Almost Bedtime Theater

Send us Fan Mail A transcript of this episode is available via the episode page on Buzzsprout. In this episode, we review and play the tabletop roleplaying game Exquisite Biome. 04:40 - Actual play Exquisite Biome was written by Caro Aserscion with illustrations by Si F. Sweetman. It is available through itch.io and Plus One EXP . Our intro and outro theme music are by McRoMusic, who can be found...

Send us Fan Mail 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/mcro...

Send us Fan Mail 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 DriveThru...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Step...

Send us Fan Mail 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 @Pan...

Send us Fan Mail *** 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 Game...

Send us Fan Mail  *** 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).  TTR...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 s...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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: @AlmostBedt...

Send us Fan Mail 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) Stan...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Medi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Produc...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...