Sketch #173: Hack the System

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Sketch #173: Hack the System

FromMorrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk

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Apr 27, 2023

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Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the GM has to deal with a player who only wants to play Burrows & Bearowls.

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Apr 27, 2023

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Sketch #173: Hack the System

Sketch #173: Hack the System

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