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*Still* tweeting random memories from Britain's greatest RPG magazine.
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*Still* tweeting random memories from Britain's greatest RPG magazine.
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Green and Pleasant Land
August 24, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Green and Pleasant Land
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Taking a dive into Jeff Hawke and the work of Sydney Jordan with Richard Sheaf. Expect some space diplomacy! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m...
August 24, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Taking a dive into Jeff Hawke and the work of Sydney Jordan with Richard Sheaf. Expect some space diplomacy! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m...
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We still have some spaces for players at the Owlbear and Wizard's Staff in Leamington 12th-14th September - please do come along if can and let gaming friends know! warhorn.net/events/the-o... #OBaWS
The Owlbear and Wizard's Staff 12th-14th September 2025 | Warhorn
Thank you for your interest in The Owlbear and Wizard's Staff RPG mini-con, a fantasy twist on Warwickshire's Bear and Ragged Staff.
The convention has expanded over the years but we remain in St Patr...
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August 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
We still have some spaces for players at the Owlbear and Wizard's Staff in Leamington 12th-14th September - please do come along if can and let gaming friends know! warhorn.net/events/the-o... #OBaWS
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A note for your diary. 9th November 14:00 (GMT) - President of @chaosium.bsky.social and the Head of the Nostalgia Department, will be joining us in the zoom of role-playing Rambling to talk about 5 objects that made the world's oldest, surviving RPG company. thegrognardfiles.com/grogmeet-2026/
August 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
A note for your diary. 9th November 14:00 (GMT) - President of @chaosium.bsky.social and the Head of the Nostalgia Department, will be joining us in the zoom of role-playing Rambling to talk about 5 objects that made the world's oldest, surviving RPG company. thegrognardfiles.com/grogmeet-2026/
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New Episode! Joined by @thegrognardfiles.bsky.social to talk about historical games and history in games, who better than a couple of middle-aged men to chat amiably on this topic? Move over Tom and Dom, Gaz and Dirk are here for The Rest is Roleplaying Games.
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Historical TTRPGs with Dirk the Dice by What Would The Smart Party Do?
What to make of history? Why, some great gaming of course! We are joined by Dirk the Dice from The Grognard Files to chat about what can be learned from the past and turned into gaming gold.Don't forg...
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August 21, 2025 at 11:17 PM
New Episode! Joined by @thegrognardfiles.bsky.social to talk about historical games and history in games, who better than a couple of middle-aged men to chat amiably on this topic? Move over Tom and Dom, Gaz and Dirk are here for The Rest is Roleplaying Games.
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August 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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A personal tribute to Bud, from Bud's RPG Reviews, and the contributions he made to the GROGNARD files: thegrognardfiles.com/2025/08/19/b...
Bud Baird. An appreciation. - The GROGNARD Files
A personal appreciation of Bud and his contributions to the GROGNARD files
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August 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
A personal tribute to Bud, from Bud's RPG Reviews, and the contributions he made to the GROGNARD files: thegrognardfiles.com/2025/08/19/b...
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I seem to have wandered into doing a weekly blog post on the @chaosium.bsky.social website. It's called "Table Tales", and it's a joy to talk about what RPGs I'm playing now, or played then, or playing soon.
Today, I get basic.
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Today, I get basic.
www.chaosium.com/blogtable-ta...
Table Tales - BRP: a classic system for new players
Behold, a new header graphic appears! Thanks to our talented graphic designer Monika Godyń for assembling this wonderful collage from covers by Loïc Muzy for Pendragon, Call of Cthulhu, RuneQuest and ...
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August 19, 2025 at 7:02 AM
I seem to have wandered into doing a weekly blog post on the @chaosium.bsky.social website. It's called "Table Tales", and it's a joy to talk about what RPGs I'm playing now, or played then, or playing soon.
Today, I get basic.
www.chaosium.com/blogtable-ta...
Today, I get basic.
www.chaosium.com/blogtable-ta...
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Sad news – vale Bud Baird, the man behind the hands on Bud's RPG Review, convivial podcast host, and best-selling Call of Cthulhu creator.
Our heartfelt condolences go to Bud's wife Claire and their daughters Gracie and Evie, and their family and friends.
Our heartfelt condolences go to Bud's wife Claire and their daughters Gracie and Evie, and their family and friends.
Vale Bud Baird
We are saddened by the news of the passing of William "Bud" Baird, who died in his home town of Liverpool UK on August 10th after a short illness.
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August 19, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Sad news – vale Bud Baird, the man behind the hands on Bud's RPG Review, convivial podcast host, and best-selling Call of Cthulhu creator.
Our heartfelt condolences go to Bud's wife Claire and their daughters Gracie and Evie, and their family and friends.
Our heartfelt condolences go to Bud's wife Claire and their daughters Gracie and Evie, and their family and friends.
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Another entry into Appendix G by the GROGSQUAD - this time @davepaters.bsky.social adds The Swords series of books! Podcast coming soon.
August 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Another entry into Appendix G by the GROGSQUAD - this time @davepaters.bsky.social adds The Swords series of books! Podcast coming soon.
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« The Four Ages Of Conan », 1974
by Barry Windsor Smith (British artist, b. 1949)
Colour version of "The Four Ages Of Conan" portfolio, Gorblimey Press, 1974
#vintagefantasyart #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #barrywindsorsmith #bws #FourAgesOfConan #Conan #ConanTheBarbarian #KingConan #REHoward
by Barry Windsor Smith (British artist, b. 1949)
Colour version of "The Four Ages Of Conan" portfolio, Gorblimey Press, 1974
#vintagefantasyart #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #barrywindsorsmith #bws #FourAgesOfConan #Conan #ConanTheBarbarian #KingConan #REHoward
August 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
« The Four Ages Of Conan », 1974
by Barry Windsor Smith (British artist, b. 1949)
Colour version of "The Four Ages Of Conan" portfolio, Gorblimey Press, 1974
#vintagefantasyart #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #barrywindsorsmith #bws #FourAgesOfConan #Conan #ConanTheBarbarian #KingConan #REHoward
by Barry Windsor Smith (British artist, b. 1949)
Colour version of "The Four Ages Of Conan" portfolio, Gorblimey Press, 1974
#vintagefantasyart #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #barrywindsorsmith #bws #FourAgesOfConan #Conan #ConanTheBarbarian #KingConan #REHoward
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It's nearly 10 years ago since we started our online Wednesday Group.The Traveller Adventure, but we have played many, many, many more campaigns since. Here's to another 10! @kitch66uk.bsky.social @rumleech.bsky.social @blythygrog.bsky.social @dailydwarf.bsky.social @oilpainting71.bsky.social
August 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
It's nearly 10 years ago since we started our online Wednesday Group.The Traveller Adventure, but we have played many, many, many more campaigns since. Here's to another 10! @kitch66uk.bsky.social @rumleech.bsky.social @blythygrog.bsky.social @dailydwarf.bsky.social @oilpainting71.bsky.social
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Love pirates?
Looking to try Savage Worlds?
Need a one-shot or con game at short notice?
I've got you covered with this action-packed fun-filled scenario, with advice on how to run, pre-gen characters and a capuchin monkey.
#ttrpg #pirates #savageworlds
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Looking to try Savage Worlds?
Need a one-shot or con game at short notice?
I've got you covered with this action-packed fun-filled scenario, with advice on how to run, pre-gen characters and a capuchin monkey.
#ttrpg #pirates #savageworlds
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
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August 17, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Love pirates?
Looking to try Savage Worlds?
Need a one-shot or con game at short notice?
I've got you covered with this action-packed fun-filled scenario, with advice on how to run, pre-gen characters and a capuchin monkey.
#ttrpg #pirates #savageworlds
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Looking to try Savage Worlds?
Need a one-shot or con game at short notice?
I've got you covered with this action-packed fun-filled scenario, with advice on how to run, pre-gen characters and a capuchin monkey.
#ttrpg #pirates #savageworlds
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
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And here is the Warhorn page for the con and where you can sign up warhorn.net/events/the-o...
August 16, 2025 at 11:37 AM
And here is the Warhorn page for the con and where you can sign up warhorn.net/events/the-o...
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We have space for a few more games #OBaWS next month - if would like to submit, please do via this form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The Owlbear and Wizard's Staff Sept 2025 - GM game submission form
Please do complete this if would be keen to run a game at #OBaWs on the 12th, 13th or 14th September. There is a change from prior years in that we have access to the upstairs room of St Patrick's on...
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August 16, 2025 at 11:36 AM
We have space for a few more games #OBaWS next month - if would like to submit, please do via this form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Imagine #27 (June 1985), with cover art — “Barge” — by Pete Lyon. Would be interested to see more by Pete!
August 16, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Imagine #27 (June 1985), with cover art — “Barge” — by Pete Lyon. Would be interested to see more by Pete!
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« Attacked », 1986
by James A. Crabtree (American illustrator)
Illustration for "Hawkmoon - Player Book" RPG, Chaosium, 1986
#vintagefantasyart #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #JimCrabtree #MichaelMoorcock #Hawkmoon #EternalChampion #frpg #ttrpg #Chaosium
by James A. Crabtree (American illustrator)
Illustration for "Hawkmoon - Player Book" RPG, Chaosium, 1986
#vintagefantasyart #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #JimCrabtree #MichaelMoorcock #Hawkmoon #EternalChampion #frpg #ttrpg #Chaosium
August 15, 2025 at 11:38 AM
« Attacked », 1986
by James A. Crabtree (American illustrator)
Illustration for "Hawkmoon - Player Book" RPG, Chaosium, 1986
#vintagefantasyart #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #JimCrabtree #MichaelMoorcock #Hawkmoon #EternalChampion #frpg #ttrpg #Chaosium
by James A. Crabtree (American illustrator)
Illustration for "Hawkmoon - Player Book" RPG, Chaosium, 1986
#vintagefantasyart #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #JimCrabtree #MichaelMoorcock #Hawkmoon #EternalChampion #frpg #ttrpg #Chaosium
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« Elric », 1979
by Frank Brunner (American artist, b. 1949)
Illustration for his "Elric Portfolio", plate #1, Looking Glass Pro., 1979
Oil on canvas, 18" x 24"
#vintagefantasyart #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #FrankBrunner #MichaelMoorcock #Stormbringer #elricofmelnibone #frpg #ttrpg #Chaosium
by Frank Brunner (American artist, b. 1949)
Illustration for his "Elric Portfolio", plate #1, Looking Glass Pro., 1979
Oil on canvas, 18" x 24"
#vintagefantasyart #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #FrankBrunner #MichaelMoorcock #Stormbringer #elricofmelnibone #frpg #ttrpg #Chaosium
August 15, 2025 at 5:18 AM
« Elric », 1979
by Frank Brunner (American artist, b. 1949)
Illustration for his "Elric Portfolio", plate #1, Looking Glass Pro., 1979
Oil on canvas, 18" x 24"
#vintagefantasyart #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #FrankBrunner #MichaelMoorcock #Stormbringer #elricofmelnibone #frpg #ttrpg #Chaosium
by Frank Brunner (American artist, b. 1949)
Illustration for his "Elric Portfolio", plate #1, Looking Glass Pro., 1979
Oil on canvas, 18" x 24"
#vintagefantasyart #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #FrankBrunner #MichaelMoorcock #Stormbringer #elricofmelnibone #frpg #ttrpg #Chaosium
People posting tweets from twitter in days gone by.
This was always a favourite.
This was always a favourite.
August 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
People posting tweets from twitter in days gone by.
This was always a favourite.
This was always a favourite.
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Always fun to be talking tools with @orlanth.bsky.social and crew. Here, I am making the case for “mild chafing” in damage tables instead of novelty bias in RPG injuries.
August 13, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Always fun to be talking tools with @orlanth.bsky.social and crew. Here, I am making the case for “mild chafing” in damage tables instead of novelty bias in RPG injuries.
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Good morning! It’s Tuesday August 12th 2025! Already? Crikey!
(Out this very month in 1983, just 42 years ago, Warrior #12, with its cover by Steve Parkhouse featuring the cast of his and Alan Moore’s splendid ‘The Bojeffries Saga’.)
You be careful out there among them English, John Book.
(Out this very month in 1983, just 42 years ago, Warrior #12, with its cover by Steve Parkhouse featuring the cast of his and Alan Moore’s splendid ‘The Bojeffries Saga’.)
You be careful out there among them English, John Book.
August 12, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Good morning! It’s Tuesday August 12th 2025! Already? Crikey!
(Out this very month in 1983, just 42 years ago, Warrior #12, with its cover by Steve Parkhouse featuring the cast of his and Alan Moore’s splendid ‘The Bojeffries Saga’.)
You be careful out there among them English, John Book.
(Out this very month in 1983, just 42 years ago, Warrior #12, with its cover by Steve Parkhouse featuring the cast of his and Alan Moore’s splendid ‘The Bojeffries Saga’.)
You be careful out there among them English, John Book.
#30 Fantastic picture of a Mind Flayer by Kevin Bulmer, in this issue's Treasure Chest column.
The column listed readers' spells for AD&D, none of which had anything to do with mind flayers, but with a picture this good, why wouldn't you use it?
The column listed readers' spells for AD&D, none of which had anything to do with mind flayers, but with a picture this good, why wouldn't you use it?
August 8, 2025 at 5:59 PM
#30 Fantastic picture of a Mind Flayer by Kevin Bulmer, in this issue's Treasure Chest column.
The column listed readers' spells for AD&D, none of which had anything to do with mind flayers, but with a picture this good, why wouldn't you use it?
The column listed readers' spells for AD&D, none of which had anything to do with mind flayers, but with a picture this good, why wouldn't you use it?