MadBeardMan
@madbeardman.bsky.social
Sheffield (England)-based, proud Civil Servant. Heavily experienced coder focusing on TTRPG's, Rulesets, Adventurers, Campaigns, Mods. Also dabbling in RPG writing, mapmaking, drinking beer, and father to an Angel and a Devil, and lover of good tea.
There's just something special seeing art created using traditional methods such as painting.
Lovely stuff. ST is not really my jam, but I'd find the space to hang this artwork.
Lovely stuff. ST is not really my jam, but I'd find the space to hang this artwork.
SHE’S FINISHED! My 5-foot-long Enterprise D oil painting is complete after nearly 100 hours of work!
I remember being 13 years old or so and trying to draw her and it was so hard, and all I wanted was to be able to do something like this. Truly a dream come true. 🥰🖖
I remember being 13 years old or so and trying to draw her and it was so hard, and all I wanted was to be able to do something like this. Truly a dream come true. 🥰🖖
February 8, 2026 at 2:32 PM
There's just something special seeing art created using traditional methods such as painting.
Lovely stuff. ST is not really my jam, but I'd find the space to hang this artwork.
Lovely stuff. ST is not really my jam, but I'd find the space to hang this artwork.
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Almost done making this one! It was supposed to be a one to three page adventure and it's eight pages. 😅
Cover for the upcoming Street Wolves adventure. It'll be PWYW with 50% of the proceeds going to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
February 7, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Almost done making this one! It was supposed to be a one to three page adventure and it's eight pages. 😅
This is stellar (not the beer). Made me smile and I think I should replay all the RE's once the latest one arrives....
February 7, 2026 at 6:22 PM
This is stellar (not the beer). Made me smile and I think I should replay all the RE's once the latest one arrives....
In light of the news around my number of followers, it's inspired me to put some music that influenced me to be the person I am now.
I prefer this over Left Hand Path, and listen for the Sound bites - many lifted from Mask of the Red Death...
open.spotify.com/album/3pf4Sb...
I prefer this over Left Hand Path, and listen for the Sound bites - many lifted from Mask of the Red Death...
open.spotify.com/album/3pf4Sb...
Clandestine (Full Dynamic Range Edition)
open.spotify.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:57 PM
In light of the news around my number of followers, it's inspired me to put some music that influenced me to be the person I am now.
I prefer this over Left Hand Path, and listen for the Sound bites - many lifted from Mask of the Red Death...
open.spotify.com/album/3pf4Sb...
I prefer this over Left Hand Path, and listen for the Sound bites - many lifted from Mask of the Red Death...
open.spotify.com/album/3pf4Sb...
What evil is this! I don't check any of this normally, but thought I'd have a nosey.
February 7, 2026 at 2:44 PM
What evil is this! I don't check any of this normally, but thought I'd have a nosey.
I dare anyone to try this.
First find a 4 core cable (the grey wire is important - no idea what it carries).
And then find a socket with the pins all in the wrong place.
If you can manage that, I'm sure you know this is more than a wrong way to wire a UK plug.
First find a 4 core cable (the grey wire is important - no idea what it carries).
And then find a socket with the pins all in the wrong place.
If you can manage that, I'm sure you know this is more than a wrong way to wire a UK plug.
February 7, 2026 at 2:13 PM
I dare anyone to try this.
First find a 4 core cable (the grey wire is important - no idea what it carries).
And then find a socket with the pins all in the wrong place.
If you can manage that, I'm sure you know this is more than a wrong way to wire a UK plug.
First find a 4 core cable (the grey wire is important - no idea what it carries).
And then find a socket with the pins all in the wrong place.
If you can manage that, I'm sure you know this is more than a wrong way to wire a UK plug.
Me and the missus stayed up late after our 18 year old went to bed. We watched music videos into the very early hours using Youtube which just kept recommending solid stuff.
Our 18 year old was shocked.
Sigh, kids these days thinking they're the first to do things!
Our 18 year old was shocked.
Sigh, kids these days thinking they're the first to do things!
February 7, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Me and the missus stayed up late after our 18 year old went to bed. We watched music videos into the very early hours using Youtube which just kept recommending solid stuff.
Our 18 year old was shocked.
Sigh, kids these days thinking they're the first to do things!
Our 18 year old was shocked.
Sigh, kids these days thinking they're the first to do things!
Been re-watching (again) BSG (2004) - Exodus (2), such an episode.
Colonel Tigh - such a loss (and so emotional) - wonderful TV.
Colonel Tigh - such a loss (and so emotional) - wonderful TV.
February 6, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Been re-watching (again) BSG (2004) - Exodus (2), such an episode.
Colonel Tigh - such a loss (and so emotional) - wonderful TV.
Colonel Tigh - such a loss (and so emotional) - wonderful TV.
@drgonzo123.bsky.social - will this ever be a print? Love this very much is it - Silent on the left, the Lady in the middle and Croaker on the right?
I must have this in a large format on my wall.
I must have this in a large format on my wall.
February 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
@drgonzo123.bsky.social - will this ever be a print? Love this very much is it - Silent on the left, the Lady in the middle and Croaker on the right?
I must have this in a large format on my wall.
I must have this in a large format on my wall.
Still don't know why people go to Wetherspoons Pubs and stuff. So this is not a shock:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
JD Wetherspoon's assistance dog policy could be breaking the law, watchdog says
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has written to the pub chain after complaints from disabled customers.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Still don't know why people go to Wetherspoons Pubs and stuff. So this is not a shock:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Just taken me 1 hour and 6 minutes to cancel my Sky TV account.
An hour and 6 minutes, I could travel to the office and back again in that time (if I get luck with connections).
The poor person didn't like me updating them with the length the call was taking and using 'Tick tock'.
An hour and 6 minutes, I could travel to the office and back again in that time (if I get luck with connections).
The poor person didn't like me updating them with the length the call was taking and using 'Tick tock'.
February 6, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Just taken me 1 hour and 6 minutes to cancel my Sky TV account.
An hour and 6 minutes, I could travel to the office and back again in that time (if I get luck with connections).
The poor person didn't like me updating them with the length the call was taking and using 'Tick tock'.
An hour and 6 minutes, I could travel to the office and back again in that time (if I get luck with connections).
The poor person didn't like me updating them with the length the call was taking and using 'Tick tock'.
Looking to dump Sky TV, they of course do Sky Stream - oh look, it's got everything just over broadband, but wait, it's MORE expensive than the TV package we have.
WTAF
Grumpy Me continues.
WTAF
Grumpy Me continues.
February 6, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Looking to dump Sky TV, they of course do Sky Stream - oh look, it's got everything just over broadband, but wait, it's MORE expensive than the TV package we have.
WTAF
Grumpy Me continues.
WTAF
Grumpy Me continues.
Not much else to say, except, go buy it.
Mark the 101st anniversary of Wilcox’s dream-visions from The Call of Cthulhu with 40% off the Cthulhu Hack core book - in both soft and hard cover - at @allrolledup.bsky.social
Fast investigations. Slow dread.
www.allrolledup.co.uk?s=Cthulhu+Ha...
#TTRPG #CthulhuMythos
Fast investigations. Slow dread.
www.allrolledup.co.uk?s=Cthulhu+Ha...
#TTRPG #CthulhuMythos
February 6, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Not much else to say, except, go buy it.
I advise that if you see me, steer clear. Today I am ultra-grumpy.
February 6, 2026 at 12:09 PM
I advise that if you see me, steer clear. Today I am ultra-grumpy.
Agony is.... not 1 spot, but 2 spots right on my waist line so my belt is saying 'here you go mates, have some pressure'.
Relief is when you clean those spots out and sit down without going 'wtaf'.
Sorry for this grotesque post, but it's still a lot better than what's going on in the world.
Relief is when you clean those spots out and sit down without going 'wtaf'.
Sorry for this grotesque post, but it's still a lot better than what's going on in the world.
February 6, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Agony is.... not 1 spot, but 2 spots right on my waist line so my belt is saying 'here you go mates, have some pressure'.
Relief is when you clean those spots out and sit down without going 'wtaf'.
Sorry for this grotesque post, but it's still a lot better than what's going on in the world.
Relief is when you clean those spots out and sit down without going 'wtaf'.
Sorry for this grotesque post, but it's still a lot better than what's going on in the world.
So that's it, none of my family will ever be going back, as we're all excluded now from the disability queue, which only works for us in 'off-season'.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Alton Towers to remove disability pass for people with ADHD and anxiety
Operator Merlin Entertainments said the pass was no longer working as intended because of increasing demand.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 5:46 PM
So that's it, none of my family will ever be going back, as we're all excluded now from the disability queue, which only works for us in 'off-season'.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Of course, I bought a mini-HDMI -> HDMI cable, tiny little thing. I need it to set up a Raspberry Pi for my eldest, can I find the darn thing?
Nope.
Nope.
February 4, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Of course, I bought a mini-HDMI -> HDMI cable, tiny little thing. I need it to set up a Raspberry Pi for my eldest, can I find the darn thing?
Nope.
Nope.
Also thinking today, to move on my MERP 2nd edition books, so I can put that money in my pension.
This pains me, BUT it needs doing.
This pains me, BUT it needs doing.
February 4, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Also thinking today, to move on my MERP 2nd edition books, so I can put that money in my pension.
This pains me, BUT it needs doing.
This pains me, BUT it needs doing.
Had a silly dream that I was a Magistrate, so of course, I've spent some of this morning looking into it.
You need to be of good character and sound judgement, nothing about beards or madness.
Seriously, though, I am interested; it could work well alongside my day job.
You need to be of good character and sound judgement, nothing about beards or madness.
Seriously, though, I am interested; it could work well alongside my day job.
February 4, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Had a silly dream that I was a Magistrate, so of course, I've spent some of this morning looking into it.
You need to be of good character and sound judgement, nothing about beards or madness.
Seriously, though, I am interested; it could work well alongside my day job.
You need to be of good character and sound judgement, nothing about beards or madness.
Seriously, though, I am interested; it could work well alongside my day job.
It is rather gloomy outside, but finally we have our windows now installed (downstairs).
We have leaded-lights inside double glazing (i.e., triple glazing) - costing an arm and a leg, but once done, I shouldn't need to touch them again!
This is the Kitchen window, we have 2 others being installed
We have leaded-lights inside double glazing (i.e., triple glazing) - costing an arm and a leg, but once done, I shouldn't need to touch them again!
This is the Kitchen window, we have 2 others being installed
February 3, 2026 at 3:12 PM
It is rather gloomy outside, but finally we have our windows now installed (downstairs).
We have leaded-lights inside double glazing (i.e., triple glazing) - costing an arm and a leg, but once done, I shouldn't need to touch them again!
This is the Kitchen window, we have 2 others being installed
We have leaded-lights inside double glazing (i.e., triple glazing) - costing an arm and a leg, but once done, I shouldn't need to touch them again!
This is the Kitchen window, we have 2 others being installed
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a billionaire richer but you've worked to change people's lives for the better...we are all impacted by cancer, either personally or family or friends.
But this is a winnable fight...
cancerresearchuk.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Car...
But this is a winnable fight...
cancerresearchuk.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Car...
Lead Site Reliability Engineer
Modern tech-stack. Hybrid infrastructure. Reliability for 4,000+ users. Lead Site Reliability Engineer £64,000 - £74,000 (+ Benefits) Grade: P3MP Reports to: Senior Manager, Platform Engineering Contr...
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February 3, 2026 at 10:04 AM
a billionaire richer but you've worked to change people's lives for the better...we are all impacted by cancer, either personally or family or friends.
But this is a winnable fight...
cancerresearchuk.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Car...
But this is a winnable fight...
cancerresearchuk.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Car...
@jimjimthegrim.bsky.social @davepaters.bsky.social - Groglove 28th of this month, deets please as I need to get down to the smoke to see other folks and this just looks like a perfect reason.
February 1, 2026 at 5:19 PM
@jimjimthegrim.bsky.social @davepaters.bsky.social - Groglove 28th of this month, deets please as I need to get down to the smoke to see other folks and this just looks like a perfect reason.
OMG, it'd be terribly expensive and hard to get a trip to Japan before April 5, 2026!
The comic book arrived just at the right time and has been a huge influence! I just happen to be re-watching all of GitS that I have on 'tape'.
theghostintheshell.jp/en/news/ghos...
The comic book arrived just at the right time and has been a huge influence! I just happen to be re-watching all of GitS that I have on 'tape'.
theghostintheshell.jp/en/news/ghos...
February 1, 2026 at 2:32 PM
OMG, it'd be terribly expensive and hard to get a trip to Japan before April 5, 2026!
The comic book arrived just at the right time and has been a huge influence! I just happen to be re-watching all of GitS that I have on 'tape'.
theghostintheshell.jp/en/news/ghos...
The comic book arrived just at the right time and has been a huge influence! I just happen to be re-watching all of GitS that I have on 'tape'.
theghostintheshell.jp/en/news/ghos...
Looking at that picture of the former Prince Andrew, just reminded me of the Twin Peaks villain Bob.
January 31, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Looking at that picture of the former Prince Andrew, just reminded me of the Twin Peaks villain Bob.
Watching that Platoon film, it's ok, never thought to much of it, so ordered a BluRay set of Band of Brothers.
Not seen that series in years, but had such an impact even when I saw it for a 3rd time.
Not seen that series in years, but had such an impact even when I saw it for a 3rd time.
January 30, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Watching that Platoon film, it's ok, never thought to much of it, so ordered a BluRay set of Band of Brothers.
Not seen that series in years, but had such an impact even when I saw it for a 3rd time.
Not seen that series in years, but had such an impact even when I saw it for a 3rd time.