Fill Diesmekhanik
@thedicemechanic.bsky.social
Geek, gamer, whingebag (he/him)
'Dicemechanic' on Discord.
Blogs rarely at dicemechanic.wordpress.com
No DMs (thanks Online Safety Act)
I block often. Nothing personal, but this is my walled garden.
'Dicemechanic' on Discord.
Blogs rarely at dicemechanic.wordpress.com
No DMs (thanks Online Safety Act)
I block often. Nothing personal, but this is my walled garden.
Yesterday
Honestly darling, I don't want anything for Xmas. It's just unnecessary expenditure at an expensive time of year
Today
What's that? HarperCollins have 40% off their hardback boxed sets of the Histories of Middle Earth?
Honestly darling, I don't want anything for Xmas. It's just unnecessary expenditure at an expensive time of year
Today
What's that? HarperCollins have 40% off their hardback boxed sets of the Histories of Middle Earth?
bugs bunny from looney tunes is surrounded by red hearts in his eyes .
Alt: bugs bunny from looney tunes is surrounded by red hearts in his eyes .
media.tenor.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Yesterday
Honestly darling, I don't want anything for Xmas. It's just unnecessary expenditure at an expensive time of year
Today
What's that? HarperCollins have 40% off their hardback boxed sets of the Histories of Middle Earth?
Honestly darling, I don't want anything for Xmas. It's just unnecessary expenditure at an expensive time of year
Today
What's that? HarperCollins have 40% off their hardback boxed sets of the Histories of Middle Earth?
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People got pissy with me in in the late-2010s for saying I dislike it when players dump a bunch of backstory on me in the first session, so I made a whole-ass system where, in order to tell your backstory, you have to slowly kill your character over 12-15 sessions.
November 19, 2025 at 12:40 PM
People got pissy with me in in the late-2010s for saying I dislike it when players dump a bunch of backstory on me in the first session, so I made a whole-ass system where, in order to tell your backstory, you have to slowly kill your character over 12-15 sessions.
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I’m not a great political analyst, but I do feel Labour have made a tactical error by opting to be cunts.
November 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I’m not a great political analyst, but I do feel Labour have made a tactical error by opting to be cunts.
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the majority of PCs in our traveller parry are wearing muted colours to go into the radioactive badlands …. the baron (nobleman & bongo musican) has paid local artist to paint his hostile environment suit
November 17, 2025 at 10:47 PM
the majority of PCs in our traveller parry are wearing muted colours to go into the radioactive badlands …. the baron (nobleman & bongo musican) has paid local artist to paint his hostile environment suit
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As a man, nothing will turn you into a radical feminist faster than the first time you're shown the twitter mentions and DM requests of literally any woman on the internet.
We don't need a Joe Rogan of the left. We need Bryan to see what his sister's LinkedIn Message Requests folder looks like.
We don't need a Joe Rogan of the left. We need Bryan to see what his sister's LinkedIn Message Requests folder looks like.
POV: you are a young woman celebrating a recent academic success
November 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
As a man, nothing will turn you into a radical feminist faster than the first time you're shown the twitter mentions and DM requests of literally any woman on the internet.
We don't need a Joe Rogan of the left. We need Bryan to see what his sister's LinkedIn Message Requests folder looks like.
We don't need a Joe Rogan of the left. We need Bryan to see what his sister's LinkedIn Message Requests folder looks like.
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It’s nice to see that the game recognizes this word, although I suspect that it’s not referring to a warrior employed by the magi in Ars Magica (a _custos_)
November 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
It’s nice to see that the game recognizes this word, although I suspect that it’s not referring to a warrior employed by the magi in Ars Magica (a _custos_)
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mr president sir theres a story coming about how you intervened to help a sex criminal. no sir, not that sex criminal you helped….no not that one either…sir, please stop guessing sex criminals that you helped. ill give you a hint sir, hes a trafficker. no sir, not that trafficker a different one
NEW: When Andrew Tate landed in the US, Customs & Border Protection seized his electronic devices. But @propublica.org found that a White House official told DHS to return the devices, emphasizing that the request came from the White House.
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
mr president sir theres a story coming about how you intervened to help a sex criminal. no sir, not that sex criminal you helped….no not that one either…sir, please stop guessing sex criminals that you helped. ill give you a hint sir, hes a trafficker. no sir, not that trafficker a different one
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This mural has gone up in Kingston, ostensibly for Christmas but AI has ensured it's actually to celebrate the return of our dark lord Cthulhu
November 18, 2025 at 9:44 AM
This mural has gone up in Kingston, ostensibly for Christmas but AI has ensured it's actually to celebrate the return of our dark lord Cthulhu
Played LotR: Fate of the Fellowship (Powered by the Pandemic) board game 3 times this weekend.
Lost heavily
Lost badly
Lost but so close
Seemed bizarre that experienced gamers should have such problems on the easiest game setting
Seems I completely misread a rather fundamental rule
Lost heavily
Lost badly
Lost but so close
Seemed bizarre that experienced gamers should have such problems on the easiest game setting
Seems I completely misread a rather fundamental rule
November 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Played LotR: Fate of the Fellowship (Powered by the Pandemic) board game 3 times this weekend.
Lost heavily
Lost badly
Lost but so close
Seemed bizarre that experienced gamers should have such problems on the easiest game setting
Seems I completely misread a rather fundamental rule
Lost heavily
Lost badly
Lost but so close
Seemed bizarre that experienced gamers should have such problems on the easiest game setting
Seems I completely misread a rather fundamental rule
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Five simple tips that mean you'll *never* start your #ttrpg in a tavern again! Instead try
1 A beer garden
2 The middle of a darts tournament
3 A wedding markee mid reception
4 A snug, where a wake is happening
5 A 6th Form disco
Follow me for more groundbreaking #ttrpg tips and don't forget to lik
1 A beer garden
2 The middle of a darts tournament
3 A wedding markee mid reception
4 A snug, where a wake is happening
5 A 6th Form disco
Follow me for more groundbreaking #ttrpg tips and don't forget to lik
November 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Excellent Friday night in Scarborough
November 14, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Excellent Friday night in Scarborough
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The nuclear codes were 1234.
The Louvre security password was Louvre.
Elite sex-conspirators list their names and crimes in emails and birthday cards to one another.
At least Dan Brown had the church disguise its dark secrets by jumbling the letters up and doing mirror writing and lemon juice.
The Louvre security password was Louvre.
Elite sex-conspirators list their names and crimes in emails and birthday cards to one another.
At least Dan Brown had the church disguise its dark secrets by jumbling the letters up and doing mirror writing and lemon juice.
November 14, 2025 at 7:25 AM
The nuclear codes were 1234.
The Louvre security password was Louvre.
Elite sex-conspirators list their names and crimes in emails and birthday cards to one another.
At least Dan Brown had the church disguise its dark secrets by jumbling the letters up and doing mirror writing and lemon juice.
The Louvre security password was Louvre.
Elite sex-conspirators list their names and crimes in emails and birthday cards to one another.
At least Dan Brown had the church disguise its dark secrets by jumbling the letters up and doing mirror writing and lemon juice.
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A chocolatier is just a musketeer armed with a Twix instead of a sabre.
November 13, 2025 at 11:21 PM
A chocolatier is just a musketeer armed with a Twix instead of a sabre.
Geek weekend away today
Mrs Mechanic in a foul mood
Already anticipating Monday's 'hope you had a nice weekend, I've been in miserable hell the whole time"
Seriously makes me not want to go
Mrs Mechanic in a foul mood
Already anticipating Monday's 'hope you had a nice weekend, I've been in miserable hell the whole time"
Seriously makes me not want to go
November 14, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Geek weekend away today
Mrs Mechanic in a foul mood
Already anticipating Monday's 'hope you had a nice weekend, I've been in miserable hell the whole time"
Seriously makes me not want to go
Mrs Mechanic in a foul mood
Already anticipating Monday's 'hope you had a nice weekend, I've been in miserable hell the whole time"
Seriously makes me not want to go
Just demonstrated how to do a forward roll to 11yo who alas struggles with gymnastic activities.
It hurt.
Forward rolls shouldn't hurt, should they?
Yes, I am 52 thanks for asking.
It hurt.
Forward rolls shouldn't hurt, should they?
Yes, I am 52 thanks for asking.
November 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Just demonstrated how to do a forward roll to 11yo who alas struggles with gymnastic activities.
It hurt.
Forward rolls shouldn't hurt, should they?
Yes, I am 52 thanks for asking.
It hurt.
Forward rolls shouldn't hurt, should they?
Yes, I am 52 thanks for asking.
Spotted a copy of The Expanse RPG rules & GM kit on a FB group, but selling for £70. Made an offer, because people I respect have said it has good bits.
November 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Spotted a copy of The Expanse RPG rules & GM kit on a FB group, but selling for £70. Made an offer, because people I respect have said it has good bits.
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Any RPG-heads recognise this quote and know who originally said it (we think a game designer)?
"Just because D&D is behind me does not mean it's beneath me."
"Just because D&D is behind me does not mean it's beneath me."
November 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Any RPG-heads recognise this quote and know who originally said it (we think a game designer)?
"Just because D&D is behind me does not mean it's beneath me."
"Just because D&D is behind me does not mean it's beneath me."
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Daft idea now abandoned. What a waste of everyone's time.
BREAKING Home Office is about to announce that police and crime commissioners are to be scrapped..
Established in 2012 by Theresa May, Labour has never been a fan of the PCC system…they’ll be replaced in 2028 by policing mayors & local policing boards ..
Established in 2012 by Theresa May, Labour has never been a fan of the PCC system…they’ll be replaced in 2028 by policing mayors & local policing boards ..
November 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Daft idea now abandoned. What a waste of everyone's time.
Yes, I confess, I just want to fix Jack. That is the sole reason I'm saving the galaxy, because there's a cool punk psycho who just needs a hug.
Got further into ME2 and am definitely enjoying the story a lot more. The gameplay less so, it feels more of a pure FPS than ME1 and that's not my bag. But it's not that difficult so I'm getting through without dying too much.
Finding some companions I give a damn about makes a big difference
1/
Finding some companions I give a damn about makes a big difference
1/
November 13, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Yes, I confess, I just want to fix Jack. That is the sole reason I'm saving the galaxy, because there's a cool punk psycho who just needs a hug.
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Who's going to #Dragonmeet this year? We'll be there with our signature mimics, gelly cube soaps, funky dice trays and more.
Come by and say hello for cool wares and awkward conversation because I'm ✨bad at talking to people but really want to✨
Come by and say hello for cool wares and awkward conversation because I'm ✨bad at talking to people but really want to✨
November 13, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Who's going to #Dragonmeet this year? We'll be there with our signature mimics, gelly cube soaps, funky dice trays and more.
Come by and say hello for cool wares and awkward conversation because I'm ✨bad at talking to people but really want to✨
Come by and say hello for cool wares and awkward conversation because I'm ✨bad at talking to people but really want to✨
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This is very useful and informed thinking about licensed RPGs, and MERP in particular by someone who knows an immense amount about the challenges of working with big licenses.
One time at GenCon, I had an amazing chat with one of the original MERP developers. Now this wasn’t Pete Fenlon who I spoke to (in a state of awe) the next year. I never got this fellow’s name, and it’s really bugged me ever since. And over time the convo with him and Pete F have sorta merged. 1/4
November 13, 2025 at 9:25 AM
This is very useful and informed thinking about licensed RPGs, and MERP in particular by someone who knows an immense amount about the challenges of working with big licenses.
BGA gives you graphs of your ranking over time for every game you play. I like this particular one, as you can see exactly when I had a "eureka" moment about a particular game
November 13, 2025 at 9:21 AM
BGA gives you graphs of your ranking over time for every game you play. I like this particular one, as you can see exactly when I had a "eureka" moment about a particular game
Got further into ME2 and am definitely enjoying the story a lot more. The gameplay less so, it feels more of a pure FPS than ME1 and that's not my bag. But it's not that difficult so I'm getting through without dying too much.
Finding some companions I give a damn about makes a big difference
1/
Finding some companions I give a damn about makes a big difference
1/
November 13, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Got further into ME2 and am definitely enjoying the story a lot more. The gameplay less so, it feels more of a pure FPS than ME1 and that's not my bag. But it's not that difficult so I'm getting through without dying too much.
Finding some companions I give a damn about makes a big difference
1/
Finding some companions I give a damn about makes a big difference
1/
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Many adventures from one RPG system can easily be ported into other RPGs.
Some are more effective than others.
Some are more effective than others.
November 13, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Many adventures from one RPG system can easily be ported into other RPGs.
Some are more effective than others.
Some are more effective than others.
