Plot Points

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.

http://plotpoints.libsyn.com

Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 53m. Bisher sind 220 Folge(n) erschienen. Dieser Podcast erscheint wöchentlich.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 8 days 3 hours 43 minutes

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Goodbye My Friends Ep 265


Ladies and Gentlemen, people of all genders, and gifted woodland animals, this is Ben Riggs, Brad Davies, and Sarah Babe coming to you with a very special message. Since starting Plot Points in September 2013, we have put out 264 episodes. Today, we...


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Barkeep on the Borderlands Ep 264


One last call for alcohol! Ben, Brad, & Sarah dive deep into OSR darling and Zinequest champion, Barkeep on the Borderlands! If you want to talk about this more, here is a (functional) link to the Discord: https://discord.gg/Q66gVjc9


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 January 26, 2024  54m
 
 

The Response to the End of the Golden Age of TTRPGs


Well. That blew up and went everywhere. Ben responds to some comments and thoughts here on episode 263. With him as always is Dr. Scott! If you want to talk about this more, here is a (functional) link to the Discord: https://discord.gg/Q66gVjc9


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 January 17, 2024  54m
 
 

D&D as Postmodernism and WotC Layoffs Ep 262


Is D&D a postmodern medium? Scott & Ben also chew over the WotC layoffs.  Like what we do? Support us on  Can’t get enough of Scott? Join us on ! It’s poppin’ and hoppin’ over there!


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 January 4, 2024  45m
 
 

Sunset on the Golden Age of TTRPGs Ep 261


We have lived in a bright and fortunate time as TTRPG fans for over a decade. Have recent events brought that to an end? Historian Ben Riggs & academic Dr. Scott Bruner reflect.  Like what we do? Support us on  Can’t get enough of...


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 December 15, 2023  52m
 
 

Reading the DMG Aloud 37 Ep 260


Ben & Scott continue, and to be frank repeat a little bit, of the section on henchmen from the 1st edition DMG.  Like what we do? Support us on  Can’t get enough of Scott? Join us on ! It’s poppin’ and hoppin’ over there!


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 December 8, 2023  41m
 
 

Play a Mutant Amphibian in the 21st Century! Ep 260


This week, game designer Julian Kay talks to Sarah, Ben, & Brad about his current RPG hotness, Mutants in the Now, which takes a modern look at playing a mutant animal with the martial arts skills of your choice! Like what we do? Support us...


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 November 12, 2023  1h12m
 
 

Reading the DMG Aloud 36 Ep 259


Learn the secrets of the steward and the castellan in this week's episode of Reading the DMG Aloud with historian Ben Riggs & academic Scott Bruner! Like what we do? Support us on  Can’t get enough of Scott? Join us on ! It’s...


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 November 1, 2023  46m
 
 

Reading the DMG Aloud 35 Ep 258


Ben Riggs and Scott Bruner chew the fat on whether or not there will be an OGL for 6th edition D&D.  Like what we do? Support us on  Can't get enough of Scott? Join us on ! It's poppin' and hoppin' over there!    


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 October 20, 2023  50m
 
 

Lovecraftesque 2nd Edition Crowdfunding Campaign Interview Ep 257


An interview with the creators of a GM-less RPG of eldritch horror, Becky Annison & Josh Fox! Back their crowdfunding campaign


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 October 11, 2023  41m