Pat Grogan
@palaeopat.bsky.social
Former archaeologist/tour guide now a desk jockey. I read fantasy and science fiction, and Star Wars. I occasionally post about and review books on Instagram, play TTRPGs, and Mechwarrior. All views my own. (He/him)
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Long commute today and thankfully had some @forcemajeurepod.bsky.social to listen too. This was a fun episode with yet another cliffhanger of an ending. I cannot wait for the next episode. Hard to believe this season is almost done.
It appears Councillor Thorncrest is somewhat under the weather, and the confines of the tomb may not be totally agreeing with her. We hope that she manages to return to herself soon, or else there may be unfortunate consequences...
#ttrpg #starwars
#ttrpg #starwars
Force Majeure - A Star Wars Actual Play Podcast: Doom that Came to Sanctaris E17 - Jail / Break
It appears Councillor Thorncrest is somewhat under the weather, and the confines of the tomb may not be totally agreeing with her. We hope that she manages to return to herself soon, or else there may...
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November 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Long commute today and thankfully had some @forcemajeurepod.bsky.social to listen too. This was a fun episode with yet another cliffhanger of an ending. I cannot wait for the next episode. Hard to believe this season is almost done.
This was a great episode of @forcemajeurepod.bsky.social really enjoying the encounter, the tension and Kuhro's glorious efficiency.
Tragically, it appears that while our host may have rejoined us, the good Colonel is still suffering from something of an ague and is not in the best of spirits. Moreover, we fear his choice of chaperone may not harbour good intentions for the continuation of our exploration...
#ttrpg #starwars
#ttrpg #starwars
Force Majeure - A Star Wars Actual Play Podcast: Doom that Came to Sanctaris E16 - The Disciple
Tragically, it appears that while our host may have rejoined us, the good Colonel is still suffering from something of an ague and is not in the best of spirits. Moreover, his choice of chaperone is c...
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November 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
This was a great episode of @forcemajeurepod.bsky.social really enjoying the encounter, the tension and Kuhro's glorious efficiency.
Life with a toddler is great. Going to bed with the little one and mommy is coming to help until toddler looks at her and goes "no mommy leave me alone and go away". Totally ruthless.
November 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Life with a toddler is great. Going to bed with the little one and mommy is coming to help until toddler looks at her and goes "no mommy leave me alone and go away". Totally ruthless.
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3 episodes of Season 9 in the bag, and I think @tcpatrick.bsky.social summed it up nicely by saying "Well, I wasn't expecting _that_!"
Can't wait to share it with you all, as I think we're off to one hell of a start!
Can't wait to share it with you all, as I think we're off to one hell of a start!
November 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM
3 episodes of Season 9 in the bag, and I think @tcpatrick.bsky.social summed it up nicely by saying "Well, I wasn't expecting _that_!"
Can't wait to share it with you all, as I think we're off to one hell of a start!
Can't wait to share it with you all, as I think we're off to one hell of a start!
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I repost this each October in the hope that the complexity of Halloween's origins and customs are more widely appreciated. Claims of a simple historical & mononational genealogy for this celebration are themselves examples of contemporary folklore/mythmaking. limerick1914.medium.com/customs-vary...
“Customs vary wi’ the times, At Hallowe’en”
Customs, Myths and Messiness
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October 6, 2024 at 10:59 AM
I repost this each October in the hope that the complexity of Halloween's origins and customs are more widely appreciated. Claims of a simple historical & mononational genealogy for this celebration are themselves examples of contemporary folklore/mythmaking. limerick1914.medium.com/customs-vary...
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Getting set up to record the Season 9 Session Zero shortly! No rest for the wicked over here at Force Majeure Towers!
October 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Getting set up to record the Season 9 Session Zero shortly! No rest for the wicked over here at Force Majeure Towers!
Delighted to get the @inkstonebooks.bsky.social editions of the Star Wars The Essential Legends Collection signed hardbacks of Yoda: Dark Rendezvous by Sean Stewart and Knight Errant by John Jackson Miller.
October 20, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Delighted to get the @inkstonebooks.bsky.social editions of the Star Wars The Essential Legends Collection signed hardbacks of Yoda: Dark Rendezvous by Sean Stewart and Knight Errant by John Jackson Miller.
This was a great episode of @forcemajeurepod.bsky.social Really enjoyed it and a great way to end the episode.
It appears that once again proceedings are being interrupted by uninvited guests, and we can only offer our most profuse apologies for the inconvenience. We will ask a colleague to attend to the matter forthwith, hopefully allowing you to continue to enjoy exploring this historic location.
Force Majeure - A Star Wars Actual Play Podcast: Doom that Came to Sanctaris E15 - Unwelcome Company
It appears that once again proceedings are being interrupted by uninvited guests, and we can only offer our most profuse apologies for the inconvenience and discourtesy. We will ask a colleague to att...
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October 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM
This was a great episode of @forcemajeurepod.bsky.social Really enjoyed it and a great way to end the episode.
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The #HydianHeroes have to deal with the aftermath of a smoke bomb and a corpse turning to smoke. Now the Herglic bouncers are getting involved.
Find out how they dance free of this in the next #StarWars #TTRPG #ActualPlay episode
Find out how they dance free of this in the next #StarWars #TTRPG #ActualPlay episode
The Hard Road – Softly Called Over
When the bouncers are two stories tall it becomes even harder to keep out of trouble, when a suspicious being disappears right in front of you. Now Vadillorn dances around security and danger as she starts to pursue from one danger to another. Norin is tearing the Codfather apart to find out what the kriff is happening.
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October 16, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The #HydianHeroes have to deal with the aftermath of a smoke bomb and a corpse turning to smoke. Now the Herglic bouncers are getting involved.
Find out how they dance free of this in the next #StarWars #TTRPG #ActualPlay episode
Find out how they dance free of this in the next #StarWars #TTRPG #ActualPlay episode
Played my first game of Pirate Borg over the weekend. It was a lot of fun. I rolled up a character that was basically a conquistador. Rolled well right through until at the end we were rolling for loot then I got a black spot and 1 day to lift the curse. Better get that backup character ready 😂
October 7, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Played my first game of Pirate Borg over the weekend. It was a lot of fun. I rolled up a character that was basically a conquistador. Rolled well right through until at the end we were rolling for loot then I got a black spot and 1 day to lift the curse. Better get that backup character ready 😂
Another solid episode of @forcemajeurepod.bsky.social really enjoyed this one. The combat was a lot of fun.
Alas, it seems that site security has a minor disagreement with our excursion's presence - please allow us a moment to negotiate with said custodians and we are sure that the rest of the expedition will be permitted to go swimmingly...
#ttrpg #starwars #actualplay
#ttrpg #starwars #actualplay
Force Majeure - A Star Wars Actual Play Podcast: Doom that Came to Sanctaris E14 - Purpose Walks Until The End
Alas, it seems that site security has a minor disagreement with our excursions presence - please allow us a moment to negotiate with said custodians and we are sure that the rest of the expedition wil...
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October 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Another solid episode of @forcemajeurepod.bsky.social really enjoyed this one. The combat was a lot of fun.
I spent some of this past weekend attempting to paint my first ever Star Wars Legion minis. The Luke Skywalker Operative Expansion. I picked it up some time ago and decided to make a dent in the gray pile of shame of various minis I have collected over the last while.
September 29, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I spent some of this past weekend attempting to paint my first ever Star Wars Legion minis. The Luke Skywalker Operative Expansion. I picked it up some time ago and decided to make a dent in the gray pile of shame of various minis I have collected over the last while.
A long commute this morning and enjoyed this latest episode of @forcemajeurepod.bsky.social really enjoying the story so far.
We are glad that you are able to join us for the tour of the lost Prison of Korrath, an archaeological wonder which has only recently been rediscovered. We thank you for your patience with the delay in opening the doors to start the experience...
#ttrpg #starwars
#ttrpg #starwars
Force Majeure - A Star Wars Actual Play Podcast: Doom that Came to Sanctaris E12 - Speak, Friend, And Enter
We are glad that you are able to join us for the tour of the lost Prison of Korrath, an archaeological wonder which has only recently been rediscovered. We are assured you will be delighted and fascin...
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September 9, 2025 at 7:01 AM
A long commute this morning and enjoyed this latest episode of @forcemajeurepod.bsky.social really enjoying the story so far.
A fun day was had at @tabletopscot.bsky.social today. I got to play Mothership for the first time which was a lot of fun. The GM was great.
September 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
A fun day was had at @tabletopscot.bsky.social today. I got to play Mothership for the first time which was a lot of fun. The GM was great.
Finished our Daggerheart campaign yesterday. It was a lot of fun and Daggerheart is definitely a system I could see myself going back to.
September 1, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Finished our Daggerheart campaign yesterday. It was a lot of fun and Daggerheart is definitely a system I could see myself going back to.
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🚨 THIS WEEK🚨
Uncover the truth about Josef Mengele's life in Brazil with Betina Anton on this week's History Rage! Discover the myths and realities of Nazi fugitives in South America. #HistoryRage #Mengele
Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/322222
#History #Podcast
Uncover the truth about Josef Mengele's life in Brazil with Betina Anton on this week's History Rage! Discover the myths and realities of Nazi fugitives in South America. #HistoryRage #Mengele
Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/322222
#History #Podcast
September 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🚨 THIS WEEK🚨
Uncover the truth about Josef Mengele's life in Brazil with Betina Anton on this week's History Rage! Discover the myths and realities of Nazi fugitives in South America. #HistoryRage #Mengele
Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/322222
#History #Podcast
Uncover the truth about Josef Mengele's life in Brazil with Betina Anton on this week's History Rage! Discover the myths and realities of Nazi fugitives in South America. #HistoryRage #Mengele
Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/322222
#History #Podcast
Really enjoyed this episode of @forcemajeurepod.bsky.social the landing was perfect.
We would invite all guests to make sure they have packed sunscreen, towels, drinks and anything else they may need as we leave the ship and begin our planned sightseeing tour to the lost temple in the Ashen Wastes...
Please join us as we discover the Doom that Came to Sanctaris!
#ttrpg #starwars
Please join us as we discover the Doom that Came to Sanctaris!
#ttrpg #starwars
Force Majeure - A Star Wars Actual Play Podcast: Doom that Came to Sanctaris E11 - To The Temple
We are pleased to announce that we are once again delightfully unattended by uninvited guests, and further that we are almost due to arrive at our next planned excursion location! We would invite all ...
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September 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Really enjoyed this episode of @forcemajeurepod.bsky.social the landing was perfect.
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In the bookshop this morning:
PARENTS: “Okay, we’re leaving now.”
CHILD: *pulls another book from the shelf and sits down *
CHILD: “Then I guess this is goodbye.”
PARENTS: “Okay, we’re leaving now.”
CHILD: *pulls another book from the shelf and sits down *
CHILD: “Then I guess this is goodbye.”
August 21, 2025 at 10:59 AM
In the bookshop this morning:
PARENTS: “Okay, we’re leaving now.”
CHILD: *pulls another book from the shelf and sits down *
CHILD: “Then I guess this is goodbye.”
PARENTS: “Okay, we’re leaving now.”
CHILD: *pulls another book from the shelf and sits down *
CHILD: “Then I guess this is goodbye.”
Went to town with @maireadlyons.bsky.social and our toddler today. Visited Hodges Figgis bookshop, the Disney Store and the Lego Store so of course some Lego was purchased. Let the building commence.
August 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Went to town with @maireadlyons.bsky.social and our toddler today. Visited Hodges Figgis bookshop, the Disney Store and the Lego Store so of course some Lego was purchased. Let the building commence.
I have a few hours to myself this evening and I have ordered pizza and just started Babylon 5 for the first time.
August 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I have a few hours to myself this evening and I have ordered pizza and just started Babylon 5 for the first time.
Lovely way to chill out after a long day at work by listening to the latest @forcemajeurepod.bsky.social some great roles and moments in this one.
We are disappointed to disclose that we may well have attracted some unwelcome attention from unsavoury sorts during our journey to the Ashen Wastes, but we would ask you to have faith in our pilot, who will ensure your safe arrival with only minimal disruptions.
#ttrpg #starwars
#ttrpg #starwars
Force Majeure - A Star Wars Actual Play Podcast: Doom that Came to Sanctaris E10 - A Stern Chase Is A Long Chase
We are disappointed to disclose that we may well have attracted some unwelcome attention from unsavoury sorts during our journey to the Ashen Wastes, but we would ask you to have faith in our pilot, w...
forcemajeurepod.libsyn.com
August 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Lovely way to chill out after a long day at work by listening to the latest @forcemajeurepod.bsky.social some great roles and moments in this one.
Date night tonight and we finally tried out the Battletech Quick Start box. I have had it a few years and never played it (or any of the other boxes of Battletech I have) @maireadlyons.bsky.social and I gave it a try tonight and had a lot of fun. Will definitely be playing it again.
August 1, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Date night tonight and we finally tried out the Battletech Quick Start box. I have had it a few years and never played it (or any of the other boxes of Battletech I have) @maireadlyons.bsky.social and I gave it a try tonight and had a lot of fun. Will definitely be playing it again.
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The #HydianHeroes are finally at Bonadon now will they be able to make a landing without causing a serious incident?
Find out in this #StarWars #TTRPG #ActualPlay episode
Find out in this #StarWars #TTRPG #ActualPlay episode
The Hard Road – A Difficult Berth
The Codfather brings the Heroes in for a landing and gets almost into the right berth. Now they bring the team to where they need to go but is everything actually all right with the team?
thehydianway.com
July 24, 2025 at 3:20 AM
The #HydianHeroes are finally at Bonadon now will they be able to make a landing without causing a serious incident?
Find out in this #StarWars #TTRPG #ActualPlay episode
Find out in this #StarWars #TTRPG #ActualPlay episode