John Battye
@liljbat.bsky.social
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Improv, theatre professoring, my cat. These are my Things, expect to see lots of them.
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John Battye
Caitie
12 days ago
After listening to their new audio drama, 'The Concierge', I contacted
@northmiststudios.bsky.social
's Sarah, Mary, and Sylvia (Former Dragon Age devs) to talk about what they are cooking over in Canada! And they were super sweet to answer my DA questions as well š
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAxo...
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Brianne Battye
about 2 months ago
I'm on Patreon! Here you will find updates on my projects, thoughts on the creative process, and other fun things I'd like to share.
www.patreon.com/BrianneBattye
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Brianne Battye | Patreon
writer of fiction, poetry, and video games
https://www.patreon.com/BrianneBattye
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John Battye
North Mist Studios
3 months ago
"Reading the Ice" A full cast Audio Drama made by video game devs Season 2 Episode 2 of The Concierge is out now! Written by
@sylviafeketekuty.bsky.social
directed by
@liljbat.bsky.social
with editing and sound design by Colleen Perman and Andrew Sutherland
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIqS...
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIqSzeF4MEc
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North Mist Studios, which has given me a little space to stretch my skills, just released the scripts for Season One of Concierge: Post Mortem on their Patreon (
www.patreon.com/cw/NorthMist...
) They're good as heck, friends
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North Mist Studios | Patreon
Video Game Developers Making Stories
https://www.patreon.com/cw/NorthMistStudios
5 months ago
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North Mist Studios
6 months ago
You asked. We answered! The last short story from Season 1.5 is out now! Followed by North Mistās first ever Q&A round table weāre calling āTent Talkā⦠youāll find out why. š¤£
youtu.be/zJs-u0x3UVU?...
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SylvF
6 months ago
Here's another 1.5 episode of the Concierge audio drama, PLUS a round table talk with people from North Mist (including myself) on the podcast, and games in general. "What if I want even more of your rambling." Good (?) news: there's a longer cut on NM's Patreon.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJs-...
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Post Mortem: Plan For The Worst +Bonus Tent Talk!
YouTube video by North Mist Studios
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJs-u0x3UVU
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Today I was asked by a very confident nursing student if I knew any poisonous gases (for a simulation in which I believed I was being poisoned). My brain suddenly bloomed with a lecture from Organic Chem in undergrad and I managed 15 before they realized it was a bad idea. Memory is a funny thing.
6 months ago
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North Mist Studios
7 months ago
The audio drama short āField Reportā written by
@sylviafeketekuty.bsky.social
and directed by
@liljbat.bsky.social
is out now! A dusk drive back from Red Deer gives us a glimpse of what happened at the Donut Mill from Auguryās side.
youtu.be/tnzuX9xsDO4?...
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Post Mortem: Field Report
YouTube video by North Mist Studios
https://youtu.be/tnzuX9xsDO4?si=gzvHvJUbGRnSmiJS
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Ms_Owly
7 months ago
Hey Canadian friends! The government put out this survey on AI. Itās extremely long, EXTREMELY biased, it took me 45 minutes to fill out, and uses industry specific vocabulary to increase the difficulty in answering⦠but if you could, please fill it out. Thanks!
ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/en...
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Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership
Current status: Open from October 1 to October 31, 2025 Canada helped invent modern AI. To stay a leaderāand protect our digital sovereigntyāwe're running a 30-day national sprint to shape a renew...
https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/en/public-consultations/help-define-next-chapter-canadas-ai-leadership
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Today I was yelled at while voting (don't forget to municipally vote, Edmonton!) Because there were too many mayoral candidates(13). I am deeply ashamed I allowed this to occur.
7 months ago
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North Mist Studios
8 months ago
And weāre now live!
shows.acast.com/the-concierg...
Huge thanks to the entire pile of supporters, talent and businesses that gave us their trust and embraced our nuttiness. Murder, Mayhem and Maple Syrup
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Brianne Battye
9 months ago
A rundown mall... an audio tour... and zombies... "Welcome to Spruceway" -- is a story about building community during the apocalypse. Published by the wonderful
@augursociety.bsky.social
, you can read my latest short story for free here:
augursociety.org/welcome-to-s...
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Welcome to Spruceway
Exhibit 1: The Source Is it⦠Okay. Recording. Hi.Ā Ā Jules found this audio recorder in whatās left of The Source. I said she should find something with video.
https://augursociety.org/welcome-to-spruceway/
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Brianne Battye
9 months ago
Care to take an audio tour of a mall during the zombie apocalypse? My latest short story "Welcome to Spruceway" is available to read for free at Augur:
augursociety.org/welcome-to-s...
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Welcome to Spruceway
Exhibit 1: The Source Is it⦠Okay. Recording. Hi.Ā Ā Jules found this audio recorder in whatās left of The Source. I said she should find something with video.
https://augursociety.org/welcome-to-spruceway/
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John Battye
North Mist Studios
10 months ago
Love story and dark humour as much as we do? Love supporting human artists? Check out the latest episode of our Canadian Assassination Audio Drama. The Concierge Episode 3 is now live! While we SHOULDN'T pick favorites... we're gonna.
youtu.be/-4Q9-_yNxNs
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The Concierge: Post Mortem Episode 3 #mystery #podcast #audiobook #theconcierge #canada #assassins
YouTube video by North Mist Studios
https://youtu.be/-4Q9-_yNxNs
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North Mist Studios
10 months ago
youtube.com/shorts/YSRrh...
He sure took his time this morning⦠wonder what heās up toā¦?
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North Mist Studios
10 months ago
Episode 2 of The Concierge: Post Mortem is now live! Join support agents Hearty, Gardener, P.J. and Steward as they frantically piece together what the heck happened at the Donut Mill in Red Deer Alberta
www.northmiststudios.com
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#audiodrama
#storypodcast
#radiodrama
#madeincanada
#theconcierge
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Rabbit, I know you think you were helping out by not going into GI stasis on my birthday... But I could have avoided the emergency vet yesterday. It's the other bunny this time, they want me to suffer for my past, I think.
10 months ago
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North Mist Studios
10 months ago
New Episodes of āThe Conciergeā, (our home grown audio drama about fictional Canadian Assassins and Spies) drops every second Tuesday. Canāt wait for the next one? Neither can we! Meet the Jack of Hearts in his first interlude call home!
youtube.com/shorts/pw_YA...
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Post Mortem - Episode1 Interlude #mystery #podcast #spy#madeincanada #booktok
YouTube video by North Mist Studios
https://youtube.com/shorts/pw_YAnXyF5k?si=Kyq56J-mKZPblTw5
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Caitie
11 months ago
Finally listened to
@northmiststudios.bsky.social
first episode! Super fun and I highly recommend! I'm terrible at trying to describe things w/o spoilers, but I'm definitely interested in what happened, where the [REDACTED] went, and Hearty's relationship statusš
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhI7...
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The Concierge Post Mortem: Episode1
YouTube video by North Mist Studios
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhI7Fk7_anU
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M Kirby
11 months ago
And here we are! Episode One is live!
shows.acast.com/the-concierg...
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Post Mortem: Memories | The Concierge
https://shows.acast.com/the-concierge/episodes/post-mortem-memories
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North Mist Studios
11 months ago
We're live, people! The wait is over! šHAPPY CANADA DAY!š Episode 1 of The Concierge is available on all major podcast platforms! Can't think of a better day to meet our crew of Canadian Assassins!
shows.acast.com/the-concierg...
#theconcierge
#northmiststudios
#madeincanada
#audiodrama
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Post Mortem: Memories | The Concierge
https://shows.acast.com/the-concierge/episodes/post-mortem-memories
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Brianne Battye
11 months ago
Morning podcast listening: Getting introduced to some Canadian spies and assassins in The Concierge: Post Mortem by the awesome folks at
@northmiststudios.bsky.social
Loving this theme song.
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John Battye
North Mist Studios
11 months ago
And because you all are so lovely, here's a sneak peak at Episode 1 of our mildly murderous Canadian Audio Drama... Episode 1 drop July 1st!š
youtube.com/shorts/kJAPQ...
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Episode 1 Elevator Scene - Audio Drama #mystery #podcast #spy #theconcierge #assassins #canada
YouTube video by North Mist Studios
https://youtube.com/shorts/kJAPQyEPNf0?feature=share
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John Battye
North Mist Studios
11 months ago
Our very first teaser trailer for The Concierge podcast just dropped on YouTube!! 8 months of planning finally starting to see the light of day! Woohoo!!! July 1st is almost here- sign up at
www.northmiststudios.com
for the newsletter and all the podcast links!
youtube.com/shorts/Hx6q1...
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New Canadian Audio Drama Teaser!
YouTube video by North Mist Studios
https://youtube.com/shorts/Hx6q1wGwUQY?feature=share
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My baby bunny is sick and someone broke into my car in the last 24 hours. I have a pretty small circle here, but if you could send me some really awful dad jokes, I would appreciate it.
12 months ago
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Lauren Boothby
about 1 year ago
The union representing library employees is decrying a directive from the Edmonton Public Library (EPL) to remove Pride flags from public places in its branches as a step backwards for inclusion.
#yeg
#yegcc
#Alberta
#lgbtq
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āBackwardsā: Union decries Pride flag removals from Edmonton public libraries
CSU 52 is calling on the Edmonton Public Library to reverse a directive to remove Pride flags from public library areas.
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-public-library-pride-flag-removals
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Any bunny people have advice on getting this -extremely violent- girl back into her post-op onesie? That's unrestrained fury you're seeing.
about 1 year ago
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North Mist Studios
over 1 year ago
Hello! We're Canadian Game Devs launching a Radio Drama Podcast to help introduce you to our world of murderous Canadian assassins THE CONCIERGE (an RPG ). Ep 1-6 of our mildly murdery podcast is nearly complete! Looking to wrap up End Of Feb! Cross your fingers for us!
www.northmiststudios.com
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Jen Cheverie
over 1 year ago
After almost 14 years at BioWare, I am devastated to learn today that myself and others must seek new opportunities. I am so grateful for all of the learning, challenges, and most importantly the team. I will remember my time here with joy. Tomorrow we'll move forward. For today I will just be sad.
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Karin West-Weekes
over 1 year ago
Hello! Iām looking for work, ideally in an editor role. Itās been an honor to work with so many talented professionals, and a pleasure to meet so many amazing community members, in my 19 years at BioWare. Iām so grateful to all of you.
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Trick Weekes
over 1 year ago
I'm now looking for a new writing/narrative position. It's been a privilege to work with so many amazing devs over my 20 years at BioWare, and I will cherish the memories of the wonderful folks in the community I've met along the way. Thank you all.
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Ryan Cormier
over 1 year ago
So, my time at BioWare has ended. It was a wild ride with some fantastic people, but itās time to look for new challenges. Iām an Editor / Writer with 26+ years of experience across video games, novels, short stories, newspapers, and marketing comms. If you know of a good fit, please let me know.
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Brianne Battye
over 1 year ago
Trick is an incredible writer with a wealth of experience. They're also a kind and supportive person with a genuine passion for storytelling. Any project would be lucky to have them.
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Birds are not drones under the control of the bourgeoisie. But I'd believe that people talking loudly on speakerphone in public are.
over 1 year ago
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North Mist Studios
over 1 year ago
Episode 2 is in the baaaaaaaaag!! Our talented talent KILLED IT even more than usual this session. Want to sneak a listen to our Full Cast Audio Drama's Prototype Episode?
www.northmiststudios.com
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Chairs with wheels are a psyop created to pacify society with a misplaced sense of freedom.
over 1 year ago
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"rabbits give live birth and are mammals" is biological revisionism. They reproduce by budding, that's why their tails are like that.
over 1 year ago
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World of Warcraft is a rhythm game. Guitar Hero with elves.
over 1 year ago
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Instead of ranting about my commute every day, I've decided I'll quell the rage more effectively by making spurious claims. Stay tuned.
over 1 year ago
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Good morning Edmonton. Please put on your GD headlights when driving BEFORE THE SUN RISES. My heart does not need this sort of adrenaline introduced so early and so often.
over 1 year ago
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North Mist Studios
over 1 year ago
So, 3 Actors, a Lead Writer and a Director walk into a booth⦠Getting ready for our very first official table read!! So excited couldnāt help marking the occasion with a double-double, despite the four inches of snow that fell the night before. Makin' it real!
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My little witches. Morgana and Circe are adjusting well to their new home.
over 1 year ago
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Ben Gelinas
over 1 year ago
Hey friend, it would mean a lot to me if you picked up and/or boosted our sci-fi adventure indie game Times & Galaxy on PC or preferred console. We swung for the fences with world building and characters especially but itās been tricky to find an audience. Luv u.
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Times & Galaxy for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
Buy Times & Galaxy and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.
https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/times-and-galaxy-switch/
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Despite my advanced age, forest spirits still reveal themselves to me. Love it.
almost 2 years ago
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Loading up Shadow of the Erdtree, excited to use every item in the game to defeat the Big Hippo and also become a fine paste.
almost 2 years ago
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The worst June (for me) in like a decade is now dead. Thank god.
almost 2 years ago
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Today in "Edmonton, jeepers'" I was huffed at for not wearing an Oilers shirt. Having an extremely normal one today, folks.
almost 2 years ago
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Dear newest scammer: bonus points for getting the agent and agency right, but I don't think the Director General of the CIA is likely to text me as a first point of contact.
about 2 years ago
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Hey, Edmonton friends! Come do therapy with me at the Unstuck Workshop. Details in link:
www.grindstonetheatre.ca/adultworkshops
about 2 years ago
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Hey nerds. I -really- liked Elden Ring. I normally can't get into soulsbornes because they are too dark, visually, and gameplay is too repetitive. Will I like Lies of P?
about 2 years ago
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