Author Archives: First Age

Blade and Spell

 In the background I’m writing a new fantasy RPG using the underlying Omni engine, with dollops of ideas from Talislanta 5th, Omega, and the new draft of Godsend Agenda. It’s presently just jottings of ideas and systems to create a … Continue reading

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Scheherazade

 I ran Scheherazade, the One Thousand and One Nights RPG at The Owlbear and Wizard’s Staff #OBaWS3 online convention last night. Much fun was had with a great team of players who threw themselves into the magical setting with great … Continue reading

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Time with Dad

 It’s been a real priviledge to spend some dedicated time with my Dad. Nearly 88, he’s doing really well, and still has his warm charm and gentle humour that makes people around him laugh and smile. Special moments to be … Continue reading

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Gaming Bonanza

It’s all going on and it is all good. The lock-down gaming bonanza continues with a whole host of things happening at about the same time. The volume of games continues to astound me, and I’m tame compared to some … Continue reading

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Omni – rediscovering a classic

The short TRIPOD Essence book is done. Dom is sorting out layout by discovering the capabilities of Affinity Publisher and getting us to a neat little 6×9 book on Drivethru that has pretty much the same aesthetic as the original … Continue reading

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Gods – another beautiful French RPG

On the basis of the free Kickstarter I have decided to jump in early and pre-order the Gods roleplaying game. This sumpteously illustrated RPG is a full on dark sword and sorcery affair, with the players acting as heroes that … Continue reading

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Set a course for online conventions. Hit it!

My esteemed convention co-organiser, Dom, has already summarised the development and delivery of North Star in his recent blog post here: https://delta-pavonis.blogspot.com/2020/05/north-star-online-2020-last-best-hope.html A few observations from me to round off North Star and plan ahead for Furnace and, perhaps, others… … Continue reading

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Cameron builds me a new PC

Thanks to my Cam for being the technical expert over the past few days as we have discussed a new PC> Cam specified the components and checked them through with me. I ordered and he built it, demonstrating considerable knowledge … Continue reading

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Lets Role

I’m allowing myself to enjoy the process of moving games online, not that it is completely new to me or to my circle of gamers. It looks as though I have alighted on Lets Role as my VTT of choice, … Continue reading

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Pathfinder 2 – Company of Heroes set in Midgard

I’ve had some fun flitting about on setting and adventures for my online Pathfinder 2e game. The obvious choice is Golarion, the Paizo Pathfinder setting, which comes prepared with lore, Adventure Paths, all ready to go. That is really appealing … Continue reading

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