Science & Sorcery
Actual play tabletop roleplaying adventures with a scientific twist! | Monthly one shots, re-launching January 2026
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- Reposted by Science & SorceryNerd Out To The Max in this ridiculous scifi one-shot filled with ear-facts, freaky parasites and the shoehorning of spice girls lyrics into any and every situation! Watch @sciwithrach.bsky.social, @samsighs.bsky.social, @drtalksalot.bsky.social and The RPGeeks in SPACE NERDS on YouTube now!
- Join us in supporting the Games Against Genocide fundraiser with $10 or more to recieve a bundle of FIFTY TTRPGs! Donate by Friday 12th Dec to help @msf.ca carry out their ongoing relief work in Palestine 🇵🇸 🕊️ LINK: tiltify.com/@jesthehuman... Organised by the amazing @jesthehuman.itch.io ❤️
- Reposted by Science & SorceryDragonmeet 2025 was a blast! Getting so many of my favourite creative nerds in one place is a unique joy 🥰 Lots of exciting collaborations on the horizon for @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social! I was too busy yapping to take pictures, but big love to everyone who made the day so special! ❤️
- We're here! Come and dragon-meet us in #PodcastZone to grab... 🌟 A shiny sticker from a dragon's hoard 🧌A hand-drawn monster to take home 📜 A zine filled with science-inspired Monsters for the @threesailsstudios.bsky.social game, Mappa Mundi! 🗺️ #Dragonmeet2025
- Check out Naomi's excellent guide for getting around the Excel today ⬇️
- Science & Sorcery is an actual play studio creating STEM focused one-shots and campaigns ⚗️ ✨ 🎲 We're a team of 4 science communicators & performers: @dagmarmadillo.bsky.social @sciwithrach.bsky.social @drtalksalot.bsky.social @alexjholt.bsky.social Watch us on YouTube! buff.ly/mBK6CbC
- Only 3 more sleeps 'til #dragonmeet! 🐉 🎲 Find our table at #PodcastZone2025 for shiny stickers, stamps, and science-inspired monsters 😱 This year, @podcastzoneuk.bsky.social is showcasing SEVENTEEN incredible TTRPG shows - get to know us here: fkth.notion.site/Podcast-Zone...
- Here's how to find us! ⬇️ #PodcastZone2025
- TONIGHT, 7pm GMT: S&S meets the RPGeeks! Our @drtalksalot.bsky.social and @sciwithrach.bsky.social join S&S alum and @whohurtyouap.bsky.social founder @samsighs.bsky.social along with the whole @rpgeeksdnd.bsky.social crew for a game of SPACE NERDS. Watch live on YouTube!
- New link: www.youtube.com/live/C6vf2AC...
- Reposted by Science & SorceryIn space only similes will save you! 'Space Nerds' is a game where tortured analogies can solve any scifi technobabble dilemma. Find out how obsessive knowledge of Pokemon, Musicals, Warhammer and the Spice Girls will save the day in a nerd-filled TTRPG-one shot live on YouTube this Tuesday!
- Nerds: Assemble! The RPGeeks have teamed up with some of the biggest nerds we could find for a cheesetastic outer space adventure. Guests @sciwithrach.bsky.social, @drtalksalot.bsky.social and @samsighs.bsky.social join the Geeks this Tuesday evening to embrace their nerdiness and save the planet!
- Reposted by Science & SorceryNerds: Assemble! The RPGeeks have teamed up with some of the biggest nerds we could find for a cheesetastic outer space adventure. Guests @sciwithrach.bsky.social, @drtalksalot.bsky.social and @samsighs.bsky.social join the Geeks this Tuesday evening to embrace their nerdiness and save the planet!
- Reposted by Science & SorceryNext up in #PodcastZone2025 is @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social! They harnesses the medium of TTRPGs to create bold, authentic, creative content that tells engaging stories built around scientific exploration. sciandsorcery.carrd.co #RPG #TTRPG #Dragonmeet #RPGconvention #tabletop #indiettrpg
- Been a little quiet over here at S&S HQ as we've been taking some time to rest & recuperate. Some news! Going forward @samsighs.bsky.social is stepping back from the team, and you can find him mostly over at @whohurtyouap.bsky.social telling sad stories. We wish him all the best for the future.
- You can also find us at this year's Dragonmeet at London's Excel, as part of the @podcastzoneuk.bsky.social So delighted to be joining the wealth of other actual play teams from around the country! bsky.app/profile/podc...
- Delighted to announce our @podcastzoneuk.bsky.social 2025 Attendees! This year, we will be representing 17 different shows at Dragonmeet! fkth.notion.site/Podcast-Zone... #TTRPG #PodcastZone #RPG #actualplay #ukpodcasts #EUpodcasts #convention #dragonmeet #roleplay #dicerolling #dnd #dicerolling
- It's released today, and so we want to throw back to our playthrough of The Time We Have: A Conversation Between Brothers www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEWz... In this one-shot Sam and Khalil play two brothers, one infected and one not, and their final days together. It is a stunning game.
- Reposted by Science & SorceryI'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!
- Reposted by Science & SorceryOoooh this'll be fun! I'll be there. Will you?!
- 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/...
- 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/...
- Reposted by Science & SorceryToday's #TTRPG loot drop: Mappa Mundi by @threesailsstudios.bsky.social, cheers for promoting @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social
- Reposted by Science & SorceryJust 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!
- 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...
- "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
- Reposted by Science & SorceryI'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!
- "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
- "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
- Reposted by Science & SorceryHUGE 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...
- Reposted by Science & SorceryHere'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!
- 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...
- 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!
- 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
- Reposted by Science & SorceryThere's still time to watch the other two episodes before you meet this ruddy marvel
- 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!
- 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!
- Reposted by Science & Sorcery"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
- 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
- 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!
- 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.
- LOVE to see more people playing this wonderful game!
- Reposted by Science & SorceryDid 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
- Reposted by Science & SorceryWe'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.
- Reposted by Science & SorceryWe 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.
- 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!
- 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
- 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.
- Reposted by Science & SorceryLoving 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!
- "The Land Out of Time" A genuinely knockout cast of performers are joining us soon for a Ten Candles game in the time of the dinosaurs! With sad sack royalty @rahrah.bsky.social, eternally sobbing @ohheyitsgina.bsky.social, scene stealing @hummalou.bsky.social & our own @drtalksalot.bsky.social
- Funding from Pride in STEM allowed us to create impactful stories exploring how science impacts our communities at large, and pay our performers to take part. Can you give us feedback on our Queer Communities season to help us keep up the good work? Link: forms.gle/7JiZSAePbpcj...
- "Whispers from the Grove" is LIVE right now! Watch as @samsighs.bsky.social takes @sciwithrach.bsky.social @drtalksalot.bsky.social @alexjholt.bsky.social & @dagmarmadillo.bsky.social on a journey into the open road! twitch.tv/scienceandsorcery
- We return tonight with Episode 2 of "Whispers from the Grove" Tonight, @samsighs.bsky.social takes @drtalksalot.bsky.social @sciwithrach.bsky.social @alexjholt.bsky.social & Dagmar out on to the open road! They have one job, find out what on earth happened to the Circle of Blaeberries! Join us!
- We'll be live on Twitch at 7pm BST twitch.tv/scienceandsorcery
- Episode 2 of "Whispers from the Grove" drops next Monday! As our party head out on the road, they'll meet some amazing characters, played by wonderful guests Up first, Hickory Skitterchips, played by the wonderful Johanna Howes of Dungeons & Doctorates Look at this artwork!!!
- Did you miss episode 1 of Whispers from the Grove? It's now available on our YouTube to enjoy whenever you please. Tune in to meet Rory, Poe, Redd and Penelope, four woodland creatures with a big adventure ahead of them! Watch now at www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZdv...
- We are now LIVE! Come hang out with us in the chat as we jump into a brand new, mini campaign! Whispers from the Grove is a Humblewood adventure taking place on the east shores of Loch Lomond! 🔗 twitch.tv/scienceandso...
- Tonight "Whispers from the Grove" begins! Watch as @samsighs.bsky.social takes @sciwithrach.bsky.social @drtalksalot.bsky.social @alexjholt.bsky.social & @dagmarmadillo.bsky.social into the Humblewood! With a drunken mayor, an elderly shrew & a forest in peril! 7pm BST twitch.tv/scienceandsorcery
- We're so excited to kick things off tonight with a trip to Humblewood Blood and Fog by our friends at @rpgeeksdnd.bsky.social has been so good too, highly recommend!
- Happy Monday everyone! What actual plays are you looking forward to checking out this week? Here's our top picks: @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social's Whispers from the Grove tonight at 7 @rpgeeksdnd.bsky.social's Blood and Fog tomorrow night at 7. Let us know your top picks in the comments!
- Tomorrow, our "Whispers from the Grove" campaign begins, as a circle of druids go missing, in an area that looks suspiciously like Loch Lomond Sam was inspired to run this campaign by the ongoing attempt by Flamingo Land to build a theme park in the area It's been rejected twice, thankfully!
- An area like Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park does not need expensive theme parks that impact wildlife, burden locals and reduce the quality of the land! We're glad to see the opposition to such a ridiculous planning application www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/planning/pla...
- Reposted by Science & SorceryDELVE, RISE and UMBRA by @annablackwell.bsky.social are all available in one handy bundle! Get the digital or softcover versions right now on from our online store and dive into these solo map-drawing games from the designer of other awesome games Apothecaria, For Small Creatures Such As We & more!
- ✨ Rory Douglas ✨ The smallest of fighters and owner of a tailor shop, Rory the Crested Tit is a small bird with big ideas for adventure. Played by @alexjholt.bsky.social, Rory will arrived on the scene during Whispers from the Grove, which launches on Monday at 7pm BST.
- Reposted by Science & SorceryHey Europe! Did you know we have a dedicated store for you? Secure physical copies of books like Embers of the Forgotten Kingdom, get yourself an owlbear plush & grab yourself a deal with our sale that is running right now! Head to eu.metalweavegames.com/ to find out more! #TTRPG #Tabletop
- Our upcoming campaign "Whispers from the Grove", will include some incredible characters! Penelope, played by Dagmar, is a warlock vulpin trying to find their way in the town of Achray. This campaign launches on Monday at 7pm BST! twitch.tv/scienceandsorcery
- Reposted by Science & SorceryHave you got your early bird tickets sorted? Early Bird registration for the BIG Event at @ri-science.bsky.social closes on 5th May! This is your chance to get your tickets at the lowest price, so don't miss out! Register at www.big.uk.com/BIG2025 Photo by Paul Clarke
- Reposted by Science & SorceryHmm, what if?? 👀
- "The Land Out of Time" What if Littlefoot never found his mum? What if @samsighs.bsky.social was let loose to run a game focused on the last dinosaurs of the Cretaceous period? What if we told this story using Ten Candles? What if we got a knockout cast to come play? Yes, what if?
- "The Land Out of Time" What if Littlefoot never found his mum? What if @samsighs.bsky.social was let loose to run a game focused on the last dinosaurs of the Cretaceous period? What if we told this story using Ten Candles? What if we got a knockout cast to come play? Yes, what if?
- Reposted by Science & SorceryThis ruling comes from a process that heard from the whole rolodex of transphobic orgs, but didn't allow any trans people to give evidence. Cool system we've got. Makes total sense. Not just a cruelty machine.
- Reposted by Science & SorceryWell fuck the UK Supreme Court and all the anti-LGBTQ+ organisations in this country. I wish you nothing but misery for every day of your already pathetic lives
- Reposted by Science & SorceryChicken facts, chicken facts, CHICKEN FACTS 🐣🐣
- 🐓Redd Bantamfleet🐓 In a few weeks time, we're launching our short mini-series "Whispers from the Grove", that uses @hitpointpress.bsky.social Humblewood setting The wonderful @sciwithrach.bsky.social steps into the shoes of feathery gallus bard and baker, Redd, owner of the Lovin' Oven
- 🐓Redd Bantamfleet🐓 In a few weeks time, we're launching our short mini-series "Whispers from the Grove", that uses @hitpointpress.bsky.social Humblewood setting The wonderful @sciwithrach.bsky.social steps into the shoes of feathery gallus bard and baker, Redd, owner of the Lovin' Oven
- This game will launch on Twitch and YouTube on 28th April at 7pm BST! twitch.tv/scienceandsorcery youtube.com/@scienceandsorcery
- Reposted by Science & SorceryMay You Fish in Interesting Times is the winner of the Indie Groundbreaker Awards (Best Art)! @ginkgogoes.bsky.social and I are honoured to be receiving the award, especially when we are among so many fanatastic nominations this year! Here's a short message from us with alt text.
- Reposted by Science & SorceryAhhhhh our first fan art! Look at this incredible artwork by @lithiarch.bsky.social that is an homage to our recent Ten Candles tragedy. "We bury what we can"
- A Fond Farewell ❤️ Our Witness to Ruin comes to an end tonight, having saved the world from a calamitous titan, our four teenage characters have some frank conversations with the gods Tune in from 7pm BST www.youtube.com/watch?v=5103...
- "We've resurrected dire wolves" is a one shot waiting to happen NO YOU HAVEN'T, THEY'RE WOLVES THAT LOOK A BIT DIFFERENT!
- Can you feel it? That voice on the air? The disturbance in the roots? A new mini series, using the Humblewood Campaign Setting is coming! Expect woodland creatures, heart wrenching moments and a forest on the edge. GM'd by Sam, & our core cast as players, this 5 part series launches on 28th April!
- Wanna see Mappa Mundi in action to convince you to go buy it? Check out this one shot we ran to get a feel for the mechanics and vibes this game can bring out. youtu.be/btstdFGqCiY?...
- Its MAPPA Monday! Did you know that Mappa Mundi - An Exploration + Ecology RPG is now available to preorder through Backerkit? Well, it is! Get your copy in the first wave by preordering this month. Physical and Digital versions available :) mappamundirpg.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
- Our Witness to Ruin campaign is drawing to a close! Our four teenage adventurers have uncovered the name of the cult leader puling the strings behind the scenes. Will they be able to stop them from releasing a titan? Or will this world be ruined. Find out at 7pm BST youtu.be/jZTwVlbjGLc
- Reposted by Science & SorceryThe RPGeeks Orbital Blues 'Blackstar' mini-series has been announced as an Early Selection for the NZ Web Fest @nzwebfest.co.nz! We're so chuffed. Massive congratulations to the cast @superdillin.bsky.social, @drakoniques.itch.io, Emily, Shamini, Fiona, and GM @edwardspence.bsky.social!
- An incredible list of UK and Europe based creators of colour that you should absolutely be nominating for a Crit Award!
- Reposted by Science & SorceryKHALIL @drtalksalot.bsky.social and RACHEL @sciwithrach.bsky.social - nominate their channel @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social for Innovation in the TTRPG Space, for their work furthering science communications and education through TTRPGs and taking their impact seriously with their 4 Goals for Gaming
- Reposted by Science & SorceryThe #CritAwards nominations open later today, and so I wanted to throw this out again! If you feel like supporting a small but growing creator in the space, id love you to consider nominating any of the projects I've been involved in below. 👀
- Reposted by Science & SorceryMappa Mundi - An Exploration + Ecology RPG is available to pre-order! After a successful Kickstarter campaign, funding over £75,000, we're happy to make Mappa Mundi available to pre-order. Order in April to receive your copy in the first wave! mappamundirpg.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
- We're so excited to be going back to the BIG Event for our 2nd appearance as speakers! We're teaming up with @eviemoriarty.bsky.social & @threesailsstudios.bsky.social to talk about "Imagining & Creating Better Worlds" Game development, sci-comm theory and a little sprinkling of social justice. ✨
- Registration for the BIG Event 2025 is open! Your chance to grab your tickets to the best science communication networking & skills event at the @ri-science.bsky.social is now here! Register with early bird rates until 5th May, & access accommodation options too! www.big.uk.com/BIG2025
- Reposted by Science & SorceryRegistration for the BIG Event 2025 is open! Your chance to grab your tickets to the best science communication networking & skills event at the @ri-science.bsky.social is now here! Register with early bird rates until 5th May, & access accommodation options too! www.big.uk.com/BIG2025
- So @drtalksalot.bsky.social and @samsighs.bsky.social just recorded something, and it is creepy, wild and utterly delightful "The Horrors persist, but so do Aye-Aye", is coming soon to Science & Sorcery! Check out this awesome game by @mumblemegs.bsky.social
- Reposted by Science & SorceryMad as Hell - Casting Call 🔔 Just a few days left to get your application in for this recording of Soulmuppet's upcoming anti-capitalist demon hunting game! Don't miss out! tally.so/r/3jv82Q
- Reposted by Science & SorceryHappy #ThrowbackThursday everyone! Today I'm sharing a Rogue Octopus Escapes adventure kindly hosted by @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social In this interstellar adventure, our cephalopod squad finds themselves far from home trying to escape an alien spaceship! youtu.be/Tb-aGjDAOQw?...
- It's International Bear Day apparently! So, why not check out our Honey Heist game we ran for Fat Bear Week with guest GM @gshowitt.bsky.social, and guest players @dewonatree.bsky.social & @cjstarry.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d2S...
