Russell Phillips
@rpbook.bsky.social
UK based military history & RPG author.
My main social media is https://gts.phillipsuk.org/@rpbook - you can follow that account on BlueSky at @rpbook.gts.phillipsuk.org.ap.brid.gy
Most posts from that account are copied here.
https://russellphillips.uk
My main social media is https://gts.phillipsuk.org/@rpbook - you can follow that account on BlueSky at @rpbook.gts.phillipsuk.org.ap.brid.gy
Most posts from that account are copied here.
https://russellphillips.uk
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Russell Phillips
@rpbook.bsky.social
· Sep 1
My new #TTRPG book, Setting Europe Ablaze: The #SOE Sourcebook, is now available.
The SOE offers the perfect opportunity to play an #RPG set in the #SecondWorldWar where almost anything can happen.
itch.io: russellphillips.itch...
DriveThruRPG: www.drivethrurpg.com...
The SOE offers the perfect opportunity to play an #RPG set in the #SecondWorldWar where almost anything can happen.
itch.io: russellphillips.itch...
DriveThruRPG: www.drivethrurpg.com...
A friend sent me this earlier. I can't argue with the logic 🙂
February 12, 2026 at 7:52 PM
A friend sent me this earlier. I can't argue with the logic 🙂
Giving blood | Robin Phillips
https://phillipsuk.org/robin/posts/2026/2026-02-12-giving-blood/
https://phillipsuk.org/robin/posts/2026/2026-02-12-giving-blood/
Giving blood
Yesterday I donated my 50th pint of blood. Because it was my 50th, I got a card. A new gold donor card, badge and certificate will be coming in the post. I don’t care about the card, badge, or certificate. But hopefully they encourage others to keep donating.
I’m happy to give blood, but my autism means that I find it difficult. There is a form with a series of yes/no questions. Some questions instruct you to ignore the next question if you answer no. Sometimes I miss that, answer the next question, then feel bad because I’ve filled it in wrong.
phillipsuk.org
February 12, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Giving blood | Robin Phillips
https://phillipsuk.org/robin/posts/2026/2026-02-12-giving-blood/
https://phillipsuk.org/robin/posts/2026/2026-02-12-giving-blood/
I'm pleased to note that https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/bookshop .org now have https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/drm -free copies of my https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ebooks on both UK and US stores.
https://uk.bookshop.org/search?keywords=Russell+Phillips [1/2]
https://uk.bookshop.org/search?keywords=Russell+Phillips [1/2]
Phillips UK Fediverse Server - GoToSocial
Private fediverse server.
gts.phillipsuk.org
February 12, 2026 at 11:40 AM
I'm pleased to note that https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/bookshop .org now have https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/drm -free copies of my https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ebooks on both UK and US stores.
https://uk.bookshop.org/search?keywords=Russell+Phillips [1/2]
https://uk.bookshop.org/search?keywords=Russell+Phillips [1/2]
I gave blood today. It was my 50th donation, so I got a thank you card.
February 11, 2026 at 8:04 PM
I gave blood today. It was my 50th donation, so I got a thank you card.
Saw this model of a https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/spitfire next to the canal in https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/chester .
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/secondworldwar
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/secondworldwar
February 5, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Saw this model of a https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/spitfire next to the canal in https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/chester .
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/secondworldwar
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/secondworldwar
I added my first venue to this site today. I'm intending to add more, and I would encourage other autistic people to do the same.
prepped.to | Sensory information and service instructions for better planning
https://prepped.to/ [1/2]
prepped.to | Sensory information and service instructions for better planning
https://prepped.to/ [1/2]
prepped.to | Sensory information and service instructions for better planning
Plan your visit at businesses and locations with sensory information and instructions, for and from the autistic community. Noise, lighting, smells, human load, payment methods, toilets and how to get service.
prepped.to
February 3, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I added my first venue to this site today. I'm intending to add more, and I would encourage other autistic people to do the same.
prepped.to | Sensory information and service instructions for better planning
https://prepped.to/ [1/2]
prepped.to | Sensory information and service instructions for better planning
https://prepped.to/ [1/2]
This sounds like a really good idea to me. It's a map of businesses etc. For each one, there is information to help autistic people navigate them.
prepped.to | Sensory information and service instructions for better planning
https://prepped.to/ [1/2]
prepped.to | Sensory information and service instructions for better planning
https://prepped.to/ [1/2]
prepped.to | Sensory information and service instructions for better planning
Plan your visit at businesses and locations with sensory information and instructions, for and from the autistic community. Noise, lighting, smells, human load, payment methods, toilets and how to get service.
prepped.to
February 1, 2026 at 6:40 PM
This sounds like a really good idea to me. It's a map of businesses etc. For each one, there is information to help autistic people navigate them.
prepped.to | Sensory information and service instructions for better planning
https://prepped.to/ [1/2]
prepped.to | Sensory information and service instructions for better planning
https://prepped.to/ [1/2]
I'm commissioning someone to create the cover art for my next book. We've just had a meeting to discuss ideas, process, etc.
This is the first time I've commissioned art for a cover, and I'm really excited to see what comes of it. [1/2]
This is the first time I've commissioned art for a cover, and I'm really excited to see what comes of it. [1/2]
January 31, 2026 at 3:34 PM
I'm commissioning someone to create the cover art for my next book. We've just had a meeting to discuss ideas, process, etc.
This is the first time I've commissioned art for a cover, and I'm really excited to see what comes of it. [1/2]
This is the first time I've commissioned art for a cover, and I'm really excited to see what comes of it. [1/2]
This is a great interview with the Greens candidate for the upcoming by-election in Manchester.
INTERVIEW: Greens' by-election candidate is based af - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scaqjaoAmuE
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ukpol https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/greenparty
INTERVIEW: Greens' by-election candidate is based af - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scaqjaoAmuE
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ukpol https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/greenparty
- YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:46 PM
This is a great interview with the Greens candidate for the upcoming by-election in Manchester.
INTERVIEW: Greens' by-election candidate is based af - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scaqjaoAmuE
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ukpol https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/greenparty
INTERVIEW: Greens' by-election candidate is based af - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scaqjaoAmuE
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ukpol https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/greenparty
January 27, 2026 at 8:10 PM
A friend of mine has just got a job, and put me down as a referee. Now I have to work out how to write a reference.
This is a good problem to have 🙂
This is a good problem to have 🙂
January 22, 2026 at 6:33 PM
A friend of mine has just got a job, and put me down as a referee. Now I have to work out how to write a reference.
This is a good problem to have 🙂
This is a good problem to have 🙂
The Green Party have told Pantir to "pack its bags and get the hell out of the NHS" [1/3]
January 22, 2026 at 7:51 AM
The Green Party have told Pantir to "pack its bags and get the hell out of the NHS" [1/3]
Every so often, my son sends me a link (usually a YouTube short) with the question, "Is this true?"
I love that my 13yo fact checks random claims. I wish more adults would follow his example.
I love that my 13yo fact checks random claims. I wish more adults would follow his example.
January 18, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Every so often, my son sends me a link (usually a YouTube short) with the question, "Is this true?"
I love that my 13yo fact checks random claims. I wish more adults would follow his example.
I love that my 13yo fact checks random claims. I wish more adults would follow his example.
Now that Crucial have stopped selling retail, where are good places to buy SSDs in the UK?
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/fedihelp https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ssd https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/it
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/fedihelp https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ssd https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/it
Phillips UK Fediverse Server - GoToSocial
Private fediverse server.
gts.phillipsuk.org
January 15, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Now that Crucial have stopped selling retail, where are good places to buy SSDs in the UK?
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/fedihelp https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ssd https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/it
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/fedihelp https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/ssd https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/it
For my next book, I'm thinking of commissioning an artist. I'd like something similar to this:
https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/operation-colossus-153852 [1/4]
https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/operation-colossus-153852 [1/4]
January 12, 2026 at 5:22 PM
For my next book, I'm thinking of commissioning an artist. I'd like something similar to this:
https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/operation-colossus-153852 [1/4]
https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/operation-colossus-153852 [1/4]
I just encountered this weird set of gender options on an NHS survey.
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/nhs https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/nonbinary https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/uk
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/nhs https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/nonbinary https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/uk
January 12, 2026 at 3:46 PM
I just encountered this weird set of gender options on an NHS survey.
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/nhs https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/nonbinary https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/uk
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/nhs https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/nonbinary https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/uk
This happened a few days ago, but I missed it:
> "Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who became one of America's most damaging double agents, has died aged 84."
> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj0n29395j3o [1/2]
> "Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who became one of America's most damaging double agents, has died aged 84."
> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj0n29395j3o [1/2]
Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who sold secrets to the Soviets, dies aged 84
The double agent compromised more than 100 operations and betrayed more than 30 agents spying for the West.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 9:16 AM
This happened a few days ago, but I missed it:
> "Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who became one of America's most damaging double agents, has died aged 84."
> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj0n29395j3o [1/2]
> "Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who became one of America's most damaging double agents, has died aged 84."
> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj0n29395j3o [1/2]
Trans Advocacy and Complaints Collective have an open letter asking the BBC to stop using "biological sex".
Please sign.
https://tacc.org.uk/biological-sex-open-letter/
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/trans https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/nonbinary
Please sign.
https://tacc.org.uk/biological-sex-open-letter/
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/trans https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/nonbinary
Open Letter: “Biological Sex” and Its Variants are Transphobic Slurs. - Trans Advocacy and Complaints Collective
When considering the language we use to address a group, particularly a minority group, the most precise and respectful term is the language they choose for themselves. This is a widely accepted principle of respect, yet in recent years, it has been inexplicably overlooked when it comes to addressing transgender people and the trans community - When considering the language we use to address a group, particularly a minority group, the most precise and respectful term is the language they choose for themselves. This is a widely accepted principle of respect, yet in recent years, it has been inexplicably overlooked when it comes to addressing transgender people and the trans community
tacc.org.uk
January 8, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Trans Advocacy and Complaints Collective have an open letter asking the BBC to stop using "biological sex".
Please sign.
https://tacc.org.uk/biological-sex-open-letter/
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/trans https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/nonbinary
Please sign.
https://tacc.org.uk/biological-sex-open-letter/
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/trans https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/nonbinary
I'm looking to buy a second hand laptop. Is there anywhere that will advise on Linux compatibility?
Years ago there were hardware compatibility databases, do they still exist, and if so, where? [1/2]
Years ago there were hardware compatibility databases, do they still exist, and if so, where? [1/2]
January 7, 2026 at 2:10 PM
I'm looking to buy a second hand laptop. Is there anywhere that will advise on Linux compatibility?
Years ago there were hardware compatibility databases, do they still exist, and if so, where? [1/2]
Years ago there were hardware compatibility databases, do they still exist, and if so, where? [1/2]
One for the Dune fans.
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/dune https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/davidlynch
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/dune https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/davidlynch
December 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
One for the Dune fans.
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/dune https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/davidlynch
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/dune https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/davidlynch
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/freesoftwareadvent day 24: Ubuntu Mate [1/4]
Phillips UK Fediverse Server - GoToSocial
Private fediverse server.
gts.phillipsuk.org
December 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/freesoftwareadvent day 24: Ubuntu Mate [1/4]
Having had to chop garlic this evening, I'm now convinced that Special Agent Dale Cooper was wrong. 24-hour room service isn't the height of civilisation, being able to buy chopped garlic is.
December 23, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Having had to chop garlic this evening, I'm now convinced that Special Agent Dale Cooper was wrong. 24-hour room service isn't the height of civilisation, being able to buy chopped garlic is.
The https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/wargamevault Winter Offensive sale has started. All of my books are included, at 25% off.
https://www.wargamevault.com/en/publisher/3798/Shilka-Publishing?affiliate_id=235519
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/wargame
https://www.wargamevault.com/en/publisher/3798/Shilka-Publishing?affiliate_id=235519
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/wargame
Phillips UK Fediverse Server - GoToSocial
Private fediverse server.
gts.phillipsuk.org
December 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/wargamevault Winter Offensive sale has started. All of my books are included, at 25% off.
https://www.wargamevault.com/en/publisher/3798/Shilka-Publishing?affiliate_id=235519
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/wargame
https://www.wargamevault.com/en/publisher/3798/Shilka-Publishing?affiliate_id=235519
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/wargame
Re https://mastodon.social/@fesshole/115758701342987137
Don't ask someone what their dead name is. Ever. Regardless of whether they're trans or not.
It's irrelevant and none of your business. If it is relevant for some reason, they'll tell you.
Don't ask someone what their dead name is. Ever. Regardless of whether they're trans or not.
It's irrelevant and none of your business. If it is relevant for some reason, they'll tell you.
Fesshole 🧻 (@[email protected])
I'm a trans woman who, if anyone ever asks, will give my deadname as a different male name each time. It's been the single fastest way to find people who talk behind my back. If that name leaks I know just who leaked it and just who to instant block forever.
mastodon.social
December 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Re https://mastodon.social/@fesshole/115758701342987137
Don't ask someone what their dead name is. Ever. Regardless of whether they're trans or not.
It's irrelevant and none of your business. If it is relevant for some reason, they'll tell you.
Don't ask someone what their dead name is. Ever. Regardless of whether they're trans or not.
It's irrelevant and none of your business. If it is relevant for some reason, they'll tell you.
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/onthisday in 1916, four Austro-Hungarian Huszár class destroyers raided the Otranto Barrage in the evening. Six French destroyers in the vicinity sailed to the sounds of gunfire, but there was much confusion in the darkness. [1/3]
Phillips UK Fediverse Server - GoToSocial
Private fediverse server.
gts.phillipsuk.org
December 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/tags/onthisday in 1916, four Austro-Hungarian Huszár class destroyers raided the Otranto Barrage in the evening. Six French destroyers in the vicinity sailed to the sounds of gunfire, but there was much confusion in the darkness. [1/3]