# Latest **URL:** https://discussion.tekeli.li/latest.md [Latest](https://discussion.tekeli.li/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discussion.tekeli.li/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discussion.tekeli.li/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to new users](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/welcome-to-new-users/590)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [30 October 2022 22:43 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/welcome-to-new-users/590 "2022-10-30T22:43:31Z")
The Shut Up and Sit Down forums, where I was a happy participant for some years, were permanently closed down on Friday 8 May 2020. Many of the regulars came here. And even now occasionally someone follows a link from S… --- ## [Welcome to Discourse](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/welcome-to-discourse/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 December 2017 23:16 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/welcome-to-discourse/8 "2017-12-16T23:16:53Z")
tekeli.li forums are for friendly chat about tabletop role-playing and board games, and related topics. There are two main areas, role-playing and board games, but I’m happy to add more if there’s demand for them. --- ## [Today I Learned](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/today-i-learned/6660)
**Author:** [@Acacia](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/Acacia)\ **Replies:** 283\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2026 20:06 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/today-i-learned/6660 "2026-09-26T20:06:32Z")
I think of this from time to time. Every once in a while I stumble on something that blows my mind. Or I realize that I’m literally the only one who missed out on something and today is the day I catch up. Either way, it… --- ## [Pathfinder: Necropolitans](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/pathfinder-necropolitans/2627)
**Author:** [@Shimmin](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/Shimmin)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2026 14:55 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/pathfinder-necropolitans/2627 "2026-09-26T14:55:59Z")
Being forgetful, I never got round to mentioning that I’ve finally got round to starting to release my long-running Friendly Neighbourhood Undead campaign as a podcast. I should fix that: here’s the latest blogpost. RSS… --- ## [Campaign for North Africa](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/campaign-for-north-africa/6915)
**Author:** [@COMaestro](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/COMaestro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2026 13:39 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/campaign-for-north-africa/6915 "2026-09-26T13:39:06Z")
It’s happening! A couple of people are truly going to try to play the whole thing! --- ## [Wordle - A daily word game](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/wordle-a-daily-word-game/3652)
**Author:** [@felix](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/felix)\ **Replies:** 7593\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2026 12:19 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/wordle-a-daily-word-game/3652 "2026-09-26T12:19:04Z")
If you’ve been spending any time online over the last month then it’s pretty likely you’ve seen Wordle pop up. It’s a word puzzle where you need to guess a 5 letter word within 6 guesses. Each time you guess it tells … --- ## [Downtime on Saturday 26 September 2026](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/downtime-on-saturday-26-september-2026/6913)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2026 08:14 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/downtime-on-saturday-26-september-2026/6913 "2026-09-26T08:14:17Z")
The site will be unavailable from 2026-09-26T08:00:00Z (UTC) for kernel upgrades and a Discourse rebuild. I estimate that this may take up to half an hour. As always, check https://status.firedrake.org/ for updates. --- ## [General Asynch Recruiting Thread](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/general-asynch-recruiting-thread/2766)
**Author:** [@Acacia](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/Acacia)\ **Replies:** 1495\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2026 04:00 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/general-asynch-recruiting-thread/2766 "2026-09-26T04:00:00Z")
So we did a couple of these threads, game specific. But those tended to morph into a handful of different games each, as well as revolve around the same few players who jumped onto whatever the first game was. I’m openin… --- ## [2300: Project Bayern](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/2300-project-bayern/5565)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2026 18:27 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/2300-project-bayern/5565 "2026-09-25T18:27:43Z")
The Bayern mission will take its crew to explore the Pleiades, over 400 light years from Earth. We’re using the Mongoose republication of 2300 AD and its revised version of the Bayern campaign. (I got it in a recent … --- ## [“Oy!” “Wut?” Just chat (The Return of)](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/oy-wut-just-chat-the-return-of/821)
**Author:** [@yashima](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/yashima)\ **Replies:** 3544\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2026 14:47 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/oy-wut-just-chat-the-return-of/821 "2026-09-25T14:47:45Z")
I miss this one. I found this largely an ephemeral conversation during my short few months on the SU&SD forums and instead of a printed PDF I am just posting a screenshot of the top of the thread to restart this and hop… --- ## [Your Last Played Game Volume 3](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/your-last-played-game-volume-3/5698)
**Author:** [@system](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1753\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2026 12:14 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/your-last-played-game-volume-3/5698 "2026-09-25T12:14:37Z")
Continuing the discussion from Recent Boardgames (Your Last Played Game Volume 2) (Part 1) - #10026 by RogerBW. Previous discussions: Recent Boardgames (Your Last Played Game Volume 2) (Part 1) --- ## [Where on Earth are you!? Show us the sights from your part of the world](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/where-on-earth-are-you-show-us-the-sights-from-your-part-of-the-world/1129)
**Author:** [@IssiNoho77](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/IssiNoho77)\ **Replies:** 1446\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2026 08:10 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/where-on-earth-are-you-show-us-the-sights-from-your-part-of-the-world/1129 "2026-09-25T08:10:44Z")
I don’t know if I’m the only one, but I often wonder what other peoples’ parts of the world look like. I know what it’s like when I step out of the door, and what’s in the 10-15 miles around me, but I wonder what the re… --- ## [Wot are you playing (video games)](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/wot-are-you-playing-video-games/847)
**Author:** [@Bondy034](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/Bondy034)\ **Replies:** 1894\ **Last updated:** [24 September 2026 15:35 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/wot-are-you-playing-video-games/847 "2026-09-24T15:35:10Z")
Hmm thought I’d resurrect this thread. We may want to migrate it/create a different section than “not games”, but I’ll leave that with the mods. So I’ve been diving into XCOM Chimera Squad and rather enjoying it. It’s… --- ## [Anticipated games](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/anticipated-games/1971)
**Author:** [@COMaestro](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/COMaestro)\ **Replies:** 1050\ **Last updated:** [22 September 2026 10:07 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/anticipated-games/1971 "2026-09-22T10:07:44Z")
Not really seening a thread for games you are really anticipating, though the Kickstarter thread does stand in for that sometimes. Still, thought I would make one after today’s announcement by Restoration Games. Unmatch… --- ## [The resurrected miniatures painting and showing off thread](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-resurrected-miniatures-painting-and-showing-off-thread/674)
**Author:** [@Mintochris](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/Mintochris)\ **Replies:** 1697\ **Last updated:** [21 September 2026 08:54 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-resurrected-miniatures-painting-and-showing-off-thread/674 "2026-09-21T08:54:49Z")
Hey all. This is the spiritual successor to the great miniatures painting thread from SU&SD. Find the old thread at… https://www.dropbox.com/s/guxxjozxi1a4hb8/Miniatures%20painting%20-%20Showing%20off!%20-%20Board%20Ga… --- ## [Actual things you actually said (or heard) in the last 24 hours](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/actual-things-you-actually-said-or-heard-in-the-last-24-hours/2198)
**Author:** [@Acacia](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/Acacia)\ **Replies:** 3063\ **Last updated:** [21 September 2026 08:39 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/actual-things-you-actually-said-or-heard-in-the-last-24-hours/2198 "2026-09-21T08:39:06Z")
Back when we had a “workplace” we would write these on the board. I find there is always a thing or two that (especially out of context) are unexpectedly hilarious and worth sharing. Here’s a starter from last night: \[… --- ## [Deck Plans, Miniatures Map or Pictures of a Model of a Pirate Galiot / Brigandine (half-galley, small, oars and sails)](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/deck-plans-miniatures-map-or-pictures-of-a-model-of-a-pirate-galiot-brigandine-half-galley-small-oars-and-sails/6909)
**Author:** [@Icelander](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/Icelander)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [20 September 2026 16:46 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/deck-plans-miniatures-map-or-pictures-of-a-model-of-a-pirate-galiot-brigandine-half-galley-small-oars-and-sails/6909 "2026-09-20T16:46:22Z")
I’m looking for a tactical map, or photographs of a model which are close enough to use it as such, of a 16th to 18th century galiot (half-galley) or brigantine, a small vessel with one or two masts, usually lateen sails… --- ## [Technology will make your life easier](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/technology-will-make-your-life-easier/3195)
**Author:** [@yashima](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/yashima)\ **Replies:** 1556\ **Last updated:** [20 September 2026 02:08 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/technology-will-make-your-life-easier/3195 "2026-09-20T02:08:03Z")
Remember, technology will make your life easier. --- ## [Last Game you sold! (Volume 2)](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/last-game-you-sold-volume-2/815)
**Author:** [@raged\_norm](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/raged_norm)\ **Replies:** 487\ **Last updated:** [19 September 2026 15:46 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/last-game-you-sold-volume-2/815 "2026-09-19T15:46:30Z")
What’s left you collection and why? What great game didn’t you gel with? I’ll start with my recent sales flurry Bus as buying a game =/= playing it Powerboats best with a full six and that don’t happen. It also feels … --- ## [Last game you bought?](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/last-game-you-bought/621)
**Author:** [@apcshields](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/apcshields)\ **Replies:** 6189\ **Last updated:** [18 September 2026 09:50 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/last-game-you-bought/621 "2026-09-18T09:50:57Z")
What was the last game you bought? Why did you buy it? Did someone recommend it? --- ## [What do you ask your players before starting a new game?](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/what-do-you-ask-your-players-before-starting-a-new-game/6649)
**Author:** [@jfs](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/jfs)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [17 September 2026 12:16 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/what-do-you-ask-your-players-before-starting-a-new-game/6649 "2026-09-17T12:16:38Z")
I have a regular Wednesday group - we’ve been playing together for about 3-4 years. I’m one of the two regular GMs, and we’re just about to swap over, so I put together a list of the games I’d quite like to run for the g… --- ## [Episode 162: Agency in Worlds That Don't Exist](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-162-agency-in-worlds-that-dont-exist/6904)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2026 16:06 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-162-agency-in-worlds-that-dont-exist/6904 "2026-09-16T16:06:10Z")
This month, Mike and Roger pay our traditional visit to RPG-a-Day, and still don’t hit our target of one cue per minute. We mentioned: Blue Planet Recontact at the Bundle of Holding (until 7 September), FA… --- ## [The Crowdfunding Thread](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 4428\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2026 10:44 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/the-crowdfunding-thread/626 "2026-09-16T10:44:22Z")
What Kickstarter, Gamefound, etc. projects are folks currently backing or watching? And what Kickstarted games are you waiting to receive? Are there any games you backed on KS that fell flat for you once you actually rec… --- ## [How are you today?](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/how-are-you-today/1622)
**Author:** [@yashima](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/yashima)\ **Replies:** 4974\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2026 07:25 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/how-are-you-today/1622 "2026-09-16T07:25:27Z")
As we are nearing fall in the northern hemisphere, the pandemic is still going on and is likely to keep going for a good while. We probably kind of knew that it wouldn’t be over quickly from the start. But thinking it an… --- ## [What are you watching?](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/what-are-you-watching/657)
**Author:** [@Griffster77](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/Griffster77)\ **Replies:** 3363\ **Last updated:** [15 September 2026 18:37 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/what-are-you-watching/657 "2026-09-15T18:37:19Z")
Another carry over thread. Watching the new series of Brooklyn 99. Captain Raymond Holt is one of my favourite comedy characters. Anyway, watching it week by week has reminded me just how used to binge watching I am! It… --- ## [2026 Board Game Challenge!](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/2026-board-game-challenge/6561)
**Author:** [@Marx](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/Marx)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [15 September 2026 01:44 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/2026-board-game-challenge/6561 "2026-09-15T01:44:07Z")
T’is that time! It’s January, and I am nothing if not a creature of habit. As always, the Challenge is whatever you’d like to use to motivate yourself (and potentially others) to put games on the table. This is pure pos… --- ## [Tunnels & Trolls: Quest for the Seal](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/tunnels-trolls-quest-for-the-seal/3954)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [14 September 2026 14:43 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/tunnels-trolls-quest-for-the-seal/3954 "2026-09-14T14:43:08Z")
@Shimmin takes the plunge with an adventure inspired by one of the greats of weird fantasy. Well. Loosely inspired. Session 1: Stretched Warm Leather Armour: A new party, and a new quest. We just want you to get alone w… --- ## [Tabletop Scotland 2027, 3-5 September, Edinburgh](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/tabletop-scotland-2027-3-5-september-edinburgh/6912)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [14 September 2026 12:54 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/tabletop-scotland-2027-3-5-september-edinburgh/6912 "2026-09-14T12:54:56Z")
📅 Tabletop Scotland 2027 · September 3, 2027 10:00 AM → September 5, 2027 5:00 PM (Europe/London) · Edinburgh, UK ... --- ## [Airecon, Harrogate, 2027](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/airecon-harrogate-2027/6702)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [14 September 2026 12:16 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/airecon-harrogate-2027/6702 "2026-09-14T12:16:24Z")
Airecon 2027, Harrogate, UK 2027-03-11T15:00:00Z (UTC)→2027-03-14T18:00:00Z (UTC) --- ## [Local wildlife!](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/local-wildlife/1168)
**Author:** [@Agemegos](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/Agemegos)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [14 September 2026 08:16 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/local-wildlife/1168 "2026-09-14T08:16:24Z")
Continuing the discussion from Where on Earth are you!? Show us the sights from your part of the world: There are lots of birds in the hereabouts. A red-wattle bird lives in my garden and tries to monopolise my Grevill… [Next page](https://discussion.tekeli.li/latest.md?page=1)