Tom Lommel
@tomlommel.com
Actor and tabletop RPG nerd, the order depends upon the week. I handle marketing for Evil Hat Productions. Currently playing a long game to get cast as Ned Flanders in the live action Simpsons movie.
www.tomlommel.com
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My one addition to the D&D/Stranger Things discourse is this: I honestly doubt the producers didn't know the Sorcerer wasn't in AD&D. They have 30 people on speed dial for that. It's far more likely someone said "How about a wizard with psionics" and the writers said "Nah. Sorcerer sounds cooler."
December 27, 2025 at 4:56 AM
My one addition to the D&D/Stranger Things discourse is this: I honestly doubt the producers didn't know the Sorcerer wasn't in AD&D. They have 30 people on speed dial for that. It's far more likely someone said "How about a wizard with psionics" and the writers said "Nah. Sorcerer sounds cooler."
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Knives Out but the murder happens on a BC Ferry that Benoit Blanc is already on and the boat can’t dock until he solves the crime
In this scenario some people are headed to a retreat on a Gulf Island, there’s a high school sports team on board, and the car alarms never stop
In this scenario some people are headed to a retreat on a Gulf Island, there’s a high school sports team on board, and the car alarms never stop
December 27, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Knives Out but the murder happens on a BC Ferry that Benoit Blanc is already on and the boat can’t dock until he solves the crime
In this scenario some people are headed to a retreat on a Gulf Island, there’s a high school sports team on board, and the car alarms never stop
In this scenario some people are headed to a retreat on a Gulf Island, there’s a high school sports team on board, and the car alarms never stop
@ktwelves.bsky.social I still regret dropping you off so far from the ferry but I know I'd feel worse if I'd taken you two to the "game store" that is basically a Warhammer Organized Play experience
December 27, 2025 at 2:58 AM
@ktwelves.bsky.social I still regret dropping you off so far from the ferry but I know I'd feel worse if I'd taken you two to the "game store" that is basically a Warhammer Organized Play experience
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I've been thinking about this sign for 6 months. a phrase I'll treasure forever. a metaphor with boundless potential
December 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I've been thinking about this sign for 6 months. a phrase I'll treasure forever. a metaphor with boundless potential
“[Studios are] basically forcing something on to consumers that they’re not asking for. You’re not creating a better experience, you’re not charging less, right? ...The only value currently in this is to the game company and the value is not to the people who are playing the games.”
What's actually involved in getting a human voice actor to record lines for a game, and how does that compare to an AI replacement?
@maddie-b-a.bsky.social speaks to actors and audio engineers like @selmaleh.bsky.social and @jeffvandyck.com to try and demystify what goes into giving games a voice.
@maddie-b-a.bsky.social speaks to actors and audio engineers like @selmaleh.bsky.social and @jeffvandyck.com to try and demystify what goes into giving games a voice.
How the Cost and Effort of Human Voice Actors Compares to Generative AI
“A well-trained actor will save production in the end because you know the better trained you are, the quicker you can do the job and get what you need”
thisweekinvideogames.com
December 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
“[Studios are] basically forcing something on to consumers that they’re not asking for. You’re not creating a better experience, you’re not charging less, right? ...The only value currently in this is to the game company and the value is not to the people who are playing the games.”
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When the polite, cultured Dr. Pepper consumes a special draught, he turns into the brutish, monstrous Mr. Pibb.
December 26, 2025 at 1:26 AM
When the polite, cultured Dr. Pepper consumes a special draught, he turns into the brutish, monstrous Mr. Pibb.
Pro tip: Hold up a squeaky toy or high value treat if you want the husband to look toward the camera.
December 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Pro tip: Hold up a squeaky toy or high value treat if you want the husband to look toward the camera.
Just spent the last couple hours watching A Muppet Christmas Carol and opened the app to immediately see a billionaire complaining about how there's no possible way to help the sick and poor, and buddy,,,
December 25, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Just spent the last couple hours watching A Muppet Christmas Carol and opened the app to immediately see a billionaire complaining about how there's no possible way to help the sick and poor, and buddy,,,
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I have two transgender kids… and in my family… we do Christmas… a little differently.
December 24, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I have two transgender kids… and in my family… we do Christmas… a little differently.
At this point I think we can all agree: making a computer you can put in your pocket was a huge mistake.
December 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM
At this point I think we can all agree: making a computer you can put in your pocket was a huge mistake.
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Jodie Foster: They should have sent a poet
Poet: Aliens ahoy! A galactic sight. When you’re in space all day is night
Poet: Aliens ahoy! A galactic sight. When you’re in space all day is night
December 24, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Jodie Foster: They should have sent a poet
Poet: Aliens ahoy! A galactic sight. When you’re in space all day is night
Poet: Aliens ahoy! A galactic sight. When you’re in space all day is night
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Jesus, can you hear me? Good, the comms are working. Now, you're gonna need to run if you want to evade those Roman soldiers. Hold down A to sprint. Go ahead and try it. ... Good work! You just might be the savior yet. Now pick up that AR-15 and let's do some target practice.
December 24, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Jesus, can you hear me? Good, the comms are working. Now, you're gonna need to run if you want to evade those Roman soldiers. Hold down A to sprint. Go ahead and try it. ... Good work! You just might be the savior yet. Now pick up that AR-15 and let's do some target practice.
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All I’m saying is, I’m really not sure where you get off calling yourself a drummer if you require both the ox and the lamb to keep time while you play, in this essay I will
December 24, 2025 at 12:27 AM
All I’m saying is, I’m really not sure where you get off calling yourself a drummer if you require both the ox and the lamb to keep time while you play, in this essay I will
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"This story doesn't need a sandworm"
This is almost always wrong. Arguably, EVERY story benefits from adding a huge subterranean worm with quasi-mystical or semi-supernatural powers, or equivalent (similar to Moby Dick).
Obviously the bigger the worm, the more literary quality it adds.
This is almost always wrong. Arguably, EVERY story benefits from adding a huge subterranean worm with quasi-mystical or semi-supernatural powers, or equivalent (similar to Moby Dick).
Obviously the bigger the worm, the more literary quality it adds.
what is your least favorite piece of writing advice and why? 👀
December 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
"This story doesn't need a sandworm"
This is almost always wrong. Arguably, EVERY story benefits from adding a huge subterranean worm with quasi-mystical or semi-supernatural powers, or equivalent (similar to Moby Dick).
Obviously the bigger the worm, the more literary quality it adds.
This is almost always wrong. Arguably, EVERY story benefits from adding a huge subterranean worm with quasi-mystical or semi-supernatural powers, or equivalent (similar to Moby Dick).
Obviously the bigger the worm, the more literary quality it adds.
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For the millennials: Internet Archive has digitized some of the old Muzak announcement tapes played at Kmart. archive.org/details/Kmar...
Kmart December 1990 : Tape-A-Thon : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
This is a digitized version of an in-store cassette tape that was played within a Kmart store. See the title of the file for the month and year. I worked at...
archive.org
December 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
For the millennials: Internet Archive has digitized some of the old Muzak announcement tapes played at Kmart. archive.org/details/Kmar...
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Thanks to everyone who, in spite of everything, did something creative this year. Our ability to create is one of the highest and most noble of human capabilities and helps put us in touch with our best selves, something we need more than ever. So, thank you!
December 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Thanks to everyone who, in spite of everything, did something creative this year. Our ability to create is one of the highest and most noble of human capabilities and helps put us in touch with our best selves, something we need more than ever. So, thank you!
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The scoundrel visiting his pirate mayor inspiration on his birthday walk
December 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The scoundrel visiting his pirate mayor inspiration on his birthday walk
come on man this is ridiculous
December 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
come on man this is ridiculous
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If you are confused about why saying "not all Somalis are criminals" is racist, try rephrasing it as "Tom Emmer doesn't get a DWI conviction every time he gets behind the wheel."
Tom Emmer on "the Somali fraud in Minnesota" -- "Calling it for what it is isn't racist"
December 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
If you are confused about why saying "not all Somalis are criminals" is racist, try rephrasing it as "Tom Emmer doesn't get a DWI conviction every time he gets behind the wheel."
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Sadness arrives uninvited. Joy demands more—it requires us to search, to kindle, to protect the flame against every wind. When we choose joy despite everything that argues against it, we don't just save ourselves—we illuminate the way for everyone around us.
December 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Sadness arrives uninvited. Joy demands more—it requires us to search, to kindle, to protect the flame against every wind. When we choose joy despite everything that argues against it, we don't just save ourselves—we illuminate the way for everyone around us.
I'm thinking 2026 might be the year I take the plunge. It's time, and I'm doing it. I'm going to start using the term "rizz."
December 22, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I'm thinking 2026 might be the year I take the plunge. It's time, and I'm doing it. I'm going to start using the term "rizz."
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One thing you will never think after reading a great book or listening to a great album or seeing a great piece of art is, “I’m really glad this person remained cautious while they were making this and guarded against being perceived as weird.”
December 13, 2025 at 7:29 AM
One thing you will never think after reading a great book or listening to a great album or seeing a great piece of art is, “I’m really glad this person remained cautious while they were making this and guarded against being perceived as weird.”
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me throwing: ha ha yes
me reaping: MUGS
(if interested, please DM to purchase)
me reaping: MUGS
(if interested, please DM to purchase)
December 21, 2025 at 1:53 AM
me throwing: ha ha yes
me reaping: MUGS
(if interested, please DM to purchase)
me reaping: MUGS
(if interested, please DM to purchase)
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Funny animal videos no longer being trustworthy just fucking sucks all around. I love the wonder of animal behavior and what it says about the experience of being alive. It's because it happened in reality that it's so fun. It's not fun if it was just made up. There's no wonder there.
December 19, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Funny animal videos no longer being trustworthy just fucking sucks all around. I love the wonder of animal behavior and what it says about the experience of being alive. It's because it happened in reality that it's so fun. It's not fun if it was just made up. There's no wonder there.