Digital Divination 109 – Downtime in RPGs

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Digital Divination 109 – Downtime in RPGs

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May 16, 2024

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John, Jason, and Ron talk about how to make player downtime activities in Starfinder and other RPGs more meaningful and fun. Listen Now! Ron Lundeen is an employee of Wizards of the Coast and his opinions are his own.

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May 16, 2024

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Digital Divination 109 – Downtime in RPGs

Digital Divination 109 – Downtime in RPGs

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