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Gerard Thomas
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Analogue signals ♾️ digital multiverse.

The #architecture of #sciencefiction

#Design and spacial studies of the Sub Orbital Machine universe […]

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Really interesting thread regarding a gaming community’s reaction to a publisher using AI art in a kickstarter

https://www.reddit.com/r/battletech/comments/1prg147/death_from_above_wargaming_ai_conversation_dump/

#battletech #tabletopgaming #TabletopWargaming #scifiart
December 21, 2025 at 6:08 AM
I have just spent 50 minutes searching the Wayback Machine for a blog article I never wrote…

#artblogger #blogging
December 20, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I was inspired by the the unit cards designs I’ve done for @raidmetal to redo my custom cards for OPR’s Firefight. I’ve made them in greyscale for easy printing and will print on A4 or 8.5x11”. When I’m finished, I’ll throw a PDF up on my site for those that […]

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December 14, 2025 at 10:07 PM
After all this time I always come back to Shirow as one of my core inspirations.

#art #inspiration #manga #shirow #blackandwhite
November 28, 2025 at 9:43 AM
New writing: OPR Grimdark Future – Firefight

Did I find an alternative to Kill Team?

https://iamgerardthomas.com/opr-grimdark-future-firefight

#ttg #tabletopgames #wargaming #minis
November 27, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Where's the artwork?!?!?!

I'm concentrating on establishing my new works, so won't be posting any new art until January.

And what am I doing? It involves #suborbitalmachine pen, ink and paper. 😏

#art #mastoart #artistonmastodon #scifi #scifiart #sciencefiction #wip #drawing #artwork
November 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Finally played our first games of #opr Grimdark Future: Firefight. Overall, a lot of fun and rules that definitely do not make one's head hurt. Will start going deeper over the next games but I think it's a clear winner over #40k #killteam

#ttg #minis #tabletopgaming
November 23, 2025 at 5:37 AM
I love Owen’s work. His newsletters are great too, but the one that landed in my inbox…. I think everyone should have a read.

#life #ai

https://kiosk.substack.com/p/when-in-rome?utm_campaign=email-half-post&r=58u0v2&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
When in Rome.
The illusion of infinite efficiency.
kiosk.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Before I put ink on paper with drawing for #suborbitalmachine, I have to sort out my hand writing as it plays a significant part of what's coming. Also getting use to the fountain pen again....

#art #sciencefiction #sciencefictionart #sciencefictionbooks […]

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November 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM
There’s plenty of good in the world but also plenty of bad. Here’s a prime example of the latter:

https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/nov/05/roblox-game-robux-children-child-kids-safety-parental-controls

#socialmedia #gaming #roblox
November 5, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The Sub Orbital Machine... journey

What have I achieved in 7+ years? The answer is never that simple!

https://iamgerardthomas.com/the-sub-orbital-machine-journey

#art #sciencefiction #sciencefictionart #sciencefictionbooks #scifi #wip #worldbuilding
November 4, 2025 at 8:45 AM
This is what's wrong with art and social media today. You learn how to draw, full stop. You don't learn how to draw science fiction, as if it's some specific skill or somehow this is some sort of magical short cut. This just feeds on people's desire to get […]

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October 31, 2025 at 10:28 AM