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 announce that Plot Points is going dark. Running this podcast has been a tremendously fulfilling experience, and we can only hope that our listeners have gotten as much enjoyment from it as we have. We’ll maintain our email ( plotpointsemail@gmail.co...
Feb 29, 2024•2 min
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
Jan 26, 2024•54 min
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
Jan 17, 2024•54 min
Is D&D a postmodern medium? Scott & Ben also chew over the WotC layoffs. Like what we do? Support us on Patreon! Can’t get enough of Scott? Join us on Discord ! It’s poppin’ and hoppin’ over there!
Jan 04, 2024•46 min
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 Patreon! Can’t get enough of Scott? Join us on Discord ! It’s poppin’ and hoppin’ over there!
Dec 15, 2023•53 min
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 Patreon! Can’t get enough of Scott? Join us on Discord ! It’s poppin’ and hoppin’ over there!
Dec 08, 2023•42 min
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 on Patreon! Can’t get enough of Scott? Join us on Discord ! It’s poppin’ and hoppin’ over there!...
Nov 12, 2023•1 hr 13 min
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 Patreon! Can’t get enough of Scott? Join us on Discord ! It’s poppin’ and hoppin’ over there!
Nov 01, 2023•47 min
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 Patreon! Can't get enough of Scott? Join us on Discord ! It's poppin' and hoppin' over there!
Oct 20, 2023•51 min
An interview with the creators of a GM-less RPG of eldritch horror, Becky Annison & Josh Fox! Back their crowdfunding campaign here!
Oct 11, 2023•42 min
Our intrepid hosts once again wade into the wilds of the 1st ed Dungeon Masters Guide. What setting is implied by Gygax's text? Like what we do? Support us on Patreon! Can't get enough of Scott? Join us on Discord ! It's poppin' and hoppin' over there!
Oct 06, 2023•48 min
We take a break from the 1st edition DMG this week to ask a different question: Is the 4th ed Player's Handbook the greatest intro to the game in its history? Join us over on Discord! It’s booming over there! Here’s a link!
Sep 27, 2023•47 min
RPG historian Ben Riggs and RPG academic Dr. Scott Bruner continue their long chew on the Sage section of the 1st editin AD&D DMG! Join us over on Discord! It's booming over there! Here's a link!
Sep 20, 2023•51 min
Historian Ben Riggs & RPG academic Dr. Scott Bruner chew over the sage from the 1st edition AD&D Dungeon Master's Guide ! Here's a link to the Matt Colville video where he talks about The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings as D&D models: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkXMxiAGUWg&t=2s Join us on Discord! It’s booming over there! ( https://discord.gg/95nH7AdnyA)...
Sep 12, 2023•52 min
We're back with Sarah Babe of Encounter Party and gamer about town Brad Davies to review the new quickstart rules from Critical Role, Candela Obscura!
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 14 min
It's a celebration today as we recognize the graduation of Scott Bruner, Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin! We also discuss sages! Join us on Discord! It’s booming over there! ( https://discord.gg/95nH7AdnyA)
May 31, 2023•46 min
We talk about the D&D movie a mere two months after it came out, and then march on with our merciless read-aloud of the 1st edition Dungeon Master's Guide . Join us on Discord! It’s booming over there! ( https://discord.gg/95nH7AdnyA)
May 26, 2023•47 min
We continue our unrelenting and merciless recitation of the 1st edition Dungeon Master's Guide. This week! Gem cutters and heavy cavalry! Oh my! Join us on Discord! It’s booming over there! ( https://discord.gg/95nH7AdnyA)
Apr 27, 2023•49 min
Hobilar? Hobilar? What the heck is a hobilar? Harken and enjoy the 1st edition DMG's rules for expert NPCs as read and commented on by RPG historian Ben Riggs and RPG academic Scott Bruner! Join us on Discord! It’s booming over there! ( https://discord.gg/95nH7AdnyA)
Apr 20, 2023•42 min
Haberdashers! Teamsters! And more! Oh my! Harken and enjoy the 1st edition DMG's rules for expert NPCs as read and commented on by RPG historian Ben Riggs and RPG academic Scott Bruner! Join us on Discord! It’s booming over there! ( https://discord.gg/95nH7AdnyA) Like Plot Points? Support it on Patreon !
Mar 23, 2023•42 min
We'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 !
Mar 02, 2023•55 min•Ep. 246
Hear 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!...
Jul 19, 2022•34 min
Hear 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 Patr...
Jul 17, 2022•37 min
Today, 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 !...
Jul 01, 2022•49 min•Ep. 243
Today, 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...
Jun 27, 2022•51 min•Ep. 242
At 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 not...
Jun 01, 2022•59 min
We 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! ...
May 27, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Continuing 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...
May 13, 2022•55 min
What'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...
May 01, 2022•43 min
Let'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 !...
Apr 13, 2022•53 min
