Sinopsis
Plot Points is a monthly podcast in which a rascally crew of geeks, nerds, and other scoundrels gets together to discuss role-playing games, their supplements, and adventures as written. Meet Our Crew Ben Riggs is a writer, gamer, and educational professional. He has lived in four countries on three continents, and reads more than is good for him.
Episodios
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Reading the DMG Aloud 25 Ep 246
02/03/2023 Duración: 54minWe're back! Hear Ben & Scott talk over the equipment list in the 1st edition Dungeon Masters Guide! Join us on Discord! It’s booming over there! (https://discord.gg/95nH7AdnyA) Like Plot Points? Support it on Patreon!
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ENnie Nominees Peter Petrusha & Craig Campbell Ep 245
19/07/2022 Duración: 33minHear friends of the show Craig Campbell (Good Strong Hands) and Peter Petrusha (Rest in Pieces) talk about their experience being nominated for ENnies this year! Vote for the pair of them here! At last! Ben's book on D&D history, Slaying the Dragon, is available for sale here!
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Reading the DMG Aloud 24 Ep 244
17/07/2022 Duración: 36minHear about armor and Armor Class in the 1st edition DMG with Ben Riggs and Scott Bruner! Join us on Discord! It’s booming over there! (https://discord.gg/95nH7AdnyA) Preorder Ben’s book on TSR history by clicking here, and you will receive FOR FREE a bookplate featuring art by D&D icon Jeff Easley and signed by Ben. It’s just our way of saying thanks for preordering the book! Already preordered the book? Click here to acquire your Jeff Easley bookplate! Like Plot Points? Support it on Patreon!
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Reading the DMG Aloud 23 Ep 243
01/07/2022 Duración: 49minToday, we start with the value and uses of gems and stones. Join us on Discord! It's booming over there! (https://discord.gg/95nH7AdnyA) Preorder Ben's book on TSR history by clicking here, and you will receive FOR FREE a bookplate featuring art by D&D icon Jeff Easley and signed by Ben. It's just our way of saying thanks for preordering the book! Already preordered the book? Click here to acquire your Jeff Easley bookplate! Like Plot Points? Support it on Patreon!
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Reading the DMG Aloud 22 Ep 242
27/06/2022 Duración: 50minToday, we finally conclude our alignment discussion by talking about changing alignment! Join us on Discord! It's booming over there! (https://discord.gg/95nH7AdnyA) Preorder Ben's book on TSR history by clicking here, and you will receive FOR FREE a bookplate featuring art by D&D icon Jeff Easley and signed by Ben. It's just our way of saying thanks for preordering the book! See the bookplate in this episode's show notes! Already preordered the book? Click here to acquire your Jeff Easley bookplate! Like Plot Points? Support it on Patreon!
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Reading the DMG Aloud 21 Ep 241
01/06/2022 Duración: 58minAt long last, we wrap up our discussion of alignment with alignment languages. Here's a link to the article on RPGs and religion Ben referenced in the episode. Join us on Discord! It's booming over there! (https://discord.gg/95nH7AdnyA) Preorder Ben's book on TSR history by clicking here, and you will receive FOR FREE a bookplate featuring art by D&D icon Jeff Easley and signed by Ben. It's just our way of saying thanks for preordering the book! See the bookplate in this episode's show notes! Already preordered the book? Click here to acquire your Jeff Easley bookplate! Like Plot Points? Support it on Patreon!
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Reading the DMG Aloud 20 Ep 240
27/05/2022 Duración: 01h02minWe continue our discussion of alignment, diving down on the alignment graph! Join us on Discord! It's booming over there! (https://discord.gg/95nH7AdnyA) Preorder Ben's book on TSR history by clicking here, and you will receive FOR FREE a bookplate featuring art by D&D icon Jeff Easley and signed by Ben. It's just our way of saying thanks for preordering the book! See the bookplate in this episode's show notes! Already preordered the book? Click here to acquire your Jeff Easley bookplate! Like Plot Points? Support it on Patreon!
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Reading the DMG Aloud 19 Ep 239
13/05/2022 Duración: 55minContinuing with alignment! Historian Ben Riggs & academic Scott Bruner read aloud the section of the DMG on alignment. We now have a channel on Discord! (https://discord.gg/95nH7AdnyA) Come on over to chat. Preorder Ben's book on TSR history by clicking here, and you will receive FOR FREE a bookplate featuring art by D&D icon Jeff Easley and signed by Ben. It's just our way of saying thanks for preordering the book! See the bookplate in this episode's show notes! Already preordered the book? Click here to acquire your Jeff Easley bookplate! Like Plot Points? Support it on Patreon!
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Reading the DMG Aloud 18 Ep 238
01/05/2022 Duración: 42minWhat's your alignment? Historian Ben Riggs & academic Scott Bruner read aloud the section of the DMG on alignment. We now have a channel on Discord! Come on over to chat. Preorder Ben's book on TSR history by clicking here, and you will receive FOR FREE a bookplate featuring art by D&D icon Jeff Easley and signed by Ben. It's just our way of saying thanks for preordering the book! See the bookplate in this episode's show notes! Already preordered the book? Click here to acquire your Jeff Easley bookplate! Like Plot Points? Support it on Patreon!
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Reading the DMG Aloud 17 Ep 238
13/04/2022 Duración: 53minLet's talk Lycanthropes! We now have a channel on Discord! Come on over to chat. Preorder Ben's book on TSR history by clicking here, and you will receive FOR FREE a bookplate featuring art by D&D icon Jeff Easley and signed by Ben. It's just our way of saying thanks for preordering the book! See the bookplate in this episode's show notes! Already preordered the book? Click here to acquire your Jeff Easley bookplate! Like Plot Points? Support it on Patreon!
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Reading the DMG Aloud 16 Ep 237
01/04/2022 Duración: 49minListen as Scott and Ben discuss Gygax's thoughts on the monster as PC... Preorder Ben's book on TSR history by clicking here, and you will receive FOR FREE a bookplate featuring art by D&D icon Jeff Easley and signed by Ben. It's just our way of saying thanks for preordering the book! See the bookplate in this episode's show notes! Already preordered the book? Click here to acquire your Jeff Easley bookplate! Like Plot Points? Support it on Patreon!
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Reading the DMG Aloud 15 Ep 236
25/03/2022 Duración: 52minOnce again, RPG academic Scott Bruner and RPG historian Ben Riggs convene to read and chew over the 1st edition Dungeon Masters Guide! Preorder Ben's book on TSR history by clicking here, and you will receive FOR FREE a bookplate featuring art by D&D icon Jeff Easley and signed by Ben. It's just our way of saying thanks for preordering the book! See the bookplate in this episode's show notes!
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Reading the DMG Aloud 14 Ep 235
27/02/2022 Duración: 01h13minOnce again, RPG academic Scott Bruner and RPG historian Ben Riggs convene to read and chew over the 1st edition Dungeon Masters Guide! Interested in Ben's book? Preorder it from the store of your choice here! Check out his current book on RPG theory here! Ben started a YouTube channel with his friend Eliza about what to play after D&D. Check it out here! Image courtesy Wizards of the Coast.
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Reading the DMG Aloud 13 Ep 234
20/02/2022 Duración: 57minBen and Scott finish up with spies and start in on thieves as they plunge ever deeper into the 1st edition AD&D Dungeon Master's Guide! Interested in Ben's book? Preorder it from the store of your choice here! Check out his current book on RPG theory here! Ben started a YouTube channel with his friend Eliza about what to play after D&D. Check it out here! Image courtesy Wizards of the Coast.
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Reading the DMG Aloud 12 Ep 233
30/01/2022 Duración: 54minHear about the paladin's warhorse and spying as academic Scott Bruner and historian Ben Riggs continue their tortoise-like read-aloud of the DMG! Interested in Ben's book? Enter here to win an early reader's copy! Ben started a YouTube channel with his friend Eliza about what to play after D&D. Check it out here! Image courtesy Wizards of the Coast.
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Reading the DMG Aloud 11 Ep 232
23/01/2022 Duración: 54minOnce more, Scott Bruner & Ben Riggs return to discuss the 1st edition Dungeon Masters Guide, this time covering everyone's favorite topic, followers for upper-level PCs! Ben’s book the collapse of TSR and sale to Wizards is available for preorder here! Want to read more Ben now? His book on RPG adventure design, Encounter Theory, is on DriveThruRPG. Click here to pick up this essential volume! Like Plot Points? Support it on Patreon! Image courtesy Wizards of the Coast.
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Reading the DMG Aloud 10 Ep 231
27/11/2021 Duración: 54minAgain, Scott Bruner & Ben Riggs return to discuss the 1st edition Dungeon Masters Guide! Ben’s book on RPG adventure design, Encounter Theory, is on DriveThruRPG. Click here to pick up this essential volume! Like Plot Points? Support it on Patreon! Image courtesy Wizards of the Coast.
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Shanty Hunters -Ep 231
14/11/2021 Duración: 59minExplore the seas! Discover shanties! Watch them come to life before your very eyes! Experience a game like no other from RPG luminary Tristan Zimmerman! Back it on Kickstarter here! Ben's book on the failure of TSR is finally available for pre-order here on Amazon or through your friendly local bookstore. Ben’s book on RPG adventure design, Encounter Theory, is on DriveThruRPG. Click here to pick up this essential volume! Like Plot Points? Support it on Patreon! Image courtesy Tristan Zimmerman.
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Reading the DMG Aloud 9 Ep 230
30/10/2021 Duración: 48minWhich races love money and a good time the most? Why are those the axes Gygax chose to judge races in the first place? Weirder questions and thoughts follow in this episode with Scott Bruner and Ben Riggs! Ben’s book on RPG adventure design, Encounter Theory, is on DriveThruRPG. Click here to pick up this essential volume! Like Plot Points? Support it on Patreon! Image courtesy Wizards of the Coast.
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Secrets of the Vibrant Isle- Ep 229
27/10/2021 Duración: 43minBehold Secrets of the Vibrant Isle! The solo RPG on Kickstarter right now by revolutionary game designer Craig Campbell! Explore the wonders and dangers of the island upon which you've been shipwrecked! Click here to learn more!