Emily Bates
@emzywb.bsky.social
Science filmmaker and TTRPG performer over with The RPGeeks 🧬🎲
Batesic Bitch
Often found counting ducks over at www.twitch.tv/emilywb
Batesic Bitch
Often found counting ducks over at www.twitch.tv/emilywb
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Emily Bates
@emzywb.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Sometimes I make science videos 🧬
Sometimes I play TTRPGs 🎲
Mostly I’m a big ol’ nerd 💕
Sometimes I play TTRPGs 🎲
Mostly I’m a big ol’ nerd 💕
Simply can’t get over this 🥰
As a thankyou for promoting #PrequelRPG earlier this year, @glyphtide.games and @quigjam.bsky.social were kind enough to commission art for the book using @rpgeeksdnd.bsky.social photos of @emzywb.bsky.social, @shamini.bsky.social & I!
Artist credit: Jericho Rose' jerichoroseillusion.carrd.co
Artist credit: Jericho Rose' jerichoroseillusion.carrd.co
December 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Simply can’t get over this 🥰
Shout out to @sagamack.bsky.social for this sensational adaptation of an old book cover to fit my character in the latest @lastlinepod.bsky.social tape!
I LOVE it 😍
I LOVE it 😍
November 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Shout out to @sagamack.bsky.social for this sensational adaptation of an old book cover to fit my character in the latest @lastlinepod.bsky.social tape!
I LOVE it 😍
I LOVE it 😍
Oh heck yeh, this was horrifying and fun and fabulous 💃
When Eldritch beings bleed into the world Candela Obscura is there to help!👻
🕸️ When the long-retired Circle of Whispered Omens receive a letter from beyond the grave, their past begins to haunt them...
Join me, my little Video Nasties for Candela Obscura: The Tarantella! 🕷️
🔗 pod.link/1844222273
🕸️ When the long-retired Circle of Whispered Omens receive a letter from beyond the grave, their past begins to haunt them...
Join me, my little Video Nasties for Candela Obscura: The Tarantella! 🕷️
🔗 pod.link/1844222273
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Oh heck yeh, this was horrifying and fun and fabulous 💃
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In an absolute post show blues hole after the end of this series. Love this cast and the story we told so much ❤️✨
Yesterday was the Mythic finale and the cast hung about after the stream for some REVELATIONS (I am, as they say, shooketh).
This is an exclusive Patron-only chat that fans will not want to miss so if you finished ep 6 and want more juicy Mythic goss, sign up here: www.patreon.com/c/RPGeeksDnD
This is an exclusive Patron-only chat that fans will not want to miss so if you finished ep 6 and want more juicy Mythic goss, sign up here: www.patreon.com/c/RPGeeksDnD
October 22, 2025 at 11:44 AM
In an absolute post show blues hole after the end of this series. Love this cast and the story we told so much ❤️✨
I've missed these little ducks and I've got a finale to plan.
Come join me getting important work done.
www.twitch.tv/emilywb
Come join me getting important work done.
www.twitch.tv/emilywb
October 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I've missed these little ducks and I've got a finale to plan.
Come join me getting important work done.
www.twitch.tv/emilywb
Come join me getting important work done.
www.twitch.tv/emilywb
Are you being peer pressured by your friends into saving (maybe?) the world?
Athymos understands.
Athymos understands.
Big decisions to be made! Divided loyalties! Doom!
The demi-gods are NOT ready for the final showdown - tomorrow, 7pm BST Live on YouTube.
Let's Get Mythical!
@hollylikesgames.bsky.social @pipgladwin.bsky.social @fkth.bsky.social @shamini.bsky.social @emzywb.bsky.social
The demi-gods are NOT ready for the final showdown - tomorrow, 7pm BST Live on YouTube.
Let's Get Mythical!
@hollylikesgames.bsky.social @pipgladwin.bsky.social @fkth.bsky.social @shamini.bsky.social @emzywb.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Are you being peer pressured by your friends into saving (maybe?) the world?
Athymos understands.
Athymos understands.
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It's Jeeksday!
Visit the Underworld with us tonight at 7pm BST!
With
@hollylikesgames.bsky.social
@pipgladwin.bsky.social
@fkth.bsky.social
@shamini.bsky.social
And DM @emzywb.bsky.social
Visit the Underworld with us tonight at 7pm BST!
With
@hollylikesgames.bsky.social
@pipgladwin.bsky.social
@fkth.bsky.social
@shamini.bsky.social
And DM @emzywb.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
It's Jeeksday!
Visit the Underworld with us tonight at 7pm BST!
With
@hollylikesgames.bsky.social
@pipgladwin.bsky.social
@fkth.bsky.social
@shamini.bsky.social
And DM @emzywb.bsky.social
Visit the Underworld with us tonight at 7pm BST!
With
@hollylikesgames.bsky.social
@pipgladwin.bsky.social
@fkth.bsky.social
@shamini.bsky.social
And DM @emzywb.bsky.social
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Voices in the water, blood in the ground and something buried in the ice...
We're finally BACK! It's the long-awaited second part of our Call of Cthulhu game with Lore Keeper Dom Allen and guest @livkennedy.bsky.social - as well as your regular geeks - together again THIS THURSDAY evening!
We're finally BACK! It's the long-awaited second part of our Call of Cthulhu game with Lore Keeper Dom Allen and guest @livkennedy.bsky.social - as well as your regular geeks - together again THIS THURSDAY evening!
October 6, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Voices in the water, blood in the ground and something buried in the ice...
We're finally BACK! It's the long-awaited second part of our Call of Cthulhu game with Lore Keeper Dom Allen and guest @livkennedy.bsky.social - as well as your regular geeks - together again THIS THURSDAY evening!
We're finally BACK! It's the long-awaited second part of our Call of Cthulhu game with Lore Keeper Dom Allen and guest @livkennedy.bsky.social - as well as your regular geeks - together again THIS THURSDAY evening!
Reposted by Emily Bates
The mortals remember.
MYTHIC returns, 7pm tonight on youtube.com/RPGeeksDnD
@emzywb.bsky.social
@pipgladwin.bsky.social
@hollylikesgames.bsky.social
@shamini.bsky.social
@fkth.bsky.social
'The Fall Of Icarus' by René Milot.
MYTHIC returns, 7pm tonight on youtube.com/RPGeeksDnD
@emzywb.bsky.social
@pipgladwin.bsky.social
@hollylikesgames.bsky.social
@shamini.bsky.social
@fkth.bsky.social
'The Fall Of Icarus' by René Milot.
October 7, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The mortals remember.
MYTHIC returns, 7pm tonight on youtube.com/RPGeeksDnD
@emzywb.bsky.social
@pipgladwin.bsky.social
@hollylikesgames.bsky.social
@shamini.bsky.social
@fkth.bsky.social
'The Fall Of Icarus' by René Milot.
MYTHIC returns, 7pm tonight on youtube.com/RPGeeksDnD
@emzywb.bsky.social
@pipgladwin.bsky.social
@hollylikesgames.bsky.social
@shamini.bsky.social
@fkth.bsky.social
'The Fall Of Icarus' by René Milot.
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Thank you so much to everyone who came to see my on-screen debut as Keeper of Arcane Lore last night. Jeej has made it into a VOD so you can watch it back here:
www.twitch.tv/videos/25805...
Look at these gorgeous investigators:
@emzywb.bsky.social
@mrsamsee.bsky.social
Posey Mehta
and Jeej
www.twitch.tv/videos/25805...
Look at these gorgeous investigators:
@emzywb.bsky.social
@mrsamsee.bsky.social
Posey Mehta
and Jeej
October 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Thank you so much to everyone who came to see my on-screen debut as Keeper of Arcane Lore last night. Jeej has made it into a VOD so you can watch it back here:
www.twitch.tv/videos/25805...
Look at these gorgeous investigators:
@emzywb.bsky.social
@mrsamsee.bsky.social
Posey Mehta
and Jeej
www.twitch.tv/videos/25805...
Look at these gorgeous investigators:
@emzywb.bsky.social
@mrsamsee.bsky.social
Posey Mehta
and Jeej
Reposted by Emily Bates
We are live!
Come join us for some Tarot Call of Cthulhu!
@emzywb.bsky.social
@mrsamsee.bsky.social
twitch.tv/thesummoning...
Come join us for some Tarot Call of Cthulhu!
@emzywb.bsky.social
@mrsamsee.bsky.social
twitch.tv/thesummoning...
TheSummoningCircle_ - Twitch
Call of Cthulhu W/ Keeper Holly Musgrave │The Summoning Circle
twitch.tv
October 1, 2025 at 5:56 PM
We are live!
Come join us for some Tarot Call of Cthulhu!
@emzywb.bsky.social
@mrsamsee.bsky.social
twitch.tv/thesummoning...
Come join us for some Tarot Call of Cthulhu!
@emzywb.bsky.social
@mrsamsee.bsky.social
twitch.tv/thesummoning...
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Let’s see if she’s a KEEPER!
At 6:30pm, we’ll be streaming live in person Call of Cthulhu on twitch.tv/thesummoning...
I’ll be Keeping a scenario I’ve written, and I’m joined by amazing investigators:
@emzywb.bsky.social
@mrsamsee.bsky.social
Posey Mehta
And of course JEEJ!
At 6:30pm, we’ll be streaming live in person Call of Cthulhu on twitch.tv/thesummoning...
I’ll be Keeping a scenario I’ve written, and I’m joined by amazing investigators:
@emzywb.bsky.social
@mrsamsee.bsky.social
Posey Mehta
And of course JEEJ!
October 1, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Let’s see if she’s a KEEPER!
At 6:30pm, we’ll be streaming live in person Call of Cthulhu on twitch.tv/thesummoning...
I’ll be Keeping a scenario I’ve written, and I’m joined by amazing investigators:
@emzywb.bsky.social
@mrsamsee.bsky.social
Posey Mehta
And of course JEEJ!
At 6:30pm, we’ll be streaming live in person Call of Cthulhu on twitch.tv/thesummoning...
I’ll be Keeping a scenario I’ve written, and I’m joined by amazing investigators:
@emzywb.bsky.social
@mrsamsee.bsky.social
Posey Mehta
And of course JEEJ!
Let's go PART 3!
Just some grown ups playing DnD!
Emily Bates - @emzywb.bsky.social
Holly Musgrave - @hollylikesgames.bsky.social
Pip Gladwin - @pipgladwin.bsky.social
Fiona Howat - @fkth.bsky.social
Shamini Bundell - @shamini.bsky.social
Emily Bates - @emzywb.bsky.social
Holly Musgrave - @hollylikesgames.bsky.social
Pip Gladwin - @pipgladwin.bsky.social
Fiona Howat - @fkth.bsky.social
Shamini Bundell - @shamini.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Let's go PART 3!
This intro came to me very suddenly ⚡️ I was out on a walk and had to sit down and type it out on my phone before it left my brain.
I really like it and I hope you do too ☺️
I really like it and I hope you do too ☺️
A new myth begins, and the old world is about to change...
Mythic, a six-part DnD story, continues tonight at 7pm UK with DM @emzywb.bsky.social.
Mythic, a six-part DnD story, continues tonight at 7pm UK with DM @emzywb.bsky.social.
September 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
This intro came to me very suddenly ⚡️ I was out on a walk and had to sit down and type it out on my phone before it left my brain.
I really like it and I hope you do too ☺️
I really like it and I hope you do too ☺️
Reposted by Emily Bates
Less than an hour until things get MYTHIC!!!
Four heroes, neither gods nor mortals, gifted with incredible powers.
Pallas is @hollylikesgames.bsky.social
Lelidi is @fkth.bsky.social
Danaos is @pipgladwin.bsky.social
Athymos is @shamini.bsky.social
Watch 'Mythic' DnD live Sept 16th from 7pm BST on youtube.com/RPGeeksDnD.
Pallas is @hollylikesgames.bsky.social
Lelidi is @fkth.bsky.social
Danaos is @pipgladwin.bsky.social
Athymos is @shamini.bsky.social
Watch 'Mythic' DnD live Sept 16th from 7pm BST on youtube.com/RPGeeksDnD.
September 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Less than an hour until things get MYTHIC!!!
IM EXCITED
Four heroes, neither gods nor mortals, gifted with incredible powers.
Pallas is @hollylikesgames.bsky.social
Lelidi is @fkth.bsky.social
Danaos is @pipgladwin.bsky.social
Athymos is @shamini.bsky.social
Watch 'Mythic' DnD live Sept 16th from 7pm BST on youtube.com/RPGeeksDnD.
Pallas is @hollylikesgames.bsky.social
Lelidi is @fkth.bsky.social
Danaos is @pipgladwin.bsky.social
Athymos is @shamini.bsky.social
Watch 'Mythic' DnD live Sept 16th from 7pm BST on youtube.com/RPGeeksDnD.
September 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
IM EXCITED
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This is becoming my go-to gif for new RPGeeks series
a woman sitting in front of a shelf with a book called nemesis
Alt: A woman, dancing in her sit with excitement
media.tenor.com
September 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM
This is becoming my go-to gif for new RPGeeks series
Reposted by Emily Bates
Mythic starts today!
We'll be live at youtube.com/RPGeeksDnD for the first episode of an epic new DnD series.
Don't miss the party, from 7pm BST!
We'll be live at youtube.com/RPGeeksDnD for the first episode of an epic new DnD series.
Don't miss the party, from 7pm BST!
WE'RE BACK with a brand new series!
DnD meets Greek mythology in MYTHIC: 6 episodes of drama, danger and demi-gods beneath a modern day Mount Olympus.
DM Emily Bates takes the reigns this Tuesday with special guests @pipgladwin.bsky.social and @hollylikesgames.bsky.social joining your usual Geeks!
DnD meets Greek mythology in MYTHIC: 6 episodes of drama, danger and demi-gods beneath a modern day Mount Olympus.
DM Emily Bates takes the reigns this Tuesday with special guests @pipgladwin.bsky.social and @hollylikesgames.bsky.social joining your usual Geeks!
September 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Mythic starts today!
We'll be live at youtube.com/RPGeeksDnD for the first episode of an epic new DnD series.
Don't miss the party, from 7pm BST!
We'll be live at youtube.com/RPGeeksDnD for the first episode of an epic new DnD series.
Don't miss the party, from 7pm BST!
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This is a really fun concept from @emzywb.bsky.social. Such great potential for comedy and conflict! Making myself a sad boi (tm) for it.
In a bustling city, four demi-gods live a life of celebrity: interviews, sponsorships, reality TV.
While they mingle with common folks, Greek Pantheon 'The Family' rules from on high.
Now tension is rising and these heroes are about to be caught in the middle of it.
MYTHIC DnD starts Tuesday!
While they mingle with common folks, Greek Pantheon 'The Family' rules from on high.
Now tension is rising and these heroes are about to be caught in the middle of it.
MYTHIC DnD starts Tuesday!
WE'RE BACK with a brand new series!
DnD meets Greek mythology in MYTHIC: 6 episodes of drama, danger and demi-gods beneath a modern day Mount Olympus.
DM Emily Bates takes the reigns this Tuesday with special guests @pipgladwin.bsky.social and @hollylikesgames.bsky.social joining your usual Geeks!
DnD meets Greek mythology in MYTHIC: 6 episodes of drama, danger and demi-gods beneath a modern day Mount Olympus.
DM Emily Bates takes the reigns this Tuesday with special guests @pipgladwin.bsky.social and @hollylikesgames.bsky.social joining your usual Geeks!
September 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
This is a really fun concept from @emzywb.bsky.social. Such great potential for comedy and conflict! Making myself a sad boi (tm) for it.
This one is gonna be something ⚡️
WE'RE BACK with a brand new series!
DnD meets Greek mythology in MYTHIC: 6 episodes of drama, danger and demi-gods beneath a modern day Mount Olympus.
DM Emily Bates takes the reigns this Tuesday with special guests @pipgladwin.bsky.social and @hollylikesgames.bsky.social joining your usual Geeks!
DnD meets Greek mythology in MYTHIC: 6 episodes of drama, danger and demi-gods beneath a modern day Mount Olympus.
DM Emily Bates takes the reigns this Tuesday with special guests @pipgladwin.bsky.social and @hollylikesgames.bsky.social joining your usual Geeks!
September 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
This one is gonna be something ⚡️
Reposted by Emily Bates
Join us tonight for one last summer party with only a little bit of murder ✨
It's going to be a BIG one 🕰️☠️
youtube.com/live/yiMi_N6...
It's going to be a BIG one 🕰️☠️
youtube.com/live/yiMi_N6...
LIVE | Blood on the Clocktower | Clocktower Summer on Expert Mode
YouTube video by The RPGeeks
youtube.com
September 2, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Join us tonight for one last summer party with only a little bit of murder ✨
It's going to be a BIG one 🕰️☠️
youtube.com/live/yiMi_N6...
It's going to be a BIG one 🕰️☠️
youtube.com/live/yiMi_N6...
Despite what you might think about the various Geeks and our differing sense of humor - I did not write this post.
And I'm not sure @shamini.bsky.social really understands the level of hilarious that I find it 😂
And I'm not sure @shamini.bsky.social really understands the level of hilarious that I find it 😂
It's hot.
It's clock.
It's the RPGeeks' and friends' Clocktower Summer, tonight on YouTube.com/RPGeeksDnD...
😈
🌞
🥵
It's clock.
It's the RPGeeks' and friends' Clocktower Summer, tonight on YouTube.com/RPGeeksDnD...
😈
🌞
🥵
You've heard of Hot Girl Summer...
But what about Hot Clocktower Summer?
Come enjoy sun, sea, and murder every Tuesday with me and @rpgeeksdnd.bsky.social! Live at 7pm BST (11am PT/2pm ET):
🏖️ 12th Aug
🍹 19th Aug
🔪 26th Aug
🩸 2nd Sept
Watch the first game here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-F_...
But what about Hot Clocktower Summer?
Come enjoy sun, sea, and murder every Tuesday with me and @rpgeeksdnd.bsky.social! Live at 7pm BST (11am PT/2pm ET):
🏖️ 12th Aug
🍹 19th Aug
🔪 26th Aug
🩸 2nd Sept
Watch the first game here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-F_...
August 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Despite what you might think about the various Geeks and our differing sense of humor - I did not write this post.
And I'm not sure @shamini.bsky.social really understands the level of hilarious that I find it 😂
And I'm not sure @shamini.bsky.social really understands the level of hilarious that I find it 😂
Well this is amazing.
This story came at a really crucial moment in my own personal journey with grief and I couldn't have asked for a more understanding group to explore it with 💕
Thank you @njwebfest.bsky.social ✨
This story came at a really crucial moment in my own personal journey with grief and I couldn't have asked for a more understanding group to explore it with 💕
Thank you @njwebfest.bsky.social ✨
Well, this is a bit wild.
We are so thoroughly astonished to be nominated for 4 awards at @njwebfest.bsky.social. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
✨Best Premise of an Actual Play
✨Best Overlay Design
✨Outstanding Drama
✨Best Ensemble Cast
Huuuuge congratulations to our fellow nominees!
We are so thoroughly astonished to be nominated for 4 awards at @njwebfest.bsky.social. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
✨Best Premise of an Actual Play
✨Best Overlay Design
✨Outstanding Drama
✨Best Ensemble Cast
Huuuuge congratulations to our fellow nominees!
August 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Well this is amazing.
This story came at a really crucial moment in my own personal journey with grief and I couldn't have asked for a more understanding group to explore it with 💕
Thank you @njwebfest.bsky.social ✨
This story came at a really crucial moment in my own personal journey with grief and I couldn't have asked for a more understanding group to explore it with 💕
Thank you @njwebfest.bsky.social ✨