NerdBurger Games https://nerdburgergames.com/ Indie RPGs with Extra Cheese Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:06:18 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://nerdburgergames.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cropped-NBGLogoWhiteBkgrnd-ImageOnly-32x32.jpg NerdBurger Games https://nerdburgergames.com/ 32 32 RPG R&D Episode 165 – Derek Kamal https://nerdburgergames.com/rpg-rd-episode-165-derek-kamal/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:04:56 +0000 https://nerdburgergames.com/?p=11865 RPG R&D Episode 165 – Derek Kamal Craig Campbell, Jess Geyer, and Derek Kamal discuss engaging all players equally as a GM. 

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RPG R&D Episode 165 - Derek Kamal

Craig Campbell, Jess Geyer, and Derek Kamal discuss engaging all players equally as a GM. 

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]]> RPG R&D Episode 164 – Geoffrey Golden https://nerdburgergames.com/elementor-11762/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:16:19 +0000 https://nerdburgergames.com/?p=11762 RPG R&D Episode 164 – Geoffrey Golden Craig Campbell, Jess Geyer, and Geoffrey Golden discuss avoiding use of generative AI and alternatives to it. 

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RPG R&D Episode 164 - Geoffrey Golden

Craig Campbell, Jess Geyer, and Geoffrey Golden discuss avoiding use of generative AI and alternatives to it. 

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]]> RPG R&D Episode 163 – Spencer Campbell https://nerdburgergames.com/rpg-rd-episode-163-spencer-campbell/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:21:03 +0000 https://nerdburgergames.com/?p=11744 RPG R&D Episode 163 – Spencer Campbell Craig Campbell, Jess Geyer, and Spencer Campbell discuss the different types of balance (power, fun, engagement, etc) in RPG design. 

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RPG R&D Episode 163 - Spencer Campbell

Craig Campbell, Jess Geyer, and Spencer Campbell discuss the different types of balance (power, fun, engagement, etc) in RPG design. 

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]]> RPG R&D Episode 162 – Liana MacKenzie https://nerdburgergames.com/rpg-rd-episode-162-liana-mackenzie/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:45:07 +0000 https://nerdburgergames.com/?p=11721 RPG R&D Episode 162 – Liana MacKenzie Craig Campbell, Jess Geyer, and Liana MacKenzie discuss creating your own RPG system/hacking existing systems. 

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RPG R&D Episode 162 - Liana MacKenzie

Craig Campbell, Jess Geyer, and Liana MacKenzie discuss creating your own RPG system/hacking existing systems. 

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]]> RPG R&D Episode 161 – Pete Petrusha https://nerdburgergames.com/rpg-rd-episode-161-pete-petrusha/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:27:46 +0000 https://nerdburgergames.com/?p=11654 RPG R&D Episode 161 – Pete Petrusha Craig Campbell, Jess Geyer, and Pete Petrusha discuss making a portfolio and promoting yourself within the TTRPG industry.

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RPG R&D Episode 161 - Pete Petrusha

Craig Campbell, Jess Geyer, and Pete Petrusha discuss making a portfolio and promoting yourself within the TTRPG industry.

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]]> RPG R&D Episode 160 – Lyla Fujiwara https://nerdburgergames.com/rpg-rd-episode-160-lyla-fujiwara/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:41:58 +0000 https://nerdburgergames.com/?p=11641 RPG R&D Episode 160 – Lyla Fijiwara Craig Campbell, Jess Geyer, and Lyla Fujiwara discuss getting into the TTRPG industry and designing games with non-traditional mechanics. 

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RPG R&D Episode 160 - Lyla Fijiwara

Craig Campbell, Jess Geyer, and Lyla Fujiwara discuss getting into the TTRPG industry and designing games with non-traditional mechanics. 

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]]> RPG R&D Episode 159 – Ethan Yen https://nerdburgergames.com/rpg-rd-episode-159-ethan-yen/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:27:46 +0000 https://nerdburgergames.com/?p=11616 RPG R&D Episode 159 – Ethan Yen Craig Campbell, Jess Geyer, and Ethan Yen discuss handling player conflict at the table and designing intra-party conflict resolution systems.

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RPG R&D Episode 159 - Ethan Yen

Craig Campbell, Jess Geyer, and Ethan Yen discuss handling player conflict at the table and designing intra-party conflict resolution systems.

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]]> RPG R&D Episode 158 – Sean Jaffe and Christopher Boyer https://nerdburgergames.com/rpg-rd-episode-158-sean-jaffe-and-christopher-boyer/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:16:48 +0000 https://nerdburgergames.com/?p=11607 RPG R&D Episode 158 – Sean Jaffe and Chris Boyer Craig Campbell, Jess Geyer, Sean Jaffe, and Christopher Boyer discuss paid GMing and developing a game line.

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RPG R&D Episode 158 - Sean Jaffe and Chris Boyer

Craig Campbell, Jess Geyer, Sean Jaffe, and Christopher Boyer discuss paid GMing and developing a game line.

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]]> RPG R&D Episode 157 – Eddy Webb https://nerdburgergames.com/rpg-rd-episode-157-eddy-webb/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:38:23 +0000 https://nerdburgergames.com/?p=11598 RPG R&D Episode 157 – Eddy Webb Craig Campbell, Jess Geyer, and Eddy Webb discuss collaborative worldbuilding as a GM and deciding how much and what setting information to provide as a designer.

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RPG R&D Episode 157 - Eddy Webb

Craig Campbell, Jess Geyer, and Eddy Webb discuss collaborative worldbuilding as a GM and deciding how much and what setting information to provide as a designer.

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]]> Cosmic Corsairs Quick Start PDF https://nerdburgergames.com/cosmic-corsairs-quick-start-pdf/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:17:49 +0000 https://nerdburgergames.com/?p=11591 The Cosmic Corsairs Quick Start Guide is available. This 48-page PDF includes a game and solar system overview, game rules, info on the Triarchy and Resistance, and an introductory adventure with pre-generated characters. 

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The Cosmic Corsairs Quick Start Guide is available. This 48-page PDF includes a game and solar system overview, game rules, info on the Triarchy and Resistance, and an introductory adventure with pre-generated characters. 

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