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Nat 1 Nerds: A TTRPG Exploration Podcast
by Parker Sappington
Two DnD nerds attempting to roll decent investigation checks into different TTRPG Systems as brand new players! We explore different tabletop role-playing games, TTRPG storytelling aspects and skills, TTRPG products, and more!
Episodes
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Exploring Tone and Ambiance Amid Silence: "Alice is Missing" RPG (with Morgan)
In this episode, Parker and Savannah are rejoined by Parker's sister Morgan to discuss their experience playing Renegade Game Studios Alice is Missing RPG. They discuss what surprised them about the game, how it's a good in-between of traditional board games and TTRPG's, and it's most unique...
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State of the Table: Season 3 (Updates and Announcements)
Welcome back to the Table everyone! And welcome back to Season 3! In this episode, your hosts Parker and Brandon discuss indoctrinating their children about TTRPGs and dice, and some minor life updates. They also discuss their hopes, thoughts, and updates regarding the podcast coming into Season…
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Season 2 Wrap-Up: Reflections and Insights
In our final episode of Season 2, the Nat 1 Crew (Parker, Savannah, Brandon, and Afton) get together to discuss and reflect on this past podcast season. They chat about favorite moments, a little about what they hope for in Season 3, and even some behind-the-scenes insight never mentioned before....
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The Fellowship of the Wing (Part 2): A 'Spice Mages' TTRPG Actual-play (with Skyler of Session Zero Heroes)
After escaping the aracna-coconut, your heroes Thyme (Parker), Flower Child (Afton), and Citron (Brandon) continue to escort Olivander and the Egg to the congee volcano. As they approach their final destination, the servants of the Bland seem to have caught up with them in this final part! Check...
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The Fellowship of the Wing (Part 1): A 'Spice Mages' TTRPG Actual-play (with Skyler of Session Zero Heroes))
In this fun one-shot actual-play, your usual hosts Brandon, Afton, and Parker are all treated to a player seat at the table as Skyler from the "Session Zero Heroes" podcast returns to volunteer as the GM (or in this case, Spice Lord) using the One-Page TTRPG he created: Spice Mages! In the land…
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'Spice Mages' and 'Bones in Human Clothing': Creative One-Page TTRPG's! (with Session Zero Heroes)
In this episode, your host Parker has a fun conversation with Skyler, the Creative Director and GM at the Session Zero Heroes podcast about his One-Page TTRPG's, Spice Mages and Bones in Human Clothing. Amid their dad jokes and puns, they discuss the creative process behind creating one-page...
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The Day of Hearts (Epilogue) - A Follow-Up D&D 2024 Actual-Play (with Tomes of the Chaos Bard)
Your host and DM Parker had no idea that an on-the-spot apple munching NPC character would pull guests back wanting a special epilogue actual-play episode! Dave, Elsie, and Bekki from Tomes of the Chaos Bard podcast return as Centric, Lou, and Serenity Nix to hang out with their favorite NPC…
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Discussing D&D 2024: Looking at Changes in 5.5 Edition
After trying out the new Dungeons and Dragons 2024 Ruleset (5.5 Edition) in the Valentine's Day one-shot, your host Parker catches up with Brandon to discuss some of the noteworthy changes made in the newest D&D edition. They talk about their likes and dislikes, how fast can one realistically...
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The Day of Hearts (Part 4): A Special Valentine's Day D&D 2024 Ruleset Actual-play
Our adventurer's Lou (Elsie), Serenity (Bekki), Centric (Dave) and their new ally Katerina (Savannah) continue to face off against Katerina's evil Uncle. Lou develops a mistrust in mustache men, Serenity casts witch-bolt, and Centric unleashes the power of the dance in this Final Part of our 2026...
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The Day of Hearts (Part 3): A Special Valentine's Day D&D 2024 Ruleset Actual-play
(Quick Disclaimer: The last 20 minutes is just silence that somehow got added on unknowingly and does not affect the quality of the episode). Questions begin to unravel as answers reveal themselves to our adventurers Serenity (Bekki), Lou (Elsie), and Centric (Dave) as they finally meet the…
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The Day of Hearts (Part 2): A Special Valentine's Day D&D 2024 Ruleset Actual-play
(Quick Disclaimer: The last 10 minutes is just silence that somehow got added on unknowingly and does not affect the quality of the episode). Continuing their investigation amid their lovely shenanigans from Part 1, our adventurers Centric (Dave), Lou (Elsie), and Serenity (Bekki) discover more...
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The Day of Hearts (Part 1): A Special Valentine's Day D&D 2024 Ruleset Actual-play
Disappearances, a Masquerade, and... mustaches? Trying out the new Dungeons and Dragons 2024 Ruleset (or as we like to call it 5.5 Edition), your host and DM Parker, along with his favorite co-host Savannah (not biased or anything), are joined by Dave, Elsie, and Bekki from the D&D actual-play...
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2025 TTRPG Gift Recommendations (and The Crew's Wishlist Items)
In this Holiday themed episode, the whole Nat 1 Nerds Crew are reunited in person and waste no time geeking out about a variety of Nerdy items they think would make great gifts for your fellow adventurers! They discuss what constitutes "too much dice" (some said that was impossible), TTRPG…
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The Librarian's Apprentice - Our Introduction to Solo-Journaling TTRPG's
In this episode, your hosts Savannah and Parker discuss one of Savannah's recent TTRPG gifts: The Librarian's Apprentice, by Dan Bronson-Lowe and winner of the 2024 CRIT Awards for Best Solo TTRPG. In their discussion, they discuss the system, Savannah's experience thus far, and how…
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Flowers and Flames (Part 3) - An "Avatar Legends" TTRPG Actual-Play
After checking in with one of the Kyoshi Warriors, Ty Lee, after the skirmish, what more could possibly await our heroes Marin (Savannah), Luma (Afton), and Ganzaya (Brandon)? Find out who's suddenly leaving cryptic messages in the final part of our 3-part actual-play! Follow Nat 1 Nerds on...
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Flowers and Flame (Part 2) - An "Avatar Legends" TTRPG Actual-Play
Our heroes Ganzaya (Brandon), Luma (Afton, and Marin (Savannah) find themselves in the midst of defending the new Fire Lord from ambush! Will they be successful, or come out burned in more ways then one? Find out in Part 2 of our 3-part actual-play! Follow Nat 1 Nerds on Instagram, Facebook, and...
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Flowers and Flame (Part 1) - An "Avatar Legends" TTRPG Actual Play
Your host Parker takes up the mantle of Gamemaster as he attempts to master all the elements of the Avatar Legends TTRPG system by Magpie Games, and guide three heroes in helping keep the fragile balance in the world. Set shortly after Fire Lord Zuko's ascension to the throne, Marin (Savannah),...
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Bringing Balance to the Table- Avatar Legends TTRPG
In this episode, Parker and Brandon dive into their first look at Magpie Game's Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game set in the world of "Avatar: The Last Airbender"! They geek out about their love for both The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra, look at it's unique mechanic of Balance, and...
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[BONUS] Thoughts of a Brand New D&D Player
In this episode, your host Savannah takes over to interview her sister-in-law Morgan, whom Parker had finally convinced to try Dungeons and Dragons a few months ago. She and Savannah talk about how Morgan finally rolled the dice, the pros and cons of their recent campaign experience, character...
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Aligning Table Communication (Exploring D&D Alignment)
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...
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(Ding Dong) 'The Witch is Dead' TTRPG! - (with The Badventure Club)
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,...
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Twas the Nightmare Before Christmas (Final Part): A Special Holiday 'Rooftops and Reindeer' TTRPG Actual-Play
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...
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Twas the Nightmare Before Christmas (Part Two): A Special Holiday 'Rooftops and Reindeer' TTRPG Actual-Play
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...
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Twas the Nightmare Before Christmas (Part One): A Special Holiday 'Rooftops and Reindeers' TTRPG Actual-Play
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.…
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2024 TTRPG Gift Recommendations (with Rosemary PG Studios)
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...
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State of the Table: Season 2 (Updates, Stories, and Announcements)
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…
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Psychology Check Into TTRPG Storytelling (with Dungeons, Dragons, and Psychology Podcast)
In this special 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...
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Review System for 2- Final Review for "Roll Table for 2"
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...
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"Roll Table for 2" is for Friends and Couples Alike! - Interview with Poppy from Fights and Fancy
Poppy, one of the co-creators of the TTRPG "Roll Table for 2" from Fights and Fancy, joins Parker in this GM episode for a fantastic discussion on the origins, inspiration, and aspects of their TTRPG! They also discuss their Solo Journal TTRPG system, "Notes in the Twilight" and why both systems...
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A Pair of Thieves in IvyFell (Part 2)- "Roll Table for 2" TTRPG Actual-Play
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!...
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A Pair of Thieves in IvyFall (Part 1)- "Roll Table for 2" TTRPG Actual-Play
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"...
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TTRPG Date Night? - Intro and Character Creation for 'Roll Table for 2'
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...
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Offical Nat 1 Nerds Podcast Trailer (Remastered)
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!
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Tis the Season for No Magic (Part Two): A Special Holiday D&D 5e Actual-Play (with Rosemary PG Studios)
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...
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Tis the Season for No Magic (Part One): A Special Holiday D&D 5e Actual-Play (with Rosemary PG Studios)
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...
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At Last... Comes the End of Our Fellowship: Final Review of "The One Ring" TTRPG
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...
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You Carry the Fate of Us All Loremaster- Gamemaster Advice for "The One Ring" TTRPG
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...
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Not All Accounted For (Part Two): A 'The One Ring' Actual-Play (with Savannah and Afton)
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...
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Not All Accounted For (Part One): A 'The One Ring' Actual-Play (with Savannah and Afton)
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...
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Though I Do Not Know The Way- Addtional Context for the "The One Ring" TTRPG
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...
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What Business Does a Man, an Elf, and Dwarf Have In Eriador? - Character Creation for "The One Ring" TTRPG
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...
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Welcome to Tolkien's Middle-earth: An Introduction to The One Ring 2nd Edition TTRPG
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...
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[BONUS] We Play Dungeons and Dragons Trivial Pursuit (with Derrick and Matt)- Part 2
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...…
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[BONUS] We Play Dungeons and Dragons Trivial Pursuit (with Derrick and Matt)- Part 1
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...
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Embracing the Call of Cthulhu: A Final Review of Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition
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...
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The Keeper's Guide to "Call of Cthulhu" 7th Edition (Gamemaster Guide)
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....
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Shadow in the Desert (Part Two): A 'Call of Cthulhu' Actual-Play (with The Storyteller's Tavern!)
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...
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Shadow in the Desert (Part One): A 'Call of Cthulhu' Actual-Play (with The Storyteller's Tavern)
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...
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Investigating the "Call of Cthulhu": Character Creation (with The Storyteller's Tavern)
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…
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Heeding the "Call of Cthulhu": Introduction
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…
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Two DnD nerds attempting to roll decent investigation checks into different TTRPG Systems as brand new players! We explore different tabletop role-playing games, TTRPG storytelling aspects and skills, TTRPG products, and more!
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