John Bultena🧙♂️🔮 ➡️OrcaCon
@onlyplaywizards.com
📖UC Merced writing professor & TTRPG Educator
🎧More Than Metal podcast
🚀 @AbraxasPrecipic.bsky.social #TheExpanse #RPG
👕 @CauldronNTower.bsky.social
📚Academic Librarian
🎼Vinyl collector
📝Dysgraphic
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🎧More Than Metal podcast
🚀 @AbraxasPrecipic.bsky.social #TheExpanse #RPG
👕 @CauldronNTower.bsky.social
📚Academic Librarian
🎼Vinyl collector
📝Dysgraphic
linktr.ee/onlyplaywizards
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Greetings new followers & members of Blue Sky!
I am John aka OnlyPlayWizards
Currently I:
Teach courses exclusively on TTRPGs at UC Merced
Run @abraxasprecipic.bsky.social The Expanse RPG Actual Play
Proprietor of @cauldronntower.bsky.social for the RPG minded
An avid collector of vinyl
I am John aka OnlyPlayWizards
Currently I:
Teach courses exclusively on TTRPGs at UC Merced
Run @abraxasprecipic.bsky.social The Expanse RPG Actual Play
Proprietor of @cauldronntower.bsky.social for the RPG minded
An avid collector of vinyl
#nowspinning Spirits Burning & Michael Moorcock - The End of All Songs-Part II
Continuing the mutltiversal trek of space.
#vinyl #spiritsburning #michaelmoorcock #Discogs
Continuing the mutltiversal trek of space.
#vinyl #spiritsburning #michaelmoorcock #Discogs
January 15, 2026 at 4:13 AM
#nowspinning Spirits Burning & Michael Moorcock - The End of All Songs-Part II
Continuing the mutltiversal trek of space.
#vinyl #spiritsburning #michaelmoorcock #Discogs
Continuing the mutltiversal trek of space.
#vinyl #spiritsburning #michaelmoorcock #Discogs
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In the ‘70s, Silicon Valley entrepreneurs sold hardware.
In the ‘80s, they sold programs.
In the ‘90s, they sold dreams.
In the ‘00s, they sold disruptions.
In the ‘10s, they sold brands.
In the ‘20s, they have nothing left to sell but raw ambition & the vapors of what is now an old, old thing.
In the ‘80s, they sold programs.
In the ‘90s, they sold dreams.
In the ‘00s, they sold disruptions.
In the ‘10s, they sold brands.
In the ‘20s, they have nothing left to sell but raw ambition & the vapors of what is now an old, old thing.
January 14, 2026 at 11:48 PM
In the ‘70s, Silicon Valley entrepreneurs sold hardware.
In the ‘80s, they sold programs.
In the ‘90s, they sold dreams.
In the ‘00s, they sold disruptions.
In the ‘10s, they sold brands.
In the ‘20s, they have nothing left to sell but raw ambition & the vapors of what is now an old, old thing.
In the ‘80s, they sold programs.
In the ‘90s, they sold dreams.
In the ‘00s, they sold disruptions.
In the ‘10s, they sold brands.
In the ‘20s, they have nothing left to sell but raw ambition & the vapors of what is now an old, old thing.
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And here was the peak geekdom: playing #TheExpanse Board Game with a cast member from The Expanse. Brought my copy & got in an epic game with Jacob (UN), Donna (OPA) & Brian (MCR). I managed to pull a late victory as Protogen as our efforts to place our people in key positions went unnoticed.
January 12, 2026 at 7:32 PM
And here was the peak geekdom: playing #TheExpanse Board Game with a cast member from The Expanse. Brought my copy & got in an epic game with Jacob (UN), Donna (OPA) & Brian (MCR). I managed to pull a late victory as Protogen as our efforts to place our people in key positions went unnoticed.
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I did show off my mini painting skills at the paint & take. Gonna post the mini later. Was a good set up with high quality paints & solid selection of minis.
#miniatures #OrcaCon
#miniatures #OrcaCon
January 12, 2026 at 7:27 PM
I did show off my mini painting skills at the paint & take. Gonna post the mini later. Was a good set up with high quality paints & solid selection of minis.
#miniatures #OrcaCon
#miniatures #OrcaCon
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Got to introduce a game show host to a game show host.
Hadn't seen @ruelgaviola.com in years probably because he has been super busy! Got to introduce him to @jacobmundell.bsky.social Was cool to just hang with folks & see all sorts of games being played.
Hadn't seen @ruelgaviola.com in years probably because he has been super busy! Got to introduce him to @jacobmundell.bsky.social Was cool to just hang with folks & see all sorts of games being played.
January 12, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Got to introduce a game show host to a game show host.
Hadn't seen @ruelgaviola.com in years probably because he has been super busy! Got to introduce him to @jacobmundell.bsky.social Was cool to just hang with folks & see all sorts of games being played.
Hadn't seen @ruelgaviola.com in years probably because he has been super busy! Got to introduce him to @jacobmundell.bsky.social Was cool to just hang with folks & see all sorts of games being played.
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Finally got a chance to play in one of @stefanpokornydf.bsky.social AD&D 1E games. Glad I did. Certainly a nostalgic romp.
Also Sword shirt number 2 spotted at OrcaCon!
#TTRPG #DnD #RPG #miniatures #dwarvenforge
Also Sword shirt number 2 spotted at OrcaCon!
#TTRPG #DnD #RPG #miniatures #dwarvenforge
January 12, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Finally got a chance to play in one of @stefanpokornydf.bsky.social AD&D 1E games. Glad I did. Certainly a nostalgic romp.
Also Sword shirt number 2 spotted at OrcaCon!
#TTRPG #DnD #RPG #miniatures #dwarvenforge
Also Sword shirt number 2 spotted at OrcaCon!
#TTRPG #DnD #RPG #miniatures #dwarvenforge
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Got to play in a round of #TheExpanse #RPG at @orcacon.bsky.social Good time. Thought the GM, Liz, did a great. She even recognized me from @abraxasprecipic.bsky.social
One player even showed up in a Sword shirt! Excellent taste.
One player even showed up in a Sword shirt! Excellent taste.
January 12, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Got to play in a round of #TheExpanse #RPG at @orcacon.bsky.social Good time. Thought the GM, Liz, did a great. She even recognized me from @abraxasprecipic.bsky.social
One player even showed up in a Sword shirt! Excellent taste.
One player even showed up in a Sword shirt! Excellent taste.
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Some interesting insights from @carolinethegeek.bsky.social et al on the work of the Information School at University of Washington.
My friend in IS was very intrigued by this one.
My friend in IS was very intrigued by this one.
January 12, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Some interesting insights from @carolinethegeek.bsky.social et al on the work of the Information School at University of Washington.
My friend in IS was very intrigued by this one.
My friend in IS was very intrigued by this one.
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And my fourth @orcacon.bsky.social is in the books. Apprentice being invited to share games with others. Great folks & vibes. This year i focused on playing in others games instead of running. Glad I did.
January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
And my fourth @orcacon.bsky.social is in the books. Apprentice being invited to share games with others. Great folks & vibes. This year i focused on playing in others games instead of running. Glad I did.
Will probably include auto-tipping.
Snapping a QR code so you can order what type of ass beating they give you
January 14, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Will probably include auto-tipping.
#nowspinning Spirits Burning & Michael Moorcock - The End of All Songs-Part 1
Fuck this place, let's go to space.
#vinyl #spiritsburning #michaelmoorcock #Discogs
Fuck this place, let's go to space.
#vinyl #spiritsburning #michaelmoorcock #Discogs
January 14, 2026 at 2:31 AM
#nowspinning Spirits Burning & Michael Moorcock - The End of All Songs-Part 1
Fuck this place, let's go to space.
#vinyl #spiritsburning #michaelmoorcock #Discogs
Fuck this place, let's go to space.
#vinyl #spiritsburning #michaelmoorcock #Discogs
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January 13, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Painted up this guy at OrcaCon as part of their paint & take. Pretty happy with it for not having my normal tools/setup. Reminds me a lot of the herglic from Star Wars.
#OrcaCon #miniatures
#OrcaCon #miniatures
January 13, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Painted up this guy at OrcaCon as part of their paint & take. Pretty happy with it for not having my normal tools/setup. Reminds me a lot of the herglic from Star Wars.
#OrcaCon #miniatures
#OrcaCon #miniatures
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I am a special guest this weekend at the Philadelphia Area Gaming Expo. I'll be running some games, doing some seminars, and playing a live D&D Eberron game alongside Keith Baker, Jenn Ellis, Andreas Lundström, and other guests. Come on down!
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January 13, 2026 at 9:10 PM
I am a special guest this weekend at the Philadelphia Area Gaming Expo. I'll be running some games, doing some seminars, and playing a live D&D Eberron game alongside Keith Baker, Jenn Ellis, Andreas Lundström, and other guests. Come on down!
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This ruling protects voters and local election officials from political overreach that would have made our elections less fair, not more secure. I will continue to ensure elections in our state are free, fair, and accessible to all voters.
www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...
www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...
Federal judge blocks Trump election executive order in WA, Oregon
SEATTLE – A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to assert federal control over elections in Washington and Oregon.
www.spokesman.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:34 AM
This ruling protects voters and local election officials from political overreach that would have made our elections less fair, not more secure. I will continue to ensure elections in our state are free, fair, and accessible to all voters.
www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...
www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...
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Apparently this is just a Miscast stan account now.
youtu.be/Vho5QyLbLX4?...
Looking for sweet old-school character art? @hodagrpg.bsky.social is your guy. Looking for something more somber and haunted? @perplexingruins.bsky.social has you covered.
I should really make some of these.
youtu.be/Vho5QyLbLX4?...
Looking for sweet old-school character art? @hodagrpg.bsky.social is your guy. Looking for something more somber and haunted? @perplexingruins.bsky.social has you covered.
I should really make some of these.
No WAIT I want D&D art like THIS
YouTube video by Trent Holbrook
youtu.be
January 13, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Apparently this is just a Miscast stan account now.
youtu.be/Vho5QyLbLX4?...
Looking for sweet old-school character art? @hodagrpg.bsky.social is your guy. Looking for something more somber and haunted? @perplexingruins.bsky.social has you covered.
I should really make some of these.
youtu.be/Vho5QyLbLX4?...
Looking for sweet old-school character art? @hodagrpg.bsky.social is your guy. Looking for something more somber and haunted? @perplexingruins.bsky.social has you covered.
I should really make some of these.
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Today’s QUESTION OF THE DAY is a video game one.
What four classic video games to you find yourself replaying no matter how old they are?
These are mine:
What four classic video games to you find yourself replaying no matter how old they are?
These are mine:
January 12, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Today’s QUESTION OF THE DAY is a video game one.
What four classic video games to you find yourself replaying no matter how old they are?
These are mine:
What four classic video games to you find yourself replaying no matter how old they are?
These are mine:
And my fourth @orcacon.bsky.social is in the books. Apprentice being invited to share games with others. Great folks & vibes. This year i focused on playing in others games instead of running. Glad I did.
January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
And my fourth @orcacon.bsky.social is in the books. Apprentice being invited to share games with others. Great folks & vibes. This year i focused on playing in others games instead of running. Glad I did.
Visited my dad in Washington. Good time, chatting and eating some delicious food.
January 12, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Visited my dad in Washington. Good time, chatting and eating some delicious food.
Today’s QUESTION OF THE DAY is a video game one.
What four classic video games to you find yourself replaying no matter how old they are?
These are mine:
What four classic video games to you find yourself replaying no matter how old they are?
These are mine:
January 12, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Today’s QUESTION OF THE DAY is a video game one.
What four classic video games to you find yourself replaying no matter how old they are?
These are mine:
What four classic video games to you find yourself replaying no matter how old they are?
These are mine:
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This, by the way, is one of the places the political push for "public syllabi" goes: Even more people who literally do not understand what they're trying to evaluate almost certainly using LLM's to ask "is this stuff transgender or DEI" & then making administrative decisions based on that output.
1. Texas A&M has banned a philosophy teacher from teaching Plato because it has "gender ideology" in it.
The banning stems from excerpts from Plato’s Aristophanes’ Myth of the Split Humans and Diotima’s Ladder of Love.
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The banning stems from excerpts from Plato’s Aristophanes’ Myth of the Split Humans and Diotima’s Ladder of Love.
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Texas A&M Bans Philosophy Prof. From Teaching Plato Because of "Gender Ideology"
“Silencing 2,500-year-old ideas from one of the world’s most influential thinkers betrays the mission of higher education.”
www.erininthemorning.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:18 PM
This, by the way, is one of the places the political push for "public syllabi" goes: Even more people who literally do not understand what they're trying to evaluate almost certainly using LLM's to ask "is this stuff transgender or DEI" & then making administrative decisions based on that output.
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Elon Musk has not made the world a better place.
"Hours after an ICE agent killed the mother of three, Elon Musk’s chatbot was undressing her."
In one of the most appalling developments of past day, Elon Musk's AI chatbot desecrated Renee Nicole Good's body. That's in addition to harassing women and sexually exploiting minors. By @katieherchenroeder.bsky.social
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
January 8, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Elon Musk has not made the world a better place.
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data seems to match this theory
January 8, 2026 at 5:11 AM
data seems to match this theory
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We are an MLIS capstone team working with the GAMER Group at the University of Washington seeking input on how TTRPG players find games, or want to find games. If you are a TTRPG player, designer, or both, please consider taking our research survey: uwashington.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
TTRPG Cataloging and Metadata Survey
This survey is a part of an MLIS Capstone project aiming to improve the ways we can catalog and search for Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs). Results from this survey will be used to improve the pr...
uwashington.qualtrics.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
We are an MLIS capstone team working with the GAMER Group at the University of Washington seeking input on how TTRPG players find games, or want to find games. If you are a TTRPG player, designer, or both, please consider taking our research survey: uwashington.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...