Old Scouse Roleplayer

Two weekends to rule them all

Surely I can’t be the only one with an unhealthy focus on the next gaming weekend…?

Nov 23 • 

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October 2025

Owlbear and Wizards Staff Con 2025

OBaWS (as the con is affectionately known) at one point seemed like it was ages away, a huge gulf of time from the conclusion of UK Games Expo 2025 and…

Oct 2 • 

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June 2025

UK Games Expo 2025

An event that stands out on the gaming calendar for it’s scale and all it has to offer: a trade hall with more games and gaming guff than you could ever…

Jun 15 • 

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April 2025

Virtual Grogmeet 2025

Having missed face to face Grogmeet back in January (due to the very good reason of being at Grogten), I was very much looking forward to getting some…

Apr 27 • 

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February 2025

Grogten 2025

A highlight in the depths of winter, this weekend of gaming joy in Tenby is looked forward to by all who attend.

Feb 2 • 

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December 2024

2024 Review

I always enjoy the opportunity to reflect on the past year in gaming, and as always I’m gobsmacked how quickly the year has flown past.

Dec 31, 2024 • 

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November 2024

Grogmeetish 2024

Not the real thing, but not 'arf bad!

Nov 17, 2024 • 

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September 2024

Owlbear and Wizards Staff Con 2024

The Beer, Curry and Gaming weekend

Sep 29, 2024 • 

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August 2024

Easy FoundryVTT setup using Docker

FoundryVTT has long been my VTT of choice, beating the outdated Roll20 and clunky desktop app Fantasy Grounds in all departments.

Aug 22, 2024 • 

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June 2024

UK Games Expo 2024

Well that came around quickly.

Jun 27, 2024 • 

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May 2024

Virtual Grogmeet 2024

Taking place in April every year, Virtual Grogmeet has become a shining light in the early days of spring, as the flowers bloom and the bees stir from…

May 4, 2024 • 

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March 2024

The One Ring Roadtrip 2024: In the basement of the Prancing Pony

Oh boy, was I excited about this weekend.

Mar 31, 2024 • 

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