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Plot Points

Plot Points has been discussing role-playing games as literature since 2013. The podcast takes a deep dive on the influences, origins, joys, and meaning of tabletop role-playing games. The Plot Points gang talks about new releases, old gems, and speaks with the most influential and exciting creators in the tabletop role-playing game space. 

Find a cool new game, discover a strategy for your home group, or learn a fresh take on the theory of role-playing.

Apr 1, 2022

Listen 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...


Mar 25, 2022

Once 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...


Feb 27, 2022

Once 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...


Feb 20, 2022

Ben 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...


Jan 30, 2022

Hear 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!