Episode 1: A Difference in Brain Function

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Episode 1: A Difference in Brain Function

FromThe Slovenly Trulls

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Feb 28, 2021

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In the first episode of the Slovenly Trulls Podcast, Shardae and Lyssa do a deep dive into the viral, sexist quotes attributed to D&D juggernaut Gary Gygax and 3.5e lead developer Johnathan Tweet.Fact check us here: https://www.cantbekilledcreations.com/sources

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Feb 28, 2021

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Join two Big Bad Evil Girls as they rant about D&D, feminism, and the High Wizard of Patriarchy. In this monthly deep dive, hosts Shardae and Lyssa discuss the problematic past of tabletop RPGs and how we can learn from them. Have a seat, pour some ale, and roll some Dexterity saves to avoid all the broken glass.

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Episode 1: A Difference in Brain Function

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