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Jakub Wisz

@jakubwisz.bsky.social
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Writer, TTRPG/Boardgame designer, possibly a a bear in a trenchcoat. @doubleproficiency.com co-owner.

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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Woo, I expanded my Czech vocabulary tenfold in one day :). I initially went with Czech audio and English subs, but that sucked cause VA's speak fast, so went with both audio and text. I am having a blast, it's been ages since I learned a new language.
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I have some downtime, so I figured I'll finally finish Kingdom Come: Deliverance. But, I thought, since my Czech is very basic, might as well play the whole game in it, and learned as I go. I learned English that way, after all!
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HolBolDoArt🏳️‍🌈 @holboldoart.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Just saw the trailer for The Uprising and here's yet another medieval set film that's all drab and grey and caked in dirt. And I've already seen multiple architectural blunders weeeeeeee Meanwhile, the contemporary depiction of the event:
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I suppose it's time to remember I have social media and post something into the void. Oh the struggles of a very introverted person, right? Aight, here it goes: It's a weather we're havin' today, innit? Phew, that was intense.
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Oh right, I have social media account. Can't fathom how does anyone manage to keep these things running. I'll probably start engaging more when I have less work, but then again, maybe not
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I'm down with the autumn flu, which is not that bad except I can't breathe. On the upside, I started playing Pathfinder: Wrath Of The Righteous, and damn that game really is as long as its title. Very fun, however.
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Seeing how often I realize I know stuff about various niche topics when digging into folklore - thanks to generational verbal transition mostly, I'm starting to consider if I shouldn't write my "lore" down for the kids to read someday. I'd tell them, but kids these days...
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Today I found out about the existence of a piculet and my life is better off for it. The most adorable birb I swear.
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Biggest let down of the day: the "go-away-bird" species' are called so because of their vocalizations, not because they want to know if you have any games on the phone. Pity.
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Gah, I need a search engine extension eliminating ai results from queries, filtering through the garbage for hours daily is infuriating. Gotta take the time to migrate search engines finally.
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
There is so much woo about robins, holy crap. Rare case where even I cannot dig to the bottom of the mental compost pile to even begin to untangle thins clusterfuck. For a bird whose greatest accomplishment is chirping, it sure has a lot of fanfiction.
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Ok, honestly this is the funniest thing I stumbled onto today:
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Turns out peacocks actively chase snakes peck them to death and eat them, and it's all fine and dandy, but when I do it they tell me to leave the zoo before they call the police. Double standards, I say!
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I wondered who the hell names a bird "nightjar" and then I saw the picture. Yeah, that guy's a nightjar.
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
While gathering intel on lyrebirds I was let down by humanity, truly disappointed. All these years and nobody taught a lyrebird the "becky lemme smash" video? Seriously? What are we even doing as a species...
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
roses are fed violets ate glue you read that wrang I got you
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I think it says a lot about us that one of Poland's earliest modern scifi is about a wedding where everyone wished the newlyweds happiness and peace so hard, they caused a nuclear winter.
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
When I tell people in Finland that the country has a really nice weather by my standard they make surprised faces at me. They don't realize that where I'm from the weather is like the intro to Avatar: the Last Air Bender fast forwarded on repeat.
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Beeon out on vacation, now I'm back :). Also, finally solved a very cool mechanic for a game I'm working on, good day overall.
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Anna Urbanek @annaurbanek.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
The Kickstarter campaign ended yesterday. Today, I: - finished up the layout for yet-unannounced game we're making - watched 5 hours of ADHD interviews / advice - ate *lots* of freshly baked sourdough bread - did laundry - stared at rain outside - read a book instead of writing one Good day so far
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Double Proficiency 🐦‍⬛ @doubleproficiency.com · 27/05/2026
We've been asked recently, so I want to be sure we're honest about our AI policy.
Screencap from Kickstarter comments:
The backer: "Before I fully commit to pledging, I wanted confirmation that AI was NOT used for this book or any previous book in the "Primer" series."
The Double Proficiency response: "Oh, I can 100% assure you that all illustrations have been drawn by my arthritic hands and I'd rather put the whole project (and myself) in a blender than use AI to write it. No AI, ever."
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Natalia (娜塔莉) @wrycritic.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Corporate needs you to find the differences
Pterodaustro skull vs Botas picudas mexicanas
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
One good thing about google's enshitification are the absurd rabbit holes one might fall into when not paying attention. For example, I just realized that I'm researching how in Greek mythology a kingfisher was turned into a Russian folk-metal band. Turns out I forgot to input -ai into querries.
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Double Proficiency 🐦‍⬛ @doubleproficiency.com · 14/05/2026
If you're in need of a bird-themed #ttrpg adventure, we've got you covered. In Alchemist's Fugue, a heist turned into an escape room gets the player characters very close to a certain Stormcrow... But telling you anything else would be a spoiler. Try it out! www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
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Geologist's Primer: Alchemist's Fugue - Hunters Entertainment | The Natural Worlds Library | DriveThruRPG
An adventure from one of the authors of Geologist's Primer! A system-agnostic heist & escape room adventure for characters of any level. A never-ending party rages in the opulent mansion of a su...
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Double Proficiency 🐦‍⬛ @doubleproficiency.com · 14/05/2026
We've reached 2,500 backers on our bird book! Thank you all for your trust! Please help us spread the word and put this shiny ✨ book of #bird lore in front of birders, birdwatchers, #folklore enthusiasts, witches, and #TTRPG players! It's very cool, I swear 💖 www.kickstarter.com/projects/hun...
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Zoologist's Primer: Birds
From the majestic, soul-rescuing albatross to the tiny, cunning wren, this system agnostic book brings you over 100+ Birds of folklore.
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Double Proficiency 🐦‍⬛ @doubleproficiency.com · 14/05/2026
#WadersOuttaWater #BirdOfTheDay #Birds #SciArt
A digital watercolor and ink illustration showing a variety of herons: great blue heron, great egret, boat-billed heron, green heron, and a green heron egg.
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
An ancient Greek saying allegedly goes “The swans will sing when the jackdaws are silent” which is supposed to mean the wise will only be heard when fools stop yapping. Funny, seeing as swans are dumb as bricks while your average jackdaw is arguably smarter than most people.
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Double Proficiency 🐦‍⬛ @doubleproficiency.com · 13/05/2026
Woo! Someone (not me) put Mycologist's Primer on Goodreads - if you read the book, please consider leaving a review! If you haven't read it but are planning to, maybe add it to your to-be-read list? Thanks! 💖 As an indie author: It really helps a lot. www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
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Mycologist's Primer
A system-agnostic illustrated guide to real-world magic…
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
I can't believe the Mummy Shark has below 2 on imdb, this movie is a masterpiece.
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poorly drawn cats @poorlycatdraw.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
pyramid cat
poorly drawn cone shaped catan orange cat sitting upright behind a glass door, its body forming a perfect triangle shape with a sharply pointed head, probably edited like that (i hope)
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Double Proficiency 🐦‍⬛ @doubleproficiency.com · 12/05/2026
Sure, everybody wants to befriend a crow (we do!) But if your TTRPG / D&D character wants a bird familiar or a feathery animal companion, there are WAY more options to consider. Here's our guide to best birds for your TTRPG class! 🐦‍⬛✨ www.doubleproficiency.com/post/bird-fa...
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Bird Familiars and Animal Companions in TTRPG
Not enough feathers in your D&D campaign? The PCs feeling way too cocky on the solid ground?Everybody wants to befriend a crow? From poultry to cagebirds to falconry, humans have always found ways of ...
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Double Proficiency 🐦‍⬛ @doubleproficiency.com · 12/05/2026
Y'all, we made it! We get to - again! - support #bird conservation, and you can decide which charity we support! Last time, *two* votes decided which champion wins. Cast your vote - and get yourself a cool and shiny TTRPG book on magical birds! www.kickstarter.com/projects/hun...
Six bird illustrations arranged in two rows:
1. Champion of Nobility. Heron. The Audubon Society
2. Champion of Charm. Kakapo. Birdlife International
3. Champion of Power. Peregrine Falcon. The Peregrine Fund
4. Champion of Wisdom. Owl. The Owls Trust
5. Champion of Cunning. Raven. American Bird Conservatory
6. Champion of Industry. Chicken. Farm Sanctuary
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
"Herodotus made it the fuck up" is a source of so many cool legends, and apparently also many "facts" one can find on the internet. Damn, Herodotus would hecking looooove the internet.
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Research is fun. Found references to "ancient Greek" myths about the hummingbird, of all creatures, so I investigated. So far I found these myths are originally about the plover bird and those are fake too, apparently Herodotus made them up. This rabbit hole is great, gotta get to the bottom of it.
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Oh, right, I have social media account. Umm, I took a picture of Chuck, Chuck is a duck. I will not show you the picture, but it was a really cool duck.
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Double Proficiency 🐦‍⬛ @doubleproficiency.com · 11/05/2026
We are tantalizingly close to unlocking our second round of donations! If you'd like to support #bird conservation and get yourself a cool book on bird folklore, consider backing the campaign! #ZoologistsPrimer #ttrpg #sciart @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/hun...
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Zoologist's Primer: Birds
From the majestic, soul-rescuing albatross to the tiny, cunning wren, this system agnostic book brings you over 100+ Birds of folklore.
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Double Proficiency 🐦‍⬛ @doubleproficiency.com · 04/05/2026
New on Patreon: From drongos to ducks to falcons, we got birds! You can unlock early access to WIP #ZoologistsPrimer bird book by becoming a Patron 🐦‍⬛✨ www.patreon.com/posts/happy-...
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Happy Spring! And, say hi to the birds! | Double Proficiency
Happy Spring! And, say hi to the birds! by Double Proficiency on Patreon. Join Double Proficiency's community for exclusive content and updates.
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Double Proficiency 🐦‍⬛ @doubleproficiency.com · 05/05/2026
Amazing news! Thanks to the backers of our Zoologist's Primer: Birds campaign, we got to send $1000 to the @theperegrinefund.bsky.social and support birds of prey! As a treat, here's an excerpt from the book! ✨ www.doubleproficiency.com/post/falcons...
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Falcons: Science, magic, and folklore
Learn about the science, magic, and folklore of falcons - and help support bird conservation!
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Double Proficiency 🐦‍⬛ @doubleproficiency.com · 30/04/2026
Happy Beltane to all who celebrate! And to @jakubwisz.bsky.social specifically, happy birthday 🎂 (don't mind the low-key spoiler of a project we're working on in the background 🤫)
The pink Beltane text, on grass-green background is surrounded by drawings of plants, crystals, and fungi befitting the holiday: amethyst, dogwood, rose quartz, carnelian, yarrow, ink cap, witches' butter and others
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Markeia McCarty @markeiamccarty.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
🔜All things MagicCon and D&D! Dungeons & Dragons with some incredible GMs, MTG & Vegas?? Heck yesss ✨️🙌🏾 Come thru this weekend (May 1st-3rd) at The Red Bull Tavern and join in on the adventure with me & some kickass GMs See y'all at MagicCon!
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Yell In a War @jelenawoehr.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
anyway here’s baby hummingbirds
Two baby hummingbirds barely fit in a nest
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Dani Williams @daniwilliams.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
A little golden whistler for this month's #birdwhisperer drawn in #Procreate.
An illustration of a small bird perched on a branch with some green leaves behind him. The bird has a bright yellow body, a black tail and black head with white cheek patches.
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Lecia Michelle @leciamichelle.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
He's shaped like a big ol' lemon.😂 #birds #Americangoldfinch #photography #birdsofbluesky
Male American goldfinch with bright yellow feathers on its body and black feathers on its head, wings and tail perched in a tree.
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
I just found out that Vampire Zombies From Space is a thing, can't wait to watch.
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Quote with your vibe if you were a vampire.
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count von count from sesame street is sitting on a table with a can of tissues in front of him .
ALT: count von count from sesame street is sitting on a table with a can of tissues in front of him .
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Double Proficiency 🐦‍⬛ @doubleproficiency.com · 29/04/2026
In the first day of #ZoologistsPrimer, we got the book funded, secured our scientific editor, unlocked a fancy poster, a notebook, a ribbon bookmark, and—what I'm most excited about—the first bird charity donation! Choose your champion! @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/hun...
A graphic showing three birds: a heron, a kakapo parrot, and a peregrine falcon. The text reads: "Choose the bird charity we donate to" and lists the Audubon Society, Birdlife International, and the Peregrine Fund as options.
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Double Proficiency 🐦‍⬛ @doubleproficiency.com · 29/04/2026
I don't know if drawings count for #BirdOfTheDay, but look at this magnificent #BeautyInBrown! Buzzards, though ambiguous in taxonomy, are well defined in folklore: their appearance, calls, and flight patterns deliver warnings about upcoming important events—or a storm closing in! #ZoologistsPrimer
A watercolor and ink illustration showing different buzzards: a common buzzard, a red-tailed hawk, a roadside hawk, and a common buzzard spotted egg.
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Alex Ries @alexries.com · 29/04/2026
My artwork 'Shadow of the Sun', a personal piece showing life in an air-world. This artwork helped get me my first ever job in the videogame industry way back in 2007. #art #conceptart #illustration
A science fiction artwork depiction flying alien creatures traveling through an air filled void
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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Being the autistic hipster that I am, my special interest is craft honeys. In fact, I'm low-key considering starting my own apiary :)
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Double Proficiency 🐦‍⬛ @doubleproficiency.com · 28/04/2026
#ZoologistsPrimer Kickstarter launches TODAY! 🐦‍⬛✨ #ttrpg
A card with an illustration of a bustard and a quest idea: "Nomads in these lands consider the bds sacred teachers and revere their ways. Recently, they entered into conflict with a nearby city-state, whose rulers traditionally see bustards as symbols of royalty and valor—and regularly hunt them for their feathers. The situation threatens escalating into violence; the nomads prevent the settled folk from engaging in their traditions, causing the latter to close their markets to them in retribution."
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