John Ossoway
@ottomancer.bsky.social
Defending the frontier against Xur and the Ko-Dan armada. Designer, illustrator, writer, developer. Lover of Design, Type, Music, RPGs, Lego, scifi. Biodegradable.
My work: https://www.ragingtrifle.com/
My work: https://www.ragingtrifle.com/
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John Ossoway
@ottomancer.bsky.social
· Feb 13
The 13 Demons of Akuma Saizo by ottomancer
A downloadable adventure for the RONIN RPG
ottomancer.itch.io
I promised myself I’d work on some of my own projects while freelancing this time around, so with that in mind, here’s THE 13 DEMONS OF AKUMA SAIZO.
A 28 page adventure for RONIN. By me. For you.
Hope you like it. :-)
ottomancer.itch.io/the-13-demon...
A 28 page adventure for RONIN. By me. For you.
Hope you like it. :-)
ottomancer.itch.io/the-13-demon...
Part two of my Cthulhu Far From Rome campaign, this time with my regular Tuesday night group. So much fun was had we lost track of time.
"Lucky the dog tries to save the hostage and leaps at the guard's throat!" "He's wearing armour, Lucky doesn't stand a chance!" (rolls dice)...
"Lucky the dog tries to save the hostage and leaps at the guard's throat!" "He's wearing armour, Lucky doesn't stand a chance!" (rolls dice)...
February 10, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Part two of my Cthulhu Far From Rome campaign, this time with my regular Tuesday night group. So much fun was had we lost track of time.
"Lucky the dog tries to save the hostage and leaps at the guard's throat!" "He's wearing armour, Lucky doesn't stand a chance!" (rolls dice)...
"Lucky the dog tries to save the hostage and leaps at the guard's throat!" "He's wearing armour, Lucky doesn't stand a chance!" (rolls dice)...
Today I am listening to all of Nine Inch Nails back catalogue while coding because that's where my brain is at. It reminds me of playing Quake. Currently in the first half of The Fragile. I forgot how powerful We're In This Together Now is. 😵💫
February 9, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Today I am listening to all of Nine Inch Nails back catalogue while coding because that's where my brain is at. It reminds me of playing Quake. Currently in the first half of The Fragile. I forgot how powerful We're In This Together Now is. 😵💫
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I made a map of 3.4 million Bluesky users - see if you can find yourself!
bluesky-map.theo.io
I've seen some similar projects, but IMO this seems to better capture some of the fine-grained detail
bluesky-map.theo.io
I've seen some similar projects, but IMO this seems to better capture some of the fine-grained detail
Bluesky Map
Interactive map of 3.4 million Bluesky users, visualised by their follower pattern.
bluesky-map.theo.io
February 8, 2026 at 10:59 PM
I made a map of 3.4 million Bluesky users - see if you can find yourself!
bluesky-map.theo.io
I've seen some similar projects, but IMO this seems to better capture some of the fine-grained detail
bluesky-map.theo.io
I've seen some similar projects, but IMO this seems to better capture some of the fine-grained detail
I used to love getting the Secret Meeting zine in the post. Found them all while having a sort out and ended up reading them all. 😅
February 8, 2026 at 4:14 PM
I used to love getting the Secret Meeting zine in the post. Found them all while having a sort out and ended up reading them all. 😅
At my mum's, and she pulls out a box and says "I have something here for you. Your dad would've wanted you to have this.." unfortunately it wasn't a lightsabre, it's his old safety razor. Not the bladed weapon I was hoping for. 🤣
February 8, 2026 at 1:10 PM
At my mum's, and she pulls out a box and says "I have something here for you. Your dad would've wanted you to have this.." unfortunately it wasn't a lightsabre, it's his old safety razor. Not the bladed weapon I was hoping for. 🤣
Watched Minority Report for the first time in about 15 years. It holds up really well, Spielberg's direction and William's score are both spot on. Something a bit Hitchcock about the whole affair, the music definitely channels North By North West.
February 7, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Watched Minority Report for the first time in about 15 years. It holds up really well, Spielberg's direction and William's score are both spot on. Something a bit Hitchcock about the whole affair, the music definitely channels North By North West.
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My favorite artifact in the "you don't need AI to do art" discourse is, of course, screenwriter Dan O'Bannon's sketch of the facehugger to explain it to Giger.
February 7, 2026 at 6:39 PM
My favorite artifact in the "you don't need AI to do art" discourse is, of course, screenwriter Dan O'Bannon's sketch of the facehugger to explain it to Giger.
Still deliberating over what to run at the sci-fi convention North Star in May. I was going to run Star Wars but there's ready at least 3 on offer. So, it's a sort of sequel to the Dune investigation game I ran last time, or some faced-paced Alien? 🤔
February 7, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Still deliberating over what to run at the sci-fi convention North Star in May. I was going to run Star Wars but there's ready at least 3 on offer. So, it's a sort of sequel to the Dune investigation game I ran last time, or some faced-paced Alien? 🤔
I've always loved the worlds created by Paul McAuley in his books. The setup in Something Coming Through feels ripe for a RPG. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somethi...
Something Coming Through - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
February 7, 2026 at 10:38 AM
I've always loved the worlds created by Paul McAuley in his books. The setup in Something Coming Through feels ripe for a RPG. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somethi...
February on the Lost Films of Hollywood calendar is Men in Black starring Abbott and Costello.
February 7, 2026 at 8:43 AM
February on the Lost Films of Hollywood calendar is Men in Black starring Abbott and Costello.
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GM: Charisma check.
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
February 7, 2026 at 5:01 AM
GM: Charisma check.
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
The new Muppet Show on Disney+ is a lot of fun. They've managed to capture the magic. I wasn't prepared for Sabrina Carpenter and Kermit the Frog singing Islands In The Stream. Wonderful stuff. 😍
February 6, 2026 at 9:27 PM
The new Muppet Show on Disney+ is a lot of fun. They've managed to capture the magic. I wasn't prepared for Sabrina Carpenter and Kermit the Frog singing Islands In The Stream. Wonderful stuff. 😍
A timely and rather wonderful piece of live theatre performed by Sir Ian McKellen on The Late Show. The whole interview is brilliant, but his rendition of this speech from Sir Thomas Moore. Perfection.
youtu.be/2l2RqzVG4ag?...
youtu.be/2l2RqzVG4ag?...
"There's Nothing I Enjoy More Than Acting In The Theater" - Ian McKellen EXTENDED INTERVIEW
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
youtu.be
February 6, 2026 at 7:21 PM
A timely and rather wonderful piece of live theatre performed by Sir Ian McKellen on The Late Show. The whole interview is brilliant, but his rendition of this speech from Sir Thomas Moore. Perfection.
youtu.be/2l2RqzVG4ag?...
youtu.be/2l2RqzVG4ag?...
A night out with my uncle Alan's best mate Phil tonight. Really good to see him. Plus I found out what really happened that night after they saw Zappa play at the Apollo in 1979! But that's a story for another time. 😅
February 5, 2026 at 10:46 PM
A night out with my uncle Alan's best mate Phil tonight. Really good to see him. Plus I found out what really happened that night after they saw Zappa play at the Apollo in 1979! But that's a story for another time. 😅
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You know I have a writing deadline because instead of writing, I just googled “do some people have bigger eyes than others or do they just have smaller heads?”
February 5, 2026 at 5:59 PM
You know I have a writing deadline because instead of writing, I just googled “do some people have bigger eyes than others or do they just have smaller heads?”
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Important February Dates.
2 Groundhog Day
2 Groundhog Day
3 HALFWAY THROUGH WINTER
4 Soup Day
6 Work Naked Day
9 Pizza Day
14 Book Giving Day
17 Random Act of Kindness Day
17 Pancake Day
18 Wine Day
26 Toast Day
27 Polar Bear Day
28 Public Sleeping Day
2 Groundhog Day
2 Groundhog Day
3 HALFWAY THROUGH WINTER
4 Soup Day
6 Work Naked Day
9 Pizza Day
14 Book Giving Day
17 Random Act of Kindness Day
17 Pancake Day
18 Wine Day
26 Toast Day
27 Polar Bear Day
28 Public Sleeping Day
February 1, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Important February Dates.
2 Groundhog Day
2 Groundhog Day
3 HALFWAY THROUGH WINTER
4 Soup Day
6 Work Naked Day
9 Pizza Day
14 Book Giving Day
17 Random Act of Kindness Day
17 Pancake Day
18 Wine Day
26 Toast Day
27 Polar Bear Day
28 Public Sleeping Day
2 Groundhog Day
2 Groundhog Day
3 HALFWAY THROUGH WINTER
4 Soup Day
6 Work Naked Day
9 Pizza Day
14 Book Giving Day
17 Random Act of Kindness Day
17 Pancake Day
18 Wine Day
26 Toast Day
27 Polar Bear Day
28 Public Sleeping Day
(Ongoing) teenage crush.
February 1, 2026 at 11:13 AM
(Ongoing) teenage crush.
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Evri work on quantum principles: they can tell you the velocity of your parcel, or its position, but never both.
If they say it's on its way, they've no idea where it is.
If they know where it is, its stuck somewhere and not moving.
If they say it's on its way, they've no idea where it is.
If they know where it is, its stuck somewhere and not moving.
January 31, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Evri work on quantum principles: they can tell you the velocity of your parcel, or its position, but never both.
If they say it's on its way, they've no idea where it is.
If they know where it is, its stuck somewhere and not moving.
If they say it's on its way, they've no idea where it is.
If they know where it is, its stuck somewhere and not moving.
In the latest episode of Unconventional GMs, I play Noburu the Seer, in my adventure for the Ronin RPG titled 'The 13 Demons of Akuma Saizo.' Apocalyptic Kurosawa in full effect! Check it out. 😊
Not one, not two, but THIRTEEN demons must be faced by our heroes in our latest #TTRPG #ActualPlay of @slightlyrecklessgames.com Ronin, featuring the beauty in death, a blood-drinking katana, and all in just under 2 hours of #OneShot excitement - check it out!
youtu.be/JFIpilO97Is?...
youtu.be/JFIpilO97Is?...
Ronin : One Shot | The 13 Demons of Akuma Saizo | Actual Play
YouTube video by Unconventional GMs
youtu.be
January 31, 2026 at 6:20 PM
In the latest episode of Unconventional GMs, I play Noburu the Seer, in my adventure for the Ronin RPG titled 'The 13 Demons of Akuma Saizo.' Apocalyptic Kurosawa in full effect! Check it out. 😊
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1st gig of the year done. The marvelous Half Man Half Biscuit with @ottomancer.bsky.social and @spikerello.bsky.social . As is standard, we did end up next to "film the gig with flash on" nobhead, but a good gig none the less.
January 30, 2026 at 11:34 PM
1st gig of the year done. The marvelous Half Man Half Biscuit with @ottomancer.bsky.social and @spikerello.bsky.social . As is standard, we did end up next to "film the gig with flash on" nobhead, but a good gig none the less.
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The AI agent once called ClawdBot is enchanting tech elites, but its security vulnerabilities highlight systemic problems with AI.
Silicon Valley’s Favorite New AI Agent Has Serious Security Flaws
The AI agent once called ClawdBot is enchanting tech elites, but its security vulnerabilities highlight systemic problems with AI.
www.404media.co
January 30, 2026 at 5:15 PM
The AI agent once called ClawdBot is enchanting tech elites, but its security vulnerabilities highlight systemic problems with AI.
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Politicians explaining things clearly?! It’ll never catch on
The City’s Budget is our future. And you deserve to know how it works.
January 30, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Politicians explaining things clearly?! It’ll never catch on
I've registered for North Star Con. I can't decided whether to bring the Star Wars game I ran at Grogmeet earlier this month, or finish my Alien RPG game 'The Omega Doctrine'. 🤔
January 30, 2026 at 4:18 PM
I've registered for North Star Con. I can't decided whether to bring the Star Wars game I ran at Grogmeet earlier this month, or finish my Alien RPG game 'The Omega Doctrine'. 🤔
Watching Dune Part 2 again. This opening scene is so good.
January 30, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Watching Dune Part 2 again. This opening scene is so good.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:20 PM