Creatures & Cantrips
Creatures & Cantrips is your cozy corner for exploring the many worlds of fantasy and tabletop roleplaying games.
Each episode dives into the magic of fantasy across all forms of media—books, games, shows, and beyond—while also guiding listeners through the rules, stories, and possibilities of different TTRPG systems. Whether you're curious about how to play a new game, want to discover fantasy gems, or just enjoy the occasional one-shot adventure, Creatures & Cantrips is your invitation to imagine, learn, and play.
Episodes
110 episodes
Steam, Cyber, and more Punks | Noah's Nest
Steampunk and Cyberpunk are very well known in the TTRPG community, from gadgets and gizmos to cyborg and hackers... but what about the other kinds? Howdy, Hi, and Hello, In this weeks episode I dive into the different kinds of Punk worlds. Tal...
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Villains vs. Antagonist | Noah's Nest
Villains- we know them and we hate them, Antagonist- we know them and hate them but what is the real difference? Howdy, Hi, and Hello, In this episode I dive into what the key differences between villains and antagonists. While giving tips abou...
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How To Play Root the RPG | Noah's Nest
Howdy, Hi, and Hello!! In this weeks episode, we learn how to play Root the RPG. Root is based off of a board game where you are a animal faction trying to take back the land that is being ruled by bad factions. I cover the core rules and cover...
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Open Endings and Clear Endings | Noah's Nest
Endings, a perfect way to wrap up a story but what if you don't get satisfaction from it or maybe it wasn't the ending you wanted? Howdy, Hi, and Hello! In this weeks episodes, Noah sits down to talk about Clear and Open Endings, from a movie g...
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The Good, Bad, and Ugly Adaptations | Noah's Nest
Adaptations- whether you have seen ones that told the story correctly or ones that just ruined the whole story entirely, we know them. Howdy, Hi, and Hello, in this weeks episode, Noah talks and dives into adaptations. Whether they were good, b...
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How To Play Blades in the Dark | Noah's Nest
Howdy, Hi, and Hello! Welcome to Noah's Nest, in this episode, I am going to take a deep dive into the rules and the mechanics of Blades in the Dark, a game of scoundrels taking on high stake crimes in a city of darkness.If you ever want...
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Writer's Block | Noah's Nest
Howdy, Hi, and Hello! Welcome back to Noah's Nest in this episode, we’re tackling an all-too-familiar struggle—writer’s block. Whether you’re crafting a compelling backstory for your next character, worldbuilding for a campaign, or just trying ...
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Cozy Games | Noah's Nest
Howdy, Hi, and Hello!! Welcome back to Noah's Nest where we dive into all things relaxing, whimsical, and wonderfully nerdy. In this episode, we’re curling up with some of the coziest games out there—ones that bring warmth, comfort,...
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Character Tropes | Noah's Nest
Character Tropes- you love them or hate them but they're everywhere. Howdy, Hi, and Hello and in todays episode, I will dive into some of the best (and worst) character tropes found anywhere. I will explore how to twist, flavor, and possibly re...
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How To Play Tiny Dungeon | Noah's Nest
Howdy, Hi, and Hello!! Looking for a simple and fun tabletop RPG? Tiny Dungeon is a rules-light fantasy RPG that's perfect for quick adventures and new players! In this episode of Noah's Nest, I will help walk you through the mechanics, charact...
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Afraid of TTRPGs | Noah's Nest
Howdy, Hi, and Hello!!! Welcome to another Noah's Nest, today I answer a question that has bothered me and maybe a lot of other people in the community... Why are people afraid of playing TTRPGs? I hope this helps and enjoy!!!
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Killing a Player Character | Noah's Nest
Howdy, Hi, and Hello! Welcome to Noah's Nest, today, I will be taking about a controversial question to the TTRPG community... When is it okay to kill off a player character. People might be happy or sad about it, but you have to listen to the ...
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What If Everyone Played With Different Rules? | Noah's Nest
Howdy, Hi, and Hello! Welcome to Noah's Nest, today I will be discussing a 'What If" idea... What is players played with different rules. Its weird but it could be interesting. I hope you enjoy and have a great day!
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15:52
Real-Life Skills in TTRPGs | Noah's Nest
Howdy, Hi, and Hello. Welcome to Noah's Nest, today, we are asking a question, What If your stats in TTRPGs are the same stats in Real-Life. We hope you enjoy and thank you for 3 years of Creatures & Cantrips!!!
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Create a Campaign in 30 Minutes | Noah's Nest
Howdy, Hi, and Hello!!! Welcome to Noah's Nest, today we are trying something new. I am going to be making a rough outline of a campaign within 30 minutes, so most of the episode will be uncut/raw. I hope you enjoy!!!
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Character Creation #4 | Noah's Nest
Howdy, Hi, and Hello!! Welcome to another episode of Character Creation, today, We create a couple characters from two different RPGs. Two are from Those Dark Places, and the other two are from Tiny Gunslingers. Enjoy this short but fun episode...
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How to play One-Paged RPGs | Noah's Nest
Howdy, Hi, and Hello!! Welcome to the latest episode of Noah's Nest, today I will be talking about a couple of One paged RPGs i have acquired throughout the years of playing RPGs. Check out Supernormal and The Beast, very easy and fun. Enjoy!!
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Best Of 2024
Howdy, Hi, and Happy New Year!!! Thank you all for an amazing 2024, I'm sorry for this episode being so late but from the holidays and then getting sick. we are back for the Best Of. Thank you all for being with us thought-out the whole year an...
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How To Play Tiny Gunslingers | Noah's Nest
Howdy, Hi, and Hello!! Welcome to Noah's Nest, today, I am teaching you all how to play Tiny Gunslingers. A simple western ttrpg were you could be a sheriff, an outlaw, or even a bounty hunter. Enjoy and let us know if you have ever played Tiny...
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25:39
TTRPGs for Beginners | Noah's Nest
Howdy, Hi, and Hello!!! Welcome to Noah's Nest, today, I will be going through some beginner TTRPGs, some advice, and some tips on how to help new players enjoy this world of TTRPGs. Enjoy!!!
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21:51
History of TTRPGs | Noah's Nest
Howdy, Hi, and Hello! Welcome to Noah's Nest, today, I am trying something new and diving into a topic that interests me. The History of TTRPGs so sit back, relax and enjoy some history/lore of how this wonderful world came to what it is today!...
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Character Creation #3 | Noah's Nest
Howdy, Hi, and Hello! Welcome to Noah's Nest in light of Thanksgiving, Noah is taking it easy and creating so DnD characters, from druids and pitiful sorcerers. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!!!
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Tavern Talks: Fantasy Jeopardy
Howdy, Hi, and Hello!!! Welcome to the Fantasy Jeopardy Game Show, with your host Noah!! This week two teams go up against each other in a trivia game, from questions like, what is this weapon to Hodor. So much fun is in store, welcome to...
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