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Blerdy Disposition
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Добавлен 16 янв 2021
Hello Friends! You can call me Blerdy.
I create video essays and reviews on tabletop RPGs with a focus on their themes and game mechanics. In these videos I discuss issues either related to player experiences, my own experiences as a queer person, or gaming meta usually with a leftist twist.
If you like what you heard, then feel free to stay around and subscribe, like, and/or dislike!
I create video essays and reviews on tabletop RPGs with a focus on their themes and game mechanics. In these videos I discuss issues either related to player experiences, my own experiences as a queer person, or gaming meta usually with a leftist twist.
If you like what you heard, then feel free to stay around and subscribe, like, and/or dislike!
Emotionalism and Wellness in Solo RPGs 🪷🔮🌿(Alone in Wellness Solo RPG Analysis)
Wellness and our mental and emotional health have been on my mind a lot while I play DnD and TTRPGs. So I thought one way to really reflect on my gaming experiences and life playing Dungeons and Dragons is to play a solo rpg that gives you the tools to deal with your emotions. So in this video I discuss the Alone in Wellness series of games and their impact on me and others.
If you are interested in purchasing this game and supporting MonkeysLunch, check the link below. Be sure to leave a review on the games you played as well!
itch.io/s/121157/alone-in-wellness
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#dungeonmaster #dnd5e, #5e, #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #dungeonsanddragons5e #ttrpgs #safetytools #ttrpgs #rpg #disco...
If you are interested in purchasing this game and supporting MonkeysLunch, check the link below. Be sure to leave a review on the games you played as well!
itch.io/s/121157/alone-in-wellness
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#dungeonmaster #dnd5e, #5e, #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #dungeonsanddragons5e #ttrpgs #safetytools #ttrpgs #rpg #disco...
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In Defense of the Edgelord in Dungeons and Dragons
Просмотров 45721 день назад
I think the edgelord archetype in Dungeons and Dragons and tabletop rpgs gets unfairly roasted. The trope is used in so many rpghorrorstories it is practically a meme in the industry. Plus the edgelord is used as a pejorative to call out bad gamemaster and player behavior. So as you can guess, I discuss the edgiest character trope of them all: The Edgelord #dungeonmaster #dnd5e, #5e, #dungeonsa...
Horror on the Orient Express Campaign Review: EP. 2- Les Fleur Du Mal
Просмотров 61Месяц назад
Les Fleurs Du Mal is the second main scenario in Horror on the Orient Express. by Chaosium In this video, I discuss my tips, tricks, and thoughts on the secondary main chapter. I hope you all enjoy the mind tingling sensation, cause this Call of Cthulhu adventure is a doozy in terms of research! #callofcthulhu #ttrpgs #dnd #horrorttrpg #roleplayinggames #dungeonsanddragons5e #ttrpgs #safetytool...
Horror on the Orient Express Campaign Review: EP. 1- Intro and Dancers in the Evening Fog
Просмотров 2032 месяца назад
Call of Cthulhu's Horror on the Orient Express is a massive campaign written originally in 1991 and later adapted again in 2014 from a Chaosium Kickstarter. Finally in 2021 it was adapted again to allow for more people to play it. So in this multipart campaign review, I wil lbe going over how I ran one of Chaosium's greatest Call of Cthulhu Mega Campaign's: Horror on the Orient Express. #callof...
The One Page RPG Jam in 2024 Was Wicked
Просмотров 4532 месяца назад
The One Page RPG Jam in 2024 was an absolute blast. There were over 650 TTRPGS released from indie devs and I wanted to cover as many tabletop roleplaying games as possible. So in this video I breakdown over 47 rpgs (from solo to collaborative) that I played, read through, and caught my eye! Also a special thank you and cheer to all the game devs who took time to make awesome games. Seriously. ...
The Beautiful Comedy of Corporatism in Corporate Onboarding (Solo RPG Review)
Просмотров 972 месяца назад
What if you got the chance to play a solo rpg that covered the silliness and corporate awkwardness of corporate culture? Fortunately, in this video I dive into Hugh Lashbrooke's Solo RPG: Corporate Onboarding. In it I unpack its mechanics and my personal perspective/outlook from playing and running the game. If you are interested in this game, go check out and support the creator at their game ...
The Pulpy Queerness of Moonlight on Roseville Beach (TTRPG Review)
Просмотров 2213 месяца назад
Moonlight on Roseville Beach is a game that combines queer pulp magazines and cosmic horrors. Yet beneath that glamour, glory, and gayness, is a deep appreciation for queer history from the 1960s. So in this video, I analyze Moonlight on Roseville Beach. Specifically I talk about the game's mechanics and better yet the the themes that surround the cozy sea side town of Roseville Beach. Itch Lin...
The DM Tool for Nautical Games is AMAZING for DnD
Просмотров 4743 месяца назад
I love nautical and seafaring games. But running them can (and is) a different story in entirely especially when you run OSR games like I do so. So fortunately, today I am covering a book that may help you expand your toolkit specifically for nautical adventures: When Sea Is Calling: A Guide for Nautical Adventures. Affiliate Link for the Tool: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/471274/when-sea-is...
Why I LOVE Stars Without Number (TTRPG Review)
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.4 месяца назад
Stars Without Number (A BX DnD Traveller Combo) is such an amazing game. It has indepth gm tools for crafting your own sci fi adventure or taking what you want into your own campaign. So in this video I will focus the GM tools and tricks in Stars Without Number. #starswithoutnumber #scifittrpg #scifirpg #dungeonmaster #gamemaster #dnd #osrs #ose #bxdnd #dungeonsanddragons #dnd5e docs.google.com...
MomoCon 2024 was EPIC in 2024
Просмотров 1344 месяца назад
I attended Momocon this past May in 2024. So I thought to discuss my thoughts on the convention and breaking down what it has to offer. So whether you are going to Momocon for the first time or again, this video will break it all down! If you want to sign up/register for Momocon: www.momocon.com/registration/ #dnd, #dungeonmaster #dnd5e, #5e, #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #dungeonsanddragons5e #tt...
Is the Game Master's Role Selfish or Selfless?
Просмотров 1895 месяцев назад
What makes a game master selfless? Is it how they present themselves at the table? Or is it the amount of time they spend on their game. I thought about this question as someone who enjoys GMing and wanted to do a thought experiment. So join me as we explore the question: Is GMing inherently selfless and does that matter at all? #dnd, #dungeonmaster #dnd5e, #5e, #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #dung...
Death, Life, and Transition in Songbirds 3E 🐦(TTRPG Review)
Просмотров 7315 месяцев назад
Songbirds 3E is an Eldritch Fantasy indie TTRPG made by Snow. Its gameplay, themes, and world building have legit hooked me for month. Furthermore, its clear trans themes and layout are phenomenal! So in this video I will be discussing the mechanics and furthermore the themes of Songbirds 3E by Snow. Special Shout to These Creators for their help in making this video. They helped many of the vo...
How to Handle a BORING DnD/TTRPG Campaign?
Просмотров 9005 месяцев назад
The dreaded boring campaign... No one loves that. Maybe your campaign has lasted for longer then you expected. Maybe you don't have the lofty dreams that your original campaign was all about? Whatever the case, campaign boredom/burn out is real and relatable. So in this video, I unpack how to deal with boredom when you are in the middle of a campaign. #ttrpg #dungeonsanddragons5e #ttrpgs #safet...
Why I Love LUCK in Tabletop Games and DnD?
Просмотров 2616 месяцев назад
Luck as a stat or metacurrency has always fascinated me in Tabletop gaming. So I decided what not a better way to celebrate anything and everything about luck then by unpacking what luck is in TTRPGS and how it has been featured in various games. If you're feeling lucky then join me on this fun video! #dnd5e, #ttrpg #dungeonsanddragons5e #ttrpgs #safetytools #ttrpgs #rpg #gming #tunnelsandtroll...
Coming of Age in Fairy Tales: The Princess with a Cursed Sword (Solo RPG Review)
Просмотров 3466 месяцев назад
I loved fairy tale stories growing up. Characters changing, growing, and developing into themselves has they grow. Well one RPG has caught my attention and that is anna anthropy's: The Princess with a Cursed Sword. So join me as I discuss this beautiful one page solo journaling rpg about curses, fairy tales, and the princess stuck between all of that drama. If you are interested in this game, g...
This Solo TTRPG Explores Your Worst FEARS in a Maze (Solo RPG Review)
Просмотров 9497 месяцев назад
This Solo TTRPG Explores Your Worst FEARS in a Maze (Solo RPG Review)
Why You Should be a Jerk Game Master (April Fools 2024)
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Why You Should be a Jerk Game Master (April Fools 2024)
How to Play the Normal Badass in DnD and TTRPGS
Просмотров 3147 месяцев назад
How to Play the Normal Badass in DnD and TTRPGS
Why You Need to TRY this Book Full of D100 Tables for DnD
Просмотров 2157 месяцев назад
Why You Need to TRY this Book Full of D100 Tables for DnD
Why Your DnD Game Doesn’t Need Fantasy Racism?
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Why Your DnD Game Doesn’t Need Fantasy Racism?
The Two Items I REGRET Buying as a GM
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.8 месяцев назад
The Two Items I REGRET Buying as a GM
Why Dungeon Crawl Classic's Magic System is PEAK
Просмотров 5 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Why Dungeon Crawl Classic's Magic System is PEAK
Why I Stopped Balancing my TTRPG Encounters
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Why I Stopped Balancing my TTRPG Encounters
What is Your GM Style of Play in DnD?
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.11 месяцев назад
What is Your GM Style of Play in DnD?
How NOT to RUN a Horror TTRPG/DnD Game
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.Год назад
How NOT to RUN a Horror TTRPG/DnD Game
the concept sounds great, but how is this an RPG? It sounds more a list of prompts to think about. I don't want to downplay the meaningfullness of this, since i believe it's ultimately helpfull, but it doesn't sound like there's a game here.
"I can feel your anger. It gives you focus, makes you stronger!" ~ Emperor Palpatine Another great essay, Blerdy! And this one may certainly be valuable because of the current poignancy in the USA right now. Introspection like this, illustrates how close we all are to one another, regardless of minor variances. - One thing I wanted to mention is that the dangers of using tools like these, unguided by a professional, may include delusional thinking - as one may mistakenly justify their egotistical biases. It can actually make the issues worsen, and become harder to overcome. Taking precautions can be as simple as being very aware of those "unhealthy thinking patterns" 5:04 and snap out of them if veering in that direction. Those unhealthy thinking patterns are prevalent and really do shut people down, which means they may never reach their best self. Take a break if the game is increasing stress, perhaps that Pomodoro method could be used in playing the game. The goal of the game is to understand oneself so as to feel better, not worse. - People gotta remember that the body is but one thing to care for. The mind is absolutely another. Of course some would further say that the soul is another. When the self is healthy, then there will be benign growth. When the self is unhealthy, then the growth will be malign. The journaling helps to "get it out of your system" via processing it meaningfully, and when combined with self reflection to work out what one feels and why they feel it - this self-enlightenment leads into the stoic, when one can temper themself with self control and further be empowered by themself. We've known about ourselves for thousands of years, and the ancients were able to codify and explore the psyche even back then. Modern techniques will still trace back to these ancient philosophers and their observances of human behaviors. - I'm definitely interested in seeing America become healthy again. There's too much stress, and not enough compassion. Too much corruption, and not enough integrity. It surely causes people to wild out when so frequently - up is down, and down is up - and this ends up making people weaker as a result. Society has shifted to accommodate all of the pressures of day-to-day life with all of it's expectations, and the result is very unhealthy. In a word: decadence. We've lost touch with the natural world and our natural selves because of the clockwork nature of our society that we depend upon. We become less human, and become more enslaved drone, as a result - and so our minds rebel while they have the strength and wherewithal to do so, before being suppressed entirely. "You know that pain and guilt can’t be taken away with the wave of a magic wand! They’re the things we carry with us, the things that make us who we are. If we lose them, we lose ourselves. I don’t want my pain taken away, I need my pain!" ~ Captain James T. Kirk
I Liked the video, but it still says +0. WTF RUclips?
RUclips is a strange beast. None of us know how it works all the time haha. Thanks for the support, it is greatly appreciated.
Sad I listened to this thesis. Edge lords are assholes in a social setting. It works individually for Bateman or Batman.
I'm sold
Glad I could be of assistance!
I am broke and i want to play dnd with my friends
I love the idea of playing a "fake" edgelord. Bro is trying his best to be dark and dangerous, but his dex isn't that high, and he's a young man so his voice occasionally cracks. He's undeniably good with a sword, but thats from being tutored at his wealthy families house and his precise form is the opposite of the street smart badass he's pretending to be. leans on wall to brood: slips and falls
I love a reversal of an edgelord. That trope is brilliant and can be very funny. It sounds like you got personal experience with this one!
@@Blerdy_Disposition not the reverse edgelord specifically, but I make up a lot of characters. :)
Their fantasy is being mask-off about it 🤗 Their fantasy is poc and lgbt people not being alive This recent Dragon Age hate train is crazy. People will bitch about remains if there is a gay person, but are perfectly fine with rampant white supremacy being displayed throughout. The reason I never pursue tabletop anything. It would require making the mistake of interacting with my oppressors, who fantasize about me being dead….
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I would not classify every brooding character automatically as edgelord. From all the characters I would only take Reaper from Overwatch and agree that he is an edgelord. In my opinion an edgelord is not just a misunderstood character, but someone who enjoys hurting others for the sake of hurting them. And most of your characters you listed don't do that. So sure, brooding characters can be interesting, edgelords are more than that and thus there is no excuse for edgelords.
New Blerdy less gooooooooooooo
Happy to please!
this is my favorite edgy moment in media ruclips.net/video/LESwkh6vjBI/видео.html
Vampire the masquerade is just edgelord the game
I haven't played yet but been learning about it for a little now and it looks fun.
It is a really fun system for sure!
14:09 "Ma'am, I... you say you're about to go adventuring, right?" "Yup!" "I see. And, I don't want to be rude or assume or anything, but... are you planning to do it in that outfit?" "Uh-huh..." "Hmm. I see. Would you mind a little constructive criticism?" "I-" "You don't mind? Splendid! It looks beautiful, honest. If you get into an actual fight wearing that, you're going to wind up the cutest, best-dressed corpse in the dungeon. Please put on some actual fucking armour have you lost your MARBLES-"
_adds to my stack of games I wanna play_ gods, I need to find a gaming group before this stack of games I wanna play grows too tall and collapses on my head 😬
I highly recommend this game for sure. Songbirds 3E is a hidden gem and truly a work of art!
I read some of the comments and some people are confusing “dnd racism” by player and by characters. What i mean is, some of the comments talk about not agreeing with the notion that a specific race is “bad” or “lesser”, and that to me is dnd racism by players and dm. Now, when the characters in the game have racist views due to their experiences, then thats racism by characters which to me is fine.
Hey there! Just got here and wanted to check out your vids. They're great quality, and I really like what you have to say. Edit: You got yourself a new sub!
I appreciate you stopping by! I am glad you enjoyed the video! I hope you get around to playing Stars Without Number sometime!
So glad you started this series! I’m planning this for my first campaign with my group and was sad to see the lack of video resources for beginners. Your tips and insight will definitely be helpful to not overwhelm myself with the amount of work I’m undertaking. Thank you!
5:28 made me laugh so much. i used to pride myself on being able to balance really well, even on the fly - not so sure anymore :P i really liked your point about providing different types of solution to encounters. i think my players might have to be eased into it, but i think there's a lot of potential for really dramatic encounters with this strategy
this video improved my GMing at least tenfold
wonderful video! thank you for linking all the sources, and i hope you have more videos in the works, because i already binged your whole catalog
Awesome, thank you! I appreciate that you enjoyed my work!
Factions absolutely do interact and also exist in dungeons (mega-dungeons anyway).
Yeah I am definitely learning more about factions in dungeons for my osr games. I need more resources on them for sure.
Hey man do you know about any good discord bots that have the ability to use map 🗺️ and tokens like owlbare but works inside discord ?
I absolutely agree with the comment about the HUGE blocks of text. I was so excited picking this book up, but I haven't read through it all yet because it feels like far too much writing for the amount of information in it. IMO There's also too much emphasis on the existing lore throughout for a game that actively encourages players to toss it away and run their own setting.
Agreed, I don't exactly care for the lore of the game either. I just ignore it.
Yeah okay, the terminology is so on the nose that I kinda feel like it could turn some players off, but I love the art!!! And I love the intense queer flavoring!
I think that's the charm. It is suppose to be cheesy and on the nose which is camp. It can be off putting but I can appreciate what they are going for!
Thank you! This will be a big help!
Glad it was helpful!
I really love this jam, i participated this year for the first time with MicroPhantoms, but looking at all the fun and creative concepts makes me want to improve more so i can appear in videos like yours. Thank you for showing all the amazing games, personally, I've played A perfect rock. a couple of times with my friends and it can get really fun with the collaborative details each of us made.
Why would you think it’s for the experience my phones all I have….
Nice overview
Thank you!
How great, I didn't know about that adventure!
Happy to have you aboard!
When the most recent version was published I passed up my chance to play this and I've regretted it ever since. The completeness of the CoC campaigns is unmatched
Sad not seeing my game Reachspan. I think I couldn't manage advertizing it and published it very late but it was my first experience. The jam was great and a lot of fun , nice review.
I just did a cursory glance of your game, and it was totally cause of the time constraints of the video, legit no worries. I am happy you shared your game here! I just checked it out here and I can definitely agree with the other comments, the design is extremely organized and I love that. Also I love the moxie mechanic and its tie to conditions. I generally like the usage of conditions (something I see in a lot of PBTA games).
@@Blerdy_Disposition Thanks, much appreciated. I love pbta lots but with this jam I learned many different takes and ideas to suit on one-page. My route was more traditional but at least I'm proud with the character sheet I made.
Hey there, I’m the author of Le Klepto, it makes me so happy to see my silly little game being mentioned at all! Thanks for sharing! 💚
Of course, I am happy I did. I hope i get to play it in the future when I have the free time!
Thanks for commenting the games!
Glad you like them!
Hey! I'm the creator of Unknown journal, thank you so much for featuring it and all the other awsome games from the one page jam! I'm really happy you enjoyed playing it <3
It was a lot of fun to play. I am glad you made it. Your game is part of a greater world, correct?
@@Blerdy_Disposition Yes it is! There's currently a visual novel set in the same universe and I have plans for at least two more short vns and an expansion of this rpg without the one page restriction. I probably won't stop there but this is what I have actually planned out.
@@SeikaMori-h1g A visual novel expansion sounds damn wicked. I can definitely see the story gonig in interesting places with some of the ideas you have put into place in the game.
That's wicked. Definitely interested then in your next projects for the future for sure!
PS: If someone wants, please make a timecode for every game featured since I do not have the patience for that!
One RPG I thought was really creative was TicTac Adventure. You use a stopwatch instead of dice!
I saw that game but by the time I finalized my game list, I didn't get around to it. But I can definitely see myself coming back around to playing it for sure.
I love that your channel highlights lesser-known games like these
This is so cool to see! Thank you so much for the shout out on miniBosk, and thank you for highlighting these other amazing games. This was my first game jam ever and I had so much fun creating something I had never done before. Also, I have a bunch of old MTG cards laying about so I'm glad to have learned about the TCG oracle!
Hello I'm the author of TCG oracle (and also Chaos at Cosplay Con from the same jam) and I was a TCG addict so I needed to find something to do with all these cards I kept. Thank you for talking about my game.
I am very happy you found the video. I really loved the concept. I could legit see myself playing this game especially in-person with TCG nerds. I appreciate the work you put into it!
I am not a DM but a GM. Still I found a lot of useful information on this channel. Thank you. **presses the subscribe button**
Welcome aboard fellow Game Master. Glad to have you here!
Great video, Blerdy! The Gen Z section definitely resonated with me.
Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciated!