#obaws
I've just about recovered from the Con Crud I picked up at Owlbear and Wizards Staff so I did a little write up of the weekend. Should come as no surprise that it fantastic #OBaWS2026

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Owlbear and Wizards Staff Con 2026
I really can’t believe it’s a year since OBaWS 2025, that event is still fresh in my mind.
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September 13, 2026 at 7:20 PM
In the latest episode of my appliances choosing convention weekends to cause issues, the mysterious smell when we got home from OBaWS has been dealt with via a full cleaning of the fridge, inside, outside and underneath. An upsetting experience for all concerned.
September 7, 2026 at 6:52 PM
had a marvellous time at #OBaWS got to play comrades , sentinels, helvetica (?), cheat your own adventure and have some great catch ups thanks @matthewbroome.bsky.social for organising and everyone who gm’d , played or chatted w me
September 6, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Home from #OBaWS. Six games over three days. Played three, ran three. Lovely. Tired now.
September 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
4/4

Lastly #OBAWS Cypher System climbers were rescued, all joined troop 33 & a lahar (a fast-moving, destructive mix of water, volcanic ash, & rock debris surging down the slopes of a volcano) was escaped. Sterling efforts by @orlanth.bsky.social Thomas, Hannah, Chris & Jimbo in First Responders.
September 6, 2026 at 3:55 PM
3/4

Thanks also to the late nighters when Thomas, Max and @dailydwarf.eurosky.social took on and completed the Poisoned Soup escape room with 1m13s to spare, I bet victory tasted better than the soup! Cthulhu Hack proving again its my go to pulp, con one-shot Cthulhu sweet spot. #OBAWS
September 6, 2026 at 3:55 PM
2/4

Big thanks to @davepaters.bsky.social Angus @cottonmouthmcr.bsky.social @filmfan68.bsky.social and Darran for coming up with a rescue plan that J R Sebastian would have been proud of in Blade Runner Replicant Rebellion. Action and comedy in equal measure. #OBAWS
September 6, 2026 at 3:55 PM
1/4

Weird feeling after #OBAWS it feels like I did too much and didn't do enough

FOMO of missing out on Saturday evening & Sunday morning, but it felt like my brain got a bit squished with running 3 games in 2 days

Decompressed and recovered with a stellar @thetweedmeister.bsky.social Trail game
September 6, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Here you go @fenrisgames.com - footage of Owlbear in action. You can play Spot The Grogs! #OBaWS

Thanks again to @matthewbroome.bsky.social who can only be glimpsed very briefly in this rather shonky walkthrough!
September 6, 2026 at 3:06 PM
On the final short bit of my journey back from OBaWS. Tired, social reserves empty but happy.

And now, I've got to go make nice at a family get together when all I want is a bit of peace and a cuddle with H+M.

Boo!
September 6, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Much love to all the #OBAWS gang
September 5, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Fantastic day of gaming at Owlbear! Vast amounts of carnage, a delightful time was had by all! #OBaWS
September 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Happy #OBaWS weekend to everyone attending. I hope you have a magical time enjoying high adventure with chums 😊🙏🏻.
September 5, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Another outing for The Wall of Heroes, today at #OBaWS... Friends gone, but not forgotten.
September 5, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Jephson Gardens in the morning sunshine. #OBaWS
September 5, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Had a lovely afternoon with the Grogs! Early night now in preparation for all day gaming tomorrow. Too many people to tag and too many people that I didn't spend enough time chatting with, but hopefully I can remediate that over the weekend #OBaWS
September 4, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Ahoy OBaWS & Tabletop Scotland attendees! Circumstances dictate that I'm not at either event so please post lots of pictures so I can at least see what's going on.

Cheers! 😊
September 4, 2026 at 3:45 PM
#GoodAfternoon! Tis Friday, and #TravelBuddy #Squidge & #CplCarrot are off on an adventure, seeking an Owlbear & Wizard's Staff, no less. #OBaWs, here we come!
September 4, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Don't remind me! Between OBaWS, Tabletop Scotland and various US events I'm having a very lonely weekend plus my sister's under the weather today so can't fetch me any shopping and I'm running out of some things 🙄

I'll join the Mitchester IF I'm still awake - things have changed since my 1am days!
September 4, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Just about to meander towards The Royal Pug in search of gamers! Anybody there already? #OBaWS
September 4, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Leamington Spa thought it had escaped.
Leamington Spa was wrong.
The Angels are on their way to Owlbear.
#OBaWS #GrudHelpUsAll
September 4, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Thanks Jim. I only ran Bearcats the once after doing a load of prep for it! I created the map by printing it onto six A4 cardboard sheets, then laminated and stuck them together. I'd be happy to pass it all over to you at OBaWS this weekend as I'm not likely to run it again, would save you some time
September 2, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Huzzah - everything printed I think for OBaWS - only B&W because colour printer is playing up and needs a clean. But I can relax and think about untimely deaths for the players - there could be some amazing ones!!
September 1, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Lady Edwina Currie is one of the PCs in my OBaWS Men from NUNCLE game
September 1, 2026 at 6:37 AM