# uncommon (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover uncommon. Page: Feed: --- ## [index](https://thefloatingoak.com/) _2025-11-28 · The Floating Oak_ The Floating Oak Artifact and Magic Item Emporium and Museum The world’s largest collection of magical items, both legendary and commonplace. ## [The Bantam Knight](https://thefloatingoak.com/Journal/5---The-Bantam-Knight) _2025-10-08 · The Floating Oak_ Back to the Nest Tomasz is out today, but told me he wanted me, good ol’ Lydia, to write something in this new journal. ## [This is Uncommon Practice](https://thomasbyttebier.be/blog/this-is-uncommon-practice) _2025-09-30 · Thomas Byttebier_ Today, we launched the online home for Uncommon Practice . It’s a first step that is pretty exciting for us. Because finally, we truly exist. I made a 2 minute video to explain the behind-the-scenes: Nice to meet you :) Thanks so much to everyone who has trusted us and supported us so far. We’re just getting started. Sign up to the Uncommon Practice newsletter to stay updated. ## [Burning Ring](https://thefloatingoak.com/Inventory/Rings/Burning-Ring) _2025-09-04 · The Floating Oak_ Ring, uncommon May your touch set fires in the hearts of others. Let them blaze brightly. ## [Cast-Iron Ring](https://thefloatingoak.com/Inventory/Rings/Cast-Iron-Ring) _2025-09-04 · The Floating Oak_ Ring, uncommon This ring will make your marrow run cold, but with fortitude rather than fear. Description: A cast iron ring with a small gap in it. ## [Foulwater Ring](https://thefloatingoak.com/Inventory/Rings/Foulwater-Ring) _2025-09-04 · The Floating Oak_ Ring, common Why would anybody want this? Why? Description: This wooden ring is coated in a thin layer of algae, and is slippery to the touch. ## [Moving Wound](https://thefloatingoak.com/Inventory/Rings/Moving-Wound) _2025-09-04 · The Floating Oak_ Ring, common A knife cannot rend flesh if flesh is not there to rend. Description: This ring is carved of cracked bone. ## [Wellsp Ring](https://thefloatingoak.com/Inventory/Rings/Wellsp-Ring) _2025-09-04 · The Floating Oak_ Ring, common A good clean drink of water is often just what the soul needs. Description: A ring which appears to be made of charcoal. ## [The First Lesson of the Sword](https://thefloatingoak.com/Inventory/Weapons/First-Lesson-of-the-Sword) _2025-09-04 · The Floating Oak_ Weapon, legendary Martial weapon, melee weapon This sword may not be the most powerful or most useful, but it is the best at being a sword. ## [Naught Prospect](https://thefloatingoak.com/Inventory/Weapons/Naught-Prospect) _2025-09-04 · The Floating Oak_ Weapon, rare Simple weapon, melee weapon, staff, spellcasting focus Questions, questions, always with the questions! You’re so annoying. ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6TQNglku1ZJN) _2025-09-04 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Pitch Fork](https://thefloatingoak.com/Inventory/Weapons/Pitch-Fork) _2025-09-04 · The Floating Oak_ Weapon, uncommon People always talk about “black as pitch”, but they never mention how damnably sticky it is. ## [Highs and Lows](https://thomasbyttebier.be/blog/highs-and-lows-kopie) _2025-08-06 · Thomas Byttebier_ No deadlines. No Slack messages. Very few emails. A quiet calendar. No direct pressure. OMG such a change! A month ago, this would’ve felt like a dream scenario. But now? Surprisingly… uncomfortable. And of course I know it’s all normal. Building a new creative studio takes time. And in many ways, it’s been a calculated choice. But you can’t plan everything. I never anticipated the space to be… ## [Launching Uncommon Practice](https://thomasbyttebier.be/blog/introducing-uncommon-practice) _2025-07-19 · Thomas Byttebier_ Time for a new chapter. After 10 years as Digital Director at Base Design , I’ve decided to start something of my own. It’s called Uncommon Practice . A digital experience studio. But different. Questioning current formats, standards, and methods. Aiming for work that’s unusual but authentic. And future-facing. We work across web, AI, and the intersection of physical and digital. Storytelling,… ## [Time for change](https://thomasbyttebier.be/blog/time-for-a-switch) _2025-04-30 · Thomas Byttebier_ Sorry for neglecting my blog. Work kept me busy. But today I have an announcement. Decided to wrap up a big chapter. 10 years at Base . It’s been a ride! Joined as a web designer, leaving as Digital Director. Starting July, it’s time for something new. Not sure exactly what that will be. Keeping my mind open to anything. But definitely in the exciting space of brand, new tech, great design.… ## [My web dev manifesto](https://thomasbyttebier.be/blog/web-dev-manifesto) _2024-10-23 · Thomas Byttebier_ (This article was issue 21 of Maps, a newsletter on Digital I co-wrote for Base Design from 2022 to 2025.) While in life I may still feel like a junior, at least at work, they call me a senior. In all those professional years of designing and building websites for brands, I have seen how much the landscape has evolved—tools, trends, technologies, and expertise. Gosh, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by…