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Edward Spence
@edwardspence.bsky.social
He/Him. Producer, actor, accomplished self-deprecator. Award-winning Game Master. Game Designer for Warcradle Studios. All views my own.
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New social media account? Alright - let's do this again...

I'm an actor, game designer and Forever GM! If you're looking for an experienced sound editor, a cast member for your projects, or a GM to help facilitate your stories, I'm just an email away.

edjspence@hotmail.co.uk

Let's collaborate. 🎲
All meaningful stories must end. And this has meant so much to me.

Join @blackgirlmage.bsky.social, @causticphoenix.bsky.social, @critbard.com, @estelofimladris.bsky.social, @jwcartwright.bsky.social and @seum.bsky.social on Jan 13th, as we dive into the Fourth Age of Middle-earth, one final time.
"Don’t the great tales ever end?”

The war is over. The fellowship stands victorious. All there is left to tell is the ending of their tale...

The final chapter of The Fourth Age, our three season ode to the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, airs on Tuesday 13th January, 12:30pm Pacific.
January 4, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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"Don’t the great tales ever end?”

The war is over. The fellowship stands victorious. All there is left to tell is the ending of their tale...

The final chapter of The Fourth Age, our three season ode to the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, airs on Tuesday 13th January, 12:30pm Pacific.
January 4, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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We are honoured to be placed in such esteemed company. That our trilogy of seasons has touched so many means more than we can possibly express. Thank you all for the love, for your stories, and for your kindness. We will need them all as we enter a new year.
🚨 Final 2025 Audio Fiction World Cup Ranking 🚨

The tallies are in, we can finally put a bow on the 2025 AFWC! We had an incredible year with a wildly close finish at the top!

Visit our website digitalmediaworldcup... for the complete list! #AudioFiction #FictionPodcast #ActualPlay #AudioDrama
January 3, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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We are overjoyed to announce that yesterday, our Loremaster @edwardspence.bsky.social won the Hollywood Series Award for Best Game Master - Actual Play (Video).

Thank you to the judging panel, and to @tabletopartsfund.org for making our awards journey possible! What a perfect way to end the year.
December 31, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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What A Year.

It's time for the biggest of cheers for our fantastic guests and our awesome audience who all helped make 2025 so special.

To celebrate we've crammed some of the best (and worst!) moments into this short video!
December 30, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Before New Year's Eve comes around... it feels fitting to share a small teaser for what we have in store for the coming year.

May the Force be with you.
In 2026, the Force will be with you. Always.
December 30, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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In 2026, the Force will be with you. Always.
December 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
It is strange, after thirty odd years, to finally find oneself.

2025 was transformative, personally and professionally. And there are so many to thank. For your art, your inspiration, and your friendship.

There is not nearly enough space to put my gratitude into words. But I will certainly try.
December 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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My 2025 year in art. Created a lot and it was hard to pick for some months. I feel like I have levelled up in many of my technical skills.

[ #artsummary2025 #art ]
December 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Not everything is research for TTRPG actual play. But in this case...

...no, I couldn't possibly say.
December 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The winter period is a tough time, even during the best of years. Help Liv out if you can. It means the world right now.
I've been keeping this to myself but I thought it was time to say, I was let go from my job just before Christmas after moving to a new city with my disabled partner for it🎄🎁 I've popped a few board games and TTRPGs on eBay, you'd be helping me out by treating yourself to one 💖 ebay.us/m/luBkh7
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December 22, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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I've been keeping this to myself but I thought it was time to say, I was let go from my job just before Christmas after moving to a new city with my disabled partner for it🎄🎁 I've popped a few board games and TTRPGs on eBay, you'd be helping me out by treating yourself to one 💖 ebay.us/m/luBkh7
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December 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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SEEKING PERFORMERS for SEASON 2 CAMPAIGN of UNDYING CORRUPTION, a 5e Korean Folk & Mythology adventure book, sponsored by @nineheavenspress.bsky.social & streaming live on Saturdays, starting in February 2026.

Casting call closes January 10th.

Apply: forms.gle/QVwbSC5hk1XF... 👻

#TTRPG #Casting
December 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Jasper's work has come to define our show, no more so than with this piece. A monumentally skilled artist and an endlessly generous collaborator, we cannot recommend them enough.
So pleased to be able to reveal this piece I did for @calltoadventure.bsky.social for their amazing actual play TTRPG, The Fourth Age.

[ #jasperdraws #fantasyart #thefourthage #lotr ]
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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So pleased to be able to reveal this piece I did for @calltoadventure.bsky.social for their amazing actual play TTRPG, The Fourth Age.

[ #jasperdraws #fantasyart #thefourthage #lotr ]
December 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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How can you give lore beyond RPing with NPCs, offering PCs in-game texts, or just straight-up dumping information at the players?

Jesse Galena and I are live NOW on Second Wind’s Twitch stream to discuss environmental storytelling in TTRPGs! Swing by and ask your Qs!

twitch.tv/secondwindgroup
Thrilled to talk with @byconniechang.bsky.social from @transplanarrpg.bsky.social about environmental storytelling in TTRPGs in about an hour (430 pm est).
See you at @secondwindgroup.com's Twitch for RPG Help Desk!
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December 18, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I am so immeasurably proud of this epic story. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined that I would be given the chance to explore Middle-earth, let alone with such a cast as this. I will never take it for granted.

Our tale comes to an end early next year. We will see you then.
The Dark Tree is defeated. Middle-earth has been saved. Our fellowship endures. And after two years and three seasons, the multi-award winning next chapter in Middle-earth's story has come to an end.

Our finale will air early 2026. Expect an announcement soon.
December 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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The Dark Tree is defeated. Middle-earth has been saved. Our fellowship endures. And after two years and three seasons, the multi-award winning next chapter in Middle-earth's story has come to an end.

Our finale will air early 2026. Expect an announcement soon.
December 18, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Nesting partner had a meeting while I was watching this today, it is nearly the end of the series so shit is getting intense and sad.

I’m sorry to inform you watching emotional APs on mute is accidentally hilarious. Everyone looks SO UPSET 😭😂😭
WE ARE LIVE WITH THE FOURTH AGE!

Annúminas has been saved. The Dark Tree is defeated, and Middle-earth defended. But in a final, desperate act, the Enemy's eye turns toward the Grey Havens. One last battle yet remains...

WATCH HERE: twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject

We'll see you in chat!
December 17, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Our penultimate episode begins now. The fellowship have won... but at what cost?

Join us live in chat!
WE ARE LIVE WITH THE FOURTH AGE!

Annúminas has been saved. The Dark Tree is defeated, and Middle-earth defended. But in a final, desperate act, the Enemy's eye turns toward the Grey Havens. One last battle yet remains...

WATCH HERE: twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject

We'll see you in chat!
December 16, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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WE ARE LIVE WITH THE FOURTH AGE!

Annúminas has been saved. The Dark Tree is defeated, and Middle-earth defended. But in a final, desperate act, the Enemy's eye turns toward the Grey Havens. One last battle yet remains...

WATCH HERE: twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject

We'll see you in chat!
December 16, 2025 at 8:40 PM
This piece speaks for itself (check out the timelapse response to the post below), but Nala's art for this PAX Unplugged panel was truly something else, elevating our game into something hilarious, accessible, and chameleonic. What an absolute joy to have a front row seat and watch them work.
Super late but at #PAXU this year, I was asked to be the live cartographer for a The Quiet Year actual play with @blackgirlmage.bsky.social @edwardspence.bsky.social @kendomakesfilms.bsky.social and @drakoniques.itch.io

This was the final map of Company Town 🤠
December 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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This is the time lapse of the map; I wish I could have recorded in real time but alas :’) the nature of The Quiet Year is very transformative and the MAKING of the map is its own story.

Huge thanks to @blackgirlmage.bsky.social for inviting me to do this!! I had a BLAST!!
December 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Super late but at #PAXU this year, I was asked to be the live cartographer for a The Quiet Year actual play with @blackgirlmage.bsky.social @edwardspence.bsky.social @kendomakesfilms.bsky.social and @drakoniques.itch.io

This was the final map of Company Town 🤠
December 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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The end of this episode has lived rent-free in my head all week.

Mithlond, I'm coming.
WE ARE LIVE WITH THE FOURTH AGE!

Chicory is wounded. Theodas has fallen. The fate of the fellowship stands upon a knife's edge. And the Enemy closes in. All seems lost. What hope yet remains for the people of Middle-earth...?

WATCH HERE: twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject

We'll see you in chat!
December 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM