Author Archives: First Age

Mongoose PDF Pricing

Posted on August 19, 2016 by First Age

Bah and grumble, the price of Mongoose Traveller PDFs is too high. I am not usually one to moan about game book prices but really think that High Guard is putting their books out of the picture. $29.99 for a … Continue reading →

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Continuum 2016

Posted on August 19, 2016 by First Age

The carousel of conventions continues with Continuum. This is a favourite gathering, relaxed but with plenty of gaming goodness, especially if you bring a couple to run yourself, as demand always outstrips supply. Here’s the scrum after it has died … Continue reading →

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Life Events

Posted on August 19, 2016 by First Age

In the moonlight of Santorini myself and Carmel got engaged. As I went on one knee, Carmel thought I was falling over, so bent on one knee to support me. Says it all really. And what a week for Erin. … Continue reading →

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Longcon 2

Posted on July 17, 2016 by First Age

A good time was had by the Symbaristas in the main room. I had setup a quiet corner of the Gaming Tavern for our pre-game preparation and I think, on balance it was worth doing. We arrived with some idea … Continue reading →

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EU Referendum

Posted on June 26, 2016 by First Age

It’s been a seismic few days in politics as the UK narrowly votes to leave the European Union. The campaign, bereft of facts or positivity, has been divisive, breaking families and friendships. I was on the losing side, having voted … Continue reading →

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Symbaroum at LongCon2

Posted on June 11, 2016 by First Age

Preparations are underway for my full weekend game of Symbaroum at LongCon2 on the 9th and 10th July. I’m really excited to be able to give this game a proper run out and some intense game play. Diving back into the … Continue reading →

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UK Games Expo 2016

Posted on June 7, 2016 by First Age

I had a great time at Expo, and many thanks to all those that made it so, there are a lot of you! My hotel was the Ibis International Airport, a short journey away from the venues. I really loved … Continue reading →

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The Gray Hack

Posted on June 2, 2016 by First Age

My current gaming obsession appears to be The Black Hack (TBH). Over the past few weeks I have got enthused about using this small engine to drive a number of games, including a short campaign set in the realms of … Continue reading →

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Gnomes and Halflings of The Midnight Hack

Posted on May 22, 2016 by First Age

Gnomes are the resourceful and adaptable folk that have survived the onslaught of Izrador and carved out a usefulness as river traders, with their barges transporting goods and soldiery throughout the lands. Here are a range of abilities for gnomes … Continue reading →

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Return to Runequest

Posted on May 22, 2016 by First Age

It’s been a glorious return to Runequest over the past few weeks. I’m playing in Dr Mitch’s Saxons campaign for Mythic Britain, with everything you could possibly want for playing Germanic heroes questing for new lands, prestige and the honour … Continue reading →

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