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| Obsidian |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:03
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Sneak peek on what I've been planning for Tyce-Con II.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:03
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Jarriere really is a powder pouffe. I'm with Travis on this. BTW, the new cat, who loves TV, was patting Travis' face last night. Maybe she always wanted to be a mad World Dictator's cat? Travis is as near as she's managed. So far. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:04
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Jarriere really is a powder pouffe. I'm with Travis on this. BTW, the new cat, who loves TV, was patting Travis' face last night. Maybe she always wanted to be a mad World Dictator's cat? Travis is as near as she's managed. So far. She'd be ideal. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:04
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Sneak peek on what I've been planning for Tyce-Con II. Who are you going to dare to drink one of those? Looking good, though. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:05
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Sneak peek on what I've been planning for Tyce-Con II. Who are you going to dare to drink one of those? Looking good, though. We'll have real drinks like Pink Asteroids and Corpse Revivers, but none of these will hurt. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:06
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Incidentally, I think I come to Blakes 7 as a fan of Star Trek, Babylon 5, etc. - it's a variant on the disparate group of people on a star-ship scenario. But I get the impression that most people here come from the British sci-fi end - from Dr Who etc. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:07
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Interesting note: Docholli was one of the dancers in the film Red Shoes.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:07
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Sneak peek on what I've been planning for Tyce-Con II. Very nice. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:08
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Incidentally, I think I come to Blakes 7 as a fan of Star Trek, Babylon 5, etc. - it's a variant on the disparate group of people on a star-ship scenario. But I get the impression that most people here come from the British sci-fi end - from Dr Who etc. British end. Could never stand Star Blech. Mark you, Lost in Space was fun. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:09
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The Blake's & collection of mid-century Scandi, Nordic and British glass. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:10
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Incidentally, I think I come to Blakes 7 as a fan of Star Trek, Babylon 5, etc. - it's a variant on the disparate group of people on a star-ship scenario. But I get the impression that most people here come from the British sci-fi end - from Dr Who etc. British end. Could never stand Star Blech. Mark you, Lost in Space was fun. Yes, I think that's true for most people. Whereas I have never been much of a fan of Dr Who - the all-knowing alien thing is just tedious to me. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:10
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One annoying thing in this is that they should have got everyone to pronounce Cevedic the same way. It grates for me. Meanwhile, i like Servalan removing he heels. Edited by Obsidian on 10-06-2023 10:11 Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:10
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Pink Asteroids don't harm anyone? What went wrong?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:12
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Jarriere really is a powder pouffe. I'm with Travis on this. BTW, the new cat, who loves TV, was patting Travis' face last night. Maybe she always wanted to be a mad World Dictator's cat? Travis is as near as she's managed. So far. She'd be ideal. But possibly not Krantor's white fluffy cat? |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:12
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Yes, I'm confused too. Jarriere drinks from his nice, mid-70s, Siesta glass (we had those). Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:13
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Jarriere really is a powder pouffe. I'm with Travis on this. BTW, the new cat, who loves TV, was patting Travis' face last night. Maybe she always wanted to be a mad World Dictator's cat? Travis is as near as she's managed. So far. She'd be ideal. But possibly not Krantor's white fluffy cat? Krantor's white fluffy cat doesn't look impressed, unlike Stavros Blofeld's. Louella would be happier with the latter. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:13
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Incidentally, I think I come to Blakes 7 as a fan of Star Trek, Babylon 5, etc. - it's a variant on the disparate group of people on a star-ship scenario. But I get the impression that most people here come from the British sci-fi end - from Dr Who etc. British end. Could never stand Star Blech. Mark you, Lost in Space was fun. Yes, I think that's true for most people. Whereas I have never been much of a fan of Dr Who - the all-knowing alien thing is just tedious to me. Agreed. DW is nowhere near as edgy as it was to begin with. It's too formulaic now. More of a vehicle for the guest actors and the merch than good writing. The people who write/wrote for DW often have a hard time getting to grips with what B7 is all about. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:14
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One annoying thing in this is that they should have got everyone to pronounce Cevedic the same way. It grates for me. Meanwhile, i like Servalan removing he heels. A rare concession to humanity. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:15
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Travis is vaguely human in this ep., but our heroes get duped by that. They should have blotted him when they had a chance.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:15
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One annoying thing in this is that they should have got everyone to pronounce Cevedic the same way. It grates for me. Meanwhile, i like Servalan removing he heels. A rare concession to humanity. Yes, it's a nice touch. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:16
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Incidentally, I think I come to Blakes 7 as a fan of Star Trek, Babylon 5, etc. - it's a variant on the disparate group of people on a star-ship scenario. But I get the impression that most people here come from the British sci-fi end - from Dr Who etc. British end. Could never stand Star Blech. Mark you, Lost in Space was fun. Yes, I think that's true for most people. Whereas I have never been much of a fan of Dr Who - the all-knowing alien thing is just tedious to me. Agreed. DW is nowhere near as edgy as it was to begin with. It's too formulaic now. More of a vehicle for the guest actors and the merch than good writing. The people who write/wrote for DW often have a hard time getting to grips with what B7 is all about. Stopped liking it with Peter Davison. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:16
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One annoying thing in this is that they should have got everyone to pronounce Cevedic the same way. It grates for me. Meanwhile, i like Servalan removing he heels. A rare concession to humanity. Yes, it's a nice touch. She's very human. Just driven. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:17
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Incidentally, I think I come to Blakes 7 as a fan of Star Trek, Babylon 5, etc. - it's a variant on the disparate group of people on a star-ship scenario. But I get the impression that most people here come from the British sci-fi end - from Dr Who etc. British end. Could never stand Star Blech. Mark you, Lost in Space was fun. Yes, I think that's true for most people. Whereas I have never been much of a fan of Dr Who - the all-knowing alien thing is just tedious to me. Agreed. DW is nowhere near as edgy as it was to begin with. It's too formulaic now. More of a vehicle for the guest actors and the merch than good writing. The people who write/wrote for DW often have a hard time getting to grips with what B7 is all about. R I find the references to him as a 'lonely god' and sim. especially annoying. The original Doctor would never have stood for that for a minute. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:17
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One annoying thing in this is that they should have got everyone to pronounce Cevedic the same way. It grates for me. Meanwhile, i like Servalan removing he heels. A rare concession to humanity. Yes, it's a nice touch. She's very human. Just driven. So unlike some of our senior female public (civil) servants. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:18
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Do we think Avon's enthusiasm for gambling in this episode is out of character or not? |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:19
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Incidentally, I think I come to Blakes 7 as a fan of Star Trek, Babylon 5, etc. - it's a variant on the disparate group of people on a star-ship scenario. But I get the impression that most people here come from the British sci-fi end - from Dr Who etc. British end. Could never stand Star Blech. Mark you, Lost in Space was fun. Yes, I think that's true for most people. Whereas I have never been much of a fan of Dr Who - the all-knowing alien thing is just tedious to me. Agreed. DW is nowhere near as edgy as it was to begin with. It's too formulaic now. More of a vehicle for the guest actors and the merch than good writing. The people who write/wrote for DW often have a hard time getting to grips with what B7 is all about. R I find the references to him as a 'lonely god' and sim. especially annoying. The original Doctor would never have stood for that for a minute. Really? That is awful. Even when played by actors I like, I haven't been able to stand the show since the '80s. I try again and encounter schlock. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:21
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Do we think Avon's enthusiasm for gambling in this episode is out of character or not? It's easy money. Almost as much fun as a bank fraud. Mostly he enjoys the challenge of using Orac to outwit Freedom City. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:22
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Do we think Avon's enthusiasm for gambling in this episode is out of character or not? Yes, I have to agree with you. Avon knows when walk away. He's more a numerical analyst who likes playing the numbers, not a gambler as such. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:23
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Incidentally, I think I come to Blakes 7 as a fan of Star Trek, Babylon 5, etc. - it's a variant on the disparate group of people on a star-ship scenario. But I get the impression that most people here come from the British sci-fi end - from Dr Who etc. British end. Could never stand Star Blech. Mark you, Lost in Space was fun. Yes, I think that's true for most people. Whereas I have never been much of a fan of Dr Who - the all-knowing alien thing is just tedious to me. Agreed. DW is nowhere near as edgy as it was to begin with. It's too formulaic now. More of a vehicle for the guest actors and the merch than good writing. The people who write/wrote for DW often have a hard time getting to grips with what B7 is all about. R It's also gone like so many tv series - it tends to rely on the audience remembering a throwaway line from three seasons before. Strictly for fans only. I find the references to him as a 'lonely god' and sim. especially annoying. The original Doctor would never have stood for that for a minute. Really? That is awful. Even when played by actors I like, I haven't been able to stand the show since the '80s. I try again and encounter schlock. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:24
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Blake is sidelined by everyone else in this episode. That's partly why it's fun.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:24
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Those drinks look perfect, Obsidian! Especially the blue one, and the greens look very authentic too. British end. Could never stand Star Blech. Me too. I get frustrated by how much Big Finish drags Trekisms into B7. I started reading the new Spacefall novelisations and straight away it starts using warp terminology. Ugh. But they don't care... <runs away again> |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:24
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Do we think Avon's enthusiasm for gambling in this episode is out of character or not? Yes, I have to agree with you. Avon knows when walk away. He's more a numerical analyst who likes playing the numbers, not a gambler as such. I suppose you could say that is the difference between him and Vila here. |
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:26
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Do we think Avon's enthusiasm for gambling in this episode is out of character or not? Yes, I have to agree with you. Avon knows when walk away. He's more a numerical analyst who likes playing the numbers, not a gambler as such. He's just sentimental about money. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:26
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Meanwhile kids, Travis has slipped away with the info. Tsk, tsk, tsk.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:27
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Those drinks look perfect, Obsidian! Especially the blue one, and the greens look very authentic too. British end. Could never stand Star Blech. Me too. I get frustrated by how much Big Finish drags Trekisms into B7. I started reading the new Spacefall novelisations and straight away it starts using warp terminology. Ugh. But they don't care... <runs away again> That is so annoying. Like Captain Picard suddenly saying 'Standard by Ten'. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:28
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Do we think Avon's enthusiasm for gambling in this episode is out of character or not? Yes, I have to agree with you. Avon knows when walk away. He's more a numerical analyst who likes playing the numbers, not a gambler as such. He's just sentimental about money. Hi Joe Dredd! How are you? So glad that you could drop in. Yes, Avon's sentimental about money and has no intention of losing any. He only bets when he knows the odds are very much on his side. And, as AnneA said, that is the difference between Avon and Vila here. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:29
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Part of the problem with DW is that it's adults writing for kids, but using mainly adult ideas. I wish they'd ask real kids to come up with ideas about where to take DW in the future. They'd be so much better at imagining something new, not re-hashing mangled bits of history, old scifi themes etc
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:30
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Blake knows that Avon and Vila weren't just sitting there - this is why it's always Jenna and Cally that are left behind. He can trust them |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:31
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A Sontaran without his helmet?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 10-06-2023 10:31
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Those drinks look perfect, Obsidian! Especially the blue one, and the greens look very authentic too. British end. Could never stand Star Blech. Me too. I get frustrated by how much Big Finish drags Trekisms into B7. I started reading the new Spacefall novelisations and straight away it starts using warp terminology. Ugh. But they don't care... <runs away again> That is so annoying. Like Captain Picard suddenly saying 'Standard by Ten'. Yes, yes, yes! I hate it. All the people who weren't even born when the show was on and don't know the history. I squirm with this stuff. It's like the zines of old where USA-ans were writing and having no care that it is a British show (for British people. There is nothing for you here. – Another British show). Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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