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.
itch.io: russellphillips.itch...
DriveThruRPG: www.drivethrurpg.com...
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 a great interview with the Greens candidate for the upcoming by-election in Manchester.
INTERVIEW: Greens' by-election candidate is based af - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scaqjaoAmuE
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ukpol https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/greenparty
INTERVIEW: Greens' by-election candidate is based af - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scaqjaoAmuE
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ukpol https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/greenparty
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January 30, 2026 at 5:46 PM
This is a great interview with the Greens candidate for the upcoming by-election in Manchester.
INTERVIEW: Greens' by-election candidate is based af - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scaqjaoAmuE
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ukpol https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/greenparty
INTERVIEW: Greens' by-election candidate is based af - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scaqjaoAmuE
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ukpol https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/greenparty
January 27, 2026 at 8:10 PM
A friend of mine has just got a job, and put me down as a referee. Now I have to work out how to write a reference.
This is a good problem to have 🙂
This is a good problem to have 🙂
January 22, 2026 at 6:33 PM
A friend of mine has just got a job, and put me down as a referee. Now I have to work out how to write a reference.
This is a good problem to have 🙂
This is a good problem to have 🙂
The Green Party have told Pantir to "pack its bags and get the hell out of the NHS" [1/3]
January 22, 2026 at 7:51 AM
The Green Party have told Pantir to "pack its bags and get the hell out of the NHS" [1/3]
Every so often, my son sends me a link (usually a YouTube short) with the question, "Is this true?"
I love that my 13yo fact checks random claims. I wish more adults would follow his example.
I love that my 13yo fact checks random claims. I wish more adults would follow his example.
January 18, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Every so often, my son sends me a link (usually a YouTube short) with the question, "Is this true?"
I love that my 13yo fact checks random claims. I wish more adults would follow his example.
I love that my 13yo fact checks random claims. I wish more adults would follow his example.
Now that Crucial have stopped selling retail, where are good places to buy SSDs in the UK?
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/fedihelp https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ssd https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/it
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/fedihelp https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ssd https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/it
Phillips UK Fediverse Server - GoToSocial
Private fediverse server.
gts.phillipsuk.org
January 15, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Now that Crucial have stopped selling retail, where are good places to buy SSDs in the UK?
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/fedihelp https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ssd https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/it
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/fedihelp https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ssd https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/it
For my next book, I'm thinking of commissioning an artist. I'd like something similar to this:
https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/operation-colossus-153852 [1/4]
https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/operation-colossus-153852 [1/4]
January 12, 2026 at 5:22 PM
For my next book, I'm thinking of commissioning an artist. I'd like something similar to this:
https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/operation-colossus-153852 [1/4]
https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/operation-colossus-153852 [1/4]
I just encountered this weird set of gender options on an NHS survey.
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/nhs https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/nonbinary https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/uk
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/nhs https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/nonbinary https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/uk
January 12, 2026 at 3:46 PM
I just encountered this weird set of gender options on an NHS survey.
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/nhs https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/nonbinary https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/uk
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/nhs https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/nonbinary https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/uk
This happened a few days ago, but I missed it:
> "Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who became one of America's most damaging double agents, has died aged 84."
> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj0n29395j3o [1/2]
> "Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who became one of America's most damaging double agents, has died aged 84."
> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj0n29395j3o [1/2]
Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who sold secrets to the Soviets, dies aged 84
The double agent compromised more than 100 operations and betrayed more than 30 agents spying for the West.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 9:16 AM
This happened a few days ago, but I missed it:
> "Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who became one of America's most damaging double agents, has died aged 84."
> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj0n29395j3o [1/2]
> "Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who became one of America's most damaging double agents, has died aged 84."
> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj0n29395j3o [1/2]
Trans Advocacy and Complaints Collective have an open letter asking the BBC to stop using "biological sex".
Please sign.
https://tacc.org.uk/biological-sex-open-letter/
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/trans https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/nonbinary
Please sign.
https://tacc.org.uk/biological-sex-open-letter/
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/trans https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/nonbinary
Open Letter: “Biological Sex” and Its Variants are Transphobic Slurs. - Trans Advocacy and Complaints Collective
When considering the language we use to address a group, particularly a minority group, the most precise and respectful term is the language they choose for themselves. This is a widely accepted principle of respect, yet in recent years, it has been inexplicably overlooked when it comes to addressing transgender people and the trans community - When considering the language we use to address a group, particularly a minority group, the most precise and respectful term is the language they choose for themselves. This is a widely accepted principle of respect, yet in recent years, it has been inexplicably overlooked when it comes to addressing transgender people and the trans community
tacc.org.uk
January 8, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Trans Advocacy and Complaints Collective have an open letter asking the BBC to stop using "biological sex".
Please sign.
https://tacc.org.uk/biological-sex-open-letter/
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/trans https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/nonbinary
Please sign.
https://tacc.org.uk/biological-sex-open-letter/
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/trans https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/nonbinary
I'm looking to buy a second hand laptop. Is there anywhere that will advise on Linux compatibility?
Years ago there were hardware compatibility databases, do they still exist, and if so, where? [1/2]
Years ago there were hardware compatibility databases, do they still exist, and if so, where? [1/2]
January 7, 2026 at 2:10 PM
I'm looking to buy a second hand laptop. Is there anywhere that will advise on Linux compatibility?
Years ago there were hardware compatibility databases, do they still exist, and if so, where? [1/2]
Years ago there were hardware compatibility databases, do they still exist, and if so, where? [1/2]
One for the Dune fans.
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/dune https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/davidlynch
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/dune https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/davidlynch
December 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
One for the Dune fans.
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/dune https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/davidlynch
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/dune https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/davidlynch
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/freesoftwareadvent day 24: Ubuntu Mate [1/4]
Phillips UK Fediverse Server - GoToSocial
Private fediverse server.
gts.phillipsuk.org
December 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/freesoftwareadvent day 24: Ubuntu Mate [1/4]
Having had to chop garlic this evening, I'm now convinced that Special Agent Dale Cooper was wrong. 24-hour room service isn't the height of civilisation, being able to buy chopped garlic is.
December 23, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Having had to chop garlic this evening, I'm now convinced that Special Agent Dale Cooper was wrong. 24-hour room service isn't the height of civilisation, being able to buy chopped garlic is.
The https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/wargamevault Winter Offensive sale has started. All of my books are included, at 25% off.
https://www.wargamevault.com/en/publisher/3798/Shilka-Publishing?affiliate_id=235519
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/wargame
https://www.wargamevault.com/en/publisher/3798/Shilka-Publishing?affiliate_id=235519
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/wargame
Phillips UK Fediverse Server - GoToSocial
Private fediverse server.
gts.phillipsuk.org
December 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/wargamevault Winter Offensive sale has started. All of my books are included, at 25% off.
https://www.wargamevault.com/en/publisher/3798/Shilka-Publishing?affiliate_id=235519
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/wargame
https://www.wargamevault.com/en/publisher/3798/Shilka-Publishing?affiliate_id=235519
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/wargame
Re https://mastodon.social/@fesshole/115758701342987137
Don't ask someone what their dead name is. Ever. Regardless of whether they're trans or not.
It's irrelevant and none of your business. If it is relevant for some reason, they'll tell you.
Don't ask someone what their dead name is. Ever. Regardless of whether they're trans or not.
It's irrelevant and none of your business. If it is relevant for some reason, they'll tell you.
Fesshole 🧻 (@fesshole@mastodon.social)
I'm a trans woman who, if anyone ever asks, will give my deadname as a different male name each time. It's been the single fastest way to find people who talk behind my back. If that name leaks I know just who leaked it and just who to instant block forever.
mastodon.social
December 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Re https://mastodon.social/@fesshole/115758701342987137
Don't ask someone what their dead name is. Ever. Regardless of whether they're trans or not.
It's irrelevant and none of your business. If it is relevant for some reason, they'll tell you.
Don't ask someone what their dead name is. Ever. Regardless of whether they're trans or not.
It's irrelevant and none of your business. If it is relevant for some reason, they'll tell you.
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/onthisday in 1916, four Austro-Hungarian Huszár class destroyers raided the Otranto Barrage in the evening. Six French destroyers in the vicinity sailed to the sounds of gunfire, but there was much confusion in the darkness. [1/3]
Phillips UK Fediverse Server - GoToSocial
Private fediverse server.
gts.phillipsuk.org
December 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/onthisday in 1916, four Austro-Hungarian Huszár class destroyers raided the Otranto Barrage in the evening. Six French destroyers in the vicinity sailed to the sounds of gunfire, but there was much confusion in the darkness. [1/3]
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/freesoftwareadvent day 21: Thunar
Thunar is the XFCE file manager. I don't use XFCE, although I have used it in the past on old machines. I don't use Thunar as a general file manager, but I do use the bulk rename functionality, which I find very useful. [1/4]
Thunar is the XFCE file manager. I don't use XFCE, although I have used it in the past on old machines. I don't use Thunar as a general file manager, but I do use the bulk rename functionality, which I find very useful. [1/4]
Phillips UK Fediverse Server - GoToSocial
Private fediverse server.
gts.phillipsuk.org
December 21, 2025 at 10:10 AM
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/freesoftwareadvent day 21: Thunar
Thunar is the XFCE file manager. I don't use XFCE, although I have used it in the past on old machines. I don't use Thunar as a general file manager, but I do use the bulk rename functionality, which I find very useful. [1/4]
Thunar is the XFCE file manager. I don't use XFCE, although I have used it in the past on old machines. I don't use Thunar as a general file manager, but I do use the bulk rename functionality, which I find very useful. [1/4]
I've just published a silly setting for https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/risusrpg games. It's a variant of Dan Suptic's Super-Happy-Go-Go-Fun-Time-All-World-Speedy-Good-Delivery-Service-Special-Force-Delta-Five. [1/3]
Phillips UK Fediverse Server - GoToSocial
Private fediverse server.
gts.phillipsuk.org
December 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I've just published a silly setting for https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/risusrpg games. It's a variant of Dan Suptic's Super-Happy-Go-Go-Fun-Time-All-World-Speedy-Good-Delivery-Service-Special-Force-Delta-Five. [1/3]
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/freesoftwareadvent day 20: Sympl
I've been running my own servers for years, always with Debian. I use Sympl to simplify the management of them. [1/4]
I've been running my own servers for years, always with Debian. I use Sympl to simplify the management of them. [1/4]
Phillips UK Fediverse Server - GoToSocial
Private fediverse server.
gts.phillipsuk.org
December 20, 2025 at 10:06 AM
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/freesoftwareadvent day 20: Sympl
I've been running my own servers for years, always with Debian. I use Sympl to simplify the management of them. [1/4]
I've been running my own servers for years, always with Debian. I use Sympl to simplify the management of them. [1/4]
Instead of cards, we give a donation each year. Usually, it's to a charity, but this year we donated to the https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/greenparty "Hope is here: help us deliver it" crowdfunder.
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Phillips UK Fediverse Server - GoToSocial
Private fediverse server.
gts.phillipsuk.org
December 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Instead of cards, we give a donation each year. Usually, it's to a charity, but this year we donated to the https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/greenparty "Hope is here: help us deliver it" crowdfunder.
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
The itch.io Winter Sale has started. My gaming books are included, at 50% off.
https://itch.io/s/175736/winter-sale-2025
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ttrpg https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/wargame
https://itch.io/s/175736/winter-sale-2025
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ttrpg https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/wargame
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itch.io
December 18, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The itch.io Winter Sale has started. My gaming books are included, at 50% off.
https://itch.io/s/175736/winter-sale-2025
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ttrpg https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/wargame
https://itch.io/s/175736/winter-sale-2025
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ttrpg https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/wargame
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/freesoftwareadvent day 18: GadgetBridge
A little while ago, I bought a PineTime watch. GadgetBridge is the software I use to connect it to my phone, so that it can display notifications etc. [1/2]
A little while ago, I bought a PineTime watch. GadgetBridge is the software I use to connect it to my phone, so that it can display notifications etc. [1/2]
Phillips UK Fediverse Server - GoToSocial
Private fediverse server.
gts.phillipsuk.org
December 18, 2025 at 10:12 AM
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/freesoftwareadvent day 18: GadgetBridge
A little while ago, I bought a PineTime watch. GadgetBridge is the software I use to connect it to my phone, so that it can display notifications etc. [1/2]
A little while ago, I bought a PineTime watch. GadgetBridge is the software I use to connect it to my phone, so that it can display notifications etc. [1/2]
Took me a moment to get this one 😂
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/startrek https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/trek
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/startrek https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/trek
December 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Took me a moment to get this one 😂
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/startrek https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/trek
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/startrek https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/trek
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/freesoftwareadvent day 12: GoToSocial
I first came to the fediverse in 2022, with an account on mas.to. I like the defederated nature of the fediverse, and that most fediverse software is open source. [1/3]
I first came to the fediverse in 2022, with an account on mas.to. I like the defederated nature of the fediverse, and that most fediverse software is open source. [1/3]
Phillips UK Fediverse Server - GoToSocial
Private fediverse server.
gts.phillipsuk.org
December 12, 2025 at 10:59 AM
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/freesoftwareadvent day 12: GoToSocial
I first came to the fediverse in 2022, with an account on mas.to. I like the defederated nature of the fediverse, and that most fediverse software is open source. [1/3]
I first came to the fediverse in 2022, with an account on mas.to. I like the defederated nature of the fediverse, and that most fediverse software is open source. [1/3]