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Nature Check is a show where scientists play TTRPGs. Through our games, we hope to show you that scientists are real people with bawdy senses of humor and creative solutions to problems. We also hope to use our game worlds to talk about real issues in biology, ecology, environmental science, scientific research, and society.
Episodes
Jan 3, 2022
Jan 3, 2022
2hr 42 min
Our heroes continue south through the desert and encounter a large monitor lizard acting strangely. Fletcher and Cedric investigate the carcass, then the group moves toward an oasis Nautia spots in the distance. What strange things will they find once they reach the oasis? And will everyone survive?
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Nature Check: @CheckNature
Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist
Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein
Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs
Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage
Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey
Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch
The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Feb 14, 2022
Feb 14, 2022
2hr 20 min
As the group tries in earnest to leave the desert, they fall victim to a rash of practical jokes. Who is behind all the tricks? And what will they see as they finally make their way back into the grasslands?
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Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8
Follow us on Twitter:
Nature Check: @CheckNature
Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist
Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein
Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs
Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage
Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey
Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch
The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Mar 21, 2022
Mar 21, 2022
2hr 20 min
The party enters the Shortgrass Clan's camp and finds a familiar face. They do some trading and hang out for a day while Cedric performs some much-needed metallurgy. Will his efforts be worth the wait?
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Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8
Follow us on Twitter:
Nature Check: @CheckNature
Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist
Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein
Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs
Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage
Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey
Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch
The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
May 2, 2022
May 2, 2022
2hr 26 min
The party spends a lot of time planning how to capture the red parrots. They return to the Hnub Poov Zoov rainforest and check in with all of Nautia's fey friends, then go after the parrots.
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Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8
Follow us on Twitter:
Nature Check: @CheckNature
Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist
Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein
Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs
Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage
Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey
Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch
The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Jan 23, 2023
Jan 23, 2023
2hr 30 min
Our heroes spend time in the rainforest trying to collect red parrots, then return to the beach where they parked their rowboat so long ago.
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Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8
Follow us on Twitter:
Nature Check: @CheckNature
Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist
Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein
Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs
Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage
Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey
Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch
The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Jan 30, 2023
Jan 30, 2023
2hr 39 min
CW: Mild Gore and Body Horror
Welcome back to another completely improvised TRPG session! This time, our heroes delve into a human body to perform a medical examination. What sort of adventures will they get up to?
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Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8
Follow us on Twitter:
Nature Check: @CheckNature
Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist
Nichole/Silas: @choleness
Morgan/Dr. Phlerb: @themorgantrail
Emily/Sam: @embododd
Reed/Mort: @ReedPlays and @OwnMech
Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch
Feb 6, 2023
Feb 6, 2023
2hr 25 min
The party finally return to New Sechester, albeit with some help from the Tainibrian navy. Kae spends quality time with family and friends while Fletcher, Cedric, and Nautia go to handle some business with Briffo Thornburrow and the debt they incurred to save Jay's life.
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Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8
Follow us on Twitter:
Nature Check: @CheckNature
Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist
Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein
Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs
Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage
Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey
Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch
The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Feb 13, 2023
Feb 13, 2023
2hr 36 min
The party reunites and works on trying to find pearls so that Fletcher can cast the Identify spell to figure out what all their magic items are. Kae, Cedric, and Nautia go to visit Peder Chellew, the bookseller.
REFERENCE SECTION
Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8
Follow us on Twitter:
Nature Check: @CheckNature
Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist
Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein
Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs
Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage
Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey
Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch
The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Mar 6, 2023
Mar 6, 2023
2hr 41 min
Our heroes go on a search for fireflies - will they be able to find enough in town? And when they venture beyond the safety of the city walls, what dangers await them in the nighttime grasslands?
REFERENCE SECTION
Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8
Follow us on Twitter:
Nature Check: @CheckNature
Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist
Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein
Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs
Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage
Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey
Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch
The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Mar 13, 2023
Mar 13, 2023
2hr 31 min
We start with a science discussion about fireflies! Then we get back to the action, with our heroes running a few errands, including visiting Pops and Fluvis and having some awkward interactions at the Academy of Explorers. Cedric goes back to the Orthodox Temple of Moradin to look for guidance on processing his experiences.
REFERENCE SECTION
Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8
Follow us on Twitter:
Nature Check: @CheckNature
Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist
Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein
Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs
Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage
Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey
Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch
The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.