✨ Sonderverse at PAX AUS 2025
At PAX Australia 2025, the Sonderverse created a spiritual community amid chaos, embodying faith through shared laughter, creativity, and unexpected connections beyond traditional settings.
NeverOddorEven Blog
Reflections on faith, technology, gaming and the strange stories through which we make meaning.
đź–– Four-and-a-Half Vulcans, Infinite Diversity, and the City to Come
“For here we have no lasting city, but we are looking for the city that is to come.” — Hebrews 13:14 Logic, Diversity, and a Half In Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Season 3, Episode 8), the wonderfully titled “Four-and-a-Half Vulcans” reminds us that identity is rarely neat. Vulcans are supposed to be paragons of […]
“The Cloud, the Crowd, and the Critical Hit: Hebrews 11–12 in Utopian and Dystopian Play”
When Hebrews 11 unfurls its roll call of faith, it reads like a player character sheet full of legendary builds. Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses — each plays through life’s campaign on “Ironman Mode,” where every decision matters and there’s no save-scumming your way out of failure. The writer of Hebrews isn’t afraid to show […]
The Trinity and the Multiverse of Spider-Men
OddRev explores the relationship between the concept of the Trinity in Christian theology and the multiverse representation of Spider-Man in “No Way Home.” It suggests that the three Spider-Men symbolize distinct expressions of a shared essence, reflecting mutual love and self-giving. The piece invites readers to engage with the Trinity as a story of community and healing.
A Statement of Faith — Will (OddRev), the Techno Mystic
OddRev expresses a dynamic vision of God as a living, dancing force present in all aspects of life, including modern technology. They follow Jesus, trust the Spirit, and affirm the Church’s potential for compassion and justice. Faith is depicted as evolving and community-driven, encouraging bold dreams and acts of love.
Necromancy and Neural Nets: The Social Spellcraft of Creative AI
In a desolate village, Silas and companions face unease over a skeleton cooking their meal, evoking a complex dialogue about creation and existence. They draw parallels between necromancy and AI, exploring themes of memory, ethics, and the nature of creativity. Both practices challenge societal boundaries, urging reflection on our motivations for creating.
Doppelganger
The Filthy Hope podcast explores the concept of the doppelgänger, emphasizing the necessity of integrating shadow aspects for personal growth and authenticity. Through examples from science fiction and psychology, hosts discuss how confronting our inner selves mirrors broader themes, reflecting the dualities of identity and morality and striving for self-awareness.
The Rivers of London RPG offers a captivating solo adventure set in a magical version of modern London, inspired by Ben Aaronovitch’s novels. Players take on the role of an investigator uncovering supernatural mysteries while navigating choices that affect their journey. It combines folklore, history, and urban fantasy in an immersive experience. Want to try?
Incarnation, Integration, Pax and Filthy Hope
On the Filthy Hope podcast with Jonty, OddRev explored not only the PAXAUS 2024 experience but also the deeper, incarnational nature of fully integrating oneself within the convention space. This idea of incarnation—the concept of bringing one’s whole self into a community—was at the heart of their discussion, as they reflected on how PAX offers […]