Send us a text A transcript of this episode is available via the episode page on Buzzsprout. In this episode, we review and play the RPG Precious Things. 06:57 - Actual play Precious Things was written by Lucas Zellers, with layout and illustrations by Emily Entner. It is available through Itch.io. Our intro and outro theme music are by McRoMusic, …

Send us a text A transcript of this episode is available via the episode page on Buzzsprout. In this episode, we review and play the RPG Sprinkles is Missing! 05:19– Actual play Sprinkles is Missing! was created by M. Allen Hall. You can purchase the game at the sites below and a variety of other online shops. You can find the creator on Instagram …

Send us a text A transcript of this episode is available via the episode page on Buzzsprout. In this episode, we review and play the RPG Dragon Dowser. 04:51 – Actual play Dragon Dowser was created by Hatchlings Games. You can purchase the game through itch.io and they will be launching a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter: Dragon Dowser by Hatch…

Send us a text A transcript of this episode is available via the episode page on Buzzsprout. In this episode, we discuss and play The Fae Team, which was created by one of the co-hosts of this show: Dan Bronson-Lowe. 04:05 – Actual play You can find more information and purchase the game at itch.io: Itch.io The Fae Team is a hack of Lasers and Feel…

Send us a text A transcript of this episode is available via the episode page on Buzzsprout. In this episode, we review and play the adventure “Skellian: A Land of Tricks and Treats.” 00:16 – Intro 00:40 – Adventure review 05:04 – Actual play Skellian is the work of Stephanie Campbell of TTRPGkids.com. You can find more information and purchase the…

Send us a text A transcript of this episode is available via the episode page on Buzzsprout. In this episode, we review and play the game “Banda’s Grove.” 00:10 – Intro and announcements 01:11 – Game review 08:28 – Actual play Banda’s Grove is the work of Pandion Games. You can find more information and purchase the game through itch.io. You can al…

Send us a text *** A transcript of this episode is available via the episode page on Buzzsprout. *** In this episode, we review and play Stacks of Goblins. 00:10 – Intro and announcements 01:10 – Game review 06:44 – Actual play session (character building) 12:23 – Actual play session (the adventure) Stacks of Goblins was created by Jack Milton and …

Send us a text *** A transcript of this episode is available via the episode page on Buzzsprout. *** In this episode, we review and play the game “Adorablins.” 00:12 – Game review 07:15 – Actual play session Adorablins was created by Kristin and Tim Devine of Dice Up Games. You can find more information at DiceUpGames.com or by visiting their Kicks…

Send us a text In this episode, we continue an actual play session of Dungeons & Dragons 5e that Dan ran for Rachael when she was eight. Along the way, we discover: Kail getting excited, The Machine, A rather nice igloo, The source of the storm, and A dragon tattoo. How to reach us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.com Twitter: @AlmostBedtime This…

Send us a text In this episode, we continue an actual play session of Dungeons & Dragons 5e that Dan ran for Rachael when she was eight. Along the way, we discover: A small figure, Troublesome twine, Alathea is not hungry, The Belly-Button Turn-Off Button, and Firebolts on ice. How to reach us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.com Twitter: @Almost…

Send us a text In this episode, we continue an actual play session of Dungeons & Dragons 5e that Dan ran for Rachael when she was eight. Along the way, we discover: The history of Don Del Torro, Kail has plans, Something exciting after all, 80% comfortable is enough, and Looking super hard to beat. How to reach us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail…

Send us a text In this episode, we share an actual play session of Dungeons & Dragons 5e that Dan ran for Rachael when she was eight. Along the way, we discover: Alathea owes a favor A friendly game of darts That’s no bee Something is amiss Thatch has a problem How to reach us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.com Twitter: @AlmostBedtime This epis…

Send us a text In this episode, Rachael and Dan review Dungeons & Dragons and Rachael runs a game of D&D for her Mom and Dad. 00:19 – Resources: TTRPG.com and the Dungeons & Dragons & Daughters podcast 02:15 – Game review 17:28 – Actual play session In this actual play session, we learn about: Fake beards The gullibility of bears The proper use of …

Send us a text In this episode, Rachael and Dan answer a listener question about ways to make bad die rolls more fun and interesting. 00:20 – Chloe's question 01:07 – When to actually roll dice 04:01 – Levels of success 07:17 – Letting player characters be competent 10:36 – Giving failure an impact 15:26 – Wrap up How to reach us: Email: AlmostBedt…

Send us a text Episode 7 – The Wildlings In this episode, Rachael and Dan review and play the game “The Wildlings.” 00:15 – Game review 10:14 – Actual play session 55:46 – Wrap up How to reach us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.com Twitter: @AlmostBedtime Referenced Content The Wildlings, a game by John Harper that has been expanded and revised …

Send us a text In this episode, Rachael and Dan talk about creating and using non-player character (NPC) companions. 00:17 – What NPC companions are 03:19 – Creating NPC companions 05:52 – Using NPC companions 09:02 – Wrap up How to Reach Us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.com Twitter: @AlmostBedtime Referenced Content: NPC voices and memorable …

Send us a text In this episode, Rachael and Dan review and play the game Under the Floorboards. 00:11 – Game Review 08:50 – Actual Play 37:09 – Wrap up How to Reach Us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.com Twitter: @AlmostBedtime Referenced Content: Under the Floorboards, a game by Chris Bissette o Itch.io o DriveThruRPG How to reach us: Email: Al…

Send us a text In this episode, Rachael and Dan invent a game and then discuss how using it went. 00:13 – Part 1: Inventing a game 12:45 – Part 2: Post-play debrief 19:57 – Wrap up How to Reach Us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.com Twitter: @AlmostBedtime Referenced Content: Magic Gadget Ninjas, a game by Dan & Rachael Bronson-Lowe Fate Acceler…

Send us a text In this episode, Rachael and Dan talk about what The Story Game is and use it to play a game about recovering a dragon’s tooth for the Tooth Fairy. 00:17 – How to play 01:12 – Game system review 05:31 – Actual play session 31:55 – Wrap up How to Reach Us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.com Twitter: @AlmostBedtime Referenced Conten…

Send us a text In this episode, Dan talks about the basics of what role-playing games (RPGs) are and how to set expectations in terms of the content of the game and expected behavior. 00:27 – What a role-playing game is 01:29 – Establishing the story type and setting 02:36 – The person in charge 03:39 – Making a safe and fun space to play 07:01 – S…

Send us a text In this episode, Rachael and Dan reveal what they hope to do with this podcast and a little about themselves. 00:13 – What inspired the podcast 00:46 – What the episodes will cover 01:33 – A bit about Dan 04:34 – A bit about Rachael 06:02 – Wrap up How to Reach Us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.com Twitter: @AlmostBedtime How to …