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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 are by Michael Ghelfi Studios https://michaelghelfistudios.com/

• Cleric (Short Themes Collection Vol 1)

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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 Media Links: bio.link/AlmostBedtimeTheater

Other TTRPG content referenced in this episode include:

• Stories RPG - a family-friendly RPG actual play podcast

Our intro and outro theme music are by McRoMusic, who can be found on Patreon at patreon.com/mcromusic.

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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 Orchestra]
• Plane of Air (with Storm) [RPG – D&D Ambiences Vol. 2]
• Frozen Tundra [RPG – D&D Ambiences Vol. 2]

 These and many more can be found at his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDed9jQ1Y1gKeyjvkyFGkCA

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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 Land [Stream Powered Orchestra]
•  Insatiable Curiosity [Steam Powered Orchestra]
•  Of Fire and Steam [Steam Powered Orchestra]
•  An Orphan’s Nightmare [Steam Powered Orchestra]
•  The Courage to Imagine [Steam Powered Orchestra]

 These and many more can be found at his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDed9jQ1Y1gKeyjvkyFGkCA

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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.com
• Twitter: @AlmostBedtime

 Referenced Content

• WotC free material, including coloring pages
  • https://dnd.wizards.com/remote/families 
• Resources for playing D&D with kids
  • TTRPG.com - https://www.ttrpgkids.com/
  • Being a Dungeon Master for Kids (WotC blog)
  • D&D, RPG with Kids and Family (Facebook group)
• Dungeons & Dragons & Daughters Podcast:
  • https://dungeonsdragonsdaughters.podbean.com/ 

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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 LaTorra and Adam Koebel
  • GM information (SRD)

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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
  • Updated Character Sheet
• Trolling for Goats Story Starter Content
  • Story Starter
  • Ice Cave Map
  • Rune Puzzle (based off of Strimko logic puzzles)

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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

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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

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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
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