Author Archives: First Age

Lenovo Ideapad 330s

Posted on December 15, 2018 by First Age

Unexpectedly, impulsively even, I decided to dip back into the laptop market, in part to get something that would run some decent DTP and PDF software. Who knows, I may look at Scrivener for my writing? Inevitably, this pitches me, … Continue reading →

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Forbidden Lands

Posted on November 23, 2018 by First Age

This is a ‘getting excited about running a game’ post. Forbidden Lands is the game I would like to run next. There is currently no room in the Thursday night schedule, so I have decided to run this every three … Continue reading →

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Linux on ChromeOS – Loved Up

Posted on November 11, 2018 by First Age

Gimp running on my Acer Chromebook 14 I have recently dallied with the notion of a full Linux laptop, just because. I love the Gnome desktop and many of the apps that Linux offers. But hey, technology always overtakes me … Continue reading →

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Honeymoon

Posted on September 8, 2018 by First Age

We have been away honeymooning for five nights in Northumberland and have had a lovely time. Starting in the wilds, inland from Lindisfarne, we stayed in a great old house with big rooms and associated giant furniture. The bed was … Continue reading →

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Bank Holiday Coriolis

Posted on August 27, 2018 by First Age

Ready for some UK Bank Holiday Coriolis in the games room. I’m running ‘The Dying Ship’ scenario. It’s been such fun diving back into the game over the past few days, and there’s no better reason than to get it … Continue reading →

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More Fair Than Mortal Tongue Can Tell

Posted on August 8, 2018 by First Age

Official This Sunday I got married to my soulmate, Carmel. We had the most fantastic day at Whirlow Hall, requesting the company of family and as many friends as we could manage. There are so many more I would have … Continue reading →

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Sea Palling Unplugged

Posted on July 22, 2018 by First Age

This weekend, me and Carmel went down to Laura and Joe’s wedding in Freethorpe, deep in Norfolkshire. We took the slightly tortuous journey to our AirBnB in far away Sea Palling, nestled on the coast between Cromer and Great Yarmouth. … Continue reading →

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Staggity Stagface

Posted on July 16, 2018 by First Age

Listen, up front I’ve got to say that I’m not a fan of the Stag and Hen rituals, at least those popularised as the wildest default of debauchery. It could be my approaching this at an older age, but I’m … Continue reading →

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GraCon Eve

Posted on June 8, 2018 by First Age

A big day for the Bonding house tomorrow. I run my first games day in the new garage room. We are playing a Genesys powered high fantasy RPG set in the Realms of Terrinoth. I’m looking forward to getting out … Continue reading →

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Gaming Table In Place

Posted on May 26, 2018 by First Age

The gaming table is in position ready for the first GraCon in early June. I went with the affordably priced and generously proportioned Ypperlig from the local IKEA. It’s a modern version of the traditional Scandinavian plank table measuring in … Continue reading →

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