Doug Pirko
@waiwode.bsky.social
ttrpg GM/player without portfolio. Likes games with Samurai, realizes they aren't champions of the working class. He/him.
Now I am out of left-over Indian food, thus there is no more joy left in the world.
February 17, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Now I am out of left-over Indian food, thus there is no more joy left in the world.
I'm willing to ask the questions no one else is*.
Could the Bismarck have taken out Godzilla?
(No).
*Because they are silly questions.
Could the Bismarck have taken out Godzilla?
(No).
*Because they are silly questions.
February 17, 2026 at 8:37 PM
I'm willing to ask the questions no one else is*.
Could the Bismarck have taken out Godzilla?
(No).
*Because they are silly questions.
Could the Bismarck have taken out Godzilla?
(No).
*Because they are silly questions.
"I am the man who eats the Onion Bhaji."
Lovely birthday dinner with T & B at the Indian Hut in Grimsby--I can't recommend that place enough, and it was a very pleasant evening.
Lovely birthday dinner with T & B at the Indian Hut in Grimsby--I can't recommend that place enough, and it was a very pleasant evening.
February 17, 2026 at 12:10 AM
"I am the man who eats the Onion Bhaji."
Lovely birthday dinner with T & B at the Indian Hut in Grimsby--I can't recommend that place enough, and it was a very pleasant evening.
Lovely birthday dinner with T & B at the Indian Hut in Grimsby--I can't recommend that place enough, and it was a very pleasant evening.
February 16, 2026 at 3:41 AM
From the leading edge of the #ttrpg -- over thirty years ago.
I had two problems with #Earthdawn, a game I really did like and played for a while.
The base game really needed to show us what a kaer looked like. What did a successful post-Scourge kaer develop into? What did a fallen kaer look like?
I had two problems with #Earthdawn, a game I really did like and played for a while.
The base game really needed to show us what a kaer looked like. What did a successful post-Scourge kaer develop into? What did a fallen kaer look like?
February 14, 2026 at 6:48 PM
From the leading edge of the #ttrpg -- over thirty years ago.
I had two problems with #Earthdawn, a game I really did like and played for a while.
The base game really needed to show us what a kaer looked like. What did a successful post-Scourge kaer develop into? What did a fallen kaer look like?
I had two problems with #Earthdawn, a game I really did like and played for a while.
The base game really needed to show us what a kaer looked like. What did a successful post-Scourge kaer develop into? What did a fallen kaer look like?
The 97th anniversary of the St Valentines Day Massacre, which we commemorate by inviting others to secret meetings (or "dates") and offer them chocolate bullets.
February 14, 2026 at 1:45 PM
The 97th anniversary of the St Valentines Day Massacre, which we commemorate by inviting others to secret meetings (or "dates") and offer them chocolate bullets.
I was born, a bus transfer in my hand.
At my stop, I enact my transport plan.
Bus Company, I can’t deny it!
Bus Company, until I arrive!
At my stop, I enact my transport plan.
Bus Company, I can’t deny it!
Bus Company, until I arrive!
February 12, 2026 at 4:35 PM
I was born, a bus transfer in my hand.
At my stop, I enact my transport plan.
Bus Company, I can’t deny it!
Bus Company, until I arrive!
At my stop, I enact my transport plan.
Bus Company, I can’t deny it!
Bus Company, until I arrive!
Did I study the Classics?
My education started with a translation of The Anabasis of Derek Wildstar!
My education started with a translation of The Anabasis of Derek Wildstar!
February 11, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Did I study the Classics?
My education started with a translation of The Anabasis of Derek Wildstar!
My education started with a translation of The Anabasis of Derek Wildstar!
Nothing more revelatory to your daily habits than the internet going out.
February 11, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Nothing more revelatory to your daily habits than the internet going out.
When did they get rid of the Winter Olympic Pentathlon, and how soon can they bring it back?
A reminder for those who are too young to remember:
1. 10 km Snow-shoe Biathlon.
2. Ice wall climbing.
3. Musk Ox Dressage.
4. Figure Skating (Short Program)
5. Laser Penguins.
A reminder for those who are too young to remember:
1. 10 km Snow-shoe Biathlon.
2. Ice wall climbing.
3. Musk Ox Dressage.
4. Figure Skating (Short Program)
5. Laser Penguins.
February 11, 2026 at 3:51 AM
When did they get rid of the Winter Olympic Pentathlon, and how soon can they bring it back?
A reminder for those who are too young to remember:
1. 10 km Snow-shoe Biathlon.
2. Ice wall climbing.
3. Musk Ox Dressage.
4. Figure Skating (Short Program)
5. Laser Penguins.
A reminder for those who are too young to remember:
1. 10 km Snow-shoe Biathlon.
2. Ice wall climbing.
3. Musk Ox Dressage.
4. Figure Skating (Short Program)
5. Laser Penguins.
January sure was cold. Locally, anyway.
February 10, 2026 at 7:54 PM
January sure was cold. Locally, anyway.
For the Bluesky Map I'm in a void somewhere between Drag Performers, Cybersecurity Pros, and Cardiology Pros.
None of which capture any of my interests at all. Boo.
None of which capture any of my interests at all. Boo.
February 9, 2026 at 12:21 PM
For the Bluesky Map I'm in a void somewhere between Drag Performers, Cybersecurity Pros, and Cardiology Pros.
None of which capture any of my interests at all. Boo.
None of which capture any of my interests at all. Boo.
Post your favourite "Lord of the Rings" character. Wrong answers only.
February 8, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Post your favourite "Lord of the Rings" character. Wrong answers only.
Happy Superb Owl Sunday, the day we celebrate the 200-ish birds of the order Strigiformes in all their awesomeness.
Also, there is sports.
Also, there is sports.
February 8, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Happy Superb Owl Sunday, the day we celebrate the 200-ish birds of the order Strigiformes in all their awesomeness.
Also, there is sports.
Also, there is sports.
Weird Canadian Things that I don't assign to all, or even most Canadians, but certainly to my family, and presumably some others:
Mixed Doubles Curling has been a delight. Lots of skill and exciting finishes on display. Now this, this is Winter Olympics at it's finest.
Mixed Doubles Curling has been a delight. Lots of skill and exciting finishes on display. Now this, this is Winter Olympics at it's finest.
February 6, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Weird Canadian Things that I don't assign to all, or even most Canadians, but certainly to my family, and presumably some others:
Mixed Doubles Curling has been a delight. Lots of skill and exciting finishes on display. Now this, this is Winter Olympics at it's finest.
Mixed Doubles Curling has been a delight. Lots of skill and exciting finishes on display. Now this, this is Winter Olympics at it's finest.
#boardgames No Spoilers
Played a solo game of Vantage today ( an early b-day present to myself ).
Learned a lot about this game of exploration and (spoilers) and even came away with a victory. Many mysteries left to discover.
Played a solo game of Vantage today ( an early b-day present to myself ).
Learned a lot about this game of exploration and (spoilers) and even came away with a victory. Many mysteries left to discover.
February 4, 2026 at 10:55 PM
#boardgames No Spoilers
Played a solo game of Vantage today ( an early b-day present to myself ).
Learned a lot about this game of exploration and (spoilers) and even came away with a victory. Many mysteries left to discover.
Played a solo game of Vantage today ( an early b-day present to myself ).
Learned a lot about this game of exploration and (spoilers) and even came away with a victory. Many mysteries left to discover.
My new inexpensive hobby:
Making an unpleasant noise in my throat.
I’m getting pretty good at it.
Making an unpleasant noise in my throat.
I’m getting pretty good at it.
February 2, 2026 at 9:13 PM
My new inexpensive hobby:
Making an unpleasant noise in my throat.
I’m getting pretty good at it.
Making an unpleasant noise in my throat.
I’m getting pretty good at it.
File Under “My Wild Life”:
Spent the day watching most of the 1955 season of What’s My Line.
Spent the day watching most of the 1955 season of What’s My Line.
February 1, 2026 at 12:15 AM
File Under “My Wild Life”:
Spent the day watching most of the 1955 season of What’s My Line.
Spent the day watching most of the 1955 season of What’s My Line.
🎵 "Six foot, seven foot, eight foot, bunch!
Daylight come and me wan' go home." 🎵
We lost a national treasure today.
Daylight come and me wan' go home." 🎵
We lost a national treasure today.
January 30, 2026 at 6:56 PM
🎵 "Six foot, seven foot, eight foot, bunch!
Daylight come and me wan' go home." 🎵
We lost a national treasure today.
Daylight come and me wan' go home." 🎵
We lost a national treasure today.
Lots of times “golden age” dreamers ignore a lot of actual awful.
But there was a golden age when I looked forward news about new developments at ICE….
But there was a golden age when I looked forward news about new developments at ICE….
January 30, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Lots of times “golden age” dreamers ignore a lot of actual awful.
But there was a golden age when I looked forward news about new developments at ICE….
But there was a golden age when I looked forward news about new developments at ICE….
A frozen knife straight into my heart!
(Low mass in grocery bags, easy to use, I go through about three cans of frozen OJ a week).
youtu.be/niIilevblQg?...
(Low mass in grocery bags, easy to use, I go through about three cans of frozen OJ a week).
youtu.be/niIilevblQg?...
Say goodbye to frozen juice concentrate in Canada
YouTube video by CBC News: The National
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January 30, 2026 at 12:57 PM
A frozen knife straight into my heart!
(Low mass in grocery bags, easy to use, I go through about three cans of frozen OJ a week).
youtu.be/niIilevblQg?...
(Low mass in grocery bags, easy to use, I go through about three cans of frozen OJ a week).
youtu.be/niIilevblQg?...
We played Yokohama for #boardgames night. My first play since 2019, and I squeaked in a win by a very narrow margin.
January 29, 2026 at 2:19 AM
We played Yokohama for #boardgames night. My first play since 2019, and I squeaked in a win by a very narrow margin.
One "advantage" of living eight stories up?
My building is a lever--I feel earthquakes. Which are few and minor in this region of the world.
Late last night there was obviously an earthquake. The apartment was "surging" or "rocking" for about ten seconds.
But I couldn't find proof last night.
My building is a lever--I feel earthquakes. Which are few and minor in this region of the world.
Late last night there was obviously an earthquake. The apartment was "surging" or "rocking" for about ten seconds.
But I couldn't find proof last night.
a sign that says earthquake detection kit with googly eyes
ALT: a sign that says earthquake detection kit with googly eyes
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January 28, 2026 at 7:46 PM
One "advantage" of living eight stories up?
My building is a lever--I feel earthquakes. Which are few and minor in this region of the world.
Late last night there was obviously an earthquake. The apartment was "surging" or "rocking" for about ten seconds.
But I couldn't find proof last night.
My building is a lever--I feel earthquakes. Which are few and minor in this region of the world.
Late last night there was obviously an earthquake. The apartment was "surging" or "rocking" for about ten seconds.
But I couldn't find proof last night.
#ttrpg
I've been in the Tuesday group for over 15 years, but I think I'm stepping down. The current GM's style is not to my taste and honestly it has me acting up in session and being a negative value to the group.
I'm not super-proud of that, but at least I realize that it's happening?
Oh well.
I've been in the Tuesday group for over 15 years, but I think I'm stepping down. The current GM's style is not to my taste and honestly it has me acting up in session and being a negative value to the group.
I'm not super-proud of that, but at least I realize that it's happening?
Oh well.
January 28, 2026 at 7:40 PM
#ttrpg
I've been in the Tuesday group for over 15 years, but I think I'm stepping down. The current GM's style is not to my taste and honestly it has me acting up in session and being a negative value to the group.
I'm not super-proud of that, but at least I realize that it's happening?
Oh well.
I've been in the Tuesday group for over 15 years, but I think I'm stepping down. The current GM's style is not to my taste and honestly it has me acting up in session and being a negative value to the group.
I'm not super-proud of that, but at least I realize that it's happening?
Oh well.