveThruRPG

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