Simon Burley 🔜 Grogmeet
@squadronuk.bsky.social
Created/co-wrote Golden Heroes (it’s in Wikipedia). Write/publishes various other TTRPGs on an iPAD in his bedroom. Coming to a Convention near you soon!
My games:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/721/Simon-Burley-Productions
My games:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/721/Simon-Burley-Productions
I’m aiming to fall completely off the wagon an re-embrace my old addition to TTRPG conventions (and related events) like an old friend.
Video version for those that prefer. What resolutions are you bringing into the new year related to ttrpgs
Game you want to run, things you want to make, places you want to go share down below and share this if ya can
Dont forget to join in my discord where I'm collecting stories for a video
Game you want to run, things you want to make, places you want to go share down below and share this if ya can
Dont forget to join in my discord where I'm collecting stories for a video
January 8, 2026 at 7:23 PM
I’m aiming to fall completely off the wagon an re-embrace my old addition to TTRPG conventions (and related events) like an old friend.
Stop that, it’s silly.
I am officially old. My tolerance for Monty Python quotes has cratered.
January 8, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Stop that, it’s silly.
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I thought for a second this was a character sheet for a new TTRPG called SNOWFLAKES.
Getting snow where you are? Did you know that there are 121 categories of snowflake? ❄️
This graphic is an old favourite which gives an overview of the 39 intermediate categories: www.compoundchem.com/2014/12/10/s... 🧪
This graphic is an old favourite which gives an overview of the 39 intermediate categories: www.compoundchem.com/2014/12/10/s... 🧪
January 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM
I thought for a second this was a character sheet for a new TTRPG called SNOWFLAKES.
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We're looking for women and femmes to pitch their dream projects! This March, EUphoria will be hosting TTRPGirls, a celebration of the intersections of womanhood in gaming and we want YOU!
Find out more and drop your application here - tally.so/r/ODQxG7
Find out more and drop your application here - tally.so/r/ODQxG7
January 8, 2026 at 4:57 PM
We're looking for women and femmes to pitch their dream projects! This March, EUphoria will be hosting TTRPGirls, a celebration of the intersections of womanhood in gaming and we want YOU!
Find out more and drop your application here - tally.so/r/ODQxG7
Find out more and drop your application here - tally.so/r/ODQxG7
#Grogmeet
Apparently there’s a storm or something. My train from Birmingham to Manchester tomorrow won’t run. Other options currently being explored……
Apparently there’s a storm or something. My train from Birmingham to Manchester tomorrow won’t run. Other options currently being explored……
January 8, 2026 at 4:48 PM
#Grogmeet
Apparently there’s a storm or something. My train from Birmingham to Manchester tomorrow won’t run. Other options currently being explored……
Apparently there’s a storm or something. My train from Birmingham to Manchester tomorrow won’t run. Other options currently being explored……
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This is from the wonderful ICRPG and gives more world building and excitement that any 250 page books of "this country was founded 300 years ago and here are the kings and battles from Marathon to Waterloo in order categorical" that may be included.
January 8, 2026 at 10:17 AM
This is from the wonderful ICRPG and gives more world building and excitement that any 250 page books of "this country was founded 300 years ago and here are the kings and battles from Marathon to Waterloo in order categorical" that may be included.
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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How many adventures does it take to justify a setting?
I think you all know that I am not a “world building - top-down” sort of guy. I generally believe in starting small and “building out and up”.
Some games don’t work. Some campaigns fold.
The best TV and film settings…..
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1
How many adventures does it take to justify a setting?
I think you all know that I am not a “world building - top-down” sort of guy. I generally believe in starting small and “building out and up”.
Some games don’t work. Some campaigns fold.
The best TV and film settings…..
1
January 8, 2026 at 10:01 AM
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
1
How many adventures does it take to justify a setting?
I think you all know that I am not a “world building - top-down” sort of guy. I generally believe in starting small and “building out and up”.
Some games don’t work. Some campaigns fold.
The best TV and film settings…..
1
1
How many adventures does it take to justify a setting?
I think you all know that I am not a “world building - top-down” sort of guy. I generally believe in starting small and “building out and up”.
Some games don’t work. Some campaigns fold.
The best TV and film settings…..
1
YES!
Art without limits is mere anarchy.
Art without limits is mere anarchy.
I write science fiction because art is better when it has constraints and science is a reasonably well defined set of constraints
January 8, 2026 at 9:50 AM
YES!
Art without limits is mere anarchy.
Art without limits is mere anarchy.
These are AMAZING!
January 8, 2026 at 9:48 AM
These are AMAZING!
This was one of the few things hinted at quite well in The Force Awakens.
The vast majority of the systems’ population seem to have been unaware of the events of the original trilogy. They’re considered myths and legendary - including the Jedi.
Cf. Rey/Finn vs. Han upon first entry to the Falcon.
The vast majority of the systems’ population seem to have been unaware of the events of the original trilogy. They’re considered myths and legendary - including the Jedi.
Cf. Rey/Finn vs. Han upon first entry to the Falcon.
The one trick he and subsequent storytellers of works in this universe that I’ve seen have missed is how society acts when actual space gods (Jedi) can walk among them.
January 8, 2026 at 9:45 AM
This was one of the few things hinted at quite well in The Force Awakens.
The vast majority of the systems’ population seem to have been unaware of the events of the original trilogy. They’re considered myths and legendary - including the Jedi.
Cf. Rey/Finn vs. Han upon first entry to the Falcon.
The vast majority of the systems’ population seem to have been unaware of the events of the original trilogy. They’re considered myths and legendary - including the Jedi.
Cf. Rey/Finn vs. Han upon first entry to the Falcon.
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Sapphire and Steel will return in Avengers Doomsday.
January 7, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Sapphire and Steel will return in Avengers Doomsday.
All good things - Star Trek the Next Generation - was perfection.
If you ignore everything else (and I’m sorry that includes the Deconstruction of Falling Stars, good as it is) and just watch Babylon 5 series 1-4 with Sleeping in the Light as the final episode, that’s as good.
If you ignore everything else (and I’m sorry that includes the Deconstruction of Falling Stars, good as it is) and just watch Babylon 5 series 1-4 with Sleeping in the Light as the final episode, that’s as good.
Given that apparently the Stranger Things finale was meh (idk, didn't watch it, just the scuttlebutt) and we're not that far removed from the disastrous GOT finale that retroactively made everyone have never cared about the show:
What's the *best* ending to a show you've ever seen? Quote/reply etc
What's the *best* ending to a show you've ever seen? Quote/reply etc
January 7, 2026 at 1:58 PM
All good things - Star Trek the Next Generation - was perfection.
If you ignore everything else (and I’m sorry that includes the Deconstruction of Falling Stars, good as it is) and just watch Babylon 5 series 1-4 with Sleeping in the Light as the final episode, that’s as good.
If you ignore everything else (and I’m sorry that includes the Deconstruction of Falling Stars, good as it is) and just watch Babylon 5 series 1-4 with Sleeping in the Light as the final episode, that’s as good.
#GROGMEET
Apparently everyone’s showing their preparations.
(I was raised in Bournville and had never even heard the term “shacket” before looking at the Grogmeet WarHorn.)
Apparently everyone’s showing their preparations.
(I was raised in Bournville and had never even heard the term “shacket” before looking at the Grogmeet WarHorn.)
January 7, 2026 at 9:23 AM
#GROGMEET
Apparently everyone’s showing their preparations.
(I was raised in Bournville and had never even heard the term “shacket” before looking at the Grogmeet WarHorn.)
Apparently everyone’s showing their preparations.
(I was raised in Bournville and had never even heard the term “shacket” before looking at the Grogmeet WarHorn.)
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
1
Can you design scenarios for evil characters?
A) Didn’t you talk about this one before Simon? I seem to think so but it’s sitting unticked on my list of prospective thoughts. So I guess not. I type something every day. I WILL repeat myself.
B) It doesn’t matter.
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1
Can you design scenarios for evil characters?
A) Didn’t you talk about this one before Simon? I seem to think so but it’s sitting unticked on my list of prospective thoughts. So I guess not. I type something every day. I WILL repeat myself.
B) It doesn’t matter.
1
January 7, 2026 at 8:03 AM
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
1
Can you design scenarios for evil characters?
A) Didn’t you talk about this one before Simon? I seem to think so but it’s sitting unticked on my list of prospective thoughts. So I guess not. I type something every day. I WILL repeat myself.
B) It doesn’t matter.
1
1
Can you design scenarios for evil characters?
A) Didn’t you talk about this one before Simon? I seem to think so but it’s sitting unticked on my list of prospective thoughts. So I guess not. I type something every day. I WILL repeat myself.
B) It doesn’t matter.
1
I agree with this sentiment soooo much. If nothing else, put it in your profile, please!
TTRPG top tip - make it easy to find out where in the world you're located!
Even something as simple as a timezone in your profile can let folk know how and when to best interact with you.
Signed, a European-based company trying to connect with other Europeans :)
Even something as simple as a timezone in your profile can let folk know how and when to best interact with you.
Signed, a European-based company trying to connect with other Europeans :)
January 6, 2026 at 6:36 PM
I agree with this sentiment soooo much. If nothing else, put it in your profile, please!
Brilliant. 3 more and I’ll write you the TTRPG.
January 6, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Brilliant. 3 more and I’ll write you the TTRPG.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:26 PM
This is a HUGE leap in direction. Character close-ups. Excellent!
January 6, 2026 at 12:24 PM
This is a HUGE leap in direction. Character close-ups. Excellent!
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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To WarHorn or not to WarHorn?
One of the reasons I blog about conventions is because they’re so different - in the UK at least. Some you sign up to games in advance, some you sign up at the event. Some have a mixed economy.
I’ve always been a fan of signing up at the event.
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To WarHorn or not to WarHorn?
One of the reasons I blog about conventions is because they’re so different - in the UK at least. Some you sign up to games in advance, some you sign up at the event. Some have a mixed economy.
I’ve always been a fan of signing up at the event.
1
January 6, 2026 at 7:31 AM
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
1
To WarHorn or not to WarHorn?
One of the reasons I blog about conventions is because they’re so different - in the UK at least. Some you sign up to games in advance, some you sign up at the event. Some have a mixed economy.
I’ve always been a fan of signing up at the event.
1
1
To WarHorn or not to WarHorn?
One of the reasons I blog about conventions is because they’re so different - in the UK at least. Some you sign up to games in advance, some you sign up at the event. Some have a mixed economy.
I’ve always been a fan of signing up at the event.
1
Either way you’re sitting back and watching them do the playing. This is a good thing.
I can’t decide if I like seeing my players strategize or roleplay more.
January 6, 2026 at 6:22 AM
Either way you’re sitting back and watching them do the playing. This is a good thing.
“Anything before the ‘but’ doesn’t count”
Well meaning & helpful - & I have being “match fit” on the list of #TTRPGTHOUGHTS for the future - but…..
….if sessions take a LONG time & stretch your voice maybe you could reconsider your approach to Refereeing?
I can be quiet at times when I run games.
Well meaning & helpful - & I have being “match fit” on the list of #TTRPGTHOUGHTS for the future - but…..
….if sessions take a LONG time & stretch your voice maybe you could reconsider your approach to Refereeing?
I can be quiet at times when I run games.
January 5, 2026 at 1:05 PM
“Anything before the ‘but’ doesn’t count”
Well meaning & helpful - & I have being “match fit” on the list of #TTRPGTHOUGHTS for the future - but…..
….if sessions take a LONG time & stretch your voice maybe you could reconsider your approach to Refereeing?
I can be quiet at times when I run games.
Well meaning & helpful - & I have being “match fit” on the list of #TTRPGTHOUGHTS for the future - but…..
….if sessions take a LONG time & stretch your voice maybe you could reconsider your approach to Refereeing?
I can be quiet at times when I run games.
I read about D&D in the first quarter of the year. My dad wouldn’t buy the rules. I had no-one to play with until I got to University that September. Immediately joined the games club. Couldn’t get into a D&D game the first week. Played Diplomacy! (Ugh.)
Played D&D the second week. 1/3
Played D&D the second week. 1/3
Remember the first time you played a really great role-playing game with a great group and you became a little obsessed?
Do you still remember it fondly years later?
And bonus: what game was it, and was it a module or home brew adventure?
Do you still remember it fondly years later?
And bonus: what game was it, and was it a module or home brew adventure?
a group of people are playing a board game with a railroad crossing sign in the background
ALT: a group of people are playing a board game with a railroad crossing sign in the background
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January 5, 2026 at 11:46 AM
I read about D&D in the first quarter of the year. My dad wouldn’t buy the rules. I had no-one to play with until I got to University that September. Immediately joined the games club. Couldn’t get into a D&D game the first week. Played Diplomacy! (Ugh.)
Played D&D the second week. 1/3
Played D&D the second week. 1/3
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Happy new year 2026 to all !
I wish your all the good things you can imagine and more.
I wish your all the good things you can imagine and more.
January 5, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Happy new year 2026 to all !
I wish your all the good things you can imagine and more.
I wish your all the good things you can imagine and more.