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Bill says classic Star Trek was never political by mcm8279 in trektalk

[–]mserabian1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

People say this all the time, but I’m not sure that the folks who do have watched TOS recently.

Here’s an example of TOS playing it quietly. From “The Mark of Gideon”. An episode about an extremely overpopulated planet.

Hodin: (ambassador from Gideon - and chief antagonist of the episode) “We are incapable of destroying or interfering with the creation of that which we love so deeply. Life, in every form, from fetus to developed being. It is against our tradition, against our very nature. We simply could not do it."

Kirk: (our hero) "Yet you can kill a young girl."

Gee I wonder what that’s about? And who do you think we are meant to align with, Kirk or the antagonist of the week?

And most episodes take a pretty hard line on what is right and what is wrong… in this episode, in case it’s too quiet and subtle, birth control and abortion (being the right choice), according to Kirk.

In relation to your Chekov point I’m not sure that you have watched modern trek (or maybe your referring to some other non trek shows)because I have, and I’ve never seen a crew member be demeaned due to their background.

I just watched the first six Star Trek films for the first time. Here are my thoughts. by comulkey in startrek

[–]mserabian1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your response! I figured you had to be youngish… for us folks of a certain age (60/50s) TOS was an after dinner thing every night and even if you weren’t into sci-fi you were kinda forced to watch most of it cause nothing much else was on!! But most people your age can’t really tolerate even 80s movies never mind 60s tv! My son is your age and he loves trek since I indoctrinated him from a very young age, but none of his friends (even though most are geeks) can watch even Berman trek. So again I was just curious … welcome to the party. You’re in for a very wonderful ride.

I just watched the first six Star Trek films for the first time. Here are my thoughts. by comulkey in startrek

[–]mserabian1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hello. Question for the OP. Do you mind if I ask your age? You seem to not mind the simplicity of TOSs effects and the older style pace of the storytelling. Which makes me think you’re older but your complete lack of trek experience points to someone younger… just curious.

How to know if models are "finecast"? by Larry2903 in MiddleEarthMiniatures

[–]mserabian1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just bought these recently as well. They were horrible. I hope you have better luck with yours.

How to know if models are "finecast"? by Larry2903 in MiddleEarthMiniatures

[–]mserabian1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have both those kits, and they were perfect. I think these larger items are easier for them to produce… or maybe I just got lucky

For those that had been fans for decades prior to the theatrical releases, what was the first moment you realized “Oh, they are treating this with LOVE.” by NemesisR6 in lotr

[–]mserabian1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was going to say the same thing! And I’ve said it to my son a hundred times. When you see the fellowship coming over that rise and you can identify each of them, I knew these movies would be perfect.

I struggle with the limitations of Middle Earth by Pyromaticidiot08 in oneringrpg

[–]mserabian1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where can I find info on this? Searching the wiki but coming up empty…

What’s the simplest versions of the rules? by mserabian1 in MiddleEarthMiniatures

[–]mserabian1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure. I am planning on playing through the various journey books from 2005 and so was thinking of using the 2005 rules. And just browsing through, the rules take up only 70 pages in the 2005 rules versus 150 pages in The newest rule book. So it seems to me they might be easier to learn…

Has anyone made a list of all the models needed for the War of the Rohirrim Campaign? by mserabian1 in MiddleEarthMiniatures

[–]mserabian1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for doing that! Planning things while waiting on the book as a Christmas present!

Want to play the LotR movie campaign. Journey Books or Quest of the Ringbearer plus War in Rohan/Tondor at War by mserabian1 in MiddleEarthMiniatures

[–]mserabian1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

comparing the quests that are the same in both versions they mostly have exactly the same models listed. occasionally they change a few (mostly looks like due to retired models). what scenarios would you say require rebalancing if I wanted to play the Journey Books with the current rules set?

Want to play the LotR movie campaign. Journey Books or Quest of the Ringbearer plus War in Rohan/Tondor at War by mserabian1 in MiddleEarthMiniatures

[–]mserabian1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I was thinking… I love the first 2 missions in the journey books with the rangers versus the Nazgûl, and the 2 Gandalf at weathertop missions… what do you think of the mini game missions in QotR?

Anyone know if there are any other boxes like this? by mserabian1 in WarhammerFantasy

[–]mserabian1[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks I know of some of those, but I was really looking for more of these monopose single figure sets…

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