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Mark A. Latham

@markalatham.bsky.social

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Writer (THE LAST VIGILANT). Award-winning TTG designer (Elder Scrolls: Call to Arms). Scriptwriter (Darktide; Total War: Warhammer). Former White Dwarf magazine editor. Rep'd by @JennieGoloboy.bsky.social. Website: mark-latham.com

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Mark A. Latham @markalatham.bsky.social · Jul 21

As war approaches and an old enemy stirs, only an outcast soldier and the last member of a near-mythical order stand against the rising darkness.

THE LAST VIGILANT is out now!

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#TheLastVigilant #EpicFantasy #MysteryBooks #OrbitBooks

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Mark A. Latham @markalatham.bsky.social · 1d

Latest Bat reviews:

- Birth/Rebirth 🦇🦇
- The Surrender 🦇🦇 (Did not gel with the ending, but the ride was great)
- I, Madman (zero bats, DNF)
- Something Wicked This Way Comes 🦇 🦇

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Classical Studies Memes for Hellenistic Teens @csmfht.bsky.social · 1d

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Mark A. Latham @markalatham.bsky.social · 1d

*really* ancient.

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Young Franzenstein @protopigeon.lol · 1d

Surprise surprise, it's much worse than they admitted!

Here's a login free link archive.is/D1nev

In their Telegram group, the hackers took issue with Discord earlier saying the breach impacted a "small number of government-ID images." The hackers posted a screenshot of what they presented as the size of the stolen data: 1.5 terabytes.
Then on Wednesday the hackers started posting Discord samples of user data. That included selfies of people holding up their ID documents. At least two of these are from people holding identity documents from the U.S. and Canada. Some of these are images where the individual person is clearly visible; others are screenshots of larger folders containing thumbnails of the images.

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The Daily Mash @the-daily-mash.bsky.social · 2d

The seven stages of your workplace getting obsessed with AI then realising it’s bollocks buff.ly/ErXmEBi

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Mark A. Latham @markalatham.bsky.social · 1d

No, I have died of Old.

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Mark A. Latham @markalatham.bsky.social · 1d

Some dude on Facebook just referred to Masters of the Universe figures as "basically antique pieces".

Me:

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Mark A. Latham @markalatham.bsky.social · 1d

Toy of choice for the discerning hound.

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Mark A. Latham @markalatham.bsky.social · 1d

He's finished the 6 months' intensive chemo protocol, and all signs are very positive. He now has 5 or 6 monthly doses, so not out of the woods yet, but he's doing as well as he possibly could be.

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Mark A. Latham @markalatham.bsky.social · 1d

Oh mate, that's horrible. Everything crossed for her.

Mark A. Latham @markalatham.bsky.social · 1d

This boy has walked 3 miles today, the longest walk he's managed since his cancer treatment began. He has selected his stuffed octopus to take to bed, and wishes you all a good night.

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Mark A. Latham @markalatham.bsky.social · 2d

If you're in/near Nottinghamshire, come and see me and @marieoregan.bsky.social talk about fantasy, horror, and publishing! Organised by a wonderful indie bookshop. October 24th, tickets here: checkout.square.site/merchant/MLC...

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Kingbooooo @kingbooooo.bsky.social · 2d

If you, like me, have no desire to upgrade to Windows 11 but Microsoft is rattling their metaphorical "no more protections for YOU!" saber,

Enroll in extended security updates. Took me less than five minutes for both devices.

Do it before October 14!!!!!

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How to Enroll in Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) Before Support Ends

As the end of official support for Windows 10 approaches on October 14, 2025, many users are seeking ways to maintain their system's security without transitioning to Windows 11. Microsoft's Extended ...

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Marc Morris @marcmorris.bsky.social · 3d

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Mark A. Latham @markalatham.bsky.social · 3d

But then I'd have to change my answer...

Mark A. Latham @markalatham.bsky.social · 3d

I might have had Battle Masters before Rogue Trader. I can never decide if it's a wargame or a board game 😅

Mark A. Latham @markalatham.bsky.social · 3d

The hardback was notorious. I had the soft cover, and it's still in one piece!

Mark A. Latham @markalatham.bsky.social · 3d

First tabletop wargame? 40k Rogue Trader. What a book that was. A real work of imagination before the 40k universe had solidified.

(Let's not dwell on the actual rules, though. Thankfully 2nd ed came out not long after I started playing).

Warhammer 40,000 1st edition "Rogue Trader" rulebook.

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Mark A. Latham @markalatham.bsky.social · 3d

It's October. That means I get to plug my spookiest writing! Check out these Spooky Season offerings: mark-latham.com/beware-youre...

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Mark A. Latham @markalatham.bsky.social · 4d

I am a big fan of bats, in case you were wondering.

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Mark A. Latham @markalatham.bsky.social · 4d

Last night, #bdog was pootling around in the dark, so I shone a torch to keep an eye on him. The torch attracted a bunch of bugs, which in turn attracted a bat. Came back and forth no more than 6 feet from me, hunting 3 feet off the ground, buzzing bdog in the process! 🦇🐕

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Mark A. Latham @markalatham.bsky.social · 4d

I love how the party is really lacking some magic, but you all hate wizards so much now that none of you will play one.

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Nigel Auchterlounie @n-auchterlounie.bsky.social · 5d

"IT ABSOLUTELY WILL STOP!!!"

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Alex Blechman @alexblechman.bsky.social · 4d

Tron gives an inaccurate impression of how many guys live in your computer. It makes it seem like thousands of guys are in there. In reality only about 10 guys live in your computer and less than half of them ride motorcycles

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