A list of freak games, in randomized order, released in 2025 that I played and enjoyed.
This is a short essay on the first episode of the Pluto (2023) anime.
First, I’ll present evidence for the robot Brau1589 being an allusion to the Titan Prometheus from Greek mythology. Then, I’ll discuss my thoughts on what “fire” Brau1589 may have stolen from the gods, who the “gods” may be and who Brau1589 may have given the “fire” to. Finally, I’ll present some open questions that this allusion raises.
Most of the tabletop RPG systems that I’m familiar with are gathering together today to party like it’s 2025 and they’ve all brought something to the table (my brain).
In no particular order, here’s a show and tell of the most interesting mechanics from TTRPG systems that I’ve played and/or ran in the past few years.
Running a tabletop RPG campaign is always a learning experience. In this post, I’ll share insights from my recent campaign, the Labyrinth of the Blue Gorgon, and the lessons I learned as a GM.
This website has existed in some form or another since Tuesday, October 10th 2017 (that was 7 years, 3 months and 11 days ago at the time of writing this)… It’s been a long time coming, I’ve got an about me page now. Check it out!
A tier list of the UFO 50 games I played in 2024 (from most fun to least fun).
A list of games, in randomized order, released in 2024 that I played and enjoyed.
Welcome!
My name is Bill Tyros, though you might know me online as strategineer. I’m a software engineer by trade (CV in English, CV in French), with a lifelong love for sharing my thoughts through my writing.
Here on my website, I usually post about my favorite hobbies: video gaming, reading, and—most recently—tabletop roleplaying.
I’m always happy to chat about art, tabletop roleplaying or anything else. Feel free to reach out:
@strategineerThanks for stopping by, and I hope you enjoy exploring the site!
I’ve lived in Laval, a cozy city near Montreal (Quebec, Canada), ever since I arrived on the scene in the early ’90s. I’m fluent in English and French.
Writing, gaming and reading have been my passions for as long as I can remember. Initially, they offered an escape from life’s rougher edges.
Over the years, I’ve begun engaging with games and media more broadly through a more critical lens—an approach that’s led to more meaningful experiences and conversations.