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David Thompson

@dthompsoncs.bsky.social
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Game Director on unofficial mod project Tiberian Sun Rising. Game Designer & Producer, Formerly mod.io, Gameloft, PikPok, Wooga, Immutable. He/Him. Opinion's are my own. linktr.ee/dthompsoncs

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David Thompson @dthompsoncs.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Reminder: Last chance to join the beta for the new RTS, Sanctuary: Shattered Sun! The Kickstarter ends in a few days and they have already crossed off almost all of their major stretch goals. SHATTER THE LAND, FREEZE THE SEAS. REWRITE THE BATTLEFIELD. www.kickstarter.com/projects/enh...
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Sanctuary: Shattered Sun - RTS PC GAME
Set on the surface of a fractured Dyson Sphere, a nextgen, grand-scale RTS featuring hundreds of units and vast, stunning battlefields.
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David Thompson @dthompsoncs.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
🎮 C&C turned 30 in 2025 — I spotlighted 30 iconic mods that kept the RTS flame alive, 3 decades From Mental Omega to Renegade X, this community shaped my path from fan to dev. Dive in and read the full feature: www.moddb.com/features/30-... Celebrating Creators! #CNC30
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30 Mods for 30 Years: Command & Conquer’s 30th Anniversary feature
As 2025 comes to a close, we wanted to celebrate 30 years Command & Conquer mods. The most fitting way we felt to do this, was to spotlight 30 of the greatest mods ever made across all generations of ...
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David Thompson @dthompsoncs.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
🦂 Scarab design reveal (Pt. 3) is live! on @tibsunrising.bsky.social A Nod unit built for chaos: adaptive, evasive, and unpredictable. Repurposes weapons mid-fight, vanishes underground, then strikes again. Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/TSRscarab Fan project. Not EA-endorsed. #TSR #CNC #RTS #GameDev
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Classification Failure: Scarab Configuration — Field Engagement Analysis (Part 3) news - Tiberian Sun Rising mod for C&C3: Tiberium Wars
GDI reconnaissance has escalated to direct field engagement with the Scarab. Combat encounters confirm configuration variance, subterranean mobility, and weapon signatures previously believed to be ex...
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Tiberian Sun Rising @tibsunrising.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
GDI INTEL — Classification Failure The Scarab adapts mid-battle, shifting roles and disengaging at will. A heavy unit that behaves like something far more elusive — and very Nod. ➜ tinyurl.com/TSRscarab
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Classification Failure: Scarab Configuration — Field Engagement Analysis (Part 3) news - Tiberian Sun Rising mod for C&C3: Tiberium Wars
GDI reconnaissance has escalated to direct field engagement with the Scarab. Combat encounters confirm configuration variance, subterranean mobility, and weapon signatures previously believed to be ex...
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Tiberian Sun Rising @tibsunrising.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
🛰️ Tiberian Sun Rising — Part 2 is live A previously deleted data fragment has restored. What it shows doesn’t align with earlier recon or known configs. Interference… or something more deliberate? 📡 Full intelligence report: www.moddb.com/mods/tiberia... #RTS #Modding #CommandAndConquer #GameDev
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Unidentified Nod Configuration — Satellite Data Fragment Recovered (Part 2) news - Tiberian Sun Rising mod for C&C3: Tiberium Wars
GDI Intelligence reports a sharp escalation in Nod subterranean activity across high-Tiberium regions. While revised Devil’s Tongue platforms are now being observed in the field, recovered satellite d...
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David Thompson @dthompsoncs.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
🚨 New GDI intel — @tibsunrising.bsky.social 🚨 Nod unit “Scarab” detected. Data corrupted—ion storm interference. EVA reconstructed signal scatter raises more questions than answers. 🛰️ Read Part 1: moddb.com/mods/tiberia... Fan project, Not Affiliated with EA #TiberianSunRising #Command&Conquer
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Unidentified Nod Configuration — Signal Scatter Analysis news - Tiberian Sun Rising mod for C&C3: Tiberium Wars
GDI orbital reconnaissance has detected anomalous activity linked to the Nod unit designated “Scarab.” Severe interference and corrupted satellite data have prevented definitive identification, forcin...
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David Thompson @dthompsoncs.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
🕛 Final 12 hours of ModDB voting Didn’t expect this at all, but Tiberian Sun Rising made it into the Top 100 Mods of 2025 ❤️ After a long year focused on deep optimisation, it honestly means a lot to know the project still resonates. www.moddb.com/groups/2025-...
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Top 100 - 2025 Mod of the Year Awards
The 24th installment of the Mod of the Year Awards has arrived, to crown the best new releases, updates, and upcoming mods from 2025. It's the biggest celebration of modding for developers and players...
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David Thompson @dthompsoncs.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
After a lot of hard work behind the scenes, the new @tibsunrising.bsky.social update live! We finally solved our 32-bit engine stability issues, revealed new gameplay, and showcased our evolving Tiberium ecosystem If you’re into C&C or modding, you’ll enjoy this one. www.moddb.com/mods/tiberia...
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Experiments in Evolution and C&C 30th Anniversary Showcase Recap news - Tiberian Sun Rising mod for C&C3: Tiberium Wars
Transmission from GDI Command: A full recap of our C&C 30th Anniversary Showcase, the optimisation breakthrough that's stabilising Tiberian Sun Rising, and new intel from our “Experiments in Evolution...
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mod.io @mod.io · 17/10/2025
A great talk from @dthompsoncs.bsky.social at #NZGDC on how studios can approach UGC & mod support implementation, filled with valuable examples and case studies from all across the gaming landscape. ✨ www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHkJ...
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Empowering Creators | David Thompson | NZGDC 2025
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David Thompson @dthompsoncs.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
🎮 From Passion Projects to Player Power ✨ My NZGDC 2025 talk is now live! 📺 Watch here: youtu.be/zbPLrGbXaRE From building C&C mods to working with studios like Larian and Gearbox at @mod.io - this journey is about one thing: putting creative power in players' hands. 💜 #UGC #Modding #GameDev
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From Passion Projects to Player Power | David Thompson | NZGDC 2025
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David Thompson @dthompsoncs.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Come find me during MIGW! #MIGW25
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David Thompson @dthompsoncs.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
✨ Grateful Reflections on #NZGDC25 ✨ My first time speaking at a conference - 2 talks + 1 workshop! As a modder turned dev, it meant the world to see so much interest in UGC & modding. Slides + resources: 📑 linktr.ee/dthompsoncs 💬 New UGC Dev Discord: discord.gg/CqDAfTnnXc #UGC #Modding #GameDev
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David Thompson @dthompsoncs.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
🎉 Happy 30th Anniversary, Command & Conquer! This series means more than games - it’s been a home, a passion, and lifelong friendships. From CnC Source to @tibsunrising.bsky.social , community has shaped my career & inspired me every step. 🎥 youtu.be/Kdz8XwgPagE #CnC30 #CommandAndConquer #RTS
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David Thompson @dthompsoncs.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
🎮 Wrapping up #NZGDC25 tomorrow with my final talk: 🗓️ Saturday, Sept 27 🕤 9:30–10:00 AM 📍 Whataitai Room From Passion Projects to Player Power Mods and UGC aren’t just content — they’re culture. This talk explores how creator communities fuel game longevity, shape ecosystems #GameDev #UGC
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David Thompson @dthompsoncs.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
🟢 System Online 🟢 Tiberian Sun Rising joins the C&C 30th Anniversary Showcase Sept 22! 📅 1PM GMT+0 | 11PM AEST | 9AM EST | 3PM CET 🎥 Showcase | 🎤 Q&A (Twitch) | 💬 Discord 🎮 Event Hub: discord.gg/zktcZQY #CnC30th #CommandAndConquer #CnCCommunity #TiberianSunRising #TSRising
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David Thompson @dthompsoncs.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
🎮 I’m running 3 UGC sessions at #NZGDC! 🚀 Workshop: Build your modding/UGC strategy (Unreal + Unity examples) 🎤 Talk 1: Empower creators w/ smart UGC design 🎤 Talk 2: How mods extend your game’s life 🎟️ Open to all devs: tinyurl.com/nzugcworkshop #GameDev #Modding #NZGDC25 #UGC
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David Thompson @dthompsoncs.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
🚀 Still spots left for my #NZGDC25 Workshop open to devs in Wellington! Interested in UGC/mod support 🎮 Designing a UGC and Modding Strategy for Your Game 📅 Thursday, Sept 25 · 1–3pm NZST 📍 Wellington (open to all) 🔗Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/nzugcworkshop ✅ Plus examples in Unreal & Unity #NZGDC
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David Thompson @dthompsoncs.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Running a workshop at #NZGDC25 🎮 (Programming Track) "Designing a UGC & Modding Strategy for Your Game" For experienced devs adding UGC/mod support from technical setup to community, moderation & monetisation. Details 👉 www.nzgdc.com/workshops Tickets cheaper before 17 Aug, Hope to see you there!
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Workshops — NZGDC
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
The NZGDC 2025 Full Programme is out now on the website! Check it out here and plan your experience NOW! www.nzgdc.com/programme
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BRIEFS @briefsge.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
BRIEFS IS BACK! The open call is NOW! The theme is CHEESE! Think 1500 EUR to make a short game! Think jam-sized, like 40 hours to make it over a couple months. Pitch your game and get that cheese. Apply until 22nd of May! www.goldextra.com/en/briefs-20... #indiedev #gamedev #art
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BRIEFS 2025 - Cheese - Apply NOW! | gold extra
WHAT’S BRIEFS?Briefs is a micro-publishing initiative that gives out small grants for small digital games. Think jam sized.Think € 1500 for that effort. You will find a link to submit a project at the...
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David Thompson @dthompsoncs.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Our team put a ton of effort into this configurable, customizable mod browser, enabling studios to seamlessly tailor it to their game for a high-quality UGC experience. The goal? Fast, efficient implementation with flexible theming for effortless mod support Excited to see teams make it their own!
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David Thompson @dthompsoncs.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Poured a lot of work into this over last two years with the dev team in my prior role as Product Owner at mod.io go get the Unreal plug-in and add mod support already to your game! (Or use the C++ SDK if your custom engine). Cross-platform mod support at its finest!
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Games Industry Gathering @thegig.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
The Games Industry Gathering 2024 Holiday Party has now begun!!! Feel free to drop in and drop out at any point over the next 12 hours, where one of our wonderful hosts will welcome you to the event and help you with anything you need!
The Games Industry Gathering 2024 Holiday Party has now begun!!! 

Feel free to drop in and drop out at any point over the next 12 hours, where one of our wonderful hosts will welcome you to the event and help you with anything you need!
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David Thompson @dthompsoncs.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Thanks everyone! Already at 100 followers awesome! Here’s a little treat we rendered up for @tibsunrising.bsky.social the Wolverine.
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David Thompson @dthompsoncs.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Reposting to help out fellow Game Designers connect on BlueSky! #gamedesign
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☀️ Starshine @starshine.bsky.social · 06/08/2024
oh yeah tahts the stuff
nod artillery from tiberian sun but legogdi harvester and wolverine from tiberian sun in legonod barracks laser turrent, dune buggy, rocket soldier, and soldier from tiberian sun but legogdi woverine, titan, and juggernaut from tiberian sun but lego
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David Thompson @dthompsoncs.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Hello everyone! It's me David your neighbourhood game dev and modder I'm now on Bluesky! You may know me from my work at mod.io, Immutable, Wooga, PikPok and Gameloft. Or you might know me for my ambitious Tiberian Sun Rising mod project for C&C3 TibWars. #gamedev #modding #hello
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Tiberian Sun Rising mod for C&C3: Tiberium Wars
Tiberian Sun Rising is a total conversion for Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars! Tiberian Sun Rising brings back GDI and Nod battling it out during the Second Tiberium War, retelling Tiberian Sun as n...
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Katarina Hunt @katarinahunt.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
Since there are a lot of new folks coming in again, I'm going to post this for anyone looking for a great game producer community to follow: go.bsky.app/JDrnkFk
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