It started as a joke, but now it’s a reality—modding games to include Thomas the Tank Engine has become a trend. Kevin “Trainwiz” Brock, the original modder who brought this bizarre twist to Skyrim, is back at it again. He recently announced a new mod for Morrowind that replaces the pesky cliff racers with none other than Thomas himself.
In a post on Bluesky, Brock shared, “I made a mod that replaces cliff racers with Thomas the Tank Engine.” His audacity is hard to miss. Despite facing legal threats from Mattel, the toy giant that owns Thomas, he’s not backing down. He openly states, “I have issues with authority, particularly authority derived from intimidation.”
This isn’t the first time Brock has found himself at odds with Mattel. Back in 2019, he mentioned how he faced significant backlash for his Skyrim mod, which involved Thomas blowing up—something that apparently troubled the company. His Fallout 4 mod also faced similar restrictions, removed from regular sites under pressure from legal teams.
Despite past trouble, Brock continues to embrace the absurd. His new Morrowind mod not only replaces the cliff racers with Thomas but offers two versions: one simply replaces them, and the other doubles their spawn rate whenever you defeat one. This means players will be perpetually chased by wave after wave of Thomas trains, making for a surreal gaming experience.
Brock humorously reflects on his motivation. “I sometimes feel like I need to milk a particular joke until its inevitable demise,” he says. His bold stance against corporate intimidation shows his playful spirit, even when facing legal threats.
Interestingly, this kind of modding has sparked various reactions online. A survey from ModDB indicates that around 60% of gamers enjoy these quirky mods, valuing creativity and humor over traditional gaming norms. Social media users have taken to platforms like Twitter to express both outrage and amusement at the melding of childhood nostalgia and surreal gaming.
In a world where gaming is increasingly serious, Brock’s creations serve as a reminder of the fun that can be found in gaming mods. Whether you enjoy Morrowind or not, you can’t help but admire the creativity behind these unexpected twists.
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