Russell Phillips
@rpbook.bsky.social
UK based military history & RPG author.
My main social media is https://gts.phillipsuk.org/@rpbook - you can follow that account on BlueSky at @rpbook.gts.phillipsuk.org.ap.brid.gy
Most posts from that account are copied here.
https://russellphillips.uk
My main social media is https://gts.phillipsuk.org/@rpbook - you can follow that account on BlueSky at @rpbook.gts.phillipsuk.org.ap.brid.gy
Most posts from that account are copied here.
https://russellphillips.uk
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Russell Phillips
@rpbook.bsky.social
· Sep 1
My new #TTRPG book, Setting Europe Ablaze: The #SOE Sourcebook, is now available.
The SOE offers the perfect opportunity to play an #RPG set in the #SecondWorldWar where almost anything can happen.
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The SOE offers the perfect opportunity to play an #RPG set in the #SecondWorldWar where almost anything can happen.
itch.io: russellphillips.itch...
DriveThruRPG: www.drivethrurpg.com...
This is good news:
> The Young Greens of England and Wales is now officially the largest youth and student wing of any British political party.
https://greenparty.org.uk/2025/11/18/young-greens-become-largest-youth-and-student-wing-of-any-british-political-party/ [1/2]
> The Young Greens of England and Wales is now officially the largest youth and student wing of any British political party.
https://greenparty.org.uk/2025/11/18/young-greens-become-largest-youth-and-student-wing-of-any-british-political-party/ [1/2]
Young Greens become largest youth and student wing of any British political party - Green Party
The Young Greens of England and Wales is now officially the largest youth and student wing of any British political party. Following on from the Green Surge, with Green Party membership now at over 150,000, the Young Greens have over 40,000 members – making them larger than Young Labour. The Green Party is also polling […]
greenparty.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
This is good news:
> The Young Greens of England and Wales is now officially the largest youth and student wing of any British political party.
https://greenparty.org.uk/2025/11/18/young-greens-become-largest-youth-and-student-wing-of-any-british-political-party/ [1/2]
> The Young Greens of England and Wales is now officially the largest youth and student wing of any British political party.
https://greenparty.org.uk/2025/11/18/young-greens-become-largest-youth-and-student-wing-of-any-british-political-party/ [1/2]
Have I Got Phobia For You is an online game that shows how modern transphobia is just 80s/90s homophobia rebadged.
https://haveigotphobiaforyou.com/
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/trans https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/transphobia https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/homophobia
https://haveigotphobiaforyou.com/
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/trans https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/transphobia https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/homophobia
Have I Got Phobia For You
Bringing attention to the often harmful practices of our mainstream media. Thankfully the days of vile hostility against gay people are now more or less over, but, reading today’s newspapers, there’s a peculiar feeling of Deja Vu. The rhetoric is still there, but the target has changed.
haveigotphobiaforyou.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Have I Got Phobia For You is an online game that shows how modern transphobia is just 80s/90s homophobia rebadged.
https://haveigotphobiaforyou.com/
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/trans https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/transphobia https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/homophobia
https://haveigotphobiaforyou.com/
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/trans https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/transphobia https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/homophobia
I just discovered that the iPhone pocket is a thing. I honestly had to double-check that a) I was really on the Apple website, and b) it wasn't an April fools article.
It appears that yes, Apple is genuinely intending to sell a cloth pouch for £140-200 [1/2]
It appears that yes, Apple is genuinely intending to sell a cloth pouch for £140-200 [1/2]
November 12, 2025 at 9:35 AM
I just discovered that the iPhone pocket is a thing. I honestly had to double-check that a) I was really on the Apple website, and b) it wasn't an April fools article.
It appears that yes, Apple is genuinely intending to sell a cloth pouch for £140-200 [1/2]
It appears that yes, Apple is genuinely intending to sell a cloth pouch for £140-200 [1/2]
My https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/actuallyautistic son has issues with time management. He takes ages to do things. I'm not sure if it's because he zones out or something else.
Can any autists out there suggest ways we can help him to manage time better?
Can any autists out there suggest ways we can help him to manage time better?
Phillips UK Fediverse Server - GoToSocial
Private fediverse server.
gts.phillipsuk.org
November 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
My https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/actuallyautistic son has issues with time management. He takes ages to do things. I'm not sure if it's because he zones out or something else.
Can any autists out there suggest ways we can help him to manage time better?
Can any autists out there suggest ways we can help him to manage time better?
I enjoy doing speaking gigs, whether podcasts, YouTube, or presentations. If you'd like me to give a talk or interview, get in touch.
There are more details on my website: https://russellphillips.uk/speaking/ [1/2]
There are more details on my website: https://russellphillips.uk/speaking/ [1/2]
Speaking - Russell Phillips
Russell has appeared on radio, podcasts, YouTube, and given presentations. They are available for speaking events or to be interviewed.
russellphillips.uk
November 2, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I enjoy doing speaking gigs, whether podcasts, YouTube, or presentations. If you'd like me to give a talk or interview, get in touch.
There are more details on my website: https://russellphillips.uk/speaking/ [1/2]
There are more details on my website: https://russellphillips.uk/speaking/ [1/2]
I'm running a 20% off sale for direct sales during FediBookFair. Just use coupon code Fedi20 to get 20% off anything in my store.
https://russellphillips.uk/books/ [1/3]
https://russellphillips.uk/books/ [1/3]
Books - Russell Phillips
You can buy my books direct from me here, or there are links to other vendors on each individual book page. I also have a…
russellphillips.uk
November 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I'm running a 20% off sale for direct sales during FediBookFair. Just use coupon code Fedi20 to get 20% off anything in my store.
https://russellphillips.uk/books/ [1/3]
https://russellphillips.uk/books/ [1/3]
I've recently been working on creating digital braille files (.brf and .pef) of all my books. They're now available from my direct store at https://russellphillips.uk/books/
Most are just £0.99, and this weekend you can use coupon code Fedi20 to get 20% off them along with anything else. [1/2]
Most are just £0.99, and this weekend you can use coupon code Fedi20 to get 20% off them along with anything else. [1/2]
Books - Russell Phillips
You can buy my books direct from me here, or there are links to other vendors on each individual book page. I also have a…
russellphillips.uk
November 2, 2025 at 11:10 AM
I've recently been working on creating digital braille files (.brf and .pef) of all my books. They're now available from my direct store at https://russellphillips.uk/books/
Most are just £0.99, and this weekend you can use coupon code Fedi20 to get 20% off them along with anything else. [1/2]
Most are just £0.99, and this weekend you can use coupon code Fedi20 to get 20% off them along with anything else. [1/2]
For https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/fedibookfair , I'm going to do an https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/askmeanything . Reply to this post with your questions, and I'll answer them when I get a chance.
Phillips UK Fediverse Server - GoToSocial
Private fediverse server.
gts.phillipsuk.org
November 2, 2025 at 9:58 AM
For https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/fedibookfair , I'm going to do an https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/askmeanything . Reply to this post with your questions, and I'll answer them when I get a chance.
For https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/fedibookfair , I'm going to do an https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/askmeanything . Reply to this post with your questions, and I'll answer them when I get a chance.
Phillips UK Fediverse Server - GoToSocial
Private fediverse server.
gts.phillipsuk.org
November 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
For https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/fedibookfair , I'm going to do an https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/askmeanything . Reply to this post with your questions, and I'll answer them when I get a chance.
I've recently been working on creating digital braille files (.brf and .pef) of all my books. They're now available from my direct store at https://russellphillips.uk/books/
Most are just £0.99, and this weekend you can use coupon code Fedi20 to get 20% off them along with anything else. [1/2]
Most are just £0.99, and this weekend you can use coupon code Fedi20 to get 20% off them along with anything else. [1/2]
Books - Russell Phillips
You can buy my books direct from me here, or there are links to other vendors on each individual book page. I also have a…
russellphillips.uk
November 1, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I've recently been working on creating digital braille files (.brf and .pef) of all my books. They're now available from my direct store at https://russellphillips.uk/books/
Most are just £0.99, and this weekend you can use coupon code Fedi20 to get 20% off them along with anything else. [1/2]
Most are just £0.99, and this weekend you can use coupon code Fedi20 to get 20% off them along with anything else. [1/2]
I enjoy doing speaking gigs, whether podcasts, YouTube, or presentations. If you'd like me to give a talk or interview, get in touch.
There are more details on my website: https://russellphillips.uk/speaking/ [1/2]
There are more details on my website: https://russellphillips.uk/speaking/ [1/2]
Speaking - Russell Phillips
Russell has appeared on radio, podcasts, YouTube, and given presentations. They are available for speaking events or to be interviewed.
russellphillips.uk
November 1, 2025 at 10:58 AM
I enjoy doing speaking gigs, whether podcasts, YouTube, or presentations. If you'd like me to give a talk or interview, get in touch.
There are more details on my website: https://russellphillips.uk/speaking/ [1/2]
There are more details on my website: https://russellphillips.uk/speaking/ [1/2]
I'm running a 20% off sale for direct sales during FediBookFair. Just use coupon code Fedi20 to get 20% off anything in my store.
https://russellphillips.uk/books/ [1/3]
https://russellphillips.uk/books/ [1/3]
Books - Russell Phillips
You can buy my books direct from me here, or there are links to other vendors on each individual book page. I also have a…
russellphillips.uk
November 1, 2025 at 10:04 AM
I'm running a 20% off sale for direct sales during FediBookFair. Just use coupon code Fedi20 to get 20% off anything in my store.
https://russellphillips.uk/books/ [1/3]
https://russellphillips.uk/books/ [1/3]
On Sunday, one local museum will be showing a film about Lance Sergeant John Baskeyfield VC. Another will be showing The Imitation Game.
I'd like to see both films, but they're on at the same time 🤔
I'd like to see both films, but they're on at the same time 🤔
November 1, 2025 at 7:52 AM
On Sunday, one local museum will be showing a film about Lance Sergeant John Baskeyfield VC. Another will be showing The Imitation Game.
I'd like to see both films, but they're on at the same time 🤔
I'd like to see both films, but they're on at the same time 🤔
When I was a kid, Hellaby Hall was a local ruin. It's now a 4-star hotel and leisure centre, where I'll be sleeping tonight. My brain is struggling with this.
October 30, 2025 at 6:46 PM
When I was a kid, Hellaby Hall was a local ruin. It's now a 4-star hotel and leisure centre, where I'll be sleeping tonight. My brain is struggling with this.
I recently discovered LocalSend, a no-frills bit of software for sending files between devices on a local network.
Free, open source, no tracking, no ads. Simple and effective. Thoroughly recommended.
https://localsend.org/ [1/2]
Free, open source, no tracking, no ads. Simple and effective. Thoroughly recommended.
https://localsend.org/ [1/2]
LocalSend: Share files to nearby devices
LocalSend is a free, open-source, cross-platform file sharing tool that allows you to share files to nearby devices.
localsend.org
October 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I recently discovered LocalSend, a no-frills bit of software for sending files between devices on a local network.
Free, open source, no tracking, no ads. Simple and effective. Thoroughly recommended.
https://localsend.org/ [1/2]
Free, open source, no tracking, no ads. Simple and effective. Thoroughly recommended.
https://localsend.org/ [1/2]
"Best guess machine" is an excellent term for AI. [1/3]
October 28, 2025 at 9:10 AM
"Best guess machine" is an excellent term for AI. [1/3]
I bought a set of polyhedral dice at a comic con recently. Today was my first chance to use them when my eldest ran a D&D one-shot.
First roll was a natural 20 😀
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ttrpg https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/dnd
First roll was a natural 20 😀
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ttrpg https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/dnd
October 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I bought a set of polyhedral dice at a comic con recently. Today was my first chance to use them when my eldest ran a D&D one-shot.
First roll was a natural 20 😀
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ttrpg https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/dnd
First roll was a natural 20 😀
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ttrpg https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/dnd
I was listening to the War Movie Theatre podcast talking about Who Dares Wins this morning. They reminded me of this excellent protest banner.
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/movies https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/sas
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/movies https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/sas
October 24, 2025 at 8:40 AM
I was listening to the War Movie Theatre podcast talking about Who Dares Wins this morning. They reminded me of this excellent protest banner.
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/movies https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/sas
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/movies https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/sas
How people with unusual facial features face problems with facial recognition technology.
https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2025/10/failures-in-face-recognition.html
https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2025/10/failures-in-face-recognition.html
Failures in Face Recognition - Schneier on Security
Interesting article on people with nonstandard faces and how facial recognition systems fail for them. Some of those living with facial differences tell WIRED they have undergone multiple surgeries and experienced stigma for their entire lives, which is now being echoed by the technology they are forced to interact with. They say they haven’t been able to access public services due to facial verification services failing, while others have struggled to access financial services. Social media filters and face-unlocking systems on phones often won’t work, they say...
www.schneier.com
October 22, 2025 at 1:09 PM
How people with unusual facial features face problems with facial recognition technology.
https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2025/10/failures-in-face-recognition.html
https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2025/10/failures-in-face-recognition.html
Does anyone here know about 1930s cars?
In 1940, some British paratroopers "borrowed" a car. I'm trying to work out if they needed to bypass something like a key, or if they were able to just get in and drive off. [1/2]
In 1940, some British paratroopers "borrowed" a car. I'm trying to work out if they needed to bypass something like a key, or if they were able to just get in and drive off. [1/2]
October 17, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Does anyone here know about 1930s cars?
In 1940, some British paratroopers "borrowed" a car. I'm trying to work out if they needed to bypass something like a key, or if they were able to just get in and drive off. [1/2]
In 1940, some British paratroopers "borrowed" a car. I'm trying to work out if they needed to bypass something like a key, or if they were able to just get in and drive off. [1/2]
I've ridden 100 miles on my https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ebike !
October 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I've ridden 100 miles on my https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ebike !
If you're in the UK, please write to your MP about the bathroom ban. The link below makes that very easy.
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/scrap-the-bathroom-ban
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/uk https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/trans
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/scrap-the-bathroom-ban
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/uk https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/trans
Phillips UK Fediverse Server - GoToSocial
Private fediverse server.
gts.phillipsuk.org
October 14, 2025 at 9:39 AM
If you're in the UK, please write to your MP about the bathroom ban. The link below makes that very easy.
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/scrap-the-bathroom-ban
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/uk https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/trans
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/scrap-the-bathroom-ban
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/uk https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/trans
Apparently I'm an old enough geek that I still have BNC connectors and terminators in my tool box. Just in case.
October 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Apparently I'm an old enough geek that I still have BNC connectors and terminators in my tool box. Just in case.
This is a very good piece on how the mainstream media is becoming less and less trustworthy.
https://centralbylines.co.uk/politics/the-death-of-truth-and-accuracy-in-the-mainstream-media/
https://centralbylines.co.uk/politics/the-death-of-truth-and-accuracy-in-the-mainstream-media/
The death of truth and accuracy in the mainstream media
Politicians and the media are distorting the truth; how can we avoid being duped?
centralbylines.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 9:20 AM
This is a very good piece on how the mainstream media is becoming less and less trustworthy.
https://centralbylines.co.uk/politics/the-death-of-truth-and-accuracy-in-the-mainstream-media/
https://centralbylines.co.uk/politics/the-death-of-truth-and-accuracy-in-the-mainstream-media/
I've been playing RPGs on and off since the late 1980s. I have lots of dice, but until today, I'd never bought a set. Today my youngest and I went to the local Comic Con, and I bought a random set of dice.
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ttrpg https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ttrpgcommunity
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ttrpg https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ttrpgcommunity
October 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I've been playing RPGs on and off since the late 1980s. I have lots of dice, but until today, I'd never bought a set. Today my youngest and I went to the local Comic Con, and I bought a random set of dice.
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ttrpg https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ttrpgcommunity
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ttrpg https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ttrpgcommunity