Monthly Archives: March 2026

On the slate

Posted on March 22, 2026 by First Age

A number of game projects are pushing forward, with a focus on developing them for actual play. There remains a joy in my concept teasing, especially through VTT preparation, but mostly I just want to realise some of this potential. … Continue reading →

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Distro Play

Posted on March 20, 2026 by First Age

A spare, and now somewhat ageing, Matebook laptop has afforded me an occasional Linux Distro hop. Although the Matebook is showing its years in a few areas, it continues to look fabulous, and sports a tremendous 3000 x 2000 resolution … Continue reading →

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Airecon Harrogate 2026

Posted on March 16, 2026 by First Age

Another Airecon analogue gaming weekend in Harrogate, and what a fine time we have had! I run the RPG track as part of a lovely tabletop community convention, well organised, with a strong and positive ethos. It’s great to play … Continue reading →

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A Nimble Cybergoth

Posted on March 9, 2026 by First Age

I will admit to an ongoing dalliance with Fantasy D20 level and hit point designed games, despite my instinctive preference for lower fantasy skill based systems with static(ish) wound thresholds, so in the Warhammer and Dragonbane mode. It seems clear … Continue reading →

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