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Actual Play UK is streaming channel for UK based TTRPG podcasts and streams to create collaborative streams!

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Actual Play UK @actualplayuk.bsky.social · Jan 6
Are you a #UK or #Ireland based #ttrpg #podcast or #stream? Give us a shout! We have a discord full of super cool people hanging out and organising games and we'd love YOU to be part of it!

#DnD #dungeonsadndragons #rpg #tabletop #podcasts #actualplay #actualplayuk
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actualplayuk.bsky.social Actual Play UK @actualplayuk.bsky.social · 14h
Alright folks, believe it or not but Dragonmeet is THIS SATURDAY at a new venue; the London ExCel Centre.

We're very excited about checking out this year's Podcast Zone:

dragonmeet.co.uk/podcasts

Who else is going and what are you looking forward to checking out this year?
Podcasts - Dragonmeet
PODCASTS The PodcastZone is a chance for UK/EU TTRPG podcasts to come and promote their shows at Dragonmeet, as well as connect with other podcasters and members of the Actual Play community. The Podc...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:32 AM
actualplayuk.bsky.social
Alright folks, believe it or not but Dragonmeet is THIS SATURDAY at a new venue; the London ExCel Centre.

We're very excited about checking out this year's Podcast Zone:

dragonmeet.co.uk/podcasts

Who else is going and what are you looking forward to checking out this year?
Podcasts - Dragonmeet
PODCASTS The PodcastZone is a chance for UK/EU TTRPG podcasts to come and promote their shows at Dragonmeet, as well as connect with other podcasters and members of the Actual Play community. The Podc...
dragonmeet.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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womenofttrpg.bsky.social
We can’t wait for Dragonmeet this weekend, and looks like we’ll be in some great company!

Check out this epic Starter Pack 🤩

Who else is going?
totoroki.bsky.social Totoroki (she/they) @totoroki.bsky.social · 5d
I made a lil Starter Pack for Dragonmeet 2025! 👀

#ttrpg #dragonmeet

go.bsky.app/6p774Ti
November 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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Don't forget to grab your tickets!!
soulmuppet.co.uk SoulMuppet Publishing 🔜 PAXU @soulmuppet.co.uk · 19d
📣MuppetMeet 2025 Announcement!

Join us and a host of fantastic guest speakers on the evening before Dragonmeet (Friday 28th Nov) for an evening of #TTRPG industry networking and knowledge sharing.
Be sure to grab your FREE tickets here: dragonmeet.co.uk/tickets

👇Read more about what's on 👇
Muppetmeet 2025 poster. Excel Center London - 28th November. An evening of networking and TTRPG industry knowledge-sharing Muppetmeet 2025 talk schedules split into business track and creative track. Business Track: 6pm - I took this marketing course so you don't have to with Mol Joule from SoulMuppet 7:15pm: Making Games While the world burns: dealing with Tomorrow's Crisis. With Zachary Cox moderating, Kay Lubwika Bartlett from Roll and Play Emmet Byrne from Old Oak Games, and Cat Tobin from Pelgrane Press 8:30pm: What are you r rates? Well... what's your budget? Dancing the dance of Freelancer Rates. With Mol Joule moderating, Helen Gould, Eryk Sawicki and Luke Gearing. Creative Track: 6pm Being a book sicko: a crash course in printing with Zachary Cox 7:15pm Sociall Conscious Games with Eryk Sawicki moderating, George Blandy from Three Sails Studios, David Blandy from Copy/Paste Co-op and Laurie O'Connel from Twelve Pins Press. 8:30pm Our Games on your screens: Designing for APs and APs for Designers. With Aida Branez, co-founder of EUphoria and Nathan Blades, a freelance voice actor and designer.
November 13, 2025 at 11:40 AM
actualplayuk.bsky.social
Happy #ThrowbackThursday everyone!

This week we're sharing our live recording of Knights of Potcedonia from Dragonmeet 2023!

Potcedonia is a tiny world made from magical castaway foodstuffs threatened by looming dangers that its even tinier knights must face!

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3 Black Halflings | Knights of Potcedonia | Live at Dragonmeet 2023
YouTube video by Actual Play UK
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November 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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taylorannnx.bsky.social
I am BACK at Dragonmeet this year and we're doing things a bit differently. There's no all-day PoC Lounge this year but the midday hangout is STILL ON so come join us at any time between 12:30 and 2:30. We're also doing one panel where EVERYONE is welcome so catch us on Seminar Track 3 at 3:30💜
PoC Porgramming at Dragonmeet 2025 Hosted by Taylor Navarro PoC Hangout Lounge south gallery meeting rooms 12:30 to 2:30 Self discovery and self ecpression through ttrpgs seminar track 3 3:30 to 4:30 all welcome
November 2, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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podcastzoneuk.bsky.social
Delighted to announce our @podcastzoneuk.bsky.social
2025 Attendees!

This year, we will be representing 17 different shows at Dragonmeet!

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#TTRPG #PodcastZone #RPG #actualplay #ukpodcasts #EUpodcasts #convention #dragonmeet #roleplay #dicerolling #dnd #dicerolling
A social media graphic showing all 17 of this year's PodcastZone 2025 attendees logos: A Game of One's Own, CritHappensDnD, Damsels in Dicestress, Deck of Many Aces, Final Boss Fight, Last Line. Rewind., Modified Roll, No Small Rolls, Penance RPG, Pretending With Dice, Science and Sorcery, Shadows and Shenanigans, The Billowing Hilltop, The DM's Book Club, Tumble Through, We Fix Space Junk and What Am I Rolling?
November 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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merelymatt.bsky.social
It's @audiodramahub.bsky.social Hubfest today!

If you won't be there in person, you can still experience the first ever I NEED A MIRACLE live show LIVE on the livestream, at 6.45pm.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/audio-dram...
Audio Drama Hubfest
The 4th annual festival where creators both established and emerging can meet, mingle and learn from the event and each other.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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dcbradshaw.com
If you’re not following @fistfulofcrits.bsky.social yet, today’s the perfect day as it’s Steph’s birthday!
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November 1, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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fistfulofcrits.bsky.social
Fulfilment time so if you need me you can find me crying into my cat!!!!!!!!!!!
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October 29, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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fkth.bsky.social
Delighted we got to return back to one of my favorite #TTRPG settings with Solemn Vale by Dirty Vortex with this series!

If you enjoyed SV: Oak & Holly on @realmspod.bsky.social, SV: The Crisis of Father Aloysius on Roll for Good or SV: Footsteps on @actualplayuk.bsky.social, you like this!
lastlinepod.bsky.social Last Line. Rewind. @lastlinepod.bsky.social · 28d
Solemn Vale: Homegrown is OUT NOW!💀

👁️ There are places in this world that you know you know... even if you've never been...
pod.link/1844222273
October 27, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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fangandtentacle.bsky.social
Hi, and thank you for the space!

If you're in the mood for something a bit strange and a bit dark, Carnage on Cape Cod (Lovecraftian Choose your own adventure Solo TTRPG) is in its prelaunch phase!

Sign up and you'll be notified once the campaign starts 🖤
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Carnage on Cape Cod book on a black sofa. The first entry and the Character sheet. Entry no 127, along with an illustration of a faceless soldier holding a bowl of cosmic soup. Carnage on Cape Cod, book spread.
October 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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jenteyg.bsky.social
you can find an Actual Play on the Pod of Blunders podcast :)

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One Shot: Sonja & Conan Vs. the Ninjas
Richard, Ryan, Nate, and Jenna try out an excellent indie game by Guillaume Jentey. Will Thugrem defeat the evil Kaurthek? Can Shelita Buffet stop the barbarian from rescuing his mother? Will there…
podofblunders.wordpress.com
October 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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jenteyg.bsky.social
It's very difficult to choose the #ttrpg I'm most proud of ;)
But, the one that is played the most is probably Sonja and Conan versus the Ninjas.
No prep, epic, fun, very original rules, asymetric.
Pdf on itch and book on Lulu.
guillaumejentey.itch.io/sonja-conan-...
Sonja & Conan versus the Ninjas (English version) by GuillaumeJentey
a ttrpg to play adventure like in Pulp magazines and Z movies.
guillaumejentey.itch.io
October 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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dartagnantt.bsky.social
Thanks for the space, AP UK!

I've been working on a 5e replacement for about two years. Where I do things like make fighters tactical, give rangers themes, and warlocks spell slots! My patrons get access to the playtest materials!
Check it out, it's awesome!
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dartagnantt.bsky.social d'Artagnan @dartagnantt.bsky.social · Sep 18
While playing 5e, can you never find a spell worth casting that doesn't eat at that concentration you're already holding?
In #6thDawn I've modified spellcasting where concentration is usually optional, but you might not want to give it up.

#TTRPGRising #TTRPG #DnD
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Optional Concentration Some spells have an active component beyond yourself that you must control, but otherwise work without your intervention. If you choose to concentrate on these spells, they work just as concentration spells above. However, you can choose to not concentrate on them, this keeps the spell going with no control over it whatsoever. Fear 3rd-rank illusion Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self (30-foot cone) Components: V, S, M (a white feather or the heart of a hen) Duration: Optional concentration, up to 1 minute You project a phantasmal image of a creature's worst fears. Each creature in a 30-foot cone must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or drop whatever it is holding and become frightened of you for the duration. *While concentrating on this spell*, you can use your action to target all creatures in another 30-foot cone, but can't affect a creature again if it has succeeded on a saving throw against this casting of fear. Invisibility 2nd-rank illusion Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V, S, M (an eyelash encased in gum arabic) Duration: Optional concentration, up to 1 hour A creature you touch becomes invisible until the spell ends. Anything the target is wearing or carrying is invisible as long as it is on the target's person. The spell ends for a target that attacks or casts a spell. *While concentrating on the spell* and no creatures currently benefit from the spell, you can use your action to touch another creature to turn it invisible. Moonbeam 2nd-rank evocation Casting Time: 1 action Range: 120 feet Components: V, S, M (several seeds of any moonseed plant and a piece of opalescent feldspar) Duration: Optional concentration, up to 1 minute A silvery beam of pale light shines down in a 5-foot radius, 40-foot-high cylinder centered on a point within range. Until the spell ends, dim light fills the cylinder. When a creature enters the spell's area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, it is engulfed in ghostly flames that cause searing pain, and it must make a Constitution saving throw. It takes 2d10 radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A shapechanger makes its saving throw with disadvantage. If it fails, it also instantly reverts to its original form and can't assume a different form until it leaves the spell's light. *While concentrating on this spell*, you can use an action to move the beam 60 feet in any direction.
October 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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burnafterrunning.bsky.social
Want to see one of the best licensed #TTRPGs out there in one-shot #ActualPlay action? Check out Unconventional GMs run of @modiphius.bsky.social #StarTrek Adventures 2e, with a tight story in the original series era!
youtu.be/-Ad9vNEzjCI?...
Star Trek Adventures : One Shot | The Dilithium Dilemma | Actual Play
YouTube video by Unconventional GMs
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October 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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wingedliongames.bsky.social
🔥 The crowdfunding campaign for Sol Tyrannus is at 97% We need only a final push! 🔥

An epic dark fantasy adventure awaits those who dare to challenge the threat of the Purple Sun. 👑

🔗 You can play DnD5e-compatible rules or our indie Narrative system gamefound.com/en/projects/...
Join the fight! ☀️⚔️
Dark Fantasy Narrative TTRPG and D&D5e-compatible Setting: Sol Tyrannus by Winged Lion Games - Gamefound
A Dark Fantasy setting inspired by both Conan the Cimmerian and Stormbringer and the genre of "peplum" movies about the Classical Age, Players assume the roles of legendary heroes—called Actors—summon...
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October 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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legitamine.bsky.social
Greetings folks! Thank you for hosting.

🎙️ Check out Legitcast ep.19 with Scott AKA Zeal Zaddy. We chat about his channel, TTRPG podcasts, worldbuilding, and actual play shows like Old Gods of Appalachia.

Full episode:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB-y...
Legitcast Ep.19 - Scott & Zeal Zaddy, Story Talk, Old Gods of Appalachia
YouTube video by Legitamine Games
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October 25, 2025 at 11:56 AM
actualplayuk.bsky.social
Happy #SelfPromoSaturday everyone!

We want to hear all about the incredible TTRPGs and Actual Play shows you're most proud of!

Shout out in the comments 📢
Engage with other creators 🤝
Share for visibility! 👀
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October 25, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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rogueoctopus.bsky.social
Happy #SelfPromoSaturday everyone!

The Kraken is hungry and wishes to feed on news of your wonderful TTRPG projects you're all working on!

Be sure to shout out in the comments 📣
Engage with other creators 🙏
Share around. The Kraken demands it! 🐙
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October 25, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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tabletopmaster.bsky.social
Working on:
- DnD 5e campaign (6 players), session 8 prep.
- DnD 5e Horror campaign (4 players), session 2 prep.
- As always, the TTM Soundboard is progressing slowly but steady.

Lots to do and I love to be able to switch tasks. :)
October 22, 2025 at 9:26 AM
actualplayuk.bsky.social
Happy #WorkInProgressWedneaday everyone!

What Actual Play and TTRPG projects are you talented lot working on this week?
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October 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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samsighs.bsky.social
Genuinely adore putting together these panels with Anne, and we've got an absolute stonker for November.

Ever wanted to hear from some of the best TTRPG designers in the business talk about making games? Well I've got them booked! Stay tuned for more.
annethegnome.bsky.social Gnome Anne @annethegnome.bsky.social · Oct 16
🧚‍♂️ Folklore in #TTRPG 👺

Friday, Oct 17 @ 3pm PT/6pm ET/11pm BST

I'm hosting a panel at twitch.tv/gnome_anne on folklore, ft the wisdom of:
✨ @bladesofmayari.bsky.social
✨ @wharthur.bsky.social
✨ @tallnerdapollo.bsky.social
✨ @nuffofabby.bsky.social

produced by @samsighs.bsky.social
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October 20, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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jcdarcy.bsky.social
Aight, guess I'm allowed to talk about the fact that I'm writing for Gallow's Corner

🥳🥳🥳
threesailsstudios.bsky.social Three Sails Studios @ Dragonmeet D/E35! @threesailsstudios.bsky.social · Oct 19
I'm so happy to have facilitated the finding of this wonder!

GALLOWS CORNER - Coming to a Goose Butt near you soon.
jcdarcy.bsky.social JC Darcy @jcdarcy.bsky.social · Oct 19
My favourite part of freelance writing work is getting to research new and wonderful things that I would never normally learn about.

This is a real place in the north of England.
October 20, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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euphoriaap.bsky.social
TONIGHT! Its Black History Month, and we're showing off game designer & GM
@chochy.co.uk's new system!

Players @theneoncaster.bsky.social, @daisypowerhour.bsky.social, @thirdvaultyarns.com, and @akingmade.bsky.social come to the end of their story...

Supported by @threesailsstudios.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 9:33 AM