Mark Willoughby
@willoughbywrite.bsky.social
Poor writer of unread books and enthusiastic gamer
If we're playing "who can go the longest without hearing Last Christmas" this year, I've just lost.
1st December FFS.
1st December FFS.
December 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM
If we're playing "who can go the longest without hearing Last Christmas" this year, I've just lost.
1st December FFS.
1st December FFS.
The Fox is almost empty, but now has a separate dining area behind a rope.
November 29, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The Fox is almost empty, but now has a separate dining area behind a rope.
Off to meet dragons. I hope to see some of you there.
November 29, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Off to meet dragons. I hope to see some of you there.
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It was a crazy busy in the bookshop today. I took almost four times what I'd expect to take on a normal Weds. I guess the ramp-up to Christmas has started, which is good news. Independent bookshops make around a third of their yearly income over the seasonal period, so remember to shop local!
November 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM
It was a crazy busy in the bookshop today. I took almost four times what I'd expect to take on a normal Weds. I guess the ramp-up to Christmas has started, which is good news. Independent bookshops make around a third of their yearly income over the seasonal period, so remember to shop local!
So according to this new Robin Hood series the Normans brought Christianity to England.
This will be news to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
This will be news to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
November 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
So according to this new Robin Hood series the Normans brought Christianity to England.
This will be news to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
This will be news to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
In a world plagued with uncertainty, it's a relief to discover that an Italian admiral looks exactly like you hope/expect they would.
In a world plagued with uncertainty, it's a relief to discover that an Italian admiral looks exactly like you hope/expect they would.
Nato 'will stand with Ukraine' to get long-lasting peace, senior official tells BBC
Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone tells the BBC the Russia-Ukraine war is bogged down, and it is "almost time to sit and talk".
www.bbc.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:23 AM
www.bbc.com/news/article...
In a world plagued with uncertainty, it's a relief to discover that an Italian admiral looks exactly like you hope/expect they would.
In a world plagued with uncertainty, it's a relief to discover that an Italian admiral looks exactly like you hope/expect they would.
Bring me your most gaming adjacent beer!
October 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Bring me your most gaming adjacent beer!
The worst thing about being ill is that lovely beer won't make you better.
It just doesn't seem right.
It just doesn't seem right.
September 8, 2025 at 10:58 AM
The worst thing about being ill is that lovely beer won't make you better.
It just doesn't seem right.
It just doesn't seem right.
People are still on holiday, so this morning's 90 (NINETY) minute meeting is in danger of not overrunning by 20 minutes, as is the common practice.
September 5, 2025 at 9:41 AM
People are still on holiday, so this morning's 90 (NINETY) minute meeting is in danger of not overrunning by 20 minutes, as is the common practice.
After reading some Eric Ambler, it occurs to me that there's a rich seam to be mined from 1930's British adventure fiction.
Is time for Bertie Wooster: Nazi hunter?
Is time for Bertie Wooster: Nazi hunter?
August 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
After reading some Eric Ambler, it occurs to me that there's a rich seam to be mined from 1930's British adventure fiction.
Is time for Bertie Wooster: Nazi hunter?
Is time for Bertie Wooster: Nazi hunter?
Why Catalyst Games haven't done Battletech vs Cthulu yet I will never know.
August 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Why Catalyst Games haven't done Battletech vs Cthulu yet I will never know.
Microsoft SharePoint would be a strong contender for one of the worst pieces of software ever created, were it not for Microsoft Teams.
August 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Microsoft SharePoint would be a strong contender for one of the worst pieces of software ever created, were it not for Microsoft Teams.
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Smugness intensifies... 😇
July 31, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Smugness intensifies... 😇
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One of my collection favourites; this Eaglemoss Hero model of the Nostromo. It's great to see the ship 360 and the detail is good. The stand isn't perfect and it would look better with all the vanes in place and perhaps with landing legs, but it looks great and increases my appreciation of the ship.
July 30, 2025 at 11:16 AM
One of my collection favourites; this Eaglemoss Hero model of the Nostromo. It's great to see the ship 360 and the detail is good. The stand isn't perfect and it would look better with all the vanes in place and perhaps with landing legs, but it looks great and increases my appreciation of the ship.
Young actors do large dramatic things so that you notice them. Old actors do small things to beguile you and draw you in.
It can take a long time to learn that less is more.
It can take a long time to learn that less is more.
July 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Young actors do large dramatic things so that you notice them. Old actors do small things to beguile you and draw you in.
It can take a long time to learn that less is more.
It can take a long time to learn that less is more.
I see that Zoom meetings now have an option to join as a companion.
Knowing my luck, I'd end up as Adric.
Knowing my luck, I'd end up as Adric.
July 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I see that Zoom meetings now have an option to join as a companion.
Knowing my luck, I'd end up as Adric.
Knowing my luck, I'd end up as Adric.
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Last week, the new Warhammer Fantasy RPG book, Sea Wardens of Cothique, was released. Inside, you can find some of the maps Angela and I created for this fantastic book, entirely dedicated to the elven kingdoms! Below you can find the large map of the city of Tor Koruali.😊🧭🗺
July 16, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Last week, the new Warhammer Fantasy RPG book, Sea Wardens of Cothique, was released. Inside, you can find some of the maps Angela and I created for this fantastic book, entirely dedicated to the elven kingdoms! Below you can find the large map of the city of Tor Koruali.😊🧭🗺
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Has anybody run The Morrow Project? It's got a great premise, and it's sat in my collection for years, but I really struggle to understand what the characters will actually *do* (1/2)
July 13, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Has anybody run The Morrow Project? It's got a great premise, and it's sat in my collection for years, but I really struggle to understand what the characters will actually *do* (1/2)
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Those of you who've followed me for a while know I generally only run a sale for an unplanned expense, not for regular bills like workshop rent or materials. So here's a 20% discount to help me pay for an unexpected emergency vet bill for Fenris co-pilot Oz. Use code OZVET20 at checkout.
Thankyou.
Thankyou.
June 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Those of you who've followed me for a while know I generally only run a sale for an unplanned expense, not for regular bills like workshop rent or materials. So here's a 20% discount to help me pay for an unexpected emergency vet bill for Fenris co-pilot Oz. Use code OZVET20 at checkout.
Thankyou.
Thankyou.
If you have a YouTube channel dedicated to film and all of your clips have motion smoothing on, I highly doubt the sincerity of your endeavour.
June 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
If you have a YouTube channel dedicated to film and all of your clips have motion smoothing on, I highly doubt the sincerity of your endeavour.
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www.kickstarter.com/projects/joc...
I tried to write something like this forty years ago, mostly as an excuse to buy and make 1/144 planes. Beer and indolence got in the way back then, but they have never been an impediment to me backing a kickstarter. In fact, beer has "helped".
I tried to write something like this forty years ago, mostly as an excuse to buy and make 1/144 planes. Beer and indolence got in the way back then, but they have never been an impediment to me backing a kickstarter. In fact, beer has "helped".
Coming soon: COMAO – The Tactical Air Combat Board Game
A high-stakes strategy game where you command elite squadrons, execute daring air raids, and outmaneuver enemy defenses!
www.kickstarter.com
June 8, 2025 at 7:16 AM
www.kickstarter.com/projects/joc...
I tried to write something like this forty years ago, mostly as an excuse to buy and make 1/144 planes. Beer and indolence got in the way back then, but they have never been an impediment to me backing a kickstarter. In fact, beer has "helped".
I tried to write something like this forty years ago, mostly as an excuse to buy and make 1/144 planes. Beer and indolence got in the way back then, but they have never been an impediment to me backing a kickstarter. In fact, beer has "helped".
This evening I have watched Barbarian. Now looking forward to a good night's sleep.
June 6, 2025 at 9:11 PM
This evening I have watched Barbarian. Now looking forward to a good night's sleep.
A frankly ridiculous amount of Savage Worlds Deadlands on Humble Bundle.
www.humblebundle.com/books/deadla...
www.humblebundle.com/books/deadla...
Humble RPG Bundle: Deadlands Reloaded Megabundle
Roleplay as a squinty-eyed gunfighter or card-chucking hexsligner in the revitalized TTRPG classic <em>Deadlands: Reloaded</em>.
www.humblebundle.com
May 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM
A frankly ridiculous amount of Savage Worlds Deadlands on Humble Bundle.
www.humblebundle.com/books/deadla...
www.humblebundle.com/books/deadla...
The reward for your hard work?
More, even harder, work of course.
More, even harder, work of course.
May 29, 2025 at 9:40 AM
The reward for your hard work?
More, even harder, work of course.
More, even harder, work of course.