Podcast appearances and mentions of ben riggs

This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis are joined by Ben Riggs and they spill some very interesting tea!Special Guest:Ben Riggs: https://www.writerbenriggs.com/Slay the Dragon: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/slaying-the-dragon/Reading D&D Aloud!: https://open.spotify.com/show/0GtE2uO2hymGV0ySDMKT4d Join our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Starring:Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels)https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society)https://bsky.app/profile/bdavewalters.bsky.social Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)https://bsky.app/profile/thetreavor.bsky.social Join the Discord!https://discord.gg/MdSVsfpTzu Buy Relics of Ruin!Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Relics-Ruin-Books-Usurper-2/dp/031644104X Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/relics-of-ruin-erin-m-evans/1143299833?ean=9780316441049 Check out B. Dave's Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/bdavewalters Enroll in B. Dave's 14 Day Writer:https://www.theundisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

Checking in with Ben Riggs from Real Reform LA to get his take on the insurance bills and debates

* Talking with State Senator Pat Connick about efforts to lower insurance costs * Ben Riggs from Real Reform LA onthe insurance bills and debates and how to lower rates

We go deeper into the insurance crisis with Ben Riggs from Real Reform LA. Will Governor Landry's plan help? What about Tim Temple's?

* We speak with State Representative Delisha Boyd about the session and some of her bills, including one that tries to address hazing at college. * We go deeper into the insurance crisis with Ben Riggs from Real Reform LA. Will Governor Landry's plan help? What about Tim Temple's?

PJ is back with us this week after playing 52 hours of games at a convention, so the three of us cover the latest TTRPG news, Mike Mearls' interview with Ben Riggs, and some stuff about a book about monsters. And don't forget we are now streaming live every Friday at 2pm UK time (9am ET)--join us live on YouTube! Monster Manual Errata – [list] Astarion Makes Another Cameo Appearance in 2025 Monster Manual Mike Mearls: "D&D Is Uncool Again" 5E Designer Mike Mearls Talks About The OGL Crisis Mike Mearls: "I Was Not Fired From D&D" Sigil, WotC 3D vtt game automation no more? Orcs. etc. no longer have their own stat blocks, instead refer to NPC stats Are Orcs in the Monster Manual? No and Yes. Dark Tower Gets The Deluxe Director's Cut Treatment From Goodman Games CMON to Publish 5E Books For Massive Darkness Pathfinder 2E to Add Jotunborn Ancestry in Battlecry Pathfinder 2E's ‘Guns & Gears Remastered' Launches Tomorrow Diana Jones Emerging Designer Submissions Open Exalted Funeral And Crowbar Creative Announce New 'Monty Python RPG' Release Date Green Ronin 25th Anniversary Kickoff The Night Watch, now in English

Everything is changing -- FAST. After five years, Hasbro-owned Wizards of the Coast has stopped bankrolling a group for "marginalized genders" in Magic the Gathering. Then we talk about author Ben Riggs, who is convinced the Drow are stand-ins for African Americans despite the OG TSR creators repeatedly stating they were based on evil fairies from folklore. Will Wizards drop the woke to save their own butts? Wizards of the Coast abruptly terminated funding for the VML program, which supported marginalized genders in Magic: The Gathering, despite previous commitments to diversity and inclusion. The sudden cancellation of the VML program has left marginalized players feeling betrayed and questioning the integrity of Wizards of the Coast's commitment to diversity initiatives. Affirmative action and diversity hires in the VML program led to perceived favoritism and questioning of legitimacy for players who identify as marginalized genders, even those who earned their spots through skill. The controversy has sparked debate about the impact of diversity initiatives on gaming communities, with some arguing they can lead to unfair advantages and undermining merit-based competition. Wizards of the Coast cited lack of funds as the reason for stopping VML program support, despite previously providing funding and invites to competitive events. Author Ben Riggs controversially claims that Drow in D&D are stand-ins for African Americans, contradicting original TSR creators who state they were based on evil fairies from folklore.

Simon Nash and Ben Riggs talk about the importance of retaining old vineyard plantings and the place shiraz has in the Australian wine landscape. @thewineshowaustralia @mrriggswineco

Ben Riggs argues that a large active D&D fanbase is what creates a stable RPG environment for everything else and that the issues with the OGL and D&D Next cause unnecessary splintering that may hurt everyone Slaying the Dragon - Ben's book on D&D in the 90s Reading D&D Aloud - Ben's new project

Mass Movement Presents… Episode 68: We'll Never Fly S&M Airlines Again… In which the middle aged crew chat about the imminent demise of NOFX, Meg 2, Dark Matter, The Beekeeper and Aquaman 2, the latest Marvel books, review ‘All the White Spaces' by Ally Wilkes, Fred Van Lente's ‘The Con Artist', Ben Riggs' ‘Slaying the Dragon', Star Wars: The Living Force and spin songs from King Of Pigs and Bear Away Tune in, turn it up and geek out. This one's a doozy…

This week we talk with Dungeons and Dragons historical expert, Ben Riggs! We talk with Ben about how Dungeons and Dragons got it's start, what contributed to the game's recent renaissance, how Ben stumbled into the D&D expert historian role, what he thinks the future might look like, what he said on X (formerly Twitter) that made waves in the D&D community and much, much more! Join us for this fascinating look into the history of a world-wide phenomenon that started right in our own backyard here in Wisconsin! Enjoy!

Tommy talks with Ben Riggs, Executive Director of Real Reform Louisiana

So, were a little late to the game talking about this, as this was all over the TTRPG news channels and websites when this landed in early January 2024 (See the link to the Twitter page for Ben Riggs posts below, as well as some of the products and games that we talk about.) We want to share our opinion on where we see the tabletop scene going in the near future, and why we agree, or disagree with Mr. Riggs summation.   Welcome to Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gamed, This past week, we didn't end up playing our Pathfinder 2nd edition game, as Jared failed his fortitude save vs disease, but thankfully, he has recovered and he roped Steve into a conversation about a post from a prominent RPG historian, and their predictions on the TTPRG hobby as a whole, and to be honest, their predictions are not painting a good picture of the future of our hobby.  The person who made these posts on X/Twitter is Ben Riggs, a well known Historian in the TTRPG space, and their predictions are that the "Golden Age of TTPRG's is Dead".  A quite...sensationalist opening, but they make some interesting points to try to extrapolate the future of the genre of Tabletop Role Playing Games, with the struggles of Dungeons and Dragons (Mostly self imposed) in recent history, as well as many smaller developers gaining massive budgets for their new projects to add their piece to the mix of TTRPG's with extremely successful crowdfunding campaigns.   Even if you agree, or disagree, we ask that you DO NOT attack, or harass Mr. Ben Riggs, or anyone else making comments about this subject, people are allowed to have their opinions, and we want their to be an open discussion.   Ben Rigg's Twitter Thread Shadowdark's RPG Website Dungeon Craft's YouTube Page Dungeon Craft's Deathbringer RPG   Runehammer's Crown and Skull RPG MCDM's RPG Battlesauce RPG Dungeon World RPG   Thanks to our sponsor Die Hard Dice you can use our discount code of SpicyNVNG that is good for 10% off your entire purchase!!!   You can also ask us questions for our cast to answer on our podcast by contacting us through our socials below or emailing us directly at nvngpodcast@gmail.com Check out our new website, and our Socials below: https://www.nvngpodcast.com/ Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram Twitch   You can also find us on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play. Music provided by StreamBeats Synthwave albums Ego, Lone Wolf, Renegade, Breaker, and Sunset by Harris Heller/Senpai Records. https://www.streambeats.com/

Tommy talks to Ben Riggs, Executive Director of Real Reform Louisiana

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.com), Twitter (@PlotPointsPod), and keep the archive of the show open.    Remember, you can still find more of our work out in the interwebs. Both Brad and Sarah are part of Theatre of the Mind Players. You can find still more Sarah on Encounter Party and Romancing the Game. Buy Ben's book, SLAYING THE DRAGON anywhere books are sold.  and Reading the Dungeon Master's Guide Aloud will doubtless find a home somewhere.  Thanks to our endlessly generous patrons, our loyal listeners, and the TTRPG community that welcomed us with open arms. For the last time for the foreseeable future, we are Ben Riggs, Brad Davies, Sarah Babe, and the always wonderful Producer Chris.  -Brad, Sarah, Chris & Ben  

Simon Nash and Jill Upton chat with Ben Riggs about his brand Mr Riggs and the winemaking role for Ricky Ponting's wines. Vintage 24 looks good at this stage in both McLaren Vale and Tasmania Ben tells us. @thewineshowaustralia @mrriggswineco @pontingwines

Claire is more used to arranging interviews for clients for her company @brand_warrior_communications but here she is telling Simon Nash and Jill Upton about the winery she and her husband bought, Tin Shed Wines. Lots of connections in this week's show, Damien Tscharke helps in the vineyard and BWC do the PR for Ben Riggs brands. A welcome coincidence to hear these stories interconnect. @thewineshowaustralia @tin_shed_wines @mrriggswineco @tscharkewines

In this episode Don and Rachelle try to answer questions about what games to play, and discuss the future of D&D in the context of the Ben Riggs article, "The Golden Age of TTRPG's is Dead."

Tommy talks to Ben Riggs, Executive Director of Real Reform Louisiana

Hot takes burn up this week's Eldritch Lorecast as the crew tackle WotC getting caught using AI Art once again, and whether the Golden Age of TTRPG's is dead as Ben Riggs predicts? Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James:  @JamesJHaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 01:50 - Gaming over the Break 13:21 - Congratulations MCDM 14:14 - Golden Age of TTRPGs 27:24 - WotC and AI Art... again 45:42 - Bryan Ansell Tribute 46:39 - The Clone Spell

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about their New Year's gaming resolutions. In the news, RPG history Ben Riggs declares the golden age of TTRPGs is dead, voting open for the most anticipated RPG of 2024, MCDM RPG clears $4.6 million on Backerkit, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about finding a fork in the dungeon hall and taking it. -------------------- News Ben Riggs: “The Golden Age of TTRPGs is Dead” https://www.enworld.org/threads/ben-riggs-the-golden-age-of-ttrpgs-is-dead.701902/ RPG artists among 4700 listed as sources in Midjourney lawsuit https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/famous-artists-trained-ai-generator-viral-list-rcna131995 Renegade Game Studios Intro Bundles https://renegadegamestudios.com/game-type/intro-bundles/ Freebies, Sales, and Charity Bundles for December 31, 2023 https://www.enworld.org/threads/freebies-sales-and-charity-bundles-for-december-31-2023.701855/ Paizo's Humble Bundle raises over $40,000 for Comis for Kids https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizos-humble-bundle-brings-comfort-and-joy-with-comicbooks-for-kids.701932/ Vote for the Most Anticipated RPG for 2024 – Polls open until January 15 https://www.enworld.org/threads/vote-for-the-most-anticipated-rpg-of-2024.701867/ The MCDM RPG on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/mcdm-productions/mcdm-rpg Periodic Table of Elementals on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/catilus/periodic-table-of-elementals-by-catilus “The Elements” by Tom Lehrer https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c4/The-Elements.mp3 Dune: Desert Planet Adventure Compendium Volume 1 https://www.modiphius.net/collections/dune-adventures-in-the-imperium/products/dune-desert-planet-adventure-compendium-vol-1 -------------------- Please support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus Don't forget to join the Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033145023517295/ and join us on Discord at https://discord.gg/VAuxX8M Ask your Listener Question on Twitter, email morruspodcast@gmail.com, or contact us on TikTok at TikTok -------------------- Hosts: Russ “Morrus” Morrissey, Peter Coffey, and Jessica Hancock Editing and post-production: Darryl Mott Theme Song: Steve Arnott Malach the Maleficent played by Darren Morrissey Check out all the media content from EN World at http://enliverpg.com

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!

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!  

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!    

Tommy talks with Ben Riggs, Executive Director of Real Reform Louisiana

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!  

  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!

Tommy talks to Ben Riggs, Executive Director of Real Reform Louisiana

Hosted by Darker Days Radio, this panel will talk about how to get into the TTRPG industry, what you can expect, advice for writing and getting started in writing, and other aspects you may not be aware of. Panelists will continue to be announced shortly. Panelists Kari Jo "Kage" Freudigmann (she/her) - Community Relations Rep for Roll20, Community Manager for Storytelling Collective, freelance TTRPG writer and layout designer, Mitch Bustillos of Necrobiotics, and Ben Riggs of Slaying the Dragon. Moderator - Crystal Mazur (she/her/mx) Social Media Mitch Bustillos - @PennyForATale Ben Riggs - @BenRiggs writerbenriggs.com Kari Jo "Kage" Freudigmann - @RageKagexRugger Tristan Zimmerman - @MoltenSulfur MoltenSulfur.com

It's a debrief with the legendary Paul Maxwell Taylor on his recent trip to Brazil, Chile and Argentina. My my this fella gets around. Richo and Jill also probe Paul on sparkling wine and the state of champagne etc. Excellent stuff....

Woop Woop Shiraz 2020-Shiraz ReconsideredThis wine was one of the best bang-for-the-buck Australian Shiraz wines of the 2000s.The 2008 worldwide economic meltdown hit Australia worse than most places. Ben Riggs was the winemaker bake in 2013 and he has returned in  2023.The Woop Woop Shiraz was a bargain in 2008 and is still a bargain in 2013.This is a Shiraz that is bright and alive with fresh flavors and interesting textures.Check out  https://cheapwinefinder.com/ for the details and/or listen to the best wine PODCAST for all the needed details..Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com

Ben Riggs joins Tommy to talk about the recent bills in the state legislature and what is being done about insurance in the state. 

Week of 4/30/23 at the Library - Page Program - "Slaying The Dragon" | Hosts Dylan Posa and Kirsten Marshall go over upcoming events, talk about our Page program, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Slaying The Dragon" by Ben Riggs.

Ben Riggs joins Tommy to talk about the insurance crisis in Louisiana and what's being done about it in the state legislature. 

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)

This time we look at a TSR classic and consider the history of the company post Gygax

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!

In this bonus episode of Write Medicine I talk with Ben Riggs about writing voice. Ben is Senior Communication Specialist for Kettering Health and author of Tell Them A Story. He shares insights on three components that contribute to writing voice: level of formality, syntax and use of metaphor.Connect with BenLinkedInResourcesRiggs B. Tell Them a Story. Using narrative nonfiction in your everyday writing. NY: Editorial Freelancers Association.  WordRake: Writing Professionals on LinkedIn to FollowPepper Content:15 Freelance Writers You Should Follow on Linkedin for InspirationClear Writing Q&A Get Started on Your Writing JourneyThe Importance of Powerful Storytelling in WritingWhen we were talking about ideas/"leafmold," Ben mentioned an essay he wrote about walking his dog, Lewie. Here's the essay. Ben's recommendations for d books on writing:  Elements of Style (Strunk &White) Writing Tools and Help! for Writers (Roy Peter Clark) On Writing Well and Writing to Learn (William Zinsser)  The Reader, the Text, the Poem (Louise Rosenblatt) ➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development ⭐ Review the podcast

Storytelling cultivates authentic connections and inspires curiosity in our audiences. At the same time, arousing emotions can enhance the learning experience in professional development and continuing education scenarios, like continuing medical education/continuing education in the health professions (CME/CEHP). Today with Ben Riggs, author, writing coach, and Senior Communication Specialist for Kettering Health, Write Medicine considers how to use storytelling in the health professional education field. We focus on the importance of understanding the constituent parts of the writing process and understanding audience needs by first defining who they are. Connect with BenLinkedInResourcesRiggs B. Tell Them a Story. Using narrative nonfiction in your everyday writing. NY: Editorial Freelancers Association.  WordRake: Writing Professionals on LinkedIn to FollowPepper Content:15 Freelance Writers You Should Follow on Linkedin for Inspiration Clear Writing Q&A  Get Started on Your Writing Journey The Importance of Powerful Storytelling in Writing When we were talking about ideas/"leafmold," Ben mentioned an essay he wrote about walking his dog, Lewie. Here's the essay. Ben's recommendations for d books on writing:  Elements of Style (Strunk &White) Writing Tools and Help! for Writers (Roy Peter Clark) On Writing Well and Writing to Learn (William Zinsser)  The Reader, the Text, the Poem (Louise Rosenblatt) ➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development ⭐ Review the podcast

On this RPGBOT.Masterclass, we discuss the Open Gaming License. As the basis for 3rd-party creators to publish D&D-compatible products, the OGL is a defining document in the TTRPG industry, but the legal workings are often poorly understood. We invite Alex Kammer and Mark Greenberg to share their expertise on the history and foundation of the OGL. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Alex Kammer Mark Greenberg RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Alex Kammer (GameholeCon9 and so much more…) – RPGBOT.News S2E69 Content From RPGBOT.Net Gamehole Con 2022 Other Stuff d20 System Trademark License Free League open license for YZE Frog God Games World of the Lost Lands (affiliate link) Game System License Game Wizards, by Ben Riggs (affiliate link) Open Gaming License Peter Adkinson System Reference Document TSR ATTRIBUTIONS: Show Art : Image by Victoria Model on Pixabay Show Opening: Music by Music_For_Videos from Pixabay Show Closing: Music by Lesfm from Pixabay

Writer and long-time role-player, Ben Riggs, joins me on the podcast today. We discuss Ben's new book Slaying the Dragon: A Secret History of Dungeons and Dragons. We open the conversation by talking about Ben's role-playing history. However, we quickly turn to his book about the history of Dungeons and Dragons. Ben fills us in on how DnD was created and how it became a household name in the early 80s. Then trouble creeps into fantasy land as the company switches hands. We move to the mid-90s when once again it seems like Dungeons and Dragons may die. Then the knight in shining armor appears in the form of Wizards of the Coast. The story is a rollercoaster and is sure to fascinate any fan of DnD and role-playing games in general.

[[ Formally titled The Booster Pack: Rare Slot ]]On this first standalone Rare Slot episode, Rands sits down with gaming historian & author Ben Riggs.Ben shares his perspective on how TCGs changed the tabletop hobby landscape after their arrival in 1993. Specifically we discuss what happened to the then-most popular genre of gaming—Roleplaying Games—as collectible games began to take hold of the industry.We also discuss how Wizards of the Coast, the first-ever publisher of TCGs, became the heir to the biggest legacy brand in hobby roleplaying—Dungeons & Dragons.Follow Ben via:https://twitter.com/benriggs_Find Ben's Blog:https://www.writerbenriggs.com/blogListen to Ben's Podcast—Plot Points:https://www.writerbenriggs.com/plot-points-podcast____________________________________________________Video version of this podcast:https://youtu.be/9iDfdYsVSC0Find Rands:https://www.facebook.com/CCGhistoryhttps://twitter.com/CCGHistory__TBPN_____________________________________________Let us know feedback, topic suggestions or games you'd like to hear about via email or any of our social media (DMs are also open to anyone)Find The Booster Pack Network viahttps://www.theboosterpacknetwork.com/or on Socials:Twitter — https://twitter.com/TBPNcontentFacebook — https://www.facebook.com/TBPNcontent/Insta — https://www.instagram.com/tbpncontent/Discord — https://discord.gg/F6upsYdYkf_____________________________________________________~SPONSOR~:https://www.categoryonegames.com/

The Summer of Dragonlance draws to an end but we have more book to cover! Join Jon, Jon, and Layne as we continue through chapters 17 and 18 of Dragons of Autumm Twilight. Then stick around as Jon interviews Ben Riggs, author of Slaying the Dragon: A Secret History of Dungeons and Dragons as they discuss Weis and Hickman's time at TSR as well as something called TSR West that you probably haven't heard of.

Folks, we're headed to GenCon next week (Click here to see the schedule of FH shows and games) and I've got GAME on the BRAIN. Where do TTRPGS come from? What the hell ARE they even? What can we "learn"* from their origin story? Ben Riggs, author of the brand new Slaying the Dragon: A Secret History of D&D stopped by the Fortunate Horse studio to answer these questions, and deliver unto you a secret origin that includes-H.G. Wells-The Bronte Sisters-The Prussian Military-Zeusand more! Find the full interview on our patreon at any level!Get Ben's new book HERESubscribe to his podcast Plot Points wherever you get your podcasts and find his great book on game running and adventure design, Encounter Theory, here.

This Week's Guest: Ben Riggs Ben Riggs is a writer, teacher, and podcaster. He traveled the world teaching in his 20s. During his journeys, he tutored a princess, saw both the Sahara and Mt. Fuji at dawn, and discovered his wife and fellow traveler, Tara. He has settled down in his hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he teaches English and history, and he and Tara have a son, Simon. Ben's RPG podcast, Plot Points, has been running for the last decade, and his work has appeared on NPR and Geek & Sundry. Slaying the Dragon is his first book. Please also out Ben's creative work: Slaying the Dragon: A Secret History of Dungeons and Dragons Ben Riggs (Twitter) Plot Points (podcast) Welcome to Dice in Mind, a weekly podcast in which we explore the meaning of life through the lens of RPGs!  In each episode, we will consider everyday stuff like science, religion, philosophy, and economics…through the lens of a specific roleplaying game and its dice mechanic. If you like what you hear, consider buying us a cup of coffee or becoming a patron.  You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook. Music by Kevin MacLeod courtesy of Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 license (https://www.youtube.com/c/kmmusic/featured).

The Gaming Hut floats further from land than it ever has as beloved Patreon backer Alden Strock seeks the tabletop uses of Point Nemo, the planet's literal middle of nowhere. In Ken and/or Robin Talk to Someone Else, Ken talks to author Ben Riggs about his history of TSR, Slaying the Dragon, now orderable from […]

Released on July 19th from MacMillan Publishing, The Secret History of Dungeons & Dragons, is about the real story of the world’s most popular tabletop role-playing game and Ben Riggs […]

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 Patreon!