Paul Mitchener
@thetweedmeister.bsky.social
Mathematician, RPG writer, Ukulele player, Virtual pub landlord. Mainly here for RPG friends. Designer of Liminal, Out of the Ashes, Beyond Dread Portals, and other goodies
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Basically yes. We captured the main bad guy (our bounty) earlier and convinced the authorities to act (with us as consultants). If we hadn`t managed that trick, it might have added one or two sessions.
November 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Basically yes. We captured the main bad guy (our bounty) earlier and convinced the authorities to act (with us as consultants). If we hadn`t managed that trick, it might have added one or two sessions.
It was the latest Mongoose edition.
November 12, 2025 at 2:12 AM
It was the latest Mongoose edition.
My main *theoretical* hindrances with Traveller are the seeming necessity of tracking money and equipment, and the fiddliness involving spacecraft, but in this game none of these were issues, and I'm reconsidering some of my own biases.
The main thing is that I really enjoyed playing.
The main thing is that I really enjoyed playing.
November 11, 2025 at 11:32 PM
My main *theoretical* hindrances with Traveller are the seeming necessity of tracking money and equipment, and the fiddliness involving spacecraft, but in this game none of these were issues, and I'm reconsidering some of my own biases.
The main thing is that I really enjoyed playing.
The main thing is that I really enjoyed playing.
There's so much old school hardness about Traveller. Not just character generation (which is still some of the most fun in any RPG), but the complete lack of any sort of luck points mechanic (something more common than not in modern games).
November 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
There's so much old school hardness about Traveller. Not just character generation (which is still some of the most fun in any RPG), but the complete lack of any sort of luck points mechanic (something more common than not in modern games).
How dare a game's instructional text instruct you how to play the game! Next the text will order people to roll particular dice and *how many*, tell players what characters exist in the game world, and give actual rules to resolve situations.
The sheer effrontery.
The sheer effrontery.
November 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM
How dare a game's instructional text instruct you how to play the game! Next the text will order people to roll particular dice and *how many*, tell players what characters exist in the game world, and give actual rules to resolve situations.
The sheer effrontery.
The sheer effrontery.
Right - people saying nice things feels like it "shouldn't" be a motivation, but it can still make my day.
October 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Right - people saying nice things feels like it "shouldn't" be a motivation, but it can still make my day.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Available in a wide variety of custom print formats and sizes - framed, canvas, metal, and more. Also greeting cards, notebooks, puzzles, and stickers.
Configure your art to fit your needs. Makes for a wonderful gift.
jason-behnke.pixels.com/featured/the...
Configure your art to fit your needs. Makes for a wonderful gift.
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At present, I can't imagine the US honouring Article 5. I don't see things as going back to "normal" immdiately after 2028. And the forced increase in defence spending is a way to siphon money to US arms manufacturers.
October 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM
At present, I can't imagine the US honouring Article 5. I don't see things as going back to "normal" immdiately after 2028. And the forced increase in defence spending is a way to siphon money to US arms manufacturers.
Ah, you're a man who knows the classics!
October 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Ah, you're a man who knows the classics!
You're right - got to keep them in their place.
October 28, 2025 at 7:06 PM
You're right - got to keep them in their place.
Yes, absolutely good advice.
October 28, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Yes, absolutely good advice.
Good editors are also key, and again elevate things.
October 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Good editors are also key, and again elevate things.
The Borellus Connection is incredibly good, based on a read through.
October 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The Borellus Connection is incredibly good, based on a read through.
The only prep to do is prep you personally need for the game, or prep you personally enjoy. Put that way, it sounds daft, and yet...
October 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The only prep to do is prep you personally need for the game, or prep you personally enjoy. Put that way, it sounds daft, and yet...
What a great slogan!
October 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
What a great slogan!
There are two stories for the byelection. One is that Labour support has collapsed so much that they're in third place, and Plaid Cymru took the seat from them easily. The other is that there was a perceived threat ftom Reform, but Plaid Cymru beat them comfortably.
The headline reflects neither!
The headline reflects neither!
October 24, 2025 at 10:11 AM
There are two stories for the byelection. One is that Labour support has collapsed so much that they're in third place, and Plaid Cymru took the seat from them easily. The other is that there was a perceived threat ftom Reform, but Plaid Cymru beat them comfortably.
The headline reflects neither!
The headline reflects neither!
Well, I've been yelled at by Telegraph readers before, so...
October 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Well, I've been yelled at by Telegraph readers before, so...
I'll have to seek out the Glendronach 12 - thanks!
October 16, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I'll have to seek out the Glendronach 12 - thanks!
Both the Senaig and Machir Bay are good stuff and receIve the coveted Tweedmeister seal of approval!
October 16, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Both the Senaig and Machir Bay are good stuff and receIve the coveted Tweedmeister seal of approval!
That would be splendid! And the SMWS is tempting...
October 16, 2025 at 10:46 PM
That would be splendid! And the SMWS is tempting...
Good point - I should have pinged Kevin as well as Pelgrane.
October 16, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Good point - I should have pinged Kevin as well as Pelgrane.
Thanks @marjoryfrauts.bsky.social @astronocky.bsky.social @keaira.bsky.social and Matt. And @pelgranepress.bsky.social .
October 16, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Thanks @marjoryfrauts.bsky.social @astronocky.bsky.social @keaira.bsky.social and Matt. And @pelgranepress.bsky.social .