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Surfin's PlunderBunny
Sebiestor Tribe Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2012.09.09 21:35:00 -
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Paul Oliver wrote:Revajin wrote:I am baffled that no one mentioned the X-Files. I never really considered that show to be "scifi" since a lot of the episodes were actually based on real FBI case files.
I only watched that show because Gillian Anderson was freaking hot "A genius throws a Molotov cocktail and soon realizes that he's going to die choking in a maze of smoke and flame. A hero drinks a Molotov cocktail and soon realizes that if he does a split in midair, he can hit twice as many zombies per kick. Drunk hero wins again, wusses." ~Cracked.com |
Charles Baker
Estrale Frontiers Project Wildfire
278
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Posted - 2012.09.09 23:49:00 -
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Andromeda (Seasons 1 & 2, after that it drops from my top 3) BSG (New) Star Trek TNG.
Others of Interest
Defying Gravity (because it made no sense) Farscape Firefly (I'm gonna be burned at the stake because i never watched all of them) |
Wilhelm Riley
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
99
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Posted - 2012.09.10 00:19:00 -
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Paul Oliver wrote:Revajin wrote:I am baffled that no one mentioned the X-Files. I never really considered that show to be "scifi" since a lot of the episodes were actually based on real FBI case files.
It has aliens, what more do you want? And what else would you label it as.. Paranormal Cold Case Crime Documentary? |
Paul Oliver
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
1430
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Posted - 2012.09.10 02:28:00 -
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Wilhelm Riley wrote:Paul Oliver wrote:Revajin wrote:I am baffled that no one mentioned the X-Files. I never really considered that show to be "scifi" since a lot of the episodes were actually based on real FBI case files. It has aliens, what more do you want? And what else would you label it as.. Paranormal Cold Case Crime Documentary? I wouldn't consider it fiction if it's apparently based on actual cases. "Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigues of supporting it." - Thomas Paine |
Surfin's PlunderBunny
Sebiestor Tribe Minmatar Republic
2125
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Posted - 2012.09.10 02:30:00 -
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Paul Oliver wrote:Wilhelm Riley wrote:Paul Oliver wrote:Revajin wrote:I am baffled that no one mentioned the X-Files. I never really considered that show to be "scifi" since a lot of the episodes were actually based on real FBI case files. It has aliens, what more do you want? And what else would you label it as.. Paranormal Cold Case Crime Documentary? I wouldn't consider it fiction if it's apparently based on actual cases.
But in X-Files there were actual things "A genius throws a Molotov cocktail and soon realizes that he's going to die choking in a maze of smoke and flame. A hero drinks a Molotov cocktail and soon realizes that if he does a split in midair, he can hit twice as many zombies per kick. Drunk hero wins again, wusses." ~Cracked.com |
Copine Callmeknau
Kangaroos With Frickin Lazerbeams Ninja Unicorns with Huge Horns
329
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Posted - 2012.09.10 14:40:00 -
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I guess
1) BSG 2004 (been watching it over the last year, just started season 4, so epic) 2) Star Trek TNG (last three seasons plus the borg/Q episodes) 3) Firefly or Falling Skies. Firefly was great but v shortlived, falling skies is decent, but a little cliched, it has some cool sci-fi concepts though and a perfect setting, so if the cast/crew 'find their groove' for the third season it could become something great.
Other goodies: Dollhouse is actually quite good in it's entirety. It would have gotten in my top 3 if my top 3 wasn't so long winded already. This show sorta starts out mediocre but rapidly improves towards the end of season 1 and start of season 2 to become a bundle of epic sci-fi goodness. This is another Whedon idea like firefly that got the chop from the network, but luckily they had an extra season and a little more notice, so the show doesn't feel clipped like firefly or SG:U does.
SG:U. I enjoyed this, just wish they had got to do more with it really. Also I found the whole plotline towards the end of the show to be just :wtf:
Red Dwarf: duh
Cowboy Bebop: shuddup it counts
Doctor Who: I could never truly consider this a great sci-fi show, I dunno why, I guess I thought it was just too light. However I gotta say that series 4 and onwards have been awesome, (the opener for season seven was great :D) and I'd probably rate it quite highly these days.
The Walking Dead: Zombies are science! If you care to refute that, a portion of the show involved a scientist using a computer so that's sci-fi right there. There should be a rather awesome pic here |
Kenneth O'Hara
Pator Tech School Minmatar Republic
2
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Posted - 2012.09.10 18:24:00 -
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Copine Callmeknau wrote:Cowboy Bebop: shuddup it counts.
Well, if we can throw in anime syfy.
1 Outlaw Star (hands down the best syfy anime ever.) 2 Trigun 3 Lensman 4 8th Man After (OVA series)
Notice how Cowboy Bebop isn't on this list. It's okay but it's not worth my top list of any sort. Stick around. I'm full of bad ideas. ~Isaac Clarke |
Kenneth O'Hara
Pator Tech School Minmatar Republic
2
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Posted - 2012.09.10 18:26:00 -
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Copine Callmeknau wrote:The Walking Dead: Zombies are science! If you care to refute that, a portion of the show involved a scientist using a computer so that's sci-fi right there.
Then Titanic would be considered Steam Punk since there is a steam engine based on that logic. Stick around. I'm full of bad ideas. ~Isaac Clarke |
Webvan
State War Academy Caldari State
54
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Posted - 2012.09.10 19:45:00 -
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Just to ring in on a couple comments. X-Files is drama, sci-fi, horror, mystery, thriller according to wikipedia etc which I believe is correct in this instance.
Ehhhhh.... Titanic is NOT steampunk lol, but it is Victorian which is one element for steampunk. The other element is alternate history brought on by the first computer developed in 1822, where it had been taken seriously and widely used leading to great scientific discoveries etc.. As an aristocrat of the independent state of Caledon, I take my steampunk RP seriously But I know you were being tongue in cheek about it.
Night of the living dead is horror.
Think I missed reading a few posts tl;dr lists. Comments are good though :D
Oh whyyyyyy did they cancel sg universe?!?!?!!??? To get to the other side? |
Paul Oliver
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
1616
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Posted - 2012.09.10 19:48:00 -
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Webvan wrote:Oh whyyyyyy did they cancel sg universe?!?!?!!??? Because listening to a bunch of Canadians whine and argue as they blunder through space isn't very entertaining.
"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigues of supporting it." - Thomas Paine |
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Webvan
State War Academy Caldari State
54
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Posted - 2012.09.10 19:59:00 -
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Paul Oliver wrote:Webvan wrote:Oh whyyyyyy did they cancel sg universe?!?!?!!??? Because listening to a bunch of Canadians whine and argue as they blunder through space isn't very entertaining. Why did the chicken cross the road? Because he didn't want to go into eternal stasis?
Ah well, I thought it was good for another season. Most of the first season was character building, though a few characters were just flat out stupid. Hey but they killed off characters in that show so there was yet still hope.
Of course Firefly was the true tragedy when it comes to cancellations. Gotta luv those 6 shooters in space :D |
Kenneth O'Hara
Pator Tech School Minmatar Republic
2
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Posted - 2012.09.10 20:03:00 -
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Webvan wrote:Ehhhhh.... Titanic is NOT steampunk.
And thus prooving my point that The Walking Dead is NOT syfy. Stick around. I'm full of bad ideas. ~Isaac Clarke |
Paul Oliver
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
1616
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Posted - 2012.09.10 20:04:00 -
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I agree Firefly is a show that could have gone for much longer than it did. The whole space western theme kinda made sense and the chemistry between the characters was spot on.
Kenneth O'Hara wrote:[quote=Webvan]And thus prooving my point that The Walking Dead is NOT syfy. Syfy isn't scifi, it's wrestling and reality shows. "Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigues of supporting it." - Thomas Paine |
Kenneth O'Hara
Pator Tech School Minmatar Republic
2
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Posted - 2012.09.10 20:08:00 -
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Paul Oliver wrote:Syfy isn't scifi, it's wrestling and reality shows.
Touch+¬. Stick around. I'm full of bad ideas. ~Isaac Clarke |
Etchellas
Royal Fleet Auxiliary Entropy Alliance
1
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Posted - 2012.09.10 20:13:00 -
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let's expand it a bit shall we?
Top 3 Sci-Fi Series:
1: Babylon 5 (got the huuuuge ass metal collectors chest with basecap and everything) 2: Stargate franchise. RDA(O'Neill) cracks me up every time. SGU was actually good loved the setting. 3: BSG remake: Overall look and feel and soundtrack of course
(4: every Star Trek show) (5: Defying Gravity) (6: Eureka)
Notable mentions as they were all good in their time: Alien Nation Seaquest DSV M.A.N.T.I.S. Space: Above and Beyond
Top 3 Sci-Fi Cartoon Series:
1: Galaxy Rangers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8sOc2T_Ckc wouldn't mind a reboot of that IP: Game or Cartoon/LiveAction Series 2: Silverhawks 3: Thundercats.... HOOOO!
Top 3 Sci-Fi Books/cycles:
1: P.F.Hamilton: Commonwelth Saga & Void Trilogy 2: P.F.Hamilton: Night's Dawn Trilogy 3: R.C.Wilson: Blind Lake (4: R.C.Wilson: Axis) |
Zindela
Aegeonix Systems
59
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Posted - 2012.09.10 20:47:00 -
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For me, I'd say
Stargate:SG1 - currently working on Season 5, will probably get to watching SGA and SGU eventually Firefly Dr. Who.
I watched some BSG, I'm really not sure if it was the old or new one, but I could never get through the first episode of the first season. it just didn't have the hook I needed.
I haven't even heard of a lot of the scifi shows mentioned here. I'll definitely have to check them out soon! |
Webvan
State War Academy Caldari State
54
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Posted - 2012.09.10 21:21:00 -
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Zindela wrote:I watched some BSG, I'm really not sure if it was the old or new one, but I could never get through the first episode of the first season. it just didn't have the hook I needed. Ummm well BSG classic has 70's hair and BSG new has early 21'st century hair. Less disco too.
The BSG w/o disco, well was a bit campy early on. It gets dark and gritty further into the seasons. BSG:Disco was campy all the way through, but my fav sci-fi show as a kid, next to ST:O and Space 1999.1 |
Revajin
15 Minute Outliers Novus Dominatum
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Posted - 2012.09.11 07:32:00 -
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Paul Oliver wrote:Wilhelm Riley wrote:Paul Oliver wrote:Revajin wrote:I am baffled that no one mentioned the X-Files. I never really considered that show to be "scifi" since a lot of the episodes were actually based on real FBI case files. It has aliens, what more do you want? And what else would you label it as.. Paranormal Cold Case Crime Documentary? I wouldn't consider it fiction if it's apparently based on actual cases.
I don't think it was, they might have claimed some of it was, but then again Hollywood is notorious for labeling just about anything a true story.
The show had aliens, alien viruses, alien parasites, spaceships, ghosts, alien ghosts, sociopathic clone children, cults, shapeshifters, tibetan elemental monsters, zombies, monstrous fungal creatures. Occasionally there were episodes very much lodged in reality like the Jersey Devil episode where the monster turns out to be feral people living in the woods but for the most part it was crazy **** all the time. The show tapped into so many genres of sci-fi outside of the regular space opera stuff that it really had something for everyone. Probably why it lasted 9 seasons. |
Hannibal Vexor
Paradox Collective Choke Point
3
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Posted - 2012.09.11 20:26:00 -
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1. Firefly 2. Stargate SG-1 3. Terra Nova |
Something Random
The Barrow Boys
179
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Posted - 2012.09.11 23:57:00 -
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*takes a large draw on his pipe*
Whats that you say, speak up boy !! or **** off.
*takes another draw on the pipe and sends winston off to get his slippers*
Now Sci-Fi, when i were a lad.... it wasnt this newfangled stuff with cowboys you have today... oh no.... let me tell you.....
\swooshing weirdy warpy cut scene\
The only thing i HAD when i were small was a white Parlaphone record player with the numbers 33,45 and 78 on it. The only thing i could find that would make sense on it was a Double 12 inch album of 33 RPM called Jeff Waynes - The War of the Worlds. It was BLISS - BLISS i tell you.
When i started out in Technology we had DR WHO and i hid many times behind my sofa asking my sister what was happening, i can tell you.
and a little show called Star Trek had me hooked (Ohura - mainly)
Then came Space 1999 and the non bastardised Battlestar Galactica
In the movies i watched Star Wars - THE ORIGINAL 4th EPISODE YOU YOUNG HOODIES WOULDNT UNDERSTAND.
I found later that i enjoyed The Black Hole
Then i believe i took the full force of the puppets of DOOM Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet - oh i dooooo love the Mysterons, and Joe 90 There was also the Terrahawks, Mysterious Cities of Gold and lots of cartoony puppetry amore.
Then it went all...... blurry.
But generally got better. "caught on fire a little bit, just a little." "Delinquents, check, weirdos, check, hippies, check, pillheads, check, freaks, check, potheads, check .....gangsn++ all here!" |
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Rodj Blake
Praetorian Auxiliary Force Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
1112
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Posted - 2012.09.12 14:37:00 -
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Blakes 7 (obviously) Babylon 5 Star Trek
And honourable mentions go out to Doctor Who (in his fourth and fifth incarnations), The X-Files and Dark Skies, which deserved a longer run than it got. Dulce et decorum est pro imperium mori. |
Rodj Blake
Praetorian Auxiliary Force Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
1112
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Posted - 2012.09.12 14:42:00 -
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Webvan wrote: Ehhhhh.... Titanic is NOT steampunk lol, but it is Victorian which is one element for steampunk.
Queen Victoria died in 1901.
The RMS Titanic was ordered in 1908 and completed in 1912.
Therefore, the Titanic is not Victorian. Dulce et decorum est pro imperium mori. |
Janeway84
Masters Of Destiny Pride Before Fall
0
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Posted - 2012.09.12 15:07:00 -
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Babylon 5 stargate sg1 star trek voyager firefly earth n beyond
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Webvan
State War Academy Caldari State
59
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Posted - 2012.09.12 19:58:00 -
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Rodj Blake wrote:Webvan wrote: Ehhhhh.... Titanic is NOT steampunk lol, but it is Victorian which is one element for steampunk.
Queen Victoria died in 1901. The RMS Titanic was ordered in 1908 and completed in 1912. Therefore, the Titanic is not Victorian. 1912 is when the Victorian era style ended. |
Mail Lite
Paradox Collective Choke Point
4
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Posted - 2012.09.14 12:01:00 -
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It's strange actually.
Some people believe that the Victorian Era ended in 1912 not 1901 with the death of Queen Victoria.
However the Edwardian era runs from 1901 - 1910 and the death of King Edward VII (or to some people 1919 and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles) so if you believe that the Victorian era ended in 1912 then you also have to believe that the Edwardian Era never happened.
There is a lot of different ways of looking at it to be honest. I will always say that the Victorian Era ended in 1901
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Copine Callmeknau
Kangaroos With Frickin Lazerbeams Ninja Unicorns with Huge Horns
330
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Posted - 2012.09.14 12:24:00 -
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The point is walking dead is pretty good There should be a rather awesome pic here |
Webvan
State War Academy Caldari State
61
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Posted - 2012.09.15 02:33:00 -
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Mail Lite wrote:It's strange actually.
Some people believe that the Victorian Era ended in 1912 not 1901 with the death of Queen Victoria.
However the Edwardian era runs from 1901 - 1910 and the death of King Edward VII (or to some people 1919 and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles) so if you believe that the Victorian era ended in 1912 then you also have to believe that the Edwardian Era never happened.
There is a lot of different ways of looking at it to be honest. I will always say that the Victorian Era ended in 1901
I said Victorian Era Style. The Victorian Era ended in 1901. I don't know of anyone that claims that the Victorian Era ended in 1912. The style of the Victorian era is more critical to steampunk than the reign of Queen Victoria was. 1. the invention of the western computer. 2. Victorian era style; clothing, architecture etc. 3. etc etc. I think that if you want to debate that than you should start another thread.
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Webvan
State War Academy Caldari State
61
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Posted - 2012.09.15 02:41:00 -
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dp |
Doc Severide
Caldari Provisions Caldari State
161
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Posted - 2012.09.15 17:46:00 -
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Flesh Gordon. Love those Penisosaurus and of course, the scientist Alexi Getyerocksoff... |
J Skord
Brutor Tribe Minmatar Republic
1
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Posted - 2012.09.16 01:45:00 -
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i cant believe im going to actually final admit this to myself but
1-star trek TNG
2- star trek voyager
3- star trek DS9
holy crap im a major star trek fan...... dammit i told myself i wouldnt let this happen
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