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Rainbow Roll Network @rainbowrollnetwork.bsky.social · Sep 4

Check out this casting call for an O Nata Nox AP being made as part of our Rainbow Scare Pilot Jam!

Nyumie has games! @dragoncatpaw.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hello again, Nightborne. It has been some time, but the moon is singing once more.

I am casting for the first ever O Nata Nox Actual Play.

Will you answer the call?

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Casting Call: Be Thou My Vision, an O Nata Nox Actual Play

We call them angels. They blot out the swollen, red moon–larger again than last she rose. They blot out even the ashen planet she winks over, that derelict remnant of a past age before the Song, bef...

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Rainbow Roll Network @rainbowrollnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 8

Sign-ups for our Rainbow Scare Pilot Jam are open! Do you have an Actual Play project in the horror genre that you've been waiting to make, but just haven't had the support to pull it off? Wait no more! We provide tons of resources and support, and a space that welcomes marginalized creators!

Rainbow Scare Pilot Jam Sign Up Form

Thank you for your interest in participating in Rainbow Roll Network's Rainbow Scare Pilot Jam! Do you have an idea for an Actual Play in the horror genre? Do you want to make that idea a reality? ...

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Leon "Used to Be Cat" Richardson @catlinggun.bsky.social · Aug 5

This is what I was collecting horror games for - we'll be providing a library of donated indie games for participants who want to use them! Yay!

(Many designers also generously offered their contact information so you can pick their brains too)

Rainbow Roll Network @rainbowrollnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 4

Our Rainbow Scare Pilot Jam is OPEN for sign-ups!

This Pilot Jam, which runs through the end of October, invites Actual Play artists to create a pilot episode of an AP in the horror genre. We're also looking for panelists and mentors to serve as informational resources for those creating APs!

Rainbow Scare Pilot Jam Sign Up Form

Thank you for your interest in participating in Rainbow Roll Network's Rainbow Scare Pilot Jam! Do you have an idea for an Actual Play in the horror genre? Do you want to make that idea a reality? ...

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Ferne Milton, CobbleSprite (She/Her) @cobblesprite.bsky.social · Aug 5

This is such a great project and yes, Locus is one of the games you can access to make your AP through this~

Rainbow Roll Network @rainbowrollnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 4

Our Rainbow Scare Pilot Jam is OPEN for sign-ups!

This Pilot Jam, which runs through the end of October, invites Actual Play artists to create a pilot episode of an AP in the horror genre. We're also looking for panelists and mentors to serve as informational resources for those creating APs!

Rainbow Scare Pilot Jam Sign Up Form

Thank you for your interest in participating in Rainbow Roll Network's Rainbow Scare Pilot Jam! Do you have an idea for an Actual Play in the horror genre? Do you want to make that idea a reality? ...

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Rainbow Roll Network @rainbowrollnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 4

Finally, if you'd like to me a mentor, we're hoping that folks with experience in the following fields will sign up: dramaturgy, editing (audio and video), GMing, graphic design, producing, sound design, and visual design.

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Rainbow Roll Network @rainbowrollnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 4

If you'd like to be a panelist or mentor during the jam, you can also use this form to let us know you're interested!

We're looking for panelists on the following topics: casting and how to pitch a show concept; playing horror through queer and trans perspectives; editing; and sound design.

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Rainbow Roll Network @rainbowrollnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 4

As part of the Pilot Jam, you can create a pitch, assemble a team of other participants, record a pilot episode, and present it during our Halloween Pilot Jam Showcase. Participants will also have access to panels, weekly office hours, other resources, and dedicated community space in our Discord!

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Rainbow Roll Network @rainbowrollnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 4

Our Rainbow Scare Pilot Jam is OPEN for sign-ups!

This Pilot Jam, which runs through the end of October, invites Actual Play artists to create a pilot episode of an AP in the horror genre. We're also looking for panelists and mentors to serve as informational resources for those creating APs!

Rainbow Scare Pilot Jam Sign Up Form

Thank you for your interest in participating in Rainbow Roll Network's Rainbow Scare Pilot Jam! Do you have an idea for an Actual Play in the horror genre? Do you want to make that idea a reality? ...

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Kenny Mai | DM for Fables of Frost & Fur @kennymai.bsky.social · Jul 6

Still pinching myself over winning an award from
@rainbowrollnetwork.bsky.social ! Thank you all so much once again, it was an honor to be on stage with so many incredible artists!
#actualplay #podcast #dnd #ttrpg

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Jae COMMITS TO THE BIT🩸✨ @naladraws.com · Jul 5

I’ve been listening to @badheroescast.com ever since I listened to their festival cut at LAST year’s @rainbowrollnetwork.bsky.social and it’s one of the first APs I’ve actually been able to listen to and follow despite my audio processing disorder.

@dreasilvertooth.bsky.social is a great GM 🫶🏼✨

Cassie aka Lamia @intersectionscch.bsky.social · Jul 4

Giving Artists, Actors, Writers, and Video Creators their flowers shouldn't require an award or festival competition.

So go rate/review your fav.
Post what you like so they know & so that others can find it.

Community means loving & affirming out loud. Give Flowers while people a still here.

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On top with pink backing and white lettering it reads Art & Games Appreciation Challenge.
Next to it with seafoam green backing and white letters it says Giving people their flowers without competition.

Under those with black backing and white letters When you see this, you have been tagged.
Go post a positive review/rating for an artist, game, podcast or creator you like.
Then Repost with the name of something you like and why.

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Maijai Hibberd @maijaihibberd.bsky.social · Jul 4

I know I’m late too it (disability been disabling😅🤣) but…we won things at @rainbowrollnetwork.bsky.social !!!!
I’m so thankful and honoured to be a part of @damselsdnd.bsky.social Telling this story has meant the world to me. It’s hard to put into words all the ways it’s close to my heart… (1/?)

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BlackwaterDnD - Good Friends, Better Stories -> PAX U @blackwaterdnd.bsky.social · Jun 30

We are so excited and honoured to announce Wayward Autumnal's has won in three categories at @rainbowrollnetwork.bsky.social, and is an Official Selection for T.O. Webfest!

Wayward Autumnal art with laurels from Rainbow Roll Fest indicating WA won for Outstanding Show (Video), Outstanding Original Music, and Outstanding Costuming and Makeup

Wayward Autumnal art with laurels indicating it as a Official Selection for T.O. Webfest

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Wing Women Podcast @wingwomenpod.bsky.social · Jun 30

The Wing Women crew flew home with THREE AWARDS from Rainbow Roll Fest! ✈️🏆

🎖️OUTSTANDING GM (Audio) Kevin J. McCann
🎖️OUTSTANDING EDITING (Audio)
🎖️OUTSTANDING VISUAL PRESENTATION OF A PODCAST

So much love to @rainbowrollnetwork.bsky.social and to all the amazing shows we got to see this weekend!

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Rainbow Roll Network @rainbowrollnetwork.bsky.social · Jun 30

We want to hear about your favorite shows from Rainbow Roll Fest 2025! Sound off in the comments and quotes!

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Many Sided Media @manysidedmedia.bsky.social · Jun 30

MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS to our affiliate show @talesyettold.com for their FIVE AWARD WINS at the Rainbow Roll Festival hosted by @rainbowrollnetwork.bsky.social

This is a phenomenal show and now is the perfect time for you to check it out!

Tales Yet Told | New Episodes Bi-Monthly @talesyettold.com · Jun 29

☀️It's the Summer of Tales Yet Told!😎

A huge congratulations to all of our fellow award winners from the Rainbow Roll Fest hosted by @rainbowrollnetwork.bsky.social. It was a wonderful weekend full of queer celebration and a feast of amazing shows from across the scene.

#Pride🏳‍🌈 #actualplay #ttrpg

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Gnome Anne @annethegnome.bsky.social · Jun 30

🩸🎃 Wayward Autumnal 🍂🌻

We've following the winding path of this weird, wonderful show to Outstanding Show (Video), Outstanding Original Music (by @sirutherford.bsky.social ) and Outstanding Makeup and Costume at @rainbowrollnetwork.bsky.social Rainbow Roll Fest.

Graphic showing the overlay from Wayward Autumanl. It a dark red woodland scene, collaged together from a storybook illustration, showing a girl walking alone through the woods. The title is in top left corner.

There are 7 laurels overlayed. The bottom 4 show 4 different festivals the show was selected for (NZ Web Fest, Apulia Web Fest, Cusco WebFest, T.O. WebFest). The top 3 show 3 categories the show won at Rainbow Roll Fest: Outstanding original music, outstanding makeup and costume, and outstanding show (video).

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Kenny Mai | DM for Fables of Frost & Fur @kennymai.bsky.social · Jun 30

Incredibly grateful to be awarded for outstanding use of system - D&D by @rainbowrollnetwork.bsky.social !
We were on the stage with absolute giants and are so humbled to be here. Congrats to all the other winners! It was an honor!

www.rainbowrollfest.com/awards/2025-...

Rainbow Roll Fest - 2025 Awards Winners

2025 Award Categories and Finalists

www.rainbowrollfest.com

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Josephine 🇵🇸 🔜 PAX U @scarydogfriend.bsky.social · Jun 29

gotta update my awards soon 😤

it is an honor and delight to have been a player on both shows that won outstanding audio and video for @rainbowrollnetwork.bsky.social this year

if you haven’t checked out voices in the wood or wayward autumnal yet… it is your TIME to check out these teams kill it

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Tales Yet Told | New Episodes Bi-Monthly @talesyettold.com · Jun 29

☀️It's the Summer of Tales Yet Told!😎

A huge congratulations to all of our fellow award winners from the Rainbow Roll Fest hosted by @rainbowrollnetwork.bsky.social. It was a wonderful weekend full of queer celebration and a feast of amazing shows from across the scene.

#Pride🏳‍🌈 #actualplay #ttrpg

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Chris Colón @vocolon.bsky.social · Jun 29

I WON THE OUTSTANDING GM AWARD! This is the 1st time I have ever won an award for solely GMing, and words can't describe how I feel rn. I couldn't have achieve this if it wasn't for my co-star @lilithttrpg.bsky.social as their performance as Omera pushes me to be the best performer I can be!

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This Could Get Dicey @tcgdpod.bsky.social · Jun 29

Congrats to all the winners at the Rainbow Roll Fest! We’re honored to be nominated along side some incredibly talented actual plays! Thanks to @rainbowrollnetwork.bsky.social for selecting us this year and letting us be a part of the fest!!

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Morne Putman-Trimmer @morneputmantrimmer.bsky.social · Jun 29

Thank you so much to everyone who has supported Demons and Daughters these past couple years. I’m so beyond proud of us for bagging 4 awards this year, and so proud of everyone who also won and was finalised. Congratulations ALL!!!! ❤️

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🍂🍁🎃 Autumnal Ambrose 🍂🍁🎃 🔜 PAX U @ssambrose.bsky.social · Jun 29

Congrats To all the winners of Rainbow Roll Fest 2025!! All the awards were well deserved and all of the nominations were top tier! Good job everybody!

Rainbow Roll Network @rainbowrollnetwork.bsky.social · Jun 29

Our Presentation of Awards and Closing Ceremonies will begin shortly, at 10pm GMT / 6pm EDT / 3pm PDT! Come through to help us celebrate our winners and all our amazing nominees and selectees! 🏆🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

www.twitch.tv/rainbowrollf...

Rainbow Roll Fest 2025
Schedule - June 29th

10pm GMT / 6pm EDT / 3pm PDT

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS AND CLOSING CEREMONIES
WE LOOK FORWARD TO CELEBRATING WITH YOU AT RAINBOW ROLL FEST 2025!

TWITCH.TV/RAINBOWROLLFEST
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Who Hurt You? Actual Plays @whohurtyouap.bsky.social · Jun 29

Tonight we were selected as a direct selection to New Jersey Web Festival by Rainbow Roll Festival

I am genuinely speechless, and so thankful

Who Hurt You? Actual Plays @whohurtyouap.bsky.social · Jun 24

It's Rainbow Roll Fest this weekend, and I've not talked about it too much because I'm a bit overwhelmed.

But we're up for 3 awards alongside the literal best in the business!

If you're around, highly recommend tuning in!

www.rainbowrollfest.com/home

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Taya Campbell Over @tayacampbellover.bsky.social · Jun 29

Two for two on shows I've been in getting direct selected to New Jersey Web Fest from Rainbow Roll, and I have to say, particularly as a creator from the poverty line with zero of my own budget for web fests, it's stuff like this that is SO important in the space, and for boosting newer creators.

Who Hurt You? Actual Plays @whohurtyouap.bsky.social · Jun 29

Tonight we were selected as a direct selection to New Jersey Web Festival by Rainbow Roll Festival

I am genuinely speechless, and so thankful

Who Hurt You? Actual Plays @whohurtyouap.bsky.social · Jun 24

It's Rainbow Roll Fest this weekend, and I've not talked about it too much because I'm a bit overwhelmed.

But we're up for 3 awards alongside the literal best in the business!

If you're around, highly recommend tuning in!

www.rainbowrollfest.com/home

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