First off, a new batch of Shroomsday concept stuff (from Chapter 2) is in this week's Patreon post, so go check that out. The character bios section has also received an update!

Also, check out the Pride Collab I took part in. So many rainbows... (and notifications!)

Back to the main topic of this post; the 2025 NG Meetup in London!

For me, going to London is nothing too remarkable given my relative proximity to it, but the reason for going certainly was. Many faces from last year's Dublin meet, such as @Snackers, @GuardiasVA, @matt-likes-swords (thanks for the EBF Steam keys!), @HenryEYES and @Aalasteir were there, along with plenty of new mugs, including @UnculturedMutt, @JTBPreston, @MackleNG, @F1Krazy @littlbox and of course Matt of @eddsworld fame!

(guess who's holding the flag at top-right!)

Along with the usual meeting and greeting, plenty of stickers were exchanged. Even after this year, I still have a handful of Dublin stickers left, but still, everyone received not one but TWO whole (albeit tiny) stickers!

(we brits love our self-deprecation)

As well as stickers, sketches were also exchanged; this was my first time properly taking part in a draw circle! My only regret was using my A5 sketchbook instead of the A4 one I brought along too (along with a third pocket-sized one!).

Thank you @CappyCat, @GuyHitchens, @MustyyYew, @KooliozArt, @Hako, @Roposhipin, @Imprez, @GloryBoy, @bbqsetti, @DeeDotNG, @hollaartyourboy, Kenzie 2.0 (couldn't find your NG link in the discord), @Lexonimous, @Snackers, @GuardiasVA and @HenryEYES for making their mark, and for allowing me to return the favour!

(yes, there's a loss there)

All in all, a very fun day with some very fun people. Alas, there were some who were unable to make the trip for whatever reason, @MKMaffo among them. She was with us in spirit though (by which I mean smiley face pins some of us wore!).

Thank you for having me, and hopefully we get to congregate (no pun intended) again in future! (NG meet in Leeds, anyone?)

-Chaz