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Echoes Unsettled - Episode 4 - The Abandoned Workshop YouTube video by Dungeons & Dragons & Dining & Dudes

Episode 4 is Live - Chaotic craziness as usual but always a good time with the five of us. Please enjoy the vibes.
youtu.be/mQX20HJeeis

#dnd
#ttrpg
#actualplay

D&D night started off with a delicious meal. The Phoenix and The Rose-Spicy Chicken and Tteokbokki in a blush sauce.
A blend of Korean and Italian ingredients that dance on your tongue. Easy to make for 6 party members.
Recipe here - youtube.com/shorts/91W3a...
#foodies
#foodsky
#food
#cooking

I’ve asked my wife and sister in law to play countless times, but they always decline. Savior the moment, she’s a keeper!

D&D this Saturday.Hopefully it'll help thaw us out of this cold and snow we've been getting.To help with that, I'm cooking a nice dish of Korean meets Italian. Something spicy to warm us up and creamy to keep things cozy-like.Care to guess?Winner gets my admiration/leftovers.
#phoenix
#food
#dnd

Fanfare | DND/TTRPG Encounter Victory YouTube video by Dungeons & Dragons & Dining & Dudes

Combat can be a long, arduous activity during any D&D campaign. Celebrate it with some fanfare for your adventurers.
youtu.be/kC-vnkIq5CU. Allow it to be a memorable, short, stinger that your party looks forward to at the end of glorious battle.

#fanfare
#dnd
#ttrpg

Heck if I can even do it, but it would be great to have their theme going during one of these moments, adding more personality and impact. Can’t wait for one player to request dubstep for their theme…..(what have I done…)
#fantasymusic
#dnd

Every character should have their moment(s) in a D&D campaign. A chance to steal a scene. To lean into that I’ve reached out to each player and asked them what kind of theme they’d want for their adventurer. Tone, tempo, instruments, style.

Dangerous Shades | DND/TTRPG Combat Music YouTube video by Dungeons & Dragons & Dining & Dudes

New track for this evening - this time something a bit fast paced for an encounter. Some heavy taikos, cellos, and French horns. Enjoy!
youtu.be/ld7lIfoKoI8

#dnd
#ttrpg
#fantasymusic

Good in theory and as a DM shopping time is definitely a downtime for me, but the worse is when they don’t even know what they want and are looking for ideas of what they can get. Then I need to provide a menu of items and prices and then they try and haggle…

Foreboding Shadows | DND /TTRPG Ambient Music YouTube video by Dungeons & Dragons & Dining & Dudes

Happy Sunday all!
Today we have a new track up - Foreboding Shadows. Something a little haunting and mysterious with a dash of tension in the mix. Enjoy!

#fantasymusic
#dnd
#ttrpg
#ambience

youtu.be/xPIvFj6hcXE

Echoes Unsettled - Episode 02 - The case of the missing merchandise Spotify video

Just a reminder that our actual-play features video on Spotify (if YT isn't quite to your liking). Now you can see our beautiful faces, just be sure not to watch while driving, that wouldn't be very responsible. Episode 3 available soon!

#dnd
#actualplay

open.spotify.com/show/0AlI8iR...

Echoes Unsettled - Episode 3 - The Rooftop Rumble YouTube video by Dungeons & Dragons & Dining & Dudes

Episode 3 - The Rooftop Rumble, is now live!
The group was a little over confident during this session, and it definitely shows midway through an encounter.

#dnd
#ttrpg
#actualplay

youtu.be/z5BY5VUJ6xk

Fiery Red Dragon Stew - A heart heat filled meal to enjoy during your next long rest YouTube video by Dungeons & Dragons & Dining & Dudes

The crew warmed themselves up with a Fiery Red Dragon Stew. Paprika brightens up the dish while cayenne and chili bring heat to help fight the cold winter weather. Filled with chicken, potatoes, carrots, and couscous, no one went hungry last night.
#stews
#soups
#cooking
youtube.com/shorts/bzMO8...

Well well well look at that, it’s time for another session tonight. On the (food) table will be a spicy chicken stew. Perfect for the impending snowstorm here on the east coast.
#dnd
#comfortfood
#ttrpg

Port City Theme | D&D /TTRPG Ambient Music YouTube video by Dungeons & Dragons & Dining & Dudes

A new theme for today!
Port City - for those looking for a relaxing theme for a city/town on the coast. Let that salty sea smell glance off your face.

#dnd
#fantasymusic
#ambientmusic

youtu.be/aQl-zQZ-O-8

Enjoy and Happy New Year!

Ultima Online Soundtrack Remix - A Journey Through Britannia - YouTube A journey through Britanni, starting at Britain and working our way around the world in a clockwise direction.D&D inspired Ultima Online and in turn a world ...

And that's a wrap!
21 songs in all, the #ultimaonline remix project is done. A tremendous amount of fun mixed with a lot of nostalgia going through these old songs.
Whether you've played in the past, or never heard of it, there are some lovely fantasy melodies to hear.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Ultima Online - Britain | Remix YouTube video by Dungeons & Dragons & Dining & Dudes

The #UltimaOnline Remix soundtrack is almost at an end. Some medley's accompany the latest tracks uploaded as well as the final city (Britain).
youtu.be/FmVN5ILX6es
Death Theme - youtu.be/3A9jAZWa-Tk
Character Creation - youtu.be/9xJr7F-D_rM
Combat Medley - youtu.be/_2dK4_QzoUY
#fantasymusic

Ultima Online - Magincia | Remix YouTube video by Dungeons & Dragons & Dining & Dudes

Not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 more tracks laid down today. Featuring the cities of Magincia, Minoc, Yew, and NuJel'm.
The #UltimaOnline Remix extravaganza continues.
Happy New Year to all!
youtu.be/PqDtZ69qc5g
youtu.be/CeMGYv-kHVU
youtu.be/O8LeOk2HeUk
youtu.be/Lt8u0wgVTQY

Ultima Online - Ocllo | Remix YouTube video by Dungeons & Dragons & Dining & Dudes

A new day, a new dawn, and two more tracks added! The holiday remix creation continues.
Ocllo and Wind - #ultimaonline
youtu.be/-c7REIMBHPY
youtu.be/xOv7YjDtuHk

Ultima Online - Trinsic | Remix YouTube video by Dungeons & Dragons & Dining & Dudes

Fond memories of Trinsic and it's large sandstone walls. One of the more impressive cities in Ultima Online.

Two more songs release today - that makes 9 total so far!
youtu.be/fEGspZFk24E
youtu.be/kmBXOao9LJI

#ultimaonline
#fantasymusic

Ultima Online - Skara Brae | Remix YouTube video by Dungeons & Dragons & Dining & Dudes

Another day, another couple of tracks released. Jhelom and Skara Brae, two of the longer and more complicated city themes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9CU...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oH-3...

#ultimaonline
#fantasymusic

Ultima Online - Cove | Remix YouTube video by Dungeons & Dragons & Dining & Dudes

Back at it after the X-mas break. Two more #ultimaonline tracks. The city of cove Cove and Buc's Den! Enjoy!
youtu.be/oOiC7sppFXM
youtu.be/xHbAqzWZM58

#fantasymusic

Ultima Online - Forest | Remix YouTube video by Dungeons & Dragons & Dining & Dudes

A couple more #UltimaOnline tracks done today. Sailing and Forest themes. Calming yet adventurous.

#fantasymusic
#dnd
youtu.be/HB60vNU9aAg
youtu.be/djRMSgtPEg4

Dungeons & Dragons & Dining & Dudes Live Stream - Remixing some UO tunes YouTube video by Dungeons & Dragons & Dining & Dudes

Streaming for a bit while I tackle some more Ultima Online music. Feel free to stop by, say hi, share some D&D experiences. Just be cool, that's the only rule.
youtube.com/live/08CvcZ_...
#dnd
#ultimaonline
#ttrpg

Ultima Online - Moonglow The City of Magic | Remix YouTube video by Dungeons & Dragons & Dining & Dudes

Any fans of #UltimaOnline around?Well, if you're too young to know, the series was influenced because of #dnd. Because of this (and my love for it) I took a stab at remixing the beautiful theme from Moonglow.Had fun doing this and will probably do more over the holidays. Enjoy!
youtu.be/uAePEn4PnSQ

Sound: Music helps deliver impact during fights or ambience during moody or lighthearted moments. Plenty of YT or Spotify playlists to help out - or you could compose your own (a challenging but fun reward).

The more senses you hit, the better the experience. Any effort will be appreciated!
#dnd

Smell: Scented candles can turn any session into a pine covered forest or a delicious bakery (I enjoy @cantripcandles.bsky.social ).
Taste: Having a sea-faring adventure? Maybe some salmon is appropriate. Are your adventurers camping out in a cold winter environment, sounds like its stew for you!

A few thoughts when DMing an in person game. Try to hit the five senses to bring the game to life.
Sight/Touch: Maps for encounters (I use Arkenforge/Dungeon Alchemist). Use miniatures (3d printing takes time but a worthy investment). Digital is nice but having something tactile enhances immersion.

I suppose it’s better than putting in holes and having the shelves (and whatever is on said shelves) collapse.

As they say measure once …cut 13 times?