Plot Points is a monthly podcast which discusses table-top role-playing games and their supplements as literature. Our quirky panel discusses games old and new, spotlights innovations in the hobby, and links to literature.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 6 days 10 hours 58 minutes
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