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I've listened to all the books so far in this series on audiobook. They are all great, but for some reason they switched the reader in book 4 and it screws shit up (especially Avasarala). They go back to the original reader for book 5 though.

Sounds like what would happen if Slayer and Megadeth had a baby and then punched it in the throat.

I was wondering if that was the case- if it is it's much more forgivable. I may not like the added stuff, but at least the original creators are the ones adding it in. I have a hard time believing that all the changes are the authors' doing, though. Some changes totally undermine things in...

My one complaint about the show is that they keep adding random shit in and changing book events. I can't stand it when shows/movies do this. Don't get me wrong, sometimes the producers/directors have time/money constraints and have to cut certain things out. Sometimes they even need to...

In the books Belters spoke a patois that was a smattering of numerous earth languages, but primarily Spanish based. The words were Spanish based anyway, but the accent was unclear. I like the show's take on the Belter accent. I agree that Jared Harris is doing a great job.

Globes lose credibility for failing to recognize the best tv series this year.

Yeah, put me in for being curious as to what a negative command is. Especially since it's a suspendable offense.

Yeah... I've seen lots of comments about no one sleeping past dawn due to howler monkeys. I'm a super light sleeper too... bad news for me.

Haha nice racket you had. You make Cuba seem like a blast for a guys trip. Going to be bringing a girl with me, so a lot of that stuff is off the table (although she *is* pretty openminded now that I think about it). That said, I think as an American Cuba is still a bit of a hassle. Plus I...

Probably a good call on the car thing. Almost every airbnb review I read started with "The place was nice but impossible to find..." I don't mind a vacation a little on the bohemian side, but don't want to totally rough it. Not too concerned about groomed beaches. Tell me more about...

Really surprised not to see a thread here within the last couple years about Costa Rica- considering how popular it's become due to cheap prices, friendly people, its relative safety, and ease of travel-- not to mention gorgeous environments. Anyway, I've never been and would love some advice...

That's disappointing to hear. (I'm no programmer) So, the eq emu guys had eq source code but the vg emu guys don't have vg source code?

I agree, if someone did with VG what Wiz and co did with EQ (i.e. Shards of Dalya), it would be fantastic. If you could tighten things up, shrink the game world, re-zone, re-lore, re-populate, fix some of the programming issues, etc, it could be an amazing game. Some of the assets...

Shards Update. New gameplay vid. Looks like UO/NWN hybrid. Not getting my hopes up, but looks fun. Shards Online:Shards Online New Vid:Shards Online - Pre Alpha Playthrough with RipperX #1 - YouTube

Did they ever open a new server or pvp server? I enjoyed my time on SoD but the server is pretty stale at this point.

There is no doubt that both TV Amos and Miller are pretty different from their book counterparts, but surprisingly both are bringing enough talent to the role to justify the difference. Frankly, book Miller was a huge cliche. I didn't mind it, but I also don't mind that Jane has taken a...

Funny, couldn't disagree more. I don't like the casting for anyone, so far- other than Avasarala and maybe Holden. The writing (in the books) is good enough that the casting won't matter as long as the show doesn't go too far off the tracks. Obviously that's the great thing about books-...

That scene never happened in the books. It falls into the category of "didn't happen, but following the thread of the books could have happened, so we are putting it in for elucidation." Would definitely recommend reading the books regardless of watching the shows. The books tackle sci-fi...

Just caught wind of this server- does it even remotely resemble classic EQ, or have they chopped up the code and left in so many neo-EQ features that it seems like nothing more than a "poorly done emu server" as someone else said? I ask, because if it's a legit classic server I'd be...

Ditto

This guy looks like that lore sounds: "Who are the Withered, you ask? Perhaps it is discovery you seek, rather than mere words."

Fantasy names are hard, no doubt. Actually sitting down and coming up with something that doesn't sound too 1. recycled, 2. generic, or 3. nonsensical is way harder than you think. It takes me forever to come up with decent original names for the fiction stuff I do. That said, you're right...

Yeah, as others have said, that area looks straight from VG... which isn't really a bad thing. Hate to criticize, but they need to do better with the writing part if they want to be taken seriously as professionals. I'm way more interested in how the game plays/feels than I am about some...

Pretty much. Good writing/directing/acting reduces setting and time period to little more than flavor.

From someone who has read the series: Very solid pilot. They got a lot of the small details right that are important to nailing the setting. I pictured everyone as a little bit older, but nbd. All the main characters are supposed to be in 'second half' careers at this point. Holden...

The Maelstrom is a dozen things in a dozen fictitious worlds- that's the point.

Peep Show is the best comedic series of any nationality I've ever seen. Hands down.

They have stuck pretty close to the text to this point, but have been drifting away recently. IIRC there was an Oddo-like character in the books, but he had way less "screen time." My recollection is that the books are 90% focused on Uhtred killing shit, raiding shit, and dominating shit with...

Hurns is active as of just now- I assume that means he will play.

I've learned to not beat myself when I make a decision using the best info I have and it just doesn't pan out. You made a logical choice here, I wouldn't let it bug you too much. Ok guys, I still can't decide my WR3 and need help: Evans Hurns Cooper Halp pls

I'd go Barnidge here too, personally.

I think Jones just popped up on an injury report- you might want to check that out, not sure. If you already started Watkins, this is irrelevant, obviously, but I have a similar WR2 and WR3 dilemma. I have Evans, Diggs, Hurns, and Cooper to fill WR2 and WR3 spots. Right now I'm going...

Wow, they took the EQ theme and went all Thomas Newman with it, didn't they? Not that it's bad...

Those sounds weren't limited to just night. They played at all times in some wilderness areas- I remember specifically BB Mnts. And yeah, it's a very memorable/nostalgic sound. I've said for years that EQ's sounds- from the music, to combat sounds, spell sounds, environment sounds, etc...

Thanks that's exactly what I was looking for. It's also pretty much what I was thinking too. Evans has been almost entirely bust this year and he hasn't followed any patterns either- meaning he will inexplicably sputter in games that he should do well in. He has the 'potential' to break it...

My options are: Stephon Diggs Antonio Brown Mike Evans Amari Cooper Brown is obvious and Diggs has been very good to me every week Also Hurns, who may have a big week due to Cromarti coverage

Mike Evans or Amari Cooper?

Absolutely ruins the flow. TV shows are often scripted with commercials in mind, but tv shows that work to capture the cinema feel (like Fargo) work so much better without interruption.

You're an evil bastard Dumar- like those bars with the signs saying "Free Beer Tomorrow." No matter how much time passes, we can be assured that Beta will be in 2 years and alpha sooner than that! Keep hope alive.

You need to put a date in your sig to make it more meaningful, Dumar.