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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 8h

I have duly submitted a question that has sat on my mind for some time.

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Rich, that game sounds amazing.

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Absolutely! Those jailers don’t get their fleas for free! Oh, wait…

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I'm here for the crossover sequel to these books. Eating cheese, after all, is remarkably relaxing...

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I have a Troop of London canvas messenger I use daily at work. I have the one that is sized for a large tablet, but they do a few bigger ones for laptops. The style is classic rather than modern, and the canvas is really hard wearing.

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Everyone: .... Basic D&D level 1 Wizards: NoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo!

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I have a joke about Spectaculars, and it's so good its.. well...

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I have only one joke about Paranoia, but its above your Security Clearance.

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Random page snap for you to see. It is quite small text.

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I would argue that it is even more important that you do so after headlines like that. Anything which brings us joy is really really essential now.

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

So would you go back and play T2000 now non-ironically? Or is it not going to address to subject the way you would like to nowadays? The new T2000 4e from Free League seems to lean away from some of the machoism and Americanism themes you talk about. Does that make a difference?

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

As a tangent - what do you think having T2000 as your first RPG did to influence your subsequent wider journey into RPGs compared to what you might have observed in others who started with more typical in-routes like D&D? Any thoughts? Or no real difference to the subsequent hobby journey?

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A few games at the CypherCon Evolved online con, both as a player.

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

It was good to sit and chat over a few beers. Thanks for a pleasant afternoon.

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Your gifts of moisturiser have lessened of late, Theoden King...

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

You can never go home Oatman, but I guess you can shop there.

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

"I hate a popular thing" is mostly boring soooo instead tell me the piece of media you love despite everyone else hating it. The Dolph L version of Masters of the Universe. I know very few people who like it, and plenty who really don’t. But I unashamedly love it. It’s silly and fun and earnest.

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We've just finished our final session of a 3-year Shadowrun campaign. 2050s, classic adventures. A mix of SR veterans and first-time gamers. 6e rules, changed to 3e part way. Great ending. I have loads of thoughts, but right now I'm in the bittersweet end of campaign mood. Gaming is great y'all.

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

So far? Messy and dramatic. It’s great. :-)

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We have a Scholar, a Spectre, and a Tainted, doing their thing in a fictional part of London.

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Don't get me wrong, players are what make great sessions. But I love how the dials and doohickies in US 2e work to drive the kind of play experience the game intends.

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

60th RPG session of the year; Urban Shadows 2e (from @magpiegames.bsky.social, who do amazing things with PbtA) after a bit of a break. We went hard from the open to the end, loads happened - I dig how this system drives the play. Sessions like this with awesome players remind me why I love GMing.

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

One of my favourite films. Glad Emma likes it!

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I recently got a Sympl Commuter 20L. I can get a laptop a few books and some gym kit in the 20L. Can be tight with the trainers, so for your needs a 24L might be better. Has really well broken down storage areas for accessories, etc. pricey, but brilliant.

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Film you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Trek, Star Wars, LOTR, Marvel, Disney, or Ghibli.

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Ironsworn uses Guide, which I like.

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

My Magica? Arsed. Umm, wait…

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

BALROG: You’ve got flame and shadow on you.

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Me, no - but my eldest daughter has five friends round for a birthday D&D weekend, which is cool!

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Please get “dark realm risk management” into something soon. 🤣

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We are four sessions into a campaign run by the groovy @voweldoonican.bsky.social. I love how the little changes to the core Blades game really match the intended tone. It's bloody good stuff.

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

…but then you’d have to justify it as research by releasing a short Cortex spotlight for age of sail assassins and pirates with cool abilities? Sounds win-win to me!

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Is 19 All Rolled Ups enough? Asking for a friend.

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Because shiny math rocks go clack-clack and look pretty. My serious answer (which isn’t much different): some collectibles are cool and bring joy. For some people, that is dice. This might just be one of those things where you won’t understand their point of view. And that’s okay.

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

@grahamwalmsley.bsky.social’s newest edition of Play Unsafe just arrived and I am looking forward to getting into it when work dies ne the courtesy of getting out of my way.

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

What are your thoughts on Spectaculars? I’ve never found a supers game that gelled for me. But I really like Dusk City Outlaws and have Spectaculars on my shelf unplayed. I’d be interested in what you think. @burnafterrunning.bsky.social, any thoughts as well as Neil?

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Shane Mclean @trvshane.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

That is amazing. I wish I was that good at anything!

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