Simon Burley 🔜 Contingency
@squadronuk.bsky.social
Created/co-wrote Golden Heroes (it’s in Wikipedia). Write/publishes various other TTRPGs on an iPAD in his bedroom. Coming to a Convention near you soon!
My games:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/721/Simon-Burley-Productions
My games:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/721/Simon-Burley-Productions
The Deconstruction of Falling Stars (?) is GOOD science fiction but doesn’t fit. It’s a curiosity to be watched later.
All I know is the last time I rewatched I deliberately watched S1-4 with the CORRECT final episode. Watched that way it’s a perfect piece of Art. I’ve preached about it ever since.
All I know is the last time I rewatched I deliberately watched S1-4 with the CORRECT final episode. Watched that way it’s a perfect piece of Art. I’ve preached about it ever since.
January 22, 2026 at 6:20 PM
The Deconstruction of Falling Stars (?) is GOOD science fiction but doesn’t fit. It’s a curiosity to be watched later.
All I know is the last time I rewatched I deliberately watched S1-4 with the CORRECT final episode. Watched that way it’s a perfect piece of Art. I’ve preached about it ever since.
All I know is the last time I rewatched I deliberately watched S1-4 with the CORRECT final episode. Watched that way it’s a perfect piece of Art. I’ve preached about it ever since.
That’s the right one.
Vorlon.
There’s ropey acting all the way through season 1 but it gets better. Stay with it.
Vorlon.
There’s ropey acting all the way through season 1 but it gets better. Stay with it.
January 22, 2026 at 6:17 PM
That’s the right one.
Vorlon.
There’s ropey acting all the way through season 1 but it gets better. Stay with it.
Vorlon.
There’s ropey acting all the way through season 1 but it gets better. Stay with it.
Seasons 1-4 covers the original 5 season arc conceived by the creator J Michael Straczinksi. He was forced to compact his original seasons 4 and 5 into a single season 4. Story completed.
The new season 5 adds nothing essential and shows the “fall” of 3 of my favourite characters, 2 unnecessarily.
The new season 5 adds nothing essential and shows the “fall” of 3 of my favourite characters, 2 unnecessarily.
January 22, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Seasons 1-4 covers the original 5 season arc conceived by the creator J Michael Straczinksi. He was forced to compact his original seasons 4 and 5 into a single season 4. Story completed.
The new season 5 adds nothing essential and shows the “fall” of 3 of my favourite characters, 2 unnecessarily.
The new season 5 adds nothing essential and shows the “fall” of 3 of my favourite characters, 2 unnecessarily.
The Gathering is the original Pilot film and is part of the whole story & should be watched IMHO. (Other people have started without it. So it CAN be done.)
In the Beginning is a “film” cobbling together bits of lore revealed throughout the series into a semi-coherent “prequel” which is unnecessary.
In the Beginning is a “film” cobbling together bits of lore revealed throughout the series into a semi-coherent “prequel” which is unnecessary.
January 22, 2026 at 5:35 PM
The Gathering is the original Pilot film and is part of the whole story & should be watched IMHO. (Other people have started without it. So it CAN be done.)
In the Beginning is a “film” cobbling together bits of lore revealed throughout the series into a semi-coherent “prequel” which is unnecessary.
In the Beginning is a “film” cobbling together bits of lore revealed throughout the series into a semi-coherent “prequel” which is unnecessary.
Don’t watch any of the films. You’ll be tempted because the “core” story is so good. But anything other than seasons 1-4 (with the correct final episode) will tarnish it.
There’s some good SciFi in there but not good enough.
Sorry to butt in but I feel strongly about this. 2/2
There’s some good SciFi in there but not good enough.
Sorry to butt in but I feel strongly about this. 2/2
January 22, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Don’t watch any of the films. You’ll be tempted because the “core” story is so good. But anything other than seasons 1-4 (with the correct final episode) will tarnish it.
There’s some good SciFi in there but not good enough.
Sorry to butt in but I feel strongly about this. 2/2
There’s some good SciFi in there but not good enough.
Sorry to butt in but I feel strongly about this. 2/2
PLEASE - with Babylon 5 watch Seasons 1 -4. When you get to the end of Season 4 DON’T watch the last episode (The Deconstruction of Falling Stars?) watch the last episode of Season 5 instead (Sleeping the Light?) which was filmed as the last episode of season 4.
Don’t watch Season 5. 1/2
Don’t watch Season 5. 1/2
January 22, 2026 at 5:27 PM
PLEASE - with Babylon 5 watch Seasons 1 -4. When you get to the end of Season 4 DON’T watch the last episode (The Deconstruction of Falling Stars?) watch the last episode of Season 5 instead (Sleeping the Light?) which was filmed as the last episode of season 4.
Don’t watch Season 5. 1/2
Don’t watch Season 5. 1/2
It’s an embarrassing memory which I was trying to share to own up to that embarrassment. I carry it with me. I didn’t mean to celebrate it but I’ve come to accept it.
You’re right to chide. I sometimes say the wrong thing & one of things I appreciate about it here is you will all pull me up on it.
You’re right to chide. I sometimes say the wrong thing & one of things I appreciate about it here is you will all pull me up on it.
January 22, 2026 at 5:20 PM
It’s an embarrassing memory which I was trying to share to own up to that embarrassment. I carry it with me. I didn’t mean to celebrate it but I’ve come to accept it.
You’re right to chide. I sometimes say the wrong thing & one of things I appreciate about it here is you will all pull me up on it.
You’re right to chide. I sometimes say the wrong thing & one of things I appreciate about it here is you will all pull me up on it.
This play a LOT better than it sounds.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/2...
I’ve even spotted Chris offering this at an upcoming convention. (AireCon, maybe?)
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/2...
I’ve even spotted Chris offering this at an upcoming convention. (AireCon, maybe?)
Is It a Plane!? RPG Core Book - Psychic Cactus Games | DriveThruRPG
The comic book role-playing game that replaces dice rolls with doodles!
Draw your heroic feats... BEFORE TIME RUNS OUT!
Play is fast and frenetic. Players act simultaneously! Lay down your panels, cr...
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January 22, 2026 at 5:16 PM
This play a LOT better than it sounds.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/2...
I’ve even spotted Chris offering this at an upcoming convention. (AireCon, maybe?)
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/2...
I’ve even spotted Chris offering this at an upcoming convention. (AireCon, maybe?)
Do I HAVE to take part? You’ve said nice things about my stuff (and me) in the past and that’s enough.
January 22, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Do I HAVE to take part? You’ve said nice things about my stuff (and me) in the past and that’s enough.
I’ve only scratched the surface of that here. (Good comms, apposite rewards etc.)
Also everything you do towards organising the various GarriCons (along with Elaine, Dom and one or more others?)
You’ve made my life and the life of so many other people immeasurably better.
Thank You.
Also everything you do towards organising the various GarriCons (along with Elaine, Dom and one or more others?)
You’ve made my life and the life of so many other people immeasurably better.
Thank You.
January 22, 2026 at 4:17 PM
I’ve only scratched the surface of that here. (Good comms, apposite rewards etc.)
Also everything you do towards organising the various GarriCons (along with Elaine, Dom and one or more others?)
You’ve made my life and the life of so many other people immeasurably better.
Thank You.
Also everything you do towards organising the various GarriCons (along with Elaine, Dom and one or more others?)
You’ve made my life and the life of so many other people immeasurably better.
Thank You.
I’ll say this once in the open and not bang on about it too much. I think (hope) I’ve said it emails.
Thank you for all you do on and for the convention scene in this country. I think it’s become obvious that I’ve become a bit of a fan boy about the way you organise the TTRPGs at AireCon. 1/2
Thank you for all you do on and for the convention scene in this country. I think it’s become obvious that I’ve become a bit of a fan boy about the way you organise the TTRPGs at AireCon. 1/2
January 22, 2026 at 4:17 PM
I’ll say this once in the open and not bang on about it too much. I think (hope) I’ve said it emails.
Thank you for all you do on and for the convention scene in this country. I think it’s become obvious that I’ve become a bit of a fan boy about the way you organise the TTRPGs at AireCon. 1/2
Thank you for all you do on and for the convention scene in this country. I think it’s become obvious that I’ve become a bit of a fan boy about the way you organise the TTRPGs at AireCon. 1/2
…I was doing a riff on the Agatha Christie thing (And then there was one? 10 Little Indians?) where character were being killed off one by one on the trek back to the Mega City. (Why do you think the Tank crashed?) A PSI judge would’ve identified the killer too easily. 2/2
January 22, 2026 at 3:58 PM
…I was doing a riff on the Agatha Christie thing (And then there was one? 10 Little Indians?) where character were being killed off one by one on the trek back to the Mega City. (Why do you think the Tank crashed?) A PSI judge would’ve identified the killer too easily. 2/2
I know I’ve posted this elsewhere.
The BBC does Newsround and BBC Bytesize. They post news on TikTok which is accessed by teenagers.
They should be asked/empowered/paid to develop a Social Media platform specifically for young people in the UK.
The BBC does Newsround and BBC Bytesize. They post news on TikTok which is accessed by teenagers.
They should be asked/empowered/paid to develop a Social Media platform specifically for young people in the UK.
January 22, 2026 at 3:50 PM
I know I’ve posted this elsewhere.
The BBC does Newsround and BBC Bytesize. They post news on TikTok which is accessed by teenagers.
They should be asked/empowered/paid to develop a Social Media platform specifically for young people in the UK.
The BBC does Newsround and BBC Bytesize. They post news on TikTok which is accessed by teenagers.
They should be asked/empowered/paid to develop a Social Media platform specifically for young people in the UK.
We have all learnt so much, eh?
January 22, 2026 at 1:36 PM
We have all learnt so much, eh?
& that’s ANOTHER thing. There’s an email for the TTRPG zone but I can’t see any other contact emails on the site.
I bet one of the organisers is reading this and I probably won’t hear back now.
But here I am willing to spend my money to go to events to Referee TTRPGs. Why is it so hard?
9/fin
I bet one of the organisers is reading this and I probably won’t hear back now.
But here I am willing to spend my money to go to events to Referee TTRPGs. Why is it so hard?
9/fin
January 22, 2026 at 1:35 PM
& that’s ANOTHER thing. There’s an email for the TTRPG zone but I can’t see any other contact emails on the site.
I bet one of the organisers is reading this and I probably won’t hear back now.
But here I am willing to spend my money to go to events to Referee TTRPGs. Why is it so hard?
9/fin
I bet one of the organisers is reading this and I probably won’t hear back now.
But here I am willing to spend my money to go to events to Referee TTRPGs. Why is it so hard?
9/fin
But I’ve decided to lean into my addiction this year for one year. I’ll cut back & budget better next year. (There’s one con I’ve HAVE cut out in 2027. 💔) But I’m going wild in 2026.
So I’ve written to them asking for details on submitting games. Also letting them know I can offer other things.
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So I’ve written to them asking for details on submitting games. Also letting them know I can offer other things.
8
January 22, 2026 at 1:35 PM
But I’ve decided to lean into my addiction this year for one year. I’ll cut back & budget better next year. (There’s one con I’ve HAVE cut out in 2027. 💔) But I’m going wild in 2026.
So I’ve written to them asking for details on submitting games. Also letting them know I can offer other things.
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So I’ve written to them asking for details on submitting games. Also letting them know I can offer other things.
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Good web design.
Anyway, stop bigging up AireCon and back to Paradice:
So I don’t know what I’m getting. It’s on a few weeks away. Other red flags. Worthing is 4 hours, £50 on the train. (Seem to recall it’s that’s awkward, confusing Euston to St Pancras transfer.) Plus accomodation.
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Anyway, stop bigging up AireCon and back to Paradice:
So I don’t know what I’m getting. It’s on a few weeks away. Other red flags. Worthing is 4 hours, £50 on the train. (Seem to recall it’s that’s awkward, confusing Euston to St Pancras transfer.) Plus accomodation.
7
January 22, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Good web design.
Anyway, stop bigging up AireCon and back to Paradice:
So I don’t know what I’m getting. It’s on a few weeks away. Other red flags. Worthing is 4 hours, £50 on the train. (Seem to recall it’s that’s awkward, confusing Euston to St Pancras transfer.) Plus accomodation.
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Anyway, stop bigging up AireCon and back to Paradice:
So I don’t know what I’m getting. It’s on a few weeks away. Other red flags. Worthing is 4 hours, £50 on the train. (Seem to recall it’s that’s awkward, confusing Euston to St Pancras transfer.) Plus accomodation.
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& they have clear advice and a clear structure. (I’ve actually kept the game descriptions Airecon forced me to write to use for other conventions because they’re so thorough).
& I know the games are thoroughly vetted before going up on the web-site.
& they look bloody good when they go up.
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& I know the games are thoroughly vetted before going up on the web-site.
& they look bloody good when they go up.
6
January 22, 2026 at 1:25 PM
& they have clear advice and a clear structure. (I’ve actually kept the game descriptions Airecon forced me to write to use for other conventions because they’re so thorough).
& I know the games are thoroughly vetted before going up on the web-site.
& they look bloody good when they go up.
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& I know the games are thoroughly vetted before going up on the web-site.
& they look bloody good when they go up.
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I’m being a bit blunt in these posts so I’ll say it doesn’t seem as much or as interesting (to me) as some other cons.
Now, I’m a hypocrite. I moaned about conventions like Airecon asking for games to be submitted MONTHS in advance (right @firstage.bsky.social ) but I’d rather have that.
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Now, I’m a hypocrite. I moaned about conventions like Airecon asking for games to be submitted MONTHS in advance (right @firstage.bsky.social ) but I’d rather have that.
5
January 22, 2026 at 1:25 PM
I’m being a bit blunt in these posts so I’ll say it doesn’t seem as much or as interesting (to me) as some other cons.
Now, I’m a hypocrite. I moaned about conventions like Airecon asking for games to be submitted MONTHS in advance (right @firstage.bsky.social ) but I’d rather have that.
5
Now, I’m a hypocrite. I moaned about conventions like Airecon asking for games to be submitted MONTHS in advance (right @firstage.bsky.social ) but I’d rather have that.
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