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Phil @ Mace Games
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Writer of Novels & Short Stories
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RPG & Tabletop Wargame Resources & Free Short Stories
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Phil @ Mace Games @mace-games.bsky.social · Nov 10
"The Water Blade" reduced to £0.99 on Amazon
If you like high fantasy with a twist of realism, quirky characters and brutal action (but low gore), dive in to the world of Abalone. Suitable for YA to 87 year olds (so far).
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FJ6B5RG...
#booksky #books #rpg #fantasy
Abalone
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#PlanetRock Top 500 listener voted tracks... Brilliant week of rock music. Top 50 was fantastic, top 10 was awesome, top 5 was what I would have chosen. Thank you so much.
January 9, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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Spot on from start to finish. 👏
January 9, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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The Burning Pool is now available for free on DriveThruRPG.
www.drivethrufiction.com/en/product/5...
#books #booksky #fantasy
Also available on Amazon (but not free, Bozos has to build another spaceship somehow...!)
The Burning Pool: A Story of Abalone - Mace Games | DriveThruFiction
Tull and her companions have left the army and are on the road to the rest of their lives. Meeting up with a group of like-minded travellers, they stumble upon an ancient curse. Will they stick to the...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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Blade & Bullet: Dark Ages, the Fantasy Genre supplemental rules are now updated on DriveThruRPG.
Hard copy coming soon.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
#ttrpg #rpg #fantasy
Blade & Bullet: Dark Ages - Supplementary Rules for Role Play Games in Fantasy Genres - Mace Games | DriveThruRPG
Supplementary Rules for Fantasy Genres using the Blade & Bullet Core Rules: These are the additional rules for the Blade & Bullet games for Fantasy genregames. Any specific differences (such a...
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January 4, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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Watch out Greenland, you'll be next!
January 3, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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The Burning Pool now available on Amazon. Will be coming to DriveThruFictionnext week too.
www.amazon.co.uk/Burning-Pool...
January 2, 2026 at 8:41 AM
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The new tradition. NYE fire on the homestead. Happy new year, one and all, hope everything works out for you n yours
December 31, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Treated myself to a copy of Wonderdraft to improve my game and book maps. Pleased with the results so far.
#ttrpg #rpg
December 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Boas festas #bluesky friends, it's been a good year, looking forward to more
December 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Resources pack for Blade & Bullet Core Rules now available for free. Suitable for GMs & Players.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
#ttrpg #rpg
Blade & Bullet Resources Pack - Mace Games | DriveThruRPG
Please note that the content of this pack includes player and GM resources for use with Blade & Bullet Core Rules and suppliments. The rules themselves must be purchased separately. Pack Includes ...
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December 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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The hardcopy of the Blade & Bullet Core Rules is now available on Amazon (internationally).
I also intend to set it up on DriveThruRPG, which is good because it will also include the PDF download for free as well, but at least Amazon has cheaper postage.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G643TVD7
#rpg #ttrpg
Blade & Bullet: Core Rules for Role Play Games across Genres
Buy Blade & Bullet: Core Rules for Role Play Games across Genres by Ælse, Phil (ISBN: 9798277916889) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Sales of the RPG Scenario are going very well. Everyone loves a freebie, eh? Hoping to get another one out for Xmas.
December 16, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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After several months play-testing, we can finally update our Blade & Bullet Core Rules.

Get it the PDF download here: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...

#ttrpg #rpg #role-playing
Blade & Bullet: Core Rules for Role Play Games across Genres - Mace Games | DriveThruRPG
Bullet & Blade Core Rules for Role Play Games across Genres These are the core rules for the Blade & Bullet games and apply to the role-playing game family.  Simple, fast paced combat and skil...
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December 12, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Remember folks, every time someone says "happy holidays" some ignorant racist tug-nugget screws their face up in rage and may die of apoplexy, so "happy holidays" people, boas festas. 😄🎉🌲
December 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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The way Ukraine is standing up to the weight of the Russian army reminded of this book from 2010. I got the feeling the Ukrainian generals may have read it.
www.goodreads.com/book/show/71...
#booksky #books #wargaming
New Model Army
Adam Roberts' new novel is a terrifying vision of a nea…
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December 9, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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What will the term "FIFA Peace Prize" mean to people in the future? A term of derision; cheap plastic fakery; for distracting simpletons?
December 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Only 12 hours left to grab Beyond The Mark for FREE before it goes back to its regular price. I rarely ask for shares, but let's do one big holiday push-please share so others can snag it too!

www.amazon.com/dp/B0DM96B5J9

#Booksky #eBook #Kindle #Free #Fantasy
December 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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A quick reminder that "The Water Blade" will be FREE to download from 8am GMT today (5th December) for 5 days on Amazon. Spread the word, share and like please folks. Boas festas.
Link goes to Amazon UK, but it's available on your local version.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FJ69TTQS
#booksky #book #fantasy
The Water Blade: A Novel of Abalone
The Water Blade: A Novel of Abalone eBook : Ælse, Phil: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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December 5, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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Our first published RPG scenario is now available for free on DriveThruRPG.
More goodies to follow over the winter.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
#ttrpg #rpg #fantasy
The Mystery of Nine Sisters Hill: A Gothic/Folk Horror RPG Scenario - Mace Games | DriveThruRPG
It is mid 1922, and the villagers of Birchover and the nearby workers' village of Quarry Dell have been shocked by the disappearance of two infants. With the police flummoxed, quarry workers in uproar...
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December 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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The Water Blade will be FREE to download and keep forever from 5th December for 5 days on Amazon. Spread the word, share and like please folks.
Link goes to Amazon UK, but it's available on your local version.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FJ69TTQS
The Water Blade: A Novel of Abalone
The Water Blade: A Novel of Abalone eBook : Ælse, Phil: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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kevin-gallant.bsky.social
Huge news: Beyond The Mark is FREE on Amazon Dec 1-5. 🎄

I write because I love the world and the characters, not the money. If you claim a free copy, spreading the word so others can too would help more than you know.

#Booksky #Freebooks #Kindle
#Fantasy
A stylized cover art for the book titled "Beyond the Mark: Ashes of the Hero," featuring a silhouette of a cloaked figure in a dark, magical forest. The figure, shrouded in shadow, is holding a glowing sword with a vibrant red hue. Intricate patterns adorn the figure's cloak, evoking a sense of mystery and fantasy. The background showcases an eerie forest with bare, twisted trees and ethereal lights, creating a mystical and foreboding atmosphere. In the distance, a castle with spires looms against a pale, glowing sky, adding a sense of adventure and danger to the scene. The title is prominently displayed at the top in bold, stylized lettering, with a vivid gradient effect that contrasts with the darker tones of the artwork. The overall composition conveys themes of heroism, darkness, and a journey into the unknown.
November 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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@kevin-gallant.bsky.social says his book, Beyond the Mark will be free with 500 shares, so mine will be too! Hit Kevin's post and like /share if you will. #booksky #book #fantasy
www.amazon.co.uk/Water-Blade-...
The Water Blade: A Novel of Abalone
The Water Blade: A Novel of Abalone eBook : Ælse, Phil: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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kevin-gallant.bsky.social
It still feels surreal that people connected with the first book, and I'd love to give something back.

If this post hits 500 shares, I'll make the Beyond The Mark eBook free for all of December.

No catch, just a thank you for the support and a push to keep me writing.

#Booksky #Author
A stylized cover art for the book titled "Beyond the Mark: Ashes of the Hero," featuring a silhouette of a cloaked figure in a dark, magical forest. The figure, shrouded in shadow, is holding a glowing sword with a vibrant red hue. Intricate patterns adorn the figure's cloak, evoking a sense of mystery and fantasy. The background showcases an eerie forest with bare, twisted trees and ethereal lights, creating a mystical and foreboding atmosphere. In the distance, a castle with spires looms against a pale, glowing sky, adding a sense of adventure and danger to the scene. The title is prominently displayed at the top in bold, stylized lettering, with a vivid gradient effect that contrasts with the darker tones of the artwork. The overall composition conveys themes of heroism, darkness, and a journey into the unknown.
November 21, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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The Earthen Fist crosses the 70k word mark, almost twice as many as Vol 1. Now is the time to park it for a while before the first round of edits.
Time for some edits on Blade & Bullet Core Rules & Dark Ages Fantasy Supplement, and get some progress done on the Gothic Horror and Sci Fi add-ons too.
November 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Been playing around with running Blade & Bullet games on Roll20. I'd say it's going well and I've had fun learning the Macros n stuff. Here's an example:
#ttrpg #rpg #roll20
November 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM