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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer)

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Writer and game designer. Fantasy/sci-fi/horror/historical fiction. Winds of the North is a 1-player sandbox campaign game set Viking Age Scandinavia. Try the demo: bit.ly/4nvDGxF #WritingCommunity #RPGs #ttrpg #boardgames thomaspking.com

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The Fake History Hunter @fakehistoryhunter.net · 03/10/2026
Found a little gem on youtube. Story set in Viking age Iceland, the actors speak Old Norse and the clothes and props look very impressive, the scenery even more so. Short independent film but more accurate looking than quite a few big budget films. youtu.be/8Sm5itntHV0?...
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HAMRAMMR - Icelandic Historical Short Film | Full Film
YouTube video by Northern Storm Pictures
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Time for some special previews for this October. Check out my Patreon as I roll out some horror-themed game prototypes and fiction drafts each week. This week: Encounters, an upcoming solo paranormal journaling RPG! #TTRPG #solorpg #sologame #indiedev #Patreon www.patreon.com/ThomasPKing/...
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October Previews! | Thomas P. King
It's that time of year, when horror takes over everything. This year, to continue trying out Patreon, I'm uploading something each week, wit
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Out Now! Winds of the North is a 1-player sandbox game set in Viking Age Scandinavia. Trade, build, farm, explore, raid, hunt, attend festivals, and much more! Available on DriveThruRPG in PDF and color printed softcover. #ttrpg #solorpg #sologame #indiedev #RPG thomaspking.com/winds-of-the...
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Winds of the North
A sandbox RPG for one player set in Viking Age Scandinavia Download v0.9.2 Buy from DriveThruRPG $10 Download Demo v0.9.2 Feedback Form Final Cover StatusReleased Version1.0 ReleaseSept. 21st Mecha…
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kill ghost @willjobst.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
don't be shy gen con go ahead. don't be shy pax unplugged go ahead. don't be shy origins go ahead. don't be shy gamehole go ahead. don't be shy gary con go ahead. don't be shy page go ahead. don't be shy breakout go ahead. don't be shy dragon con go ahead.
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 25/09/2026
Pour yourself a cup of ambition. It’s Dolly Parton Day.
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It's officially Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives
Communities worldwide are dedicating Friday to honoring Dolly Parton. The day falls on Sept. 25, a wink at her hit song “9 to 5.”
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I sent a fix out for the Winds of the North PDF to correct an annoying Table of Contents bug (it caused deleted versions of the ToC to somehow still exist and export along with the correct ToC). Happy gaming! thomaspking.com/winds-of-the...
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Winds of the North
A sandbox RPG for one player set in Viking Age Scandinavia Download v0.9.2 Buy from DriveThruRPG $10 Download Demo v0.9.2 Feedback Form Final Cover StatusReleased Version1.0 ReleaseSept. 21st Mecha…
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Winds of the North also has a release trailer! I'm hoping to have an overview video soon, but there is a free demo available if anyone wants a closer look at the game and how it plays. #ttrpg #solorpg #sologame #indiedev #RPG youtu.be/ie6SMLLZGfc?...
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Winds of the North Trailer
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Winds of the North, a 1-player sandbox game set in Viking Age Scandinavia, releases today! Begin your own saga to earn Fame and become the next legendary monarch in this campaign of adventure and survival. #ttrpg #solorpg #sologame #indiedev #RPG thomaspking.com/2026/09/21/w...
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Winds of the North Release!
Cover Hearing I ask from the holy races,From Heimdall’s sons, both high and low;Thou wilt, Valfather, that well I relateOld tales I remember of men long ago.Völuspá Winds of the North, a 1-pl…
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
"Request submitted. Please wait 3 days." Forgot all about that. With all the other waiting periods for approval here and there, it seems a little redundant to have yet another. But okay. Would have liked a little warning somewhere on the page. I guess it's not releasing today...
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Winds of the North releases tomorrow! You can hunt a variety of animals for meat, hides, and fur, and earn trophies from the most dangerous of them. If you feel adventurous, join or host your own Viking raid in search of fame and fortune. Link below! #ttrpg #solorpg #sologame #indiedev #RPG
A painting of a Viking raid, with several Vikings carrying captives and loot to their ship on the water, by Ferdinand Leeke.
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Winds of the North releases tomorrow! Visit local markets to hire a new companions, sell items, and buy tools, gear, supplies, and materials. But if you venture to larger trade towns, you can deliver trade orders and hire unique specialists. Link below! #ttrpg #solorpg #sologame #indiedev #RPG
A painting showing a group of Vikings trading with another culture, offering horns, pottery, and furs, by Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov.
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Winds of the North releases tomorrow! There are a wide variety of resources for you to gather for building and crafting. Buildings offer many options for developing your land, and crafting provides tools of all kinds and upgrades for your gear. Link below! #ttrpg #solorpg #sologame #indiedev #RPG
A painting of men building a Viking ship, Roerich.
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I posted a free update on Patreon: a poll! I'm trying to get a feel for what people would like to see. #Patreon #indiegame #sologame #ttrpg #writing www.patreon.com/ThomasPKing/...
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A Public Poll! | Thomas P. King
To get a general feel for what people are looking for, here is a multiple choice poll with several options. I'm sure it'll take time to real
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Winds of the North releases Friday! You begin the game with a humble farm that you can expand and develop. You can grow a variety of crops and harvest them later in the year for different types of food. You'll also have a variety of livestock. Link below! #ttrpg #solorpg #sologame #indiedev #RPG
A painting of a wheat field, with trees and a road running through the middle, by Ivan Shishkin.
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A Patreon update: new playtesting available! #ttrpg #gamebook #RPG #Patreon #indiegame #sologame #boardgames www.patreon.com/ThomasPKing/...
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New Playtest | Thomas P. King
As always, it's a solitaire game (I'll try my hand at multiplayer another time). This is a short PDF and is something of a spiritual success
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I've opened a Patreon where I can share early playtests and fiction for feedback. This is just a start; I'll be trying out different things to see what works. For a look into what's planned, check out the first post (free). #Patreon #ttrpg #games #writing #fiction www.patreon.com/ThomasPKing/...
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Experimental First Steps | Thomas P. King
I've been a game designer and writer for a good handful of years now, but this is my first step into trying out Patreon. What's available? T
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I've opened a Patreon where I can share early playtests and fiction for feedback. This is just a start; I'll be trying out different things to see what works. For a look into what's planned, check out the first post (free). #Patreon #ttrpg #games #writing #fiction www.patreon.com/ThomasPKing/...
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Experimental First Steps | Thomas P. King
I've been a game designer and writer for a good handful of years now, but this is my first step into trying out Patreon. What's available? T
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I have a quick update on my blog: Winds of the North proof copy is in my hands, and I've opened a Patreon. Expect early playtests and fiction (the first short story is already available). I'll be trying out Patreon and see what works. #blog #ttrpg #boardgames #Patreon thomaspking.com/2026/09/13/a...
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A Quick Update
Just a quick update on a couple of things. Winds of the North Winds of the North is just around the corner! I’m looking at a release later this week if everything works out. Patreon I’v…
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I wrote up some short reviews of the books I've read recently (DNFed one). It was a lot of 7/10s, for some reason! At least there was one that I really enjoyed. #blog #reading #books #bookreview thomaspking.com/2026/09/10/a...
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A Short Collection of Book Reviews
I need a break from my own writing (41,000 words into a novel re-write), and decided to do a few quick write-ups for some books I had read recently. Kormak’s Saga Viglund’s Saga Elric o…
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Valheim @valheimgame.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
We’re proud to announce that #Valheim 1.0 is out now! Gather your friends, sharpen your axes and check out the patch notes below. We’ll see you in the tenth realm! valheim.com/news/valheim...
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I recently finished the first Vampire Hunter D novel (I have an omnibus with the first 3 novels). It's got issues, for sure, but was overall a fun read. I suspect the books improve over time. Great setting. I then watched the anime... It was a bit disappointing. Not seen it since the 90s. #reading
Vampire Hunter D omnibus, volume 1. By Hideyuki Kikuchi with art by Yoshitaka Amano.
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
My friend picked Istanbul: Big Box with both expansions this past weekend for gameday, after having tried to pick it many times in the past (and always changing his mind). I definitely enjoyed it more with the expansions, but probably still not a personal favorite. But I'd play it again! #boardgames
Istanbul: Big Box, my player area after winning the game. Bought my 5th ruby with coffee, then bought my last ability tile the next turn for my 6th ruby.Istanbul: Big Box. Main board, overhead view. 5x5 grid with both expansions, making a larger game with lots of options.Istanbul: Big Box. Main board.
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
I recently picked Fate of the Fellowship for gameday, finally. I had been looking forward to it, knowing it borrowed a fair amount from Fall of Rome, but it was interesting to also see an evolution of The Clone Wars. It was close, but we forgot to defend the Shire. Really enjoyed it. #boardgames
Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship, a Pandemic game. My player area at game end, playing Frodo & Sam and Legolas.Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship, a Pandemic game. The main board at game end, overhead view. Dunlendings made it into the Shire.Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship, a Pandemic game. Main board. We were getting ready to make the last leg into Mordor and toss in the ring.
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Things have been busy, so I'm behind on posting our games played. My brother and friend have still been slowly getting back into games after we spent about a month just watching movies. My friend picked Finspan as something easy to get back out. I had a good engine going for schools. #boardgames
Finspan. End of the game. My player area with 6 schools of fish and 7 eggs.
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Valheim @valheimgame.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Before vast towns, mountain castles and glorious mead halls, we all started with just a crafting table and a roof. With less than a week left until the 1.0 release, we want to know if you still remember your very first Valheim base? Show us! 😍
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Earthborne Games @earthbornegames.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
New "August" Gamefound update for Hubworld: Aidalon 😉 We've got proofs, updates on the art book, a Covenant gameplay video, and more! 🎉 gamefound.com/en/projects/...
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Valheim @valheimgame.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
One week left until it’s time to explore the Deep North! In case you missed it, there’s an action-packed animated trailer available already! youtu.be/ywonBIDgJH4
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Ticia Verveer @ticiaverveer.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Just clearing space for a new patio and accidentally unearthing the largest Viking silver hoard in Denmark's history! The 700-piece cache includes, silver ingots, arm rings, a Thor’s hammer amulet, Arabic dirhams & Anglo-Saxon coins. nordjyskemuseer.dk/havearbejde-...
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Havearbejde afslører Danmarks største vikingesølvskat
18,5 kilo sølv er dukket op i Rebild i det, der er Danmarks største kendte sølvskat fra vikingetiden. Skatten er næsten tre gange større end, den hidtil største sølvskat fra vikingetiden i Danmark, de...
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Winds of the North 1.0 is awaiting approval at the printer. After that, I have to order a proof copy to go over one last time before it goes live (and hopefully there's nothing that needs updating, because then I have to repeat the printer/proof process). #TTRPG #boardgames
Cover of Winds of the North (a medieval farm and illustrations of a man and woman warriors); my up-coming solo gamebook set in the Viking Age.
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Valheim @valheimgame.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
One last Word From the Devs before the 1.0 launch! 😍https://valheim.com/news/word-from-the-devs-almost-there
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The Fake History Hunter @fakehistoryhunter.net · 15/08/2026
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Archaeologists have opened a Viking Age ship burial. The most exciting discovery may lie beneath the ship
'It's remarkably well preserved,' says archaeologist.
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The last week has been extreme ups and downs. Friday: visited a giant, cool antiques/collectibles store, found an out-of-print book I'd been looking for, was in a bad car accident (as a passenger, no injuries). But I've also gotten some great writing done since, about 16k into a re-write of a novel.
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
A couple games played recently: We continued the LotR Trick-taking game. Had some close calls with tricky setups, but we've been doing pretty good, so far. It keeps you on your toes! We also played 7 Wonders (been a while). We were all pretty rusty, and scored low, but it was fun. #boardgames
Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Rings: The Trick-taking Game. As Tom Bombadil, I luckily won a hand of Shadow cards right off the bat, which made it easy for me to complete my goal.7 Wonders with Leaders, Armada, and Cities. I went heavy into military since I had bonus scoring, but my brother used the Diplomacy token to deny me like 11 points in the last round.
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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
This Film often has the piss taken out of it for being a rather sedentary piece about 2 people just talking a lot — BUT — it has one of the most brilliantly prescient monologues in the history of Movies imho. MY DINNER WITH ANDRE (1981) Have a listen.
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Earthborne Games @earthbornegames.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The Earthborne Rangers roleplaying game is happening! We're grateful for the opportunity to partner with @brotherwisegames.bsky.social to bring Earthborne Rangers to their Plotweaver system. Find out more about Plotweaver at the link below, and stay tuned for more details. www.plotweaverrpg.com
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The Fake History Hunter @fakehistoryhunter.net · 28/07/2026
Just checking, are you hating AI enough? "AI Companies Are Buying Antique Books, Ingesting Their Contents to Train Models, and Then Destroying Them at Incredible Scale" futurism.com/artificial-i... #SarahConnorLeadTheWay
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AI Companies Are Buying Antique Books, Ingesting Their Contents to Train Models, and Then Destroying Them at Incredible Scale, Even If Almost No Copies Remain
AI companies are quietly obtaining rare books, ingesting their contents, and then destroying them -- even if they're exceedingly rare.
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EMILY WILSON @emilyrcwilson.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
I wrote about the Nolan Odyssey for the LRB. I'll summarize some of my main points below, in case you don't feel like reading all that. www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
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Emily Wilson · An Uncomplicated Man
As they say at the awards shows, I was humbled to learn that Christopher Nolan has read at least the first line of my...
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The Fake History Hunter @fakehistoryhunter.net · 24/07/2026
This will upset the Norse Gods. "Owner of Viking ship used in The Odyssey says studio has not paid bill for damage" www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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Owner of Viking ship used in The Odyssey says studio has not paid bill for damage
Swedish nonprofit alleges cost to repair replica was $6,000 but Universal – which made $264m on film’s opening weekend – has not stumped up
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The Fake History Hunter @fakehistoryhunter.net · 20/07/2026
Viking attack on Guérande. From the Illustrations of the Life of Saint Aubin of Angers, circa AD1050-1150. gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/b...
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
The Odyssey was good. Might grow on me even more after additional watches. Some dialogue was a little more modern than I'd have liked, but overall, I definitely enjoyed it.
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
The Unseen World, my solo horror gamebook, is on sale this month on @drivethrurpg.com! You can also grab a free demo of my up-coming sandbox game set in the Viking Age, Winds of the North! ⚔️ coming soon... #ttrpg #solorpg #sologame #indiedev www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
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DriveThruRPG - The Largest RPG Download Store!
Your one-stop online shop for new and vintage RPG products from the top publishers, delivered fresh to your desktop in electronic format.
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
The Unseen World, my solo horror gamebook, is on sale this month on @drivethrurpg.com! You can also grab a free demo of my up-coming sandbox game set in the Viking Age, Winds of the North! ⚔️ coming soon... #ttrpg #solorpg #sologame #indiedev www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
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DriveThruRPG - The Largest RPG Download Store!
Your one-stop online shop for new and vintage RPG products from the top publishers, delivered fresh to your desktop in electronic format.
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Another update on my blog for movies watched earlier this February. Includes The Northman, Perfect Blue, and Parasite. #movies #blog #Letterboxd #review #moviereview thomaspking.com/2026/07/17/w...
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What’s in the Letterboxd? Feb, 2026
I return to catch up on more of the movies I watched this year. Letterboxd Profile February February was dominated by some Warhammer 40K since my brother bought a month of Games Workshop’s su…
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Todd Vaziri @tvaziri.com · 16/07/2026
“A.I. Movies” www.tiktok.com/@americanbar...
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
I'm getting tired of blocking channels on Youtube when I see those hideous AI thumbnails. Surely they don't think it fools anyone. Whatever. Anyone that lazy and careless about their content isn't a channel I'm interested in, anyway.
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The Fake History Hunter @fakehistoryhunter.net · 13/07/2026
I'm genuinely sad about the news of Sam Neill's death. Such a splendid actor. Loved him since 'Reilly, Ace of Spies' and he was the only reason I watched 'Peaky Blinders'. And he was just a genuinely nice chap.
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Modiphius @modiphius.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
🎲We're hiring! Modiphius is looking for a new Games Designer to join our team based in Nottingham. Based in the Nottingham studio, this is a full-time position in tabletop game design to help us deliver projects in 2027 and beyond! Apply here: buff.ly/5vT1puW #GamesDev #Hiring
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
I've teased it several times, but it was finally time to talk about the movies I've been watching. You can expect more posts like this soon, covering more recent watches from this year. #movies #blog #Letterboxd thomaspking.com/2026/07/05/w...
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What’s in the Letterboxd?
I’m still not sure if individual reviews for movies are worth the time to write up and post, but I might do a few to experiment with. But since my game group has been watching movies lately i…
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
I've teased it several times, but it was finally time to talk about the movies I've been watching. You can expect more posts like this soon, covering more recent watches from this year. #movies #blog #Letterboxd thomaspking.com/2026/07/05/w...
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What’s in the Letterboxd?
I’m still not sure if individual reviews for movies are worth the time to write up and post, but I might do a few to experiment with. But since my game group has been watching movies lately i…
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TK Games (Thomas P. King, Author & Game Designer) @tpkingauthor.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Finally, catching up on games! Movies have slowed down our gaming quite a bit recently, so there isn't a large backlog. But it was time to finally post these. Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-taking Game was probably the big surprise for us. #boardgames #blog #gaming thomaspking.com/2026/07/02/c...
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Catching Up on Games (7/2/26)
Despite how long it’s been, there aren’t a ton of games this time. My game group has been watching a lot of movies lately, mostly watching Christopher Nolan’s filmography in prepa…
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