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Almost Bedtime Theater

Dan, Rachael, and Finn

21 episodes

9 months ago

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 playPrecious 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...

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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 playPrecious 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...

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Episodes (20/21)

Almost Bedtime Theater

Precious Things: Review, Actual Play (Ep 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 Precious Things. 06:57 - Actual playPrecious 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...

1 year ago

48 minutes

Almost Bedtime Theater

Sprinkles is Missing! Review, Actual Play (Ep 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 Sprinkles is Missing! 05:19– Actual playSprinkles 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.ioDriveThruRPGMAllenHall.comIndie Press RevolutionHow to reach us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.comSoc...

1 year ago

43 minutes

Almost Bedtime Theater

Dragon Dowser: Review, Actual Play (Ep 19)

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 playDragon 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.comTwitter: @Almos...

2 years ago

22 minutes

Almost Bedtime Theater

The Fae Team: Review, Actual Play (Ep 18)

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 playYou can find more information and purchase the game at itch.io: Itch.ioThe 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. ...

2 years ago

44 minutes

Almost Bedtime Theater

Skellian: Adventure Review, Actual Play (Ep 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 adventure “Skellian: A Land of Tricks and Treats.” 00:16 – Intro00:40 – Adventure review05:04 – Actual playSkellian 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.comTwitter...

3 years ago

59 minutes

Almost Bedtime Theater

Banda's Grove: Review, Actual Play (Ep 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 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...

3 years ago

37 minutes

Almost Bedtime Theater

Stacks of Goblins: Review, Actual Play (Ep 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 Stacks of Goblins. 00:10 – Intro and announcements01:10 – Game review06:44 – 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 f...

3 years ago

51 minutes

Almost Bedtime Theater

Adorablins: Review, Actual Play (Ep 14)

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 review07:15 – Actual play sessionAdorablins 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 crea...

3 years ago

39 minutes

Almost Bedtime Theater

Adventures of Alathea #4 - D&D Actual Play (Ep 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: Kail getting excited,The Machine,A rather nice igloo,The source of the storm, andA dragon tattoo. How to reach us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.comTwitter: @AlmostBedtime This episode features music and soundscapes by Michael Ghelfi, including: Ice Temple [RPG – D&D Ambiences Vol. 3]Frozen Tundr...

3 years ago

32 minutes

Almost Bedtime Theater

Adventures of Alathea #3 - D&D Actual Play (Ep 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: A small figure,Troublesome twine,Alathea is not hungry,The Belly-Button Turn-Off Button, andFirebolts on ice. How to reach us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.comTwitter: @AlmostBedtime This episode features music and soundscapes by Michael Ghelfi, including: Frozen Tundra [RPG – D&D Ambiences Vol. ...

4 years ago

33 minutes

Almost Bedtime Theater

Adventures of Alathea #2 - D&D Actual Play (Ep 11)

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, andLooking super hard to beat. How to reach us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.comTwitter: @AlmostBedtime This episode features music and soundscapes by Michael Ghelfi, including: In The Airs You Are Fre...

4 years ago

25 minutes

Almost Bedtime Theater

Adventures of Alathea #1 - D&D Actual Play (Ep 10)

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 favorA friendly game of dartsThat’s no beeSomething is amissThatch has a problem How to reach us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.comTwitter: @AlmostBedtime This episode incorporates the following music and soundscapes by Michael Ghelfi: Ship Interior [RPG – D&D Ambiances Vol. 2] Jo...

4 years ago

46 minutes

Almost Bedtime Theater

Dungeons & Dragons: Review, Actual Play (Ep 9)

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 podcast02:15 – Game review17:28 – Actual play sessionIn this actual play session, we learn about: Fake beardsThe gullibility of bearsThe proper use of sheeper-shipper-snipper-snappersJimmy, Bob, and Joe, andThe usefulness of gongs. How to reach us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail...

4 years ago

41 minutes

Almost Bedtime Theater

Bad Rolls: Game Basics (Ep 8)

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 question01:07 – When to actually roll dice04:01 – Levels of success07:17 – Letting player characters be competent 10:36 – Giving failure an impact15:26 – Wrap up How to reach us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.comTwitter: @AlmostBedtimeReferenced Content Dice of Destiny, article series by Justin AlexanderDungeon World, a game by Sag...

4 years ago

16 minutes

Almost Bedtime Theater

The Wildlings: Review, Actual Play (Ep 7)

Send us a text Episode 7 – The Wildlings In this episode, Rachael and Dan review and play the game “The Wildlings.” 00:15 – Game review10:14 – Actual play session55:46 – Wrap up How to reach us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.comTwitter: @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 versionCharacter SheetEnemy SheetGame items revised by DanStory Guid...

4 years ago

56 minutes

Almost Bedtime Theater

NPC Companions: Game Basics (Ep 6)

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 are03:19 – Creating NPC companions05:52 – Using NPC companions09:02 – Wrap up How to Reach Us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.comTwitter: @AlmostBedtime Referenced Content: NPC voices and memorable names sheets, by David Schirduan of Technical Grimoire100 Personality Quirks, from DNDSpeak.com1000 NPC Traits, from RoleplayingTips.comHow t...

4 years ago

9 minutes

Almost Bedtime Theater

Under the Floorboards: Review, Actual Play (Ep 5)

Send us a text In this episode, Rachael and Dan review and play the game Under the Floorboards. 00:11 – Game Review08:50 – Actual Play37:09 – Wrap up How to Reach Us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.comTwitter: @AlmostBedtime Referenced Content: Under the Floorboards, a game by Chris Bissette o Itch.io o DriveThruRPGHow to reach us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.com Social Media Links: bio.link/AlmostBedtimeTheater

4 years ago

38 minutes

Almost Bedtime Theater

Magic Gadget Ninjas: Game Creation (Ep 4)

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 game12:45 – Part 2: Post-play debrief19:57 – Wrap up How to Reach Us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.comTwitter: @AlmostBedtime Referenced Content: Magic Gadget Ninjas, a game by Dan & Rachael Bronson-LoweFate Accelerated Edition, a game by Black Hat ProductionsHow to reach us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.com Social Media Links: bio.link/Almost...

4 years ago

20 minutes

Almost Bedtime Theater

The Story Game: Review, Actual Play (Ep 3)

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 play01:12 – Game system review05:31 – Actual play session31:55 – Wrap up How to Reach Us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.comTwitter: @AlmostBedtime Referenced Content: Nothing but the Tooth, a Story Starter by Dan Bronson-LoweHow to reach us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.com Social Media Links: bio...

4 years ago

32 minutes

Almost Bedtime Theater

Setting Expectations: Game Basics (Ep 2)

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 is01:29 – Establishing the story type and setting02:36 – The person in charge03:39 – Making a safe and fun space to play07:01 – Setting table rules07:25 – Wrap up How to Reach Us: Email: AlmostBedtimeTheater@gmail.comTwitter: @AlmostBedtime Referenced Content: X-Card, a...

4 years ago

7 minutes