D20 Date Night

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D20 Date Night takes a look at a beloved kid's movie through the lens of Dungeons and Dragons. We’ll identify the main characters and discuss which class(es) fits each best. We’ll review the overall goal(s) of the adventuring party, as well as the setbacks they encounter. We’ll examine their interactions with different NPCs and how these advance the story, and we will analyze the overall conflict and final resolution of the film. We’ll cover the encounters, whether those are combat, role-playing, or problem-solving. And, of course, we’ll spend some time on any magic items found in the film.

Episodes

  1. 08/27/2021

    D20 Date Night Discussions Season 2: Episode 1: Raya and The Last Dragon

    Join us for D20 Date Night: Discussions, where we take a look at a beloved Disney movie through the lens of Dungeons and Dragons. We’ll identify the main characters and discuss which class(es) fits each best. We’ll review the overall goal(s) of the adventuring party, as well as the setbacks they encounter. We’ll examine their interactions with different NPCs and how these advance the story, and we will analyze the overall conflict and final resolution of the film. We’ll cover the encounters, whether those are combat, role-playing, or problem-solving. And, of course, we’ll spend some time on any quest rewards or magical items that make an appearance. For our first episode of Season 2, we are discussing Raya and the Last Dragon, the newest Disney princess movie. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Raya and the Last Dragon travels to the fantasy world of Kumandra, where humans and dragons lived together in harmony long ago. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured land and its divided people. However, along her journey, she’ll learn that it’ll take more than a dragon to save the world—it’s going to take trust and teamwork as well. Raya and the Last Dragon features the voices of Kelly Marie Tran as Raya, a warrior whose wit is as sharp as her blade, and Awkwafina as the magical, mythical, self-deprecating dragon named Sisu. Characters also include a street-savvy 10-year-old entrepreneur named Boun, the formidable giant Tong and a thieving toddler Noi with her band of Ongis.movies.disney.com

    48 min
  2. 06/22/2020

    D20 Date Night Discussions Episode 7: Moana

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our Disclosure within our Privacy Policy for more information. Join us for D20 Date Night: Discussions, where we take a look at a beloved Disney movie through the lens of Dungeons and Dragons. We'll identify the main characters and discuss which class(es) fits each best. We'll review the overall goal(s) of the adventuring party, as well as the setbacks they encounter. In our seventh episode, we will discuss Moana.  We'll examine their interactions with different NPCs and how these advance the story, and we will analyze the overall conflict and final resolution of the film. We'll cover the encounters, whether those are combat, role-playing, or problem-solving. And, of course, we'll spend some time on any quest rewards or magical items that make an appearance. In Episode 7, we focus on the 12016 animated film, Moana. This film tells the story of Moana as she tries to save her people.For centuries, the greatest sailors in the world masterfully navigated the vast Pacific, discovering the many islands of Oceania. But then, 3,000 years ago, their voyages stopped for a millennium – and no one knows exactly why. From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes “Moana,” a sweeping, CG-animated feature film about an adventurous teenager who is inspired to leave the safety and security of her island on a daring journey to save her people. Inexplicably drawn to the ocean, Moana (voice of Auliʻi Cravalho) convinces the mighty demigod Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) to join her mission, and he reluctantly helps her become a wayfinder like her ancestors who sailed before her. Together, they voyage across the open ocean on an action-packed adventure, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds, and along the way, Moana fulfills her quest and discovers the one thing she’s always sought: her own identity.Moana by Movies.Disney.com The following music was used during this episode: New Life  by Rafael Krux: Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5694-new-life-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Heroic Emotion by Rafael Krux: Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5660-heroic-emotion-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ New Sky by Rafael Krux: Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5693-new-sky-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ FacebookTwitterPinterestInstagram

    46 min
  3. 06/08/2020

    D20 Date Night Discussions Episode 6: Tangled

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our Disclosure within our Privacy Policy for more information. Join us for D20 Date Night: Discussions, where we take a look at a beloved Disney movie through the lens of Dungeons and Dragons. We'll identify the main characters and discuss which class(es) fits each best. We'll review the overall goal(s) of the adventuring party, as well as the setbacks they encounter. In our sixth episode, we will discuss Tangled.  We'll examine their interactions with different NPCs and how these advance the story, and we will analyze the overall conflict and final resolution of the film. We'll cover the encounters, whether those are combat, role-playing, or problem-solving. And, of course, we'll spend some time on any quest rewards or magical items that make an appearance. In Episode 6, we focus on the 2010 animated film, Tangled. This film tells the story of Princess Rapunzel. When the kingdom's most wanted, and most charming, bandit Flynn Rider hides in a mysterious tower, the last thing he expects to find is Rapunzel, a spirited teen with an unlikely superpower: 70 feet of magical golden hair! Together, the unlikely duo sets off on a fantastic journey filled with surprising heroes, laughter and suspense.Tangled description by Movies.Disney.com The following music was used during this episode: New Life  by Rafael Krux: Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5694-new-life-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Heroic Emotion by Rafael Krux: Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5660-heroic-emotion-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ New Sky by Rafael Krux: Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5693-new-sky-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ FacebookTwitterPinterestInstagram D20 Date Night Discussions Podcast Feed Check out our podcast posts here.

    50 min
  4. 05/25/2020

    D20 Date Night Discussions: Episode 5 Sleeping Beauty

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our Disclosure within our Privacy Policy for more information. Join us for D20 Date Night: Discussions, where we take a look at a beloved Disney movie through the lens of Dungeons and Dragons. We'll identify the main characters and discuss which class(es) fits each best. We'll review the overall goal(s) of the adventuring party, as well as the setbacks they encounter. In our fifth episode, we will discuss Sleeping Beauty.  We'll examine their interactions with different NPCs and how these advance the story, and we will analyze the overall conflict and final resolution of the film. We'll cover the encounters, whether those are combat, role-playing, or problem-solving. And, of course, we'll spend some time on any quest rewards or magical items that make an appearance. In Episode 5, we focus on the 1959 animated film, Sleeping Beauty. This film tells the story of Princess Aurora. The curse is cast…the magic is real…and one kiss will change everything! Fall under the spell of Sleeping Beauty, the ultimate princess fairy tale that is now part of the acclaimed Walt Disney Signature Collection. Beauty, wonder and thrilling adventure spin together in a grand legend that transcends time as the evil and jealous fairy Maleficent, one of imagination’s most spectacular villains, casts a curse on the kingdom’s beloved Princess Aurora. Hoping to save the princess, three Good Fairies—Merryweather, Flora and Fauna—spirit her off to the forest where they raise her as their own daughter. But it isn’t enough, for on her 16th birthday, Aurora pricks her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and falls into a deep, enchanted sleep, just as Maleficent had intended. The Good Fairies do not give up, and they help brave Prince Phillip—armed with the Shield of Virtue and the Sword of Truth—defeat a powerful fire-breathing dragon, rescue Aurora and break the spell with true love’s kiss. Share all the magic and majesty in Disney’s animated classic Sleeping Beauty!Sleeping Beauty description by movies.Disney.com The following music was used during this episode: New Life  by Rafael Krux: Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5694-new-life-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Heroic Emotion by Rafael Krux: Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5660-heroic-emotion-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ New Sky by Rafael Krux: Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5693-new-sky-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ FacebookTwitterPinterestInstagram

    46 min
  5. 05/11/2020

    D20 Date Night: Discussions Episode 4: Aladdin

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our Disclosure within our Privacy Policy for more information. Join us for D20 Date Night: Discussions, where we take a look at a beloved Disney movie through the lens of Dungeons and Dragons. We'll identify the main characters and discuss which class(es) fits each best. We'll review the overall goal(s) of the adventuring party, as well as the setbacks they encounter. In our fourth episode, we will discuss Aladdin.  We'll examine their interactions with different NPCs and how these advance the story, and we will analyze the overall conflict and final resolution of the film. We'll cover the encounters, whether those are combat, role-playing, or problem-solving. And, of course, we'll spend some time on any quest rewards or magical items that make an appearance. In Episode 4, we focus on the 1992 animated film, Aladdin. This film tells the story of Aladdin and Jasmine. Inspired by the story of Aladdin and the magic lamp from The Book of One Thousand and One Nights, the film is centered on a young "street rat" in the kingdom of Agrabah who uses the power of a shape-shifting genie to win the heart of the beautiful Princess Jasmine. Unbeknownst to them, Jafar, adviser to the Sultan, plots to use the genie to take over the kingdom. Aladdin description by Disney.fandom.com The following music was used during this episode: New Life  by Rafael Krux: Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5694-new-life-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Heroic Emotion by Rafael Krux: Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5660-heroic-emotion-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ New Sky by Rafael Krux: Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5693-new-sky-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ FacebookTwitterPinterestInstagram

    45 min
  6. 04/27/2020

    D20 Date Night: Discussions Episode 3: The Little Mermaid

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our Disclosure within our Privacy Policy for more information. Join us for D20 Date Night: Discussions, where we take a look at a beloved Disney movie through the lens of Dungeons and Dragons. We'll identify the main characters and discuss which class(es) fits each best. We'll review the overall goal(s) of the adventuring party, as well as the setbacks they encounter. In our third episode, we will discuss The Little Mermaid.  We'll examine their interactions with different NPCs and how these advance the story, and we will analyze the overall conflict and final resolution of the film. We'll cover the encounters, whether those are combat, role-playing, or problem-solving. And, of course, we'll spend some time on any quest rewards or magical items that make an appearance. In Episode 3, we focus on The Little Mermaid. This film tells the story of Ariel, the mermaid. Disney’s animated classic The Little Mermaid tells the story of Princess Ariel, a curious and free-spirited mermaid who courageously follows her dreams and embarks on life-changing adventures to find what she truly treasures. From her home under the sea, Ariel longs to explore the wonders of the world above the waves. Determined to make her dreams come true, Ariel strikes a bargain with the evil sea witch Ursula and trades her beautiful voice so she can be part of the human world. The Little Mermaid description by Disney.com D20 Date Night Discussions Podcast Feed The following music was used during this episode:New Life  by Rafael Krux: Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5694-new-life-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4624-whiskey-on-the-mississippiLicense:http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/New Sky by Rafael Krux: Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5693-new-sky-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/FacebookTwitterPinterestInstagram Check out the dice we're using at EasyRoller Dice here and

    47 min
  7. 04/13/2020

    D20 Date Night: Discussions Episode 2: The Princess and The Frog

    In this episode, we jump into the 2009 movie The Princess and The Frog. Anika Noni Rose provides the voice for Tiana and Bruno Campos is our Prince Naveen. As noted previously, we want to look at this movie as though it were a Dungeons and Dragons game, identifying our adventuring party, their classes, goals, and setbacks. We’ll examine their interactions with different NPCs and how these advance the story, and we will analyze the overall conflict and final resolution of the film. We’ll cover the encounters, whether those are combat, role-playing, or problem-solving. And, of course, we’ll spend some time on any quest rewards or magical items that make an appearance. The Princess and The Frog tells the story about Tiana, the waitress, and Prince Naveen. Discover what really happened after the princess kissed the frog in an inspired twist on the world's most famous kiss. This hilarious adventure leaps off the screen with stunning animation, irresistible music and an unforgettable cast of characters. Enter Princess Tiana's world of talking frogs, singing alligators and lovesick fireflies as she embarks on an incredible journey through the mystical bayous of Louisiana. Spurred on by a little bit of courage and a great big dream, these new friends come to realize what's truly important in life…love, family and friendship. Overflowing with humor and heart, THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG is an incredible motion picture experience your whole family will want to enjoy again and again!The Princess and The Frog description by DisneyMovieClub.com. The following music was used during this episode: New Life by Rafael Krux: Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5694-new-life-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4624-whiskey-on-the-mississippiLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ New Sky by Rafael Krux: Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5693-new-sky-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ D20 Date Night Discussions Podcast Feed Check out our podcast posts here.

    45 min
  8. 04/07/2020

    D20 Date Night: Discussions Episode 1: Frozen

    Join us for D20 Date Night: Discussions, where we take a look at a beloved Disney movie through the lens of Dungeons and Dragons. We'll identify the main characters and discuss which class(es) fits each best. We'll review the overall goal(s) of the adventuring party, as well as the setbacks they encounter. In our first episode, we will discuss Frozen.  We'll examine their interactions with different NPCs and how these advance the story, and we will analyze the overall conflict and final resolution of the film. We'll cover the encounters, whether those are combat, role-playing, or problem-solving. And, of course, we'll spend some time on any quest rewards or magical items that make an appearance. In Episode 1, we focus on the 2013 hit, Frozen. This film tells the story of two sisters, Elsa and Anna. Fearless optimist Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) sets off on an epic journey—teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff (voice of Jonathan Groff) and his loyal reindeer Sven—to find her sister Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel), whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. Frozen description by Disney.com The following music was used during this episode: New Life  by Rafael Krux: Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5694-new-life-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Heroic Emotion by Rafael Krux: Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5660-heroic-emotion-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ New Sky by Rafael Krux: Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5693-new-sky-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ D20 Date Night Discussions Podcast Feed Check out our blog posts about podcasting here.

    42 min

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D20 Date Night takes a look at a beloved kid's movie through the lens of Dungeons and Dragons. We’ll identify the main characters and discuss which class(es) fits each best. We’ll review the overall goal(s) of the adventuring party, as well as the setbacks they encounter. We’ll examine their interactions with different NPCs and how these advance the story, and we will analyze the overall conflict and final resolution of the film. We’ll cover the encounters, whether those are combat, role-playing, or problem-solving. And, of course, we’ll spend some time on any magic items found in the film.