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Senior Level Designer @SonySantaMonica on God of War Ragnarok

Santa Monica, CA

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Joined July 2008

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Happy #Blocktober ! Today, sharing a look into the Level Design for Svartalfheim’s Nidavellir Port location in #GodOfWarRagnarok . This arena was a blast to design—collaborating with @DaNightTrain & seeing it come to life with the incredible work of everyone at @SonySantaMonica

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11 days

Also today, sharing a look into the Level Design for Svartalfheim’s Pitmine location in #GodofWarRagnarok . This level was a lot of fun to help contribute to and an immense effort by everyone at @SonySantaMonica

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Feeling grateful to be a part of this journey with an amazing family @SonySantaMonica —creating something special together. As Coach Lasso says,“if you got a little love in your heart, there ain’t nothin you can’t get through together.” Can’t wait for you to play #GodOfWarRagnarok

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2 years

Here we go! So incredibly thankful to be a part of @SonySantaMonica Can’t wait for everyone to see all the amazing work of this wonderful team! 🪓❄️ #GodofWarRagnarok #PlayStation

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Will Kratos and Atreus be bound by fate, or take control of their destiny? Watch the new God of War Ragnarök story trailer, revealed during State of Play:

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5 years

How time flies! It has been over three months since I started at @SonySantaMonica ! So very thankful and humbled everyday for this incredible opportunity. The first image is of the entrance walk on my first day and the blooming flowers and trees this week. 🌳🌿♥️

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6 years

So thankful to be able be a part of making this with my incredibly talented teammates. ❤️ Insurgency: Sandstorm is officially released! Third game released I have been so fortunate to be a part of. Cheers to @steam_games for the takeover! 🎮

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2 years

Still overwhelmed and processing the last seven days… Almost four years with @SonySantaMonica and so thankful everyday to be a part of this wonderful family on this epic journey. Hope everyone is having an amazing adventure in #GodofWarRagnarok 💙🪓

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Something fantastic has happened...this week I started at @SonySantaMonica ! So thankful + humbled for this incredible opportunity. Overwhelming love to all my friends + family at @nwinteractive . Never stop dreaming + working hard. ♥️

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Jon Hickenbottom

4 years

Such a beautiful game. #TheLastofUsPart2 Photo Mode. 📸 #PS4share

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4 years

We’ve been busy! Excited to announce what all of us at @SonySantaMonica have been working on! So thankful to be apart of this incredible team working on the next #GodofWar .❄️

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4 years

We’ve been working on something...

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6 years

Happy One Year Anniversary to #GodofWar @SonySantaMonica A game that has absolutely changed my life. ♥️

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6 years

Trick-or-Treat, Friends! For my third #Blocktober post, I want to share a blockmesh I’ve been working on for @csgo_dev ‘s Wingman mode. In the spirit of Halloween, the level is titled Spectre. Stay tuned for its alpha release in the next few weeks! 👻

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7 years

After several years, finally finishing my map, VENOM, for @csgo_dev ! In the coming days, I will add an alpha blockout to the workshop! Thank you for the support over the years, especially friends over on @Mapcore . Looking forward to finishing this up! ❤️🐍

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Jon Hickenbottom

6 years

So thankful and humbled to be able to share my experience with @thegreatbluebit ’s masterclass on Level Design for Games at @CGMasterAcademy . Thank you Emilia for the outstanding course and @EightyLevel for the interview!

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Introduction to Level Design for Games

Jon Hickenbottom shared his experience of studying CGMA course Level Design for Games led by Emilia Schatz and the best level design lessons he's learned.

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Jon Hickenbottom

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Shout out to @dajoule for the Sluice System Designs and the opportunity to collaborate on the Sluice Intro Puzzle and Sluice Puzzles throughout the Svartalfheim Pitmine & Applecore.

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Jon Hickenbottom

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Shout out to Mark Webster for the Large Crane Sluice Puzzle designs in the second half of the Svartalfheim Pitmine, and all their work on the Pitmine that helped shape where we landed.

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4 years

He checks on my work throughout the day. 🐶

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Jon Hickenbottom

4 years

Happy #PlayStation5 Launch Day! Congratulations to all involved and to those releasing their #PS5 titles today. Incredibly excited and thankful to be a part of @SonySantaMonica and @PlayStation family for this awesome day that I will never forget!

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Jon Hickenbottom

2 years

Now to celebrate! 🎉 #GodofWarRagnarok @SonySantaMonica

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Jon Hickenbottom

5 years

Had so much fun at our Holiday Party tonight with @gmaryclaire . Thankful that I get to work with such incredibly kind and amazingly talented friends. Beyond thankful to call @SonySantaMonica home. 🏡 ♥️

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7 years

To all those interested here is the Workshop Link for DE VENOM 🐍 Thank you for the support and looking forward to your feedback ❤️🐍

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Jon Hickenbottom

8 years

After a name change, formally announcing passion project DE-VENOM, community map for @csgo_dev ! More pictures at: …

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@maggierogers lighting up Los Angeles... Date night with @maryclairegarcia ❤️ #maggierogers

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Said goodbye to my first dog today. For sixteen years, Igby was simply the best. There are so many memories with my best friend that I will have forever, but I grieve that today was the last. ♥️

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3 years

He looks so sweet ( he is ) but every morning, like clockwork, he comes to the top of the bed, pulls the sheets back, burrows under the covers, and kicks me out.

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Jon Hickenbottom

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Special shout out to @badboi3d , @PiEnvArt , Patrick Ward, Steven Mortensen, Brandon Cha, Eric Williams, and the colossal amount of effort from every single person, from all departments to bring this space to life. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to collaborate together.

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Jon Hickenbottom

6 years

Found time this week to partake in Week 2 of #Blocktober 🎃 Inspired by other designers making blockmesh kits, I am using Maya to build some quick pieces for scale, snapping and quick placement... with some fall sky colors 😜 🍂 @BlocktoberLD

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Jon Hickenbottom

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Very thankful to get the chance to work with all my wonderful colleagues at @SonySantaMonica on #GodOfWarRagnarok . It takes a colossal amount of effort from every single person to bring these spaces to life, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to collaborate together.

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Jon Hickenbottom

4 years

Thankful to be a part of the journey @SonySantaMonica . Come join us!

@SonySantaMonica

Santa Monica Studio – God of War Ragnarök

@SonySantaMonica

4 years

Every team has a story. @SonySantaMonica , we are committed to developing and fostering stories of greatness for everyone on our team. Come join us and start your chapter in our journey. Here is the roundup of all our available jobs for the month of September. #smscareers

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11 days

Shout out to @devilpie for amazing design on prior versions of the Nidavellir Port that helped guide where we landed.

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Jon Hickenbottom

4 years

Ahhh! Finally! Thanks to my amigos @CheetoBandeeto and @xylaei for the crown carry. 👑 🎉 #squadgoals

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Jon Hickenbottom

5 years

Our little buddy had to get surgery this week and now realizing have a little Baby Yoda on our hands to cart around ♥️

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Jon Hickenbottom

6 years

A last stop at #MuirWoods with @gmaryclaire before heading home from #GDC19 . I will put a free collection for anyone who wants them for reference, textures or illustration 🌲🌿

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Jon Hickenbottom

6 years

With this process of learning, I discovered a deeper understanding of metrics, scale, spacing, cover connections, and flow of combat. All credit to the original designers at Naughty Dog. More images and process at:

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Jon Hickenbottom

4 years

Finally printing some photos taken in Nicaragua and New York for our home. Wanted to share with you all! Can’t wait to travel again someday and take more photographs. 📷 🗺

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Jon Hickenbottom

5 years

Congratulations @Naughty_Dog on the incredible #LastofUsPartII trailer! My wife @gmaryclaire and I are excited to play it on her birthday weekend! 🎂🎮 ♥️

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Jon Hickenbottom

8 years

Finally time over the holidays to get back to this. First teasers for DE_TITAN! Many sleepless nights went into this! #screenshotsaturday

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Jon Hickenbottom

5 years

Going through #Uncharted #LostLegacy again for those trophies 🏆 this morning but getting sidetracked with photomode. 📸

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Jon Hickenbottom

5 years

Having a blast working with @chucknology_ on Distillery! 🥃 Early look at some assets. It has been awesome to learn more about environment art and @Substance3D

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Jon Hickenbottom

6 years

While in the middle of doing some block-mesh studies, having a blast making panoramas. #TheLastOfUS environments are so beautiful and thoughtfully crafted!

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Jon Hickenbottom

4 years

Happy Halloween from Igby 🎃🗳 #Vote

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Jon Hickenbottom

6 years

Very thankful for the opportunities I have had to work in this industry. This time of year is always inspiring to see what everyone is working on and continues to remind me to work hard, always seek to learn, never give up, and most importantly—be kind and walk with love.♥️🎮

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Jon Hickenbottom

3 years

Picked out some pumpkins 🎃 at @UnderwoodFarms

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Jon Hickenbottom

5 years

Spending some time lately finishing off some trophies and platinums I’ve been eager to do. Wrapped up Grounded Mode Plus for TLOU a few weeks ago and Uncharted 4 this weekend! Both of these still so fantastic. Next up, some Lost Legacy and Valkries in GoW 😬🎮

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1 year

#Dodgers date night. ⚾️

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2 years

Look at all these amazing faces! 💙

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Farid El-Nemr

2 years

Level design team on #GodofWarRagnarok

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Jon Hickenbottom

8 years

Spent the evening modeling my first rock! Zbrush, @quixeltools to texture and @marmosetco to render. Last generation method for Source CSGO.

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Jon Hickenbottom

5 years

So awesome to see inside this process of layout and iteration!

@thegreatbluebit

Em Schatz

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5 years

My Uncharted 4 level design for Scotland, before a complete re-design. A lot of layout work ends up in the trash as we iterate and narrow in on a level that works well for the game overall. #Blocktober

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Jon Hickenbottom

4 years

Check out this and more wonderful interviews with @badboi3d @liitt_art and @Corgiboltz . Thankful everyday for the opportunity to work and collaborate with these incredible artists and friends!

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Alex Beddows

4 years

That's right, back-to-back @SonySantaMonica Environment artist with @badboi3d joining me on the podcast. We discuss the generalist used by the SSM studio and its power along with dangers facing young artists like how they use social media or chasing likes!

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2 years

Exploring around San Francisco with my wife ♥️🦦 #GDC2023

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4 years

Congratulations to everyone at @Naughty_Dog 🍾🐾 Can’t wait to play next week!

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5 years

Not sure when I had this much time but this is definitely on brand. Clickers, Valkyries and Zombies with @gmaryclaire #MyPSYear2019 @PlayStation

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Jon Hickenbottom

7 years

Huge congrats @SanchoWest ! So well deserved! Thanks for everything you have done for the community. I found my new look 😎 #uc4 @Naughty_Dog

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9 days

Check out some amazing work by @xylaei on Alfheim Deserts in #GodofWarRagnarok 🔥

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naomi

11 days

omg i finally get to do this! #blocktober (1/2) on gow ragnarok i built the alfheim deserts. because of this, jellyfish have a special place in my heart. shout out to the goof troop for bringing em to life ❤

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Jon Hickenbottom

5 years

Overwhelmed by the generosity and thoughtfulness of @StudstillS and @SonySantaMonica . What incredible holiday gifts. As we celebrate PlayStation’s 25th Anniversary this week, I continually find myself so thankful to be a part of this wonderful family. @PlayStation #25YearsOfPlay

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5 years

Check out this awesome level @chucknology_ is distilling! 🥃 Been having great time making some materials for it!

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Jon Hickenbottom

5 years

Completely gutted and devastated. Kobe inspired so many people. The countless memories he gave my family growing up in Southern California. Thinking of Vanessa, their daughters, and the Bryant family. ♥️

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Jon Hickenbottom

4 years

Wow, this is exciting! What a great time for video games. 🪓

@thegameawards

The Game Awards

4 years

The voting for Most Anticipated Game is open! Click the image below to vote now! #TheGameAwards

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5 years

Igby’s cast is off so we are celebrating by getting into the holiday season! ☃️🎄

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5 years

Sunday with @gmaryclaire #AnimalCrossing 🏝

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4 years

More than ready to say goodbye to 2020 but first remembering all the happy memories with @gmaryclaire ♥️🎉

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Jon Hickenbottom

4 years

“It can’t be for nothing” Time to finish another play through before tomorrow night! #TheLastofUs

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Jon Hickenbottom

6 years

In the spirit of #Blocktober , I’m releasing my first reference pack to Gumroad! This first series is for all your preferred uses in blockmesh, material and concept reference based on my travels to Thailand. Hope you all like it!

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Jon Hickenbottom

1 year

Doing my best Brok and trying to get better at cooking… 👨‍🍳 This week’s menu… beets and whiskey sours.

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4 years

Let’s go! 😍 #TheLastofUsPartII

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5 years

So excited to jump in! Congratulations on release! ♥️🎉

@BlackMesaDevs

Black Mesa

5 years

The Complete Game. Out Now!

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1 year

@FMPONE @Mapcore @CounterStrike Stunning! Awesome work.

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Jon Hickenbottom

4 years

Congratulations to everyone at @Naughty_Dog on #TheLastOfUsPartII for #TheGameAwards Game of the Year!

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5 years

Farewell to some of the best multiplayer experiences I’ve had. Also, a reminder to check out Last of Us Remastered MP on PS4 and Uncharted 4 MP. Time to get back on the #roadtomaster rank. ♥️🎮

@Naughty_Dog

Naughty Dog

5 years

After nearly 10 years, we will be bidding farewell to Uncharted 2, Uncharted 3, and The Last of Us multiplayer on PS3 and taking servers offline on Sept 3, 2019 [5PM PT]. In preparation, we’re making all multiplayer DLC on PS3 free starting today. Details:

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6 years

Continually find myself inspired by the work of Gustavo Santaolalla. I have played guitar for several years, and decided to learn the Ronroco this year. Christmas came early! New @MondoNews @Naughty_Dog The Last of Us release has arrived!

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6 years

Had a great day at #GDC2019 meeting and saying hello to so many amazing people. Great talks this morning on reinventing combat in God of War by Jason McDonald of @SonySantaMonica and @bryanintihar ’s talk on creative and narrative challenges in @insomniacgames Spider-Man! 🕷

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5 years

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@Neil_Druckmann

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5 years

We’ve been silent for too long. It’s time to put an end to that.

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4 years

Surprise quarantine house party with @gmaryclaire and our neighbors. 🌿🎂

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3 years

Igby actin’ creepy… 🎃

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5 years

Going through Jackson County this morning with Ellie and Joel in Grounded Plus. #TheLastOfUs

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Jon Hickenbottom

6 years

@hunicke Don’t know all personally but continually inspired by @amy_hennig @ibjade @thegreatbluebit @Push_Me @MiriamBellard @siobhanreddy @MajaLisaKehlet @Beavs @ahmehjingkehrol @JaniceChu_89 @ebeinke @ChristieGolden @thatJaneNg @CaraSheehan12 @astridrosemarin @Monica_ion & so many more!

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Jon Hickenbottom

6 years

Happy New Year ♥️🎆 Visiting #SanFrancisco #NewYearsEve2018

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7 years

My wife @gmaryclaire surprised me with this amazing book of artworks by Oga Kazuo. So beautiful! ❤️

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6 years

So absolutely proud of my talented wife, best friend, and boo for life @gmaryclaire for booking a big role in upcoming episode of Criminal Minds out later this month! ❤️🤗🐻🎥

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Jon Hickenbottom

6 years

Fantastic talk on Environment Design by @MiriamBellard . Composing environments—something we can control—to create cinematic experiences for the player. #GDC2019

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6 years

Congratulations to everyone at @insomniacgames . #SpiderManPS4 looks and feels absolutely absolutely amazing! 🕷🎮 Cheers to awesome launch! ( and the photo mode is soooo good )

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3 years

Name 4 fictional characters you share your first name with . . . Felt like I should keep a theme.

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3 years

Name 4 fictional characters you share your first name with. *using different fictional characters since that would be boring

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4 years

Bringing JawKnee out of his one-year retirement and into the #Shadowlands 💀

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Jon Hickenbottom

5 years

Family ran out of small marshmallows for the yams so they went with the next big thing. Happy Holidays! ♥️🎄❄️

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