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Edward Spence @edwardspence.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

PAX Unplugged is my favourite con of the year, and I am thrilled to announce that I will be there again this December! I have some exciting announcements coming soon, but in the meantime - whether you need a panellist, host, or simply want to grab me for a game of Magic - feel free to reach out!

A photo of Edward Spence (pale features, short brown hair and stubble, collarless dark shirt) with the words "PAX Unplugged: December 4th through 6th."

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

UK Games Expo has banned generative AI art, text, and merchandise across all NEC exhibition halls, bringing the convention in line with broader British tabletop standards. Standholders face removal or bans if their products aren't made by humans. #UKGE

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UK Games Expo bans generative AI art and text across all trade halls

UK Games Expo has introduced a mandatory policy prohibiting generative AI art and text across all NEC trade halls, requiring exhibitors to sell only human-made games.

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Joséphine McAdam @jcvim.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Wrapped the most magical week of filming, surrounded by such dearly loved friends!!!!! Ahhhhh!!!!;!!;! I cannot wait to share it all with you in due time. ❤️ Sorry to tease, as it will be some time before it’s out to the public, but I just had to express my joy and excitement! Feeling so grateful!

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Edward Spence @edwardspence.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

We are LIVE! As for how long we will be ALIVE, however... well, tune in and find out.

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Candace the Magnificent 🔜 PAXU @thecandacemarie.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Who needs Saturday morning cartoons when you have a table of baddies to watch instead? See y’all at noon EST for some thrills and chills!

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Candace the Magnificent 🔜 PAXU @thecandacemarie.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

THIS SATURDAY!!! @intersectionscch.blacksky.app is at our helm and guiding us through a post-apocalyptic zombie story in DREAD! 🩸 Starring @blizzb3ar.bsky.social @edwardspence.bsky.social & @dauntlys.bsky.social starting at 12p EST. Let’s raise 💵 for @dotsrpg.org! Twitch.tv/candacethemagnificent

Gaming 4 Every Body 2026
Event by: Candace the Magnificent

System: Dread
GM: Cassie Walker aka Lamia
Starring
Blizzbear
Dauntlys
Edward Spence
Candace the Magnificent

Saturday, July 25th at 12p EST

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Edward Spence @edwardspence.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I am so endlessly proud of @valiantdorian.bsky.social, @jaspermillerart.com, along with the entire cast & crew behind The Fourth Age! Congratulations to all the phenomenal nominees! Go vote for your favourites now, and uplift their incredible work.

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The Fourth Age | Book Three @calltoadventure.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The Fourth Age stars: - @blackgirlmage.bsky.social as Mistiel - @causticphoenix.bsky.social as Eona - @critbard.com as Iairen - @estelofimladris.bsky.social as Aerlind - @jwcartwright.bsky.social as Theodas - @seum.bsky.social as Chicory Taproot And @edwardspence.bsky.social as The Loremaster.

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The Fourth Age | Book Three @calltoadventure.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Shadows of Gotham stars: - @heycalamityyy.bsky.social as Lyla McCabe - @thekappachris.bsky.social as Ben Aden Tora - @seum.bsky.social as Dodi Dixie - @thecandacemarie.bsky.social as Edie Kasumba - @valiantdorian.bsky.social as Randhir Villefort With @edwardspence.bsky.social as the Game Master.

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The Fourth Age | Book Three @calltoadventure.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We're honoured to have two of our shows nominated in this year's @critawards.bsky.social! BEST PLAYER (INDIE) BEST CHARACTER ARTIST BEST TTRPG-RELATED CHARITY ORG/EVENT Congratulations to all the nominees! Vote below: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... And watch this space. We have news coming...

Valiant Dorian (desi man with medium-length wavy black hair and stubble), wearing a brown print shirt and a bear mask. He pushes his hair back, and stares towards the camera.

Over him are the words "Crit Awards Finalist. Best Player (Indie) as Randhir Villefort in Shadows of Gotham."

An illustration from the final season of The Fourth Age. The angle is low, looking up. The sky is dominated by a cloud lit by golden hour, and there are cherry blossom trees sending pink petals through the piece. Two figures stand next to one another: Mistiel (elf with dark brown skin, copper cape, long white box braids half up, golden armour) and Eona (human with pale features, dark brown long hair with golden scales woven through, leathers and cape).

Over them are the words "Best Character Artist Finalist for The Fourth Age."

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Jasper Miller 🐦‍⬛ @jaspermillerart.com · 20/07/2026

Extremely honoured to be nominated for Best Character Artist in the Crit Awards for my illustration work on The Fourth Age! Thank you, once again, to the team that trusted me with such special characters for such a beloved production. @calltoadventure.bsky.social

Illustration of the fellowship from the Fourth Age actual play. The angle is low, looking up. The sky is dominated by a cloud lit by golden hour, and there are cherry blossom trees sending petals through the piece. From left: Iairen (elf, medium brown skin, kinky brown hair with undercut and half up style, blue robes); Chicory (hobbit-elfish, lilac dress, pale skin, brown hair in loose waves, holding a wooden staff); Theodas (bald elf, many scars, dark beard, golden interlocking armor, dull blue cape); Mistiel (elf with dark brown skin, copper cape, long white box braids half up, golden armour); Eona (human, dark brown long hair with golden scales woven through, leathers and cape, holding a sword); Aerlind (elf, dark hair, blue fine outfit, tanned skin, east asian features, holds an astrolabe in two hands).

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12 Sided Studios @12sidedstudios.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🚨 FINAL 48 HOURS 🚨 As the Force of Extinction BackerKit campaign enters its final 2 days, this is your last chance to snag your place at the table to play with our incredible DMs @jwcartwright.bsky.social @edwardspence.bsky.social @byconniechang.bsky.social 🎲 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/1...

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12 Sided Studios @12sidedstudios.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

😱 FORCE OF EXTINCTION LIVESTREAM FINALE! Thursday 16th July 8PM BST/12PM PDT😱 Come and join the fantastic @jwcartwright.bsky.social @edwardspence.bsky.social and @cpytel.bsky.social LIVE as they celebrate the closing hours of the Force of Extinction Backerkit campaign: vist.ly/5a2v6

Event promo with 'Force of Extinction Live Stream' text and hosts' headshots.

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Dillin Apelyan - Bob the Builder's #1 Guy @superdillin.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

One Shot: Force of Extinction my beloved @12sidedstudios.bsky.social @drakoniques.itch.io @thecandacemarie.bsky.social @edwardspence.bsky.social The full series is out now wherever you listen to podcasts!!!

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Candace the Magnificent 🔜 PAXU @thecandacemarie.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Please please please apply! I was a judge in 2023 and it was such a great time. It is a lot of work and you def need a support system and some room for the stuff you're sent, but don't sleep on this. We need diverse people to judge this art, not just the average white man gamers.

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Candace the Magnificent 🔜 PAXU @thecandacemarie.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

THE FINALE!! Listen to it now on the freshly 2026 Ennie Award nominated show, One Shot with @superdillin.bsky.social 😍😍😍

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One Shot Podcast @oneshotpod.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

NEW EPISODE! Part 3 and the finale of Force of Extinction is out now! New York wasteland survivors confront the Rat King in his lair. ft. @superdillin.bsky.social @edwardspence.bsky.social @thecandacemarie.bsky.social @drakoniques.itch.io Links below 🔗⬇️

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Chad Pytel @cpytel.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

We’ve got 13 days left in the Backerkit campaign and still going strong. Back now to help us hit our next stretch goal. forceofextinction.com/backerkit

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Edward Spence @edwardspence.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

In this dangerous and hopeless world, what are you fighting for...? Join us for our final How To Play video, as @jwcartwright.bsky.social and I walk you through how to build your home and draw on its resources in @12sidedstudios.bsky.social's Force of Extinction! www.youtube.com/watch?v=o91g...

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Settlements 🏠 | How to Play Force of Extinction - Episode 4

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One Shot Podcast @oneshotpod.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

NEW EPISODE! Three survivors traverse the dangerous wasteland of New York City in search of the Tree of Life. ft. @superdillin.bsky.social @edwardspence.bsky.social @thecandacemarie.bsky.social @drakoniques.itch.io Links below 🔗⬇️

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12 Sided Studios @12sidedstudios.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Always wanted to play in a game GM'd by the incredible @jwcartwright.bsky.social @edwardspence.bsky.social or @byconniechang.bsky.social? There's a Pledge Tier for you and 3 friends, or an Add On for one! Then what are you waiting for? Grab yourself at little treat over on: vist.ly/597xd

A promo for 'Force of Extinction' with a castle and two men.

Force of Extinction game bundle with character illustration, game accessories, and a smiling person.

Promotional graphic for Force of Extinction online play bundle with board game items and a man.

Force of Extinction bundle with game cards, dice, backpack, and a person smiling.

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12 Sided Studios @12sidedstudios.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

As part of our Force of Extinction BackerKit campaign, @jwcartwright.bsky.social and @edwardspence.bsky.social thought it would be a great idea to record their own version of Hot Ones, only to be released when we reached our goal. This is that video... 👀🔥 vist.ly/593jz

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Edward Spence @edwardspence.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

You are Survivors. But what, exactly, are you surviving...? Join us for the third in this How To Play series for @12sidedstudios.bsky.social's Force of Extinction, as @jwcartwright.bsky.social and I explore the adversaries and creatures at the GM's disposal... www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zyX...

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Combat & Adversaries ⚔️ | How to Play Force of Extinction - Episode 3

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One Shot Podcast @oneshotpod.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

NEW EPISODE! Guest GM and Game Designer Edward Spence leads us through character and world creation for Force of Extinction! ft. @superdillin.bsky.social @edwardspence.bsky.social @thecandacemarie.bsky.social @drakoniques.itch.io Links below 🔗⬇️

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Edward Spence @edwardspence.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

So, you've created your Survivor! But how to use them...? Join us, in the second of our How To Play videos for @12sidedstudios.bsky.social's Force of Extinction, as @jwcartwright.bsky.social and I take you through how to roll dice and make Skill Checks! www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pd0...

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Rolling the Dice 🎲 | How to Play Force of Extinction - Episode 2

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12 Sided Studios @12sidedstudios.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🎉 First Stretch Goal Reached! 🎉 We've smashed through the first threshold and additional roll tables and story hooks have been unlocked! Our next stretch goal: At $25k we will be adding two additional Archetypes to the Core Rules, giving you ten options to choose from, to be determined by you!

A graphic showing stretch goals for Force of Extinction, including roll tables and survivor archetypes. It features a stylized design with chains, text, and a bottle cap.

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Edward Spence @edwardspence.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Do you have what it takes to survive the Evopocalypse...? Join us, in the first of our How To Play videos, as @jwcartwright.bsky.social and I take you through how to build your character in @12sidedstudios.bsky.social's Force of Extinction... youtu.be/tXGI1XRskz0?...

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Build Your Survivor 💀 | How to Play Force of Extinction - Episode 1

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Edward Spence @edwardspence.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The BackerKit for Force of Extinction is LIVE! I am so, SO proud of the everyone behind this game, from my fellow designers Jasper and Chad, to the incredible 12 Sided Studios team for all the art, graphics, and the videos you'll be seeing over the next month. Go back Force of Extinction now!

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12 Sided Studios @12sidedstudios.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

🎉 It's official... the Force of Extinction BackerKit is now LIVE! 🎉 Help us reach our goal by backing a Pledge Tier to get your hands on exclusive goodies and once in a lifetime experiences. PLUS Physical Tier pledges made in the first 48hr will receive a special D20! vist.ly/57y57

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12 Sided Studios @12sidedstudios.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

😱 FORCE OF EXTINCTION LIVESTREAM! TUESDAY 16TH JUNE, 6PM BST/10AM PDT😱 Come and join the incredible Edward Spence, Chad Pytel and Jess Jewell LIVE tonight to celebrate the launch of the Force of Extinction Backerkit campaign: vist.ly/57wqm It's all kicking off here in the Evopocalypse!

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BlackwaterDnD - Good Friends, Better Stories @blackwaterdnd.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

In no particular order, our winners are: >The Six Gun Sisterhood from @maiasgameroom.bsky.social of Maia's Game Room! > Love Leaves A Mark from @nunotxr.bsky.social of Chain Lightning Studios! > Signals from @shawkgames.bsky.social & @therealmacguffin.bsky.social !

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Nick Munro Turner ➡️ UKGE 2027? @nickmunroturner.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I'm so excited for this. A lush and dangerous post-apocalyptic setting and mechanics that really make you feel like you're fighting for your life in a world where nature absolutely dwarves you and your fellow survivors! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IDb...

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FORCE OF EXTINCTION | A New TTRPG from 12 Sided Studios

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Edward Spence @edwardspence.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

You should go wish Dillin the happiest of birthdays. Not only has he done more to shape the Actual Play medium than can possibly be put into words, but Dillin enriches the lives of truly everyone lucky enough to meet them. I know mine has been. Happy birthday, to one of the best to ever do it.

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12 Sided Studios @12sidedstudios.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

🫶 We love when women 🫶 Want the chance to come join us for a weekend escape in an actual castle, to play Force of Extinction with Jasper and Edward? Then come join other survivors of the Evopocalypse over on our BackerKit, which launches this time next week! vist.ly/56w4p

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12 Sided Studios @12sidedstudios.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Grit, wit and survival - which stat would your character be best in? Join other survivors of the Evopocalypse over on our BackerKit - launching in a week, you can learn more about our new TTRPG by following, and get IMMEDIATE access to the FREE Digital Quick Start Guide! vist.ly/56w4p

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12 Sided Studios @12sidedstudios.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Humanity is on the verge of Extinction, and planet Earth has never been more alive... Force of Extinction is a brand new TTRPG, set to launch on June 16th. Check out the BackerKit now to get your hands on the FREE Digital Guide today! vist.ly/56rbz

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12 Sided Studios @12sidedstudios.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

😱 FORCE OF EXTINCTION LIVESTREAM TOMORROW! 6PM BST/10AM PDT😱 Join @jw_cartwright @edward_spence_ and @chad.pytel tomorrow night (Monday 1st June) as they watch the brand new Actual Play, and review our second set of BackerKit tiers. We look forward to seeing you all there! vist.ly/5632f

Promotional poster for the Force of Extinction live stream featuring Chad Pytel, Jasper William Cartwright, and Edward Spence. Includes playful design elements and bold text.

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12 Sided Studios @12sidedstudios.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

❗ FORCE OF EXTINCTION ACTUAL PLAY INCOMING ❗ Welcome to the Evopocalypse. Become the post-apocalyptic hero of your dreams as you are hunted by twisted creatures with no memory of the animals they once were. Full game arrives Monday! And don't forget to sign-up on Backerkit: vist.ly/55wu6

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Edward Spence @edwardspence.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Three things are certain in this life: death, taxes... ...and that Sasha will always require a little attention halfway through an emotional recording.

Edward (pale features, wavy brown hair and short beard) wearing a light red shirt, holding a very pampered brown cat, her eyes closed in contentment.

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D20 Deathmatch @d20deathmatch.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Chaos demands your presence! 🔴LIVE NOW Twitch.tv/d20deathmatch ft. @edwardspence.bsky.social & @seum.bsky.social

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Edward Spence @edwardspence.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Force of Extinction is LIVE on Backerkit! We're immensely proud of this system, and to see it out in the wild is as surreal as it is emotional. Thank you to everyone who brought it into being, through playtesting, watching its actual plays, or simply your moral support. Follow the game now!

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Force of Extinction @forceofextinction.com · 03/04/2026

We're now LIVE on Backerkit, launching in May. Follow and reserve your spot for a custom Force of Extinction d20 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/1...

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Force of Extinction TTRPG Launch Party

Get excited about Force of Extinction TTRPG on BackerKit - come join!

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Edward Spence @edwardspence.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Come watch me fight my best friend!

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D20 Deathmatch @d20deathmatch.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Blood and Glory await! ft. @edwardspence.bsky.social & @seum.bsky.social Sunday 4/12 at 9PM EDT -- Only on Twitch

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Edward Spence @edwardspence.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

I am thrilled to announce that I will be a professor at @dndinacastle.bsky.social's inaugural UK Dungeon Master University, leading a workshop on building campaigns that are driven by your players and their characters! BUY TICKETS HERE: dndinacastle.com/products/dmu-branch-campus-uk-apr-19-2026

Edward (light skin, wavy brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a collarless dark blue shirt), smiling at the camera. In front of him are the words "Professor Edward Spence: The Characters Are The Story."

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