John Harding: Actor & LARPer

10/01/2025

**Gaming Post

- My first 6 hours on 'Cyberpunk 2077'

I won't spoil it too much as it's only my first 6 hours but I want to give you all a quick run down and my thoughts about this game so far.

When the game was first released, there was an uproar on how buggy and it was. So I waited a while... like waited years!

Patches were released, bugs were fixed and an expansion followed; so a couple of days ago with my money from the festive season, I got the game on my PS5.

Upon booted up the game and creating my character, I didn't realise how graphic it would be. I mean you could potentially create anything, full genitalia big or small or without to be seen on my 50 inch TV... I'm grateful that my neighbours didn't walk past the window. (I wonder if Balders Gate 3 is this graphic?)

Once I finished panicking that I forgot to close the blinds and hurried through the character creation, it was time to dive in.

Like any good D&D campaign, we started off in a bar and someone tried to 'mug' you. Don't worry, you're fine but you should see the other guy! (You don't actually see the other guy.)

Barman is in a bit of a pickle and of course you help him out and so your adventure begins. After a conversation you are told to pinch a car that's very high end. Its doesnt go to plan and you end up meeting Jackie.

After a bit of dialogue with the NCPD you end up in an alley with Jackie and a montage of progressive bonding and ass kicking happens.

This is where I'm going to stop typing about what happens in the story as I'm really enjoying it and don't wish to spoil it for you.

There is nods to certain genres like I saw on one of Judy's screen what seem to be a nod to the matrix where Neo says; Guns, lots of guns and the long line of gu so appear.

The story has a Fallout New Vegas vibe to it as well. Those who are Fallout fans will know.

Only a couple of silly bugs I've found but nothing that ruins the game, just made me chuckle.

So enjoy GTA but futuristic and Keanu Reeves as 'Johnny' as I'm having a giggle with the dynamic the two of you will have as the game progresses.

This game is a pegi 18 for many reason the moment you tap 'New Game'.

At this point of typing this up I'm near 10 hours into the game. As I've said before, I'm enjoying the story and the controls you will get used to. I recommend 3rd party view for driving (GTA style) as i seem to have more control.

That's it from me, will cheeky plug my gaming channels on Twitch and YouTube... links are below.

- https://youtube.com/

- www.twitch.tv/therockerjh

Thank you all for reading.
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02/01/2025

*Acting update...

Yesterday after watching a marathon of Bluey with my youngest children, I saw a film thumbnail and chuckled.

Two weeks ago I mentioned about my self employment and how I want to get back into acting. So if you wish to do a easy 'Where's John' and you have a Disney+ account; please check out Far From The Madding Crowd. Only clue I'm giving you is that I'm in the first 20 minutes and I've shared the image on here a hundred times over ;)

Happy hunting :D
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01/01/2025

I'm on the roster page! Wrestling in the Southwest of England is thriving! Be sure to keep track with whats going on with the promotion I'm working with!
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*Major Website Updates

We are working hard behind the scenes on our future shows and our office team have been doing some adjustments to our website. Check out the updates;

www.ccwuk.com

Links to our YouTube Channel and other social media pages, tickets, who is part of the CCW Roster... all available in one place. We still have a few more bits to add to the site but we hope this keep you all updated for now.
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24/12/2024

Merry Christmas ya filthy animals! 😜

16/12/2024

I do miss the acting jobs I did. Victorian commoner one day, Patient in Hospital the next. With plans to become self employed again still very much on the front of my mind, I wanted to reflect on my best TV/Films I've worked on.

I can go in great detail about what I'm about to express but I will give you all the semi-short versions!

For TV, I couldn't have asked for a better production crew then in BBC Casualty. I appeared in 3 episodes, one of them as a featured role. Everyone was friendly and welcoming including the main stars like actors William Beck and Gabriella Leon who we spoke in great detail during a scene where I was mentioned as 'Mr Sherford'

For Film, Far From The Madding Crowd. This is where I got a lot of screen time in a movie. I did one role where I was sat in a tent in a artillery uniform where I was no where to be seen. After the first day, my role was done and I was to be sent home.

I approached the extras casting director and I mentioned that I was scheduled for 3 days and was hoping to get the 3 days work. No Work = No Money! Thankfully he turned to me and said; come back tomorrow and we will see what we might have for you. Thankfully I did as someone pulled out and I almost looked identical to them. This is where this picture shown comes in and a record 25/30 seconds in a movie. Loved it!

I've done many acting work for colleges, university students and independent movie makers but if you want to see some of the TV and Movies I've done in the past, I've linked my IMDb page below:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5404837/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t33
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15/12/2024

From the Wrestling Archive...

This is a old promo picture that was taken shortly after my heel turn for a promotion that no longer runs shows. All suited and booted. I miss wearing my shirt and waist coat combo so maybe one day I will dust if off.

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14/12/2024

*Spoiler Alert!!! With Uk dominator at BCD Behind Closed Doors: Pro Wrestling

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13/12/2024

Tomorrow night Uk dominator and I are in Poole near Bournemouth for a BCD Behind Closed Doors: Pro Wrestling Christmas Pro Wrestling event.

If you or your friends/family live near the Parkstone Trades & Labour Club (PTLC) in Poole then be sure to get yourself to this show and watch 'The System' win back the Tag Titles... oh and some guy who is a part of Ohio Valley Wrestling was in a TV show on Netflix will be on the show too!
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12/12/2024

Uk dominator and I had our 15 minutes... They cheated... damn kids!

Tropical breeze.. fruity drinks... and fire? That can only mean one thingHawaiian Damien & Rusty Jack are back in RIZEN Pro Wrestling and defending their tag...

08/12/2024

6 days for Uk dominator and I to receive our early Christmas presents for ourselves. We're not letting these titles slip out of our hands again!

First match announced!

John and Uk dominator, collectively known as The System, will be taking on the BCD Tag Team Champions FireCracker Kid and TEEN-tornado, Teen Spirit.

Teen Tornado has faced the System with two different tag team partners and come out on the loosing end each time, will this be any different?

The System lost the championships to King Devla and Prince Pallas back in July, yet never got their rematch due to The UK Dominator cashing in his Guantlet Briefcase and becoming the BCD Heavyweight Champion.

Will one of the most dominant tag teams of the southwest regain the championships? Or will Teen Spirit find a way to dig deep and defend against a team that have a combined experience of OVER 60 YEARS?

Get your tickets from the link below, ONLY the FIRST 25 TICKETS at £11 and the second are £13 each. Only 50 at £16 are online and then you will have to chance it on the door.

Get them here:

www.wegottickets.com/BCDpro

01/12/2024

RIZEN Pro Wrestling have made a highlight reel, sit and enjoy. Don't forget to subscribe yo their channel for more updates.

https://youtu.be/GM6Ug_aMmMo?si=Qw5xSN8_p8tnY8v7
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Highlight reel from our November 23rd show! Filmed by Archer Media and edited by DKMS DESIGNS

29/11/2024

From LEP's little 'Firecracker' to CCW referee... it's nice to see his passion for this sports entertainment haven't died.

Seeing him take that kick scared the crap out of me.
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28/11/2024

Time to take back what belongs in 'The System'

First match announced!

John and Uk dominator, collectively known as The System, will be taking on the BCD Tag Team Champions FireCracker Kid and TEEN-tornado, Teen Spirit.

Teen Tornado has faced the System with two different tag team partners and come out on the loosing end each time, will this be any different?

The System lost the championships to King Devla and Prince Pallas back in July, yet never got their rematch due to The UK Dominator cashing in his Guantlet Briefcase and becoming the BCD Heavyweight Champion.

Will one of the most dominant tag teams of the southwest regain the championships? Or will Teen Spirit find a way to dig deep and defend against a team that have a combined experience of OVER 60 YEARS?

Get your tickets from the link below, ONLY the FIRST 25 TICKETS at £11 and the second are £13 each. Only 50 at £16 are online and then you will have to chance it on the door.

Get them here:

www.wegottickets.com/BCDpro

25/11/2024

Late night share, just a quick glimpse of what happened on Nov 23rd... follow Archer Media and my page for latest wrestling (and LARP) schnanigins.

The stars of RIZEN Pro Wrestling's 7th show from November 23rd.

24/11/2024

Seriously??

Combat championship wrestling had some unusual fans in Tiverton... they cheered for what the MC (Joe Obrey) socks were wearing. The moment he rolled up his trouser leg, they fans all cheered! Crazy!
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Pic Courtesy of Connor Flello
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23/11/2024

Time to put 'The System' in the history books at RIZEN Pro Wrestling.
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