Phil Ælse
@philaelse.bsky.social
I'm a proud dad and grandad, semi-retired engineer, teacher, model maker, writer of SF & fantasy games and am trying my hand at writing fiction (very slowly).
If you want to follow my game and writing adventures please follow @mace-games.bsky.social
If you want to follow my game and writing adventures please follow @mace-games.bsky.social
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Ireland has shown that basic income works — not just socially, but economically.
Give people time and security to develop their skills, and the returns flow back to society. Now let’s go further.
#UniversalBasicIncome #Economics
Give people time and security to develop their skills, and the returns flow back to society. Now let’s go further.
#UniversalBasicIncome #Economics
February 11, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Ireland has shown that basic income works — not just socially, but economically.
Give people time and security to develop their skills, and the returns flow back to society. Now let’s go further.
#UniversalBasicIncome #Economics
Give people time and security to develop their skills, and the returns flow back to society. Now let’s go further.
#UniversalBasicIncome #Economics
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Happy Valentines Day peeps
February 14, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Happy Valentines Day peeps
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If anyone is looking out for a decent VPN thats a good bit cheaper than Nord. Also includes anti virus and VPN bypassing. Good for watching Rugby anywhere in the world (apart from on the BBC lol).
surfshark.club/friend/EUHVZ...
surfshark.club/friend/EUHVZ...
February 7, 2026 at 9:13 AM
If anyone is looking out for a decent VPN thats a good bit cheaper than Nord. Also includes anti virus and VPN bypassing. Good for watching Rugby anywhere in the world (apart from on the BBC lol).
surfshark.club/friend/EUHVZ...
surfshark.club/friend/EUHVZ...
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A new report indicates that zero net migration would shrink the UK economy by 3.6% and likely force an increase in taxes, as well as being cruel, inhuman and impractical.
Migration is good for our country. Inequality is the problem. Tax the super-rich.
Migration is good for our country. Inequality is the problem. Tax the super-rich.
February 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
A new report indicates that zero net migration would shrink the UK economy by 3.6% and likely force an increase in taxes, as well as being cruel, inhuman and impractical.
Migration is good for our country. Inequality is the problem. Tax the super-rich.
Migration is good for our country. Inequality is the problem. Tax the super-rich.
We survived Storm Kristen okay, just a few repairs needed. That was a doozie, 180kmh winds that appeared out of nowhere. An 'explosive cyclogenesis' apparently. Sounds terrifying. It was!
January 29, 2026 at 5:48 PM
We survived Storm Kristen okay, just a few repairs needed. That was a doozie, 180kmh winds that appeared out of nowhere. An 'explosive cyclogenesis' apparently. Sounds terrifying. It was!
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Water bills up again.
The Green Party will lower bills by ending the privatised water company rip off. Water must be taken into public ownership now.
The Green Party will lower bills by ending the privatised water company rip off. Water must be taken into public ownership now.
January 29, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Water bills up again.
The Green Party will lower bills by ending the privatised water company rip off. Water must be taken into public ownership now.
The Green Party will lower bills by ending the privatised water company rip off. Water must be taken into public ownership now.
Share the heck out of this and get it to No1 in evey country
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YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Share the heck out of this and get it to No1 in evey country
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Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
January 22, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
#PlanetRock Top 500 listener voted tracks... Brilliant week of rock music. Top 50 was fantastic, top 10 was awesome, top 5 was what I would have chosen. Thank you so much.
January 9, 2026 at 10:40 PM
#PlanetRock Top 500 listener voted tracks... Brilliant week of rock music. Top 50 was fantastic, top 10 was awesome, top 5 was what I would have chosen. Thank you so much.
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Spot on from start to finish. 👏
January 9, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Spot on from start to finish. 👏
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Blade & Bullet: Dark Ages, the Fantasy Genre supplemental rules are now updated on DriveThruRPG.
Hard copy coming soon.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
#ttrpg #rpg #fantasy
Hard copy coming soon.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
#ttrpg #rpg #fantasy
Blade & Bullet: Dark Ages - Supplementary Rules for Role Play Games in Fantasy Genres - Mace Games | DriveThruRPG
Supplementary Rules for Fantasy Genres using the Blade & Bullet Core Rules:
These are the additional rules for the Blade & Bullet games for Fantasy genregames. Any specific differences (such a...
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January 4, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Blade & Bullet: Dark Ages, the Fantasy Genre supplemental rules are now updated on DriveThruRPG.
Hard copy coming soon.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
#ttrpg #rpg #fantasy
Hard copy coming soon.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
#ttrpg #rpg #fantasy
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The Burning Pool is now available for free on DriveThruRPG.
www.drivethrufiction.com/en/product/5...
#books #booksky #fantasy
Also available on Amazon (but not free, Bozos has to build another spaceship somehow...!)
www.drivethrufiction.com/en/product/5...
#books #booksky #fantasy
Also available on Amazon (but not free, Bozos has to build another spaceship somehow...!)
The Burning Pool: A Story of Abalone - Mace Games | DriveThruFiction
Tull and her companions have left the army and are on the road to the rest of their lives. Meeting up with a group of like-minded travellers, they stumble upon an ancient curse. Will they stick to the...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:29 PM
The Burning Pool is now available for free on DriveThruRPG.
www.drivethrufiction.com/en/product/5...
#books #booksky #fantasy
Also available on Amazon (but not free, Bozos has to build another spaceship somehow...!)
www.drivethrufiction.com/en/product/5...
#books #booksky #fantasy
Also available on Amazon (but not free, Bozos has to build another spaceship somehow...!)
Watch out Greenland, you'll be next!
January 3, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Watch out Greenland, you'll be next!
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Resources pack for Blade & Bullet Core Rules now available for free. Suitable for GMs & Players.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
#ttrpg #rpg
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
#ttrpg #rpg
Blade & Bullet Resources Pack - Mace Games | DriveThruRPG
Please note that the content of this pack includes player and GM resources for use with Blade & Bullet Core Rules and suppliments.
The rules themselves must be purchased separately.
Pack Includes ...
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December 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Resources pack for Blade & Bullet Core Rules now available for free. Suitable for GMs & Players.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
#ttrpg #rpg
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
#ttrpg #rpg
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The updates are mostly reformatting, streamlining, consistency and typo's, but if you've downloaded this from DriveThruRPG, your update will be free.
The hard copy will shortly be available from both DriveThruRPG and Amazon.
The hard copy will shortly be available from both DriveThruRPG and Amazon.
December 12, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The updates are mostly reformatting, streamlining, consistency and typo's, but if you've downloaded this from DriveThruRPG, your update will be free.
The hard copy will shortly be available from both DriveThruRPG and Amazon.
The hard copy will shortly be available from both DriveThruRPG and Amazon.
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After several months play-testing, we can finally update our Blade & Bullet Core Rules.
Get it the PDF download here: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
#ttrpg #rpg #role-playing
Get it the PDF download here: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
#ttrpg #rpg #role-playing
Blade & Bullet: Core Rules for Role Play Games across Genres - Mace Games | DriveThruRPG
Bullet & Blade Core Rules for Role Play Games across Genres
These are the core rules for the Blade & Bullet games and apply to the role-playing game family.
Simple, fast paced combat and skil...
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December 12, 2025 at 11:07 AM
After several months play-testing, we can finally update our Blade & Bullet Core Rules.
Get it the PDF download here: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
#ttrpg #rpg #role-playing
Get it the PDF download here: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
#ttrpg #rpg #role-playing
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The way Ukraine is standing up to the weight of the Russian army reminded of this book from 2010. I got the feeling the Ukrainian generals may have read it.
www.goodreads.com/book/show/71...
#booksky #books #wargaming
www.goodreads.com/book/show/71...
#booksky #books #wargaming
New Model Army
Adam Roberts' new novel is a terrifying vision of a nea…
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December 9, 2025 at 8:21 AM
The way Ukraine is standing up to the weight of the Russian army reminded of this book from 2010. I got the feeling the Ukrainian generals may have read it.
www.goodreads.com/book/show/71...
#booksky #books #wargaming
www.goodreads.com/book/show/71...
#booksky #books #wargaming
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Last chance today to get "The Water Blade" for free today, tomorrow it heads back to 99p
December 9, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Last chance today to get "The Water Blade" for free today, tomorrow it heads back to 99p
Remember folks, every time someone says "happy holidays" some ignorant racist tug-nugget screws their face up in rage and may die of apoplexy, so "happy holidays" people, boas festas. 😄🎉🌲
December 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Remember folks, every time someone says "happy holidays" some ignorant racist tug-nugget screws their face up in rage and may die of apoplexy, so "happy holidays" people, boas festas. 😄🎉🌲
What will the term "FIFA Peace Prize" mean to people in the future? A term of derision; cheap plastic fakery; for distracting simpletons?
December 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM
What will the term "FIFA Peace Prize" mean to people in the future? A term of derision; cheap plastic fakery; for distracting simpletons?
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A quick reminder that "The Water Blade" will be FREE to download from 8am GMT today (5th December) for 5 days on Amazon. Spread the word, share and like please folks. Boas festas.
Link goes to Amazon UK, but it's available on your local version.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FJ69TTQS
#booksky #book #fantasy
Link goes to Amazon UK, but it's available on your local version.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FJ69TTQS
#booksky #book #fantasy
The Water Blade: A Novel of Abalone
The Water Blade: A Novel of Abalone eBook : Ælse, Phil: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 7:41 AM
A quick reminder that "The Water Blade" will be FREE to download from 8am GMT today (5th December) for 5 days on Amazon. Spread the word, share and like please folks. Boas festas.
Link goes to Amazon UK, but it's available on your local version.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FJ69TTQS
#booksky #book #fantasy
Link goes to Amazon UK, but it's available on your local version.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FJ69TTQS
#booksky #book #fantasy
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Our first published RPG scenario is now available for free on DriveThruRPG.
More goodies to follow over the winter.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
#ttrpg #rpg #fantasy
More goodies to follow over the winter.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
#ttrpg #rpg #fantasy
The Mystery of Nine Sisters Hill: A Gothic/Folk Horror RPG Scenario - Mace Games | DriveThruRPG
It is mid 1922, and the villagers of Birchover and the nearby workers' village of Quarry Dell have been shocked by the disappearance of two infants.
With the police flummoxed, quarry workers in uproar...
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December 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Our first published RPG scenario is now available for free on DriveThruRPG.
More goodies to follow over the winter.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
#ttrpg #rpg #fantasy
More goodies to follow over the winter.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
#ttrpg #rpg #fantasy
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The Water Blade will be FREE to download and keep forever from 5th December for 5 days on Amazon. Spread the word, share and like please folks.
Link goes to Amazon UK, but it's available on your local version.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FJ69TTQS
Link goes to Amazon UK, but it's available on your local version.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FJ69TTQS
The Water Blade: A Novel of Abalone
The Water Blade: A Novel of Abalone eBook : Ælse, Phil: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The Water Blade will be FREE to download and keep forever from 5th December for 5 days on Amazon. Spread the word, share and like please folks.
Link goes to Amazon UK, but it's available on your local version.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FJ69TTQS
Link goes to Amazon UK, but it's available on your local version.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FJ69TTQS