Jon Bardcore

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[Jon Bardcore @JonBardcore]

After 462 days of being away from streaming, I'll take this Top 25% notification. 🤣

We've been playing Star Wars The Old Republic and having a blast with a Smuggler in what I'm calling #HotSWTORSummer

You should come too! Every weekday at 4:30PM PST across Twitch, YT & Kick!

[Jon Bardcore @JonBardcore]

I've been getting this question in recent streams so I'm going to write it again here so I can link back to it.

I will not be returning to Sea Of Thieves.

No judgements on anyone who plays now or to any SoT Partners. My time there has passed & I'm interested in other games now.

[Jon Bardcore @JonBardcore]

After 462 days of being away from streaming, I'll take this Top 25% notification. 🤣

We've been playing Star Wars The Old Republic and having a blast with a Smuggler in what I'm calling #HotSWTORSummer

You should come too! Every weekday at 4:30PM PST across Twitch, YT & Kick!

[Jon Bardcore @JonBardcore]

@wh1zzrr_ Hi wh1zzrr, good to hear from you! What made you decide that the premium version of DaVinci Resolve was worth it for you? I took a look at both options and have opted free for now but if I'm missing out on something big I want to know!

[Jon Bardcore @JonBardcore]

Finally bit the bullet and broke free of the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite today. $800 for what I would be using it for is just too much.

Buuut that was kind of impulsive because that's all I've used for a decade plus now.

What's out there as good replacements, paid or otherwise?

[Jon Bardcore @JonBardcore]

So far I've chosen Affinity Studio as a replacement for Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom & Davinci Resolve subbing in for Premiere Pro. Apparently Resolve also has an Audition sub called Fairlight built right in as well.

Sharing for those other creators who may want to save some $$$.

[Jon Bardcore @JonBardcore]

Finally bit the bullet and broke free of the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite today. $800 for what I would be using it for is just too much.

Buuut that was kind of impulsive because that's all I've used for a decade plus now.

What's out there as good replacements, paid or otherwise?

[Jon Bardcore @JonBardcore]

@DickWizardry Oh absolutely, watched the whole series twice already. In Avarsarala we trust. 🤣

[Jon Bardcore @JonBardcore]

Sci-fi fan here. Star Trek, Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, Quantum Leap, hell I still want a new Sliders.

I was SO EXCITED that a new Stargate series was coming.

A terrible decision by Amazon. They should sell the rights because they've lost the fandom & won't get it back.

[Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ @BaronDestructo]

Sadly, it's true. Amazon has elected not to move forward with the new Stargate series.

There's not much I can add beyond confirming what's happened. But I will say this...

Creator Martin Gero developed a new Stargate series over two years, ultimately crafting a show that offered a fresh jumping-on point for new viewers while deeply respecting existing canon. It was a series that avoided the pitfalls of several modern remakes and reboots by fully embracing the core of its predecessors: action, adventure, exploration, wonder, heart, humor, and found family. And based on that creative vision, the new Stargate series was greenlit in November of 2025.

As of today, officially, that original vision is no more. We'll never get the opportunity to introduce you to that world and those characters - or reintroduce you to, and check in with, some familiar faces from the past.

My heart breaks. For the incredibly talented writers who worked tirelessly to bring this show to life. For Martin who maintained an unwavering positive outlook throughout despite the challenges, and who always strove to make a show that would honor the fans while welcoming a new audiences. And for the long-suffering Stargate fandom who waited so long and came so close to getting a show they truly would have loved.

[Jon Bardcore @JonBardcore]

My decade‑old Logitech G600 just kicked the bucket. You were a good mouse.

Now I find out they don't make em anymore? 😭

Whose got the crown these days? I know Razer still has a Naga out there. Anyone know of any other contenders?

[Jon Bardcore @JonBardcore]

What do you think? Cooked or compliment? 🤣

[Jon Bardcore @JonBardcore]

In case you're not getting YT notifications, I've moved & picked up a new job that'll allow for content creation again soon! Also, I had a bout of diverticulitis that impacted my diet for the better. Down almost 40 lbs (18.1 kg) from my heaviest and I feel so much lighter. 👍

[Jon Bardcore @JonBardcore]

@K4TG4R Getting a bit gray but still got the will! 🤣

[Jon Bardcore @JonBardcore]

In case you're not getting YT notifications, I've moved & picked up a new job that'll allow for content creation again soon! Also, I had a bout of diverticulitis that impacted my diet for the better. Down almost 40 lbs (18.1 kg) from my heaviest and I feel so much lighter. 👍

[Jon Bardcore @JonBardcore]

@SkeleCurseIRL I need them Bard Bucks. 💰 🤣

[Jon Bardcore @JonBardcore]

@NaliraLy If only more games gave me the option to play as one 😭

[Jon Bardcore @JonBardcore]

@SickstyleG Sick! Thanks a lot sir. Gotta find me some Lord Sweat energy to get into the gym mode too!

[Jon Bardcore @JonBardcore]

@conalocsc1 Appreciate it Conalo!

[Jon Bardcore @JonBardcore]

I do want to add that even though I will be taking up the bard's mantle once again I will not be returning to Sea Of Thieves. I'm excited by the prospect of trying out a different game for the first time in over three years though!

[Jon Bardcore @JonBardcore]

Being taken by staff once the most recent allegations came to light and how people were dismissing another ex-Boatswain Ablepirate when he was sharing his voice here on this platform. This was prior to *the* document being released so I do not know what that reaction was.

[Jon Bardcore @JonBardcore]

I've not played Sea Of Thieves in over a year but the community is still special to me. I fully support the victims. The Boatswain program should be dismantled. The Sea Of Thieves Partner Program should be dismantled. And there should be a full legal review that is made public.

[Jon Bardcore @JonBardcore]

To be clear I am no longer a Sea Of Thieves Partner. My status was revoked on 4/13 for not producing any recent content. I would step down at this time otherwise. I was also a Boatswain and voted no on Bruno. I removed myself from the Boatswains after seeing a lack of action

[Jon Bardcore @JonBardcore]

@FancyEggGaming Thanks very much! I'm not much of a sailor these days but I wish you well on the seas with plenty of loot and adventure. 🍌

[Jon Bardcore @JonBardcore]

Hello to those who find this message!

Been a little over a year since I stopped playing Sea Of Thieves & started touching grass. All is well!

I hope that those of you who still play do enjoy it. But remember: NEVER play for FOMO alone. It's not worth it.

Fair seas to you! 🍌