Author Archives: CaptCalamitous

So, Here’s The Thing.

Posted on September 10, 2013 at 7:10 pm by CaptCalamitous

I write stuff, I write lots of stuff, in fact I churn out stuff by the virtual page on pretty much every day. Sometimes the stuff sees the light of day, like this blog for instance, but more often it … Continue reading →

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Monsters & Magic

Posted on June 23, 2013 at 2:24 pm by CaptCalamitous

MONSTERS & MAGIC ROLEPLAYING GAME A Brave New Old World Monsters & Magic is a new game by Sarah Newton of Mindjammer Press based on the current trend of going back to the heady days of OD&D and BD&D known … Continue reading →

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UK Games Expo

Posted on April 3, 2013 at 9:10 am by CaptCalamitous

UK Games Expo 2013 24th May to 26th May If anyone is interested I’m going to be attending UK Games Expo, I’m running 5 games over a busy weekend, which I suspect may involve some drinking too. 😉 I’ll be … Continue reading →

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Dettol & The Sludge of Doom

Posted on February 5, 2013 at 5:15 pm by CaptCalamitous

Oops, I guess that’ll teach me not to get involved in bets and eBay when drunk, I was out drinking with Max, I was telling him all about my recent adventures in KickStarter which had resulted in me owning some … Continue reading →

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Blimey, 2 in a row

Posted on October 1, 2012 at 5:32 pm by CaptCalamitous

I’m sitting in a pub (The Papermill in Hemel) having lined up a pint of Guinness and some much needed sustenance and I find myself not really interested in doing the reading I had planned, what on earth is occurring? … Continue reading →

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I’m crap at this

Posted on October 1, 2012 at 1:38 pm by CaptCalamitous

Every time I start one of these things I have so many ideas I think it’ll be filled to the brim with words, how wonderful it will be to clear my head of these ideas and get them out there, … Continue reading →

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Airship Pirates – BRP

Posted on April 10, 2012 at 6:44 pm by CaptCalamitous

Where to start? I mean it’s got pirates and airships in it, add to that clunky steam engines and Victorian finery, how much more do you need? Personally I love the idea, the scenery and the setting, I have been … Continue reading →

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How long before Bionics are available?

Posted on March 25, 2012 at 9:08 pm by CaptCalamitous

Those of you who know me will know I’ve been battling injury since November. For those who don’t, I’ll explain. Despite my advancing age I decided to return to the rugby pitch, this was going well until a game in … Continue reading →

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