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, who can be found on Patreon at patreon.com/mcromusic . Their piece “Busy Tavern” was used in this episode. The following tracks were also used and ar...
Feb 17, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 21
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 and Threads as @m_allen_hall. Itch.io DriveThruRPG MAllenHall.com Indie Press Revolution How to reach us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.com Social...
Jan 01, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 20
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 Hatchlings — Kickstarter You can also reach them via @HatchlingDM on Twitter. How to reach us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.com Twitter: @AlmostBedtim...
May 16, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 19
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 Feelings, an RPG by John Harper ( John Harper - itch.io ). You can find us on Twitter as @almostbedtime or email us at almostbedtimetheater@gmail.com . Ou...
Dec 19, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 18
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 game through itch.io . You can also find Stephanie on Twitter as @TTRPGkids. How to reach us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.com Twitter: @AlmostB...
Oct 31, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 17
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 also find the creators on Twitter as @PandionGames. We are running a contest for a free printed copy and electronic copy Stacks of Goblins by CobblePa...
Mar 27, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 16
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 edited by Steph Williamson, of CobblePath Games. You can find more information and purchase the game through itch.io . You can also find the creators...
Feb 26, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 15
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 Kickstarter (open through February 3, 2022). TTRPGkids.com also has an in-depth review of the game and an interview with the creators . How to reach us: E...
Jan 24, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 14
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 episode features music and soundscapes by Michael Ghelfi, including: Ice Temple [RPG – D&D Ambiences Vol. 3] Frozen Tundra [RPG – D&D Amb...
Dec 20, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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: @AlmostBedtime This episode features music and soundscapes by Michael Ghelfi, including: Frozen Tundra [RPG – D&D Ambiences Vol. 2] Cold Cave [RPG – ...
Sep 13, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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.com Twitter: @AlmostBedtime This episode features music and soundscapes by Michael Ghelfi, including: In The Airs You Are Free [Stream Powered Or...
Aug 30, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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 episode incorporates the following music and soundscapes by Michael Ghelfi: Ship Interior [RPG – D&D Ambiances Vol. 2] Journey to a Mysterious Lan...
Aug 16, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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 sheeper-shipper-snipper-snappers Jimmy, Bob, and Joe, and The usefulness of gongs. How to reach us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail....
Aug 02, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.com Twitter: @AlmostBedtime Referenced Content Dice of Destiny , article series by Justin Alexander Dungeon World, a game by Sage LaT...
Mar 01, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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 by Mike Wight (a.k.a. GremlinLegions) Standard Screen version Character Sheet Enemy Sheet Game items revised by Dan Story Guide Reference Sheet Update...
Feb 15, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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 names sheets , by David Schirduan of Technical Grimoire 100 Personality Quirks , from DNDSpeak.com 1000 NPC Traits , from RoleplayingTips.com How to r...
Feb 01, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.com Social Media Links: bio.link/AlmostBedtimeTheater...
Jan 18, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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 Accelerated Edition , a game by Black Hat Productions How to reach us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.com Social Media Links: bio.link/AlmostBedtimeT...
Jan 04, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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 Content: Nothing but the Tooth , a Story Starter by Dan Bronson-Lowe How to reach us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.com Social Media Links: bio.link/Alm...
Dec 06, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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 – Setting table rules 07:25 – Wrap up How to Reach Us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.com Twitter: @AlmostBedtime Referenced Content: X-Card , a safet...
Dec 06, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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 reach us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.com Social Media Links: bio.link/AlmostBedtimeTheater...
Dec 06, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1
