Shane Mclean
@trvshane.bsky.social
Gamer, amateur creator, and all-round geek. Likes dad jokes.
Slightly diminish an RPG:
Running Short of the Ashes
Shadowjog
Visible Sun
Alice Has Just Popped Out
Butterknifeheart
Night’s Grey Agents
Arkham Unease
Shadowdim
Privateer Borg
Auntieship
Suburban Shadows
Running Short of the Ashes
Shadowjog
Visible Sun
Alice Has Just Popped Out
Butterknifeheart
Night’s Grey Agents
Arkham Unease
Shadowdim
Privateer Borg
Auntieship
Suburban Shadows
Slightly diminish an RPG
Pointy sticks of the Serpentine
Alice is Misplaced
Dungeons and Wyverns
Gamma Green
Pointy sticks of the Serpentine
Alice is Misplaced
Dungeons and Wyverns
Gamma Green
Slightly diminish an RPG
Torg Sometimes
Draw Iron
12th Age (obviously)
Beta World
Torg Sometimes
Draw Iron
12th Age (obviously)
Beta World
January 12, 2026 at 7:08 AM
Slightly diminish an RPG:
Running Short of the Ashes
Shadowjog
Visible Sun
Alice Has Just Popped Out
Butterknifeheart
Night’s Grey Agents
Arkham Unease
Shadowdim
Privateer Borg
Auntieship
Suburban Shadows
Running Short of the Ashes
Shadowjog
Visible Sun
Alice Has Just Popped Out
Butterknifeheart
Night’s Grey Agents
Arkham Unease
Shadowdim
Privateer Borg
Auntieship
Suburban Shadows
And you should check it out. Not only is A|State a great game, and a beautiful game - but right now a game about standing together for your community and making a difference is really relevant and powerful.
If you want to take the Trouble Engine for a spin you can get the a|state second edition pdf here: www.drivethrurpg.com/product/3935...
a|state Second Edition - Handiwork Games | A||state | DriveThruRPG
Step inside a baroque urban nightmare, the world of a|state.
In The City you’ll fight off threats to your canalside home, trying to make this grim and haunted place safer and better, somehow.
a|state...
www.drivethrurpg.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:12 PM
And you should check it out. Not only is A|State a great game, and a beautiful game - but right now a game about standing together for your community and making a difference is really relevant and powerful.
Reposted by Shane Mclean
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 6, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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
Today’s weird spy satellite is a good one.
Transmission #60385 from █████ ███████ ██ (EXPERIMENTAL)
1. School of Radioactive Civilizations
2. Flood of Colossal Karma
1. School of Radioactive Civilizations
2. Flood of Colossal Karma
January 1, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Today’s weird spy satellite is a good one.
With 2025 coming to a close shortly I’m looking back over my year of RPGs as I have done for the last 4 years. This year has been personally challenging for my family and I, so gaming took a back seat for a few months - but otherwise it’s been a decent year for playing RPGs.
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January 1, 2026 at 12:04 AM
With 2025 coming to a close shortly I’m looking back over my year of RPGs as I have done for the last 4 years. This year has been personally challenging for my family and I, so gaming took a back seat for a few months - but otherwise it’s been a decent year for playing RPGs.
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I have had the great pleasure of being asked to play on this channel a few times. Great fun and with pace. Check it out!
Hey, me and @evilgaz.bsky.social are Unconventional GMs - actual play one-shots of #TTRPGs in 2 hours or less - what games do you want us to release in 2026? (self-promo encouraged, ofc, and why these games are awesome, in one post or less!)
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Unconventional GMs
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December 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I have had the great pleasure of being asked to play on this channel a few times. Great fun and with pace. Check it out!
Showing some gaming friends and absolutely fantastic film today, and look who happened to wander onto my screen… @seankreynolds.bsky.social
Way too long since I watched that film, and I’m delighted to say my friends loved it as well.
Way too long since I watched that film, and I’m delighted to say my friends loved it as well.
December 23, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Showing some gaming friends and absolutely fantastic film today, and look who happened to wander onto my screen… @seankreynolds.bsky.social
Way too long since I watched that film, and I’m delighted to say my friends loved it as well.
Way too long since I watched that film, and I’m delighted to say my friends loved it as well.
Reposted by Shane Mclean
"And Tiny Tim, who did not die" = heartwarming, Christmassy.
"And Tiny Tim, who would not die" = sinister, alarming.
"And Tiny Tim, who would not die" = sinister, alarming.
December 18, 2023 at 10:16 AM
"And Tiny Tim, who did not die" = heartwarming, Christmassy.
"And Tiny Tim, who would not die" = sinister, alarming.
"And Tiny Tim, who would not die" = sinister, alarming.
FiveEvil was one of the surprise hits of this year for me - 5e distilled into somehting that does survival horror realy well. I need a scenario for ConTingency in Jan, and this looks great.
Glasshouse for #FiveEvil by @malcolmcraig.bsky.social is out now in PDF!
The early 90s, and while London is booming, you're struggling. You've got a job which will save your family-run asbestos removal company. What could possibly wrong?
Oh no. Everything.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
The early 90s, and while London is booming, you're struggling. You've got a job which will save your family-run asbestos removal company. What could possibly wrong?
Oh no. Everything.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
December 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
FiveEvil was one of the surprise hits of this year for me - 5e distilled into somehting that does survival horror realy well. I need a scenario for ConTingency in Jan, and this looks great.
Had a very fun session playing with some great people in a quite unusual game setting. Judge for yourself, of course.
This time on Unconventional GMs we take on the twisted fairy tales of @theworldanvil.bsky.social Broken Tales. Can a rakish swordsman and dour judge ( @trvshane.bsky.social ) unearth the mystery of missing children - and how will they conduct themselves when lives are at stake?
#ttrpg #ttrpgs
#ttrpg #ttrpgs
Broken Tales : One Shot | Red-hood Iskra | Actual Play
YouTube video by Unconventional GMs
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December 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Had a very fun session playing with some great people in a quite unusual game setting. Judge for yourself, of course.
@hilary-ps.bsky.social some of your location art that you have done for Neon City Outlaws was shared by the author today. Wow. I love the sense of place that each of them have. For what my opinion is worth, I think you’ve done a great job.
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
@hilary-ps.bsky.social some of your location art that you have done for Neon City Outlaws was shared by the author today. Wow. I love the sense of place that each of them have. For what my opinion is worth, I think you’ve done a great job.
I finally found the time to have a deep read through of Cold City 2e from @handiworkgames.bsky.social (after a skim on release). One thing I am particularly loving about the new edition is the footnotes added by the now professional historian @malcolmcraig.bsky.social.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I finally found the time to have a deep read through of Cold City 2e from @handiworkgames.bsky.social (after a skim on release). One thing I am particularly loving about the new edition is the footnotes added by the now professional historian @malcolmcraig.bsky.social.
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Really enjoying the new edition of Cold City by @malcolmcraig.bsky.social and @handiworkgames.bsky.social - I’m particularly like how prior to going to press, they keep updating the PDF (not just with errata, but with refinements). Definitely a company you should support with your hard earned money.
October 31, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Really enjoying the new edition of Cold City by @malcolmcraig.bsky.social and @handiworkgames.bsky.social - I’m particularly like how prior to going to press, they keep updating the PDF (not just with errata, but with refinements). Definitely a company you should support with your hard earned money.
Stop scrolling and post two characters that bring you happiness.
October 21, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Stop scrolling and post two characters that bring you happiness.
If you see this, quote post with your favorite Pokemon
(wrong answers only)
(wrong answers only)
October 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
If you see this, quote post with your favorite Pokemon
(wrong answers only)
(wrong answers only)
@rustyquill.com - Sheeple Chase 2 - whoever wrote the Soul Trader ad is a bona fide comedy genius. Please tell them that. “A Faustian bargain is still a bargain” made me laugh out loud for a good minute. 🤣
October 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM
@rustyquill.com - Sheeple Chase 2 - whoever wrote the Soul Trader ad is a bona fide comedy genius. Please tell them that. “A Faustian bargain is still a bargain” made me laugh out loud for a good minute. 🤣
So, Bluesky, is anyone up for Alice is Missing on Sat eve? I have a copy of the online version, and can facilitate. It will take four players plus me.
For those not familiar, it is a 90 minute session played entirely by text message (in this case on the specific online platform, not your phone).
For those not familiar, it is a 90 minute session played entirely by text message (in this case on the specific online platform, not your phone).
September 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
So, Bluesky, is anyone up for Alice is Missing on Sat eve? I have a copy of the online version, and can facilitate. It will take four players plus me.
For those not familiar, it is a 90 minute session played entirely by text message (in this case on the specific online platform, not your phone).
For those not familiar, it is a 90 minute session played entirely by text message (in this case on the specific online platform, not your phone).
Which 3 #ttrpgs were your intro, the one that made you fall in love and the one that opened your eyes to possibility.
Intro: WEG Star Wars
My love for the hobby: WFRP 1st ed
Opened my eyes: Apocalypse World
Intro: WEG Star Wars
My love for the hobby: WFRP 1st ed
Opened my eyes: Apocalypse World
August 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Which 3 #ttrpgs were your intro, the one that made you fall in love and the one that opened your eyes to possibility.
Intro: WEG Star Wars
My love for the hobby: WFRP 1st ed
Opened my eyes: Apocalypse World
Intro: WEG Star Wars
My love for the hobby: WFRP 1st ed
Opened my eyes: Apocalypse World
‘I don’t care what anyone says, I like that movie’
August 24, 2025 at 9:45 AM
‘I don’t care what anyone says, I like that movie’
Slightly diminish a band:
Grey Floyd
Grey Sabbath
The Sidestreet Boys
Def Housecat
Adults on the Block
The PCSOs
(That last one might only make sense for Brits)
Grey Floyd
Grey Sabbath
The Sidestreet Boys
Def Housecat
Adults on the Block
The PCSOs
(That last one might only make sense for Brits)
Slightly diminish a band:
The Hill Goats
Guns or Roses
The Hill Goats
Guns or Roses
Slightly diminish a band:
Powerman 4999
Alice in Chain
Dave Bowie
Powerman 4999
Alice in Chain
Dave Bowie
August 18, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Slightly diminish a band:
Grey Floyd
Grey Sabbath
The Sidestreet Boys
Def Housecat
Adults on the Block
The PCSOs
(That last one might only make sense for Brits)
Grey Floyd
Grey Sabbath
The Sidestreet Boys
Def Housecat
Adults on the Block
The PCSOs
(That last one might only make sense for Brits)
Just finished playing through Of Leaves and Stewed Hobbit by @mytholder.bsky.social in AiME. Blast from the past now but brilliant scenario that mirrors the tone of the three troll scene in the Hobbit perfectly. Great work, Gar.
August 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Just finished playing through Of Leaves and Stewed Hobbit by @mytholder.bsky.social in AiME. Blast from the past now but brilliant scenario that mirrors the tone of the three troll scene in the Hobbit perfectly. Great work, Gar.
What GIF pops up when you type your name?
August 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
What GIF pops up when you type your name?
Bleat.
If you want a hardback copy of Cthulhu Dark or Stealing Cthulhu, you can get one here. (It's the Cosmic Dark crowdfunder but you can just get the books you want.)
They've been out of print forever, so get them while you can. (Oh and please rebleat).
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They've been out of print forever, so get them while you can. (Oh and please rebleat).
cosmic-dark.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
Pre-order Cosmic Dark on BackerKit
Cosmic Dark is a tabletop roleplaying game of weird space horror, from the award-winning author of Cthulhu Dark.
cosmic-dark.backerkit.com
August 7, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Bleat.
So, late night insomnia RPG thoughts. (thread)
Scenarios (as products). There is plenty of talk about good and bad scenarios. But I am starting to think that there is in fact no such thing as a bad scenarios. After all, I bet we have all played "bad" scenarios and had great fun, right?
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Scenarios (as products). There is plenty of talk about good and bad scenarios. But I am starting to think that there is in fact no such thing as a bad scenarios. After all, I bet we have all played "bad" scenarios and had great fun, right?
1/x
August 5, 2025 at 2:53 AM
So, late night insomnia RPG thoughts. (thread)
Scenarios (as products). There is plenty of talk about good and bad scenarios. But I am starting to think that there is in fact no such thing as a bad scenarios. After all, I bet we have all played "bad" scenarios and had great fun, right?
1/x
Scenarios (as products). There is plenty of talk about good and bad scenarios. But I am starting to think that there is in fact no such thing as a bad scenarios. After all, I bet we have all played "bad" scenarios and had great fun, right?
1/x
Paul does great games, and this mix of Nordic Noir and Moro Borg is a really interesting concept - please consider supporting him.
Thanks to the 250 people who have hit the "Notify me on launch" button for Cörk Børd. I appreciate the engagement.
Please Repost any of my Cörk Børd posts or share the link below. I'm looking forward to this campaign.
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Please Repost any of my Cörk Børd posts or share the link below. I'm looking forward to this campaign.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/all...
August 3, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Paul does great games, and this mix of Nordic Noir and Moro Borg is a really interesting concept - please consider supporting him.