Somebody wake up Hicks
@jonmarkhicks.bsky.social
TTRPGs I wrote:
Rapture Protocol for ALIEN RPG - Those Dark Places - Pressure - Fireteam - Deep Space
Also love:
Tolkien - Robin of Sherwood - Fighting Fantasy - Dead Space - Battlestar Galactica - The Expanse - 2000AD - Star Trek - Star Wars - Battletech
Rapture Protocol for ALIEN RPG - Those Dark Places - Pressure - Fireteam - Deep Space
Also love:
Tolkien - Robin of Sherwood - Fighting Fantasy - Dead Space - Battlestar Galactica - The Expanse - 2000AD - Star Trek - Star Wars - Battletech
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One thing I need to spend more time on is my TTRPG 'A Dark Star To Steer By'. It's pretty much completed, sitting at 27k words and it just needs some playtesting, an artist and a publisher.
It's the 19th century version of my RPG 'Those Dark Places'.
It's the 19th century version of my RPG 'Those Dark Places'.
February 10, 2026 at 1:29 PM
One thing I need to spend more time on is my TTRPG 'A Dark Star To Steer By'. It's pretty much completed, sitting at 27k words and it just needs some playtesting, an artist and a publisher.
It's the 19th century version of my RPG 'Those Dark Places'.
It's the 19th century version of my RPG 'Those Dark Places'.
Age verification?
I went to see Return of the Jedi, bought pop and popcorn beforehand and got a bag of chips on the way home, all for £1.50.
I went to see Return of the Jedi, bought pop and popcorn beforehand and got a bag of chips on the way home, all for £1.50.
Age verification?
I could buy a BIG bag of loose sweets, or maybe a Double Decker, out of the change from buying the latest copy of White Dwarf, paid with a pound note.
I could buy a BIG bag of loose sweets, or maybe a Double Decker, out of the change from buying the latest copy of White Dwarf, paid with a pound note.
Age verification? We could not play outside for a while because of Chernobyl.
February 10, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Age verification?
I went to see Return of the Jedi, bought pop and popcorn beforehand and got a bag of chips on the way home, all for £1.50.
I went to see Return of the Jedi, bought pop and popcorn beforehand and got a bag of chips on the way home, all for £1.50.
*sigh* Tuesday. Another day in which I'm still not a full time writer.
February 10, 2026 at 7:38 AM
*sigh* Tuesday. Another day in which I'm still not a full time writer.
I almost bought this framed print from the antiques store - Night Mist by Montague Dawson. It's a beautiful painting and really captures a mood, the kind of thing that really suits me when I'm working on my 'A Dark Star to Steer By' TTRPG.
February 9, 2026 at 8:22 PM
I almost bought this framed print from the antiques store - Night Mist by Montague Dawson. It's a beautiful painting and really captures a mood, the kind of thing that really suits me when I'm working on my 'A Dark Star to Steer By' TTRPG.
I loved the 'The Legend of Prince Valiant' cartoon; I was 20 years old when it first aired but it appealed to me on a lot of levels.
I must dig my DVDs out, they'll be stored away with my D&D and Ulysses 31 boxsets.
I must dig my DVDs out, they'll be stored away with my D&D and Ulysses 31 boxsets.
February 9, 2026 at 12:49 PM
I loved the 'The Legend of Prince Valiant' cartoon; I was 20 years old when it first aired but it appealed to me on a lot of levels.
I must dig my DVDs out, they'll be stored away with my D&D and Ulysses 31 boxsets.
I must dig my DVDs out, they'll be stored away with my D&D and Ulysses 31 boxsets.
The only thing working against me running a TTRPG campaign is time.
The other thing is choice. My ADHD brain really wants to settle on one genre, but right now I'm bouncing between fantasy, cyberpunk and starships. I also want to do it face-to-face.
I long for my younger years. Time felt endless.
The other thing is choice. My ADHD brain really wants to settle on one genre, but right now I'm bouncing between fantasy, cyberpunk and starships. I also want to do it face-to-face.
I long for my younger years. Time felt endless.
February 9, 2026 at 12:14 PM
The only thing working against me running a TTRPG campaign is time.
The other thing is choice. My ADHD brain really wants to settle on one genre, but right now I'm bouncing between fantasy, cyberpunk and starships. I also want to do it face-to-face.
I long for my younger years. Time felt endless.
The other thing is choice. My ADHD brain really wants to settle on one genre, but right now I'm bouncing between fantasy, cyberpunk and starships. I also want to do it face-to-face.
I long for my younger years. Time felt endless.
"As I did stand my watch upon the hill,
I looked toward Birnam, and anon methought
The Wood began to move."
I looked toward Birnam, and anon methought
The Wood began to move."
February 9, 2026 at 11:24 AM
"As I did stand my watch upon the hill,
I looked toward Birnam, and anon methought
The Wood began to move."
I looked toward Birnam, and anon methought
The Wood began to move."
It's been nearly 22 years since I was published in the BSFA magazine FOCUS. You can see my love for industrial sci-fi, it was about blue-collar workers salvaging a starship, it's a slice-of-life story.
I was also published in the next issue, but then anxiety stopped me writing fiction for 10 years.
I was also published in the next issue, but then anxiety stopped me writing fiction for 10 years.
February 9, 2026 at 10:44 AM
It's been nearly 22 years since I was published in the BSFA magazine FOCUS. You can see my love for industrial sci-fi, it was about blue-collar workers salvaging a starship, it's a slice-of-life story.
I was also published in the next issue, but then anxiety stopped me writing fiction for 10 years.
I was also published in the next issue, but then anxiety stopped me writing fiction for 10 years.
This shot of Winterfell in Game of Thrones remains my favourite shot of the entire series. Talk about a mood.
February 8, 2026 at 9:01 PM
This shot of Winterfell in Game of Thrones remains my favourite shot of the entire series. Talk about a mood.
What an absolute awesome antiques store find! The ALIEN derelict, in as-new condition with certificate of authenticity and boxed. £20! How could I say no to that?
Narrator: He can't.
Narrator: He can't.
February 8, 2026 at 1:37 PM
What an absolute awesome antiques store find! The ALIEN derelict, in as-new condition with certificate of authenticity and boxed. £20! How could I say no to that?
Narrator: He can't.
Narrator: He can't.
Mark Kermode should be knighted, or at least given National Treasure status.
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Mark Kermode reviews Melania
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February 8, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Mark Kermode should be knighted, or at least given National Treasure status.
youtu.be/DTyUni8dbkE?...
youtu.be/DTyUni8dbkE?...
Yesterday we rushed Jones to the vet because she was sleeping all the time, off her food, and she had a big crusty lump on her head.
It turned out to be a probable dried cyst; the vet popped it off. The sleep/food thing seemed unconnected as today she's her usual dickhead self.
All good.
It turned out to be a probable dried cyst; the vet popped it off. The sleep/food thing seemed unconnected as today she's her usual dickhead self.
All good.
February 7, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Yesterday we rushed Jones to the vet because she was sleeping all the time, off her food, and she had a big crusty lump on her head.
It turned out to be a probable dried cyst; the vet popped it off. The sleep/food thing seemed unconnected as today she's her usual dickhead self.
All good.
It turned out to be a probable dried cyst; the vet popped it off. The sleep/food thing seemed unconnected as today she's her usual dickhead self.
All good.
Apparently this is a Factory Entertainment 1:18 3.75" scale Colonial Viper with a Boomer action figure that's coming out soon. I mean, what a great looking ship. The MkII is my favourite starfighter, I love it more than the X-wing.
I said what I said.
I said what I said.
February 7, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Apparently this is a Factory Entertainment 1:18 3.75" scale Colonial Viper with a Boomer action figure that's coming out soon. I mean, what a great looking ship. The MkII is my favourite starfighter, I love it more than the X-wing.
I said what I said.
I said what I said.
And a surprise #fightingfantasy gift from my incredible wife - the new hardback edition of The Warlock of Firetop Mountain. It's a gorgeous cover and it can join the several thousand other copies of the same book I have.
I can't wait to get a new office and get my entire collection on display.
I can't wait to get a new office and get my entire collection on display.
February 7, 2026 at 1:25 PM
And a surprise #fightingfantasy gift from my incredible wife - the new hardback edition of The Warlock of Firetop Mountain. It's a gorgeous cover and it can join the several thousand other copies of the same book I have.
I can't wait to get a new office and get my entire collection on display.
I can't wait to get a new office and get my entire collection on display.
Today's ALIEN buy - another copy of the ALIENS Colonial Marines Technical Manual. I already have it, but not with this cover.
I found it in an antiques store, of all places. Only £7 and in great condition.
I found it in an antiques store, of all places. Only £7 and in great condition.
February 7, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Today's ALIEN buy - another copy of the ALIENS Colonial Marines Technical Manual. I already have it, but not with this cover.
I found it in an antiques store, of all places. Only £7 and in great condition.
I found it in an antiques store, of all places. Only £7 and in great condition.
It's been a hell of a week, and I think I deserve a treat.
February 7, 2026 at 9:28 AM
It's been a hell of a week, and I think I deserve a treat.
Let's fucking go
February 6, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Let's fucking go
I think there's still a part of my TTRPG GM brain that cruises in 'This is the world I built and you can experience it' mode, instead of a 'Lets build this world together' one.
It's like a default, like I'm still in the 1980s when the GM was the be-all and end-all, and the responsibility...
It's like a default, like I'm still in the 1980s when the GM was the be-all and end-all, and the responsibility...
February 6, 2026 at 2:09 PM
I think there's still a part of my TTRPG GM brain that cruises in 'This is the world I built and you can experience it' mode, instead of a 'Lets build this world together' one.
It's like a default, like I'm still in the 1980s when the GM was the be-all and end-all, and the responsibility...
It's like a default, like I'm still in the 1980s when the GM was the be-all and end-all, and the responsibility...
It's already been a rough week bouncing around hospitals to finally get a much needed all clear, and to cap it all off I need to take the cat to the vets for an emergency checkup. This week can get in the fucking sea.
I need happy memes. Meme the shit out of me.
I need happy memes. Meme the shit out of me.
February 6, 2026 at 9:48 AM
It's already been a rough week bouncing around hospitals to finally get a much needed all clear, and to cap it all off I need to take the cat to the vets for an emergency checkup. This week can get in the fucking sea.
I need happy memes. Meme the shit out of me.
I need happy memes. Meme the shit out of me.
Later, guys, my ride's here.
February 5, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Later, guys, my ride's here.
Predator Badlands is streaming on Hulu & Disney+ from February 12th. Like a twat I never saw this at the cinema, but to be fair my TV is fucking huge.
February 5, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Predator Badlands is streaming on Hulu & Disney+ from February 12th. Like a twat I never saw this at the cinema, but to be fair my TV is fucking huge.
One day I'll write about my 'Leoric & Gull' idea, set in the 12th Century in my home city of Lichfield. A world-weary soldier joins with the last of Elvenkind, travelling England investigating the supernatural as Christendom drives out the last of the Pagan ways.
It's Supernatural meets Cadfael.
It's Supernatural meets Cadfael.
February 4, 2026 at 3:32 PM
One day I'll write about my 'Leoric & Gull' idea, set in the 12th Century in my home city of Lichfield. A world-weary soldier joins with the last of Elvenkind, travelling England investigating the supernatural as Christendom drives out the last of the Pagan ways.
It's Supernatural meets Cadfael.
It's Supernatural meets Cadfael.
I need to see the Markiplier movie 'Iron Lung'. It sounds like a great story concept and I'm always fascinated to see how low-budget indie filmmakers handle it.
February 3, 2026 at 10:12 PM
I need to see the Markiplier movie 'Iron Lung'. It sounds like a great story concept and I'm always fascinated to see how low-budget indie filmmakers handle it.
This looks awesome, and it's one of my favourite periods of history.
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GALLOWS CORNER - A PEASANTS' REVOLT RPG IS NOW LIVE ON KICKSTARTER!
Back here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thr...
This is a game built around the power that comes from solidarity and community, that stands up against power. We'd love it if you'd stand alongside us today.
GALLOWS CORNER - A PEASANTS' REVOLT RPG IS NOW LIVE ON KICKSTARTER!
Back here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thr...
This is a game built around the power that comes from solidarity and community, that stands up against power. We'd love it if you'd stand alongside us today.
Coming soon: Gallows Corner - A Peasants' Revolt RPG
Rise up, ye pitiful commons! Throw off your shackles and take up the call: there is a brighter future beyond the noose!
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February 3, 2026 at 3:28 PM
This looks awesome, and it's one of my favourite periods of history.