HJRP2216 NPC Plot Immunity, Dice Curses, Annoying

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HJRP2216 NPC Plot Immunity, Dice Curses, Annoying

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Sep 16, 2018

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Kevin from Jackmonkeygames.com writes in about NPC plot immunity. Mike from PA believes he has the dice curse. Larry sends us a game day report and a question. JimTo sends us an annoying Con Game story.

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Sep 16, 2018

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