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David Fox 🌻🥸
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Lead game programmer #ReturnToMonkeyIsland
Designer/Project Leader at #LucasfilmGames/#LucasArts: #RescueOnFractalus #Labyrinth #ZakMcKracken […]

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Sunset walk along the river at the foot of Mt Tamalpais with Annie Fox and Gracie the Dog. Marin Rowing Association teams in the background.
A Annie stands by a waterfront, smiling, while a dog walks nearby. The scene is set during sunset, with warm colors reflecting on the water. Surrounding greenery and a few buildings are visible in the background. The image shows a scenic view of a river at dusk with two boats. One is a rowing crew with several participants, and the other is a motorboat with people on board. In the background, there are residential houses and trees, all reflecting on the water A scenic waterfront view at sunset featuring a colorful sky with shades of pink and blue. People, including Annie Fox walk along a path by the water, accompanied by dogs. Houses and trees are visible along the shore, with Mt Tam in the background. A tranquil sunset view over a calm body of water, with reflections of the sky and surrounding homes. In the foreground, there are silhouettes of palm trees and shrubbery, while a mountain looms in the background. A group of people in a boat row by.
November 11, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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What can you do with an excess of honey? Our adult kids gave us a mead making kit, and after a few months of fermentation it’s time for bottling. I added a little cinnamon to the three on the right. Recipe says to wait 3-6 more months, or a year if I can stand it. #mead #homebrew
A clear glass jug containing amber-colored homebrew mead with an airlock on top. In the background, several empty glass bottles are visible on a wooden surface. A stainless steel pot containing water with several glass bottles submerged, featuring metal flip-top caps. Bubbles are present, indicating the water is heated. A group of four clear glass bottles with metal swing-top closures, placed on a wooden surface. Several glass bottles filled with various shades of amber mead, capped with corks and metal wire bails, arranged on a wooden surface.
November 9, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Return to Monkey Island Panel
Two years ago five members of the #ReturnToMonkeyIsland dev team were on a panel at the 2023 @devcom_global in Cologne, Germany. The video was never publicly available, until now…

Panelists are the game’s designers […]

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October 14, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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I've talked about the awesome fan-created version of Rescue on Fractalus! ("Fractalus") by Luke's Software. If you don't, you have to check it out.

One area Luke could use some help with is the Jaggi animation. Luke's not an animator. Know anyone who […]

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View out the cockpit of a rescue space ship, yellow cloudy sky, green bolt of energy firing across the bow from a distant mountain peak. Faithful reproduction of the original Rescue on Fractalus! control panel below.
September 16, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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Full video of our @homecomputermuseum talk now available here https://youtu.be/bOMq0dWDR_w?si=FdUhri1_mskd4Pks

#retrogaming #LucasfilmGames #lucasarts #atari #rescueonfractalus #ZakMcKracken #puttputt #tokyodisneysea #leonardochallenge […]

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Anne Brad and Bart van den Akker introduce David and Annie Fox at the Helmond, NL HomeComputerMuseum David and Annie Fox sitting on stools presenting to guests, Anne Bras standing in background. Screen shows image of three of Annie’s books David Fox and Anne Bras hold up two game boxes from Anne’s vast collection (a small portion shown in the background). Games are Rescue on Fractalus! and Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders Annie Fox and Anne Bras hold up two game boxes from Anne’s vast collection (a small portion shown in the background). Games are Putt-Putt Joins the Parade and Putt-Putt Goes to the Moon
September 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Today Annie Fox and I are each giving our talks at #devcom! Very excited!
August 18, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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Do you live near #helmond, #netherlands?
Annie Fox and I will be giving a special talk at the @homecomputermuseum in honor of Anne Bras' (PC-King) 40th birthday, Sat 23 Aug, 2025. Live music by Floppy Ears & the Big Guns. Tickets below at […]

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Text: PC King Level up with talk of David and Annie Fox (LucasArts) on August 23, 2025 (tickets available), and the Lucasfilm Games logo. Photo collage of all of the games and books that Annie Fox and David Fox have created over the years, along with a photo of Anne Bras holding some original Monkey Island boxes. On the right is a photo from Devcom 2023 where Annie and David gave a fireside chat.
August 12, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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Cinematic Design Monday Member Interview: Founding Lucasfilm Games Designer, David Fox Today, Monday, July 28 @ 12-1pm PT followed by audience Q&A Free talk, join here: https://discord.gg/RSSQabU3DH
We are thrilled to host special guest, David […]

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July 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Besides the #rescueonfractalus helmet I got the large format transparency outtakes of the back cover photo shoot. I was asked to portray panic, hopelessness, fear, determination, and I’m just not an actor. Instead they used the one where I was […]

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A pilot is seated in the cockpit of a damaged spacecraft, gripping controls while smoke and flames emerge from a breach in the exterior. The background features a dramatic, mountainous landscape under a smoky atmosphere, adding a sci-fi aesthetic to the scene. A person in a futuristic cockpit is depicted, with visible damage and flames. The background features a dramatic landscape, enhancing the sci-fi theme. The individual appears focused, wearing a bright outfit, with a notable mustache and facial expression reflecting determination. A man is seated inside a futuristic cockpit of a damaged spacecraft, with a mountainous backdrop and smoke effects. He appears focused on someone coming to rescue him, wearing an orange flight suit. The scene has a dramatic lighting with a reddish hue. A person with a fierce expression is seated in the cockpit of a damaged spacecraft, with flames emerging from the exterior. The background features a dramatic mountainous landscape under a moody sky.
July 25, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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Rescue on Fractalus! Helmet

Rescue on Fractalus! Helmet. 42 years ago I got to be in an #ilm shoot for the box and manual of my soon to be released #LucasfilmGames Atari 800 game, #rescueonfractalus On the cover I’m the running pilot about to be […]

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Rescue on Fractalus! pilot helmet, modified with model tank turrets on the side. Also a lightsaber and Kyber crystals, a Lucasfilm mug. Me in orange flight gear holding my helmet, 1983. The image features the cover art for the video game "Rescue on Fractalus!" It depicts a cockpit view with a space pilot in a red suit visible through the windshield. The background shows dramatic rocky terrain and colorful explosions. A vintage video game back cover for "Rescue on Fractalus!" featuring an unconscious pilot in a futuristic cockpit. The text highlights the game's theme of a pilot in peril and challenges players to save him. The background includes a smoky landscape and game screenshot.
July 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Getting closer with my #3dprinting #r2d2 build. Yesterday I glued on all the pieces, and began assembly of the electronics. Next, adding motors to the feet, LEDs, and then the remote control. #stawars #3dprint

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Front view of R2D2, mostly assembled Side view of R2D2, mostly assembled Back view of R2D2, mostly assembled R2D2’s front arms extended.
July 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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For those curious about the #r2d2 model I #3dprinted, it came with two "3mf" files that contained 15 "plates", each plate holding a collection of parts. Each plate used one color of filament, making it easy to print. One image below is a close-up of […]

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six 3D printing plates for the dome part of R2D2 9 plates containing the parts for the body and legs of R2D2 Close up of one plate containing silver parts
July 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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All of the parts for #r2d2 have been #3dprinted. 177 individual pieces. Some are dry assembled in place. Next, glue all, and assemble the electronics. #3dprinting #starwars #droid #astromech #astrodroid #bambulabs

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Most of the printed parts for R2D2 on a desk. Some are dry assembled in place. A mix of white, metallic blue and silver pieces. Legs for 3D printed R2D2 on a desk. Partially assembled 3D printed R2D2, parts not yet glued in place.
July 14, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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#r2d2 #3dprinting progress. Most of the parts have been printed. Positioned some to see how it will look. Next: print the remaining parts (including some translucent lens covers), glue on the tiny parts, wait for the electronics and screws to arrive […]

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R2-D2’s parts after some dry assembly.
July 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Work in progress on what’s now clearly R2-D2! #3dprinting #starwars #droid

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Some of the hundreds of pieces that are a part of this 3D printed model. White cylindrical shape with metallic blue and silver trim, silver dome, legs. White cylindrical shape with metallic blue and silver trim, silver dome on top. Clearly it’s R2-D2.
July 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Coming along #3dprinting

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3D printed droid parts, WIP
July 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Ok, some more hints. What am I #3dprinting?

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White 3D printed parts partially assembled. Bambu A1 in the background Large white cylindrical 3D printed parts still on the printer
July 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Guessing contest time. What am I printing? #3dprinting
Collection of mysterious white 3D printed parts, with a Bambu A1 printing another one in the background
July 10, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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I’m so proud and excited for my wife Annie Fox to have received a Kirkus star for her first novel! A Kirkus star signifies a book that stands out for its quality and is considered a mark of excellence in the book industry. It’s a top-tier review that […]

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Cover of The Little Things That Kill: A Teen Friendship Afterlife Apology Tour by Annie Fox. "A compassionate exploration of friendship and betrayal wrapped up in a true page-turning mystery." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Cover of The Little Things That Kill: A Teen Friendship Afterlife Apology Tour by Annie Fox. Shows a hand holding a planchette on an Ouija board. In the center is the ghostly face of a teen girl.
May 17, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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Original #rescueonfractalus mothership
May 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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#plant #propagation stand
Change of pace, switching from the fun of the marble run to something practical, I printed these test tube holders that snap together and we’re using them to propagate various house and garden plants. I chose filament colors I […]

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May 3, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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I just finished printing and assembling this rotating marble run. Challenging but fun, and I learned a lot. I downloaded the 3D model from Bambu Lab’s #makerworld and ordered the electric parts. After creating this video I lightly sanded some areas […]

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May 1, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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@PossumPartyGlider my wife is wearing a straw hat. I have the hood raised on my shirt.
Very cold looking man (me) with shades, grey hoodie up, blue vest, on the beach. Volleyball courts in the background.
April 20, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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Can you find me in this picture? San Francisco Ocean Beach this morning.

#handsoff #50501movement #april19
“Human Banner” this morning at Ocean Beach in San Francisco. Words spelled out with close to 1000 people say IMPEACH + REMOVE! There are two large rings of people around the message. A real US flag is being held upside down by another group of people.
April 20, 2025 at 1:35 AM