Tom De Roeck
@tomderoeck.bsky.social
Producer, "Generalist Everything" (AKA a little bit of everything, poorly) & Cocktailrobot Handler
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Tom De Roeck
@tomderoeck.bsky.social
· Dec 15
As it says, quote post your first and latest game, game devs.
brilliant art for my first game done by the wonderful @pixeloccult.bsky.social btw
brilliant art for my first game done by the wonderful @pixeloccult.bsky.social btw
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Zelenskyy: “The russian general who reported to putin about the alleged “capture” of Kupiansk has disappeared.”
December 20, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Zelenskyy: “The russian general who reported to putin about the alleged “capture” of Kupiansk has disappeared.”
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Hi All, Sent out a free piece. The Chinese have transformed their standing recently, and some attribute it to long-term planning. Actually, it is more down to the disastrous leadership choices of Trump and Putin. Sometimes it really pays to be lucky more than good. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
In The World Of The Strategic Blind; The One-Eyed Dictator Is King
Sometimes its better to be lucky than good
open.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Hi All, Sent out a free piece. The Chinese have transformed their standing recently, and some attribute it to long-term planning. Actually, it is more down to the disastrous leadership choices of Trump and Putin. Sometimes it really pays to be lucky more than good. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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Lawn darts only killed one kid before they were banned. Meta has killed 36. www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-...
December 18, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Lawn darts only killed one kid before they were banned. Meta has killed 36. www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-...
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We got all the hits:
- purchased by private equity firm
- hid a bunch of layoffs
- invested a bunch of money in AI
- tried to make that money back by ruining the best product it now owned
- purchased by private equity firm
- hid a bunch of layoffs
- invested a bunch of money in AI
- tried to make that money back by ruining the best product it now owned
“They burned millions but got nothing.” Major Japanese game font provider’s aggressive price hike could be result of parent company’s alleged AI failure and financial struggle
automaton-media.com/en/news/japa...
automaton-media.com/en/news/japa...
“They burned millions but got nothing.” Japanese game font provider’s aggressive price hike could be result of parent company’s alleged AI failure and financial struggle - AUTOMATON WEST
After it replaced a domestic $380 annual license plan for game fonts with a $20,500 plan, Monotype has come under scrutiny.
automaton-media.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:11 AM
We got all the hits:
- purchased by private equity firm
- hid a bunch of layoffs
- invested a bunch of money in AI
- tried to make that money back by ruining the best product it now owned
- purchased by private equity firm
- hid a bunch of layoffs
- invested a bunch of money in AI
- tried to make that money back by ruining the best product it now owned
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⚡️ Update: Trump yet to decide on new Russia sanctions, source says.
"The President has made no new decisions regarding sanctions at this time," a White House official told the Kyiv Independent.
"The President has made no new decisions regarding sanctions at this time," a White House official told the Kyiv Independent.
Bloomberg: US ready to impose additional sanctions against Russia if Putin rejects peace deal
The U.S. is planning new sanctions on Russia’s energy sector to ramp up pressure on Moscow if President Vladimir Putin rejects a peace deal with Ukraine, Bloomberg reported citing sources familiar wit...
kyivindependent.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
⚡️ Update: Trump yet to decide on new Russia sanctions, source says.
"The President has made no new decisions regarding sanctions at this time," a White House official told the Kyiv Independent.
"The President has made no new decisions regarding sanctions at this time," a White House official told the Kyiv Independent.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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Russia has rejected the Christmas ceasefire agreement proposed by Chancellor Merz yesterday.
December 16, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Russia has rejected the Christmas ceasefire agreement proposed by Chancellor Merz yesterday.
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This is critical. I fight hard on every project to get my writers a blank slate for their work. Once someone else writes the line or scene, even a deliberately bad, short, rough version of it, it has a shape in the writer's mind. It takes tremendous effort to erase that shape & write their own idea
I also, fwiw, find that one of the more frustrating blockers to writing is when there’s already a (bad) suggestion of what you should say. You are no longer able to organically find the idea because the suggestion in front of you knocks you off the track of your natural thought process.
December 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM
This is critical. I fight hard on every project to get my writers a blank slate for their work. Once someone else writes the line or scene, even a deliberately bad, short, rough version of it, it has a shape in the writer's mind. It takes tremendous effort to erase that shape & write their own idea
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As Moscow relentlessly launches drone and missile attacks across the country, and thousands of soldiers continue to hold the line against Russia's advance in Ukraine's east, Ukrainians view holding a vote during the ongoing war as unrealistic.
‘No need to hold referendums’ — Amid U.S. pressure, Ukrainians reject territorial concessions
As U.S. pressure on Kyiv grows, Ukrainians oppose Russian demands. If concessions are put up for a vote, those who spoke with the Kyiv Independent said they would flat out deny the terms.
Last week, ...
kyivindependent.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:12 AM
As Moscow relentlessly launches drone and missile attacks across the country, and thousands of soldiers continue to hold the line against Russia's advance in Ukraine's east, Ukrainians view holding a vote during the ongoing war as unrealistic.
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📢 New map just dropped!
❄️ Welcome to Mt. Yurbuttsk 🏔️
❄️ Welcome to Mt. Yurbuttsk 🏔️
December 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM
📢 New map just dropped!
❄️ Welcome to Mt. Yurbuttsk 🏔️
❄️ Welcome to Mt. Yurbuttsk 🏔️
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Great sticker spotted in an SFO’s women’s restroom!
December 15, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Great sticker spotted in an SFO’s women’s restroom!
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IN ADDITION TO THE FACT-CHECK
There is a hidden DETAIL to Trump's "5th paragraph guarantees": the guarantee becomes void if Ukraine strikes Russia "without cause."
Ukraine's FM Sybiha: "Ukraine does not trust empty pledges anymore — we trust the strength of our army and weapons."
There is a hidden DETAIL to Trump's "5th paragraph guarantees": the guarantee becomes void if Ukraine strikes Russia "without cause."
Ukraine's FM Sybiha: "Ukraine does not trust empty pledges anymore — we trust the strength of our army and weapons."
I don't share "statements', I fact-check them
FACT-CHECK: The Berlin Joint Statement on Ukraine Peace Negotiations
www.onestnetwork.com/post/fact-ch...
FACT-CHECK: The Berlin Joint Statement on Ukraine Peace Negotiations
www.onestnetwork.com/post/fact-ch...
FACT-CHECK: The Berlin Joint Statement on Ukraine Peace Negotiations
The communiqué is politically useful, but not a factual description of where negotiations stand.
www.onestnetwork.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:54 PM
IN ADDITION TO THE FACT-CHECK
There is a hidden DETAIL to Trump's "5th paragraph guarantees": the guarantee becomes void if Ukraine strikes Russia "without cause."
Ukraine's FM Sybiha: "Ukraine does not trust empty pledges anymore — we trust the strength of our army and weapons."
There is a hidden DETAIL to Trump's "5th paragraph guarantees": the guarantee becomes void if Ukraine strikes Russia "without cause."
Ukraine's FM Sybiha: "Ukraine does not trust empty pledges anymore — we trust the strength of our army and weapons."
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They spread misinformation and disabled comments.
December 15, 2025 at 5:53 PM
They spread misinformation and disabled comments.
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"Europe has one powerful lever in its hands right now: Russia's frozen assets. It's time to use them," writes Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia, in this op-ed.
This is the momentum for Europe to act: seize Russian assets
About the author: Margus Tsahkna is Estonia’s foreign minister.
If Europe truly wants to be a real player in the geopolitical arena and to shape its own security and future, it must match strong word...
kyivindependent.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
"Europe has one powerful lever in its hands right now: Russia's frozen assets. It's time to use them," writes Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia, in this op-ed.
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"It is quite difficult to work in such conditions, but necessary," Yurii, a Ukrainian energy worker, told the Kyiv Independent during a site visit to the plant on Dec. 5.
'It’s a second front line' — The Ukrainian power plant workers battling to make repairs under Russian attacks
"It’s an interesting feeling during an air attack. Danger, danger, and again danger," says Yurii, a Ukrainian energy worker, from the control center of a war-scarred thermal power plant.
Yurii works ...
kyivindependent.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
"It is quite difficult to work in such conditions, but necessary," Yurii, a Ukrainian energy worker, told the Kyiv Independent during a site visit to the plant on Dec. 5.
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⚡️Update: Ukrainian immigrant, Holocaust survivor killed in Australia terror attack.
Alexander Kleytman, a Holocaust survivor who immigrated to Australia from Ukraine with his wife Larisa, was one of 16 killed in a mass shooting targeting the Jewish community in Sydney on Dec. 14.
Alexander Kleytman, a Holocaust survivor who immigrated to Australia from Ukraine with his wife Larisa, was one of 16 killed in a mass shooting targeting the Jewish community in Sydney on Dec. 14.
Ukrainian immigrant, Holocaust survivor killed in mass shooting in Australia
Alexander Kleytman, a Holocaust survivor who immigrated to Australia from Ukraine with his wife Larisa, was one of 16 killed in a terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community in Sydney.
kyivindependent.com
December 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
⚡️Update: Ukrainian immigrant, Holocaust survivor killed in Australia terror attack.
Alexander Kleytman, a Holocaust survivor who immigrated to Australia from Ukraine with his wife Larisa, was one of 16 killed in a mass shooting targeting the Jewish community in Sydney on Dec. 14.
Alexander Kleytman, a Holocaust survivor who immigrated to Australia from Ukraine with his wife Larisa, was one of 16 killed in a mass shooting targeting the Jewish community in Sydney on Dec. 14.
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As he celebrates his 100th Birthday this very day, can we all take a moment to acknowledge that time when Dick Van Dyke won the internet internet.
Forever.
Forever.
December 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
As he celebrates his 100th Birthday this very day, can we all take a moment to acknowledge that time when Dick Van Dyke won the internet internet.
Forever.
Forever.
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Narrative role on work with indies! www.workwithindies.com/careers/unco...
Uncommon Games is hiring a Narrative Writer
We are looking for a Narrative Writer to collaborate with our small but growing team.
www.workwithindies.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Narrative role on work with indies! www.workwithindies.com/careers/unco...
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💥Hungary’s probably most scenic anti-Orbán protest is underway under the banner “Let’s defend our children,” after new details emerged about sexual and physical abuse in the child care system — plus ignorance or cover-ups by authorities. Orbán rival Péter Magyar leads the march of tens of thousands.
December 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
💥Hungary’s probably most scenic anti-Orbán protest is underway under the banner “Let’s defend our children,” after new details emerged about sexual and physical abuse in the child care system — plus ignorance or cover-ups by authorities. Orbán rival Péter Magyar leads the march of tens of thousands.
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There are lots of reasons to celebrate Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday. One of them is the fact that he's a living, breathing, friend of Stan Laurel.
December 13, 2025 at 3:24 PM
There are lots of reasons to celebrate Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday. One of them is the fact that he's a living, breathing, friend of Stan Laurel.
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A special moment as #jonathansfrakes welcomes me back to the #StarTrek family at a rehearsal for #StarfleetAcademy [ premiering 01/15/2016 on #StarTrekOnPPlus ] At this point, his hug has clocked 20 minutes and I'm calling HR.
December 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A special moment as #jonathansfrakes welcomes me back to the #StarTrek family at a rehearsal for #StarfleetAcademy [ premiering 01/15/2016 on #StarTrekOnPPlus ] At this point, his hug has clocked 20 minutes and I'm calling HR.
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ALL the latest FACTUAL updates from Brussels and beyond
Four EU States Push “Plan B” as Brussels Struggles to Finalize Long-Term Ukraine Funding
www.onestnetwork.com/post/four-eu...
Four EU States Push “Plan B” as Brussels Struggles to Finalize Long-Term Ukraine Funding
www.onestnetwork.com/post/four-eu...
Four EU States Push “Plan B” as Brussels Struggles to Finalize Long-Term Ukraine Funding
A new split has emerged inside the European Union over how to finance Ukraine’s budget in the coming years, after Italy, Belgium, Malta, and Bulgaria jointly urged Brussels to slow down on its flagshi...
www.onestnetwork.com
December 13, 2025 at 12:03 AM
ALL the latest FACTUAL updates from Brussels and beyond
Four EU States Push “Plan B” as Brussels Struggles to Finalize Long-Term Ukraine Funding
www.onestnetwork.com/post/four-eu...
Four EU States Push “Plan B” as Brussels Struggles to Finalize Long-Term Ukraine Funding
www.onestnetwork.com/post/four-eu...