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Maddy Searle @maddyisabstract.bsky.social · Jul 7

I've compiled ALL my actual play VODs into one playlist! Including games from:
@euphoriaap.bsky.social
@rpgeeksdnd.bsky.social
@scienceandsorcery.bsky.social
@miskatonicplayhouse.com
@wairpodcast.bsky.social
@actualplayuk.bsky.social
@thebadspot.bsky.social
@loremistress93.bsky.social
AND MANY MORE!

Maddy Searle's TTRPG VODs - YouTube

Here are all of Maddy's actual play streams, videos and interviews!

youtube.com

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Three Sails Studios @threesailsstudios.bsky.social · Jul 4

Ooooh this'll be fun! I'll be there. Will you?!

Science & Sorcery @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social · Jul 4

Are you based in Liverpool? Do you like TTRPGs? Do you enjoy a free event?

We're headed to the British Science Festival on 12th September for a live show, playing @threesailsstudios.bsky.social Mappa Mundi!

Free tix available now!👇
britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

A blue, red and turquoise advert for the British Science Festival. Headline is "All events are FREE - book now!"

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Science & Sorcery @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social · Jul 4

Are you based in Liverpool? Do you like TTRPGs? Do you enjoy a free event?

We're headed to the British Science Festival on 12th September for a live show, playing @threesailsstudios.bsky.social Mappa Mundi!

Free tix available now!👇
britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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Unveiling Stories - Dr James Dillon @jamesdillon.bsky.social · Jun 17

Today's #TTRPG loot drop: Mappa Mundi by @threesailsstudios.bsky.social, cheers for promoting @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social

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Nick Munro Turner @nickmunroturner.bsky.social · Jun 4

Just caught up with this over lunch. This was a spicy episode! Lots of the plot points planted earlier are bearing fruit as well as sprouting yet more questions.

Also @rhyslawton.bsky.social's performance as Martin Pine, Pine Martin was superb!

Science & Sorcery @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social · May 26

We're back in the Humblewood right now for "Whispers from the Grove" Episode 3!

The gang continue on the next leg of their journey to the Nevishian Mountain, & come across a peculiar fellow painting at the side of the road.

www.twitch.tv/scienceandso...

ScienceAndSorcery - Twitch

We're an actual-play show that combines fantastic tabletop roleplaying adventures with science communication. || Donate here: https://ko-fi.com/scienceandsorcery || Monthly one-shots |

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Science & Sorcery @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social · Jun 2

"Hearts of Cloud and Chorus"

We are live with a @threesailsstudios.bsky.social one shot as we dive into an impromptu Mappa Mundi one shot!

Three chroniclers respond to reports of a strange dream experienced by a young girl.

Join us now at twitch.tv/scienceandsorcery

A promo graphic for "Hearts of Cloud and Chorus, a Mappa Mundi story"

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Nick Munro Turner @nickmunroturner.bsky.social · Jun 2

I'm so excited about this! I was lucky enough to play this scenario run by @samsighs.bsky.social at UKGE this weekend and I'm really intrigued to see what the @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social team make of it!

Science & Sorcery @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social · Jun 2

"Hearts of Cloud and Chorus"

An impromptu livestream this evening, as @samsighs.bsky.social brings a Mappa Mundi one-shot to the channel.

Three chroniclers respond to reports of a strange dream experienced by a young girl.

Join us from 7pm BST at twitch.tv/scienceandsorcery

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Science & Sorcery @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social · Jun 2

"Hearts of Cloud and Chorus"

An impromptu livestream this evening, as @samsighs.bsky.social brings a Mappa Mundi one-shot to the channel.

Three chroniclers respond to reports of a strange dream experienced by a young girl.

Join us from 7pm BST at twitch.tv/scienceandsorcery

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Jacob Aron @jjaron.bsky.social · May 28

HUGE news for TTRPG players - researchers have developed a technique to make anything into fair dice. What's more, you can make exotic combinations like a single die that rolls the equivalent of 2d6. I would love a honking great 8d6 for D&D fireball damage... www.newscientist.com/article/2482...

You can make fair dice from any shape you like

Want to roll an armadillo when you play Dungeons & Dragons, instead of standard dice? Now you can, thanks to a technique for mapping the probabilities produced by any shape

www.newscientist.com

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Sam Langford @samsighs.bsky.social · May 27

Here's where you can find me at UK Games Expo this weekend!

I'll be splitting my time between @threesailsstudios.bsky.social and @soulmuppet.co.uk through the weekend!

Wanna hang out? Friday evening and Saturday after 1pm are your best bets to find me!

A blue background and an inset of me at the bottom. Text reads:

FIND ME AT UK GAMES EXPO

Friday
SoulMuppet Publishing - 10am - 1pm
Three Sails Studios - 3pm - 5pm (Running Mappa Mundi - Table Full)

Saturday
Three Sails Studios - 11am - 1pm (Running Mappa Mundi)
Rowan, Rook and Decard Drinks at the Hilton - 8pm onwards

Sunday
Three Sails Studios - 10am - 12pm (Running Mappa Mundi)
SoulMuppet Publishing - 2pm - 5pm

Let’s hang out or play a game together!
@samsighs

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Science & Sorcery @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social · May 26

We're back in the Humblewood right now for "Whispers from the Grove" Episode 3!

The gang continue on the next leg of their journey to the Nevishian Mountain, & come across a peculiar fellow painting at the side of the road.

www.twitch.tv/scienceandso...

ScienceAndSorcery - Twitch

We're an actual-play show that combines fantastic tabletop roleplaying adventures with science communication. || Donate here: https://ko-fi.com/scienceandsorcery || Monthly one-shots |

www.twitch.tv

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Science & Sorcery @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social · May 26

Are you gonna be at UK Games Expo this weekend?

Find us around the con somewhere and say hi! Our very own @sciwithrach.bsky.social will be taking part in the Women in TTRPGs panel happening on Saturday morning!

Do not miss it!

Women Of TTRPG @womenofttrpg.bsky.social · May 24

Our UK Games Expo panelists are here!

Join Lyssa of @slovenlytrulls.com as she hosts a panel discussion with these 4 incredible women from across the TTRPG space.

See you there!

Add it to your schedule:
www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/2414-...

#WomenOfTTRPG #SlovenlyTrulls #UKGE #UKGamesExpo #TTRPG

Graphic with black and white chairs. Dice overlay the image, along with text reading: ‘A Seat At The Table: Women in TTRPGs. A panel discussion. 10-11am, Saturday 31st May. NEC Piazza 5. Meeple Theatre. UK Games Expo’.

In the centre are the photos of our 4 panelists: Dr Rachel, Chelsea, Aida and Jess Jewell.

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Rhys, but most of these letters are silent @rhyslawton.bsky.social · May 26

There's still time to watch the other two episodes before you meet this ruddy marvel

Science & Sorcery @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social · May 26

We're back in the Humblewood this evening at 7pm BST for "Whispers from the Grove" Episode 3!

The gang continue on the next leg of their journey to the Nevishian Mountain, & come across a peculiar fellow painting at the side of the road.

With the wonderful @rhyslawton.bsky.social joining the game!

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Science & Sorcery @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social · May 26

We're back in the Humblewood this evening at 7pm BST for "Whispers from the Grove" Episode 3!

The gang continue on the next leg of their journey to the Nevishian Mountain, & come across a peculiar fellow painting at the side of the road.

With the wonderful @rhyslawton.bsky.social joining the game!

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Who Hurt You? Actual Plays @whohurtyouap.bsky.social · May 25

"Take some goofy photos at the arcade" ✅

The 2nd half of our mini series "Our Last Summer" drops on 4th & 11th June

To commemorate a joyful moment from this sad series, we got this truly wonderful art done by Hannahri Williamson

An illustration of a photo booth photo with 5 awkward teens crowded into the booth. The words "Our Last Summer" are written at the bottom

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Science & Sorcery @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social · May 24

We're releasing cast chat backs for every episode of "Whispers from the Grove", and episode 1 is now up on our Patreon, totally free!

www.patreon.com/posts/129760...

Not yet watched the episode? Get your fill of this Humblewood campaign only on our YouTube channel.

youtu.be/WZdvfHV2244

Whispers from the Grove - Episode 1 Chatback | Science & Sorcery

www.patreon.com

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Science & Sorcery @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social · May 19

Due to tech gremlins, and an incredibly busy producer and editor, we're taking another fallow week on releases

But, it shall be worth the wait!

Science & Sorcery @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social · May 12

We're taking a break this week, to enjoy some time off!

But that just means more time to catch up on Episode 2 of "Whispers from the Grove."

youtu.be/RXY8Oiit_-U

Make sure you're caught up in time for the introduction of @rhyslawton.bsky.social as Martin Pine, Pine Marten in Episode 3 next week.

Whisper from the Grove Episode 2 - A Humblewood D&D Campaign

YouTube video by Science & Sorcery

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Science & Sorcery @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social · May 15

LOVE to see more people playing this wonderful game!

Game MONSTER Monday 🍉 🎃 @gamemastermonday.bsky.social · May 15

UP NEXT ON GAME MASTER MONDAY!

We play MAY YOU FISH IN INTERESTING TIMES

After a failed rebellion, five birds meet at the ol' fishing spot to discuss the war, their friendship, and heal old wounds.

Coming MONDAY everywhere you enjoy podcasts!

Two doves flying in an open sky

Game Master Monday
May You Fish In Interesting Times

Starring Bluu (Baddie Bards)
JienBirb
Kendo (Tales Yet Told)
Rachel (RP Jesters)

May 19, 2025

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Who Hurt You? Actual Plays @whohurtyouap.bsky.social · May 15

Did you miss last night's introduction to our four radicals?

"The Cold Seeps In", our Mad as Hell actual play, is now available to watch!

youtu.be/bVqk9X6nsXU

The Cold Seeps In - A Mad as Hell Affair (Episode 1)

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Who Hurt You? Actual Plays @whohurtyouap.bsky.social · May 14

We're going live now!

Join us for part 1 of "The Cold Seeps In", as we dive into Mad as Hell by @soulmuppet.co.uk

This episode (just 1 hr 15 mins), follows four radicals in a very cold Birmingham, as The Frost That Listens turns its gaze upon them.

The Cold Seeps In - A Mad as Hell Affair (Episode 1)

Content warnings: Harm to the elderly, children in peril, extreme cold, poverty, abuses of power."Used to be, the cold just stung... bit at your fingers, kis...

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Who Hurt You? Actual Plays @whohurtyouap.bsky.social · May 13

We got in!

So overjoyed to say that "Our Last Summer' is an Official Selection for Rainbow Roll Fest 2025. 🏳️‍🌈

So proud of our cast, an all European cast of stellar performers who poured their hearts into our story.

A sunset view over a forest in orange and blue. Text reads "If I had to choose, I'd live this day over and over again for the rest of my life. I never want it to end. But all stories have to end somewhere right?"

The Rainbow Roll Festival laurels are centred with white text below "Our Last Summer. A Kids on Bikes story by Sam Langford."

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Science & Sorcery @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social · May 12

Wanna hear us talk about TTRPG's and using them for social good with @threesailsstudios.bsky.social and @eviemoriarty.bsky.social?

You don't even need to come to London! You can get an online ticket and get access to dozens of sci-comm sessions for just £75!

BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · May 12

Did you know you can join the BIG Event from anywhere in the world?

The majority of our sessions will be run as hybrid, including the world famous Best Demo Competition!

For just £75, you get access to all of these sessions and the resources that come with them!

www.big.uk.com/BIG2025

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Science & Sorcery @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social · May 12

We're taking a break this week, to enjoy some time off!

But that just means more time to catch up on Episode 2 of "Whispers from the Grove."

youtu.be/RXY8Oiit_-U

Make sure you're caught up in time for the introduction of @rhyslawton.bsky.social as Martin Pine, Pine Marten in Episode 3 next week.

Whisper from the Grove Episode 2 - A Humblewood D&D Campaign

YouTube video by Science & Sorcery

youtu.be

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Science & Sorcery @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social · May 11

Yay, thanks for tuning in Nick :)

We'll be taking this week as a wee gap, but back the following Monday with Episode 3 of 5.

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Nick Munro Turner @nickmunroturner.bsky.social · May 11

Loving catching up on @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social's Whispers from the Grove part 2!

youtu.be/RXY8Oiit_-U?...

Some more fantastic storytelling as our brave little critters brave the 'concrete corridor' on their quest to save the forest!

Whisper from the Grove Episode 2 - A Humblewood D&D Campaign

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