While playing Directive 8020, just had a John Carpenter's The Thing homage and a suspenseful decision I made

SPOILER AHEAD.

Just called it a night playing Directive 8020. On Chapter 6, and Stafford has a gun on all six shipmates (Williams revealed to be a mimic). After the events that have happened, I don't blame him.

Stafford ordered everyone gathered to step through the bio scanner to see who was human. I totally got John Carpenter's The Thing vibes from this, ie "Blood Test"

In order Anders, Young, Mitchell, Cooper and Cernan stepped through, all green. It was down to Stafford and Eisele. Just as she was about to go in, someone entered - Eisele!

Obviously, one was a copy...but which?

I struggled real hard to avoid spoiling myself on my PC.

When it came to the choice, I chose TEST. Forgive me for being cautious but if I ordered an Eisele through the scanner and it was the copy, no doubt I'd have doomed everyone on the opposite side.

Upon hearing an Eisele recall mentioning earlier "one person can't whistle a symphony".

I made a choice. I decided to shoot the Eisele that was with us and I was prepared to rewind if my choice was the wrong one.

After the shot was fired, dead center in the forehead - the Eisle that was with my group WAS the copy! I left out a major gasp and uttered Shaun from "Shaun of the Dead" "Oh, thank God for that!"

Boy the suspense from that event was - now THAT's why games like these are my kind of games.

Did anyone else had the same notion or feelings?

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u/KrakenKrusdr84 — 3 days ago
▲ 2 r/Mecha

50th Anniversary of Blocker Gundan IV Machine Blaster

Hello.

Before the day is done, I wish to give this lesser known mecha anime, a happy anniversary. It's 50, right down to the day.

Not sure if this has any fans, but I discovered it a couple of years ago (the info) and feel the Mecha's look pretty cool.

u/KrakenKrusdr84 — 2 months ago

My ranking of the first two generations of contestants

(BTW, haven't seen Ridonculous Race or reboot.)

First the bottom of the barrel: D) Staci, Lightning, Scott, Sierra, Ezekiel, Alejandro (really don't like that guy. I have a long memory and some of the contestants he manipulated I liked); Blainely

C) Justin, Noah, Eva, Harold, Tyler, Anna Marie

B) Beth, Katie & Sadie (yes I like both of them and its fitting I put their pictures together), Lindsay, Trent, Cody, Owen, Heather, Sam, Jo, Mike, Brick, Duncan

A) DJ, Bridgette, Geoff, LeShawna, Izzy, B, Zoey, Dakota, Dawn, Cameron

The top of my list for S) Gwen and Courtney

First off, yes I'm a guy and a good majority of contestants I like are female. And it addition, I don't just like them for beauties sake, I like them for their personalities and character.

I am a fan of Courtney, since "Basic Straining" was the first Total Drama episode I saw. And her character allured me with her personality. I will defend her any chance I get, but I wasn't fond of her character in Total Drama Action, sympathy for her in World Tour but I don't condone her actions, I blame Alejandro for setting the events in motion. And I don't want to blame Gwen, (I blame the writers or executives who allowed the kibosh of the romantic pairings of TDI and broke them up all in favor, for ratings sake.) I'm aware they are animated but still, characters are the life blood of the program. I only got into All Stars was the return of some of the original team, plus Courtney and Gwen. Then that damn sundae episode. Courtney was many things, but she DID. NOT. DESERVE. what happened! And I will stand by that no matter what.

I pray one day for one season where she would be finally cut some slack and get some character development where Courtney will change to become a better person.

She didn't deserve it, she didn't...

u/KrakenKrusdr84 — 2 months ago
▲ 51 r/xmen

X-Men First Class 15th Anniversary

To the date.

I remember a long, long time ago when it was released, I was having lunch with my brother and a friend of his. They were going to see First Class and wondered if I wanted to come along. I was still embittered by The Last Stand and had a five year chip on my shoulder. Even though I had nothing to do or anything came to mind, I swallowed my pride and decided what the hey and go along.

...It was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life!

First Class was just what I needed; the story and the characters, so well crafted.  It managed to heal my fractured heart of the years of lamentation.  This film also introduced me to character actors James McAvoy, Jennifer Laurence and Michael Fassbender. No kidding.

McAvoy and Fassbender were perfect selections for the younger Xavier and Lehnsherr.

Also, enjoyed the Wolverine cameo "Go f#@! yourself"

So a happy 15th Anniversary to a film that brought the franchise from the brink.

One of my favs of the saga.

u/KrakenKrusdr84 — 2 months ago

My last post on the matter

It fills me with satisfaction that over 500 have signed. And it we made this far, maybe we'll be willing to go further. It says "1000+ supporters are 5x more likely to win"

With the progress over the past couple of months. I keep my fingers crossed for a full support by the end of the year or the start of the next, if the numbers continue to progress.

Please, to all fans who have not contributed, I reiterate in previous messages, with the fracture of Warner Bros Discovery, this could be our chance to bring it back to streaming and hopefully a rejuvenation with new adventures.

A long, one in a million shot, understandable. But I'm not giving in. No matter what the nay sayers or the pessimists say. They say its a lost cause and no good will come from it...NOT WITH THAT ATTITUDE! There is ALWAYS a chance and there is ALWAYS hope. And I'm holding on to hope with a vice like grip.

Let's bring the show back into the sunlight. Let's bring it out of limbo and show how much we care in spite of the odds. We kept the memory of this program alive (and I know, I've been doing so ever since its write off announcement.). Let's not let the suits win this.

Let us continue, let us do the impossible, let's bring those girls back. Out of loyalty, out of fanbase, out of love of all things superheroes.

Keep the fight up.

Let's bring the girls back!

u/KrakenKrusdr84 — 2 months ago

I Need To Speak About This

To the executives and creative staff at the time of World Tour, after the shocking ending of the London episode, I burst in like Logan in Origins: Wolverine, glare at all in fury and ask "Why?"

Is THIS why they gave Trent that 9 obsession thing that lead to him breaking up with Gwen?

Getting it out there, as a fan: I feel this character derailment and love triangle was the most MASSIVE huge mistake they made, and hard to believe this makes my contempt of Alejandro second.

Gwen...

When I saw this, I felt something broke inside of me. As a fan, I loved that she and Courtney were developing a friendship. And Courtney and Duncan were trying to get their relationship back on track. And then THIS atom bomb.

For the record, I have NEVER been into romance or, and a big or, shipping.

And I know, Courtney and Duncan's relationship has been rockier than the most jagged mountain, especially in Action. I mean, as I like Courtney, I felt that controlling Duncan's actions with that 32 page letter was the final straw I felt going a little too far.

Don't get me wrong, I still liked her afterwards regardless of her character derailment.

That triangle relationship had been on my mind for a while ever since. I left it buried in the back of my mind in the past years. Now, rewatching for old times sake and remembering the good times, I feel as a fan I need to address this.

Completely aware that the Gwuncan shippers are going to be lining me up for the chopping block, but I feel this ship was completely unnecessary.

I still like Gwen. I just...processing this...(Sigh) Whatever.

To any and all Gwuncan shippers, when you saw this moment decades ago, I hope you CHOKED on your bliss.

I and a good many agree Gwen and Trent were a more preferable pairing. (Again NOT into shipping)

Why couldn't Duncan and Gwen just stayed friends?

Why?

FreshTV, https://tenor.com/view/fredo-gif-706260212524861869

u/KrakenKrusdr84 — 2 months ago

Believe It or Not

Would you believe this was the first image I saw on when my brother was binge watching Lower Decks in preparation for the crossover with Strange New Worlds?

True story, in 2022, I just got off work I enter our apartment from the garage and on the TV I saw the image above and I was like WTF. Then, an image of a Federation starship slowly spiraled into view, and officers onboard all frantic.

The episode "Temporal Edict" and the rest of course, history. Trek fan candle relit. Caught up with the two seasons in preparation for the third. Also, to see Picard final season, and glad I did.

u/KrakenKrusdr84 — 2 months ago

So close, so very close

I've checked the petition constantly throughout the weeks https://www.change.org/p/renew-dc-super-hero-girls-for-season-3

And believe it or not...The count is at 486! No kidding.

C'mon just a few more signatures and then the long run. C'mon everyone lets bring this show we like and feel was treated unfairly , a second chance at life.

If you've already signed it, pass the link on to any of your friends who are also fans.

The future of this show depends on us.

u/KrakenKrusdr84 — 2 months ago

Thoughts On This Episode

I feel this episode is the closest thing to a Mother's Day themed one.

To any fans, I ask your thoughts. Me? This is in my Top 15 favorite. I like it for involving Kara/Supergirl, the action against Lyssa, but the main thing that earns its place is the heart.

This quote Kara states speaks volumes.

Wonder Woman (bitterly): Not everyone agrees.

Supergirl: When you gonna learn, Dee? Not everyone needs to.

Got this from the TVTropes heartwarming page:

  • Hippolyta states that as princess of the Amazons, Diana is still beholden to high standards...but as her daughter, she's proud of her, and she admits she was wrong not to let her know that. They then go on the tour of Metropolis that Diana originally wanted.

The ending ALWAYS gets me.

I'm aware of urging other fans to sign a petition that's getting ever closer to a high number, but also to include, upon bringing it back, wouldn't you like to see more moments like in this episode?

u/KrakenKrusdr84 — 3 months ago

When I first saw Katie and Sadie, I felt they weren't going to last long. We are all aware Katie was 5th one voted off and by Who Can You Trust's finale, Sadie was voted off. To be honest, I'm amazed she lasted as long as she did. Then again, Beth took that idol off of Bony Island and jinxed the Gophers.

Some characters I had a heavy heart saying goodbye. Sadie was one of them. But in the last moments of the episode a big surprise. As the Boat of Losers approached, it had a passenger - Katie!

Sadie snapped out of her mood and squeed to join her BFFFL and hugged, together again. Rewatching it again...it really warmed my heart. I liked it.

Even though, I wasn't sure if Sadie was going to adapt further from being her usual self. Well, I don't mind. So, it's an opportunity missed, opportunity lost.

Katie and Sadie, may have not been much, but they had their moments in certain episodes and they are alright in my book.

u/KrakenKrusdr84 — 3 months ago

I wish to write a Total Drama fanfic season but I’m divided. I’m a huge fan of Island (since I saw and started the series when it premiered years ago) and some of Gen 2 I've seen from clips online, are pretty interesting as well. But with this season I ponder, should it take place after All Stars? (BTW new host, a well known philanthropist named Roland Franchet who wishes to dip his toes in reality tv and he’s a TD fan himself, the major factor, not the gross out challenges or demanding tasks. It’s the contestants. I wish for a combination of Gen 1 and Gen 2 like All Stars. With certain characters who’ve gone through some negative traits: Trent’s nine obsession and trying to hard with Gwen (BTW I have and not really into shipping) I like Gwen coming out of her shell later on but lost some of what made her her and the mention of dreaming of riding a unicorn was so out of character for her, DJ becoming a wimp, LeShawna becoming out of character from TDI, Zoey, Mike and especially Courtney (during later seasons and she was one of my favs from Gen 1).

Also the host will be using a fresh made massive back lot section in Montreal, spared no expense. Returning will be Chef Hatchet. I don’t want Chris or Alejandro to return. Alejandro I never liked. And  for the new host he has MacLean in a legal battle loophole which could last months, enough game to do his season.

The series will be entitled Total Drama Gameworld. A combination of real challenges and VR simulation. The theme will be a popular game that has made headlines “Demons Souls” by Fromsoftware Games. It will be brand spanking new with none of the grossness (except with the creatures in the VR sessions). I also plan a concept from The Mole, such as completion of challenges or slaying of enemies money will be added to the pot. The grand prize not a million due to breaking a few banks with the making of the new set, the total of possible C$ 900,000.

For the special leading into the season all contestants will be in the VR simulator and undergo trial by fire from the various enemies of Boletarian Palace. Everyone will be different classes, Many will be slain and by the time of confronting the Phalanx the survivors and victors against the boss will be the ones partaking in the season.

Now who will be great for this season of a mix of Gen 1 and Gen 2? PS I want Courtney and Gwen to partake; I was wondering with those who didn’t succeeded aside from being offered a small sum of C$ 25,000 compensation and a full apology from some new sponsors and network execs, should it work they help out behind the scenes with the game VR and real challenges?  And what should it be a retcon of previous seasons or after All Stars, or retcons All Stars?

Feedback and details for any Total Drama fans will be appreciated.

u/KrakenKrusdr84 — 3 months ago

Artwork (https://www.deviantart.com/carlosuriel13/art/Happy-5-Years-of-DC-Superhero-Girls-1005276147; https://www.deviantart.com/carlosuriel13/art/We-Need-Them-Back-1057605855) I claim no ownership. Just wanted to enhance this message.

This is going to be lengthy, but I'm going to do something that will hopefully make a difference.

The art pieces above are from CarlosUriel13 of deviantart. Yes from the 5 year anniversary, and the message above speaks volumes to a fan like me.

Ever since seeing "The Last Batsby" I was intrigued by the second generation of DC Superhero Girls. I've seen the first generation which was good in its own right. But G2, grabbed me some more. Not sure why. Maybe Lauren Faust's involvement.

To the point, I loved this show. This was good entertainment. I loved all the lead ladies and secondary characters. The humor and action were sublime. It was an animated show worthy of my time. And others fans as well.

Then, it was cancelled...

And then became a tax write off!

I was devastated when I learned that. DC Superhero Girls meant WAY more to me than the popular CN DC show that shall remain nameless. CN never gave it any care. I scowl at them for that. For many years, I prayed and hoped against hope that a way, slim as it may be, will be found and this program would return.

Today, I saw on another post that a change.org petition wishing a third season be made is up to an ample number (in three years but that's beside the point). The point is if it gets to 500, maybe it will be taken seriously. And if by a miracles chance it gets to 1,000 - it would become like a phoenix and return to our screens with adventures new and old.

After all this time, I'm tired of lamenting "what could've been" when a chance is at long last a possibility. To any and all DC Superhero Girl fans out on reddit, I urge you, join in! Tell your friends from other social media sites! This is our chance to finally do something! Let us not squander it.

I know petitions are a dime a dozen, but when I saw the number close to a goal, a sliver of hope entered my heart and it felt like it could be done.

Please, to any and all fans of this show, let us show how much we as fans care! Let us unite to bring this show out of write off limbo and back onto the airwaves/web.

C'mon everyone. For all who worked on the program; to the voice actors and actresses who gave life to these incarnation of characters that have charmed us each episode. Let us give it the future it was denied. Let us bring them back!

The 2020s have been a bummer decade so far. Well, now I feel it's time for a change. To show CN the true DC animated program we want. So please, spread the message and have there friends tell their friends of this chance. So let us fight to bring this girl team back. Let us rise from despair and apathy to do something about it. Let us fight to show executives that fans like us have voices and opinions that matter.

Here is the link: https://www.change.org/p/renew-dc-super-hero-girls-for-season-3?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=mobileNativeShare&utm_campaign=share_petition&recruited_by_id=7f5632e0-cd6f-0130-fa6d-3c764e049c64&recruiter=56319264

Fans, in the name of DC Superhero Girls, LET US ALL UNITE!!!

u/KrakenKrusdr84 — 3 months ago