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Old Scouse Roleplayer
@oldscouserp.bsky.social
Father, significant other, son, brother, gamer and RPG'er. Just a bit obsessed with RPGs. Infrequently updated RPG blog at https://oldscouseroleplayer.substack.com.

Only follows TTRPG folks.
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The first issue of Grimme Additions, my zine for the Grimme Perils #TTRPG is now out! Read about it here: four-color-studios.blogspot.com/2025/11/grim...
Grimme Additions #1 Released!
The first issue of my  Grimme Additions zine is out! Here's the blurb: William H. Caddell's cover is awesome! Grimme Additions is the offic...
four-color-studios.blogspot.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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RT @raidr-necs.bsky.social : From Friday and into next week, some NHS services will be affected due to strike action. Please continue to come forward for NHS care.

If you need urgent medical help, use 111, and if it is a serious or life-threatening emergency, please call 999.
November 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Great to see Yoon-Suin get some attention. Glad I backed this, after enjoying the first edition I'd love to get it to the table again.

youtu.be/lnE1YNjhGDs?...
This DnD setting changed EVERYTHING for me
YouTube video by Questing Beast
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I can't recommend this highly enough, a great way to spend an hour or so. Entertaining and educational (and seems to be well researched). Biggest takeaway is we need to revive FRP as the acronym for Fantasy Role Playing.
Behold! The massive RPG Moral Panic video I've been researching and assembling for years, and why people who call the whole affair the Satanic Panic are wrong.
I'm so damned happy to finally have this beast out of my system.
youtu.be/OpjV-melB-c
The 3 Waves of the RPG Moral Panic - RPG History
YouTube video by Seth Skorkowsky
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Good of Ms Klum to promote our upcoming new Medusa model
November 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Playing this morning and my recurring villain has morphed into an annoying but fun aspect of my current Crucible, turns up does or says something then sods off before they get their comeuppance. Basically it is the Dungeon Master from the original cartoon.

Really enjoying this game, check it out
Running the Crucible is a feat for any character, and for the player a chance to build a strange world where each run adds more to the world.

Check out our review in issue 49!

#ttrpg #tabletopgaming #NMtDRzine #solottrpg #reviews
October 19, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Seems Dragon and is getting the Trudvsng treatment www.kickstarter.com/projects/119...

I know @fenrisgames.com and @firstage.bsky.social have already done this, I could well be tempted - I backed the original Trudvang but the system was way too crunchy.
Coming soon: Dragonbane Trudvang – The Legend Returns
The iconic world of deep forests and endless mystery returns to its roots as a massive setting for the award-winning Dragonbane RPG.
www.kickstarter.com
October 19, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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If the below applies to you, why are you putting out pumpkins in the first place? It's a stupid US custom and I never understood why it took hold over here.
October 18, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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If you are looking for an artist then do check out their portfolio, the art in Crucible is amazing.
Checkout the latest issue of #NMtDRzine, it has a great review of Crucible by @potatocubed.bsky.social. The fantastic art is by @fl3shdog.bsky.social, you can check out their portfolio at fl3shdog.com and I know they're open to work (because they're my daughter) if you have an upcoming project.
October 3, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Checkout the latest issue of #NMtDRzine, it has a great review of Crucible by @potatocubed.bsky.social. The fantastic art is by @fl3shdog.bsky.social, you can check out their portfolio at fl3shdog.com and I know they're open to work (because they're my daughter) if you have an upcoming project.
October 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Although OBaWS 2025 is nearly ancient history being nearly 3 weeks ago, I had a brill time and wanted to write about it. Huge thanks to @asako-soh.bsky.social for organising and GMs @filmfan68.bsky.social, @paulbaldowski.bsky.social and Dave.

oldscouseroleplayer.substack.com/p/owlbear-an...
Owlbear and Wizards Staff Con 2025
OBaWS (as the con is affectionately known) at one point seemed like it was ages away, a huge gulf of time from the conclusion of UK Games Expo 2025 and yet those months flew past and before we knew it...
oldscouseroleplayer.substack.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM
It's been a great week for RPG deliveries. First Tales of Argosa, then Dolmenwood and now this Yoon-Suin. The first edition was great, and from what I can tell this is mostly the same but in a badass hardback book. I loved running Yoon-Suin and will revisit it at some point
September 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
You wait years for a Kickstarter to be delivered, it's scheduled today when I expect to be out...

On the plus side this arrived yesterday. I've resisted Tales of Argosa for a while and reading it now, I'm glad I've taken the plunge. Could this be my OSR go to? Planning to run Ave Nox with it.
September 20, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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While I have done some of the ground work and sketched an adventure to the point where I can run it, there's a leap between there and having something suited to release, even for free. So, hang in there with me, and consider supporting the cause:

www.sanctionrpg.com
September 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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With positive comments from Gary Chalk about using his art for a free fan production mean that I might find a way to dance around specifics with these monastic guardians... So, there's a possibility that this might be a Sanction Genre Setup at some point.

#FlightIntoDarkness #Sanction #TTRPG
September 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Returned from a few days in the Lake District yesterday. Such a beautiful part of the country and relaxing for a few days. But... everything is so expensive and little is free. Parking is costly, 60p to use the toilets! It's ok for dogs to pee on trees, but not humans, go figure...
September 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM
This is spot on and well worth sharing
Congressman Jamie Raskin hands Nigel Farage his a*** on a plate

Anyone in the UK care to plagiarize?
September 4, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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The latest episode of Orlanth Rex's Gaming Vexes is a real delight from the Michael Parkinson of TTRPG podcasts @orlanth.bsky.social - gentle humour, gentlemanly banter and generous to his panel of guests, this episode in particular gets a 'highly recommend' from us

open.spotify.com/episode/6mvv...
Episode 45: 'Talking Tools' (2) ~ Damage Systems
open.spotify.com
September 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Just in case you're the kind of person who is happy to let AI do complex tasks for you, like finding cheap deals and paying for them without your interaction.

www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
AI browsers could leave users penniless: A prompt injection warning
Prompt injection attacks could be coming to an AI browser near you. Read on to understand what these attacks do and how to stay safe.
www.malwarebytes.com
September 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Great Yarmouth is set to host the biggest neo-nazi music festival in over a decade. The Home Office has the power to block entry of overseas bands, which will scupper the promoters plans. But they won’t act unless we demand it. Email the Home Office now: hopenothate.org.uk/2025/08/28/g...
Great Yarmouth to Host Britain’s Biggest White Power Concert in Years – HOPE not hate
Great Yarmouth is set to host the largest white power music gig held in the UK for at least 10 years, HOPE not hate can...
hopenothate.org.uk
August 31, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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FREE ZWEIHANDER RPG: Reforged Edition for 24 hours.

Dry your tears and embrace the misery! Link in next post #osr #ttrpg #dnd
August 30, 2025 at 2:32 PM
What were your first 3 #ttrpg box sets?

1. Tunnels & Trolls
2. Lords of Creation
3. Daredevils

I've never had a D&D boxed set, only the Moldvay Basic Rules and AD&D Player's Handbook.
What was my first 3 #ttrpg box sets?

Actually boxed?

Space Opera

Land of the Rising Sun 1st ed

Chivalry and Sorcery 2nd edition

Empire of the Petal Throne I got bagged, not boxed
What were your first 3 #ttrpg box sets?

(I note the question implies we are gamers of a certain age....)

1. Hollowworld (a D&D setting)

2. D&D Basic Set red box (yes, I got the setting before I got the rules)

3. Forgotten Realms grey box
August 26, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I've been enjoying some Savage Worlds with @orlanth.bsky.social, a bit of Rifts and Dark Future. Never ran it though, never thought of it as my kind of game. But the Fantasy Companion looks really good. I'd like to hear of experiences with it, is it good for the grim and dangerous fantasy I enjoy.
August 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
These look amazing, everything @themerrymushmen.bsky.social put out is top quality and insta-pledge!
Next week on Kickstarter! Stay tuned.
August 24, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Great to see Crucible reaching folk and that lovely cover art by @fl3shdog.bsky.social
Look what has arrived at Nevermind Towers! A new solo rpg!
August 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM