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Solar Blades & Cosmic Spells
I’m rocking the benevolent simplicity and rampant creativity of Diogo Nogueira’s suite of OSR light with modern sensibilities roleplaying games. Most recently, Solar Blades & Cosmic Spells fires up the Hyperactive drive for gaming. I’ll be running the game in … Continue reading
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Boys in Exile
We’ve had a bit of a reorganisation in the house, with Carmel taking the guest bedroom as her PhD study room. The next dimension has been the banishment of the boys to the Garage Games Room, which we have now … Continue reading
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Our 2018
I thought that 2017 was sufficiently action packed, with thrills and spills to spread over a number of years, but no, I think that 2018 may have topped it off. I peek hesitantly into the snow globe of 2019 and … Continue reading
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Forbidden Lands
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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Bank Holiday Coriolis
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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GraCon Eve
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
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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Gaming Table
Ah, the agony of choice! With the garage room space now staring at me, it is time to go for a gaming table and chairs solution. For stackable chairs I’m currently looking at a budget banqueting option that provides affordable … Continue reading
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And Suddenly We Have A Room
Two alcoves. Top one has a sink unit and will have a mini fridge. The one above will be a snug area, with TV and a bed settee for guests to stay. This is the main part of the room, … Continue reading
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Garage Conversion Continues
We are in full flow now with a lot of progress. We will be getting to the colour of the interior walls, the sink and whether we want a third radiator or not. I’m itching to get a tape measure … Continue reading
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