Definitions for "Plot point"
Keywords:  spins, story, surprise, digs, event
a hook in the action that spins it around and creates direction
a MAJOR EVENT in the script that spins the story around, gives it new life and new energy
an incident, episode, or event that spins the action in a new direction
a significant or overt action or moment within a plot that creates obstacles, raises the stakes, articulates theme, or complicates things for a protagonist trying to reach an objective.
Keywords:  pun, spent, role, alter, film
Plot point is a term used in role-playing games. It refers to any point given to a player character which can be spent to alter the plot of the game. The name is a pun on the TV and film term plot point.