@yorkshiremao.bsky.social
Cat lover.
So very autistic.
Played RPGs since the 90s.
Dear idiots: I am not a tankie, mao is cat related and jesus fuck, are people just lead infused or something?
So very autistic.
Played RPGs since the 90s.
Dear idiots: I am not a tankie, mao is cat related and jesus fuck, are people just lead infused or something?
Oh. I do like me some space game pics
November 28, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Oh. I do like me some space game pics
Huh, I'd forgotten the rpgsite consumer guide was a thing.
An entertaining thing.
An entertaining thing.
November 28, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Huh, I'd forgotten the rpgsite consumer guide was a thing.
An entertaining thing.
An entertaining thing.
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According to local Syrian media, the IDF which occupies all of Palestine, much of southern Lebanon, and huge swathes of southwestern Syria, attempted to arrest a Syrian civilian tonight in Beit Jinn but was met with resistance from the locals, and in turn the IDF killed two people via airstrike.
Deleted last post because the battle in Beit Jinn is apparently still ongoing
November 28, 2025 at 4:22 AM
According to local Syrian media, the IDF which occupies all of Palestine, much of southern Lebanon, and huge swathes of southwestern Syria, attempted to arrest a Syrian civilian tonight in Beit Jinn but was met with resistance from the locals, and in turn the IDF killed two people via airstrike.
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Post something random or you’ll have an awful December.
November 28, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Post something random or you’ll have an awful December.
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My book Where We Stand, Where We fall is now up for pre-order. It's about the politics of Doctor Who, the themes the show keeps returning to over sixty years.
I mentioned this last week, but now there's a proper post about it, with a 30% discount code from the publisher: lmmyles.com/2025/11/26/b...
I mentioned this last week, but now there's a proper post about it, with a 30% discount code from the publisher: lmmyles.com/2025/11/26/b...
November 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
My book Where We Stand, Where We fall is now up for pre-order. It's about the politics of Doctor Who, the themes the show keeps returning to over sixty years.
I mentioned this last week, but now there's a proper post about it, with a 30% discount code from the publisher: lmmyles.com/2025/11/26/b...
I mentioned this last week, but now there's a proper post about it, with a 30% discount code from the publisher: lmmyles.com/2025/11/26/b...
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was waiting for the wave of “ooo those weird asians” bs. spoiler: it wasn’t the bamboo, it was the building cladding, the same as it was at grenfell
While bamboo scaffolding is considered a treasured Hong Kong tradition, it’s recently drawn scrutiny for being combustible and prone to deterioration over time.
Hong Kong’s bamboo scaffolding, a centuries-old technique, comes under scrutiny after city’s deadliest fire in years | CNN
The Hong Kong residential towers engulfed by smoke and flames on Wednesday were surrounded by an ancient construction material familiar to anyone who’s spent time in the one of the world’s most densel...
www.cnn.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
was waiting for the wave of “ooo those weird asians” bs. spoiler: it wasn’t the bamboo, it was the building cladding, the same as it was at grenfell
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I can't remember if I ever posted this here before so here's me doing it again I guess!
November 27, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I can't remember if I ever posted this here before so here's me doing it again I guess!
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Happy Thanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Happy Thanksgiving
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November 26, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Here is a list of reasons why some of my hearings and trials this year have been delayed and kicked off into the long grass, stuck in our record court backlog. Serious allegations which will now be tried *years* after the event. 🧵👇
November 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Here is a list of reasons why some of my hearings and trials this year have been delayed and kicked off into the long grass, stuck in our record court backlog. Serious allegations which will now be tried *years* after the event. 🧵👇
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Very interesting thread of in-court reporting on Palestine Action hearing, by the estimable @lizziedearden.bsky.social.
Even if government wins, it is facing what is called rather "anxious scrutiny" from the bench.
Suspect government lawyers are not delighted by how hard the judges are pressing.
Even if government wins, it is facing what is called rather "anxious scrutiny" from the bench.
Suspect government lawyers are not delighted by how hard the judges are pressing.
The way Palestine Action ban was approved by MPs has been raised in the High Court, with Dame Victoria Sharp noting 2 unrelated groups were on the same order
She says MPs may have been "reluctant" to vote against it but the home sec lawyer says the court should be "cautious" giving that any weight
She says MPs may have been "reluctant" to vote against it but the home sec lawyer says the court should be "cautious" giving that any weight
Many MPs demanding explanation on why two other groups are on same banning order
Labour MP Kim Johnson says: "Lumping Palestine Action together with other two obscure groups to ensure it is proscribed is a disgraceful manipulation of parliamentary procedure"
Labour MP Kim Johnson says: "Lumping Palestine Action together with other two obscure groups to ensure it is proscribed is a disgraceful manipulation of parliamentary procedure"
November 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Very interesting thread of in-court reporting on Palestine Action hearing, by the estimable @lizziedearden.bsky.social.
Even if government wins, it is facing what is called rather "anxious scrutiny" from the bench.
Suspect government lawyers are not delighted by how hard the judges are pressing.
Even if government wins, it is facing what is called rather "anxious scrutiny" from the bench.
Suspect government lawyers are not delighted by how hard the judges are pressing.
Last night was a lovely meal with the OH.
Tonight the game was cancelled, so staying in with her.
Tomorrow, we're meeting workmates for a night out.
Quite the birthday week!
Tonight the game was cancelled, so staying in with her.
Tomorrow, we're meeting workmates for a night out.
Quite the birthday week!
November 27, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Last night was a lovely meal with the OH.
Tonight the game was cancelled, so staying in with her.
Tomorrow, we're meeting workmates for a night out.
Quite the birthday week!
Tonight the game was cancelled, so staying in with her.
Tomorrow, we're meeting workmates for a night out.
Quite the birthday week!
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📜 Collective Petition of the Wallachian Boyars and the Christian community, expressing their satisfaction with the administration of Governor Mati (Voivode of #Wallachia) and requesting the extension of his term of office, 1634. #17thCentury
November 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM
📜 Collective Petition of the Wallachian Boyars and the Christian community, expressing their satisfaction with the administration of Governor Mati (Voivode of #Wallachia) and requesting the extension of his term of office, 1634. #17thCentury
So I the Thursday night group what #rpg they wanted to play after Christmas and... surprisingly the answer was DUST Adventures.
They want to bust some Nazis.
I'll do the usual shortlist, but this could be an interesting season.
They want to bust some Nazis.
I'll do the usual shortlist, but this could be an interesting season.
November 27, 2025 at 11:56 AM
So I the Thursday night group what #rpg they wanted to play after Christmas and... surprisingly the answer was DUST Adventures.
They want to bust some Nazis.
I'll do the usual shortlist, but this could be an interesting season.
They want to bust some Nazis.
I'll do the usual shortlist, but this could be an interesting season.
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I'm not shocked. Of course they did. This will be one reason why the UK government has been falling over itself not to use the g-word.
What is wrong with these people???
This is unbelievable and totally unacceptable! That British military trained in Israel whilst Israel was committing a Genocide against Palestinian people living in Gaza!!!
www.declassifieduk.org/british-mili...
This is unbelievable and totally unacceptable! That British military trained in Israel whilst Israel was committing a Genocide against Palestinian people living in Gaza!!!
www.declassifieduk.org/british-mili...
British military trained in Israel amid Gaza genocide
Exclusive: Armed forces personnel have ‘studied on educational staff courses’ since October 2023, Ministry of Defence discloses
www.declassifieduk.org
November 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
I'm not shocked. Of course they did. This will be one reason why the UK government has been falling over itself not to use the g-word.
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Hong Kong authorities have launched a citywide inspection of housing estates undergoing repairs, after suspected substandard materials were identified as a possible cause in the deadly Tai Po fire. In full: buff.ly/xS1X4JJ
Hong Kong launches citywide inspections into housing estate repairs as Tai Po fire death toll hits 55
Hong Kong authorities have launched a citywide inspection of housing estates undergoing repairs, after suspected substandard materials were identified as a possible cause in the deadly Tai Po fire.…
hongkongfp.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Hong Kong authorities have launched a citywide inspection of housing estates undergoing repairs, after suspected substandard materials were identified as a possible cause in the deadly Tai Po fire. In full: buff.ly/xS1X4JJ
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Spent the last month mapping the blogosphere by its links. The graph is finally ready
Communities clump into a big hex and the whole thing looks like a star map
What are blogs anyway but stars in the sky?
elmc.at/mapping-the-...
To check out the graph directly follow this link:
graph.elmc.at
Communities clump into a big hex and the whole thing looks like a star map
What are blogs anyway but stars in the sky?
elmc.at/mapping-the-...
To check out the graph directly follow this link:
graph.elmc.at
Mapping the Blogosphere
An interactive graph of TTRPG blogs, showing who links to whom, how communities change over time, plus stats and how it all works.
elmc.at
November 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Spent the last month mapping the blogosphere by its links. The graph is finally ready
Communities clump into a big hex and the whole thing looks like a star map
What are blogs anyway but stars in the sky?
elmc.at/mapping-the-...
To check out the graph directly follow this link:
graph.elmc.at
Communities clump into a big hex and the whole thing looks like a star map
What are blogs anyway but stars in the sky?
elmc.at/mapping-the-...
To check out the graph directly follow this link:
graph.elmc.at
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Completely, and in my experience when removed from the immediate sugar rush of a right wing propaganda operation screaming in their ear all day, people tend to revert to at least an economically leftish median.
And that's why these papers still run despite making no money.
And that's why these papers still run despite making no money.
I get a surprisingly large number of responses saying “This is because the public are stupid” but for real, if that was the key issue, then it wouldn’t be necessary to constantly shitehouse people with the most misleading and inflammatory messages they can get away with. There would be no need.
It is IMO not possible to operate any kind of meaningful democracy when your national press is a joke and a travesty, but your mileage on that may vary. I think it’s incontestable that it is impossible to govern well and effectively, while being in hock to these pantomime clowns.
November 27, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Completely, and in my experience when removed from the immediate sugar rush of a right wing propaganda operation screaming in their ear all day, people tend to revert to at least an economically leftish median.
And that's why these papers still run despite making no money.
And that's why these papers still run despite making no money.
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This banger from the academia / writing / research meme stash definitely has wider applicability but I do really like using it for coaching, mentoring, and workshop activities when we talk about the importance of saying 'no' to things as researchers. #academicchatter #academicsky #PhDchat
November 27, 2025 at 12:43 AM
This banger from the academia / writing / research meme stash definitely has wider applicability but I do really like using it for coaching, mentoring, and workshop activities when we talk about the importance of saying 'no' to things as researchers. #academicchatter #academicsky #PhDchat
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Black Friday sale happening now for my stores. Tons of items at 30% off including a bunch of TTRPGs
CategoryLink - Black Friday - Roleplaying Games - Page 1 - Board Game Barrister
store.boardgamebarrister.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Black Friday sale happening now for my stores. Tons of items at 30% off including a bunch of TTRPGs
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Not only are there a metric buttload of great games in here (Monster of the Week! Blades in the Dark! Thirsty Sword Lesbians!) but if you dig down into the Gate section, in the Worlds in Shadow book you’ll find Crimeworld, which is me puking out Heist and Con 101, for #ttrpg use or whatever you want
As the year winds down we want to take a moment.
2025 marks our twentieth year in business. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed to our little company with their time, money, or talent. Thank you!
To celebrate, we've put our whole catalog on sale.
evilhat.com/roleplaying-...
2025 marks our twentieth year in business. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed to our little company with their time, money, or talent. Thank you!
To celebrate, we've put our whole catalog on sale.
evilhat.com/roleplaying-...
November 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Not only are there a metric buttload of great games in here (Monster of the Week! Blades in the Dark! Thirsty Sword Lesbians!) but if you dig down into the Gate section, in the Worlds in Shadow book you’ll find Crimeworld, which is me puking out Heist and Con 101, for #ttrpg use or whatever you want
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My entire life in one cartoon, you might ask? This little masterwork, from the latest Private Eye.
November 26, 2025 at 2:41 PM
My entire life in one cartoon, you might ask? This little masterwork, from the latest Private Eye.
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Properly surprised to find these in a 30+ year old box of assorted junk earlier, along with my deodorant tank...
Blister is still sealed, so they're probably the most valuable minis I own. Going to have to open it though!
Blister is still sealed, so they're probably the most valuable minis I own. Going to have to open it though!
November 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Properly surprised to find these in a 30+ year old box of assorted junk earlier, along with my deodorant tank...
Blister is still sealed, so they're probably the most valuable minis I own. Going to have to open it though!
Blister is still sealed, so they're probably the most valuable minis I own. Going to have to open it though!
Such a lovely dinner with the OH last night. Duck pancakes, sweet and sour pork, soup bao, fried lotus root.
November 27, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Such a lovely dinner with the OH last night. Duck pancakes, sweet and sour pork, soup bao, fried lotus root.