Episode 27: The Zen and the Art of RPG Grind

Active Topical Banter Show by Scott Wachter

Aug 8, 2016Games & Hobbies

The word 'grind' gets thrown around too often with a clear meaning. We spend an episode trying to unpack the term for our own benefit, maybe yours too. The post Episode 27: The Zen and the Art of RPG Grind appeared first...

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