Riffin' on the Rift

Jun 10 2024 6 ep. 32 mins 7
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An informal, infrequent, and often unscheduled companion podcast to What's in the Rift?

Check us out for some behind the scenes info on the characters and the players who play them. Discussions include worldbuilding, mechanics, philosophy of the game and more.

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